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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it is in the early stages of a plan to dredge Burrard Inlet to allow more oil to be shipped through the harbour.

Because of the depth of the inlet east of the Second Narrows, Aframax tankers docked at Trans Mountain’s Westridge terminal can only load to 80 per cent capacity.

The idea to dredge the seabed was floated by Prime Minister Mark Carney, and B.C.’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix has recently voiced his support.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority released a statement this week confirming it has begun its approval process.

“There is pressing need to optimize the port and its infrastructure to support Canada’s trade through the gateway and support a strong national economy, in the face of an uncertain and rapidly changing global landscape,” it read.

“As part of this work we are partnering with industry and government to enable Canadian trade through the Port of Vancouver and deliver stronger national supply chains.”

The dredging work will need to proceed through a permitting process including First Nations consultation, which has now begun along with early field studies, the port says.

But the proposal is raising environmental concerns and questions over governance and Indigenous rights.

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Community rallies to support 41 evacuees after fire NICK LABA

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When 92-year-old Peter Phelan returned to his former home for the first time since a torrent of flame reduced most of Silverlynn Apartments to rubble, a fire inspector took a moment to comfort him.

“She held his hands and she was so unbelievably, genuinely concerned for him,” said Phelan’s daughter, Kerry Romaniuk. “It made us all almost cry.”

In the aftermath of the May 10 blaze that engulfed the North Vancouver seniors residence, people in the surrounding community have come together to support the 41 tenants who had been living in the now-uninhabitable building.

That includes the impressive work of local first responders, who helped save all the residents from serious physical harm. It also involves the follow-up care provided by North Shore Emergency Management, and emergency support services staff.

Additionally, three community organizations – Lynn Valley Lions, Lynn Valley Community Association, and District of North Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society – have launched fundraising campaigns for the evacuees with a combined total of $36,000, and growing.

Also supporting the displaced seniors are the scores of

Lynn Valley Lions president Eric Miura says people from all walks of life have stepped up to help the 41 evacuees of the Silverlynn Apartments fire. The community service group is matching donations up to $20,000 to assist the displaced tenants. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN compassionate neighbours who are pitching in cash or showing empathy in other ways.

Lynn Valley Lions president Eric Miura said the community is here for the Silverlynn evacuees.

“Our motto is to serve and we do that alongside our community members, businesses and organizations,” he said. Through their campaign, the Lions are matching

donations up to $20,000.

“I can’t stress how great our community is. Every time we do a fundraiser like this we get a really positive response from people of all walks,” he said.

DNVFF Charitable Society has also been accepting donations, and has an upcoming, sold-out Barn Burner concert at the Maplewood Fire Rescue Centre on

June 14 with some proceeds going to the evacuees.

‘I’ve lost everything,’ evacuee says Romaniuk said all the support has been incredible, especially in such a devastating time for the displaced tenants.

“It’s really amazing,” she said.

Her father has been lucky to

have help from their immediate family. Her brother has given Phelan a permanent home in his basement in Coquitlam, which will be renovated to better accommodate Phelan’s needs.

Meanwhile, Romaniuk has been drawing as much attention to the fundraisers that she can, going on radio shows, doing other media interviews, and posting on social media.

“I just encourage everyone to donate,” she said. “And it’s not for my dad at all. My dad is totally taken care of. It’s for everybody else.”

While Phelan has had his immediate needs taken care of, the fire has taken away things important to his emotional health and sense of independence.

“I’ve lost everything,” he said. “I was there for 22 years, and I have many, many family pictures and books, quite a library. So I’ve lost it all. I haven’t been able to get one thing from the apartment.

“My family has had to supply me with clothes,” he added.

As for the support he’s received from his sons and daughters, that’s been “terrible” too, he said, half joking.

“I’m a very independent individual. They have families and lives of their own,” he said. “But it’s absolutely amazing that I was offered the opportunity to be with Continued on A12

LOCKED UP

North Van RCMP arrest alleged locker room thief and fraudster BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver RCMP have arrested a man they say is a serial fraudster, carrying out a scheme with others to steal wallets from rec centre lockers and use victims’ credit cards to make purchases.

Investigators began looking into a rash of reported thefts from rec facilities in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and

Vancouver in February. They soon noted a trend in the stolen credit cars being used immediately afterward to purchase pre-paid credit cards and gift cards, according to a release from the North Vancouver RCMP. On March 14, officers searched the residence of a North Vancouver man. There, they seized credit cards and gift cards with a combined value of more than $25,000, ID cards and the suspected stolen identity documents of 75 different people linked to

28 different police files across the Lower Mainland.

Several other suspects police believe were responsible for the thefts and frauds are also under investigation, one of whom was under court orders not to be in possession of any else’s ID. The investigations are complex, said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson.

“Our investigators worked diligently to

gather evidence and prepared several judicial authorizations in an effort to further the investigations,” he said in the release. “They are ongoing and officers anticipate recommending charges to B.C. Prosecution Service in the near future against the man.”

As he has not yet been charged, the suspect’s name is not being released.

Police meanwhile are urging anyone who locks up their belongings in public change rooms to be extra vigilant.

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TIDE UP

Rescue crew saves art students stranded on West Van islet ABBY LUCIANO

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A man and woman in their early 20s are safe and sound after being stranded on an islet in West Vancouver over the May long weekend.

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West Vancouver’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) group were tasked around 9 p.m.

Friday, May 16 to help two people who had become stuck on Whyte Islet, near Whytecliff Park in West Van, due to rising tides.

The young man and woman are arts students and had been out on a photo shoot on Whyte Islet A Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue crew searches earlier that day, bringing for a young man and woman stranded on Whyte Islet in camera gear and props, West Vancouver May 16. COURTESY OF SHANE AUSTIN said Shane Austin, media liaison for the local RCMSAR Austin and another rescue member climbed station. They had misinterpreted the tide up onto the islet and located the pair. chart and noticed the land connection to The two were cold but were not showing Whytecliff Park had become submerged as any signs of hypothermia, he said. they were snapping photos.

Rescue crews helped the two get back to As the pair realized their situation, they the boat with their camera gear in condiGoogled what to do. They found a rescue article from North Shore News and then tions that were rainy, windy and slippery. searched the number for the Coast Guard, The group made it to the boat and climbed Austin said. in, where the man and woman were given “In this case, they did exactly the right a blanket to stay warm and dry as they thing,” Austin said. headed to the Horseshoe Bay Pier.

“It’s an [islet] that at [low] tide, you can “I think at first, they were nervous and walk out to,” he added.“So a lot of people embarrassed. We try to put people at ease go to Whyte Park and they walk out on the that they should never be scared or embarisland and they get distracted or they are rassed to call us, [even] if it seems like a silly completely unaware that the ocean goes up reason,” Austin said. “If they tried to swim, and down, and they come back after being or they’d stayed out there in the cold for there for an hour or two and they realize, hours, that could have very easily become a ‘Oh I’m now on an island and I can’t swim bad situation.” back there.’”

Austin said particularly with Whyte Islet, A rescue crew arrived on scene within 20 the situation can change quickly. At low minutes after receiving the call, where they tides, people can walk out to the islet by spotted the duo at the Northwest corner of walking across a narrow ridge of rocks, but the islet. But getting to the two students was at high tide the peninsula is underwater. no easy task, Austin said.

“You will be stuck out there until the “We spotted them, but unfortunately the tide goes back down, and that can be many spot they were in was not a spot that we hours, the tides are not a fixed thing,” he could take the boat,” Austin said. “There’s said. lots of rocks and these kind of things, and it Austin said people can also press *16 or needs to be a safe place for them to get into #727 if they are in any situation on the water, the boat.” or dial 911 if it’s an emergency.

Volunteer rescue crews told the two to Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic stay where they were so they could move affairs reporter for the North Shore News. the boat around to the other side of the islet. This reporting beat is made possible by the Once they took the boat to the other side, Local Journalism Initiative.

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GOVERNANCE REVIEW

Metro promises reforms after North Shore wastewater fiasco GRAEME WOOD

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Metro Vancouver’s board says it is looking to implement reforms to its basic structure as recommended in a recent governance review – a move brought about largely by the disastrous North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant debacle.

Metro Vancouver board chair Mike Hurley hired Deloitte Canada in February to conduct a governance review in the wake of growing discontent from members of the public who are seeing sharp increases to their property taxes and utility fees. Part of the sizable hike was to pay for a nearly $3-billion cost overrun for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“Challenges with the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant program and the subsequent funding impacts have created an environment of extreme tension within the board and with municipalities,” states Deloitte’s report.

The Deloitte report recommended a so-called “hybrid board” whereby appointed members oversee Metro Vancouver’s utility operations, which account for about 80 per cent of all work.

