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The $1.6-billion Woodfibre LNG project has declared that it will start major construction on its site in Squamish in 2023, following years of deferrals.

WLNG said in a news release that it has issued a notice to proceed to its construction contractor, McDermott International.

The notice is an instruction from Woodfibre LNG to McDermott to begin the work required in order to move the project toward major construction commencement in 2023.

Woodfibre LNG expects to reach substantial completion in 2027.

“We have different terminology from other projects. While we don’t call it FID [final investment decision], this is similar in that it marks the go-ahead for construction,” said Rebecca Scott, director of communications for Woodfibre LNG, in Continued on page 41

ICE PIC North Vancouver explorer Kevin Vallely risks a bit of frostbite to grab a very quick selfie on the frozen landscape of Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, in late March. Read our story page 4. KEVIN VALLELY

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The Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre, which has been part of the vision for the emerging Lions Gate Village Centre for more than a decade, will start welcoming visitors today.

“I think a new centre excites anybody who comes upon it,” said Heather Turner, director of North Vancouver Recreation and Culture, which will run the facility.

“It really is to be a community hub where people live, work, and access a variety of services in one location.”

Inside the 30,900-square-foot

two-storey space, visitors will find a “beautiful” full-size gymnasium, community kitchen, and multi-purpose spaces for everything from meetings to martial arts.

Turner said she’s particularly excited about the second-floor arts studio.

“It’s fabulous. I was there last week and I thought, ‘OK, I am now motivated to sign

up for an art program,’” she said. “It’s got lots of natural light. It’s a large space.”

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When it’s -45oC out and the wind is howling at 80 kilometres per hour, the call of nature is something of an existential crisis. Kevin Vallely knows.

When he pulled his glove off, he could see the frostbite creeping up his hand, before his eyes.

The North Vancouver adventurer is recently home from Ellesmere Island, the northernmost part of Canada and the most hostile environment he’s ever experienced.

“It’s desperate cold. You’ve got to understand it’s another level of cold. I’ve been to the South Pole. I’ve been to Siberia in winter. I’ve been across Baffin Island. I’ve done the Iditarod Trail twice,” he said.

“They pale in comparison to the absolute, unimaginable cold that Ellesmere Island dishes up.”

Vallely and Ray Zahab were attempting to ski 1,000 kilometres from Grise Fiord to Alert, dragging almost two months of supplies on sleds behind them.

It’s been done before in the spring and summer on sea ice, but not typically overland and never in winter.

“We were going there when it’s at its least hospitable, when it really has its guard up, and getting a sense of [that island’s] environment.”

True north Indigenous knowledge is always critical, not just to success, but to survival in those conditions, Vallely said.

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Bridge-blocking protesters get little support from residents of North Shore BRENT RICHTER

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Protesters opposed to old-growth logging in B.C. have blocked the North Shore’s bridges and highways multiple times over the last few weeks.

Ray Zahab makes his way across the difficult snow on Ellesmere Island while on an exploration adventure with North Vancouver’s Kevin Vallely in late March. KEVIN VALLELY

Local Inuit residents taught them to read the body language of polar bears and how to contend with cold they’ve lived in for thousands of years.

“It’s amazing that people can survive and thrive, frankly, in that environment, and we learned from them,” he said.

“We found that deeply meaningful, and we really want to involve them more moving forward – not as a peripheral element to our journey, but very much an educational one.”

It was also a lesson in the lasting impacts of colonialism in Canada. In the 1950s, in order to assert sovereignty

over the North, the federal government encouraged and even forced traditionally nomadic Inuit people to stay in permanent settlements.

“It really altered their existence in many ways,” Vallely said. “I learned a lot listening to the Elders up there telling me stories of what has happened and how they have been profoundly affected.”

To the bone They made the conservative guess they could cover 20 kilometres per day, meaning they would need about 1,000 kilograms of food and supplies

to keep them going for 50 days.

While travelling in Antarctica, Vallely had already acquired a condition called “caribou lung” where the lining of your lungs becomes scorched by cold. It flared up so bad on the first day, he wondered if they’d have to stop even before they even really started. They had to wear special respirators that warm the air before they inhale it.

When they got outside of Grise Fiord, they found the snow to have the same consistency as sand or broken glass, Vallely said.

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The group behind the civil disobedience, Save Old Growth, says they will be escalating their actions until the B.C. government halts logging activities.

But how do the North Shore’s residents and commuters feel?

The North Shore News polled 1,268 readers and asked the question: What do you think of old-growth logging protesters blocking the North Shore’s bridges?

The poll ran from April 6 to 14 on our website. Of the 1,268 votes, we can determine that 565 are from within the community.

Almost 15 per cent of local voters believe the blockages are a legitimate tactic to draw attention to an important cause. However, 57 per cent of respondents said they agreed we should stop old-growth logging, but do not agree with blocking bridges. Meanwhile, almost 28 per cent said they don’t agree with the protesters’ position or tactics.

Results are based on an online study of adult North Shore News readers that are located in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. The margin of error – which measures sample variability – is +/2.74%, 19 times out of 20.

The North Shore News uses a variety of techniques to capture data, detect and prevent fraudulent votes, detect and prevent robots, and filter out non-local and duplicate votes.

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North Vancouver crews called to extinguish e-bike battery fire BRENT RICHTER

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District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members were called to put out a fire started by an e-bike battery Saturday.

The call came from a home on the 800 block of Browning Place in the Seymour neighbourhood, just before 2:30 p.m., said assistant chief Scott Ferguson.

The homeowner, who had already shut off the main breaker to the house, met crews in the driveway and told them the fire started with an e-bike’s battery in the basement, Ferguson said.

When crews checked with an infrared camera, they could see no sign of the fire extending into the walls but they did use fans to ventilate the home.

“It sounds like there was a lot of

smoke,” Ferguson said.

“There was some drywall damage from the battery exploding, as well as some smoke damage.”

Ferguson said a fire prevention officer will follow up with the homeowner to determine the official cause.

Battery packs of any size can be fire hazards, but this is the first case of an e-bike catching fire that Ferguson said

he’s aware of.

The fire may offer a lesson for other e-bike owners, he added.

“I would say that probably the biggest one is to unplug things after they’re fully charged, rather than just leaving them plugged in 24/7 because they do generate a lot of heat, which of course can then damage the battery itself, melt it or even get it smoking and a fire can start.”

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 NEWS | A5

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Historian revives legacy of North Van Shipyards team BRENT RICHTER

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After being one of the first official public events cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020, Rogers Hometown Hockey is rolling back to the Shipyards this weekend.

But just about a block away, North Vancouver’s hockey historian will be using the occasion to drum up support for our original hometown team – the Norvan Shipyards.

For one season in 1941-’42, the war-era shipbuilder Burrard Drydock iced a semipro team to raise the spirits of their 14,000 workers.

Chris Mizzoni spent hours poring over archives and piecing together their season for Society for International Hockey Research. He has been invited by the Museum of North Vancouver to be a resident expert at two Discovery Sessions at the museum.

As members of the Pacific Coast Senior Hockey Association, the Norvans, as they became known, played on Friday and Saturday nights against teams assembled by other companies producing goods for the war effort – the New Westminster Spitfires, Nanaimo Clippers and Victoria Bapcos.

It was a different game back then, Mizzoni said. Most of the players in the Pacific Coast Senior Hockey Association had washed out of pro leagues or hadn’t yet made it into them. They were a bit “doughier” than what you’d find under the pads today, Mizzoni chuckled.

The game was much slower but the on-ice shenanigans would make today’s referees blanch. Among the highlights (or lowlights): In the first game of the season, a Nanaimo Clippers player was given a game misconduct for deliberately tripping a ref.

There were brawls that spread from the ice,

to the box, to the stands and near-riots that broke out. Newspaper clippings of the day looked like the reporter had been assigned to cover a boxing match (and the fans ate it up). In one case, a game was interrupted because a fan flicked a lit cigarette down the back of the goalie’s sweater.

“Oh my god,” Mizzoni said. “Try doing that in Rogers Arena today.”

But despite the nastier side of ‘old time hockey,’ the players had an important mission. While thousands of civilians interrupted their lives to join the war effort, the teams were there to take the workers’ minds off the war.

“It was just to represent the workers of the shipyards and give them something to do on a Friday or Saturday night,” Mizzoni said. “It gave them something to cheer for.”

Researching the team gave an interesting window into life at the time, Mizzoni found. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbour, everything ground to a halt on the West Coast, including hockey. It was only after arena managers painted the windows black and league halted radio broadcasts of the games, to help hide them as targets for bombers, that they were able to resume the season.

Mizzoni said he hopes anyone who passes through the museum this weekend will come away with a better understanding of not just the team but where they fit into North Vancouver’s story at the time.

“This is just one little bit of it,” he said.

“There are people living down there in these giant condos, and they have no idea what was going on out there.”

He’s also got his fingers crossed there may be someone out there with documents, artifacts or even personal stories about the Norvans.

“I’m hoping some of these old guys will come up and remember the team,” he said.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 NEWS | A7

NEWSBRIEFS FIRE DAMAGES VACANT NORTH VANCOUVER HOME

A Lynn Creek home long boarded up and slated for demolition and redevelopment was severely damaged by fire April 12.

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services received calls reporting smoke and flames coming from the home on the 400 block of Marie Place just before 11 p.m, said fire Chief Brian Hutchinson.

Getting the blaze doused was fairly straight forward, Hutchinson said.

Crews attacked it from the outside and prevented it from spreading to other structures nearby. They had the fire out by about 12:30 a.m.

There was no one in the building at the time of the fire, Hutchinson said.

In January this year, council approved a plan to rezone the properties on the west side of the street for two six-storey strata buildings.

Most of the homes there today are fenced off and boarded up pending demolition.

Neighbour Rosel Abad told the North Shore News he asked his wife to call 911 when he realized the home was on fire.

Abad said the house has been vacant for about two years. He

assumed someone had let themselves in to keep out of the cold.

“It’s so disheartening now that everything’s being demolished,” he said. “I just saw them being demolished and thought ‘Well, there goes my neighbourhood.”

As of last week the fire’s cause was undetermined, Hutchinson said. But he added, fire departments always have concerns about vacant buildings.

“Our concern is always for the safety of anyone making entry into these buildings, as well as the safety of the public living in the immediate area,” he said. “We are following up.

We realize that vacant structures pose a challenge, and we’re working with the developer to ensure that there’s some kind of a presence on scene moving forward just to make sure that hazard is mitigated.”

Hutchinson said he has also asked the RCMP to step up patrols in the area.

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NORTH VAN MAN STRIKES OUT IN FOUL BALL LAWSUIT

A North Vancouver man who sued the District of North Vancouver after being injured by an errant baseball

has had his case dismissed by the Supreme Court of Canada.

In April 2015, Thomas Rivers was struck in the back of the head by a foul ball while sitting in the bleachers for his son’s game at Inter River Park, according to court rulings.

He sued the District of North Vancouver, alleging the park, with back-to-back baseball diamonds, was not designed with spectator safety in mind.

