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Seyhawksseniorswinsecond provincialtitle in threeyears

CNVopensdoor tothousands of multiplexes

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CityofNorth Vancouvercouncilhaspassedanomnibusofbylawchangesintendedtoallowmultiplex housinginsingle-familyneighbourhoodsandbring the municipalityintocompliancewith provincial housingmandates.

Butcriticssaythechangesfallshortandareunlikelyto resultintheground-orientedfamilyhousingcouncildesires. MunicipalcouncilsinB.C.arefacingaDec.31deadline fromtheprovincetomakechangestoofficialcommunity plansandzoningbylawstoclear the regulatoryhurdlesfor enoughnewhousingtomeetthecommunity’sneedsover thenext20years.Accordingtostaff,thecity’szoning bylaw had ashortfallof6,556newhomes.

SinceJune,councilhasbeenworkingona strategyto meettheprovince’s requirementsbyaddingmorehousing optionsinlow-density neighbourhoodsandonfivecityownedsites.

Underthenewrules,justunder4,300propertieseastof St.Andrews Avenueandwest of Mahon Avenuewouldbe eligibleforuptofour units.Another600or sosingle-familylotsinbetweenthoseboundariescouldhaveuptosix units.TheheritagehomeareasalongGrand Boulevardand East19thand East10thstreetswillbeexemptedtogive thecitymoretimetostudyoptionsthatbalanceheritage ContinuedonA26

CHRISTMAS BUREAU Michele Varley(left), Family Services oftheNorth Shore communityhubdirector, and volunteer SanimaHosseini stocktheshelves of the North ShoreChristmas Bureau. See Page B1 for this story and muchmoreinour Giving Tuesday special featuresection. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

Nosignofseniorwho wentmissinginbackcountry

HILARY ANGUS

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Afterseveraldaysofextensive searchingwithoutuncoveringasingletrace ofaSurreyseniormissingin theNorth Vancouverbackcountry, NorthShore Rescuehasmadethedecision tostand downtheoperation.

AllanMcMordie,searchmanagerwith NorthShoreRescue,saidtherearefew optionsbeyondwhat’salreadybeendone inthesearchfor WonKilKim,84,whohas notbeenseensince Sunday,Nov.16.

KimlefthisSurreyhomeonthemorningofNov.16,planningtohikeGrouse Mountain’sDam/LittleGoatalpinetrail, whichMcMordiesayshe wasfamiliarwith andhadhikedmany timesbefore.

KimwaslastobservedonCCTVfootage ontheGrousetramatapproximately11 a.m.,andontheDam/LittleGoatalpinetrail atapproximately12:20p.m.

AlthoughKimhadabackpackwith somesuppliesanddidhaveaphone, McMordiesaidcellular recordsindicatehe hadn’tturnedhisphoneonsinceSaturday, Nov. 15,whichmadeit more difficultfor rescuerstopinpointhislocation.

NorthShoreRescuecrews,withthe assistanceofsearchand rescueteams fromLionsBay,Coquitlam,SouthFraser, andtheSunshineCoast,spentthreedays conductingextensivesearcheffortsonthe groundandbyair, using Talonhelicopters, drones,andsearchdogsbuttheyturned up nothing,McMordiesaid.

Kimdidnot re-taphis GrouseMountain passonthewayoutandhisCompass cardhasnotbeenusedsincethemorning ofNov.16,McMordiesaid,so rescuers believehehad somesortofaccidentonthe

mountain.

Rescueteamvolunteerswere scanning 10 metresoneitherside of thetrail,he said,butthesteepterrainwith numerous

cliff sectionsmadeitdangerous – orin somecasesimpossible–to searchthearea further.

“Itwouldbejustsorisky for any

searchertogetinthere,andnowwe’re lookingatfourto fivedaysoutfromwhen hewaslastseen”McMordiesaidlastweek. “So,hischancesofsurvivingarepretty slim.”

NorthShoreRescuevolunteerswere backoutonSunday,Nov.23,butstillwere unableto find anytraceofthemissing senior.Ifthemountainbecomescovered bysnowfall,McMordiesaidtheyhavevery littlehopeof finding Kimbeforespring.

Searchesthatdon’tendinagoodoutcomearealwaysdifficult,McMordieadded.

“We’reasearchand rescueteam. We findpeople,webringpeopleback,and itis reallyfrustrating,disheartening,depressing,tohavetogotothefamily…andsay, ‘Wecan’t findyourhusband,wecan’t find yourdad,’”hesaid.

Kim’sfamilycalledtheSurreyPolice Serviceto reporthimmissingat10p.m.on Sunday,Nov.16afterhehadn’t returned home.

NorthShoreRescuewasnotalertedto themissingperson’scaseuntil9:30a.m.the followingmorning,adelaythatMcMordie called“frustrating.”

The first12hoursina rescuemission canbecritical,butafterseveraldaysof searchingwithnosignofKim,it’sunlikely anearlierstartwouldhavechangedthe outcome,McMordiesaid.

NorthShoreRescue remindsanyone planningatripintothebackcountryto planahead,tellsomeoneyouritinerary, andbringadequatesupplies,including a chargedphonewithanextrabattery.

AnyonewhomayhaveencounteredKim aroundorafter11a.m.onSunday,Nov.16 isaskedtocontacttheNorth Vancouver RCMPandquote file number2025-24204.

Bosa Development closesdealonparcel in Cypress Village community

HILARY ANGUS

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BosaDevelopmentcompletedthepurchaseof a 2.14-acre residentiallot from West Vancouver’sBritish Properties,thedevelopment companyannouncedon Nov. 18.

Thedeal representsthelatest

high-profileagreementinthe developmentoftheemerging Cypress Villagecommunityin theUplandsneighbourhood, a mixed-useareaabove Highway1, withsweepingviewsofBurrard Inlet.

Vancouver-basedBosa Developmentwill build14 detached homes onthelot,

rangingfrom2,850to3,240 squarefeet,accordingtoacompanypress release.Construction isslatedtobeginimmediately.

GeoffCroll,thepresidentof BritishProperties,saidthepartnershipaddsanother respected buildertoUplands,andtheir readinesstomovequickly“will helpusdeliveracommunity

that serves West Vancouverfor generationstocome.”

BritishProperties received approvalfortheCypress Village community–amaster-planned, mixed-usecommunitywith7,000 residents, retailand recreational amenities–in2024.

Crollsaidthenewpartnership withBosa“underscoresthe

excitementforBritishProperties’ Cypress Village.”

NatBosa,thefounderof Bosa Development,said opportunities likeUplandsstand out, calling theparcel“Aspectacularsite forend-userswho stillbelievein owningahomewithayard,close tothecity.Theviewsaresimply theicingonthecake.”

Searchand rescue teammemberslook foraseniorwho went forahikeintheNorth VancouverbackcountryonNov. 16 anddidn’t returnhome. NORTHSHORERESCUE

BREAKINGBARRIERS

North Vancouver RCMP appointnew officerincharge

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Supt.PeriMainwaring knewshehad a futureinpolicingevenbeforethe Mountieswere readyforher.The newofficerinchargeoftheNorth VancouverRCMP,however, didn’t have any rolemodels quitelikeherself tolookupto.

“Ialwayshadasenseofjusticewhen Iwasyounger,andImetanRCMPofficer inschool,andIthought that’sagreatjob. At thetime,onlymencouldbepolice officers,”shesaid.

In1974,theRCMPacceptedtheirfirst cohortoffemale recruits,clearingtheway forMainwaringandothers.Shegraduated withdegreesincriminologyandkinesiology,andafterabrief careerinbanking, shefollowedherdreamtowearthe red serge.Herfirstpostingwas on patrolin Saskatchewan.In themore-than30 years since,Mainwaring has takenpositionsin human resources,thecriminaloperations secretariat,communityprograms,and inunitsinvestigatingfederaleconomic crimeandstockmarketfraudandarson, climbinginrankandleadershippositions alongtheway.

Mainwaringsaidsheintendstobe a verypublic-facing officerincharge. She willbegoing outonpatrolwith frontline memberswhenherdutiesallow, andher scheduleisfillingupwithpublicevents andmeetingswithcommunitygroups.

“Iplantocontinuethatforthenext severalmonths, so Iknowwhattheir expectationsofpolice are,andletthem knowwhatmine areandmyvisionfor that,forourdetachment,”shesaid.“Every

interactionwehaveshapeshow we’re seen by thepublicandbyourcolleaguesso we havetobecognizantofthatin representingtheRCMPin North Vancouverand ourselvesas wellas we can.”

Mainwaringisalsoabigproponent ofanti-racisminitiatives,havingbeen theRCMP’sliaisontotheSḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation)andthe NorthShore’sthreemosques.

“Oneemphasisinmycareerisequity, diversity,inclusion.That’sabigpartof whoIam,andIworkalot with thenational officeonthattoo,”shesaid.

Whenshe’soffduty,Mainwaring volunteerswithPulling Togetherandthe SquamishOceanCanoeFamily. You’re likelytorunintoherononeofthelocal trailsorpaddlingonthe water.

Mainwaringdoesn’tquitehave the distinctionofbeingthe North Vancouver RCMP’sfirstfemaleOIC,asothershave donethejobonan interim basisbefore. Butsheisthefirst tobeappointedtothe topjobonapermanentbasis.

“I’mplanningonbeingherealong time,”shesaid. “I’mnotgoinganywhere.”

Sincetakingthepost,Mainwaring said she’sheardfromother womenleading RCMPdetachments whowanttoshare wordsofsupport.

Andthesignificanceofbreakingdown barriersisn’tlostonher.

“I amcognizantIama rolemodel,for especiallytheyoungermembersandfor peopleinthepublic,”shesaid.“Yesterday I ranintoagroupofschoolchildrenand I hadmypicturetakenwiththem…andthe younggirlswereallexcitedtohear that I wasthechiefofpolice.”

Supt. PeriMainwaring,North Vancouver RCMP’s newofficerincharge,says she dreamed of joiningthe RCMPbeforetheMounties evenallowed women to signup. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Changea Life Today

North Van RCMPseek B&Esuspect

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

North VancouverRCMParehoping someonefromthepubliccanhelp themIDa breaking-and-entering suspect.

On Tuesday, Nov.18,investigators releasedimages of awoman caught on camerabreakingintoa residentialgarage on the200block of SandringhamCrescent duringtheearlymorningof Oct.12“and leavingwithseveralitems.”

“Effortstoidentifythesuspectthrough traditionalmethodshavebeen unsuccessful,andweare nowappealingtothe publictohelpidentifythesuspectcaught on CCTV,”saidCpl. MansoorSahak,North VancouverRCMPspokesperson.

