May 27, 2026

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Scubadiverdiesinincidentnear West Vancouver’sWhytecliffPark LIFESTYLEA13

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HOUSINGSUPPLY

DNV,province tobuild40 affordableunits inNorgatearea

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TheprovinceandtheDistrictofNorth Vancouver havepartneredtobuild40affordablehousingunits ondistrict-ownedlandinNorgate’sindustrialarea.

Thepropertyat1182 WelchSt.iscurrentlyanoverflow parkinglotleasedtoanautomechanicshop,butbythefall of2027itcouldbehousing residentswhotodayarelivingin vehiclesorencampments.

HousingandMunicipalAffairsMinisterChristineBoyle madetheannouncementonThursday,sayingtheproject wouldprovide“asafe,supportiveplaceforpeopleexperiencinghomelessness,whilenewpermanentsupportive housingcontinuestobedevelopedinthecommunity.”

MayorMikeLittlesaidthepropertyhasbeen“underutilized”andthatcouncilchoseitfortransitionalhousing, whichthereisanurgentneedfor.The2025homelesscount foundthenumberofpeoplesleepingunshelteredonthe NorthShoreclimbedby67percentintwoyears.

“It’s …situatedinanareathathasaveryhighratioof peoplewhoarelivingininsecurehousing–lotsof RVsand carsthatpeoplearelivingoutoforliving roughinthebush inthatneighbourhood,”hesaid.“Weallhavetobeapart

Whenis theright time forhomecare? 4early signs families shouldwatchfor

Formanyfamilies, theconversation abouthomecaredoesnot beginuntil aftera fall or hospitalvisit.

In reality,the earliest signs that an olderlovedonemay needsupportat home areoften much more subtle,small changesindailyroutinesthatare easy to overlookordismissasnormalaging.

“Mostfamilieswaituntil something happens before they reachout,”says DannyBirch,co-founderand co-CEO of Hero Home Care.“Butthere are oftensmall signs along theway that cantellussomeoneisstartingto need help,eveniftheyare stillliving independently.”

Here arefourearly changesthatmay signal it is time to start thinking about additional supportathome.

1. Changesinfoodand nutrition habits

Oneofthe earliest indicators is often foundinthe kitchen.

Food goingtowaste,anempty fridge or expiredgroceries cansignalthata senior is havingdifficultykeepingup with meal planning,shoppingor cooking. In some cases, itmayalsopoint to mobility challenges or reduced interest in preparing meals.

“Sometimes it is notthatsomeone cannot eatproperly,”Birch says.“It is that gettingtothe storeorpreparing afullmealhas becomeharder than it used to be.”

Over time,small gaps in nutritioncan affect energy levels andoverall health.

2. Missedmedications

Forgetting medication occasionally can happentoanyone. However, repeated misseddoses or confusion around prescriptions canbeanearly sign that additionalsupportmay be needed.

Medication routines areoften tied to broaderchanges in memory anddaily structure. Familiesmay notice pill bottles notbeingused as expectedoruncertainty around whetherdoses were taken.

3. Reducedmobility, isolationor hesitation leavingthehome

Changesinmovementand social activity oftengohandinhand.

Aslowerwalkingpace, hesitationon stairsorreluctancetoleave thehouse canall point to earlymobility concerns. At thesametime, seniorsmay begin withdrawingfromsocial activities,

spendingmoretimealone or reducing contact with friendsand community groups.

Sometimesthis shiftisphysical. Other timesitisemotional,such as fear of fallingorlossofconfidenceoutside thehome.

“Ifsomeonestops goingout as much,it is notalwaysobviouswhy,”Birch says.“It couldbemobility,itcould be confidence or it couldsimply be that they feel safer stayinghome.”

Withoutintervention, reduced movement andisolation canreinforce each other, leadingtodecliningstrength andwellbeingovertime.

4.Clutterormissedhousehold tasks

Changesinthehome environmentcan also reflect changing needs.

Pilingmail,expired food,unfinished chores or increasing cluttermay suggest that everyday tasksare becoming harder to manage.Familiesmay also notice laundrygoingundone, roomsbeingused

lessoftenor walkways becoming more difficult to navigate.

Whilethese changescan happengradually, they are oftenearly signs that asenior maybestrugglingtokeepup with routines that were once manageable.

Whytheseearly signsmatter Whileeachofthese signson their ownmay notindicateanurgent concern, together they cansignal that aperson’sneeds areevolving.

Yetmanyfamilieswaituntil ahealthevent suchasa fall, hospitalvisit orsuddendeclinebefore seekingsupport.

Reportsfrom theBritishColumbiaSeniors Advocateshowthatabout 60% of seniors admitted to long-termcarehad no home supportinthe 90 days before admission, highlighting howoftenplanning starts toolate. Families whobring in support earlieroften experience fewerhospital readmissions andsmoothertransitions aftermedicalevents.

“In many cases, we onlyget thecallafter somethinghas already happened,”Birch says.“If we canget in earlier, we can often help preventthose situations from occurringinthe first place.”

Howearly supporthelpspreserve independence Despitethese risks,oneofthe most common misconceptions about home care is that it signalsa loss of independence. Many seniorsworry they will lose controlovertheir home anddaily life once outsidesupportisintroduced.

In reality,the oppositeisoften true.

“Peopleoften tell us they wish they had reachedout sooner,” says Birch.“They realizesupportathomeactuallygives themback theirindependence, nottakes it away.”

Supportcan be introducedgradually andadapted over timeas needs change. This mayinclude help with daily routines,companionship,transportation, medication reminders,nursing care andsupportincreatinga saferhome environment.

It canalsoreducethe pressureonfamily memberswhomayliveout of townor have limitedavailability to assist with errandssuchasgrocery shopping, medicalappointments andotherday-todaytasks.

Aproactiveapproach to planningahead Forfamiliesunsureaboutwhether it is time to seeksupport, starting theconversationearly canmakea meaningfuldifference.Planning ahead allows familiestobetterunderstand theiroptions andput theright supports in placebeforea crisis occurs.

Hero Home Care provides home care services designed to help olderadults remain safe andindependent at home. Supportcaninclude companionship, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders,nursing care, care planning andguidancefor families navigating theagingjourney.

This June, Hero Home Carewilltake part in theupcomingSeniorsHealth ExpoinWestVancouver. Presented by Hero Home Care, theevent takes placeonJune19from9a.m.to3 p.m. Theirsession,“Aginginplace:Planning aheadtostayathomelonger,”will sharepractical stepsfamiliescan take to supportsafety, independenceand qualityof lifeat home.

Familiesareencouraged to join the eventtostart theconversationand learnmoreabout homecare support. No registrationis required.

Formoreinformation about Hero Home Careandits services, visitherohomecare.ca.

Subtle changesinseniors’habitsare oftenoverlooked by families andcaregivers.Photovia Hero Home Care

Theright home care support canhelpseniors feel more confidentand in control.Photo via Hero Home Care

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It’s last callat PembertonStationPubafter40 years

JANESEYD

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It’sjustbeforeopeningfor a weekdaylunchtimecrowd, andPembertonStationPub managerCameronEisner isbusy,writingtheday’s specialsonachalkboard, straighteningchairsandusing the remotestoclickonany numberof32TVs.

Overnearthehorseshoe-shapedbar, there’s a chainsawsculpture ofNorm,from theTVseries Cheers,thefictional barwhere“everybodyknows yourname.”

Thewoodenbaratthe PembertonStationalsoshines withapatinaofhistory. Thelocal wateringholehasbeenoperatingdowninanindustrialareaat Pemberton Avenueand WestFirst Streetfor40years.

Butthat’sabouttochange nextmonth.

Afterfourdecadesinbusiness, Eisnerhasannouncedit’llbelast callonJune28.

ThePembertonStation openedin1986–thesameyear asExpocame to Vancouver–and wasownedbythe Trollfamilyof Troll’sRestaurantinHorseshoe Bayformanyyears.

Eisnercametorunthe “Pemby”in2000,afterrunningtheCommercialHotelin Nanaimo.

That’swhenGary Troll

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decidedto refocusthePemberton Stationasasportsbar,said Eisner.

“Therewerealotofsports fansaroundandthereweren’t manygoodsportsbarsaround. Sowefeltlikethiswassomething thatwecouldprovidepeople. We reallykindoffocusedonit becomingaplacewhereeveryone couldcomeandwatchtheirteam play,”hesaid.

Intheearlierdaysofthepub, therewasabiglunchtimeand after-workcrowd,withBCRail operationsacrossthestreetas wellasthelocalshipyards.

“Therewerealotofpeoplein

thisareaworking,”saidEisner.

ThePembertonhasalways beenaworkingperson’sbarand alocalsbar,headded.

Butboththeprofileofthe areaandthedemographicshave changed,hesaid.

COVIDwashardonthe business.Theyearswhenthe wastewatertreatmentplant constructionwasshutdown were alsodifficult.

Youngerpeoplejustdon’tgo outlikepreviousgenerations did,hesaid.Andthesqueezeon averagepeople’swalletshasonly addedtothattrend.

Atthesametime,“everything

costssomuchmore now,”Eisner saidaboutrunningthebusiness, frombigticketitemslikethe leaseonthepropertytobagsfor takeout.

“It’snotlikeboozehasgotten anycheaper,”headds.“It’s expensive.”

Eisnersaidgiventhechallengesofkeepingthepubafloat financially, he’smadethedifficult decisiontoclosethedoors.

“It’sbeenmyidentityand mylifefor26years,soyeah,it’s reallyhard,”hesaid.

Ian Tostenson,presidentofthe BCRestaurant andFoodServices Association,saidtheclosure ofthepubispartofasobering trendintheindustry. People aren’tgoingoutasmuch,hesaid, andthosewhodoareoftengoing forhappyhour,whenpricesare cheaper.

A recent reportonthe restaurantindustryinCanadapointed tohalfof restaurantsbarely breakingeven,hesaid.

“Marginsfor restaurantsand pubsarebasicallynon-existent. They’rehavingatoughtime,”he said.

Sofarthere’snowordonwhat mightmoveintothespaceat135 Pemberton Ave.

Fiveyearsago,theproperty wassoldtoalocalinvestorfor $7million–$500,000overitslist price.

Thismonth,theproperty

wasthesubjectofdiscussionby theDistrictofNorth Vancouver council,wherecouncilvotedto drawupabylawspecificallydisallowingchildcareonthesite– a usewhichiscurrentlyallowedin allzones,includingcommercial andindustrial.

Somecouncilmembers lamentedinstancesoflongstandingbusinessesclosingdownand childcarebusinessestakingover theirformerspaces.

Councilmemberscitedthe needtopreserveindustrialland forindustrialuses.

“Wehaveto findabalance,” saidCoun.LisaMuri.“Andthese industrialsitesareveryimportantandweneedtoprotectthem forusesthatsupporttheindustrialnatureofthatarea.”

MayorMikeLittlepointed toexampleinDeepCovewhere anautoshopclosedandwas also replacedwithachildcare “becausewealloweditintoan industrialzone.”

Undermunicipalrules,once councilhasdirectedthatabylaw becreated,anyapplicationsthat aren’tconsistentwiththatcanbe putonholdforaperiodoftime.

Accordingtoastaff report, thecommercial realestateagent handlingtheleasehasindicated severalinquirieshavecomefrom thefoodandbeveragesector, whileonehascomefromachild careprovider.

Scubadiverdiesinincidentnear West Vancouver’sWhytecliff Park

ABBY LUCIANO

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A50-year-oldmanfromChilliwack diedfollowingascubadivingincident offWhytecliffParkin West Vancouver, Sunday.