In 2020, a B.C. Supreme Court judge found park and ball diamonds were built to appropriate safety standards and ruled Rivers’ case was simply an unfortunate accident.

Rivers took his case to the B.C. Court of Appeal, arguing the trial judge was wrong to factor in the “risks inherent in watching a baseball game from the bleachers,” in deciding whether the district had been negligent. In October 2021, a panel of three appeals court judges unanimously rejected that argument.

Canada’s top court ruled on April 14 that it would not hear Rivers’ last-ditch appeal. As is custom, the court did not provide reasons for its decision.

Only about five per cent of the appeals submitted to the court are heard.

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arth Day. It started in 1970 as a feel-good way to get people talking about the environment, back when gas was leaded and we sent our cans, cardboard and food scraps to landfills for eternity. We’ve come a long way.

This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, but we won’t be asking you to turn your lights out for an hour as a symbolic gesture.

We are well past the point of symbolic gestures.

In the last year, British Columbia lost an entire town to a wildfire. We were physically cut off from the rest of Canada when our highways and rail lines were washed out. Seniors died in their overheated apartments. We choked on forest fire smoke. And our waterfront was thrashed by a violent storm.

We have seen the future of the status quo and it is miserable, expensive and, in

some cases, fatal. The bottom line is we need to learn to live without carbon in our homes, our transportation and our industry, and we need to do it quickly.

The good news is the technology we need to transition off carbon is largely here and only getting better. We just need our leaders to make it so.

Frustratingly, we see too many cases of one step forward, two steps back in government policy: taxing carbon while ramping up extraction of, and subsidies for, fossil fuels.

The City of North Vancouver recently adopted a new transportation strategy – one that puts walking, cycling, and transit as the top priorities for mobility going forward. That may not be to the liking of the motoring public who want more lanes, cheaper gas and abundant free parking.

But we’ve seen the alternative. And it’s hell on earth.

Poilievre’s presence producing a nasty leadership campaign The most important question facing the Conservative Party of Canada may not be who will be its next leader, but if the party can remain intact no matter who that winner is.

While party leadership races can often feature bruising, bitter internal battles, the leadership contest the Conservatives are mired in seems particularly nasty.

View From The Ledge It’s been filled with Keith Baldrey the kind of heated rhetoric that makes one wonder whether some of the main contestants (and their supporters) can stand to be in the same room.

The most divisive figure is Ontario MP Pierre Poilievre, whose hard-right, populist and ideological campaign seems to be taking pages out of former U.S. president Donald Trump’s campaign book.

Poilievre cheered on the right-wing truck convoy in downtown Ottawa and used it to launch attacks on the Trudeau government. One of his recent messages

is it is now the time to “get rid of the gatekeepers” in Ottawa, which sounds like a riff on Trump’s “drain the swamp.”

Leadership candidate Jean Charest has blasted Poilievre and said he should be disqualified from the race entirely because of his support for the truck convoy and its blockade. Another leadership candidate, Patrick Brown, has accused Poilievre of backing “discriminatory policies,” such as a ban on wearing the niqab while taking a citizenship oath.

Poilievre, for his part, fired back by issuing a statement that called Brown a liar. As for Charest, Poilievre attacked him before he even entered the race by branding him a false Conservative.

In any event, Poilievre is widely considered the front-runner. He has drawn large crowds on a speaking tour through western Canada, and is getting more media attention than any of his opponents.

Critics dismiss his policies as simplistic when it comes to things like tackling inflation and taxation. Poilievre is weirdly attached to cryptocurrency as the magical answer to this. He is framing himself as the populist alternative to the establishment in Central Canada, even though he

was once a government MP from Ottawa, the epitome of that establishment.

Nevertheless, Poilievre is doubling down on playing off voters who are either seething with rage or deeply unhappy with the state of affairs in their own lives. He is offering them a different way forward, as simplistic or unworkable as it may be.

Whether that plays well in Metro Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal – where the vast majority of the ridings are located – remains to be seen. Of course, he has to win the leadership race first and it employs a complex voting system consisting of each riding being assigned 100 “points,” with a ranked preferential ballot system.

A big rally for Poilievre in Edmonton may look impressive, but Quebec with its 78 ridings has 7,800 points, compared to Alberta’s 3,400.

The Conservatives vote for a new leader on Sept. 10. The party was splintered before the race even began and one has to assume the internal divisions are much deeper now, given the nasty vitriol and scorched-earth approach dominating any discussion.

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Pivoting from pandemic to growth Masks, jar lids, plastic packaging and single-use containers are among discarded items recently collected along just four blocks of Leovista Avenue in Edgemont. J. RUETHER

THIS EARTH DAY, ‘ADOPT’ A NEIGHBOURHOOD Dear Editor:

It is amazing and disgusting how much garbage is lying on the roads, curbs, at bus stops, daily.

Emtek Recycling trucks lose a lot of materials, particularly plastic lids and metal cans.

Cigarette butts and plastic mouthpieces for cigarettes are contributing to the ever-present litter around our neighbourhoods. And unfortunately, most bus stops do not even have garbage containers any longer. Why? Some dog owners scoop up their dog’s poop into a plastic bag and then leave it on the road for others to discard. Most amazing and distasteful behaviour.

In general, if every household would just clean up a little bit in front of their driveway and garden, it would help tremendously. It is so sad that we as society all are contributing to the plastic particles being washed down into the ocean or harbour.

Lids break down, when driven over by cars, ending up in the water streams via road storm drains and gullies. Styrofoam, wrappers, COVID-19 masks to no end. We need to do better.

The District of North Vancouver is encouraging citizens to “adopt” a neighbourhood. For picking up garbage, they will give you the hand tool (arm-length “grabber”), safety vests and gloves. Just stop in at district hall and ask for a set, and register.

So easy. We all take strolls and walks. It is so rewarding to do something good.

My wife and I live in the northern Edgemont Village area and we have adopted our area, and started collecting garbage about four months ago. We go almost daily for one-hour walks, anywhere between Montroyal Boulevard and Belmont Drive.

We fill our household garbage bin with collections from the week. Pictured above is only one round of collection of litter, taken within one hour, and within four blocks of Leovista Avenue.

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WHAT IS FAIR REMUNERATION FOR A FAMILY DOCTOR? Dear Editor:

Re: My Shoe Repair Cost What B.C. Pays Me as a Family Doctor for a Patient Visit (letter

to the North Shore News) I absolutely agree with this letter. As a British Columbian in Nakusp now, I came from Vernon. Where the demand for family clinics and family doctors are in serious demand. I believe within the last 10 years, three practices closed down. Completely unacceptable. That community is completely struggling for proper health-care providers.

The emergency centre at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is always flooded with people and huge wait times.

Alicia Settle Nakusp, B.C.

Dear Editor:

The average household income in Central Lonsdale is a tick under $70K. If a household on average has two earners, that could mean the average persons income in Central Lonsdale is somewhere around $35,000.

Reading My Shoe Repair Costs What B.C. Pays Me as a Family Doctor for a Patient Visit (published April 14 at nsnews.com) made me wonder. When I go to a walk-in clinic I usually wait close to an hour to see a doctor, and will be lucky if I can keep them in the room for more than 10 minutes. Let’s call it 15 to err on the side of caution.

Our doctor, based on my anecdotal experience in a walk-in clinic would make about $88/hour if they saw four patients per hour.

(Yearly, $168K if seeing patients 40 hours/ week. Google gave me wildly differing ranges for family doctors, of $161K to $300K+). Our doctor had to work for 24 minutes to afford their shoe repair.

Let’s go back to our average person making $35K ($18/hour) who would need to work for two hours to pay for the same shoe repair. Maybe just as interesting to ponder; how many shoes does someone who makes $35K own that are actually repairable?

I believe our health-care system has many flaws that need to be addressed, but I don’t believe a family doctor’s salary is one of them, especially being in the top five to 10 per cent of income earners. I don’t begrudge a doctor their salary. In fact, I think paying per patient is a flawed way to compensate someone, and does reduce patient care.

But for all of us who are lucky to make six-plus figures, let’s keep in mind there are a lot of hard-working people who don’t earn enough to buy a pair of shoes that are actually repairable, never mind worrying about the future maintenance costs.

Steve Dainard Port Moody (formerly North Van)

In this country’s nearly 155 years, Canadians have never been through a time like these past 25 months.

And we’re not out yet from under the shadow of uncertainty and complexity presented by the challenges before us.

For me, the release earlier this month of Budget 2022 was an opportunity to pause, reflect, look around and take stock of how we’re doing amid all this.

And I was heartened by what I saw.

Over the course of the pandemic, the federal government deployed one of the most effective response plans in the world. It was an unprecedented level of emergency support to protect Canadian families and Canadian businesses.

My colleague, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, called it “an audacious plan” in its scope, ambition and resolve. And it worked. The Canadian economy’s recovery has been swift and strong.

Rebounding economy As Budget 2022 documents, after waves of COVID and multiple lockdowns, our economy has recovered 112 per cent of the jobs lost during those harrowing first months of the pandemic - compared to 90 per cent in the United States. Our unemployment rate is down to 5.5 per cent—close to the 5.4 per cent low in 2019 that was Canada’s best in five decades. Our real GDP is more than a full percentage point above where it was before the pandemic.

The federal government’s emergency COVID response saved lives and kept Canada’s economy afloat. But these were, and must remain, emergency measures. The time for extraordinary COVID support is over.

Budget 2022 firmly pivots the government’s focus from broad-based emergency COVID expenditures towards targeted investments that will expand our economic capacity and productivity to drive long-term growth that is critical to our nation’s future.

Economic growth has been lagging in Canada – threatening Canadians’ standard of living and our ability to afford cherished social programs. A thriving private sector is particularly important given the opportunities for Canada as the world moves toward a much lower carbon future.

Driving investment and growth Budget 2022 contains several elements focused on driving investment and growth, including the creation of a new innovation agency modelled on the successful efforts of countries like Finland and Israel, a graduated corporate tax rate for small and medium sized businesses, and a $15B Growth Fund which will catalyze private sector investments in key growth areas including hydrogen, biofuels, renewables and critical minerals.

There is also significant focus on increasing housing supply – a critical issue here in North Vancouver. Budget 2022 represents the most ambitious plan that Canada has ever had to solve this fundamental challenge. Over the next ten years, we will double the number of new homes built in Canada. We will invest in the rental housing that so many count on. We will make it easier for our young people to get those first keys of their own. And we will prevent foreign investors from parking their money in Canada by buying up homes.

One aspect of the Budget that has received less media attention, but I know is on the minds of many in North Vancouver, is reducing the deficit. The federal government remains committed to unwinding COVID-19-related deficits and implementing a fiscal plan that ensures federal debt remains on a downward track as a share of the economy, bringing its share of the economy back to pre-pandemic levels and ensuring a budget that is very close to balanced within five years.

Our overall fiscal strategy is to focus on building a stronger and more resilient economy that will enable long-term fiscal sustainability.

Perspective is helpful here. Canada continues to have the lowest net debt-toGDP ratio in the G7 and the secondlowest deficit as a per cent of GDP among these same countries.

Inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, worker shortages, snarled supply chains – the list of serious challenges ahead remains grim. Yet, as my pause to reflect on Budget 2022 suggests, Canada is well positioned to meet those challenges.

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After years of delays thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Vancouver Youth Band and Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) are making history with their three-movement Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) symphony piece premiering later this month.

Held at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre on April 26, The Gathering of Eagles is made up of songs

by S7aplek Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Elder Bob Baker, which have been reimagined by composer Robert (Bob) One of the things Buckley.

Band that kept director and coming up, conductor was the Doug Macauley importance said after premiering of the just the first inclusion movement of First (Wolf Song) in Nations 2018, the single piece was so content.

DOUG MACAULEY successful that some Elders asked for it to be done again.

“And then it made sense to turn it into a three-movement work. So, we got to play the second movement in 2019, and we would have done this concert in 2020. But, you know, things happened,” Macauley said, laughing.

While on a ministry of education committee prior to the pandemic, Macauley was looking

The West Vancouver Youth Band and Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) will perform a history-making symphonic piece at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre next Tuesday, April 26. WEST VANCOUVER YOUTH BAND at reimagining what music education could look like, and while well into the 21st century, he said music education still was “doing things the same as we always have.”

“One of the things that kept coming up, was the importance of the inclusion of First Nations content. But none of that exists, except in really bad, sort of Hollywood arrangements and

compositions,” he explained.

“There were also some very good, serious attempts by good composers. But, they were writing what they imagined it would sound like. Whereas, [there’s a] big push for authenticity and for permission, and for everything to be done properly, because a lot of music was just taken over the years. So, I went to Bob Baker and said, ‘I have this idea, would you

lend us some songs?’ and he loved the idea.”

The idea was born out of “frustration,” Macauley said, adding that Bob Buckley was the perfect composer to transmit Baker’s work to symphonic band, as he had previously worked on the 2010 Olympic Games and with First Nations writers. “[Now] it’s being played all over the world, and certainly by

groups all across Canada. Very popular piece of music, and it’s showing that it can be done. You can create these relationships, rather than having to have meetings committees, you just call somebody and say, ‘Hey, do you want to do a thing?’” Macauley said.

Macauley explained that this musical piece is creating a template for how collaborations like this can be done, and said it is imperative that everything is done correctly and follows protocol.

“Correctly, meaning that Bob Baker, whose songs we’ve been kindly allowed to use, he’s listed as the composer in the publications, and he receives royalties.

And Bob Buckley is listed as ‘reimagined for symphonic band’ underneath and Bob Baker is at the top. And that’s how it should be. Permission was sought, granted, proper copyright was secured for Bob. So this is his music in perpetuity. Whereas it used to just be taken,” he said.

A fully shared event between the WVYB and Spakwus Slolem, the 30-minute concert alternates back and forth between the two groups, like a single symphonic work, Macauley said.

“The Eagle Song group will sing Wolf Song and there’ll be dances as well, and that’ll just morph into the youth band. And then halfway through it, the youth band continues with the soundscape underneath while the Wolf Song comes back in. And then we finish that, and then the Eagle Song group will do Raven, which Continued on page 38

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You may have to wait a few weeks to get your garden started, but the North Shore’s unseasonably cool temperatures are good news for the region’s water supply.

The snowpack in the North Shore mountains which feed into Metro Vancouver’s three main water reservoirs is sitting just above average for this time of year, said Peter Marshall, a field hydrologist for Metro’s watersheds and environment department.

“We’re sitting at a good position for the rest of the summer,” he said.

Snowpack levels were above average at the beginning of the winter, but then a dry spell hit in January and February where not much snow fell. Most recently, late season snowfall has replenished the snowpack again, said Marshall. Metro hydrologists take measurements at five different sites in the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam watersheds monthly throughout the winter.

Between April and June, the frequency increases, to once every two weeks.

In addition, four automated weather stations in the upper elevations supply information about snow levels between 900 and 1,200 metres of elevation. Water supply managers have been keeping close tabs on the snowpack levels in local mountains since the early 1900s, said Marshall.

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sampling snow depth and density with specialized snow tubes to assess the amount of water storage – hasn’t changed much in the past 100 years. More recently, hydrologists have been piloting a more technological solution, involving shooting laser sensors from an aircraft to measure the snow depth. The advantage of that system is it can give a more accurate picture of the overall snowpack, rather than relying on representative sample sites, said Marshall.

“It’s really important for us to be able to measure the snowpack in its entirety,” he said. “We’re in the research and development phase of this technology.”

Snowpack levels vary considerably each year. But hydrologists have seen significant changes at the lower elevations, including a shrinking of the snowpack at sampling sites around 900 m in elevation. That’s a bigger band representing more water than snowpack further up the mountain, said Marshall, so, “As it shrinks, we’re losing quite a bit.”

The snowpack, said Marshall, is like a “fourth reservoir” for the Metro Vancouver region, in addition to the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam reservoirs. Rain is still the major source of water to keep reservoirs full.

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While Cypress and Seymour ski resorts have both ended their ski seasons, Grouse is planning to remain open for skiing until May 1 this year, said Melissa Taylor, spokeswoman for the resort.

“We’ve had lots of fresh snowfall, especially in the past week,” said Taylor. “The snow’s great and we have sunny skies.”

Grouse reported 20 centimetres of new

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“It’s great to be up here,” said Taylor, “Our pass holders are really happy.”

Grouse started the season this year with a mandatory vaccination policy, but with the lifting of provincial health orders, that has been removed, said Taylor. Guests are still required to wear masks on the Skyride, however.

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Continued from page 16 extend to trekking up the Grouse Grind trail yet, warned Taylor.

“We’ve had a few people turning up,” she said. “A lot of people aren’t aware of how much snow we’ve had at the top.”

Both Cypress and Seymour ended their ski seasons the weekend of April 9-10, despite the recent dump of snow.

Mid-April is a regular end-of-season date for both resorts, said spokesmen for the ski hills.

Both Cypress and Seymour resorts operate under a lease with the province.

Interest among skiers tends to drop off in April as other activities – from gardening to barbecues to kids’ sports – begin competing

for time, said Joffrey Koeman, spokesman for Cypress. Many staff at local ski hills are seasonal or foreign workers who are also moving on to their next gig by then, he added.

Simon Whitehead at Seymour agreed. “We really start feeling the pinch at the end of March,” he said. “Kids are out playing baseball and adults are getting out their paddle boards. It becomes increasingly challenging.”

“We’re a high volume business,” he added. “So without a lot of skiers, it’s not viable to stay open.”

This was the first year in the pandemic that North Shore ski hills ran at full capacity.

“The lift lines were way shorter,” than they were the previous year, when ski hills

were restricted to 50 per cent capacity, said Koeman.

Seymour plans to continue using its system of pre-booking four-hour time slots next season, which has resulted in more manageable parking and lift lines, said Whitehead.

The season at Seymour ended on one unfortunate note, as the resort’s annual Rockstar Puddle Party had to be cancelled following vandalism to the pool liner used to create the “puddle.”

All North Shore ski hills report passes for the next ski season – now on sale – are selling briskly.

Of course. ski resorts weren’t the only place on the North Shore to experience snow recently.

Unusual weather patterns brought a mix of rain, wet snow, hail and thunder to various parts of North and West Vancouver last week.

Temperatures that are six to seven degrees below normal, along with a strong band of precipitation pulling even colder air from the atmosphere, combined to bring the wacky weather, said Derek Lee, meteorologist with Environment Canada.

Snow in April isn’t common, but “it’s not totally out of the possibility at this time of year,” said Lee. Lee said a warming trend bringing more rain is in the forecast for this week.

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Getting in on that action is the equivalent of paying cover at a downtown nightclub – tickets start at $20 and loads of incentives are offered through the Warriors Club and other seasonʼs ticket packs.

The exclusive seating offered through the Warriors Club allows for a family-themed night out, or for the crowd that wants in on the $5 beers. The food is cheaper than other big-ticket sporting events in Vancouver and games feature live music, DJs or specific themed nights.

Those purchasing various seasonʼs ticket packs can also bring friends and family for discounted rates.

“We really want to make the experience affordable for our fans,” Fackler says.

“Whether itʼs the family side or the downtown party crowd, we want to make it as cheap as possible for them to have a good time.”

Family plays a pivotal role with the Warriors, both from the team and community outreach perspectives. A large portion of the club and the league at large draws its players from the Lower Mainland and those same players give back to the communities they grew up in during the offseason through volunteering coaching and mentorship.

“Two of our top guys, Logan Schuss ad Mitch Jones, theyʼre so active in the community

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You hold down a day job as a substitute teacher, but when the bell rings after school on Friday, you board a plane for Fort Worth, TX for a bruising double header in the Lone Star State.

Vancouver Warriors are one of the highest-scoring teams in the NLL.

Tickets start at $20 and loads of incentives are offered through the Warriors Club.

Vancouver Warriors will close out their season on April 30 against the San Diego Seals.

with camps and academies,” Fackler says.

“Those guys are out there coaching the kids and theyʼre still helping out at their local clubs. Itʼs about making sure that weʼre giving back through those opportunities so that young boys and girls can get better at lacrosse.”

pace to break three longstanding NLL rookie records and had amassed 21 points in 15 games as of mid April.

“He just came into the league this year and heʼs absolutely lighting it up,” Fackler says.

“Heʼs definitely one of the guys on the rise in the lacrosse world for sure.”

Outside of the offensive fireworks put up

by Schuss, Jones and Keegan Bal, Reid Bowering is quickly establishing himself as the name to watch in the rookie-of-the-year race. The 23-year-old Coquitlam native is on

The Warriors close out their season at home on April 30 against the San Diego Seals, but fans are encouraged to start planning for the upcoming season and purchase tickets online at tickets.vancouverwarriors.com.

The Vancouver Warriors proudly represent Canada’s first and oldest sport as part of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), North America’s premier professional indoor lacrosse league. The team brings incomparable excitement, action and team spirit to Rogers Arena and venues throughout North America each season.

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A comedy about two families who have dinner together for the first time during Truth and Reconciliation Week, Taran Kootenhayoo’s latest work, White Noise, debuted at the Firehall Arts Centre yesterday.

Running to May 1, Kootenhayoo’s piece explores what it means to live in Canada from two different paradigms, and according to the arts centre, asks viewers to consider: How do we deal with internalized racism? Do

we keep pushing it away and pretend to live safely in our day-to-day?

The work is presented in conjunction with Savage Society. Firehall Arts Centre’s artistic producer Donna Spencer said as soon as she saw the workshop production of White Noise, she knew it would captivate audiences. “While it has many entertaining comedic moments, it is powerfully thought-provoking, making us think about our role in reconciliation and our responsibility to gain a greater understanding of the Continued on page 22

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Continued from page 20 Indigenous people and their history here on Turtle Island and in Canada. The Firehall is proud to be working in partnership with Savage Society on this premiere production and honouring Taran’s legacy,” she said.

