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Horseshoe Bay EV charging station renders cars unusable MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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A BC Hydro electric vehicle charging station in Horseshoe Bay has damaged at least two cars, with one woman facing over $6,000 in repairs.

On Thursday afternoon, two cars that had been plugged in to the charging station on the corner of Bruce Street and Royal Avenue had to be towed away from the site after both vehicles failed to start.

“I turn my car on to leave and it won’t go into reverse, it won’t go into drive either, and there’s a display of colourful lights in my car that are giving me warnings,” said Hannah Sopcak, who had used the charging port countless times before without issue.

Sopcak, visiting the mainland from her home on Bowen Island, had errands to run and had planned to pick up a friend from school. With a tight schedule to adhere to, she had waited in the 2013 Nissan Leaf Continued on page 36

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North Vancouver man pleads guilty in drunk driving death

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A North Vancouver man has pleaded guilty to two charges in the 2021 impaired driving death and serious injury of a woman and her husband on Low Level Road.

Burnaby resident Marcelina Agulay

died soon after the March 2, 2021 crash when Andre Lukat crossed the centre line in his Audi and struck the Agulays’ vehicle head-on. Agulay’s husband Leonilo, whom she was driving home from work, sustained traumatic injuries. He lingered for a few months before dying in June of that year.

In March 2022, the Crown swore charges

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against Lukat, 46. He pleaded guilty in North Vancouver provincial court last Thursday to one count of impaired driving causing death and one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm.

Crown prosecutor Kevin Masse read out an agreed statement of facts, which Lukat had signed off on.

At the time of the crash, Lukat was coming home from a business meeting in Fort Langley where he’d had “in excess” of one bottle of wine, the court heard.

Around 11:07 p.m., his vehicle was captured on a Low Level Road surveillance camera travelling at more than 180 Continued on page 26

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Sunshine Cabs returning to North Shore

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Just as the holiday party season looms, a familiar fleet of designated drivers is returning to the North Shore.

Sunshine Cabs, which shut down operations in March 2020 due to the pandemic, will relaunch local cab service, starting Dec. 1.

“We are extremely glad that we’re in a position to be back and to serve our customers on the North Shore,” said Gurdip Sahota, general manager for the resurrected company. “We are committed to making this happen.”

Sahota said the taxi service is aiming to have 10 to 15 drivers on the road to start.

Eventually, they plan to have up to 74 vehicles and drivers.

That will take some time and patience though, Sahota said.

All but a handful of the original vehicles were sold off over the last two and a half years, and the drivers got new jobs.

And much like every other business right now, it’s been a struggle finding both staff and equipment, or in this case, cars.

To woo drivers, Sahota said the owner is offering potential owner/operators a “sweetheart deal” on fees and he won’t require new recruits to have their vehicles painted in the iconic Sunshine Cabs yellow.

Demand for cab rides has risen to about 80 to 85 per cent of its pre-pandemic levels, Sahota said, and the

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Nearly half say all-season tires are fine for Lower Mainland What better time than the first big snowfall of the season to consider the perennial Lower Mainland debate about snow tires?

Sunshine Cabs general manager Gurdip Sahota and new company president Devinder Mann are looking forward to getting cabs back on the road after the business closed in 2020. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN taxi industry has won back some of the market share lost to riding-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.

“People who had stopped calling taxis are now calling cabs again, because they’ve actually now found out that it is not the panacea that was being sold by its advocates,” he said, adding that fare rates are set by the Passenger Transportation Board so they don’t spike when demand is high, which is what the ride-hailing industry’s business model is built on.

Sunshine Cabs first launched on the North Shore

in 1981. At one time, they were notable for having their entire fleet comprised of Cadillacs, with drivers who wore uniforms.

“Our passengers on the North Shore would wait up to 45 minutes because they wanted to go back to the North Shore from the airport in a Cadillac cab,” he said with a laugh. “A Yellow Cab would roll up at the airport, and they’d say ‘Nope, my cab is going to North Vancouver. You guys are going to get lost over there.”

Thanks in part to its storied history and the holidays

approaching, Sahota said his drivers will quickly find themselves busy as the sun rises on Sunshine Cabs.

“We expect that when we finally start operations on the North Shore, the community will respond and our customers will start calling the dispatch line again,” he said. “They’ll welcome additional taxi service, and who wouldn’t?”

Sunshine Cabs is having a launch event at the West Vancouver Cricket Club on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The dispatch line will remain 604-988-8888.

Most authorities – ranging from ICBC to police to tire shops – will tell you it’s a good idea to put snow tires on your vehicle. In some places – including the Sea to Sky Highway and roads up to local ski hills – winter tires are also mandatory.

Winter tires are recommended because they offer better traction and tread in cold, snowy and icy conditions. The reasons for not using snow tires are also pretty simple: they can be expensive, especially when mounted on an extra set of rims, while compared to other areas of the country, Metro Vancouver sees limited snowfall.

Weighing those considerations, according to a recent online poll, it turns out most North Shore News readers are prepared to take their chances, and are unconvinced that winter tires should be required for regular driving in Metro Vancouver.

The largest number of respondents – 47.4 per cent of local readers – said all-season tires should suffice for Vancouver’s climate. Another 26 per cent said while they don’t agree winter tires should be mandatory, ICBC should offer discounts to those who choose to use them. About 27 per cent of readers said winter tires should be mandatory.

The poll ran Nov. 9 to Nov. 29, and included 966 local responses.

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Police issue warning after man targeted in fake kidnapping scam JANE SEYD

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The North Vancouver RCMP are issuing a warning about a fake kidnapping scam after one local man endured a terrifying evening believing his wife was being harmed.

Police said the North Vancouver man was at home when he received a phone call around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, from someone claiming that he had kidnapped the man’s wife.

The caller, who was speaking Korean, demanded a ransom of $7,000 be paid through an etransfer or the man’s wife would

be harmed. A woman could be heard in the background of the call, leading the husband to believe that kidnappers really had grabbed his wife.

Somehow the scammers had also managed to spoof the wife’s phone number to make it look like the call was coming from her cell phone, which led to further panic.

“He was very frightened, and he genuinely thought that his wife was being kidnapped,” said Const. Mansoor Sahek, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP. After being warned not to contact family, friends or police, the husband initially tried to send money to the phony ‘kidnappers’ as

requested, but was unable to etransfer the amount demanded.

Fearing for his wife’s safety, he then called police.

North Vancouver RCMP quickly alerted their emergency response team and serious crimes unit, said Sahek.

Fortunately while the police response was gearing up, the wife – who had been at a nearby friend’s house and was unaware of what was happening – was located and came home, said Sahek.

Sahek said it appears the call was a scam and that the man was likely targeted.

It’s unclear how the scammers got the

wife’s phone number, he said.

Similar scams in the past – which have happened in Coquitlam and Vancouver – have often targeted people of Chinese or other Asian backgrounds, he said.

Sahek said the couple – in their 30s – are shaken up but otherwise unharmed.

What to do if you receive a call: ■ Do not comply with the caller’s demands.

■ Hang up the phone and report the incident to your local police.

■ Never give out personal information over the telephone.

■ Warn your loved ones about this elaborate fraud.

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Seaspan celebrates keel laying of Coast Guard science ship JANE SEYD

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Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards celebrated a milestone on construction of another federal government vessel Friday, as Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, joined workers for a keel laying ceremony at the North Vancouver shipyard.

Two workers – the longest-serving employee and the newest – helped place coins near the keel of the offshore oceanographic science vessel currently under construction at the shipyard, in a tradition meant to bring both the shipyard and the ship good luck.

The oceanographic vessel is the fourth Coast Guard ship to be built at the North Vancouver shipyard under the federal government’s national shipbuilding strategy, and is being constructed at the same time as Seaspan is building the Navy’s massive joint support ships.

When completed, the 88-metre-long offshore science vessel – equipped with several floating labs – will allow up to 34 crew and 26 scientists to collect oceanographic, fisheries and hydrographic information.

That’s critical for supporting Canada’s work on climate change, said Murray. The vessel will also be capable of search and rescue missions and oil spill response.

The vessel, scheduled for completion in 2025, will replace the Coast Guard vessel

Hudson, a 60-year-old ship as old as the Coast Guard itself, which was decommissioned earlier this year.

Murray acknowledged there have been some gaps between older federal ships reaching the end of their lives and newer ships being completed.

But she added part of the goal of the government’s national shipbuilding strategy has been to restart the industry to become capable of building large and complex ships again.

Now that’s happening, said Murray. “I would call it a success story.”

That message was repeated by Denis Stevens, Seaspan’s vice-president of government relations, in remarks before hundreds of trades workers Friday.

“Seaspan has played a major role in rebuilding the marine industry here in Canada. We’ve built the expertise, the capabilities in the Canadian supply chain to design and build large, complex and multi mission ships, like the offshore oceanographic science vessel,” said Stevens. “The bottom line is the (national shipbuilding strategy) is working at Seaspan shipyards, and it’s a major driver for economic growth for B.C.” Construction of the Navy’s huge joint support ships is also currently underway at the shipyard. Over 75 per cent of the blocks for the first ship, which will have a length of 174 metres, are now complete. This summer, one of the major 105-tonne blocks, which will

Seaspan workers Dennis Parker and Kathleen Natrall join Robb Wight, director general of vessel procurement for the Canadian Coast Guard, Seaspan Shipyards CEO John McCarthy and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray to place coins near to the keel of a new oceanographic science vessel under construction at Vancouver Shipyards, Friday. SEASPAN serve as the ship’s control centre at sea, was put in place and a huge stern was joined to the middle section of the ship.

The shipyard lost some momentum at the end of the summer when a strike by Seaspan’s tugboat captains resulted in trades at the shipyard also walking off the job for seven weeks. The company is still gauging how much of an impact that will have, said Seaspan CEO John McCarthy.

“Losing seven weeks is hard,” he said. “So there will likely be some impact.”

Although the shipyard is currently busy with building federal ships, McCarthy said Seaspan is also “very interested” in the possibility of bidding on four new hybrid diesel-electric Island-class ferries that B.C. Ferries issued a request for pre-qualifications from shipyards this week.

McCarthy said it’s possible the shipyard could take on the work after completion of the second joint support ship but before starting on an icebreaker for the federal government.

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NEWSBRIEFS DID YOU LOSE A BUNCH OF CASH AT MAPLEWOOD FARM?

If you’re not the owner of this lost pile of money, police are warning you not to try and cash in.

North Vancouver RCMP are looking for the rightful owner of “a large amount” of cash that was found at Maplewood Farm in September.

The money was recently turned in to police after park employees couldn’t find the owner. Const. Mansoor Sahak said the key feature is that part of the sum is in foreign currency.

“The owner will need to tell us the amount of money that was lost, the denominations, the currencies, and a reasonable explanation of the date, and where precisely in the park they would have lost it,” he said in a statement.

Sahak said that police don’t consider the lost money as suspicious.

Police are asking people to refrain from calling in and making guesses in hopes of claiming the cash.

“Last time, we received almost 50 calls with people trying to claim it was their money,” he said. “We’re going to ask that you do the right thing.”

Sahak added that making a false claim could amount to fraud.

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DRIVER’S MEDICAL PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE OF CRASH

A driver’s sudden medical problem was likely to blame for a crash in North Vancouver during rush hour Nov. 22.

Police were called to a crash in the 700 block of West Queens Road, near the intersection of Delbrook Avenue, around 3:47 p.m. after a grey Toyota Tacoma truck heading west smashed

into two parked vehicles.

North Vancouver RCMP officers who attended noted the driver of the Tacoma, a North Vancouver man in his 40s, had possible signs of impairment and had him take a roadside screening test, which determined alcohol was not a factor.

Initially, police suspected the man might have been impaired by drugs.

But further investigation after the man was taken to hospital indicated a sudden medical problem may have been behind the crash.