The West VancouverPoliceDepartment receivedacallofascubadiverindistress offtheparkjustbefore1:30p.m.

B.C.EmergencyHealthServices,the

CanadianCoastGuardand West Vancouver FireandRescueServiceswerealsoon scene.

SuzanneBirch,spokespersonforWVPD, saidthemanwasdivingwithagroupand a fewdiversnoticed thathewasindistress underwater.Theybroughthimtoshore andcontactedemergencyservices.Birch saidpolicedon’thaveinformationonthe diver’sexperience.

“Life-savingmeasureswereattempted, butsadlythemandidnotsurvive,”Birch said.

Theman’snextofkinhavebeennotifiedandhissuddendeathisnotdeemedto besuspicious,policesaid.

BirchsaidWhytecliffParkisacommon placeforscubadivingandthepolice departmenthas receivedothercallsabout incidentsinthearea,butnotmany resultingintragedies.

“The West VancouverPolice

Departmentextendsourdeepestcondolencestothisman’sfamilyandfriends,” the releasesaid.

Policesaidanyoneimpactedby Sunday’sincidentisencouragedto reach outto VictimServicesbycalling604-9257468oratwestvanpolice.ca. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

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NewCloverleyElementarygetting prepped forstudentsin September

JANESEYD

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Fourdecadesafter theoriginalCloverley Elementaryclosedin North Vancouver,anew CloverleyElementary willopeninSeptember onthesamesitewhere previousgenerationsof kidssatinclassrooms andplayedoutside on thefield.

Mostofthestructural workonthenewschoolhas beencompletednow,said ChloeScott,spokesperson fortheschooldistrict.

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“There’ssomebeautifulmasstimber thathasgonein,andit’sgoingtobe really bright,”shesaid.

About100tradespeoplehavebeen workingoncompletionoftheschool’s interior,withflooring,electricalwiringand paintingunderway.

“BytheendofMayweexpectthe childcarespacetobenearingcompletion andthegroundleveloftheschooltobe approximately80percentcomplete,”she said.

Abouthalfofthestaffhasalsobeen hiredthroughaspecialprocessthatallows theschooldistricttohandpickstafffor certainpositions.Principal TimMacLeod –currentlytheprincipalofUpper Lynn Elementary–willbethefirsteducatorto headupthenewschool,alongwithvice principalDanielleHershmiller.

ThenewCloverleyElementaryisbeing builtforacapacityof585students,but thosenumberswillbephasedinoverthe nextthreeschoolyears.InSeptember,the newschoolwillstartoffinSeptemberwith just300studentsfromKindergartento Grade5.Moreseniorgradesandstudents willbeaddedineachofthenexttwo schoolyears.Thesitewillalsohave a childcarecentrewith37pre-schoolspaces, aswellasbefore-andafter-schoolcare.

Mostofthestudentsstartingschoolat CloverleyinSeptemberare comingfrom thenearbyRidgewayElementary, currently operatingatabouttwiceitscapacity.

ThatmeansabouthalfofthestudentscurrentlyattendingCloverleyhave nowbeenswitchedtoanewly-created Cloverleycatchmentarea.

Increatingthecatchment,theschool districttriedtoavoidhavingstudents crossthemajoreast-westthoroughfareof KeithRoad,saidScott.

The resultisthatthenewschoolnow liesinthefareasterncornerofthecatchment,whichextendseightblockstothe west.

Familieswholive insidethenew catchmentareawereinformedthisspring thattheywouldneedtoswitchschoolsin September.

“Theprovincehasinvestedsignificant capitalintomakingthisnewschool,”said Scott.“Wewanttofillthenew school. We wanttobuildthisnewcommunity.”

Butthatdoesn’tmeantheprocesshas beeneasy.Theschooldistrictacknowledgesit’sbeenharderonsomefamilies thanothers.

Theschooldistricthastriedtomake suresiblingscancontinueattendingschool together,ratherthanhavingonechild switchedtoCloverley.

Asa result, requestsfromstudentswith siblingsenteringGrades6or7attheircurrentschoolwereapprovedtostaythere –mostofthematRidgeway, saidScott.

Butmanyotherfamilieswho requested tostayattheiroldschoolhavehadthose requestsdenied.

JenniferMorrow-Camp,whosedaughter attendsRidgewayElementary,isoneof thoseparents.

ShelivesmuchclosertoRidgewaythan to Cloverley,andsaysherdaughteriscomfortablewiththecurrentsupportshehas atschool.Whencatchmentboundariesfor thenewschoolweresetup,“theygaveus aletterbasicallysaying,wewillbemoving yourchild. Youcanapplytohaveyour childkeptatRidgeway,”shesaid.

Morrow-Campsaidshedidapplyto stayatRidgeway, buthadthat request rejected.

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Poilievredemands Ottawa protectprivateproperty rights

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FederalConservativeLeaderPierre PoilievrestoppedinNorth Vancouver Thursdaymorningtotalkuphis party’scallforthefederalgovernmenttotakeactiononaB.C.law –theDeclarationontheRightsof IndigenousPeoplesAct–hesaid threatensprivatepropertyrights.

Poilievremadethecommentsonthe NorthShoreaheadofanon-bindingvote Monday,May25onaConservativemotion demandingthegovernmenttakemore actiontodefendpropertyrightsinlight of recentcourtdecisionsoverDRIPA.The motion,whichwasvoteddowninthe HouseofCommonsMonday,demanded thatfederallawyersaggressivelydefend propertyrightsinalllegalcases.Italso demandedOttawapublishaplanwithin30 daysonhowitwillprotectpropertyrights forCanadiansaffectedby recentB.C.court decisionsandagreementsconcerning Indigenousrightsandtitle.

AthispressconferenceThursday, Poilievretold reportersthat“hereinBritish Columbia,peoplearefacinganewthreat tohomeownership.Thisgoesbeyond prices,jobsandmortgages.Itgoestothe

foundationofoureconomy,privatepropertyrights.”

PoilievrepointedtotheAugustB.C. SupremeCourtdecisionontheCowichan TribescasewhichruledthatCowichan Aboriginalrightscouldbeheldover800 acresofprivatepropertyinRichmondthat isownedunderfeesimple.

Sincethen,variousbusinessesand propertyownershavepointedtoapotentiallychillingeffectoftherulingbecauseof uncertaintyaboutitsimpactonproperty rights.

PoilievresaidThursdaythecasehas an impact“rightacrossBritishColumbia becausealmostalloftheprovinceisunder somesortofclaim.Andifthisprecedent holdsup,thenallBritishColumbiansmay

facethelossoftheirtitle.Hardworking BritishColumbianssavedup,madeadown payment,paidmortgagesandproperty taxes,andnowtheyliveinfear,fearthat theycouldlosetheirhomes.”

Indigenousgroupshavearguedthatthe declarationofAboriginalrightsdoesnot threatenprivatepropertyrights.

Buttheimpactsofuncertaintyhave beenseriousenoughthattheprovincial governmenthasappealedthedecision.

InDecember,aB.C.CourtofAppeal decisiononanotherIndigenousrights casefoundthatB.C.mininglawdidnot adequatelytakeDRIPAintoaccount.The province hasalsoappealedthatdecision. On Thursday,theSupremeCourtofCanada announcedithasagreedtohearthat appeal,althoughnodatehasbeenset.

Athispressconference,PoilievrecriticizedLiberalPrimeMinisterMarkCarney fornotfightinghardenoughonprotecting privatepropertyrights.

“HeleadsthegovernmentthatnegotiatedagreementswithFirstNationsthatdid notprotectpropertyrights,”saidPoilievre.

HealsocriticizedtheLiberalgovernment forsigningaMusqueamRightsRecognition Agreement recognizingthenation’srights andtitleover500,000hectaresofMetro

VancouverinFebruarywithnopublicscrutinyorconsultation.

“Itcreatestheframeworkforfutureland governanceandeconomicmatters,butit doesnotprotectprivatepropertyrightsof homeowners,”hesaid.

Inastatement,Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(SquamishNation)chairperson Sxwíxwtn(Wilson Williams)offeredastrong rebuketoPoilievre’sappearanceinNorth Vancouver.

“ThatConservativeLeaderPierre Poilievrewouldcomeintoourterritory –andstandwithasign reading‘Yourhome. Yourproperty.’–toadvancehisdivisive agendaisdeeplyoffensive,”hesaid.“Ashas beenmadeclearonnumerousoccasions, recentcourtdecisionshavenobearing whatsoeveronprivateproperty. To imply otherwiseisirresponsibleandactivelydamagesthe relationshipbetweenCanadaand IndigenousPeoplefromcoast-to-coast.”

PoilievresaidallfuturefederalagreementswithFirstNationsshouldhave explicitclausesprotectingprivateproperty rights.

North VancouverMPJonathan Wilkinson,whowillbesteppingdownJune totakeadiplomaticpost,saidhefinds

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pulledawayfromtheirfriendsand movedinto anewschool,”shesaid.

ForMorrow-Camp,oneofthe biggestissuesishavingtofindnew childcare.

Herdaughterhasbeenattending thesameafter-schoolchildcare–locatedjust ablockfromRidgeway –forthepastfiveyears.

EvaGoodwin,whorunsthatdaycare,saidthreeofthesevenchildren whocometoherforbefore-and after-schoolchildcareare nowinthat position.

AndwhileNorthShore NeighbourhoodHousewilloffer before-andafter-schoolcareat Cloverley,Morrow-Campsaidthere likelywon’tbespaceforeveryone.

“Noneofusknowifwe’regoingto havechildcareinSeptember,”she said.

Meanwhile,theschooldistrictis hopingthenewelementaryschool will relieveenrollmentpressuresat Ridgeway,aswellasBrooksbank, QueensburyandQueenMary schools,notingCloverley’skindergartenclasshas62studentscurrently

registered.

Scottsaidtheschoolboardiscontinuingtoadvocatefornewschools ingrowthareas,includingboththe Lonsdalecorridorandthe LynnCreek neighbourhood.

Currently,thereare 31portables inuseatNorth Vancouverelementaryschools,andfouratsecondary schools.

Thelastnewelementaryschoolto openintheNorth VancouverSchool DistrictwasCoveCliffElementaryin 1990,andthelastcompletelynewsecondaryschoolwasSeycovein1979.

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Poilievre’scomments“enormously disappointing.”

“He’sfocusedoncreatingfear anddivisionandsaying anumberof thingsthataresimplynottrue,”said Wilkinson.

Wilkinsonsaidthefederalgovernmenthasjoinedtheprovincein appealingtheCowichandecision.

“Weare committedtomaintaining legalclarityaroundprivateproperty,” hesaid.

Poilievre’s pressconference Thursdaycomesat atimewhen theB.C.NDPgovernmenthasbeen grapplingwiththepotentialimpacts ofDRIPA.

In recentmonths,B.C.Premier DavidEbyannouncedthegovernment wouldseekamendmentstoDRIPA, thenproposedseeking asuspension ofthelaw.Sincethenhehasbacked downfrombothplans.

Theissueofprivatepropertyrights andDRIPAhasalsobeen ahottopic ofdebateamongthehopefulsvying forleadershipoftheB.C.Conservative party.

Poilievrealsotooktimetocriticize Carneyon ahandfulofotherissues Thursday,sayingthataffordabilityhas grownworse,theeconomyisfalteringand”thestreetsareoverrunwith crimeanddrugs.”

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Wateringholes

Thisweekwebringyouthenews thatthePembertonStationPubis closingdownafter40years.But it’sjustthelatestin asobering trendinthehospitalityindustry. Every week,itseemsthere’sanotherlongtimeestablishmentannouncingitslastcalls.

