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Mt Seymour resortproposes massive changes

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Dozensmoreski runs,agondolafrom thebase, zip-linesandglamping–MtSeymourski resorthas debutedambitiousplanstoexpandandbuildnew amenitiesandbecomemoreofa“standout,all-season regional resort.”

BCParkshaskickedoffapublicconsultationprocess thatcouldseebigchanges phasedinoverthenext60 years.

Oneofthemostsignificantchangesbeingcontemplated is anexpansionof theboundariesofthe resort’s controlled recreationareabyabout100hectares,largelytotheeast andnorth,almostasfarasMountSeymour’sFirstPump Peak.

“The demand hasgrown,andthepopulationin Vancouverhasgrownsubstantiallyinthelast25to30 years,”saidEddie Wood, Mt Seymour’s president. “Thisis whatwethinkweneedtodoinorder to maintain viability of theoperation.”

Today,the resorthasfourliftsserving41runs,plus snowshoetrails andaterrainparkallspreadover235 hectares.Onthebusiestdays,the resort regularlyhasto capadmissionsfor membersandvisitorsalikebecauseof crowding.

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Provincegives Bowser Island RV campersnotice to leave

JANESEYD

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Peoplelivinginan RV encampment that’sexistedforthepastseveralyears on ahiddenisland of provincialland inNorth Vancouverhavebeentold theyhaveuntil June 15toleave.

OnMonday,June1,Ministry of Transportationofficials showedupto the propertyknownasBowserIslandwith theNorth VancouverRCMPtohandout noticestopeoplelivingthere.

Thenoticetoldpeoplelivingatthe campsite theyhaveuntilMonday,June15 to removetheirbelongingsand vehicles fromthepropertyorfacelegal stepsto forcethemout.

Inlegaldocumentsfiled inB.C.Supreme Court,theprovincestatedthat“unlike a publicpark”orothercivic area,thepropertyhasadedicateduse.

Theprovincestatedthat peopleatthe camphave dumpedgarbagethere,dug trenchesandinstalledfenceswithout permission,aswellastampering with electricalcircuitsandthemunicipalwater supply.

“Theprovincehas repeatedlynotified theoccupants thattheir occupationof thesubjectlandsisunauthorized,yetthe occupantsandtheirvehicles remain,”the courtdocumentsstate.

Themovethisweek comesseveral yearsafterthe site –ahiddenislandof landtuckedbetweenCapilano Road, nearbyhighwayonandoff rampsand Highway1–wasfirstoccupiedby RVs.

Campers whotalkedtotheNorth ShoreNewsthis week saidtheyarethere becausecampingonBowser Islandisbetterthanmostalternatives.

Althoughoutofsight,the RV encampmenthasbeenasourceofconcernfor boththeDistrictof North Vancouver and nearbyneighbours, whosaytheprovince

hasbeenslowtoshutitdown.

DistrictofNorth Vancouver Mayor Mike Littlesaidbecausetheprovinceisthe landowner,municipalbylawsdon’t apply toBowserIsland“butthedistricthas definitelybeenraising red flags aboutthat propertyfor a verylongtime.Andwe’ve beenfrustratedwiththepaceofhowthat propertyhasbeen managed.”

“We’vehadvandalismto electrical infrastructure. We’vehadstolen goods and materialsupthereandquite a highnumber ofpolicecalls,”hesaid.

Somepeopleonthesitehadalatrine setup,hesaid,butwithoutanyproper septic field.“Sotheywerejust releasing humanexcrement downoffthe edges of theproperty.”

Littlesaid electricalpowerboxes at the sitehavebeenbrokeninto and tapped, andtherehasalsobeen anattemptby someonetotapinto a large Metrowater mainthatrunsthroughthesite.Sofar,the province’s actionshaveincludedinstalling gatesacrossthe road intotheproperty –butnot closingthem – and putting dumpstersinplacebutnot removingor emptyingthem,saidLittle.

Herman Mah,aDistrictofNorth Vancouver councillor,livesinthe neighbouringPembertonHeights neighbourhood.

Safetyconcerns areanotherissue,he said,pointingtothe speed oftraffic coming onandoffthehighwaycombinedwiththe hiddenentranceintotheproperty.

West Vancouvertopilot nine-hole disc golf course atAmbleside Park

JANE SEYD

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West Vancouvercouncilhas endorsedaplantopilotdisc golfattheAmblesidePar 3 golfcourse.

Thenine-holediscgolfcourse wouldbeopenbetween October andMarch–whenthe regulargolf courseistypicallyclosed.Fees fora roundofdiscgolfwouldbe setat$3.

Accordingto staff,discgolfis

continuingtogrowinpopularity andtherearelimitedopportunitiestoplaythesportonthe NorthShore.Staffmadethe recommendationafter discussionswiththeNorthShoreDisc GolfAssociation,whichmade a presentationtocouncil inJuly 2025andhas beenadvocating for moreopportunitiestoplaythe sport acrosstheNorthShore. “Ithinkthisisgoingtobe wildlypopular,”said MayorMark

Sager. Meanwhile,golfersplanning toteeoffat West Vancouver’s GleneaglesGolfCourse will soon beabletoplantheirgamesfurtherinadvance–forafee.

West Vancouvercouncilhas endorsedaplantoallowgolfers tobooktheirteetimesupto30 daysinadvance,fora$3fee. Currently,golferscanbookupto sevendaysinadvanceatnocost. Thatisn’tgoingtochange.

Allowing golfers tobook furtheraheadwill allowforbetter planningandhelp manageaccess to thenine-hole golf course at the mostpopularteetimes, accordingtostaff.

Pre-bookingforafeehas becomestandard forotherpublic courses in theLower Mainland, includingcoursesintheDistrict ofNorth Vancouver, Vancouver andBurnaby,theynoted. Chargingafee forpre-booking

overaweekouthasthepotential togenerateupto$103,000forthe municipality, accordingtostaff, if 60percentofthe annual bookingsaremadebetween eight and 30daysin advance.Puttingthe policyinplacenow could generate$50,000thisyear,they added. Greensfeesatthe golf course arebetween $18.75 and $33.75, dependingonthedayoftheweek andwhetherthe golferis a youth, adultorsenior.

James isoneofthepeoplewhohasbeen campedatNorth Vancouver’s Bowser Island, a hiddenpieceofMinistryof Transportationland.Hesays campingthereisbetterthan many otherhousingoptions available. JANE SEYD / NSN

DNVgreen lightsmixed-used development in Lynn Valley

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Nearly400newhomes arecomingtoNorth Vancouver’s Lynn Valley neighbourhood.

DistrictofNorth Vancouvercouncil approved rezoningMonday, May25forPolygon Developmenttobuildfour six-storeybuildingsat12461268 Lynn ValleyRd.and 3050-3174BairdRd., replacing Lynn Valleystripmall andtheDraycottGardens townhousecomplex.

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverhasapprovedplans for four six-storeybuildingsaround Lynn Valley Road, Ross Road and Baird Road. DISTRICT OFNORTH VANCOUVER

Theprojectincludes 397 residential unitsrangingfromstudiostothree bedroomswithamixof rentalandstrata.It alsohas2,330-square-metresofcommercial space, andparkingfor481vehiclesand783 bicycles.

ResidentscurrentlylivinginDraycott Gardenswillbeabletostayduringconstruction,and32three-bedroomunits inoneofthenewbuildingswillbededicatedtotenantsatcurrentrates.Ifthey choosenottomovein,unitswould instead bepriced20percentbelowmarketin perpetuitybasedonBC Housing’smiddle incomelimitsandcurrent rentalratesinthe district.

Council narrowlypassedthemixed usedevelopmentprojectbya4-3votelast week,withCouns.LisaMuri,JimHanson andBettyForbesvotingagainst.Thetrio raisedconcerns aboutdensityandincreasingtraffic.

“Wearepushingmoreunitsonsmaller sites,”said Muri. “Andforthat,weare takingaway the livability of anarea.”

Thelatestproposal wasalsoamissed opportunitytoprotect the historicCard HouseonRossRoad,whichisadjacentto theproposeddevelopment,sheadded.

Coun. JimHansonsaid more infrastructure likehospitals,schools andcommunity amenitiesaredesperatelyneededbefore supportingmorepopulationgrowth.

“There’snoplanforinfrastructure investmentsto supportthiskindof densification,”Hansonsaid.“Theprovincial governmentiscancellingfunding due to fiscalconstraints….Giventhat,inmy view, wemustbe verycarefulhowandwherewe densify.”

Forbesalsoraisedtheissueoflimited accessoffBairdRoad,as wellasthefact

thatDraycottGardens residentswho move intothenewbuildingwilllosealmosthalf the floorspacetheyhavenow.Shealso voicedconcernsaboutrushhourtraffic.

“It’sjustgoingto createhugehavocwith thatamountofcars,”Forbessaid.“Itruly thinkwehavetosetthebarhigher before westartsayingyestothesedevelopments. We’reputtingextremedensityon a very smallspaceandthat’sjustgoingto create allkindsofproblems.”

MayorMikeLittlespokeinfavourofthe development,sayingitslocationhas amenitiesnearby,including17 restaurantsor coffeeshopsandtwogrocerystoreswithin atwo-blockradius,aswellas a busytransit corridor.

“Idoseethisasbeingcoretowncentre space,”Littlesaid.“Iknowpeoplehave rose colouredglasses aboutwhat Lynn Valleyis or what Lynn Valleyhasbeen.Thisiswhere youshouldbeputtingyourdensity and properlysupportingitwithservices.”

Couns.JordanBack,Herman Mahand CatherinePopealsovotedinsupport, citing thetowncentrelocationoftheproject aswellasthefactthatDraycottGardens residentscanmoveintothenewbuilding withoutbeingdisplacedastwokeybenefits oftheplan.

“The realityisthatnoproposalis ever goingtobeperfectforeveryone,particularlyonacomplexandimportantsitelike thisone,” Backsaid.“Iseetheopportunity thatitwillcreateasfar ascreatinga more vibrant,livelyandcompletetown centre for thefuture,andthatisthe roleweplayhere at thiscounciltable.”

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New Harry Jerome rec centreopeningset forJuly 25

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TheopeningofNorth Vancouver’snewestcommunityspaceisjust aroundthe corner.

TheCityofNorth Vancouver hassetSaturday,July25 as the grandopeningofthenew Harry JeromeCommunityRecreation Centre.

“Iamincrediblyproudthat aftermorethan20years of planning,engagementanddetermination, thistransformative milestoneisfinally here,”said MayorLindaBuchananin a press release Wednesday.

SilverHarbourSeniors’ ActivityCentreisopeningthe same dayasthey relocateto theirnewhomebesidethe rebuilt reccentre.

Openingdaywillkickoffwith family-friendlyperformances andwelcome remarksfrom Buchanan,CNVcounciland “other specialguests.”

City ofNorth VancouverMayor LindaBuchanansaysthenewHarry JeromeCommunity RecreationCentrewillbethemost beautiful building ontheNorth Shore. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

HarryJeromehasbeenalong timeinthemaking. Talksabout a rebuildofthe reccentre began morethanadecadeagoand constructionbeganinfall2022. InMarch,staffsaidtheproject remainswithinthe$230-million budgetapprovedby council.The

centreis namedafterthree-time OlympianHarryJerome,who grew up inNorth Vancouver.

“HarryJerome livedbythe motto,‘Nevergive up.’That spiritiswovenintothisproject, andintothefuture wearebuildingtogetherastheHealthiest

SmallCityinthe World,” Buchanansaid.

Thesoon-to-open reccentre hasanNHL-sizedarenafitting 500seats,anaquaticsspacewith a25-metrelappoolandleisure pools,agymnasium,indoor and outdoorfitness spaces, a community kitchen,art space, apre-school,a skateparkand evenaslidebetweenthefirst andsecondfloorsinthebuilding’satrium.

SilverHarbour’s new space comeswithafully-equipped kitchenandmoreaccessibility features throughout,including largerhallwaysandprogram roomsequippedwithbuilt-in hearingloops tohelppeople withhearingaidslisten to speakers.