All three vehicles – including the Tacoma, a white truck the Tacoma smashed into first, and a black sedan hit from the rear – were damaged and had to be towed.

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s we accelerate into the festive season, this week the Metro Vancouver chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving launched a reminder of the dangers of getting behind the wheel after too much holiday cheer.

For some people, of course, no reminders are needed. They are the families of people whose names we see attached to small memorial crosses at the side of the road.

With such serious drug problems like the opioid crisis in our midst, drunk driving hasn’t had much of a spotlight in recent years. Yet last year the North Vancouver RCMP logged more than 250 impaired driving investigations, pulling multiple drivers off the road. Those are the best-case scenarios.

The worst cases are those like that of Burnaby couple Marcelina and Leonilo

Agulay, whose vehicle was hit by a drunk driver going 180 kilometres an hour on Low Level Road in March 2021. She died on the way to the hospital. He died a few months later.

Impaired driving crosses many societal lines. Over the years, we’ve reported on lawyers, politicians, police officers, bus and taxi drivers who have driven drunk, as well as plenty of regular folk. Because of its relative affluence, the North Shore tends to have a high per capita rate of alcohol consumption.

Luckily, there are options when it comes to drinking and not driving. While Operation Red Nose isn’t running locally this year, taxis and ride hailing services are available.

Transit and SeaBus also offer good options for a safe ride home. Call a friend. Or walk.

Most importantly, have a plan on how to get home before sipping that first holiday cocktail.

You won’t regret it in the morning.

Mayor Sager should acknowledge council made a mistake KIRK LAPOINTE

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For its first public meeting following the election, West Vancouver council made news not for what it did but for what it didn’t do – a land acknowledgment.

What it did in not doing something has done us a disservice as a community.

Indigenous land acknowledgments are de rigueur today, a statement of the obvious, a meagre recognition of our far-from-meagre history of disrespect and fraud upon the original people of this land.

With no notice, the incoming mayor and council have determined the verbal declaration is a distraction from the swift business of the evening meetings. Under newly returned Mayor Mark Sager, the commonplace few seconds all North Shore councils express in appreciating the opportunity to use unceded – the diplomatic term for stolen – land from First Nations was scrubbed from the agenda he sets.

It hints of the headstrong qualities his detractors predicted and feared.

The acknowledgment remains in the printed agenda but not the verbally delivered proceedings. That is less than half

a loaf; it is a crumb. It drew immediate criticism of the council from Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh counterparts.

As a country we are emerging from a self-styled cocoon of ignorance and increasingly recognizing our colonialist history. Our school curriculum is gradually furnishing students with an awareness largely kept from older Canadians as students, as we collectively but quite cautiously traipse the path of reconciliation. We are only in the early stages, and a verbal salutation is a modest gesture among what will be more challenging ones.

Somehow Sager and his council cannot fathom, cannot savour or cannot accept the direction of history. Regardless, the slight speaks volumes. Now it could just be me with these views, so I reached out to Khelsilem, the council chair of the Squamish Nation, expecting outrage. Instead, I heard patience and a reasoned disquiet.

“To make that unilateral change, without diligence, raises a lot of concerns,” he said.

“It has the risk of signalling we are going to go backwards in the relationship.”

But those lines were the most pointed in a calm conversation about what he deems much more important than the “moral

argument” associated with the verbal, as opposed to printed, respect for the tradition of oral Indigenous culture.

“For me, more compelling is that there’s a lot of things First Nations and communities can work together on sharing … a win-win,” he said.

Municipalities have often abdicated their place in the national conversation on reconciliation, given that the larger obligations to share power and resources involve the so-called Crown lands administered by federal and provincial governments.

Some, like Vancouver, engaged early and systematically. A good example of this win-win is the Squamish Sen̓áḵw development near the Burrard bridge. Rather than squeeze First Nations in providing city services to their land, as some municipalities are wont to do, they reached an arrangement consistent with and in some cases exceeding city standards on common environmental and developmental goals.

The relationship in West Vancouver has several complexities that require delicacy to create a positive climate for development, among them consent agreements with third parties and questions about duties to consult on Crown lands and through official

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True, council meetings under Mary-Ann Booth developed a reputation as a marathon that ought to have been a 10K, but that had much to do with the council’s inherent divisiveness. The seven seemingly couldn’t agree on whether the sun rose in the east or west. Sager correctly set out to change that pokey pace, and it’s clear he can do so through a more extensive use of a consent agenda to group agreed-upon, non-controversial items for rapid resolution with a single motion.

But there is vastly more meaning in aurally saving less than 30 seconds of official recognition than in saving more than 30 minutes of official business. The mayor has said he didn’t mean to insult Indigenous people, but didn’t pledge to reverse course.

There is talk of a meeting between Khelsilem and Sager before long. Much has changed since the mayor last led the district a quarter-century ago. He has the opportunity when he and council appear again to demonstrate the district has been paying attention and will pay appropriate respect.

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MAYOR SAGER’S LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT DECISION SPURS DIVIDED REACTION

have as a settler who resides on Indigenous territory.” Lee also said there were a few students who prior to participating in land acknowledgments, did not know they resided on unceded territories.

Re: West Van Council ‘Disrespectful’ to Remove Land Acknowledgment, Nov. 23 story.

Dear Editor:

I was not surprised at all to read that both Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Tsleil-Waututh Nation leaders felt disrespected by Mayor Mark Sager’s and West Van council’s decision to stop saying land acknowledgments before council meetings. I too am extremely disappointed in the lack of respect shown by the mayor and council. The mayor argues that it is not a valuable use of two minutes of time. Two minutes of time, for a statement whose goal is to keep reconciliation and education at the forefront of our minds. Yet, the mayor and council have no problem or concern using time for all of their other repetitive council-related ceremonies. Mayor Sager is quoted as saying “when you repeat the same thing time and time again, people glaze over it and it actually does the opposite of what you want it to do.” This quote reads as a complete failure by a mayor who does not even seem to understand the why or the importance of ongoing land acknowledgments, let alone how to deliver them so they are self-reflective, engaging, meaningful and educational. Land acknowledgments do not have to be static, they can be living and grow over time.

A great quote I recently read in regards to the reasons to say a land acknowledgment: “If you’re hoping to inspire others to take action to support Indigenous communities, you’re on the right track. If you’re delivering a land acknowledgment out of guilt or because everyone else is doing it, more self-reflection is in order.”

Clearly for the mayor and council, more self-reflection is in order. Land acknowledgments are not a means to an end, they are a means to a beginning.

Tracey Lebedovich District of North Vancouver

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I read with disappointment that the mayor and a majority of West Van council will no longer begin meetings with a spoken Indigenous land acknowledgment, as they are a council that “values time.”

I also read that members of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations found this decision upsetting and disrespectful. I hope that the actions of the mayor and council will not be seen as a reflection of the West Vancouver community at large.

Interestingly, this reporting led me to another North Shore News story, about Sierra Lee, a West Vancouver student who decided to research whether land acknowledgments were accomplishing their intended purpose. Feedback from students included that “a lot of them mentioned that because of land acknowledgments at their school, they were able to recognize the privilege they

Shannon Hennessy West Vancouver

Dear Editor:

District of West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager, supported by council, has demonstrated common sense and moral courage by doing away with the rote recitation of Indigenous land acknowledgments at the start of our local council meetings.

Predictably, this decision is drawing flak from the usual suspects.

As Ellis Ross, MLA for Skeena and a former elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, has rightly observed, these statements are “empty gestures,” ones which do nothing to help address the serious challenges faced daily by our country’s Indigenous peoples. They also have absolutely nothing to do with reconciliation.

If memory serves, the need for such statements wasn’t included in the 94 “calls for action” from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Rather, the unvarnished truth of the matter is that they are designed to assist in creating a moral climate conducive to the extraction of reparations from the both descendants of “settlers” and other Canadians of more recent arrival, alike.

For better or worse, Canada is becoming an increasingly multicultural and multi-ethnic society, one which welcomes, again for better or worse, an increasingly large number of people from foreign lands to our country with each passing year. We may be unique in the world in our willingness to invite huge numbers of foreigners into our country annually.

If we’re to avoid the development of serious fissiparous tendencies in our society, we must stop encouraging a focus on grievance-mongering and the perpetuation of a culture of victimhood among various groups, Indigenous or otherwise. We can’t go forward while constantly looking in the rear-view mirror. West Vancouver’s mayor and council have taken a small but important step in the right direction.

David Marley West Vancouver

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Pam Baker (left) and Joleen Mitton are the co-producers of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, running through Friday at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. VANCOUVER INDIGENOUS FASHION WEEK

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The intricate beaded designs of Rebecca Baker-Grenier will be shown as part of the Spirit Of The West Coast show on Thursday. VANCOUVER INDIGENOUS FASHION WEEK

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It is fitting that the theme for this year’s Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is “rekindling joy in the face of grief.” For it is not a tentative return for the event – back after a two-year pandemic hiatus – but rather an explosion of pattern, colour and celebration.

Starting Nov. 28, the seven-day event will see fresh collections from 32 Indigenous fashion designers, unveiled by models of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent.

“For the Indigenous community, the last two years have been marked by grief,” said Joleen Mitton, founder and co-producer of the event at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver.

“We lost many cherished elders and the gruesome legacy of residential schools saturated everything, so we decided to

focus this year’s Vancouver International Fashion Week on joy and celebration.”

With not just a focus on fashion, but First Nations, Métis and Inuit artwork and music too, Mitton said the event serves as a bright and loud reminder that Indigenous communities have “been here since time immemorial” and that they are still here; creating, designing, celebrating their culture.

Pam Baker, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) fashion designer and VIFW co-producer, said it is “nice to finally be at a level” where Indigenous fashion and creativity is gaining recognition, especially within an industry notorious for its lack of diversity.

A dazzling waypost on the road to reconciliation, there are ample moments for reflection and education woven among the runway shows and glitzy events. Such opportunities will kick off from the very first evening, when guests are encouraged to wear red at the Red Dress Event, in

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“The timing for this is perfect right now because Canada and the United States are waking up to what they’ve imposed on the First Nations for the last 150 years,” said Baker.

“This is uplifting for those communities.

It is uplifting for the youth.”

Throughout the week, the fruits of Baker’s labour will be omnipresent, on the runway and off it. Alongside her two collections – high fashion for the Spirit of the West show and ready-to-wear for Indigenous Future – Baker has also been pouring her efforts into guiding up-and-coming creatives as part of a new mentorship program.

Emerging designer Rebecca BakerGrenier, of Kwakiuł and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ancestry, has been working under the guidance of Baker for the past two years.

The two are fresh from showcasing

Baker-Grenier’s garments at New York Fashion Week, a collection comprising vivid regalia and bold, beadwork creations, and are eager to send them to stage in Vancouver – not just for the eyes of the fashion elite, but for friends, family, their community and anyone else who wishes to attend.

“The amazing thing about Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and Indigenous fashion as a whole is that it’s not just for Indigenous people,” said Baker-Grenier.

“Everybody is welcome to attend or wear the clothing, and it’s really encouraged that everybody participates.”

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week When: Ongoing to Dec. 2 Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre What’s On: For the full list of showcasing designers and events, visit vifw.ca.

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Property owners in West Vancouver paid $6.6 million to the province in speculation and vacancy tax in 2021, according to the recent figures released by the Ministry of Finance.

That’s the third-highest amount of the tax paid by any municipality in the province, according to the recent provincial report, despite having a population one-quarter to one-tenth the size of other top-paying communities.

Only Vancouver (where property owners paid over $19 million in the tax) and Richmond (where owners paid over $7.4 million) pay more in speculation and vacancy tax.

West Vancouver owners pay even more than owners in Surrey, where taxpayers forked over more than $6 million.

Unlike some of those larger communities, in the District of West Vancouver the tax is being paid by owners of relatively few properties.

