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West Vancouver’s four would-be mayors got to make their pre-election pitches to a packed West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre on Thursday. Those on the ballot are incumbent Mark Sager, twoterm councillor Sharon Thompson, veteran journalist Kirk LaPointe and former Horseshoe Bay lawyer Joe Spears. For his part, Sager touted his public service dating back to 1979 when he was first elected to the school board. “I really love the day-to-day work of serving you. I try to respond to every single phone call I get, every email, every letter, and I try to take care of the little issues as well as work on the big issues,” he said. Sager also listed his proudest accomplishments in the last council term – purchasing the final remaining properties on the Ambleside waterfront to turn them into park land, approving a major seniors’ housing redevelopment of the Inglewood Care Centre and chopping $1.5 million from the district’s payroll without any noticeable impact on services. “I’m really proud of our community. I’m proud of Continued on A35

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Six black bears have been destroyed on the North Shore this season following incidents where the animals broke into garages or homes in search of easily accessible food, according to the North Shore Black Bear Society. Two other bears died after being hit – one by a train and one by a vehicle on the highway. Another bear was found dead with no clues about how it died. “It’s disappointing,” said Holly Reisner, executive director of the society. The number of bears killed by conservation officers or police this year on the North Shore because they were deemed dangerously habituated to people or human food sources is higher than previous years, said Reisner. “It’s been a very, very busy year for bear activity. Not just on the North Shore but through the whole region.” The most recent incident happened Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, when North Vancouver RCMP shot and killed a black bear in Lower Lonsdale. The bear had made its way to the area around First Street and Lonsdale Avenue where residents spotted it and called 911. “It’s not a normal occurrence to have black bears hanging out in areas that are

A black bear loiters outside a Lower Lonsdale apartment building not long before being shot by North Vancouver RCMP officers. JENNI BALDERSTON heavily populated like the City of North Van and Lower Lonsdale,” said RCMP Const. Paul Reece. The bear had clearly been eating from

nearby garbage bins, and when Reece approached it, the bear showed no sign of fear, he said. Reece said there was too much danger

of a “significant conflict” between people and the bruin, particularly in light of other Lower Mainland incidents that resulted in injuries to people. “Based on that, we felt the most appropriate course of action for public safety was to euthanize the bear.” Reisner said the trend of bears coming further into urban areas seeking food is a worrying one that the society has noted over the past several years. The bear was the third to be destroyed in the span of one week. A large male bear that entered a garage in Seymour Heights around 10 p.m. on Sunday evening, Sept. 27, was also shot. Reisner said the bear may have tried to access other garages in the neighbourhood before that. Sometimes residents leave the door to a garage open where there is either garbage being stored or food in an extra fridge or freezer. “Their sense of smell is amazing,” she said. “It really only takes five minutes.” In some cases, bears have also been known to break a garage door to get at food sources inside. In the second case, a female bear with an ear tag was shot by conservation officers after entering a home in the Lynn Canyon area, she said. Earlier in the season, three bears were Continued on A31

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Assault victims targeted through Grindr dating app, RCMP say JANE SEYD

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North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a series of assaults on victims who were allegedly invited to meet through the Grindr dating app before being assaulted or threatened by groups of young people. Two separate incidents were reported to police in North Vancouver on Aug. 27 and 31. In both cases, victims reported they had been communicating with someone through the Grindr app and agreed to meet in person. Upon arrival, both victims were confronted by groups of young people and

assaulted or threatened. Both incidents also involved damage to the victims’ vehicles. Upon reviewing camera surveillance footage believed to be related to these incidents, investigators have identified a third assault that occurred on Aug. 29 near Ross Road Elementary. That incident had not previously been reported to police and investigators are working to identify the victim and people involved. “We’re actively investigating all lines of inquiry,” said Const. Paul Reece of the North Vancouver RCMP. Reece said anyone who has been the victim of an assault is encouraged to come forward.

Two of the incidents took place in Lynn Valley while one took place in Edgemont Village. Based on the circumstances and evidence gathered to date, investigators believe all three incidents, which took place in the evening hours, are likely connected. “We are deeply concerned by these incidents and are pursuing all available avenues to identify those responsible,” said Reece. “We encourage anyone with information or video that could assist our investigation to contact police.” The North Vancouver RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit is conducting an extensive CCTV canvass in the areas where the

assaults occurred. Police are asking anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dash-camera footage from the areas and dates in question to contact investigators. This includes anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or captured footage in the vicinity of Eldon Park on Aug. 27, Ross Road Elementary on Aug. 29; or Lynn Valley Elementary on Aug. 31. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file numbers #26-18057, #26-18481 and #26-20739. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Carney stops in North Van to announce $1.2B for oceans ABBY LUCIANO