ArecentstudycitedbytheBC RestaurantandFoodServicesAssociation suggestshalfofthe restaurantsintheprovincearebarelybreakingeven.

Pubsand restaurantshavealwaysgotten byonthinmargins,buttodaythere are someuniquechallenges.Thesameinflationarycostpressuresweallexperience arehittingtheirbottomlineshard.They’re subjecttohikesincommercial rentsand municipaltaxesthatdon’t reflectprofitability.Demographicsarechangingandpeople areconsuminglessalcoholnowthanthey haveinthepast.Andwiththe risingcostof

living,consumersjustdon’thaveasmuch disposablecashforbangersandmash.

Of course,we regardeveryclosed businessas aloss,butthereismoreat stakeherethan aplacetoget apint. Apub –beingshortforpublichouse –isa place forpeopletogather.They’rewherewecan gotoshare aplayoffrunwithotherfans. Theyoffer avibrancyonthestreetthat fewotherbusinessescan.Theyaresocial infrastructure.

In thefallof1985,somegoodoldboys from theNorthShorewenton apubcrawl fromtheTrollertotheRavenwithallstops in between.Thestorybecame abarroom anthembyNorthVancouverceltic rock deitiesSpiritofthe West.

Ifwewantourlocalpubstoliveonin songaswellasinreallife,wehavetobelly uptothebar,evenifit’sfor anon-alcoholic brew.

NewbooktracesTeam Canada’sWorldCup roller coaster

ANDYPREST

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Thereare partsof anewbookfrom VancouverauthorMurrayMollard that readlike apsycho-horrorthriller. There’stheGuatemalanincidentcirca 1990,a tragichumblingthatleftlasting scars.There’sEdmonton2002, ahome invasionthatleftthevictimsaskinguncomfortablequestionsabouttheirabilityto protecttheirownsoilagainsteventhemost basicofthreats.

Thentherewasthe2012massacreofSan PedraSula.Thatwasanabsolutebloodbath,thekindthatshouldcomewitha warningwhenitis retoldonthesixo’clock news:“Someviewersmayfindthesescenes disturbing.Discretionisadvised.”

SowhatisMollard’ssubjectmatter?Isit a fanciful,fictionalpirate rompwithswashbucklingskeletonsandcursedcrusaders?A true-crimedeepdiveinto amurderousand vengefuldrug-runningcartel? Asci-fithriller about anewvirusborninthejunglesof CentralAmericathatmakesyoureyesbleed andyourfeetfalloff?

Nah.It’sjustafaithful retellingofsome oftheattemptsbytheCanadianmen’s soccerteamtoqualifyforthe WorldCupover thepast40years. We lost. Alot.

AndlestyouthinkI’mexaggeratingthese decimations,notethat TeamCanadawas notlosingtheseimportant WorldCupqualificationgamestoGermany,Spain,Brazil orFrance.No,thesewerehumblingsatthe handsofHaiti,PanamaandHonduras.Yes,

in2012inSanPedraSula,welostamustwin WorldCupqualifiertoHonduras.The scorewas8-1.StephenKinghimselfcouldn’t havewritten amorehorrifyingstoryline(no offence,Honduras).

“Itwasmostlypain,”Mollardsaidabout TeamCanada’sWorldCupdrought. AndMollardhasfeltthatpainmorethan most. YoumightknowhimastheexecutivedirectorofNorthShoreCommunity Resources,apositionhe recentlystepped awayfromfollowing a10-yearstint. You maynotknow,however,thathe’sbeen soccer-madsincelongbeforethen.

As akidgrowingupinCalgary, he became afanaticalfollowerofboththe VancouverWhitecaps –hehad relatives hereandfellinlovewiththeteamwatching

themplaylive –aswellastheCanadian men’snationalteam.Thiswaspre-internetandinformationwashardtofind,so Mollard learnedhowtohuntforthefooty fixhecravedinpartsofthecitynotnormallyfrequentedbyyourtypicalpre-teen.

“Iwouldgotothelocalinternational newsstoreandgobuycopiesofthe VancouverSunandProvincetogetgame reports,becausetheCalgarysportsmedia, mostoftheCanadiansportsmedia,didn’t really reportmuchonsocceratall.”

Healsoplayedthesportatahighlevel –Mollardwontwonationaltitleswiththe UBCThunderbirds –andhasworkedwith soccerorganizationsonlocal,nationaland internationalprojectsovertheyears.

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WHYMUSTI FIGHTSO HARD TO PROTECT PARKING FORMY AMBLESIDEBUSINESS?

DearEditor:

RE: West VanBacktracksOnAmblesidePark PaidParking,May20newsstory

Ihavespentmorethan 10 yearsasa businessownerand residentfightingfor parkingintheAmblesidebusinessarea.The never-endingattackonAmblesidebusiness parkingbythedistricthasbeenexhausting.

In2016,thedistrictplannedtoclose Argyle Avenuefrom13thto18thtobuilda “Spirit Trail.” Iinformedthepublic about thisplanandcollectedmorethan4,000 signaturesfrom residentsopposingthisplan. Theinitiativewaspartiallydefeated,but laterthatyear,Argyle Avenuebetween13th and14thwasclosedfor atemporarypilot project.Itisstillclosed 9yearslater.

Then,in2019,thedistrictplannedto removeparkingonbothsidesofMarine Drivefrom13thto25thtooperate aB-Line busservice.After asignificantfightfrom businessesand residentsthisinitiativewas defeated.

OnSept.15,2025,thedistrict implementedpayparkinginAmblesidePark,

LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR must include yourname,fulladdress and telephonenumber. Send yourlettersviaour website: nsnews.com/ submissions/letter-to-the-editor.TheNorth ShoreNewsreserves theright to editlettersbasedonlength,clarity, legalityand content.TheNews also reservestheright to publishanyand/orallletterselectronically.

Trafficbacksupascars wait forparking spotsonBellevue Avenuein West Vancouver’s Amblesideneighbourhood.

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causingsubstantiallosses for Ambleside businessesandfrustrationfromresidents. Nowhereweare.

Ourresidentsandvisitorscannotfind parkingintheAmblesidebusinessarea becauseitisfullofparkgoers,sports families,employeesandseawallwalkers all avoidingthepayparkinginAmblesidePark.

Totopitoff,thedistrictseems tohaveall butendedbylawparkingenforcementinthe businessareasofAmblesideandDundarave in2019,andnow 7yearslaternothinghas changed?

DavidJones West Vancouver

Essential reading forCanadafans

Nowhe’spouredthatpassioninto anew booktitled WinningPitch:TheCanadian Men’sSoccer Teamatthe WorldCupand Beyond.Anddon’tworryifyou’renot afan ofhorror –thereare plentyofhighstogo withthelowsinMollard’sdeepdiveintothe nationalteam. We did,ofcourse,endour WorldCupdrought,finallygettingbackto thegame’sbiggeststageinQatarin2022.

Mollardsaidhehad achanceasayoung mantogoseeCanadaplayinthe1986 WorldCupinMexicobutskippedit,thinkingtheteamwouldsurelybebackinthe tournamentsoon.

“Nobodywouldhaveexpectedittotake 36yearsforustoqualifyagain,”hesaid.

Butthenationalprogramisontheriseat therighttime,saidMollard,thanksinpart totheworkofcoachesJonHerdmanand JesseMarsch,as wellasthedevelopment of agoldengenerationofplayers,including globalsuperstar(andformerWhitecaps player)AlphonsoDavies.

Qualifyingforthe2022 WorldCupwasa majorturningpoint,saidMollard “Wequalifiedonourownmerit. We were thebestteaminCONCACAFinthat

qualifyingcycle,anditgavethoseplayers anopportunitytohavethatexperienceina WorldCup.That’sinvaluable.”

Mollard wasthereinDohawhenthe CanadiansmadetheirWorldCup return in2022,andhe’sreadytoflythe flaghigh whentheworldcomestousforthe2026 tournament.Hehas apieceofadvice gleanedfromyearsoftrackingteamsin major,high-stakescompetitions.

“Itallfliesbyin aflash,”hesaid.“You havetokindofsavoureachmoment.Three matcheswillgobyfast.AndifCanadacan geta littlebitofmomentum,there’llpossiblybetwomorematcheswithCanadahere inVancouver.Thatwouldbeextraordinary.”

Ifyou’reinterestedindoinga deeper diveintotheworldofCanadiansoccer ontheeveofthe WorldCup,youcanjoin Mollardfor abooktalkThursday,June4, 7-8p.m.inthecommunity meeting roomat North Vancouver DistrictPublic Library’s Lynn Valleybranch.Registerforthe free talkonlinethrough nvdpl.ca orbyphoneat 604-987-4471,ext.8175.

AndyPrestistheeditor of theNorthShore Newsandauthor of aregularhumour/lifestylecolumn.

APPLICATIONSDUESUNDAY, MAY31

The Districtof West Vancouver is nowaccepting applications forcommitteeand board volunteers.

If youare aWestVancouver residentinterested in contributingtothefutureofour beloved community,wehavegreat volunteer opportunitiesfor youtoget involved.

Visitwestvancouver.ca/beinvolved or call 604-925-7004 formoreinformation.

OneFamily’sAlzheimer’sJourney atAmicaLionsGate

Thisspring,AmicaSeniorLifestylesisproudtosupporttheAlzheimerSociety’sWalk forAlzheimer’s,aneventthatholdsdeeppersonalmeaningforresidentslikeDr.Wong, aretiredphysicianwholivesattheAmicaLionsGatewithhiswife,Barbara.

Dr.Wongand Barbarahavebeen married for56years.Bothworkedinhealthcare, he as aphysicianandshe as anurse,and shared aliferooted in family,travel, and partnership. Severalyearsago, subtle changesbegan to appear in Barbara. Occasional momentsofforgetfulness gradually becamemore frequent,and familiarroutinesgrewconfusing.Overtime, thosechanges led to adiagnosis of Alzheimer’sdisease.

“Itwas devastating,”Dr. Wong recalls. “But we continued livingasfully as we could.”

As Barbara’sneedsincreased, thecouplemadethe decision, withthesupport of theirfamily,tomovetoAmica LionsGate. They beganinindependentliving andlater transitioned together into atwo bedroom memory care suite.

Today,Dr. Wongdescribesa senseofcalmand reassurance. “WhenI am with herhere, Iamnot worried.I know sheissafe, supported,and caredfor.”

Daysare filledwithmusic,movement, anddaily walks. They join enrichingprograms, enjoyperformances, andspend time togetherthroughoutthe residence. Just as importantisthe supportaround him: an experiencedmemorycare team, meaningful programming,and thepeace of mind thatallows himtofocus on hisown well being.

ForDr. Wong,participating in the Alzheimer’sWalkisabouthope, community,and progress. “Weareall in thesameboat,”hesays. “Wewalk to support today’scaregiversand to believe in abettertomorrow.”

AmicaSeniorLifestyles is proudto support theWalkfor Alzheimer’sonMay 31 at John Lawson Park in Vancouver. We welcomeyou to visitour booththere.

To learnmoreabout Amica’smemory care services,visit amica.ca.

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REVVINGENGINES West Vanpoliceimpound Ferrari after‘L’driverbustedimpaired

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A20-year-old“L”driverhashad hercompanion’sFerrariimpounded andbeentakenoffthe roadfor threemonthsafterbeingnabbedfor impaireddriving.

Justbefore2a.m.Monday,May18,an officerspottedablackFerrariPortofino revvingitsengineatMarineDriveand 13thStreet.Theypulledthedriverover andgaveherabreathalyzertest,which shefailedtwice,indicatingablood-alcohol contentofmorethan.08percent.