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West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager this week said he’s not sure the tax is actually helping to deter owners from leaving their homes empty. Sager said the best estimate by the municipality – which uses different methods to assess whether homes are empty – is up to 1,500 homes are sitting unoccupied in West Vancouver.

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Continued from page 14 In West Vancouver, foreign owners, satellite families (where some members of a family live locally but the breadwinner is typically based abroad) and ownership involving a mix of those – including those who hadn’t declared ownership status – accounted for roughly 60 per cent of those paying the tax.

They also paid the lion’s share of the dollar amount for speculation and vacancy tax assessed in West Vancouver: $5.7 million.

The tax paid by foreigners and satellite families is assessed at a rate of two per cent compared to 0.5 per cent for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

But 44 B.C. residents and eight other Canadian residents also paid the tax in West Vancouver.

As in past years, about one per cent of all properties in West Vancouver were assessed the speculation and vacancy tax, a percentage that’s higher than in Richmond, Vancouver or Surrey.

According to ministry figures, about nine per cent of homes in West Vancouver have some kind of foreign ownership.

Despite the amount paid by West Vancouver homeowners, a vast majority of the residential properties in West Vancouver qualified for an exemption to the tax, according to the ministry.

The biggest category for exemption was owners who were occupying the

home as a principal residence. The second biggest exemption category was for homes being rented to long-term tenants.

Sager, like members of the previous West Vancouver council, said he’d like to see more of the tax returned to West Vancouver in the form of provincial support for housing initiatives.

Elsewhere on the North Shore there was far less of the speculation and vacancy tax paid by property owners.

In the District of North Vancouver, just 86 owners of non-exempt properties paid about $852,000 in the tax. Of about 28,594 residential properties in the District of North Vancouver, foreign owners, satellite families, corporations or a combination of owners owned 979 properties.

In the City of North Vancouver, 76 owners of non-exempt properties paid about $604,000 in the tax. Foreign owners, satellite families, corporations or a combination of owners owned a total of 945 city properties.

According to the government, revenue received from the tax for the 2021 tax year was about $78.4 million province wide, slightly less than the $80 million forecast.

The province announced this week it will expand the speculation and vacancy tax to several additional areas. Closest to the North Shore, Squamish and Lions Bay will now be included in the taxable area.

Other areas being added include Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan and North Cowichan on Vancouver Island.

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They are stats MADD Metro Vancouver is hoping people will keep in mind when planning their holiday festivities.

“Impaired driving is the most prolific and stealthy serial killer in the history of our province,” Charlie Grahn, treasurer and board member of MADD Metro Vancouver, at the launch of the 25th annual Project Red Ribbon in North Vancouver on Thursday.

“The purpose of Project Red Ribbon is to impress upon the need to be vigilant and to stop the harm. The good news is that 95 per cent of the public will do the right thing 99 per cent of the time. And we want folks to do what they already know is right, which is to plan ahead. And if they see an impaired driver to call the police,” Grahn said.

Grahn expressed confidence in B.C.’s police to do their utmost when it comes to the remaining five per cent.

“We have the best laws. We have the best trained drug recognition expert police officers, we have a local lab, right here,” he said. “I know that they’re more energized to stop this carnage than they ever have been in the history of our province.”

Last year, North Vancouver RCMP logged more than 250 impaired driving investigations, including roadside prohibitions and criminal charges, according to the detachment. So far, they’ve done 40 impaired driving road blocks in 2022.

After 26 years in law enforcement, much of it dealing with fatal crashes, RCMP Insp. Jayson Lucash said too many people have been left with permanent trauma because of poor decisions.

“I’ve seen first-hand the devastation that impaired driving can cause. I’ve seen the grief and trauma that besets both the families of the innocent victims, as well as those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both,” he said.

City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan stressed that with a plethora of safe options for people to get home when they’ve been making rather merry over the holidays, there is no reason to put the public at risk.

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Christmas Gift Giving made easy Charlie Grahn, treasurer and board member for MADD Metro Vancouver, launches the 25th annual Project Red Ribbon campaign in North Vancouver on Nov. 24. BRENT RICHTER / NSN

Operation Red Nose not returning to North and West Van this year Continued from page 16 “I ask that people across Metro Vancouver recommit themselves to public safety by driving only when sober. It’s the law, but it is the right thing to do,” she said. “The excuses for impaired driving are numerous. But quite frankly, the truth is there is no excuse that can undo the tragic and often fatal consequences of

those decisions.”

Operation Red Nose, which deputizes volunteers as cab drivers for the holidays, is not returning to the North Shore this year. But the campaign comes as longtime North Shore taxi business Sunshine Cabs has announced it is returning to the North Shore after shutting down at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kulvir Mann, chair of the North Vancouver Board of Education, and Carolyn Broady, chair of the West Vancouver Board of Education, have been re-elected to lead their respective school boards. CONTRIBUTED

School board chairs re-elected JANE SEYD

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The most recent chairs of the two North Shore boards of education have both been re-elected back into those positions.

In North Vancouver, re-elected school trustee Kulvir Mann is back as board chair, while re-elected trustee Linda Munro will sit as vice-chair.

Joining them at the board table are re-elected trustees Cyndi Gerlach and George Tsiaskos. All four represent the District of North Vancouver. Also elected to the North Vancouver school board are

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three new faces representing the City of North Vancouver: Daniel Anderson, Lailani Tumaneng and Antje Wilson.

The seven trustees were sworn in Nov. 15 before local dignitaries under the direction of Judge James Sutherland.

In West Vancouver, longtime board chair Carolyn Broady has also been re-elected as chair of the board of education for her ninth consecutive year in that position.

Trustee Nicole Brown has been elected as vice-chair. Joining them at the board table are re-elected trustees Lynne Block and Dave Stevenson, and newly elected trustee Felicia Zhu.

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District of North Van buys Lower Capilano lot for $9.1 million BRENT RICHTER

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The District of North Vancouver has put $9.1 million on the barrel for a chunk of property in the emerging Lions Gate Village neighbourhood that will soon be converted into a “crossroads” for the burgeoning neighbourhood.

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Recently, 1801 Capilano Rd. has been used as a parking lot for construction workers in the area, but the property has been otherwise unused for decades. From 1968 to 2000, it was the site of an Esso station.

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The district has long intended to make use of the commercial-zoned property “to improve access to Lions Gate Village Centre, providing a visual and physical gateway to the Village Plaza from Capilano Road,” district spokesperson Courtenay Rannard said in a written statement. “The crossroads will extend Hope Road across Capilano Road, which will improve safety for those travelling in and out of the area, with a focus on pedestrians and active transportation.”

The most recent property assessment for the land came out at $8.74 million.

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Be voice for Iran and stand on right side of history MEHRGAN FILSOOF

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If you have ventured to downtown Vancouver, you have seen the throngs of people protesting with signs reading Woman, Life, Freedom, and shouting slogans against the murderous regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is the Iranian diaspora, to which I belong, demanding an end to the regime’s tyranny.

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Some may know these protests were sparked by the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, following her arrest by the regime’s morality police for not wearing her head scarf correctly.

Some may wonder, though, why one person’s death would result in such fervent protests. Because Amini’s senseless death was the powder keg moment that unleashed 43 years of suppressed wrath and fury.

Fury at a murderous regime that took a country hostage 43 years ago and has had a chokehold on power by killing off dissidents, plundering its resources for the enrichment of their own inner circle, and controlling everyone’s actions through legislated fear. This is “governance” through brutality.

So why should you care? The IRI is a ruthless, self-serving dictatorship that has no regard for anything other than its own survival. It does not care about international norms that promote stability and security and as such, poses a threat to the global community.

One need only look at Putin’s Russia to see the horrors caused by a self-serving regime, who plays by its own rules.

Consider the tangible stuff first: oil and gas. Iran holds the second largest gas and third largest oil reserves in the world.

The current inflated cost of goods is largely due to the unpredictable supply of Russian oil and gas to the global economy.

It would be to the international community’s economic interest to deal with a rational actor, who deals in good faith, rather than an unpredictable dictatorship, which has no regard for international norms.

Next, consider the threat of nuclear proliferation. Years of clandestine efforts to enrich uranium and produce plutonium resulted in suspicions of Iran wanting to develop a nuclear weapon, despite being a signatory to the Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty.

Iran’s continued lack of transparency has made it difficult for the International Atomic Energy Association to ascertain Iran’s compliance to the NPT. The Iranian regime is deceptive and only cares about expediency. It should never have nuclear capabilities or be trusted to negotiate in good faith.

Thirdly, the IRI has been a state sponsor of terrorism since its inception

in 1979, examples of which include Hezbollah and Hamas. More recently, it has added cyber terrorism to its repertoire of activities.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is the driving force behind sophisticated cyberattacks. You might think it is far-fetched for the IRI to interfere with power grids or dam systems, but it already has and will again.

Fourthly, the Iranian regime supports other state actors who work toward the detriment of the international system, most current of which is Russia. It has supplied drones to Russia, which are used to target Ukrainian hospitals, power grids and apartment buildings.

Finally, you should care because this is a regime murdering innocent people. One need not look further than the downing of flight PS752 by a surface-to-air missile. To this day, the IRI has not taken responsibility for the murders of the 176 individuals on this flight.

This brutal regime executes more of its citizens on a per capita basis than any other country. The laundry list of offences deemed worthy of capital punishment include homosexuality, adultery, blasphemy, political dissidence and any other offence subjectively deemed un-Islamic by a bunch of misogynistic, dogmatic, self-serving, hypocritical clerics.

It is against this backdrop that Iranians around the world have revolted and the ones leading this revolution are the youth, particularly young women and girls. Their fearless leadership has inspired Iranians everywhere to demand and end to the IRI. Their bravery, however, is not without cost.

The regime is targeting young people.

There have been raids on all academic institutions, including throwing tear gas into elementary school courtyards during recess and opening fire on university students by plain clothed security forces.

The IRI is no different than Hitler’s Third Reich or Idi Amin’s Uganda. Iranians have taken to the streets, but they need the international community’s help.

Please contact your MP and demand that they isolate the Iranian regime.

Demand that those associated with the IRI, who are in Canada, have their assets seized and be expelled immediately.

Be the voice of the mothers whose children have been murdered. Be the voice of the students and reformers who are jailed and tortured. Be the voice of the girls and women who are told to lead submissive and suppressed lives. Be the voice for a just Iran and a stronger international system.

Be the voice against fascism and stand on the right side of history.

Mehrgan Filsoof is a longtime resident of the North Shore and a member of the Iranian diaspora. She holds a master’s degree in international relations.

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West Van police officers disciplined twice for misconduct: report BRENT RICHTER

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West Vancouver Police Department officers were disciplined twice for professional misconduct in the last fiscal year, according to the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner.

The OPCC, which oversees investigations and, when necessary, punishment for officers within municipal police forces, tabled their annual report in the B.C. Legislature on Nov. 22.

The first West Van incident in the report dates back to May 2018, when a West Van officer left his personal vehicle unlocked, allowing two thieves to easily break in and steal his police notebook, a magazine of ammunition and a police building access card.

The officer reported the theft to the RCMP, who started an investigation. While speaking with the RCMP, the West Van

officer noted the home address associated with the suspect vehicle’s licence plate.

He went to the home and learned that, at the time of the theft, the owner had let someone else borrow the vehicle. The owner arranged for the suspect to meet up and return the belongings. The West Van member arrested the suspect, and RCMP members arrived soon after to take them into custody.

At first, the senior West Vancouver officer acting as the disciplinary authority on the file deemed that the behaviour didn’t amount to misconduct under the Police Act, but the commissioner disagreed.

“The member did this while the police of jurisdiction were actively investigating the incident and the actions had the potential to jeopardize the criminal investigation/prosecution,” the report states.

“In addition, the commissioner was of the view that the member’s conduct in relation

to leaving the police notebook, magazine, and ammunition insecure in the vehicle was not a temporary oversight but rather a pattern of carelessness for an item that posed a significant risk to the public.”

