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Dozens more ski runs, a gondola from the base, zip-lines and glamping – Mt Seymour ski resort has debuted ambitious plans to expand and build new amenities and become more of a “standout, all-season regional resort.”

BC Parks has kicked off a public consultation process that could see big changes phased in over the next 60 years.

One of the most significant changes being contemplated is an expansion of the boundaries of the resort’s controlled recreation area by about 100 hectares, largely to the east and north, almost as far as Mount Seymour’s First Pump Peak.

“The demand has grown, and the population in Vancouver has grown substantially in the last 25 to 30 years,” said Eddie Wood, Mt Seymour’s president. “This is what we think we need to do in order to maintain viability of the operation.”

Today, the resort has four lifts serving 41 runs, plus snowshoe trails and a terrain park all spread over 235 hectares. On the busiest days, the resort regularly has to cap admissions for members and visitors alike because of crowding.

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Province gives Bowser Island RV campers notice to leave JANE SEYD

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People living in an RV encampment that’s existed for the past several years on a hidden island of provincial land in North Vancouver have been told they have until June 15 to leave.

On Monday, June 1, Ministry of Transportation officials showed up to the property known as Bowser Island with the North Vancouver RCMP to hand out notices to people living there.

The notice told people living at the camp site they have until Monday, June 15 to remove their belongings and vehicles from the property or face legal steps to force them out.

In legal documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the province stated that “unlike a public park” or other civic area, the property has a dedicated use.

The province stated that people at the camp have dumped garbage there, dug trenches and installed fences without permission, as well as tampering with electrical circuits and the municipal water supply.

“The province has repeatedly notified the occupants that their occupation of the subject lands is unauthorized, yet the occupants and their vehicles remain,” the court documents state.

The move this week comes several years after the site – a hidden island of land tucked between Capilano Road, nearby highway on and off ramps and Highway 1 – was first occupied by RVs.

James is one of the people who has been camped at North Vancouver’s Bowser Island, a hidden piece of Ministry of Transportation land. He says camping there is better than many other housing options available. JANE SEYD / NSN Campers who talked to the North Shore News this week said they are there because camping on Bowser Island is better than most alternatives.

Although out of sight, the RV encampment has been a source of concern for both the District of North Vancouver and nearby neighbours, who say the province

has been slow to shut it down.

District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said because the province is the landowner, municipal bylaws don’t apply to Bowser Island “but the district has definitely been raising red flags about that property for a very long time. And we’ve been frustrated with the pace of how that property has been managed.”

“We’ve had vandalism to electrical infrastructure. We’ve had stolen goods and materials up there and quite a high number of police calls,” he said.

Some people on the site had a latrine set up, he said, but without any proper septic field. “So they were just releasing human excrement down off the edges of the property.”

Little said electrical power boxes at the site have been broken into and tapped, and there has also been an attempt by someone to tap into a large Metro water main that runs through the site. So far, the province’s actions have included installing gates across the road into the property – but not closing them – and putting dumpsters in place but not removing or emptying them, said Little.

Herman Mah, a District of North Vancouver councillor, lives in the neighbouring Pemberton Heights neighbourhood.

Safety concerns are another issue, he said, pointing to the speed of traffic coming on and off the highway combined with the hidden entrance into the property.

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West Vancouver to pilot nine-hole disc golf course at Ambleside Park JANE SEYD

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West Vancouver council has endorsed a plan to pilot disc golf at the Ambleside Par 3 golf course.

The nine-hole disc golf course would be open between October and March – when the regular golf course is typically closed. Fees for a round of disc golf would be set at $3.

According to staff, disc golf is

continuing to grow in popularity and there are limited opportunities to play the sport on the North Shore. Staff made the recommendation after discussions with the North Shore Disc Golf Association, which made a presentation to council in July 2025 and has been advocating for more opportunities to play the sport across the North Shore.

“I think this is going to be wildly popular,” said Mayor Mark

Sager.

Meanwhile, golfers planning to tee off at West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Golf Course will soon be able to plan their games further in advance – for a fee.

West Vancouver council has endorsed a plan to allow golfers to book their tee times up to 30 days in advance, for a $3 fee.

Currently, golfers can book up to seven days in advance at no cost.

That isn’t going to change.

Allowing golfers to book further ahead will allow for better planning and help manage access to the nine-hole golf course at the most popular tee times, according to staff.

Pre-booking for a fee has become standard for other public courses in the Lower Mainland, including courses in the District of North Vancouver, Vancouver and Burnaby, they noted.

Charging a fee for pre-booking

over a week out has the potential to generate up to $103,000 for the municipality, according to staff, if 60 per cent of the annual bookings are made between eight and 30 days in advance. Putting the policy in place now could generate $50,000 this year, they added.

Greens fees at the golf course are between $18.75 and $33.75, depending on the day of the week and whether the golfer is a youth, adult or senior.

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DNV green lights mixed-used development in Lynn Valley ABBY LUCIANO

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Nearly 400 new homes are coming to North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley neighbourhood.

District of North Vancouver council approved rezoning Monday, May 25 for Polygon Development to build four six-storey buildings at 12461268 Lynn Valley Rd. and The District of North Vancouver has approved plans for four 3050-3174 Baird Rd., replacsix-storey buildings around Lynn Valley Road, Ross Road ing Lynn Valley strip mall and Baird Road. DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER and the Draycott Gardens townhouse complex. that Draycott Gardens residents who move The project includes 397 residential in to the new building will lose almost half units ranging from studios to three bedthe floor space they have now. She also rooms with a mix of rental and strata. It voiced concerns about rush hour traffic. also has 2,330-square-metres of commercial “It’s just going to create huge havoc with space, and parking for 481 vehicles and 783 that amount of cars,” Forbes said. “I truly bicycles. think we have to set the bar higher before Residents currently living in Draycott we start saying yes to these developments.

Gardens will be able to stay during conWe’re putting extreme density on a very struction, and 32 three-bedroom units small space and that’s just going to create in one of the new buildings will be dediall kinds of problems.” cated to tenants at current rates. If they Mayor Mike Little spoke in favour of the choose not to move in, units would instead development, saying its location has amebe priced 20 per cent below market in nities nearby, including 17 restaurants or perpetuity based on BC Housing’s middle income limits and current rental rates in the coffee shops and two grocery stores within a two-block radius, as well as a busy transit district. corridor.

Council narrowly passed the mixed “I do see this as being core town centre use development project by a 4-3 vote last space,” Little said. “I know people have rose week, with Couns. Lisa Muri, Jim Hanson coloured glasses about what Lynn Valley is and Betty Forbes voting against. The trio or what Lynn Valley has been. This is where raised concerns about density and increasyou should be putting your density and ing traffic. properly supporting it with services.”

“We are pushing more units on smaller Couns. Jordan Back, Herman Mah and sites,” said Muri. “And for that, we are takCatherine Pope also voted in support, citing ing away the livability of an area.” the town centre location of the project The latest proposal was also a missed as well as the fact that Draycott Gardens opportunity to protect the historic Card residents can move into the new building House on Ross Road, which is adjacent to without being displaced as two key benefits the proposed development, she added. of the plan.

Coun. Jim Hanson said more infrastruc“The reality is that no proposal is ever ture like hospitals, schools and community going to be perfect for everyone, particuamenities are desperately needed before larly on a complex and important site like supporting more population growth. this one,” Back said. “I see the opportunity “There’s no plan for infrastructure that it will create as far as creating a more investments to support this kind of denvibrant, lively and complete town centre for sification,” Hanson said. “The provincial the future, and that is the role we play here government is cancelling funding due to at this council table.” fiscal constraints…. Given that, in my view, Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic we must be very careful how and where we affairs reporter for the North Shore News. densify.”

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New Harry Jerome rec centre opening set for July 25 ABBY LUCIANO

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The opening of North Vancouver’s newest community space is just around the corner.

The City of North Vancouver has set Saturday, July 25 as the grand opening of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre.

“I am incredibly proud that after more than 20 years of planning, engagement and determination, this transformative milestone is finally here,” said Mayor Linda Buchanan in a press release Wednesday.

Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre is opening the same day as they relocate to their new home beside the rebuilt rec centre.

Opening day will kick off with family-friendly performances and welcome remarks from Buchanan, CNV council and “other special guests.”

City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan says the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will be the most beautiful building on the North Shore. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN Harry Jerome has been a long time in the making. Talks about a rebuild of the rec centre began more than a decade ago and construction began in fall 2022.

In March, staff said the project remains within the $230-million budget approved by council. The

centre is named after three-time Olympian Harry Jerome, who grew up in North Vancouver.

“Harry Jerome lived by the motto, ‘Never give up.’ That spirit is woven into this project, and into the future we are building together as the Healthiest

Small City in the World,” Buchanan said.

