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Approximately 70 people are out of their homes just 12 days before Christmas after fire tore through an older three-storey apartment building in the City of North Vancouver Tuesday morning.

Fire crews from multiple departments on the North Shore raced to the scene at 260 East 12th Street after fire alarms went off in the 64-unit apartment building in the central Lonsdale area between St. Georges and St. Andrews.

“We had smoke and fire coming from all three floors on the back side of the building,” said North Vancouver City Fire Department Chief Greg Schalk. “Fire did actually extend into the attic space and through the roof. So it was a significant fire.”

Nobody was injured in the fire, but all building residents were evacuated, and the damage to certain parts Continued on page 31

MERRY AND BRIGHT Conni Smudge a.k.a. Chris Bolton, co-founder of the North Shore Pride Alliance, is spreading Christmas joy at ‘snack and chat’ events on Lonsdale Avenue. See page 44 for the full story. NICK LABA / NSN

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Less than two months after winning the municipal election, West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager is facing regulatory scrutiny over his legal work.

The Law Society of B.C. has issued a

citation against Sager, alleging he committed professional misconduct while handling a friend’s estate between 2010 and 2020. Among the allegations, the citation accuses Sager of taking money from the estate when he didn’t have authorization, and not acting in the best interests of the estate’s beneficiaries.

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The law society alleges Sager was in a conflict of interest by causing a will to be prepared for his client in which he was named trustee of a life interest and given absolute discretion to use estate funds to travel to England, without ensuring that his friend received independent legal advice.

The law society also alleges Sager withdrew funds improperly from the estate, including more than $8,800 over a seven-year period between July 2010 and October 2017 “when you were not entitled to those funds.” The citation also alleges Sager withdrew “some or all of $40,000 in Continued on page 20

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BC Parks ignoring Mount Seymour access recommendations, outdoor activist says BRENT RICHTER

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A North Vancouver parks advocate is calling on the province to follow its own recommendations and improve access to Mount Seymour Provincial Park, which will soon require a day pass for anyone wanting to visit.

BC Parks has been sitting on a report it commissioned more than four years ago laying out options to pursue expanded parking, bus/shuttle access, or even a gondola to the top to deal with demand that overwhelms the current options.

The province hired consultants in 2017 to survey park users about their preferences and examine some notionally feasible options.

When the province announced earlier this month that the mandatory day pass system for parking on the mountain would be back this winter, Steve Jones sought out the report from BC Parks. Previously, it had never been publicly released.

“We’ve got to accept that the population in the Lower Mainland is growing and access to nature is very important. I don’t really see a way around that, and I think that they’re going to find a number of very sensible options that would have minimal environmental impact and really allow more people to get out there,” he said.

When it came to new parking options, the top recommendations were for an expanded Lot 1 (at the last switchback before the main lot/chalet) to include about 200 new spaces at the expense of the adjacent campsite, as well as expanding Lot 0 at the corner of Mt. Seymour Road and Indian River Drive. That could add a further 240 spaces adjacent to public transit with minimal environmental impact, the report concluded. BC Parks did initially start expanding the lot in 2017 before cancelling the project over concerns from neighbours.

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Readers say inflation is impacting their holiday spending JANE SEYD

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It may be the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but with inflation running around seven or eight per cent, local readers say they’re hitting a cash crunch when it comes to Christmas spending.

Parks activist Steve Jones stands at the base of Mount Seymour Provincial Park. Jones is pushing BC Parks to improve access to the trails. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN Expanding parking options could be supplemented with either improved shuttle service or a new trail connecting them with the main backcountry trailheads, the report suggests.

One of the cheapest and easiest options on the table, the report found, is allowing visitors to enter the park earlier in the morning, so people could get in, get their exercise and get out before the crowds show up. Jones and other backcountry users have been lobbying for that change for years.

“I don’t think there’s any excuse for them to continue to keep that gate locked in the morning,” he said. “We’re hoping to get the gate open so we can watch the sunrise again.”

The plan for a potential gondola from

the base to the top was “polarizing” among those surveyed, though it “should be given further consideration in the future,” the report states, given its relatively light environmental footprint and ability to reduce vehicle trips up the mountain.

Jones said a gondola might make sense after a few more decades of population growth, but for the 20-30 days per year when the mountain does get overwhelmed now, the concept is “a little heavy-handed.”

“We’re in the stage now where we don’t even have public transit up the mountain,” he said.

With so many feasible options, Jones said it is galling that BC Parks has only implemented the day pass, which has the effect of excluding people from the park, Continued on page 34

That’s probably not surprising. With the cost of groceries, gas and mortgage rates soaring ever skyward, many people are finding they have less to spend on discretionary items, like Christmas presents.

Most local readers responding to a recent poll said inflation is likely to take a Scrooge-size bite of merrymaking this year.

North Shore News polled 1,849 North Shore News readers and asked the question: Is inflation likely to impact your holiday spending this year? Of the 1,849 votes, we can determine that 684 are from within the community.

Just over 58 per cent of locals responding to the online poll said they will likely be spending less money on the holidays this year, including buying fewer or less expensive gifts. Just over 39 per cent said inflation isn’t likely to change what they spend. Interestingly, two per cent said they plan to spend more this year.

The poll ran from Nov. 24, 2022 to Dec. 13, 2022.

Results are considered accurate +/- 2.27 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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

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Innovative North Shore mental health team ready for holiday rush BRENT RICHTER

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If you’re feeling a bit stressed, depressed or overwhelmed around the holidays, you most certainly are not alone. And there is help available.

The Canadian Mental Health Association’s North Shore branch’s Peer Assisted Care Team, a first-of-its-kind civilian response group for people experiencing mental distress, is bracing for a busy few weeks.

Whether its suicidal thoughts, despair,

substance use or family strife, PACT provides over-the-phone or in-person help with a trained mental health professional and a peer worker. They can be reached, from Thursday to Sunday between 6 p.m. and midnight, by calling 1-888-261-7228 or texting 778-839-1831, or they can be found online at northshorepact.com.

The team launched as a pilot project in 2021. The intent was to provide people in need of some mental health support with an option that didn’t involve 911 or police. The

team responded to almost 700 contacts from within the North Shore in their first year.

“It showed our communities that a community-led service can meet people’s mental healthcare needs,” said PACT manager Tejal Barde.

When people are experiencing a crisis, it often means a call to emergency services, a trip to the ER or expensive therapy, which “are not always what people need, and usually not what people want.” A common thread among those calling for assistance is

a simple desire to be listened to, Barde said.

“There is appreciation for being there in the moment. Clients can reach us when they are experiencing a crisis or increased distress. We have received positive feedback of how our team does not rush clients. We take the time to listen and build relationships,” she said, adding that clients tend to be grateful when they’ve been connected with the appropriate services. “We walk with them as they navigate next steps, and we usually Continued on page 34

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HTEC vice president Sabina Russell visits the ERCO Worldwide industrial plant in North Van that HTEC is purchasing with plans to produce hydrogen on site. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

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B.C.’s largest hydrogen plant coming to North Van BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver will soon be home to the largest clean hydrogen production facility in B.C. following a major purchase on the industrial waterfront.

HTEC, which has operated on the North Shore since 2004, has agreed to purchase the ERCO Worldwide property and sodium chlorate plant at the foot of Forester Street in Maplewood to start capturing 15 tonnes of hydrogen per day.

“It’s very exciting. It’s been something we’ve been working very hard on for quite some time now. I think it’s really huge for the industry,” said Sabina Russell, HTEC vice-president of clean fuels. “When we look at what it’s going to take for Canada to meet our net-zero goals, we think hydrogen is going to play a very important role.”

Russell could not put an exact figure on the size of the deal, which is expected to close in 2023, but said it is “in the hundreds of millions.” The property was last assessed at $96.4 million.

Since the 1950s, the site has been used to produce sodium chlorate, an industrial compound used in bleaching for the paper industry, but that process results in about 15 tonnes of byproduct hydrogen per day, most of which is vented and simply dissipates into the atmosphere. ERCO will leaseback a portion of the property and continue with their operations while HTEC

will be installing equipment to capture and purify that otherwise lost energy and prepare it for distribution.

HTEC’s business focuses mainly on the transportation market and supply of hydrogen to B.C.’s sizable fuel cell research and development hub.

Currently, they have pumps at four filling stations in the Lower Mainland, including one at North Vancouver’s Westview Plaza, and one in Kelowna, but there are another 12 on their way in B.C. “This plant could support deployment of about 30,000 fuel cell cars in the region,” Russell said. “We really feel like it’s such a good news story that we’re using something that’s otherwise wasted to replace diesel and gasoline and help us move to the zero-emission vehicles.”

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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and it sits right at the top of the periodic table, but it’s mostly found bonded with other compounds.

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MLA Bowinn Ma earns cabinet post BRENT RICHTER

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North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA Bowinn Ma has been named the province’s new minister for emergency management and climate readiness.

Premier David Eby appointed the two-term MLA to the role at a swearing-in ceremony for his new government in Victoria on Dec. 7.

It is the first time the province has had a full-time minister and ministry dedicated to preparing for and dealing with disasters stemming from climate change.

“The reality is that the climate crisis has arrived and it is here in British Columbia,” Ma said, noting the tremendous damage dealt through the 2021 atmospheric rivers and flooding in the Fraser Valley, heat dome, drought and wildfires. “Those are not one-off events.

They will continue to take place. They will continue to hit British Columbia even as we do work to take on climate change and make progress on climate action. We’ve got to be ready.”

It could be a tough portfolio, given that she’ll be front and centre in the public eye when emergency situations are unfolding, Ma acknowledged, but she said she told Eby she wanted to be given the opportunity to “work hard at work worth doing,” – a quote from

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“If I’m doing my job well, you won’t hear about me,” she said.

Now an NDP government veteran, it’s the highest post Ma has had within cabinet. Previously, she served as a minister of state for infrastructure.

North Vancouver-Seymour NDP MLA Susie Chant has also now been given her first assignment beyond the backbenches. Eby named Chant parliamentary secretary for accessibility in the province.

The two North Shore BC Liberal MLAs, meanwhile, have been named to Opposition leader Kevin Falcon’s shadow cabinet.

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Karin Kirkpatrick will serve as the official critic for housing, while West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy has been given the role of shadow minister for BC Ferries, fisheries and aquaculture.

“Housing affordability continues to worsen under the NDP. The new premier and his government have yet to deliver on what they promised more than five years ago while rents and home prices continue to skyrocket,” Kirkpatrick said in a release. “I will be working to ensure this government takes meaningful action to address issues of homelessness and deliver the affordable housing British Columbians desperately need.”

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A reminder of some good practices: a good night’s sleep, some exercise and exposure to nature are probably the best things for us. Greet the holidays on your own terms and try not to feel pressured into festivities that don’t make you feel festive.

But sometimes, it takes more than that, which makes us very grateful for the North Shore Peer Assisted Care Team.

They’ve now finished their first year providing civilian-led support for people in crisis. We have come so far in how society recognizes and deals with mental illness,

but the old model of involving 911 and police is overdue to be updated.

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West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager is in what an old boss of mine would deftly call “the shoo.”

Political scandals materialize not so much from what happened, but from how it was handled. This new Sager saga is one he could have made easier, earlier. Of his own making, he has deepened a mess that raises serious questions of his character.

Bad enough that he was cited for alleged misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia. Even worse, much worse, is how candidate Sager tried to hide it by petitioning the society on the eve of the municipal vote to keep his name off the citation it was about to publish.

When the society temporarily granted his wish in order to review his request, it bought Sager precious time to campaign without any publicity about the case.

Only last week did the society publish the citation and reject his request. By then, of course, he was mayor.