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The federal government is investing $1.2 billion to better protect Canada’s oceans. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the “historic” investment during a press conference at the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver Tuesday, Sept. 29. “Ocean conservation must go hand-in-hand with our ambitious agenda to build Canada strong,” Carney said. The funding for conservation efforts and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a protections comes as the press conference at the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver country moves towards Tuesday about the federal $1.2 billion investment in ocean protections. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN more marine traffic, with the federal government Nation) chairperson Sxwíxwtn (Wilson investing an unrelated $10 billion to transWilliams) said the agreement is a major form Canadian shipping infrastructure, positive step forward, empowering including the Port of Vancouver. Indigenous leaders. Last week’s $1.2 billion investment will “It really opens the door,” Williams said go towards ocean conservation efforts after Tuesday’s announcement. “We’re not protecting marine life, marine safety and just acknowledged, but we’re part of the preparedness and advancing Indigenous plan. Being a North Van/West Van resident conservation work. all my life, it’s very comforting knowing Ottawa is investing over $740 million that they’re looking out for our Salish Sea over four years towards ocean conserand protecting the life that’s in there.” vation. This includes advancing marine During his speech, Carney said barely science, expanding the Canadian Coast one per cent of Canada’s waters were proGuard’s capacity to monitor marine traffic and stretch radio coverage. tected a decade ago. Today, that number Another $136 million will go towards is 17 per cent, with an aim to reach 30 per whale protection, including a national cent by 2030. marine mammal oil spill response plan and Earlier Tuesday, Carney was in long-term capacity to monitor underwater Vancouver to mark a significant milestone noise across Canada’s oceans. as LNG Canada reached a final investment “Whales in Canada’s coastal waters live decision on its Phase 2 expansion project by sound. It’s how they find food, their in Kitimat, B.C. family,” Carney said. “That means a loud “Today’s investment in LNG Canada 2 ship can be disorienting, deafening and will make LNG the second-largest facility of dangerous.” its kind in the world. It will create thouThe feds are also pitching in $186 sands of new jobs,” he said. “It will connect million over five years in the Northern low-cost, low-carbon Canadian energy to Shelf Bioregion Reconciliation Framework global markets, providing the secure supAgreement with the B.C. government and ply our partners in Asia and Europe need.” 18 First Nations. The agreement will help The $33 billion private sector investstrengthen collaborative governance, conment will create more than 4,000 jobs at the liquefied natural gas export terminal. servation and emergency preparedness, Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic Carney said. affairs reporter for the North Shore News. The region stretches from the top of This reporting beat is made possible by the Vancouver Island to the Alaskan border. Local Journalism Initiative. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish

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CNV mayoralty candidates debate housing, pay parking JANE SEYD

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It was standing room only as the four candidates for mayor in the City of North Vancouver faced off in a mid-day all-candidates forum Monday. The packed house at the North Vancouver City Library focused loosely on seniors’ issues, as incumbent Linda Buchanan and challengers Mike McGraw, David Kurvers and Oliver King touched on topics ranging from housing affordability, street parking and taxes to the dangers of electric scooters. In her remarks, Buchanan emphasized her record of “proven leadership” and the city’s ability to deliver on services in a tax-efficient manner. That approach is working, she said, pointing to the City of North Vancouver being declared “the most livable city in Canada” by the Globe & Mail for two years in a row. Buchanan said as mayor she’s built relationships with other governments that will help the city continue to succeed during challenging times ahead. McGraw stressed his background as a businessman and said he wants to ensure

City of North Vancouver mayoralty candidates Linda Buchanan, Oliver King, David Kurvers and Mike McGraw debate issues at an all-candidates meeting at the North Vancouver City Library Monday. JANE SEYD / NSN town hall listens to residents, starting with a leader who is “approachable and reachable.” Greater transparency urged Currently residents often feel “unheard”

and “frustrated,” he said. “That needs to change.” He added the city has one of the most restrictive public input policies. Even when residents do get a chance to address

council, they’re not made to feel their views are welcome, he said. Kurvers also stressed the need for more communication with residents. “Decisions are happening to them rather than with them,” he said, adding residents often don’t know what’s being planned “until it’s happened.” King – who was born in Iran – said he’s running to have more representation from the Iranian community at city hall and to pare down government, starting with getting rid of “two-thirds” of the municipality’s employees. One question directed to King asked him to explain his criminal record as a gun dealer in the U.S.A. “Can you explain why you changed your name and why you’re not giving full transparency about being a convicted felon in Washington State and having a 30-month prison sentence?” the question from organizers asked. King, formerly known as Hamid Malekpour, was convicted in May 2011 in Seattle of five counts of illegally dealing in firearms and lying to border authorities. King sidestepped the questions on his criminal record. Continued on A7

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Standing-room-only crowd catches debate Continued from A6 Housing density hot topic Housing density was one key issue, with the three challengers saying additional density is the wrong direction for the city. “I believe the city is already dense enough,” said Kurvers, adding he thinks the city should request an exemption from the province from density requirements. “I don’t see our housing issues for families being served with highrises,” he said. McGraw echoed similar views. “I have not had a single person tell me we don’t have enough density,” he said. “I would suggest it’s the opposite.” McGraw pointed to seniors in older rental buildings facing demovictions from redevelopments. “We need to find housing that suits all parts of our communities,” he said. Buchanan countered that the city has delivered on a variety of housing types, adding the city has already pushed back on the province’s density zoning requirements. “In terms of an exemption from the province, that

won’t happen,” she said, adding residents should instead grill the North Vancouver MLAs currently running for the provincial election about the NDP’s housing policies. Buchanan said the affordable and mid-market units in the new North Shore Neighbourhood House development are the type of housing the city still needs to provide so that nurses, police officers and teachers can live in the community, instead of commuting long distances. King said he’d support building two new seniors homes that would be free – but didn’t provide any details on how he would accomplish that. Pay parking up for debate Pay parking was another hot button topic, with King and Kurvers saying the new pay parking system was hurting downtown business. Kurvers said one issue exacerbating the problem is “we’re not building parking in buildings that people live in” and adding “are people who are going to be paying $1 million for a condo going to be running around on public transport?”

We all know what makes West Vancouver special. It’s the stroll along the seawalk. The mountains and ocean. Our neighbourhoods and villages. The parks where generations of families have gathered. The small businesses where we know the people behind the counter. It’s the feeling of coming home. Some of the things that make a community great take years, even generations, to create. Over the past four years, we have made meaningful progress together. We have laid the groundwork for more housing choices, a renewed waterfront and a new vision for the arts.

King said if he was elected mayor, “I’m going to remove all pay parking.” Buchanan said pay parking was brought in so cars wouldn’t occupy the same parking spot all day with no turnover. “We said we would give it a year” then look at changes, she said. “And the city, as I said, is committed to doing that. We do need to listen to our business community.” On taxes, Buchanan defended the city’s financial record as having one the lowest tax rate increases in the region at 2.9 per cent. Kurvers said he would like to see tax increases tied to the rate of inflation. McGraw said the city should take a closer look at discretionary spending to keep taxes low, pointing to the plan to build a $21 million harbour swim deck on the city waterfront as one of those (although $16 million of that is expected to be paid for by grants.) “But it’s gonna require about a one per cent property tax increase just to maintain it,” he said. “And I don’t think that the city really fully understands what it’s going to actually cost.”