Deloitte also examined board models that would reduce the number of directors from 41 to 23, meaning one director per jurisdiction. This could solve some of the political impasse perceived at the board due to its large size, said the report.

And a hybrid board may address the constant turnover of directors every four years,

which has caused problems for staff when communicating long-term objectives, such as the need to renew utility infrastructure, Deloitte noted.

The consulting and auditing firm also suggested a “corporatization” model, eliminating elected officials entirely. It did not suggest a model whereby directors are directly elected.

The goal, said Deloitte, is to “introduce a balance of professional experience, and enhance decision-making and risk management.”

Another issue identified as problematic is how directors become increasingly conflicted in their roles, between serving their own municipality and serving the region as a whole. For example, a costly regional project may not serve a municipality directly.

Following the board’s meeting on Friday, Metro Vancouver issued a release in which Hurley said the Metro board would form a new governance committee to begin implementing some of the report’s 49 recommendations, which include reviewing the board size and structure, streamlining standing committees, and strengthening Metro Vancouver’s internal audit function.

He also called on the provincial government to install a liaison on the committee, as any board structure changes will require new provincial legislation.

The board also voted unanimously on Friday to end double payment for meetings that go over four hours, eliminated remuneration for travel pertaining to Metro Continued on A7

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DNV councillor says board missing the point Continued from A6 Vancouver business as well as converting a monthly stipend for committee chairs in favour of a double meeting fee.

Directors are currently paid $547 per meeting.

At the meeting, City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan suggested the governance of Metro Vancouver would not be under such scrutiny were it not for the cost overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Shayne Gregg, the report’s author, did not disagree.

Gregg told the board his report was not intended to recommend “transformative” changes to the board.

Hurley said the votes on the remuneration adjustments were merely preliminary or “quick” fixes based on the clearest recommendations from Gregg.

DNV Coun. Catherine Pope has been critical of Metro Vancouver’s handling of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

Metro Vancouver critic reacts On Monday, District of North Vancouver Coun. Catherine Pope, who has been among the most vocal critics of the Metro board throughout the wastewater scandal, said the Deloitte report was a good start and that she has full faith in the people behind it. But she added it does not get at the underlying issue that’s festering – what went wrong with the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“Reducing the size of the board and board meeting stipends is fine … but it’s pretty small potatoes compared to the reason why this report was asked for in the first place,” she said.

In the interests of accountability, the report also stressed that “it is paramount to balance confidentiality and the need for transparency,” but Pope said she did not see the board take any actions towards that.

“I believe that is a result response largely due to the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant cost overruns and all of the criticism that’s come out since then,” she said. “But it was not part of the Metro board’s release, and it doesn’t seem to be on their radar.”

Pope said she agrees with the general direction the governance review recommends, and said it could result in better decisions in the future.

“What we’ve seen time and time again is political leaders are put in these positions where they have a limited amount of knowledge in the field, and they’re making enormous, billion-dollar decisions that have long-term impacts on the community,” she said. “I’m disappointed that I’m not seeing more response to this report from Metro, but it doesn’t surprise me.”

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ancouver Fraser Port Authority is going public with plans to dredge the floor of Burrard Inlet east of the Second Narrows. Currently, tankers loading their holds with oil and bitumen at the end of Trans Mountain pipeline can only fill to 80 per cent capacity, and with U.S. tariffs threatening Canada’s economy, the port must become more efficient, the rationale goes.

On its face, the dredging proposal presents numerous environmental worries, with a cocktail of toxins possibly at rest on the ocean floor and potential turbidity issues threatening the inlet’s food web. With efforts afoot to restore the shorelines, boost salmon stocks and save endangered whales, we expect there will be opposition.

If the proposal is, as District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little has suggested, a minor widening of a channel consisting

mainly of scoured rock, it is not so troubling.

It will make shipping through that channel both safer and more efficient – a win-win scenario. But things are rarely so simple.

We have questions about the approval process, with the port being both the proponent and the regulator. As it stands, the project will not face vetting under Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, which would provide the most thorough accounting of the potential ecological fallout.

And it is unclear how the consultations with the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) will impact the plan. While the nations may not have an explicit veto power, the courts have shown they take Indigenous rights and title seriously.

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UFO or drone? It’s more fun to believe we are not alone JACKIE BATEMAN

Contributing writer

We’ve been lucky enough to see the Northern Lights from our home vantage points this past year, which was incredible. But there could be more unusual light sources lurking over our heads.

Let’s talk about life outside of us earthlings. Many cannot fathom this, but frankly the universe, being infinite, has surely produced other life forms. To think otherwise is to be a little self-absorbed, no?

I was sitting outside with my son the other week, enjoying a rare bout of sunshine, when an object akin to a flying saucer whizzed across the sky before us. We live high up, with a clear view across the water

to downtown, so the sky is all around us.

“What in the space odyssey was that?”

I peered up, one hand to my forehead to protect my eyes against the faint glow of the weak sun.

The hovering silver object flew behind the fir trees in a flash. It made a low whirring noise, like a hummingbird. It moved fast. We watched it soar again, this time cloud-level high in the sky, sweeping across so quickly that we could hardly keep track of it. I popped indoors and grabbed my binoculars.

“It’s a drone,” said my son witheringly.

He knows what I’m like. Any opportunity to see the Death Star would be a dream come true for me, being obsessed with anything out of the ordinary. Give me Alien,

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, even E.T. and I’m as content as Richard Dreyfuss building a weird sand dune in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Speaking of which, I occasionally get musical tinnitus. Think the first three notes of the Close Encounters alien call-out on repeat. It’s a sign.

I couldn’t catch it with my binoculars because the thing moved so fast, and then it disappeared in an instant. Come on.

Drones can’t move across the whole sky in a split second, then disappear through a portal.

Despite the contempt of my family, the incident got me searching online for any other strange sightings around here. Admittedly I’d just watched the

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Investigation Alien documentary on Netflix (the one with the castrated bulls) so it might be just me being dramatic again. But extra-terrestrial life forms is a fascinating phenomenon, and it leads me to a question.

Why are alien spaceships usually seen at night? Why shouldn’t they arrive in the middle of the afternoon, when one is sitting outside enjoying a spot of sun?

It turns out quite a few of us around here have had sightings of unidentified flying objects, or aerial phenomena as some call them. Apparently, only 10 per cent of Canadians believe that sightings are part of extraterrestrial activity, that we are not alone. The rest of us put it all down to lens refractions, hoaxes, meteors, photo Continued on A9

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Recently the District of North Vancouver council has been discussing the Ports Property Tax Act (PPTA) and its implications for district taxpayers.

Introduced by the provincial government in 2004 (when Gordon Campbell was premier), the PPTA mandates a capped tax rate while guiding regulations prescribe assessment value for designated major port properties.

The initiative sought to establish a competitive tax environment for port properties involved in the export of raw materials through the ports of British Columbia in order to ensure international competitiveness. Examples of such properties in the district are the Fibreco Export facility, Neptune Bulk Terminal, and Vancouver Wharves. In total, there are seven heavy industry sites in the district whose taxes are kept artificially low by PPTA. Since the PPTA was introduced, the assessed value of these heavy industry port facilities (what we have come to call the “capped” heavy industry properties) has risen at a prescribed set rate tied to inflation.

The value of the “uncapped” heavy industry sites on the North Shore (which includes for example Allied Shipbuilders at 1870 Harbour Road) have risen at a much faster pace linked to market values, resulting in the assessment values of the

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“uncapped” properties now averaging 12 times that of the “capped” properties.

The result is a $4.5 million dollar funding gap that must be made up in a higher tax rate for the other classes of district taxpayers, such as the residential class, light industrial class, and “uncapped” heavy industry class.

Put simply, the PPTA results in district taxpayers subsidizing heavy industry in the district. For each residential taxpayer, on average, $100 of their taxes must be used to make up the funding gap created by this legislation that keeps the taxes of these port facilities artificially low.

The matter has been raised by the district (and other municipalities with significant port infrastructure) with the BC NDP government going back to 2017, but to date no changes to the PPTA have been offered. The ongoing inequity of residential taxpayers subsidizing heavy industry continues.

For my part, I commit to lobby the provincial government to address this inequity. Much has changed since former premier Gordon Campbell brought in the PPTA in 2004.

Notably, the financial pressures on district taxpayers have never been greater.

Our tax bills keep rising. It is time for the tax bills of the “capped” heavy industrial taxpayers to rise in tandem and thereby ensure an even and fair distribution of the overall tax bill.

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What do aliens think of us humans?

Continued from A8 tampering, satellites, and the amateur dramatics of people like me. They believe we are alone, as if that’s better.

I can’t help thinking of American Werewolf in London, that pub scene when they walk into the Slaughtered Lamb and the locals stop what they’re doing and stare. We don’t like what we don’t know.