Kootenyahoo passed away suddenly on New Year’s Eve in 2020, after writing the play White Noise prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Born in Cold Lake, Alb., he was a member of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and moved to Vancouver when he was 18 to study acting at Capilano University.

“Savage Society had been working with Taran for about five years. We had been trying to help nurture his growth as an artist and support his artistic ambitions, and out

of that work came White Noise which is a wonderful example of Taran’s imagination and artistry. We miss Taran dearly and this production will help us celebrate him and share his bright light with the wider community,” Savage Society’s artistic director, Kevin Loring said.

Kootenyahoo’s sister, Cheyanna, also known as DJ Kookum, said Taran was like “water flowing between many different mediums and disciplines.”

“First and foremost, he was a storyteller, and all of his passions filled a big basket that he shared with us. He was an activist standing up for Indigenous rights, weaving his activism and art because he cared about the land and the people. He was an actor

north shore news nsnews.com and had the gift of captivating an audience by understanding his body’s movement and truth to the words he said; he was a poet and spoken word artist.

“Taran was cool in whatever he was involved in. He could steal the show, but he was always generous in his offerings as a person and performer. He just made things better,” she said.

When: To May 1. Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Where: Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova St., Vancouver Cost: $15-$35, tickets at firehallartscentre.ca.

Wednesday, pay what you can.

Charlie Carey is the News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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political activities then you should not lobby any public office holder who benefited from them, nor their staff, for a period equivalent to a full election cycle,” says the federal code.

Keating joined Strategies 360 almost a year after former BC NDP executive director Raj Sihota became a vice-president for the firm, which boasts 22 offices and over 180 staff in the western U.S., Washington, D.C., Indonesia and Vancouver. President of the Canadian division is Michael Gardiner, another former BC NDP executive director who also managed Premier John Horgan’s winning leadership campaign.

In a 2013 report, Registrar Elizabeth Denham said instead of a standalone code of ethics, B.C. should “embed aspects of other jurisdictions’ codes of conduct into the existing Lobbyists Registration Act.” In Keating’s case, he told the registrar that he agrees with the Public Affairs Association of Canada’s seven-point code of conduct, which includes following laws in each jurisdiction and avoiding conflicts of interest. Conacher called it another form of industry self-regulation.

“Without ethics rules, it doesn’t matter,” Conacher said. “The transparency doesn’t really matter, as you see by the clients of these firms, right? They don’t care that everyone knows that they’ve hired these people to lobby. They’re still hiring them because they know they’re going to get their calls answered and likely get what they want, because they have the access.”

Keating did not respond for comment.

His bio on the Strategies 360 website says he established and leads the municipal lobbying practice, focusing on zoning, permitting and regulatory matters in Metro Vancouver.

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VOLUNTEER WEEK April 24-30 Volunteering is a great way to find joy in uncertain times

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With many people struggling with uncertainty still hanging over a world slowly emerging from a global pandemic, now is a perfect time to connect with your community and find new pathways to fulfilment.

Better at Home client Edee Sinclair grabs a ride from volunteer driver Sonny Roche.

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And one great way to do just that is by volunteering, according to Elaine Smith, the co-ordinator of North Shore Community Resource’s Volunteer North Shore & Seniors One Stop. For someone who is feeling down in any way, the uplifting impacts of volunteering can be immediate and inspirational, said Smith.

“Oh my gosh, yes – it’s just amazing,” she said about the healing power of helping others through volunteering. “It’s fantastic Continued on page 28

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To our amazing volunteers, you are the heart of our community!

This past year, 660 volunteers went above and beyond, providing 10,000+ hours of service to support North Shore families in need.

This team of dedicated volunteers have made a significant impact in our community through a wide range of support including: • 8,000 caring calls to vulnerable community members • 2,000 grocery bags delivered to families • 4,200 pre-made meals delivered to isolated seniors • 1,200 holiday gift baskets provided to North Shore neighbours in need

Our volunteer team have been with us every step of the way and we could not have done it without them.

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Join us in

Volunteers prepping groceries for weekly delivery to families in need

We welcome new volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

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VOLUNTEER WEEK April 24-30 We’d welcome you to join our team The North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH) is a registered charity that has been operating for 80 years on the North Shore. The NSNH provides accessible and affordable services and programs for all ages (child care, youth programs, seniors programs, food program, recreation programs, tax clinic).

Our volunteers have donated thousands of hours of time sharing their skills and talents to help build a strong community.

We’d welcome you to join our team.

For more information, please visit us at: www.nsnh.bc.ca.

A significant proportion of our work goes towards providing programs and services for the most vulnerable residents in our community.

Regardless of their circumstances, we believe everyone deserves access to supportive services and programs that can enhance their quality of life.

Volunteers play a critical role in the services and programs NSNH provides.

Volunteers Build Our Communities During National Volunteer Week (April 24th – 30th, 2022) Superintendent William Yee and all of the RCMP serving North Vancouver would like to thank the dedicated volunteers who assist us in keeping North Vancouver a safe and caring community.

Throughout the year, rain or shine, our teams of volunteers donate countless hours of their personal time in support of our community policing programs and events. Volunteering in one’s community creates newfound friendships and opportunities to collectively build a stronger, safer community.

Thank you!

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In the North Shore Community for 80 years

We cannot do it without you The North Shore Neighbourhood House thanks all of their hardworking loyal volunteers especially for the work over the last two years.

The last two years have been unique for the NSNH and community as a whole.

Our volunteers provide service in all programs at North Shore Neighbourhood House, and we could not run our programs without them.

Thank you for the immeasurably valuable work you have done for our charity!

The pandemic presented unforeseen challenges, but with their usual level of commitment and support, our volunteers responded, and we were able to meet the needs of our community. Because of our volunteer’s dedication we have been able to provide food for up to 700 people per week. This has become essential during the pandemic.

We have not thanked you enough and want to let you know that your dedication is essential to the work that we do. We cannot do it without you, and we would not want to do it without you. You bring ideas, positive energy and intensity. Your work is invaluable to us.

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Volunteers bring Heart to our Community We believe communities must take care of their most vulnerable. Our volunteers work along side our team to help us carry out this mission. Our programs and services are often made possible because of the 660 volunteers who help us support our North Shore community. Here are some of the highlights from this past year: • Community outreach team delivered 2,000 bags of groceries to families, and 4,200 meals to seniors and spent time to have a visit when dropping off.

• Christmas Bureau team supported 1,100+ families with holiday gift baskets and grocery gift cards to feed their families.

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These last few years have been extraordinary, and our volunteers have responded to our communities changing needs with passion and open hearts.

Collectively they have donated more than 10,000 hours of support.

“The camaraderie here and love for our community is infectious and everyone goes above and beyond to try to make a small difference in someone’s life, to make them feel important, to make them feel valued and to let them know that someone does care.”

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Making a difference in our community As we celebrate National Volunteer Week April 18 – 24, it is with the recognition that volunteering has evolved and moved in new directions over the past year. We are adapting to a world that is different than it was before.

The pandemic, which brought on the need for more support in the community, was met with an outpouring of community spirit and offers of help. Many have experienced that volunteering can be less formal than it was in the past and there are opportunities large and small, with something for everyone.

We predict that there will be even more flexibility in volunteering in the future. Virtual roles are being created that allow people to get involved while staying safe in the comfort of their own home.

While the future has a lot of unknowns, now is a great time to consider volunteering. As human beings, we are naturally hardwired to give. Studies show that volunteering allows us to take our minds off our worries.

We can reduce chronic pain, increase our lifespan and receive many health benefits. It provides purpose, improves social connectedness and happiness while keeping us more mentally and physically active. It is one of the best kept secrets for well-being.

We invite everyone to take part; find a way to volunteer.

Ask yourself what you would enjoy? What causes are you passionate about? Research local organizations to find out what they do. Try something, if it doesn’t work out don’t give up. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right fit.

North Shore Community Resources can help you get started. Call us at 604-985-7138 or check out our website at ww.nscr.ca The fabric of our neighborhoods and community are strengthened by sharing our time and talents with others.

Volunteering contributes to making our North Shore an excellent place to live, work and play. It is a great way for the community to connect, creating a culture where all are a part of the whole and everyone feels valued and included.

National Volunteer Week reminds us of how grateful we are for all our community volunteers. You are appreciated and you are making a difference to the lives of many.

Garry, a Better at Home volunteer, helps seniors with light yard work.

Our community is so much richer because of all of you.

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Continued from page 25 for your health. I have heard from so many volunteers who just find it so rewarding. Sometimes they’re feeling a bit down and then somebody calls in needing groceries. [They say,] ‘I don’t know if I want to do that. Well, I guess I have to.’ And when they do, they chat with the senior, they get a lot of reward and enjoyment from it.”

The benefits of volunteering extend far beyond the warm and fuzzy feelings it generates, said Smith.

“It’s good for getting to know your community, to gain new skills,” she said. “We did some stories on some of our volunteers and, honestly, when I was reading through some of the things that both the client said and the volunteers said, there’s such a wonderful community spirit that grows when you start volunteering on a regular basis.”

There’s also a misconception that volunteers need to commit a large amount of time when they People sign up to help out. That’s not sometimes true, said Smith, adding that lots think that of volunteers in her organization volunteering like to travel south for the winter you have (in pre-COVID times, at least), or sign up on a limited basis as their to be super committed and schedule allows.

“You don’t need to have a huge doing regular commitment,” she said. “People volunteering, sometimes think that volunteering but it can be you have to be super committed really flexible. and doing regular volunteering, but it can be really flexible. … I ELAINE SMITH think the more people that are out there that are willing to help, it kind of spreads it around and it’s easier.”

There is no set demographic for who can be a volunteer.

While retirees often find satisfaction in getting into volunteer roles, people of all ages can get in on the action. Many high school programs now encourage or require students to fulfill volunteer hours.

North Shore Community Resources has a youth volunteer directory, offering young people a wide range of suitable volunteering options. Intergenerational contact can be incredibly beneficial for people on both ends of the age spectrum, said Smith.

“You’ve got younger people helping older people, and the older people like to see the younger folks, and it’s just really good relationship building,” she said.

People who are not fully fluent in English should not let that stop them from volunteering either. Different volunteer roles require a vast range of skills and language capabilities.

“Volunteering is a great way to improve your English, and sometimes having an additional language can be an asset for certain volunteer jobs,” according to the North Shore Community Resources website. NSCR co-ordinators can help applicants find jobs that fit their skills and interests.

There are volunteer options available for people of all ages at volunteer.nscr.ca. One particular area of need right now is volunteer drivers to take seniors to medical appointments. COVID-19 knocked some driver programs off course, and there is still a need for volunteers for this essential service, said Smith.

“Some of the programs have shut down, and some of the volunteers aren’t able to volunteer,” she said. “If anybody has the desire to do something like that and help seniors in the community. … We’re still doing medical rides for seniors on the North Shore. And drivers are so necessary to get seniors out to their necessary medical appointments.

There’s a real push on for drivers to help out.”

Those looking for more information on the volunteer driver program can contact Smith directly at elaine. smith@nscr.ca.

