North Shore News April 10, 2024

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North Shore Rescue opens new Capilano Gate search base

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

It’s the base from which North Shore Rescue launches well over half of their missions into the mountains, but until now, the Capilano Gate search and rescue station has never been more than two shipping containers and a porta-potty.

The team, joined by more than 100 members, dignitaries and supporters, gathered at the edge of Capilano Lake on Saturday to open their brand new rescue outpost.

Beyond a space for search managers to co-ordinate teams on the ground and in the air, the new 2,400-squarefoot, purpose-built facility offers the volunteers temperature-controlled storage for their sensitive medical equipment, a space for team members to speak quietly to the family members of the folks they are searching for, and shower and laundry facilities so volunteers can clean up after facing a rescue in the elements.

“We have a washroom with a flushing toilet and a sink,” said team leader Mike Danks, genuinely enthused. “It’s like

owned by Metro Vancouver e than a “handshake there, Danks said.

renovation on the water

infrastructure at the site in 2017, it looked like North Shore Rescue would be told to find a new home But Danks said in a series of meetings with Metro staff

North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks and donor Arnold Wallner toast the new Capilano Gate search and rescue station at a ceremony in North Vancouver on Saturday. JOHN HEALY PHOTOGRAPHY

Lamborghini wrecked by 13 year old, West Van cops say

BRENT RICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

West Vancouver police say

it was a 13 year old behind the wheel in a single-vehicle crash that totalled a $350,000 Lamborghini Huracan last month on Highway 1.

The incident happened around 11 p.m. on March 25 Officers were called to Highway 1 eastbound near Cypress Bowl Road where they found the Italian supercar a total write-off in the ditch. After a short investigation, they found the underage driver at their residence nearby

The teen is now facing several charges under the Motor Vehicle Act, including speeding, driving without due care, failure to remain at the scene of a collision, and driving with no driver’s licence

West Vancouver Police Sgt. Chris Bigland said there have been a lot of questions about why the youth wasn’t being charged with theft, but he said the exact circumstances of how they came to be at the wheel were a bit more complicated.

At the time, the car was in the process of being sold, a process that was going to take several days, given the high value of the vehicle.

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Mountain

BRENT RICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

“In the interim, the registered owner had given custody of the keys and the vehicle to the young person that ended up being the driver and we do not believe that the registered owner was aware of the true age of this young person, or that they were unable or were

not licensed to drive in British Columbia,” Bigland said, adding there wasn’t any attempt by the teen to lie or defraud the owner “It does not appear that the registered owner maybe asked an extra couple of questions to establish that this was a wise choice.”

Investigators believe the teen was doing about 100 kilometres per hour when they lost control.

“The driver’s inability to manage the vehicle in the weather conditions at the speed that they were operating at was a significant contributing factor,” he said.

Neither the driver nor a

biker dies following Cypress trail crash

A mountain biker has died following a crash on the trails near West Vancouver’s Cypress Provincial Park.

West Vancouver Fire & Rescue, BC Ambulance Service and North Shore Rescue were all called to the area just above the District of West Vancouver’s Cypress Bowl Road works yard Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a mountain biker hitting a tree and going into cardiac arrest.

Rescue personnel attempted to resuscitate the man and North Shore Rescue’s

team doctor continued working on him right up until they transferred him to an ambulance at a helipad on the Vancouver waterfront after the rider was taken off the mountain by helicopter

“We engaged our advanced medical group. We had a helicopter sitting so we were crewed up and ready to go immediately,” said team leader Mike Danks. “He didn’t make it.”

Colleagues from within the North Vancouver School District, where he worked as an educational assistant, have identified the victim as Andrew Chu, 51.

District superintendent Pius Ryan sent a message to Chu’s colleagues Monday acknowledging the loss.

“It is with a heavy heart I inform you of the tragic passing of one of our NVSD colleagues, Andrew Chu. Andrew had worked as an educational assistant for several years, most recently at Windsor Secondary and Norgate Elementary School,” it read. “Andrew passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday after a terrible mountain biking accident and our hearts and deepest sympathy go out to his family

friend riding in the car were hurt, which Bigland said police were grateful for. Because the teen is facing Motor Vehicle Act charges, the matter will not go to court unless they choose to dispute the tickets.

Bigland said there has also been questions about the parents’ role in the events but police have no feedback from the parents to share with the media.

There is, however, a message for the wider public, said Bigland.

“The West Vancouver Police Department takes public safety very seriously,” he said. “Speeding, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a driver’s licence are serious offences that can have tragic consequences. We’re asking everyone to make good choices and do their part to keep our roads safe.”

On Autotrader.ca, used Lamborghini Huracans from 2020 list for between $350,000 and $375,000.

As would be normal in the case, Bigland said the investigating officers did forward their report to ICBC.

“Ultimately, it’s for them to determine how the insurance claim is going to go,” he said.

Andrew Chu, a North Vancouver mountain biker and school worker, died following a crash on Saturday.

A wrecked Lamborghini Huracan rests in the ditch along the Trans Canada Highway in West Vancouver, March 25. Police say a 13 year old was behind the wheel. WEST VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT

Plan for34duplexesinEagle Harbourdraws divided response

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

Aproposal to build 34 duplex units on alarge piece of undeveloped land in Eagle Harbour drew astrong –and divided –response at apublichearing Mondaynight in West Vancouver.

Most of the morethan 30 neighbours whoweighed in beforecouncil opposed the development plan, arguing it would bring an unwanted level of densitytotheir neighbourhood and change the natureof their community.

But others spoke in favour ofthe plan, saying it’spast time that West Vancouver consider more diverse forms of housing thanlarge single-family homes. They argued the development,and otherslike it,are needed both to allow seniors to downsize and stay in their community and to see younger familieshaveachance at buying in West Vancouver.

The vacant 4.5-acreparcel of land on Daffodil Drive was previously approved for a10-unit subdivision ofsingle-family homes.

Morerecently,however, developer Sterling Pacific Developments submitted a newrequest for the duplex project, which requires council to approve azoning bylaw change andchange to the official community plan.

District of West Vancouver planner

MichelleMcGuiresaid the change would mean swapping 10 houses of an average size of 8,100 squarefeet for duplexes of about 2,800 squarefeet, and would mean anincrease in protection for riparian areas on the property

Under the duplex plan,the heightofthe development would be “significantly lower than in the 10-lot development,” because the duplexes will be built farther down the property’sslope, said David Harper,

founder of SterlingPacific.

Other benefits include morepark dedication, aconstruction timelineofabout three years instead of 12, and lower prices, hesaid.

TimWebb, areal estate consultant who works with the developer,saidthere’sa huge population over 55 in West Vancouver and aneed for townhouses and duplexes thatempty nesters can downsize into.

Webb urged counciltolookatthe longterm needs of the community.

“We have to lookpast the immediate needs of the neighbours,” he said.

Most neighbours whoturned out opposed the development.

Jean McGoldrick, whose property backs on to the proposed development, said the duplex plan is “completely outof place in design anddensity,” while Damien McGoldrick said the development would “permanently change the natureofthe area” and destroy its quirky charm.

Callum Beveridge had similar concerns, saying he was“strongly opposed” to increasing the number of homes onthe property from10to36.

Beveridge and other speakers also questioned whetherthe duplexes would really be “affordable.”

“Let’sbeserious, they arenotaffordable. They’renotforyoungfamilies and they’renot forthe missingmiddle,” he said.

EdwardChung agreed, adding there’s noway his daughter andher partner could affordto buy aduplex, despite making good salaries.

“There’snoway they couldpay $1.5 million to start,” he said.

Other residents supported the duplex proposal

Dave Bauman,who lives directly behind

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INJURED POOCH

Firefighters help recoverdog that fell overwaterfallinNorth Vancouver

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Kobe’slife likely flashed beforehis puppy-dog eyes, ashetumbled over theedgeatKennedy FallsMarch 7.

Luckily,his owner and some bystanders wereable to recoverhim from the water,and help carry the pooch down Big Cedar trail above UpperLynn, explained Dwayne Derban, Asst. Chief withDistrict of North Vancouver Fire&Rescue Services.

AfterKobe’sfall,hewas injuredand unabletowalk, apparently suffering from nerve damage, Derban said.

Firefighters werecalledin just after2p.m. When they arrived, the crew walked 10minutes or so up the five-kilometretrail beforerunninginto Kobe and thepeople carrying him.

Then, firefighters helped Kobe onto abreakdown rescue stretcherand carried himdowntothe owner’scar inthe nearbyparking lot, Derban said.

Firefighter Derek Nordman, who helped handle the injured pooch, describedKobe as being “veryfriendly” but “shook up.”

Nordman said that he didn’t knowhow Kobe had fallen into the water,but that the dog seemed to be doing better by the time they got to theparking lot. His owner was then going to take Kobe to thevet at Mountainside 24/7 Animal Emergency,Nordman said.

Whilethe firefighters said they didn’t do alot to help inthisinstance, Derban said his crews take thesekinds of calls seriously

“Dogs areextremely important to folks,” hesaid.

Cpt.DarronAllan helps carryinjured pooch Kobe on a breakdown stretcher down BigCedar trailabove Upper Lynn inNorth Vancouver. DISTRICTOFNORTH VANCOUVER FIRE&RESCUE SERVICES

Important announcement

We’ll forgive you if you haven’t got it marked on your calendar, but in case you haven’t noticed the signs already, a new season is upon us. No, not spring. We are now roughly six months until the provincial election, which means “silly season” has arrived.

The provincial government is churning out press releases announcing new programs and projects and extolling the government of the day, along with press releases re-announcing old ones that have long been up and running.

It’s an unsavoury tradition in Canadian politics that spans parties of all political stripes.

A polite reminder: Every dollar announced for government projects in

a pre-election bid is one that ultimately comes from your own pocket

The BC NDP currently enjoy a substantial lead in the polls, and the ascent of the BC Conservatives opens real debate about whether they are splitting the right-wing vote or whether BC United is.