Policedescribethewoman aswhite, 40to50yearsold,standing betweenfive foot sixand fivefoot10.Inthevideo, sheisseenwearingalightbaseballhat, alight-colouredhoodiewith reflective writingonthechest,darkpants,dark Converserunners, and carryingabackpackandsidebag.

Policesaidtheincident underscores theimportanceofsome basiccrimeprevention tacticsathomeincludingkeeping alldoorsandwindowslocked, using

exteriorlightingandmotion sensors to detertrespassers,andconsideringhome securityandalarm systems.

Anyonewithinformationaboutthe break-inisaskedtocallNorth Vancouver RCMPat604-985-1311or911ifthey see thesuspect.

Many NorthShoreresidents arefinding themselves struggling to make theirway forward. They need helpnow. Harvest Projectisyour community-based partner ‘extendinga handup’.Webring tangibleassistanceto our neighbours: Coachingand Counsel, Grocery andClothingSupport, and connections to specializedservices, Thanks to you- Northand West Vancouverhouseholds, businesses, andcommunity organizations, we areabletocontinueour work. Together,wecanhelpsavelives.Close to home.

Anyonewho recognizes this womanis urged to callNorth Vancouver RCMPas she is wanted forabreak-in. NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP

EXCESSIVESPEED

Fleeingdriverstopped by spikebelt

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

West Vancouverpolice are recommendingchargesforadriver theysayfledfroman officerand wasclockedatexcessivespeeds beforeeventuallybeingstopped byaspikebelton thewayto Squamishlastmonth.

Shortlyafter9p.m.onOct.30, West Vancouverpolice recordeda2005 whiteChrysler300CtravellingwestboundonHighway1at194kilometres anhour.

Apoliceofficeractivatedhislights andsirensandtriedtopullthecar over,butthedriverfledandcontinued northboundonHighway99towards Squamish, West Vancouverpolicesaid inaNov.18media release.

Duetohighspeedsandpublic safetyconcerns,policesaytheofficer didn’tfollowandalertedBCHighway PatrolandSquamishRCMP.

ThewhiteChryslerwassoonseen speedingthroughPorteauCove.BC HighwayPatroltriedtointerceptthe vehicle,butthedriveragainfailed tostopforpolice.Inaco-ordinated

response,officers deployedaspikebelt roughlyonekilometre northofPorteauCove, stoppingtheChrysler.

Thedriverwas arrestedfordangerous operationofavehicle andflightfrompolice. Thedriverwasissuedan immediate24-hourdriving banafterbeingtested foralcoholconsumption, policesaid.

Policeareaskingwitnesses tocome forwardafter a driver was caughtspeeding 194kilometres an hour onthehighway heading to Squamish. WEST VANCOUVER

West Vancouverpolice say they will be recommendingtwocharges offlightfrompoliceand onechargeofdangerous operationofamotorvehicleunder thecriminalcode.Thedriverwasalso issueda10-month roadsidedriving prohibitionbyRoadSafetyBC.

“Thisdriver’sconductdisplayed ablatantdisregardforpublicsafety West Vancouverpolicewillcontinueto workinco-ordinationwithSquamish RCMPandtheBCHighwayPatrol togetthesedriversoffthe roadand holdthemaccountable,”saidSuzanne

Birch,spokespersonforthe West VancouverPoliceDepartment. West Vancouverpoliceareasking anyonewith relevantdashcamfootage orotherinformationtophone604-9257300andquote file #25-11296. AbbyLucianoisthe Indigenous and civicaffairsreporter forthe North ShoreNews.Thisreporting beat is madepossibleby theLocalJournalism Initiative.

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There’sareasonwhyourmost treasuredChristmasclassics neverendwithsomeoneopeninga giftthatwaspurchasedfor themonBlackFriday.

Despitethepressureweallmight findourselvesfeelingtoshopformaterialgoods,webringyou acomforting reminderthat,justasDr.Seuss’sGrinch learned,“Christmas,perhaps,meansa littlebitmore.”

OursisoneofthewealthiestcommunitiesinCanada. Yet,amongthesprawling homesandluxury SUVs,wesharethe beautifulNorthShorewithmanywhojust haven’t beensofortunate.

Inthiseditionandonlinethisweek,you willfind aseriesofGiving Tuesdaystories pumpingthetiresoflocalnon-profitsand agenciesthatareputting in overtimeto bringcomfortandjoy to thosewho need it most.

They’recollectingtoysforthekidswho Santamightotherwisehave ahardtime reachingthisyear.They’reprovidingthe groceriesthatfillthetummiesoffamilies whojustdon’thaveenough.They’re servingup mealstohelpliftupIndigenous kids.

Andthesearejust asnippetofthelocal organizationswho remindusBlackFriday is,inmanyways,theantithesisof awhite Christmas.

Numerousstudieshave foundthat oneofthesurest waystohappinessisby helpingothers, whetherit’sthroughvolunteeringourtimeordonatingmoney. If altruism isthegiftwegiveourselves, we saygoaheadand stuffsome serotonininyourstocking.Pick ahandfulof non-profitsandgivelikeScroogeonhis ChristmasDayconversion. You’llmake yourholidayseason –and awholelotof otherpeoples’ –muchbrighterindeed.

Minishackshintatfascinating history of Maplewood Flats

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Accordingtothehandwrittenboard atMaplewoodFlats,there were 32 differentspeciesofbirdsspotted inNovember.Sightingsincluded HornedGrebes,CommonLoons,Bald EaglesandDowny Woodpeckers.

Unfortunately,lastSaturday’s torrentialrainkeptawayallbutthreeseagulls, oneegretand amobofangrymallards.

Theflatsare abeautifulpartofthe coastlinethatcomprise126hectares of land,justeastofIronworkersMemorial Second NarrowsCrossing. To putthat intoperspective,it’sabout athirdthe sizeofStanleyPark.

Themudflatsprovided afishing

groundforthe Tsleil-Waututh Nationfor thousands ofyears,andfromthe1920s, asandandgravelcompanyoperateda quarry here.Inthe1960s, thefloorsand materialsfromdemolished West Endheritagehouses were bargedover, mixed with logsandgarbage from theinletandused as fillonthe mudflats.Laterthatdecade, acommunityofsquatters –manyofthem artistsandenvironmentalists –movedin andbuiltshacksfrom salvagedmaterialsabovethe tidalmudflats.Mostof theshackshadnoelectricityorrunning water.

Atleastasfarbackasthe1940s, squatterswerepartofalongtraditionof settlements such as CrabtowninNorth BurnabyandFinnSloughinSteveston.On

theNorthShore,the squatter community stretchedfrom what’snowCatesPark to theMaplewoodmudflats.

ButtheDistrictofNorth Vancouver wasdetermined toridthelandof squattersand replacetheirhomes with atown shoppingcentrethat wouldrivalPark Royal. Twodifferentdevelopers,onewith plansfor a$100 milliontowncentreand the other whowantedtoaddan apartment/commercialcomplex,facedoff againsttheportanditsplansfora containerterminal with berthsforsixships.

The first roundof squatterevictions andburningstookplacein1971.

Thefollowing year,a groupof mudflat residentsputontheDollarton Pleasure Faire,oneofmanyheldacross North

Americainthe 1960sand‘70s.Thetwoweeklong countercultureFaire wasa celebrationofalternativeliving as well asanacknowledgement that lifestyle’s dayswerenumbered. TheFaire was timed to clashwiththe annualPNE held at theendof August. TheFaire wasalsoa show of supportfor themudflat squatter communityversustheDistrictofNorth Vancouver.

Fortunately, Bruce Stewartwas there to document the Faire. He tookseveral hundred photosusingfastfilm, awide-angle lensand aNikon FTN.

He photographed anartist colony livinginhousesmadefromrecycled materials –oldpieces ofboatsand

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DearEditor:

Afterhaving dinnerwithfriends from Lethbridge, while walkingback to ourcar, Igottooclosetothecurbandmywalker slippedofftheedge.

Ifollowedthewalkerandsmashedthe backofheadonthepavement,alongwith myelbow.I wasdazed andslightlyinjured. Immediatelyfourorfiveyoungerpeople rushedtohelpmeandmywife,makingsure Iwascomfortable. Iwasable to getintoour vehicleandhomewheremywife, aretired BCITnursinginstructor,attendedtomy injury.

We didnotgetthenamesof thepeople whohelped us, butIwouldlike tothank themfortheirassistance.It’sgratifyingto knowthatthereare peoplearoundwhen youneedhelp.

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otherdebristhathadwashedupon themudflats.TherewasthePirateShip housecreatedfromtheabandonedhulk of aboatthatwas restingon a log.And therewastheGlassHouse,anA-frame constructionwithassortedbric-a-brac andsalvagedwindows.He photographed theveryyoung andthe very old,naked andclothedwhohappilyco-existedwith thoseintheirprime. Youcanseethem dancing,swimming,makingart and just hangingoutinfrontoftheincongruous backdrop oftheChevronoil refinery.

SaysStewart:“Itwastheendofan experimentin‘off-the-grid’livingwhich wasdecadesaheadofitstime.”

Thesquattervillagepartiallysurvived until1973,when,exceptforoneshack belongingtoMikeBozzer, theunofficial mayorofMaplewood,theremaining structures were destroyed.Bozzermanagedtohangontohishomeuntil1981,

whenthedistrictdecideditdidn’t meet publichealthstandards anddestroyedit as well.

Intheend,public outragetrumped development,and todayMaplewoodFlats is awildlife refuge.AsidefromStewart’s wonderfulphotos,theonlyevidenceof the squattercommunityisartistKen Lum’sminiaturereplicasofthreeofthe cabins, placedonthesloughnearthe parkinglot. Lum createdthe mini shacks forthe2010 WinterOlympics.Hemodelledthemafteronesownedbyartist TomBurrowsandDr.PaulSpong,who laterled Greenpeace’sSavethe Whales campaign.Thethirdshackisareplicaof authorMalcolmLowry’sshackthatwas formerlylocatedonthetrailintoday’s Whey-ah-Wichen/CatesPark.

EveLazarusis aNorth Vancouverresident andauthor.HerlatestbookisBeneath Dark Waters:TheLegacy oftheEmpressof IrelandShipwreck.eve@evelazarus.com

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Women’s centre ‘flipsthescript’with assaultprevention

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local

JournalismInitiative Reporter

AprogramontheNorthShoreis empoweringyouthwiththetoolsthey needtostopand resistsexualassault.