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VOLUNTEER WEEK

#EmpathyInAction

LET'S CELEBRATE ALL OF CANADA'S VOLUNTEERS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 24-30, 2022

Volunteers bring heart to our community.

Thank you!

How to show your appreciation for volunteers National Volunteer Week takes place this year from April 24 to 30.

The annual campaign promotes volunteerism and celebrates the contributions of millions of Canadians who donate their time and energy to making their communities better places to live. This year’s theme is Empathy in Action, which highlights how volunteering helps develop strong connections among people with diverse backgrounds and fosters genuine care toward others.

Volunteers are often mobilized by empathy, but their efforts are best sustained by demonstrations of appreciation. When volunteers feel recognized, they’re more likely to remain connected to the cause and continue to give back. Here are some ways your organization can say thank you to its volunteers.

• Create a video. Collect footage of your organization’s volunteers at work

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• Plan a social event. Consider bringing the volunteers in your organization together with a social event. You could host a movie night, put together a meal or throw a party.

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North Van author includes spaghetti monster in latest book JEREMY HAINSWORTH

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North Vancouver children’s author Patricia Bowles was intrigued when she saw a Glacier Media article about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster’s B.C. leader’s battle about pirate hats with ICBC.

Bowles recently published her children’s book, Butternut Island Irish.

It was part of the North Shore Author’s Collection this year and in North Shore and Bowen Island libraries; the book not only has You’ve The Church got to of the Flying admire the Macaroni chutzpah Monster that he will but also the Church of go after the Flying ICBC. Spaghetti PATRICIA BOWLES Monster.

It was Grand Forks resident Gary Smith’s story that piqued her curiosity.

Smith, also known as the church’s captain, argues his pirate hat is part of his church’s religious headwear.

Smith identifies himself as a

Pastafarian and a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Members are known to wear either a pasta colander or a three-cornered hat, known as a pirate’s tricorn, on their heads.

Smith wants ICBC to allow him to wear his pirate hat in his driver’s licence photo; however, the Crown corporation has sent a letter to Smith saying the pirate hat is “unacceptable.”

Smith claims ICBC should allow the photo request just as it has already been allowed for his ID as a marriage commissioner and for his firearms acquisition licence.

“I didn’t realize that there was a chapter in B.C.,” Bowles said of the spaghetti folk. “Maybe it will give my book more credibility.”

And she admires Smith: “You’ve got to admire the chutzpah that he will go after ICBC.” “They’re not against religion,” she said. “They’re against religious crazy nonsense.”

Bowles has penned what she calls a children’s action book, inspired by English author Richard Adams’ Watership Down.

It’s a project she decided to purse during the COVID-19 lockdown.

“I found I do actually write about

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animals better than I can about people,” she said.

The tale involves a small deer clan and Tilley the deer mouse.

They are threatened by the Hooples, a bird gang led by captain Peter Pileated, and a cult of coyotes. The last are the Macaronis.

The coyote leader is modelled on former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The story unfolds over a couple of days in the middle of a terrible

virus. Three dogs come to the rescue: Irish the sighthound, and Irish setters Mary and Mickey.

The tale is set on the west coast of Canuckland, unfolding over several days as the virus ravages the community.

In one section, one of the deer, Rose, is trotting along when she feels something nipping at her hooves.

“To her horror, she sees a pair of coyotes,” the author writes. “She

quickly realizes that they are near the coyote den where missionaries for the Church of the Flying Macaroni Monster are looking for new recruits to join their crazy cult.

“The Church of the Flying Macaroni Monster was created to oppose the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster,” the book says.

“The latter cult believes in science and facts. The former rejects all scientific explanations for the origins and development of Mother Nature.”

Rose worries coyote missionaries will capture her herd, forcing “them to belong to this pasta-worshipping cult who believe that the universe was created by a Flying Macaroni Monster.”

While Smith has been arguing for the right to wear a pirate hat — or perhaps a colander — on his driver’s licence picture, Bowles agrees with his religious rights argument but is still torn.

“I agree but just can’t decide what headgear I will wear,” she said.

A sequel is in the works but the spaghetti monster cult will be gone, the author added.

“The macaroni crowd? They’re not gone. They’ll be back,” Bowles said.

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Two North Van students win ‘Imagine a Canada’ Truth and Reconciliation awards

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Two Grade 5 students from North Vancouver have been chosen to represent British Columbia at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s “Imagine A Canada” youth program at the University of Manitoba.

Out of hordes of submissions, only 12 students countrywide were chosen, and not only do two come from the North Shore, but they also both attend St Pius X Elementary School in North Vancouver’s Parkgate community.

Classmates Olivia Wall composed and performed a reflective song while Maksimas Viskontas wrote an insightful and comprehensive essay to address the prompt of envisioning a “Canada reconciled.”

In writing her song, Wall wanted it to sound like a fall day in September, where a young girl walks to school, trying to be cool, but knowing nothing about what happened at residential schools. In the song, the young girl learns of this at school and now wants to “seek justice from those who were in reign,” adding we must co-operatively “build our home, a native land, together we will walk hand in hand,” Wall sings.

Viskontas’ essay focused on the

‘Imagine a Canada’ award winners Maksimas Viskontas and Olivia Wall flank their Grade 5 teacher, Marielle Alviz Lung. GINA OH past, present and future states of Truth and Reconciliation, while acknowledging where we are collectively in the learning process.

“Defining Truth and Reconciliation is not something simple, but rather a complicated process; one which requires both prudent attention and perseverance,” he wrote, adding “The history of this nation is filled with dark moments. … There is only a single thing we can protect: our future,” implying it is up to

all of us to rewrite the future.

Grade 5 teacher Marielle Alviz Lung guided the class-wide projects, as she strives to engage young people in learning about Truth and Reconciliation.

“As a Catholic educator, it’s our duty and responsibility to engage our students and the future generations in difficult but necessary conversations.

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CLOUD ALBUM MARCH 11 - MAY 1 THE POLYGON Cloud Album features 250 works –including photographs, albums, and books –that range from the origins of photography to the dawn of satellite imagery, all drawn from the collection of the Archive of Modern Conflict in London.

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A RESPONSE TO PLACE APRIL 22 - JUNE 4 OPENING RECEPTION: THU, APRIL 21, 7-9PM Visit CityScape Community ArtSpace to be immersed in the natural elements of the west coast. Using clay, paint, pigments, paper, wire, and other materials, three artists explore the measured rhythms of nature.

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Don’t miss these upcoming events and activities!

ADOPT-A-FISH SAT APRIL 23, 11AM-1PM WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Learn about salmon, looking after their habitat and why the need to protect them at this FREE event.

For more info: cohosociety.com WE CAN ONLY HINT AT THIS WITH WORDS OPENING SAT APRIL 23, 2-4PM GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART An exhibition consisting of large scale, multi-surfaced mixed media paintings by Russna Kaur, shaped cut-out paintings by M.E. Sparks, and mixed media sculptures and stop-motion video by Andrea Taylor. Runs April 23 -June 25, 2022.

For more info: https://bit.ly/366pPKZ NORTH SHORE WRITERS FESTIVAL APRIL 26-30 — VIRTUAL The North Shore libraries present avirtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26-30. All events are FREE but online registration is required.

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TRIOLOGY - MUSIC AT THE SMITH TUE APRIL 26, 7-9:30PM GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART Intimate Tuesday evening Music in the Gallery series, featuring Canadian jazz and classical musicians and including wine service. The series kicks off with Canadian jazz trio, Triology.

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Salmon Release and Storytime I All Ages Pick up your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate outside the West Vancouver Memorial Library and head to Memorial Park to release a juvenile Coho Salmon (called a smolt) into the wild! The West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and assist with the salmon release. Plus, join us at the Library for a salmon-themed storytime.

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CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A TEXTILE TRANSLATION 2022 ON NOW UNTIL MAY 1 SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE West Van Arts Council presents the 13th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom! Twenty-seven artists have created beautiful works of art in sculpture, embroidery, quilting, felting and more.

For more info: westvanartscouncil.ca BIDS 4 KIDS CHARITY AUCTION MAY 6-15 VIRTUAL A charity online auction from May 6th to May 15th to help put kids from low-income families in sports. Presented by Capilano Audi, this auction is open to all. Bid high and bid often!

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THE 11TH ROTARY RIDE FOR RESCUE SAT JUNE 11, 9AM-12PM CYPRESS MOUNTAIN A community-based cycling fundraiser on Cypress Mountain hosted by The Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise to support North Shore Rescue and humanitarian causes. A free breakfast and celebrations are held after the ride.

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Mother Nature is nudging us into action this Earth Day LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

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It seems fitting that, as we wait impatiently for winter to depart and for the sun to warm the soil, we anticipate the April 22 arrival of Mother Earth Day, a.k.a. Earth Day.

Mother Earth, according to the United Nations, is “urging a call to action.” Before she shakes her iron fist in retribution, driving the human species to self-imposed extinction, she is mothering us gently, telling us to do the right thing by her and each other.

She is nudging us awake with fires, floods, and famine, before it’s too late. “Tend to my gardens,” she warns, “or they will die, and that won’t bode well for you.”

Stern parenting to be sure, but also hopeful and entirely doable.

All we need to know about life, we can in fact learn in a garden — quietly, patiently.

A garden is filled with more than just plants, it is filled with opportunities, memories, lessons, loss, and of course love. A garden is a place to contemplate, refine and reflect on one’s life and values.

During the pandemic, I had plenty of quiet garden time to consider my place in the world as

Mini English daisies, baby blue eyes and yarrow bloom in hail-hardy bee turf. LAURA MARIE NEUBERT

well as the very real and terrifying possibility that my time in it may end prematurely.

I considered this realization a gift, one that fortified and amplified my mid-life decision to change vocations and attempt to make a positive dent in the world – or exercise positive influence in it, at least.

In my garden, I have grown courage. Perhaps more precisely, I came to understand that the fierce determination that I once assigned intuitively to mothering, nurturing and defending our children – young adults now – could and should be poured deliberately into mothering, nurturing and defending natural systems.

What does courage have to do

with mothering, nature, and gardening? Everything. At least in a world where curated perfection, insatiable accumulation, and celebrity idolization have somehow, slowly, replaced the four basic virtues with ‘bigger, better, faster and more.’

Earlier this week, I was considering a passage in Ryan Holiday’s book Courage is Calling: Fortune Favours the Brave, about the crazy-making and potentially paralyzing paradox of doing the right thing. He wrote, of the conundrum, “You have to be crazy not to hear them when they tell you you’re crazy.”

When I heard Holiday’s liberating words (during a podcast while gardening mid-hailstorm), I experienced a visceral reaction

of solar plexus pain – the same intense but paradoxically liberating pain I felt when standing up to bully teachers, coaches or other adults in defence of my children, and more recently, to a non-fan voicing animated opposition to my non-conforming defence of trees and bees.

My take on the moment is that, many of us now live in a world far removed from a simpler time not long ago, when a calm, kind and demonstrable sense of community defined our communities. When a more generous world view upheld a commitment to the greater good, and to doing the right thing in thoughts and deeds, even when it hurts.

