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Local businesses are complaining that pay parking in Ambleside Park is costing them tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue, just two weeks after the program was introduced.
Business owners and managers gave West Vancouver council a piece of their minds on Monday, Oct. 6, after pay parking went into effect at the popular waterfront destination on Sept. 15. Since then, it now costs more than $5 per hour for visitors to use one of the 440 municipal-owned spaces near the beach and Centennial Seawalk. And, despite previous warnings from the Ambleside & Dundarave Business Improvement Association that forcing drivers to pay in the park will just drive them to leave their vehicles in spaces meant for customers in the commercial area, council is already eyeing 228 spots along Argyle for paid patronage as well. Continued on A27 LARGEST SELECTION OF NEW & USED PHOTO GEAR IN WESTERN CANADA
Christin Fernandes, owner of Da Vinci’s Home at 1461 Bellevue Ave., says parking is essential for her business. Several business owners from the Ambleside and Dundarave areas recently complained to West Vancouver council about unintended consequences of new pay parking regulations in nearby parks. NICK LABA / NSN
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Brewery blocked from opening due to BCGEU strike NICK LABA
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Ongoing job action in the province might be preventing a new North Vancouver taproom from welcoming their first thirsty customers.
The folks at Bridge Brewing have been in the final phases of getting their new location at 1123 West 15th St. ready to open. The Pemberton area brewery and lounge had been approved in principle, and all that remained was a final inspection. But on Oct. 8, they received an email from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the government body is pausing licence applications and final inspections due to the B.C. General Employees’ Union job action. On Friday, the six-week strike escalated, putting picket lines in front of BC Liquor and cannabis stores across the province and raising the number of participating union members to nearly 25,000. Bridge co-owner Leigh Stratton is worried how the job action will affect her business and the 25 new employees she’s hired. “People have given notice at their previous job in order to come work here. So then in a couple of weeks, they won’t have a job if we’re not open. And that’s such a big hit for them,” she said. Meanwhile, bills from all the new construction are rolling in. “We need to get open and start serving and selling beer,” Stratton said.
Bridge Brewing owners Jason and Leigh Stratton can’t open their new taproom because inspections are paused due to job action by the BCGEU. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN She said she understands and respects the union’s ability to strike, but is confused why the job action is stopping inspectors from giving her the final OK to open. “At first I was told … that they are managers, so they are not in the union. Then I was told that they were behind the picket line. And then I was told, no,
they’re striking and doing the job action as well. So I don’t know what is factual,” she said. “It’s just really hurtful to us as a business, as well as all of our future employees who want to support the local craft beer industry and make some money,” Stratton said. “We’re the unfortunate collateral damage of all of this.”
In hopes of finding some way to open, Bridge has reached out to the likes of North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma and Ken Beattie, executive director of the BC Craft Brewers Guild. With liquor stores looking like wastelands and limited tap selection at many bars and pubs, breweries like Bridge are already suffering during this strike, Beattie said. “The largest regional breweries that you would know – such as Bridge and Phillips and Parallel 49 and Steamworks – those beers get delivered to the warehouse that is under picket and then get transferred,” he explained. “If there wasn’t a picket line, they’d get transferred out to the liquor stores and cold beer and wine stores and restaurants. And all that beer is sitting in a warehouse right now.” Meanwhile, smaller craft breweries ship most of their product directly to retail and restaurants, and giants like Molson Coors and Sleeman have their own distribution centres. “So not only is [Stratton unable to open her new brewery], but she’s losing probably 50 or 60 per cent of her sales,” Beattie said. Breweries, wineries and the restaurant industry are pawns in a game between the union and the province, he said. “It’s a difficult situation right now. We hope that they can figure it out, but they seem to be quite far apart,” Beattie said. North Shore News has reached out to the LCRB for comment.
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Suspect assaulted stranger with torch at SeaBus terminal, police allege BRENT RICHTER
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A man accused of assaulting a stranger at the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal and using a torch to burn his face is now facing charges.
The incident happened on Jan. 5, according to Metro Vancouver Transit Police. Just before 11:30 a.m., a stranger tried to follow another man through the fare gates without paying, leading to a confrontation.
Investigators allege the fare evader then sucker-punched the victim from behind several times before “using a torch lighter to burn the side of his face and head,” a release from the Transit Police stated on Oct. 9. A SeaBus marine attendant intervened and the suspect fled on foot. “Although we would never ask that anyone place themselves in harm’s way, we want to acknowledge the attendant’s quick
thinking in assisting the man and calling police,” said Const. Amanda Steed, Metro Vancouver Transit Police spokesperson. The next day, police arrested 30-year-old Kyle Helmut Weber of no fixed address. After a “lengthy and complex” investigation, the Crown swore charges of assault and assault with a weapon against Weber last week. He is due back in court on Oct. 29. While out pending his next court
appearance, Weber is under orders not to go to the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal and he must not to possess any incendiary devices or flammable products. Weber is well known in the North Vancouver Provincial Court where he has faced charges of mischief, theft, assault, assaulting a peace officer, uttering threats, breaching release conditions, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and resisting arrest since 2024.
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West Van council approves funds to combat goose nuisance NICK LABA
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If you’re a Canada goose, you might want to reconsider putting all your eggs in a West Vancouver basket.
For all the nuisance the fowl species causes guests in the municipality’s parks, council has voted in favour of more measures to mitigate the messy birds. District staff have also been directed to gather data with Canada geese graze in one of West Van’s parks, often less the eventual goal of gaining than pristine because of the geese. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER approval for more direct, and potentially deadly, ways to come from the district’s environment to ward them off. reserve fund. In a presentation, staff explained that the Coun. Nora Gambioli said she used to geese are native to Canada and naturally migratory, but that conservation work in the guffaw at children who ran after birds. “And now I feel like maybe we should 1970s led to a resident population. hire some of those kids,” she said. The homebody geese are increasingly Gambioli suggested that hired hawks be common in urban parks across the region, used to scare off geese. Parks environmental including green spaces in West Vancouver operations manager Tiffany Bentley clarified at Horseshoe Bay Park, Dundarave Park, Ambleside sports fields and the lawn in front that could be done, but is considered hazing and requires a federal permit. of the community centre. “I support that 100 per cent if we find Due to the geese gathering, the accuthat’s where we need to go,” Gambioli said. mulation of feces on lawns, pathways and But Coun. Christine Cassidy called for a playgrounds poses potential health risks, more permanent solution, suggesting that staff said. The birds also damage sports neighbouring municipalities band together fields while grazing, conflict with park users, increase maintenance and negatively impact to call for federal permission to cull. “And when I say cull, I don’t mean going esthetics, according to the report. out killing the birds – although that might Staff added that the district currently be delightful – cull in the sense of birth doesn’t have data on Canada geese nesting control,” she said. and population, which limits the municiIn the 1960s and ’70s, goslings waddling pality’s ability to apply for federal permits through Stanley Park were adorable, Cassidy that allow more direct action, and other said. evidence-based strategies. “Now they’ve become an absolute nuiAfter the issue came to council in September 2024, staff went ahead with sance,” she said. “You cannot use Horseshoe mitigation efforts this year, such as reduced Bay Park in the summertime…. We spent mowing in Horseshoe Bay Park to cut down a small fortune on that lovely park for on grazing, increased pressure washing children to be able to play. They can’t play. and shutting off public fountains that were There’s feces underneath the swings and so attracting geese. forth, and really makes the use of the park Because these measures only provide out there pointless.” limited relief, staff proposed that more be Referencing a cull done in New done. Brunswick nearly 15 years ago, Cassidy On Oct. 6, council approved a $12,000 questioned why more progress hasn’t been increase to the 2026 operating budget for a made here. geese moulting and nesting survey, $16,000 “It just seems to me that we keep throwto buy another goose poop collecting ing good money [at the problem] and we’re machine, and an annual operating request just going nowhere,” she said. for $14,600 to up mitigation efforts and feces Bentley replied that a survey hasn’t been management. done yet. Coun. Sharon Thompson passed a “Once we can do that, then we can take friendly amendment for the extra cash further, additional steps,” she said.