Sager, as the trustee on an estate of a friend, is accused of drawing funds from it over a decade, investing some of its

assets in his wife’s investment firm, and not keeping proper books or paying taxes – all without telling his friend or ensuring his friend also received the requisite independent legal advice. To be fair, these are allegations, Sager says they’re “inaccurate and unfair,” and we should wait before passing judgment.

It’s unnecessary to wait any longer, though, in passing judgment on how he dealt with the impending citation while seeking office. The alleged misconduct is not a good look. But his request of the society – even though he was entitled to ask – is a big, bad smell.

Documents say Sager argued it would hurt the community’s standing in Metro Vancouver, hinder the district’s effort to negotiate positions on its many boards, make difficult his dealings with district staff involved in the investigation, and form a “significant distraction” from his work to deal with media. He told the society the publicity would hurt his mental health, “which he said is already under strain.”

There is a simpler interpretation: he was trying to save his skin and wouldn’t risk what a citation would do to his election

chances.

Weeks after I moved to West Vancouver earlier this year, several told me that Sager’s Law Society scuffle in 2019 – a $20,000 fine and $20,000 in legal costs for professional misconduct in a will for his godmother – would soon be followed with another citation.

We expected this would emerge in the thick of the campaign. It didn’t happen, and now we know why: he used the rules to successfully rag the puck with the governing body until after the vote.

When he knew he’d lost his anonymizing argument with the society and that it was about to publish the citation last week, he decided to call the CBC’s Justin McElroy to tell his side the story.

McElroy is too smart to create a puff piece. He spelled out the citation at length.

When Sager claimed he never charged the estate a penny, McElroy noted the citation says he drew $40,000 in executor fees and $24,113.25 in management fees. It wasn’t the vanity press the mayor sought.

Sager was lucky it hasn’t been a bigger media focus. It was a bad week for the mayor brand – a sexual assault charge

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against the former Kelowna mayor, and an Elections Act violation against the former Vancouver mayor.

Some free advice: the time to get out ahead of the story would have been in September, when Sager knew the citation was about to be published. If he’d told his side of the story there and then, it might have affected the campaign (he won by a significant margin, though) but would have spared this new cloud over him in office and questions of how he rolls.

His desperate effort to keep his name out of the news demonstrates he didn’t trust the public to determine if unproven allegations from his profession’s governing body rendered him unfit for the mayoralty.

To me, that says much and worries me much more than the allegations.

If he was so certain that disclosure of his identity would have posed a serious problem for his mayoralty, and he is so certain that he’ll be exonerated, then he should offer now to step down if the citation is upheld.

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MARK SAGER HAS DEVOTED YEARS TO SERVING WEST VAN

Re: West Vancouver mayor Mark Sager issued law society citation alleging professional misconduct over will, Dec. 7 online news story

Dear Editor:

We live in a censorious time, one in which allegations are accepted by far too many as facts. As some fascist said recently, “Nuance is dead.”

I agree with Coun. Linda Watt’s quoted comments about it being concerning that this issue was evidently a matter of conversation in our community before the Law Society of B.C. made it public officially, especially during a municipal election campaign.

This has the distinct smell of corruption.

And as for it being made public by the society, rather than having been dealt with behind closed doors until a determination has been made by the tribunal, in circumstances such as these involving an elected official I find it both irresponsible and utterly devoid of humanity.

Mark Sager is someone who has devoted a sizable portion of his adult life to serving West Vancouver and its people, and has done so with great ability, diligence and integrity. Whatever the outcome of the LSBC hearing, context and perspective are required.

No doubt the ‘holier than thou’ types, along with various political opportunists, will now surface intent on shooting the wounded.

As our former prime minister, John Diefenbaker, many years ago rightly observed, “It’s a long road without any ashcans.”

For the sake of common decency, as well as the optimal functioning of our council and district, fair-minded and reasonable people, beginning with the District of West Vancouver councillors, need to not let this matter become a distraction.

David Marley West Vancouver

Editor’s note: Go to nsnews.com/opinion for more letters regarding the Sager citation.

PREMIER DAVID EBY’S STRATA REGULATIONS GO TOO FAR Re: Strata owners worried over end of rental restrictions, Dec. 7 news story

Dear Editor:

The front-page article in your Dec. 7 paper had some worrisome concerns, but I feel that most condo/townhouse owners are not aware of the most disturbing one.

I live in a 177-unit complex in the City of North Vancouver. When I bought my condo in 2005, we had a lot more resident owners than “investors.” However, over the years, due to the fact that we had no rental restrictions, investors now far outnumber resident owners.

We have approximately 105

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investor-owned units, some owners owning 10 units or more, and approximately 72 resident owners. That means that the investor owners control the vote and resident owners can find their homes sold out from under them if the investors vote to sell the property to a developer. The courts will usually agree to this if there is approximately 80 per cent of owners wanting to sell.

An investor owner is very different than a resident owner. To the resident owner, this is their home. To an investor, it is a profit-making situation, and if they see an opportunity to make more profit by selling to a developer, then for the most part, they really care very little about their tenants that will be without a home or for the resident owners who will be forced from their homes. That is the current situation that I am facing and it is before the courts.

To me, that is the biggest problem with strata owners not being able to put a halt to the number of investor owners.

Before you know it, investor owners control the show. The wealthy win again. I am sure the Premier probably did not think of the devastating effect this could have on the little condo owner while he sits in his cozy detached home.

April MacKenzie-Moore North Vancouver

Dear Editor:

David Eby’s plan to force non-rental stratas into the rental market falls short.

How about any single-family house with a basement suite must rent the suite? Heck, how about any single-family house without a basement suite must build a rental suite?

Later, Eby can zero in on the spare bedrooms upstairs.

Robert Thompson Lower Lonsdale

YOU MISS THE NOD FOR CYCLISTS, I MISS THE WAVE FOR DRIVERS

Re: Move On: Sad to see that ‘the nod’ is no longer standard for cyclists, Dec. 9 online column Columnist Heather Drugge laments the vanishing of “the nod” between cyclists.

We, on the other hand, are saddened by the disappearance of “the wave” – the friendly gesture of thanks from the motorist whom you’ve allowed to merge into your lane, or the thumbs up from the driver exiting a tricky driveway.

As immigrants from Europe – where it was every driver for themselves – we marvelled at the civility of the Lions Gate Bridge zipper system. And who could complain about the laid-back way we eased into the causeway from the Vancouver side?

Are we now too busy to wave? Could a wave be misinterpreted so best not to do it?

Is it cultural? Is a wave a matter of a smile for me but an affront to you?

We refuse to waive our right to wave.

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For North Vancouver resident Margaret Benson, December is always a time of profound gratitude.

It was in early December, 23 years ago, that Benson got the call that would change her life.

They had a set of lungs.

At 40, Benson got a second chance at life, thanks to a double lung transplant and the work of countless medical staff.

On Thursday, Benson joined fellow transplant recipient Sometimes it’s Elizabeth Edward nice to be able to hand out gift boxes of popcorn to show them to medical staff the other side at Lions Gate – the happier Hospital – part of side of the an annual special transplant. delivery from TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT B.C. Transplant ELIZABETH EDWARD that happens every December.

It’s a way of giving back to medical staff, said Edward – who received a heart transplant 11 years ago at the age of 50.

Last week, more than 100 gift packages of popcorn were delivered to 28 hospitals by organ donor recipients and living donors as a way of saying thank you to staff who helped them through the process.

Most hospital staff in ER and ICU wards see more of the tragic side of the transplant story, said Edward, dealing with the families of organ donors in a time of terrible loss.

“Sometimes it’s nice to be able to show them the other side – the happier side of the transplant,” she said.

Both Benson and Edward are living examples of that.

Benson was born with cystic fibrosis, and as a teen was given a bleak prognosis.

North Vancouver organ donor recipients Elizabeth Edward and Margaret Benson delivered gift baskets of popcorn to medical staff at Lions Gate Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 8. JANE SEYD / NSN “I was told not to go to university, not to go into teaching,” she said. But Benson refused to accept that and beat the odds for a period of time. She married and became an elementary school teacher in North Vancouver. In her 30s however, her condition worsened. Everything was exhausting.

She was put on the list for a double lung transplant, knowing that her rare blood type lowered the odds considerably.

But at the very end of November, in 1999, she got the call. A short time later, she was wheeled into the operating room at Vancouver General Hospital for a seven-anda-half-hour surgery. “My life was saved by an anonymous donor,” she said.

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Since then, Benson has been an ambassador for organ donation and has been a medal winner multiple times over in the World Transplant Games – an athletic competition for those who have received organ transplants.

But three years ago, Benson found herself once again facing the prospect of another transplant, this time as her kidneys failed after decades of taking powerful antirejection drugs.

She was put on dialysis for six months.

In the case of kidneys, luckily, living donors are also an option. Just this year, 68 organ transplants in B.C. were from living kidney donors.

“I had 10 people step up to be living donors, which was extraordinary,” she said.

Her 73-year-old brother, Jim Phillipson of North Vancouver, was considered the best match.

The surgery went ahead that September, with both Benson and her brother making a full recovery.

Edward, who also lives in North Vancouver, has a similar heartfelt story.

She was born with an autoimmune disorder that causes toxins to be encapsulated and attach to various organs.

In her case, the toxins attacked her heart, causing heart failure over a number of years.

At 44, she collapsed at work – the first sign of a serious problem. Eventually a diagnosis came, along with a deteriorating condition.

“It would take me so long to go out to walk anywhere because you’re walking so slowly,” she said. In heart failure, “your heart might still be pumping, but it’s not doing that much.”

When she was 50, she too got the call that a match had been found.

She left the hospital a week after her transplant. Eleven months later, she was heli-hiking in the mountains.

Both women say December is always a time of reflection for them, knowing their second chances have come through another family’s sorrow.

“I’m here, 23 years later, because someone lost their life, a family lost a loved one,” said Benson.

It’s something she never forgets. “It’s very emotional,” she said. “You’re always thankful.”

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Work-from-home a hit on North Shore, census data shows BRENT RICHTER

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North Shore residents were far more likely to be working from home last year than their Metro Vancouver neighbours, according to the latest census data.

The percentage of people who reported working from home in West Vancouver when the data was collected in May 2021 hit 40 per cent – well above the Metro Vancouver average of 26 per cent.

City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver residents were also more likely to be freed from the daily commute, with work-from-home rates of 31 per cent and 35 per cent respectively.

But other labour and commuting data revealed in the 2021 census will always have a large asterisk next to it, said Andy Yan, director of SFU’s City Program, thanks to the massive change COVID-19 brought to everyday life. That disruption makes the data less valuable for comparison purposes, as otherwise normal trends became skewed.

Census data shows that North Shore residents were more likely than their Metro Vancouver neighbours to eschew the commute and work from home last year. MIKE WAKEFIELD / NSN “It’s that damned pandemic,” Yan said. “It’s really screwed things up.”

North Shore transportation options The presence of the virus almost certainly impacted people’s decisions on how to get around, with public transit taking the biggest hit.

In the District of North Vancouver, 79.6 per cent of

commuters chose their personal vehicle, up from 76.6 per cent in 2016, while the percentage of those taking transit fell from 11.6 to 9.1.

Not far behind, 79.6 per cent of West Vancouver residents were car-dependent for work, the stats show, compared to 74.8 per cent at the same time five years ago.

City of North Vancouver residents were third most likely in Metro Vancouver to still be

commuting via active transportation – 15.1 per cent via transit, 12.2 per cent walking and 5.2 per cent cycling. The percentage of people who walk to work in the city is double the Metro average.

“As usual, the City of North Van is just a star in this,” Yan said.