The soon-to-open rec centre has an NHL-sized arena fitting 500 seats, an aquatics space with a 25-metre lap pool and leisure pools, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor fitness spaces, a community kitchen, art space, a pre-school, a skate park and even a slide between the first and second floors in the building’s atrium.

Silver Harbour’s new space comes with a fully-equipped kitchen and more accessibility features throughout, including larger hallways and program rooms equipped with built-in hearing loops to help people with hearing aids listen to speakers.

Throughout opening day, the city and the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission will be transforming the rec centre’s indoor and outdoor space with activities and programming.

Visitors will be able to tour both Harry Jerome rec centre and Silver Harbour, trying out different programs and amenities, including demonstrations of yoga, Pilates, spin and other fitness classes, as well as Bollywood and line dancing in one of the multipurpose spaces.

Children will be able to play in the indoor playground in the Early Years Room, while a multi-use area will have sport demonstrations and carnival games for all ages, the release said. There will also be healthy snacks to try in the community kitchen.

Buchanan encouraged people to join in the fun. “[It] will be an incredible day to celebrate the new centres and community in what will be a day to remember.”

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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2026 ELECTIONS

Mayor Linda Buchanan seeks third term BRENT RICHTER

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City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan is seeking a third term in the city’s top job.

Buchanan, who has moved progressive and urbanist policies on council, made the announcement on Thursday.

“Over the past eight years, I’ve been focused on delivering real results for people,” said Buchanan. “Together, we have worked hard to build a caring, inclusive, and connected city by putting people and community first. That is more important today than ever.

In challenging times, we need a city that makes life easier. I’ve led council in focusing on what matters most – creating housing options, making it easier to get around, and investing in the spaces that bring the community together.”

Completion of the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre, and approving hundreds of new homes and childcare spaces were among her proudest accomplishments, Buchanan said in a release.

She also touted breaking ground

CNV Mayor Linda Buchanan has announced she is running again in the 2026 mayoral election. NICK LABA / NSN on the rebuild of North Shore Neighbourhood House including affordable housing and a seniors’ respite centre, securing commitments for Bus Rapid Transit and extending the R2 RapidBus to Metrotown, advancing the Harbour Swimming Deck project at Waterfront Park, finishing the Crosscut Bridge across Highway 1 and keeping most recent tax increase among the lowest in the region.

“We have been building a city that improves residents’ daily lives and supports them at every stage of life.

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ooking for ways to stay viable, Mt Seymour ski resort is seeking some major changes over the next 60 years. The resort’s leadership wants to see it transformed into a year-round destination.

Among the ideas on the table: cabins and glamping, a downhill mountain bike park, zip lines, a gondola to the base and more than doubling the number of ski runs by expanding the resort’s boundaries 100 hectares into higher elevations of Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

It’s that last one that we expect will be the sticking point for many on the North Shore and beyond. The privatization of public green space is among the toughest ideas to sell.

But downhill skiing is very much a part of our recreational repertoire on the North Shore, and the resort can’t meet the

demand there is already when the conditions are good. And it would be foolish to think with our warming climate and dwindling natural snow that operations like Mt Seymour can simply continue as they are.

There may be ways to accommodate the rather large ask. We don’t know how much money would be on the table for BC Parks in agreeing to this, but surely it could be put toward needed improvements elsewhere within Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

The province has only given a brief window for public feedback before making a decision that could be pivotal to the future of recreation on the North Shore. We encourage everyone to take part.

Mt Seymour has always been “the local’s mountain.” Whatever changes the resort goes through in the years ahead, we hope it never loses that character.

Here’s what to expect when world’s best come to Vancouver ANDY PREST

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It seems almost unbelievable, but it’s actually here.

We’ve lined our big old stadium with real grass, and in three days Vancouver will play host to a FIFA World Cup game. It’s a rare chance to enjoy, or be annoyed by, a massive global circus rolling into town.

My advice would be to roll on down to the Shipyards and join the fun.

Aside from that though, it is a rare opportunity to see the best players in the world in our backyard. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the five opening round games in Vancouver and talk about what excitement might unfold right here at BC Place Stadium:

Saturday, June 13, 9 p.m., Turkey vs.

Australia The Vancouver opener has a fun start time as we get some late-night Saturday soccer going. It’s a sneaky good matchup.

My youngest son, a soccer-mad teen prognosticator, is picking Turkey to finish first in a group that also includes tournament co-host (and our tariff-happy frenemies), the United States of America.

Turkey hasn’t made the World Cup in 24 years, but they have the talent to provide a few shocks in 2026. If they do well, it’ll likely involve big contributions from world class talents Arda Güler of Real Madrid and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus, both just 21 years old.

Arda Guler in particular is fun to watch,

as whenever he does something exciting the announcers always scream his full name, with each syllable louder than the last.

Australia is a tough squad with a stout defence and quick counterattack. They’ve been at the World Cup before and know how to put up a fight. Can Turkey put up a big number and take control of their group? It probably depends on how many times we hear aaardAA GUUULLEERR!!!

Thursday, June 18, 3 p.m., Canada vs.

Qatar Ooooo, this is a huge one for Canada.

If they win their first game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Game 2 win against Qatar would put them in great shape to claim first place in their group. Even if

Canada loses their first game, they’ll be favoured against Qatar, and many pundits are guessing that just one win in the opening round should be enough to book a spot in the playoffs given the format of this tournament. That is something that Canada has never done before. Qatar will no doubt put up a fight, but they are not pulling up with any top-tier world class talents.

Will we have our top gun Alphonso Davies ready for this game? Either way, it’s a huge game for Canada. Huge.

Sunday, June 21, 6 p.m., New Zealand vs.

Egypt This could be an interesting one. New Zealand will be big and physical, aiming Continued on A9

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MAILBOX KIDS DESIGN YOUR AD FEATURE SHOWS OFF THE TALENTS OF NORTH SHORE STUDENTS

Dear Editor:

I was absolutely delighted to see your recent Kids Design Your Ads feature (in the May 27 edition of the North Shore News).

Looking through the pages of clever, colourful, hand-drawn ads was such a treat. It made me feel incredibly nostalgic, bringing back memories of how much I loved drawing as a kid, and reminding me of the mountains of artwork my own children used to make.

As a future educator with a background in traditional graphic design, I know just how much work went into those pages.

Nowadays, nearly everything is digital or AI-generated, so sitting down to plan a layout, write out the text, and draw an illustration entirely by hand is no small feat.

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This is such a wonderful project for North Shore kids. By getting away from screens, these students got a real, hands-on lesson in how design and advertising actually work. They didn’t just doodle; they had to think about handlettering, tackle the copywriting to fit the space, and many even showed a great sense of humour in their concepts! They learned how to work with physical tools and got a firsthand look at how local ads keep a free community newspaper running.

It really is a win-win-win for everyone on the North Shore. The kids learn great practical skills, local businesses get unique ads that stand out, and the North Shore News continues to connect meaningfully with the community.

Thank you for celebrating and supporting tangible, hands-on creativity in our schools.

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Canada plays crucial games here Continued from A8 to bang in some headers. And if you want to join the kids and their inside jokes, Google Tim Payne. No, he’s not the world’s greatest player. Kind of the opposite, at least according to famed influencer Valen Scarsini, who recently directed his followers to support Tim Payne as the “least known” player at the World Cup. The callout went viral, and Payne’s follower count on Instagram went from less than 5,000 to more than 5 million in a week. Will this influence the game? No. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, both English Premier League stars, very likely will influence the game, and they are hoping to show Tim Payne what real fame is all about.

Wednesday, June 24, noon, Canada vs.

Switzerland If the draw plays out according to popular predictions, this could be a battle for top spot in the group and a favourable seeding heading into the round of 32. If you’re looking for an under-the-radar name for Canada, keep an eye on Ismaël Koné, a 23-year-old who could become one of the breakout players of the whole tournament if he turns his potential into performance.

Veteran striker Jonathan David could also stamp his name into Canadian lore if he finds the back of the net when the lights

are the brightest.

For Switzerland, watch out for Breel Embolo and Granit Xhaka, a couple of topdrawer players who will push the Swiss attack. This game could either be relatively tame, if the group is already decided, or it could be everything. This will be the hottest Vancouver ticket, at least until the playoffs arrive.

Friday, June 26, 8 p.m., New Zealand vs Belgium We get our second look at the Kiwis, and they’ll be in tough against one of the best teams of the past decade. Belgium may not be as stacked as the were when they were ranked No. 1 in the world from 2018-2022, but they still boast an impressive roster led by World Cup veterans Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Jeremy Doku, a 24-year-old Man City player, is an “electric winger” and “one of the best in the world,” according to my son (who watches more club football than me and gets mad when I don’t call it “football”). Of all the teams guaranteed a Vancouver game, Belgium is the highest ranked in the world, coming in at No. 9.

Get ready for a show.

Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News and author of a regular humour/lifestyle column.

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Shoreline erosion along Whey-ahWichen/Cates Park is a problem səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) members and elders have seen for years.