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Family sues West Vancouver to stop demolition of ‘gazebo’ The owners of a British Properties structure built without permits are going to court in a bid to halt its demolition.
Following a vote by District of West Vancouver council on July 21, Omid Gerami, Kamran Gerami, Naib Gerami and Ayesheh Mansouri were facing an Aug. 20 deadline to apply for demolition permits for the building at the rear of their Chartwell Crescent property. At the time, district staff said the guest house was considered a hazard because the construction had been completed without necessary inspections and that staff would not support retroactively permitting the structure because it was built within the watercourse protection area of Brothers Creek. In a petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the owners argue that they were not accorded procedural fairness by the district, asking the courts to find that council’s decisions were unreasonable and should therefor be overturned. According to the suit, the family members bought the 3,526-square-metre property in 2021. At the time, there was
already a gazebo built at the back of the property. They hired the home’s original builder to construct a larger gazebo. The petition notes it was their understanding that the developer “would obtain all the necessary permits to construct the gazebo.” The owners and the contractor got into a dispute over payment, with the owners alleging the $367,000 they had already paid was more than the agreed price in their contract. They refused to pay the builder’s final invoice of $141,794, the claim states. In May 2024, the district received a complaint about work being done on the property without permits and put a stop work order on the property. In response, Gerami wrote to the district saying he did not know the gazebo work was being done without permits. The owners are currently suing the former contractor. After the district informed the owners that the municipality would be requiring the demolition of the structure and remediation of the land, the owners advised they still intended to apply for permits, asking that council delay any decision until their lawyer, who was due for surgery, was prepared to represent them. “The district refused to adjourn the
matter,” the petition states. When it came before council on July 21, council voted unanimously in favour of imposing the remedial action order and put notice on title for the property, despite knowing the owners’ representative wouldn’t be present, the petition alleges. At the owners’ request, they were given an opportunity to appeal directly to council for reconsideration at the Sept. 8 meeting. District staff prepared a new report for council and council voted to uphold the original decision. At issue before the courts are changes in the district’s bylaws and the written reports staff used to inform council before their votes. “At the meeting, counsel for the petitioners noted, among other things, that the 2004 Building Bylaw relied on in the staff report was repealed on (June 23) 2025 and a new building bylaw … had been adopted by council, such that the impugned decisions had been made under the now repealed 2004 Building Bylaw instead of the new 2025 Building Bylaw,” the petition states. The newer bylaw does give the building inspector the power to order an owner to uncover any finished work that had not been inspected, and it allows owners to submit an application for a permit
retroactively. “The impugned decisions and reconsideration decision were based on the fundamentally flawed July 2025 report which referred to and relied on the 2004 Building Bylaw but cited the provisions of the 2025 Building Bylaw,” the petition states. “If the district was going to rely on the 2025 Building Bylaw instead of the 2004 Building Bylaw, it was required to notify the petitioners of this change so that they could make submissions based on that bylaw.” In the petition, the owners ask the courts to declare that the district breached its duty of procedural fairness and that council’s decisions were unreasonable. They also ask for an order requiring the district to cover the petitioners’ legal costs. “Either the impugned decisions were made relying on a staff report that referred to the correct bylaw but included the wrong sections or the correct sections but the wrong bylaw. Either way, the impugned decision cannot stand,” the petition states. The District of West Vancouver declined to comment while the matter is before the courts. “In terms of next steps, the district will prepare a response in due course,” a statement released on Friday read.
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NEWSBRIEFS PISTACHIOS FROM LONSDALE STORE RECALLED FOR SALMONELLA RISK The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning of potential salmonella infections coming from pistachios sold at a North Vancouver grocery store. The CFIA issued a food recall last week related to the pistachios sold at Kourosh Foods Market at 1860 Lonsdale Ave. The recall applies to pistachios labelled with any universal product code starting with 200422. The potentially contaminated nuts were packaged on May 26, 2025, according to the agency Anyone who purchased the pistachios in question is urged to throw them out or return them to the store, the notice states. They should not be consumed by anyone. Salmonella can’t be detected by look or smell but it has the potential to cause deadly illness, particularly for young children, pregnant women, the
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usinesses in the Ambleside and Dundarave neighbourhoods say they are losing thousands of dollars per day since the District of West Vancouver began charging more than $5 per hour to park in the adjacent parks. Faced with the choice of downtown prices for stalls in the parks or free street parking in the nearby commercial areas, visitors are making the obvious decision and parking a few blocks from the beach, taking up what could be spaces for paying customers. These knock-on effects were entirely foreseeable. They are exactly what the business community warned council would happen. On principle, we do not oppose pay parking. When it is carefully planned and implemented, it encourages turnover and it sends the message that public space has
value beyond free storage of private vehicles. It tastes lousy, but it works. But this council chose not to do careful planning and implementation. They view the district’s parks not as places to gather and enjoy nature but as sources of cash – specifically, other people’s cash. They didn’t consult with user groups, and the pay parking issue continues to blow up in their face. In their single-minded mission of finding non-taxation revenue, council has alienated sports teams, farmer’s market vendors and shoppers, and now the very business community that helped get them elected. With a little over year ticking down before the next election, citizens will be thinking less about where to park their cars and more about where to park their votes. And council’s incumbents might find their pay parking rollout – much like a visit to Ambleside Park – is a costly transaction, indeed.
Just in time for Halloween, a haunted old North Van inn EVE LAZARUS
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Located at the north end of Indian Arm, the Wigwam Inn is one of Metro Vancouver’s most storied old mansions.