TheNorthShore Women’s Centreis takingpartinFliptheScriptwith EAAA, an evidence-basedprogramfor girlsand womenaddressingacquaintancesexual assault.EAAAstandsfortheEnhanced Assess,Acknowledge, Actprogram,which was createdbyaUniversity of Windsor professor.

Since2019,thewomen’scentrehas beendeliveringtheprogramtogirlsand womenage17to24,but recentlyadapted theinitiativetoalsofocus on girls age14 to18aspartofafive-yearprojectincollaborationwiththeOntario university.

“Itissoimportantfor us toensure that ouryouthhavethistoolbox of knowledge, whichhopefullytheynever, everhaveto use,”saidOreofeoluwaAdeyonu,project co-ordinatorforgender-basedviolence preventioninhighschoolsattheNorth Shore Women’sCentre.“Weshould not havetobeteachingpeopleaboutthis,but itisimportantthatwe’reabletogivethem informationandknowledge thatweknow iseffective.”

FliptheScriptisa12-hourprogram spanningtwotothreesessions where attendeescanchatwithfacilitatorsin a safespace.Theinitiativegoesoverfour units:assessingdangercuesforsexual violence; acknowledgerapemyths and socialbarriers;enforcingboundaries andphysicaldefence;and understanding

healthyversesexploitative relationships.

Mostsessionshavebeenheldat thewomen’scentre,buttheprogram isalsoexpandingtohighschools.So far,thewomen’scentrehasrunFlipthe ScriptatSeycove,CarsonGrahamand Mountainside,aswellassecondary schoolsinNanaimo.

Acommonmisconceptionabout sexualassaultisit’softencommittedby a stranger,Adeyonusaid. Accordingto McGillUniversity,morethan80percent ofsexualassaultsarebysomeoneknown to thevictim,likeafriend,neighbouror

familymember.A2023 report from the McCrearyCentreSocietyfoundinthe NorthShoreandCoastGaribaldi region, 12percentofyouthhadbeen sexually abused.The reportalsofoundthat40per centofyouthexperiencedverbalsexual harassment,and25percentexperienced physicalsexualharassmentinthepast12 months.

Withthesestats,Adeyonusaidit’s vitaltocreatesexualviolenceprevention programsforyouth.

“Alotofsexualviolenceprevention programsthatexistfocusoncollege-aged folks,and researchshowsusthatsexual assaultoccursbeforethat,”shesaid. Theprogramhasbeen well receivedby participants,Adeyonusaid.

“Youcantellwe’vecreatedthiscomfortablespacewheretheyfeelliketheydo wanttobeinthatspace,andbythetime we finishthat,there’ssomuchincreased confidenceintheirabilitytohave these conversations,”shesaid.

FliptheScriptfirstlaunchedin2005by CharleneSenn,apsychologyprofessorat theUniversityof Windsor,afternoticing a gapineffectivesexualassaultprevention programs.

“Itwassortofbuiltfromthosenuggets ofmydissatisfaction withthe research, butalso reallytryingtomakesomething thatwasengaging,funandthat wouldbe builtonthebesttheoryandevidenceso thatitwouldpotentially work,”Sennsaid.

Thenamebehindtheprogramis flippingthescriptonmythsandcultural messagesaboutgender,shesaid.

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“Overtheyears, I becamealittlebitless Germanandmore Scottish withhavingaScottish friendinmyclosefriendshipcircle,”Haasjoked.“So I evolveand progressas a humanbeingaswell.It’s notallaboutpilsnersand weissbier.”

The resultofthe crossoverisathreepartseasonalselection: the WildeyexThomas Haaschocolatestout,its non-alcoholic EasyStout counterpart,whichjoins Wildeye’spopular “Easy”non-alcline, and aspecialedition lineofstoutdarkchocolate truffles.

AnewNorth Vancouver collaborationhasunited Wildeye BrewingandThomasHaasChocolates.

Wildeye’sstoutandmalt.

IanEnnis, operationsmanagerat Wildeye,saidthiswasn’tthefirsttime they’veusedcacaoinabeer,butthe qualityofcacaothatHaas sourcedforthe projectmadeanoticeabledifferenceinthe ultimateproduct.

“Thechocolateactuallycomesthrough alot,”Ennissaid.

Inturn,Haastookthefinishedbeerand developed somelimitededition darkchocolatetrufflesinhis “Blak” line,featuring

“I’dhighly recommendenjoyingthe truffleswithabeer,because it’skindof likethefullexperience,”Ennissaid. “You’ll actuallytastesomeofthebeerthatyou’re drinkinginthetrufflesas well.”

Wildeye’schocolatestout will be availableintheirtaproom,atselect BCL’s, andprivateliquor storesaround theLower Mainlanduntilit runsout.TheEasyStout will remainavailable aspartof theeasy line,andthe truffles willbeavailableat Wildeyeandthe North VancouverThomas Haaslocation,untiltheyrunout.

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PROVINCIALCHAMPS

Seycoveseniorswinsecond field hockey titleinthree years

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

Itwasanall-NorthShorebattlein the finaloftheBCSchoolSports seniorgirlsAAprovincial field hockeychampionshipsheldNov.5-7 atShawniganLakeSchool,withthe SeycoveSeyhawksscoringa2-1win overRockridgeSecondarytotake homegold.

Theprovincialtitle is thesecondfor theSeyhawksinthepastthreeyears, afterthesameteamwon in 2023,breaking adecades-longstringofdominancefor privateschoolsin fieldhockey.

Itisonlytheeighthprovincialtitle of anykindforSeycove,asmall publicschool witharound500students,sincetheschool openedin1979.

“Itmeansalotcomingfromalittle school,”saidMelanieReid,aSeycove teacherwhovolunteeredhertime while on maternityleavetocoachtheteamalongsidefellowteacherRay Yip.

Reidand Yipdon’thosttryoutsforthe fieldhockeyteam,astheygenerallydon’t haveenoughplayersto fill the roster.

Seycove’sseniorsteam,whocompete

againstotherlarger schoolswith entirely senior-schoolagedplayers,hadnumerous players as young as Grade 8 whohadnever played fieldhockeybefore,Reidsaid.

Seycovealso doesn’thaveitsownturf field, Reidsaid,sotheteam hastopractice atotherschools.

Theteamlostasignificant amountof Grade12playerslastyear,Reidsaid,so theywereunsureofhowthey’dfare this seasonagainstthelargerschools,butshe saideveryoneispleasantlysurprisedand veryexcitedbythevictory.

“Twiceinthreeyearsisquite amazing,” shesaid.

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‘DECEPTIVE’ CONDITIONS

Fire crewspull snorkelerfrom Lynn Canyon in swift water rescue

HILARY ANGUS

Contributingwriter

Ariverswimalmostturnedtragic whenamaninsnorkelgearwasswept downstreambyfast-movingcurrentsin LynnCanyonPark,officialssay.

Firefighters werecalledto rescuethe swimmerindistressonSunday,Nov.23, accordingto RyanStewart,theDistrictof North Vancouver’sassistant firechief. Withthehelpofabystander,they were abletolocatetheswimmer,who had enteredthewateraround30Foot Poolnear PipelineBridge withtheintentiontosnorkel, Stewartsaid.Stewartsaidthewaterat30 FootPool–apopularswimming destinationinthesummermonths–appeared “deceptivelycalm,”buttheswimmerwas apparentlyquicklyrusheddownstream.

“Onceitmovedfromtheretodownstream,itturnedintoswift water conditions of heavilyaerated white water,”Stewart said.Firefightersuseda water rescuethrow baganda reachpoletomakecontact with theswimmer,whothenletgoofwhathe’d beenholdingonto,Stewartsaid.Fromthere, thecrew wasableto“pendulum” him into anarea where theycouldsafelypullhim

fromthewater.

“The potential[outcomes]inasituation likethisareverysevere,”Stewartsaid.“We hadadditional rescuers downstreamwith throwbags,aswellasa backup planincase heletgoandwasstartingtogo downthe system, but I don’t think he would have survivedif hehad goneoverthewaterfall.”

TheNorthShoreriversystemsatthis timeofyearcan bedangerous,Stewart said. Headvised peopletostayoutofthewater systemsinthewintermonths,andkeep pets awayfromthewater’sedge,asthespeed andpowerofthewatercan bedeceiving.

DNV Fire and Rescue Services members work to save asnorkelerwho was swept downstreamduringan outingin Lynn CanyonNov. 23. PAT BELL

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CRAFTBEER FESTIVAL

Wouldliketothank thefollowing sp formaking this celebrationasuc

Speakerssupportive of change

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preservationwiththeneedfornewhousing.

Capacityforanother900homesisbeing writtenintothezoningforfivecity-owned sites,includingtheNorth VancouverCity Fire Departmenthall,the municipalhallsite, theHarry JeromeLands,andthelargely undevelopedlandonthe100blockof East FirstStreetalongAlderStreet.

Priortothevote,councilheardfrom membersofthe public,almostallofwhom urgedcounciltogoaheadwiththechanges –buttoalsotonotletcouncil’sdesign guidelinesget in thewayofnewhomes beingbuilt.

Reneé Woywitka,a retirednurse,saidthe changeshavethe potentialtoturnbackthe tideofyoung peopleleaving thecommunity in searchof moreaffordablehomes.

An exampleofa courtyardsixplexasmight bebuiltinNorth Vancouver. CMHC

city’s residentiallandmassthathasgone unchangedfordecades,butalsogave a wordofcaution.

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“Theamountofunusedspaceis really quiteatravesty,”shesaid.“Nonein my widecircleoffriendsandacquaintances withchildrenofasimilaragetomine havebeenabletoaffordtobuyahousein North Vancouverwheretheygrewup.This situation really makes itdifficultforfamilies tostaycloseandsupporteachotherwhen necessary.”

AndrewRobertsonsaiditwasoverdueforthecitytoallow morehousing optionsinthe roughly70percentofthe

“It’scommendable,andIthankthis councilfor recognizingwiththisplanthat thestatusquoisn’tworking,andthatthe next20yearsneedtobedifferent,”hesaid. “Butthescaleofchangeisincrediblysmall comparedtotheseverityofourhousing needinmostplaces.…Thisdoesmakeme abitconcernedthatwe’rejusttryingto satisfyprovincial requirementsonpaper, insteadoftakinganimportantopportunitytoensureourhousingshortageis addressedinameaningfulway.”

MehrdadRahbar,ahomedesignerand

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vicepresident VernacularGroup,noted thattheactual floorspaceformultiplexes allowedincity’sguidelinesisonly10per centbiggerthanwhatsingle-familyhomes arecurrentlyallowed.Thatmeansbuilders willoptforthelesscomplicatedoptions,he warned.