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his year, National Newspaper Week is happening as North Shore residents are trying to make sense of not just one, but two simultaneous elections. With the sheer number of civic and provincial candidates and forums, it’s a lot to wrap your head around. Fortunately, the North Shore News is here to help. In this paper and on nsnews.com, you’ll find our local candidates’ answers to questionnaires on topics of local interest. You’ll also find stories by reporters on this week’s all-candidates debates. It’s all happening at a time when AI algorithms increasingly shape what we see online. AI knows what we looked at when we were doomscrolling at midnight and prioritizes content most likely to grab our attention. But AI didn’t come up with those election

questionnaires or do the work of getting the answers into the paper. AI also didn’t sit through hours of debate in a hot meeting room. AI didn’t fact check. Those tasks were done by human journalists. As AI-generated content becomes more human-looking and human-sounding, it can be harder to tell whether a person is actually behind the information we see. Who reported this? Who checked it? Who is accountable for it? Or more broadly: How do you know that? Technology can generate words in seconds, but that’s not what real reporting is. It’s the deep thought that happens long before a finger ever hits a keyboard. Human work is what gives credible journalism its value. Sure, the algorithm can grab your attention. Local journalism can show you what deserves it.

Remembering the Ring twins, victims of a senseless crime EVE LAZARUS

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A book reviewer once called me a crime historian, and I liked that description because I’ve been writing about Metro Vancouver’s seedy underbelly for a couple of decades now. Recently, I learned about the murders of two 15-year-old twins in 1963. The story stuck with me because the girls attended the same North Vancouver school as my kids did and lived in the same neighbourhood. Most people on the North Shore have probably never heard of the Ring twins, and because this is the anniversary of their murders, I thought I would write this column as a way to remember them. Donna and Dianne Ring were born on Feb.

18, 1948 in Kelowna. They moved to Lynn Valley with their parents Victor and Elsie and older brother Dwayne when they were four. The girls were two grades ahead of Terry Todd at Lynn Valley Elementary, but he remembers when they pranked their teachers by switching places on April Fools’ Day. Terry knew Dianna and Donna from the Lower Lonsdale Sunday school that they all attended. When he heard about their murders, the then 13-year-old was devastated. “I had never experienced something as tragic or horrible, and I was shocked that a thing like that could happen in my world,” he said. The girls did everything together. They were in Girl Guides, played on the volleyball team and took part in track and field. Both

planned to graduate from Argyle Secondary and train as nurses. In 1960, Dianna, then 12, was crowned May Queen at the May Day celebration (now Lynn Valley Days). That year, the Rings became partners in a lodge at Mabel Lake, near Enderby in the Okanagan. Elsie and the girls spent another year in North Vancouver and the next year they all moved to Mabel Lake. It didn’t last long as Elsie felt the 35-kilometre daily eachway commute to school was too much for them, and they moved back to attend Argyle for one more year. The girls started Grade 10 at the high school in Enderby a month before their deaths. On Oct. 7, 1963, the bus driver dropped

the girls at their stop at 4 p.m. It was a kilometre walk from there along a gravel road to the resort – which comprised the Ring’s house, the forest ranger’s house, a store, the marina, and some summer cottages. When they weren’t home by 4:30 p.m., Victor went looking for them. He searched until 7 p.m. and then phoned police. Soon 70 volunteers – loggers, BC Hydro workers and residents – were helping with the search. At 2 a.m., a police dog named Klia found Dianna’s body. At 8 a.m., a searcher saw Lawrence Haase walk out of the woods. There was blood on his pants and his T-shirt, and he was carrying a hunting knife. Haase, 25, was arrested and confessed to the murders. He drew a Continued on A9

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Dear Editor: With the municipal election approaching, I hope North Vancouver residents will do more than simply get out and vote. I hope they will take the time to understand exactly who is asking for their vote. Look beyond the signs, advertisements and campaign slogans. Read what the candidates have actually said. Look at the record of incumbents. Ask new candidates what they stand for and whether they are prepared to make decisions independently. And importantly, look at who is financing the campaigns. Campaign contributions are public information for a reason. Voters should know where a candidate’s financial support comes from and decide for themselves whether those relationships matter. Ask questions. Is the candidate truly independent? Who are their major supporters? Are they closely aligned with particular organizations, unions, businesses, developers or other interest groups? Have they made commitments that could influence how they govern? No campaign contribution automatically means a candidate owes someone a favour. But transparency matters, and voters have every right to examine those relationships and draw their own conclusions. Municipal elections affect our taxes, housing, development, parks, traffic, infrastructure and the character of our community for years to come. So please vote – but don’t just vote. Do your homework. Know the candidates.

NOT A NICE WAY TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE NORTH SHORE Dear Editor: Today we returned to our old North Shore home one last time. We had come to say goodbye and leave the keys behind for the new owner. We moved out in April, but we still felt responsible for the property. We continued cutting the lawn and looking after things. It was our old home, and until the new owner took possession, we wanted to leave it cared for. What we found today left me stunned. Someone from the neighbourhood had simply tossed old garden chairs over our fence and left them there to rot. I stood there in disbelief. Who does that? Who decides that because a house is temporarily empty, its yard becomes a convenient place to dump unwanted things? We lived in that neighbourhood for many years. I would have hoped for a little more respect – not only for us, but for the person who is about to make that house their home. It was a sad thing to discover on the day we finally said goodbye. To whoever threw those chairs over the fence: shame on you. We can do better than this as neighbours.