The OPCC appointed a retired judge to review the matter. That judged determined that the officer getting involved in a criminal investigation in which he was the victim qualified as discreditable conduct, and that leaving police property in an unlocked vehicle was neglect of duty.

For both allegations, the officer was advised by leadership to follow department procedure going forward, which is the lowest tier of discipline under the act, although it does stay on an officer’s service record.

The second disciplinary action noted in the report stemmed from a February 2021 incident in which an officer in an unmarked vehicle turned on their

emergency lights while responding to a call and attempted to pass another vehicle at a red light. The officer crashed their vehicle into a civilian’s car. No one was injured, but the OPCC agreed it was neglect of duty, and the officer was advised as to future behaviour.

“The OPCC noted that the member accepted responsibility for their actions, apologized and accepted the disciplinary/ corrective measures. Furthermore, the member reviewed and updated all Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVO) training materials that they created and taught during in-house EVO training lessons.”

Under the Police Act, officers cannot be named in the summaries of the annual report.

The OPCC had 28 opened files related to the West Vancouver Police Department in 2021/2022, according to the annual report.

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FALL 2022

Supporting Local Businesses

One such business is Envirochem Services Inc. (Envirochem), a North Shore-based business since 1984. Envirochem has been working with Neptune for over 15 years and shares a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and contributing to the local community. Envirochem’s work with Neptune

Prior to the role at Neptune, Nora worked as a consultant throughout Western Canada in sectors from oil and gas to residential construction. She also supported a major capital project recently completed at Neptune so is familiar with the business and the people. Born and raised in North Vancouver she’s delighted to have come full circle. “Neptune stands out as an employer, and a company, in our community,” she says. “

Neptune Terminals has been part of the North Shore for more than 53 years.

We are driven by our commitment to safe, environmentally responsible operations, consideration for our neighbours, and support for our local community.

focuses on innovative environmental solutions to support the health and sustainability of our local environment.

“Neptune’s local procurement policy has resulted in many mutual benefits,” says Tony Di Nino, one of the Senior Partners at Envirochem. “Being close means being flexible and able to respond quickly to community inquiries like onsite indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring needs. This in turn creates more opportunity for face-to-face interaction and working together to foster innovation.”

Envirochem supports Neptune’s community priorities like the North Shore Waterfront Gala, Movember and support for the United Way. Additionally, they work with local Indigenous groups through environmental mentorship and employment opportunities, and donations to support youth education.

Neptune Hires New Environmental Manager Neptune welcomed Nora Romkema in October to the new position of Environmental Manager. Nora joins the Health, Safety & Environment team that manages the company’s environmental systems, ensuring we meet or exceed the standards set by our regulators and community. More important, she says, is building a roadmap to further enhance Neptune’s environmental standards and continue the company’s leadership on the waterfront in terms of environmental excellence. “Neptune’s environmental performance was already strong,” Nora says. “But there is always room to do even better. We’re going to continue to better our environmental management and stand out amongst our peers for environmental stewardship.”

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Supporting Early Childhood Education

Neptune has always prioritized supporting locally owned businesses on the North Shore and the Sea to Sky corridor. From catering, fabrication and machining shops to engineering and security services, we work with our neighbors to contribute to a strong, healthy economy for our community. “When it comes to selecting local suppliers, we seek best value business relationships,” says Brent Williston, Manager, Procurement at Neptune. “Proximity matters in our supply chain; developing mutually beneficial business relationships with local suppliers is a natural fit for Neptune.”

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They give back and support environmental initiatives of importance to the community and maintain and open, respectful dialogue as well.”

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“CapU offers the only degree program in early childhood education in Western Canada,” says

Brad Martin, dean of Education, Health and Human Development at Capilano University.

“The integration of the academic program with the childcare centre will offer exceptional opportunities for early learners and their families.” Brad also points to the willingness of community members to support the program right from its inception. “I am certain that the immediate investment from local businesses, like Neptune, has accelerated the process immensely.”

As a local employer, Neptune recognizes the need for quality, reliable childcare in order for parents to work and study. We want to support people to live and work in a community where those services are accessible.

Kelp Restoration in the Salish Sea Neptune has undertaken a unique partnership with veritree on its Northern Salish Sea Kelp Restoration Project. veritree is a data-driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies, such as Neptune, eager to revitalize ecosystems, strengthen communities, and build climate solutions.

But why kelp? Kelp sequesters carbon from the atmosphere, absorbs massive amounts of nitrogen, and acts as a filter to clean the ocean for all its inhabitants. Kelp is an incredible plant; growing 30x faster than trees, it reduces acidification in our waters, and provides habitat and feeding grounds that support biodiversity.

Nora Romkema: Environmental Manager

Capilano University (CapU) has been providing early childhood education for the North Shore community for many decades, and its early childhood education program is at the forefront of innovation among the university’s academic peers. A small core of researchers and professionals have been moving the needle on early childhood education programming for several decades, and now, thanks in part to a donation from Neptune to CapU’s significant capital campaign, a new early childhood education centre will not only offer more spaces for childcare, but also a unique place where families, educators and community can come together.

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research purposes. Using the novel Green Gravel technique, juvenile Bull Kelp and Sugar Kelp are seeded onto pebbles. Given the rapid rate at which kelp grows, positive benefits and impact from this seaforestation is expected to be seen within a year, with full recovery anticipated within five years!

“This work will help to restore kelp habitats and support efforts against climate change while recovering key fish and whale habitats off the Sunshine Coast,” says the veritree team. “Neptune’s support is going directly towards ensuring kelp is being both planted and monitored to assess long term success.

To put Neptune’s support into context, they are planting over 16,000 kelp which is roughly 2,250 pounds. That’s about the same weight as a baby humpback whale!”

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Without power for a full day on Friday, a group of residents in North Vancouver felt left in the dark with limited means to update themselves on the outage.

Christina Kroecher had no internet or landline service starting at 8:15 a.m., she

said, relying on sparing use of her cellphone to contact others for information.

According to BC Hydro, wind caused a large tree to come down near the intersection of St. Andrews and East 29th, leaving around 2,100 homes without power for 12 hours.

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Casserole cooked on wood stove Continued from page 24 and a transformer, and pulled down more than 10 spans of wire (about a kilometre long),” spokesperson Susie Rieder said by email.

“Replacing a power pole is like a mini construction project, and can take anywhere from four to eight hours,” she said.

“In this case, it took a bit longer than usual because the pole that came down was a specialized pole that had overhead switching gear attached. Switching gear is needed to reconfigure the power grid to provide alternate sources of power.”

Rieder thanked Replacing a North Vancouver power pole customers for is like a mini their patience and construction understanding. project, and Kroecher, who lives within a can take few blocks of the anywhere downed pole, said from four to she saw a redeight hours. dish-orange ball of BC HYDRO light through her SPOKESPERSON curtains.

SUSIE RIEDER “I heard two big bangs as if someone hit a big bass drum: ‘bang’ and then ‘bang!’” she said.

As it gets dark around 4 p.m. now, Kroecher said she cooked dinner by candlelight on a wood stove – a one-pot steamed casserole with potatoes, beets,

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“It was delicious,” she said.

As she got ready for an early bedtime, the power came back on around 8:15 p.m., Kroecher said, almost exactly 12 hours after it went out.

She was a bit anxious leaving the candles on for an extended period of time, and said she would be getting better, battery-powered supplies in preparation for future outages.

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As he approached the curve in the road at the foot of St. Davids Avenue, he crossed over the centre line and crashed into the Agulays’ Volkswagen.

The Audi burst into flames and the Volkswagen was rammed up against the barrier, preventing it from falling to the rail yard below. Witnesses called 911 and pulled the injured from their vehicles.

Lukat was left with a fractured wrist, patella and sternum, the court heard, as well as a laceration to the leg, and blood trauma to the liver.

Agulay suffered blunt force cardiac arrest, the Crown said, and multiple injuries to her lower body. She died in an ambulance on route to Lions Gate Hospital. Her husband had traumatic brain injuries.

During the moments when he was lucid, he was depressed over the loss of his wife, the Crown said. He was in hospital until April 29, 2021. He was found deceased at home just

over a month later, due to complications from malnutrition and dehydration, the court heard.

She was 65. He was 66.

A blood sample taken from Lukat while he was in hospital found 147 to 168 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, Masse said, which works out to a blood alcohol level of 0.15 to 0.2 per cent.

“The accused admits that his ability to operate a conveyance was impaired by alcohol at the time of the collision, and that he caused the death of Marcelina and that he caused bodily harm to Leonilo,” Masse said.

The son and daughter of the victims were in court for the guilty plea.

Agulay was a labour activist and advocate for migrant workers in farming, caregiving and food preparation. She drew tributes from Premier John Horgan and other NDP government members who praised her in the legislature following her death.

Lukat is due back in court for a sentencing hearing in the new year.

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GIVING TUESDAY

Couple pledges to match conservation donations up to $40K MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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With a belief that the community plays just as much a role in backing climate efforts as big corporations do, one North Vancouver couple have promised to match every donation made by the public to the Nature Conservancy of Canada – up to the value of $40,000.

This Giving Tuesday, the 10th edition, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking the public to support them in their plight to save some of the country’s most important forests, wetlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

The annual holiday sees all donations matched by the conservancy, and, in British Columbia, every dollar donated to the conservancy will also be matched by the Collings Stevens Family Foundation, led by couple Al Collings and Hilary Stevens.

“We hope that our commitment to match other donors’ contributions encourages a great number of individuals, families and organizations to provide the necessary funding to protect our natural environment,” said Al Collings.

With the conservancy working to protect natural landscapes in areas where the threat of development is high, previous donors have contributed towards the protection of essential wildlife habitat and threatened ecosystems in some of B.C.’s most heavily developed regions, including the Salish Sea, the South Okanagan and the Rocky Mountain Trench.

“We need to accelerate the pace of conservation in order to stop and reverse the damage. As a charitable land trust, we can’t do it without the support of people, businesses and foundations,” said Krista Sheppard, BC Director of development and communications, Nature Conservancy of Canada.

“This Giving Tuesday, people can double their impact in protecting nature.”

Donations can be made through the Nature Conservancy of Canada website, natureconservancy.ca.

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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‘CONFLUENCE OF BAD AIR’

Here’s how climate change is undermining B.C.’s air quality STEFAN LABBÉ

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At least 16 municipalities across British Columbia exceeded provincial or federal air quality guidelines in 2021, according to an annual report mapping out pollutants across the province.

The latest State of the Air study, based on multiple air quality networks and an expert round table, traced the concentrations of four of the most dangerous pollutants to human health. The results show air quality is being heavily impacted by the combined effects of heat, emissions from vehicles and industry and increasingly frequent wildfires, said Christopher Lam, president and CEO of the BC Lung Foundation, which produced the report.

“Wildfires don’t really know any borders,” said Lam. “It’s no longer just a wildfire that’s happening somewhere where population densities are quite low. It is happening all around us.”

When wood burns, it’s easy to track the smoke and sparks spiralling into the air.

What the human eye doesn’t perceive is fine particulate matter, minute fragments 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter (by comparison, the diameter of the average human hair is about 30 times wider).

Set a forest ablaze and the tiny particles will get lofted into the air, forming a haze that spreads out over a vast area. At times, they can travel thousands of kilometres away on the wind.

As many residents across Western North America know, every fire season brings something different, and prevailing winds could spare or blanket entire metropolitan areas.

In 2021, several communities in B.C.’s Interior and northern regions exceeded the province’s air quality objectives. In Castlegar, the annual average concentration of PM 2.5 more than doubled the provincial standard, making it the worst in the province.

In Kamloops, fine particulate matter exceeded the B.C. air quality objective by 70 per cent, and in Kelowna, the air hanging over the city was on average 44 per cent above the recommended limit.