The world has been skeptical about UFOs for decades, but now we can take videos and photos by whipping out our phones. We can throw them online, tag them, and start a conversation. There are many short clips posted by locals of the bizarre things they’ve witnessed: dancing shapes, lights in straight lines, floaty disc-shaped orbs behind the clouds. We have actual evidence now, to go with our

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incessant ramblings and musical tinnitus.

I like to think that aliens are simply monitoring us. If they have the intelligence to execute interstellar travel, then they could get rid of us in one zap. But we’re all still here, driving about in our gas-guzzling cars and mowing our mossy lawns. They probably feel sorry for us.

So, please keep a look out, especially when you’re camping this summer with that beautifully dark sky to watch. And if you see something out of the ordinary, take a snap or a video clip and show us all.

Many will think you’re making it up, but I’ll believe you.

North Vancouver’s Jackie Bateman is an award-winning author, screenwriter, copywriter, and extremely nosy if you get too close. jackie@jacbateman.com

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Province orders West Van to expand plans for more housing NICK LABA

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More housing must be added to urban areas of West Vancouver, the provincial government says.

On May 22, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon released a statement based on the results of a review conducted by provincial advisors in West Van and Oak Bay – two municipalities that have been singled out as falling behind on building new homes.

In West Van, Kahlon said the district must amend official community plans and zoning bylaws in the Park Royal-Taylor Way area with “additional, sufficient density to support its housing target order.”

“The plan should enable housing that aligns with best practices for transit-adjacent housing as set out for transit-oriented development areas (TOAs) in the province,” he said.

Kahlon added that the district should also amend policy

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West Vancouver has a large proportion of single-family homes, but there are also a number of older apartments in the Ambleside and Dundarave areas. NICK LABA / NSN FILES documents to increase density in the communities of Ambleside and Dundarave Village.

The orders follow a twomonth review by planner and Capilano University instructor Ron Mattiussi, which looked at development approval processes, land-use planning as well as housing policy and practices.

The advisor’s report notes that there are limited opportunities for developers to consider “any

reasonable profit margin,” due to extremely high land values and building costs in West Van. But part of the municipality’s development woes are self-inflicted, according to the advisor.

“West Vancouver’s long history of not supporting increased density has reduced the interest in the development community as they prefer municipalities that support development,” reads the report. “The unusually slow

completion of sub-area (local) plans has stymied development in areas where the current council supports appropriate densification.”

The report also highlights planning processes, such as pre-meetings and public hearings, as challenges that “significantly reduce interest” in developing in West Van. Kahlon said that he’s reviewed the reports and sent letters to each municipality outlining the recommendations. ”In addition, I have notified the councils that I intend to issue the following directives as permitted under the Housing Supply Act, which provides both councils 30 days to submit written comments regarding the directives before they are issued,” he said.

According to the province, the policy updates for Ambleside and Dundarave must be completed

by September 2026. A municipal review for Ambleside is already underway. Plans to increase density at Park Royal-Taylor way

must be done by December 2026.

West Van Mayor Mark Sager said there were no surprises in the province’s announcement.

“We anticipated that they would name Park Royal a transit density area. That just isn’t a surprise to me at all,” he said.

But for that change to be meaningful, the province has to step up and properly fund transit to the area, Sager said.

“It’s fine to say this is a transit-oriented corridor and hub, and we all understand the practicalities of that, but [we need to] see them step up to the table,” he said.

The provincial advisor’s report notes that the Park Royal area isn’t currently a transit hub, Sager said, but the district “fully supports” it going in that direction.

“Ultimately, there should be some consideration of some way to get [improved] transit to Park Royal,” he said. “If we’re not going to get another crossing, how about some form of rail that gets people there.”

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Mental health needs for displaced tenants rising Among the host of emergency support services being given to the evacuees, there’s been an unfortunate rise in mental health needs, said Emily Dicken, director for North Shore Emergency Management.

“I think people are really struggling from both the events of the fire, but also recognizing that they won’t be going back to Silverlynn as their home,” she said.

A big part of the grief stems from the loss of the tight-knit community at the apartment complex, Dicken said.

“One of the things that we’ve really noticed is that there was a really beautiful community of support and connection amongst the residents that lived in Silverlynn,” she said.

Dicken said that emergency supports are in place for the 41 evacuees until June 1, a deadline that NSEM is working to extend until mid-month.

A core focus for NSEM now is

working with BC Housing to move them from hotels into permanent homes.

“We do have some good news,” Dicken said Tuesday morning. “We’re able to match some evacuees with housing.”

For the roughly 10 evacuees who want to move off the North Shore, they will be able to get into available units with BC Housing right away, she said.

And while a number of the displaced tenants want to remain on the North Shore, and have not yet secured housing, there’s a renewed sense of hope this week, Dicken said.

“What we’re hearing from evacuees is that they’re feeling well supported [by emergency support services],” she said. “They’re also feeling the support of the community.

Fire investigation underway District of North Vancouver Fire Chief Mike Danks said it’s really important to acknowledge the work done by NSEM and emergency social services to aid the displaced tenants. He said his staff are in the early stages of investigating the Silverlynn

fire.

“We’re going to be working with the insurance company to methodically work through the process of trying to determine what the suite of origin is and what the cause was,” Danks said. “But we do anticipate that’s going to take quite some time.”

Firefighters worked with insurance and restoration companies last week to help recover some items from the damaged structure.

“For the residents that still had suites that were safe to enter, that was a small win for them,” he said.

“But I think we have to keep in mind that there were residents where their units were completely destroyed, so they weren’t able to recover any of their items whatsoever.”

The possessions lost range from hearing aids, dentures, medications, sleep apnea equipment and walkers, to irreplaceable personal effects, Danks said.

“It’s been a very devastating experience for the community, and we’re going to really try to do our best to determine what that cause was, so we can hopefully prevent it from happening in the future,” he said.

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With women’s sports gaining momentum, the North Shore Girls Soccer Club (NSGSC) is paving the way for the next generation to rise, thrive, and lead—on and off the field.

This summer, NSGSC kicks off its first-ever Girls & Women in Sport Celebrations—a season-long series of events elevating female athletes and building community around the women’s game.

Founded in 1986, NSGSC is Canada’s only all-girls soccer club and one of its largest femalecentred, not-for-profit community sports organizations. For nearly four decades, it has provided a space for girls to dream big, play hard, and grow through sport and mentorship.

With the launch of the NSL and RISE teams, and ties to the Canadian Women’s National Team, the club is offering experiences for girls to watch, learn from, and be inspired by pro players—many of them NSGSC alumni.

“We believe in the Whole Athlete,” says Jana Madill, NSGSC’s executive director. “That means not just soccer skills, but leadership, wellness, mental performance coaching, and meaningful work opportunities.”

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Arts in the Garden event ready to blossom one last time

workshops on subjects like eco-printing, felting and, of course, gardening, as well as a 50/50 jackpot draw.

“We felt if this was going to be the last one, we really wanted to capture the magic of the last 20 plus years, all in the last endeavor,” Lynch said. “Being outside in the sun and then being able to experience something really unique and local to the North Shore, that makes it special.”

Organizers wanted to bring the best bits to the last show to make it a celebration rather than a mourning the loss of the event, she said, with the importance of bringing back performers with a North Shore connection.

While this is the last year for Arts in the Garden, this isn’t farewell, as North Van Arts has plans to launch a new arts festival next year to continue showcasing local artists and musicians.

“This isn’t goodbye, it’s just the beginning of something new. We are still committed to supporting local artists, musicians and performers for years to come,” Lynch said.

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An event blending art and nature will be blooming on the North Shore one last time.

The Arts in the Garden event lets people explore 10 beautiful gardens across the North Shore, each one featuring artists, musicians, performers and workshops alongside the natural beauty.

North Van Arts executive director Anna Lynch said available gardens have been shrinking over the last few years, leading organizers to make the tough decision of running the final show.

“We considered it for a long time before making that decision,” Lynch said.

“Rather than continue and reduce the amount of gardens or change the kind of look and feel of the event, we felt it was better to do one last hurrah in the standard that we’d like to run it.”

The annual nature festival has been kicking around the North Shore for 26 years.

Ten North Shore locations featured in final Arts in the Garden festival Seven gardens will be in North Vancouver and three in West Vancouver this year, with each touching on different themes from unity and nurture to calm and vibrant. Three of those gardens are in new spaces, Lynch said, such as the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre, Summerhill Parc and the North Vancouver District Public Library Lynn Valley branch.

North Van Arts community events manager Sarah Watson looks forward to the annual Arts in the Garden festival June 14-15. This is the last year the event will be held. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN On top of the stunning gardens for people to walk through, this year’s last hurrah will feature 28 visual artists and 40 musicians and performers.

Crowd favourites such as Surreybased singer-songwriter Argel MDR,

Vancouver singer-songwriter Francis Baptise and North Shore local artists Norine Braun and Alice Fraser will perform, with new additions to the lineup incorporating pop, indie-folk and jazz.