Throughout openingday,the cityandtheNorth Vancouver RecreationandCulture Commissionwillbetransforming the reccentre’sindoorandoutdoor spacewithactivitiesand programming.

Visitorswillbeabletotour bothHarryJerome reccentre andSilverHarbour,tryingout differentprogramsandamenities,includingdemonstrations ofyoga,Pilates,spinandother fitnessclasses,aswellas Bollywoodandlinedancingin oneofthemultipurpose spaces.

Childrenwillbeabletoplay intheindoorplaygroundin theEarly YearsRoom,whilea multi-useareawillhave sport demonstrationsandcarnival gamesforallages,the release said.Therewillalsobehealthy snackstotryinthecommunity kitchen.

Buchananencouragedpeople tojoininthefun.

“[It]willbeanincredibleday tocelebratethenewcentresand communityinwhatwillbeaday to remember.”

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Mayor LindaBuchananseeks third term

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CityofNorth VancouverMayor LindaBuchananisseekingathird terminthecity’s topjob.

Buchanan,whohasmovedprogressiveandurbanistpoliciesoncouncil, madetheannouncementonThursday.

“Overthepast eight years, I’ve beenfocusedondelivering real results forpeople,” saidBuchanan.“Together, wehaveworkedhardtobuildacaring, inclusive,andconnectedcitybyputtingpeopleandcommunityfirst.That ismoreimportanttodaythanever Inchallengingtimes,weneedacity thatmakeslifeeasier.I’veledcouncil in focusingonwhatmattersmost –creatinghousingoptions,makingit easiertogetaround,andinvestingin thespacesthatbringthecommunity together.”

CompletionoftheHarryJerome CommunityRecreationCentre and SilverHarbourSeniors’ Activity Centre,andapprovinghundredsof newhomesandchildcarespaces wereamongherproudestaccomplishments, Buchanansaidina release.

She also touted breakingground

CNVMayor

announcedsheisrunningagaininthe 2026mayoralelection.

onthe rebuildofNorth Shore NeighbourhoodHouseincluding affordablehousingandaseniors’ respitecentre,securingcommitments for BusRapid Transit and extending theR2RapidBusto Metrotown, advancingtheHarbourSwimming Deckprojectat Waterfront Park, finishingtheCrosscutBridge across Highway1andkeepingmost recent taxincreaseamongthelowestinthe region.

“Wehavebeen buildingacitythat improves residents’dailylivesand supportsthemateverystageoflife. Andtheseinvestmentsare neverjust

aboutinfrastructure. Theyareabout dignity, belonging,andqualityoflife. These arethevaluesthat haveguided meoverthepasteightyears–andthe valuesIwillcontinuetoembrace.”

If re-elected, Buchanan saidher prioritieswill be securingseniorgovernmentfundingforrapidtransitto theNorth Shoreandotherinfrastructure,advancingtheLonsdaleGreat Street projectandHealth Innovation Districtandplanningfor redevelopmentofICBC’sheadofficeinLower Lonsdale.

”I’mrunningforathirdterm because,although a lot has been accomplished,there’smoreworkto do and Ihavetheexperiencetokeep delivering forthis community,”she said.

Priortobeingelectedmayorin 2018,Buchananservedtwotermson councilandwaselectedtotheNorth VancouverSchoolDistrict.

Buchananwonthemayoralracein 2022with5,275votesor56.41percent overall,beatinghersolechallenger GuyHeywood’s3,923.Sofar,noother candidatehas declaredarunforthe mayor’schairinthecityin2026.

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Last resort

Lookingforways to stayviable, MtSeymourski resort is seeking some majorchangesoverthe next60years.The resort’sleadershipwantstoseeittransformed intoayear-rounddestination.

Amongtheideasonthetable:cabins andglamping,adownhillmountainbike park,ziplines,agondolato thebaseand morethandoublingthenumberofskiruns by expandingthe resort’sboundaries100 hectaresintohigherelevationsofMount Seymour Provincial Park.

It’sthatlastonethatweexpectwillbe thestickingpoint for manyontheNorth Shoreandbeyond.Theprivatizationof publicgreenspaceisamongthetoughest ideastosell.

Butdownhillskiingisverymucha part ofour recreational repertoireonthe NorthShore,andthe resort can’tmeetthe

demandthereisalready when the conditionsaregood.Andit wouldbefoolishto thinkwithourwarming climate and dwindlingnaturalsnowthat operations likeMt Seymourcansimply continue as theyare.

Theremaybe waystoaccommodate theratherlarge ask. We don’t knowhow muchmoney wouldbe on thetablefor BCParksinagreeingtothis,butsurely itcouldbeputtoward needed improvementselsewhere withinMount Seymour ProvincialPark.

Theprovincehasonly givenabrief windowforpublic feedbackbefore making a decision that couldbepivotaltothe futureof recreationon theNorthShore. We encourageeveryonetotakepart.

MtSeymourhasalwaysbeen“the local’smountain.”Whatever changesthe resortgoesthrough intheyears ahead, we hopeitneverlosesthat character.

Here’swhatto expect when world’sbest cometo Vancouver

ANDY PREST

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Itseemsalmostunbelievable,butit’s actuallyhere.

We’velinedourbigoldstadiumwith realgrass,and in threedays Vancouverwill playhosttoaFIFA WorldCupgame. It’s ararechancetoenjoy,orbeannoyedby, amassiveglobalcircus rollingintotown. Myadvicewouldbe to rollondowntothe Shipyardsandjointhefun.

Asidefromthatthough,itis a rare opportunitytoseethe best players in the worldin ourbackyard. Withthat in mind, let’stakea lookatthefiveopening round gamesin Vancouverandtalkaboutwhat excitementmightunfoldrighthereatBC

PlaceStadium:

Saturday,June13,9p.m.,Turkeyvs.

Australia

The Vancouveropenerhasafunstart timeaswegetsomelate-night Saturday soccergoing.It’sasneakygood matchup. Myyoungestson,asoccer-madteenprognosticator,ispicking Turkeytofinish first inagroupthatalsoincludestournament co-host(andourtariff-happyfrenemies), theUnitedStatesofAmerica.

Turkeyhasn’tmadethe WorldCupin24 years,buttheyhavethetalenttoprovide afewshocksin2026. Iftheydowell,it’ll likelyinvolvebigcontributionsfromworld classtalentsArdaGüler of Real Madrid andKenan Yildiz of Juventus,bothjust21 yearsold.

ArdaGulerinparticularisfuntowatch,

aswheneverhedoessomethingexciting the announcersalwaysscreamhisfull name, with each syllablelouderthan the last.

Australiaisatoughsquadwithastout defence and quickcounterattack.They’ve been atthe WorldCupbefore and know howtoput upa fight.Can Turkeyputup a bignumberandtakecontrol oftheir group? Itprobablydepends onhowmany timeswehearaaardAAGUUULLEERR!!! Thursday,June18,3p.m.,Canadavs. Qatar

Ooooo, thisisahuge one for Canada. Iftheywintheir firstgameagainst Bosnia andHerzegovina,aGame 2 win against Qatar wouldputthemingreatshapeto claimfirstplace in their group. Even if

Canadalosestheir first game,they’llbe favouredagainstQatar,andmanypunditsareguessingthatjustonewininthe opening roundshouldbeenoughtobook aspotintheplayoffsgiventheformatof thistournament.Thatissomethingthat Canadahasneverdonebefore.Qatarwill nodoubtputupa fight,buttheyarenot pullingupwithanytop-tierworldclass talents.

WillwehaveourtopgunAlphonso Davies readyforthisgame?Eitherway,it’s ahugegameforCanada.Huge.

Sunday,June21,6p.m.,NewZealand vs. Egypt

Thiscouldbeaninterestingone.New Zealandwillbebigandphysical,aiming

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Iwasabsolutelydelightedtoseeyour recentKids Design Your Adsfeature(in the May27editionoftheNorthShoreNews) Lookingthroughthepagesofclever, colourful,hand-drawnadswas sucha treat.Itmademefeelincrediblynostalgic, bringingbackmemories of howmuchI loveddrawingasakid,and reminding meofthemountainsofartworkmyown childrenusedtomake.

Asafutureeducatorwithabackground intraditionalgraphicdesign,Iknow just howmuchworkwentintothosepages. Nowadays,nearlyeverythingis digital orAI-generated,sosittingdownto plan a layout,writeout thetext,anddrawan illustrationentirelyby handisnosmall feat.

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Thisissucha wonderfulproject forNorthShore kids.By getting away from screens,thesestudentsgota real, hands-onlessoninhowdesignand advertisingactually work. They didn’tjust doodle;theyhadtothinkabouthandlettering,tacklethecopywritingtofitthe space,andmanyevenshowed a great senseofhumour in their concepts!They learnedhowtowork withphysicaltools andgotafirsthand look at how localads keepafree community newspaperrunning.

It reallyisa win-win-winfor everyone ontheNorthShore. The kidslearngreat practicalskills, localbusinessesget unique adsthatstand out, and theNorthShore Newscontinuesto connectmeaningfully withthecommunity.

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Canadaplays crucialgameshere

tobanginsomeheaders.Andifyouwant tojointhekidsandtheirinsidejokes, Google TimPayne.No,he’snot theworld’s greatestplayer.Kindoftheopposite, atleastaccordingtofamedinfluencer ValenScarsini,who recentlydirectedhis followerstosupport TimPayneasthe “leastknown”playeratthe WorldCup.The calloutwentviral,and Payne’s follower counton Instagramwent fromlessthan 5,000tomorethan 5 millioninaweek. Will thisinfluencethegame?No.

Egypt’sMohamed SalahandOmar Marmoush,bothEnglishPremier League stars,verylikelywillinfluencethegame, andtheyarehopingtoshow TimPayne what realfameisallabout.

Wednesday,June24,noon,Canadavs. Switzerland

Ifthedrawplaysoutaccordingto popular predictions,thiscouldbeabattle fortopspotinthegroupandafavourable seedingheadinginto the roundof32.If you’relookingforanunder-the-radarname for Canada,keepaneyeonIsmaëlKoné,a 23-year-oldwhocouldbecomeoneof the breakoutplayersofthewholetournament if heturnshispotentialintoperformance. VeteranstrikerJonathanDavidcould also stamphisnameintoCanadianlore if he findsthebackof thenetwhenthelights

arethebrightest.

ForSwitzerland,watch out forBreel EmboloandGranitXhaka, a couple of topdrawerplayerswho willpushtheSwiss attack.Thisgamecould eitherbe relatively tame,ifthegroupis already decided, or itcouldbeeverything. This willbethe hottest Vancouver ticket, at least untilthe playoffsarrive.

Friday,June26,8p.m., NewZealandvs Belgium

We getoursecondlook at theKiwis, andthey’llbeintoughagainstone of the bestteams of thepastdecade.Belgium maynotbeasstackedasthe were when theywere ranked No 1 intheworldfrom 2018-2022,buttheystillboast an impressive rosterledby World Cupveterans KevinDeBruyne, Romelu Lukaku,Leandro Trossard andgoalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. JeremyDoku,a 24-year-oldMan City player,isan“electric winger”and“one ofthebestinthe world,”accordingto myson(whowatchesmore club football thanmeandgetsmad when Idon’tcallit “football”).Ofalltheteams guaranteeda Vancouvergame,Belgiumisthehighest rankedinthe world,comingin at No. 9. Get readyfor a show.

AndyPrestisthe editorof the NorthShore Newsandauthorof aregularhumour/lifestylecolumn.

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Tsleil-WaututhNationandDNV completefirst phase of Cates Park shoreline restoration

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiative Reporter

Shoreline erosionalongWhey-ahWichen/CatesParkisaproblem səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) membersandeldershaveseenfor years.

Waveactionfromstormsand heavyboattrafficinBurrardInlet,foot trafficofpeople climbingdownthe banksandsurfacerunoffaresomeof thecontributingfactors.

“We hadalwayswitnessedthe shorelinebeing erodeddramatically,” said Tsleil-Waututh Nationmember MichaelGeorge. “Feet,notjustinches, of sediment displacedand removed fromthehillsides.”