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Sisters gone, but not forgotten Continued from A8 map showing police where he had left their bodies. Both girls were beaten with a rifle butt and then stabbed to death. Later that day, Klia led searchers to a broken rifle butt, a rifle barrel from a .22 hidden in a hollow log, and the heel from one of the girl’s shoes. The dog uncovered schoolbooks and a bloodstained man’s sweater. Binoculars belonging to an empty case found in Haase’s car were left a metre from Dianna’s body. Haase, a Kelowna auto mechanic and his wife Fran were celebrating their first anniversary and staying with Fran’s parents nearby. Haase had never met or seen either girl before the murders.

On March 6, 1964, Haase was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to hang. Later that was commuted to life in prison. He was eventually paroled and worked as a mechanic until his death in 2016. I visited the graves of the twins at the North Vancouver Cemetery a few weeks ago. They are buried side by side. If they’d not crossed Haase’s path that day, Dianna and Donna would likely be 78 years old, looking back at a career, marriages, and possibly grandchildren. I figure the least I can do is tell their story and make sure they’re not forgotten. 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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“Instead of teaching subjects in isolation, we require students to connect concepts across disciplines and to explore diverse perspectives. It teaches students how to learn, cultivating adaptable, critical thinkers who evaluate the world through a global lens.” Throughout their time at the school and given the supportive community, Brockton students build the confidence to step outside their comfort zones, take creative and intellectual risks, and discover

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 | A11

2026 B.C. VOTES

Candidate lists confirmed for snap provincial election ABBY LUCIANO

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Nominations have officially closed for the upcoming B.C. election. There are 16 candidates running for the four seats representing the North Shore. Here’s who is running across North Vancouver and West Van. North Vancouver-Lonsdale There are three candidates running in North Vancouver-Lonsdale. Incumbent BC NDP MLA Bowinn Ma is seeking re-election. Joshua A Singer Johnson is running for the BC Green Party and Trevor Withers for the B.C. Conservatives. North Vancouver-Seymour The North Vancouver-Seymour has the most candidates out of the four North Shore ridings, with five people vying for a seat in Victoria. Incumbent BC NDP MLA Susie Chant is running again, while current Conservative MLA for West VancouverCapilano Lynne Block will challenge Chant for the North Vancouver-Seymour

seat. The B.C. Conservatives swapped Block’s spot last month to free up room for Caroline Elliott in West Vancouver-Capilano. Other faces running in the riding are Lori Climenhaga from CentreBC, Ben Holt from the BC Green Party and OneBC’s Frederick Thiele. West Vancouver-Capilano Four candidates are running in West Vancouver-Capilano. Conservative Party candidate Caroline Elliott will be running for the seat, alongside BC NDP’s Honieh Barzegari, OneBC candidate Naomi Chocyk and Arwa Shurab from the BC Green Party. West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Voters will also have four candidates to choose from in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. Incumbent B.C. Green Party MLA Jeremy Valeriote is seeking re-election. Alya Dumais from the B.C. Conservatives, Michelle Livaja from BC NDP and CentreBC’s Dan Wood are running for the seat. Voting for the provincial election will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, one week after the municipal election.

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The woman responsible for the creation of Orange Shirt Day got to see her idea blossom into a sea of orange during a gathering to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday at Park Royal in West Vancouver. The event, called Spirit to Live, honoured residential school survivors and the children who never made it home. Survivors shared their experiences and described the lasting impacts of residential schools. Phyllis Webstad, CEO and co-founder of the Orange Shirt Society, was one of many who shared her experience and the story behind why people wear orange. At six years old, Webstad was sent to St. Joseph Mission Indian Residential School near Williams Lake, B.C. A gift from her grandmother, a shiny orange shirt, was taken from her when she got there. “I don’t have a memory of ever wearing it again,” Webstad said. This moment led to the creation of Orange Shirt Day in 2013, a movement of awareness and advocacy for residential school survivors. The day has been designated as a national statutory holiday since 2021. Webstad explained how

Phyllis Webstad, CEO and co-founder of the Orange Shirt Society, attends a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in West Vancouver Sept. 30. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN September was chosen because it was the time of year when Indigenous children were taken from their homes and families to attend residential schools. She also helped create the “Every Child Matters” slogan, reflecting on her own experiences. “Five and six year olds should not be comforting each other, and that’s what was happening,” Webstad said. “We could be sick, tired, hungry, lonely, scared. There weren’t

enough adults to come and make it better. It felt like we didn’t matter. It felt like I didn’t matter, so that’s where Every Child Matters came from.” Members and Elders from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) as well as North Vancouver-Capilano MP Braeden Caley gave speeches about the importance of truth and reconciliation. Wednesday’s event was also a celebration for resilience, joy and

the bright future of Indigenous culture, said MC and co-organizer Simon Baker, who is Cree, Haida and from Squamish Nation. Squamish Nation youth performance group the Proud Little Warriors took the stage singing and drumming, while powwow dancers performed later on in the afternoon. The event closed off with Squamish hip-hop artists Lady Sinncere and Pancake & Hope. “Our doors are always open to share our culture, arts and songs,” said Squamish Nation elected council member Sinámḵin (Jody Broomfield). “That’s the purpose of beautiful gatherings such as this.” Other highlights of the event were books on site about truth and reconciliation and language revitalization, orange beaded pins for sale as well as a market showcasing dozens of Indigenous businesses. Baker said the momentum of Orange Shirt Day is growing, but it isn’t just a one-day event. “It’s 365,” Baker said. “We need to understand that, that this is an everyday event that we need to be a part of.” In order to have reconciliation, the truth needs to come first, Webstad said. “The truth is not yet fully told,” she said. “There are 35,000 survivors left in this country, and

declining on a regular basis. So as long as we’re here, there’s truth to be told…. We need to keep having conversations so that people don’t forget and that this doesn’t happen again.” Earlier this week, Indigenous leaders and elected officials, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, condemned a demonstration that happened near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Photos show more than a dozen masked individuals appearing to be associated with Second Sons Canada, a white nationalist group, holding a banner saying “Got bones?” over a highway overpass. “I’m saying to believe us, we’re not liars, and to stand with us,” Webstad said. “I’m asking people to stand up for us, and I’ve seen that in the last couple of days.” More and more people are attending events marking truth and reconciliation and joining the conversation, she said. “They lift my spirits and help me to continue to do the work that I do,” said Webstad. “Through my books, shirts, the colour orange and events like this and all across Canada, the conversation is alive, and that’s the purpose of the day.” 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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Scanning Lonsdale Avenue for the restaurant’s name, I spot a giant NOW OPEN sign almost immediately.