It may very well be that the NDP cruise their way to another majority, but political history is replete with obvious predictions that have failed to come to fruition and stories about governments brought down by their own hubris.

It is at this time that we all must get engaged and fine tune our B.S. detectors. Silly season may only be six months long, but the consequences of the decisions we make this October will live with us likely for a four-year term and beyond

Three key details about North

KIRK LAPOINTE

KLaPointe@glaciermedia.ca

When Metro Vancouver officials finally revealed last month that the North Shore wastewater treatment plant’s price tag had reached $3.86 billion, they left out a few meaningful details.

There are three certainly worth mentioning, and it shouldn’t surprise you that they aren’t cheerful news.

For one thing, $1 billion has been set aside within the budgeted amount as a contingency for the project. That’s a pretty hefty total, one-quarter of today’s anticipated amount. Much of that contingency – as much as $700 million of the $3.86 billion – is designed to settle a lawsuit with

the original contractor That’s a very hefty amount, equalling the original $504 million contract plus nearly another $200 million. The rest of the revised budget, presumably, reflects the ever-increasing costs on the original contract in 2017.

That is Metro’s guess for now, anyway

A second point that bears elaboration was the announcement that North Shore property owners could face an annual increase of $725 on their utility bills to finance the debt of the project for a 30-year period. Lower Mainland owners face an annual bill of $75 to $140 for a 15-year period.

The bill won’t be applied equally, but equitably, meaning higher bills for those with more expensive homes and those who

use more water Think West Vancouver

I was told last September that the average annual tab for a West Vancouver property owner for the project will be in the vicinity of $1,400 a year. That forecast hasn’t changed, nor been spelled out. Of course, if some pay more than $725, some pay less; they merit envious congratulations.

The third untold fact is something that could change, but I highly doubt will.

While the heftier taxes on the North Shore and Lower Mainland aim to pay the debt – at least with the current budget –don’t assume that the bills disappear in 31 and 16 years, respectively Once the debt is paid, the tax is bound to be made permanent. Nothing specifies it won’t be and the priority pile of about 10 infrastructure

projects suggests it will be.

When it announced the estimated cost, Metro Vancouver said it was working on a plan to take to senior levels of government to gain financial support and to lessen the local bills. It can leave Ottawa off the roadshow sales itinerary. What’s clear is that a federal government battling for its survival doesn’t see political capital in the unglamourous rescue of skyrocketing infrastructure projects. Besides, there will be a long lineup beyond ours.

The provincial government is hedging and first wants to know how the costs climbed. Join the club.

Accountability and insight would help, but Metro Vancouver won’t be celebrated

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I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE KINDNESS OF TWO YOUNG, ADVENTUROUS STRANGERS

Dear Editor:

In this busy hectic world there are still good Samaritans. Who knew?

I was shopping at Stong’s and accidentally left my purse with my cell phone and credit cards in the bottom basket of my grocery cart. Of course, not to learn my mistake until I arrived home.

I called the store, they searched to no avail.

After more searches of my car, I phoned my cell and it was answered. I identified myself and the man replied that he was on my fire lane looking for me

Sure enough, there they were: Two young men “on an excursion,” they said.

One jumped out of their truck and handed over the purse complete with all the “lost” contents.

They said that once they discovered the purse in the cart at Stong’s, they decided to go on an adventure and return it

They had no idea where to find my house and apparently had fun looking for it. I asked for their names and all they said was “we are Dave and Brian.” Then they drove away

I write this letter to the editor because I am so impressed that two young men

would take the time and initiative to return my purse, cell, and credit cards all intact, and with such a wonderful attitude

Whoever you are Dave and Brian, I hope you see this letter and understand what your thoughtfulness means.

You are both fine-spirited Samaritans! Thank you from the tips of my socks!

Maureen Oliver North Vancouver

JOGGERS RUNNING CLOSE TO A LEASHED DOG SHOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF IT LUNGES

Dear Editor:

RE: North Vancouver RCMP Seek Dog Owner After Australian Shepherd Attacks Jogger, April 3 online news story

A reminder to joggers. It is not very smart to come running up to or behind a person walking a dog and pass them near enough for a dog on a leash to make contact.

Even a non-aggressive dog when startled might lunge. The dog is also protecting its owner

Your article puts all the onus on the dog and its owner, joggers seem to be immune from any obligation to use common sense. This goes for bikers, skateboarders, scooters, etc. too.

Paul Reilly North Vancouver

Acciona alleges Metro missteps

soon with any transparency awards. It either hasn’t the skill or the will to disclose the impact on property owners of the infrastructure needs of the region.

That it told officials in September yet kept the plant’s budget from the public until March speaks volumes of its governance. Early-stage documents on the project have disappeared from the website. Its anemic recent press release is about all you can divine online of the gap between guess-world estimates and real-world expenditures.

It was instructive to re-read its 98-page civil claim in recent days to be reminded of its side of the story of how a promising project degraded into disarray Yes, solicitor, nothing has been proven in court. But even if there is truth in a fraction of the farrago of Metro Vancouver missteps that Acciona alleges, an independent review or inquiry is in the public interest. Most worrisome is that the parties will settle their scores discreetly – with the bill on us, of course –so we never know what happened.

Those familiar with this project would know that the original contractor, Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP, was fired in 2021 and then filed suit for $250 million in damages, including $100 million it said it was owed.

Metro Vancouver’s mistake is to keep us ill-informed. It would be our mistake now to not demand it do so. With this project and others, we need to know that more than the water is clean.

Kirk LaPointe is a West Vancouver journalist with decades of experience in the media His column on North Shore issues runs biweekly Continued

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and friends.”

Chu was a highly experienced and popular mountain biker, with more than 2,700 followers on Instagram where he posted videos of his rides on the North Shore and in Squamish.

Fans and friends have been leaving tributes for Chu on his Instagram page and on the social media feeds of the companies that sponsored him.

“RIP Andrew, you were the best coach and never failed to make me laugh or smile Ride In Peace,” one comment read.

“Thank you for being such a kind and wonderful person,” another added.

Members of the mountain bike community have since set up an online fundraiser to benefit Chu’s widow

“Chu put a smile on the face of everyone he met. He was a fantastic mountain biker and amazing friend to a ton of people. He was a pillar in the mountain bike community. His humour, encouragement, and genuine care for others will be missed in the woods of the North Shore,” it read. “He will be remembered as a freeride mountain bike legend.”

In less than 24 hours, the campaign racked up more than $16,000 in donations.

To contribute to the fundraiser, visit gofundme.com/f/ taking-care-of-our-freeride-family

Danks said downhill mountain bike trails on the slopes of Hollyburn Mountain are among the most difficult on the North Shore.

“There’s some very, very high consequence trails there,” he said.

All-electric tug recognized for cutting down noise pollution

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Seaspan’s all-electric tugboat – the first launched in the world – has earned recognition for the sharp reduction in noise it emits into the underwater environment.

The company announced Thursday that HaiSea Wamis, which was developed in partnership with the Haisla Nation, had received an Underwater Noise Notation from classification agency the American Bureau of Shipping.

To get the recognition, the company carried out two days of sea trials up and down Indian Arm measuring the noise output with hydrophones. The tests showed it would take 10 similar ElectRA 2800 electric tugs running side-by-side to produce the same amount of underwater noise as just one traditional diesel tug.

Underwater noise from marine traffic has been shown to have numerous negative impacts on aquatic life, killing or injuring some species, driving animals out of their habitats, and interfering with their communication, ability to feed, reproduce and avoid predators.

said Chief Crystal Smith, elected chief councillor, Haisla Nation. “The HaiSea crew, the majority of whom are Haisla members, will be operating the greenest and quietest tugboat fleet in the world right here in our home waters.”

HaiSea Wamis is powered by six massive banks of 5,300 kilowatt hour Corvus batteries – enough to put out about 7,000 horsepower, but with zero emissions. Two other electric tugs have since joined Seaspan’s fleet – the Wee’git, and the Brave.

The HaiSea partnership hired Vancouverbased Robert Allan Ltd. to design the unique tug and it was built by Turkish shipyard Sanmar

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Seaspan launched HaiSea Wamis in 2023. Today it can be seen working in the Vancouver harbour, but later this year it will be put to work in the Douglas Channel helping tankers dock at LNG Canada’s terminal in Kitimat.

It was the Haisla Nation that pushed for the partnership to have the least environmental impact possible, including the use of new tugboats with an electric propulsion system.

“When we formed HaiSea, we had a vision and a dream to design and build one of the greenest tugboat fleets in the world that would serve the Douglas Channel. This notation proves that together with our partners, we have achieved that dream,”

In a release, naval architect and noise and vibration analyst Giorgio Burella said the recognition bodes well for future of the technological shift happening in the marine industry.

“Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to have designed and contributed to the success story of how HaiSea now operates one of the most environmentally friendly ships on the West Coast and in North America,” he said. “These results are very encouraging evidence of the potential for battery electric tugs to significantly reduce underwater radiated noise in harbours both at home and abroad.”

HaiSea Wamis, Seaspan and the Haisla Nation’s all-electric tugboat arrives in Vancouver harbour on July 8, 2023. MIKE SAVAGE / SEASPAN

Kidnapping victim finds her voice in podcast series

MINA KERR-LAZENBY MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

“Why isn’t anybody looking for you? Doesn’t anybody care that you’re missing?”

It was Day 3 of captivity for 21-year-old Lenore Rattray. Since being kidnapped at gunpoint less than 72 hours earlier, she had been berated, beaten and sexually abused. Her clothes were gone, her stomach was empty, and the makeshift camp where she was being held hostage in North Vancouver’s Mosquito Creek forest was filthy and far away from home.

The questions posed by her captor were designed to provoke, but Rattray refused to rise to the bait. She knew her family and friends were looking for her, and she was certain she would make it out of what she had dubbed “camp hell” alive.