Thankfully, urban permaculture, even gardening organically are gateways back to a place in which looking after ourselves, looking after our planet, and looking after each other are not merely inextricably linked, they form the very foundation of societal and environmental repair.

It could be nice to slow down the noisy, ultra-glam, super-charged convertible and power suited treadmill long enough to step off, perhaps clumsily, without falling. If I can do it (mea culpa; I did) and be

happier than ever (I am), anyone can.

Let’s be content, brave, courageous and “crazy” together, and garden as if our lives depend on it.

Mother Earthly Activities ■ Plant dwarf peas on twigs or baby beets in a pot now for Mother’s Day gifting.

■ Plant a pollinator-friendly pot of barbecue herbs now for Father’s Day gifting.

■ Replace high-maintenance lawn with elegant, easy-care bee-turf.

■ Start a slow and small food garden that won’t require too much time, space or money.

■ Plant a kid-friendly “please eat the berries” patch of boulevard strawberries.

■ Start a free left-over seed bank in your neighborhood.

■ Stand up for trees, bees, birds and butterflies.

Happy Mother Earth Week to you and yours, from a tree-hugging bee lover.

Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouver-based urban permaculture designer. Learn more about permaculture by visiting her website upfrontandbeautiful.com, follow her on Instagram @upfrontandbeautiful or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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Volunteering is a great way for seniors to stay active This year National Volunteer Week is April 24 to the 30, and the theme for 2022 is Empathy in Action.

Mount Seymour’s Goldie rope tow

Photo: NVMA 10378 Do you remember the Goldie rope tow? Before chairlifts and other conveniences, the only mechanical way up a ski slope was the rope tow. The Goldie rope tow was notoriously hard on gloves and mitts and often intimidating for novice skiers to use, especially when someone wiped out in front of you.

This photo from the 1950s shows John Lachance and Lil Long demonstrating the proper form to master the rope tow.

Mount Seymour’s Goldie rope tow, originally installed in the 1950s, was the last remaining rope tow in the Lower Mainland until it was replaced by a magic carpet lift in 2011.

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Continued from page 36 life, you can still do all the post retirement things you dreamed about as a job holder – organizations are glad to have you on board for any time that you can give.

Volunteering connects you to others, is good for the mind and body, and it can bring fun and fulfillment to your life. Volunteering can give you opportunities to learn new skills, expand your horizons, stay active, and give you a sense of belonging. It can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Volunteering can also reduce low self-esteem and social isolation. Seniors who are at risk of social isolation may find volunteering an important way to become integrated in the community, thus reducing that risk. They can get to know the community, make new friends, and feel valued and part of a team effort.

During the worst of the COVID -19 pandemic, volunteer opportunities decreased, and this was a difficult time for some “die hard” volunteers. However, when possible and as organizations pivoted their programs, numerous people stepped up to volunteer in new ways, thus contributing to their society in a very real way during a crisis. Volunteers provided distanced rides to appointments and friendly phoning services. They dropped off cheery gift baskets for special events (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day).

They grocery shopped, made meals, picked up prescriptions, and wrote cards to send out to isolated folks. Some worked at the North Shore Food Bank, while others did Vaccination Passport checks.

Now that COVID-19 is on the wane, many

organizations are increasing their programs and services for seniors. With the reopening of activities on the North Shore, there is an increasing need for volunteers for a wonderful array of opportunities.

You could help with administrative activities, serve on a board or committee, work in a kitchen, hook up with a team of crafters, or co-ordinate an exercise program. Volunteers can coach a sports team, assist with or teach computer classes, help in parks with tours and cleanup, teach an arts class, work in a wood shop, assist a disability group with their clients, and facilitate a workshop. I hear that volunteer bus drivers, who ferry seniors to appointments, programs or other services, are a hot item this year. It seems that there is something for everyone.

To find an organization which has a volunteer program near you, try checking out the 2022 Seniors Directory published by the North Shore Community Resources Society and the North Shore News. The directory is available at many organizations and is also available at the NSCR office located at Capilano Mall. For volunteering, you can visit the NSCR website which has a brand-new volunteer database. There you can find volunteer positions listed for the North Shore, and these include many of the opportunities listed above. Every hour served by a volunteer deserves our heartfelt thanks..

Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 51 years and has worked for and with seniors for 26 of those years. Email: lions_view@telus.net

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Proposed Miscellaneous Housekeeping Amendments to the Zoning Bylaw WHAT: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5192, 2022.

WHEN: 6 p.m. on April 25, 2022

WHERE: West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street—via electronic communication facilities (telephone and video-conferencing software). Members of the public may hear, or watch and hear, the hearing by attending the Municipal Hall Atrium, or via electronic communication facilities through the link provided on the District’s webpage.

SUBJECT LANDS: All lands within the District of West Vancouver subject to Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010.

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO. 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5192, 2022: would allow various housekeeping amendments to the zoning bylaw to provide greater clarity, correct typographical or inadvertent errors, and provide clear direction for the public and staff in interpreting the bylaw.

COUNCIL WELCOMES YOUR INPUT: All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be given an opportunity to present written submissions and to be heard during the public hearing respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. If you wish to participate either by telephone or videoconferencing software, please call 604-925-7004 on April 25, 2022 to be added to the speakers list. Detailed instructions on how to participate in the electronic public hearing are available at westvancouver.ca/publichearings.

PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING YOU MAY PROVIDE YOUR SUBMISSION: via email to correspondence@westvancouver.ca; via mail to Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3; or place your submission, addressed to Legislative Services, in the drop box located at the main entrance of Municipal Hall. Please provide written submissions by noon on April 25, 2022 to ensure their inclusion in the public information package for Council’s consideration. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the public hearing has closed.

MORE INFORMATION: The proposed bylaw and other relevant documents that Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the proposed bylaw may be inspected online at westvancouver.ca/notices and at the main entrance to Municipal Hall from April 6 to 25, 2022.

QUESTIONS? Helen Garbiec-Ho, Planning Technician | hgarbiecho@westvancouver.ca | 604-921-3449

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Continued from page 13 will come directly into the youth band, do a transmission of Raven, and then into The Gathering of Eagles, and it just keeps swooping back and forth,” he said.

Macauley said the arts, and music in particular, are “logical” places for the inclusion of First Nations content and culture, considering the current big push for inclusion in school curriculum.

“As I told the kids in the band in 2018, ‘You always play beautifully. I’m always proud of you. But this time, you didn’t just play beautifully, you made history. And you’ve made a difference.’

“When I was on that education committee, I got a sense of why things change, or don’t, but when they do it is at a snail’s pace for First Nations people,” he said. “And it’s because everybody loves to talk about. … Everybody’s talking about it, but what’s actually getting done? … And it’s been one of the great things about the youth band, is that being an independent organization, we can just go ahead and do these things.

“I’m very proud of this and very proud of the band members for how they’ve approached this. And the folks in Eagle Song and Bob Baker have been so incredibly kind and generous,” Macauley said. “Let’s be realistic, they owe us nothing, but they’re just been absolutely wonderful to work with. It’s just been artists sharing this cultural link that we have, and shows that we’re not so far apart.”

When: Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Rd. Cost: By donation. Limited seating. Register at wvyb.ca/ event.

Charlie Carey is the News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IMPROVING KLEE WYCK PARK

MEET US AT THE PARK, LEARN MORE ONLINE, AND TAKE THE SURVEY! Klee Wyck Park is a 6.2-acre property located at 200 Keith Road, along the west side of the Capilano River near Woodcroft. This land was donated to the District in 1960 by Dr. Ethlyn Trapp, and after years of various community uses, we want to know what park improvements are important to you and how you envision this space to be used by the community in the future.

Take the online survey Learn more about this project by visiting westvancouverITE.ca/kleewyck and take the short online survey.

Meet at the park – in person Come meet us at Klee Wyck Park. Staff will be there to share information and answer questions on the following days: • Wednesday, April 13 from 5–7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Virtual Information Meeting Can’t make it to one of the in-person learning opportunities?

Attend a virtual information meeting on Thursday, April 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Details are on the project website.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 SPORTS | A39

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Meghan Agosta and Kirk McLean headline Hometown Hockey ANDY PREST

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Canadian Olympic hero Meghan Agosta and Vancouver Canucks legend Kirk McLean will headline a heavy hitting lineup of family fun as Rogers Hometown Hockey comes to North Vancouver this weekend.

The event, held in North Vancouver Shipyards District, will include a hockey festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday, followed by a Monday evening viewing party, hosted by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, featuring a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks.

Agosta, a three-time Olympic gold medallist who is now a police officer in Vancouver, and McLean will be on site signing autographs and meeting fans on Saturday and Sunday.

The family festival on Saturday and Sunday will also include: ■ Rogers Larger than Life Hockey Exhibits, interactive augmented reality NHL experiences.

■ The Team Rogers zone, where you can meet NHL alumni and sign up for a chance to receive $150 towards your child’s hockey league fees.

■ Hyundai Drives Hockey, which will include a

Canadian Olympic star Meghan Agosta, now a police officer in Vancouver, will be joined by Vancouver Canucks legend Kirk McLean at the Rogers Hometown Hockey family festival coming to North Vancouver this weekend.

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Continued from page 5 “And talk about old hockey, and share the story of the Norvans that nobody knows about.”

Mizzoni will be at MONOVA’s Discovery Session room from 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24. The event, which is being dubbed Be Your Own Hero, offers a hands-on medal-making activity for kids to take home.

One of the items on display will be a replica Norvans sweater Mizzoni had custom-made based on the only published photo of the team’s crest he could find.

Here are the event details: When: Saturday April 23, and Sunday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Where: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

Cost: Single admission is $10-$14, free for children under five, $38 for a family, tickets at the door.

Visit shop.nsnews.com to purchase a T-shirt featuring the 1940s era logo of the Norvans Shipyards.

stickhandling challenge, as well as drills and instruction from coach Jeremy Rupke.

■ The Desjardins Ball Hockey Rink, a family friendly outdoor hockey space allowing local minor hockey teams to show off their skills. On Sunday, teams will compete for the Desjardins Community Cup with the chance to win $3,000 to be donated to their favourite non-profit organization or charity.

■ SN NOW Shooting Accuracy Games, including a race against the clock to snipe as many targets as possible before time runs out.

■ The Hockey Circus Show, featuring acrobatics, juggling and one-of-a-kind stunts in three periods of fun.

■ Sobeys Grocery Games, an interactive competition to win Sobeys gift cards. Fans will compete to pull items

from a designated grocery list out of their grocery cart, in order to fill their basket in a set amount of time.

■ The Playmobil Kids Zone, including a range of games and activities for young fans.

■ The Vancouver Canucks booth, where you can test your hockey skills on an inflatable shooter, and enter to win a signed Canucks jersey and other prizes.

■ Integra Tire & Auto Centres Tire Trap, giving participants a chance to defeat the neutral zone “trap” by completing a pass through a set of Pirelli Tires.