There will also be hands-on

26th annual Arts in the Garden Where: Various locations across the North Shore.

When: June 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Garden weekend pass $20, one day entry $5. More details at northvanarts.ca.

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

This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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The striking buildings designed by the firm – including The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver and the Audain Art Museum in Whistler – focus light in ways that show it as a fundamental element in architecture.

Patkau’s use of light is a theme throughout a new exhibit at the West Vancouver Art Museum, which is running now until July 19. Museum curator Pantea Haghighi said she’s always been interested in John Patkau’s relationship with light.

“The minute I started talking to John at our first studio visit, light quickly became the central theme of the exhibition,” she said. “We decided to use light as a source material, as something that you can build with.

“The movement on light during the day on the wood structures of the Audain Museum, for instance, is an example of light performing changing and reiterating material,” Haghighi said. “Or the way it shines and it moves on a steel relief sculpture which lives at John’s home in West Vancouver.”

That’s what the exhibition is about: light as a source material, she said.

“Light as a building material, and light interacting with other [source materials].

And the others are concrete, wood and

steel,” said Haghighi, who became the museum’s new administrator and curator in December, 2024.

Throughout the Patkau exhibit are nine projects highlighting these different source materials.

Show held in conjunction with West Coast Modern Week The art show is being held in conjunction with West Coast Modern Week, July 8 to 13.

When John and Patricia Patkau founded their firm in the 1970s, West Coast Modernism was alive and well.

A vernacular of light and wood was essential to the West Coast Modern style, as well as the works of Patkau.

“There was a desire to use wood and to bring light in. And that continues right in contemporary architecture as well,” Haghighi said.

The curator added that there’s been great interest in the show, selling out 200 tickets in four hours to an opening talk from John Patkau held last week.

“People in West Vancouver are interested in arts and culture,” Haghighi said. “I just think there’s a need and a thirst for programs like this. But, of course, John is also very much a celebrated artist and architect in our [region].”

For those missing out on last week’s event, John Patkau is scheduled to speak again at The Polygon on July 9, during West Coast Modern Week.

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo FRIDAY, JUNE 6 | 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Seniors’ Activity Centre 695 21st Street, West Vancouver West Vancouver Community Centre 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

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Event Schedule 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

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

9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Exhibitors West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium all day

10 – 11 A.M.

Keynote Presentation: Is British Columbia Ready for Us? | Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association | Activity Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre ACTIVITY ROOM

11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M.

AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

Navigating Home Care Today and Into the Future

Coffee, Tea, and Pre-Planning

Hero Home Care

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George and Mark McKenzie, Funeral Directors

Danny Birch, Founder & Co-CEO

Medical Assistance in Dying: The Fundamentals

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Management of Osteoporosis and the Importance of Exercise

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Need To Plan Your Estate Today

Seeing is Believing: Insights into Common Eye Conditions

Westcoast Wills & Estates

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How Do Hearing Aids Contribute To Healthy Aging?

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Check out the exhibitors in the West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium

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An Introduction to Brain Health

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Nancy Woltjer, Education Facilitator 2:15 – 3 P.M.

OCEAN ROOM

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

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

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

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Colleen Little, Certified Nutrition Practitioner

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Strategies for Preventing Falls and Improving Balance

Ian Horne, Kinesiologist

District of West Vancouver

Andre Mascarenhas, Physiotherapist

Ageism in Canada

Elder Abuse: What Is It? How Do We Deal With It?

Dr. Laura Kadowaki, Research & Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

Linda Yauk, Learning Events & Outreach Coordinator

United Way British Columbia

Seniors First BC

Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy Lifemark

AV ROOM FILM SCREENING: Capturing Grace – an enlightening film about Parkinson’s

3:15 – 4:15 P.M.

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Speakers Keynote Presentation

Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association

KEYNOTE SPONSOR

Lily Lee

Is British Columbia Ready for Us?

The 2021 census provided a stark description of our rapidly ageing provincial population. Almost one quarter of British Columbians are over 65 and the fastest growing cohort comprises those over eighty years of age. What does this mean for our already overburdened health care system, our communities, and our families? Former BC Health Minister and outgoing CEO of the British Columbia Care Providers, Terry Lake, will talk about the impacts of this phenomenon and ways in which, government of all levels and civil society can prepare.

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

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Danny Birch, Founder & Co-CEO, Hero Home Care Navigating Home Care Today and Into the Future

95% of Canadian seniors want to age at home, but achieving that vision will require a bold transformation of how care is delivered today. In this engaging and informative session, we’ll explore how to navigate today’s home care landscape, including both public and private options. We’ll also look ahead to a future where home becomes the centre of care, powered by innovation, technology, and a more unified community of care. You’ll discover inspiring care models from around the world, technologies that promote safety and independence, and practical steps to help you or your loved ones age in place with confidence. Whether you’re planning ahead or currently caregiving for a loved one, this session will leave you informed, inspired, and empowered to take action.

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

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Exhibitors

West Vancouver Community Centre Sports Gymnasium | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

- Advanced Medical Healthcare Equipment - Alzheimer Society of B.C. - Amica - Aquatic Centre Physio - Avenue Cannabis - British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRN) - Comfort Keepers - Cut the Clutter - Cycling Without Age - Davies - Dying With Dignity Canada - Ears To You - ElderDog Canada – N&W Vancouver PAWD - Family Services of the North Shore - Foodie Fit Inc. - HearingLife - Heart and Home - Heart To Home Meals Vancouver - Hero Home Care - Hollyburn Funeral Home - Hollyburn House by Venvi - Living Well Home Care Services - McKenzie Funeral Services - Medical Arts Health Research Group

- MLT Aikins LLP - My Home Rehab & Physiotherapy - North Shore Community Resources - North Shore Emergency Management - North Shore Keep Well Society - North Shore Neighbourhood House - North Shore Primary Care Network - North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre - Office of Seniors Advocate - Optomeyes West Vancouver - Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre, UBC - PARC Retirement Living - Route65.ca (BC Care Providers Association) - Seniors First BC - Shylo Home Healthcare - Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre - Smeaton Cook Real Estate Group - VCH: OASIS - Arthritis Education - VCH: West Vancouver Adult Day Program - VCH: Older Adult Mental Health - Wave 98.3 - West Coast Wills & Estates - West Vancouver Fitness - West Vancouver Memorial Library

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

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

As Chair of PPRI, Don Anderson will share exciting insights into its mission of funding the world-renowned Parkinson’s Disease research in UBC’s PPRC. Don will introduce the newly launched Bjorn Moller Research Repository (BMRR) and the BMRR program manager, Samantha Schaffner. The BMRR stores biological samples and clinical data critically needed for each PD research project. Everyone living with Parkinson’s, as well as all healthy adults, are invited and encouraged to sign up and help populate this important research repository.

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

are safeguarded. Packed with practical insights and compelling real-world examples, this talk empowers you to act now and make informed decisions to secure your legacy today. Whether you’re just starting or need to update your will, this session offers valuable guidance.

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

Dr. Shannon Chiu, BSc, Optometrist, Optomeyes West Vancouver Seeing is Believing: Insights into Common Eye Conditions Optomeyes Eye Care in West Vancouver are pleased to present a talk on recognizing different eye conditions that are associated with various health issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

The presentation will cover the latest technologies used to detect and monitor eye conditions, patient cases that the Optomeyes team has seen and managed with physicians, and tips to reduce the risk of common eye conditions.

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

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Mandy Fisch, MSc., RAUD, RHIP, Owner Operator, HearingLife formerly NexGen Hearing, West Vancouver Victoria Erickson, MSc., RAUD, RHIP, Registered Audiologists, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners, HearingLife formerly NexGen Hearing, West Vancouver How Do Hearing Aids Contribute To Healthy Aging?

“Healthy aging” refers to developing and maintaining the functional ability that supports wellbeing in older age. Improved communication through hearing aids can significantly contribute to healthy aging and quality of life.

Hearing aids enhance auditory perception, resulting in clearer communication. Improved hearing encourages social interaction, participation in activities, and promotes mental and emotional well-being. This reduces feelings of isolation, depression, and loneliness—often linked to hearing loss and cognitive decline. Better hearing brings greater confidence and self-esteem, positively impacting emotional health. Hearing aids also improve situational awareness, helping individuals detect crucial safety sounds (e.g., alarms or vehicles) and prevent falls.

Join us to explore how optimized hearing supports healthy aging, empowering individuals to take proactive steps and seek support for more fulfilling, and engaged later years.