It’s been 32 years since Rattray was taken from her workplace in East Vancouver, walked at gunpoint across the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing and held captive for eight days by wanted murderer David Snow.

Only now, after more than three decades of remaining silent on her experience, is Rattray ready to share what occurred during that summer of 1992.

With eight-part podcast Stand Up Eight, Rattray steps away from the traditional true crime format and offers listeners a rare first-person retelling. Holding the creative power ensured the story remained centred around what was really important to her, she says: her own life and survival, not her captor

“My storytelling here is about what it takes to survive,” she says.

Rattray describes how each episode is themed to somewhat nebulous but relatable traits that are found in everyone, all which were relied upon to cement her own survival

“We start with naivety, we move onto compliance, we go through adaptability, and we talk about human connection,” she

says. “That then lends itself to the bigger question, of what it is that keeps us moving forward when we’re faced with a challenge.”

Snow, who was later convicted of double murder among a profusion of other criminal offences, is rarely even mentioned by name. Instead, she refers to him as “the bad guy.”

Throughout the podcast, Rattray touches on the sexual assaults only briefly Discussing the specifics would be going into

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gratuitous detail, she says. Anything more would give power to her violator

She is conscious, especially at a time when true crime is clamoured for and ranked for its shock factor, of resisting the urge to make the podcast too salacious Created primarily as a therapeutic tool for her own recovery, and to help others, the podcast’s prime purpose isn’t to entertain with exaggerated details of the worst parts of her ordeal.

Retelling her experience honestly and accurately, she includes the parts that likely would have been overlooked if it had been sensationalized for another podcast or for television. There are moments of human connection, for example, that would never have aligned with the traditional portrayal of a cold-blooded villain or monster

On that third day of captivity, when Snow had questioned his prisoner on whether anyone cared enough to search for her, Snow had been perusing the newspapers. It sparked a discussion about journalism, Rattray’s field of study at the time, which in turn enticed conversation about their personal lives.

Snow interspersed facets of truth with far-fetched and fictitious stories, pairing true tales of his time as an antiques dealer with those about a fabricated wife. Rattray talked about anything she could to keep him engaged: school, friends, hobbies.

“It was horrific It was horrible. It was every bad thing you can imagine happening to a person, but with a twist in the sense that there was a weird human connection,” she says. “Our time together evolved into

The podcast Stand Up Eight details Lenore Rattray’s eight-day long ordeal. LENORE RATTRAY

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conversations about my career aspirations. He had some stolen photography equipment, and I gave him a lesson on photography. He shared about his life and I shared about mine, we read the newspaper, he made sure I had contact lens solution. Those are the kinds of things that you don’t see in true crime.”

Eight days after carrying out Rattray’s kidnap, Snow was caught by police when he tried to abduct another woman Having killed a couple in Ontario two weeks before embarking on a kidnapping and sexual assault spree, police in Toronto and Vancouver had already long been searching for him. Rattray was found by North Vancouver RCMP officers, hogtied in the woods.

Rattray says her level of trust has been “greatly impacted,” and every day she lives in fear due to her experience. “When you go through something like that, you’re on a different level of alert than you would have been before, forever,” she says.

There is residual anger as Rattray tells her story now – each episode of the podcast is peppered with expletives. She acknowledges the risk that comes with reopening old wounds more than three decades later, but is quick to point out those wounds

A missing poster from July 1992

never truly healed to begin with. Putting the podcast together has been the cathartic experience she needed, she says.

Even the podcast’s launch was held at The Raven pub in Deep Cove, a mere glance away from the Mount Seymour woods where she was found by police. It was chosen specifically, she says, to show she isn’t afraid to revisit her past.

“There’s a power in where that event was chosen, because I wanted something that was near Mount Seymour,” she says. “To me, the messaging, symbolically, is that I’m in control here. I’m still in control.”

Stand Up Eight is available in full via Spotify and Apple.

when Lenore Rattray was kidnapped and held hostage. COURTESY OF LENORE RATTRAY

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North Shore Writers Festival returns for its 24th year

MINA KERR-LAZENBY MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

This weekend a stacked line-up of award-winning Canadian authors and speakers will descend upon the North Shore, as local bookworms welcome the return of the annual Writers Festival.

The literary event, running April 12 and 13 at the North Vancouver City Library, will celebrate its 24th year of bringing together wordsmiths from across the country for in-depth book talks and Q&A sessions.

On the billing are a mix of both long-standing and debut authors, and novels spanning all manner of genres.

Brian Thomas Isaac, whose award-winning All the Quiet Places follows a young boy growing up on the Okanagan Indian Reserve, will sit down with CBC radio host Margaret Gallagher for an in-depth discussion on his debut novel.

Panel conversations will keep foodies and poetry lovers entertained, with vegan cookbook authors and influencers Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen and Joanna Tymkiw due to get together to

discuss the world of plant-based cooking, while celebrated poets Sareh Farmand, Trish Gauntlett, Renée Sarojini Saklikar and Lisa Bagshaw set to unite for a chat on the impact of the written verse.

Other highlights include a discussion between author Emi Sasagawa and 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize finalist author Kevin Chong, a dynamic conversation on writing for young adults with notable YA authors Sarah Suk and Sabina Khan, and a seminar and workshop by author JJ Lee with tips on writing a personal memoir.

For those wanting to challenge their own literary knowledge, the event’s Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian Charles Demers, will run Friday night from 7 p.m.

Kung Jaadee, the library’s first ever Indigenous storyteller in residence, will welcome the country-wide authors with a traditional Welcome to the Territory event Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

While all events are free to attend, registration is required.

For more information on the festival and its schedule, visit northshorewritersfestival. com.

PARKING TAKES PRIORITY

West Vanputsbrakesonone-blockbikelane in Dundarave

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

West Vancouver council has hit the brakes onaproposal to build aone-block bikelane on MarineDrive in Dundarave between 25th and 26thstreets.

The majority of council voted at their last publicmeeting in Marchtoreject astaffproposal to builda one-block westbound bike lane on the northside of Marine Drive, after residents who live on the street voicedconcerns about losing on-street parking. The proposal for thebike lane was first suggested last year,asaway to extendanexistingbike lane that runs alongMarine Drive from 26thto31ststreets

According to astaffreport, an uphillgrade on the section of road between 25thand 26th streetsslows cyclists down and can result in driver frustration when they can’t pass cyclistsonthe uphill stretch, increasing the risk of collision.

Building abike lane wouldcost between $10,000 and $15,000 and would mean permanently removingthe parking on thenorth side of the street,according to the report.

Last June, staffmet with residents who voiced concerns about losing parking on the north side of street. Residents said removing parking on the north side of the street would cause parking on the southside of the street to quickly clog up. In response, staffchanged the proposal to include

resident-only parking on the south side of the street and a two-hour parking time limit during daytime hours for others.

But at the council meetingMarch 11, several residents showed up to tell council they stilldidn’tlike the idea of losing parking for abike lane. Eileen Wright said constructioninDundarave Village means there’salready pressureon parking in the area.

“This is our neighbourhood. It’s supposed to be residential,” said resident Liz Lynch, addingmanyhomes in the area have shareddrivewaysmakingitimpossible to park in them.

Don Wright alsoquoted from an email response he received from MayorMark Sager on the issue,assuring him “thereisnosupportfor putting the bikelanein.”

Other people spoke in favour of the bike lane. Cyclist Peter Scholefield said the current situation is asafety hazard for cyclists that’sled to him avoiding that sectionofroad.

Alexis Chicoine, who usesa powered wheelchair,told council bike lanes aren’t just for bikes, but areimportantfor a range of users, including people with mobility challenges

“Please don’t listen to the few,” she said. “Listen to the many who areusing these bike lanes.”

Coun. Nora Gambioli spoke in favour of the bike lane. “It’s difficult to remove space from cars in our society.Especially inthis town,” she said, adding“The roads arepublic space and should be available to all of us.Not justpeople who own cars and need to park cars.” Gambioli urged hercouncil colleagues to “walk the talk” on improving transportation options. But most other members of council said they’d prefer to see bike traffic routed down to Bellevue Street as a safer and more common-sense solution.

RCMP seek dog owner after Australian shepherd attacks jogger

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

North Vancouver RCMP say a man received serious injuries after being attacked by a dog while on a run, and investigators are now hoping the public can help them find the owner of the canine responsible.

The incident happened on the 700 block of Copping Street in North Vancouver’s Harbourside neighbourhood just before 7 p.m. on March 26.

Police say the man was running when the dog, which was being walked on-leash by a woman, lunged at him and bit him. The man was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police say the woman, who had a second leashed dog with her at the time, was initially confronted by the victim but she refused to provide her contact details. Instead, she simply walked away north on Bewicke Avenue near the train tracks

North Vancouver RCMP Const. Mansoor Sahak issued a release on Wednesday, including a description of the dogs and the woman walking them.

The dogs appear to be Australian shepherds, both identical looking with brown, white and black fur. The woman is described as approximately 50 to 60 years old and standing about five foot eight. She was wearing a purple puffy jacket, black pants and black shoes at the time.

“We’re asking the dog owner, or anyone with information on the identity of the dog owner, to come forward and call us at 604-985-1311 and quote file 24-5808,” Sahak said in a release.

Sahak said if and when they do learn who the owner is, police won’t be pursuing a criminal investigation. Rather, they will assist with an investigation by the City of North Vancouver’s bylaw officers.

Under municipal bylaws, dogs deemed

North Vancouver RCMP are seeking this woman after, they allege, one of her Australian shepherds bit a North Vancouver jogger on March 27, causing him serious injuries.

“aggressive” typically are required to get a separate licence and the owners must face more stringent rules, including keeping the dog muzzled while in public. If the dog has a history of aggression, bylaw officers may seek a court order to have the dog destroyed.