In raw numbers, North Vancouver and West Vancouver had 20,490 workers commuting in from off of the North Shore, compared to 30,550 who reported to work from within one of the three local municipalities.

But North Shore residents are far less likely than their Lower Mainland cousins to live and work in the same municipality: 31 per cent in the District of North Vancouver, 37 per cent in the City and 36 per cent in West Van. The Metro Vancouver average in 2021 was 46 per cent. Yan noted, however, the percentages in each municipality have roughly doubled in the last 20 years, meaning the North Shore is losing its status as a bedroom community.

“Overall, it is a fairly positive story in where the municipalities are moving,” Yan said. “It goes into the role and development of these town centres.”

In the last census period, the North Shore’s population grew by 4.7 per cent, led mostly by the City of North Vancouver.

Where are we going?

Transit ridership has been rebounding, according to TransLink, but Yan said there appears to be a growing need for better transit service within the North Shore, as opposed to being oriented toward downtown.

“The system is not that great for having just cars. Folks inevitably need to consider other ways of getting around,” he said.

At the time of the 2021 census, COVID vaccines were just making their way into the arms of the working-age population. A lot has changed since then, in the pandemic and people’s living habits.

Some people have returned to the office full time, but many still work on a home/office hybrid model.

Yan said there are also implications for developers who should be designing their new homes with that in mind.

“You don’t want your video conference to look like you’re in a hostage video,” he said.

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Company hopes to have hydrogen facility running by end of 2025

Zero-emission vehicle future Today there are about 200 fuel hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on the road in Metro Vancouver – mostly Toyota Mirais and Hyundai NEXOs. Battery electric vehicles are taking up almost all of the market share for zero-emission vehicles currently, but Russell said they expect to see fuel cells become a more attractive option for consumers as more fuelling stations come online and more fuel cell vehicles from Honda, Toyota, BMW and Hyundai come onto the market in the next couple years.

Russell said they see even greater potential for growth in the light-duty truck and heavy equipment sector, which will be far more difficult to replace with electric alternatives because of the size and

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There will be significant regulatory hoops to jump through with the District of North Vancouver, the province and the federal government, but the company hopes to have its new facility online by the end of 2025, Russell said.

Hydrogen, famously, is highly combustible, but the industry is developing safely, Russell said. When fully online, the amount of energy stored as hydrogen on the HTEC site is less than what a typical gas station would have in its underground tanks, Russell said.

“If there’s some crazy stray bullet on a highway that pierces the tank in your vehicle, it is actually safer than if it pierces a gasoline tank,” she said. “If there was a leak, it goes straight up in the air.”

The company expects about 50 people will be employed through design, construction, operation and distribution from the site.

Under Natural Resources Canada’s hydrogen strategy, the federal government envisions hydrogen making up 31 per cent of the energy consumed by users by 2050, with a domestic market alone estimated to be worth $50 billion per year. By 2035, Canada will no longer allow the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Continued from page 5 grams of carbon per megajoule of energy, Russell said. A megajoule is roughly what it would take to move a one-tonne vehicle 160 kilometres per hour.

ERCO’s electrolyzer is powered by BC Hydro’s grid, which is itself mostly hydroelectric, and the hydrogen produced at the HTEC plant will result in less than 30 grams of carbon per megajoule.

“So, it’s considered a very overall low-carbon intensity source of hydrogen,” Russell said. “We don’t want to start making a bunch of dirty hydrogen and using that to power our vehicles.”

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U.S.-jailed money launderer banned from B.C. stock markets GRAEME WOOD

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The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) has banned one of the province’s more notorious, convicted white-collar criminals from its capital markets, albeit more than six years after he pleaded guilty in the United States to money laundering conspiracy for his role in a $250-million pump-and-dump scheme.

On Dec. 2, following an application from BCSC executive director Peter Brady, a commission panel placed several orders on Greg Mulholland, a former West Vancouver resident nearing the seven-year mark of his 12-year prison term in the United States.

The orders, should they be obeyed, prohibit Mulholland from work in the Canadian stock markets.

The panel noted in its decision how Mulholland, a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, was indicted in February 2016 of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, two counts of securities fraud and money laundering conspiracy. He settled and pleaded guilty only to the latter

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charge.

In December 2016, Mulholland then settled civil charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), by admitting to unregistered distribution of securities, and accepting a sweeping ban on participating in America’s public markets. He went to jail in February 2017.

The panel also noted Mulholland had previously agreed to a permanent ban from the penny stocks market with the SEC in 2011 because of his involvement in a different pumpand-dump scheme in 2008.

From prison, Mulholland challenged the BCSC application

and requested that no restrictions or sanctions be applied outside of the United States since no court had found specific victims of his crime.

The 53-year-old’s full response to the BCSC is not made available to the public but is partly summarized in the decision.

Mulholland, according to the decision, denied he was a recidivist and stated that “pernicious methods” were used “to force my capitulation for an agreement containing no financial or criminal liability.”

The decision states Mulholland “indicated in his response that he wishes to renounce his United

States citizenship and live in Canada” where his wife and children continue to live.

As such, in opposing the application, “Mulholland’s response specifically mentioned that he would like to serve as a director or officer” of a non-American company, the decision noted.

The panel, however, noted Mulholland’s sentencing ruling: “While there is no evidence of specific financial loss by investors in the judgments against him, at his sentencing the judge noted that there ‘are countless victims in this case and they’re nameless and faceless largely because there are so many of them.’”

Mulholland also did not honour his initial penny stock ban from the SEC, the panel stated, adding how, in fact, “when he signed the consent [agreement] he was already involved with the pump and dump for which he is presently incarcerated.”

According to The Tyee, Mulholland sued the U.S. Department of Justice after being denied a prisoner transfer request in 2021. Mulholland reportedly called money laundering a victimless and “ambiguous crime.”

As part of his plea deal, Mulholland agreed to forfeit a

host of assets that includes a West Vancouver mansion — his family’s home. However, the forfeiture is being challenged by his wife Delia.

Should Mulholland leave prison and return to Canada, he is now permanently prohibited from: becoming or acting as a director or officer of any B.C. issuer or registrant; becoming or acting as a stock promoter; engaging in a wide array of promotional activities and advising or consulting on activities in the securities or derivatives markets. Mulholland can still trade in or purchase securities through a registered dealer.

The BCSC commenced proceedings against Mulholland in June 2021. Glacier Media reached out to Brady to understand why it took over four years from his sentencing to do so.

Brady did not respond to questions; commission spokesperson Brian Kladko also did not address Mulholland’s case but said a number of factors are considered for reciprocal orders including incarceration status, residence, the length of time since the misconduct occurred, and how much risk the commission perceives an individual may pose to B.C.’s capital markets.

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Father in his 30s sentenced for sexting with 12-year-old JANE SEYD

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A father in his 30s who had sexually explicit conversations with a 12-year-old girl and exchanged nude photos with her online will serve a two-year conditional sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of child luring in North Vancouver provincial court.

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Nathan Gregory Russell, 33, of Abbotsford, was handed six months of house arrest with exemptions for work and medical emergencies, followed by 18 months of obeying an overnight curfew and three years’ probation after a hearing before Judge Patrick Doherty on Dec. 6.

Crown counsel Arianna Ward described how Russell, then living in North Vancouver, met the girl online on the social media singing app Smule in December 2018.

He told the girl she had a nice voice.

The girl told Russel she was 16. They exchanged photos online, said Ward, noting the photos the girl sent of herself “were consistent” with those of an older 16 or 17-year-old.

Russell told the girl he was 29, turning 30.

Initially they talked about their hobbies. “He told her he liked singing and

sex,” said Ward.

Later, at the girl’s suggestion, the two switched their conversations to Google Hangout chat, because that was the only form of social media the girl said she was allowed to use.

“He told her he loved her and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her,” said Ward.

Conversations later turned sexual, with Russell sending the girl naked photos of himself and having sexual conversations.

“If you were here with me I would take all your clothes off and throw you against the wall,” he wrote to the girl in one exchange.

Just before her 13th birthday, the girl told Russell what her actual age was.

“That doesn’t change anything,” he responded in online messages.

He then asked her to send him nude photos of herself, which she did.

At one point Russell suggested that the girl install Snapchat on her phone at school, then uninstall in at home, so her parents wouldn’t know about their conversations.

The girl later told police she was lonely and depressed at the time she was talking to Russell online. “She felt like her parents weren’t there for her. And she had Continued on page 19

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Continued from page 18 nobody in the world,” said Ward.

The conversations between Russell and the girl were discovered by the girl’s mother in October 2019, when the mother looked at what her daughter had been discussing in Google Hangout on the girl’s tablet and came across the nude photos which appeared to be of a man “significantly older than her daughter.”

Using her daughter’s account, the mother wrote a scathing note to Russell telling him not to contact her daughter again.

“She’s only 12 years old, you perverted bastard. You have a little daughter? How would you feel if some sick pedophile did this to her? At her age?” the mother wrote.

“It is because of people like you that this world is turning ugly.”

She then confronted her daughter, who admitted she knew Russell was in his 30s.

In a fit of anger, the mother took her daughter’s tablet and wiped it clean. A lot of the evidence was lost, said Ward, but the mother was later able to access some of the conversations using her daughter’s account on her own phone.

After the mother went to police, the RCMP’s child exploitation unit and the North Vancouver RCMP tracked the

messages to Russell’s internet service account.

A psychiatric report pointed to Russell as having a “moderate” risk of re-offending, said Ward, noting he asked the girl for naked photos knowing she was underage.

Russell’s defence lawyer said his client is a caring husband and father, who was “dealing with major life stressors” leading up to the online exchanges.

“He was lonely at the time and not thinking right,” said the lawyer.

Russell told the judge he is ashamed of what he did. “I’ve always been against stuff like that,” he said.

“I’m not happy about anything I did back then.”

As part of his probation, Russell must not volunteer or be employed around anyone under 16 unless with the express permission of his probation officer, must not use a computer to communicate with anyone under 16 except for immediate family, must not maintain profiles on social media, including Smule, must not delete his internet browsing history and must delete all images of the girl if they are stored on any electronic device.

He must also abide by a court order restricting him from being in a position of authority over anyone at or under the age of 16 for a period of 10 years.

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Continued from page 1 executor fees” and more than $24,000 in management fees before receiving permission from the courts or beneficiaries.

The citation also alleges that between December 2010 and May 2019, Sager invested estate assets with his MARK SAGER spouse, an investment manager at an investment firm, without the knowledge and consent of all beneficiaries.

Finally, Sager is accused of not keeping proper accounts for the estate, not maintaining contact with the beneficiaries of the estate for about nine years, not administering the estate in the best interests of those beneficiaries, and not filing estate taxes as required.

The allegations against Sager haven’t been proven, and will be the subject of a hearing before a disciplinary panel of the law society. A date for that hasn’t been set yet.

According to the law society, citations are issued in cases “where a lawyer’s alleged conduct is serious.”

Sager describes allegations as ‘inaccurate and unfair’ Sager did not make himself available for comment last week, but sent a statement to the North Shore News describing the allegations as “inaccurate and unfair.”

“I look forward to proving that to the law society at my hearing,” he wrote, adding he had nothing more to say.

This isn’t the first time Sager has been in trouble with the law society. Two years ago, Sager was fined $20,000 and ordered to pay a further $20,000 in legal costs by the law society after being found guilty of professional

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Following the elderly woman’s death, Sager received a cheque for his share of the estate amounting to $96,000.

In its ruling in 2019, the disciplinary panel found Sager’s breach of the rules was “a marked departure from the standard that the law society expects of lawyers and thus amounts to professional misconduct.”