Take wildfire out of the equation and none of those three communities would

Kamloops is otherwordly as smoke from nearby wildfires filters the sunlight on Aug. 15, 2021. KRISTEN HOLLIDAY have exceeded the provincial target, itself only an “intermediate” goal, according to Lam. For those immersed in the haze, every breath a living organism takes floods the lungs with tiny particles. Some are so small they can enter your bloodstream; others are too small to be coughed or sneezed up, but just big enough to get trapped in the lungs where they cause havoc.

People with lung disease, respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and diabetes face elevated risk when exposed to the fine particles, but so do pregnant women, children, seniors, outdoor workers and people who are unhoused.

Lam says his organization has preliminary data showing prescribed medication for asthma and COPD go up in areas facing poor air quality.

“We have that data that suggests that even at the prescription level, we see a spike. So imagine what that’s doing in terms of exacerbations,” he said.

The report also looked at concentrations of sulphur dioxide (SO2), a colourless, highly reactive gas often found around oil and gas operations, pulp and paper plants, marine vessels and metal smelting facilities. At high concentrations, the gas can cause coughing

and wheezing even after short exposures.

Air monitoring stations in the municipality of Trail were the only ones to report sulphur dioxide levels surpassing the provincial and Canadian target. At Butler Park, which houses a baseball diamond and community aquatic centre, SO2 levels averaged 170 parts per billion, nearly 150 per cent higher than the Canadian standard.

The community is home to a Teck Metalsowned smelter, which releases significant amounts of SO2. Last year, a spokesperson for B.C.’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy told the National Observer the company isn’t required to meet federal air quality guidelines and that they remain a “long-term goal.”

As Lam put it, “There is a disparity in equity around who has access to clean air and who doesn’t.”

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), on the other hand, is more widely seen across B.C., forming in the atmosphere from nitrogen oxides (NOx) escaping the tailpipes of internal combustion-engine vehicles and industrial smokestacks.

In 2021, even the highest NO2 levels in B.C. – recorded at a Vancouver air quality monitoring station at Clark Drive – were well below B.C.’s air quality objective, according

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But NO2 isn’t the only gas that forms from nitrogen oxides. Add sunlight to a complex chemical soup of NOx and volatile hydrocarbons, and ground-level ozone is born.

A short-term exposure to the gas, also known as O3, can cause breathing problems.

People with asthma and other lung disease can face worsening symptoms, and the gas has also been linked to premature death, notes the report.

The record heat wave that hit western North America in June 2021 created ideal conditions for the formation of O3. On June 28, 2021, temperatures soared and O3 levels across parts of Metro Vancouver and the eastern Fraser Valley spiked.

The communities worst hit by groundlevel ozone in 2021 were Maple Ridge, Mission, Coquitlam, Hope and Chilliwack – all of which failed national air quality standards.

“The last time the region experienced ozone concentrations that high was in 1988,” Metro Vancouver staff later wrote in a report.

They later added that the June ozone advisory shows how extreme weather events have the potential to compromise “decades of progress.”

Metro Vancouver has since moved to update its strategy to mitigate ozone levels “in light of more extreme temperatures due to climate change.”

When it comes to wildfire smoke, the region has experienced “significant” contamination in six of the last eight summers, something experts with Metro Vancouver’s air quality program say is forcing them to adapt.

From wildfire-driven PM 2.5 to last year’s spike in ozone levels, the trends in what many British Columbians breathe point to one thing, says Lam – the province’s air quality is becoming increasingly affected by a global climate system in rapid flux.

“The truth of the matter is – with wildfires, we’re going to have those spikes. So you almost want to set yourself up for success in every other way you possibly can,” said Lam, pointing to reducing pollutants from transportation and industry.

“You don’t want to have that confluence of bad air.”

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Government lays out adaptation strategy to combat climate change MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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The federal government has released its National Adaptation Strategy, a plan to combat flooding, wildfires and coastal erosion occurring as a result of climate change.

At The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver on Thursday morning, Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson laid out the strategy, the first of its kind, entitled “Building Resilient Communities and the Strong Economy.”

He said the plan sets goals in five specific areas that are “key to building climate resilience,” including improving health and well-being, building and maintaining resilient infrastructure, protecting and restoring nature and biodiversity, supporting a strong economy and workers, and reducing the impacts of climate related disasters.

“The strategy establishes, for the first time, a truly national direction for preparing for climate change events across this country,” he said.

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North Vancouver teachers implementing the rollout of Indigenous courses have had their efforts acknowledged by being honoured in a blanketing ceremony.

On Tuesday, Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Councillor Dennis Thomas and Councillor Stuart Gonzolas from Squamish Nation came together to honour 12 teachers from North Vancouver schools.

Speaking after the ceremony, Thomas said the introduction of Indigenous-focused courses is an “important step forward” that upholds the tenets of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

“On behalf of Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief and Council, I hold my hands up to the North Vancouver School District for championing reconciliation, and for strengthening the foundation of Indigenous teachings and learning with students,” he said.

He said the blanketing ceremony was “meaningful,” as it connects to Tsleil-Waututh traditions and cultural identity.

“It marks an important milestone as we walk forward together in this journey.”

Sutherland Secondary teacher Jennifer Kwong said it was a very rare opportunity for “settler folk” to not only witness a blanketing ceremony, but to be honoured in that way.

“It’s very empowering for teachers to have that, especially teachers who are taking some risk,” she said. “In teaching these courses, there’s a lot of vulnerability, because you need to really out your position and explain to the students that you’re not an Indigenous person, and that you might make some mistakes.”

Kwong has been working alongside Rose Greene, District Principal, Indigenous Education and Equity, to gain a better grasp of the Indigenous world view, learn the curriculum and understand the best way to approach in a teaching environment. Greene said Kwong was one of “many teachers” who answered the call to lead the new courses, which began in September.

“They came to work with us in the middle of their summer

Educators Simone Brodie (left) and Jennifer Kwong take part in a blanketing ceremony. NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT holidays to start the learning and build curriculum, and have taken First Nations Education Steering Committee courses and the Jo Chrona series of learning,” she said.

Greene said the dozen-strong group have begun teaching with “a good mind and a good heart” and have been working since May to learn, and create curriculum alongside the local Indigenous knowledge keepers and educators.

“All students deserve to learn the authentic true histories of the lands where they live, learn and play,” she said.

Keeping in line with the new graduate requirement that all secondary students must complete Indigenous-focused coursework before graduating from Grade 12, Kwong said the lessons focus on social studies from an Indigenous world view, literature from Indigenous authors and poets and history, from the perspective of oral culture.

While initially nervous about what reaction would be from parents, Kwong said the response has been “very, very positive” and she has received ample support from families of students.

“The students themselves are excited about it,” she said.

“They realize that they are getting to do something that should have been done a very long time ago.”

New programs focus on floods, fires and the North Continued from page 29 “This is about taking preventative action to ensure that we can manage these kinds of issues that we know are going to arise, going forward in a manner that is thoughtful and strategic.”

Alongside the National Adaptation Strategy, the government’s Adaptation Action Plan will lay out Ottawa’s role in preparing the public for climate hazards. The plan outlines investments, programs and initiatives that are making the country more resilient to climate impacts.

Wilkinson, who is the Liberal member of Parliament for North Vancouver, said the government will be contributing an extra $1.6 billion, in addition to the $4.9 billion in existing federal adaptation spending, under the new action plan.

New funding will be funnelled into three programs that focus on floods, fires, and northern and coastal communities adaptation, he said.

Of that, $135 million will go towards boosting the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program, by completing nationwide flood mapping and developing web services to provide

information on flood risks, while $285 million will go towards the launch of a Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, designed to increase resilience and awareness via research and pilot projects on fire risk reduction measures.

An additional $40 million will be poured into the launch of a Climate Resilient Coastal and Northern Communities program, which will work with coastal partners, Indigenous rights-holders, and stakeholders to learn of and protect against the area’s sea level rise and coastal erosion.

“This science will be invaluable to decision making as we move forward to support adaptation and resilience planning,” he said.

“The choices we make and adaptations actions that we take today have significant implications for the future of our communities, our livelihoods, the environment and our economy.”

“Through the national adaptation strategy, we are going beyond cutting carbon pollution. And we are preparing our communities to have greater resilience against the impacts of climate change that we know will be felt in the years to come.”

District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said municipalities have a “core responsibility” to have disaster response and preparedness.

He said the costs of combating and dealing with the effects of climate change are going up “year after year after year” and so it is “critically important” resources are in place to properly address and mitigate those impacts in the community.

“Whether you’re in a community here on the West Coast, you’re in the North, or you’re in the Maritimes, you’re going to be impacted by climate change. And it’s critically important for all of us to be able to have the resources in place to properly mitigate the impacts on our community,” he said.

A draft subject for the time being, the strategy remains open to the provinces, territories and national Indigenous organizations for comment on the goals and targets, for the next 90 days.

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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District of North Vancouver rejects Capilano cannabis shop

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District of North Vancouver has opted to just say no to a new cannabis retailer at Capilano Road near Marine Drive – but some council members are showing an interest in liberalizing the rules on where pot shops may do business.

The applicants had hoped to open the store at 1761 Capilano Rd, at the outskirts of the budding Lions Gate Village neighbourhood.

But district planning staff recommended council reject the proposal, citing the cannabis policy adopted in 2019, which recommended that council not agree to more than two stores in the Lions Gate/Marine Drive corridor area. The previous council already approved two stores on Marine.

That was reason enough for the majority on council who voted to reject the application on Nov. 21.

“We need to have compelling reasons when we don’t follow our own policy. I don’t necessarily certainly see that here,” said Coun. Herman Mah Coun. Jim Hanson said he didn’t have any particular grievance with the applicants or their proposal but he would prefer to see that property put to other uses.

“There must be another location in the district, which is farther away from other stores that are already in place. We

District of North Vancouver council has voted down a proposed cannabis shop for this location on Capilano Road near Marine Drive. GOOGLE EARTH need to look for other types of commercial and retail development to bring into this region,” he said.

Mike Little acknowledged that the district’s criteria make it difficult for cannabis retailers to open up shop, but he said he’d rather look at tweaking the rules rather than make an exception.

“I still agree with the general principles that the council laid out. I do recognize that it is a challenge to find commercial spaces that meet all of the criteria, but I’m

not going to be supportive of adding an additional one within the zone at this time,” he said.

Coun. Jordan Back, however, said the application would be a good fit and was worthy of an exception from the existing guidelines.

“I do think that there are there is a demand for it and we have not really had any issues, from what I understand, from the ones that have been approved and are open,” he said.

Coun. Lisa Muri said she was once more critical of applicants who wanted to bend council’s bylaws but community concerns brought up in the early days of legalization have failed to materialize.

“We wanted to be able to have a gentle sort of approach to allowing cannabis stores in the district to see what kind of challenges there would be and what issues would arise,” she said. “I think it’s becoming more acceptable – the use of cannabis in the community now that the regulations have changed and that the stores are opening up.”

Muri said she would like to review the district’s 2019 cannabis policy.

The vote to reject the pot shop passed with Mah, Little, Hanson and Coun. Betty Forbes in favour. Muri, Back and Coun.

Catherine Pope voted against the rejection.

The two stores already approved for Marine Drive in the district – a 1923 Cannabis Co. at 1199 Marine Dr. and a BC Cannabis Store at 1461 Marine Dr. are expected to open in the coming months.

District staff said they will monitor those locations for any issues or concerns and report back to council. They also confirmed that two currently operating stores – a Muse Cannabis at Dollarton Plaza and North Shore Cannabis on Main Street near the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing – have not resulted in calls for bylaw or police enforcement.

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• The Harvest Project’s Care Program, which support these local programs,” says Denise provides individualized coaching, counselling, If you are interested in donating to one or multiple Howell, grants and communications at WVF. of the Give Where You Live charities or want more a rent bank, food support, clothing, and Up to Dec. 31, WVF will match donations information on the charities they are supporting referral programs to residents facing to the selected small to midsize community this year, please visit the West Vancouver challenging life circumstances. charities up to $5,000 to $20,000 per • North Shore Community Resources’ seniors Foundation’s website at westvanfoundation.ca. program, all courtesy of their funding, including program, which aims to provide a one-stop You can also follow the West Vancouver the Ian & Rosemary Mottershead Fund.