But actionisbeingtakentoshore uptheshoreline.The Tsleil-Waututh Nation’streaty,lands and resources department andDistrictofNorth Vancouverhavewrappedupthe first phaseofshoreline restorationwork atCatesPark,a collaborativeeffort aimed atcombatingerosionandprotectingthenation’sculturalheritage andarcheological sites.

Phase1oftheprojectinvolved a lotofheavylifting,assand,graveland cobbleswere placedalongtheshorelinetoprotectitfromongoingerosion, to improve beachwalkabilityandto boostlocalfishhabitats.

Overtimebeachesnaturallyerode, buttheproblemis more pronounced atareaslikeCatesParkbecause BurrardInletis“sediment-starved,” saidKateMenzies,natural resources planning manager fortheNation.This islargelyfromthedammingofrivers, causingtheinlettonotgetasmuch sediment as itnaturallywould,hence theneed of bringinginmaterialfrom elsewhere, Menziessaid.

Crews alsoworkedoninvasive plant removal,takingout mostlyblackberryandivyand replacingitwith nativespeciessuch as dune grass.

Visitorscan alsoseeupgradesto thepark,includinganewpathtothe beach,apicnicshelter(whichcanbe booked), a repavedpathbelowthe paddling centreand threeraingardens neartheboat launchtocapture contaminatedrunoff.Theworkbegan lastfallandwascompletedinMay.

his roleas aculturalandtechnical advisorfortheNation.

Tsleil-Waututh,thedistrictand province eachcontributedfundingto theproject,totallingmorethan$6million.The majorityofthefundscame fromtheprovince,including roughly $800,000in grantsin2023and$4.8 million a yearlateraspartofabigger initiative aimed at reducingdisaster riskandimprovingclimatechange resilience across theprovince.

Protectionworkwillhelp keep theshorelinehealthyforat least 10 to 15years, Menzies said.However, reassessments may beneededinthe futurewiththeimpactsofclimate changesuch as risingsealevels,biggerstorms and atmosphericrivers.

“It’sadynamicsystem,sowedon’t knowhowit’s goingto reshapeand reformoverthenextdecade,”Menzies said.“Inthemeantime,we’llmonitor howeffectiveit’sbeen.”

Culturalsignificanceand collaborativeefforts

Whey-ah-Wichen,meaning“facing thewind”inhənqəmin̓əm, is anancestralvillagesiteforthe Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

theland.So,protectingitandpreservingitispreservingourhistory.”

Inthepast,Georgehasheardfrom thecommunitythattheshoreline alongtheparkusedtobefarther outthanitistoday,withalmostnine metresofbeachmissing,making it more importantthanevertocontinue restoringtheshoreline.

Collaborativeeffortswiththe districthavebeenongoingforawhile. Since2001, Tsleil-WaututhNationand theDistrictofNorth Vancouverhave beenco-managingCatesPark.

“Actionsspeaklouderthanwords,” saidAdam Vasilevich,DNVsection managerofparks,planning,design anddevelopment.“Thedistrictdoing thisproject,Ithink,showsthema lot ofwhatwewanttodoandhowwecan worktogether.”

Thedistricthelpedthe TsleilWaututhapplyforgrantsaswell as the designingandconstructionprocess. Now,crewsaregetting readyfor thesecondphaseoftheproject,which willfocusonexpandingtheforeshore workeastwardtowardsLittleCates.

Theworkisanticipatedtostart thisAugustand finish in Februaryof 2027.

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“Ithasbeen a longtimeinthe making,”saidGeorge, whooversawthe shoreline restorationprojectthrough

“We hada communitythere,” Georgesaid.“We livedontheshore. Thebeachwasourfrontyardand ourhistoryisinthesoil andsediment alongtheshoreline. We needto protectthat forthe futuregenerations sothattheirhistoryisnoterasedfrom

“We’restoppingtheparkfrom disappearing,”Georgesaid.“It’sajoint effort.”

AbbyLucianois the Indigenousand civicaffairsreporterfor theNorthShore News.Thisreportingbeatismadepossibleby the LocalJournalism Initiative.

Tsleil-WaututhNation’s culturaladvisortreaty, landsand resourcesMikeGeorge andnatural resource planningmanager Kate Menziesenjoytheviews atWheyah-Wichen/Cates Parkafter completingthe firstphase ofshoreline restoration work. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

‘OURCULTUREBEINGREPRESENTED’

Tsleil-Waututhand Squamish Nations gear up for WorldCup

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

It’shardforChris Overesnottoget excitedaboutsoccer.

Hepracticallygrewuponthesoccer field,startingtoplayin Lynn Valleyatage fiveand continuingonthroughhighschool.

“Soccerwaswhatonecouldafford over hockey, andI’mgladIdidbecauseIloved it,”hesaid.

Now58,Overesstilllovesthesport, watchingtheFIFA WorldCupwhenit comeseveryfouryears.Sowhenhesaw theopportunitytodesignajerseyforthe səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation)withhis daughter TamiaOveres,hecouldn’t resist.

“Being able tocreatea jersey isexciting becauseit’s theworld’sbiggestsport,so howcanonenotbeoverlystoked?”hesaid.

Designingthejerseyis part of a largerinitiativeforthe Tsleil-Waututh, Skwxwú7mesh(Squamish)and xʷməθkʷəyəm(Musqueam)Nationsas host nationsfortheupcomingFIFA WorldCupin Vancouver.

Thefather-daughterartist duodesigned the Tsleil-Waututhjerseysleeves,incorporatingtraditionalshapes frompastcarving workOvereshasdone. Tamiasaidshe lovesthewaythedesignevokeswater currentsaroundsalmon.

“It’sbeautifulfor Tsleil-Waututh because we’repeopleoftheInlet,” shesaid.“Itjust meansalot,especiallyapiece that Iwas abletocomplete withmydadandhaveit shownonthatscale.”

səlilwətaɬ isprintedin redonthe jersey’sbody,withemblemsofthe Nation on boththefrontandback. Tsleil-Waututh

carverZacGeorgedesignedthe emblem. Hewasalso responsibleforthedesignof a redandwhitescarfwiththenation’slogo stitchedonit.

Thejerseyandscarf aregiftsforthe Tsleil-Waututhcommunity,showingtheir pridewhilecelebratingthe WorldCup.

While thejerseywillstayinthe community, morethan1,400 scarveshavebeen givenoutasgifts to delegatesattendingthe FIFA Congressaswellastootherdignitaries comingto Vancouverforthetournament. Thatgift will reach 211countries,the nationsaid.

InJunelastyear, all three nationssigned a historicmemorandumofunderstanding

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withtheprovince andCityof Vancouver toworktogethertoplan,stageandhost the WorldCup.The agreementaimsto deliver theglobalevent whilehonouring Indigenous rights and advancing reconciliationthrough collaborative efforts,the provincesaidina news release.

Eachnationalso received $6 million fromtheprovinceto go towardsplanning, stagingandhostingthe WorldCup,along withlong-termcommunitylegacyprojects.

Oneofthosecollaborative effortsis theFIFAFanFestival, a28-day event taking shapeatthePNEgrounds.Alongwiththe watchparties,livemusic and entertainment on site,thethreehostnationswillhave

displayareastoshowcasetheirhistoryand cultureforvisitorscomingfromaroundthe world.

“Yougetabitofavisualfeelofwho weareaspeoples. We can’twaittoshare thehistoryandourculturewiththe world,”saidSquamishNationchairperson Sxwíxwtn(Wilson Williams).

“It’sbeenexcitingleadinguptothe games,” Williamssaid.“To beofficialpartnersintheplanning,stagingandhostingof the WorldCup…it’sbeenquiteimportant tobeatthatlevel,justtobewelcomed.”

IncludingFirstNationsintheplanning ofinternationaleventsliketheFIFA World Cupisputtingwordsintoaction,said TsleilWaututhNationmemberCharleneAleck.

“They’re reallywalkingtheirtalkin upholdingIndigenousrightsandgovernance,”Alecksaid.“Youseeourculture being representedinplacesthey’venever been recognizedbefore.”

Aprecedentwassetinthe2010 Winter Olympics,wheretheSquamish, TsleilWaututh,MusqueamandLílwatNations wereinvolvedintheplanning,stagingand hostingoftheinternationalgames, Williams said,andheishappytoseethesamepath withthe WorldCup.

“It’sahugestepintointernational reconciliation,” Williamssaid.

BothChrisand TamiaOveressharethat sentimenttoo.

“Ithinkanylightthatwecangettohelp peopleunderstandourtraditionsandculturesisagoodlight,”Overessaid. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

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JAZZWAVES:KRISTIANBRAATHENTRIO

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SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570 ArgyleAve.,WestVan WestVancouverdrummerKristianBraathen’strioperformsdynamic originals &sophisticatedjazzstandards.WithSteveHolyonbass& MilesBlackonpiano.

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THURSDAY, JUNE18,2026 AT 7:00PM

SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570Argyle Ave., West Van SaxophonistAaronHardie,leadshisbandin adynamicmixof originals &classictunescombiningjazz,funk,R&B.Presentedby West VanArtsCouncil.

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SATURDAY, JUNE20,2026 AT 7:00PM

SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570Argyle Ave., West Van SaltandKeysbringthesoulfulR&Bvibestotheseasidewith powerhousevocalistKikiConnelly,pianist/vocalistAnnaLumiere & bassistJamesMeger.Presented by West VanArtsCouncil. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6682502?utm_ source=nsnews.com&utm_medium=referral

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SUMMERFUN

New weekly community market comingtoHorseshoe Bay

LIZMENDES

Contributingwriter

VisitorsheadingtoHorseshoeBaythis summermaysoonhaveanother reasontostopbesidescatchingthe ferry.

Freshfood,localartisansandlivemusic are cominginhotthissummerwiththe launch of HorseshoeBay’sfirstcommunity market.

Startingthisweekend,localsandvisitorswillbeabletopick upflowers,browse artisan vendors and trybakedgoodsall whileenjoyinglivemusicandstunning viewsattheHorseshoeBayCommunity Market, a volunteer-run initiativecreated bylocal residents.

“Alot of peoplejustthink of Horseshoe BayaswhereIcatchtheferry or where I goforfishandchips”saidKarenHarrison, manager of theHorseshoeCommunity Market.“So,we’rehopingtheywillcome andmakeitadestination.”

Market organizershopeitbringsanew look tothevillagewhilealsogiving residents amoreaccessible waytogetsome essentials.

“Youdon’thave togetyourcarforthe localsanddrivetoamalltobuyfood,”said Harrison. “It’s allowingthemtobuyfresh

vegetables,fruitandproductslikethat.”

Harrisonsaid West VancouverMayor MarkSagerwasthe firsttochampionthe ideaforacommunitymarketthatwould unite residents,visitorsandlocalbusinessesintheseasidevillage.Theproject gainedmomentumfollowingatownhall meetinginlate2025,whentheprojectwas approvedand receivedoverwhelming publicsupport.

“Wehadahugeinterestinit,”Harrison said.“Therewasn’tonenegativecomment duringthewholehour-and-a-halfmeeting.”

Atthemarket,visitorscanexpect goodsrangingfromuniquedrinks–think Okanaganwines,specialtyvodkasandcraft beers–allthewaytopreparedfoods like perogiesandlemongrasschickenskewers.

HorseshoeBayCommunityMarketwill runeverySaturday,9a.m.to1p.m.,from June13toOct.10.Itwillbelocatedatthe westendofHorseshoeBayParkandalong theboardwalkbytheSanctuarycondominiumdevelopment.

Formoreinformation,visitthemarket’s websiteat hbcommunitymarket.ca. LizMendesisastudentintern reportingfor theNorthShoreNews.Shecanbereachedat lizmendes2021@gmail.com

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PRESENTING PARTNER

KEYNOTESPONSOR

MAJORSPONSORS

FRIDAY,JUNE 19 |9 A.M. –3:30 P.M.