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“No one’s going to miss that sign,” I say to my 16-year-old son as we head inside to check it out. Housed in the former Browns Socialhouse location at 18th & Lonsdale, Nova Kitchen & Bar is the restaurant’s second location, following its Port Moody opening in June. Just three months later, the North Shore location opened its doors, bringing its steakhouse-inspired vibes to the neighbourhood. Inside, midnight blue and orange zest set a moody-but-modern tone, with brick accent walls, cozy booths and bright windows softened by greenery hanging above the open kitchen. And then there’s the bar. My son immediately points it out as his favourite part of the room, and I can see why. A backlit wall of bottles is framed by glossy, brown-striped tiles that catch the light. The central bar is surrounded by wraparound seating, and by the time we’re halfway through dinner, the seats have filled up. As we settle into our table by the window, we scan the menu. It’s tight but surprisingly diverse. Before dinner, I treat myself to a Silk Road, one of Nova’s signature cocktails made with Tanqueray, ginger, yuzu, nigori sake, honey, cardamom, and egg white. Fresh and slightly sweet, it’s exactly what I need after a busy work day. My son and I decide to share a few dishes. We start with the Coastal Calamari, crispy Humboldt squid with cajun spice, Calabrian chili aioli, shishito peppers, radish and lemon, along with the Sticky Gochujang Maple Chicken, coated in a sweet-and-spicy gochujang-maple glaze with sesame, pickled vegetables, scallions and radish. Owner and chef Vik stops by our table, and I ask him about the restaurant’s culinary theme. “Our food takes inspiration from different parts of the world, but we put our own NOVA twist on those ideas,” he tells me. And you can see that pretty clearly on the menu. NOVA may be a steakhouse at heart, with prime cuts of 100 per cent Canadian certified angus beef taking centre stage, but the menu goes well beyond beef. Fresh oysters and mussels are listed alongside gochujang chicken, Thai red curry, and five-spice pork belly.

Steak gets top billing at North Vancouver’s new Nova Kitchen & Bar, but other dishes like the Beer-Battered Cod Tacos provide plenty of variety. BIANCA BUJAN For my main, I embrace the steakhouse side of Nova with the Steak Frites: a tender six-ounce beef sirloin with cabernet jus, seasoned fries, and arugula and tomato salad. My son goes for the Beer-Battered Cod Tacos, three crispy pieces of cod with Cajun spice, mango-lime aioli, purple cabbage, pickled onions and cilantro. By dessert, we’re both pretty full, so we decide to share. Chef Vik recommends the chocolate molten cake with pistachio ice cream, but my chocolate allergy sends me in a different direction. I opt for the Vanilla and Frangelico Crème Brûlée, which turns out to be a pretty good Plan B. Before I leave, I note Nova’s Golden Hour menu, offered daily from 2-5 p.m. And Wednesday nights, from 6-9:30 p.m., live music and 50 per cent off wine are offered – perfect for a mid-week date night. Best Bite: The steak was delicious as expected, but the Coastal Calamari caught me by surprise. I’ve had my share of calamari, but this one was thickly sliced and tender (not rubbery). The Cajun spice added a pop of flavour, while the Calabrian chili aioli brought just enough heat. The cherry on top? The shishito peppers and fried red peppers made it feel like a tasty mini meal. Let’s just say we cleaned that plate quickly. Bianca Bujan is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in National Geographic and Food & Wine. She is a Lonely Planet guidebook author and cookbook contributor. As the food columnist for North Shore News, she writes about local food and the stories behind it. Contact: bitsofbee@yahoo.ca

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 | A15

Introducing Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s

Board of Directors for 2026-2027 Executive Committee

Bruce Chan Chair

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Judy Savage President & CEO

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Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is honoured to introduce our 2026-2027 Board of Directors — a group of dedicated individuals who give their time, talent and support to ensure we fulﬁl our mission to bring life-changing care to the North Shore. In 2026, the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System became operational in February, the West Vancouver Adult Day Centre opened in March and a new Angiography Suite was completed in April, making this another landmark year for Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. A second Angiography Suite and MRI are still to come, bringing the Foundation’s annual investment in enhanced patient care to more than $30 million. We look forward to working together to accomplish many more milestone achievements that will beneﬁt the health and wellbeing of our community.