In the case involving the current citation, the beneficiaries weren’t relatives but are believed to be local non-profit societies or charities named in the estate.

Sager applied to keep citation anonymous The citation against Sager was issued by the law society in September, during the local election campaign.

But Sager’s name and any identifying details were removed from the citation after Sager filed an application to keep the information anonymous, right around the same time he was elected mayor.

Sager argued that if his name was made public it would hinder his ability to effectively negotiate on behalf of his community for spots in Metro Vancouver committees and that the stigma could result in “significant and longstanding public harm to the residents of his community.”

Sager also argued making his name public would create difficulties for senior district staff who participated in the law society investigation against him.

The law society eventually rejected that application, with an adjudicator ruling that Sager’s newly elected role as mayor didn’t make him “more deserving of anonymity” than other lawyers. That decision was made public on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Just prior to that, Sager did an exclusive interview with the CBC which was published Wednesday morning, saying he wanted to clear his name.

Council members informed by Sager last week West Vancouver council members were informed of the law society allegations on Monday, following the council meeting, when Sager called them into his office.

“I was very surprised and saddened,” said Coun. Nora Gambioli. “It seems a pretty serious matter.”

Gambioli said she’s concerned that the allegations against Sager could have an impact on the district’s relationships with other municipalities and governments.

Reaction from council in general was “pretty subdued,” she said. “Mark did most of the talking.”

Gambioli added, “He was pretty adamant he was not interested in stepping aside.”

Council allies continue to support Sager Two other councillors who ran with the support of Sager during the election told the North Shore News they had heard about the law society investigation in the summer, adding it was part of a “whisper campaign” at the time.

Coun. Linda Watt said she found it concerning that members of the community knew about the investigation before it was made public. She said she continues to support Sager, and isn’t concerned about the allegations. “He has my support throughout the process,” she said. “Mayor Sager has never acted with ill intent.”

Coun. Sharon Thompson said she also supports Sager and doesn’t think the investigation will impact his ability to carry out his municipal duties. “He’s looking forward to proving himself right,” she said. “We certainly stand behind Mark.”

Former councillor Craig Cameron, who opted not to run in the last election, said he was concerned to learn about the allegations against Sager, adding the law society doesn’t issue citations lightly. “As a lawyer I think it reflects poorly on the profession. As a West Vancouver citizen I think it doesn’t reflect well on West Vancouver,” he said.

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Walk-ins encouraged at kids’ flu vaccine clinic this week children experienced secondary bacterial infections contributing to severe illness, which can be a complication of influenza,” said Henry.

While most kids recover from the flu at home, Henry said parents of kids at risk for severe complications should talk to a doctor about early access to the anti-viral drug Tamiflu, which is most effective if started within 12 hours and ideally not later than 48 hours after the onset of symptoms.

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Provincial health authorities have announced a walk-in blitz for children’s flu vaccines in the next week.

On the North Shore, families whose kids haven’t yet received a flu vaccine are being encouraged to walk in to the clinic at the former ICBC site on Lloyd Avenue in North Vancouver. The clinic is open for flu vaccine walk-ins from Dec. 13 to 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

For children with an aversion to needles, the flu vaccine is also available at the clinic as a nasal spray.

Health authorities are hoping families will get kids vaccinated ahead of the holiday season.

Surge in kids’ flu cases B.C. is in the midst of a surge in influenza cases with a strain of the virus that is hitting children particularly hard.

Emergency departments have recently seen a dramatic uptick in children coming to hospital with flu symptoms.

“This is an unusual season with unusual characteristics, including an early and intense surge in cases,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer.

Among children tested in laboratories in Vancouver, including B.C. Children’s Hospital, Richmond, and the North Shore, test positivity for influenza A has remained stable, but high, at 37 per cent

A nine-year-old gets his COVID-19 shot at the Lloyd Avenue kids’ vaccination clinic in North Vancouver earlier this year. Both COVID and flu shots are available at the clinic this week, with families encouraged to walk in to get their kids’ flu shots.

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Currently, influenza A/H3 is the predominant strain circulating, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

Six children have died of flu On Thursday, Henry reported that six children and teens have died of flu in B.C. this season.

The children who died included one who was younger than five years old, three who were between five and nine, and two teens between 15 and 19.

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When to seek medical help “Parents of all children should seek care if your child experiences difficulty breathing, or if your child’s fever goes away and comes back or persists longer than five days,” she said. “This may indicate a possible bacterial infection.”

Lions Gate Hospital is among those seeing a surge in kids with respiratory illness.

In a recent a two-day period, Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 21 kids were brought to the North Vancouver ER with respiratory illness.

One of those children was subsequently admitted to hospital, according to VCH. During that same time period, the North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre averaged nine visits a day from kids under 19 for respiratory-related reasons.

All children over the age of six months are eligible for influenza vaccination, and flu shots are being given free at COVID-19

clinics and at pharmacies, but rates of vaccination among kids have remained low.

Children’s influenza vax rates low Across B.C. only about 15 per cent of kids and teens have received the flu vaccine this fall.

Those vaccination numbers are slightly better on the North Shore.

According to the Ministry of Health, 16 per cent of kids aged six months to four years old have received flu vaccine in West Vancouver, while 22 per cent have received the jab in North Vancouver. Among children and teens aged five to 17, those flu vaccination rates are 20 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.

COVID-19 infections slowly increasing The flu surge comes as the Lower Mainland is also seeing a slow increase in cases of COVID-19.

According to the BCCDC, wastewater tests from all five Metro Vancouver sewage plants, including the North Shore’s Lions Gate treatment plant, “suggest a slow increase in levels of SARS-CoV-2 detection.”

Vancouver Coastal Health reported 91 people in hospital with COVID-19 in the past week, four of those in critical condition.

Rates of COVID-19 vaccination among children on the North Shore also continue to be much lower than the rates of vaccination for older adults.

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Nominations open for Tim Jones Community Achievement Award MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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The annual opportunity recognize a do-gooding local for their efforts has returned, with nominations now open for the Tim Jones Community Achievement Award.

Co-presented by North Shore Rescue and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, the Tim Jones Community Achievement Award is given each year to someone who has made a notable

contribution to the North Shore community. The 2022 iteration saw North Vancouver mountaineer and community leader Jay MacArthur take home the award, a local who was applauded for his countless contributions to the sporting sphere.

In previous years, local conservationists and philanthropists have all been dubbed winners. This award itself is an ode to the late Tim Jones, a North Vancouverite who was a paramedic and the longtime team leader for North Shore Rescue.

Nominations are open to the public

until Feb. 6 next year, with the winner due to be announced at an opening night event for the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Feb. 24. The festival, now in its 26th year, is an 11-day celebration of winter sports, with more than 50 films dedicated to skiing, snowboarding and other snow-centric activities.

Alongside hosting the Tim Jones Community Achievement Award, the festival is also offering a number of grants, including the VIMFF Adventure Film Grant, $10,000 worth of funding for filmmakers

looking to craft their own adventure film.

Those looking to nominate a notable community member are advised to write a letter, 500 to 700 words, explaining their nominee’s impact on the community, and submit it online alongside pictures, video links and other supporting materials.

All nominations must be submitted through vimff.org.

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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The outdoor seating area of the new Warming Hut at The Shipyards is licensed, and can accommodate up to 16 people. NICK LABA / NSN

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Mayor Linda Buchanan made a first visit to the new hut on Friday. “This Nordic-style cabin setting, paired with mulled wine and other beverages, will bring holiday cheer and vibrancy to the area,” she said.

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North Vancouver’s Derek Mayson celebrates with teammates after crushing a home run for Canada at the 2022 WSBC Men’s Softball World Cup held Nov. 26-Dec. 4 in New Zealand.

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North Vancouver slugger Derek Mayson ended his world-class softball career with a bang. Three bangs, in fact.

The 38-year-old third baseman hit three home runs in nine games, tied for the most in the tournament, to help Team Canada earn silver at the WSBC Men’s Softball World Cup held Nov. 26-Dec. 4 in New Zealand.

Canada went 5-0 in opening round play before knocking off the United States and Cuba in the Super Round to earn a spot in the World Cup final. Their run for gold ended with a 5-2 loss against Australia in the championship game.

“I’m really proud of how our team prepared for and played at the World Cup,” Mayson told the North Shore News after the tournament. “Although we’re disappointed we didn’t come home with the gold, looking back, second in the world is still a massive

accomplishment.”

In four previous World Cups (called the World Championships until 2015), Mayson won gold in 2015 and bronze in 2009, 2017 and 2019. Mayson also won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games.

In this year’s World Cup, Mayson’s total of three home runs included a pair of bombs in a 6-0 opening round win over the eventual champions from Australia.

Mayson also registered a .296 batting average while collecting eight runs batted in, the sixth-highest total in the tournament.

Before the tournament began, Mayson announced that this would be his final World Cup. “It’s a bit of a weird feeling knowing I’ve played my last game in a Canada jersey, as it’s been a major part of my life for the past 17 years,” he said. “However, I got to say my ‘goodbyes’ to friends from the team and around the world, and I’m really happy for that.”

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On Christmas Eve, Saint Catherine’s Anglican Church invites you and your family to attend: A family service and interactive Nativity Tale at 3 pm, with puppets, carol singing and treasure hunt.

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Wednesday, December 21 7 pm Longest Night of the Year Come and celebrate the beginning of a new period of increasing light and growth in your life (Yalda in the Iranian tradition).

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No injuries reported during early-morning evacuation

Continued from page 1 of the building is extensive, he said.

Based on initial reports, firefighters believe the blaze started on the first floor of the building and spread to the second and third floors and into the attic, said Schalk.

Schalk said it’s too early to say what caused the fire, but it’s most likely to have been accidental.

The 56-year-old apartment building had functioning fire alarms, but no sprinkler system as its construction pre-dated that requirement in the building code.

Cheyenne Hohensinn, who lives opposite the apartment building that caught on fire, said he and his wife were woken by sirens and the arrival of fire trucks around 6 a.m.

Hohensinn said he could see flames coming through the roof and shooting about three metres in the air. “It was definitely coming out the windows,” he said.

Fire trucks parked on the north side of the building sprayed the fire with water while other firefighters appeared to attack it from above, he said.

Hohensinn said he saw residents fleeing the burning building carrying everything from pets in carriers to cherished possessions. “One lady had her wedding dress,” he said.

The fire was out by mid-morning, and between 50 to 70 residents were taken to a reception centre nearby at the offices of North Shore Emergency Management on

First responders attend the scene of an apartment fire in Central Lonsdale Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. NORTH VAN RCMP 14th Street where they were being provided with necessities like clothing, and set up with hotel rooms for 72 hours.

“It was a very early morning fire,” said Emily Dicken, director of North Shore Emergency Management. “A lot of people have been displaced in their pyjamas.”

A few residents were able to bring their pet cats to the centre.

Firefighters were checking for other pets that may have been left behind in order to reunite them with their owners.

They were also working with residents to allow them to go and retrieve essentials including medication, keys, wallets and important papers from the building.

Fire crews were to meet with building owners, insurers and restoration crews to determine next steps.

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An early morning fire at an apartment building at 260 East 12th Street has displaced approximately 70 residents of the City of North Vancouver. CHEYENNE HOHENSINN had insurance.

Schalk said it’s possible some parts of the building that weren’t damaged will only be impacted for a short period of time, while other units may be more seriously damaged.

In cases where people are going to be displaced for a longer term, emergency

management will work with BC Housing to try to find suitable accommodation for those residents – often not an easy job.

Dicken said mental health supports are also being made available to the displaced residents.

“It’s a hard experience for people to go through, she said.