Officershandedhera90-dayimmediate roadsideprohibitionandticketedher$109 fordrivingcontrarytothelearner’s permit restrictions.Ldriversarenotallowedon the roadsbetweenmidnightand5a.m., andtheymusthaveaqualifiedsupervisor inthepassengerseat whoisnotunderthe influenceofdrugsoralcohol.

Shewasalsodingedanother $109for failingtodisplaytheLmagnetonthe $300,000-plusFerrari.

Whilepolicewere issuingthetickets,thepassenger–a49-year-old man whoownedtheFerrari –movedintothe

Vancouverpoliceimpoundedthis Ferrari Portofinoafterthe20-year-old‘L’ driver was caughtimpairedinAmbleside.

driver’sseat andattemptedtodrive.He onlymadeitabout10feetbeforeofficers stoppedhimandgavehimabreathalyzer test,whichshowedaBACbetween.06and .08percent–enoughforanimmediate three-day roadsideprohibition.

PolicehadtheItaliansupercartowed andimpoundedfor30days.

West Vancouverpolicehavestepped upnighttimepatrolsintheAmblesidearea afteraspateofcomplaintsaboutlate-night aggressivedrivingandloudvehicles,said policespokespersonSuzanneBirch.

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PEAKTHRILLS

Speedyandscenic coasterridenowopenatGrouse

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

GrouseMountainisofferinganew waytogodownhillinahurry withan excitingnewsummerride.

TheNorth Vancouver resortwelcomed thefirstridersontheGrouseGravity Coaster Wednesday,takingguestson twistsandturnswhileseeingsceniccity viewsfromupabove.

“It’saprettyexcitingmoment,”said MichaelCameron,departingpresidentof GrouseMountainResort.“It’sbeenabout fouryearsinplanningandconstruction,so it’sbeenalongtime.”

Designedasaclosed-looptrack,the gravitycoastertravels1,434metrestotal, withadownhilldescentof919m(totalling 91mofverticaldropintheprocess)followedbya515mascent.Theridezipsby treesandgreenerywhilealsoshowingoff somestunningviewsofMetro Vancouver.

Riderscan reachspeedsofupto45kilometresperhourduringtheapproximately five-minuteride,travellingsoloorwith a passenger.

Inapress release, resortofficialssaid eachcarthasadvancedsafetytechnology, including“automaticmagneticbrakingand anti-collisionsystemsthatslowcartsif theyapproachoneanothertooclosely.”

Wednesday’sgrandopeningalso welcomedNickDean,thenewpresidentof GrouseMountain.

Thecoaster,apermanentattraction,is thelatestofseveraladditionstothe resort overthelastcoupleyears,includingthe BlueGrouseGondolain2024andabike parkin2025.

coaster’stwistsandturns.

“Weloveathrill,sothiswasrightup ouralleyandwehadthebesttime,”said Gordon.“Itwassofast…Iwasscreaming, enjoying[theride].Itwasgood.”

TylerMcCulloch,seniordirectorof MountainAdventuresatGrouseMountain, saidthecoasterisanotherwayforpeople to enjoythe resort.

“GrouseMountainisalwayslookingat waystoinvestinourfuture,”McCulloch said.“It’s anotherwayforpeoplewho don’tnecessarilyskiorsnowboardinthe wintertocomeupandseetheviews.”

Thecoasteralsocomesasthe resort iscelebratingacentennialmilestone,

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whichistimingthatworkedoutwell,said McCulloch,addingthatheisstokedto seemembersofthepublicfinallygetting a chancetotrythenewattraction.

“Therideexceededmyexpectations. Theviewsandadrenaline,it’s great,”he said.

Vancouver residentsNickGordonand ErikaMcNerneyweresomeofthefirst ridersduring Wednesday’sopening.They saidtheyenjoyedtherushtheofallofthe

Ridingthecoasterwasapurecoincidenceforthefriends,astheydidn’tknow itwasopeningandwereheadinguptosee the resort’spopularlumberjackshow. “ItwentsomuchfasterthanIthought,” McNerneysaid.“Itwassuperfun,Iloved it.”

Ticketsforthecoasterrangebetween $29to$49,dependingonthenumberof ridesandpassengers.Moreinformation aboutthecoastercanbefoundonGrouse Mountain’swebsite.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorthShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

Ariderenjoystheviews onthenewGrouseGravityCoaster, aGrouseMountainattraction thatofficiallyopenedMay20. GROUSEMOUNTAIN

AriderzipsdownGrouseMountain’s new gravity coaster. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN

WHATTHEGARDENKNOWS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE3RDTOSUNDAY, JUNE28TH

4:00PM(PDT)

SilkPurseArtsCentre,1570Argyle Ave., West Van ArtistsFrancineDrouin &Shelley Walesexplorethemes ofsecretknowledge,memory &thepassageoftime throughbeautifulfloralmotifedartwork. https://westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6569133

TROLLEYDAYS:HERITAGEINMOTION2026

DATES:SATURDAY, JUNE 6&SUNDAY, JUNE 711:00AMTO5:00PM

Cost: Freeadmissiontofestival. Tickets requiredfor Trolley Tours($10-$20) TrolleyDays:HeritageinMotionisabrand-new,outdoorperformance festivalhostedbyNorth VanArts,celebratingthelayeredanddiverse historyoftheNorthShore. https://northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/trolley-days-heritage-inmotion-2026/

JAZZWAVES:KRISTIANBRAATHENTRIO

SATURDAY,JUNE13TH,2026AT7:00PM

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

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COMMITMENTTOCOMMUNITY

TwoNorth Van residentstakehome WomenofDistinction Awards

ABBY LUCIANO

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Local JournalismInitiative Reporter

TwoNorth Vancouverwomenare being recognizedwithanaward of distinctionfortheirachievementsand commitmenttocommunitywell-being. ShannonSalter,headofBCPublic ServiceanddeputyministertoPremier DavidEby,andAmyParent(Sigidimnaḵ’ Noxs Ts’aawit),associateprofessorand theCanada researchchairinIndigenous EducationandGovernanceatSimonFraser University,are recipientsofthe43rd annual YWCABC WomenofDistinction Awards. Thisyear,13womenandonebusiness receivedthe recognition.Theywere officiallyhonouredatagalaeventMay7in Vancouver.

“It’sanincrediblehonour,”Saltersaid. “Thisone reallystandsoutbecauseofhow community-mindeditisandhowfocused itisongivingback. To be recognizedfor communityserviceandcontributionis reallyspecial.”

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AsforParent,shesaidshewasspeechlesswhenhernamewascalledforthe award.

Salter,whotookhometheawardinthe BusinessandtheProfessionscategory, has alargeportfolioofpublicservicework. SheleadsBCPublicService,whichserves 39,000membersbyprovidingprograms, servicesandpolicyexpertiseinareaslike education,healthcare,publicsafetyand environmentalmanagement. On topof publicservice,sheadvisesthepremieron policyissues,Saltersaid.

Beforethat,Salterservedas thedeputy attorneygeneral,becomingoneofthe youngestintheprovince’shistorytohold thepositionatage45.Duringhertime, sheimplementedtheIndigenousJustice Strategy,whichhelpsIndigenouscommunitieshavemore“involvementinthelocal administrationofjustice.”

Atfirst,Salterwasnervoustakingonthe role.

“Especiallyforwomen,therecanbe a realtendencytohaveanimpostercomplex whenyou’reaskedtoserveinthese really big roles,especiallyonesthathadhistoricallybeenoccupiedbymenorpeople older,”shesaid.“ButthenIquicklycame tounderstandhowimportantitisthatthe makeupofBCPublicService reflectsthe peoplethatweserveinBritishColumbia.”

Now48,Salterwasalsofounding chairoftheBCCivilResolution Tribunal, Canada’sfirstonlinetribunal,whereshe helpedlaunchtechnologythatmadejustice moreaccessible.Shehasalsobeennamed to Businessin Vancouver’sBC500and VancouverMagazine’sPower50.

“Itdoesmeanalottobeabletoaccept anawardlikethis,”shesaid.“AsIndigenous women,wedon’tdothisworkalone.It’s basedonourcollectivity,andittakesgenerationsformanyofustobeplacedinthe spacesthatweareinrightnow.”

ParentisamemberoftheNisga’a Nation,locatedinnorthwesternB.C.,and receivedthedistinctionawardunderthe Reconciliationcategory.

Sheleda rematriationdelegationfor the returnofaNisga’atotempolefromthe NationalMuseumofScotlandinEdinburgh. TheNi’isjoohlmemorialpolewasbrought backtotheNass ValleyinSeptember,2023. ThepolewascommissionedbyParent’s ancestralgrandmotherJoannaMoodyin the1860shonouring Ts’aawit,anancestor “whofelldefendingtheirfamilyandnation’s sovereignty.”In2024,Parent’s workon thepolewas recognizedassheearned Academicofthe Yearhonoursfromthe ConfederationoftheUniversityFaculty AssociationsofB.C.

“Partofmyacceptancespeechwas honouringherandheramazingspiritand strengththathas reallyhelpedtogetmeto theplacewhereI’mat,”shesaidabouther grandmother.“Shewasanamazinglystrong woman.”

Today,Parentwearsmanyhats,includingasanassociateprofessorandCanada ResearchChairinIndigenousEducation andGovernanceinSFU’seducationfaculty SheisalsoUnitedNationsEducational, ScientificandCulturalOrganization (UNESCO)co-chairinIndigenousknowledge researchgovernanceand rematriation,and alsoservesasco-chaironCanada’sfederal Tri-AgencyIndigenousResearchLeadership Circle.

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Shannon Salter(left) receives the Women ofDistinction Awardinthebusiness and professions categoryfrom Beedie’s Grace Holmberg. WENDY D PHOTOGRAPHY/YWCA BC

TUMBLINGSTARS

Aestheticgroupgymnasticsteam scores medalsat worldcup

LIZMENDES

Contributingwriter

AteamofyoungathletesfromNorth Vancouvertravelledallthewayto Francewithbigshoestofill:to representCanadaonaworldstageagainst 176teamsfrom24countries.

HeldfromApril30toMay3,the prestigiousaestheticgroupgymnastics championshipgaveNorth Vancouver’s PlanetRhythmicsclubthechancetoshow theworldjusthowmuchfireCanada’sgymnastshavetooffer.

TheeventfeaturedbothOpenCupand WorldCupdivisions,drawingpowerhouse gymnastteamsfromaroundtheworldfor ahigh-levelshowdownofsynchronized routines,athleticskillsandartistry.

ThreeteamsfromtheNorth Vanclub qualifiedforthefinals,earningsilverand bronzemedalsinthe10-12agecategoriesandbeatingleadingAGGnationslike Finland,BulgariaandRussia.

ForDmitrySerpakov,memberoftheBC RhythmicSportiveGymnasticsFederation, thismomentwasoneforthebooks,and a biginternationalachievementfortheNorth Shoreclub.

“ForCanada,itwasagreatsuccess,” Serpakovsaid.“Canadianteams,specially from Vancouver,wereshowingsomething nextlevel.”

Serpakovaddedhowthisshowingtook yearsofdisciplinedtrainingandpristine performanceexecutionfromtheyounggirls.

“It’snotjusttalent,it’sthededication,” Serpakovemphasized.“Thesegirlsspend prettymuchmostoftheirtimeinsport. Theyloveit,andtheyputalotofeffortinto developingtheirtalent.”