“We’re hoping to get a dog owner’s side of the story, and look into the history of dogs, if they have previous incidents of dog bites,” Sahak said. “There are a number of things that will come into play, and then that’s going to make the ultimate decision for animal control.”

Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities to report any dog bite incidents to animal control and to exchange information with the person whom the dog has bitten, the release states.

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Bigger,BetterCanc

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Providing great cancer care is aconstant battle of challenge and change. As more people are diagnosed -two in five of us can expect adiagnosis in ourlifetime -more and bettertreatments become available.

At Lions GateHospital we arelucky to have the Dr.Paul Klimo Medical Oncology Clinic. Here,patients from across the North Shorereceive treatments that go well beyond chemotherapy.Aclose-knit multidisciplinary team provide blood transfusions, immunotherapy,diagnostic procedures, symptom management support, aspecialist pharmacy, counselling and awell-stocked resource library featuring materials for patients. However,with agrowing numberofpeople being diagnosedwith cancer, our services and facilities have to expand to ensure that

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Welcome to our special supplementwhich is brimming with thelatest donorfunded advancements in patient careatLionsGate Hospital. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

Change is in the air across theNorth Shoreand it’snot just because the cherry blossoms areout,and the tulips areblooming.

The Paul MyersTower on our LGH campus is just one of many newhigh rises sprouting up across the NorthShore. In the past five years, the population of the North Shorehas grownbymorethan 7%.Anestimated 205,000 people nowcall the North Shorehome.

Like everything else, our health carefacilities arehaving to adapt and flex to meet these newdemands and challenges.But it’s not just about getting bigger and hiring morepeople, it’s also about having the freedom to bring in newideas and having the opportunity to fine tune proceduresand practices that result in significant progress

We aresograteful that your support enables our medical teams to move forwardand accelerate the pace of change.

We’reexcited about the progress of the Paul MyersTower which will be open and treating patients this time next year

We’ve just launched our Bigger, BetterCancerCarecampaign to expand the oncology clinic at LGH. Notonly will wehave abiggerspacetotreat more patients, our oncologyteam will have abetterclinical environment to provide moresophisticated treatments

As the North Shorecontinues to grow,one fact remains constant, Lions Gate Hospital is still the heart of our community, providing great careand support to those who need it whentheyneed it most

We look forwardtosharing the remarkable evolution of caretaking place at LGH which will benefit everyonein thisgrowing and diverse community.

Judy Savage President &CEO LGH Foundation

ANew Frontier

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In aremarkableleap forward for Lions Gate Hospital, asophisticatedimaging system has beenacquired, thanks to agenerous donation from local philanthropists Ian and Rosemary Mottershead.

The O-arm provides real-time, high-quality 3D images for awide arrayoflife-saving treatments.Itacts as anavigational tool for surgeons, allowing themtovisualize intricatedetailswith unparalleled accuracy The system is particularly beneficial for spinal and neurosurgicalinterventions

“The O-arm is very helpful in visualizing these morechallenging areasofthe spine. As we guide instruments through bone, we must simultaneously navigatearound hiddenstructures beneath the bone, such asnerves, which are vitalfor critical functions likemovementand feeling,” explains LGH’s Dr.ShahidGul, Headof Neurosurgery for the CoastalCommunity of Care. “It’s like placing screwsinto drywall and having x-ray vision to be confident that our screwsare hitting studs and avoiding any piping or wires concealed behind the drywall.” ■

Music&Memories

Dedicatedstafffindinventivewaystoenrichcare forpatientswithcognitiveimpairment

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Angie sits quietly,hands in lap, ablank look upon her face. The first few bars of Great Balls of Fire ringout and suddenly she smiles and begins to clap her hands to the beat

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“Music stherapy,” says Jeany Chan, asocia worker on 4West at Lions GateHospital, which specializes in eldercarefor those with neurocognitive disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Theydon’t always understand whythey areinhospital, or simply forget.Hospital stays can heighten confusion, agitation, falls, and distress.“It is traumatic, isolating and frustrating for them,” says ZoeClarke, the occupationaltherapist inspiring the enrichment activities taking place on the ward. After seeing howmuch patients enjoyed arare excursion to visit our Foundation Christmas tree in the lobby, the 4W team begana dance walk severaltimes aweek. Patients walk, wheel, or arehelped down to the atrium, then dance with staff, volunteers and each other. It gets themmoving and staves off boredom explains Krista McPhail, 4West RN and Patient CareCoordinator.Plus, music has the magical ability to rouse and reach many dementia patients whennot much else will.

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4West also offers volleyball, nailpainting crafts, bowling,drumming,and sing a-longs

Patients can playpiano or cuddle acute robotic goldenretrieverorone of the fluffy robotic cats which purr and vibrate. McPhail took inspiration from the purposebuilt care homes and dementia wards in France and the Netherlands that replicate small homes where patients live together She and herstaffwork hardtomake4West ahomeyenvironment that feels less clinical thana typical hospital ward. There arebright paint colours, plants, and cleverbookshelf wallpaperdisguising the locked unit doors

Updatesbegan severalyears ago with a donated edible garden on thepatio.Staff frequently add newfeatures with the support of the Foundation and help from theeverwilling hospital maintenance department. Last fall we also funded apretend bus stop in the hallway. Dementia patients often get agitated and try to leave. Now, staffdirect themtogowait for the bus to takethem home. “Theywait, calm down and eventually most forget theywanted to leave in the first place,”saysMcPhail.

There is atiny café where patients can order acup of teaoramuffin. Coming soon is a hair salon where patients will get ahairdo or ashave from volunteers.All things that make 4W feel morelikethe daily life its patients have left behind.

There used to be four to five calls for security each month because an upset dementia patient can become physically aggressive. But

“Thereissomething tolookforward to,somethingfor themtoparticipate in,engageinand thisbringsbackthe humanitytobeing inthehospital.”

since the activities have beenadded, these outbursts have reduced dramatically “The activities and music bring up their mood and their energy levels.There is something

to look forwardto, something for themto participatein, engage in and this brings back the humanity to being in the hospital,” says Krista. “Weare giving themback their dignity.” ■

AThoughtful Legacy

Inaheartwarmingtestamenttoalife-timeoflove andcompassion,StanandBarbaraShackell’s legacywillcontinuetotouchlivesattheNorth ShoreHospice.Theirgenerousbequestof$20,000 hassupportedthepurchaseofabariatricbedthat willbringcomforttocountlesspatientsduring theirfinaldays.

TheShackellsshared62yearsofmarriageafter meetingin1957attheBadmintonClubinWinnipeg andmovingtheirfamilytoWestVancouverin1973. BothspenttheirfinaldaysatNorthShoreHospice, withBarbarapassinginJulyof2022,andStan followingjustayearlaterinAugust.

Duringhistimeinthehospital,Stanlearnedabout

bariatricbedswhicharedesignedtoaccommodate largerpeople.Realizingtheirpotentialtoenhance thecomfortoffuturepatients,heselflessly expressedhiswishforonetobeacquiredforthe hospicethroughhisestate.

Thismeaningfulgiftnotonlyhonorsthememory ofalovingcouplebutwillalsohavealasting impactonthequalityofcareprovidedatthe hospiceforyearstocome.

ByleavingagiftinyourwilltoLionsGateHospital Foundation,youareleavingalegacythatwill improveandenrichtheexperiencesofpatients, families,andstaffalike.PleasecontactCarolyn Andersonat604.984.5857forfurtherdetails.

PaulMyersTowerUpdate

We’re thrilled by the progress we see at the construction siteofthe Paul Myers Tower.

This year marks an exciting chapterinthe construction timeline with the exterior claddingclose to completion, the walkway betweenold and newtower in progress and landscaping work on the rooftop garden underway.

Inside, patient rooms, treatment areasand operating rooms aretaking shape.

When the towerisopenitwill haveatotalof 108 single patientrooms.Spread overthree floors, these patient rooms will be biggerthan the existing rooms which were designed in the late50s.Each will have ensuitefacilities and enough room for family and caregiverstovisit for extended periods.All rooms will also have the infrastructurerequired to accommodate advanced support and monitoring equipment

Once the building is complete, there will be a period of staff training and orientation. If the currentpace of progress continues, the first patient will be welcomed intothe newtower in the spring of 2025.

Ourdonors contributeda remarkable $107millionto thebuildingof thePaulMyers Tower.

◆ 108single-patientrooms

◆ Eightstate-of-the-art operatingrooms

◆ AnewMedicalDevice &ReprocessingDepartment

THE TOWER WILL INCLUDE: Makeameaningfulimpactonlocal healthcarebycontributingtoLionsGate Hospital’sessentialequipmentneeds.This onlineselectionofvitalmedicalequipment canbedirectlypurchasedforthehospital throughyourgenerousdonations,ensuring animmediateimpactonpatientcare.

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Notonlywillyourdonationbematchedbyagenerous NorthShorefamily,you’llhelpustoexpand andenhanceoncologyservicesforthewholecommunity.

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Collingwood student wins NewYorkTimesessay contest

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

If you’ve ever seen someone sulking in thecorner of aparty,orjust being quiet, you might have made the mistake of thinking they’re an introvert.

“Once you understand that introversion is just apreference for solitude rather thanafear of socialinteraction, you have already figured outintrovertsbetter than most of thepopulation,”writes West Vancouver high school studentAshley Zhang in awinning essay chosen by the NewYork Times.

Her piece, How to befriend an introvert, wasone of 11 winners chosen by the world-famous newspaper out of more than twothousand submissionsin a“howto” essay contest for high schoolstudents.

Zhang said she decided to enter the contest after an argument with her mom aboutwhether she was better at science or essay writing.

“So Iwas just searching forany competition and came across this, and Iwas like, ‘Oh, that’sfun,’” she said.

For her topic, Zhang said she wanted to write about something relatable, and initially chose “how to stop procrastination.” But soonshe scrapped that idea

and turned to introversion as her subject matter,with the aim of correcting misunderstandings about the personality type.