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SPRING OPENING

Modern Asian comfort food restaurant to open at Lonsdale Quay LINDSAY WILLIAM-ROSS VANCOUVER IS AWESOME

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Ahoy, fans of modern Asian comfort fare. One of Vancouver’s most popular spots has just revealed plans to open a new location in the reimagined food hall of the iconic Lonsdale Quay in North Van.

Heritage Asian Eatery is headed to Lower Lonsdale and will be one of the fresh new Quay vendors setting up when the reimagined destination opens this spring. This will be the third location for the Vancouverbased restaurant.

“Lower Lonsdale and the Shipyards District is one of the most scenic and historic neighbourhoods in all of Metro Vancouver,” said Heritage owner Paul Zhang in a media

release. “We cannot wait to join the incredible group of fellow restaurants and businesses in the Food Hall at The Quay to offer an unforgettable experience to the North Shore community.”

Heritage began on Pender Street in Vancouver’s financial district back in 2016 before expanding with a second outpost on Broadway at Cambie.

Earlier this year, the Pender location underwent an interior refresh.

Heritage is known for its approachable menu of Chinese comfort classics, like dim sum dishes, loaded bao, and BBQ meats served to share or as plates with rice or noodles.

The full Heritage food menu will be available at its forthcoming Lonsdale Quay location.

The Lonsdale Quay marked its 35th anniversary in 2021, and in

November of that year revealed plans for a major upgrade to its space and offerings.

The renovated food hall is set to open in spring 2023, with Heritage among the existing and new tenants at the revamped iconic venue.

Visitors can expect to enjoy the revitalized Market and Food Hall vendors as well as indoor and outdoor seating, live music, and event programming.

“We are huge fans of Heritage Asian Eatery, and we’re really looking forward to having their concept as part of the refreshed experience in the Food Hall at The Quay. Paul and his team’s innovative menu and collaborative approach will make them a really valued addition to our community,” said Taylor Mathiesen, president of Quay North Urban Development.

Heritage Asian Eatery, which operates restaurants on Pender Street in Coal Harbour and on Broadway at Cambie in Vancouver, will bring its modern casual Chinese comfort food to the Lonsdale Quay. HERITAGE ASIAN EATERY

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Nooshin Gallehdari, Skyler Oxley, Tejal Barde and Mojgan Veisi of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Peer Assisted Care Team mark one year of service. CMHA

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One of the biggest challenges has been finding people who are in need of help but are mistrustful of the system. And, Barde said, their staff also sees the gaps in the system when it comes to Black, Indigenous or other persons of colour.

Having the program run and staffed by civilians has been a key factor in its success, Barde said.

“We have had many people and families thanking PACT for preventing a call or visit from the police. People have appreciated that our service is discreet and confidential. Neighbours are not aware they are in distress,” she said.

In the coming year, PACT will be expanding the number of days team members are available.

A testament to the strategy’s success: similar services will start popping up in other cities in the province in next year,

Barde said.

“We are seeing our program replicated in communities across the province, starting with Victoria and New West in early January 2023.

Premier Eby has announced a future expansion of PACT teams across B.C. He will be adding nine additional teams by 2024,” she said.

When it comes to dealing with stress, CMHA North and West Vancouver recommends sticking to the basics: good sleep, fresh air, diet and exercise, and spending time in nature.

“We also advise taking time to acknowledge your emotions and be flexible and creative with how you pass the time and reach out to others. If you want to try something new, we encourage activities such as journaling, puzzling, and craft projects,” Barde said. “Be kind to yourself. Try not to romanticize your typical holiday plans or feel pressure to participate in typical holiday customs that aren’t for you.”

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“The day pass received a very, very negative response, and that’s the only one they’ve done,” he said. “Was the study done to try and validate what they already wanted to do? Or was it an honest attempt to look into options? And if it was an honest attempt to look into options, why wasn’t it brought into the public conversation? And why is nothing being done with it?”

Effective Dec. 15, BC Parks will require visitors to first secure either a morning (7 a.m. to noon) or afternoon (noon to 4 p.m.) pass before parking in either the main P1 or lower P5 lots.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy issued a statement

in response to Jones’s concerns on Tuesday, acknowledging that the day pass system has been an adjustment.

“Since 2019, BC Parks has experienced an unprecedented increase in the number of visitors, particularly to Cypress and Seymour Parks, which has led to significant pressures on sensitive ecosystems that make up the park,” it read. “We want to ensure that people can continue to access the park while also managing the impact on these sensitive ecosystems. ... To advance the 2018 study and additional visitor use management efforts in Mount Seymour Park, BC Parks intends to also undertake a facility plan for Mount Seymour Park that will include a public engagement portion.

This is planned for early 2023.”

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PROTECT OUR LAND

Tsleil-Waututh Nation youth record powerful music video MINA KERR-LAZENBY

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It has been a little more than three months since a group of Tsleil-Waututh Nation students and the mobile production studio N’we Jinan released their song Protect Our Land, and yet they are still riding the wave the song created.

Spirits are still high, the community is still beaming with pride and, thanks to the release of the song’s accompanying music video, the conversation around reclaiming land and culture has never been more front and centre.

“Throughout the community everyone is really celebrating the song,” said Kaely Mcmurtry, teacher at Tsleil-Waututh Nation Siʔáḿθɘt School, and mentor for the 13 students who took part.

“Members are sharing it on all their platforms. They are talking about how they are really proud of their niece, nephew, granddaughter or grandson for saying all these strong words and being really proud of who they are, and where they’ve come from.”

The song is the latest challenging oeuvre to come from N’we Jinan, a travelling, Indigenous-led

Students Tylie and Layla are key voices in the Protect Our Land track recorded by Tsleil-Waututh students. N’WE JINAN studio that works with First Nations youth across Canada to tackle themes of cultural identity, love, language and struggle, through the medium of music. With it, teenagers learn about songwriting and sound recording, music production and performance.

This track, said N’we Jinan producer Christian Monias, was the result of a four-day, entirely “organic” process that saw kids make their own beats and spitball their own lyrics. Protect Our Land

had been a throwaway sentence from one student that gained momentum as discussion got deeper, three words that would go on to become the main hook and an integral part of the community lexicon.

“The whole conversation began with the group talking about how they appreciated their environment and where they were from,” said Monias. “This inevitably turned to other things, like pollution, and how the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

project is something that they don’t like.”

With lyrics like “protect our land from the pollution, hold my hand let’s find a solution” and “North Shore Way, you put us in a small space, we’ll fight to get our land back,” the song is a powerful, positive protest that aims to bring light to issues faced by First Nations members – no matter the generation.

“This song is important because it’s spreading awareness, and telling people what the government is doing – like stealing our language, sending us to residential schools, taking our culture away, cutting our hair, taking away our names,” said 11-year-old student Layla George.

George, proud of her singing and of the message she conveyed, said the experience is one she will long remember. One particular highlight was shooting the video, a job which involved traversing forests, re-enacting cultural lessons at school, visiting beaches and travelling the inlet via canoe.

There was one particular moment that resonated with George and her fellow students, Mcmurtry and Monias alike.

“During the last day when we

were doing our last location shot, we went out on a canoe and the guide gave us these paddles with designs on either side. One side had a crouching fox, which symbolizes how visitors are coming, and on the other side there was an eye, which symbolizes the tribe is approaching for war,” said Monias.

The group stopped in front of the Kinder Morgan pipeline station, the guide pulled out his drum and requested the students raise their paddles with the eye facing forward, and began to sing a song about healing. Afterwards they played Protect Our Land through a speaker, letting the tune echo around their traditional lands and the words travel across the open water.

The people of the inlet, coming together over song, survival and sovereignty.

“It was a beautiful moment,” said Monias. “It was so powerful, like these kids are fighting for their future, and they are very aware of what’s going on.”

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B.C. Premier David Eby was in North Vancouver Monday morning at ICBC headquarters to announce ICBC will apply to freeze vehicle insurance rates for the next two years.

ICBC will apply to the B.C. Utilities Commission for a freeze on basic insurance rates, the premier said, adding that would mean five years without an increase in basic ICBC rates.

Eby didn’t say why he was making the announcement ahead of the utilities commission decision or whether he would move to overrule that decision if the rate freeze isn’t granted. But he stressed making life ”more affordable” is a key priority of government.

The high cost of living in B.C. is an issue being talked about around the province, Eby said.

Having a vehicle is “incredibly important for many, many people across our province,” he said. “And the affordability of car insurance is a key part of owning a car.”

A rate freeze will help keep car insurance affordable “at a time when people are facing significant cost pressures,” said Eby. Eby took time at Monday’s announcement to defend ICBC’s switch to no-fault insurance, a move which he shepherded in his previous role as B.C.’s attorney general.

Despite questions that some people have raised about whether the amounts being paid to people involved in serious crashes are adequate, Eby said under the new system, people are receiving payments faster, rather than waiting years for legal cases to grind through the courts.

“And then at the end of it, the lawyer would take a third of their award that was

Premier David Eby announces that ICBC intends to seek a two-year rate freeze on basic insurance at the North Vancouver ICBC head office Monday. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN supposed to be money for them to get better,” he said.

Eby also took a swipe at the Liberals’ handling of ICBC, which he once famously referred to as a financial “dumpster fire.”

“The government was using ICBC as an ATM, pulling money out of the corporation to pretend that budgets were balanced,” while secretly recommending that assets be sold off, he said.

“For many years government drew down these reserves to crisis levels,” he said.

That system “almost bankrupted ICBC,” he said, pointing to a year in which the Crown corporation lost almost $1 billion.

Eby said reserves are being built up

again now.

But he also fielded questions on how the Crown corporation could afford to freeze rates when income is down and ICBC is projected to lose $290 million this year.

ICBC president Nicholas Jimenez said most of the projected losses are from “significant hits” to ICBC’s investment portfolio, but added “the core business is sound.”

“The bottom line is ICBC needs to be self-supporting,” Eby said.

In response to questions, Eby said there is no update on the Crown corporation’s plan to vacate the large North Vancouver building that serves as its headquarters.

After occupying the waterfront building for more than 40 years, ICBC told its 1,500 head office employees in September that the Crown corporation plans to vacate its 300,000-square-foot six-storey office.

The move isn’t expected until 2025 at the earliest.

The key unanswered question so far is what will happen to the prime piece of real estate once ICBC leaves.

Five years ago, a leaked report prepared

by ICBC at the direction of the previous Liberal government showed the Crown corporation had developed a business case for moving and selling the property at 151 West Esplanade, which has been in use since 1980.

Among the challenges noted in the report were “significant expenditures for maintenance and upgrades will be required over the next 10 to 20 years. This expenditure is estimated to be at approximately $184 million, with the majority of the costs required during the first 10 years of this period,” stated the business case, obtained by the North Shore News at the time.

Spending that kind of money on a building that is rarely more than half occupied doesn’t make sense, ICBC concluded.

The ICBC property was most recently assessed at $103.8 million – almost all of that in land value.

Eby said Monday there are “a number of bridges [that] have to be crossed before ICBC headquarters is sold, including determining where ICBC will be landing.

Also, we have First Nations engagement and consultations as well as engagements with folks on the North Shore to make sure that this community that has served ICBC for so long benefits from whatever ends up on this site.”

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Sad to see that ‘the nod’ is no longer standard for cyclists For years, riding in Vancouver and here on the North Shore, people on bikes would recognize each other with a head nod.

Just a brief tip of the head, “the nod” was a greeting and an acknowledgment.

It didn’t matter where you were, what the terrain, or the weather. If you encountered Move On another person Heather Drugge riding, the nod was definitely “on.” No return nod meant the person was probably visiting from another planet. They were either an alien or a zombie.

Lately, though, it seems the nod has gone out of style (or there are countless alien zombies).