Is it haunted? Of course! Meet Martha the ghost in Room 209. The Wigwam Inn was built in 1910 as a hotel for the rich. It was financed by Alvo von Alvensleben, the son of a German count, who after having a row with his father, landed in Vancouver in 1904 with just a few dollars in his pocket. He did various labouring jobs, started speculating in land, and within a few years became a big name in British Columbia. Alvensleben created a German Luftkurort (fresh-air resort) that attracted guests such
as American millionaires John D. Rockefeller and John Jacob Astor. When the First World War broke out, Alvensleben became an enemy alien, and the government seized all his property. The Inn changed hands many times, and over the years it’s been a dance hall, a brothel, an illegal casino, and it’s been owned by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club since 1985. Linda Berg and her family were the caretakers from 1985 to 1990. Linda had heard stories about Martha, the ghost in Room 209, but she’s a no-nonsense sort of person, and at first, she didn’t pay it any attention. She soon went from skeptic to believer. Her daughter, Emily, has never forgotten her own encounters with the ghost. “Room 209 was right on the corner. There
would be a faint light in that window, and you would see the dark silhouette of a lady standing in that window,” says Linda. “That was the epicentre. Things would happen around that room more than anywhere else.” The family’s ghostly encounters usually happened when they were the only occupants at the inn. While Linda heard loud noises and footsteps and saw the silhouette of a woman in Room 209, Martha appeared to Emily as a woman in a long red dress. “When I was little, my mum sent me to my room and I remember someone coming along and comforting me and saying, ‘Oh don’t worry your mum won’t be mad at you if you clean up your toys, everything will be fine.’ And she helped me put my toys up on
the top shelf.” Emily says she remembers a woman in her mid-20s to 30s. “She was just really nice and worried that I was crying and thought I was in trouble with my parents,” remembers Emily. While Martha and the other ghosts weren’t a bother to the family, they certainly terrified some of the visitors to the Inn. Linda says at one point they had two carpenters who were working on renovations. They would stay at the Inn during the week and go home on the weekends. One Friday afternoon, Linda looked out the window as the water taxi from Deep Cove docked at the wharf to pick them up. “The young guy was hoofing it down the Continued on A9
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MAILBOX HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK REMINDS US THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK TO BE DONE Dear Editor:
Back in August 2025, the North Shore News reported on the recent homelessness Point-in-Time Count that identified an increase in unsheltered individuals. The team at Hollyburn Community Services Society was not surprised at this trend. We see, every day, the reality that the count significantly underestimates: the number of people across the North Shore who face serious housing instability. Hundreds of seniors, youth, individuals and, increasingly, families come to us struggling to secure safe and stable housing. As we recognize Homelessness Action Week in the Metro Vancouver area, I want to highlight the significant progress made to secure much-needed homes. Just a few years ago, aside from our transitional homes and youth and senior safe houses, Hollyburn Community Services had only 10 units, including six through an agreement with the city and four generously offered by Hollyburn Properties. Today, we operate close to 140 homes, with another 33 on the way. It is not nearly enough, but it is a remarkable dent in the growing need. This progress reflects years of persistence and collaboration. When mayors and councils vote for developments that dedicate units to non-profits, more families find a place to call home. When the province funds new builds and municipalities contribute land, more employees can settle near their places of
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employment. When neighbours accept a variety of homes – including apartments and midrise towers – as an integral part of livable communities on the North Shore, a vibrant and connected future for seniors becomes possible. With new federal funding, even more developments are possible. Some ask, “Is this too much?” I reflect on our newest Hollybrook in the Delbrook community, where, within one month of opening, we received more than 800 applications for subsidized units. No, it is not too much – we need more. We must also look at innovative approaches to housing. Land trusts that protect affordability in perpetuity; gifted parcels of land that create space for community housing; home-sharing models that match seniors with seniors, students or single parents; and co-living arrangements that blend affordability with social connection – all of these are solutions that either exist or are in development. Together, they broaden the toolbox we have to meet the growing affordability crisis by decreasing the proportion of the total housing stock that is tied to speculation. Progress is being made, but the demand remains overwhelming. With continued collaboration, bold development, and innovative housing solutions, we can ensure that safe, affordable homes are not a privilege for a few but a reality for all. And maybe, just maybe, one day we will no longer need to mark Homelessness Action Week. Instead, we will celebrate that everyone in our community has a home.
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alone, he told her that he heard running up and down the hallway and lots of banging. “He said he finally ripped open the doorway to the hallway and yelled “for god’s sake Martha knock it off! And she did. It was quiet for a long time after that.” The family decided to move back to the city in 1990. But it wasn’t the ghosts that scared them away, Linda says she had two kids by then and it was time for Emily to start school. Eve Lazarus is a North Vancouver resident and author. Her latest book is Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck. eve@evelazarus.com
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North Shore charity deepens client care to meet rising community needs
Harvest Project is responding to complex life challenges faced by residents seeking help with longer-term, one-on-one support and expanded grocery, clothing, and counselling services As more North Shore families grapple with overlapping crises such as job loss, chronic illness and housing instability, Harvest Project has expanded its approach to client care. The long-standing local charity is investing in deeper, more individualized support to better serve people navigating prolonged periods of stress and uncertainty. At the heart of its work is a focus on how time and trust are treated within the organization. Rather than offering shortterm interventions or fixed-term programs, Harvest Project now tailors its services to match the pace and complexity of each client’s life. “We recognize the increasingly complex challenges facing people finding themselves on the margins in this community,” says Kevin J. Lee, Harvest Project’s Chief Development Officer Kevin J. Lee. “As families deal with concurrent crises, there is a reduced bandwidth to grapple with those challenges and see a way through.” To meet this reality, the organization has brought in a clinical counsellor to guide client assessments and support the work of frontline staff. Clients are matched with a dedicated care worker who provides ongoing one-on-one coaching, practical support and referrals to specialized community services when needed. There is no time limit on how long someone can stay connected to the program. “We spend more time than ever actively listening to clients and their concerns,” Lee says. “We work to demonstrate unconditional positive regard. That means creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where people feel safe to express themselves, which fosters self-esteem, trust and personal growth.” Clients also receive monthly access to free groceries through Harvest Project’s on-site depot, along with no-cost clothing
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for each household member. The value of this support has increased over the past year to better match the rising cost of living. Additional services include financial coaching and in-house art therapy, which has quickly become one of the most sought-after programs. Support extends beyond the walls of the organization. Harvest Project has built strong relationships with other North Shore service providers, making it easier for clients to access help for issues like dental care, mental health and housing. In many cases, the team will initiate referrals and help clients navigate the system. “We see that people want to fulfill their potential and achieve the highest level of wellbeing they can,” Lee says. “With the right support, time, and space, we see many clients regain their footing and find a place in the community.” Fall is a critical time for fundraising, as the organization relies heavily on year-end
giving from individuals and businesses to sustain services year-round. The demand remains steady across all four seasons, but donations tend to arrive in a concentrated window between October and December. “This is when people reflect on how they want to give back,” Lee says. “Support for Harvest Project delivers a measurable return on investment. Every donation helps change lives and strengthen the entire community.” As cost pressures continue to rise, Harvest Project remains committed to providing personalized, respectful care to those who need it most. The organization encourages residents to consider monthly giving or a one-time year-end gift to help ensure this vital work continues into the year ahead. To donate to Harvest Project or to learn more about their services, visit www.harvestproject.org.