Foundation on Facebook, hub of information and services where This year, WVF is collecting donations for Instagram and Twitter @WestVanFdn. seniors can be connected to the supports three local health and wellness programs, two

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Renoviction policy means renters might be pushed out NICK LABA

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In a rare sight at North Vancouver city council on Nov. 21, a group of renters living in a dilapidated apartment set for redevelopment pleaded for officials to help them stay in the municipality.

While council and the residents themselves acknowledged the building is at the end of its life, the tenants – most on fixed incomes – pay low rents and said they’ve yet to be presented with any other options they can afford.

At the public hearing for redevelopment of the property at 144 W 21st St., many of the councillors appeared to be moved by the calls for help. But they reasoned that the beat-up building couldn’t conscionably stay standing either.

Acknowledging the tough decision, council noted the proposal had been thoughtfully revised by the applicant and would add needed rentals in a walkable urban area.

Ultimately, the rezoning application passed 6-1, with only Coun. Shervin Shahriari dissenting.

He said he wasn’t satisfied that the to-be displaced tenants had been properly taken care of by the developer.

The first tenant to speak was Paul Puleston-Clarke, who has lived in the building for 25 years.

“Right now, we are potentially getting tossed out of there and we have nowhere to go,” he said. “The new options we’re being offered now are usually twice the price, which I just cannot afford.”

“I fear that I will have to leave

A rezoning application for 144 W 21st St. was approved by North Vancouver city council last week, potentially displacing tenants in the current building. CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER / ANKENMAN MARCHAND ARCHITECTS North Vancouver,” Puleston-Clarke added.

Charles Duplessis, who’s been at the address for 16 years, noted that many of the tenants are on disability or pensions – some of them getting around $1,600 a month. He said that they had been given pamphlets for no-pet units starting in the $1,900-$2,100 per month range.

“That leaves nothing for Hydro, food, anything else they might need,” he said. “They have no way of making more income.”

After decades of loyalty to the landlord, Duplessis said that the owners could at least provide units with roughly the same situation.

“We can tell that [the building] is dying. All we’re really asking is for the city to help us out,” he continued. “The idea of these people being forced onto the street terrifies me.”

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City’s renoviction policy ‘quite broad’ Following the speakers, Shahriari asked city staff how these people haven’t found a suitable place to relocate, given the city’s policy that renoviction applicants must provide individualized support.

City planning lead Emma Chow said the 144 W 21st St. tenants would receive four-months’ rent and additional compensation for moving expenses as well as first right of refusal for units in the new building, which include seven mid-market rentals. According to city policy, a relocation co-ordinator must be made available for relocation assistance, ongoing communication and providing comparable listings on a regular basis.

“However, the policy is quite

broad in the type of listings that can be provided,” Chow said.

“It would depend on the market conditions of the time – if at all possible, to be within 10 per cent of the current rental rates. But that’s not always possible.”

Shahriari then put the question to the building owner if individualized support was provided to each of the tenants.

Daisen Gee-Wing, representing BDK Development Corp., said an experienced relocation co-ordinator – Jeff Nightingale of Prospero International Realty – had been hired to handle that file.

Gee-Wing said the co-ordinator was familiar with the requirements, and had “exceeded all responsibilities with tenant relocation.”

Ultimately, Shahriari said he liked some aspects of the proposal, but didn’t believe the tenants have been properly taken care of.

“I actually have visited about 10 of them … and I don’t have confidence that they’re going to find a place based on what we have heard today. And I don’t think that’s the community that I want to live in [where] we don’t support our current residents.”

Also at issue was the ailing condition of the building. Gee-Wing said that part of the reason why the rents were so low is because the building is at the end of its life.

He noted that one of the walls has separated from the building, and a tarp had been covering it for years.

The owner came under fire in 2017 after defying attempts to upgrade the building to code

despite several fines, multiple letters, inspections and messages urging compliance since 2011. Fire chief Greg Schalk said the building is currently in compliance with fire code, but that he would follow up with the building department on maintenance concerns.

‘Extremely challenged’ to deliver fixed-income housing Closing out the discussions, Mayor Linda Buchanan was on the brink of tears as she expressed that hearing from displaced residents is one of the hardest things council has to do when redevelopments come before them.

“We are extremely, extremely challenged,” she said. “Not just here in the city but throughout the region, province, country … in trying to deliver the type of housing for people on fixed incomes.”

Buchanan implored the owner and staff to do everything possible to help the tenants find housing within the community.

She then thanked the applicant for listening to concerns, and said that the new building will offer housing the area needs – close to shops and amenities, while meeting the official community plan.

Buchanan said she was happy to support the project.

When completed, the new building will house 73 rental units in a five-storey building with underground parking. There will be 54 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom units. The low-rise structure will replace the current three-storey building with its 35 units.

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pole returns to my family CHELACHATANAT

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Seen here loading up at Burrard Dry Dock’s Pier 94 in 1956, the Clifford J. Rogers was a ground-breaking change to how we ship freight.

Completed in 1955, the Clifford J. Rogers was one of the first ships built with intermodal, or containerized, transport in mind. She would spend her decades of service carrying supplies up north to Alaska and the Yukon, returning with ores and raw materials.

More advanced sister ships to the Clifford J. Rogers would push her out of the limelight, being sold in 1967 and eventually sinking in 1975 off the coast of North Carolina.

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He trained as a sniper/gunner, and his accuracy was 90 per cent. Pte. 826846 served in the First World War – The Great War – from the summer of 1914 to late 1918.

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Not only was he a master carver, but he was also a well-respected medicine man. Ḵápelḵeh-+ was very familiar with nature’s medicines, and he had once said he had “never been sick, nor had an enemy.”

He was also a fisherman, a longshoreman, a logger and a private in the Canadian Army.

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Refurbished pole tells family’s story

Continued from page 34 he said. Ḵápelḵeh-+ raised seven children on the Mission 1 reserve in North Vancouver.

Today there are more than 70 grandchildren and great-grandchildren to cherish the legacy of Ḵápelḵeh-+ Andrew (Andy) Natrall.

We (the family) have a Facebook group, and we share pictures and stories as often as we can.

One day in 2019, there was a post about my great-grandfather’s totem pole at an art gallery.

A year went by, and the pole was being offered for sale.

I immediately contacted My Mondo Trading, in Brentwood Bay. The pole’s original price was $3,200, but the owner gave us a back-to-family price of $ 2,400, a difference of $800, and we got free shipping.

The down payment was $500. We had about six weeks to pay the remaining amount.

We held a few fundraisers.

With the family’s help, we raised enough money to purchase the pole and have it returned home.

Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart.

It’s really heartwarming all the effort to return this pole back to our family.

It was returned in 2020.

Cousin Stḵwalkwlh (Cody Mathias) had refurbished it. This is the first artifact he restored on his mother’s side of the family, though he has done many on his

Ḵápelḵeh-+ Andrew Natrall stands tall on the Mission reserve. COURTESY OF CHELACHATANAT father’s side.

Our family brings this pole out into the community and tells our grandfather’s stories – keeping his legacy alive today.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION In accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter (BC), the District of West Vancouver (the “District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to lease to Hollyburn Sailing Club (“HSC”), for a term of 10 years commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2032, those parcels legally described as: PID: 011-262-117 Lot 2 Block 27, District Lot 237, Plan 4951 PID: 011-262-133 Lot 3 Block 27, District Lot 237, Plan 4951 PID: 011-262-150 Lot 4 Block 27, District Lot 237, Plan 4951 (collectively, the “Parcels”).

The consideration payable by HSC to the District for the lease will be $3,111.93 for the first year, with annual increases of 3%.

The Parcels are located approximately as shown on the sketch plan below.

If you have any questions, please contact John T. Wong, Senior Manager of Facilities & Assets, at 604-921-3420 or jtwong@westvancouver.ca.

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BC Hydro replaces Horseshoe Bay charger following incident Continued from page 1 while giving it a brief, 20-minute charge.

When the car refused to start properly, Sopcak called her mom, who in turn called a tow truck.

“While I’m waiting, another guy comes up to charge his car, and he seems pretty confident that the same thing wouldn’t happen to him as he had a newer Nissan Leaf,” said Sopcak.

“He plugs in his car while I’m waiting for my mom to arrive, and when we return from running errands – almost two hours – he’s still there, because his car has been ruined by the charger too.”

“So now we’re both waiting for the tow truck, and we’re both really confused.”

It wasn’t until Friday evening that they received the prognosis: there was damage to the battery and it would take a week, and $6,300, to repair. With Sopcak’s vehicle no longer under warranty, she is forced to front the costs herself in addition to paying for the tow truck and an emergency rental car.

Jenny Sopcak said the second driver, who she has remained in contact with, will have the damage covered but he too is hoping to have the tow truck and the car rental covered. Neither have yet heard back from BC Hydro.

Tina Clark, who runs a dog grooming business opposite the charging station,

said the two incidents had been the latest in a string of car casualties.

“Jenny and another fellow’s car had been the fourth or fifth to be towed from this certain EV charging station ever since they did upgrades to it,” said Clark, who said she had seen BC Hydro upgrade the station “about two to three weeks ago.”

Since Thursday she has seen numerous people attempt to charge their car only to move on when they notice the station has been deemed out of order, she said.

BC Hydro spokesperson Susie Rieder said the electric services company is “committed to working with the customer” through their claims process.

“Last week, two cars were affected by a possible performance issue at our charging station in Horseshoe Bay,” she said.

“As soon as we heard about the issue, it was immediately taken out of service and replaced with a new charger the next day.”

Rieder said BC Hydro is still working to find out exactly what happened.

“A team is currently investigating so we can try to avoid anything happening like this again in the future.”

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter.

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

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Designer of original Canucks logo writes spicy letter to Aquilini ANDY PREST

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The West Vancouver graphic designer who created the logo worn in the first-ever NHL game for the Vancouver Canucks has a message for the team now: you should have stuck with the original.

Joseph Borovich designed the Canucks “stick in the rink” logo, which employed the blue and green colour scheme and cleverly formed the letter “C” for Canucks, that the team wore for their first-ever game, played Oct. 9, 1970.

Over the years, however, the Canucks have cycled through jersey designs as proficiently as the Sedins cycled the puck along the boards.

There was the V neck, and the flying skate, and the Orca, and Johnny Canuck, and the colour maroon was somehow involved at one point.

This week Borovich, 83 years old and still a West Vancouver resident, said enough is enough. In a letter to team chairman Francesco Aquilini, copied to the North Shore News, Borovich emphatically asked the club to stop messing around with the jerseys and instead focus on winning hockey games.

“What are you selling – hockey or jerseys?” Borovich wrote. “Johnny Canuck

didn’t help you last night against the expansion Las Vegas team when you blew a two-goal lead with 10 minutes left in the game. It didn’t help you against Boston, Toronto or Montreal either. What are you trying to establish here? All the different jerseys didn’t help when Bure was here or the Sedins – OK, they came close, but no cup. It’s only been 52 years, Mr. Aquilini.”

Borovich reasons that the original logo didn’t need replacing at all.

“Blue and green is the West Coast look.

‘Stick in the rink’ is hockey. What are you trying to do with the image of the team?

The smart look of a consistent logo and jersey creates a tradition and history and gives team players pride when they put it on, e.g. Montreal, Toronto, Boston and Detroit.”

Sticking with one logo might translate into more success on the ice, wrote Borovich.

“The players must feel they are in a fashion show, and that is why they blow a two-goal lead with 10 minutes to go!” he wrote. “I imagine the ‘stick in the rink’ would look good beside the Stanley Cup. Maybe our grandchildren will enjoy it, right Francesco?”