■ Live local entertainment from the Tanner Olsen Band on Saturday and Kadooh on Sunday.

Tickets for the festival and viewing party are free, but each household needs to register to attend. Tickets and event details are available at hometownhockey.com.

URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The District is developing an Urban Forest Management Plan to protect, enhance, and maintain the health of West Vancouver’s urban forest over the next 15 years.

West Vancouver’s urban forest includes all trees, vegetation, and soil found within parks, along streets, in surrounding forests, and on private property.

While there are many benefits of the urban forest that contribute to the livability of our community, there are also risks such as wildfire and storm damage.

It is important to develop a strategy that will maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of our urban forest over the long term.

LEARN MORE AND SHARE YOUR INPUT take the online survey Visit the link below to learn more and take the survey by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

visit Spring Fest West Speak with staff and learn more at Spring Fest West at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive: · Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

To learn more and take the survey, visit:

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attend a virtual meeting Join us via Zoom to learn more and ask questions.

There will be a 20-minute presentation followed by a question and answer period: · Tuesday, May 3, 2–3 p.m. · Thursday, May 5, 6–7 p.m.

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Arctic wolves follow behind as explorers brave bitter cold

Kevin Vallely and Ray Zahab make camp on a glacier on Canada’s northernmost island. KEVIN VALLELY

Continued from page 4 “We discovered pretty quick that we weren’t going to do more than five to 10 (kilometres) a day,” he said. “We were at this crisis point. We were going to need 100 to 200 days of food and fuel to do this, and we didn’t have it.”

It would be impossible for any one person to pull a sled carrying enough supplies to trek for 1,000 kilometres, Vallely said.

But adapting plans as you go is a hallmark of successful explorers. A film crew that had been following them on snowmobiles were called on to help carry the supplies. It lightened the load but it meant, should Vallely and Zahab be successful, they would have to sacrifice the bragging rights of it being an “unsupported” expedition.

“So be it,” Vallely said.

They pressed on. After nine days, they’d made it about

PUBLIC HEARING Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 pm Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8904 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8905 for 364 East 14th Street

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To provide written input: All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the E 14th S t proposed bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to speak at the Public Hearing and/or by written or email submission. All submissions must include your name and address and should be sent to the Corporate Officer at input@cnv.org, or by mail or delivered to City Hall, no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, April 25, 2022, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. No further information or submissions can be considered

by Council after the Public Hearing has concluded.

To speak at the Public Hearing: Via Webex/phone: Pre-register by completing the online form at cnv.org/PublicHearings, or by phoning 604-990-4230 to provide contact details, so call-in instructions can be forwarded to you. All Webex/phone pre-registration must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, April 25, 2022.

150 kilometres but now, even the snowmobiles were starting to break down in the cold. One morning, Vallely and Zahab forged ahead while the rest of the team stayed behind to strip apart and reassemble a snowmobile’s engine. The pair made it another 25 kilometres but there was no sign of the support crew until late that night.

They were in “heady” polar bear territory and a small pack of Arctic wolves had been following them.

“Some are friendly but the vast majority will hunt you and eat you,” Vallely said with a laugh. “You’re out among the most hostile environments on the planet without everything, and you start to feel very vulnerable.”

In the morning, it took hours to get the snowmobiles to sputter to life. Losing the machines inland would most certainly mean having to call for a rescue. There wasn’t a lot of debate about what had to be done, Vallely said.

“We said, ‘No, this is the right time and the right place to pull the plug and pause the trip,” he said.

They turned back to Grise Fiord. On the way back, one of the snowmobiles blew a piston and had to be abandoned.

Lessons learned It’s not for everyone, Vallely will be the first to admit, but there’s a drive in him to see what’s over the next horizon that many of our ancestors have had and some of us still do today.

“On one level, it’s utter nonsense, right? It’s kind of madness,” he conceded. “But this is one of those last places on the planet where really no one goes. … This is truly like going to Mars, and I’m intrigued by that. We don’t get these many opportunities.”

And it’s not like they have nothing to show for it.

The film crew has valuable footage for their documentary. Through a partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Vallely and Zahab’s trip updates were shared in 25,000 Canadian school classrooms. They also collected data for Environment and Climate Change Canada.

And, though it may sound like something from a motivational poster, everyone can draw a teachable moment from their attempt.

“Failure is part of success, right? It’s not independent of it,” he said. “Do we just throw up our hands in the air and say ‘screw it’ and move on to something else? Or do you learn from it, and go back and readjust and rethink? I think that’s the lesson that I can teach to my daughters.”

If it sounds like Vallely is hinting at another winter expedition across Ellesmere, it’s because he is. He and his team are already taking what they learned in the broken glass-like snow and applying it to a new strategy.

“We’re going back,” he said. “We’re determined to do this. We’re determined to get across that just utterly unique environment.”

In person at City Hall: On the day of the Public Hearing, a sign-up sheet will be available at City Hall reception (14th Street entrance) between 9:00am and 4:00pm, and then outside the Council Chamber from 5:30pm. To attend the Public Hearing in person, enter City Hall through the doors at the southwest corner of the building after 5:30pm.

Non-registered speakers: Speakers who have not pre-registered will also have an opportunity to provide input. Once all registered speakers have spoken, the Mayor will call for a recess to allow time for additional speakers to phone in or speak in person. Callin details will be displayed on-screen during the livestream at cnv.org/LiveStreaming.

To view the documents: The proposed bylaws, background material and presentations can be viewed online at cnv.org/PublicHearings and at City Hall.

Questions? Matthew Menzel, Planner, mmenzel@cnv.org / 604-982-8337 141 WEST 14TH STREET / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC / V7M 1H9 T 604 985 7761 / F 604 985 9417 / CNV.ORG

Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely pause for a selfie in the bitter cold of Ellesmere Island in late March. KEVIN VALLELY

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Gas pipeline slated to run from Coquitlam to Squamish Continued from page 1 an email to The Squamish Chief. “Pre-construction starts this year, then major works in 2023. There will be a gradual ramp-up to peak construction in 2025.”

Pre-construction refers to the $25-million site cleaning and preparation process, which has been ongoing to this point.

Since the company doesn’t use the term “final investment decision,” Scott said in the email, this will be the closest that Woodfibre LNG will come to declaring something of that nature.

A final investment decision, or FID, is an industry term that generally denotes when a company decides to officially move forward with a project.

Woodfibre has been a contentious topic for years, with environmentalists calling it a step backwards in the face of a mounting climate emergency. However, the company has cast its product as a cleaner fossil fuel, which will replace dirtier forms of energy in its target market of Asia.

Woodfibre officially set up its office in Squamish in 2013. Several setbacks have pushed back a final investment decision and construction start date, requiring Woodfibre LNG to get extensions to its environmental certificate.

Woodfibre LNG will be the second LNG plant built in B.C., after the much larger LNG Canada project in Kitimat.

Once construction work begins in earnest, the project is expected to employ a peak workforce of 650 people.

Students reflect on stories about residential schools Continued from page 31 reconciled Canada in their own way,” she said. Lung said that during a year of residential school introspections, especially in a Catholic school, she and her class began to read stories such as I Am Not a Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer.

“As we read the book, I invited students to share and reflect on their thoughts by way of a learning journal. This was the first time I had invited students to document their thoughts about residential schools,” she explained. “I was most surprised by their level of interest, understanding and engagement as they continually added to their journals. Their entries were honest and raw and it made me want to find a way to have their voices be heard.”

After months of unpacking our understanding of Truth and Reconciliation, Lung said her students were ready to move from discussions of history and context to action and doing something with this new knowledge.

“I received projects in the forms of essays, artwork, song, poetry, digital media, 3D constructions and multimedia art.

Some students reached out to people in Indigenous communities personally. … I was absolutely amazed by our students’ level of thought, reflection and understanding of Truth and Reconciliation,” she said.

When reflecting on her own time in school, Lung said the truth about residential schools was not taught – she is now learning alongside her students, and acknowledges that the history she is teaching, “is not even history yet.”

“It’s taken a long time as a collective to get to a point where we can have open conversations about this and what we’d like our future to look like. … We have yet to know how this story will be written in our future history books but I know this generation will be among the movers, shakers and leaders to make a change for the better,” Lung said.

A national celebration for all 12 project winners will be held in June.

In addition to work on the actual LNG plant in Squamish, FortisBC, which will supply the plant with natural gas, needs to build a new connector pipeline.

The 47-kilometre Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline will run from Coquitlam to Squamish. FortisBC expects construction to start on that project in 2023.

Compared to the $18 billion LNG Canada project in Kitimat, the Woodfibre LNG project is small, with an annual export capacity of 2.1 million metric tonnes, compared to LNG Canada’s 13 million tonnes.

The plant will be among the first LNG plants to use electric drive, which lowers its carbon emissions intensity to an estimated 0.054 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of LNG (tCO2e/t). The global average emissions intensity of LNG plants, most of which use natural gas

instead of electricity to drive the chilling process, is 0.26 to 0.35 tCO2e/t.

The project has the support of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), which has an impacts benefits agreement with Woodfibre LNG, the provincial government and FortisBC that includes $225.7 million in cash and nine parcels of land totalling 422 hectares.

The District of Squamish told The Squamish Chief it has no comment on this latest development.

Environmental group My Sea to Sky did not reply to a request for comment by press deadline.

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The Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre will open its doors to the public today. PAUL MCGRATH/NSN

Rec centre features gym and art space

Continued from page 1 library card can order books to be brought in for pickup.

The Capilano Community Services Society, which assists vulnerable seniors, youth and families, will also have a permanent home at Lions Gate, and so will the Canadian Red Cross lending library, which provides equipment to people with mobility challenges.

Outside, there’s a 30,000-square-foot plaza with a playground and splash pad, a small events stage, and places for people to sit.

What it doesn’t include is a fitness facility or a pool.

Amenities included in the project were decided through a public consultation process.

In 2013, the district negotiated with developer LARCO to include the shell of the centre in one of their developments at no cost to district taxpayers. The interior was outfitted by the municipality. A similar model is being used to create a new Seylynn Community Centre on lower Mountain Highway to serve the growing Lynn Creek Village Centre.

According to the 2021 census, there are about 600 people living in the burgeoning Lions Gate neighbourhood today, but the district’s official community plan foresees about 5,000 people living there by 2030.

The intent is for the Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre to serve as a central meeting place for the neighbourhood, which will be important as many strangers become neighbours, Turner said. It even features a “living room” lounge, complete with a fireplace.

“It is a very homey gathering place. We find that community recreation centres play a really critical role in connecting people, and giving them a venue to connect is so fantastic,” Turner said.

Notably, the centre is just metres away from the municipal border, where new towers are rising out of West Vancouver as well. Future West Van residents will be welcome in the Lions Gate community centre, although North Vancouver residents will be given priority access to registration for programs.

Mayor Mike Little welcomed the addition to the neighbourhood.

“We’re thrilled to open the doors and welcome the community to this wonderful new recreation centre,” he said.