Seniors’ ActivityCentre 69521stStreet, West Vancouver

West Vancouver CommunityCentre 2121MarineDrive, West Vancouver

Lily Lee

Event Schedule 9A.M.– 3:30 P.M.

ArthritisandExercise:Staying Active with Sore Joints Louise Lydon andAnnaSpillane, Occupational TherapyEducators Vancouver CoastalHealthOASIS Program

Coffee, Tea,and Pre-Planning GeorgeandMarkMcKenzie, FuneralDirectors McKenzieFuneralServices

AginginPlace:PlanningAhead to StayatHome Longer

PraveenaDutt, Regional Director,LPN HeroHome Care

From Confusion to Clarity: APractical Guide to EstatePlanning

Mike Beishuizen,Lawyer Westcoast Wills &Estates

IntroducingtheBjornMollerResearch Repository

Dr.Lynn Beattie, BoardMember, Pacific Parkinson’sResearchInstitute(PPRI)Dr. SamanthaSchaffner,Research Associate, Pacific Parkinson’sResearch Centre(PPRC); Manager,TheBjornMoller Research Repository

Speakers

Keynote Presentation

Judy Croon, Canada’sKeynoteHumourist

ThePower of Laughter fora Healthier, Happier Life Stress is somethingweall experience—but laughter is oneof the simplest andmostpowerfulways to feelbetter. In this uplifting and entertaining session, Judy Croon shares howhumour can reduce stress,boostwell-being, andbring more joyintoeverydaylife. Afterall, when we laugh, we relax—andwhenwerelax, we learnand even livelonger. Throughrelatable storiesand plenty of laughs,you’llleavefeelinglighter,moreenergized, and equipped with simple ways to enjoyahealthier, happier outlook.

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

MedicalAssistance in Dying: TheFundamentals

AlexMuir, Chair, MetroVancouver Chapter,Dying With Dignity Canada

Kim Carlson,RNand Palliative Expert; PaulMagennis,RNand MAiDEducator

BCBrain Wellness– LifestyleBasedIntervention Program

AlisaHashimoto,Program Manager

BC BrainWellnessProgram,Djavad Mowafaghian CentreforBrainHealth, UBC

HowDoesEarlyInterventionof Hearing Loss ContributetoBrain Health?

Mandy Fisch,MSc.RAUD, RHIP, OwnerOperator

VictoriaErickson,MSc., RAUD,RHIP HearingLifeformerlyNexGenHearing

TechMade Friendly:Exploring AI Together

Kevin Winslow,Founder My Tech Concierge

Incontinenceand Pelvic FloorHealth FarahManoocheri, Registered Physiotherapist, Aquatic Centre PhysiotherapyLifemark

Workshop:StrollIntoSummer –Davies MobilityGarage

PaulSangha,AssistantManager,Davies HomeHealthcare

PRESENTINGPARTNER

PraveenaDutt, RegionalDirector,LPN,HeroHomeCare

AginginPlace:Planning AheadtoStayatHomeLonger

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Mike Beishuizen, Lawyer,WestCoastWills &Estates From ConfusiontoClarity: APractical GuidetoEstatePlanning

In this presentation, Mike Beishuizen—anestate lawyerat WestcoastWills &Estates— underscores thecriticalneedfor properestate planning beforeit’stoo late.Gainaclear understandingofwhy awell-craftedestate plan—including wills and trusts—is essentialto protecting your family,assets, and long-term intentions. Learnhow to ensureyour wishes arecarried out,avoid unnecessary legalcomplications, and createreal peaceofmindfor the peoplewho matter most. Through practicalguidanceand relatablereal-world examples, this presentationequips youtomakeconfident,informeddecisions about your legacy.Whether you’re creatingyour firstplanorupdatinganexistingone, you’ll walk away with valuable insightstohelpsecureyour future.

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

Lisa Dalla Vecchia, Communicationsand Public EducationSpecialist, NorthShoreEmergencyManagement

JeremyCalder, Assistant Chief, Fire Preventionand FireSmartCoordinator, West Vancouver Fire and Rescue

Ready forSummer: Heat, Wildﬁre, andEvacuationPreparedness

Eat Well –LiveLonger:EatBetter WiththeBudget YouHave AnnaSlivinski,Registered Dietitian Districtof West Vancouver UBC ClinicalInstructor

Ready forSummer: Heat, Wildﬁre, and Evacuation Preparedness Lisa Dalla Vecchia, Communications and Public Education Specialist NorthShoreEmergency Management

JeremyCalder,Assistant Chief, Fire Preventionand FireSmartCoordinator West Vancouver Fire andRescue

Partneringwith Family Councils: AProvenPath to BetterOutcomes in Long-TermCareHomes

Lisa Dawson,President IndependentLong-Term Care Councils AssociationofBC (ILTCCABC)

Barb Kirby, Advisor to VCAFCand Later LifestylePlanner,SeniorsNavigator

HowYourSenseofSmellCanImprove BrainandMemoryHealth

JonathanAskholm, Co-Founder Memorease

Stayingathomeasyou ageispossible, but it takesplanning,the right support, and understandinghowyourneedswill change over time.Thissession will guide youthrough the aging journeyandhowtoprepare foreach stagewithconfidence. Learnpracticaltipstomake yourhomesafer,explore careoptions,and knowwhentobring in extrasupport. If your goal is to remain at homelonger,thissession will help youbuild aclear,realisticplanthat supports your independence.

Location: Lily LeeSpiritRoom,WestVancouverCommunity Centre |11:15 a.m. –12p.m.

Jonathan Askholm, Co-Founder,Memorease

HowYourSense of SmellCan ImproveBrain andMemoryHealth

Scientistsare saying that your senseofsmell provides a‘direct superhighway’ to thebrain’s memory andemotional centres. Didyou knowthatbytrainingyoursenseofsmell, youcan improve verbalandsemanticrecall, cognitive health andclarity,mood, and theflavourof food? It willliterally grow yourbrain! Learnabout theincrediblepotentialyouhave to take brainand memory health into your ownhands!

Location: Garden Room,WestVancouverCommunity Centre |Time: 2:15 –3 p.m.

Join NorthShoreEmergencyManagementand West Vancouver Fire and Rescuetolearnhow to preparefor theupcomingsummerseason. This sessionwill coverhow to getready forextreme heat and wildfire risk,applyFireSmartprinciplesaround yourhome,and what goes into an evacuationonthe NorthShore, so youknowwhat to expectandhowtoprepare.

Location: Lily LeeSpiritRoom, West VancouverCommunity Centre |Time: 2:15 –3p.m.

Lisa Dawson, Presidentof theIndependent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC)

Barb Kirby, AdvisortoVCAFC and LaterLifestyle PlannerandSeniorsNavigator (SeniorsAdvocate.ca)

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

Exhibitors

MAJORSPONSOR

Dr.LynnBeattie, PacificParkinson’sResearchInstitute (PPRI)BoardMember

Dr.SamanthaSchaffner, Research Associate, PacificParkinson’sResearch Centre (PPRC) Manager, TheBjorn MollerResearchRepository Introducingthe BjornMollerResearchRepository Parkinson’sDisease(PD), adebilitating, progressiveneurodegenerative disease, is thefastestgrowingneurological diseaseinour country.Morethan100,000 Canadians livewithPD, includingabout17,500ofwhomare in BritishColumbia. Thirty more peopleare diagnosed everyday.Dopamine normally controls our daily movement.Whencells that produce dopamine die, thesymptomsofPDappear.

As amemberofboth PPRI’sboard of directorsand thescientificresearch committee,Dr. Lynn Beattiewill shareher insight into theworld-renownedPDresearch being performed within UBC’s PPRC, introducethe BjornMollerResearch Repository(BMRR) project, and welcome theBMRRprogram manager, SamanthaSchaffner.The BMRR storesbiological samplesand clinical data critically needed foreach PD research project.EveryonelivingwithPD, as well asallhealthyadults,isinvitedandencouraged to volunteer in theBMRRtohelppopulatethis important research repository.

Location: Garden Room,WestVancouverCommunity Centre |Time: 11:15 –12p.m.

This presentationdemonstrateshow meaningful engagement with residentsand families— through active Family Councils—directlybenefitslong-term carehomes.Drawingon the experienceofthe Vancouver CoastalAssociationof Family Councils and theprovincial leadership of Independent Long-Term Care Councils AssociationofBC, it showshow collaborationstrengthens relationships,improvescommunication, supports problem-solving, andadvancesqualityoflifefor residents. Attendees will hear practicalexamplesofhow councils reduceconflict, build trust, and createshared solutions—transformingfamiliesfrom visitors into valued partnersincarewho contributetoa healthierlong-term carecommunity.

Location: Ocean Room,WestVancouverCommunity Centre |Time: 2:15 –3 p.m.

MAJORSPONSOR

MandyFisch, MSc.,RAUD, RHIP,Owner Operator

Victoria Erickson, MSc.,RAUD, RHIP,Registered Audiologists, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners, HearingLife formerly NexGen Hearing, West Vancouver HowDoes Early InterventionofHearingLossContributetoBrain Health?

Join Mandy and Tori as they discuss howearlyinterventionofhearinglossplays acriticalrole in preserving brainhealth, maintainingqualityoflife,and supportinghealthyaging. Untreated hearinglossincreases cognitive load,accelerating brainatrophy, and raisingriskofcognitive decline. Timely useofhearingaidsimprovesauditory input,reduces listening effort,andhelps maintain neural pathways in our auditory systems.Socialengagementalsoimproves, lowering risksofisolation and depression, whichare directlylinkedtodementia. Individualsexperience bettercommunication, independence,and overallwell-being. Early detection and management protectcognitive function and promotelonger,healthier,moreactive lives.

Location: AudioVisual Room,Seniors’ActivityCentre| Time:1

Speakers

AlisaHashimoto, ProgramManager,BCBrain WellnessProgram, Djavad MowafaghianCentrefor BrainHealth,The University of BritishColumbia BCBrainWellness– Lifestyle-BasedInterventionProgram Lifestyle-basedhabits,such as regularexerciseandhealthy eatingare critical to brainhealth andhealthyaging.The BCBrain WellnessProgramisanongoingnon-condition-specific lifestyle-based intervention programavailabletoindividuals with chronicbrain conditions,their care partners,andhealthy agersacrossBC.The presentation will provideanoverviewofthe BC BrainWellnessProgram’s offerings,expectedbenefits, andinformation on joiningthe program.

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

LUNCHSPONSOR

Anna Slivinski, Registered Dietitian, VCHCommunity Care,UBC Clinical Instructor

EatWell– Live Longer:Eat Better withtheBudgetYou Have Eatingwellisimportant atany age,especially as we grow older, helping maintainindependence, energy,and ahealthybody andmind. In this session, you’lllearnwhich foods bestsupport longterm health andlongevity, how to make healthy choiceson abudget,and whichgrocery items to prioritize.Discoverpractical,creativemeal ideas that stretchyour dollars without sacrificing nutritionorflavor. You’ll also learnhow to enjoythe foods youlovewhile buildingrealistic, balancedeatinghabitsand settinghealthy, achievable goalsfor everyday living. YouCAN have your cake andeat it too!

Location: AudioVisualRoom,Seniors’ ActivityCentre| Time:2:15– 3p.m.

Louise Lydonand Anna Spillane, OccupationalTherapy Educators, VCHOASIS Program

ArthritisandExercise:Staying Active with Sore Joints

Do youhavejoint pain?Sorehips, knees,orshoulders?Did youknowthatup to four million Canadiansare livingwithosteoarthritis?Thiscondition canlimit your activity,lifeenjoyment, andmakedaily activities difficult to do.However,there aremanythingsyou candotoreduce stressonsorejointsand stay active andindependent.Joinusfor this practical discussionon how strategicexercisesandjoint protection strategies can improve daily function and reduce pain. While thereisnosimplecureforosteoarthritis,there aremanystepspeoplecan take to improve theirjointhealth anddaily function.