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

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Ian Horne, Registered Kinesiologist, District of West Vancouver Andre Mascarenhas, Physiotherapist, Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy, Lifemark Strategies for Preventing Falls and Improving Balance

This presentation focuses on fall prevention and improving balance for seniors, promoting safety, independence, and quality of life. It covers common fall causes and practical riskreduction strategies. Emphasizing regular exercise—especially balance and strength training—it also offers tips on footwear, vision care, and safe use of assistive devices. The session includes simple balance exercise demos and resources for ongoing support. Ideal for older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, it encourages proactive steps to prevent falls and support independence through awareness and lifestyle changes.

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

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Mike Beishuizen, Lawyer, West Coast Wills & Estates Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Why You Need To Plan Your Estate Today This presentation, led by Mike Beishuizen who is an estate lawyer at Westcoast Wills & Estates, underscores the critical need for proper estate planning before it’s too late. Learn why having a will is vital to protect your family, assets, and future from potential legal turmoil. Discover how to ensure your wishes are honoured and gain peace of mind knowing your loved ones COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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Speakers cont. goals and current giving with your legacy planning. We will explore how you can create lasting community impact by supporting the causes that you care about, and the needs in our community, for generations to come.

Learn about different giving options and hear inspiring stories of local donors whose planned gifts continue to transform our community. Whether you’re just beginning to consider your philanthropic journey or looking to enhance your existing giving strategy, we hope this session will inspire you to think about the impact your estate planning can have.

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

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Dr. Laura Kadowaki, Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization for the Healthy Aging Department at United Way British Columbia Ageism in Canada: Current Research and Strategies for Challenging Ageism

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

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

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

Alex Muir (Moderator), Chair, Metro Vancouver Chapter, Dying With Dignity Canada Paul Magennis (Panelist), Clinical Resources Nurse and Educator, VCH Assisted Dying Program Elizabeth Leonardis (Panelist), Nurse Practitioner and MAID Assessor and Provider, VCH Medical Assistance in Dying: The Fundamentals Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was legalized in Canada in June 2016. Subsequent changes to the law were enacted in 2021. This session with a MAID educator and a MAID assessor/provider will address the fundamentals of MAID. Who can apply? What are the criteria? How does the process work in BC? What does a MAID death look like? This talk will provide clarification.

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Linda Yauk, Learning Events & Outreach Coordinator, Seniors First BC Elder Abuse: What Is It? How Do We Deal With It?

This presentation addresses the correlation between social isolation and abuse of older adults, types of abuse and indicators, risk factors, and strategies to deal with abuse. We discuss the importance of staying connected with others and introduce several resources that can assist older adults and concerned third parties in situations of elder abuse.

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Film Screening: Capturing Grace

It seems like two separate realms. One is occupied by acclaimed dancers from Brooklyn’s world renowned Mark Morris Dance Group, the other by people with Parkinson’s disease. Capturing Grace is about what happens when those two worlds intersect. Filmed over the course of a year, Dave Iverson’s remarkable documentary reveals the hopes, fears, and triumphs of this newly forged community as they work together to create a unique, life-changing performance. It’s a story filled with compelling moments and enduring characters who demonstrate the transformative power of art and the strength of the human spirit…and in so doing rediscover the meaning of grace. Filmmaker/Director: Dave Iverson Location: AV Room, Seniors’ Activity Centre | Time: 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

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Lily Lee is a West Vancouver resident and long-time philanthropist. She has always been interested in supporting public health and the health of seniors. Born in remote Alert Bay on Vancouver Island, she eventually made her way to Vancouver where she attended the University of British Columbia and became a public health nurse in 1956. Although Lily left nursing to raise a family with her late husband, local business icon Robert Lee, her empathy for people remains a lifelong passion.

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

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BOOK IT

Conference unites authors and publishers SHOBANA SHANMUGASAMY

Contributing writer

A major literary gathering with a focus on connecting authors with the publishing world is coming to North Vancouver in June.

The Vancouver International Publishing Conference (VIPC) will be held at the Wallace Venue at The Shipyards in North Van on June 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature panellists from major publishing houses, literary agents and authors from across North America.

Megan Williams, North Shore based CEO and founder of the Self Publishing Agency, Inc., is organizing the event with members of her team.

Williams said she’s hoping to provide information and expertise not typically accessible in the Vancouver area, adding that the intent of the conference is to give writers access to information and opportunities that can be hard to find.

“The information online can be outdated, and it can be quite guarded,” she said.

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Megan Williams is organizing the Vancouver International Publishing Conference, scheduled for June 8 at the Wallace Venue in North Vancouver.

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are Nicole Brand, Charlotte Nip, Anna MacDiarmid, Tammy Kung, Anna Comfort, Donald Maass, Anna Mullens, and Justin Chevrier. From the author’s world, the event will feature Eileen Cook, Eddy Boudel Tan and Tara McGuire.

Panel discussions will cover topics such as 2025 publishing trends, how to sell a story, how to write tough stories, and innovative strategies for book marketing and publicity.

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have a host and three panellists.

“It will be a full day of education, network, information and sharing,” Williams said. The conference aims to provide something different than other writing conferences in B.C. such as the Surrey Writers’ Festival, the Whistler Writers’ Festival, and the Vancouver Writers’ Festival, Williams said.

“This conference is different because it is about publishing and not on writing,” she said.

Culminating in the Literary Lounge, a post-panel networking reception, the conference aims to foster broader networking and knowledge exchange.

“Allowing the two worlds of writer and publishers to collide in a really open, transparent, and inclusive environment makes this conference one-of-a-kind,” Williams said.

Tickets are currently priced at $190.39 plus tax. Ticket information can be found at eventbrite.com.

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

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation working on projects to restore shoreline

Continued from A1 First Nations assert rights The səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) released its own statement warning that the proposal is far from a done deal.

“Burrard Inlet and the Second Narrows are important sites for TWN culturally, spiritually, historically, economically, and ecologically. A proposal to dig up the seabed, which is culturally a part of us, is a very serious concern,” it read. “TsleilWaututh has a sacred, legal obligation to protect, defend and steward our Inlet.

We hold inherent and constitutionally-protected Indigenous title and rights to this area. The Crown must remember that TWN is an order of government with jurisdiction over these matters as well, and Tsleil-Waututh cautions those who

speak as though this project has been pre-approved.”

The nation has been working on numerous projects to restore the shorelines and seabed around their territory and recently embarked on a $10-million partnership with the federal and provincial governments to advance that cause.

As early as March 9, Chief Jen Thomas publicly raised concerns about the potential for dredging to set back the work they’ve done so far. And as recently as March 27, the port said no such proposal was in the application phase.

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) released its own statement on May 16 saying they had only just received preliminary referral for early Continued on A21

An oil tanker loads at Trans Mountain’s Westridge marine terminal. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is in the early planning phase of a proposal to dredge Burrard Inlet to allow tankers to take on more product. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION WHEN: 6 p.m., June 9, 2025

WHERE: Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street and via electronic communication facilities

Proposed rezoning of 2550 Queens Avenue

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PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO. 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5379, 2025: would permit the existing single-family parcel to be subdivided into 2 lots allowing for development of two single family houses with secondary suites and garages as shown in the rendering.

PROVINCIAL PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to the Local Government Act the District is prohibited from holding a public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw. Consistent with provincial legislation, members of the public are not permitted to address Council regarding the proposed bylaw during the Council meeting.

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U.S. threats loom over decision

Continued from A20 engagement by the port.

“We will be following our process to review the information in order to assess and protect our right-based interests,” the statement read.

UBC environmentalist responds Juan José Alava, principal investigator with UBC’s Ocean Pollution Research Unit, said while he hasn’t seen any technical documents detailing the quantity of material to be dredged and the methods that will be used, the practice does present numerous environmental concerns.

The ocean floor tends to be a “cocktail” of industrial, agricultural and urban runoff contaminants, he said, including dioxins, PCBs, hydrocarbons, heavy metals and microplastics.

“Sediment is basically a sink for all these pollutants, but it can become a source if we suspend all these materials with dredging,” he said.

Dredging also leads to turbidity, which blocks out sunlight and impacts phytoplankton that are the basis of the marine environment’s food web.

“So they need to be very careful in what kind of technological application they are going to use to try to dredge,” he said, calling for a full environmental assessment.

Alava also questioned how and where the dredged material will be disposed of, noting that if it’s done in local waters, it could be in the critical habitat of endangered southern resident killer whales, salmon or rock fish nurseries.

North Vancouver mayor not so worried District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little, who opposed the pipeline’s expansion during its approval process, said the dredging appears to be reasonable, based on a briefing he had with port officials last week.

“They did characterize it as fairly minor

capital dredging.… I hammered them with a whole bunch of questions,” he said. “If you’re going to have all of the risk with the vessels going in and out of the space, it makes sense to maximize what you can get out of them, so long as it’s safe to do so.”

Little said he understands the inlet floor in that area doesn’t contain a lot of the sediments that pose environmental threats.