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Wave action from storms and heavy boat traffic in Burrard Inlet, foot traffic of people climbing down the banks and surface runoff are some of the contributing factors.

“We had always witnessed the shoreline being eroded dramatically,” said Tsleil-Waututh Nation member Michael George. “Feet, not just inches, of sediment displaced and removed from the hillsides.”

But action is being taken to shore up the shoreline. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s treaty, lands and resources department and District of North Vancouver have wrapped up the first phase of shoreline restoration work at Cates Park, a collaborative effort aimed at combating erosion and protecting the nation’s cultural heritage and archeological sites.

Phase 1 of the project involved a lot of heavy lifting, as sand, gravel and cobbles were placed along the shoreline to protect it from ongoing erosion, to improve beach walkability and to boost local fish habitats.

Over time beaches naturally erode, but the problem is more pronounced at areas like Cates Park because Burrard Inlet is “sediment-starved,” said Kate Menzies, natural resources planning manager for the Nation. This is largely from the damming of rivers, causing the inlet to not get as much sediment as it naturally would, hence the need of bringing in material from elsewhere, Menzies said.

Crews also worked on invasive plant removal, taking out mostly blackberry and ivy and replacing it with native species such as dune grass.

Visitors can also see upgrades to the park, including a new path to the beach, a picnic shelter (which can be booked), a repaved path below the paddling centre and three rain gardens near the boat launch to capture contaminated runoff. The work began last fall and was completed in May. “It has been a long time in the making,” said George, who oversaw the shoreline restoration project through

Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s cultural advisor treaty, lands and resources Mike George and natural resource planning manager Kate Menzies enjoy the views at Wheyah-Wichen/Cates Park after completing the first phase of shoreline restoration work. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN his role as a cultural and technical advisor for the Nation.

Tsleil-Waututh, the district and province each contributed funding to the project, totalling more than $6 million. The majority of the funds came from the province, including roughly $800,000 in grants in 2023 and $4.8 million a year later as part of a bigger initiative aimed at reducing disaster risk and improving climate change resilience across the province.

Protection work will help keep the shoreline healthy for at least 10 to 15 years, Menzies said. However, reassessments may be needed in the future with the impacts of climate change such as rising sea levels, bigger storms and atmospheric rivers.

“It’s a dynamic system, so we don’t know how it’s going to reshape and reform over the next decade,” Menzies said. “In the meantime, we’ll monitor how effective it’s been.”

Cultural significance and collaborative efforts Whey-ah-Wichen, meaning “facing the wind” in hən̓qə ̓ min̓əm̓, is an ancestral village site for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

“We had a community there,” George said. “We lived on the shore.

The beach was our front yard and our history is in the soil and sediment along the shoreline. We need to protect that for the future generations so that their history is not erased from

the land. So, protecting it and preserving it is preserving our history.”

In the past, George has heard from the community that the shoreline along the park used to be farther out than it is today, with almost nine metres of beach missing, making it more important than ever to continue restoring the shoreline.

Collaborative efforts with the district have been ongoing for a while.

Since 2001, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver have been co-managing Cates Park.

“Actions speak louder than words,” said Adam Vasilevich, DNV section manager of parks, planning, design and development. “The district doing this project, I think, shows them a lot of what we want to do and how we can work together.”

The district helped the TsleilWaututh apply for grants as well as the designing and construction process.

Now, crews are getting ready for the second phase of the project, which will focus on expanding the foreshore work eastward towards Little Cates.

The work is anticipated to start this August and finish in February of 2027.

“We’re stopping the park from disappearing,” George said. “It’s a joint effort.”

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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Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations gear up for World Cup ABBY LUCIANO

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It’s hard for Chris Overes not to get excited about soccer.

He practically grew up on the soccer field, starting to play in Lynn Valley at age five and continuing on through high school.

“Soccer was what one could afford over hockey, and I’m glad I did because I loved it,” he said.

Now 58, Overes still loves the sport, watching the FIFA World Cup when it comes every four years. So when he saw the opportunity to design a jersey for the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) with his daughter Tamia Overes, he couldn’t resist.

“Being able to create a jersey is exciting because it’s the world’s biggest sport, so how can one not be overly stoked?” he said.

Designing the jersey is part of a larger initiative for the Tsleil-Waututh, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations as host nations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.

The father-daughter artist duo designed the Tsleil-Waututh jersey sleeves, incorporating traditional shapes from past carving work Overes has done. Tamia said she loves the way the design evokes water currents around salmon.

“It’s beautiful for Tsleil-Waututh because we’re people of the Inlet,” she said. “It just means a lot, especially a piece that I was able to complete with my dad and have it shown on that scale.” səlilwətaɬ is printed in red on the jersey’s body, with emblems of the Nation on both the front and back. Tsleil-Waututh

Squamish Nation chairperson Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) holds a soccer ball as the Nation gears up for the FIFA World Cup. COURTESY OF SAM FALK carver Zac George designed the emblem.

He was also responsible for the design of a red and white scarf with the nation’s logo stitched on it.

The jersey and scarf are gifts for the Tsleil-Waututh community, showing their pride while celebrating the World Cup. While the jersey will stay in the community, more than 1,400 scarves have been given out as gifts to delegates attending the FIFA Congress as well as to other dignitaries coming to Vancouver for the tournament.

That gift will reach 211 countries, the nation said.

In June last year, all three nations signed a historic memorandum of understanding

with the province and City of Vancouver to work together to plan, stage and host the World Cup. The agreement aims to deliver the global event while honouring Indigenous rights and advancing reconciliation through collaborative efforts, the province said in a news release.

Each nation also received $6 million from the province to go towards planning, staging and hosting the World Cup, along with long-term community legacy projects.

One of those collaborative efforts is the FIFA Fan Festival, a 28-day event taking shape at the PNE grounds. Along with the watch parties, live music and entertainment on site, the three host nations will have

display areas to showcase their history and culture for visitors coming from around the world.

“You get a bit of a visual feel of who we are as peoples. We can’t wait to share the history and our culture with the world,” said Squamish Nation chairperson Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams).

“It’s been exciting leading up to the games,” Williams said. “To be official partners in the planning, staging and hosting of the World Cup … it’s been quite important to be at that level, just to be welcomed.”

Including First Nations in the planning of international events like the FIFA World Cup is putting words into action, said TsleilWaututh Nation member Charlene Aleck.

“They’re really walking their talk in upholding Indigenous rights and governance,” Aleck said. “You see our culture being represented in places they’ve never been recognized before.”

A precedent was set in the 2010 Winter Olympics, where the Squamish, TsleilWaututh, Musqueam and Líl̓wat Nations were involved in the planning, staging and hosting of the international games, Williams said, and he is happy to see the same path with the World Cup. “It’s a huge step into international reconciliation,” Williams said.

Both Chris and Tamia Overes share that sentiment too.

“I think any light that we can get to help people understand our traditions and cultures is a good light,” Overes 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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JAZZ WAVES: KRISTIAN BRAATHEN TRIO SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 AT 7:00 PM Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van West Vancouver drummer Kristian Braathen’s trio performs dynamic originals & sophisticated jazz standards. With Steve Holy on bass & Miles Black on piano. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6682491?utm_ source=nsnews.com&utm_medium=referral

JAZZ WAVES: AARON HARDIE QUARTET THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 AT 7:00 PM Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van Saxophonist Aaron Hardie, leads his band in a dynamic mix of originals & classic tunes combining jazz, funk, R&B. Presented by West Van Arts Council. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6682496?utm_ source=nsnews.com&utm_medium=referral

JAZZ WAVES: SALT AND KEYS SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 AT 7:00 PM Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van Salt and Keys bring the soulful R&B vibes to the seaside with powerhouse vocalist Kiki Connelly, pianist/vocalist Anna Lumiere & bassist James Meger. Presented by West Van Arts Council. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6682502?utm_ source=nsnews.com&utm_medium=referral

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Visitors heading to Horseshoe Bay this summer may soon have another reason to stop besides catching the ferry.

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Fresh food, local artisans and live music are coming in hot this summer with the launch of Horseshoe Bay’s first community market.

Starting this weekend, locals and visitors will be able to pick up flowers, browse artisan vendors and try baked goods all while enjoying live music and stunning views at the Horseshoe Bay Community Market, a volunteer-run initiative created by local residents.

“A lot of people just think of Horseshoe Bay as where I catch the ferry or where I go for fish and chips” said Karen Harrison, manager of the Horseshoe Community Market. “So, we’re hoping they will come and make it a destination.”

Market organizers hope it brings a new look to the village while also giving residents a more accessible way to get some essentials.

“You don’t have to get your car for the locals and drive to a mall to buy food,” said Harrison. “It’s allowing them to buy fresh

vegetables, fruit and products like that.”

Harrison said West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager was the first to champion the idea for a community market that would unite residents, visitors and local businesses in the seaside village. The project gained momentum following a town hall meeting in late 2025, when the project was approved and received overwhelming public support.

