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Port applies to dredgeBurrard Inlet fortankers

STEFANLABBE

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The VancouverFraserPortAuthority hasapplied todredgeBurrardInletinamove thatwould allow tankerstomorefullyloadwithoil.

Inaproposal released forpubliccomment,theport authorityseekstodredgeboth sides of anavigation channeleastofIronworkersMemorialSecond Narrows CrossingstartinginlateSeptember.

CharlotteOlson, actingvice-president of infrastructure at theport authority,saidinastatementthattheorganizationislaunchingapublicengagementprocessalongside a technical reviewprocess alreadyunderway.

ThedredgingproposalfortheSecondNarrowsin Burrard Inletismeant“toboosttradecapacityatthePort of Vancouverinsupportof national objectivestogrow Canadianexportstooverseasmarkets,”Olson said. Currently,Aframax-classtankersthatdockat Trans Mountain’s WestridgeMarine Terminal onlyfillto80per centcapacityduetorisksofbottomingoutinthechannel.

Ifapproved,theapplicationcontemplates removing 25,000squaremetresof materialacrosstwo roughly 470-metre-longstripscovering1.75hectares.Thegoal, accordingtodocuments, is todeepenthenavigationchannelbetween1.3andsix metres.

Theworkisexpectedtolast untilFebruary2027,but delayscouldextend completionuntil2028. ContinuedonA28

West Van freezes Amblesidepayparking rates for 2026

JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

West Vancouvercouncilhasvotedto freezetherateforpayparkingatits popularAmblesideParkat$2.50per hourforthe restof2026.

Councilloweredtheparkingratein November,afterfacingabacklashoveran initialrateof$5perhour.

Thedistrictalsowon’tbeconsidering expansionofitspay parkinginparksprogram,saidMayorMarkSager–atleastfor theshortterm.

Lastfall,councilindicateditmightlook toexpandits revenue-generatingscheme toitsother urbanwaterfrontparks,including228district-ownedparking spaceson Argyle Avenuebetween14thand16th streetsandinJohnLawsonandDundarave parks.Themunicipalityhaspulledinmore than$800,000sincepayparkinginparks wasintroducedin2024,andaddingmore waterfrontparkstotheprogramcouldgenerateanother$427,000annually,district staffestimated.

Thatplan has nowbeenputonhold.

Butthatmaynotputthebrakeson controversyover thedistrict’sdecisionto introducepayparkingatAmbleside,which hasbeenunpopularwithnearbybusiness owners,aswellassportsgroupswhichuse nearbyfields.

Thehotbuttonissuewasthesubjectof more discussionFeb.23, as councilmulled a generalstaff reporton parking regulationsinthedistrict.

“There’sbeenalotoftalkaboutpay parkinginthecommunity,” saidSager,

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while remindingthepublic “ifyou’re a West Van resident,yourparkingpass is free.”

Thedistrict’scurrentpolicy around streetparkingisto regulate it through time-limitedparking,saidEmily Willobee,thedistrict’sseniormanagerof engineering.

“Spillover”streetparkinghasbecome a particularconcern in bothcommercialand residentialareasneartotheparkswhere out-of-districtdriversmustnowpay to park,sheacknowledged.

Inparticular,businessowners inthe AmblesideandDundaraveneighbourhoods havecontinuedtovoiceconcernsthat

payparkingisdrivingmotoriststoparkin nearbycommercialareas,whereenforcementofexistingtime limitsislax.

MaureenO’Brien,executivedirectorof theAmblesideandDundaraveBusiness ImprovementAssociation,saidthepay parkingatAmblesideshouldbeputon holdentirely.

“It’s notworkingforourbusinesses,” shesaid.

BusinessownerNigelMalkintold counciladdingpayparkingonthestreet shouldalsobeconsidereda “non-starter” in AmblesideandDundarave.

“Park Royalisonlyafewblocksaway,” hesaid,addingwith payparkingonthe

street,“Youmight as wellputnothing but realestateoffices and moneylaundering onMarineDrive.”

West Van residentKirkLaPointe also criticizedtheimpactthe payparkingprogramishavingonnearby businesses.

“Atthemomentit’scostingbusinesses morethan is being collected,”hesaid, addingtheprogram feels like “diggingfor nickelsanddimesintheback of acouch.”

Membersofthe West Vancouver Field HockeyClubsaidthey arealsoconcerned aboutthe costtoparkinAmbleside.The club’sspringleague startssoonand membersstillhave“noclarityonwhatwillbe happeningwithpayparkingfromsummer on,”saiddirectorPatricia McLeod.

Sue Goddard,presidentoftheclub,said itwillsooncostsomefamilies more for regularparkingwhileusingthe fields than itwilltosignupforthesport.

Willobeetoldcouncilstaff arecurrently intheprocessofgatheringdata about Amblesidepayparking andwillpresent a reporttocouncilinApril.

Councilhas made a numberof changes toitspayparkinginparksprogram since introducingittwoyearsago, including makingparkingfree for West Van residents who registerforapass, creatinga$20 monthlypassforapprovedvolunteers and loweringtheratetopark at Ambleside.

Sagersaidfurtherdecisionswillbe madeafter getting more informationfrom staff.Thedistrictis alsomonitoringpay parkingprogramsinother municipalities.

“It’seasyenoughtoamend ifthereare betterideas,”hesaid.

DistrictofNorth Vansued fortree falldamageon Lynn Valley home

BRENT RICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverisbeingsuedby residentsblamingthemunicipalityafteratreefellonand damagedtheirhome.

InacivilclaimfiledinB.C. SupremeCourt,Bretand Mary Ann Gloagsaythe district was alerted totheexistenceof a dangeroustreethatneeded to be

removedfromanarrowstripof district-ownedlandbehindtheir propertyonthe800blockofRoss RoadonDec.10,2024.

Justfourdayslater,thetree fellanddamagedtheirproperty, theclaimstates.

Thecourtdocumentsdo notlayoutdetailsbuttheydo saytheGloag’shomesuffered “extensivedamagetothetotal interior”andthehomeowners

facedemergencyandpermanent repairscosts, replacementof homecontentsand fixturesthat were damagedordestroyed,as wellasengineeringandconsultingfees.

Otherdamageslisted in the claimincludeinconvenienceand hardship,lossofuseandenjoymentofthepropertyandtheir insurancedeductible. Astheowneroftheproperty

where thetreewaslocated, thedistrictowed a dutyof care requiringthemunicipalityto ensurethelandwas safe and tomaintainthetrees,theclaim alleges.

“Theplaintiffs’damages occurredasa resultofthe district’snegligence and/orof thedistrict’sbreachofstatutory dutypursuanttotheOccupiers LiabilityAct,”theclaimstates.

TheGloagsareaskingthe courttoawardthem generaland specialdamagesplusinterest,as wellastheirlegal costs.

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverhasnotyet filed a responsetothe civil claimand noneofthe allegationshavebeen testedin court.

Becausethe matterisnow beforethe courts,thedistrict declinedtocomment.

Trafficbacks upasdrivers wait forparkingspotson Bellevue Avenuein West Vancouver’s Amblesideneighbourhood. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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Joyandanxietymix forNorth ShoreIranian community

HAMID JAFARI

Contributingwriter

FormanyIranianCanadians on the NorthShore,thenewsthattheIslamic Republic’sSupremeLeader,Ali Khamenei,hadbeen killedbroughtan overwhelmingmixofemotions:joy, disbeliefanddeepanxietyaboutwhat comesnext.

ThelatestconflictbeganonFeb.28 whentheUnitedStatesandIsraellaunched co-ordinatedairstrikeson the regime’s militaryandothertargetsinIran.Inthefirst waveofattacks,Iran’sSupremeLeader AyatollahKhameneiwas reportedkilled, promptingunrestinsideIranandstrong reactionsfromIranianpeopleinsidethe countryandincommunitiesabroad.

On Saturdayevening,peoplebegan gatheringalongLonsdale AvenueinNorth Vancouver,wavingIranianflagsoutside localbusinesses. Withinanhour,the crowdhadgrownlargeenoughthatpolice temporarilyclosedpartofthestreetto ensuresafety.

ForPoranPoreghbal,a West Vancouver psychotherapistandauthor of Women, Life,Freedom:RedefinitionofanIndividual andCollectiveIdentity,the reactionwas immediate.

“Iwasextremelyhappyand relieved,” shesaid.“Thisissomeone whohas broughtoccupation,waranddestruction toourcountry forsolong.”

Formany,includingher,thenewscarriedmorethanonemeaning.

“It’snotonlyhim. It’s theentire system,”shesaid. “There’s joy, butthere’s alsofear.Howwillhisarmedsupporters react?”

MehdiGhadimi,anIrananalystbasedin North Vancouverwho was arrestedduring the Woman,Life,Freedommovement, describedthemomentasbothhistoricand uncertain.

“For47years,mycountryhasbeenin theirhands.Atleastfourgenerationshave beenbornandraised in thiscountrywithouteverhavingany realunderstanding of whatitlookslike withoutthepresence of thisradical,Islamist,andanti-Western ideology.”

Hesaidthenewsfeltoverwhelming, “whenitsuddenlyseemsthatthisnightmaremaybecomingtoanend,we find ourselvesonthethresholdofanimmense andhistoricallyunprecedentedjoy– while at thesametimefacingthousandsof questionsaboutthefutureofourcountryafteritisfreedfromthegripofthis government.”

Hesaidhiscontactwithfamily quickly becamelimited.

“Inthefirsthoursoftheattack,afewof my familymembers andfriendswerestill abletosendmessagesonasocialmedia platformusingaVPN.Butgradually the

MembersoftheIranian-Canadian community rallyin VancouveronJan.18insupportof protests inIran. HAMID JAFARI

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Railbridgemalfunctionhaltsshipping traffic

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Canada’ssupplychaingotabrief kink in itlastweekasCN’sSecond NarrowsRailBridgewasstuckin itsloweredpositionforseveral days.

Typically,the1968verticallift bridgeisputintoactionseveral timesperdayto allow deep-sea cargovesselsthrough.Itwentoffline sometime onFeb. 21or22,cuttingoff shippingtrafficboundforterminals eastoftheSecondNarrowsincluding theParklandRefineryand Westridge Marine Terminalatthewesternendof the TransMountainPipeline.

Accordingtothe VancouverFraser Port Authority,13vessels wereleft inholdingpatternwhileCN’screws workedaroundthe clockto getitback online.

Thebridgealsoprovidesrail servicetonumerousNorthShore waterfrontterminalsfor shippinggrain, coal,fertilizerandbreakbulkproducts, thoughtheywerelargelyunaffected by theoutage,accordingtotheport.

Crews restoredservicetothe bridgeonThursdaymorning.

“Weareworkingcloselywith industryandsupplychain partnersto safelyandefficiently resumemarine operationsforterminals eastof SecondNarrows,afterCNcompleted repairstotheSecondNarrowsrail bridgeovernightandmarinetransits

resumed,”astatementfromtheport read.

AccordingtoCN, 43 milliontonnes of cargocrossedtherailbridgeto theNorthShore’sterminalsin2024 –aboutathird ofthematerialmoving throughthe port.

Bridge repair workerscrossthe SecondNarrows RailBridgeon footafterit became stuck. CHUNGCHOW / BIV

Abouttime

BritishColumbiahas finally stoppedhitting thesnooze button.Premier DavidEby announcedthisweekthatB.C willstayondaylighttimeand notswitchbacktostandardtimeinthe fall.