So far, Borovich has not received a reply from Aquilini. The letter is posted below in its entirety.

Stop switching jerseys, start winning games Dear Sir,

What are you selling – hockey or jerseys? Johnny Canuck didn’t help you last night against the expansion Las Vegas team when you blew a two-goal lead with 10 minutes left in the game.

It didn’t help you against Boston, Toronto or Montreal either. What are you trying to establish here? All the different jerseys didn’t help when Bure was here or the Sedins. OK, they came close, but no cup. It’s only been 52 years, Mr. Aquilini.

Tradition and pride in uniforms are a bit of a stretch with your teams. I am prejudiced, as I designed the “stick in the rink” logo in 1970, along with the blue and green uniforms.

Blue and green is the West Coast look, “stick in the rink” is hockey. What are you trying to do with the image of the team? The smart look of a consistent logo and jersey creates a tradition and history and gives team players pride when they put it on, e.g. Montreal, Toronto, Boston and Detroit.

Arthur Griffiths could not stand the money he was losing with poor attendance, so he went to California to get a new look. Coach Harry Neal said when they played in New York on Halloween, they won best costume.

My logo is already established with the shoulder look and the history, but the players must feel they are in a fashion show and that is why they blow a two-goal lead with 10 minutes to go!

I guess the sweater business is doing OK for you – it’s Christmas.

I imagine the “stick in the rink” would look good beside the Stanley Cup. Maybe our grandchildren will enjoy it, right Francesco?

Yours truly,

Joseph Borovich West Vancouver

West Vancouver’s Joseph Borovich sports a jersey bearing the original “stick in the rink” logo he designed for the Vancouver Canucks. COURTESY OF JOSEPH BOROVICH

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In accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter (BC), the District of West Vancouver (the “District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to grant to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (“BC Hydro”), in perpetuity, statutory rights of way under section 218 of the Land Title Act (BC) over all of those four parcels legally described as: PID: 010-119-639, LOT 11, EXCEPT THE PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON REFERENCE PLAN 953, BLOCK 24 DISTRICT LOT 237 PLAN 3459; PID: 011-446-048 LOT 12, EXCEPT THE PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON REFERENCE PLAN 953 BLOCK 24 DISTRICT LOT 237 PLAN 3459; PID: 012-858-064, THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOTS 1 TO 12 IN REFERENCE PLAN 953 BLOCK 24 DISTRICT LOT 237 PLAN 3459; and PID: 011-473-291, THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOT A IN REFERENCE PLAN 953 OF LOTS 13 TO 15 BLOCK 24 DISTRICT LOT 237 PLAN 4590 (collectively, the “Parcels”).

Lot 11 and Lot 12 listed above have civic addresses of 1430 and 1420 Argyle Avenue, respectively, and the other two Parcels consist of titled portions of Argyle Avenue. The statutory rights of way are required in order for BC Hydro to provide electricity to the District’s building located at 1414 Argyle Avenue and no consideration will be paid to the District in connection with the statutory rights of way.

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Bedard gets a win and plenty of gasps in homecoming game ANDY PREST

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The only thing quiet about Connor Bedard’s visit to the Lower Mainland Friday night was his introduction as one of the starting players for the visiting team.

“No. 98, Connor Bedard,” the announcer practically whispered before puck drop, finishing off the lineup for the visiting Regina Pats against the hometown Vancouver Giants.

But Bedard, of course, is no normal outof-town foe. In fact, he’s from here, a North Vancouver boy who grew up cheering for the Vancouver Canucks, and it was obvious that many of the fans in the sold-out Langley Events Centre were here to see the 17-year-old Pats player widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Just 10 seconds into the game Bedard came barrelling in on goal, let go his lethal wrist shot, with the puck mercifully deflected away by a defenceman. Another 10 seconds later he slipped a dangerous pass across the crease that very nearly led to a tip-in goal. The game plan for Bedard fans became apparent very quickly: don’t blink.

Twice more in the first period he burst in alone on goal – once to finish off an electric end-to-end rush – but both times he was shut down by Vancouver goalie Jesper Vikman. The end-to-ender was one of the

Connor Bedard makes a play for the Regina Pats in a Nov. 25 game against the Vancouver Giants at Langley Events Centre. RYAN MOLAG / LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE prettiest non-goals you’ll ever see.

Then, four minutes into the second, Bedard was on the board, picking up an assist with a sneaky pass from behind the net that bounced around before getting

banged home by Tanner Howe to give the Pats a 2-0 lead. With that, Bedard extended his point streak to 22 games.

Moments later Bedard made a ridiculous behind-the-back pass that led to a

great chance for the Pats. It was obvious that, along with leading the league in goals, assists and points, Bedard also leads in gasps drawn from the crowd. That was it for the Bedard show on the scoreboard, but his Pats went home happy with a 3-0 win.

“It was pretty electric – a full house,” Bedard said after the game. “It’s always exciting to play in front of that.”

There were even a few fans spotted wearing Vancouver Canucks jerseys with Bedard’s name added to the back, an optimistic nod to the notion that the phenom might end up on his favourite NHL team next season. Bedard said he certainly felt some love from the Vancouver crowd.

“It’s nice when you have some support on the road,” he said. “I’m usually getting yelled at and stuff, so it’s good to hear some cheers.”

It was a fulfilling night for Bedard fans who managed to score a coveted ticket.

Bedard, who made history when he became the first-ever player to earn exceptional status and early entry into the WHL, has proven to be well worth the price of admission so far this season. He scored a hat trick and picked up an assist on Saturday in Victoria, and as of Sunday was leading the league with 22 goals, 31 assists and 53 points.

If you didn’t catch Bedard in person this road trip, don’t worry too much: chances are he’ll be in the NHL next season, putting his skills on display for all to see.

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Derek Mayson takes one final swing for World Cup glory ANDY PREST

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A North Shore softball slugger is taking his final swings on the sport’s biggest stage.

North Vancouver’s Derek Mayson has been picking up grounders and crushing dingers for Canada’s national team for nearly two decades, and this week he’s stepping to the plate for his final tournament, the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup. The 38-year-old has two young children at home and said it’s time to focus on the family, but not before he pulls on the Maple Leaf jersey one more time at the World Cup, running Nov. 26-Dec. 4 in New Zealand.

Representing Canada has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, he told the North Shore News from New Zealand, as he was preparing to hit the field.

“It’s been my sole goal in the sport, really, since I knew that there was a national team,” he said.

“It brings me an enormous sense of pride to be able to represent our country, represent our community, all the players that I’ve played with over the years and coaches, as well as my family.”

And family plays a huge part in Mayson’s story as a softball player.

North Van’s Derek Mayson plays third base for Team Canada in a tuneup game before the 2022 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup. SOFTBALL CANADA

His father Ken, a longtime teacher at Carson Graham, was a titan of the North Shore softball scene, coaching teams and running the local association as president. His mom Janet was also always on the field, and Derek’s two older brothers, Scott and Brian, were excellent players as well. Derek was raised

on the ball diamond, making his first appearance at the park when he was just 10 days old.

“My dad was coaching one brother and my mom was coaching the other, so I needed to be at the field. I’ve really grown up there,” he said. “It’s been very much a family and community endeavor

throughout my career, and I’m just very grateful.”

Mayson thrived on the local scene, earning the interest of national team coaches at a young age. He attended his first national team camp as a 21-year-old in 2005, and made his debut with the team at age 22. Since then, he’s been a fixture on Team Canada, helping the team score some massive victories on the global stage. Mayson has played in three previous World Cups (called the World Championships until 2015), winning gold with the team in 2015 and bronze in 2009 and 2017.

In those three World Championships, he maintained a .343 batting average with five home runs, 12 runs batted in, and 23 runs scored. Mayson also won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games, where he hit .583 with three RBIs. “It’s been an awesome journey getting to play with the best in the world, with amazing teammates from across the country,” he said, adding that the memories are flooding back to him as he prepares for his final World Cup. “I think it’s a bit bittersweet, knowing that I won’t be on this stage and playing with this level of

teammates and competitors again.

But there’s definitely no regrets, and hopefully I go out on top after this World Cup.” Mayson is still a fixture at third base for the team, playing some first base as well, and he swings a big bat in the middle of the lineup.

He thinks this Canadian team, featuring a mix of new players along with veterans who have played at the game’s top level for years, has what it takes to compete for gold again.

“I’m really excited about the team we have,” he said. “In my mind there are four or five teams that could take this tournament out as winners, but we fully expect to be there right till the end competing and looking to win this thing.”

Canada got off to a hot start at the tournament, scoring a 3-2 win over Venezuela Nov. 25 before hammering Denmark 10-0 Nov. 26, with Mayson going 2-3 with two runs in the big win.

The bronze and gold medal games are scheduled for Dec. 4 in Rosedale, New Zealand, which is the evening of Dec. 3 Vancouver time. For updated tournament results, visit the tournament website at wbsc.org.

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Garry Harold Bolen April 27, 1944 – December 1, 2012

Denis Ashford, aged 95, died peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Yvonne, daughter Claudia, daughter Georgina (Brian), son Jason (Melody), and granddaughters Haley (Sebastian) and Samantha (Stefan).

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Teresa Heyfron 1958 − 2002 Remembering your smile, your voice and your love. 20 years have passed and we still feel you here. You loved us every day of your life; we are lucky to call you Mum. Although you never got the chance to meet them, your Grandkids know their Nanny and speak of you often.

We miss you so much − Emily, Taylor & Laura Atticus, Levon, Julian, Brielle & Scarlett

CALLOW (NÉE Gallagher), Janice January 1, 1954 − August 23, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jan. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ed, in 2015. She leaves behind the other loves of her life, her daughters, Bre and Nelly; son− in−law, Jesdan Parnell; cherished granddaughters, Harper and Finnley; her brothers in New Brunswick, Bevan (Jeannie), Tom (Cindy), and Greg (JoAnn); sister−in−law, Rita (Barry) Saville; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Laurie; as well as all her very dear quilting friends.

Jan was a dedicated wife, a loving mother and grandmother, an incredible quilter and a talented seamstress who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Dad was born in Hendon England in 1927. He was the youngest of 11 kids, and always said the house was full of noise. At the age of 14 dad started his sheet metal apprenticeship. Halfway through his 7-year training, he was conscripted into the British Army and served in Germany. After the war, dad completed his training in 1950 to become a “fully skilled tradesman”. He met and married mum in March 1952. They immigrated to Canada 3 months later where Dad worked in Pickering and Toronto until moving with Yvonne to Vancouver in 1957.

When the sheet metal business slowed in 1964, dad packed us all up (mum and 3 small kids) to find work in Auckland, New Zealand for 9 months.

Within 2 days of our return to Vancouver in 1965, dad had 3 job offers. He continued to work until he retired at the age of 62. To keep himself busy after retiring, Dad took up silversmithing jewelry and stained glass. This gave him an outlet for his creative designs and the ability to still work with his hands.

Dad enjoyed teaching stained glass at the Seniors Centre for a number of years. He and mum travelled regularly, spending many winters in Australia.

Dad had a great sense of humour, loved to sing, and he talked about his early years growing up. He always said his 5 greatest things he had done in life were “marrying Yvonne, coming to Canada, and having 3 kids.” We would like to thank Dr. Gary Jenkins for his kind treatment of dad these past 3 years while in care. Also, our gratitude goes to all the staff at Hollyburn House. The care ladies and gents treated dad with dignity and respect.

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BILLY, Marilyn Florence Our sincere condolences to the Billy/Charley & Jacobson/Charlie families Sunrise: November 2, 1955 Sunset: November 21, 2022 It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of our dear relative Marilyn Florence Billy. She passed surrounded by love of family in her home in Vancouver, BC. Marilyn was born to her late parents Moses Jacobson & Rosemarie Billy on November 2, 1955 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. She grew up in Richmond, British Columbia.