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Police investigating suspected arson in North Vancouver park bathrooms NICK LABA
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Police are investigating after some restrooms have been repeatedly ravaged at a North Vancouver park.
Last week parks staff reported a suspected arson to North Vancouver RCMP that happened Oct. 5 at around 9:30 p.m. According to a police statement, it’s alleged that a suspect set a garbage bin inside the washroom on fire, which also damaged the floor. A witness saw a possible suspect leaving the area, who was described as a man in his 30s, wearing a black hood over his head and holding a cup, police said. On Oct. 6, North Van RCMP said it received another report of arson from park staff. In that incident, it’s alleged that a roll of toilet paper was lit on fire inside one of the washrooms. A second bathroom had wet balls of toilet paper thrown at the ceiling and walls. Police said the two washrooms
were likely targeted between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., but no suspects were seen. It’s fortunate that no major damage was done in these incidents, said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, spokesperson for North Van RCMP. “But it’s deeply concerning. These reckless acts of mischief could have caused serious property damage and significant financial loss,” he said. “We’re asking anyone who may have seen something, or has information or video footage, to come forward and speak with us. Even a small detail could make a big difference in our investigation.” In February 2024, a new field house with accessible washrooms opened in Delbrook Park. The District of North Vancouver received a federal grant of $750,000 to build the fieldhouse in 2023. After further discussions with the district, police were told that there have been more acts of mischief targeted at these facilities in previous weeks, Sahak said. “Obviously somebody’s targeting
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For someone living with a most assuredly terminal diagnosis, Daniel Fine is just brimming with hope.
Despite having cancer in his pancreas, lungs, bones and lymph nodes, the 66-year-old West Vancouver resident and tech entrepreneur is dedicating his days to raising awareness and cash so that others diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the future will face the disease with greater odds than he’s been afforded. No cancer is good cancer, but pancreatic is among the worst. Three quarters of those diagnosed are gone within a year. It’s also one of the hardest ones to treat because it doesn’t produce many obvious symptoms until it’s too late, which is exactly what happened with Fine. He was in France with his wife when he noticed some lumps on his neck. He went to a doctor and, by that night, they learned the difficult news. “And then I was reading online and I’m going, ‘Holy moly, this doesn’t look [very] good,” he said. They opted to fly home the next day and seek treatment through BC Cancer. It was while he was sitting with other patients receiving their chemotherapy that Fine decided his last days should be with purpose. “Every time I’m in there, I just realize, yeah, I’ve got this death sentence. It’s not going to be too far off but yet I feel fortunate, especially compared to that single mom over there who’s struggling, or this couple who drive from 150 miles in her pickup truck,” he said. “I feel gratitude and
Daniel Fine and his dog Kal-El enjoy a walk in North Vancouver. The West Vancouver philanthropist with pancreatic cancer is using his last days to support others with the disease. COURTESY OF DANIEL FINE fortunate for my life, and I’m like, I should do something.” Fine isn’t a stranger to giving of himself. Following Russia’s invasion in 2022, millions of Ukrainians became refugees forced to abandon their pets. Concerned for the four-leggeds and the foreseeable explosion in feral pet populations and rabies cases, Fine travelled to the war-torn country and founded a non-profit that has since captured, neutered and vaccinated more than 10,000 animals. Their work was captured in the award-winning documentary, War Tails. Part of his succession planning since his
diagnosis has been handing off Ukraine War Animal Relief Fund to a larger foundation called Greater Good. “They’re going to be able to do so much more,” Fine said, the excitement clearly evident in his voice. This time though, he’s dedicating helping humans. It was through the BC Cancer Agency that Fine was introduced to Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, a nonprofit that supports people going through treatment, including helping them with travel and accommodation expenses. They also raise money for pancreatic cancer
therapeutics research, which Fine said is poised for big breakthroughs if researchers have enough support. “They’re just coming around the corner, and we’ve got to get that out there, because you could extend someone’s life. Right now, there’s nothing,” he said. The founder of the Craig’s Cause asked Fine to be the race director for Kicking PancreAS, an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit. He surprised himself at how quickly he agreed. “And I, like an idiot, said sure, in my final days, I’ll do that,” he said. “But it’s actually been great because it keeps my mind focused and uses my skills as an entrepreneur.” Half of the funds raised will go to Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society and the other half will go to the BC Cancer Foundation. Fine said he’d like to see the run raise $40,000, although with where they’re at right now, $20,000 might be more realistic. Even if people don’t pony up, Fine said he wants others to learn from his story and take every precaution to get themselves screened for cancers while they can still be effectively dealt with. “Definitely there is hope in it,” he said. “You can save yourself. You can solve this thing.” Just this week, Fine learned that the chemo he’s been on is no longer working and that his options for treatment are running out. When the time comes, he’ll opt for medical assistance in dying, he said. Still, he isn’t the least bit shy about his Continued on A28
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award is a positive sign that they are accomplishing their mission. “[To] get this kind of recognition just felt really special.” The book takes historical information from a number of sources and gathers it into an accessible format, said Wood. Since its release last year, there have been a lot of positive responses from the Squamish community. Continued on A16
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Jury lauds book’s depth and style Continued from A14 “I’ve heard from a lot of people the pride in seeing our history presented this way and also the significance [of the project], because so many of us were severed from [our history],” she said. “Hearing people speak to that was significant.” The book is also meant to serve as an educational guide for students young and old, said Wood, adding that she hopes this is the start of more historical context making its way into schools and classrooms. “I do hope it’s the first step of so much more to be done and to see our history shared in more different ways,” Woods said. A City of Vancouver news release noted that this year’s finalists were selected by an independent jury of the literary community, including Hari Alluri, Tina May and Carolyn Nakagawa. The jury shared that the award-winning book is a “heft of achievement.” “Designed and illustrated beautifully, deeply informative and integrative of such richness, it carries millennia within its pages: ancient stories, colonial devastation, rigorous reclamation and contemporary expressions of culture steeped in relations between land, water and people,” the jury said. “This is living history grounded in detailed knowing and where knowledge
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comes from.” The jury also commented that they feel the book is a crucial document, an “artistic treasure” to return to over and over again, and no doubt will be an inspiration to generations of future work. Wood said winning the award gives recognition of Squamish people telling their own stories and history. “It’s a recognition of us telling our stories. The book we wrote with the idea of having it come from a Squamish voice, perspective, worldview, a Squamish point of view,” Woods said. “To be able to have this one piece of many people doing this and being like ‘We’re the experts, and we’re going to approach this in our way,’ that is also a significant piece to me.” Alongside Wood’s book being named as the winner, Under the White Gaze by Christopher Cheung, The Tenants by Pat Dobie, cop city swagger by Mercedes Eng, The Best Place by Danya Fast, Crash Landing by Li Charmaine Anne and Crooked Teeth by Danny Ramadan were shortlisted for the City of Vancouver Book Award. Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come From This Land will be honoured at a City of Vancouver recognition event this fall alongside the recipients of the Awards of Excellence and the Vancouver Heritage Awards.