“I guessthat one related to me more,” Zhang said. “I had one of my classmates be the quote-unquote expertfor me. And then, it was averyfun process to keep writingabout.”

After writing afirst draft, she showed it to one of her teachers at Collingwood School, whereZhang is aGrade9student. Shegot some feedback, re-wrotethe entire thing andfinished it justbefore deadline in February.

Last week, Zhang got an email from acontest co-ordinator at the NewYork Times, tellingher she wasa finalistand checking some facts in the essay

Then Zhang didn’t hear anything until her principal came to her class afew days later to say that areporter from the North Shore Newswanted to interview her about thewinningessay.

“I was really surprised –like, wow,”she said. “I guess Inever really expected that to happen.”

Zhang said she’s done alot of writing: shortsci-fi and fantasy stories in particular.“But this is the first timeIactually did something moreformal.”

While her mom conceded to being wrong in the disputeover her daughter’s writingability,Zhang said she learned somethingfromthe experience too.

“Ifyou have an idea about something, it’s best that youshareit,”she said. “Just because you’remisunderstood …doesn’t mean you have to staythat way.”

Collingwood Grade9student Ashley Zhang found out shewon aNew York Timesessay contestwhile she wasatschool lastweek PAUL MCGRATH /NSN

More than 100 North Shore Rescue volunteers, supporters and dignitaries joined the team in opening the new search and rescue station next to Capilano Lake. JOHN HEALY PHOTOGRAPHY

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and leadership, they were able to persuade the regional authority of the wisdom of keeping the rescue base next to the lake.

“Approximately 65 per cent of our calls are based out of Cap Gate, especially our helicopter responses. It gives us very quick access to the western side of our operational area. And it also provides us the easiest access to mitigate traffic on the

North Shore. It’s an easy spot to get to,” he said.

It was around the time that NSR was in discussion with Metro that Arnold Wallner, a West Vancouver entrepreneur and philanthropist, left his business card in the door at the Tim Jones Rescue Centre, the team’s main base on Bewicke Avenue.

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in both Canada and his native Germany, Wallner spent 25 years as a volunteer firefighter As he was reaching his mid-80s, Wallner and his wife started thinking about a legacy they could leave on the North Shore, the place where they’ve lived and enjoyed nature.

In 2018, Wallner agreed to fund the rescue station and today, it bears his name.

“I’ve received a lot in return,” Wallner said.

Architect Nick Bray designed the building to reflect the Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn (Twin Sisters), also known as the Lions, that tower over the lake.

“He turned it into a piece of artwork that blended in with the park,” Danks said.

Danks said the team quite literally put blood, sweat and tears into the new base. Longtime NSR volunteer Don Jardine was on-site managing the project every day through years of construction, and life member Peter Haigh broke his leg in an incident on the site

At the grand opening on Saturday, they hadn’t even made it through the speeches before the new base was put to the test. The team and helicopter were called out not once but twice for life-and-death emergencies, putting the ceremony on hold.

“It was in the middle of my presentation,” Wallner said. “It fills me with pride – pride that it was put directly into action.”

On hand for the event was the Bergwacht mountain rescue team from Wallner’s hometown of Oberau, Germany, which is now North Shore Rescue’s sister team, thanks to Wallner’s donations.

Like all recent construction projects, the costs skyrocketed, which Wallner graciously helped cover. Wallner said he was struck by the way the team has embraced him and his wife, counting them now among their friends. Wallner said he has no regrets.

“This is something which is not for me. It is not for the team alone. It is for the whole community,” he said “I really have been thankful for what I could have accomplished with this building. This fulfils me, really I’m full of thankfulness and happiness in my head and in my soul, in my heart.”

It’s a kind of fulfilment that someone else in the community may be in line for as North Shore Rescue is now in talks with Metro Vancouver to replace their Bone Creek search and rescue station, which is used for all of the team’s calls on Mount Seymour

“It’s a big challenge for us,” Danks said. “That station is in dire need of replacement.”

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In this race, you only win if everyone else gives up.

And that’s what happened to North Vancouver’s Jonny Bullock on March 24, after running a grueling 275 kilometres over a 41-hour period.

At the inaugural Fat Dog Backyard Ultra in Abbotsford, competitors circle a 6.7 km loop in under an hour as many times as they can. At the event, Bullock and Adreas Klawitter of Abbotsford duked it out for 40 laps But Bullock was the only one to make it to 41.

If the race isn’t brutal enough, the final

pair are the only officially recognized in the results: Bullock with a place, Klawitter with an assist and the rest with a “did not finish.”

Life after the extreme distance event is another challenge unto itself. Over the phone, Bullock describes the severe bruising and swelling in the lower half of his body, his 50-per-cent brain power and having to respond to neighbours asking why he’s walking around like a zombie.

“I keep taking little breaks, putting my hands on my knees and hunched over to recuperate from it,” he said. “And this is all within 200 meters on the house – just

Runner does loop ‘over and over’

very small steps.”

Previously, Bullock had ran several other long-distance races: a few ultras, a 100-mile, a couple 50 km events. A big part of the appeal of those long runs is taking in all the beautiful sights and going on a journey,” he said. But the backyard event is just the same old loop, over and over, again and again.

“It’s quite monotonous,” Bullock said. “It’s like a roller coaster ride. You have ups and downs, emotionally and physically. You feel that you’re at your lowest, and you wouldn’t be able to do another lap, then you drag yourself for another one or two, things pick up and feel fresh again, and you could go all day.”

“So it’s riding those waves, which is quite fun,” he said.

When he finally hobbled over the finish line for the last time, Bullock said it took him a bit to get over the disbelief that he could finally stop running.

“Erik the race director had to say it was over a few times before it kicked in,” he said.

All in all, Bullock averaged a lap time of 45 minutes and 41 seconds, using the 10 to 15 minutes left over each hour to eat, drink and change his shoes. He spent

31 hours moving during a 41-hour race time. In total, he tallied 290,000 steps and burned between 15,000 and 20,000 calories.

Average lap time 45 mins 41 seconds, eating drinking, changing shoes

Bullock attributes his success to being “very suborn” and a desire to push himself to the limit beyond anything he’s done before. He also thanks his partner Finn Roberson, who was also his race manager, and the rest of the team that supported him

In his bruised and battered state, Bullock is grateful to be able to work from home, and said he is going to cut back on distance running for the foreseeable future.

That is, unless he is chosen for a national team – British or Canadian – for the Backyard Ultra World Championship in Tennessee, held at the same location as the famous Barkley Marathons. Chilliwack’s Ihor Verys recently won the Barkley race in March. Verys also came second in the Backyard Championship last October, after running more than 715 km.

“If I had the opportunity to get on there, I wouldn’t be able to resist,” Bullock said

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Pursuant to Sections 26 and94ofthe Community Charter,noticeisherebygiven thatthe City of NorthVancouver intends to dispose of improvements consisting of ahouse currently locatedat204 East1st Street,bymeans of sale forrelocationat the buyer’sexpense.The City will post a Request forExpression of Interest (RFEOI) seekingsubmissions from interested parties to purchase thehouse andmoveitoffthe existingsiteat204 East1st Street to make wayfor adevelopment that will include non-profitrentalhousing anda newNorth Shore Neighbourhood House. Thehouse is aClass ‘B’heritagehome, built in 1905, andis1.5 levels with approximately880 sq.ft. on themainfloor and requires extensiverenovation. Thehouse is currentlytenanted - please do notdisturb thetenants.Given theolder conditionofthe houseand thebuyer’s required expenses with relocation,the City is willingtoconsiderall offers. If asuitablesaleagreement cannotbe arranged,the housewillneed to be demolishedand removedfrom the site.Toviewthe RFEOI, please access theCity’swebsite at cnv.org/business-development/bid-notices.

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North Van’s Macklin Celebrini a finalist for NCAA Div. 1 top player award

NICK LABA

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Rising hockey sensation

Macklin Celebrini already has a lot to celebrate. And that list could grow longer if the end of the college hockey season goes his way.

After his No. 2-ranked Boston University hockey team secured the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional in South Dakota on Saturday, Celebrini and the rest of the Terriers are heading to the Frozen Four, otherwise known as the NCAA Division I hockey championship.

Boston will face off against

the No. 3 University of Denver Pioneers in the national semi-finals April 11 in Saint Paul, Minn., marking this the first time in 27 years that the Terriers have made back-to-back appearances at the tournament.

But the good news for Celebrini doesn’t stop there. On Thursday, the 17-year-old North Vancouver forward was named one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, which honours the top player in Division I men’s college hockey The winner will be announced on April 12.

Earlier this week, Celebrini was named a New England Division

I All-Star, as well as the George Carens Rookie of the Year, by the New England Hockey Writers Association

After helping to lead Boston to its second-straight Frozen Four appearance, Celebrini has also been named Hockey East Rookie of the Month with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in just seven games, giving him a 2.29 points per game average in March, an NCAA best.

Celebrini will enter the Frozen Four tournament ranked second in the NCAA with 32 goals, 64 points and 1.73 points per game this season.

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Macklin Celebrini, 17, is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and has helped his Boston University hockey team make it to the NCAA Div. I Frozen Four championship for the second-straight year. BU MEN’S HOCKEY / X

GIVING BACK

West Vancouvermemorial scholarship

honours Keen Lau andhis dog Loki

NICK LABA nlaba@nsnews.com

When Keen Lauwas in high school, his dream was to become amarine biologist.

Now,anew memorial scholarship will help other aspiring graduates from West Vancouver schools reach that goal

TheKeen and Loki Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund has been set up to honour Lau andhis Labrador retriever,who both lost their lives in atragic drowning accident in Cypress Creek last May.

Each year,the scholarship will be awarded to ahigh school graduate who plans to study marine biology or veterinarymedicine.