“Basedonour recentpracticalexperience,mostof ourclientsareunlikely toincreasethenumberofunitsperlot. Instead,theytendtobuildlargerunits,ultimately resultinginmoreexpensivehousing for endusers,”hesaid,urgingcouncilto revisitthemaximumallowablefloorspace.

Accordingtocitystaff,theguidelines wereputinplaceto reduceoverallmassing sothatthemultiplexhomes“lookbetter fromthestreet.”

Thezoningupdatespassed6-1.

Severalcouncilmembersemphasized thatthechangesshouldn’tbeseenas an overhauloftheOCP,whichisstillpending.

“Didwelandperfectly on theideal pointbetweenneighbourhoodconcerns, developerfeasibilityfeedbackandprovincialexpectations?Onlytimewilltell, butwewereworkingunderpressurethat includeddeadlinesandtargets.Ihopewe have achievedtheobjectiveofhelpingour children,friendsandfamilieslive in the

samecommunitythatweareenjoying,”said Coun.ShervinShahriari.“Weneeddensity andweneedaction,anddoingsomethingis betterthandoingnothing.”

Coun Tony Valentewasthelone nayvote,which he saidwasinprotest overtheprovince’sdeadlinenotgiving thecity enoughtimetodo more public consultation.

MayorLindaBuchananalsocalled outtheprovincefordictatingmandatory growthtomunicipalcouncils–especially whenthecityhas beenaleaderinthefield –andsaidseniorlevelsofgovernmentmust showupwiththe infrastructuredollarsthat makegrowthwork.

Shealsoacknowledgedthatwhilesome saythechanges don’tgofarenough,they are acautioussteptoward meetingvery realhousingneeds.

“Behindeveryunit/homedeliveredis a realperson,a realfamilyanda realstory, andweheard thatoverandovertonight,” shesaid.“Therearethestoriesofpeople whoworkinourcommunityandsimply wanttoliveneartheirjobs,notindistant suburbs, requiringhourscommutingevery day.Thereare storiesofparentswho raised theirchildren here andnowtheirchildren areraisingchildrenhere,andtheywantthe chancetostay.”

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Citynotat fault for car-smashingbranch

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Ifatreefallsonyourcar,doesthe citypaythecost?

TheCityofNorth Vancouveris not liablefordamagestoadriver’svehicle afterabranchfromacity-owned treefellonit,B.C.’sCivilResolution Tribunalhasfound.

InApril2024,DawsonLindahl parkedhisEVunderaplumtree onthe southsideofSecondStreet,theruling states.Around7:30p.m.,policecalled Lindahltolethimknowalargebranch camedownonhisvehicle,heavily damagingit.ICBCdeemedthecartobe atotalwrite-off,therulingstates.

Forthenextmonthand a half, Lindahlhadto rentavehicle,racking up$2,482in rentalfees,gasandUber ridesanda$500deductible.

HetooktheCityofNorth Vancouver tocourt,allegingthemunicipalitywas negligentbyfailingtoinspectthetree.

Underthelaw,localgovernments cannotbeheldliablefornegligencein casesof“corepolicydecisions” –only intheirimplementationofmunicipal policies.

Thecity’streepolicystatesthatthe

Whenatree fallsona car, as happenedinthis stockimage,whois responsible? SHAUNL / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES+

municipality’sobjectiveisto“ensure thelong-termsustainabilityofurban forestsandthatpreservationofexistingtreesisapriority.”

Thatpolicyalsostatesthatthecity is responsibleforthemanagement of itsowntrees,includingmaintaining themtopromotegeneralgoodhealth andas requiredforpublicsafety Accordingtothe policy,thecityis responsibleforaddressingsafety problemswheretreeshavebecome hazardous,Lindahlnotedinhis arguments.

Thatpolicy,though,doesnot imposeanyobligationsonthe citytoinspectitsapproximately 9,800trees,tribunalmemberAlissa Reynoldsstatedinherruling.Like

mostmunicipalities,thecity’sbudget and resourceconstraintsmakethat impossible.Instead,staffdoinformalinspectionsand respondwhen membersofthepublicalertthemto potentialproblems.

Becausethetreepolicywasahighleveldecisionendorsedbycouncil,it isconsidereda“corepolicy,”Reynolds found,rulingoutnegligence.

Citiesdostilloweadutyofcareat theoperationallevel,however,which Reynoldswasaskedtoruleon.

Thelasttimethetreewasinspected bycitystaffin2017,itscondition was ratedathreeoutofsix,accordingto theruling,andtherehavebeenno service requestsfromthepublicsince then,thedecisionnotes.

“Thereweresomepublicservice requestsforothertreesonthesame street,butNorth Vancouverdidnot noteanythingaboutthistreethat would requiremaintenance.Aphoto ofthetreefromSeptember2020 showswhatappearstobeahealthy tree.ThereisnoevidencethatNorth Vancouvershouldhaveknownthetree branchwasahazard,”Reynoldswrote, dismissingLindahl’sclaim.

TheWoodfibreLNGsiteistaking shape.Onland,crews are progressingon foundationsafterplacingthepipe rack modules.Offshore, piling hasbegunfor the first permanent supports forthe floating storagetank —amajorstepin marine construction.

Allmarine work issupportedbymarine mammalobservers and hydroacousticmonitoring.These safeguardspause work ifunderwatersoundnears regulatory limitsor if marine mammalsenter exclusionzones.

We’reproud to bebuildingthe world’sfirstnet zero LNG exportfacilitysafely,responsibly,andunderthe oversightof the Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation) —follow ustoseehowit’staking shape righthereinSquamish.

GARDENTO TABLE

Steviaisan excellent way to avoidunhealthysugars

LAURA MARIENEUBERT Contributingwriter

Stevialeaves, driedandpowdered foruseasasugar replacementthat doesnotraisebloodsugar,shouldnot be confusedwiththe refined white powdersoldundervariousnames as artificialsweeteners.

Iknowlittleofthe refiningprocessor itshealthbenefits orrisks,butsinceIcan growsteviaathomeasanherborbuy the driedleavesasapowder,Ioptforthe wholefoodoption.

We allknowthatconsumingsugarand othersimplecarbohydrates in unhealthy quantitiescanovertime, triggeracascade of unwelcomehealthoutcomesleadingto insulin resistanceandchronicdisease.

Itisalsotruethatsugarand refined carbsareeverywhere,nearlyimpossibleto avoid.Ona recent roadtripthroughB.C., I couldnot findasinglesugar-freesnackin anygasstationorcornerstorealongthe 1,900-kilometre route.

Withoutquestion,avoiding refined sugar takesplanningand research,andanewway ofthinkinganddoing.Paynowwithtime

andattention,orriskpayinglaterwithill healthishowImakesenseoftheinconvenienceandcommitmentintime.

Steviaplantscanbepurchasedfrom specialtyplantnurseries,orgrownfrom seed. We growfromseedindoors,then transplantinMayafteraspellinourminimallyheatedgreenhouse.Thetinyseeds havealowgerminationrateat50-percent orless.Aheatmatandgrowlightimprove germination,butaren’tessential.

Steviaplantsarestatuesqueand beautifulintheherbgarden,containers andinborders.Thesturdystocksmakefor easyharvestinganddryingindoors.When invitedtosnackonastevialeaf, visitorsto ourgardenaregobsmacked—blownaway bythevibrantnon-saccharinsweetness.

Beforefallrainssetin,wecutandtie smallsteviabundleswithcottonkitchen stringandhangthemfromthelaundryrack inthepantry AquickwhizintheSalton coffeegrindersetto fine,andvoila,wehave enoughsweetmatcha-greenpowdertoget usthroughthewinter.

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Maple syrupalso can sub forsugar

candyleaf,honeyleaf, sugarleafandsweetleaf, isamemberofthedaisy/ asterfamily,nativetoBrazil andParaguay.Usedfor centuriesbyIndigenous peoplesas a medicinalherb andtosweetendrinksand foods,conventionalwisdom describesitssweetness as 200-300timesgreaterthan refinedsugar.

Driedandpowdered stevialeaf doesnot look likesugar,nordoesthe powderdissolveinliquid. Mywork-aroundfor beveragesistosubstitute mineral-richmaplesyrupor antioxidant-richhoney,but reducedbyhalfinquantity tooffsettheirelevated sweetness.Formostother applications,stevialeafpowdersuitsme fine. A lighthandisdefinitely required,and verylittlegoesalongway.Sureitisgreen, butfoodnormaliswhatwemake of it.

Your mostvaluableasset is your time. Quality financialadvice gives youtheability tofocuson what mattersto you most.

AccordingtoStatisticsCanada,thetotal sugarintakeinthe country wasestimated at110gramsaday,translatingtomore than 40 kilograms(88pounds) annually—about 1,000percentmorethantwocenturiesago. Ourpreparedandpackagedfoodsystems areunderscoredbyprocessedsugarand refinedcarbohydrates.

About20yearsago,Icold-turkey-quit puttingsugarinmycoffee.That changed everything.Mypaletteevolvedquickly andInolongercovetedsweets.Bitterand sourbecamemygo-tofavourites,andIwas drawninstinctivelyto thosefoodsrichin

bitterandsourphyto-nutrients,pluspre(proandpost)biotics.

Naturallysweetwholefoods likedried tomatoes,fruitsandberriesand rootvegetablesprovidemorethanenoughsugarfor me,buteventheseIpreferinmoderation mynewnormal.

Ididn’tplanforthattohappenbut it did,Iassumebecauseover-consuming sugarisnotanaturalhumancondition.

Foodforthought.

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

PUBLICNOTICE

2026 COUNCILMEETING SCHEDULE

Public noticepursuant tosection 127ofthe Community Charter: TheDistrict of West VancouverCouncil hasestablished the 2026 CouncilMeeting Schedule(date,time, andplaceof regular Council meetings).

Thescheduleis:

•onthe District’s websiteatwestvancouver.ca;and •onthe external bulletinboardsatWestVancouver MunicipalHall.

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PUBLICINFORMATION MEETING

Inglewood RenewalProject

Baptist Housinghassubmittedanamendedapplicationfor rezoningand developmentpermitfor arenewed campus of seniorhousingandcare, including long-termcare, independentliving, and rental housing forseniors. Updatedplans reflectchangesshapedbyearlier community engagement and feedback.

Youare invitedtolearn more about theproposedvisionfor the renewed Inglewoodcampus.

Date:

Time:

Location:

Address: Tuesday, December9 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Har El,TheNorth ShoreCentre forJewishLife(LowerSocial Hall) 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver

Families,neighbours,and community members arewelcome to attend.