A friend of mine recently sent an email about “the nod” being exclusively a Dollarton Highway ritual: “There’s a camaraderie I don’t see anywhere else except on the Dollarton, and I call it the North Shore Nod. You’re cycling on Dollarton and see another cyclist coming the other way. You nod to each other as if to acknowledge, ‘You’re brave enough to ride this.’ I think it’s a locals thing.”

Whaaaaat? The nod used to be everywhere, not just on the Dollarton. Certainly not just on the North Shore. On reflection,

‘The nod’ used to be a standard greeting for almost all cyclists passing on the road, but it’s not the norm anymore, writes columnist Heather Drugge. SOLSTOCK / E+ / GETTY IMAGES she hit on something. I haven’t seen the nod in ages. At first, I was saddened that a lovely “we’re in this together” or a “you’re not alone” kind of acknowledgment has become passé, restricted to specific corridors like Dollarton.

But the need for a solidarity nod dissipates with success. The more people ride, the less need for the nod. Or the less practical it becomes. Too many head nods are required when there are a ton of people on bikes. It’s like, “Ya, we’re both

on bikes … but, so is everyone else.”

I mean, it’s not like you’re going to head-nod everyone riding on the Adanac or Off-Broadway bike routes at rush hour.

Folks would look at you like you were a bobblehead, or suspect you as a potential alien zombie.

After 30 years of using a bike for transportation, I have to admit that the nod is conceivably archaic, like me. I still give the nod once in a while when there aren’t that many people out, primarily due to

superbad weather, or if I meet someone tackling the hill on Dempsey Road without an ebike (yes, people actually do that!).

The nod is a way to say, I’m here with you, and we’re doing this together. Also, note that the etiquette is, or at least used to be, that you would nod your head down for random riders, nod your head up for someone you know. Mind you, there’s little point in learning the nod’s finer details – you don’t need to get the hang of it at all now, unless you are on the Dollarton, which kind of says a lot about that route.

Few people ride the Dollarton because it seems and/or is dangerous. If you do, you are courageous and one of only a few, thus the persistence of “the nod.”

There are other routes here and there where people still nod, but I can’t think of one more deserving of solidarity than Dollarton. Well, maybe Main Street. But it’s so scary you really don’t even think about pleasantries like nodding.

Fundamentally, the nod means “the cyclist in me honours the cyclist in you.”

I am sorry to see it go. But happy to recognize that we may be moving beyond the nod.

Heather Drugge is a sustainable transportation advocate who has used her bike for transportation for over 20 years.

She’s zooming around on an e-bike now, and maybe looking at a jetpack next.

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Firefighters urge donations of warm clothing for Ukraine

“This is a way that we can make a huge impact,” Reynolds said. If you don’t have any items to donate, the effort is receiving financial donations – and tax receipts – via the DNV Fire Charity or Defend Ukraine Foundation websites.

Brent Mudry of Defend Ukraine Foundation, which is partnered in the current project and has led a number of large supply missions this year, said he’s confident the donation targets can be met. But if not, they have a fall-back plan of putting the supplies on a upcoming shipment with another aid group.

“Large areas of the country are either intermittently or completely without power,” said Mudry, noting that daytime temperatures hover around freezing and can dip to -10 C at night.

“We squawk if our power’s out for a day or two – there it’s continual,” he said.

With winter conditions stretching through April, there’s a high probability that thousands of people will freeze to death, Mudry continued.

Apart from individual support, he hopes that businesses, corporate sponsors and other charities get involved in the drive as well.

NICK LABA

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As Russian forces continue to pummel Ukraine’s power grid, people in the war-torn country are bracing for a long, cold winter.

To help bring some needed warmth, volunteers and fire departments across the North Shore are launching a blanket and warm clothing drive.

Until Dec. 18, the organizers are calling on residents to bring donations to any of the local fire halls, or to contribute cash going toward the international shipment.

Dubbed Project Frozen, the drive aims to fill a 40-foot container with around 3,000 unit equivalents – either a jacket or blanket – and fund the $15,000 trip, which includes shipping the container as well as truck rentals along the way.

Jared Reynolds, a District of North Vancouver firefighter and Afghanistan war veteran, said the idea for the drive came to him after recently returning from another mission where he personally transported around 160 kilograms of medical equipment to Kraków, Poland (bound for Ukraine) via civilian air travel.

“When I was over at the border

Firefighter Jared Reynolds got the idea for the drive after seeing how many people were underdressed for the weather while on a separate aid mission to Ukraine. NICK LABA / NSN a little under a month ago, the amount of people that were not dressed appropriately was shocking,” Reynolds said, urging citizens here to donate whatever they can during the project’s tight, two-week timeline.

“We’re asking anyone who has blankets, jackets, kids ski gear, anything warm to just bring it to any of the North Shore fire stations,” he added.

The initiative launched with the North Vancouver District, but

now the City of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver are on board as well, meaning you can make donations at any North Shore fire hall by Dec. 18, with the packed supplies on their way to Ukraine a few days after that.

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t’s just a toothache, or at least that’s what Joyce thought at the time. The pain would come and go so she wasn’t overly concerned, but Joyce mentioned it to her dentist who thought it was an infection and she was eventually referred to an oral surgeon.

What she learned next turned her world upside-down.

“I had a tumour in my jaw that was growing so aggressively it was ‘eating’ my left jawbone,” says Joyce.

“The bone had become so thin that I had to go on a puree diet immediately just to avoid further damage.

I was… terrified.”

Joyce was suffering from a rare bone tumour called an ameloblastoma. The tumour needed to be removed or it would soon leave Joyce unable to eat or speak. Without proper care, it could become fatal.

“The more I read about the surgery, the more worried I became, because apparently after the surgery, you might need to rehabilitate your jaw,” says Joyce. “As in, learn how to talk and learn how to chew and learn how to smile again. That scared me, because I was just like, ‘What?’ I’m not going to be able to do something that’s very basic

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This is when Joyce came to meet Dr. Eitan Prisman, head and neck surgeon at VGH, who walked her through exactly what needed to be done and to help put her fears to rest.

The importance of planning “This tumour was on the jaw, which would mean it would grow so large it would prevent her possibly from speaking, eating, and it could deform her face,” explains Dr. Prisman.

“It’s not a tumour you can live with by any means.”

Dr. Prisman had to do a “full section” removal due to the location of the tumour. This means he had to remove the entire area of jawbone and replace it.

“The complexity with the jawbone is how much we use it every day,” he says. “There’s constant motion and pressure. You can’t just throw a titanium plate in because the bone will not fuse properly and then you’re dealing with a whole other problem.”

Instead, Dr. Prisman needed more bone, which he harvested from Joyce’s scapula.

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Lewis was building 100-plus homes a year Continued from page 40 vice-president of the North Shore Heritage Foundation.

Given West Coast Modern’s connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape, most of his homes were built on the North Shore. According to the Lewis Construction database, Lewis Construction built 414 in West Vancouver alone, with 313 of them still standing. But his staggering total of 745 homes reaches throughout the Lower Mainland and deep into B.C.’s interior, as far as Kelowna and the Kootenays.

Marrying with the architectural style, Lewis’s preferred construction method was post and beam, which was suited to West Vancouver’s craggy mountain geography.

“It just has footings – you don’t have a foundation floor,” Clay explained. “So your footings can be at varying heights depending on the geography of that particular lot.”

What distinguishes Lewis the most from his contemporaries is that he was a builder. As part of his company, he had a design team and would have had elements that were similar from house to house.

This allowed him to be deeply involved in the practical aspects of building, whereas his architect contemporaries would float lofty ideas that would be difficult to translate into construction.

During Clay’s research she spoke with multiple owners of homes built by Lewis, confirming that his approach involved working closely with buyers to customize each build. That process could lead to some arguments and a lot of “yesbuts” – though Lewis was described as lovely to work with, and buyers were typically very pleased with the finished product.

His utilitarian focus also came with a price advantage, costing around $8.50 per square foot to build compared to the more typical $10.50 per square foot at the time.

Putting West Coast Modern homes on the map Over the years, he evolved his business into something of an empire. While Lewis Construction was founded in 1954, by 1959 Lewis Construction had built 400 homes in the Lower Mainland. By that time, he was building 100-plus homes a year.

Eventually the company vertically integrated, owning its own home sales business called Lewis Realty Inc. “That was probably unheard of,” Clay said. “It made perfect sense to retain control of the market as much as possible. But they probably also felt they were the most suited to selling the property since they built it.”

A good deal of this success was thanks to his wife, Evelyn, as was outlined in a 1959 Lions Gate Times article, Husband & Wife Team Pioneered Post and Beam into a Boom.

Clay speculates that she handled invoicing and balancing the books, making up for likely blind spots in Lewis’s creative mind.

But all their success came with a cost. Especially in the early years, the couple and their three children had to move from home to home as Lewis built them. At the time, it was hard for people to get mortgages on flat-roofed houses for fear of water pooling and the roof collapsing, so the family would live in the homes Lewis built while buyers accumulated enough cash to buy them.

Looking through directories, Clay found they lived in at least seven homes during their 30 years in West Van – the longest at 1416 Chartwell Dr., which is now demolished.

According to the directory listings, he would continue his career until Lewis – born in 1917 – retired in 1976 at age 59. In 1987, Lewis Construction went into bankruptcy protection after apparent financial difficulties. By 1989, there were no listings for the couple, but a 2008 obituary states Evelyn passed away at age 89.

While a wash of cheap construction

may have out-competed Lewis’s business in the ’80s, Clay said his lasting legacy is that of a true visionary – “that sort of crazy, artistic genius guy who has so many ideas.”

What it’s like to live in a Bob Lewis Jake Onrot fell in love with his house before he knew who built it.

He gave up a day of skiing on Easter weekend in 2011 to go look at a home on Bonnymuir Drive in West Vancouver.

“I felt like it was a little gem that had ticked all the boxes,” Onrot said.

“I loved the architecture.”

It had privacy, a bright yard, mature gardens and even a pool.

He said it had good bones when he bought it, and was drawn to the beam ceilings and abundance of wood in the build.

“The house felt very warm and sort of enfolded me in its arms,” Onrot added. “I felt like we were matched for each other.”

Then he found out that it was a Lewis – originally the Braun residence – because the sellers had the book of significant architecture opened to the page that featured the house.

After moving in, Onrot found reading materials about Lewis and his West Coast Modern peers.

Onrot said he feels great pride in his home. “It’s designed so it gets allday sun,” he said, adding that you can watch it rise over Grouse and set over Hollyburn.

Because of the generous lot size, he’s been able to build an outdoor conversation area with a fire pit and put in a hot tub.

“The whole thing is the house flows indoor-outdoor,” he continued. But it also flows through the indoor areas.

“You can sit in one room and look all the way across the house. You never feel enclosed in a small room because of the openness and the flow,” Onrot said. “That’s the beauty of this house: the way it’s laid out and its bones.”

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Most of us are looking forward to a Older holiday season full of And Wiser fun and joy, unshackMargaret Coates led by the pandemic.

However, this time of year can also be somewhat stressful as we try to meet all the expectations that go with the season.

Ironically, the pandemic often forced us to cut back on our favourite activities because of masking, distancing and not being allowed to congregate in large groups. However, while this may have reduced some of the usual stresses of the season, it also increased loneliness and a sense of disconnectedness.

The holiday season is generally a time when we increase our activities in addition to performing our usual daily pursuits. This extra activity can increase our stress levels as we try to get everything done from buying gifts, baking, decorating inside and outside our home, going to get-togethers and more. It can also cause us to neglect our good habits

Seniors should be mindful of the extra stresses that the holiday season can bring.