She attended Mitchell Elementary, Richmond High School and Native Education Vancouver. Marilyn was a bit of a jack of all trades.

She worked in construction, as a receptionist, homecare worker, and cooked for Social Housing at the Women Centre in Vancouver, and Station Street Social Housing.

Marilyn was with her hubby Francis for over 24 years! She was not just a survivor of the 60’s scoop; she was a thriver. Marilyn was a caretaker through and through. She was always making sure everybody had enough to eat. The children in her building called her ‘nana’. She was feisty, sassy, and never sugar coated anything. Marilyn had a heart of gold. She was always taking in friends and family letting them stay with her. She never looked down on anybody and had a great sense of humour.

Marilyn is survived by her spouse Francis Kennedy; children William John Walsh, Maria Florence Walsh, Kayla Jensen, Wesley Edwards; grandchildren Tyrone Joshua Walsh, Jessica Marie Marilyn Lawson-Walsh, Jonathon Bains-Walsh, Gabriel Castle-Walsh, Nikkita Castle, Nikita JensenApsassin, Douglas Apsassin; siblings Wayne ‘Rob’ Walter Jacobson, Michael Jacobson, John Bruce Jacobson(Nina),Terri Harper; uncle Richard ‘Siamshun’ Billy, and many loving family and friends.

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DIACK, George July 23, 1926 - November 14, 2022 How many people turn a childhood hobby into a successful 45 year career? George’s avid interest in cameras led him to the Vancouver Sun where he began as a press photograher and eventually head of the Graphics Dept overseeing all art and pictures appearing in the paper. George won numerous awards throughout his career including Best Spot Photo of the year (1960) at the National Newspaper Awards. George lived his entire life in North Vancouver, born at home at 17th and Eastern Ave, and passed just three blocks away at Lions Gate Hospital. Fitting with his always-cheery disposition, both dates were glorious sunny days.

George was predeceased by his wife Rosalie (Lee) in 2021 and survived by sons Bill (Virginia), Greg and Michael. George was a devoted father, mentor and friend. George’s hobbies included photography (what else?), gardening, travelling and dogs Scamp and Sam. Thank you to Drs. Chen, Haaf, Mack and Robatille, the VHC home care team and Lions Gate Hospital for looking after him. He will be missed by many, but you can still see a 17 year old George in the picture of workers exiting Burrard Drydock on the north side of the Tap & Barrel on Lonsdale. Funeral is 11:00 AM Friday December 9th at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. A viewing is scheduled for 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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HARDY, JOHN (Jack) E. July 06, 1928 - November 17, 2022 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Jack Hardy; an amazing father and grandfather and a great friend to so many. Jack passed away quietly in his sleep on November 17, 2022. Jack was born in Kamloops, BC, and grew up in Merritt. He met his wife Lois in Hamilton and they settled in North Vancouver in 1957. Jack had a successful career as a Transmission Planner at BC Hydro and traveled the world to share his expertise before retiring at age 59. He and Lois enjoyed retirement life to the fullest with more travelling and always a party to be had with their many friends. Jack enjoyed hockey, golf, tennis, pickle ball and curling with Lois at the North Shore Winter Club where they were long time members. Jack continued to play tennis and pickle ball until past his 90th year. Jack was a ferocious opponent in cribbage and loved to play the harmonica, especially Happy Birthday for family and friends. After Lois passed away November 10, 2012, Jack continued to embrace his life with walking groups, happy hours and Saturday lunches with Jack and Lois’ long-time friend Rhelda. Jack volunteered at The Rotary Club and the Prostate Cancer Support Group, proudly giving back to his community. Jack continued to live in and look after his family home until January of this year when he moved into The Hollyburn House and enjoyed his new life there. Jack was predeceased by Lois, his wife of 57 years and brothers Jim and Archie. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his son Jim (Jenn), daughter Dana (Mike), granddaughters Ellen (Geoff) and Alexa as well as Roman, Sam and Jack, and many friends and colleagues. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering planned for the Spring of 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation or Prostate Cancer Foundation BC would be welcomed.

WATTS, Mary Alice March 6, 1928 (Hamilton, ON) November 12, 2022 (West Vancouver, BC) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Alice Watts, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Mary Alice (nee Hill) will be lovingly remembered by her children Brian (Fiona) and Graham (Roxane Carr), grandchildren, Claire and Robbie, and sister Barbara McQuade. She is predeceased by Trevor, her loving husband of 60 years, sister Joan and parents Frank and Elizabeth Hill (nee Patterson).

The family would like to extend gratitude to the care providers and staff at Amica Lions Gate in West Vancouver and to Dr. Nicole Barre for providing such excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to West Vancouver United Church (wvuc.bc.ca/give).

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JEFFERSON, Agnes Grace April, 1927 - November, 2022 Agnes passed peacefully in her 95th year with her family by her side. She was born in Toronto, ON, the youngest of three children. She lived her formative years in Ontario and moved to North Vancouver in 1970. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce in 1962. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Nancy (Tom), Peter (Cathy) and Cindy (Chris). She will also be deeply missed by her 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A kind, compassionate and caring mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her wise council, loyalty, generosity, wonderful sense of humour and never-ending encouragement was appreciated by all who knew her. She was an avid gardener and was always happy to share her knowledge and passion for gardening.

The family is profoundly grateful for the loving care provided by her caregivers, without whom it would not have been possible for her to stay in her own home for her final years. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Juvenile Diabetes would be welcome.

A Celebration of life will be held in the New Year.

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SCOTT (KELLY), Bev April 10, 1929 − November 4, 2022 Our family misses a most beloved and adored Mother, Grandmother and Great−Grandmother.

Our matriarch provided each one of her family with care, attentive love, and deep connection.

Bev was born in Burnaby to Pete Kelly and Agatha (Brooks) Foan. She attended St. Marina School for Girls and graduated from Grandview School of Commerce.

Mom raised her family in the Edgemont Village of North Vancouver, where she resided for 70 years.

Her door was always open, welcoming friends, family and all, with a warm smile and nurturing nature.

Bev was an avid reader, a great conversationalist, and loved daily crosswords and Jeopardy. She was proficient in keeping up with the times and technology and was able to relate well with all generations.

Survived by her children Kelly (Nancy), Chris (Lesley), Julie (Ian) and Peter (Sharon). Along with ten grandchildren and eight great−grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Boal Chapel, North Vancouver, in the new year.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Rive announce her death at the age of 90 from injuries due to a fall. Rita was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

MCCANN, Gerry March 4, 1932 − November 8, 2022

PRUNER, Jim J. April 19, 1942 − November 24, 2022

Gerry McCann of North Vancouver passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022, in his 90th year.

He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Maggie; children Christopher, Michael, Shawn and Maureen; stepchildren Dan, Cathy and David; extended family, friends and many grandchildren.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Jim, who passed away peacefully on November 24 at the age of 80. He had a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a proud father to and survived by Shannon (Wayne), Michael (Leanne) and Brad (Mary Anne), and he dearly loved his eight grandchildren: Devin, Megan, Nathan, Sandra, Naomi, Hannah, Matthew and Trevor. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Marlene; mother, Mary; father, Val; and brothers, George, Val, Milton and Jeff. He is also survived by his brother, Ed (Mary); sisters, Mary Ann (Craig) and Marg; sisters−in−law, Linda and Joyce; and brother −in−law, Rick. His dear friend, Sylvia, and many other friends, nieces and nephews will deeply miss him. James John Pruner was born on April 19, 1942, in Vegreville, Alberta, to Valentine and Mary (Kostashuk) Pruner. He grew up in New Westminster and pursued his post−secondary education at UBC. He was proud of his degree from UBC and chuckled at the 6+ years it took... he had a lot of fun there. He started his career with IBM soon after he married Marlene (Johannson) in 1967. As his career progressed, they moved to London, then Edmonton and eventually settled for good in North Vancouver in 1977. He took an active role in his family, frequently going skiing, enjoying annual vacations in Osoyoos, and coaching his daughter’s softball team. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his loving wife, discount shopping as his competitive sport, and golfing at Burnaby Mountain Men’s Seniors league (as well as many rounds with friends and family). After his wife’s passing in 2004, he was independent and carried on as best he could. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying travel, golf, and his family. Sadly, earlier this year, he was faced with a difficult cancer diagnosis. Jim was a fighter, inspired by his wife’s battle with breast cancer and maintained the most extraordinary positive spirit until the end. We are immensely proud of the courage and dignity he exemplified through this journey, and we are at peace that he is resting with our dear mom.

Gerry was born on March 4, 1932, in Brantford, Ontario, to Harold and Florence McCann. The eldest of four brothers (John, Walter and Jeff), he moved to Vancouver in 1957 after serving on the West Coast in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves (HMCS St Laurent). Gerry spent many years teaching English at John Oliver Secondary School in Vancouver, as well as running the Outdoor Club and introducing many students to the joys of the West Coast Trail. He was an avid volunteer, devoting countless hours to various community bands (including the Vancouver Fire Fighters band and, most recently, the Black Bear Band and West Van Pops band), St John Ambulance and the volunteer ski patrols at Whistler Mountain and later Grouse Mountain.

Gerry enjoyed life and squeezed out every drop of enjoyment. A father, teacher, outdoorsman, musician, and adventurer, he lived a full and active life. Gerry had an endless quest for knowledge that inspired all who knew him. At a time of life when most people are resting, Gerry challenged the world on foot, by van, on skis, snowshoes, bikes, and kayaks. Gerry was certainly happiest with his feet by a campfire or curled up in a sleeping bag in a tent.

We are grateful for the dedicated staff at Evergreen House in North Vancouver, who provided such excellent care and support to Gerry and his family in his final years. A Celebration of Life will be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, Saturday, January 7th, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the B.C. Cancer Foundation in his name.

A memorial will be held on December 5 at 2:00pm at First Memorial−Boal Chapel in North Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation are appreciated.

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Rita was born to Jack and Jo Rutherford on July 9, 1932 in Edmonton. In 1939 she moved with her parents and her younger sister Gail to Vancouver, where Rita attended Henry Hudson and Queen Mary elementary schools, and Lord Byng Secondary School, from which she graduated in 1950. It was at Queen Mary that Rita met her lifelong friend Margot Thomson (née Rive), and through whom she met her husband of 56 years to be, Margot’s brother, Elliott Rive. After graduation Rita worked as a stenographer at the CBC, typing scripts for radio and television programmes. Rita married Elliott in 1953. After living for a short time in Kitsilano, Rita and Elliott bought a house on Alden Lane in North Vancouver in 1954, where they lived for 41 years, raising five childrenStephen (Sheryl), John (Frances), Peter (Christa), Jim (Kumiko), and Catherine (Roger). In her retirement years Rita lived with Elliott on the Sunshine Coast. Five years after Elliott’s death in 2009 Rita returned to North Vancouver, where she lived in the Lonsdale Quay area. Rita is also predeceased by her sister Jennifer (Gail); son-in-law Roger; son John; and grandson Dane.

Rita had a keen interest in current events. She subscribed to three newspapers, and the CBC was always running in the background at her house. She was politically astute and loved to talk about the changing fortunes of the political leaders of the day. She also enjoyed reading murder mysteries and doing crossword puzzles. But her great vocation in life was as a homemaker and mother. In these things she excelled marvellously, as her four surviving children, four daughters-inlaw, and ten grandchildren can attest. Her children recall how open and welcoming Rita made their home on Alden Lane to friends and family alike, and how easily a visit could extend into lunch or dinner. And they recall her great attentiveness to their needs, both material and emotional, as they were growing up. She had boundless energy and took great joy in getting as many things done in a day as possible. It is hard for all of us to believe that that force has finally been extinguished. Her passing is a great loss for everyone who knew and loved her.

A memorial will be held in February. If you would like to attend, please email Catherine Gotto (cgotto@telus.net). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Union Gospel Mission, Vancouver.

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