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2026 General Election

Saturday, October 17, 2026 NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of North Vancouver that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and four School Trustees for a four-year term commencing November 2026 and terminating November 2030, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected • ZAHEDI, Max.....................District of North Vancouver • LITTLE, Mike......................District of North Vancouver • ALEXANDER, Graham.......District of North Vancouver • PUCCI, Paolo.....................District of North Vancouver • NIEWELER, Stephan..........Bowen Island Municipality

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected • ANDERSON, Daniel ..........District of North Vancouver • HANSON, Jim ...................District of North Vancouver • KYLE, Aidan.......................District of North Vancouver • WILSON, Stephanie ..........City of North Vancouver • MURI, Lisa..........................District of North Vancouver • MANN, Kulvir ....................District of North Vancouver • FORBES, Betty ..................District of North Vancouver • BOND, Mathew.................District of North Vancouver • BACK, Jordan....................District of North Vancouver • NWABUISI, Victoria ...........District of North Vancouver • BELL, Trey ..........................District of North Vancouver • MAH, Herman ...................District of North Vancouver • POPE, Catherine ...............City of North Vancouver • MUNRO, Linda ..................District of North Vancouver • BOYD, Daina .....................District of North Vancouver

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Four (4) to be elected • BOEHM, Mike ...................District of North Vancouver • BRANSTON, Jennifer ........District of North Vancouver • CHARROIS, Michael ..........District of North Vancouver • GERLACH, Cyndi...............District of North Vancouver • HAINES, Rob .....................District of North Vancouver • KHAN, Raheela..................District of North Vancouver • NICKERSON, Laura ...........District of North Vancouver • NORTH, Layne...................District of North Vancouver • PERFECTO, Raphael .........District of North Vancouver • RINFRET, Ainslie ................District of North Vancouver • TSIAKOS, George .............District of North Vancouver

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING Advance voting will be available to qualiﬁed electors as follows: District Hall, 355 West Queens Road • Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 8:00am–8:00pm • Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00am–8:00pm • Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00am–8:00pm Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court • Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00am–8:00pm • Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00am–8:00pm

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS General voting will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the District of North Vancouver on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00am− 8:00pm at the following locations: • Argyle Secondary School, 1131 Frederick Road • Blueridge Elementary School, 2650 Bronte Drive • Brooksbank Elementary School, 980 East 13th Street • Canyon Heights Elementary School, 4501 Highland Boulevard • Capilano Elementary School, 1230 West 20th Street • Carisbrooke Elementary School, 510 East Carisbrooke Road • Cleveland Elementary School, 1255 Eldon Road • Eastview Elementary School, 1801 Mountain Highway • Handsworth Secondary School, 1033 Handsworth Road • Highlands Elementary School, 3150 Colwood Drive • Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre, 1733 Lions Gate Lane • Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre, 1491 Hunter Street • Lynnmour Elementary School, 800 Forsman Avenue • Montroyal Elementary School, 5310 Sonora Drive • Mountainside Secondary School, 3365 Mahon Ave • Norgate Elementary School, 1295 Sowden Street • Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court • Ross Road Elementary School, 2875 Bushnell Place • Seycove Secondary School, 1204 Caledonia Avenue • Sherwood Park Elementary School, 4085 Dollar Road • Upper Lynn Elementary School, 1540 Coleman Street • Windsor Secondary School, 931 Broadview Drive

REGISTRATION AT TIME OF VOTING If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; and, • Canadian Citizen; and, • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and, • Resident of the District of North Vancouver or Registered owner of real property in the District of North Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and, • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce: • two pieces of acceptable identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property; and, • if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. The registered owner of real property means whichever of the following is applicable: (a) the owner of a registered estate in fee simple of the property, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (b), (c) or (d); (b) the holder of the last registered agreement for sale, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (c) or (d); (c) the tenant for life under a registered life interest in the property, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (d); (d) the holder of a registered lease of the property for a term of at least 99 years. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, visit DNV.org/vote.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY A special voting opportunity will be available to qualiﬁed electors who are inpatients at Lions Gate Hospital, North Shore Hospice, and HOpe Centre at the time of voting on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00am−4:00pm at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS For more information on the election, please visit DNV.org/vote or contact: • Genevieve Lanz, Chief Election Officer, elections@dnv.org or 604-990-2212 • Rhonda Schell, Deputy Chief Election Officer, elections@dnv.org or 604-990-2433 For more information on campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683, electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca or elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 | A17

Suspicious fire damages Dorothy Lynas Elementary jseyd@nsnews.com

A fire that started in the early hours of Friday morning has left parts of a modular annex building at Dorothy Lynas Elementary with significant damage. The fire is being investigated as suspicious by the North Vancouver RCMP. Scott Ferguson, assistant fire chief with District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue, said firefighters were called out at about 12:45 a.m. Oct. 2 after fire alarms in the elementary school went off. Fire crews who first arrived on scene saw smoke and flames at the back of the school. They found a fire burning on the outside of the modular annex, concentrated in the entranceway, said Ferguson. Damage to that

A suspicious fire hit Dorothy Lynas Elementary. PAT BELL entranceway is significant, said Ferguson, adding the fire burned into the walls and ceiling of that part of the modular building. Parts of the entrance and roof above it were structurally compromised by the fire, said Ferguson. Classrooms inside the building also suffered smoke damage in the fire. So far there hasn’t been a determination about how the fire started. “We’re not sure if it was deliberate or accidental,”

said Ferguson. There are no surveillance cameras in that area of the school, Ferguson confirmed. About 25 firefighters took 30 minutes to get the fire under control. The modular annex impacted by the fire contains eight classrooms and one washroom. The school where 552 students are enrolled was closed Friday while staff worked to plan classes for students whose regular classrooms were damaged by the fire. Grade 7 students are attending class with their regular classroom teachers at Windsor and Seycove secondaries for the next two weeks as damages are assessed and repairs completed. Police and fire investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.