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such as exercise and maintaining a good diet.

It is so hard to pass up the goodies and to take an extra walk after a high calorie dinner full of our favourite things.

Seniors may be more at risk for increased stress than a younger person, and this may affect our health. An article written in Harvard Women’s Health Watch states that “while stress certainly isn’t easy to manage at any age, it can become more difficult to cope as you get older.”

The authors of the study suggests that an older person’s body can’t physically and mentally handle stress the same way it did when they were younger, stating that “signs of stress may mimic symptoms of memory loss or dementia or include appetite changes, headaches, anxiety, irritability, or trouble concentrating.”

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Volunteering can help relieve stress Continued from page 42 In addition to stress, some seniors commonly experience depression at this time of year as they revisit old memories and mourn the losses and change of times. For some seniors who are somewhat isolated, there is an increased sense that they might be missing out on the good things others are enjoying.

As seniors, taking care of ourselves without getting stressed will again be a challenge after the pandemic’s restrictions.

How can we manage to navigate the holiday season so that it is enjoyable and fun? The Harvard Women’s Health Watch article suggests that we can “manage stress by using relaxation techniques, getting involved in community activities, taking care of yourself, eating right, getting enough sleep, and sticking to other healthy habits.”

It’s always wise to pace yourself if you are overwhelmed by the addition of many events to join, cooking, or even attending big dinners with family and friends.

Spending extra money for gifts and holiday goodies can be stressful when you are on a fixed income. As many of us are experiencing this year, the cost of everything has gone up. Taking time to plan with a strict budget might help. Not only spending the money can be stressful, but so is taking the time to shop in crazy busy malls. Ask yourself: Do you need the biggest tree on the lot? Does everyone need a personalized gift?

Taking care of our health means keeping

up with regular sleep routines and maintaining our exercise programs despite the call of the mall. It also means sticking to your good eating habits in the face of the abundance of the holiday season. Try surveying the goodie tray and take only one or two special treats. Eat only at mealtimes and resist snacking, especially if you know you are going to have a big meal later.

Giving of yourself can reduce stress.

Assist seniors you know who may be needing some support or extra social connection. Donate to a charity that serves people at this time of year. The food bank needs your support as do many of the organizations on the North Shore – see lists of charities in the 2022 Seniors Directory, which is found at your nearest seniors centre or at North Shore Community Services (call 604-982-3302) or the North Shore News at (604-998-3520).

Proper self-care is the gift you can give to yourself over this season. Try to take a few moments for yourself, take a nap or a bath, curl up with a good book, watch a new series on TV (or pick up a set at your local library) or chat with a friend.

Let’s get back to a new holiday season “normal,” but let’s stay unstressed, feel the joy, and have fun.

Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 52 years and has worked for and with seniors for twenty-seven of those years. Ideas for future columns are welcome – email lions_view@telus.net.

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Did you know Mrs. Claus has a cousin? Her name is Conni Smudge and she’s come from the North Pole in her worldly travels to spread love, joy and understanding to all the kids of the Lower Mainland.

“I’ve even got a little phone line direct to the toy shop,” said Smudge, a.k.a Chris Bolton. “Sometimes Santa comes on, but it’s mostly Elf Number 1 that comes on and helps asking questions with the kids.”

If you or your little ones would like to get any last-minute requests in with the North Pole, Smudge is hosting “snack and chats” Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at a parklet outside Tea Time on Lonsdale Avenue. Smudge is available for photographs, and there are hot drinks and other treats on site. Donations to the North Shore Pride Alliance are welcomed.

During a block party Thursday evening, Bolton said the response has been really good so far. On a given night, dozens of people stop by for a visit.

“Some of the kids are just shocked that I can talk to Santa,” he said. “They’re absolutely mesmerized.”

A couple of people have walked by, and Smudge is not their vibe, Bolton said. “They just keep walking, which is totally fine.”

After an incident at North Vancouver City Library a couple weeks ago, Bolton was worried there could be some issues. But he said everything has been OK so far.

During a Drag Queen Storytime event, where Smudge reads books to kids, a man made an inappropriate remark then started yelling at the kids and parents, Bolton said.

He added that the library had a contingency plan in place, and the man was ushered out quickly.

The kids were kind of oblivious, “But they were a bit taken aback by the volume and the anger coming from this guy,” Bolton said. “And I just said, ‘Oh my, someone’s having a very bad day. Let’s just say goodbye.’ And all the kids turned around all innocent and were like, ‘Bye-bye!’”

“I’ve been doing this for 30 years – I can protect myself,” he said. “But I don’t want to have an event that I’m involved with to be a reason that a kid would be either scarred or damaged or anything like that.”

If the same guy shows up at the parklet, Bolton plans to drown him out by blasting Aretha Franklin’s Respect. If needed, he also has a direct line to police.

“We have to stand up against the haters – they can’t win,” he said.

Bolton emphasizes there’s nothing sexual about his drag routine. If anything, kids see him as a Disney character, he said.

“Anything that I can do to combat that kind of negative energy with being even more positive, and being even more loving, I think that’s the only way you can win people over,” Bolton continued.

There’s a little boy that shows up at each of Smudge’s storytime events. “And he looks up at me like I’m the Last Unicorn.”

Bolton explained that he’s really made an impact with the boy, who feels comfortable playing with whatever toys he wants – trucks and dolls.

“That’s what it should be – that all kids be authentic and be themselves. That’s really what I’m here for.”

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These are the most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in November JANE SEYD

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Those calming online videos of snow falling in slo-mo over the local mountains might be an apt metaphor for the real estate market on the North Shore.

It’s cool out there. And very, very quiet.

In the first 10 days of the month, “There hasn’t been one sale in December for detached houses” on the North Shore, said Calvin Lindberg, a Realtor with Angell Hasman and Associates in West Vancouver.

“It is unusual,” he said.

Swiftly rising interest rates – the most recent rate hike happened just this week – are driving away buyers, he said.

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, sales in North Vancouver are down between 24 and 42 per cent in September to November 2021 and during the same period this year. Sales in West Vancouver are down even more in that three-month period year over year: dropping between 37 and 67 per cent.

Few sales doesn’t mean no sales, however.

Here’s a look at some of the cheapest and most expensive detached homes, townhomes and condos sold on the North Shore last month.

Most-expensive detached house The highest sale on the North Shore in November was a four-bedroom, five-bathroom house at 6210 Overstone Dr. in West Vancouver that sold for just over $5.4 million Nov. 19 after 130 days on the market. The house isn’t waterfront, but sits high on a rocky perch and a half-acre lot overlooking water views towards Passage Island in the Gleneagles neighbourhood.

Built in 2016, the house of over 6,000 square feet was designed by architect Gordon Hlynsky with floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive sliding doors.

Features include a large media room with bar, and a full gym with steam and infrared saunas opening onto a patio hot tub. The home also comes with a triple garage.

Most-expensive townhouse The most-expensive townhouse sold on the North Shore last month was a non-strata row house, this time in West Vancouver’s upper Caulfeild neighbourhood.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home of approximately 2,250 square feet at 5466 Meadfeild Ln. sold for just over $2.6 million on Nov. 1 after 41 days on the market.

Features of the 34-year-old home include views of Eagle Harbour, Passage Island and Georgia Strait, with large living and dining rooms with gorgeous wood floors and a beautiful window

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Most-expensive apartment The highest-selling apartment last month on the North Shore also commanded top views over the City of North Vancouver. A two-bedroom, twobathroom penthouse apartment at 2402 – 125 East 14th Street – the residential tower above Whole Foods in central Lonsdale – went for just under $3.2 million on Nov. 13.

Sellers were rewarded for playing a long game – the 1,700-square-foot, five-year-old apartment had been on the market since September 2021.

Key features of the apartment include 270-degree panoramic views out over the city, ocean and mountains from 18-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. A generous patio and private 1500-squarefoot rooftop deck with hot tub, outdoor kitchen, barbecue and fireplace round out the appeal, to create 3,000 square feet of living space. A private elevator, Wolf appliances, and private three-car garage complete the package.

Least-expensive detached home Location, location, location! The cheapest detached home to sell on the North Shore last month could more accurately be described as a tear-down on a desirable lot in the Pemberton neighbourhood between Pemberton Heights and Marine Drive in North Vancouver.

The 68-year-old, two-bedroom rancher at 1318 W. 17th St. is euphemistically described as in “very original condition and has not been lived in for some years.”

The lot, however, is a level property on a quiet cul de sac. In this case the assessed value of the land alone – at just over $1.2 million – is more than the $1.08 million the buyer snapped the property up for on Nov. 5 after just two days on the market.

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The 42-year-old townhouse sold for $815,000 Nov. 10 after 35 days on the market.

Features include a basement with a recreation room, a large sunny backyard patio and family-friendly neighbourhood.

Least-expensive apartment The cheapest deal in North Shore apartments last month was a onebedroom, one-bathroom condo in Woodcroft Estates at 1105 – 2024 Fullerton Ave. in North Vancouver.

The 47-year-old, 780-square-foot apartment sold Nov. 1 for $445,000 after just six days on the market.

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Residents continue to call for further safety measures to be implemented on St. Andrews Avenue in North Vancouver.

While alterations have been made to the area already, including the completion of a sidewalk infill in 2021 and the implementation of a traffic calming component in 2022, residents are still pushing for better visibility and signage on the road.

Justin Hall, the City of North Vancouver’s manager of public realm improvements, said the most recent physical changes to the street – making the street narrower, creating room for a new uphill mobility bike lane and moving the northbound parking lane over into the street – has resulted in a “reduction of between 10 to 16 per cent of drivers’ speeds.”

But the feedback he has since received from the community focuses on the lack of short-term parking, and on driver confusion around sightlines, he said.

Ann McAlister, a St. Andrews resident, said she is in favour of a bike lane on the street but believes the current design needs modification: the sightline for vehicles travelling down the alleys of the east side of St Andrews needs to be improved.

She also called for less “visual clutter” in the area, adding how the large number of signs give “too much information for any motorist to comprehend.”

City of North Vancouver Coun. Don Bell said the corners of the driving lanes close to the parking area on the side of the road “narrows the sightline down” and makes it difficult for drivers – let alone pedestrians who will also find navigating the area “scary.”

Bell proposed the bike lane be moved up onto the curb to help clear the line of vision, which Hall said had been considered, but was deemed too expensive.

“The cost of implementing such a design is extremely high, and we were looking to develop a design that we can implement

quickly,” said Hall.

All touched on concerns for the safety of children in the area, who cross regularly on their journey to Ridgeway Elementary.

Buchanan echoed the sentiment, adding how she has since fielded concerns from local businesses and parents, and questioned whether removing parking spots would improve vision for drivers and pedestrians.

Other topics broached included what will continue to be done to manage speed in the area – whether the implementation of diversions and speed bumps is necessary – and how deliveries to businesses will be carried out safely and efficiently with the new bike lane in place. Both council and residents put forward that further consultation with the community on the matter was needed, with Couns. Angela Gerard, Shervin Shahriari and Tony Valente asking what consultative approach will be taken in the future.

Valente acknowledged the need for virtual discussions during the pandemic, but pointed out how in-person, more intimate meetings should be utilized now there is opportunity to do so.

“I would really like to advocate that we try to do something in Sam Walker Park that is open. And if not there, maybe if the weather is not permitting at that time, then in some sort of format where we can really broadly engage folks and give them a chance to speak,” he said.

“I think how we engage is just as important as the end result we get to,” he said.

Shahriari said there should be engagement where “different points of view” can be expressed, with “one block hearing out the other block.”

Hall said a small group consultation will be the primary focus of his engagement from here, while a larger scale meeting is being considered. More information on the rollout of the program, he said, will come “in the new year.”