LizMendesisastudentinternreportingfor theNorthShoreNews.Shecanbereachedat lizmendes2021@gmail.com

BOOK &LYRICS BY Allan JayLerner MUSIC BY Frederick Loewe

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Athletes fromNorth Vancouver’sPlanet Rhythmics celebrateapodiumplacingatan AestheticGroup Gymnastics (AGG) world cup event. DMITRY SERPAKOV

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Localareaplan couldallow fordozensof12-storey towers

JANESEYD

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TheDistrictof West Vancouverisstartingwork onalocalareaplanfor the Taylor Way/ParkRoyal neighbourhoodthatcould seeupto4,000newapartmentsbuiltinthearea, includingtheequivalentof 27newhighrisetowers.

OnMonday,May11,council approvedthefirststepsincomingupwithaplan,whichfocuses ontheareatothenorthofthe MarineDriveand Taylor Way intersection.

Workontheplanisbeing spurredbyadirectiveissuedlast yearbytheprovince,tellingthe municipalitytoupitsgameon providingmorehousing.

Thelocalareaplanwill determineissueslikeallowable densityandbuildingheights.

West Vancouver’sexisting officialcommunityplanidentifies between1,200and1,800housing unitsasagoalwithfuture redevelopmentinthearea.

Butinissuingtheorderto West Vancouver,theprovincial housingministerchangedthat, andhasdemandedtheplan includebetween3,000and4,000

newapartments.

Theprovincehasgiventhe municipalityuptoJanuary2028 tocompletethelocalareaplan, withthefirstquarterly report

duethismonth. Theletterfromtheprovincial governmentspecifiesthatthe planmustallowfor12-storey towersintheareaatthecentre ofplan,nearParkRoyalNorth. Thattranslatestotheequivalent of2712-storeytowersonthe propertythatcurrentlyincludes ParkRoyalNorth,itsparkade andClyde Avenuesites,accordingtoastaff report.Inthearea directlynorthofthat,theplan envisionsbuildingsofupto eightstoreys.

SeniorplannerDavidHawkins toldcouncilthatfollowingthe housingorderissuedbythe provincelastyear,themunicipalitywasgivena reprievein Aprilallowingittocompletethe localareaplan.

Hawkinssaidamongthe issuesthelocalareaplanwill needtoaddressaretheimpacts offuturedevelopmentsonthe neighbouringSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(SquamishNation), aswellastransit routes,housing diversity,commercial retailand

publicamenitieslikenewparks.

Hawkinssaidtheplan shouldalsotrytoavoiduniform buildingheightsasenvisioned bytheprovinceandinstead includeavarietyofheights“so thatthere’samoreinteresting skyline”whichincludesconsiderationofexistinghighrise towersaswellastransitions toneighbouringlowerdensity areas.

CounSharonThompsonsaid inherview“thefundamental thingthatneedstobeplanned outfirstisthetransportation. As someonewho’sbeenfrequenting thatcorneratMarineDriveand Taylor Way…it’salreadychaoticandatcapacity,”shesaid. Theplanwillstartwithstaff analysis,transportation reports andconsultationwithother agenciesandgovernmentslike TransLinkandtheSquamish Nation.

Hawkinssaidthegoalisto produceadraftplanforconsiderationbythepublicbythefall of2027.

PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to incorporatehousekeeping amendments andupdatetheOffences,Penalties andEnforcement sectionin accordance with Section263 of the Community Charter

BYLAW READINGS: Considerationoffirst, second andthird readings of the proposed Bylawwill be at theRegular Council Meetingon Monday,June 1,2026.

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailable forinspection onlineanytime at cnv.org/PublicNotices from May20toJune 1,2026.

PROVIDEINPUT: Writtensubmissions, includingyournameand address, may be addressedtothe CorporateOfficer andsentbyemail to input@cnv.org, or by mail or deliveredto City Hall, no laterthannoonon Monday,June 1,2026, to ensureavailabilitytoCouncil at themeeting. QUESTIONS? Contactthe LegislativeServicesDepartmentat clerks@cnv.org.

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This WelchStreetproperty inNorth Vancouverhasbeen used for overflowparking,butit couldprovideaffordable homes by the fallof2027. DISTRICT OFNORTH VANCOUVER

InfomeetingJune16

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

335 Lonsdale Avenue

PURSUANT to Sections 24,26 and94ofthe Community Charter,the City of NorthVancouver hereby givesnoticeofits intentiontodispose,byway of lease, astratalot locatedat335 Lonsdale Avenue,North Vancouver, BC,and legallydescribed as Strata Lot9,PlanLMS3740, District Lot274, Group1, New WestminsterLandDistrictPID:024-324-523, within thebuildingas shownoutlined in redonthe mapatright,tobeusedasa community artgallery.

Therentableareaofthe leased premises will be used asanartspace to promoteart andartiststhroughexperiences in agallery space.

ofthesolutiontotheproblem. We can’tjust relyonthebig citiestohandleit.”

Thelandwaslastassessed at $4.2 million. Thedistrict willbeforgoingitslease revenueandmakingtheproperty availabletoBCHousingatanominal rate.

“Thereisamodestopportunity cost tousingland for a social purpose, butwe thinkthatit’sa reasonablecontribution,”Littlesaid.

BCHousingwillprovidethecapitalandoperatingcosts. ThebuildingwillberunbytheLookoutHousingandHealth Society, whichcurrentlyoverseestheNorthShore’sonly homelessshelter.

Thehousingwouldbeconsidered“lowbarrier,”meaning thehousingcomeswithaharm reductionapproachto drugsandalcohol,notaprohibition. Butthesitewillhave fencedgrounds,asinglepointof entry, fobaccess,24-7 staffed reception,securitycamerasandlightingassecurity measures.

UnderBCHousing’smodel,therewillbeatleastthree staffonsite24-7,andfoodserviceswillbebroughtintwice aday.Residentswillhaveaccess to skillstrainingand healthandcommunitysupport referrals.

Thepropertyiszonedforlight-industrialuse,butthe planistoallow theaffordablehousingtooccupythesitevia atemporaryuse permit,whichlastsforthreeyears with a one-timeoptionto renewforanotherthreeyears.

BC Housingintendstokeepthemodularhousingonthe WelchStreetpropertyforaboutfiveyears Theaffordable housingprojectapproved lastyearforKeithRoadisdueto comeonlinein2028.

North Vancouver’stwoNDPMLAswelcomedtheproject in anews release.

“Openingnewhousingforpeopleexperiencingorat riskofhomelessness willmakeourwholecommunity saferandstronger.I’mproudoftheworkourgovernment isdoingtopartnerwithNorth Vancouvertohelppeople accesshousingwheretheycanconnectwithothersandthe servicesandsupportstheyneed,”saidSusieChant,North Vancouver-SeymourMLA.

“Investing inourNorth Vancouvercommunitywiththis newhousingoptionwillprovidemeaningfulhelptopeople whoarestrugglingandneedsupports likefood andhealthcare access.Everyonedeservesasafeplacetoliveandcall home,andmakeconnections,”North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLABowinnMaadded.

Apublicinformationmeetingabout theprojectis scheduledfor June16atNorgateXwemélch’stn Community ElementaryGymfrom6to8p.m. ContinuedfromA1

Thedispositionisbyway of alease to NorthVancouver Community Arts Council, anot-for-profit organization providingart space,exhibitions, and programming totheCityofNorth Vancouver. Thelease term is for2 years with twooptions to renew, each for5 years. Therentis$10 perannum for thetermand anyrenewaltermwhich is belowmarket value, therefore representingfinancialassistance to NorthVancouver Community Arts Council.

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NOTICESOF CONSIDERATION

WHEN: 6p.m.,June8,2026 |WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreet,andviaelectronic communication facilities

Proposed rezoningof 6384BruceStreet

WHAT: Councilisscheduled to considerproposed Zoning Bylaw No.4662,2010, AmendmentBylawNo. 5455,2026.

SUBJECT LAND: 6384BruceStreetasdepictedonthemap

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAWNO. 4662,2010, AMENDMENT

BYLAWNO. 5455,2026: would rezonethesitetoallowfor four stacked townhousesabove achilddaycare.

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

Proposed rezoningof 1337 OttawaAvenue

WHAT: Councilisscheduled to considerproposed Zoning Bylaw No.4662,2010,AmendmentBylawNo. 5434,2026.

SUBJECT LAND: 1337Ottawa Avenueasdepictedonthemap

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAWNO. 4662,2010,AMENDMENT

BYLAWNO. 5434,2026: wouldamendtheminimumsitearea regulationwithintheRS3 zone to facilitate atwo lotsubdivision at1337Ottawa Avenue.

CONTACT: Megan Roberts,AssistantPlanner maroberts@westvancouver.ca |604-921-3453

PROVINCIALPROHIBITIONONPUBLICHEARING: Pursuant to the LocalGovernment Act,theDistrictisprohibitedfromholding a publichearing regardingtheproposed bylaws.Consistentwithprovinciallegislation,membersofthepublicarenotpermitted to address Council regardingtheproposed bylaws duringthe Councilmeeting.

QUESTIONS? Moreinformationontheproposed bylaws,includingstaff reportsandothersupportingdocuments, maybeviewedat westvancouver.ca/news/notices andatMunicipalHallfromMay22toJune8,2026during regularbusiness hours,8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondaytoFriday,excludingstatutoryholidays.

• email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca

• mail: addresstoLegislativeServices, 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3

• dropbox: addressto LegislativeServices; boxeslocatedatthenorthand westtheentrances to MunicipalHall

PUBLICHEARINGNOTICES

WHEN: 6p.m.,June 9, 2026 |WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreet,andviaelectronic communication facilities

Proposed rezoningof 6408 to 6418BayStreet

SUBJECT BYLAWS: Apublichearingwillbeheldregardingproposed:Official CommunityPlan BylawNo. 4985,2018,Amendment BylawNo. 5451, 2026; and ZoningBylawNo. 4662,2010, Amendment BylawNo. 5452,2026. A publicmeetingwillbeheld concurrently.

SUBJECT LANDS: 6408 to 6418BayStreetasdepictedonthemap

PROPOSEDOFFICIAL COMMUNITYPLAN BYLAWNO. 4985,2018, AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 5451,2026: wouldamendtheOfficial CommunityPlan (OCP) policies3.5.2and3.6.15withintheHorseshoeBayLocal AreaPlan (LAP) to allowfor amixedcommercialdevelopmentwith aFloor AreaRatio (FAR) of2.4and amaximumbuildingheightof 5storeys.

PROPOSEDZONING BYLAWNO. 4662,2010, AMENDMENTBYLAWNO. 5452,2026: would rezonethesite fromC1(Commercial1) to CD92 (Comprehensive Development Zone 92)toregulatethelanduseand buildingenvelopebasedontheproposal.

PROPOSEDDEVELOPMENTPERMIT25-099: would regulatethe formand characteroftheproposedbuildingandlandscaping.

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

ATTENDTHEPUBLICHEARINGASANOBSERVER

1.Watchonline

Visit youtube.com/@WestVanDistrict atthe scheduledstarttimeofthepublichearing.

2. Watchinperson

VisitMunicipalHall CouncilChamberatthescheduledstarttimeofthepublichearing. Advanceregistrationisnot required to attend apublichearing.

QUESTIONS? Moreinformationontheproposed bylaws,includingstaff reportsandotherdocuments, maybeviewedat westvancouver.ca/news/notices andatMunicipalHallfromMay 25 to June 9, 2026 duringbusinesshours, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excludingstatutoryholidays.

ProposedHeritageDesignationof the NavvyJackHouseat1768Argyle Avenue

SUBJECT BYLAW: Apublichearingwillbeheld regarding proposed HeritageDesignation BylawNo. 5459, 2026.