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

COMMUNITY PARTNER

FarahManoocheri, Registered Physiotherapist, AquaticCentrePhysiotherapyLifemark

Incontinence andPelvicFloor Health

What isincontinence,and whatarethe differenttypes?Whatare thereasons and causes behind eachtype,andwhatoptions areavailablefor managing and treatingthem?Wewill explorethe role of thepelvicfloor muscles, including how to strengthenand maintain them to effectivelymanagepelvicfloor–related conditions.In addition, we will discuss theroleof physiotherapyinmanaging incontinence,and in strengthening your core and pelvic floor muscles to help reducesymptoms. Finally,wewill coverpractical tips andkey takeawaysto help youmaintainastrong andhealthycore.

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

MAJORSPONSOR

George andMarkMcKenzie, FuneralDirectors, McKenzie FuneralServicesk Coffee, Tea,andPre-Planning

Althoughdiscussingone’sdeathmaybeunavoidable,dedicatingtime to pre-plan your cremationorburialarrangementscanoffersolacetobothyou and your family.Join Georgeand MarkMcKenzieofMcKenzie FuneralServices fora cupof coffeeor teaastheyequip youwith the necessary toolsandguidancetopre-plan yourend-of-lifewishes. Theburdenofmaking numerouschallengingdecisionsduringanalready tenseperiodiseased by having athorough andthought-outplan.George andMark’sgoalis to educatefamilies ontheirchoicesand to betterhelp youmakethedecisionsthatareright foryouand your family. McKenzie Funeral Servicesistheonly family-ownedfuneralserviceproviderontheNorthShore.

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

Alex Muir (Moderator), Chair, MetroVancouver Chapter, DyingWithDignityCanada

KimCarlson (Panelist), Registered NursewithPalliative andMAiDexpertise; Co-authorof MAiDinCanada2016.ca

Paul Magennis(Panelist), Registered NurseandMAiDEducator; Co-authorof MAiDinCanada2016.ca

MedicalAssistanceinDying: TheFactsvsFiction

MedicalAssistanceinDying (MAiD) waslegalized in Canada in June 2016 with subsequent changesenacted in 2021.Overthe past tenyears,severalconcerns surroundingMAiDhave emerged, oftenleadingtomisinformationinthe media. In this session, twoMAiDeducators with nursing experienceinpalliative careand MAiD will beginbyexplainingthe fundamentals of theMAiDprocess in BC.The conversationwill then explorecomplex issues,including MAiD formental illness, Track2 concerns,advance requests, andreligiousbarrierstoMAiDaccess.

Location: ActivityRoom,Seniors’ ActivityCentre | Time: 1–1:45 p.m.

Kevin Winslow, Founder,MyTechConcierge TechMade Friendly:ExploringAI Together

Discoverhow Artificial Intelligence(AI)canmakeeverydaylifeeasierandmoreenjoyable. Thisfriendly,easy-to-followsession explainswhat AIis,showcases common tools likevoice assistantsandchatbots,anddemonstrates practical usessuchasansweringquestions, organizingtasks,enhancing photos,and planningtravel. Learn howAIcansupport safety, independence,and connection, while gaining helpfultips onprivacyandavoidingscams. This sessionincludeslivedemonstrations andtime forquestions.

Location:Lily LeeSpirit Room, West Vancouver CommunityCentre | Time: 1–1:45 p.m.

MAJORSPONSOR

Paul Sangha, AssistantManager,DaviesHomeHealthcare Workshop: Stroll Into Summer– Davies Mobility Garage

Thisinteractiveworkshop is designedtohelpyou move into theseason with confidence andease.Explorearange of mobilityaids, from walkerstoscooters, andlearnhowthe right equipment cansupportyour independenceand lifestyle.OnsiteMobilityEquipmentSpecialists will be availabletoprovidepersonalized guidance andassesswhether your currentmobility setupisergonomically suited to yourneeds. This hands-onsessionoffers practical tips,expert advice,and theopportunity to find solutionsthatkeep yousafe, comfortable,andactiveall summerlong.

Location:Garden Room, WestVancouver CommunityCentre | Time: 1–1:45 p.m.

FilmScreening: SpiritUnforgettable

Whenmusic, friendship,and courageistheonlymedicineleft. With the early onsetof Alzheimer’sat52,JohnMann,frontmanfor Canadian Celtic rockbandSpiritofthe West, confronts therealitythathe’slosinggrasp of thepoetic and political lyrics he shared with millions. Directed by Pete McCormack.

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

Meet OurKeynoteSponsor:

LILY LEE

KEYNOTESPONSOR

Lily LeeisaWest Vancouver residentandlong-timephilanthropist.She hasalways beeninterestedinsupportingpublichealthandthehealthof seniors.Bornin remoteAlertBay on VancouverIsland,she eventuallymadeher waytoVancouver wheresheattendedtheUniversityofBritish Columbiaandbecame apublichealthnursein1956. AlthoughLilyleftnursing to raise afamilywithherlatehusband,localbusinessiconRobertLee, her empathyforpeople remainsalifelongpassion.

Lily’srecent contribution to the VancouverChinatownFoundation’sprojectat 58 WestHastingsStreet—a10-storey building—willinclude230 unitsofhousingand apublic healthclinic. TheclinicwillbenamedLily LeeHealth CentreinLily’shonourandwillbeoperated by Vancouver CoastalHealth.

Exhibitors –WestVancouver CommunityCentreGymnasium &ArtsRoomin SAC Freememory testingwithMedicalArtsHealth ResearchGroup –FabricArtsRoom,SAC Freehearing testsfromHearingLife (formerlyNexGenHearing) –ArbutusStudio AandB,WVCC LunchservedalldayattheSeniors’ ActivityCentre’sGardenSideCafé (9:30a.m. –3:30 p.m.)

Lily Lee

Plan includessummerattractions likebikepark,glamping

liftsand90skitrails,includingmanythat appealtomoreintermediate andadvanced skiers.Byexpandingthe resort,thetotal capacitycouldrisefrom about1,700to more than4,500by2086.

“Ithinkit’simportantforustosee wherewecanexpandterrainbecause thedemandisthere,and reachinghigher groundwouldbe reallyhelpful,” Woodsaid.

Forthesummertime,theplanenvisions a beginners-orientedmountainbikepark, anaerialadventureparkwithziplines,disc golf,cabinsandglamping rentalsforupto 200guests,analpineslide,asuspension bridgeandaskywalkofftheDePencier Bluff.

“Definitely,thereneedstobeactivities hereinthesummeraswellintermsof maintainingtheviabilityoftheoperation,” Woodsaid.

Thenumberofparkingspacesonthe mountaincouldgrowfrom820to1,347.

Allofthechanges willbesubjectto approvalbyBCParks,whichhasjurisdictionoverMountSeymourProvincialPark. EvenifBCParksOKstheplansinconcept, eachindividualprojectwouldhavetobe evaluated throughitsownenvironmental impactassessmentandarchaeological study.Andnothingwillgetbuiltifthe resort’smanagementdoesn’tbelieveitwill be supported bythemarket, Woodsaid. Anyfutureupgradeswouldbe financedby the resort.Someoftheideasmaynotbe feasible, Woodnoted.

“Ithink thatwhenyoulookatthis,it looksbig.ButIhavetoemphasizethisis over60years,”hesaid.“AndsoIthinkthat thisisanopportunitytolookatwhatthe possibilitiescouldbe.”

The resort’sexpansionplansare being releasedpubliclyafteroneof theworst wintersin recentmemoryforconditionsonthe NorthShore’shills. Woodacknowledged thatdoublingdownonskiinfrastructureat a timewhenclimatescientistsarewarning of warmerwintersaheadmightseemcounterintuitive,buthesaida majorcomponent of theplansisincreasingsnow-making capacity.Andoperatorsarelearningalot abouthowtodomorewithlessnatural snow.

“Climatechangeis realbutIthink there’slotswecando to workwithit,and I stillthinkwe’vegot a goodfutureinfrontof us,”hesaid.

Woodsaidsincetheplanswentpublic lastweek,they’veheardexcitementfrom skiersandsnowboardersbutalsoconcerns frompeoplewhocometoenjoyMount SeymourProvincialPark.

ParksadvocateSteveJones, whogrew uplearningtoski at MtSeymour,said

Skiersandboardersenjoythelastdaysof theskiseason at Mt Seymour inAprilof 2024 PAULMCGRATH / NSN

heunderstandsthe needfor resortsto diversifyintothesummer.Butheadded theproposalwas“veryaggressive” and thatthe requesttoexpandthe resort boundariesintothebackcountryshouldbe anon-starter.

“Itfeelsalittle outlandishandinsulting, to behonest,”hesaid.“Whentheypurchasedtherighttooperatethelifts,they knewthattheywere operatinginside of a provincialpark.”

BCParks’four-weekdeadlinetoaccept commentsfrom thepublicis unreasonably short,Jonesadded.

“The realityisthatthistype of activity willimpactmanydifferenttypes of user groups,whetherit’sbackcountry users, whetherit’s thecommunitiesthatare nearby,alot of peoplethatareconcerned abouttheenvironment of theparkandthe historyofthepark,”hesaid.

Theentireproposalshouldbeput on holduntilBCParkshascompletedan approvedmanagementplanforMount SeymourProvincialParkitself,Jonessaid.

“Oneofthekeyquestionsthatcomes outofthatis:whatisthevisionforthe balancebetweencommercialandwildernessandintensivebackcountry recreation withinthepark?”hesaid.“That’skind of stepone.”

Woodsaidhishopeisthatanychanges the resortgoes throughwill resultin enhancingbackcountry recreationaccess. Peoplewhosharethoseconcernsshould betakingpartinBCParks’consultation process,hesaid.

“We’reinterestedinhearingfrom all parkusers.It’s not justaboutthepark usersthatusetheski resort.It’severybody so wecan really understand…what’s importanttotheminthebackcountry,”he said.

BCParks’survey remains open until June26.Results of thesurveywillbe compiledtohelpprepareamore firmproposal fortheagencytoconsider.

AsnowshoerenjoysasunsethikeonMount Seymour. KEVIN HILL / NSN

PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE

Proposed rezoningof 725Inglewood Avenueand 721, 725, 733,and 735BurleyDrive

WHEN: 6p.m.,June23,2026 |WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreet,and viaelectronic communication facilities

SUBJECTBYLAWS: A publichearingwillbeheld regardingproposed:Official CommunityPlan BylawNo. 4985,2018,Amendment Bylaw No. 5460, 2026;Zoning BylawNo. 4662, 2010,Amendment BylawNo. 5461,2026; andPhasedDevelopmentAgreement Authorization BylawNo. 5462,2026.Apublicmeetingwillbe heldconcurrently.

SUBJECT LANDS: 725Inglewood Avenueand 721, 725, 733,and735BurleyDrive asdepictedonthemap

PROPOSEDOFFICIAL COMMUNITYPLAN BYLAWNO. 4985,2018,AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5460,2026: wouldadd PolicyBF-B18,placethesite withinthe “InglewoodCareCentre DevelopmentPermitArea”,and establishtheassociateddevelopmentpermitguidelines.

PROPOSED ZONINGBYLAWNO. 4662,2010, AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5461,2026: would rezonethesitefrom RS3 (Single FamilyDwelling Zone3)andPH1 (PrivateHospital 1) to CD56 (ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone56) to regulatethelanduseandbuildingenvelopebasedontheproposal.

PROPOSEDPHASEDDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

AUHORIZATIONBYLAWNO. 5462,2026: wouldauthorize aphaseddevelopmentagreement to securezoning.

PROPOSEDDEVELOPMENTPERMIT21-051: would regulatethe formandcharacterof theproposedbuildingsandlandscaping.

Thepublichearingand concurrentpublicmeetingis your opportunitytospeak to Councilif youfeelyourinterestswill beaffected by theproposed bylaws anddevelopmentpermit.

ATTENDTHEPUBLICHEARINGASANOBSERVER

1.Watchonline

Visit youtube.com/@WestVanDistrict atthescheduledstarttime ofthepublichearing.

2. Watchinperson

VisitMunicipalHall CouncilChamberatthe scheduledstarttime ofthepublichearing. Advanceregistrationisnot required to attend apublichearing.