Learnmoreat: www.renewinglewood.ca

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“Whattheprogramisdoingis taking socializationof girlsandflippingitonitsheadandsaying,‘Youareworthy,youshouldtrustyourself,youcancentreyourselfin thesedecisions,”Sennsaid.

To Donate:

FliptheScriptoriginallystartedoffwithfirst-year universitystudents. Now,theprogramhasexpandedto morethan30collegesanduniversitiesin Canada, with otherorganizationslikethe NorthShore Women’s Centre takingpart.

Theprogram’simpactisbeingbackedupby research.

Inarandomizedcontroltrialwithalmost900universitystudentswhoself-identifiedas women, theprogram reducedsexualassaultbynearly50percent.Another studywithover500self-identifying womenacrossfive Canadianuniversitiesparticipatingshowed theprogram decreasedsexualassaultby42percent whileshowing otherpositiveoutcomeslikeincreasedconfidence.

Now,thewomen’scentre’sgoalistokeepdelivering theprograminthecommunity while working to makeit availabletomorestudentsinhighschools.

“Sexualassaultisnotsomethingthat we shouldpretenddoesn’thappen,”Adeyonusaid. “We havetokeep addressingit,andwehavetokeepgivingpeopleallthe knowledgethat we canin thebest ways that we can.”

Formoreinformation,visit northshorewomen.ca/ flipthescript oremail flipthescriptinfo@northshorewomen. ca.

AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousandcivicaffairsreporterfor theNorthShoreNews.This reportingbeatismadepossible bytheLocalJournalismInitiative.

Marketsonthebrink:Whyfinancialadvice matters more thanever

Theword“unprecedented” isusedsooften thesedaysitisstarting to setits ownprecedent.

As globalmarkets teeterunderthe weightof multiplestressors,fromartificialintelligence speculation to realestate volatilityandunpredictabletradepolicieswithourbiggesttrade partner,financialadvisorsareincreasinglybeing calledupontohelp Canadiansmakesense ofthechaos.

Claudio Chisani, aveteran wealthadvisorwith threedecadesof experience, describesthe currenteconomicclimate as a“convergence of crosswinds”.

“Experienceiscrucial.Lookforsomeonewho’s beenthrough pastmarket cycles,”saysChisani. “Advisorswho’veweathereddownturnslike 2000,2008and2022have the awarenessand tools to helpclientsnavigateunpredictability with confidence. Overthelastfiveyearsalone, we’veseenlockdowns,inflationspikes, multipleelections,trade tensions,militaryconflicts, currencyfluctuationsandtheriseofartificial intelligence.”

gain.Itwas alife-changingeventfortheclient.”

Butnotall decisionsaredramatic.Manyinvestors,hesays, canfall into commontraps.That’s whereatrustedadvisor canhelp betterweather thestorms.

“We help themfind abalancedapproachand make informeddecisions.”

Chisanialsostressesthe roleofemotionalintelligenceinfinancialadvising.

ForChisani,aninvestmentadvisorwith BlueShore Financial,adivisionofBeem Credit Union,eventheunprecedentedcomeswith ameasureofclarityifyouhave beenthrough interestingtimesbefore.

Chisanibelievesthatwhiledataand forecasts areimportant, it’s thelived experienceofpast crisesthattrulyequipsadvisors to guideclients throughturbulenttimes.

Canadaandtheglobaleconomyare facing aseriesof overlappinganddestabilizing forcesthat havecreated alevelofuncertainty notseenin decades.GDP contractions,rising unemployment, and exports to the U.S.have dropped sharply followingnewtariffs.Withtradetalks nowsuspendedandthe Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreementupfor renegotiation,thefutureof cross-bordercommerceremainsunclear.Meanwhile,thehousingmarketisunderpressure, with resalesprojectedtofalland condodevelopmentsinmajorcitiesfacingfinancialstrain.

“When you’ve seenhowmarketsbehave under pressureandhow emotions cancloudjudgment,you’re betterprepared to helpclientsstay focusedonlong-termgoals.”

He addsthatseasonedadvisors candrawon historicalparallels to helpclients avoidpanic andmakedecisions rootedinstrategy rather than fear.

Amongthemostpressing concernsisthe impactofU.S.tradepolicy, particularlythe upcoming renegotiationofthe Canada–U.S.–MexicoAgreement.“Tariffs have beenabsorbed by corporations,butthatmightchange,”Chisani

warns.“We needanother 6to12months to understandthefullimpact.”

Insuch avolatileenvironment, Chisaniemphasizestheimportanceofstrategic financial planning.Herecalls aclientwhoheld asignificantinvestmentinaU.S. techstockduringthe dot-comboom.

“Weadvisedthem to liquidateanddiversify beforethecrashandlaterhelpedthemconvert USD to CADatafavorable rate.Thesemoves protectedtheirportfolioandled to asignificant

“Itrytochallenge my ownbiases by seeking opposingviewpoints.It’simportanttostayobjectiveandbalanced to make sounddecisions.”

In atimewhenheadlinesshiftbythehour andeconomicindicatorssendmixedsignals, Chisani’s insightsoffer areminderthatwhile uncertainty isinevitable,informedguidance canprovide notjustclarity,but confidence.

To learnmore aboutinvesting strategiesinan uncertaintime, visit Beem CreditUnion’s websiteathttps://beemcreditunion.ca/wealth/ advisors

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DistrictofNorth Van council plansbudget cuts to lowertaxes

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DistrictofNorth Vancouvercouncil isaimingfora3.5percentincrease inmunicipalpropertytaxesin2026, whichwill requireabout$5 million budgetadjustments,includingsome cutstoservices.

Ifapprovednextyear,twopercentwould gotogrowthinoperatingcostswhile1.5 percentwouldbedirectedto replacingthe district’saginginfrastructure.

Foranownerofasingle-familyhome assessedatthedistrictaverage,that would resultinamunicipaltaxbillabout$105 higherthan2025’sbill.

Withoutanyausteritymeasures ornew revenues,municipalrateswouldhaveto riseby7.5percentnextyeartobalancethe budget,districtfinancestafftoldcouncilat theirNov.10meeting.

“Ithasn’tbeenaneasytask,giventhe upwardpressureonthebudgetfromfactors outsideofthedistrict’scontrol,aswell as downwardpressuresonthebudgetfromour taxmandate,”saidChrisPaine,aconsultanthiredbythedistricttoassistwiththe budget.

Inflation,tariffs,climatechange,and downloadingfromseniorlevelsofgovernmentareputtingpressureonmunicipal budgetseverywhere,Painsaid.

Metro Vancouver’sutilitycosts,particularlyfortheover-budgetNorthShore Wastewater TreatmentPlant,also loomlarge overthedistrict’s financialdeliberations.

TheamountMetrocharges thedistrict inutilityfeesisprojectedtorisefrom$40 millionin2025to$86millionby2030. Even withdippinginto reservestocushionthe financialhit,thedistrictprojectsa$178or 7.4percentincreaseinutilitybillsforasingle-family residencein2026.Between2024 and2030,theannualcostforhomeowners’ utilitybillsisexpectedtogrowfrom$2,172 to$3,477.

2026budgetsavings

Althoughnodecisionshavebeenmade andfewdetails were provided,staffhave identifiedalistofpotentialareasforsavings andnew revenuestokeepthe2026increase to3.5percent.Amongthem:leaving currentlyvacantjobsunstaffed,limiting theRCMP’s budgetincreasetotherate

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1234 East KeithRoad

Proposed

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouvergives notice of its intentiontoenter intoa ground leasewiththe Provincial Rental Housing Corporationand BC Housing forthe 23,250 sq.ft parcel of land located1234EastKeith Road.The term of the ground leasewill be 60 years commencingonthe date of occupancyofthe building. Theprepaid marketrentfor thetermofthe Leasewould be in theamount of approximately$6,100,000.The actual rent forthe 60 year term will be prepaidand will be in thenominalamountof $10. This groundlease supports theconstructionofsupportivehousing in theDistrict.

Notice

1589 LloydAve

TheDistrictofNorth Vancouvergives notice of its intentiontoenter intoa ground leasewiththe Provincial Rental Housing Corporationand BC Housing forthe 34,412 sq.ft parcel of land located1589Lloyd Ave. Thetermofthe ground lease will be 60 yearscommencing on thedateofoccupancy of thebuilding. Theprepaid market rent forthe term of theLease wouldbe in theamountofapproximately $8,250,000.The actual rent forthe 60 year term will be prepaidand will be in thenominalamountof$10.This ground leasesupports theconstruction of supportive housingfor single womenand women-ledfamiliesinthe District.

TIME TRAVELLER

Aweekly glimpseintothe past from MONOVA:Museum& Archives of North Vancouver

FilmingonGrouseMountain

Today, theNorth Shoreisfamouslyhometonumerousfilm andtelevisionsetsevery year.Whileitis unknownwhat thefirstfilm to be shoton theNorth Shorewas,the filmset shownhereonGrouse Mountainin 1928 is oneofthe earliest archival documentsrelating to thefilmindustryheldatthe MONOVAArchives.

Thefilm,“TheWilderness Patrol”, starring Bill Cody andShannonDay,was asilent one, as “talkies” hadonlyjustbegun to be widespread.The crew wouldhavecartedtheheavyequipment up the Grouse Mountain Scenic Highwayinorder to shoot.

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

Budget comingbackin January

ofinflation,exploringtheuseofartificial intelligencetohandlecallcentreservices, adjustingservicesatlibrariesand“right-sizing”museumexhibits,andincreasing parking revenueinhigh-demandareas.

Cuttinggarbagecollectionfromevery weektoeverytwo weekswhilecontinuing weekly recyclingandorganicspick-upwould resultinabout$450,000insavings peryear, staffestimate.

Councilmayalsochoosetostop deployingDNVFireandRescueServicesto so-called“orangecalls,”whicharedefined asurgentandpotentiallyseriousbut not immediatelylifethreatening.Becauseof mutualaidagreementsbetween firedepartments,theothertwoNorthShorecouncils wouldhavetoagreetodothesame.

Evenwitha1.5percentincreasespecificallyforutilityinfrastructure,thedistrict stillfacesa$6.8-millionannualshortfallin what willbeneededtocovertheforecasted costsinthefutureasmoreandmoreofthe district’sapproximately$4billioninassets areexpectedto reachendoflifeinthe comingyears.

InAprilnextyear,staffwill reportto council’sfinanceandauditcommitteeon “divestingassets withlowerpublicbenefits.”