Itwillputusoutofsyncwiththe West CoaststatesandsomeCanadianprovinces,butintosyncwiththeplain reality thattherearesimplynoextrahoursof daylighttobehadnomatterhowwemonkeywithourclocks.

Inthenameofchasingthesun, we disruptourcircadian rhythms,ourschedules andourpets’dinnertimeswithout any reallogicaljustification.

Thereisnoquestionthiswillbe a populardecision.Whentheprovince didpublicconsultationsonthepotentialchangein2019, a record numberof

BritishColumbians weighedinandan overwhelmingmajority spokeagainst our continuedchronographic sleightof hand.

We dopredict, however,therewill be a fewrudeawakeningsnextfallwhenthe sunstillhasn’tcomeupby 9a.m.andkids arewalkingto schoolinthe dark.

Somesleepexpertshavecautioned thatitwould behealthierforusto stayon standardtime.

Butthereisalsoalargebodyofempiricalevidencethat showsourneedless bi-annualboutofjetlagisdetrimentalto ourhealth,ourmoods andourabilitiesto functionatworkor behindthewheel.

Trade-offsaside, itwas high timeto stopthesenselesschanges.Thesunwill comeuponthe secondSundayofMarch justasithasfor billions ofyears,without anycarefor how we’vesetourclocks We’regladto have finally seenthe light.

Worriedaboutclimatechange?Good news isonthe

ALLANMAYNARD

Contributingwriter

Afterwitnessingtheweatherevents of2025,wecouldalluse somegood news.

Itwasanotheryearwhenpeoplearound the worldwereslammedbythedangerous extremesbroughtonbyawarmingplanet. Backwardspoliciesinthe UnitedStatesand several“petro-states”willnotalterthese realities.Despitetheenormouschallenges, itisclearlyimperativethattheworldacceleratesthetransitionawayfromfossil fuels. Soyes–somegoodnews is welcome. The renewables revolutionisthebright spot.Thisgoodnewscanbe overlooked becauseit’sincremental,technical,economic,anddispersed.In my view,themajor milestonesdon’t receivenearlythe recognitiontheydeserve.

Itisnowwidelyunderstoodthatfossil fuelisawasteful, politicallyunstableand poisonouswaytoproduceenergy Overall (onaverage),onlyabout35percentofthe energyfirstminedbecomesusableenergy togenerateheat, motionorelectricity.

Almost70 percent islostbeforeit ever reachesaconsumer.Then, whenthe resultingfuelis refinedasgasolineandused in atraditionalcar,morethan70 percent ofthatenergyislostasheatand friction. Electricvehiclesaremuch moreefficientat convertingenergytomotion.

Thesmartmoneyisnowon renewables Overthepastfiveyears, about twiceas muchwasinvestedin renewables, and electrification, comparedtooil, naturalgas andcoal.

Sincetheyear2000,investmentsin renewablesincreased 10-fold,accordingto

IEA’s WorldEnergyInvestment report. Whenthe Paristreatywassignedin 2015, renewableswereconsiderablymore expensivethanfossilfuelsand werenot widelyimplemented.However,the drop incostandspreadofsolarandwind has outstrippedvirtuallyallpredictions.Even thoughtheworldcontinuestodawdle politicallyinits responsetotheclimatecrisis, cleanenergyis booming, responsiblefor almostallnewenergycapacity.

Solarenergyisnowwidelyconsidered thecheapestformofenergyinthe history of humankind and ispredictedtobecome evencheaperinthecomingyears,with costs projectedtofallbyasmuchas60per centby2030. Can someofthisenergybe free?

Startingin2026, manyAustralianswill getatleastthree hoursoffreeelectricity

everydaythroughthenewSolarSharer governmentprogram,designedtouse excessmiddaysolarpowerto reducebills andstabilizethegrid.Infact,Australiaison tracktosellexcesspowertoSingaporevia anunderseacable.

Hugeadvanceshavealsobeenachieved withwind,geothermalandbatteryscience. WhileChinaisthehighestcarbonemissionscountryintheworld,ithasnowalso become – byfar–theleaderin renewableenergy,bothinmanufacturingand installations.

Thishasputthecountryonatrajectory totransitionto100percent renewables acrossallenergysectors,potentiallyeliminatingairpollutionandcarbonemissions by2051.TheU.S.A.,bycomparison,won’t getthereuntil2130(atthecurrentrate).

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BOWSERISLAND RV ENCAMPMENT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED

DearEditor:

Iamwritingasa residentofPemberton Heights regardingthegrowing RV encampmentareacommonly referredtoas BowserIsland,locatedjust offthehighway nearourneighbourhood.

Over recentmonths,the numberof RVshasincreasedsignificantly,including individualswhowere displacedfrom the previoussiteneartheNorthShore Tennis Centre.Whatmayappeartosomeas a relocationhas,forthoseofuslivingwithin ablockofthisarea,becomeanescalating safetyandenvironmentalconcern.

Residents areobserving ongoingissues relatedtogarbageaccumulation, rodent activity, improperwastedisposal,andfire riskwithinaforestedarea. Therearealso troubling reports circulatingpubliclyabout individualschargingotherstooccupy spaceonwhatisnotprivateland.Whether verifiedornot,thelackofoversightand transparencyhascreatedconfusionand frustrationwithinthecommunity.

Familieswhohavelongfeltsafewalking, biking,andraisingchildrenherearenow feelingunsettled.Thisisnotaboutalack ofcompassionforpeopleexperiencing housinginsecurity.Itisabouttheabsence ofclearsanitationprotocols,environmental protection,enforcement,andcommunication fromgoverning bodies.

We areaskingforaccountabilityand clarity. Whois responsibleformanagingthis land?What safetymeasuresareinplace? Whatisthelong-termplan?

Our communitydeservesbothhumane

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solutionsandsafeneighbourhoods.Ignoring thesituationorallowingunmanaged encampmentstogrowwithoutstructureor oversightisnotfairto residentsortothose living inthe encampment.

Ihopethisissue receivestheattentionit requiresandpromptstransparentaction.

JenniferHendriks North Vancouver

WESHOULD LOWER SPEEDLIMIT ON BUSY ESPLANADE CORRIDOR

DearEditor:

RE:SeniorPedestrianKilledinNorth VancouverCrash,RCMPSay, Jan.16story

Itdoesnotsurprisemethatafatal accidentoccurredonEsplanade. Carsand truckstravelfartoo quicklyalongthetwo blocksbetweenSt.Georges Avenueand Chesterfield.

AfeweveningsagomywifeandIwere waitingtocrossEsplanadeatLonsdaleand a carpassedbytravellingatleast80kilometresperhour.Inmyopinion,mostvehicles areexceedingthespeedlimitalongthose twoblocks.Thisisastretch of streetwhich includesseveral popular storesand restaurants.Thismeansthatmany people are walkingaround, crossingthestreet,walking dogsandchildren. Trafficistravellingfar tooquicklyforsuchanarea, especiallyon weekendswhenitiscrowded.

My suggestionisthatthetwoblocksin questionshouldhavestrictercontroland aspeedlimit reduced toatleast30km/h beforeanotherfatalaccidentoccurs.

JohnSpender North Vancouver

Windandsun willpowerour future

Transitionto renewablesisinevitable andnecessary

AsRebeccaSolnit,columnistfromThe Guardian,hasstatedaboutthistopic, “evencheapisamisnomer–windand sunarefreeandinexhaustible.”

We needtoinvestinthetechnologies toharvestanddistributethisenergy, andmanyjurisdictionsareontracktodo justthat.Challengesaboundinachieving what needsto bedone, but theadvances of thepastdecadedemonstratehow successcanbegreatlyacceleratedwhen properlysupportedthroughevidence-led governanceleadingtoeffectiveprivate/ publicpartnerships.

Our warming worldisanexistential threattohumankind,so it is essentialto phaseouttheuseofpollutingenergy.It is goodnewstowitnesssignificant progressonthisfront.Letushopethatthese advancesaccelerateevenmore, such thatthis goodnewswillbecomeeven betternewsoverthenextdecade.

AllanMaynard,alongtimeNorth Vancouverresident,isanenvironmental scientistwithmorethan45yearsofexperience.Afterretiring,henowhostsawebsite devotedtoprovidinginformationabout environmentalmattersof concerntoall, andtocommunicatingscienceknowledge directedtowardsevidence-baseddecision making

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Whensmartkidsstartplayingsmall:Howmiddleschool shapesconfidence

Themiddleyearsshape astudent’sconfidence,ambitionand voice,and therightenvironmentcanmakeall thedifference

Thereisaquietshiftthatoftenoccurs inmiddleschoolandisrarelyflagged duringaparent-teacher interview.

Itisnotacrisis,aspikeinbehavioural issuesorasuddendropingrades.From theoutside,everythinglooksfine.

Itissomethingmuchmoresubtle:a slowloweringofambition.

Thechildwhooncebuiltelaborate projectshesitates.Thestudentwho oncelovedsharingtheirboldideas becomescautious.Participation narrowsandthenaturalurgetotake risksbeginstofade.

Inlargerschoolenvironments,thisis easytomiss.

ByGrades6to9,astudent’sacademic identityistakingshape.These formativeyearsarewhenyoungpeople begintounderstandwhotheyarein alearningenvironment,whetherthey seethemselvesasleadersorfollowers, creatorsorconsumers,orconfident contributorsorcautiousobservers.

Theyadapttoexpectationsaround them.Theylearnwhatearnsapproval. Theydecidewhentospeakandwhen tostayquiet.

Theyadapttotheexpectationsaround them.Itworks,andtheygetby,butit coststhemtheirvoice.

Shiftingthemiddleschoolnarrative

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Confidenceisnottreatedasa personalitytrait.Itistreatedasaskill, developedthroughpractice.

Middleschoolisnotawaitingroom forhighschool.Itiswherehabits, voiceandacademicidentitytakeshape. Forfamilieswhosensetheirchildis capableofmoreorquietlyshrinkingin asystemthatdoesnotfullyseethem,it maybetimetoaskadifferentquestion

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Formerteacherjailed forsex offences to remain behindbars

JANESEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

An86-year-oldsexoffenderwho committedcrimes againstboys while hewasaNorth Vancouverelementary schoolteacherinthe1970sand1980s will remainbehindbarspendinghis appeal.

BrianMelickeMoore will remainincustody,theB.C.CourtofAppealhasruled.

In aruling releasedFeb.26,ChiefJustice LeonardMarchand refusedtoorderafull panelofappealcourtjusticesto review a chamberjudge’searlierdecisiontokeep Mooreincustodywhile his appealsofboth hisconvictionsandhis sentencework theirwaythroughthelegalsystem.

IndenyingMoorebail,thechambers judgehaddeterminedit wouldnotbe inthepublicinterest,highlighting“the violent natureandprofoundwrongness of sexualoffencesagainstchildren” aswellas Moore’s“veryhigh”moralblameworthiness,Marchandwroteinthedecision.

“Historicalsexualoffencesareno less graveanddemand…nolessaccountabilitythanthosecommittedtoday,”the chambersjudge determined.

Thejudgeaddedthat unless Moore’s convictionswereoverturned,itisunlikely hisjailsentencewouldbe reduced.

Moorewasconvicted in April2025of eightcountsofindecentassaultagainst formerstudentsfromUpper Lynn Elementary, wherehetaughtbetween1970 and1982,plusonecountofsexualtouchingofanother boy who wasafamily friend laterinthe 2000s.