QUESTIONS? More informationontheproposed bylaws,including staff reportsandothersupportingdocuments, maybe viewed fromJune 8to23,2026 at westvancouver.ca/news/notices and atMunicipalHallduringbusinesshours,8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutoryholidays.

PARTICIPATEINTHEPUBLICHEARING

1.Speakinperson

MunicipalHall CouncilChamber. PersonsmayaddressCouncilduring the publichearing foruptofiveminutesat atime.

2.Speakvia Zoom (electronic communication facilities)Pleasecall 604-925-7004onJune23,2026tobeadded to thespeakerslist. Instructionsonhowtoparticipateare availableat westvancouver.ca/ph.

3. Provide awrittensubmission

• email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca

• mail: addresstoLegislativeServices, 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3

• dropbox: addresstoLegislativeServices; boxeslocatedatthenorthand westtheentrancestoMunicipalHall Writtensubmissionsmustbe received by noononJune23,2026 to ensure theirinclusioninthe publicinformationpackagefor Council’sconsideration. To ensureafairprocess, Councilcannot consideranysubmissions receivedafterthepublichearinghasended.

CONTACT: LisaBerg,Senior CommunityPlanner| lberg@westvancouver.ca |604-925-7237

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EXEMPTIONQUESTION

Courtrules womanmust paytaxon $457Kprofitfrom condo flip

JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

Ataxcourtjudgehas ruled a West Vancouverwomanmustpaytaxon nearly$457,000inprofitfromthe saleofaNorth Vancouverpre-sale condominium,findingthepurchase waspartofaspeculative realestate ventureratherthanthesale of aprincipal residence.

Inadecision released May 19,Justice PerryDerksendismissed appealsbrought byMichelleQureshioverbothincome taxandGSTassessments tiedtothe2018 saleofatwo-bedroom,1,000square foot condoin Lower Lonsdale.

The case centredonaunit at255 West 1stSt.in North Vancouver,whichQureshi boughtinapre-constructioncontract withPolygon WestQuayHomesin2015 for$659,900andsoldin2018 for justover $1.16million.

After costs,thesalegeneratedaprofit of $456,907.

Qureshiarguedthecondohadbeen intendedasherhomeandshould qualify fortheprincipal residenceexemption.

The Canada RevenueAgencydisagreed, assessingthegain as businessincomeand

also requiringhertopayGST on thesale. Incourt,thejudgesidedwiththetaxman,concludingthatthecircumstances surroundingthedeal clearlypointedto Qureshi’sintenttoflipthecondofrom the outset.

previouspurchases of West Vancouver properties,some of whichhadalready beentreatedasbusinessventuresfortax purposes.

smallercondowheretheywould share one room.

Thecourtheardthat afterthecondo tooklongerthan expectedtobuild, Qureshicompletedthepurchaseandtook possession in October2017 andlistedit forsaleless thansixweeks later, on Dec. 6,2017.Itsold thefollowing spring.

Thejudgealsoquestioned whether Qureshihadevertrulylivedinthecondo atall.

Occupancy involvesmore thansimply movingafew itemsinto the premises.

JUSTICEPERRY DERKSEN

Qureshi testifiedshe hadintendedtolivetherelong-termafter downsizingfrom alarger familyhome.She saidshelaterdiscovered thebuildingwas noisyandunsuitable.

ButDerksenfound that explanation wasnotsupportedby theevidence.

The judgepointedtoaseriesofother realestatetransactions involving Qureshi andherformerhusband,including

Althoughshetestifiedshelivedinthe apartmentwithherteenageddaughters from late2017toJune2018,Derksen foundtherewaslittleevidenceofactual occupancy,addingit“seemsillogical”that shewouldmoveintothecondoatthe sametimeaslistingitforsale.

AlthoughQureshitestifiedabout movingfurniture intothecondo,thejudge noted“occupancyinvolves more than simplymovingafewitemsintothepremises,”addingQureshi’sactions seemed moreconsistentwith“stagingitfor sale.”

He notedshe never changedthe address on her driver’slicenceand never installed Wi-Fiinthecondo whilemaintaininginternetserviceat anotherhome she owned in West Vancouver.

Thejudgealsofound it unlikelyher teenagedaughterswould movefrom a largehouse withseparatebedrooms near theirschoolin West Vancouverinto a

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Evidenceinthecaseincludeda real estatelistingforthepropertywhich describedthecondoasbrandnewand vacant.Apropertydisclosureform,filled outandinitialledbyQureshi,leftblank thequestionofwhethertheunithadever beenoccupied.

BecausethecourtfoundQureshi boughttheunitaspartofabusiness venture,theprofit wasdeemedtaxableas businessincomeratherthan receivingthe morefavourabletaxtreatmentavailable forcapitalgainsonprincipal residences.

Therulingalsomeant shequalifiedas a“builder”underfederaltaxlaws, requiringhertocollectand remitGSTonthe salebecausethecondohadneverbeen genuinelyoccupied.

Derksennotedthecaseunfolded againstthebackdropof soaringMetro Vancouver realestatepricesduringthe mid-2010shousingboom,notingprovincialmeasures suchastheforeign buyerstaxandlaterspeculationtax wereintroducedin responsetogrowing concernsabouthousing speculationand affordability.

O,CANADA

GrouseMountainunfurls record-setting Canadian flag

BRENT RICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

GrouseMountainis rolling outa record-setting red(and white)carpettowelcomethe world.

The resortunveiledamassive Canadianflagcoveringmuch of TheCutskirun lastweek.

Theflag,producedby Blast MediaPrint,is160metreslongby 80metreshigh–aboutthesizeof oneandahalfCanadianfootball fields.

Itweighsinatapproximately 3,500pounds(1,587 kilograms) andtookmore than100peopleto unfurlon Tuesday,June2.

Theflagismadeupofsmaller panelsthathavebeensewn together.The specialdelivery camein onegiantcratethathad to bedriventothetopofthe Grouseviatheforestaccess road at thetopofMountainHighway.

Grouseisbettingitwill becomeoneofthemostphotographedandsharedimagesof thesummerasmorethan300,000 visitorscometothe regionduring theFIFA WorldCup.

“Thisisamomentdesigned tobeseennotjust fromthe mountain,butfromacrossthe city,fromthesky,andaround

a flagthatbreaks the record for thelargest ever. Accordingto Grouse,the flag is 3,000 square metres larger thantheonesetup inStanleyPark’s BrocktonOvalin 2019forthe 150thanniversaryof confederation.

Destination Vancouver and DestinationBChelpedfundthe installation.BlastMediaPrint also partneredontheproject.

“Theyhelped makeit as cost-effective as possible,”said Rootman.

To markthesummer’sinternationalsoccer spirit,fanswearing teamjerseysthedaybefore a Vancouverhome match will receive15per centoff mountain admissiontickets.

Rootmansaidtheywillbe checkingonthe conditionofthe flag daily,butitistheirhopethat itwill remaininplace until after CanadaDay.

2025 ANNUALREPORT

The 2025 AnnualReportdraft will be available onlineJune 15 at westvancouver.ca/annualreport.

The2025Annual Report draftwill be considered,along with submissionsandquestions from thepublic,ata Councilmeeting at 6p.m.onMonday, June29,2026.

Forinstructionsonhowtoparticipate, pleasecall604-925-7004 orvisit westvancouver.ca/virtual-meetings

the world,” saidGrouse’ssenior directorofmarketingAdam Rootmaninapress releaseon Wednesday. “As Vancouver welcomesinternationalvisitors, we wanted toputour supportbehind thehomesquadinawaythatis trulyunforgettable.”

Unlessyou’re flying infrom the west, the flag appearstobe orientedsideways,butRootman saidthatwasnecessary to fit in

“Ijusthopeit’sgoingto make peoplefeel patriotic, make people feelprideinourcity andpridein our country,”hesaid.

PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to amendthe Zoning BylawfromMedium DensityApartment Residential1 Zone (RM-1) to anew ComprehensiveDevelopment 769 (CD-769) Zone to permit theconstructionofa 6storeyresidential buildingwith57rentalunits, sixofwhich will be mid-market rental units,along with aproposedHousing AgreementBylaw to secure themarketrentaland mid-market rental housingin perpetuity.

SUBJECTLANDS: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposed Bylaware shownonthe insetmap,witha civicaddress of 154 East17th Street. LEGALDESCRIPTION: Lot4 of LotC,Block 5ofBlock 18, DL 549, Plan 6468 andLot 3ofLot CBlock 5of Block18DL549 Plan 6468.

Emailwrittensubmissions to correspondence@westvancouver.ca

BYLAWREADINGS: Considerationofﬁrst, second andthird readings of theproposedBylaw will be at theRegular Council Meetingon Monday,June 22,2026

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailablefor inspectiononline anytimeat cnv.org/PublicNotices from June 10,2026toJune22, 2026

PROVIDE INPUT: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, maybe addressedtothe CorporateOﬃcer andsentbyemail to input@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered to City Hall, no later than noonon Monday,June 22,2026,toensureavailabilitytoCouncil at themeeting. No Public Hearingwill be held,asitisnot required by section464(2) of the LocalGovernmentAct No Public InputPeriodsubmissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.

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

GrouseMountainisshowingitspridewith a massive Canadian flagthat weighsmore than 1,500kilogramsand canbeseenfromlocationsacrossthe LowerMainland. GROUSEMOUNTAIN

Tighter watering restrictionsbegin this weekinthe Lower Mainland

JANESEYD

jseyd@nsnews.com

Metro Vancouveristighteningthe tapswithmorestringentStage 3 watering restrictionsthatcame intoeffectMonday,June8.

The regionalgovernment announcedlastweekitwasmoving toStage3watering restrictionsafter a drierandwarmerthannormalwinter hasleftsnowpackinthe watersheds servingLowerMainlandat just15 per centofhistorical averages.

While reservoirsareattypical levels,thesnowpack,whichhelps keep reservoirsfullerlonger, is well belownormal.

Snowpackhasn’tbeenthislow headingintothesummersince the 2015droughtyear.

InStage3 restrictions,lawnwateringisstillbanned,andsprinklingand soaker hosescan’tbeusedtowater treesandflowers. Trees,shrubsand flowerscanstillbehand watered usingahosewithaspring-loaded nozzle.Thereisalsoabanonfilling

poolsandhottubs,andonwashing driveways,vehicles,andboatsat home.

Wateringatgolfcoursesand sports fieldswillalso be reduced.

UsuallyStage 3 restrictions don’tkickinuntilmuch later in the summer.

Aforecastforahotterthanusual summerhasaddedtotheneedto conservethe region’swatersupply.

Warmertemperaturesusually leadtoasignificant increase in water demand,mostlyduetooutdoorwater use.

DespitebringinginStage2watering restrictionsearlythisyear, water useinthepastmonth washigher thaninMay2025, whenthe region wasinStage1 restrictions.Current usageisaround1.2billionlitresof watersperday,accordingtoMetro Vancouver,butexpectedto jump withthewarmweatherforecastedfor June.Historicwaterusetrendsshow thatthe region regularlyexceeds1.4 billionlitresinJune.

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Anotherfactordriving theneedfor waterconservationthisyearis work underwayto replacethe watersupply tunnelthroughStanleyPark, which wasbuiltinthe1930s. To makethat workpossible,oneofthe region’skey water supplypipesfromthe North ShoretoCityof Vancouverhasbeen outofservicesince last fall.

If wateruseincreasestoomuch whilethepipeisoffline,it could decrease waterpressureandaffect theabilityof firefighterstousewater foremergencies,accordingtostaff.

Thatwatersupplytunnelis expectedtobebackinservicearound theendof July.

AccordingtoMetro, residential useaccounts for64percentofwater use,whileindustrial,commercialand institutionaluseaccountsforalmost 30percent.Leaksandotherwater lossaccountforabout13percent system-wide.

Metro Vancouverprovidesdrinkingwatertomorethanthreemillion peopleintheLowerMainland.