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Taking young minds seriously: Inside Island Pacific School’s Masterworks Program Gr. 9 students unveil ambitious projects and bold ideas at Island Pacific School’s annual Masterworks launch PHOTOS VIA ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL
Most 14-year-olds are still waiting to be trusted with real responsibility. At Island Pacific School, that trust begins on day one. Through Masterworks—a year-long independent project that challenges students to explore fearlessly, create ambitiously, and defend their ideas convincingly before a public audience—Grade 9 students discover what happens when young people are taken seriously.
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Each student chooses a topic that matters deeply to them, spends eight months researching and building something original, and, by June, presents and publicly defends their work with the confidence and polish of a TED Talk. This week, the IPS community gathered for the first-ever Masterworks Launch, a new tradition marking the moment when ideas leave the safety of notebooks and step into the open. Students announced their topics before peers, parents, alumni, and the wider community—taking the first public step in a transformative journey. Alumni returned to share how Masterworks shaped their paths beyond IPS, and alumni parents reflected on the pride, late-night pep talks, and kitchen tables turned into film studios that come with supporting a Grade 9 student through the process. Masterworks isn’t an assignment. It’s an initiation into serious,
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Island Pacific School invites the community to celebrate innovation, creativity and curiosity at the Masterworks Launch. This event marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey where students turn passion into purpose. It is a powerful reminder of the school’s commitment to taking young minds seriously.
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A 75 TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER Carol Smith, project lead with the new Highlands United Church thrift shop, expects vintage glassware will be hot sellers when the store opens on Oct. 18. BRENT RICHTER / NSN
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Avid thrifters will soon have a new haunt to hunt for hidden gems on the North Shore.
North Vancouver’s Highlands United Church is launching a new social enterprise intended to keep usable goods out of the trash and put funding into worthy causes. For about 60 years, the church ran an annual flea market, but it was getting too big to staff with volunteers, so organizers opted to bring the venture in-house (or in-church). The Highlands Thrift Store, which was built in a beautifully renovated section of the church’s basement, is scheduled to open on Saturday. “It’s actually become highly popular as a business for many people. Thrifting has become a way of life,” said project lead Carol Smith. “Let’s try to recycle things, reinvent them, recreate things, and that’s what a lot of people are doing now.” More than a junk store, Smith said they have been conscious about keeping the housewares, accessories, shoes, small appliances, books, toys and crafting materials well curated. Prada bags, vintage Pyrex glass, and Beatles vinyls will be waiting on the shelves opening day. “The intent is to be a little more boutique style, but there will be things at the lower end as well. So we’ll have a nice range,” she said. “We’ve got bags for $50 and also for $6.… Really, there’s something for everyone.” Although one of the key priorities for
the store is keeping usable materials out of the landfill, any money raised through the shop goes right into the church’s projects supporting the community. Among them: a language learners’ program; children’s programming and summer camps; a Saturday lunch program that feeds about 200 hungry tummies per month; and Shelter to Home, which provides furniture to people starting from nothing, either because they’re transitioning out of homelessness or because they’ve arrived as refugees. Everything on the shelves was donated by members of the community. Donations can be dropped off at Highlands from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. Anything that’s come in too dirty, scuffed or otherwise too-well-loved gets re-donated. “Everything gets dispersed, so if we can’t use it, we will find others who can use it,” Smith said. Rev. Will Sparks said thanks are owed to volunteers and United Church of Canada for making the thrift store possible, as well as the federal government, which provided a grant to make the store wheelchair accessible. “I think this thrift store will serve the community in a number of ways: bringing people together, creating community, supporting the goal of the church to make a difference in the world, and keeping quality used goods out of the landfill,” he said. “We welcome the wider community to support this community effort by volunteering, donating and shopping.” The Highlands Thrift Store’s operating hours will be Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Hall, Henrik Harlaut and Sammy Carlson. At the Rio the following week is the Vancouver premier of After the Snowfall, from Matchstick Productions, at 7 p.m. The film is set to take viewers around the globe, from huge powder days in Japan to sunny pond skims in California, and from Whistler’s iconic peaks to Norway’s Lyngen Alps. After the Snowfall features a lineup including Mark Amba, Michelle Parker, Nico Porteous and Jess Hotter. With just two showcase evenings this year, Blair said tickets will move fast. “Whether you’re drawn to the boundary-pushing artistry of Ornada or the soulful storytelling of After the Snowfall – or better yet, both – these nights are designed to bring the mountains to the city in unforgettable fashion,” he said. “So wax your skis, call your crew, and mark your calendars. The Coast Mountain Film Festival is back, and the stoke is real,” Blair said.
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After another stilted summer season, sales still haven’t picked up as the real estate market swings into fall.
The success rate for selling single detached homes on the North Shore is around nine per cent, says Darcy McClary with Sutton Group–West Coast Realty. “Townhouses are doing a little bit better, because of more affordability and different sectors of our market can afford townhomes, so that’s probably our strongest market right now,” she said. “Apartments are really, really struggling just because there’s so much inventory.” According to data from Metro Vancouver Realtors, the sales-to-active listings ratio for detached homes is 8.5 per cent, while attached homes is 12.7 per cent and apartments 13.3 per cent. Low sales and high inventory has put a downward pressure on prices. The average price of a home in West Vancouver has fallen 6.3 per cent over the past six months to $2.38 million, and is down 2.1 per cent in North Van to $1.34 million. In McClary’s more than four decades of connecting people selling homes and people buying them, it’s one of the most sluggish markets she’s ever seen. “The worst market we had was in 1979-1980 and it was slow until Expo 86 and then it bounced back, but that was the longest period we ever had a slow market in,” McClary said. But after two years of struggling, she foresees the market stabilizing in 2026. “Sellers are getting tired of being on the market and not selling, so some of them are stepping back,” McClary said. “Inventory should decrease, and buyers that have been waiting may be ready to move forward. So not a big shift, but it’s stabilizing.” Under the current conditions, which
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Least expensive detached home Meanwhile, the thriftiest single-family home to sell is the “charming detached fixer upper” at 765 Lynn Valley Rd. in North Van. It sold for $1.25 million on Aug. 2 after 18 days on the market. Greg Pearson with Royal LePage Sussex was the seller’s agent. The 1,088-square-foot house has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and sits on a 0.15-acre lot. Built in 1950, this rancher features a wood-burning stove and radiant hot water heating.