“This much-anticipated space will provide community members with access to a range of programs and amenities, all within their own neighbourhood. I know the Lions Gate community is just as excited as I am to see this centre open,” Little added.

Registration for programs at the new centre opens on May 2 at nvrc.ca. The Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre is located at 1733 Lions Gate Lane in North Vancouver.

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If you see the European green crab, report it, says DFO JENNIFER THUNCHER/SQUAMISH CHIEF

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Keep your eyes peeled for a “high-risk invader” if you are venturing in and around Howe Sound.

Conservationists are concerned about the invasive European green crab showing up in the fjord. They also want to know if it is spotted in the ocean around Greater Vancouver and the Salish Sea. As an invasive species, it can wreak havoc on the marine environment.

“This species has been demonstrated to destroy, disrupt and degrade eelgrass habitats through its foraging and burrowing activity, which our native crabs tend not to do to the same extent,” said Tom Therriault, a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

“Eelgrass is incredibly important,” he said, noting herring attach eggs to it during spawning. And eelgrass is already under threat from climate change, among other stressors. “The other thing is, like other invaders, when [green crab] populations get large, those impacts are then exacerbated. ...

They’re a disproportionate stressor on the ecosystem.”

It also competes with native crabs for food and space, preying on native shellfish and other marine life. Therriault added that the European green crab’s name can be deceiving because it isn’t always green.

“It predominantly is green, as implied by the name, but like other crustaceans, it does take on different colour morphs— brownish, reddish, purplish, yellowish. Colour is not the be-all and end-all characteristic,” he said.

Here’s how to identify the green crab: ■ Its shell is serrated and pentagon-shaped.

■ It has five sharp spines on the side of each eye and three rounded lobes between the eyes.

■ Its back leg tips are hairy, pointed and slightly flattened.

■ It has different sized front claws.

■ It measures up to 10 centimetres.

Therriault said the key identifier is likely the five spines. “There’s no other crab in B.C. that has five spines on either side of the eye.

That’s unique,” he said.

According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the crab was brought from Europe and was first seen in Canada in New Brunswick in 1951. It was transferred to San Francisco Bay in the late 1980s. And then it spread up the coast, Therriault said, through “larval dispersal on the current — like species do — it got to B.C. on the west coast of the island in the late 1990s and has continued to spread north on current.”

If you spot the European green crab, take a photo – put it back where you found it – and email the information about where you saw it and when to: AISPACIFIC@dfo-mpo. gc.ca.

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME? CALL KEN SPONG

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Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt access During construction of the Capilano Substation Upgrade Project, Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt can only be accessed from Elizabeth Way. There is no access from Pemberton Avenue/Woods Drive.

The access change is effective until project completion in spring 2024.

Please visit murdofrazer.com or call 604 980 8410 for Pitch & Putt information.

If you’re interested in learning about the Capilano Substation Upgrade Project, visit bchydro.com/capsub or contact projects@bchydro.com.

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM BREAR, Ashley A. Dec 12, 1983 − Apr 22, 2006

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ANDERSON, Dave February 27, 1958 - April 15, 2022

BOSCO, Carmela (Millie) (Scarfo) February 16, 1920 - April 11, 2022

“Liked and Loved by so many”

Millie passed away peacefully on the morning of April 11, at the age of 102 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Frank Sr., her sons Frank Jr., and Lawrence, and her grandson Tony.

Survived by daughters Janeah (Gio), Julie (Doug), and Rose; Sons Nat (Kim), John (Susan), daughterin-law Pat, 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great great grandaughter; sister, Vera, brother Fred and many nieces and nephews.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dave Anderson on Good Friday, April 15th, embraced by love from wife Keli; son James; daughter Michelle, and their partners Christie and Torey. His strength in fighting cancer for 3 years was admirable and it spoke to his determination and character. Dave was such a nice man to all, a great friend to many and a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle to his family. There was nothing he wouldn’t or didn’t do for Keli and the kids.

Kind, warm, thoughtful, welcoming, generous, fun, funny, determined and devoted describe Dave. He leaves a space in our lives that will never be filled the way that he filled it, and we feel grateful to have shared our lives with him. Besides Keli and the kids, Dave leaves behind his brother and sister Bob (Jenn) and Catherine, many nieces, nephews, extended family and many life-long friends. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Saturday, April 30th (for more details please email davesservice@outlook.com).

Mom was the hub of our large family and will be greatly missed by all. Her home was always open to extended family, many friends and neighbors.

Rest in peace Mom, and enjoy being with your boys and Dad again.

Service to be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Thursday, April 21, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.

Sabia Curran February 5, 1967 - January 19, 2022 Leave your sadness at the door, bring your best memories, and join us as we celebrate the life of Sabia Curran. Sabia had a wickedly sharp sense of humour and was a joy to be around. She was devoted to her family, her colleagues at West Vancouver District, and held onto every friend she ever made. Now that we are able to gather and celebrate Sabia properly, we invite you to join us at the West Vancouver Legion to share your best memories, and toast this fabulous, strong woman.

Beverages and light snacks will be served.

Friday, April 29 | 4-7 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion, West Vancouver Branch, Second Floor 580 - 18th Street, West Vancouver

OBITUARIES JOHNSON, Jacqueline Hansina Jacqueline Hansina Johnson, 86, of West Vancouver, BC passed peacefully on April 13, 2020 at the Northshore Hospice. She was born on November 12, 1935 in Winnipeg Manitoba.

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She worked for 25 years at the BC Labour Relations Board as a Statistician before her retirement in 1999.

Jackie is survived by her sister Phyllis and brother Bob.

She will be missed.

CONNELL, John John (Jack) Albert Connell, a long-time resident of Lynn Valley, passed away peacefully at Langley Chartwell Home on April 1, 2022. He loved exploring the mountains of Vermont, where he was born in the small town of Bennington in 1931. Jack worked throughout the U.S., Canada and overseas in an illustrious career of Civil Engineering. Always by his side was Jacqueline (Jackie) June Connell, his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart, who passed away in 2020. Jack is survived by his sister Linda Oslizlo, his seven children: Kurt (Grace), Michael (Marcy), John (Liz), Eric (Coleen), René (Rod), Rebecca (Leo), Jessica (Roland), many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his loving memory to those in need.

Thoughts and condolences are welcome at www.kearneyfs.com Kearney Columbia-Bowell Chapel 604-521-4881

MCGIE, Angela Mary December 3, 1924 − February 26, 2022 Beloved, magical, irreplaceable.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The service will be live−streamed on YouTube at youtu.be/TG_Ju_7vSRI To read more about Angela, go dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/10612255

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North Shore’s Only Family Owned Funeral Provider COLES, Clara 1915-2022 After a long and extraordinary life our mother, granny and great granny has passed away. She was just shy of her 107th birthday. She will be missed by her many friends, her family and her little dog Molly.

Born and raised in North Vancouver, she married Bruce Coles and moved to West Vancouver where together they raised their four children.

When Bruce died she became the head of a large clan including seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Clara was always active and engaged in life. Up until she was 93 she took part in the Savary Island triathlon, riding her bike from one end of the island to the other.

She was open to learning new skills (she was a whiz on her computer) and meeting new people, always with charm, humour and grace. Mom loved her gardens, traveling, boating and staying at her cabin on Savary Island, the cabin son Gordon built for her. She was a thoughtful person who could find common interest and goodness in everyone, (something her kids are still trying to emulate!)

Those who knew her will have many memories and stories. Many people have treasures she had created or inspired. Hers was a long life, well lived.

She was loved immensely.

GALPIN, Lucia L.H. (van Galen) Lucia passed into her Lord’s presence early on Monday, January 24th, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband George in June 2019, and each of her siblings. Lucia is survived by her children, James (Judy), Gary (Carole), and Sharon (Richard La Lau). Oma is also very fondly remembered and loved by her grandchildren, Kristina, Daniel (Holly), Adam, Rebekah, Chad (Maddy), Anna (Fraser), and Aaron (Erin) and her great-grandchildren, Griffin, Fyfe and, although they never met in person, Lillooet.

Lucia was born in 1935 in Heerlen, Limburg, Holland to parents Henricus and Gerhardina van Galen, the fourth of six children. Lucia shared many stories from her growing up years and her experience living through WWII. In July 1954, Lucia arrived in Canada and travelled by train to Vancouver where she met George, married, and began their family.

Lucia worked for many years at Woolco and is especially remembered as running the Garden Shop. On George’s retirement they added an extension to their home and began to run an inhome daycare which they did for 18 years. Many children came through the door to Oma’s Place and spent their days with Oma and Papa who loved and cared for them.

Lucia, along with George, enjoyed many special times through the years: fishing, camping with family, working in the kitchen on Anvil Island, and travelling to Palm Springs each spring with friends.

She was always ready for a game, a laugh, or a new adventure. Mom was actively involved in many church activities and was never one to hide her faith in her Saviour and once said, “I was just a tool God used,” which He did throughout her life.

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VANDERLEY, Adrianus Catrinus November 26, 1936 − April 2, 2022 Adrianus Catrinus Vanderley, best known as Adrian, passed away the morning of April 2nd, 2022. He was born November 26, 1936, in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, to parents, Adrianus and Arigje (Biesheuvel) van der Leij.

Adrian emigrated to Canada with his family in 1954.

He was of entrepreneurial spirit − bricklaying, food distribution, a paper company, and hardware, as well as attending UBC. He eventually settled in North Vancouver for the latter 40 years of his life.

He played a strong community role in both Lynn Valley and Caulfield with his hardware stores, retiring in 2009. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, giving nature, quirky sense of humour, and his love of music, opera, books and theatre.

A celebration of Lucia’s life has been scheduled for May 7, 2022, 2 p.m. at The Way Church, (630 East 19th Street) in North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, and if desired, a donation can be made in Lucia’s memory to: Daybreak Point Bible Camp, P.O. Box 18085, Vanc., V6M 4L3 or Himalayan Life, #400 221 W. Esplanade, North Vanc., V7M 3J3, both societies close to Lucia’s heart. Thank you.

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We are all very grateful for the rich heritage that George and Lucy provided to all of us. They loved well.

The family is also thankful for the care that was provided at Evergreen House in North Vancouver where Lucia resided for the last few years of her life.

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In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Bill and wife Louise, as well as sister−in− law Janet (Kirby). He is survived by brothers Henry (Anne) and Kirby and their many daughters, as well as both of his children − son Philip (Amanda) and daughter Jennifer.

He will be missed.

A service is forthcoming.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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FOUND Keys, set of 5, in alley off E. 14th St. by Echo Cafe. Black fob.

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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E 12TH ST

ST GEORGES AVE

E 13TH ST

INTRODUCING THE EXCLUSIVE OCEAN VIEW LONSDALE AVE

CHESTERFIELD AVE

E 15TH ST

BUILDING SITE 125 EAST 13TH ST (opposite Whole Foods Market)

SALES GALLERY 1230 LONSDALE AVE

COLLECTION FEATURING PANORAMIC DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER SKYLINE AND WATER VIEWS. MANY SEEK PERFECTION, FEW ENJOY THE PRIVILEGE.

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