Monday,June22,2026 6:00pm

2025 AnnualMunicipalReport

THEANNUAL MUNICIPALREPORT provides thecommunity with an opportunityto learnabout the Cityand itsperformance.The report states theCity’sgoals for2026 anddemonstratesprogressmade towardthe previous year’s initiatives.

PURSUANT toSections98and 99 of theCommunity Charter,the City of NorthVancouver’s 2025 AnnualMunicipalReportwill bepresentedfor considerationatthe abovenoted meeting.

PROVIDE WRITTENINPUT: By email(ﬁnance@cnv.org), mail, or deliver in-persontoCityHallAttention: ChiefFinancial Oﬃcer. Allsubmissions must includeyournameand addressand be receivedatCityHallnolater than noonon Friday,June 19,2026.

SPEAKATTHEHYBRID MEETING: In person at City Hall: Onthe dayofthe Public Meeting, asign-up sheet will be availableinthe lobby,outside theCouncil Chamber, between 5:30-5:50pm. EnterCity Hallfrom13th Street after5:30pm.

By Webexorphone: Pre-register onlineat cnv.org/PublicMeetings,orbyphoning 604.990.4234 to provide contactdetails.Logininstructions will be forwardedtoyou. AllWebex/phonepre-registration mustbesubmittednolater than noonon Monday, June 22,2026. VIEWTHE REPORT onlineat cnv.org/AnnualReport anytimefromJune 5toJune 22,2026.

QUESTIONS? Contactthe FinanceDepartmentat ﬁnance@cnv.org.

Courtinjunction couldbenext

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Mahsaid recentlywhiledriving,hehad a closecallwith acyclistwhowasheading intotheproperty lateatnight,ridinginthe dark withnohelmet.

Afewyearsago, residents were told a maintenanceshed was goingtobe installedontheproperty,saidMah.But thatdidn’thappen.“Andthenthe RVs came.”

Two fires whichburned RVs at the site–in2023and2024–raisedtheprofile oftheencampmentandneighbourhood concerns.

ColinMetcalfe,presidentofthe PembertonHeightsCommunity Association,saidmostpeople in the nearbyneighbourhoodarefedup withthe encampment.

Metcalfesaid with fireseasonhere, concernsabouttheencampmenthaveonly increased.

“Wehadseveralcases lastyear where there wereopen firesinanareathatcould easilycreateaninterface fire if something badhappened,”hesaid.

“There’sagroupofpeoplethatseem tothinkthattheycan justpitchup on an emptylot…andnotabidebytherules andnotfollowthe laws,”hesaid.“There seemstobeanewsetof rulesforpeople thatdecidethatthey’renotgoingtofollow any rules.Andthere’sno repercussions for them.”

BowserIslandismostlyhiddenfrom viewunlessyouknow it’s there.Abarely visibleblacktarp is oneoftheonlyclues fromtheCapilanoRoadoff ramp.Just insidetheopenyellowgate,astack ofplasticchairssitsbesideadumpster.Here and therearepilesof what looks like constructiondebris.

Aseriesofcampersand RVssitparked alonga rough road,someofthem behind frayingtarps.Severalarecovered indust andlookabandoned.Fartheralongthe roadtherearemoresignsofactivity. Generators,jerry cansofgasandpropane tanksalllieclusterednearseveral campers. Apowerdrillsitshooked into acar battery. Therearehoses,scooters,parked trucks,aladder,aclothesline with clothes dryinginthesun.

Onthisparticularday,a woman inhigh heelsandaleather jacket is crouched downoutsideacampertryingtolight a pipe.

Shesaidshe’sbeenatthecampon and offforthree yearsbecauseshe’shomeless. Inthepast“they’vebeenthreateningto makeusleavebutthey justnever have,” shesaid.

Ifshehastoleave, “I’ll beonthestreet again,”shesaid.

Acrossthe road,Paul,who’sinhis 40s,islivingin a29-foot RV hebought onFacebookfor$500. “It’snotwater tight,”hesaid–butit’sbetterthan many alternatives.

Paulsaidhe grew upinNorth Vancouver and usedtohave a regularlife, untilafallin a workplaceaccidentseveral yearsago resultedin a head injury. He’s been at BowserIslandsinceNovember. Beforethathewas campinginhistruck. He’ssurvivingonWCBbenefits and saidhe hasnoplanstoleaveBowserIslanduntil he’slegallyforcedout–whichhe reckons couldbe a while.

“$1,500a month isnotalottoliveon,” hesaid.

It’sasimilarsituationforJames, who saidhe’s at the camp because“thisisobviouslyabetteroptionthandownon Main andHastings,right?”

Whenhe first came tothe camp two yearsago,there were only a fewpeople here,hesaid.

“Asidefromthehighwaynoise,which youkindoftuneout aftera while,it’s abeautifulplace tobe,”hesaid.“It’s quiet.There’snochaos. Youdon’thave drugaddictspassedout everywhere usingdrugs. Youdon’thave any ofthe craziness.”

Jamessaidhe’s appliedtoBCHousing andbeentoldthere’s a two-year waiting listforhousing.Intheinterim,he’s been offereda roominan SRO(single room occupancyhotel),hesaid.

“Idon’tthinksteppingover addictsis idealliving.”

In responsetoquestionsfrom the NorthShoreNews,aBCHousingspokespersonissuedastatement,saying “Encampmentsarenotsafefor the people shelteringthereorfor the surrounding community. Theprovince’spriorityis ensuringindividualsintheseareashave accesstosupport, shelter,andpathways intostable,long-termhousing to helpget peopleindoors.”

Furthersteps,including acourtinjunction,arebeing assessed, accordingtothe ministry, alongwith aclean-up and securityplanforthesiteinthefuture.

Jamessaid manyoftheproblems that havehappenedatthe camp havebeen causedbypeoplewho are nolonger living thereorwere onlythere for a shorttime. Headdedhe’snotsure where he’llgoifhe hastoleaveBowserIsland.

Hesaidhe’s spokentothe Ministry of Transportation abouttheneighbours’ concerns.

“AndIsaidfeelfreetotellthem if atany timetheywanttotradepositions,Iwon’t haveasingle complaint.”

Districtof West Vansuedafter tree fallson womaninpark

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

TheDistrictof West Vancouveris facingalawsuitfromawomanstruck downandpinned by afallingtreein LighthousePark.

Accordingtotheclaimfiledin B.C. SupremeCourt,HayoungLeewaswalkingintheparkwithsome friends on the eveningonApril8whena rottentree“fell andstruckherdirectlyonherbackbefore temporarilytrappingherunderitsweight.”

Lee was takentoLionsGateHospital whereshewasadmittedwithtraumatic injuries,thecourtdocumentsstate.Among them:brokenbones,bruises,injuriesto herlowerback,hips, ankleand foot.Since theincident, she’salsoexperiencedmental trauma,insomniaanddifficulty walking andconcentrating.

Priortothe treefallingonher, Leewas abouttocompleteher studies andwas lookingforwardtolearningEnglishand startingacareer.Butwithpersistentpain andbloodcirculationissues resulting fromherinjuries,shebecame unableto concentrateonher studies.On the advice

ofherphysician,she returnedtoKoreafor medicaltreatmentand recovery.

NowLeeissuingthedistrictandan unnamedcontractor.Theclaimalleges theywerenegligentby,amongother things,failingtoproperlymaintainthe parksoitwouldbe safeforvisitors.

Leeisaskingthecourtstoawarddamagesincludingthecostofhermedicaland rehabilitationexpenses includingfuture carecosts,alossof incomeandfuture earningcapacity,andgeneraldamagesfor herpainandsuffering.

NoneofLee’sclaimshavebeentested incourt.

TheDistrict of West Vancouverhas notyetfileda responsetothesuit,buta spokespersondid offer comment.

“Wewerevery sorrytohear of this incidentandtheinjuriessustainedby theindividualinvolved.Ourthoughts are withtheindividual and wewishhera full recovery,”it read.“Thedistricttakes publicsafetyseriously.Asthis matter involveslegalproceedings,itwouldbe inappropriatetocommentfurtheratthis time.”

100Amherst Avenue ZONING BYLAWAMENDMENTS

When:Tuesday,June16, 2026, at 7pm

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

What:A Public Hearing forBylaw8778, proposed amendmentsto theZoning Bylaw, to permitthe manufacturing, processing, liquefaction, handling,storage,loading andshipping of chlorine, on thelandslocated at 100 Amherst Avenue.

What Changes:Bylaw 8778 proposes to amend theDistrict's ZoningBylaw, in general terms,by adding an exceptiontothe prohibition of themanufactureof hazardoussubstances in allzones for thesubject site to permit the manufacturing,processing, liquefaction, handling,storage, loading andshippingofchlorine.

*SITE How:The Public Hearingwillbe held in ahybrid format with acombination of in-personand electronic participationbysomeorall members of council, or by staff andthe public. The public are invitedto attend at the CouncilChamberswherethey will be abletosee and heartheentire proceedings.Thosewishing to view or to participateinthe meetingelectronically maydosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494 or by phonebydialling 1-778-907-2071and enteringwebinarID644 8415 6494.

When and Howcan Iprovide input?

We welcomeyourinput on June 16, 2026, at 7pm.You maysign up to speak at thehearing by contacting theCorporate Officer at signup@dnv.orgprior to 3pm, Tuesday,June 16, 2026. You mayalso providea written submission at anytimepriortothe close of the public hearingbysendingittothe CorporateOfficer at input@dnv.org or by mail to Corporate Officer,355 West QueensRoad,District of North Vancouver,BC, V7N 4N5. After thespeakers listhas been exhausted, therewillbeanopportunity for additionalspeakerswho hadnot signed up in advance to makesubmissions. may receive submissions from concerning after

Need more info? Copies of thebylaw are availablefor review at 355 West Queens Road,North Vancouver, BC, between 8:00am and 4:30pm MondaytoFriday (exceptholidays), startingJune2,2026, or onlineat DNV.org/agenda.

Withthe 2026 FIFA WorldCup settokickoff across NorthAmerica,itgives us achancetolook back at thehistory of NorthShore United –one of thebestsoccerteams in thecountry during theirheydayinthe 1930sand 1940s.

Thepowerhousesquad came from a1921 merger of theNorth VancouverCaledonians anda teamrepresentingWallace Shipyards.

NorthShore United went on to win11B.C.men’s provincial championshipsand twonational Canadianchampionships in 1938 and1949.Theywereled by JimmySpencer,who laterbecame theCityofNorth Vancouver’sfirechief.

Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca.Doyou have astory totell? Getintouch viaarchives@monova.ca.

LAURAMARIENEUBERT

Contributingwriter

Ifoundashockingtruthaboutslugs.

Thereisnoshortageofpoisonousslug andsnailkillingpowdersandpotionswith which totrialandultimatelyerror.And honestly,duringthisespecially sluggish season,itismoredifficultthanusualto experimentwithnon-toxicalternatives.

We wereshockedtofind that all ofour belovedin-bedwormcompostshadbeen usedasslugnurseriesoverthetoo-warm winter.Thatofcoursedidn’tbodewellfor tenderseedlingsplantedall aroundthem.

Thankfully, theproblem was easy to resolve,byemptyingtheworm composts intoalargebinandthengraduallyturning thecontentsintothechicken run.From there,ourveryhappyhensmadequick workofturningevery livingthingintodeliciouseggprotein.Nexttonothing goes to wasteinanurbanpermaculture garden.

Afterexaminingallof thebedsdaily for a fewconsecutivemorningsand removing youngoffendersbyhand,we deployed someold-fashionedshock-and-awe garden warfareusingcoppermesh ribbonand coppertape.

AsIunderstandthemechanismsof action,becauseslugsand snailsaremoist andsquishyandcopperisconductive, theirslime reactswiththecoppertocreate amild,harmlesselectricshockthatsends them running–orsliming.

Copper reactssomehowwiththeiricky mucussecretions,producinganunpleasantchemicalcompound(similarto copper sulphate)thatthegastropodsnaturally avoid.

Doesit work?Somesciencesaysit does,whileotherinformationdebunksthe practice,butitworksforusandhasdone for severalyearsinmanydifferentgarden situations.