“There’s such a strong tidal flow through that area that you wouldn’t expect it to be soft, silty material. It’s probably scoured rock,” he said.

Green Party MLA questions governance West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Green Party MLA Jeremy Valeriote, however, said beyond environmental worries, there are also serious questions about the approval process.

Valeriote said he also doesn’t believe the project will face the vetting it needs if it is not subject to a full fledged federal environmental assessment. Currently, the port is only putting the proposal through its own project and environmental review.

“That’s less reliable because they’re the proponent as well as the assessor,” he said.

“We’re talking about dredging up potentially contaminated sediment, harming habitat for an extra 20 per cent of tankers.”

Valeriote said the threat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs is pushing governments to make rash decisions that may not hold up over time.

“I am very concerned that we’re doing it too quickly, without the right forethought and that we’re going to pay for it in the long term, either from an environmental or First Nations governance perspective,” he said. “I’m not convinced that this needs to be a huge priority. If it was, it would have been thought of for the five years they spent building the pipeline that went well over budget.”

Trans Mountain declined to comment on the proposal.

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CHANGING HANDS

Lower Lonsdale’s Kitchen Craft to continue under new ownership NICK LABA

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Regulars of Kitchen Craft Eatery on Esplanade can continue to dine at their favourite restaurant.

Posts on social media that its owners had sold the business has been interpreted by some as news that Kitchen Craft is closing for good. But that’s not the case, say Maile and Louie Deligianis, the couple that co-founded the eatery in 2021.

Instead, with their lease renewal coming next year, they decided now was a good time to sell the business.

It’s much easier to sell when there’s time still left on the lease, Maile said.

“And then we’re in our mid 50s, so we’re not getting any younger. We definitely are feeling aches and pains. So the time was right,” she said.

What they didn’t anticipate is how quickly it would sell.

“That came as a big surprise,” Maile said. “We thought we’d

probably be working through the summer, and maybe in the fall someone would have come in with their own concept.”

“But the best scenario happened. Someone came in and they liked what we’ve built here, and so they’ve purchased the business,” she said.

The new owners take over May 30, and Louie will stay on site for the first weeks of June to help with training.

Unlike the scores of other restaurants and pubs that have closed in recent years due to financial troubles, things have been going well at Kitchen Craft, Louie said.

“We’ve created it to a point where it is as busy as it’s ever been. At least for the last year and a half, it’s been completely busy,” he said. “It’s not like we were hurting and we needed to sell.”

Founders ‘so happy’ that restaurant will carry on Maile, a French-trained chef and pastry chef, said the couple

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She chalks up the success of their business to their daily presence at the restaurant, and creating a family feel.

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“We got to know a lot of our customers on a first-name basis,” she said. “We were able to deliver on a friendly, open space with excellent, consistently good food.”

Now, they’re excited to be able to pass on that legacy to the new owners.

“It makes us so happy,” Maile said, adding that some changes will be coming to the restaurant.

“We do know they’re doing something that the people of the Lower Lonsdale community have wanted for a long time. I’m not going to say what that is, but people will know because it’s [the new owners’] news to share,” she said.

Louie and Maile didn’t reveal who the new operators are, but said they are restaurateurs with other business in the Lonsdale area.

As for the couple’s future plans, Maile – former owner of Pemberton Heights Pastry – said she wants to return her focus to sweet treats.

“I’m going to go back to that under a new name,” she said. “I’m not ready to announce what that is … but I will be announcing that on our social media probably next week.”

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SLICE OF HISTORY

Shōgun actors clash swords in cultural performance at CapU NICK LABA

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The ancient art of wielding a Japanese sword cuts deep into the country’s history and culture.

The esthetic of the weapons themselves and the fighting style that employs them have made the curved blades a fixture of countless popular culture productions – including the recent FX hit series Shōgun.

The epic show was primarily filmed in locations across B.C., such as North Vancouver’s Princess Park, and featured a number of Vancouver-based actors.

Two of those performers were at Capilano University’s main campus May 21, where they demonstrated Tate (pronounced “tah-tay”), the traditional Japanese performance of sword combat.

Yuki Kedoin and Haruno Niiyama are co-founders of the group Hitotose, which was invited to perform at CapU as part of Asian History Month.

During their demonstration, the two expert katana performers taught a handful of volunteers how to properly hold a sword (wooden replicas in this case) as well as some basic choreography.

They also shared some traditional etiquette that samurai would have observed

and Niiyama’s Tate group, which uses rehearsed moves but also vocal cues to co-ordinate movement, Tate is also used in sword fighting scenes in Shōgun.

at the time, such as how to lay the sword on the ground and kneel beside it while meeting potential adversaries: with their weapon in a non-threatening position, yet sitting poised to jump into action should danger arise.

Incredible effort to capture history in Shōgun Kedoin and Niiyama’s attention to tradition reflects the incredible effort in Shōgun to replicate details of the dawn of Edoperiod Japan in 1600 accurately on screen.

On the show, Niiyama plays Natsu No Kata, a noble taken hostage as several warlords vie for control in the Edo region of Japan (present day Tokyo).

It was her first time on a Hollywood show, so Niiyama said she was surprised by the vast scale of the production.

“The sets and costumes and wigs, everything was so authentic,” she said. “They brought professional people from Japan, and they have proper knowledge and try to respect the culture.”

Kedoin plays Takemaru, a kosho (samurai’s attendant), under the brutal yet charismatic Kashigi Yabushige.

Kedoin also noticed how Shōgun was a cut above when it came to getting the sword fighting right, compared to past films he’s

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Actors Yuki Kedoin and Haruno Niiyama from the Shōgun series perform at Capilano University last week. NICK LABA / NSN acted in.

“Sometimes, some productions ask us, ‘Oh, you are Japanese, and you can do katana, so you know everything. We are familiar with it, but we are not like a historical professional. So sometimes I feel too much responsibility. But Shōgun prepared everything – costume, historical Samurai language – everything,” he said.

Similar to the performances by Kedoin

Actors appear in new Assassin’s Creed Shadows video game As the appetite for samurai culture continues to boom in the West, respecting tradition while providing entertainment is a balancing act, Niiyama said.

“Because it’s a historical thing … we have to do a lot of research and respect the culture. But also it’s entertainment. The balance is very important,” she said.

Learning about a country’s culture is part of respecting its people, Niiyama continued.

“That’s why we love to come here to introduce our Japanese traditional performing art. And if some people [are] interested in this style, or kimono or katana, that’s really appreciated,” she said But for many, the draw of samurai shows comes down to the clash of Japanese steel.

“Simply the sword fighting – it’s really cool,” Kedoin said.

Want to swing a katana on screen with these sword experts? Pick up the new video game Assassin’s Creed Shadows where both Kedoin and Niiyama have voice acting roles.

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BC SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Squamish Nation athletes win Indigenous sport awards ABBY LUCIANO

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A group of young local athletes will soon have their name and photo shine in the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Three athletes from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) are among the 10 recipients of the 2024 Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announced earlier this month.

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC) announced the awards, which has been running since 2015.

Athletes 25 and under are recognized for their outstanding achievements in sport but also demonstrating a commitment to education, culture and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Box lacrosse player Logan Mellish from Squamish Nation, softball and volleyball athlete Sophie Campo and hockey star Wyatt Blace from Squamish Nation are on this year’s list.

“Thank you so much for selecting me as one of the top 10 recipients for the primary provincial awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sports,” Mellish said in a video recognizing this year’s winners.

“I want to thank my coaches for their belief in me and sharing their dedication and knowledge to help me become a better athlete.”

Mellish led the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs to a first-place finish last season, taking home the Minto Cup in 2024. He is also a role model in his community, the video said, volunteering with a non-profit helping children with disabilities learn lacrosse while also taking Indigenous youth out fishing and teaching harvesting traditions.

Campo’s team achieved gold at the BC Softball Championship and placed fifth at the Western Canadian Softball Championship. On top of her pitching and batting talents, she also led her school’s volleyball team to gold at the South Vancouver Island Championship.

“This award is such an honour, and I would like to thank my loved ones, coaches, teammates and everyone who has supported me and helping me reach my goals,” Campo said.

The award is also a high tribute for Blace, who has achieved a lot in his hockey career already. Blace plays on the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, has made BCHL’s top prospects game and will soon shoot

Logan Mellish celebrates a championship win along with his Coquitlam Junior Adanacs teammates. COURTESY OF I-SPARC pucks for ivy league Dartmouth College in the U.S. In March, I-SPARC announced the 32 regional finalists for the awards. The awards have created a legacy for outstanding athletes, a press release from

I-SPARC reads, with many past recipients earning university scholarships, playing on professional sports leagues, and competing with Canadian national teams and at the Olympics.

All 10 provincial recipients will receive a $500 bursary and a framed limited-edition print of the award from First Nations artist Carey Newman, plus their photo and biography will be on display inside the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Vancouver.