The mansion at 820 Eyremount Dr. in West Vancouver sold for $17.5 million on Aug. 14, making it the priciest residential real estate purchase of the past two months. ZEALTY.CA clearly favour buyers, McClary said she’s seen some deals sour when potential buyers make offers too low. “A little bit of politeness would go a long way with buyers … to be realistic on their offers so they don’t upset the sellers because then there’s no middle ground,” she said. Instead, she recommends working with your agent to come forward with a sensible pitch. From the seller’s side, McClary said to price properties right to begin with, within one to two per cent of what you expect to sell for. “If only nine per cent are selling, you got to be the best out of 10, right?” she said. To get a sense of which prices have been working, here are the most and least expensive North Shore homes sold in August and September. Most expensive detached home The most opulent property to sell on
the North Shore in recent memory is home to the mega mansion at 820 Eyremount Dr. in West Vancouver – which went for a whopping $17.5 million on Aug. 14. The 11,236-square-foot, six bedroom, eight bathroom home was sold by the Wendy Tian Diamond Team with Luxmore Realty for $1.38 million less than the original asking price after 215 days on the market. According to a property listing, the British Properties mansion is “like a palace in heaven…. Every detail reveals unparalleled luxury and refinement, as if you are in fairyland.” Well heaven must be full of hearths, then, because this fairy palace includes six gas fireplaces. It also includes a “nanny room,” indoor pool, elevator, water fountains at the front and back of the property and a four-car garage. The property last sold in 2016 for $6.2 million before going back on the market from 2018 to 2020 for $10 million.
Most expensive apartment The most-expensive apartment to sell over the past two months is a huge 2,547-square-foot luxury apartment in West Vancouver’s Grosvenor building. Unit 404 at 1327 Bellevue Ave. sold Sept. 5 for $7.78 million after 88 days on the market, and with $418,000 taken off the original asking price. The seller’s agents are Cheryl Kang and Jonathan Yu with Sutton Group–West Coast Realty. Highlights of the three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home include waterfront views, a custom Italian-designed kitchen, integrated high-end appliances, wide-plank hardwood flooring, a three-car private garage and 24-hour concierge service. Least expensive apartment The least-expensive apartment to sell is a 715-square-foot unit at 204-2016 Fullerton Ave. in North Vancouver. It went for $360,000 on Sept. 23, after 71 days on the market and $39,000 under asking. The strata bylaw allows two residents and one indoor cat, as well as one parking stall and a storage locker. “Ideal for first-time buyers or investors,” Continued on A23
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Developer: Eone Properties Ltd. This rancher at 765 Lynn Valley Rd. in North Van sold for $1.25 million on Aug. 2. ZEALTY.CA
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Most expensive townhome For townhomes, the most expensive unit to sell was 609 East Fourth St. in North Vancouver, which was bought for $2.38 million on Aug. 12 after just four days on the market. The home was sold by Trina Hemstead and Derek Grech with The Partners Real Estate, for $23,000 under asking. Built in 2022, the 2,574-square-foot half duplex has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a legal suite on the lower
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Least expensive townhome Over in the Lynnmour neighbourhood, the least expensive North Shore townhome sold for $625,000. The unit at 13-1811 Purcell Way sold for $13,000 under asking on Sept. 1, after 42 days on the market. The 948-square-foot home was built in 1972 and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the listing, it had been well maintained by its previous owner for nearly 35 years.
Eone Properties Ltd. has applied for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to rezone the property from RM-1 (Existing Zone) to CD (Comprehensive Development Zone). The proposed development includes: • A six-storey residential building • 75 rental units • 53 vehicle parking stalls • 113 secure bicycle parking stalls • Indoor and Outdoor Amenities Disclaimer: This meeting is required by the City of North Vancouver as part of the land use application process.
Contact Information: Eone Properties Ltd. Joel Mills 380 E1st St, North Vancouver admin@380e1st.ca 236-881-4079
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The beloved event is being held this Sunday (Oct. 19) at Handsworth Secondary. Since kicking off in 2007, the volunteer-led run has raised more than $655,000 for youth in need in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. All cash collected during the event goes to Streetfront, an alternative school in East Van that emphasizes education, sport and outdoor adventure to uplift youth. After the race, there will be a post-run social, with coffee, music and a chance to catch up with the community. There will be prizes for individuals, teams and different age groups. Runners can pick up their race packages at Distance Runwear, 1328 Main St. in North Van, on Friday Oct. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturday Oct. 18 between 11 a.m.
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The Grouse Grind will be closed until at least early November for trail maintenance and repair. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN the release. While the Grouse Grind will be closed, the BCMC Route and Baden Powell Trail will be open to visitors. For those wanting a route like the Grouse Grind, the BCMC Route is a good choice as it’s similar in length and elevation and ends in the same location, Metro Vancouver said. The organization recommends people wear hiking shoes with good ankle support, carry lots of water and a snack, and an extra layer of clothing for warmth.
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Mayor says council will work to find a suitable solution Continued from A1 But there is relief for West Van residents. In January, council waved the $27 annual fee for a resident parking pass. In April, council exempted drivers with veterans plates, an accessible parking placard and volunteers improving parks or trails. On Monday, Oct. 6, council extended the exemption to volunteers on duty for district-led events. Since launching pay parking at Ambleside Park, Coun. Sharon Thompson said she’s been getting a number of phone calls and emails. “We do recognize that putting paid parking into Ambleside is very complicated with a lot of unintended consequences, and what we’re doing this evening is passing what we can easily change and deal with right now, but it isn’t where we’re stopping,” she said. “We’re continuing to do more work and more consultation to try and make sure this works for our community, keep our community vital and make sure everyone’s welcome and able to access us.” Speaking to council, ADBIA executive director Maureen O’Brien said she’s recently conducted a survey with businesses on Bellevue Avenue and Marine Drive between 13th and 15th streets. “There’s been a decrease in sales for the last two weeks in September over the previous years [in] the same time period, up to 30 per cent in most places. Preliminary reports from some of our nearby businesses have totalled $52,000 in lost revenue in two weeks because of parking,” she said. “They’re now parking on Bellevue and Marine by the Grosvenor and underneath Grosvenor…. Capacity is often [reached] at 10 a.m. in the morning,” O’Brien said. She acknowledged that district staff are working on a study about the program’s effectiveness, but said it’s already obvious staff should start working to fix it. “We respectfully ask council to please consider pausing pay parking in Ambleside Park until May 1, 2026 when you get into your busy summer season and let us find real solutions,” O’Brien said. Lack of parking enforcement to blame, dry cleaner says Christin Fernandes, owner of Da Vinci’s Home on Bellevue, asked who in their right mind would pay more than $5 an hour in Ambleside Park when there’s free parking just steps away. “The suggested policy not only defies common sense, to me, but also risks punishing small businesses and the broader community. Our businesses and livelihoods cannot become collateral damage as new streams for potential revenue are explored,” she said. Earls regional director Ryan Emmerson said the restaurant’s Bellevue location has lost $1,000 per day since the program went into effect. “If we extrapolate that over the year, I don’t think it’s very palatable to any business to be losing $400,000 revenue,” he said. Malkin Cleaners owner Nigel Malkin blamed a lack of parking enforcement for many of the problems faced by businesses. “When this came up, I said, ‘Yeah, go ahead, but you have to have bylaw enforcement.’ We have no bylaw
enforcement, zero, none, and it’s an insult to every one of us,” he said. “Shame on you. Absolutely. Shame on you.” West Vancouver municipal manager Scott Findlay said the bylaw team is very busy with complaints spanning many types of violations. “There’s lots of reasons why there may not be somebody either responding to a complaint right away or being there to promptly deal with an issue,” he said. “I can honestly say that I have great faith in the bylaw team. Do I wish I could double the bylaw team in terms of a budget ask to have eight more people assigned to
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Continued from A13 hope for his North Shore neighbours and the wider community to see the value in making a contribution. “I feel so lucky to live on the North Shore. And I think that the North Shore is one of those kind places. I mean, when you walk around, you just feel the kindness,”
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North Shore rescuers respond to four calls in single day ABBY LUCIANO
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A spell of sunny fall weather kept North Shore rescue teams busy on a recent Sunday, responding to four calls throughout the day.