We have laidtwistedcopperribbon aroundtheperimeterofbedsatsoillevel. Thatworkswell butconsumesagenerousamountofmaterial.Onoccasionwe createdtinyjewel-likemeshcollars around thebaseofindividualseedlings,andother timeswemadetinycoppercollarsbystickingself-adhesivecoppertapetorings cut fromsmallyogurtcontainers.Onetime,in desperation,Istuckcoppertapedirectlyto thebasestalksofsunflowers. It allworked.

When firstinstalled,thegarden can look a bitsparkly,butveryquicklythe copper collarsfadelike so manyoldpennies. We useheavy-dutytoothpickstofastenthe endsofthecollars together,whichallows

ustoadjustfor growth, and also to undo andstorethepiecesofribbonforusein subsequentyearsortoplugholesinthe greenhousesowee mice don’t get in.

Copperribbonis availableat Lee Valley, asare reusable copperrings.Of coursewe couldsourcethroughonline giants,butif wewanttokeepour much-lovedpurveyor ofgarden geniusinbusiness,weshouldbe supportingthem.Iforone cannotimagine aworldwithoutLee Valley.

Thisspring,we armedall buttheperennialvegetableswithsomeform of copper shield.Theperennialsseemtohavetheir ownbuilt-indefensesystems,whichsuggeststhatthey are bothhealthy andhappy intheirlivingsoil ecosystem. Thelogic behindthispresumptionisthetruismthat healthyplants are not attractive topest predators.

Giventhattheseedlingsweregrown fromseedindoors andthenpotted-upin thegreenhouse,it makes sensethattheir on-boardimmunitywasnotfullydevelopedatplantingtime.Thatseemslogical tome,but again Ican’tproveit.

Forsure,we are stillinthesparkly phase,butsoon enough,theshinewill fade alongwiththeslugpopulation, andwe canenjoythefruits andvegetablesofour labour.

A20-centimetre stripof copper mesh, foldedlengthwise and securedwith a double-endedwoodentoothpick shoulddothe trickfor mostplants.Hopefullyyouwillbe shockedbyhowwellitworks.

LauraMarie Neubert isa West Vancouverbasedurbanpermaculture designer.Follow heronInstagram@upfrontandbeautiful, learnmoreaboutpermaculturebyvisiting herUpfront&Beautifulwebsiteor email your questionstoherathello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

Purple kohlrabisitssafeandsoundbehind slug-proof coppermesh. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

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43.Approval

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ARIES March21-April19

You’llbegin anew lifephaseby sellingthefamilyhome.Nowthat yourchildrenhaveleftthenest, you’reready toembracenew challenges. You’llapproachthese changeswithoptimism,curiosity andserenity.

TAURUS April20-May20

Carefulbudgetingcanmake yourvacationplans areality. Whetheryoutravelalone,with yourpartnerorwithfriends,the experiencewillbringdiscovery, funandlastingmemories.Itwill alsoimproveyourpersonaland materialwell-being.

GEMINI May21-June20

Yourspontaneousnature pushesyoutoactquickly,which isattractivebutsometimes misleading.Beobservant, seekadvicefromlovedones andavoidrushingdecisions. Thoughtfulplanningwillprevent overspendingand regret.

CANCER June21-July22

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48.Draw

49.Firstnumber

50.Strokelightly

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS:

Arevealing dreammayclear awayyourdoubtsaboutthe future.Thisintuitivemessage couldguideyourcareertoward newheights.Paycloseattention tosubtlesigns.They’llbring claritytoyourprofessional direction.

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LEO July23-Aug.22

Feelingunderpressure,you’ll have astrongurgetopause. Expressyourcreativitywith homeimprovements. You’ll indulgeinnewornamental pieces,funhuesororiginalideas tocreate acomfortingspacethat reflectsyour realdesires.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

You’llbe responsiblefor organizing acasualeventfor manypeople. Yourhospitality, diplomacyandcreativitywill ensuresuccess.Thischallenge willstrengthenyourpersonal relationshipsandboostyour confidenceinyourabilityto spreadjoy.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

Everyprojectstartswithan inspiringdream. You’llfindthe drivetoturnyourdreamsinto reality.Thismomentumwillhelp yougrowbothpersonallyand professionally,fuelingyourdesire for aprosperousandfulfilling future.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Anunexpectedeventwill upsetyouremotionalbalance, causingyouto reconsideryour choices. Youmayfeelcalledto travel,especiallyon aspiritual level. You’lluncoverimportant answersaboutyourdestinyand

yourdesiredpath.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

Alignyourgoalswithyour partner’sdesirestoprotectyour relationship. Taking astepback willhelpyou recognizeyour accomplishmentsanddesires. Together,youcanbuild ashared pathgroundedincalmand mutualunderstanding.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Astressfulnegotiationwill testyournerves.Meanwhile, anunexpected romantic declarationmaydisruptyour dailylife,especiallyifyou’re alreadyin arelationship. This confessionwill requireclarity andsensitivitytoavoidconflict ormisunderstanding.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

Settingyouregoasidewilllead tomoregenuineself-confidence. Eveniffacingothers’opinions ofyoufeelschallenging,you’ll learntotrustyourselfandaffirm yourworthasyoupursueyour ambitions.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

You’llfeelprideinthe achievementsofoneofyour children,suchas afirstsuccess or adiploma.Atwork,your honestyandopennesswillbe acknowledged,bringingwellearnedappreciationandpraise.

HOWTOPLAY:

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It is with great sadnessthat thefamilyofChristopher Todd Pamplin announceshispassingon Tuesday, May26th, in Vancouver,BC. Todd is survived by his mother Carroll, and childrenAshlyn, Chase, and Levi.Todd waspredeceased by hisbrother Greggory in 1978and father Donaldin2024. Todd struggled formanyyearswithheartcomplications that suddenlytookhislife, leavingbehind afamilythat willloveand miss himevery day. Toddhasnow startedhisnew chapter withtheLord,his fatherand brother.Toddattended Broadway Church asoftenas he could, recently acceptingtheLordbackintohis life. He enjoyed theservicesand connecting with otherswho servetheLordashedid.Todd lovedto beactive;you couldoften findhimatthegym workingonhis physiqueor trying to cook anew recipehe found online. Todd touched many souls, and thosewho were apartofhislifeweretrue friendsandhislovingfamily. Todd will be extremely lovedand missedbymany. AcelebrationofTodd’s lifewill beannouncedat alaterdate. Visitthe HollyburnFuneral Home websiteforupdated informationonhis CelebrationofLife.

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingofourbeloved Dad, Papa,anddevoted husband, Ronald“Ron” Norton Cairns,onMay 13, 2026,at theageof80. Ronpassedpeacefully, surrounded by hislovingfamily.

Ronisremembered by hiswifeof56years, Heather; hissons,Jeff(Kelly) and Andrew (Allison);and his threecherished grandchildren.

On March29,2026, Ronchosetocelebratehis 80th birthdaywithalarge gatheringoffamilyand friends, preferring thisjoyfuloccasion in placeofa formal CelebrationofLifeormemorialservice following his passing.

In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to theBC Cancer FoundationinsupportofMultipleMyeloma research in Ron'sname.

It is with brokenheartsthat we announcethe passingof PatHurlburt. Patdiedpeacefully on the afternoonof May24th, surrounded by hisfamilyand lovedones,listening to some ofhisfavouritemusic.

Afuneral will beheldonJune 11.Inlieuofflowersa listofPat’s favouritecharitiesand information regarding thefuneral canbefoundon Hollyburn Funeral Home website.

TompassedawayonJune1,2026,aged83,aftera shortillness, surrounded by friendsand family.Heis survived by hislovingwifePatricia, sistersRuth Williams (Chris)and MarilynBeck, nieces Victoria and Stephanie Beck,his extended family and many friends.

Born in MooseJaw,Saskatchewan,and raised in NorthVancouver,Tom suffered adevastating spinal cord injury in askiingaccidenton GrouseMountain atage 18.Hegraduated from Delbrook High School and BCIT.

Tomlived lifetothe fullest.

Agiftedwheelchairathlete,hemedaled in Archery and Swimming in many international competitions, including the1972and 1976 Paralympics, wherehe postedatleastone worldrecord. Hishobbies included carrallying, astronomy, sailing, fishing, wheelchaircurling, and travel.

Hiscareer focussedonsupporting thosewithspinal cord injuriesandotherdisabilitiesatthe Paraplegic Associationsof B.C.,New Brunswick,and Alberta. He subsequently combinedhislived wheelchair experienceand buildingcode knowledgeat CMHC, wherehechampioned conceptsofaccessible housingandbarrier-freedesign, leavinganenduring mark,impacting thelivesof many Canadians to this day.

In retirement,hevolunteered withthe Richmond Centre forDisability, City of Richmond Advisory Design Panel,and theOlympic Oval Museum.

Tomisespeciallyremembered forhis senseof humour,warmsmile,and kind,gentle disposition with atouchoftenacity.

AcelebrationofTom’s lifewill beheldatStJoseph theWorkerParish,4451 Williams Rd,Richmond,on June27,at11am.

In lieuofflowers,pleaseconsider adonationto either theThomas O. Parker Scholarship Fund onlineathttps://sci-can.ca/donate, indicating youare donatinginmemoryofThomasO.Parkerortothe Richmond Centre forDisabilityinTom’s memory (tel: 604-232-2404).

60 yearsofmarriage in thesetimes is atestament to your commitment,friendship, loyaltyand love for eachother.Youhave done so many amazingthings together -riverandoceanboat cruises;visiting both of yourhomelands;relocated to theproperty in Ari‐zona for4 monthsof theyear;andnot to be forgot‐ten, an extensive3-month, 13 country European jour‐ney.Your summer family partiesarelegendary. There have been trials Iamsure, butyoudealtwiththem as acoupleandbecame stronger together forit. Family is asource ofpride, youare bothalwaysthere forthathelpinghand if neededor forthe congratula‐tory paton theback. Wishingyoubothmanymore yearsofwonderfulmomentsand everlastinglove. - Chad, Charlotte, Sivi,Scott,Blake and Jade.

BigSteelBoxCorporationlocatedat20142Logan Ave, Langley,BC, claims aPPSALienagainst Henry, Andreaof Port Coquitlam,BC, forarrearsofcon‐tainer rentamountingto$2,281.62,plusanyaddi‐tional costsofstorage thataccrue.Ifnotpaidinfull, thecontentsofthe storage container filledwithwhat we believe to be furniture, mattresses, andother mis‐cellaneous items, will be sold viaonlineauction,on Ibid4Storage.comon June 15,2026.

U-Haul Moving Center Vancouver claims aLandlords ContractualLien againstthe followingpersonsgoods in storageat 1070 SE Marine Drive, Vancouver,B.C. Tel: 604-325-6526. Auctionissubjecttocancellation atanytimewithoutnotice.

KeithLavelle

SHERMANE ARINZANARIVERO

Liam Harlow

KatelynWallis

WALLYRAYMOND SZYMCZYNA

Doyoung Jang

KeithLuscombe

Amir Satki

Matt Laufer

Casmiro Barreira

Michael Spissinger

Sarina Bernhardt

Catriona Hendrie

LINA AHMADABU-KAMIS

MICHELLE SIMONE TREE

Jonathon Andrew Yorke

PatrickCapulong

LEANDROMEJIA

Su Yan

Joedian Brown

Sherri-LynnTakahashi

Asalewill take placeonlineatwww.bid13.com start‐ingat5:00PMonSaturday, June27,2026,until 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 5,2026. Winnerswill be con‐tacted by emailattheendof theauction. Room con‐tentsare personal/householdgoodsunlessnoted otherwise.Bidswill be fortheentirecontentsofeach lockerunit.

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As theneeds of ourcommunitycontinue to grow,weare evolving to meetthem.

Forover20years,wehavewalkedalongsidepeople and families acrossthe NorthShore,helpingthemfeelsafe, supported,andmoresecure,nomattertheirbackgroundor situation.

Whileournameandlookhavechanged,ourcommitmentto supportingour NorthShoreneighbours is strongerthanever.