Moorewasfoundguiltyaftera31-day trialinNorth Vancouverprovincialcourt. ThecourtheardthatMoore,onceconsideredapopularteacher,tookgroupsof 11-year-oldboysonoutingssuchasswimmingatthe SFUpool, waterskiing in Deep Coveandovernightskitripstothe Interior Duringsomeofthosetrips,he insistedthe boysbenakedand,onmultipleoccasions, sexuallytouchedthemorforcedthemto touchhim.

Hisvictims,nowadultmen in their50s, describedthedevastating impactMoore’s abusehadonthem, including anxiety, depression,anger,shameandaddiction, aswellaspermanentlyalteredabilitiesto formhealthy relationships.

InNovember,Moore was sentencedto eightyearsinprison.Atthesentencing in North Vancouver, Judge Robert Hamilton saidaprisonsentence was requiredto reflectsociety’sdenunciationofsexual crimesagainstchildren.Moore,whouses a wheelchairandsuffersfrommultiple

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serioushealthconditions,wastaken into custodyfollowingthesentencing.

Shortlyafter filing hisappeal, Moore appliedtobe releasedonbailwhile waiting fortheappealtobeheard.Mooreargued thedecisiontodenyhimbail wasunwarranted “given hisadvancedage,”past compliance withbailconditions, “failing healthandcurrent living conditionsin prison.”

Butinhiswrittenruling,Marchand notedthetestfororderinga review wasnotwhetheranother judge might have reachedadifferentconclusion,but whethertheearlier judge made a significantlegalorfactualerror.Marchand found Moorehadnotmetthatthreshold.

Moore’sappealchallengesbothhisconvictionsandthelengthofhissentence.

Amonghisarguments,Mooreargues thetrialjudgemadeerrorsinhowhe handledevidencefrommultiplevictims in thecase,including“inadvertentor unconsciouscollusion.”Healsoargues his eight-yearsentence is excessive givenhis ageandfailinghealth.

Indenyingbaillastfall,thechambers judge foundthepublicinterestinenforcing thesentenceoutweighedMoore’sinterest inbeing releasedonbail.

In the most recentcourt ruling,

Marchandnotedthateven if some of the appealssucceed,severalconvictions would remain, alongwith a significant prisonterm.Marchandalso considered updated medicalinformation filed by Mooredescribing a declineinhis mobility andconcerns abouthisliving conditionsin aspecializedunitforolderinmates,which ageriatric medicinespecialistnoted“will more likely thannotshortenhislifespan.”

Marchandwrotewhilethosefactors increasetheurgency of anappeal,they canalsostrengthenthepublicinterest in seeingasentencebegin immediately.

DennisCooper,oneof Moore’svictims whohadapublicationbanliftedonhis nameinordertospeakpubliclyaboutit, saidonFridaythe recentdecisionnotto reviewMoore’sbailwassatisfying

“It’snicetoseejusticeworkthewayit’s supposedto,”hesaid.

Coopersaidthe criminalcourtprocess hastakenalongtime, noting Moore’s age andhealthwerealready considered bythe trialjudge inhissentencingdecision.

“I’mactuallysurprisedhetriedto mount a defenceat all,letalonean appeal,” hesaid.

AcivillawsuitlaunchedbyCooper and othervictimsagainst Mooreisstillbefore thecourts.

First responders ready for icyplunge forSpecialOlympics

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiative Reporter

Swimmingintheoceanisnotusually apopularwinteractivityinthese parts.

ButNorthShorefirst respondersand theirsupporters arebravingthecoldto plungeintothewatersoffofAmbleside Park March 4 toraisemoneyandawareness for Special OlympicsBC.

“We’regivingthemanopportunityto havesomethingandbeinvolved,”said Cpl.MansoorSahak,spokesperson for North VancouverRCMP,saidaboutthe importanceofsupportingtheSpecial Olympicsmovement.

MembersoftheNorth Vancouver RCMP, West VancouverPolice Department,NorthShoreRescueandathletesfrom SpecialOlympics BC areamong thosetakingpartintheicy plunge.

The$4,500fundraisinggoalforthe NorthShore initiativehasalreadybeen surpassed,pushingover$5,000earlier thisweek.

Sahakexpectsanother bigcrowdto makeasplashthisyearforthe good cause.

Since1980, Special OlympicsBChas offeredsportsprogramsandcompetitionstomeettheneedsandinterestsof peoplewithintellectualand developmentaldisabilities.

North Vancouver RCMP, West Vancouver Police Department andNorth Shore Rescue members,alongwithsupporters,take part in a 2023 polarplunge off Ambleside Park to benefitSpecialOlympics BC.Thefirst responderswillbejumpingbackinto action today to raisemorefunds fortheprogram. BRENTRICHTER / NSN

MeganPollock,marketingandcommunicationsdirectorforSpecialOlympics BC,said thefunding helpsthe non-profit provideyear-roundsportandhealthprogramsalongsidecompetitionexperiences andtrainingforathletes.

“BeingabletoaccessSpecialOlympics programsatlowornocostissoimportanttoathletesbeingabletohavethese experiencesandparticipateinsport equallyandbecelebratedand recognized fortheirabilities,”saidPollock.“Funds raisedhaveaverymeaningfulandlasting impactwithSpecialOlympics.”

NorthShore Wildcatsbasketballplayer Sangeon YooandcoachZakKleinaretwo ofmanyontheteamdippingmorethan justtheirtoesinfortheplungethisyear.

YoohasbeenaSpecialOlympicsathleteformorethan15years,playingmany sportslikegolf,bowling,swimming, floor hockey,snowshoeing,trackand field, bocceand softball.

From Pre-KtoGrade12,studentsinquiredeeply, create boldly,and grow into confident, compassionate young people ready to make ameaningfulimpact.

“I’mnotsurehowIfeelaboutit, becauseI’mmoreusedtoswimming indoors,andthePolarPlungewill be very coldoutside,” YoostatedinaSpecial OlympicsBC release.

Theremaybesomenervousnessabout takingtheplunge,butit’llbeafunexperienceforthewholeteam,Kleinsaid.

“Ihopethatpeoplegettheopportunity toseewhenacommunityralliesbehind itsathletesandinclusionbecomesthe norm,nottheexception,”saidKlein,who hasbeenacoach for 21years.“It reminds usthatSpecialOlympicsisnotjustabout winningorsport,butit’saboutdignity, joy[and]belonging.”

Kleinand Yooarepreparingwithother teammembersfortheNationalGamesin MedicineHat,Alta.inAugust.

Theteamjustwrappedupsome localaction,takingpartintheSpecial OlympicsBCNorthShoreMarch MadnessBasketball Tournamentheldat CollingwoodSchoolFeb.28andMarch1. Atotalof23teamstookpartinthe tourney.Formoreinformation,visit SpecialOlympicsBC’swebsiteat specialolympics.bc.ca

NorthShorePolarPlunge

Where: AmblesidePark(nearthe WelcomeFigure), West Vancouver When: Wednesday,March4,10to11a.m. Registeranddonateat plunge4specialolympics.crowdchange.ca/128211 AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

DEEPSEA

Nuytcodive tanktobecome permanentparking lotfixture

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Oneofthemostcurious built featuresinLowerLonsdaleis heretostay.

CityofNorth Vancouver council voted Monday,Feb. 23,to allowNuytcoResearchtokeep a massiveabove-grounddivingtank inthecompany’sEastEsplanade parking lot.

Nuytco,whichwasfounded byfamedunderseaexplorerand inventorPhilNuyten, installedthe 130,000-litretankin2019totrain NASAastronautsinsubmarine andsubmersibledivingsuit operationssimulatingtheconditions theywouldencounterinspace.

Butthecompany firsthad togetcouncil’sapprovalfor a temporaryusepermitbecause themunicipalzoningonlyallowed forparkingonthesite.Afterthe temporaryusepermitexpired threeyearslater,counciloptedto renewitforanotherthreeyears.

Sinceitsinstallation,thetank hasbeenusedfortesting the firm’s latestunderwatervehicles

andatmosphericdivingsuits.It’s alsobeensoughtby Hollywood location scoutsto shootfilms.

Today,thecompanyismostly workingonsubmersiblesfor NATOcountries’ navies.The

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Theexhibitionis Willard’sfirstsincewinningthe2025SobeyArt Award— Canada’sbiggestcontemporaryartprize —andisherlargestsoloshow todate.

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SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570Argyle Ave., West Vancouver PaintersBrandyMars &AllivanGruencenterthehumanfigure intheirexpressive &joyfulworksthatsearchforconnection withthemselves,community &memory.Presentedby Westvan ArtsCouncil. BrandyMarsis aVancouverbasedoilpainterwhoseworkcelebrates LGBTQIA+lives &loves.AllivanGruenis amultimediapainter basedinWhistlerwhoseworkis rootedinintimacy &nostalgia. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6508762?utm_ source=nsnews.com&utm_medium=referral

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KayMeekArtsCentre,1700Mathers Ave., West Vancouver Artists JalehFarshi,SueJohnson &KatieRodgers groundtheir paintingsintheprofoundsenseofplacetheyexperiencewhen exploringthenaturalworld,expressing ajoyousconnectiontothe landthatisbothpersonal &universal. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6579046

underwatercraftaredesigned forsalvage, reconnaissance,and submarine rescuemissions.

“Alltestingand trainingis

conductedhereatourtank,”said JeffHeaton,Nuytco’sownerand president.

Butthecity’sbylawsonly allowfortwotemporaryuse permits,meaningNuytcowas requiredto rezonethelandfrom parkingtoindustrialuse.

Municipalstaffwerefullysupportiveofthe rezoning.

“Thesubjectdivingtankis a criticalpieceofinfrastructure thatdirectlysupportsthecompany’scoreoperationsandongoing researchwork.Allowingthetank to remainonsiteonapermanentbasissupportsbusiness retentionbyenablingNuytcoto continueoperatingandinvestinginthecity,ratherthanbeing constrainedbytheexpiryof a temporaryusepermit,”the report tocouncil read.

Sincethetankwasinstalled, thecityhasnot receivedany complaintsaboutit,thestaff reportnotes.

Councilapprovedthe rezoningunanimouslywithoutany discussion.

Photo:Alison Boulier

JalehFarshi ‘Solo Tree’

KatieRodgers ‘AlpineMeadowAdored’ SueJohnson ‘MorningShoreline’

CityofNorth Vancouver councilhas approveda rezoningallowing Nuytco’s Lower Lonsdaledive tank to stay permanently. NUYTCO

AmaninNuytco’s DSEND (Deep SeaExpeditionaryNo Decompression)suitprepares to beloweredintothe company’s North Vancouverdive tank. NUYTCO

Mixitup at these cocktailparties raising funds foragood cause

ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

ANorth Vancouverdistillery is hostingapartytohelpmakeit saferforpeopleto,well, party.

WoodsSpiritCo.isthrowing a fundraisingbashinpartnership withGoodNightOut,alocalnotfor-profit organizationthatworks to makehospitalityandnightlife spacessafer,more inclusiveand more supportivethrougheducation,trainingandadvocacy.

Partialproceedsfromticket salesandcocktailsales,aswell as100 percentofraffleandsilent auctionproceeds,willgoto GoodNightOut.Thenon-profit’s programs include the production ofa reportingtoolthatallows individualstoquicklyandsafely reportincidentsofharassment, specializedtrainingprograms toteachhospitalityworkers bestpracticesinpreventingand respondingtounsafe situations, andmany otherinitiatives.

“Asabusiness thatoperateswithinthehospitality andnightlifespace,wefeel a responsibilitytocontributeto aculturewhereeveryonefeels safeand respected,”saidCelia Chang, presidentof WoodsSpirit Co.“PartneringwithGood Night Outisonewaywecanactively supportinameaningfulway.”