Whilecouncilmembersexpressedsome

DEVELOPER INFORMATION SESSION

concernsaboutpotentialservicecuts,they weregenerallysupportiveofthedirectionto limitthetaxincreasein2026.

“Idon’tthink$105overthecourseof yearisasignificantimpact formostof our households.Whenyoucompareitto theotherstuffthat’sgoingon, however, it’sallcumulative,andwe havepressures fromotherutilities,wastewatertreatment plants,federal,provincialcharges,andjust generally,thecost-of-livingissues,” Mayor MikeLittlesaid.“Sowe havetokeepitin thatcontext.”

Coun.LisaMuri, however,said deciding ona3.5 percentincrease before having a realunderstandingof boththecost savings andimpactsofthecutswould be “putting thecart beforethehorse.”

Atleastonememberofthe publicspoke upinfavourofexpandingservicesin2026, ratherthan paringthem back.

“Iwouldratherhavea higherrateand better servicesandcreateamoresafe, blanketedcommunitywherepeopleare lookedafter,”MichelleSheardowntold council.“Thisisawealthycommunityand it’sembarrassing,Ithink,thatwe’retryingto nickelanddime.”

The proposed budgetwill beback before councilinJanuary, atwhichtimecouncilwill startsetting prioritiesforwhatisincluded.

CascadiaGreen Developmenthas submittedaRezoning Applicationtothe City of NorthVancouver for2525 Lonsdale Avenue forthedevelopmentofa 6-storey rental residentialbuilding.

Interested membersofthe public areinvited to attend aVirtual Developer InformationSession to review theproposal, askquestionsandshare comments.

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Embraceyournatural spontaneitytobringyour ideastolife.Thisweek,you’ll feel astrongurgetogoout andconnectwithfriends orvolunteerforcharitable organizationsthatmake areal differenceintheworld.

TAURUS April20-May20

Yourbusyworkschedulemay leaveyoufeelingdissatisfied withlife.However,ifyoustay patientandworkhard,you canimpressyourbossby showingthatyouaretruly interestedandexcitedabout yourwork.

GEMINI May21-June20

Ifyou’reexperiencingburnout atwork,it’scrucialtotake timeto restand reflecton yourfuture.Byembracinga morespiritualapproach,you maybeableto regainbalance andfully rechargeyour batteries.

CANCER June21-July22

Balancingworkandfamily life can be achallenge,but you knowhowtooptimize yourtime.Bepreparedforthe unexpectedandbe readyto adapttochangingsituationsas theyarise.

LEO July23-Aug.22

Nowistheperfecttimeto goon atripwith afewclose friendsorfamilymembers. Startplanningnowfor aunique Christmascelebrationthat offerssomethingdifferentand excitingthatwilldelightthe wholefamilyandleave alasting impression.

VIRGO Aug.23-Sept.22

Don’tshyawayfromshowing yourvulnerabilities.Your friends andfamilyarethere tosupportyouduringtough times.Don’tbeafraidto expressyouremotions. Embracingchangecan bringgoodenergyandnew opportunitiesintoyourlife.

LIBRA Sept.23-Oct. 22

You’llcomeupwithambitious projectideas.Thisinspiration willleadtosignificantchanges atwork. Yourpartnerwillbe tenderly romanticthisweek, whichwillstrengthenyour relationship.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

You’ll receivegoodnews aboutyourhealthorthat of alovedone.Additionally, you’ll receiveanunexpected financial windfallthatwill helpboostyourfinances. You’llmanagetostrikethe

rightbalancebetweenyour workandfamilylife.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec.21

You’llattractattentionthis weekandmighteven receive anawardforyourimpressive achievements.This recognition willfillyouwithprideand boostyourself-esteem.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Astheholidaysapproach, paycloseattentiontoyour dietandlimityouralcohol consumption.Additionally,be mindfulofpotentialstomach issuesthatcouldarisethis week.

AQUARIUS Jan.20-Feb.18

You’llspend alotoftime drivingthisweek,andyour phonewillberingingnon-stop. Thiswillmakeyoufeellike you’replayingtaxi. Yourfriends andfamilyareeagerforyouto attendupcomingparties.

PISCES Feb. 19-March20

You’llcomeupwithfantastic ideasforholidaygifts.Still, it’simportanttoset abudget todeterminewhatyoucan afford.Thisstrategywillhelp youavoidfinancialstrainwhile allowingyourgenerosityto shine.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Zoning AmendmentBylaw,No. 9139,2025 (CD-770 Amendment) 341-347West4th Street

PURPOSE: To amendthe ZoningBylaw from Medium DensityApartment Residential 1Zone (RM-1) to anew ComprehensiveDevelopment 770 (CD-770) Zone to permit theconstructionof a6 storey residentialbuildingwith69rentalunits,7 of whichwill be mid-market rental units, along with aproposedHousing AgreementBylaw to secure themarketrentaland mid-market rental housinginperpetuity. Considerationofthe proposed Bylaw will be at theRegular Council Meetingon December 1,2025.

SUBJECTLANDS: Thelands thatarethe subjectofthe proposed Bylaware shownonthe insetmap,witha civicaddressof341-347 West4th Street.

LEGALDESCRIPTIONS: LotF,Block 135, DL 271, Plan 9122, andLot E,Block 135, DL 271, Plan 9122

PROVIDEWRITTENINPUT: In accordance with Section464(4) of the LocalGovernmentAct,a Public Hearingisnot permitted. Writtensubmissionsonlymay be submittedtothe Corporate Oﬃcerbyemail (input@cnv.org), mail or delivered to City Hall no laterthan12:00 pm on Monday,December1,2025. Allsubmissionsmustinclude your full name andresidentialaddress. Council will beprovided with acopyofyoursubmission at theCouncil meeting. No Public InputPeriodsubmissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Onlineat cnv.org/PublicNotices from November 19 to December 1, 2025.

QUESTIONS? Linden Mullederat planning@cnv.org or T6049904217

Watchthe meetingonlineat cnv.org/LiveStreaming or in person at City Hall

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Monday,December1,2025 at 6:00 pm

Zoning AmendmentBylaw,No. 9147,2025 Implementationof Mid-Rise Development Permit Guidelines

PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposedBylaw is to amendthe Zoning Bylawtoadd “Mid-RiseDevelopment Permit Guidelines”.

BYLAWREADINGS: Considerationofthe proposed Bylawwill be at the RegularCouncil Meetingon Monday,December1,2025.

PROVIDEWRITTEN INPUT: Allpersons whobelieve theirinterestin propertymay be aﬀectedbythe proposed Bylawmay providea written submission totheCorporate Oﬃcerbyemail(input@cnv.org), mail or delivered to City Hall no laterthan12:00 pm on Monday,December1,2025. Allsubmissionsmustinclude your full name andresidentialaddress. Council will beprovided with acopyofyoursubmission at theCouncil meeting.

ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Onlineat cnv.org/PublicNotices from November 19 to December 1,2025.

QUESTIONS? ContactDaniella Fergussonat zoningupdate@cnv.org or T604.982.8320

Watchthe meetingonlineat cnv.org/LiveStreaming or in person at City Hall

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In Loving Memory of Carole (Chanelle)

Lynn Nicol

April 12, 1950November 26, 2024

Always inour thoughtsandforever inourhearts.

Our

but never forgotten for the fun-loving, strong person she was.

Richard McManus

November 12, 1934- November 4, 2025

Richard Gilbert Frederick McManus, AKA Dick/Mac, died peacefully at home after a short illness.

Predeceased by parents Gilbert and Alice; and his beloved wife Sarah.

Survived by his sisters Elsie and Kathy (Dave); daughters Holly (Ted) and Gillian (Dave); grandchildren Andrew and Lauren; and brother-inlaw Jamie (Jane) and family.

He loved and was loved by all members of his family. He was a teacher, mentor and friend.

He hada lifelong love of music and until recently was very active in the music community playing the French horn.

A celebration of life, filled with music and memories, will take place in the spring of 2026; details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Ambleside Orchestra, food bank or SPCA.

“Sad are we without you.”

Phyllis (Kathryn) Yorke

May 25, 1928- October 29, 2025

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Phyllis, who passed peacefully at Evergreen House, in her 97th year Phyllis enjoyed an absolutely wonderful life Phyllis is survived by her sons, Gregory Yorke (Deidre) and Gary Yorke (Nancy) She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Lorne, and her daughter, Susan Phyllis was deeply cherished by her grandchildren, Erin Yorke (Ted), Michelle Yorke (Steven), Kristi Yorke, Julie Jeffries (Andy), Michael Yorke (Michelle), and ten greatgrandchildren.

Phyllis will be sorely missed, always remembered and forever loved A special thank-you to the staff at Evergreen House for their wonderful care No service by request.

Peter Leo Hans

December 9, 1939- November 18, 2025

Our father's life was a testament to his unwavering determination and passion Born in Berlin in 1939, where he was raised by a government institution In 1958, witha certificate in cabinet making and woodworking, he boardeda ship to embark ona journey to Canada He travelled the country and founda great love for British Columbia, but laid his roots down in Hudson, Quebec, where he married and started a family As a hard worker and leader in his field, his successful career in boat building and design spanned many years, including the construction of the first Laser sailboat as well asa 40-foot racing sailboat named the Hansoff During his career, he was an entrepreneur who also built houses, among other projects and finally ended his career developing custom hard tops for yachts when he retired in 2010 In 1993, he returned to British Columbia for the love of the mountains and also became an avid hiker He remained in British Columbia until the end, leaving behind his two daughters, Gladys and Barbara, as well as four grandchildren, Leia, Shawn, William and Jason.

Winifred Lily Grif f iths

dear mother, who passed away, will be sadly missed by all who knew her

AliceSiemens

1929 –2025

AliceSiemens,a devotedteacherand lifelong learner,diedpeacefully in thesoftlightofan October afternoon in 2025aftera long illness, whichshe facedwithgrace and resolve.

Born in Wembley, Alberta,in1929, Alicegrewupina Mennonite farmingfamilythat eventually settledin southernBritish Columbia.Her childhood stories, filledwithwarmthandhardwork, becamepartof family lore.Encouraged by her grandfather to follow herdreams.

Teaching washer callingfromanearly age.After graduatingfromthe Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsfordand completing teacher training,she taught in one-room schoolsinNewfoundlandand the PeaceRiver District,later in various schoolsinMetro Vancouver.She continuedher studies in the summers at UBCand UC Berkeley and retiredat63, remembered fondlybymanystudentsand colleagues.