North Shore Rescue received a call just after noon on Sunday, Oct. 5, with volunteers responding to a hiker on Dog Mountain who was suffering from an allergic reaction to nuts. Due to the need for medical assistance, District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were also called to the scene. Fire crews travelled up to the viewpoint on Dog Mountain where the hiker was with her husband and toddler, said assistant chief Ryan Stewart.
“I think people head out into nature with the best intentions and that it’s going to be a great experience, and not realizing that things can go wrong, and because they’re remote, the severity of the consequences can be quite real,” Stewart said. Luckily, a bystander had an EpiPen and administered it before rescue and fire crews came. From there, North Shore Rescue flew in a Talon helicopter to hoist the hiker out, and fire crews walked the family back down. The next call came in at 2:45 p.m., with North Shore Rescue notified about a man in his 30s who sprained his ankle at Marker 5 on the Quarry Rock trail in Deep Cove. District of North Vancouver firefighters took on the call and helped get the hiker back to safety. Continued on A31
A Talon helicopter comes to the rescue of a hiker who lost her way on the Hanes Valley Trail Sunday, Oct. 5. NORTH SHORE RESCUE
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Continued from A30 Stewart said that spot on the Deep Cove trail has a lot of ankle injuries. “Usually, the ankle injuries are occurring because of footwear. If they had a sturdy hiking style boot with ankle support and a little flex in the boot that’s designed to carry weight and hike on uneven surface, that type of footwear generally reduces the chance for injury,” he said. The biggest call of the day for North Shore Rescue was for a solo hiker in the Hanes Valley area. Search manager Allan McMordie said a hiker headed out on the Lynn Headwaters trail around 1:30 p.m. Sunday to hike the Hanes Valley loop to Grouse Mountain. She was familiar with parts of the trail but had never done the loop before. During the hike, she had a few minor tumbles at the boulder field, which is the steepest part of the trail, and ripped some of her clothes during the fall, McMordie said. When she was leaving the steep elevation, the hiker realized it was getting dark and she wasn’t able to see the trail well, so she decided to stay put to wait for help. Thankfully, she had been well prepared, wearing extra layers of clothing and even carrying a little Sterno stove to keep her warm, McMordie said. Before going out on the hike, she told a friend that if she didn’t check in by 9 p.m. to phone 911. And that’s exactly what happened. North Shore Rescue hopped in a Talon helicopter and used night vision goggles to look for the hiker. Search and rescue volunteers spotted the hiker quickly, as she waved a headlamp to the sky. Crews then hoisted her into the helicopter and flew back to the Arnold Wallner search and rescue station at Capilano Gate where she got a ride home from RCMP. But the day wasn’t done yet for North Shore Rescue. The team received a call from Squamish Search and Rescue to assist locating two hikers in their early 20s in the Mount Juke area, which is north of Seymour, McMordie said. The duo had been out on a weekend hiking trip along the Fannin Traverse, a trail that goes from Mount Seymour along the mountain ridges up to the west side of Indian Arm and ending in Squamish, McMordie said. North Shore Rescue assisted Squamish Search and Rescue in the Mount Juke area, flying over and using their night vision flying capabilities. The Squamish team rescued the hikers around 9 a.m. Monday. Taking the essential gear and leaving a trip plan are vital, search manager says McMordie said there are three lessons to learn from Sunday’s rescues: bring essential gear, be conscious of shorter daylight with winter approaching and have a trip plan. “Take the essential equipment with the backups to those things,” he said. “A small pack with extra clothing, a headlamp, extra battery power.” “Part of that trip plan is realizing that it’s October. It’s going to be dark at six o’clock at night. Don’t expect to be able to still be hiking in the evening,” McMordie said. Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Proposed Zoning Bylaw Landscaping Amendments WHEN: 5 p.m., October 20, 2025 WHERE: Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street and via electronic communication facilities SUBJECT BYLAW: A public hearing will be held regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5387, 2025. SUBJECT LANDS: The subject lands include all properties, except for lots in zones CD1 and CD3, on which a new single-family dwelling is constructed in accordance with a building permit. PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW NO. 4662, 2010, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5387, 2025: would amend the Zoning bylaw to: (i) update the landscaping requirements to establish a minimum density of trees that need to be retained or planted on properties undergoing development or redevelopment of a new single-family dwelling; and (ii) update the permeable area requirement for a property undergoing development or redevelopment to 30% of the entire lot. The public hearing is your opportunity to speak to Council if you feel your interests will be affected by the proposed bylaw. ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING AS AN OBSERVER 1) Watch online Visit youtube.com/@WestVanDistrict at the scheduled start time of the public hearing. 2) In person Visit Municipal Hall Council Chamber at the scheduled start time of the public hearing. Advance registration is not required to attend a public hearing. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING 1) Speak in-person Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver. Persons may address Council during the public hearing for up to five minutes at a time. 2) Online via Zoom (electronic communication facilities) Please call 604-925-7004 on October 20, 2025 to be added to the speakers list. Instructions on how to participate are available at westvancouver.ca/ph. 3) Provide a written submission • By email, to correspondence@westvancouver.ca • By mail, addressed to Legislative Services, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3. • In-Person, addressed to Legislative Services placed in the drop-box located outside the entrance to Municipal Hall. Written submissions must be received by noon on October 20, 2025 to ensure their inclusion in the public information package for Council’s consideration. To ensure a fair process, Council cannot consider any submissions received after the public hearing has ended. QUESTIONS? More information on the proposed bylaw including staff reports and other supporting documents may be viewed at westvancouver.ca/news/notices and at Municipal Hall from October 2 to 20, 2025 during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Heather Keith, Senior Manager, Climate Action & Environment | hkeith@westvancouver.ca | 604-921-2920
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In October, we are encouraged to recognize seniors for all their contributions to the community locally, nationally and internationally.