Theeventwillfeaturesome specialguests, with representativesfromTheKeeferBarin Vancouverhoppingovertheinlet to getthedrinks flowingalong withKateChernoff, who was namedCanada’sBestBartender in2025.

Tickets($28)willinclude a welcomedrink, raffle ticketand nibblesfromNorth Vancouver’s LibertyKitchen.

“Thiseventis aboutmore than drinks,”saidChiang.“It’sabout community,collaboration, and givingbacktoanorganization doingmeaningfulworktosupport saferhospitality environments acrossour region.”

Thefundraiser willbeheld Sunday,March 15,3-7 p.m. at The WoodsSpiritCo. Visitthe distillery’s websitefor moreinformationortopurchasetickets.

Fansoffancy cocktailswill alsowanttocheckoutthe overflowing calendarofevents forthisyear’s VancouverCocktail Week, running March1-8at locationsacrossthe city.Nowin its fifth year,the eventspotlights award-winningbartendersfrom across Vancouveralongwith nationalandinternationalspirit brandsandtalented mixologists fromaroundtheworld.

Theeventgotunderwaywith thetraditionalCocktail-Paired Brunchon March1,hostedthis yearbyBoulevard Kitchen & OysterBar.Thefestivities are nowspillingoutfromthere,with eventsrangingfrombartender battles,seminars,cocktailcrawls andevena roaring20sspeakeasy harbourcruise.

Theweek,presentedbyThe Alchemist magazine,willculminateintheGalaofCocktails, scheduledforSaturday,March 7 in theSpanishBallroomatthe RosewoodHotelGeorgia.The showstopperwillinclude more than25openbarstationsserving upcreative cocktails,live music andsmallbites.

Aportionof Vancouver Cocktail Week ticket saleswill bedonatedtoMindTheBar, a Vancouver-basedorganization thatprovides mental healthand wellnesssupporttohospitality workersacrossCanada.

To seethefullschedule and purchasetickets,visit thealchemistmagazine.ca/vcw.

The WoodsSpirits Co. ownerCeliaChiangishosting a cocktailparty inherNorth Vancouverdistilleryandtasting room to raise funds for a good cause. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

FortisBC cancelsplans to build WigwamInn work camp

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FortisBChasnixedplanstobuild a125-personworkcampattheold WigwamInnatthenortherntipof IndianArm.

Thenaturalgasutilityisaimingto completeconstructionofthe50-kilometre EagleMountain Woodfibre GasPipeline, whichrunsfromCoquitlamtoanewLNG exportterminal on Howe Sound,by2027.

Thecurrentphaseoftheproject requireshundredsofworkerseachday totravelupIndianArmviawatertaxis. FortisBChadbeenexploringthepossibility of housing125ofthemwithinportable accommodationsataclearedsitenearthe mouth oftheIndianRiver.AtFortisBC’s request,Metro Vancouverhadbeeninvestigatingwhethertocreatea“temporary usepermit”forElectoralAreaA,which coverseverypartofthe regionaldistrict thatisnot part ofanincorporatedmunicipality,toallow suchacamptoexist.

FortisBC,however,willnownotbe needingsuchapermit.

“[Thedocks]areallman-madestuff. WAKECONTROVERSY

“Wearenolongeractivelypursuing the WigwamInnalternativefortemporary workforceaccommodationforthe EGP Project.Aswefurtherexploredthe

Avintagepostcard shows North Vancouver’s Wigwam Inninitsprime. NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUMANDARCHIVES

opportunity,weconcludedthatpermitting andconstructiontimelineswouldnotbe feasibleto meetourtimelines,”astatement fromthecompany read.

ElectoralAreaAdirectorJennifer McCutcheonsaidFortisBC’sdecision comesasa relief.

“Therewerealotofcommunitymemberswhohadsome seriousconcerns

aboutthetemporaryusepermit,”shesaid. “Thatspecificsitehasalotofenvironmentalconcernsaroundbeingatthe mouth of theriver.”

WhileIndianArm’s residents may be pleasedtheworkcampisn’tgoingahead, thereisstillcontroversysurrounding the watertaxis,whichwill soonbetransporting400workersperday.

McCutcheonsaidshehas received many complaintsaboutlargewakes thrownbythevessels andthedamage they arecausingtoinfrastructure, dockedboats andtheshoreline.

DeepCove residentLauraElderton said shehasbeendocumentingthefalloutfor months.Whentheswellhits residents’ docksandramps,itliftsthemupontheir pilings.

“Becauseit’sanunusual amountof energyfromanunusualdirection,it’swearingontheinfrastructure, sotherampswill betorquedin a differentway,”shesaid.

Moreconcerninghasbeentheintertidal areawhere thewake displaces rocksand gravel,exposesclams and kicks upturbidityinthewater.

“Theonlythingthatstopsitisthe shoreline, andit’slike a littletsunami,”she said.“Itlookslikesomeonehastaken a fire hose and washeddownabeach.”

Eldertonsaidshewouldliketoseethe DepartmentofFisheries andOceans and the Vancouver Fraser PortAuthority come tothoroughlyinvestigatethe erosion, turbidityandunderwaternoise associated withthewatertaxis.

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Throughouttheday,enjoy aseriesofshort,engaging presentationscovering avarietyoftimelytopics relatedto wellbeing,caregiving,communitysupports,andpractical toolsforeverydaylife.

NetproceedsfromtheeventaresharedwithNorthShore CommunityResourcestohelpfundtheircaregiversupport programsthroughouttheyear.

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“Consumersshouldfocustheir attentiononhowtheirwindows anddoorsarebeinginstalled,” saysDarrell.“Typicalwindow replacementcompaniesuse aquickandeasyinstallation methodthatmakesitdifficultto ensuretheproductisproperly sealed.Weliketotakethetime toexplaindifferentinstallation methodstoourcustomers becauseonceeducated,people realizetheimportanceofproper installation.”

Buyingtopoftheline replacementwindowscanbe helpful,butmakingsuretheyare installedproperlygivesyouthe mostfor yourmoney.

“Itdoesn’tmakesenseto purchaseanenergystarrated windowiftheinstallationmethod isgoingtoallowcoldairtoleak aroundtheperimeter,”says Darrell.“Thisseemstobean overlookedpartofthewindow replacementprocess.Themost commonEnergyStarwindows willhaveArgongasfilledsealed glassunits,thermallyefficient

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internet wasshutdown.”

HedescribedheadingtoLonsdale withoutanyformalplan.

“Whenthenews wasconfirmed, my wifeandIsimply followedthat sameIranianinstinct anddecidedto gotoLonsdale,hopingtoseeother Iranians whomightcomeoutso we couldsharetheexcitementfromour carsandcelebratetogether.”

anyprior call. Iranianskeptarrivingwiththeir flagsand fillingthe sidewalks.”

Still,shesaidher emotions remain complicated.

“Iamhappy about thedeathof thosewhokilledourlovedones,but I amworried about thefuture.”

Poreghbal echoedthatduality.

TheDistrictof North Vancouver givesnoticeof itsintention to closetotraffic, andremove thehighway dedication of, theportion of road allowance shown outlined in bold andlabelled“Closed Road”onthe sketch above. This portionofroadallowance is 429.1 square metres.

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouverthenintends to enterintoanagreement granting to Polygon Development389 Ltd. andPolygon Development390 Ltd. (”Polygon”)a licenceto occupy theClosedRoadinperpetuityand an agreementtoultimatelysellthe feesimpletitle to theClosedRoadtoPolygon in thefuture. Thelicence will stipulatethatitissubject at all timestothe common lawrightsofaccessover theClosedRoadofthe registered owners and occupiersofimmediately adjacent properties. Thepurchaseprice forthe abovelicence and dispositionisequal to themarketvalue of the Closed Road in theamountof$2,024,100.00. This licenceand dispositionare subjecttothe adoption of abylaw to rezone theAdjacent Lands.

Thebylaw to remove thehighway dedication of theClosedRoadwillbeconsideredbyCouncil at itsregular meetingonMonday, March16, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Public inputonthisitemwillbefacilitatedby registeringinadvance withtheCorporate Officeratsignup@dnv.orgprior to 3:00pm, Monday,March 16,2026. Youwillthenbe contactedbythe CorporateOfficerwith instructions on howtoparticipate in the meetinginpersonorvirtually viaZoom. Writtensubmissions mayalsobemadeat input@dnv.org.

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MaryamShariatmadari,a North Shorepoliticalactivistwhobecame internationallyknownafterprotesting Iran’smandatoryhijab laws,saidshe haslostcontact withlovedones.

“Unfortunately,Ihave lostcontact withmyfamilyandfriendsinside Iranandhavenotbeenabletospeak withthemsincethatdate.Thenews indicatesthatthe internethasbeen shutdown.”

Shesaidthe reactionamongmany Iraniansmustbeunderstoodinthe contextofdecadesof repression.

“Itisveryhardtosaythis,and Iknowitmaybeunimaginablefor

Protestersgather at the Vancouver ArtGalleryon Saturday, September 16, 2023, to commemoratetheoneyearanniversaryofthe Women, Life, FreedommovementinIran. HAMID JAFARI / NORTHSHORENEWS

peoplelivinginfreesocieties:that millionsofpeoplebecome hostages of abloodthirstydictatorship,try everypossiblepath, and after so manysacrificesconcludethatthe onlywaytomovepastthis regime isthroughmilitaryassistancefrom othercountries.”

Shedescribedthe gatheringon Lonsdaleasspontaneous.

“Thisgatheringhappenedwithout

“Thishappiness may seem extremetosome,”she said.“But itcomesafter 47 yearsoftyranny. Thosewhohavenot experiencedit cannotunderstand.”

AcrosstheNorthShore,celebrationandconcernnow move sideby side–hopeforan end to a decadeslong regime, and fearofwhatthe comingdaysmaybring.

HamidJafariisa Vancouver-based freelancejournalistwhowritesabout theIraniancommunityinCanada, art,culture,andsocialmediatrends. Hehasdonetwoplacementswiththe NorthShoreNewsthatweresupported byNewCanadianMedia.itshamidjafari@gmail.com

IndianArm residents warn of wake damage

Theycanbe replaced.Whatcan’tbe istheshoreline,”shesaid.

At theFeb.27meeting,Metro’s board resolvedtosenda letterto theportandthefederalMinisterof Transportationcallingforgreater enforcementofvesselspeed limits to preventfurther wakedamage.

“Myhopeisthatthisvote will sendamessagewiththeweightofthe boardbehinditthat will beheard –that we’rejustaskingforthemarine regulationsthatexisttobefollowed,” McCutcheonsaid.

In responsetoearliercomplaints, FortisBC reducedthenumberoftrips beingmadeeachdayanddirectedits contractorstoslowdown.Thegas companyacknowledgedtheongoing wakeissueinitsstatement.

“FortisBCisawareofcommunity concerns regardingourcontractor’s vesseloperations inIndianArm. Safetyand respectforthe local communityareparamounttous,and we expectourcontractorstouphold thesevalues. We haveoperational protocolsinplacetoensurecontinuedadherencetoportguidelines. Ifcommunitymembershaveany questions,pleasevisit ourwebpage, orcontact egp@fortisbc.com.”

A FortisBC contractor’s watertaxi ferries workers to andfromtheEagle Mountain WoodfibreGasPipeline jobsitedeepintheNorth Vancouver backcountry. LAURAELDERTON

Withthe work campproposal nolongeronthetable, Metro board membersvotedtopausethetemporary usepermitprocessuntilbetter researchandconsultation couldbe doneinconjunctionwith a pending official communityplan review.