In 1960, shemarried Alfred, ageographer.Together they raised threechildren. Herfaith evolvedintoa gentle, questioning spirituality, and sheremaineda steady,lovingpresence—patient,wise, andpractical in allfamilymatters.

Beyond teachingand family,Alicefound joyintravel, gardening,reading,and creativepursuitssuchas cooking, sewing,and flowerarranging,all marked by herdistinctive flair.

Sheissurvivedbyherhusbandofnearly 65 years, Alfred; theirchildrenYvonne (Allen),Barbara (Anthony),and Howard (Heike); grandchildren Gavin, Cleo,Julian, Katja,and Beckett;and siblings Amandaand Bill. Shewaspredeceased by her brother Walter.

Thefamilythanksthe compassionate teamat Amica LionsGatefor theircare.

ACelebration ofLife willbe heldat BoalChapel in NorthVancouver on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1:30p m.In lieu offlowers, donations to the BCCancerFoundation are welcome

Alma Dreszach (neeVogrig)

July 13,1932- November1,2025

AlmagrewupinBrida,NorthernItaly.Asa young girl,AlmaknewLuigi Dreszach andhaddecided beforetheyevenheldhandsthatthisyoungman wasgoing to beher lifelong companion.

Luigi left Italyasa 29-year-old to make abetterlife forhimselfin Canada. He proposedafterarrivalin Vancouver,and they arrangedtobemarried by proxy, an exampleoftheirstrong Catholic values.Luigiattended aservice in Vancouver, Canada,and Alma in Liessa,Italy,onSeptember5, 1954. Alma joinedhimthree months later, arriving in Canada in Januaryof1955.

AlmaandLuigihad threedaughters: Elaine,Diane, and Marina. Alma watchedherdaughtersgrowand begintheirown lives.She supportedthem in every waypossibleandembracedher threesons-in-lawRoss,David,and Hugh, whocameintoher life. They were her famiglia,and famiglia washer firstpriority above allelse.

Alma wasveryproudofher grandchildrenand was anadoringNonnatoTony(Sofie),Brian,Luke, and Siena. They allreturned that love anddeep connection to averyspecialpersonintheiryoung lives.TheywouldcontactNonnaonaregularbasis foradvice andtipsonhow to recreate herdelicious recipes.

Almawillbeprofoundlymissedbyherdaughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren,bestfriend Natalina Jeram, andallwho knew her.

Rest in Peace, Mom! RiposainPace! Mierupocivi! We know youare alreadyon thedancefloor with Dad.

Specialthanks to ourAngels -Tess, Nie-Ann, Nina, Shirin,Remi, Irene,Lou, Brenda; Vancouver Coastal Health;Lions Gate Hospital,and theamazing staffin theHighAcuityUnitand the5th Floor Inpatient Team.

Service will beheldonDecember 1at 11:00amatSt. Edmunds Catholic Church, 545 Mahon Avenue,North Vancouver.

Inlieuofflowers,donations canbemade to Lions Gate Hospital Foundationin memory of Alma Dreszach.

Lahkonoč (Goodnight)~ Bies zBogan(GowithGod)

ArdisPatriciaReveley

June 19,1949- November 10,2025

It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing of ArdisReveley.She left uson November 10,2025, in thecompanyoffamilyafter alengthy battleanda shortstayatLions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver.She waswellcared forbyher medical teamand very appreciativeofthe medicalstaff.

She leavesbehindher sonJayse Reveley, husband Peter Hefti, Peter'stwo daughtersMichelle and Theresa,brother Michael Reveley, sister Russet MacKay,and many,manyfriends whowill miss her enormously.

ArdiswasbornatStPaul's Hospital in Vancouver and raised in West Vancouver by herbeloved parents, Thomas Reveleyand Margaret Reveleynée Cashman. Sheattended IrwinParkElementaryand HillsideSecondary.She wasintimatelyinvolvedwith theplanning forHillsidereunions.

Afteryearsofadventureand workacrosscontinents, Ardisopened twosuccessful retail stores in Vancouver,sellinggoods importedfromoverseas. ShesettledbackinWestVancouverand gavebirth to heronlychild in 1981.Shehad careerswith LonetreeEnterprises in Vancouver,Suite 200 offices, andopened andoperated ExecutiveSuite in West Vancouver formanyyears.

In 2002, shemarried Peterand movedtoLions Bay, turningthehouseshebought with Peterintoa beautifuland welcominghome. Hergarden grew toa thingofbeautyunderher care.

Ardiswas lovedand appreciatedbyall whoknew her.Heroptimism, senseofwonder,and love were felt by everypersonwhoselifeshe touched. She lovedWestVancouver,herhome, and whereshe lived themajorityofher life. Shededicatedher time to othersand to her garden. Shegavegenerously andasked forlittle.

Sheasks alltobethemselvesand to livealifeof love,generosity, and wonder.

MemorialServiceNovember29,2025, at 11am,Hollyburn FuneralHome, 1807Marine Dr,WestVancouver.

CelebrationofLifeJanuary10,2026, at 11am,St.Francis-in-the-Wood, 4773PiccadillyS,WestVancouver.

Partytofollow.

Carlos Alberto Diligenti

July 15,1943- October29,2025

Bornaquintuplet in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1943, Carlos enteredthe worldalongsidehis brother Francoand sistersEsther,Christina,and Fernanda. Raised in theBelgranoneighborhood,heattended St.Andrew’s ScotsSchool in Olivosbeforemovingto Vancouver in 1959, wherehecompletedhigh school at St.George’s.

Apassionatesportsman, Carlos lovedtennis, swimming,running,and soccer— but rugby helda specialplace in hisheart. He laterstudiedat Vancouver Collegeand the University of British Columbia,where Zeta PsiFraternitybecamethe centre ofhistimeoncampus.A teenage romance with MarilynSlade transcended theseyears& blossomedintoa marriage that spanned24 years andbrought sixchildrenintothe world: Franco, Pepe [Caroline],Darin [Nicole], Marco[Corrie], Paolo [Sharon], andMia [Nick].

Carlos’s greatest joycamefromhis family,which grew to includehisbeloved grandchildren:Luca, Sadie, Merryn,Sofia,Shiloh, Julian, Mateo, Loïc, and Isabella.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis sonDavid.

Knownforhisvibrant spirit,senseofhumour,and unwavering loyalty, Carlos wastruly oneof a kind. Hewill bedeeply missedbyhis family,friends,and colleagues,whoseliveshetouched overhis remarkable82years.

Gone butnever forgot t en— youwillliveinourheartsforever.

Mucho besos, Daddio

ServicetobeheldatSt. Anthony’sParish, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, Thursday December4that 3:00pm

Diane Trueman lus February16, 1958- October2,2025

Itiswithheavy heartsthat thefamilyannounces the passingof abeautiful Mom, Wife,Grammy, anddear friend to so many,Diane Trueman Ius. Diane suddenlyandunexpectedlypassedaway, while doing what sheloved, travellingthe world,on October2,2025,at just 67 yearsold.

Diane wasborninToronto, Ontario, to Paul McArthur and Marion Claire Williams,onFebruary16, 1958. Aftergraduation, Diane travelledacrossCanadaand fellinlove with Vancouver,BC, wheresheultimately settled.

Diane is predeceased by her father,Paul McArthur, and mother,MarionClaireWilliams.She leaves behindher twochildren, Spencer Trueman (Megan) and Amanda Russell (Don),her grandchildrenClaire Russell and HaileyRussell, herhusbandof24 years, Michael Ius, fur-baby, Stella,two step-sons, Duncan Ius(Susan),Cameron Ius(Rebecca), grandchild,Riley Ius, andbrother,Brent McArthur (Elaine).

In 1978, Dianepursued thecareer in whichshehad apassion for, travel.In1992, Diane startedher own, very successful travelagency, Access Advantage Travel,located in theheartofdowntownVancouver. In 2014,Diane sold heragency, butcontinuedonas an independent travelagent,while sheandher husband startedtheirnextadventure. In 2015,they movedtoSooke, BritishColumbia, to anacreage with ahobby farm.Thisnew adventureinvolved runninganother business, averysuccessful Bed and Breakfast.

Diane wasa perfect Mother,Grammy, Wife,and person. Diane wassoloving, kind, caring,generous, beautiful,self-driven, independent,intelligent,and resilient -herpresencewill bedeeplymissed forever.

Diane lovedtravellingthe World, RVing, e-biking, HappyHour,and volunteering,butmostofall she lovedspending time with her family,especiallyher childrenand grandchildren.

Diane will foreverbeinthehearts ofher family and friends.

In lieuofflowers,ifyou wish,pleasemakedonations to your localHumane SocietyorFood Bank.

ACelebrationofLifetohonour Diane will beheldon April18,2026,at HappyHour.

GladysLilyRantz

It is with great sadnessthat we announcethe passingof GladysLilyRantzonNovember3,2025, at theageof89.

Gladyswaspredeceased by herparents, Pauland Violet Sveinson,and herdaughter Bonnie. Sheis survived by her lovinghusbandof over60 years, Larry Rantz; her children, Carla, Sandra,and Brian (Dena);andherbeloved grandchildren, Cassandra, Jake,Charlotte, Bridget,and James.

Born and educated in RedDeer,Alberta,Gladys metherhusband,Larry,inEdmonton. Together,they eventually settledinNorth Vancouver,British Columbia,wheretheybuilt awonderfullifeand made many cherished friends.

Gladyswas theyoungestoffour childrenanda proud residentof NorthVancouver forover55years. SheworkedatEaton’s for16years, enjoyed countless gamesofbridge with her lifelong friends, anddelighted in traveling- taking more than30 cruisesandembracingeachnew adventurewith enthusiasm.

Herfamilywouldliketoextendheartfeltthankstothe caring staffatthe BerkleyCareHomeinDeep Cove fortheirkindnessand compassion.

ACelebrationofLifewill beheldata laterdate. For details or to reachout to her family,please contactsandy@sandyrantz.com.

Hugh Nichols

Hugh NicholspassedawayonNovember4,2025, leavingbehind alegacyofgenerosity, integrity, and dedication. He wasknown forhis openheart, especiallywelcomingandhelpingothers. Witha gentle natureand steadypresence, Hugh approached everytaskwithcareand everyperson with kindness. He is survived by hisdevoted wife, with whomhe owned andoperated Canadian Closet in NorthVancouver for35years, andhistwo loving sons,four wonderfulgrandchildren,and three cherished stepchildren.

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If youare ever goingtoloveme,

Love me now, while Icanknow

Thesweet and tenderfeelings

Which from true aﬀection ﬂow.

Love me now

WhileIamliving. Do notwaituntil I’mgone

Andthenhaveit chiseled in marble, Sweetwords on ice-cold stone.