“Congratulations to the 10 exceptional athletes and leaders who are taking home a Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport,” said B.C. Premier David Eby in a press release. “Your commitment to your sport, your studies and your culture is truly inspiring. I wish each of you every success as you continue to pursue your goals on and off the field of play while proudly representing your community.”

To see the full list and video ceremony honouring the recipients, check out I-SPARC’s website at isparc.ca.

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

This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

“Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2025, No. 9031” Amendments to Comply with Provincial Small Scale PUBLIC HEARING PROHIBITED (S. 464(4) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT) Multi-Unit Housing Legislation (Bill 44)

Notice of Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw PURPOSE: The purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend the City’s “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” in order to rezone properties impacted by new rules for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) announced by the BC Provincial Government in 2023.

SUBJECT LANDS: The lands that are the subject of the proposed Bylaw are shown in blue on the inset map and are in the zones listed in the adjacent table.

BYLAW READINGS: Consideration of first, second, third and final readings of the proposed Bylaw will be at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025.

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: A copy of the map and the proposed Bylaw is available for inspection online at cnv.org/PublicNotices from May 28, 2025 to June 9, 2025.

PROVIDE INPUT: As the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to comply with the requirements for SSMUH, local governments are not permitted to hold a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 464(4) of the Local Government Act. Written submissions, including your name and address, are permitted and may be addressed to the Corporate Officer and sent by email to input@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered to City Hall, no later than noon on Monday, June 9, 2025. No Public Input Period submissions on this matter will be heard at the Council meeting.

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GARDEN TO TABLE

How I ‘cheat’ to grow tomatoes LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

Contributing writer

Spring is my favourite time of year. A time when the inherent life force of our garden and of the North Shore mountains carries me with it, brushing aside the worrisome state of the natural world, replacing outrage with hope.

Testing McCartney Bridge

Photo: NVMA, F34-SF5-S2-f1-275

North Vancouver District engineers used more than 27,000 kilograms (60,000 pounds) of sand to test the newly built McCartney Bridge before it opened. Construction of the bridge began in May of 1914 and ended on January 24, 1915.

It was named after Alan Edward McCartney, one of the first councillors of the Municipality of North Vancouver when it was established in 1891. A.E. McCartney worked as an engineer, did geographical surveys, and created some of the first maps of the North Shore.

McCartney’s name has been stamped on the landscape since then with McCartney Creek as well as the McCartney Woods neighbourhood.

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

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Growing food and pollinator plants from seeds Homegrown summer salad: currant and cherry-type tomatoes with peppers and stone fruit. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT each year, whether indoors or outdoors, assisted or not The microbiology, worm poop (the odd by artificial heat and light, is nothing short worm baby), bacteria, viruses, nematodes, of miraculous. Each tiny seed contains a life fungi and associates partied hard under force that, when conditions are met, prolights in our pantry, providing post life-force vides enough invisible (to the naked eye) energy to fledgling tomatoes growing out of energy and genetic information to initiate their element. germination and guide biological and physiAfter graduating to our very old greenological development into a tiny plant. house, tricked out with ten-dollar clip-on I don’t begin to understand the details, fans and a small, purpose-built heater set to but I have learned through trial and much 16 C, our tomato babies grew into healthy, error that embedded life force is finite, and hungry teens. We did not fertilize or supplevery soon after seedlings push up through ment the plants with anything other than the soil, they require assistance to thrive. mycorrhizal fungi (Root Rescue), which In their native habitat, resident biology occur naturally in native soil. and physical conditions may be ideal for We plant our tomatoes under cover our tiny seeds to grow and complete their life house’s eaves, sheltered from direct rain, cycle – assuming they don’t get eaten, and warmed by the heat-sink affect of the trampled, crowded, wild-fired, flooded or cedar siding and stone pavers. I haven’t otherwise taken out. been to mountainous Bolivia or Peru, but In our home gardens, however, we must the enviro-mimicry seems to be working. mimic natural conditions both below and Ground-vining tomatoes have no tendrils above soil level, so that seeds grow up to or suckers to assist in a vertical climb, not only look beautiful, but to fully express so we defy gravity somewhat by loosely their nutritional potential and ecosystem anchoring main stems to hanging chains function. with reusable garden tape.

With the passage of time and the slow The soil – kept “just” moist and alive creep of extreme weather, I have necessarily through the winter under cover of hemp, learned to cheat. That is, employ extraorshorn Alpaca wool and leaf mulch, and dinary measures to ensure survival of slow-drip irrigated through the growing non-hardy food plants. season – contains its own microbiological Tomatoes, for example, are fussbudgets life force. that prefer creeping and crawling along the I can crowd the tomatoes and compannot-too hot, cold, dry or wet mountainous ion holy basil far beyond conventional terrain of South America. Tomatoes are gardening recommendations, confident not suited to the damp-and-misty Pacific that the plants and ecosystem are resilient Northwest, heat domes or atmospheric enough to resist pests and blight with minirivers. mal, if any, intervention.

By employing rural permaculture princiMy tomato confidence has evolved over ples in an urban environment, by bending many years of learning. By watching and them to fit those things I cannot change, we listening, failing and ultimately prevailing – enjoy tomatoes daily straight through to like nature herself.

November. Yes, really.

Just yesterday, we were forced by the Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverpassage of time to plant-out a representative based urban permaculture designer. Learn sample of the far-too-many tomato varieties more about permaculture by visiting her that we started late from seed indoors in website upfrontandbeautiful.com, or email living soil blocks, exactly 60 days ago. hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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Some people may confide in you unreservedly. Expect some surprising revelations that leave you astonished.

Your plans may change unexpectedly. If your guests cancel on a planned activity, embrace the calm and enjoy some relaxation instead of stressing out.

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Your travel plans may prove to be more difficult than you expected. You may have to play chauffeur for your loved ones on various occasions. You’ll show ingenuity on a project, which may cause you to be committed for the long term.

At work, you’ll take the lead in organizing a housewarming or birthday party for your team. The event will be a huge success.

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Colin peacefully passed away on May 19, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Dolores and will be deeply missed by his children Paula (Al), Chris (Susan) and Patrick (Jeanette); grandchildren Kristin, Jenna, Tomas, Liam, Morgan and Abby; great-grandson Ty; and Patrick's mother-in-law Marie, who provided him with unwavering care and attention over the years. Colin enjoyed an incredibly long career in the lumber industry and is remembered for his sense of humour, love for skiing, sailing, travelling, and his "proper drinks." An intimate celebration of life will be held at a later date.

With deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of (Edythe) Doreen Becker, née Venour, on May 14, 2025, at the age of 97.

Doreen was born in Melville, Saskatchewan and attended school and university in Winnipeg where she taught high school as the youngest teacher in the Winnipeg School District.

Doreen worked in a number of parishes in West and North Vancouver before returning to university and earning Master’s degrees in both Divinity and Theology from the Vancouver School of Theology.

Following her ordination, Doreen served as a minister in a three-point rural parish as the first women priest in the Diocese of Saskatchewan.

Doreen was married in 1953 and was a cherished mother to her three sons—John, Paul, and Lawrence —and a proud grandmother to Tristan, Brynton, Eric, Ashley, and Nathan as well as to her new greatgrandson, Theo. She will be missed by her family members in the Vancouver area and in Calgary and by many long-time friends and former parishioners across Western Canada.

Doreen’s quiet strength, her thoughtful counsel, her gentle humor, and her love for a pint with her boys at the pub will be cherished, including by her friends and staff at Swedish Canadian Village. She showed us what it means to live a life of meaning, and she leaves behind not just memories, but inspiration.

A funeral service will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral at 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster at 11:00 am on June 5’th, 2025 at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC with tea to follow at the Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Doreen’s memory to the Anglican Church’s international agency for sustainable development and humanitarian relief, “Alongside Hope” (alongsidehope.org), or to another charity of your choosing.

In Memory of Our Beloved Parents:

Idena Margaret Sheehan

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Allan Thomas Sheehan

Our Mom and Dad first met and fell in love in Ontario. They headed out to BC with their young family and started a new beginning in North Van. They built and moved into our wonderful home at 864, where we celebrated many happy occasions and parties.

Our kind, quick-witted Dad passed on May 31, 2014 and our generous, precious Mom passed away as she wanted, in her kitchen on a sunny St. Patrick’s Day morning, March 17, 2021. We have peace knowing they are once again reunited.

We miss Mom and Dad every day and cherish our many happy memories. We were very blessed to have such loving and supportive parents (grandparents).

Raise a glass in honour of Al and Idena!

We love you and you are beautiful!

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

Ken died peacefully at Inglewood Care Home, West Vancouver.

A special thank you to the staff for their care and compassion over the past 7yrs.

A Memorial for Ken will be held on June 6, 2025, at 2 pm at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver. A donation may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.