DistrictofNorth VancouverCoun. LisaMuri, who representsthedistrict at theMetro Vancouverboard, said anyintroductionofnew activitiesin the remoteareawillneedmuchmore carefulplanningtomanageconsiderablerisks.

“Wehavehugeconcernsin regardstoallowing peoplegoinginto a verysensitiveecosystem,butalso averyinaccessiblearea,”shesaid. “Wedonothaveafire boatinthe

DistrictofNorth Vancouver.North ShoreRescuealsohassignificant concernsaboutmedicalevacuations andwhowouldbe responsiblefor thosecalls.”

The WigwamInnwasbuiltin 1910asawilderness getaway.In lateryearsitbecamea dance hall, a brothel andanunderground casino beforetheRoyal Vancouver Yacht Clubpurchasedthelandin 1985and convertedittoadestinationforits members.

Theyachtclub’sleadershiphad beeninterested intheworkcamp proposalbecauseit could haveprovided fundsneededfor renovations and upgradesatthe 116-year-oldfacility, including a new roof and septic systemandconversionfromdiesel powered generatorsto renewable energy.

“Wigwamisobviouslyoneofour mostbeautifulandfavouriteoffshore stations,andit’s always onthebooks tocontinueto revitalize thespace,” saidClaire Wright, generalmanager oftheRoyal Vancouver YachtClub. “Thatwouldhavebeenan opportunitytogetsomeneededfunds.But we’regoingto continue totakecare of thatlovelyspaceand moveforward withit.”

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Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

AnupcomingpanelischampioningthevoicesofNorth Shorewomenwhoareleadersand rolemodelsinthe businesscommunity.

TheNorth Vancouver Chamber ishosting its Womenin Businesspanelon March31,with fourlocalbusinessleaders set tosharethechallengesthey’ve overcome,celebratetheirwins andtalkabouttheirstrategiesfor success.

KariKylo,founderandmanagingdirectorofSOMAPublic Relations,saidshefelthonoured tobeaskedtobeapanelist at thisyear’sevent.

“Beingabletositona panel infrontofagroupofNorth Vancouverbusinessleadersand otherwomenpanelistsandtalk aboutthegreatworkthatwe’re doing,ourclientsandhighlight myteam,itmademefeel really proud,” said Kylo. SOMAPublicRelations works with clientsthat areinhealth and wellness, environmentaland cleantechnologyfields,shesaid.

Travel Consultantand Owner of Women With Wings CONNECTINGWITH

Kylolaunched her own PR businessin2007,afterworking foranadagencyand asamarketingmanagerfora Vancouvercar dealership. Kylosaidsheand her teamoftenbreakdowndifficult

Jill deChavezisthe CEOand Owner of Briteweb,a certified BCorpcreative agencythatbuildswebsitesandbrands fornonprofitsandpurpose-driven organizations.Withover15 years of experience, Jillleads withtransparency, curiosity, andadeepcommitmenttoa people-firstculture.

Sincebecomingowner,shehas guided Briteweb’s growth whilechampioning accessibility,equity,and values-driven leadership in everypartnership.Jilllives in NorthVancouverwith herfamilyand lovesdoingworkthat positively impacts hercommunity.

Jill de Chavez CEO andOwner

604-620-6174 agency@briteweb.com www.briteweb.com

conceptsoftheworkherclients dointoaneasywayfor the public, media,stakeholdersand otherpartnerstounderstand.

“Beinginpublic relationsand a storyteller,Iwantedtowakeup everydayand Iwanted to feel thatthestoriesI’m tellingare ones havinga positiveimpacton humanityandhow canI truly helptomake theworldabetter place,”Kylosaid.

Duringthepanel,Kyloplans tospeakabout amoreprovincial scopeofbusinessinB.C.and the currentgeopoliticalclimate.

“Ithinkthere’salotofuncertainty, butthere’salsosomuch opportunity,”shesaid.“[There are]opportunities to run a businessthatisbothprofitable andpurpose-driven,andI think that’swheretruesuccesslies andwheremostbusinessowners andstaffgetthemostenjoyment outoftheirwork.”

Otherpanelmembersfor the

upcomingeventincludeMariana Freitas,co-ownerofboutique wellnessandfitnessspaceLife Studioin North Vancouver;Emily Kerr,vicepresidentofbusiness bankingatBankofMontreal; and Maryam Nani,managerofthe NorthShoreImmigrantInclusion PartnershipatImpactNorth Shore.

KimStegeman-Lowe,presidentofSSAMarine’sCanadian Region,willbe the keynote speaker.

Highlightingleaderscreates rolemodels,CEOsays North VancouverChamber CEOPatrickStafford-Smithsaid panelslike this aren’tabout checkingoffabox,but recognizingleadership that’s already shaping the localeconomyand makingsurethosestoriesare visible.

“Representation really

Hanne Sorensen recently took the helmofWomenWith Wings, acompany that has been connectingadventurous women through small-group tours around the world fortwentyyears. Atourismmanagement graduateof CapilanoUniversity,Hannediscovered her passion fortravel while working as areceptionist, followedbyanagent assistantand nowindependent travel agentand owner of WomenWith Wings. She delightsinplanning meaningful journeys that bringlike-minded women together,fostering lifelongmemories, friendships,andunforgettable shared experiences.

Hanne Sorensen

604-782-1853 hanne@travelg.com

Kari Kylo, founderandmanagingdirectorof SOMAPublic Relations, will beoneofthe featuredspeakersata WomeninBusiness panelhosted by theNorth VancouverChamberonMarch31. PAULMCGRATH / NSN ContinuedonA21

Speakersserve as rolemodels

matters.Whenpeopleseeleaderswho looklikethem,who’vefaced similarchallenges, it reshapeshowthey seetheirown potential,”saidStafford-Smith.“Theseconversationshelpnormalize women at the helm–whetherthat’srunningcompanies, leadingteamsorlaunchingsomething entirelynew.”

ThechamberCEOsaid thisyear’s lineupcarriesawiderangeofexperiences, demonstratingthemany paths business leadershipcantake.

“There’ssomethingpowerfulabout hearingdirectlyfromwomenwho’venavigatedthe realitiesofbuildingabusiness orleadingintraditionallymale-dominated industries,”hesaid.“Itcreatesspacefor honestconversationsaboutbothprogress andtheworkstillahead.”

Kylosaidshehasalwaysfeltsupported in thepositionsshe’sheldovertheyears. Duringhertimeintheautoindustry, shesaiditwasmale-dominated,but she enjoyedbeinginamanagement rolewith theopportunitytohiremore women intothespaceandshowthereare many

opportunitiesand rolesforwomeninthe business.

“There’s alotofgrowthstillneeded, but I’ve loved it. I’vealwaysfelt very empoweredtogoafterwhatI believed in anddothethingsIwantedto do,” she said.“Ialwaysfeltthereweregreatwomen mentorsandmale rolemodelsaswell.”

KyloandStafford-Smith hopepeople walkawayfromthe panelfeelinginspired.

“Ifsomeoneleavesthinking, ‘Ifshe candothat,maybeIcantoo,’ then we’ve doneourjob,”Stafford-Smithsaid “North Vancouverhas an incrediblenetworkof womensupportingwomen, and this even isa reminderthatnoone buildssuccess alone.”

Thepanelwilltake placeatthe DoubletreebyHilton(700OldLillooet Road)on Tuesday,March 31 from8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ticketsareavailableonthe North VanChamberwebsite,$49for membersand$65fornon-members. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousand civic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossible by the LocalJournalismInitiative. ContinuedfromA20

Since2010,Marnie Premonthasserved NorthShoreclients withintegrity and expertise.LocatednearEdgemont Village,she offerscomprehensive legal services including real estate conveyancing,estateplanning,and notarizations.

With afinanceand servicebackground, Marnieunderstandsher clients’diverse needs.She provides exceptional, personalizedservice basedon professionalismand trust.Her goalis simple: to make everyclient experience clear,seamless, and stress-free.

Marnie Premont

BC Notary Public 604.984.9626 marnie@premont.com www.premont.com

ShannaLiber is an InsuranceAdvisor with Cove Continuity Advisors, specializingin insuranceplanningfor women in business andfamilies.

A proud NorthShorelocal,shehelps clientsprotect businesscontinuity and preserve wealththrough life,critical illness,anddisability planning —closing coveragegaps andpreparingfor the unexpected.Shanna’s workreflects Cove’scorevaluesas aCertifiedB Corp andmemberof1%for thePlanetand 1% forPeople, rooted in transparency, accountability, and doinginsurance right.

Shanna Liber Insurance Advisor

778-655-9850

shanna@coveadvisors.com www.coveadvisors.com

Marina Najiandeliverslong-term financial strategybuilt on continuity and disciplined guidance.Incontrasttofragmented advisory experiences,shedevelopslasting relationships that supportclients through evolving lifeand businessmilestones.

Marina approaches wealth planning with astructuredprocess and afamily-centered perspective,understandingthat every financial decisioncarriesbroader impact. Herfocusisnot short-term performance, but resilient strategydesigned to provide clarity and stabilityover time.She is honoured to be recognized as aReader’s Choicefinalist.

Marina Najian WealthAdvisor

604-839-2121

Marina.Najian@iaprivatewealth.ca www.iaprivatewealth.ca

CounterNarratives:Maria KwongandAnderson’s Pharmacy

GEORGIA TWISS

Contributingwriter

Formorethan30years,theMONOVA Archiveshascontributeda weekly article accompanied by anarchival photographtotheNorthShoreNews knownasthe TimeTraveller.

Forarchivesstaffwritingthe Time Traveller,theprocessisstraightforward. First,wefindalandscape-orientedphotographfromthecollectionthathasnot beenusedbefore,andthenwe researchthe contentsofthephotographinorder to write 100wordstoaccompanyit.Inearly January, whilepreppingupcoming Time Travellers, anewlydigitizedphotographfromthe Cityof Vancouverphotographcollection ofAnderson’sPharmacyfromthe1980s caughtoureye.Itwaslandscape, we had neveruseditbefore,andthere wasenough informationinour recordstowriteashort historyoftheAndersonfamily whofounded thebusiness.

Almostimmediatelyafterthepublication ofthepiece,we receivedafloodofemails andinquiries,allaskingthesamequestion: “WhydidyounotmentionMaria Kwong?”

Maria Kwong standsbehindthe counterinAnderson’s Pharmacyon West Third Streetin North Vancouver, abusiness she’s owned fornearly50 years. MONOVA

We learnedthatKwong hasbeen theowner ofAnderson’s Pharmacy foralmost50 years.Noneofour records relatingtothe

Born andraised on theNorth Shore, Annegrew up in Deep Cove before earningherlawdegree fromthe University of BritishColumbiaand completingher articles at Lakes, WhyteLLP.

Anne maintains ageneral solicitors’ practicefocusedonestate planning, estateadministration, real estate transactions,andbusinesslaw.She emphasizescollaborationandclear communication, with acommitmentto making legal services straightforward andaccessible.

store,however, had mentioned her. Previously, wehave reflecteduponthe existenceofarchivalsilences relatingto

marginalizedcommunitiesinour records throughthestoryofLuckyCorner GroceryandtheChoyFamily.Thesilence aboutMariaKwong’sstoryin relationto Anderson’sPharmacyexistssimilarly Pharmacies,whilecornerstonesofhealth careandprominentfeaturesofurban streets,likecornerstores,areoftenforgotten,andtheir roleinthecommunitygoes unrecognized.