“We had a huge interest in it,” Harrison said. “There wasn’t one negative comment during the whole hour-and-a-half meeting.”

At the market, visitors can expect goods ranging from unique drinks – think Okanagan wines, specialty vodkas and craft beers – all the way to prepared foods like perogies and lemongrass chicken skewers.

Horseshoe Bay Community Market will run every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from June 13 to Oct. 10. It will be located at the west end of Horseshoe Bay Park and along the boardwalk by the Sanctuary condominium development.

For more information, visit the market’s website at hbcommunitymarket.ca.

Liz Mendes is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at lizmendes2021@gmail.com

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Seniors’ Activity Centre 695 21st Street, West Vancouver West Vancouver Community Centre 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

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Event Schedule 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Speaker presentations are located in the Seniors’ Activity Centre and West Vancouver Community Centre.

9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Exhibitors West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium ALL DAY

10 – 11 A.M.

Keynote Presentation: The Power of Laughter for a Healthier, Happier Life | Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist | Activity Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre ACTIVITY ROOM

AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

Seniors’ Activity Centre

Seniors’ Activity Centre

Arthritis and Exercise: Staying Active with Sore Joints

11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Coffee, Tea, and Pre-Planning

George and Mark McKenzie, Funeral Directors McKenzie Funeral Services

Louise Lydon and Anna Spillane, Occupational Therapy Educators Vancouver Coastal Health OASIS Program

Medical Assistance in Dying: The Fundamentals

How Does Early Intervention of Hearing Loss Contribute to Brain Health?

Alex Muir, Chair, Metro Vancouver Chapter, Dying With Dignity Canada Kim Carlson, RN and Palliative Expert; Paul Magennis, RN and MAiD Educator

Mandy Fisch, MSc. RAUD, RHIP, Owner Operator Victoria Erickson, MSc., RAUD, RHIP HearingLife formerly NexGen Hearing

Aging in Place: Planning Ahead to Stay at Home Longer

Praveena Dutt, Regional Director, LPN Hero Home Care

OCEAN ROOM

Tech Made Friendly: Exploring AI Together

BC Brain Wellness – LifestyleBased Intervention Program

Alisa Hashimoto, Program Manager BC Brain Wellness Program, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, UBC

Eat Well – Live Longer: Eat Better With the Budget You Have

From Confusion to Clarity: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning

Mike Beishuizen, Lawyer Westcoast Wills & Estates

Farah Manoocheri, Registered Physiotherapist, Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy Lifemark

Anna Slivinski, Registered Dietitian District of West Vancouver UBC Clinical Instructor

Ready for Summer: Heat, Wildfire, and Evacuation Preparedness

Lisa Dalla Vecchia, Communications and Public Education Specialist North Shore Emergency Management Jeremy Calder, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention and FireSmart Coordinator West Vancouver Fire and Rescue

Introducing the Bjorn Moller Research Repository

Dr. Lynn Beattie, Board Member, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute (PPRI) Dr. Samantha Schaffner, Research Associate, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC); Manager, The Bjorn Moller Research Repository

Workshop: Stroll Into Summer – Davies Mobility Garage Paul Sangha, Assistant Manager, Davies Home Healthcare

Partnering with Family Councils: A Proven Path to Better Outcomes in Long-Term Care Homes

Lisa Dawson, President Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) Barb Kirby, Advisor to VCAFC and Later Lifestyle Planner, Seniors Navigator

How Your Sense of Smell Can Improve Brain and Memory Health Jonathan Askholm, Co-Founder Memorease

Final chance to check out exhibitors in the West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium

3 – 3:30 P.M.

FILM SCREENING: Capturing Spirit Unforgettable – When Music, Friendship and Courage is the only Medicine Left | Audio Visual Room

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Adaptive Comfort Clothing North Shore Emergency Management Advanced Medical Healthcare Equipment North Shore Neighbourhood House Amica North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy Optomeyes Avenue Cannabis Össur Motion Lab BC Brain Wellness Program Pacific First Aid Canadian Investment Regulatory Pacific Parkinson’s Research Organization (CIRO) Centre, UBC Comfort Keepers PARC Retirement Living | Westerleigh PARC Cycling Without Age Davies Home Healthcare Quant Care Inc. Dying With Dignity Canada Revive Medical Family Services of the North Shore Rya Rightsizing Fernandes Wealth Management Group Shylo Home Healthcare Five Star Bath Solutions of Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre Vancouver Ltd Simon Fraser University’s Gerontology HearingLife Department – Lifelong Health and Wellbeing Lab Heart and Home Surefit Denture Clinic Heart to Home Meals Vancouver UROSPOT Hero Home Care Hollyburn Funeral Home Vancouver Coastal Association Living Well Home Care Services of Family Councils McKenzie Funeral Services Vancouver Coastal Health – OASIS Program Medical Arts Health Research Group VCH – Older Adult Mental MS Hope Health Program My Home Rehab Watson Goepel My Tech Concierge Wave 98.3 North and West Vancouver West Vancouver Foundation ElderDog Pawd Westcoast Wills & Estates North Shore Community Resources

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Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist

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Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Health

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GARDEN ROOM

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BREAK: Check out the exhibitors in the West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium

1:45 – 2:15 P.M.

2:15 – 3 P.M.

WVCC Main Floor

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Lunch served all day at the Seniors’ Activity Centre’s Garden Side Café (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Fireside Coffee Bar and Lounge open in the Seniors’ Activity Centre (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Go for a ride with Cycling Without Age (outside entrance) | Music in the breezeway with WAVE 98.3FM | Visit SACS on 21st Gift Shop Visit exhibitors in the West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium

LUNCH BREAK 12 – 1 P.M.

1 – 1:45 P.M.

LILY LEE SPIRIT ROOM

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The Power of Laughter for a Healthier, Happier Life

Stress is something we all experience—but laughter is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to feel better. In this uplifting and entertaining session, Judy Croon shares how humour can reduce stress, boost well-being, and bring more joy into everyday life. After all, when we laugh, we relax—and when we relax, we learn and even live longer.

Through relatable stories and plenty of laughs, you’ll leave feeling lighter, more energized, and equipped with simple ways to enjoy a healthier, happier outlook.

Location: Activity Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 10 – 11 a.m.

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Praveena Dutt, Regional Director, LPN, Hero Home Care Aging in Place: Planning Ahead to Stay at Home Longer

Staying at home as you age is possible, but it takes planning, the right support, and understanding how your needs will change over time. This session will guide you through the aging journey and how to prepare for each stage with confidence. Learn practical tips to make your home safer, explore care options, and know when to bring in extra support. If your goal is to remain at home longer, this session will help you build a clear, realistic plan that supports your independence.

Location: Lily Lee Spirit Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Jonathan Askholm, Co-Founder, Memorease How Your Sense of Smell Can Improve Brain and Memory Health

Scientists are saying that your sense of smell provides a ‘direct superhighway’ to the brain’s memory and emotional centres. Did you know that by training your sense of smell, you can improve verbal and semantic recall, cognitive health and clarity, mood, and the flavour of food?

It will literally grow your brain! Learn about the incredible potential you have to take brain and memory health into your own hands!

Location: Garden Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.

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Dr. Lynn Beattie, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute (PPRI) Board Member Dr. Samantha Schaffner, Research Associate, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC) Manager, The Bjorn Moller Research Repository Introducing the Bjorn Moller Research Repository

Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease, is the fastestgrowing neurological disease in our country. More than 100,000 Canadians live with PD, including about 17,500 of whom are in British Columbia. Thirty more people are diagnosed every day. Dopamine normally controls our daily movement. When cells that produce dopamine die, the symptoms of PD appear.

As a member of both PPRI’s board of directors and the scientific research committee, Dr. Lynn Beattie will share her insight into the world-renowned PD research being performed within UBC’s PPRC, introduce the Bjorn Moller Research Repository (BMRR) project, and welcome the BMRR program manager, Samantha Schaffner. The BMRR stores biological samples and clinical data critically needed for each PD research project. Everyone living with PD, as well as all healthy adults, is invited and encouraged to volunteer in the BMRR to help populate this important research repository.

Location: Garden Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 11:15 – 12 p.m.

Mike Beishuizen, Lawyer, West Coast Wills & Estates From Confusion to Clarity: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning

In this presentation, Mike Beishuizen—an estate lawyer at Westcoast Wills & Estates— underscores the critical need for proper estate planning before it’s too late. Gain a clear understanding of why a well-crafted estate plan—including wills and trusts—is essential to protecting your family, assets, and long-term intentions. Learn how to ensure your wishes are carried out, avoid unnecessary legal complications, and create real peace of mind for the people who matter most. Through practical guidance and relatable real-world examples, this presentation equips you to make confident, informed decisions about your legacy. Whether you’re creating your first plan or updating an existing one, you’ll walk away with valuable insights to help secure your future.