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Over the course of two hours, the 17 candidates who showed up were given brief opportunities to answer questions from the public. A disproportionate number of those questions were directed to the four incumbents who were asked to defend their records, including the decision to reject a code of conduct to govern council members’ behaviour. Incumbent Christine Cassidy said she stood by her decision. “It will be used to weaponize the public against your council, staff against your council. And that is going to eat up an inordinate amount of your money to defend probably a nebulous argument,” she said. “You vote for these people on this council. You vote for their strength of character. You vote for their honesty and you vote for their integrity. If you don’t trust them, then don’t vote for them.” Scan to explore Jaime Webbe countered, saying upcoming local events. her experience working with the United Nations showed just how necessary codes of conduct are. “Ethics and morals mean different things to different people, and it is critically important that we have a common understanding of what we expect from our council members,” she said. “I had to make negotiations between 195 different countries, and

17 District of West Vancouver council candidates line up at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Thursday, Oct. 1 to share their platforms. BRENT RICHTER / NSN the death at consensus was a lack of trust…. If we have a code of conduct in place, we have the opportunity to rebuild that trust between residents and council.” Jay Sidhu said it was the last two councils’ refusal to adopt a code of conduct that got him involved in West Van civic affairs. He suggested the codes are a backstop against more serious council dysfunction. “They are really, really helpful tools. In fact, did you know that all of us now, sitting here, are subject to a code of conduct? Yes, the seniors’ centre has a code of conduct for all of the people who are in this building right now. So, why do councillors think they are better?” he asked. Unsurprisingly, numerous questions tested candidates’ appetites for new housing types beyond

single-family homes that could accommodate downsizing seniors and young families. Rebecca Lees said she believes West Vancouver has a distinct character that should be preserved, but “that doesn’t mean it can’t evolve.” “I would love to see some thoughtful, low-density, multi-dimensional housing. I would like to see where you can have a senior living next to a young family,” she said. “But no towers. No, thank you.” Annsabelle Pronych said she too would support new housing that doesn’t interfere with neighbourhood esthetics. “Housing also has to be considered where it’s close to infrastructure and close to transportation, schools, health care, and other services,” Continued on A20

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THE COAST MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL IS BACK The mountains are calling, and this November the Coast Mountain Film Festival is back with a night dedicated to skiing, big mountains and the people who spend their winters chasing snow. Now in its fourth season, the festival is bringing together worldclass 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 an unforgettable night on the big screen.

INSIDE THE SEASON A Head & Tyrolia Free Skiing Team Film Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver The evening’s feature film, Inside the Season, comes from HEAD Freeskiing & Jeff Thomas Creative and follows the HEAD & TYROLIA global freeski team through an eventful winter around the world. From early-season preparation and road trips to storm cycles, team hangs and unforgettable days in the mountains, the film mixes incredible ski action with a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into a season on the move. More than a results reel, it explores everything that goes into a season; the anticipation, decisions, relationships, and challenges that shape the experience long before the payoff. Blending behindthe-scenes vérité, action, and athlete-driven storytelling, Inside the Season follows one of skiing’s most dynamic teams through the unpredictability of a winter together, chasing opportunity, adapting when plans change, and making the most of the moments when everything comes together.

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The night also features The Way of Snow | Yuki no Michi, a short film from Japan featuring two Whistler athletes and a distinctly different perspective on life in the mountains. Plus, catch Après Baby: Cassie Sharpe, profiling the Canadian Olympic halfpipe gold and silver medalist on her return to halfpipe after becoming a mother, confronting injury, fear and redefining what it means to win. From our backyard in the Coast Range to destinations across the Globe, these films bring together a collection of athletes—many of whom will be on hand to chat with the audience—sharing their stories in the mountains.

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True to Coast Mountain Film Festival tradition, the evening 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.

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A woman who got turned around at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in June 2024 drove more than two kilometres in the wrong lane on Highway 1, while on WhatsApp on her phone, before causing a fatal head-on collision. The details were among those read out by Crown counsel Sean Harvey at the opening of a dangerous driving trial Friday for Melesesh Sahalo in North Vancouver provincial court. Sahalo, 27, faces two charges of dangerous driving causing death and two charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in connection with the crash. Two people in the car hit by Sahalo’s vehicle died and two others were injured. Many of the facts about what happened on the night of June 26, 2024 aren’t in question, Harvey told provincial court Judge Ariana Ward, who is hearing the case

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without a jury. Sahalo drove her Dodge Caliber crossover to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal that night, but finding the terminal closed, turned around and drove back the wrong way in the ferry terminal marshalling lanes, eventually ending up driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the Upper levels Highway. In doing so, Sahalo drove past exits to Horseshoe Bay Village and Horseshoe Bay Drive, past many road markers, backwards signs and obvious indicators about the correct

direction of travel, said Harvey. After she had been driving for just over two kilometres, Sahalo crashed head-on into a Toyota Corolla with four young international students who were heading north to Whistler. The driver and a passenger in that vehicle were killed. The other two passengers were seriously injured. Harvey said to prove its case, the Crown must prove that Sahalo was driving dangerously and in a marked departure from the standard of care that would have been expected by a reasonable person. The Crown expects to call 10 witnesses in the case, including several drivers who saw Sahalo driving the wrong way on the highway that night, as well as police officers, and an ambulance paramedic and doctor who spoke to Sahalo that night. One of the other drivers on the highway captured the collision in dashcam video from his vehicle, said Harvey. Other cameras at the ferry terminal and along the highway

also captured the movements of Sahalo’s vehicle that night. The four young men in the Toyota Corolla hit by Sahalo were all international students in their 20s and had been friends since childhood, said Harvey. Just before the crash they had been listening to music and talking about memories of their school days in India, he said. Sahalo is an Israeli citizen who had come to Canada on a visitor’s visa and was in the process of applying for a work visa at the time of the accident, said Harvey. She had an Israeli driver’s licence but not a British Columbia driver’s licence. Both the Dodge and Toyota suffered catastrophic damage in the crash, said Harvey. A mechanical examination of the Dodge showed there was nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle at the time of the collision. There were also no signs of drugs or alcohol in Sahalo’s blood at the time of the crash. Sahalo’s cell phone was

seized by police under warrant. Information extracted from the phone showed “that about 10 minutes prior to the collision, Ms. Sahalo made a phone call over WhatsApp to a phone number. That call ended shortly after the collision,” said Harvey. The driver of the Toyota was declared dead at the scene, due to multiple blunt force injuries. The rear passenger on the driver’s side of the Corolla also died of significant external injuries. The two other passengers were rushed to hospital with significant facial injuries. They both had surgery and were later released. Sahalo was cut out of her vehicle by the Jaws of Life and also taken to hospital with a broken leg. The Crown’s first witness Friday was an RCMP expert with the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service who wrote a detailed report on the crash. The trial continues in North Vancouver provincial court this week.