UnlikeLuckyCornerGrocery, photographsofAnderson’sPharmacyexistedin ourholdings,butMariaKwong’sstory, like thestoryoftheChoys, remaineduntold. We aregratefulthatcommunitymembers broughtittoourattention,andthatKwong graciouslysatdownforaninterview,giving ustheopportunitytolearnherstoryand shareitherenow.

MariaKwong’sstory

MariaKwongemigratedtoCanadawith herfamilyfromHongKonginJanuary1966. SheattendedBritanniaHighSchool beforeenteringtheUniversityofBritish Columbia,whereshegraduatedin1975with

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Jennifergrewuponthe North Shore. Afterbeingcalled to thebar,she joined Lakes, WhyteLLPas alawyer in 2018 andhas remained there eversince, specializinginwill drafting, estate administration,andestatelitigation.

Jenniferalsohas ageneral litigation practiceandhasguided local families and businessesthrough estate,property and regulatorydisputes.

JenniferBednard Lawyer

604-984-3646

jbednard@lakeswhyte.com

www.lakeswhyte.com

Anne Miller

Ifyou’vereachedout to HomeInstead, chancesareyou’vealready connected withSelena!With over adecadeof experienceinseniorcare—including hands-onrolesinseniorresidences andhomecare—she understandsthe challenges familiesface.

Selenaisdedicatedtolistening, guiding,andsupportingfamiliesasthey navigatecareoptions.Herpassionlies inensuringclientsandtheirlovedones feelheard,supported,and confidentin beginningtheircarejourney, makingher aninvaluableresourcefor thoseseeking compassionate,qualitycare.

SelenaFerguson Community Relations& BusinessDevelopment

604-925-1570 homeinstead.com/3022

Personalizedcareinthe

Janet’spassion forcompassionatecare ledher to joinHomeInsteadin2008, building atrustedsupportsystem for agingadultsandtheirfamilies.As theproud owner of theNorthShore, DowntownVancouver,andVictoria offices,sheis committed to ensuring seniorsreceivethedignity,respect,and personalizedcaretheydeserve.Through strongleadershipanddedication, Janet fosters aculture of kindnessand reliability,empoweringfamilieswith confidenceintheirlovedones’care. She continues to makealastingimpact by advocating forqualityhomecare andsupportingher teamindelivering exceptionalservice.

JanetHassell

Owner &President of HomeInstead West Vancouver

604-925-1570 homeinstead.com/3022

Pharmacy ownerdoesn’t letsexism, racism standin her way

aBachelorofScienceinPharmacy.Herfirst jobwasinLadysmith,before movingtothe NorthShoretoworkatLonsdalePharmacy.

Itwastherethatshefirstheardthat Anderson’sPharmacywasfor sale.In1977, attheageof25,Kwongenteredahandshakeagreementwith VictorAndersonto buythepharmacyfollowingasix-month trialperiod.Forthenext12years,she workedfrom9a.m.to9p.m.everysingledayofthe year,atonepointcarrying herbabydaughterinabasket whileshe worked.

Ittookuntilthere wasamix-upwith LionsGateHospitalnotsendingthe emergencyprescriptionstoAnderson’s on ChristmasDayforhertofinallyclosethat onedayof theyear.Almost50yearslater, shestillrunsthestore,justafewdoors downfromitsoriginallocation,aswellas asecondlocationjustupthe roadat1520 Lonsdale Ave.

Muchhaschangedover thattime. In thelate1970s,LowerLonsdalewas predominantlywhiteandworking-class, withtheShipyardsstillfunctioningasthe industrialhub.

“Atthattime,itwaskindofrunning down,”Kwongsaidfrombehindthe Anderson’sPharmacycounterwhenI spoke withher.Pharmacies,too, havechanged, shenoted.

“Fromtypewriterstocomputers, now we canprescribesomestuffand do injections,” shesaid.

Whenshefirsttook overthestore,it evenhadacoffee bar. For independent pharmacieslikeAnderson’s,theriseof largerchainslikeShoppersDrugMart andPharmasavehasmadesurvivalmore difficult.Kwongsaidthat when she first tookover,theindependentNorth Shore pharmacistsformed aunited collectiveto buyitemsdirectlyinorder to reduce prices Now,everyoneisincompetition.Despite thischange,the importanceof pharmacies has remained constant.

“Alotofpeoplecometous becausewe arethemostaccessible placetoget healthcareinformation,”shesaid.ForKwong, helpingpeopleisthemost rewardingpart of runningherbusiness.

“Mycustomersarenotanumber,”

SalinaLandstadfounded InsideOut CleaningServicestobring thoughtful, high-quality caretobusyhouseholds. BasedinNorth Vancouverand serving theLower Mainland,her team is known forreliability,detail, and aclientfirst approach.

With astrong commitmenttotraining andeco-consciouspractices, InsideOut hasearnedconsistent community recognition, including Consumer’s Choice andNorth ShoreReader’sChoice honours. Herworkisrooted in care forclients, forher teamand forthe community sheserves.

shesaid.“I know thembyname.It’s a relationship.”

The rewards, however, havecomewith challenges.Overtheyears, Kwong has experienceddiscriminationintheformsof bothanti-Asianracismandsexism.When askedwhyshekeptthenameAnderson’s Pharmacy, shepointed directlytoherexperiencewithanti-Asianracism,whilealso concedingthatshe figured“Anderson’s”as a namesounded good,and VictorAnderson hadbeenkindtoherwhenshestartedout.

Shealso recountedastoryofattending a tradefairwiththeotherNorthShorepharmacistsand havingthesalespeopletreat herdifferently.Theywereignoringher,she realized,becausetheythoughtshewasthe wifeofoneoftheother pharmacists.

Theworstexperience, however,was beingheldup atknifepoint.

“Thatisunforgettable,”shesaid.Shealso recalledatimesomeonebrokethewindows ofthebuilding,forcinghertostayalone, waitingallnightforanemergencywindow companytoarrive.Thosearethepartsof runningapharmacythatpeopledon’t see.

“Theydon’t realize how hard wework.”

SalinaLandstad Owner

604-362-0015 info@insideoutvancouver.ca www.insideoutvancouver.ca

Leavingalegacy

“Shehasservedthecommunitywell, foralongtime,”Maria’shusband,Thomas Tsang,statedproudlywhenhejoinedher behindthecounterduringourinterview Helaternotedthatshehasseenclients growfromchildrentoadults,andeven continuedtodeliverprescriptionsto peoplelivingasfarawayasRichmondand New Westminsterwhowantedto remain customers.

Hercustomersatisfaction,Itoldthem both,wasmadeclearbythenumberofpeoplewhohadcontactedusaboutherstory notbeingmentionedintheAnderson’s Pharmacy Time Traveller.March1,2027, willmarkthe50thanniversaryofMaria takingoverthepharmacy.In reflectingon herworkandtheimpactshehasmadeon manypeople’slivesinNorth Vancouver,she joked,“IguessIdidsomethingright.”

Georgia TwissgraduatedfromUBCwith a MasterofArtsinHistoryin2022.Sheworks asthereferencehistorianfortheMuseum &ArchivesofNorth Vancouver(MONOVA), whereshehelpstopreserveandtellthestoriesofthepeopleofNorth Vancouver.

Meet Donna, aRegistered PhysiotherapistfromthePhilippines whoimmigrated to Canada with the dream ofowningher ownspa. Adecade later,she founded TheBalay Spa to make clientsfeelathome while receivingtruly tailored therapeutic treatment.

Herextensivetraining in various massage techniques, facials,andholistic treatmentsshapesherapproach.

Donna is dedicated to personalized, results-driven wellness, and it’sno wonderher expertiseand passion for helpingothers achieveoptimal physical health sets herapart.

Donna Abrera Owner

Emily-AnnChickbeganherjourneyat Seaspanin2022,bringingwithhera strong foundationin weldinganda determination to grow.Aproudmember of the KatzieandSts’ailesFirstNations, shestartedintheyardas awelderand isnowanNDT (Non-Destructive Testing) DataManagement Technician.EmilyAnnplays acritical roleinensuring thequalityofweldsontheshipsat VancouverShipyards,wheresheisa Pathfindersprogrammentor committed to supportingotherIndigenous employees.

Emily-AnnChick

NDT DataManagement TechnicianSeaspan VancouverShipyards

seaspan.com

Sincejoining VancouverShipyardsin 1981,Nancyhaswitnessedandhelped shapeSeaspan’sremarkable evolution. From atime before computers were partofdailyoperations totoday’sdigital transformation,shehasplayed akey rolein everymajorenterpriseresource planningsystemimplementation.She alsohadtheuniquehonour of helping christenthe CCGSCapt.Jacques Cartier whichSeaspandeliveredin2019. Today,Nancyishelpingdesignsystems thatsupportbothprojectdeliveryand financialreportingassheapproaches retirement.

NancyMatthews Sr.Manager,FinanceSeaspanShipyards

seaspan.com

SincejoiningSeaspanFerries in2021, GinaSodderhasplayedakey rolein strengthening terminal operations acrossthe LowerMainlandand VancouverIsland. Recentlypromoted to Director of TerminalOperations, sheprovidesstrategicleadershipand oversight to ensuresafe,efficient,and reliable service. Prior to Seaspan,Gina ledoperationsteamsat theVancouver Airport Authority,bringingvaluable experience in complex,high-volume environments.Her commitment to excellencecontinues to supportthe seamlessmovement of goodsacross theregion.

GinaSodder Director,TerminalOperationsSeaspanFerries

seaspan.com

Paralympicsitskier refusedtogive upon Olympic dreams

JANESEYD

jseyd@nsnews.com

North Vancouver’sLeo Sammarellihas longharbouredOlympicdreams.

SammarelliheadstoItalythisweek asoneof50 CanadianathletescompetingintheParalympicGames.Itwillbe Sammarelli’sfirstchanceto represent Canadainthreesit-skicross-countryevents.

Butthe31-year-oldpara-nordicskier likelycouldn’thaveimaginedthe routehe wouldtake togethere.

Sammarellifirstdevelopeda passion for sportthroughboxing,learningthe ropes whileliving withanuncleinItaly.

Somethingclicked.He hadearlysuccess in thering,winninganinter-regional competitioninthatcountry.

Backin Canada,hebuiltonthatsuccess, winningprovincialGoldenGlovestitlesand becominganationalamateurlightweight championin2014.Hebegantoimagine boxingatanOlympiclevel.

ButinMarchof2017,thosedreams cametoanabruptendwhenSammarelli wasthevictimofwhatpolicedescribedas a targetedshootinginNorth Vancouver Sammarelliwasheadingouttogoboxing whenhewasshotfourtimes,inacasethat remainsunsolved.

Leo Sammarelli,whogrew upinNorth Vancouver,will competeinthreesitskinordiccross-country events atthe ParalympicGames startingon Fridayin Italy. CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE

A bulletthatpiercedSammarelli’sspinal cord lefthimaparaplegic.

Hefacedgruellingmonths recovering andlearningtofunctioninawheelchair at Vancouver’sG.F.StrongRehabilitation Centre.

Itwasrightafter he leftthe rehabcentre thatSammarelliwasintroducedtopara-nordicskiing, when theCanadian Paralympian SearchcametoRichmond Olympic Oval.

“I wenttotryoutforabunch of sports,” hesaid.

GrowingupinNorth Vancouver,

Sammarellihadalwayslovedtheoutdoors, andhefoundhimselfdrawntothesport. HebegantrainingwiththeNordicRacers teaminNorth Vancouver,whichSammarelli describesasakey part of hissupport system.