Location: Ocean Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Lisa Dalla Vecchia, Communications and Public Education Specialist, North Shore Emergency Management Jeremy Calder, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention and FireSmart Coordinator, West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Ready for Summer: Heat, Wildfire, and Evacuation Preparedness

Join North Shore Emergency Management and West Vancouver Fire and Rescue to learn how to prepare for the upcoming summer season. This session will cover how to get ready for extreme heat and wildfire risk, apply FireSmart principles around your home, and what goes into an evacuation on the North Shore, so you know what to expect and how to prepare.

Location: Lily Lee Spirit Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.

Lisa Dawson, President of the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) Barb Kirby, Advisor to VCAFC and Later Lifestyle Planner and Seniors Navigator (SeniorsAdvocate.ca) Partnering with Family Councils: A Proven Path to Better Outcomes in Long-Term Care Homes

This presentation demonstrates how meaningful engagement with residents and families— through active Family Councils—directly benefits long-term care homes. Drawing on the experience of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils and the provincial leadership of Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC, it shows how collaboration strengthens relationships, improves communication, supports problem-solving, and advances quality of life for residents. Attendees will hear practical examples of how councils reduce conflict, build trust, and create shared solutions—transforming families from visitors into valued partners in care who contribute to a healthier long-term care community.

Location: Ocean Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.

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Mandy Fisch, MSc., RAUD, RHIP, Owner Operator Victoria Erickson, MSc., RAUD, RHIP, Registered Audiologists, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners, HearingLife formerly NexGen Hearing, West Vancouver How Does Early Intervention of Hearing Loss Contribute to Brain Health?

Join Mandy and Tori as they discuss how early intervention of hearing loss plays a critical role in preserving brain health, maintaining quality of life, and supporting healthy aging. Untreated hearing loss increases cognitive load, accelerating brain atrophy, and raising risk of cognitive decline. Timely use of hearing aids improves auditory input, reduces listening effort, and helps maintain neural pathways in our auditory systems. Social engagement also improves, lowering risks of isolation and depression, which are directly linked to dementia. Individuals experience better communication, independence, and overall well-being. Early detection and management protect cognitive function and promote longer, healthier, more active lives.

Location: Audio Visual Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

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Alisa Hashimoto, Program Manager, BC Brain Wellness Program, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, The University of British Columbia BC Brain Wellness – Lifestyle-Based Intervention Program

Lifestyle-based habits, such as regular exercise and healthy eating are critical to brain health and healthy aging. The BC Brain Wellness Program is an ongoing non-condition-specific lifestyle-based intervention program available to individuals with chronic brain conditions, their care partners, and healthy agers across BC. The presentation will provide an overview of the BC Brain Wellness Program’s offerings, expected benefits, and information on joining the program.

Location: Ocean Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.

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Anna Slivinski, Registered Dietitian, VCH Community Care, UBC Clinical Instructor Eat Well – Live Longer: Eat Better with the Budget You Have

Eating well is important at any age, especially as we grow older, helping maintain independence, energy, and a healthy body and mind. In this session, you’ll learn which foods best support longterm health and longevity, how to make healthy choices on a budget, and which grocery items to prioritize. Discover practical, creative meal ideas that stretch your dollars without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. You’ll also learn how to enjoy the foods you love while building realistic, balanced eating habits and setting healthy, achievable goals for everyday living. You CAN have your cake and eat it too!

Location: Audio Visual Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 2:15 – 3 p.m.

Louise Lydon and Anna Spillane, Occupational Therapy Educators, VCH OASIS Program Arthritis and Exercise: Staying Active with Sore Joints

Do you have joint pain? Sore hips, knees, or shoulders? Did you know that up to four million Canadians are living with osteoarthritis? This condition can limit your activity, life enjoyment, and make daily activities difficult to do. However, there are many things you can do to reduce stress on sore joints and stay active and independent. Join us for this practical discussion on how strategic exercises and joint protection strategies can improve daily function and reduce pain. While there is no simple cure for osteoarthritis, there are many steps people can take to improve their joint health and daily function.

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What is incontinence, and what are the different types? What are the reasons and causes behind each type, and what options are available for managing and treating them? We will explore the role of the pelvic floor muscles, including how to strengthen and maintain them to effectively manage pelvic floor–related conditions. In addition, we will discuss the role of physiotherapy in managing incontinence, and in strengthening your core and pelvic floor muscles to help reduce symptoms. Finally, we will cover practical tips and key takeaways to help you maintain a strong and healthy core.

Location: Ocean Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

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George and Mark McKenzie, Funeral Directors, McKenzie Funeral Servicesk Coffee, Tea, and Pre-Planning

Although discussing one’s death may be unavoidable, dedicating time to pre-plan your cremation or burial arrangements can offer solace to both you and your family. Join George and Mark McKenzie of McKenzie Funeral Services for a cup of coffee or tea as they equip you with the necessary tools and guidance to pre-plan your end-of-life wishes. The burden of making numerous challenging decisions during an already tense period is eased by having a thorough and thought-out plan. George and Mark’s goal is to educate families on their choices and to better help you make the decisions that are right for you and your family. McKenzie Funeral Services is the only family-owned funeral service provider on the North Shore.

Location: Audio Visual Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m

Alex Muir (Moderator), Chair, Metro Vancouver Chapter, Dying With Dignity Canada Kim Carlson (Panelist), Registered Nurse with Palliative and MAiD expertise; Co-author of MAiDinCanada2016.ca Paul Magennis (Panelist), Registered Nurse and MAiD Educator; Co-author of MAiDinCanada2016.ca Medical Assistance in Dying: The Facts vs Fiction Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada in June 2016 with subsequent changes enacted in 2021. Over the past ten years, several concerns surrounding MAiD have emerged, often leading to misinformation in the media. In this session, two MAiD educators with nursing experience in palliative care and MAiD will begin by explaining the fundamentals of the MAiD process in BC. The conversation will then explore complex issues, including MAiD for mental illness, Track 2 concerns, advance requests, and religious barriers to MAiD access.

Location: Activity Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

Kevin Winslow, Founder, My Tech Concierge Tech Made Friendly: Exploring AI Together

Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.

This friendly, easy-to-follow session explains what AI is, showcases common tools like voice assistants and chatbots, and demonstrates practical uses such as answering questions, organizing tasks, enhancing photos, and planning travel. Learn how AI can support safety, independence, and connection, while gaining helpful tips on privacy and avoiding scams. This session includes live demonstrations and time for questions.

Location: Lily Lee Spirit Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

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Paul Sangha, Assistant Manager, Davies Home Healthcare Workshop: Stroll Into Summer – Davies Mobility Garage

This interactive workshop is designed to help you move into the season with confidence and ease. Explore a range of mobility aids, from walkers to scooters, and learn how the right equipment can support your independence and lifestyle. Onsite Mobility Equipment Specialists will be available to provide personalized guidance and assess whether your current mobility setup is ergonomically suited to your needs. This hands-on session offers practical tips, expert advice, and the opportunity to find solutions that keep you safe, comfortable, and active all summer long.

Location: Garden Room, West Vancouver Community Centre | Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.

Film Screening: Spirit Unforgettable

When music, friendship, and courage is the only medicine left. With the early onset of Alzheimer’s at 52, John Mann, frontman for Canadian Celtic rock band Spirit of the West, confronts the reality that he’s losing grasp of the poetic and political lyrics he shared with millions. Directed by Pete McCormack.

Location: Audio Visual Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

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Lily Lee is a West Vancouver resident and long-time philanthropist. She has always been interested in supporting public health and the health of seniors. Born in remote Alert Bay on Vancouver Island, she eventually made her way to Vancouver where she attended the University of British Columbia and became a public health nurse in 1956.

Although Lily left nursing to raise a family with her late husband, local business icon Robert Lee, her empathy for people remains a lifelong passion.

Lily’s recent contribution to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s project at 58 West Hastings Street—a 10-storey building—will include 230 units of housing and a public health clinic. The clinic will be named Lily Lee Health Centre in Lily’s honour and will be operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.

Exhibitors – West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium & Arts Room in SAC Free memory testing with Medical Arts Health Research Group – Fabric Arts Room, SAC Free hearing tests from HearingLife (formerly NexGen Hearing) – Arbutus Studio A and B, WVCC Lunch served all day at the Seniors’ Activity Centre’s Garden Side Café (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

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Plan includes summer attractions like bike park, glamping Continued from A1 lifts and 90 ski trails, including many that appeal to more intermediate and advanced skiers. By expanding the resort, the total capacity could rise from about 1,700 to more than 4,500 by 2086.

“I think it’s important for us to see where we can expand terrain because the demand is there, and reaching higher ground would be really helpful,” Wood said.

For the summertime, the plan envisions a beginners-oriented mountain bike park, an aerial adventure park with zip lines, disc golf, cabins and glamping rentals for up to 200 guests, an alpine slide, a suspension bridge and a skywalk off the De Pencier Bluff.