SUBJECT LAND: 1768Argyle Avenueasdepicted onthemap

PROPOSEDHERITAGEDESIGNATIONBYLAWNO. 5459, 2026: woulddesignatetheNavvyJackHouseat 1768Argyle Avenueasprotectedheritageproperty.

CONTACT: ErikaSyvokas, CommunityPlanner esyvokas@westvancouverca |604-921-2914

PARTICIPATEINTHEPUBLICHEARING

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MunicipalHall CouncilChamber. PersonsmayaddressCouncilduringthepublichearingforup to fiveminutesat atime.

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MarcoPoloand Bird on aWire Photo:NVMA,F160-117,BruceFlanagan.

Did youknowthatthe 1990 action-comedyBirdona Wire shotscenes in LowerLonsdale? Whilethe foreground of this photocapturesthe filmingprocess, thebackgroundshows the restaurantMarco Polo.

In 1904, Bert Nyebuilt ahomeonthe corner of FirstStreetand Chesterfield Avenue.Inthe mid-1970s,itwas renovatedand became theSamurai Restaurant,and by June 1983 it became homeofthe legendaryMarco Polo afterVictorLouie movedhis restaurant from Chinatown.

Marco Poloclosedin1988, thebuildingthen became home to Ming Courtwhich sadlyburned downinOctober 2000.

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

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eat) FrenchBreakfast radishes

LAURA MARIENEUBERT Contributingwriter

Forthepastfiveyears,abulkpackage ofFrenchBreakfastradisheshadbeen sittingontheshelfbehindmydesk. I orderedtheminitiallyforHalloween, andgaveoutsmallspooky-looking seedpacketscompletewithplanting instructions,alongsideoldfashioned candysticks.

Eachsubsequentspring,Iwouldcarry thebagoutsideandscatterseedsinselect raisedbeds,hopingforgerminationof a calcium-richlivingmulchthatIcouldchopand-dropcomfreystyleasprimary crops grewupandaroundtheradishes.

Comfreyisapopularpermaculture plantusedasacompanionplantandgreen manureofsortsthatisprizedforitsability to dynamicallyaccumulatesoilnutrients viaitsdeep rootsandthencontribute thembacktothesoilatahigherelevation, whenitssoftleavesquicklydecompose. Thedepositednutrientsarethenbioavailabletoseedlingsandotherplantswith shallower rootsystems.

WhyChoose

Myurbanpermaculturehackalong thosesamelinesistousefast-maturing rootvegetablestotapnutrientsviatheir edible root,providenutrientsthrough decomposingsofttissue,andalsoto create decomposingbiomassbeneaththesoil leveloncethetopshadbeenchoppedand dropped.

Thesmalldecomposing rootvegetables,scatteredthroughoutthebeds, providefoodforthemicrobialcommunity andasthey reduceinmass,createvoidsto captureandholdwaterinandaroundthe rhizosphere(rootneighborhood)where growingplantscanaccesscontainedsolublenutrients

Naturalecosystemsdothisautomaticallyasbiomassdiesanddecomposes throughnaturallifecycling,butwecan mimicthemechanismsofactiontogreat advantageinhomegardensandcontainer planters.

Thisspring,withtheseedpacket’s best-beforedatemany-years-expired, I threwcautiontothewindandanovershareofradishseedsacrossthesurfaceof threeraisedbeds. Twobedsare reserved primarilyforhummingbirdandpollinatorsfodder,andoneisthesecondoftwo asparagusbeds.Allthreebedswouldbe consideredpart-sun/shadeatsoillevel.

These FrenchBreakfastandglobe radishes arejoinedontheplate by halvedbaby Tokyoturnips.

ofmulchingcompostandthechopped strawmulch,formingalivinggreencarpet ofhyper-nutrientdensity.

I’mtemptedtoharvestsomeas microgreensbutwillinsteadleavethemtodo theirdutyinbenefit ofthebirdsandbees.

Nowistheperfecttimetotrythisat home.Radishseedsareamongtheleast expensiveseedsonthemarket,andmost varietiesgerminate andmaturevery quickly. Themethodologyissimple,just sprinkletheseeds,coverslightlywith soil,water-inandwait.Nothingislostby lettingalloftheradishes mature.Harvest someforeatingasyouneedspacefor othergrowingplants,andleavethe rest togrowold.Besuretochopanddrop(or compost)theleafytopsbeforetheweather turnscoldsothatsoilbiologycanbreak downtheirgoodness.

Plantingradishesinthelatesummerfor over-winteringisanotherwayoffeeding soilbiologywhilethegardensleeps.Come springtime,the rootshavedisappeared andthesoilhasenricheditselfforspring. Forwinter,weplantlong rootvarietieslike daikon,whiteicicle andrattail,asthese providedeepverticalvoidsinthesoilas theydecompose.

FrenchBreakfastisbyfarourfavourite radishvariety.Nothingheraldsspringlike afreshradishdippedin reallygoodquality unsaltedbutter(whippedtojustdrippyin abowlsetoverhotwater)andthensprinkledwith VancouverIslandbrand flakesea salt.Anicecoldlocalbeer(withorwithout alcohol)istheperfectaccompaniment.

Hellosummer!

To mydelightandsurprise(whoknew radishseedshaveafive-yearshelflife?), tensofthousandsoftinyradisheshave moundedupthroughthethintop-dressing

LauraMarieNeubertisa West Vancouverbasedurbanpermaculturedesigner.Follow heronInstagram@upfrontandbeautiful, learnmoreaboutpermaculturebyvisiting herUpfront&Beautifulwebsiteoremail yourquestionstoherathello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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ARIES March21-April19

Asummergetawayisonthe horizon. You’reonatight deadline,soyourplanswill requireorganizationand discipline.Anylearning experiencewillsupportyour progress. Abusysociallifewill improveyourphysical,emotional andspiritualwell-being.

TAURUS April20-May20

Strongemotionsmaysurface,but yourdeterminationwillhelpyou overcomecurrentchallenges.A moveorcareerchangewillbring youcloserto along-helddream. Steppingoutsideyourcomfort zonewillbeessentialfortrue growth.

GEMINI May21-June20

Thoughtsand reflectionsonlove willconsumeyourheadspace. Some romantic relationships maycreateanxietybecausethey demand realcommitment. To moveforwardwithconfidence, take astepbackandassesseach situationclearly.

CANCER June21-July22

Yourhealthwillbe atoppriority thisweek. Abalanceddietwill helpyou reachyourpersonal goals. Youmayalsoconsider starting ahome-basedbusiness. However,you’llneedpatience andstrongorganizationbefore

SUDOKU

itbecomes astablesourceof income.

LEO July23-Aug.22

Yourself-confidencewillsoar, positivelyinfluencingyour decisions.Thoseclosetoyou willexpressappreciationand affection, reinforcingyour improvedself-image.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

Familymatterswilldemandyour attention. To helpeasetensions with alovedoneyoudisagree with,you’llneedtostaycalm anddistanceyourself.Ifyou’re planning amove,youranxiety willspike.However,preparation willgreatly reduceyourstress.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

Aconcernmayweighheavilyon yourshoulders,butyou’llfind asympatheticear.You’llspeak honestlyandshareyourfeelings withouthurtinganyone.Open and respectfulcommunication willleadtopeaceandmutual understanding.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Youcouldsuddenly receive theanswertoyourfinancialor emotionaldifficulties,possibly through adream.This revelation willbringclarity.Eventswill graduallyfallintoplace,allowing

youtobetterunderstandand reorientyourcurrentsituation.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

You’ll realizethatstayingstill leadsnowhere. You’llfaceyour fearswithdeterminationand moveconfidentlytowardyour goals,turningobstaclesinto meaningfulopportunities.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan.19

Yourcreativityandartistic talentswillbecome abigpartof yourlife. Youmayevenconsider volunteeringfor ameaningful cause. You’llsharpenyour intuition, revealinginspiring abilitiesthatguideyourpath.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

You’llneedto reconsidercertain friendshipsthatnolongeralign withyourvalues. To protect your relationships,avoid lendingmoney.Honestyand transparencywillhelpyoubuild strong,lastingandmutually enrichingfriendships.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

You’llbegivennewand rewarding responsibilitiesat work.Ifyou’relookingfor ajob, apromisingofferwithgood workingconditionswillcome yourway.Aloyalfriendwill supportyouinyourefforts, openingthedoortoexcellent opportunities.

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OurMomandDadfirstmetandfellinlovein Ontario.TheyheadedouttoBCwiththeiryoung familyandstarted anewbeginninginNorth Van.Theybuiltandmovedintoourwonderful homeat864,wherewecelebratedmanyhappy occasionsandparties.

Ourkind,quick-wittedDadpassedonMay31, 2014andourgenerous,preciousMompassed awayasshewanted,inherkitchenon asunnySt. Patrick’sDaymorning,March17,2021. We have peaceknowingtheyareonceagainreunited. WemissMomandDadeverydayandcherish ourmanyhappymemories.Wewerevery blessedtohavesuchlovingandsupportive parents(grandparents).

RaiseaglassinhonourofAlandIdena! We loveyouandyouarebeautiful!

Lorraine Burnside

January31, 1949- May14,2026

LorraineBurnsidepassedawaypeacefully athome on May14,2026. BorninWinnipeg,sheearneda psychologydegreebeforefindingher true callingas aCharteredAccountant In 1980,Lorrainemoved to Vancouver to escape Manitoba winters, whereshe metDon,herbelovedhusbandof46 years. Together,theylived alifeofadventure—residing in Japan from 1982 to 1985, travelingthrough SoutheastAsia,andraising theirfamily. She is survived by herhusband Don, andher sons,Michael and Carlos (Alejandra).Michael wasadopted in 1984 when they lived in Japanand Carlos was adopted in 1989 in Chile.She lovedher sonsdearly.

Avibrantathleteand30-year memberof theNorth ShoreWinterClub, Lorrainelived lifetothe fullest, playinghockeywiththe Bagsandplayingtennis. Sheand Don chasedgolfholidays in Ireland, Spain and in her "happyplace", Palm Springs.Theyalso lovedtospend time in Whistler,skiinginthe winter andgolfing in thesummer. Lorrainelovedher family and friends very much,alwaysmaintaining that she lived atruly blessedlife.

Acelebration oflife willbe heldat a later date

In lieu offlowers, please make a donation to Lions Gate HospitalFoundation or BCCancerFoundation

Margaret (Marg) Ellen Williams (nee Mathers November2, 1932- May17, 2026

Survivedby her children, Sandra, Grant andCraig(Christine)

In 2019,after44 yearsinWestVancouver,Marg movedtoDenman Island to be closer to her son Craig. On May17th, Marg departedthisworld and movedontohernextchapter.

Shewill be missedbyall whoknewherand loved herquirkysenseofhumour,especiallythat twinkle in her eyeand wrysmile.

As afamily, we aregratefultosomanypeoplewho caredforour momonthisjourney. Thankstothe dedicated staffofthe Denman Islandhomecare team,she wasabletostayinherhomeaslongas possible. Specialthankstothe staffatOcean Front Village (Sandpiper), her favouritecompanion Pat, and caregiverConnie. Youall supportedour mom, butalsoour family on Marg’s journeyhome.

Ourmom waslaidtorestinthe Denman Island NaturalBurialCemeteryonFriday, May22,2026.