Lau had aprofound love of animals, andcould even talk to them, says widow LisaPark.

That ability extended to interpreting Loki’svocabularyofbarks

“Ican’t understand dog words, but he understands right away,like, ‘Oh, that means Loki is hungry,’” Park said, breaking into laughter

Other qualities sought in the scholarship’s recipient include volunteering at the communityand/or school level, aswell as achievement in sports –skiing,cycling and swimming in particular

Over the years, Lauhad volunteered with BC Mountain Foundation, B.C.Children’s Hospitaland the HSBC-sponsored First Nations Youth

Rugby Clinic. He also ran for aWest Vancouver council seat in the 2022 municipal election, wherehegarnered morethan2,700 votes but did not win.

Park also highlighted the love that she and Lau sharedfor children.

“I’m ateacher,Keen and Itried to have ababy,and unfortunately we had twomiscarriages,” she said. “He loved kids. Iloved kids.

“Wetalked about how giving back to the communityisreally important –that’s why he ran for council So Iwas thinking, ‘What can Idotodo have people remember Keeninthe community?’”

Park is funding the scholarship’s first year herself,but is working with the West Vancouver Foundation to set up afund so thatthe scholarship can continue to go out to studentsmany years into the future.

On April 30 at 10 a.m., Park is extending an open invitation to the Keen LauFitness Circuit in Ambleside, whichisnearing completion after West Vancouver council put the project forward last year

PUBLIC NOTICE

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•proposed BusinessLicenceBylaw No. 4455, 2005

,AmendmentBylaw No. 5329,2024;and

• proposed BylawNotice Enforcement BylawNo. 4368, 2004,AmendmentBylawNo. 5330,2024 in order to add restrictionstothe saleofbear spray.

PublicNotice is herebygiven pursuantto section 59(2)(a) of the CommunityCharter that it is the intent ofthe DistrictofWestVancouver Council to consider proposed BusinessLicenceBylaw No. 4455,2005, Amendment BylawNo. 5329,2024 and proposedBylawNoticeEnforcement BylawNo. 4368, 2004, Amendment BylawNo. 5330,2024 at theApril 22,2024 Council meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the Municipal HallCouncilChamber, 75017th Street, and viaWebex communication facilities.

Theproposed BusinessLicenceBylaw No 4455, 2005,Amendment BylawNo. 5329,2024 wouldadd new regulationstorestrictthe sale of bear spray to aperson under 19 yearsofage and require businesses to properly identify and document each salewhile ensuring the product is stored in asecurearea.

The proposed BylawNotice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004,Amendment BylawNo. 5330,2024 would implement newsections and fines applicable to the proposed business licenceamendments.

The proposed bylaws and reportwill be availablefor viewing from April 5 to 22,2024 at Municipal Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Mondayto Friday, excludingstatutory holidays;and at westvancouver.ca

Personswho wish tomake representations regarding theproposed bylaws will be givenanopportunity tobeheardand to present writtensubmissions atthe April 22,2024 Council meeting.

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Keen Lau and hisdog Loki embrace on ahikeoverlooking West Vancouver LISAPARK

TIME TRAVELLER

Aweekly glimpseintoNorth Shore’spastfromMONOVA: Museum of NorthVancouver

Photographer JimGalozo

JimGalozowas born in 1915 in NorthVancouver toTomasoand Catarina Galozo.The family,with eight children,was part of asmall butstrongItalian immigrantcommunityinNorth Van.

In hisyouth,Jim helped runhis father’sgrocery store, before laterworking in thelumberindustry. Jim wasalsoa keen photographer andhistorian

Many of hisphotographs whichdocument everyday life in NorthVancouver arepartofthe MONOVA photocollection, includingthis photofrom1945, playingbaseballinBoulevard Park.Jim is pictured in thebottomrow,secondfromleft

Visit monova.cafor more informationabout thehistory of theNorth Shoreand to learnabout MONOVA: Museum of NorthVancouver,now open at 115 West EsplanadeinThe Shipyards. MONOVA:Archivesof North Vancouverislocated at 3203 InstituteRoadinLynnValley. Contact: archives@monova.ca

How to live a berry long life

LAURA MARIE NEUBERT Contributing writer

A handful of berries each day has eclipsed apples, for those wishing to improve their lifespan.

According to leading longevity and functional medicine specialist and author Dr Mark Hyman, berries rank high on the list of daily prescriptives, for himself and for his patients. A growing body of evidence supports his belief that food is medicine, and that adopting just a few daily food and lifestyle habits could significantly improve our ‘healthspan’ alongside our lifespan.

On the food front, berries, olive oil, cruciferous vegetables, nuts and green tea are among his non-negotiables.

Berries contain impressive quantities of antioxidants and phytochemicals, which Hyman says open longevity pathways, keep our guts healthy, fight inflammation and reduce our risk of developing or exacerbating chronic disease.

Organic berries, grown in healthy, chemical-free soil, contain the most nutrients and should be free of harmful pesticides and fungicides. Fresh-frozen berries are very near as beneficial as freshpicked, which is good to know during high berry season when prices for local berries

Just-picked red and green gooseberries with jostaberries, as well as red and white currants.

are lower than imported. I make a point of stocking our freezer annually, with local, regeneratively grown blueberries and haskap berries for use in protein smoothies.

So-called specialty berries like currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, native beach strawberries and native evergreen huckleberries are harder to find during very short seasons, so we grow our own in a small berry patch – savouring the joy of harvesting and freezing every few days throughout the summer

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become a morning ritual. Our little dog Dave accompanies me, harvesting his fair share of strawberries as we go. He has learned the hard way, to avoid the gooseberry and jostaberry bushes with their piercingly spiky stalks.

Spending early morning time in the garden while enjoying a steaming cup of green tea and listening to birdsong and bees, is a privilege in itself, notwithstanding the fact that it ticks three other longevity boxes as well.

Getting outside early each day, rain or shine, resets our internal circadian clock, which helps us sleep better at night. Moving meditations like the rhythmic picking of fruit help regulate our body systems and reduce stress, and provide full range of motion exercise that maintains balance and core strength. Green tea contains antioxidant-effect catechins which support brain health and reduce inflammation.

Gardening – organic food gardening in particular – is good for our bodies, minds and souls. The deeper I dive into all things permaculture, the more value I attach to time spent growing, preserving, preparing and sharing food as medicine.

Berries show up every day in our kitchen: at breakfast in protein smoothies,

chia pudding, buckwheat porridge, and fresh alongside frittata. Dried barberries and black mulberries add polyphenol punch to our nut-based trail mix. We enjoy sugarless jams and jellies made from tart fruits sweetened with honey, and use gooseberries and jostaberries as a base for much-loved Thai and Moroccan spiced chutneys.

Firm, low-sugar berries like currants provide both texture and acid in savoury sauces and gravies for meat and fish. Add a handful of fresh (or half as much dried), tart, nutrient-dense berries to sauces before reducing to allow the berries to rehydrate under heat and optimize viscosity without adding processed starches like flour, which can spike glucose levels.

Whenever I am tempted to grumble about the commitment of sourcing and growing berries or food in general, I count my blessings. I remind myself that I can pay now in time and effort, or I can pay later in poor health and lower quality of life.

Food for thought.

Laura Marie Neubert is a West Vancouverbased urban permaculture designer Learn more about permaculture by visiting her website upfrontandbeautiful.com, or email hello@upfrontandbeautiful.com.

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REMEMBRANCES

December 22, 1970 –March 7, 2024 Obituaries

ColleenMariaReilly

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In the early morning sunshine on Thursday,March 7, after a brief but fierce battle with brain cancer,Colleen Reilly passed away peacefully at home with her most beloved “beautiful babies” -Finn and Dylan -byher side. They were comforted by Colleen’sadored fur babies:Chloe, Joie andBear.Colleen was 53 years (and 86 days) young.

Colleen was born in Sydney,AustraliaonDecember 22, 1970 and she remained true to her Aussie roots until the end. Colleen was raised by her adopted family living primarily in Manly,NSW.Inher late teens she was driven to find her birth family who were always waitingfor her.By1993, Colleen reunited with her birth Mum,Robyn, her loving brother Jonathan(“Jon”) and sister,Carli. Robyn’shusband John became an instant “Dad” to Colleen and took care of her as his own. She was also an adoring sister to Jon’swife Elysia, and avibrant, fun loving Aunt to Elysiaand Jon’sfour children andCarli’sthree boys.She was a“precious gift” to them all. Colleenloved Australia so much that she wouldreturn at any opportunity,always to the absolute delight of her familyand friends back home. She oved sharing herheritage withFinn and Dylan, and would always remind them that they were “half Aussie”.

Colleen put her beautytopracticaluse, beating thousands of entrants in aCosmopolitan magazinecompetitiontowin a lucrative modeling contract with Chadwick Mode s, Australia’s leading modelling agency Her beautiful face andgorgeous mane of hair became part of L’Oreal’s brandonhair product packaging across Australia. Colleen knew how to make things happen -even if she wasn’tplanning to. Colleen was the ‘it’ girl of Sydney during the mid ‘90s. She would (friends in tow) get into any party that was happening in Sydney on any given night; Colleen was awelcomepart of the “in” crowd and was always at the centre of it all!

Colleen met Derek while he was visiting Australia in early 2000 and she joined him in London later that year -Colleen never wasted time when it cametolove. They moved to Vancouver

in early 2002 to welcometheir son, Finn later that same year and then Dylan in 2005. Colleen and Derek married in 2004 on the beach in Santa Monica. In September 2008 the family moved to Moscow.Inlate 2009, after an amicable separation, Colleen and the children movedtoLondon before coming back to Vancouver in 2011, for good. In 2016, Colleen married Iain and was aloving stepmother to his three children (Braxton, Logan and Tori)and formed alasting bond with Iain’smother and father,Rachel and Trevor.They parted ways in 2018 with Chloe, their sweet golden retriever being atrue gift of their union.