“Definitely, there needs to be activities here in the summer as well in terms of maintaining the viability of the operation,” Wood said.

The number of parking spaces on the mountain could grow from 820 to 1,347.

All of the changes will be subject to approval by BC Parks, which has jurisdiction over Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

Even if BC Parks OKs the plans in concept, each individual project would have to be evaluated through its own environmental impact assessment and archaeological study. And nothing will get built if the resort’s management doesn’t believe it will be supported by the market, Wood said.

Any future upgrades would be financed by the resort. Some of the ideas may not be feasible, Wood noted.

“I think that when you look at this, it looks big. But I have to emphasize this is over 60 years,” he said. “And so I think that this is an opportunity to look at what the possibilities could be.”

The resort’s expansion plans are being released publicly after one of the worst winters in recent memory for conditions on the North Shore’s hills. Wood acknowledged that doubling down on ski infrastructure at a time when climate scientists are warning of warmer winters ahead might seem counterintuitive, but he said a major component of the plans is increasing snow-making capacity. And operators are learning a lot about how to do more with less natural snow.

“Climate change is real but I think there’s lots we can do to work with it, and I still think we’ve got a good future in front of us,” he said.

Wood said since the plans went public last week, they’ve heard excitement from skiers and snowboarders but also concerns from people who come to enjoy Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

Parks advocate Steve Jones, who grew up learning to ski at Mt Seymour, said

Skiers and boarders enjoy the last days of the ski season at Mt Seymour in April of 2024. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN he understands the need for resorts to diversify into the summer. But he added the proposal was “very aggressive” and that the request to expand the resort boundaries into the backcountry should be a non-starter.

“It feels a little outlandish and insulting, to be honest,” he said. “When they purchased the right to operate the lifts, they knew that they were operating inside of a provincial park.”

BC Parks’ four-week deadline to accept comments from the public is unreasonably short, Jones added.

“The reality is that this type of activity will impact many different types of user groups, whether it’s backcountry users, whether it’s the communities that are nearby, a lot of people that are concerned about the environment of the park and the history of the park,” he said.

The entire proposal should be put on hold until BC Parks has completed an approved management plan for Mount Seymour Provincial Park itself, Jones said.

“One of the key questions that comes out of that is: what is the vision for the balance between commercial and wilderness and intensive backcountry recreation within the park?” he said. “That’s kind of step one.”

Wood said his hope is that any changes the resort goes through will result in enhancing backcountry recreation access.

People who share those concerns should be taking part in BC Parks’ consultation process, he said.

“We’re interested in hearing from all park users. It’s not just about the park users that use the ski resort. It’s everybody so we can really understand … what’s important to them in the backcountry,” he said.

BC Parks’ survey remains open until June 26. Results of the survey will be compiled to help prepare a more firm proposal for the agency to consider.

A snowshoer enjoys a sunset hike on Mount Seymour. KEVIN HILL / NSN

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Proposed rezoning of 725 Inglewood Avenue and 721, 725, 733, and 735 Burley Drive WHEN: 6 p.m., June 23, 2026 | WHERE: Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street, and via electronic communication facilities SUBJECT BYLAWS: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5460, 2026; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5461, 2026; and Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 5462, 2026. A public meeting will be held concurrently.

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PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING 1. Speak in person Municipal Hall Council Chamber. Persons may address Council during the public hearing for up to five minutes at a time.

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING AS AN OBSERVER 1. Watch online Visit youtube.com/@WestVanDistrict at the scheduled start time of the public hearing.

2. Speak via Zoom (electronic communication facilities) Please call 604-925-7004 on June 23, 2026 to be added to the speakers list.

Instructions on how to participate are available at westvancouver.ca/ph.

staff reports and other supporting documents, may be viewed from June 8 to 23, 2026 at westvancouver.ca/news/notices and at Municipal Hall during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Written submissions must be received by noon on June 23, 2026 to ensure their inclusion in the public information package for Council’s consideration. To ensure a fair process, Council cannot consider any submissions received after the public hearing has ended.

3. Provide a written submission 2. Watch in person • email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca Visit Municipal Hall Council Chamber at the scheduled start time • mail: address to Legislative Services, of the public hearing. Advance registration is not required to attend 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3 a public hearing.

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EXEMPTION QUESTION

Court rules woman must pay tax on $457K profit from condo flip JANE SEYD

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A tax court judge has ruled a West Vancouver woman must pay tax on nearly $457,000 in profit from the sale of a North Vancouver pre-sale condominium, finding the purchase was part of a speculative real estate venture rather than the sale of a principal residence.

In a decision released May 19, Justice Perry Derksen dismissed appeals brought

by Michelle Qureshi over both income tax and GST assessments tied to the 2018 sale of a two-bedroom, 1,000 square foot condo in Lower Lonsdale.

The case centred on a unit at 255 West 1st St. in North Vancouver, which Qureshi bought in a pre-construction contract with Polygon West Quay Homes in 2015 for $659,900 and sold in 2018 for just over $1.16 million.

After costs, the sale generated a profit of $456,907.

Qureshi argued the condo had been intended as her home and should qualify for the principal residence exemption.

The Canada Revenue Agency disagreed, assessing the gain as business income and

also requiring her to pay GST on the sale.

In court, the judge sided with the taxman, concluding that the circumstances surrounding the deal clearly pointed to Qureshi’s intent to flip the condo from the outset.

The court heard that after the condo took longer than expected to build, Qureshi completed the purchase and took possession in October 2017 and listed it Occupancy for sale less involves more than six weeks than simply later, on Dec. moving a few 6, 2017. It sold items into the the following spring. premises.

Qureshi JUSTICE PERRY DERKSEN testified she had intended to live there long-term after downsizing from a larger family home. She said she later discovered the building was noisy and unsuitable.

But Derksen found that explanation was not supported by the evidence.

The judge pointed to a series of other real estate transactions involving Qureshi and her former husband, including

previous purchases of West Vancouver properties, some of which had already been treated as business ventures for tax purposes.

The judge also questioned whether Qureshi had ever truly lived in the condo at all.

Although she testified she lived in the apartment with her teenaged daughters from late 2017 to June 2018, Derksen found there was little evidence of actual occupancy, adding it “seems illogical” that she would move into the condo at the same time as listing it for sale.

Although Qureshi testified about moving furniture into the condo, the judge noted “occupancy involves more than simply moving a few items into the premises,” adding Qureshi’s actions seemed more consistent with “staging it for sale.”

He noted she never changed the address on her driver’s licence and never installed Wi-Fi in the condo while maintaining internet service at another home she owned in West Vancouver.

The judge also found it unlikely her teenage daughters would move from a large house with separate bedrooms near their school in West Vancouver into a

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smaller condo where they would share one room.

Evidence in the case included a real estate listing for the property which described the condo as brand new and vacant. A property disclosure form, filled out and initialled by Qureshi, left blank the question of whether the unit had ever been occupied.

Because the court found Qureshi bought the unit as part of a business venture, the profit was deemed taxable as business income rather than receiving the more favourable tax treatment available for capital gains on principal residences.

The ruling also meant she qualified as a “builder” under federal tax laws, requiring her to collect and remit GST on the sale because the condo had never been genuinely occupied.

Derksen noted the case unfolded against the backdrop of soaring Metro Vancouver real estate prices during the mid-2010s housing boom, noting provincial measures such as the foreign buyers tax and later speculation tax were introduced in response to growing concerns about housing speculation and affordability.

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Grouse Mountain is rolling out a record-setting red (and white) carpet to welcome the world.

Grouse Mountain is showing its pride with a massive Canadian flag that weighs more than 1,500 kilograms and can be seen from locations across the Lower Mainland. GROUSE MOUNTAIN the world,” said Grouse’s senior director of marketing Adam Rootman in a press release on Wednesday. “As Vancouver welcomes international visitors, we wanted to put our support behind

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the home squad in a way that is truly unforgettable.”

Unless you’re flying in from the west, the flag appears to be oriented sideways, but Rootman said that was necessary to fit in

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The resort unveiled a massive Canadian flag covering much of The Cut ski run last week.

The flag, produced by Blast Media Print, is 160 metres long by 80 metres high – about the size of one and a half Canadian football fields.

It weighs in at approximately 3,500 pounds (1,587 kilograms) and took more than 100 people to unfurl on Tuesday, June 2.

The flag is made up of smaller panels that have been sewn together. The special delivery came in one giant crate that had to be driven to the top of the Grouse via the forest access road at the top of Mountain Highway.

Grouse is betting it will become one of the most photographed and shared images of the summer as more than 300,000

a flag that breaks the record for the largest ever. According to Grouse, the flag is 3,000 square metres larger than the one set up in Stanley Park’s Brockton Oval in 2019 for the 150th anniversary of confederation.

Destination Vancouver and Destination BC helped fund the installation. Blast Media Print also partnered on the project.

“They helped make it as cost-effective as possible,” said Rootman.