In lieuofflowers,a donationtothe Farm to Family Meal ServiceSociety on Denman Island wouldbe appreciated. Farm to Family wasa serviceshe enjoyed when shelived there. ht t ps://bit.ly/4dolSRJ

Fora peekather life, visither more detailedobituary on theDignity Memorial Site ht t ps://bit.ly/4v3Luct

REMEMBRANCES

Carl Lawrence Pedersen

Carl LawrencePedersen(aka“Morf”) wasa prolific tinkerer with an insatiable curiosity. Born on October 9, 1937,hegrewupinEastVancouver.Froma youngage,Carlhad apassion forradiosand electronics.Heenrolledinthe Room 19 programat KingEdwardHighSchool,wherehelearnedhowto operateand maintain advanced communications equipmentandbecameproficient in Morsecode. While still ateenager,he landed ajobaboardthe Yukon Princess,whichcarriedexplosivestoAlaska and returned with precious metals.Healsoworked atthe Kitimatseabase,providing weather forecasts andguidancetoseaplanes.Workthen tookhimto thePinetreeLine, anetwork of radar stations built by the U.S. AirForce and RoyalCanadian AirForce duringthe Cold War. From there,heservedasa radioofficer in the merchant marine,crossing the Caribbeanand theAtlantic aboardthe Sunjewel. ReturningtoVancouver,hejoined theCBC,where henavigated technologicaladvancements, including the transitionfromblack-and-whitetocolour TV,and the shiftfromvacuum tubestosolid-state image sensors. Over theyears, he workedonnews, dramas, andmusicals, butheparticularlylovedthe rush of covering liveeventssuchasthe Olympics, Expo67, royalvisits, and international conferences. After retiring from “the Corp.,”hecontinued working on various TV and film sets formanyyears. Some of his favouritemomentsincluded workingwiththe Irish Rovers,ShariLewis, TheChris Isaak Show,It’s AVery MerryMuppet ChristmasMovie, and Stargate Atlantis.

Overhislifetime, Carl’s thirst foradventurebrought himtomorethan fortycountries,includingparts of Southand East Asia,the MiddleEast,theSouth Pacific,and Europe.Inhis sparetime, he built and sailedatrimaran,participatedintheham radio community,rodehis motorcycle,gardened,and read booksonsubjectsaswide-rangingas military history, ancient civilizations,religion,economics, astronomy, and aviation, extending to UFOs.

Afterenjoyingmorethan fiftyyearsinthehomehe helpeddesign in West Vancouver,Carlspenthis final monthsat Berkeley Care Centre,wherehedied onMay 16,2026,aftera battlewithAlzheimer’s disease. Throughhisfinal years, heneverlosthis fightingspiritorhis recognitionof,and love for, his family. He leavesbehindhiswifeofsixty-one years, Lilla;histwins,Nadine (Josh)and Brodie(Carla); grandchildren, Hudsonand Eleanor;his brother Paul (Glennys); andnieces, nephews,and extended family.A smallprivate gatheringwill beheldinhis memory.Tohonourhim, raiseaglass,admirethe stars, and tell apunnyjoke.

OBITUARIES Fondmemorieslingereveryday, Remembrancekeepsthemnear.

OBITUARIES

LoisJean Hofer

February23, 1938- April22,2026

Itiswithsadnessand loving memories that we announcethepassingofLoisJean Hofer(nee Griffiths) on Wednesday, April22,2026,at theageof 88,aftera long journeywithdementia.

Loiswaspredeceased by herhusband, Henry, and is survived by her threechildren, Deirdre(Gus), Robert,and Kirsten(Dennis).

Loiswas raised in Rockyford, Alberta,theeldestof threegirls borntoherparents, Edward and Pearl Griffiths.

Sheobtainedher BA in Psychologyat theUniversity of Alberta andher Bachelorof Social Work at UBC. While attending UBC, shemetand latermarried HenryHofer,a graduating electricalengineer.They movedtoPeterborough, Ontario, whereshe worked forthe Children’sAid Society, and laterbacktoBC, settlinginNorth Vancouver.Theyhad theirthree children,andLoisbecameafull-timemom.

During this time,she volunteeredather children's elementaryschool,Westover, and taught Sunday Schoolat Lynn ValleyUnitedChurch.

Shethen re-entered the workforceusingher social work skills againasa care worker,providing care and companionshiptomanyNorth Shoreclients.

At age80, sheretiredand, in thecomingyears, was caredfor by her threechildren. Shefinally passedat home, surrounded by love.

Thefamilywouldliketoextendheartfeltgratitude to the Vancouver CoastalHealth LongtermCareand Palliative Care programs fortheiroutstandingand compassionatecareand support.

Amemorialservice willbe heldon Friday,May 29, at 2:00p m., at Dignity Memorial BoalChapel,NorthVancouver.

OBITUARIES

Harold Michael (Mike) Stickland

Afternearly 94 yearsofgoodhealth,adventures,andhappiness, Mike passed away peacefully on April24,2026. Mike will be lovinglyremembered by hiswife Angela;hissons Bruce, Brent (Melissa), and Blair(Mara); stepchildren, Brian (Lani), Valerie(Armin),andLeslie (Eric);grandchildrenMichael,Gregory, Jeremy (Claire),Sophie(Chris),Simone,Marc, and Gabrielle;great-grandson Beckett; andhissisterBelle.Mikewaspredeceased by hisfirst wife,Patricia, in 2006.

Mike’s adventurestartedon June28, 1932, in theoncethrivingbutnow abandonedeastcoast of Vancouver Island logging town of Rock Bay. With his parentsunable to agreeupon anamefor theirfirstbornchild,the nurses called himMichaelafterSt. Michael’s Mission Hospital,wherehewasborn. Despitehis parentsfinally deciding on thenameHaroldBeckett Stickland, it wasMichael that stuck ashisnamethroughouthislife.

Mike grew up in the1930sand 1940son therugged coastallandscapeof the islandsand waters between CampbellRiverand AlertBay,livinginafloathome in thebaysofQuadra, Cortez,and SonoraIslandsand Bute Inletbeforefinally pullingthe floathomeashoreandhomesteading in thePearse Island Groupnear AlertBay.His family were typicalcoastalpioneers, making alivingcommercial fishingand logging from thewatersand lands that surrounded them,and finally by settinguptheirown family mill on Pearse Island. Mike participated in these activities fromanearlyage while at thesametimetakingall hisschoolingupto grade 12 by correspondence. It wasfromtheseformative yearsthat Mike developedhisworkethic,senseofoptimism, earnestness, andhisdeep appreciation forthenatural world.

In 1950, Mike venturedofffromhis north coastlifetoVancouver,wherehe attended UBCinthe commerceprogram,graduatingin1956. At university, Mike wasanactivememberofPsi Upsilonfraternityand theMasonsof B.C.,met what were to becomehislifelongbestfriends,and learned to play bridge. Bridge wasto becomealifelongpassion that included many tournamentsand reaching thelevel of lifegrand master.After UBC, Mike had asuccessful career in business, starting at BC Telandbranchingout into thenewly developing computer industry, where he excelledatsales through acombinationofhardwork, optimism, and earnestness.

TheUBC librarywasalso whereMikemethisfirst wife,Patricia. Mike and Pat were marriedin1959andhad47 wonderfulyearstogether,wheretheywelcomed threesons whom they raisedon theNorth Shore. They enjoyed exploringthe world togetherandplayingcompetitivebridge.Mikewasactively involved in all aspects of family lifeandhisson’s activities.Mikenever lost hisloveofthe BC coastand thenatural worldandensured family activities included camping, boating, andhistruepassion, fishing. Oneofhis many legacies will behisloveof thenatural worldthathepassedontoeachofhis boys.

Mikefound love againin2007 whenhe marriedAngela. Mike waswarmly welcomed into Angela’s family by Angela’schildren,her many grandchildren,and great-grandchildren. Mike and Angelashared aloveoffamily, travel,andbridge over themanyyearstheywere married. It wasalsoduringthistimethat Mike reconnectedwiththe Masonsof BC through CapilanoLodge No.164

Mike lived along life full of family,friends,love, andadventure. He wasa man knownforhiseasy-goingnature, optimism, kindness, andhisclaim to never havingbeen skunked fishing.

Aservice willbe heldto rememberMike at BoalFuneralChapel at 1505 Lillooet Road,NorthVancouver, at 1:00 PMon June 6, 2026

Marion

Angell Parkes (née Dit t rich)

NorthVancouver, BritishColumbia

Marion Parkespassedawaypeacefully on December28,2025,atLionsGateHospital, at the ageof95and ½.

Born on June 13,1930, in Edmonton, Alberta, Marionwas thedaughterofNelly and Ernest Dittrich. AftermovingfromAlberta to West Vancouver, Marion returned fora time to herparents’ home followingherdivorce, whereshebegan the nextchapterofher life, raisingfour childrenonher own.Sheand her childrenthen settledinNorth Vancouverin1966, whichshe calledhomefor59 years.

Marion wasfirst and foremost adevoted mother to her four children: Richard, Robert, Cheryl,and Michele.Oneof thegreatprivilegesofher life, andof theirs,was theclose and loving relationships she maintained with allfour.She waspreviously married to Edward Parkes.

To her grandchildren, shewas simply and lovingly knownas“Gram.” Shewas acherished grandmother to Jenna, Mason, Kyler, Annette,Angela, Alicia,and Adrienne,step-grandmother to Melodie, and a proud great-grandmother to Rowan, Kitson, Oka, Eloïse, and step-great-grandmother to Madisynand Miya.

From Marion, we learned many important lessons, includingthat sarcasmisanart form,shopping absolutelycountsasexercise, sunshine is good medicine,and when in doubt, youshouldalways pick up thephoneand call afriend. At times in her life, shefaced significant challengesand metthem withremarkablephysicalresilience, mental strength, andanunwavering will.

Marion took greatpride in caring forthoseshe loved, and sheworkedtirelesslytocareforand supporther children. Shemanaged apet storeinWest Vancouverandalso didaccountingworkfor SkyVan and Scandinavian Janitors.Petswereaconstant presenceinher life, whichsheenjoyed rightupuntil herfinal years.

Hersorority, Beta SigmaPhi,wasan importantpart ofher lifefor55 yearsand the source of many enduringfriendships shecherished. Overher95 years, shetouched thelivesof many,including extended family,close friends,and strangersalike, throughher warmth,honesty,andgift forstorytelling.

Herinterestsincluded reading, crosswordpuzzles, Jeopardy,Wheelof Fortune,knitting, caring forher animals,thoughtfullyshoppingforgifts forothers, gettingherhairdoneat thesalon,drivingred Mustangs,and curatingher teddybear collection.

Marion waspredeceased by her sister Joan. Sheis survived by her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren,and many friendsand extended family,too numerous to list.

Heldinenduringloveandgratitude.

MoyraKathleen Dobson (née DeWolfe)

It is with deep sadnessthat wesharethat Moyra Kathleen Dobson (née DeWolfe)died in her89th yearon April28,2026, following abrief illness. MoyrawasborninVancouver,B.C., on Feb10, 1938. Shemetherhusband, Philip Dobson, while they were studentsatthe University of British Columbia,whereshe graduated with aMaster's Degree in Plant Science. Sheworkedinmycology labsatbothUBC and UofA.Moyra and Phil were marriedinJune 1963and remained so until her death. Moyrawas alovingwife, anamazingmother, and adevoted Nana to her twoadventurous grandchildren.

Moyrawas relentlesslycuriousaboutabsolutely everything, includinggenetics, astrophysics, chemistry, spaceexploration, technology,and music. Oneofthe joys of Moyra’slifewas exploringthe backroadsof NorthAmerica.FromtheSnakeRiver Canyon to thewildsofUtahorthebayousof Louisiana, shewas game foranything. Sheandher sister Judy travelledtoLondon to seesomeofthe world’sbestperformersatthe RoyalAlbertHalland spent many eveningsenjoyingconcerts at the Orpheum in Vancouver.Herbiggestlamentbefore leavingthisworld wasall thethings shewouldnever learnand thebooksshe wouldn’t get to read.