As asingle mother,Colleen’ssole focus was steadfast and unwavering: to provide for Finn and Dylan and to support them in every way imaginable. Whether working at aconsulting firm, arecruiting agency,aneLearning firm or being the first bright face clients saw at awealth management firm in Edgemont Village, Colleen was committed to her work andshe made each position her own. The common thread in Colleen’s working life is that her vast network of friends continued to grow with each and every job she held. She loved people and they loved her -amagnetic, dynamic, unstoppable force. This was most apparent at her last, and most favoured job in the office at Larson Elementary School in North Vancouver.This was her work “home” where she made indelible connections with the teachers, staff, students and their families-she was their nucleus, their heart. Everyone adored “Miss Colleen” and her absence since April 2023 left agaping hole. Her “Larson Family” never stopped visiting, bringing food and making generous donations. Colleen so missed her job and always planned to return -this plan gave her such joy and hope. Perhaps you could say,Colleen’scareer was about building friendships and sharing her love, joy,positivity and complete zest for life -simply,bringing people together Colleen lived big and loved even bigger with just the right amount of wildness and mischief thrown in for good measure. If you were in Colleen’slife you always had her love and support. She would champion your every win and

every struggle with conviction and without judgment. Colleen taught us all so much about what it means to really “live”, and this will continue in her passing withthe many new friendships made through the connection we all sharedwith her.Knowing these friendships, new and old, will remain strong and true would make Colleen very happy

In spiteofthis cruel illness and the relentlessfatigue that Colleen endured, she lit up each and every day as if it were in fact, her last. From her memorable 53rd birthday celebration, delivering alitter of kittens, dinners downtown, her trip to see Dylan in Montreal, regular visits to thespa, happy hours at Bufala and her most epicadventure toPalm Springs with Finn and Dylan just days before thecancertook itsfinal hold. In her final days, Colleendefied all odds and made wonderful memories withher children and her dearfriends.

Colleen is preceded in death by her loving father John, her adoptive mother Elaine and her Nana, Clare. Sheissurvived by her son Finn, daughter Dylan, motherRobyn, sister Carli (nephews Sebastian, Jacob, and Hamish),brother Jon and his wife Elysia (nephew and nieces Joshua, Sadie, Billie and Georgie)and many cousins and otherfamily members.

Gratitude tothe doctors,nurses andtechnicians at BC Cancerand Colleen’samazing team at Vancouver Coastal Health for their thoughtful home care visitsmade over the past months. Jennifer,Gillian, Kim and Nurse Tara, you are very special people and you should knowjust how much you helped Colleen,her kids and her friendsduring avery difficult journey

Rest in peace you most lovely,beautiful, crazygirl and may a little of that “beautiful, crazy”remain in those of us you touched so very deeply.You have changed so many,for good. Love you and missyou, forever

ACelebration of Life will be held for Colleen at 2:00 PM on Saturday,May 11, 2024 at NorthShore Alliance Church, 201 23rd Street EastinNorthVancouver

REMEMBRANCES

Celebration of Life

Fred and MarilynMyers

Joinusincelebrating the lives of Fred and Mar lyn Myers. Thursday, May 2nd, 1−4pm, DeepCove Yacht Club, 4420 GallantAve. Feel free to wear your favourite Hawaiianattire. Please confirm your attendance:fredandmarilynmemorial@gmail.com

OSIF, Josef

February 10, 1953 −March 24, 2024

Our friend Josef Osif passed away peacefully at LionsGate Hospital at theage of 71.Hewas born on February 10, 1953, in Trutnov, Czech Republic. He wasanaccomplished climber and worked as a mountainporter in hisbeloved High Tatras Mountains in Slovakia. AfterimmigratingtoCanada inthe 1980s, he pursued his love of mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s,where he received aBAand BEd in mathematics.Healso obtained aMEd at Simon Fraser University.Josef wasanaccomplished, recognized and well−liked teacher ofmathematics at Seycove Secondary. Hisdeep insights into the history of science and rock climbing, as well as his humour, will be deeply missed.

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WOOD, Karen Louise

We are heartbroken to announce that our mum passed away on March 22, 2024.

She is survivedbysons Trevorand Spencer, her mumGlenna andher partner Valentino, her brother Tony Wood and hiswife Sandy,nieces Zoe and Lily, her aunt Peggy andmany close family and friends. In lieuofflowers,donations maybemade to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in Karen’sname. Celebration of life to be heldApril 27, 2024, 2to4 pm,atthe Hope Center,1337 St.AndrewsAvenue, NorthVancouver.“RestinPeach Mum”

DOUGLAS−DUNGEY, Wilma

August 20,1942− March 27,2024

It is with great sadness thatwe announce the passing of our mother,Wilma (Nana)Douglas Dungey, on March27, 2024, aftera brief illness. Wilmawas born in Windsor, Ontario, on August 20, 1942.

Wilmawas predeceased by her beloved husband, Rev.Roy Dungey. Theyhad three sonswhile living in London, Ontario− David(Erin),Paul (Crista)and Matthew −prior to movingtoNorth Vancouver.

Wilma was the founding Executive Director of St. Leonard’s Society of NorthVancouver, which providedprogramming to those within the Correctional Services of Canada fornearly 40 years.

Her successfulprofessional life aside,Wilma’s greatest rolewas that of Nanatoall her grandchildrenand great−grandchildren. Leah (Harold), Christian (Nicole), Ethan, Brayden, Ava, Liam,Ryker,Jagger and Jaxson werealways top of mind forWilma

Acelebration of her wonderfullife willbeheld on June 8, 2024. Avenuehas not been decided upon,but we ask that you email Paul Dungey (pdungey72@gmai com) fpossibletoconfirmyour attendance, as we want to ensurewehaveplenty ofWilma’s favourite foods and drinks foreveryone.

In lieu of flowers, we ask fordonations to theSt. Leonard’s Society of North Vancouver in her memory.

SILVERWOOD, AlanDennis

It is with verysadhearts that we announcethe sudden passing of Alanathome onApril 4, 2024 at theage of 95. He is survived by hisloving wife Betty,children Grant(Dianne), Wendy (Charlie) and his2 grandsons Michael andRobert. He will be dearly missed by hisfamily,friends andneighbours. Alanwill be remembered for his quirkyand unique sense of humour as well as hisinfectiousand positive personaity.Hewas an avid golfer andhad a passion forsports. Therewill be no funeral at this time, in lieu of flowers, please consider adonation to MSCanada

GOODERHAM, June Beatrice

Born in Southport, England, June grew up witha passion for the theatre and wanting to act, but as parents do, they insisted she get a‘real job’, which resultedinJunetraining as amedical lab technologist.In1964 she was recruited by an Ontariohospital to head up theirhematology lab, eventually moving on to become alecturer at the Toronto Institute of Technology.Along the way she metthe love of her life and soon to be husband for next 56years, Paddy.In1972they moved to British Columbia and in 1978 she joined her husband and twopartners in astartup electronics import and distributionbusiness, subsequently becoming BurtekSystems. She was an integral part of the growthofthe companyacross Canada retiring in 2002. June continued her love of the theatre and wasa loyal supporter of ‘Bard on the Beach’ from itsearliest days. She also spent much of her early freetimeasa dedicated volunteer at the Vancouver Aquarium.Many of her winters were spentenjoying their second home in Whistler and thesummer months cruising Howe Sound and the Gulf IslandswithPaddy on their boat, Pescador,as amember of theWestVancouver Yacht Club.

June leaves her husband (Paddy), sister (Naomi) with three children and eight grandchildren in the UK, andone nephew Ian and his daughter Abi, in BC whowrote ‘You were my Grandma, the only extendedfamily Ihadand Ithink aboutyou every day. Ilove you so much Junie’ Abi xoxo.She will be missed by hermany friends.

Therewill be acelebrationoflife on June 14th 3.00pm atthe WVYC.

The moreyou give,

The moreyou get,

The moreyou laugh,

The less youfret. The moreyou do unselfishly.

The moreyou live abundantly.

The moreof everythingyou share,

The moreyou’ll alwayshavetospare

The moreyou love,

the moreyou’llfind,

Thatlife is good and friends arekind.

Foronly what we give away, Enriches us from daytoday.

TeresaPiercey-Gates

REMEMBRANCES

PARTRICK, Carole M.

September 21, 1936 −March4,2024

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce thepassing of our beloved motherand grandmother. Mompassed awaypeaceful yat home with her children by her side at the age of 87 years. She was born in Edmonton, withthefamily moving to Nanaimo when she was inGrade 9. She trained and worked as anurseinVancouverbut left nursing to start afamily in North Vancouverwith herhusband, Bruce. She was an amazing Mom, always putting family and friends first and making sure everything was planned out perfectly. She wasgenerous of heart andsoul and always interested in others.She waskindand thoughtful, an excellentcook, baker, and seamstress. We have great memories of fami yholidays and so manywonderful memories from Gambier Island. Momand Dad always welcomed friends and family with great food anddrink. There were always chorestodo, but so many fun activities like hiking, swimming, fishing,riding horses, feeding the pigs, gatheringeggs, andoutdoor andindoor games Shehad so many cherishedfriends, including her nursing classmates, the airline families, North Van neighbours, Gambier families, andher newer Dundaraveneighbours and exercise friends. She struggledwithongoing andworsening health issues over the past several years but now is finally atpeace. Shewas predeceased by herhusband, Bruce (2012) and sister, Audrey. She is survivedby herloving children, Joanne (Daryl) and Mike (Val), andgrandkids Max, Dane, Owen,Reid,Joel, and Theo. We willall missher terr bly.

RIVERS, CarlyS.