To mark the summer’s international soccer spirit, fans wearing team jerseys the day before a Vancouver home match will receive 15 per cent off mountain admission tickets.

Rootman said they will be checking on the condition of the flag daily, but it is their hope that it will remain in place until after Canada Day. “I just hope it’s going to make people feel patriotic, make people feel pride in our city and pride in our country,” he said.

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ACCESS DOCUMENTS: A copy of the proposed Bylaw is available for inspection online anytime at cnv.org/PublicNotices from June 10, 2026 to June 22, 2026.

PROVIDE INPUT: Written submissions only, 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, June 22, 2026, to ensure availability to Council at the meeting. No Public Hearing will be held, as it is not required by section 464(2) of the Local Government Act. No Public Input Period submissions on this matter will be heard at the Council meeting.

QUESTIONS? Contact Linden Mulleder at planning@cnv.org or T 604-990-4217

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Tighter watering restrictions begin this week in the Lower Mainland JANE SEYD

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Metro Vancouver is tightening the taps with more stringent Stage 3 watering restrictions that came into effect Monday, June 8.

The regional government announced last week it was moving to Stage 3 watering restrictions after a drier and warmer than normal winter has left snowpack in the watersheds serving Lower Mainland at just 15 per cent of historical averages.

While reservoirs are at typical levels, the snowpack, which helps keep reservoirs fuller longer, is well below normal.

Snowpack hasn’t been this low heading into the summer since the 2015 drought year.

In Stage 3 restrictions, lawn watering is still banned, and sprinkling and soaker hoses can’t be used to water trees and flowers. Trees, shrubs and flowers can still be hand watered using a hose with a spring-loaded nozzle. There is also a ban on filling

pools and hot tubs, and on washing driveways, vehicles, and boats at home.

Watering at golf courses and sports fields will also be reduced.

Usually Stage 3 restrictions don’t kick in until much later in the summer.

A forecast for a hotter than usual summer has added to the need to conserve the region’s water supply.

Warmer temperatures usually lead to a significant increase in water demand, mostly due to outdoor water use.

Despite bringing in Stage 2 watering restrictions early this year, water use in the past month was higher than in May 2025, when the region was in Stage 1 restrictions. Current usage is around 1.2 billion litres of waters per day, according to Metro Vancouver, but expected to jump with the warm weather forecasted for June. Historic water use trends show that the region regularly exceeds 1.4 billion litres in June.

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Another factor driving the need for water conservation this year is work underway to replace the water supply tunnel through Stanley Park, which was built in the 1930s. To make that work possible, one of the region’s key water supply pipes from the North Shore to City of Vancouver has been out of service since last fall.

If water use increases too much while the pipe is offline, it could decrease water pressure and affect the ability of firefighters to use water for emergencies, according to staff.

That water supply tunnel is expected to be back in service around the end of July.

According to Metro, residential use accounts for 64 per cent of water use, while industrial, commercial and institutional use accounts for almost 30 per cent. Leaks and other water loss account for about 13 per cent system-wide.

Metro Vancouver provides drinking water to more than three million people in the Lower Mainland.

Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00pm

2025 Annual Municipal Report THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT provides the community with an opportunity to learn about the City and its performance. The report states the City’s goals for 2026 and demonstrates progress made toward the previous year’s initiatives.

PURSUANT to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the City of North Vancouver’s 2025 Annual Municipal Report will be presented for consideration at the above noted meeting.

PROVIDE WRITTEN INPUT: By email (finance@cnv.org), mail, or deliver in-person to City Hall Attention: Chief Financial Officer. All submissions must include your name and address and be received at City Hall no later than noon on Friday, June 19, 2026.

SPEAK AT THE HYBRID MEETING: In person at City Hall: On the day of the Public Meeting, a sign-up sheet will be available in the lobby, outside the Council Chamber, between 5:30-5:50pm. Enter City Hall from 13th Street after 5:30pm.

By Webex or phone: Pre-register online at cnv.org/PublicMeetings, or by phoning 604.990.4234 to provide contact details. Login instructions will be forwarded to you. All Webex/phone pre-registration must be submitted no later than noon on Monday, June 22, 2026.

VIEW THE REPORT online at cnv.org/AnnualReport anytime from June 5 to June 22, 2026.

QUESTIONS? Contact the Finance Department at finance@cnv.org.

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Continued from A4 Mah said recently while driving, he had a close call with a cyclist who was heading into the property late at night, riding in the dark with no helmet.

A few years ago, residents were told a maintenance shed was going to be installed on the property, said Mah. But that didn’t happen. “And then the RVs came.”

Two fires which burned RVs at the site – in 2023 and 2024 – raised the profile of the encampment and neighbourhood concerns.

Colin Metcalfe, president of the Pemberton Heights Community Association, said most people in the nearby neighbourhood are fed up with the encampment.

Metcalfe said with fire season here, concerns about the encampment have only increased.

“We had several cases last year where there were open fires in an area that could easily create an interface fire if something bad happened,” he said.

“There’s a group of people that seem to think that they can just pitch up on an empty lot … and not abide by the rules and not follow the laws,” he said. “There seems to be a new set of rules for people that decide that they’re not going to follow any rules. And there’s no repercussions for them.”

Bowser Island is mostly hidden from view unless you know it’s there. A barely visible black tarp is one of the only clues from the Capilano Road off ramp. Just inside the open yellow gate, a stack of plastic chairs sits beside a dumpster. Here and there are piles of what looks like construction debris.

A series of campers and RVs sit parked along a rough road, some of them behind fraying tarps. Several are covered in dust and look abandoned. Farther along the road there are more signs of activity.

Generators, jerry cans of gas and propane tanks all lie clustered near several campers. A power drill sits hooked into a car battery. There are hoses, scooters, parked trucks, a ladder, a clothesline with clothes drying in the sun.

On this particular day, a woman in high heels and a leather jacket is crouched down outside a camper trying to light a pipe.

She said she’s been at the camp on and off for three years because she’s homeless.

In the past “they’ve been threatening to make us leave but they just never have,” she said.

If she has to leave, “I’ll be on the street again,” she said.

Across the road, Paul, who’s in his 40s, is living in a 29-foot RV he bought on Facebook for $500. “It’s not water tight,” he said – but it’s better than many alternatives.

Paul said he grew up in North Vancouver and used to have a regular life, until a fall in a workplace accident several years ago resulted in a head injury. He’s been at Bowser Island since November.

Before that he was camping in his truck.

He’s surviving on WCB benefits and said he has no plans to leave Bowser Island until he’s legally forced out – which he reckons could be a while. “$1,500 a month is not a lot to live on,” he said.

It’s a similar situation for James, who said he’s at the camp because “this is obviously a better option than down on Main and Hastings, right?”

When he first came to the camp two years ago, there were only a few people here, he said.

“Aside from the highway noise, which you kind of tune out after a while, it’s a beautiful place to be,” he said. “It’s quiet. There’s no chaos. You don’t have drug addicts passed out everywhere using drugs. You don’t have any of the craziness.”

James said he’s applied to BC Housing and been told there’s a two-year waiting list for housing. In the interim, he’s been offered a room in an SRO (single room occupancy hotel), he said.

“I don’t think stepping over addicts is ideal living.”

In response to questions from the North Shore News, a BC Housing spokesperson issued a statement, saying “Encampments are not safe for the people sheltering there or for the surrounding community. The province’s priority is ensuring individuals in these areas have access to support, shelter, and pathways into stable, long-term housing to help get people indoors.”

Further steps, including a court injunction, are being assessed, according to the ministry, along with a clean-up and security plan for the site in the future.

James said many of the problems that have happened at the camp have been caused by people who are no longer living there or were only there for a short time.

He added he’s not sure where he’ll go if he has to leave Bowser Island.

He said he’s spoken to the Ministry of Transportation about the neighbours’ concerns.

“And I said feel free to tell them if at any time they want to trade positions, I won’t have a single complaint.”

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SUPREME COURT

District of West Van sued after tree falls on woman in park BRENT RICHTER

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The District of West Vancouver is facing a lawsuit from a woman struck down and pinned by a falling tree in Lighthouse Park.

According to the claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Hayoung Lee was walking in the park with some friends on the evening on April 8 when a rotten tree “fell and struck her directly on her back before temporarily trapping her under its weight.”

Lee was taken to Lions Gate Hospital where she was admitted with traumatic injuries, the court documents state. Among them: broken bones, bruises, injuries to her lower back, hips, ankle and foot. Since the incident, she’s also experienced mental trauma, insomnia and difficulty walking and concentrating.

Prior to the tree falling on her, Lee was about to complete her studies and was looking forward to learning English and starting a career. But with persistent pain and blood circulation issues resulting from her injuries, she became unable to concentrate on her studies. On the advice

of her physician, she returned to Korea for medical treatment and recovery.