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Lynne left us peacefully and with dignity on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by her loved husband Bob & beloved son Bob Jr. Lynne was sadly predeceased by her beloved daughter Cara Michelle Haymes. Lynne also leaves behind Bob Jr's wife Jodi and daughter Ellie, Lynne's dearly loved granddaughter, and Cara's adult children, Madeline and Hunter Haymes (Lynne's much loved grandchildren) who still live in Australia. Also surviving Lynne is sister Lee Hellyer, niece Nicole Hellyer & family, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ralph and Marilyn Steele and their four adult children, Kristen, Jennifer (Tim), David (Jessie), Ryan (Emily) and many great nieces and nephews.

Lynne grew up in North Vancouver. She was a Past Member of Job's Daughters Bethel 17, West Vancouver. Lynne was a "people person" and loved her family and friends dearly. She consistently held volunteer jobs involving people, including 10 years at Lions Gate Hospital.

Lynne attended Hamilton Jr. High and graduated from Delbrook Sr. High in 1962. Lynne & Bob were married in 1964, and Lynne worked as a legal secretary while Bob completed his education.

Following a career interval when Bob Jr. and Cara were children, Lynne attended Capilano College, obtaining her M.O.A. certification, graduating with honours and working 15 years for doctors. That also began what would be 17 years supporting first her mother with Alzheimer's disease, then her mother-inlaw with vascular dementia.

Lynne and Bob retired to the Saanich Peninsula in 2005, building their dream home and creating a mini Butchart Gardens. In 2019, they moved to a beautiful townhouse near Victoria.

Throughout her adulthood, Lynne put up with a seemingly constant barrage of unrelated illnesses.

She sustained two severe injuries but retained her fine sense of humour and her appreciation of the people in her life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the BC Cancer Foundation, Victoria, BC, "For research only in B.C.", Heart & Stroke Foundation BC, BC Lung Foundation, and Dying With Dignity Canada.

A service and celebration of life at St. Catherine's Anglican Church (1058 Ridgewood Drive) in North Vancouver will be held on June 14th at 1pm, where Lynne taught Sunday School and where she & Bob were married on August 29th, 1964.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort..

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy Duggan. She is survived by her son Patrick (Chris), daughter Kristine (Jon), her sister Joanne MacPherson, her grandchildren Sarah, Emma, Ethan, Koen and Jakob and many, many friends and family.

Patsy will be remembered for her endless enthusiasm, her ability to light up a room and her never ending positivity. Her love of travel took her around the world on many adventures. Her journeys were not just about the destination but the stories along the way.

There will be a Celebration of Life at The Boal Chapel in North Vancouver on June 19th, 2025 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The North Shore Hospice.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Hughes. She was a woman of quiet strength, kindness, and grace. She is predeceased by her husband, Don (2012), and is survived by her children, Peter (Celine), Jennifer (Dan), and Stephanie (Kurt), as well as her grandchildren, Brad, Rachel, Sierra, Petra, Cole, and Saskia.

Born in Toronto, Gwen pursued her passion for teaching at the University of Guelph, where she met Don. They embarked on a life together, living in England, Barbados, North Vancouver, and finally, Whistler.

Gwen had a special gift for making a house a home.

She found joy in tending to her garden in North Vancouver and later, in the beauty and tranquility of Whistler, where she and Don spent their final years together. Their Whistler home became a gathering place for family, where she hosted countless holiday celebrations, filling the home with warmth, good food, lively conversation, and a lot of laughter.

Gwen's legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and remembered every day by those fortunate enough to have been a part of her life.

The family will honour Gwen's memory in a private gathering.

A Vanished Friend

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!”

And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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Each Loss Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

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It is with great sadness that we announce Bobbie's passing. She is remembered and missed by her children Paige (Neville) and Colin (Lisa), grandchildren Evan, Lena and Reid, and her beloved sister Joan (Brian). Bobbie was predeceased by her loving husband Bob, brother Peter (Nancy), sister Gwen, and sister and close companion Barbara (David), who passed just a week after her.

Born in Bella Bella, Bobbie travelled by boat to attend secondary school in Ocean Falls. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of British Columbia, and after that, she met her husband Bob, a geologist. Bobbie had fond memories of living in Whitehorse, where the couple enjoyed curling and had to bundle up their daughter and put her on a sled to walk around town. In the late 1960s, the family moved back to North Vancouver, where their son Colin was born. Bobbie worked as a technician for many years with Metro Labs hematology. She loved gardening, trips to Hawaii, travelling with Bob, and spending time with family and friends.

We are incredibly grateful for the excellent care she received at Lynn Valley Care Centre. A private memorial tea will be held in the summer. Please contact the family if you wish to attend.

No flowers by request; donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. or the Parkinson Society of B.C.

It is with great sadness that we announce Bill's passing at home in North Vancouver just days shy of his 95th birthday. He will be dearly missed by children Lori and Brian, his much-loved grandchildren Chandra, Emma and Aidan, and his close friend Janice Ovans.

Bill was born in Vancouver and spent the majority of his life on the North Shore. He was a gifted athlete in rugby, track and field and football, and played professionally as a halfback for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. He went on to coach junior football in Kelowna, as well as for the West Vancouver Wildcats and North Shore Cougars.

But rugby was Bill's passion. He was the founding member of the Capilano RFC through his key role in the amalgamation of the West Vancouver Barbarians and the North Shore All Blacks. He was the club's first president and the Capilanos' oldest surviving member. The Bill Ewing trophy is presented every year to the first team's best back. He was a fixture on the Klahanie Park sidelines as a fan at Capilano games until recent weeks.

No flowers by request; donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom who died peacefully on Saturday May 17th, surrounded by her three children. She was pre-deceased by her parents Robert and Iris Blackie, her brother Lawrence and husband Ron. Sandra was born and raised in England, received her teaching certification and then moved to Singapore where she met and married Ron. They subsequently lived in numerous locations around the world including Singapore, Jakarta, Auckland, London, New Orleans and New York before settling in Vancouver. Their life was full of adventure, friends and most importantly their family including their three children (Katie, James and David) and spouses (Scott, Sarah and Denis), two grandchildren (Jake and Ryan) and three granddogs (Khuno, Jupiter and Ruby). She had a wonderful life and can now rest and be free with our Dad, both of whom will live in our hearts forever. We are grateful to have been by her side all week and are so fortunate to have had her for our Mom. We would like to thank Dr. Paul Sugar for his kindness and support over the years as well as the Care Team at Hollyburn House who were incredibly gracious and genuine during our Mom’s time as a resident. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation:

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way.

All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so.

-Anonymous

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away.

You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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KIDS DESIGN YOUR ADS We are excited and proud to bring you the Ninth annual Kids Design Your Ads feature.

To facilitate this feature, students in grades 4–7 were given a Marketing & Advertising 101 presentation by the North Shore News.

Next, they had to read and consider creative briefs from their assigned advertisers, brainstorm ideas with their classmates, then begin the work on their advertisements. The ads printed in this feature were the ones selected by the participating advertisers.

To acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of all participating students, we’ve uploaded all drawings from each class showcasing their submissions. Visit nsnews.com and search “Kids Design Ads 2025” to read a story about this project and enjoy all the students’ submissions. We hope you appreciate the creativity of these North and West Vancouver students.

Our team here at the North Shore News would like to thank the following teachers and their students for their participation: Gleneagles Ch’axáý Elementary, Ridgeview Elementary School, Hollyburn Elementary, Chartwell Elementary School, and Cove Cliff Elementary.

We wish to also thank our valued advertisers for supporting this fun and educational project.

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Mia, Gr. 4, Ridgeview Elementary

Abby & Olivia, Gr. 4, Gleneagles Ch’axáý Elementary

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Lydia L., Gr. 5, Ridgeview Elementary

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Cheya & Josef, Gr. 6, Ridgeview Elementary

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Addy, Isla & Eva, Gr. 5&6, Cove Cliff Elementary

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Declan & Geoffry, Gr. 4, Gleneagles Ch’axáý Elementary

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Parsa N., Gr. 6, Ridgeview Elementary

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Rainbow, Jun Jing & Janan, Gr. 4, Ridgeview Elementary

Kaleah B, Gr. 6, Capilano Elementary

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Lily D, Gr. 6, Gleneagles Ch’axáý Elementary

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Avash, Gr. 4, Hollyburn Elementary

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Vera & Sky, Gr. 4, Ridgeview Elementary

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Jacob Y., Gr. 5, Hollyburn Elementary

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John P. & Barrett S., Gr. 5, Cove Cliff Elementary

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Leah, Kanami & Naia, Gr. 5, Cove Cliff Elementary

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Mingting, Gr. 5, Hollyburn Elementary

Kaleah B., Gr. 6, Capilano Elementary

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 | B15

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