Herheart’shomewasat Sibell BaynearLadysmith, B.C., wheresheand Phil raised theirfamily, andher grandchildrenspent theirsummers.Moyra is survived by herdevotedhusbandof64 years, Phil Dobson,daughterCecilyDobson, son Hamish Dobson,daughter-in-lawDeb Dobson,andbeloved grandchildrenOwenand Isla Dobson. Shewas lovedanddeeplyrespectedbyanextended family of in-laws, niecesandnephews. Moyrawaspredeceased by her younger sister Judy Killam(née DeWolfe) inlate 2025.

Moyrawill bedeeplymissedbyall whoknewher, and shelived along,incrediblyinteresting,and happylife. In lieuof flowers, donations canbemade in Moyra’s nametothe BC Children’sHospital Foundation(BCCHF)orthe KrallCentre at Vancouver General Hospital.

Patricia Anne Bowen(nee Trot t er)

"Alife well-lived”

Patricia Anne Bowen(nee Trotter), bornJune27th, 1949, in London, Ontario, passedonpeacefully at about2:10pmon Monday, May18th,2026, from the effectsofcancer,after ayear-longbattle. Anne endured this challenge with courage,grace,and dignity.She will be greatly missedbyherhusband andbestfriendof54 years, John Bowen,her beloveddaughter Melissa,son-in-law Dominic, and her twocherished grandsons,Milo and Theo.

Shewill also be missedbyheradoringsister Elizabeth,brother-in-lawTom,and theirdaughters Maggieand Kate and theirchildren. Annealso leavesbehindherbrother Charles, hiswifeWendy and sonKevin.

Anne lovedbeing amotherand grandmother,in addition to enjoyingbridge,gardening,and cycling. She had many dear friends whoshared in these activitiesand whoprovided invaluable supportand assistanceinrecentmonths.After retiring froma longand successful careeras amarketingdirector at BC Tel/Telus, shetravelledwidelywithher husband, John.

Nurses,doctors,andothersatVGH and theNS Hospicewereremarkable. In particular, Dr.Joshua Chamberlain andnurse Arlene AspinallatVGH went above andbeyondallexpectations in helping Anne andher family.

Donations to theCanadian Cancer Society, Lions Gate Hospital,Vancouver General Hospital,orNorth ShoreHospice wouldbemuchappreciated.

To write a condolence to the family, please visit wwwmckenziefuneralservices com

the more you

Themoreyougive, Themoreyou get, Themoreyou laugh, Thelessyoufret. Themoreyoudo unselfishly. Themoreyoulive abundantly. Themoreof everything you share, Themoreyou’ll alwayshavetospare. Themoreyoulove, themoreyou’llfind, Thatlifeis goodand friendsarekind. Foronly what we giveaway, Enrichesus fromdaytoday. TeresaPiercey-Gates

OBITUARIES

Robert(Bob) Alan Shaw

Robert(Bob) Alan Shaw wasbornApril 6, 1942, in Vancouver,BC, raised in WhiteRock, andpassed awaypeacefully on May10,2026, in Saanich,BC. Knownforhisfun-loving spirit,senseofhumour, intellect,anddeeppassion forsports and agood red wine,Bob will bedeeplymissed.

As ayoung child,Bob’sadventurous ways nodoubt caused worryforhisparents,Jim and Mollie,and brought laughterfromhis olderbrothers, Johnand Don. This playfulapproachdeveloped into aloveof sports and acompetitivespirit, whichhepassedon to hiskidsand grandkids. Before starting afamily, Bobcompleted acommercedegreeatthe University of BritishColumbiaandbegan asuccessfuland rewardingcareeras a chartered accountant, concludingas aseniorpartner with KPMG.

MarriedtoIrene for40years, heenjoyeda busy, family-centredlifewithhis children, Debbie,Doug andHeather in Deep Cove,North Vancouver; coaching soccerand football, boatingand fishing, golfing withfriends,and skiingatWhistlerwith extended family.Notnecessarily anatural traveller, Bobvisited sixcontinents, andas alifelonggolfer, played many iconiccourses.

In retirement,Bob movedtoanother Deep Cove on Vancouver Islandandservedtwo termsonthe North Saanichcouncil. He enjoyedprecious momentswith hisgrandkids, Mia, Zoe, Ivy, Elliott and Bennett, and lateryearswithhis partner Noreen. Always optimistic and lookingahead,oneof Bob’sfew regretsisthat heneversaw hisCanucks winaStanley Cup, buthe kept cheeringthemon.

Friendsand family will rememberhisgenuine smile, spirited laugh,andendearingcharacter. As per Bob’swishes,therewill beno service, butplease raiseaglass in hismemory!

OBITUARIES

Scot Simmons

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingofour Dad, Papa,anddevotedhusband, Scot Simmonsof NorthVancouver,onApril 19, 2026,at theageof87.Scotpassedpeacefully after alengthy illness. He lovedhis family more than anythingand will bedeeplymissedbyall whoknew him.

Scot is survived by hiswifeof52years, Mary-Anne Simmons;daughtersJulie Fitzgerald(Marty) and Jan Simmons; sonPaul Simmons (Wanda), grandchildrenPatrick Fitzgerald(Erin), Brian Fitzgerald,Sean Fitzgerald(Elaina),Adam Walter (Allison),and PennyManley (James); and greatgrandchildrenIzzy and IvyFitzgerald(theirMom, KimLamond),Olivia Fitzgerald,and EliWalter, along withsisters-in-lawJudy Ellis,Janice Simmonsand Carol Bird.

Scot’s lifelong career wasinthe insuranceindustry, wherehebuilt asuccessful businessandearned the respectofcolleaguesand clientsalikeovermany years. He wasalsoanaccomplishedpianoplayer andhad apassion forremodellinghomes.Inhis younger years, heespeciallyenjoyed vacationing with Mary-Anne in Maui.

Scot waspredeceased by hisparents, Dory Curtis and RaySimmons;his son, Colin Simmons;andhis brothers, MarkeSimmonsand Martin Simmons.

ACelebration ofLife will beheldatCardinal Hall, 3590 MountainHighway,North Vancouver,BC, on Saturday, June 20,2026,at2:00 p.m. Dadhada speciallovefor Mauiand theHawaiianspirit, so we invite youtocelebratehislifeinarelaxed island style. Feel free to dustoff youraloha shirts,tropical prints,shorts,sandals, and flip-flopsas we honour himinaHawaiianway thathe wouldhaveloved.

In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to the AlzheimerSociety of BritishColumbia.

OBITUARIES

Evelyn Audrey Baker

Evelyn Audrey Baker, bornApril 14,1928,passed awayApril 25,2026,after abriefhospitalization.

Evelyn wasborninPadstow, Alberta,toparents Sidneyand Edthye Underwood. Thefamilymoved to Vancouver in 1941, whenher father startedworking in theshipyards.She marriedherhusband, Bill,in 1954. They had42 yearstogetheruntil hisdeathin 1996.

Evelyn is survived by her sonAllan(Marla, Jeff,and family), son-in-law Paul,and many niecesand nephews.Herdaughters, Lindaand Karen,preceded herpassing.

Evelyn wasinbusinessfor many yearsasa BC Telephone Operator,raisedafamilyand workedas cash office managerfor Woolco,then Walmartuntil her retirement in 1998.

Evelyn wasanactive, lifelong memberof the Anglican Church,first with St.Augustine’s,Marpole, and then St.Christopher’s, West Vancouver.She wasactive in theguiding movement forover50 years. Shestartedas aBrownieleaderand then becamealeader forGuides,Rangers, and Sparks for16years. Evelyn wasalsoacampleader (22 years) and amemberof theWestVancouver Division Council for19years. Other interests included travel,calligraphy, musicaltheatre,and the companyoffriends.Her cheerfulspiritandpositive upbeatapproachwereasignaturefeatureof everything shewas involved in.

In lieuofflowers,donations to BC TrefoilGuilds EducationGrant c/oGirlGuidesof Canada -BC Council, or WildlifePreservationCanadaare appreciated.

ACelebration ofLife willbe heldon Saturday, June 6, 11am at St Christopher’s Church(11th&Inglewood), WestVancouver.

To placean Obituary, InMemoriam, or Memorial Service, pleasecall Adam at 236-889-6595 oremail ahogan@lodestarmedia.ca

Each Loss

Each lossisverydifferent, Thepainissosevere. Will Iever stopmissing Thisone Ilovedsodear?

Good timeswehad together, Themomentsthatweshared We didn’t have to tell each other Howmuchwereallycared.

Ineverdreamed you’dgoaway, Never thoughtofsorrow. So sureyou’d alwaysbehere Took forgranted each tomorrow.

Nowmylifeisall confused Sinceyouwent away. Youtook apartofme And forhelp Idailypray.

ButwhenGodsent youto me Henever said that youweremine, That Icould keep youalways–Onlyborrowed foratime.

Now, He’s called youhome, I’msadand Ished tears. YetI’m gladHeloaned youtome Andwehad thesemany years.

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CAUSE NO.D-503-CV-2024-00292

MEWBOURNEOIL COMPANY, Interpleader v. NU-ENERGYOIL ANDGAS, INC., Defendant

INTHEDISTRICT COURT

5TH JUDICIALDISTRICTCOURT

EDDYCOUNTY, NEWMEXICO

NOTICEOFPENDENCYOFSUIT

TO:Nu-EnergyOil andGas, Inc.and theunknownheirsof CecilS.Walker, PatrickL.Whittall, JamesB.Abernathy, Keith A.Beedie,and AlbertJ.Wallrap.

YOUAREHEREBYNOTIFIEDthatthe above-titled actionwasfiled in theFifthJudicial DistrictCourt,CountyofEddy,State ofNewMexico onApril 11,2024,by MewbourneOil Company.The lawsuitisan interpleader actionthatconcernssuspended oilandgasroyaltyinterest based onproductionfromthe Fuller 13/12 W1FCFederal Com.Nos. 1H and2Hand theFuller14/11 W2HAFed3HWells(the“Wells”) located on thelandsituated in Sections11 and 14, Township26South, Range 29East,EddyCounty,New Mexico.

Thatunlessyourespondtothe Interpleaderwithin 30daysofcompletionof publicationofthisNotice, judgementbydefault will beenteredagainstyou.

Theattorneys forPlaintiff MewbourneOil Company arePaul P. Santoyo, AndrewR. “Drew”Simank, andBrentA.Bauer, Santoyo WehmeyerP.C., 12400SanPedroAvenue,Suite300, SanAntonio,Texas 78216.

WITNESSmyhandandsealof theDistrictCourtofEddyCounty,New Mexico, on this,the1stdayofMay,2026.

Martha Huereque

Clerk

of theFifth Judicial Disctrict

DeputyClerk

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DESIGN YOURADS

We areproudtopresent the 10th AnnualKidsDesign Your Ads feature.

StudentsinGrades4–7 tookpartinaMarketing & Advertising101presentation by theNorthShoreNews before creatingoriginalad concepts for localbusinesses. Participatingadvertisers selectedtheads featuredin thispublication.

students, we uploaded everysubmissiononline. Visitnsnews.comandsearch “KidsDesign Ads2026”to view thefullgallery.

To celebratethecreativityand hard work of allparticipating

A heartfeltthank youto ourparticipatingschools, teachers, students,and valued advertisers for supporting thisfunandeducational community project.

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