Theclubisactivein promotingSkiingIs Believing,askiing programforpeoplewith awiderangeofphysical disabilities.

“It’sagreatcommunity,” he said. “They’vebeen suchagreat helptogetme whereIamtoday.”

Thisyear,hecompetedonthe para cross-countryskiing WorldCupcircuitin Canmore,cinchingaspotontheCanadian Paralympicteam.

Sammarellihasworked hardtogetthere. In theoffseason,“there’sdefinitelyalotof gymwork,”hesays.

“YoucanfindmedoingthatinNorth Van alotofthetimeatDelbrook because it’s superaccessiblethere,”hesaid.

HetrainsonaSkiErgmachine – akind of rowingmachinethatsimulatesnordic skiing.

Healsogoesout regularlytothe dike systeminRichmond, attaching hissitski on toacustomizedlongboardfora route thatruns28kilometrestotalbetween Richmond’s OlympicOvalandSteveston.

That’snotevenincludingfeatsofsuperhumanstrengththatSammarellipostson hisInstagrampage – pullinghimselfstraight uppiecesofclimbingequipmentandthen doingpull-upswithhiswheelchairstill attached,forinstance.

Winterseasonseeshimheadingto Canmoretocatchearlysnow,thentraining atHollyburnandWhistler’sOlympicParkin theCallaghan Valley.

InItaly,Sammarelliwillcompeteinthe sprint,10-kilometreand20-kmparanordic skievents.

“It’sveryenergyconsuming,”hesaid ofnordicskievents.“Yourbodyisyour engine.”

Theteamhasjustwrappedninedaysof traininginAustriabeforemovingontothe ParalympicvenuesinItaly.

Sammarellisaidhe’sawarehe’sthe underdoggoingintothecompetition,but he’salsobeenenjoyingthejourney.

“I’vedefinitelycomealongway,”hesaid. ”I’m representingabigcommunitybackat home.”

Thatcommunityisn’tlimitedtoskiing. Inadditionto his para-nordicskitraining, Sammarelliisalsoawheelchair boxer, wholaunchedthenon-profit WestCoast

IndigoDiazsetto pitch for Team Canadaat World BaseballClassic

ANDY PREST

aprest@nsnews.com

North Vancouverbaseballfanswill havealocalarmtocheerforatthe WorldBaseballClassic runningMarch 5-17 atlocationsaroundtheglobe.

LocalhurlerIndigoDiazis set to suitup for TeamCanadaforthesecondstraight tournament,having playedintheClassicin 2023.Inthelastevent,thebigrightyshone againstsomemightycompetition,giving upnoearnedrunsin1.2inningsagainst thepowerhouseUnitedStatesteamand justonein his 1.2inningsagainst Mexico In all,Diazpitched 3.1inningswith four strikeoutsinhistwo gamesplayed,as CanadafinishedtheClassicwith a record of twowins (against Colombia and Great Britain)andtwolosses(againsttheU.S.A. andMexico).

Thistimearound, Team Canada–led by MLB starssuchasJamesPaxton,Mike Soroka, TylerO’Neilland the Naylorbrothers,JoshandBo–willplayinanopening roundgroup withColombia, Cuba,Panama andPuertoRico.Canada’sfirstgamewill be againstColombiaonSaturday,March 7 at 8a.m.Pacifictime.

DiazgothisstartpitchingforForest HillsLittleLeaguebefore movingonto theNorthShore TwinsandCoquitlam Redsorganizations.Hethenpitchedtwo seasonsofcollegeballat Iowa Western beforeplayingasajuniorwiththeNCAA’s

North Vancouver’sIndigoDiazpitches for Team Canadain World BaseballClassic gameagainstthe U.S.A. atChase Fieldin PhoenixonMarch13,2023. DANIELSHIREYVIA

ALYKHANRAVJIANI / TORONTO BLUE JAYS

MichiganStateSpartans,strikingout50 battersin42innings with a5.91ERA.

The27-year-old reliever waspicked byAtlantainthe27th roundoftheMLB draftin2019andhasplayedminor league ballsincethen,movingtothe New York Yankeesorganization in 2023. He spent 2025playingAAball with theSomerset Patriots,rackingupan8-3 record with2.58 ERAand1.11WHIP with 46strikeouts in 52.1innings.

Hiscareerminorleaguenumbersare excellent,witha19-10 record,2.65ERA and1.11WHIP with269strikeouts in 204 innings.

Jepsen back forthird Paralympics

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WheelchairAdaptiveBoxingSocietyto promotethesportandprovide opportunitiestoadaptiveathletes.He’sadirectorof diversityandinclusionforB.C.Boxing.He alsocoachesparaathletesandpeoplewith disabilitiesonwaysto stay healthyand strong.

Inhis“freetime,”Sammarellihas accomplishedothernotablefeats,including climbingtheGrouseGrindentirelyonhis handsin2020andbecomingthefirstpara athletetocompletetheGranFondobike racetoWhistleronahand cycle.

Sammarellicreditshisfamily and his earlytrainingasaboxerforhisabilityto comebackfromalife-changingeventthat couldhavecrushedhisspirit.

“I’maboxer,right?I’mafighter.It’sthe fightermindsetthat wasinstilledinme,”he said.“Mylatefatherand my mother,they’re hardworkingpeople.Theybuilt a future for me andtheynevergave up onme.SoIthink

Iwasabletomusterthat.”

Astheanniversaryof his injury approaches,Sammarellisaidit’ssomething he stillthinksabout.“It’smyoriginstory,” hesaid.“Every hero hasanoriginstory. That’swhatmademewhoIamandwhat forgedme.”

Alsocompetinginthe Paralympicsthis yearisveteran West Vancouverathlete MollieJepsen,26,who was born missing fingersonherleft hand andisalreadya sixtimemedalwinner in para-alpine skiing.

Jepsenwonfourmedalsatthe2018 Paralympics andtwomore atthe2022 ParalympicGames,where she wasalso a flagbearerattheclosingceremonies.

Jepsenwassidelined by illnessand injuryafter2022 butmadea returntothe slopesinMarch2025,winningbronzeinthe women’sstandinggiantslalomatthe World CupfinalsinSwitzerland.

TheParalympicGamestakeplaceMarch 6to15inItaly.

Thedredgingproposal followsthecompletion of the Trans Mountain pipelineexpansion, which tripledthecapacityofoil shippedtotheB.C.coast.

Despiteyearsoflegal challenges,environmental protests,acontroversial $4.5-billionfederalbuyout in2018andmassivebudget overruns,thepipeline officially wentintocommercial serviceinMay2024at a costofmorethan$34billion–morethansixtimes theoriginalestimate.

PrimeMinisterMark Carneyfirst floatedthe ideatodredgethechannel inthespringof2025.B.C. EnergyMinisterAdrianDix saidhepubliclysupported theconceptatthattime.

In documents,theport saidtheexistingseabed isbelievedtobe “naturallyarmoured,”ashigh-speedtidal currentshave removedsmallersediments,leavinglargerbouldersand sandstoneatthesurface.

Anoiltanker fillsupwithAlbertacrudeatthe WestridgeMarine terminalinBurnaby. The porthasapplied to dredgetheinlet to allowtankers to carrybiggerloads. TRANS MOUNTAIN

accordingtotheproject application.

“It isanticipatedthatpost-dredging,thesurface will againnaturally re-armouritselfovertimeandno futuremaintenancedredging is expectedtobe required,”theport said.

Theenvironmental review is meant to“confirm whichmitigationmeasuresare requiredfortheproposed works toproceedwhileminimizing effectsonthelocalenvironment,” saidtheportonitswebsite.

“Weexpectthatanypermitted work withthepotentialto impact fishortheirhabitatwouldtakeplace withinFisheriesandOceansCanada’s least-risk windowforBurrard Inlet, whichrunsannuallyfrommid-August to theendofFebruary,”theportsaid.

Anenvironmentalmanagement planmustbedevelopedbeforeconstructionbegins.

Thedredgingisexpectedto happeninthevicinityoftwodecommissionedMetro Vancouverdrinking waterpipesthatextendacrossthe SecondNarrows.A 20-metresection of atleastoneofthe wrought iron water pipes willneedtobe removed, theapplicationstates.Anothernew water pipesits26metresbelow thebottomofthedredgefootprint,

Beyondthedredging,theportis lookingtoinstallnewnavigational aids.Thework will require “minor” vegetationclearing,andtheuseof toolssuchasahydrohammer,rippingbucketandchurndrill.

Aspokesperson fortheportsaid consultationwithFirst Nationsis “ongoing.”

Whentheprojectwas first floatedin the springof 2025, the Tsleil-WaututhNation warned the governmentthatitholdsinherentand constitutionallyprotected Indigenous titleand rightstothis area.

“Aproposaltodiguptheseabed, which isculturallyapart ofus,is a veryseriousconcern,”saidastatementfromthenation.

Thenationhasbeen workingon numerousprojectsto restorethe shorelinesandseabedaroundtheir territory, includinga $10-million partnershiplaunched with thefederal andprovincialgovernmentsin 2025 toadvancethatcause.

Thenationdeclinedto comment onthelatestapplication.

DistrictofNorth Vancouver Mayor MikeLittle,whowasopposed tothe pipelineexpansion, saidthedredging proposalisprobablyagoodidea.

“If thisdraftimprovementhelps getusamoreefficientuseofthe marinetraffic inandoutofthere, I’m

supportiveofthat,”hesaid.“Rather thanhavingit all leave 70 percent full,it’dbebetterto get thefullusage outofit.Thatseemsto make sense tome.”

Thesea floor ofthe Second Narrowsisprobablynot environmentallysensitive,he added.

“It’sverydifferentfromtheforeshore. We obviouslywantto make surethattheforeshoreecologyisprotectedandhavedone manyprojects alongtheway,”hesaid.

Themunicipalityhasverylittle swayoverworkhappeningwithinthe port’sjurisdiction,Littlesaid,butthe CanadianImpactAssessmentRegistry isacceptingpublic commentsuntil March22.

LuceroGonzalez,a conservation andpolicy campaigner withthe WildernessCommittee, a Victoriabasedenvironmentalorganization, saidtheapplicationtodredge the inletcomesaskillerwhaleshave returnedinnumbersnotseenin decades.Sheraised concernsover noisefromdredging, damagetothe seabedandtheoverallenvironmental impactonthewaterbody.

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Man who ‘sexted’teen hemetonbussentenced for childluring

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A41-year-oldmanwhosent sexualtextmessagesto a teenagerhemetonabus in West Vancouverasking hertocomeandmeethim hasbeensentencedtofour months’timealreadyserved in jailandputonthesexual offender registry.

JudgeAriana Ward handed downthesentencetoNathanial JonathanGaryOdorjanFeb.25 in North Vancouverprovincial courtafterOdorjanpleaded guiltytoachargeof childluring.

CrowncounselKenny Wu saidtheoffencehappenedthree yearsagoinFebruary 2023.

Ateenagedgirl,15atthe time,wasgetting offabus onMarineDrivewhenaman tappedherontheshoulderand handedhera notewith a phone number,said Wu.

Later,whenthegirlwas with herfriends,“theythoughtit wouldbefunny”tosendthe mana textmessage,said Wu.

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Thatpromptedanimmediate responsefromtheman, whowrote,“Heybabygirl,you shouldcomebytonight.”