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The Dawson sisters, Mina, Jennie and Margaret, were all nurses who hailed from Yorkshire, England. In 1908 they established the first public hospital in North Vancouver. Located on 15th Street near St. Andrews Avenue in a former private dwelling, the hospital was able to serve up to six patients. In 1910 the Dawsons opened a newly built 15-room facility on East 12th Street, named North Vancouver General Hospital. They operated the facility until 1920, when it was passed to the municipalities to run. The building was replaced in 1929 by another new hospital, but remained in use as a nurse’s residence. Discover more of the North Shore’s rich history at MONOVA. Start planning your visit at monova.ca. Do you have a story to tell? Get in touch via archives@monova.ca.
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In Canada, we are asked to celebrate how older people shaped our families and communities. Globally, this October the United Nations is promoting “local and global action” to recognize the aspirations, well-being and rights of older people. Oct. 9 marked Ageism Awareness Day, offering a chance to Of course, to my mind, we recognize the challenges seniors face. METRO CREATIVE should be celebrating older people every day. force after the age of 65, thus continuing to Unfortunately, many older people are contribute to the economy. treated badly because of ageist attitudes. According to Statistics Canada, this in On the World Health Organization’s large part is due to necessity rather than website they say, “Ageism is rife in our choice. society,” noting that one in two people As well, some people blame seniors are ageist when it comes to older people.” for the “sorry” state of the world, forgetUnfortunately, this includes seniors who have internalized stereotypes about older ting their positive contributions such as people. The WHO argues that stereotypes creating and building the rich fabric of our and false assumptions about older people society. Let’s also not forget the contriunderlie ageism. butions that seniors gave to the overall On Oct. 9, we joined communities fabric of Canadian society in the way of across North America in marking Ageism civic duty, in the creation and fostering of Awareness Day. This year’s theme, “Age Is values, building of community and preserva Strength: Building Belonging, Challenging ing our rich history. They worked hard to Ageism,” reminds us that aging is someensure people had libraries, community and recreation centres and other peothing to celebrate and respect. ple-centred spaces. But ageism is widespread, with about Older people are acutely aware of half of people holding moderate to high issues that affect all of us such as the lack ageist attitudes. The impacts are serious. of affordable housing, the ups and downs Ageism can harm health and well-being, of the economy, ageism and the impact of increase isolation, reduce opportunities, climate change, to name a few issues. and even shorten life expectancy. You will find seniors on committees and So how can we combat ageism? We in organizations committed to bringing can challenge stereotypes when we hear positive change. For instance, there is them and share stories that highlight the strengths and contributions of older adults. Seniors for Climate Change, a dedicated group of elders who are committed to And there is much to acknowledge and bringing our attention to the issue of the highlight about seniors’ contributions to climate crisis. our society. Seniors volunteer extraordiThis October and beyond let’s celenary amounts of hours providing friend brate aging, challenge ageism, and build or family caregiving, working at a senior’s communities where people of all ages feel centre, for their church, at hospitals and respected and included. most anywhere a volunteer is needed. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Older people continue to contribute to Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has the economy through taxes (yes, we still lived on the North Shore for 55 years and pay taxes, some seniors on as little $33,000 has worked for and with seniors for thirty income a year) and through transfer of of those years. Ideas for future columns are wealth, and they still have buying power. welcome. Email lions_view@telus.net. Also, many seniors remain in the work
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Coast Mountain Film Festival: Ski Culture on the Big Screen The mountains are calling, and this November the Coast Mountain Film Festival is answering in a big way. Now in its third season, the festival is bringing together world-class ski films, amazing prizes, and an audience that lives for snow, stoke, and story. Whether you’re a die-hard powder hound or someone who simply loves the mountain culture that makes our region so vibrant, this year’s lineup is set to deliver unforgettable nights on the big screen.
Opening Night: Armada’s Ornada
including Olivia Asselin, Max Moffatt, and Rosina Friedel. Add in heavy hitters like Torin Yater-Wallace, Maude Raymond, and Phil Casabon, and you’ve got a cast guaranteed to leave jaws on the floor. For North Vancouver, the premiere of Ornada is more than a screening—it’s a celebration of ski culture’s past, present, and exhilarating future.
Second Feature: After the Snowfall Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Rio Theatre, Vancouver
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver The season kicks off with a showcase including local filmmaker Joey Kraft, the creative mind behind last year’s acclaimed The Harvest. Joey sets the tone with a bonus short film before the lights go down for Armada’s highly anticipated team project, Ornada. Ornada isn’t just a ski movie—it’s a statement. You’ve been warned. It’s a collision of art and athleticism, the film explores skiing as both cultural heritage and creative frontier. Audiences can expect surreal visuals, live-scored music, and immersive artistry woven throughout. From the raw peaks of Alaska and British Columbia to the city streets and terrain parks that have shaped modern freestyle, Armada’s multi-disciplinary team shows just how far the sport—and the storytelling—can be pushed. The roster reads like a who’s who of freeskiing. Legends like Tanner Hall, Henrik Harlaut, and Sammy Carlson share the screen with next-gen talent
A week later, the festival moves to Commercial Drive for the Vancouver premiere of After the Snowfall, the latest epic from Matchstick Productions. Known for their ability to balance groundbreaking cinematography with heartfelt storytelling, Matchstick has created a film that captures skiing in its purest form. After the Snowfall takes viewers around the globe, from bottomless powder days in Japan to sun-splashed pond skims in California, from the iconic peaks of Whistler and Haines to Norway’s otherworldly Lyngen Alps. It’s a reminder that skiing isn’t just about adrenaline—it’s about connection, risk, joy, and the universal search for freedom on snow. The film features an all-star lineup including Mark Abma, Michelle Parker, Nico Porteous, Logan Pehota, Jess Hotter, and Karl Fostvedt, among many others. Shot on location in legendary destinations like CMH Heli Skiing’s Monashees Lodge, Palisades Tahoe, and Alaska’s Tordrillo Mountains, the visuals are nothing short of breathtaking.
Presented by Toyota, with support from The North Face, Ikon Pass, and Stanley, After the Snowfall continues Matchstick’s legacy of blending soul and spectacle. For Vancouver’s mountainloving community, this screening promises to be a highlight of the season.
More Than Just Movies True to Coast Mountain Film Festival tradition, both evenings will feature prize giveaways, community vibes, and the chance to connect with fellow skiers and riders who share the same love for winter culture. Think of it as the perfect preseason kick-off: a chance to stoke the fire, swap stories, and get inspired for the adventures ahead.
Don’t Miss Out With just two showcase evenings this year, tickets are expected to move fast. Whether you’re drawn to the boundarypushing artistry of Ornada or the soulful storytelling of After the Snowfall—or better yet, both—these nights are designed to bring the mountains to the city in unforgettable fashion. So wax your skis, call your crew, and mark your calendars. The Coast Mountain Film Festival is back, and the stoke is real.
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