Now Lee is suing the district and an unnamed contractor. The claim alleges they were negligent by, among other things, failing to properly maintain the park so it would be safe for visitors.

Lee is asking the courts to award damages including the cost of her medical and rehabilitation expenses including future care costs, a loss of income and future earning capacity, and general damages for her pain and suffering.

None of Lee’s claims have been tested in court.

The District of West Vancouver has not yet filed a response to the suit, but a spokesperson did offer comment.

“We were very sorry to hear of this incident and the injuries sustained by the individual involved. Our thoughts are with the individual and we wish her a full recovery,” it read. “The district takes public safety seriously. As this matter involves legal proceedings, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”

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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7pm Where: Council Chambers, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC What: A Public Hearing for Bylaw 8778, proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, to permit the manufacturing, processing, liquefaction, handling, storage, loading and shipping of chlorine, on the lands located at 100 Amherst Avenue.

What Changes: Bylaw 8778 proposes to amend the District's Zoning Bylaw, in general terms, by adding an exception to the prohibition of the manufacture of hazardous substances in all zones for the subject site to permit the manufacturing, processing, liquefaction, handling, storage, loading and shipping of chlorine.

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The public are invited to attend at the Council Chambers where they will be able to see and hear the entire proceedings. Those wishing to view or to participate in the meeting electronically may do so at https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phone by dialling 1-778-907-2071 and entering webinar ID 644 8415 6494. *

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We welcome your input on June 16, 2026, at 7pm. You may sign up to speak at the hearing by contacting the Corporate Officer at signup@dnv.org prior to 3pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. You may also provide a written submission at any time prior to the close of the public hearing by sending it to the Corporate Officer at input@dnv.org or by mail to Corporate Officer, 355 West Queens Road, District of North Vancouver, BC, V7N 4N5. After the speakers list has been exhausted, there will be an opportunity for additional speakers who had not signed up in advance to make submissions. may receive submissions from

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across North America, it gives us a chance to look back at the history of North Shore United – one of the best soccer teams in the country during their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s.

The powerhouse squad came from a 1921 merger of the North Vancouver Caledonians and a team representing Wallace Shipyards.

North Shore United went on to win 11 B.C. men’s provincial championships and two national Canadian championships in 1938 and 1949. They were led by Jimmy Spencer, who later became the City of North Vancouver’s fire chief.

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There is no shortage of poisonous slug and snail killing powders and potions with which to trial and ultimately error. And honestly, during this especially sluggish season, it is more difficult than usual to experiment with non-toxic alternatives.

We were shocked to find that all of our beloved in-bed worm composts had been used as slug nurseries over the too-warm winter. That of course didn’t bode well for tender seedlings planted all around them.

Thankfully, the problem was easy to resolve, by emptying the worm composts into a large bin and then gradually turning the contents into the chicken run. From there, our very happy hens made quick work of turning every living thing into delicious egg protein. Next to nothing goes to waste in an urban permaculture garden.

After examining all of the beds daily for a few consecutive mornings and removing young offenders by hand, we deployed some old-fashioned shock-and-awe garden warfare using copper mesh ribbon and copper tape.

As I understand the mechanisms of action, because slugs and snails are moist and squishy and copper is conductive, their slime reacts with the copper to create a mild, harmless electric shock that sends them running – or sliming.

Copper reacts somehow with their icky mucus secretions, producing an unpleasant chemical compound (similar to copper sulphate) that the gastropods naturally avoid.

Does it work? Some science says it does, while other information debunks the practice, but it works for us and has done for several years in many different garden situations.

We have laid twisted copper ribbon around the perimeter of beds at soil level.

That works well but consumes a generous amount of material. On occasion we created tiny jewel-like mesh collars around the base of individual seedlings, and other times we made tiny copper collars by sticking self-adhesive copper tape to rings cut from small yogurt containers. One time, in desperation, I stuck copper tape directly to the base stalks of sunflowers. It all worked.

When first installed, the garden can look a bit sparkly, but very quickly the copper collars fade like so many old pennies. We use heavy-duty toothpicks to fasten the ends of the collars together, which allows

Purple kohlrabi sits safe and sound behind slug-proof copper mesh. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT us to adjust for growth, and also to undo and store the pieces of ribbon for use in subsequent years or to plug holes in the greenhouse so wee mice don’t get in.

Copper ribbon is available at Lee Valley, as are reusable copper rings. Of course we could source through online giants, but if we want to keep our much-loved purveyor of garden genius in business, we should be supporting them. I for one cannot imagine a world without Lee Valley.

This spring, we armed all but the perennial vegetables with some form of copper shield. The perennials seem to have their own built-in defense systems, which suggests that they are both healthy and happy in their living soil ecosystem. The logic behind this presumption is the truism that healthy plants are not attractive to pest predators.

Given that the seedlings were grown from seed indoors and then potted-up in the greenhouse, it makes sense that their on-board immunity was not fully developed at planting time. That seems logical to me, but again I can’t prove it.

For sure, we are still in the sparkly phase, but soon enough, the shine will fade along with the slug population, and we can enjoy the fruits and vegetables of our labour.

A 20-centimetre strip of copper mesh, folded lengthwise and secured with a double-ended wooden toothpick should do the trick for most plants. Hopefully you will be shocked by how well it works.

Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer. Follow her on Instagram @upfrontandbeautiful, learn more about permaculture by visiting her Upfront & Beautiful website or email your questions to her at hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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Even if facing others’ opinions of you feels challenging, you’ll learn to trust yourself and affirm your worth as you pursue your ambitions.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher Todd Pamplin announces his passing on Tuesday, May 26th, in Vancouver, BC. Todd is survived by his mother Carroll, and children Ashlyn, Chase, and Levi. Todd was predeceased by his brother Greggory in 1978 and father Donald in 2024. Todd struggled for many years with heart complications that suddenly took his life, leaving behind a family that will love and miss him every day. Todd has now started his new chapter with the Lord, his father and brother. Todd attended Broadway Church as often as he could, recently accepting the Lord back into his life. He enjoyed the services and connecting with others who serve the Lord as he did. Todd loved to be active; you could often find him at the gym working on his physique or trying to cook a new recipe he found online. Todd touched many souls, and those who were a part of his life were true friends and his loving family. Todd will be extremely loved and missed by many. A celebration of Todd’s life will be announced at a later date. Visit the Hollyburn Funeral Home website for updated information on his Celebration of Life.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Papa, and devoted husband, Ronald “Ron” Norton Cairns, on May 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Ron passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron is remembered by his wife of 56 years, Heather; his sons, Jeff (Kelly) and Andrew (Allison); and his three cherished grandchildren.

On March 29, 2026, Ron chose to celebrate his 80th birthday with a large gathering of family and friends, preferring this joyful occasion in place of a formal Celebration of Life or memorial service following his passing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in support of Multiple Myeloma research in Ron's name.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Pat Hurlburt. Pat died peacefully on the afternoon of May 24th, surrounded by his family and loved ones, listening to some of his favourite music.

A funeral will be held on June 11. In lieu of flowers a list of Pat’s favourite charities and information regarding the funeral can be found on Hollyburn Funeral Home website.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Tom passed away on June 1, 2026, aged 83, after a short illness, surrounded by friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia, sisters Ruth Williams (Chris) and Marilyn Beck, nieces Victoria and Stephanie Beck, his extended family and many friends.

Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and raised in North Vancouver, Tom suffered a devastating spinal cord injury in a skiing accident on Grouse Mountain at age 18. He graduated from Delbrook High School and BCIT. Tom lived life to the fullest.

A gifted wheelchair athlete, he medaled in Archery and Swimming in many international competitions, including the 1972 and 1976 Paralympics, where he posted at least one world record. His hobbies included car rallying, astronomy, sailing, fishing, wheelchair curling, and travel.

His career focussed on supporting those with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities at the Paraplegic Associations of B.C., New Brunswick, and Alberta.

He subsequently combined his lived wheelchair experience and building code knowledge at CMHC, where he championed concepts of accessible housing and barrier-free design, leaving an enduring mark, impacting the lives of many Canadians to this day.

In retirement, he volunteered with the Richmond Centre for Disability, City of Richmond Advisory Design Panel, and the Olympic Oval Museum.

Tom is especially remembered for his sense of humour, warm smile, and kind, gentle disposition with a touch of tenacity.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at St Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Rd, Richmond, on June 27, at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Thomas O. Parker Scholarship Fund online at https://sci-can.ca/donate, indicating you are donating in memory of Thomas O. Parker or to the Richmond Centre for Disability in Tom’s memory (tel: 604-232-2404).

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As the needs of our community continue to grow, we are evolving to meet them.

For over 20 years, we have walked alongside people and families across the North Shore, helping them feel safe, supported, and more secure, no matter their background or situation.

While our name and look have changed, our commitment to supporting our North Shore neighbours is stronger than ever.

If you’re caught in a tough situation and struggling to break out, The Hollyburn Society has the programs and services to help you

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