Thatwasfollowed by a flurry of othertextmessagesinwhich themancalledtheteen“baby girl”and“babydoll”andinvited

hertocomeoverandhavesex withhim.

“Youshouldcomebyinstead ofgoinghomebaby,”hewrote inone.

“Howoldareyou?”hewrote in onetext.“I’m38BTW.”

Whentheteen responded

thatshewas15,he responded, “I’mcoolwiththatbabygirl. Ageisjusta#.”

Thetextmessagescontinuedoverseveraldays,said Wu,withtheman requesting thattheteencometohis homeinNew Westminsterfor sexandforhertosendhim photos.Aftershestopped responding,hecontinuedto textheronadifferentphone. Thegirleventuallywentto police.

Wu saidtheincidenthadan impactontheteenagedvictim, whobecameafraidthatthe manwouldfindher,leaving herafraidtotakethebus.

“Shewasmadetofeelvery, veryuncomfortablebythisincident,”said Wu.“Itwasmultiple textmessages,multipletimes aday.”

Odorjan’sdefencelawyer BobbyMovassaghisaidthe actionswereoutofcharacter forthemanwhowashighon crystalmethatthetime.

Headdeditwasanisolated

incidentandtherewasnever anycontactbetweentheman andtheteenexceptforthetext messages.

Incourt,themantoldthe judgehewasashamedofhis actions,addinghewasn’tthinkingstraightatthetimebecause hewashighondrugs.

Inhandingdownhersentence,thejudgesaidthereisan inherentharminsendingsexual messagestochildren,adding thathadthegirlacceptedthe man’sinvitations,“further offendingcouldeasilyhave followed.”

Ward notedthemanwas persistent,sending28messages overan11-dayperiod,including afterthegirltoldhimherage.

ThejudgesentencedOdorjan to120daysinjail,whichhe hadalreadyservedincustody Ward alsoputhimontwoyears’ probation,withorderstotake sexoffendercounsellingand seekhelpwithdrugaddiction. Odorjanwillalsobeplacedon thesexoffender registry.

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Thisweek,inourunheatedgreenhouse,weseededheirloombeets intolivingsoilblockssetintrays. We alsoplantedoptimismthatthe concrete floor,bucketsofrainwater andhumiditydomeswilltrapenough solarenergy(heat)tospark early germination.

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To beclear,Iam referringtoRegenerative andOrganicallyGrown(ROC)beetsofall colours,growninhealthysoil,notconventionallygrownculinaryorsugarbeets,or thosegeneticallymodified forlong-haul transporttosupermarkets.Thelong-term healtheffectsofconsumingbeetsgrown withsyntheticinputsandpesticidesare beyondmyunderstanding.

Unlikeconventionalfarming,which focusesonsoilchemistry, ROCfarmsfocus onsoilbiology;thebelowgroundecosystem thatfacilitatesthe regenerationanduptake ofmacroandmicronutrientsnecessaryfor life.

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REMEMBRANCES

themore you

Themore yougive, Themore you get, Themore you laugh, Theless youfret. Themore youdo unselfishly.

Themore youlive abundantly. Themoreof everything you share,

Themore you’ll always have tospare.

The more youlove, themore you’llfind, Thatlifeis goodand friendsarekind.

Foronly what we give away, Enrichesus fromdaytoday.

Teresa Piercey-Gates

It is with profound sadnessthat we announcethe passingof Giuseppe Restivoalovinghusband, father,father-in-law, grandfather,great-grandfather, brother,uncle and friend,on Saturday February21, 2026,peacefully in thecomfort ofhishome.

Visitationfor family and friends will beheldfrom6:00 pmto8:00pm on Friday March6th,2026at Bell& BurnabyFuneral Chapel,4276Hastings St, Burnaby.

Mass of Christianburialwill beheldSaturdayMarch 7th,2026at Holy TrinityChurch,2725LonsdaleAve, North Vancouver,at11:00am.

Entombment will followatOcean View Burial Park, Abbey Mausoleum,4000 ImperialSt, Burnabyat 2:45pm.

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Aftera lifetimeofadventures,our mother and grandmother,Janette,has journeyedon.

Born in GlasgowtoRobertand Janet Ritchie, Janette wasanaccomplishedathleteand student,a proud graduateofHutchie Grammarand then GlasgowUniversitywhereshe completedadegreeingeographywhile representing Scotland internationally in badminton.

Shemoved with herhusband, David,andher young family,toVancouver in 1967,whereshe thrivedinall her favouritethings:sports,travel, art,friendship, and family.She wasanincrediblecorrespondent, writing weekly to her sister Minette,herbestfriend Sybil, and lifelongpenpalsArlette and Gudrun.

Shefosteredcommunity,asa coach, ateacher,and in her church.Shehasbeen surrounded in recent yearswithlayersofcare, thank youtoSunrise, Lions GateHospital, and most especiallyour sister,Leslie. Janette’s final momentswerespent listening to the Olympics,withher loves, and in her faith.

Shewill be lovinglymissedbyGillian, Susan,Leslie, Stephanie, Uumati and alifetimeoffriends.

With heavy hearts,weannouncethepassingof JennieNelson. Shepassedawaywithher children, Denise and Michael,byher side,sustained by the thoughtsandprayersofher many friends,the Nelson, Hrycay,and Skoretzfamilies, and the memoriesofherbelovedhusband, Roy.

Born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, Jenniemadeher homeinPrinceGeorgebeforesettlinginNorth Vancouver,whereshe formed lastingfriendships and touched many lives.

Thefamilyextends sincerethankstoher caregivers and medicalteamsatLivingWellHomeServices, Lions Gate Hospital,and theEvergreen Care Home fortheircompassionatecare.

As yousharethestoriesandthememories ofhow theylivedtheirlivesandhowverymuch theymeant,mayyoufindcomfort...

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REMEMBRANCES

On February20th,2026, KathrynTurner (née Hibbert) passedawaypeacefully at theageof83. Kathywaspredeceased by herhusband Camand her sistersJoan, Norma, Joyce, and Brenda. Sheis survived by herdaughter Susan(husband Ren),her sonSandy (wifeLaura),andherbeloved grandchildrenAlecand Georgia.

Born in Tillsonburg, OntariotoCharlesand Annie Hibbert, Kathyexcelledatschooland wenton to the UniversityofWestern Ontario, whereshe metCam. Theymarriedafter graduationand settledinToronto, whereKathy workedas ateacher.Susanand Sandy were bothborninToronto, butshortlyafter Sandy's birth, Camand Kathymoved theiryoung family to Vancouverand fellinlove withtheWest Coast. They explored thePacific Northwest— hiking,boating, and buildinggreat friendshipsalong theway.

Kathytaught Frenchfor many yearsatschoolsin North and West Vancouver.She formed closebonds with her fellowteachers; therewasplentyoflaughter and funalongsidethehardwork, and those friendships remained strong longafterretirement. Kathyand Cameventually movedtothe Sechelt Peninsula, wheretheyenjoyedboating,gardening, andhiking.Their homeonthe waterwas agathering placefor family and friendsonmanywonderful occasions.

AfterCamdied in 2011,Kathy missedhimdeeplybut maintainedher spirit of independenceand adventure. Sheremained intellectually curiousand physically active.Unfortunately, anaccident resulting in abraininjury ledtoagradualdeclineinher cognitive andphysical function. Shemovedbackto the Mainland to be closetoSandyandhisfamily, stayingfor atimeinvariousassisted livinghomes in Northand West Vancouverbeforefinally coming to Inglewood Care Centre,whereshe receivedattentive carefromstaff and fellowresidentsalike.

ThehallmarkofKathy's lifewas thedeepand lasting friendships sheforged wherever shewent. Her intelligence, humour,and fierce loyaltywill be missedbyall whoknewher.

Kathywill be crematedand willjoin herhusband CamattheirplotinSecheltinaprivate family ceremony.A CelebrationofherLife will beheldthis summer.

Inthemeantime, pleasekeep Kathyinyourhearts and rememberher in whatever wayfeelsright to you.

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KeithMiller, 88,passedawaypeacefully on February 9,2026, in NorthVancouver surroundedbylovewith Terribyhis side.

KeithwasborninNewfoundlandon June2, 1937, and is survived by hisdaughterTerri,his sister Lorraine, andnephewsRick, Ken,and Jeff.

Keithspenthis careerasan insurancebroker managerandachieved thelevelof Master Teacher ofbridge whichallowedhim to have many adventures while teachingbridgeon cruiseships. He also enjoyedgolfing,curling,andanactive life.

He wasstrong butsensitiveandalways lovedto make otherslaugh.His blue eyes,generous spirit, and charming demeanourgaveKeith alife surroundedbyfriends,family, and companionship.

Born July 30, 1940, Martin passedawayon February 22,2026. He wasa quiet manwho cherished reading,stamp collecting, and travelling.

Martinis survived by hischildren, Natalie and David Jurrius. He passedpeacefully afterfiveweeksin hospital, with hissecond wife,Barbell, by hisside. Herfinal wordstohim were,“TheLordsaveyouand keep you.”Inlinewithhis wishes,therewill bea family-onlycremationandno service.

In Memory of OscarLyseyko,whopassedawayon the1st February2026 with hiswifeStephanieand youngestson Brianathis sideandhiselder son Mark and family on avideo call. He didnotpassover alone.

OscarwasbornonJanuary7th in Brooklands –at that time,a smallvillage just outsideof thecitylimits of Winnipeg,Manitoba. He attendedhigh schoolat Daniel McIntyre CollegiateInstitute in Brooklands, obtained aBachelorof Sciencedegreeatthe University of Manitoba in1953andapprenticed in pharmacyatBroadwayPharmacy in Winnipeg.

Oscarworkedatseveralpharmacies in Winnipeg until 1955 whenhe joined EliLillyCompanyand remained stationed in Winnipeg.In1960he joined HoffmanLaRoche Pharmaceuticalsand,basedout of Winnipeg,hecovered NorthWestern Ontario, from KenoratoFortWilliamand Port Arthur.Later in thesameyear Oscarmarried Stephanie(Bilinsky) and they movedtoVancouver soonafter.

Retiring from thepharmaceutical industryin1975, Oscarwrote theBCReal Estate examandbecame aReal Estate Agent.Hecontinued to work and maintainedhisreal estate licenseintohislate 70s.

Oscarloved theoutdoorsandespeciallythe British Columbialakecountry whereheenjoyed many canoeand fishingtripwithhis sons Mark &Brian.

Oscarispredeceased by hismother (Anastazia), father (Michael) and hisolderbrother Harold.

Oscarissurvivedbyhisloving wife of over65 years, Stephanie,hissons Mark and Brian,hisdaughter-inlawShanthyandhisgrandson Ashwyn of StAlbans, England,all of whom shallmisshim dearly.

Thefamilywouldliketothank thestaff ofboth Vancouver CoastCareand Cedarview Lodge in NorthVancouver forthe excellent care they provided Oscaroverthe years.

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Each Loss

Each lossisverydifferent, Thepainissosevere. WillI ever stopmissing ThisoneIlovedsodear?

Good timeswehad together, Themoments that weshared We didn’t have to tell each other Howmuchwe really cared.

Ineverdreamed you’d go away, Never thoughtofsorrow. So sure you’dalwaysbehere Took for granted each tomorrow.

Nowmylifeisall confused Since youwent away. You tookapartofme And forhelpIdaily pray.

ButwhenGodsent you to me Henever said that youweremine, That I could keep youalways–Only borrowed fora time.

Now, He’s called youhome, I’m sadandIshed tears. YetI’m gladHeloaned you to me Andwehad thesemany years.

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