August 21,1978 −November 12,2023

It is withprofound sadness and deep sorrow we announcethe passingofour beautiful,kindand caring daughter, Carly.Gone far too soon and had so muchtogivetothe worldand her family. She is missed sorelyeachand every day,and she is in our minds and thoughts and willalwaysbewithus! Carly was raised in NorthVancouver.She received her BSc from UBC and her Masters and Doctorate from theUniversity of Edinburgh. Carly returned to North Vancouver in 2010. She is survived by her parents,Rossand Carolyn; brothers Shaun (Lauren) and Ty (Susan);and nieces Maya, Kaitlyn and Emma.

PrivateCelebration of Life to be heldinfuture.

SEEHAGEN, Sheila Jane(Fleming)

June 20, 1935 -April 3,2024

In Loving Memory -Our Mom, Sheila passed away, with family present, on April3.Loved andmissed by family andmany friends: especially children Dianaand Larry (Christine), niece Leyah, Deanna andclose friendCathy.Predeceased by parents Boband Edith Fleming, brother Al,and husband Larry. Momwas an amazing cook,baker,anavid gardener and kind to everyone she met. She enjoyed travelingand was wickedly good at crosswords,puzzles, geography, andpolitics! She enjoyed along successful career as the Controller at élan Data Makers.

Momgrew up at Britannia Beach andonGaliano Island, bothofwhich she had many fond memories of.Mom raised her family in East Van.,later becomingalong-time residentofWest Van. We want to acknowledgeand thankcaretaker Cheryl andthe Team at Inglewood Care Centre-Lower Lodge for theexemplary care andcompassion they provided to Mom. ACelebration of Life will be held at afuturedate. In lieuofflowers, please donatetothe UnionGospel Mission.

To leaveonlinecondolences see: firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com

SCHOFIELD, William (Bill)

William(Bill) Schofield was born on October 8, 1960 andonMarch 29, 2024 took his lastbreath and succumbed to cancer,which tookhim all toosoon from us. He passed away peacefully,with hiswife, his children andhis brother by his side.

Bill wasborninHaney BC and moved with his family to theNorth Shore in hisyounger years.He went to school in the North Shore,and was very activeinsportsthroughout hisyouthand early 20’s.Heeventually moved to Chilliwack in the late 90’s.Bill loved theoutdoors andspent many years on theriversand lakes in BC, hunting, fishing and camping. Hisworking career saw himworking at Hells Gate in histeens, logging up North in his 20’s andthen sales ending in the RV Industry in 2020.

Hisother interests included spending yearsonthe sportsidelines (not always quiet) whenhis children played. Hislove for sports and competitionlives throughthem. Travel was abig part of who Bill was andlast year,heand Brenda were able to take the long awaited Alaskan Cruise fortheir 25th Anniversary.

Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife Brenda, his son Christian(Annemae) and daughter Sydneigh. Along with hissister JoAnne (Norm) Gallicano, brother Jim(JeniforBevans) Schofield, brother Dave(Cheryl) Schofield, sister Gina Schofield, Mark Hohenwater,brother in law Wes(Lori) Goertzen,and sister in law Denise(Alvin) Warkentin.His many nieces,nephews, great nieces andgreat nephews, on both sides loved theirUncle Billy/Buddy as well. He loved being with them andsharing hislife adventures with them

Bill was predeceased by his parents, William(Bill) and Alice (Betty) Schofield andhis nephewPeter da Silva.

The family wouldlike to thank all who wereinvolved in Bill’scancer fighttheselast11weeks.The teams at theChilliwack Hospital, the AbbotsfordPalliative Careand theincredible teamatCascade Hospice in Chilliwack.A deep thank you to Dr.Ashley Epp, her compassion and caremade not onlyBill’stime here that much better, but her caring for our family was amazing.

ACelebration ~Open Housewill be held at our homeinChilliwack, on Saturday, May4,2024 from1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. Please feelfreetodrop-in, enjoy some memoriesofBill, some laughter and lightrefreshments.

REMEMBRANCES

SEXSMITH, George (Oz)

February 1, 1940 - March 13, 2024

With sadness and affection, we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend We are grateful for wonderful memories of Oz’s adventures, teachings and generosity of spirit Resourceful, positive and resilient, he’d go out of his way to help others, with a ready smile, toolbelt and story in hand.

Oz was born in Regina (Sask) to parents Al Sexsmith and Jean Little. After early years in Regina, the Sexsmith family moved to West Vancouver where Oz’s love and appreciation for BC took flight Hiking, hunting, running, and family skiing and canoe trips al nurtured his indomitable spirit As did sharing those adventures with Naomi and their two daughters And whether commercal fishing or out on the water with family and friends, the West Coast was always hailing Oz and ‘Backlash’.

Oz attended West Van high, UBC (Civil Engineering), and Stanford University (Structural Engineering), and enjoyed a long and rewarding career with Dominion Construction. After thirty years, he retired to travel with Naomi, share new discoveries with grandkids, volunteer with Islands Trust, and provide development consulting services to Sidney Island, YMCA, Vancouver Aquarium, and Baptist Church.

For the past 54 years, Gambier Island has been his retreat and haven Favorte pastimes included chopping wood, building projects, collecting spare parts, salmon barbecues, fireside sing-alongs, and hanging out on the dock. Also not to be missedThursday night OSAC basketbal with Benji, and early morning Fit Fellas!

Oz will live forever in the hearts of his loving wife Naomi; daughters Laura (Simon) and Leanne (Jm); grandchildren Alexandra, Andrew, Mark and Jessica; brothers Bob (Sheila) and Fred (Kathy); sister Jennifer (John); brother-in-law Ken (MaryAnne); sister-in-law Barbara (Joe); and extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of life will be held later in the Spring.

For more information, please see the Hollyburn Funeral Home website: www.hollyburnfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charitable organization of your choce

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VAN DUZEN, John

June 5, 1941 - March 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Van Duzen on March 19, 2024. John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family John is survived by Judy, the mother of his children, his brother Doug, his daughters Cheryl, Susan (Geoff) and Brenda, his grandchildren Danielle, Sarah, Thomas, Jessie, Kevin, Natalie, Sam, Emma, Nicole, his five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Mary, his brother Jimmy, sister Judith and his partner Carole Little.

John was born in Hamilton, Ontario where he met Judy Flynn and they were married in 1961. After the arrival of the three girls soon thereafter, John and Judy moved west to follow his career as a lumber trader John and Judy eventually put down roots on Sonora Drive in North Vancouver, followed by Judy’s sister Barb and her family a few blocks away and John’s sister Judith and family in West Vancouver John and Judy enjoyed many memorable boating trips with the girls and fishing derby’s in the summer and winter excursions to the condo at Playas Gemalas.

John will be remembered for his jovial spirit, his love of boating, fishing, the great outdoors, cooking and entertaining family and friends, gardening, and animals of all kinds. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC SPCA.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes. Contact Nadia at 604-653-7851

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VEERMAN (BATELAAN), Martha Maria

April 17, 1930 −January 23, 2024

Predeceasedbyher husband, Heinz. Survived by children Maarten (Ann), Steven (Mary) and Tanya (Steve);her six grandchildren, Julia, Charlotte, Michael, Corey, Zane, and Scott; and four great grandchildren, Florence, Calton, Billie, and Bowie.

Born in Muiden, inthe Netherlands, she grew up during the occupation, which had agreat influence onher sense of justice, and she advocated for peace throughout her life. The liberation of Holland, at the hands of the Canadians, also had aprofound impact on the rest ofher life.

After high school, she hitchhiked through Europe and worked in several countries to finance her nomadic lifestyle. She settled on ajob working as a stewardess for KLM. Her small group of fellow trainees from the airline met annually, and for decades, she timed her visits to the Netherlands to see them.

Once married, she emigrated to Canada to start a new life with her geologist husband, Heinz.

While raising her family, she worked hard to get a degree from UBC (1972) and immediately landed a job teaching French at West Vancouver Secondary,where she worked for over 15 years and was apositive influence on many ateenager. She loved her job and was well−loved by her students.

She was afounding member of the NorthShore Unitarian congregation, helping to program the services early on and, in later years, making pots and pots of soup for the church members. She also volunteered at the Single Parents Food Bank, taking care of the children.

Post−retirementlife included travel, gardening, and spendingtime with her grandchildren.

Each Loss

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

Will I ever stop missing

This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together,

The moments that we shared

We didn’t have to tell each other

How much we really cared.

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

So sure you’d always be here

Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused

Since you went away

You took a part of me

And for help daily pray

But when God sent you to me

He never said that you were mine

That I could keep you always –

Only borrowed for a time

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

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me

And we had these many years.

To

REMEMBRANCES

WAKEFIELD, Barry W.

October 3, 1934 −March 15,2024

On Friday, March 15th, Barry Wakefield passed away peacefully at 89 yearsold at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria

He and his beloved wife Heather of 68 years enjoyed awonderful 28−year retirement with many friends in Arbutus Ridge on Vancouver Island. Barry was an active volunteeronthe council for the Arbutus Ridge community, serving many yearsas Treasurer and President. An avid golfer and curler, hewas known for his warm smile, sense of humour, and kind heart.

Barry was the proud father of Scott (Lisa), Kirk (Kelly), Glenn (Andrea), and Kim (Ross), and Poppa to seven grandchildren. His priority was always family, and over everything, he loved his wife Heather above all.

Barry will be forever in ourhearts and missed always.

Robert Gray Walker

November 1948 - April 2023

We can’t believe it’s been a year since you have been gone. We miss your love, your kindness and your wicked sense of humour You are forever in our hearts.

Julie your wife of 50 years, our children Stephen (Melissa), Matthew and Kym and grandchildren Owen, Lily and Carter A belated thank you to all our friends and your clients for all their support and to the staff at the North Shore Hospice.

I’ll find you in another lifetime, Under different skies, In adifferent time. Our love destined, eternal and true Through anydistance, I’ll always come back to you. NorthShore’sOnly

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Fortyyears of sunsets. Still we keep chasing clouds, stars,and dreams. Never forgetting the dreamer. −Friends

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