If youhavetender thoughts of me,

Please tell me now.

If youwaituntilI amsleeping,

Never to awaken, There willbedeath between us, AndI won’thear youthen.

So,ifyou love me, even alittlebit, Letmeknowit whileIamliving So Ican treasure it.

IanRobertPetrie

It is with great sadnessthat we sharethat Ian passedawaypeacefully on October 18,2025,at the ageof83.

Ianwasborn on June28, 1942, to Frankand Edna Petriein Vancouver,B.C.Hegraduated fromLord Byng High Schooland wenton to earnaBachelorof Commercedegreefromthe University of British Columbia.

Afterreceivinghischarteredaccountantdesignation, Ianbegan acareerhe thoroughlyenjoyed, starting with Gardner McDonaldand following mergers, Touche Ross,Deloitte& Touche,and finally,Deloitte. He wasrecognizedwithanFCA forhis professional achievements and community activities in 2009. He satonmanyboards,includingthe Rotary Club,West VancouverLibraryFoundation,and Hollyburn CountryClub.

Ianwas atruegentleman: kind, thoughtful, and generous in spirit.Hehad agreat sense ofhumour and lovedtotellstories.Heand Carolynshareda love of travelling, especiallycruising, and they enjoyed visiting many different countries.Healso enjoyed reading,gardening,and following thestock market.Above all, he treasured time spent with his family.Sundaynightdinnerswereacherished tradition.

Predeceased by hisparents, brother Alan,and sister Marion, Ianislovinglyremembered by hisdevoted wife of58 years, Carolyn, childrenSuzanne (Johnson),Brenda (Mark),and Craig(Marnie), and belovedgrandchildrenMakenaand Cayden.

Hewill bedeeplymissedand foreverloved.

Thefamilyextendsheartfeltthanksfor the exceptional care and compassionprovided by the teamat theNorth ShoreHospice and Dr.Sasha Smiljanic.

Aprivate familygatheringwillbeheldata laterdate.

Mary ElizabethGlavin

MaryElizabethGlavin(nee Ritchie)passedaway peacefully with family ather sideon November 13th, 2025, in NorthVancouver,B.C.

ThefamilyisverygratefultoDr. Rahnavardias well as themedicaland care staffatLynnValley Care Centre,wheresheenjoyed livingfor thelast7 years.

Elizabeth, knownasLibby in her youth, grew upona farm in Tummel, whichislocated justsouthofRoblin in Manitoba.She waspredeceased (1960) by her parents, Gibsonand ChristinaRitchie,who instilled in her thevaluesof family,compassion, astrong workethic,and continuous learning.She cherished her twosisters,MargaretAtkin,whopassedawayin 2014, and Ethel Perchaluk,who lives in Winnipeg, MB.

Elizabethattended theUniversityofManitoba in Winnipegand,after graduating, wasa teacherat Tech VocSchool in Winnipeg.While workingand livinginWinnipeg,she mether future husband, John Glavin.Theymarried in 1957and movedto Vancouverand then NorthVancouver in 1958, where they livedand cherishedeachotheruntil John passedawayin2021.

Elizabethwas atalented teacher,librarian, chef, musician,and textile artist.She wasa devotedfriend and, in turn,haddevotedfriends that shecherished.

She wasa loving mother whopassedonthe values shewas raised with to her threechildren: Christine Cathcart (Pat)of Richmond, B.C., Gibson Glavin (Audrey)ofSherwood Park,AB, and JimGlavin (Suzanne)of Winnipeg,MB.

Elizabethwasalso alovinggrandmotherand greatgrandmother.

She cherishedthe livesand memoriesof two grandchildrenwhopredeceasedher -Brendan Glavin,whopassedawayin2002,and Andrew Glavin,whopassedawayin2022.

Tothe endofherdays,she cherishedandenjoyed herother grandchildrenand great-grandchildren: granddaughter ElizabethHawkins (Sean)and greatgrandchildrenKianand Alice; grandson Sean Glavin (Shea);granddaughter Kathleen Cathcart (Robert); grandsonLiam Glavin;and granddaughter Kristin Glavin (Alanna).

Afamilygatheringfor theinurnmentofbothour belovedparentswill take placeinthe summerof 2026at theDeer Park CemeteryinTummel, MB.

Inlieuofflowers,pleaseconsider asmall donationin Elizabeth’smemorytothe charityofyour choice.

Robert(Bob)LouisMiller

March26, 1953- October 16,2025

It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing ofourbelovedhusband, dad,pop,uncle,and friend.

BobwasborninRed Deer,Alberta,onMarch 26, 1953, to parentsArt and Joan Miller. Thefamily spenttimeinKamloopsbeforesettlinginWest Vancouver.His childhood wasfilledwithsummer adventuresat theircottageon KeatsIsland, where he lovedfishing,swimming,andboating.

Bob methis high school sweetheart, Sandy (Lyttle), at Sentinel Secondary School,and theirtruelove storybegan. As teenagers, they enjoyed time with goodfriendsand family,buildingafoundationfora lifetimetogether.

Bobspenthis career with Electrolux Canada, where he excelledinsales.Notquite ready forretirement, he laterworkedpart-time at TheIrlyBirdBuilding Centre on BowenIsland, wherehemet many new andtreasured friends.

Hewill bedeeplymissedbyhis wife,Sandy;his children, Amy(Mike)Danks, BrookeMiller, and Joe (Lauran) Miller; and hisadored grandchildren, whom he lovedimmensely: Alex,Sadie, Millie,Kayden, Avery, Ronan,and George.Bob will also be remembered by hisbestfriend George,Kathie, Barb, and John,as well as severalspecialnieces and nephews.Hewill be lovinglyremembered by his siblings,Bill, Brian, and Kathy.

Bobwas adevoted father whospent many summers on BowenIslandbeforemakingithis permanent home. Oneofhis greatestjoyswas creatingspecial memories with hisgrandchildren. Together,they spent countless hourscrabbing, shiner fishing, tendingbonfires,cheeringonthe Canucks, playing cardsonthedeck, andenjoyingafternoonboat cruises.

Ourfamilyisforever grateful forthedoctors,nurses, and care teamsatthe Transplant Clinic and Palliative Care atLions Gate Hospital,aswellasBC Ambulanceand BowenIsland Fire Dept.Wewould also liketothankJane,Kelly,and NorthShoreHome Supportfor theirsupportand care,which allowedus to care forBobathomeonBowen Island foraslong aspossible.

ByBob’srequest,therewill beno service. In lieuofflowers,pleaseconsider adonation to theTransplant Clinic wwwodtrforg or BC Cancer bccancerfoundation com /donations/donations-changes-everything/

Themoreyougive, Themoreyouget, Themoreyoulaugh, Thelessyoufret. Themoreyoudo unselfishly. Themoreyoulive abundantly. Themoreof everythingyou share, Themoreyou’ll alwayshavetospare.

Themoreyoulove, themoreyou’llfind, Thatlifeisgoodand friendsarekind. Foronlywhatwe giveaway, Enrichesus fromdaytoday.

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In Loving Memory of Thomas Kellough

January30, 1945- November9,2025

Leavinghis family with aprofound senseofloss, TompassedawayatLGH with family athissideonNovember9.

Born at VGHduringthe final yearof WWII, Tom’sfamilyreturned to theirhomein Saskatoon when thewarended.

Tomestablished alifelong love ofathleticsatanearly age.While at City Park High School,hewas thequarterbackofthe Saskatoon Hilltops.Atthe youngageof 17, hewas acentrefor theRegina Pats He turneddown ascholarship to Cornelland a spoton theChicago Blackhawks to stay homewhile hismother battled cancer. At14,he wonthe HockeyMagazine awardfor themostlikelyplayerinWestern Canada to play in theNHL.

In 1963,afterhis family’s move to Regina, Tommet DeeDee in Math118 at the UniversityofSaskatchewan,and they were together everyday thereafter, marryingat21.

Histeaching careerbegan in Saskatoonat King George School.Onhis return froma hockeytournament in Vancouver,heasked DeeDee to move to theWest Coast.

They bought ahomeone blockfromAmbleside Beach. HollyburnCountry Club becameasecondhomewherehecoachedhockeyand wasanavidswimmer.In 1968, theirson Tom(Sylvain) receivedalloftheir attentionfor 6yearsuntil they welcomed 3daughtersin4years: Jen(Derek),Deborah (Phil),and Charleen (Olaf).

Tomcouldbeseen jogging theUpperLevels to work at Carson Graham,where hetaught Biology for37years. Afew yearsatDelbrookpreceded. He neverforgot a former studentandneverdeclined achancetocatch up.Hewas ateacher who formed students’ futures.

Tom wasdedicatedtohis family.His devotion to athleticspivoted whenhisson showedanearly love of music.Piano,guitar, violin,cello,and voicewouldbe wherehecoachednext,forhis4 children.

He retiredfromteachingin2002andbecameafull-time grandpa.Over12years, he welcomed 10 grandchildren: Ian& LauraKellough-Pollock,Charlotte, Candice, Clark& CharleighPink, Warren &ScarlettChemerika,and Oliver &Hugo.

In his60s,herediscoveredthe Grouse Grind,andalong with hisdaughter Jen, wouldhike5daysa week for20years. Everyhikeheaimed forhis PB.

In2019, TomwasdiagnosedwithLewyBody Dementia (LBD)withParkinson’s. He chosetofight in theway he knew best- to run, swim,skate, box, andhike.In 2022,he gaveupthe Grindandpickedup boxing withthehelpofthe WV Seniors’ Centre Keeping Connectedand Rock Steady Boxing forParkinson’s.

Tom gavehis alltoeachofhis roles, but it wasasa grandfather thathe gavehis wholeheart. He wassillyand fun,andhislove of learningand hiskindnesshave beenpassedon. Evenashismemoryfaltered,heneverforgot to open adoor for a strangeror to engage in conversation with enthusiasm;healwaysshowed kindnessandnevergaveuphis battlewithLBD.

Throughout Tom’sjourneywith LBD, he wascared forwithunwaveringattention byhis daughter Jennifer.

Tomissurvivedbyhis wife DeeDee,his brothersHoward(Constance),Ernest (Gillian),and sister Kathleen (Mark) Oldershaw,his 4children,and 10 grandchildren.

Amemorialservice willbe heldon Monday, December 22nd, 2pm atWest Vancouver UnitedChurch, witha Celebratory reception to follow at 3pm Allare invitedto atendthe memorialservice andor the reception

RSVPto tomkelloughcelebration@gmail.com

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