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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WILLIAMS, Nigel September 21, 1932 - December 14, 2018 His memory is as dear today, as in the hour he passed away.

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obItuarIes DUNGATE, Cory Bruce August 28, 1959 - November 6, 2022 Youngest son of Don and Grace, brother to Janice, Don and Randy, and beloved Uncle to 20+ nieces and nephews, a close cousin and good friend to many.

DOWNIE, Nancy Rollanda Marie June 27, 1924 - December 3, 2022 On Saturday morning in her beloved Casa Downie, Nancy completed the final chapter of her life’s adventures. Now resting peacefully, she is survived by her sons, John (Gaynor), Jamie (Carol), and daughter, Anne (Dan) Porteous; and grandchildren Nicole, Danielle, Jesse and Ben. She is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Ken. One of Nancy’s favorite pastimes was socializing with family and friends while sipping red wine in front of the fire. Here’s to tipping a glass of red, “to Nancy” - she is dearly missed. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to Vancouver Coastal Health, and the North Shore Palliative Care Program team for their invaluable support, and a special thank-you to Frida and Marie, our caregiving family who provided so much support and care for Nancy for the last few years.

A Celebration of Life will be held in 2023, date and time TBA. In lieu of flowers, donations to a local SPCA would be greatly appreciated, or a charity of your choice. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.ca.

LAKING, Joyce (nee Fast) June 20, 1929 - November 30, 2022

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Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, predeceased by her siblings Pearl and Bud. She leaves behind her daughter and grandson Janet Murray Bartosch (Anthony) and Hamish. Joyce was a nurse, mother, doting grandmother, fierce advocate and a good friend. She worked many years as a Public Health Nurse for the City of Vancouver doing everything from baby visits on the Downtown East Side, to working with many communities.

She loved animals, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and music.

She will be missed by many.

Born and raised in North Vancouver, he played soccer and Little League baseball with childhood buddies who remained lifelong friends. Cory worked in the construction industry, was talented and took on his last big project in a supervisory role with the Georgia Hotel renovation.

His love of hunting and fishing drew him to Logan Lake when he retired in 2017. Cory was a motorcycle enthusiast who loved to travel BC with others who enjoyed the same.

Cory had a good hearty laugh, he was happy on his own in the bush or with neighbours, friends and family sharing stories. In his wallet are two deer licenses for this hunting season - so beware deer, he is still on the hunt!

Cory fought a long and courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer and his generosity and sense of humour stuck with him throughout.

In accordance with his wishes there will be no service. A celebration of life will be held in Logan Lake and North Vancouver at a later date.

Donations in memory of Cory to the Highland Valley Outdoor Association, Attn: Karley Millhouse, PO Box 415, Logan Lake, BC, V0K 1W0 or to the BC Cancer Foundation Cancer Research.

GAULD, Michael Born April 6, 1955 passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on November 24, 2022.

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Mike.

Mike will be missed by wife Maureen, together 45 years, and his devoted son Brad. Mike is predeceased by parents Jim and Ruth; brothers Rick and Don. He will be missed by nieces Cathleena (Dave), Desiree (Alex), their children and sister-in-law Jane.

Mike’s family moved from Burnaby to the North Shore when he was 8 years old. He attended Maplewood and Seymour Heights Elementary schools, then attended Windsor Secondary and on to SFU where he earned a degree in Geography.

He was employed with B.C. Packers (Rupert Brand Seafoods) then was hired by Albion Fisheries where he worked as a Purchasing Manager until he retired in 2005. Mike spent 6 months backpacking through Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia as a young man. During later years he enjoyed many wonderful trips. A home was purchased in Bermuda Dunes, CA where winters were spent enjoying many rounds of golf. Over the years several race horses where owned, sports, gardening as well as family and friends gave Mike much enjoyment.

Although we are heartbroken, our memories of his love, dry sense of humour and kindness will forever be with us.

A Celebration of Life will be held next summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society.

MARTIN, Lorne A. May 6, 1944 − December 2, 2022 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father, Lorne Andrew Martin, of Morris, Manitoba.

He will be greatly missed by his love Linda; kids Shane (Margaret) and Lisa (Kevin); and grandkids Madeleine, Sadie and Axel. Also, his caring brother and sister Ken and Irene.

Dad always had a big smile for anyone he encountered and will be missed.

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GRANT, Anita Blanche (nee Firby) 1933 - 2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother on December 8th, at the age of 89.

She was predeceased by her husband John Patrick, sister Ruth, stepson John Kelly, sister-inlaw Jean, brother-in-law Ed, and parents, Walter and Bernice. She is survived by her daughters Louise (Lyle) and Joanne (Tal), son Grant, stepson Jim, daughter-in-law Maureen (John Kelly); her grandchildren Danielle (Dan), Lyle (Stephanie), Reece (Catherine), Terra (Jon), Eli, Ashleigh (Dan), and Devin (Ricky); and her many greatgrandchildren, brother-in-law Jim, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Anita was born in Vancouver and the family later moved to Burnaby where she attended Burnaby North Secondary School. After leaving school, she worked as a commercial artist at Eaton’s where she met her first husband, Howard (predeceased).

Anita and Howard eventually settled in North Vancouver where they raised their three children.

Anita and Howard were divorced, and she later met and married her second husband, John.

Anita and John lived in North Vancouver at first but later moved to the NWT for John’s work (he captained the Merv Hardie ferry). While there, Anita planted a garden and loved the wildlife that would visit (people up there called her Mother Nature). To be closer to home, they moved to 108 Mile House and later, after John retired, they moved to Deroche to be even closer to family. Both Anita and John made many dear friends in every place they lived. Anita and John spent 40 very happy years together until John passed away in 2015.

After John passed, Anita moved back to North Vancouver to be closer to her family.

JACOBS, Suzanne Leslie Andrea Sunset: December 1, 2022 With great sadness we advise of the sudden passing of Suzanne Leslie Andrea Jacobs on December 1, 2022 in Burns Lake, BC. Suzanne was born at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC to her parents Andrea (nee: Williams) and David Jacobs. She grew up on Xwemelch’stn (Capilano IR no 5). She attended Norgate Elementary and Hamilton High school. Suzanne did track and field, played basketball, and fastpitch. She worked as a secretary for the Western Living Magazine and retail management. Suzanne was always smiling and making people laugh. She was generous with her time and took care of those around her.

Suzanne was the North Shore Indians Lacrosse team’s timekeeper. When she wasn’t keeping time she was out with her drum singing her heart out and cheering the guys on. Suzanne loved her community with her whole heart, she was a part of the Longhouse family. Suzanne was the singer for Electric Warrior, a local band that loved to jam and included many of her family members. She lived a fulfilling life and had a heart of gold. She will best be remembered for her distinct loud aunty laugh.

Suzanne is survived by her loving parents David, Andrea; children Troy, Tyler; grandchildren Taneale, Troy Jr., Alayla, Taelyn, Tiyimia; siblings Stewart (Sheree), Steven (Jenny), Sandra (Rob), Shelley (George), and many Loving Relatives and Dear Friends

Anita and John loved to travel and enjoyed many road trips together, often accompanied by dear friends. Anita was a talented artist. She loved her family. She loved animals, gardening, and nature.

She was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful woman who loved people, and brought joy to the lives of her family and many friends. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held later, in the new year.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Salvation Army, the Canadian Red Cross, or the Union Gospel Mission, if you are able.

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Douglas Rogers passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 23rd 2022, four days after celebrating his 100th Birthday with family and friends.

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Douglas grew up in Derbyshire, England leaving for Canada in 1955. In 1956 he married his loving wife of 57 years Irene Lister and made West Vancouver their home.

After working for Eaton’s for a number of years he started his own business as a manufacturer’s agent before embarking on a new business venture Douglas Antiques Etc. The business gave him the opportunity to indulge his love of antiques as well as making many lifelong friendships. Doug and Irene loved to travel and enjoyed many trips to the UK, Europe and Greece.

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KORBIN, David 1941 − 2022 David died surrounded by his family as the sun set on the eve of December 3, 2022. He will be deeply missed by Judi. Theirs was a 60−year love story built on mutual respect and intellectual compatibility. He is also mourned by his daughter Kelley and her husband Don; and his son Michael and his wife Laura. David was a beloved Poppy to Jake, Sophie, Abigail, Holden, Max and Seth.

Born to humble beginnings in Nelson, B.C., David moved to Vancouver in 1955, where he attended Magee Secondary. He then went on to UBC and earned his Chartered Accountant designation.

David and Judi settled in West Vancouver in 1965.

David had a keenly analytical mind that didn’t go unnoticed by Vancouver’s business community. At just 33 he became a director of ICBC and then President and CEO of the BC Development Corporation. He exited his professional accounting career in 1992 as managing partner of Deloitte Touche, Vancouver. David then went on to serve as vice chair of T.K. Ho Enterprises, where he led the University Golf Course, Gray Beverage and MCL Motors.

He also served on the boards of numerous community and publicly traded organizations, including chairing Vancouver Hospital and E− Comm Emergency Communications; and as a board member and audit chair of Capilano Golf Course, Ivanhoe Mines and Seaspan Corporation.

A wonderful storyteller, David had a contagious sense of humour. He was also a natural athlete who excelled at tennis, golf and skiing. He was an avid fisherman, and he claimed to have paid his way through university playing pool. He could count the times he’d lost an arm wrestle on one hand.

But David’s true superpower was his ability get to the root of an issue and build consensus by sitting back and observing, and then asking just the right question at precisely the right moment.

Never one for small talk, David regularly coaxed his family into lively political or philosophical discussions at the dinner table. As a result, from a very young age, his children and grandchildren learned the art of respectful debate and earned confidence in their opinions.

David was his most relaxed self when he travelled.

He and Judi visited more than 70 countries, gathering friends and stories along the way. But his very favourite place was the Jervis Inlet family cottage, The Howish, where his legacy will live on in the mountains, the sea and the Scrabble board.

In his last weeks, David was buoyed by the friends and family who made time to visit, call and send notes. In lieu of flowers, David asked that anyone who wishes to honour his memory do something to help someone in need.

The family is deeply grateful for the guidance and support of Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Drs. Janessa Laskin, Amin Javer, Maureen Conly and Heloise Williams, as well as Kimberley Musclow and the North Shore Palliative Care team.

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Doug is survived by Trevor (Carol); grandsons Brett (Mary) and Jason (Brianna) and great grandchildren Aiden, Aleya, Claire, Arielle and Logan. The family would also like to thank friends Tina and Rick; Peter and Lisa; Kelly and Cam; Analisa and Graham for their kindness and support over the years

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Born on August 7th, 1939, in Galt, Ontario, Paul had moved across the country as a young man in pursuit of education. He studied at the University of British Columbia, McGill University and Dalhousie University, ultimately earning his doctorate in chemistry. His love of learning translated into a career at Vanier College in Montreal, where Paul worked as a professor from 1971 until retirement.

Paul will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and curious mind. As a young man, he sailed the world with his wife, Annette, and travelled to an envious amount of places. In his later years, Paul tried his hand at learning languages, such as Mandarin and Japanese, which he studied diligently and even travelled to their native counties to fully immerse himself in the experience. He enjoyed his daily walks in Vancouver, rain or shine, and would make note of the weather each day and which plants were in bloom at the parks he visited frequently. Paul was a gentle soul; he was incredibly kind and thoughtful, humble yet brilliant.

Paul will be greatly missed by his two sons, Barry and Alan, along with grandchildren Michael, Douglas and Meghan; and his younger brother Barry. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annette, and elder brother Bill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends, to remember and celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man.

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