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Bears are known to follow their noses right into the kitchen Continued from A4 destroyed in similar incidents in West Vancouver. In July, one male black bear entered a kitchen and one bear broke a wall to gain access to a garage, said Reisner. “It sounds dramatic,” she said, “but if you think of what a bear does in the wild – tear up logs or flip boulders to find food – there’s really no difference from the bear’s point of view. It can smell something on the other side of this structure and it’s got the tools to access that food. The reality is it’s a human residence, but that doesn’t mean anything to a bear.” It isn’t that uncommon for a bear to enter a kitchen when it’s warm out and people have left their doors open to get a breeze through the house,” she said. Sadly, such behaviour almost always results in the bear being destroyed, she added, as bears that have entered homes, garages or vehicles are considered high risk by the conservation office. Another bear was shot after getting into a conflict with a dog in West Vancouver in August, said Reisner. Reisner said the unusual level of bear activity in residential areas this year has likely been brought about by the failure of wild berry crops in higher elevations and smaller berries ripening early, which meant bears have had less time to find them before they wilt. This year is also an “off year” for pink salmon, meaning few of that species will return to the Fraser River in 2026. Bears are currently in a hormonally-driven state of fall “hyperphagia,” putting in overtime to get upwards of 20,000 calories per day before denning for the winter. Usually there’s a sharp drop-off in bear activity around late October or early November, said Reisner, but if they don’t pack on enough weight, “it is possible our bears may need to stay active longer this fall. Bears will stay up later if they don’t have enough body fat on them.” In addition to the bears shot by authorities, three other bears have met untimely ends on the North Shore this year, said Reisner. In June, a decomposed black bear was discovered in West Vancouver. Reisner said it’s possible the bear just died naturally, but the state of the body made it impossible to tell.

In August, a young bear was killed by a train on the tracks near Caulfeild. That same month, a female bear was hit by a vehicle on Highway 1 near the Cypress highway exit in West Vancouver. The extent of her injuries meant the bear had to be euthanized on scene, said Reisner. Sadly, the bear had a cub, which ran off. The conservation office tried to capture the cub with a trap in order to take it to the Critter Care animal rehabilitation centre in Langley. But the cub didn’t take the bait, said Reisner, meaning it will likely die. Usually cubs stay with their mother for the first year and a half, in order to learn how to den and find enough

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING Saturday, October 17, 2026 Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of North Vancouver that an Election by Voting is necessary for the oﬃces of Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustee (School District #44) for a 4-year term, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are as follows:

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SCHOOL TRUSTEE (3 to be elected) AZIZI, Manoochehr City of North Vancouver HUNG, Peggy District of North Vancouver NAVALES, Senora City of North Vancouver NEUFELD, Trish City of North Vancouver PURUGGANAN, Ethel City of North Vancouver WILSON, Antje City of North Vancouver

VOTING BY MAIL MAIL BALLOT VOTING All eligible electors have the option to vote by mail. Mail ballots can be requested online at cnv.org/vote. Mail ballot packages with voting instructions will be mailed to qualified applicants in late September/early October. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026, in order to be counted. Any ballots received after this time will not be counted. It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that their ballot is returned before the deadline. Official agents and scrutineers can be present for the proceedings of opening the mail ballots, being held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on October 16, 2026, at 9:00 am and on October 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, if additional mail ballots are received.

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All City of North Vancouver resident electors must: • Be age 18 or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day; and • Be a Canadian citizen; and • Have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • Be a resident of the City of North Vancouver or Eslhá7an (Mission 1 Reserve); and • Not be disqualiﬁed by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualiﬁed by law.

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NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS All City of North Vancouver non-resident property electors must: • Be age 18 or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day; and • Be a Canadian citizen; and • Have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • Be a registered owner of real property in the City of North Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be entitled to register as a Resident Elector in the City of North Vancouver; and • Not be disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and • Not be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the City of North Vancouver; and • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a Non-Resident Property Elector; and • Provide proof of ownership at the time of registration. A Property Tax Notice, BC Assessment Notice, or Certificate of Title, issued by the Land Title Office, are acceptable documents for proof of ownership. Non-resident property owners who are not Canadian citizens or BC residents are not entitled to register or vote. Corporations and businesses are also not entitled to register or vote, nor are they entitled to have a representative register or vote on their behalf.

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Standing-room-only crowd for West Vancouver mayoral debate Continued from A1 what we’ve accomplished.” he said. “Our community isn’t broken. It’s great.” LaPointe, however, told attendees the coming mayoral election should be seen as a referendum on the last term of council. He highlighted some of their bigger missteps, including a botched rollout of pay parking in Ambleside Park and the $2.7-million purchase of the lease of the former Boathouse restaurant in Horseshoe Bay for use as an art museum, a plan that was quickly scrapped. “Wherever I’ve gone, I’ve heard an unmistakable appetite for change. And my career has been about leading organizations through change and challenge,” he said. LaPointe urged voters to “send a message about the standards you expect of leadership at municipal hall, its integrity, character, openness, accountability and reputation. “I don’t think we need a mayor who knows everyone,” he said. “We need a mayor who listens to everyone. I offer a plan that you helped write and the experience to deliver.” Thompson, who has been an ally of Sager’s on council in the last term, characterized herself as a fresh voice with

It was a packed house at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Oct. 1 for a mayoral all-candidates meeting. BRENT RICHTER / NSN the benefit of experience. But she also sought to distinguish herself on ethics issues. “Beyond the vote and all these different promises, the most important thing is that the mayor represents the people and the community to its highest integrity

beyond their self-interest and legacy building,” she said. “I don’t think change for the sake of change is what people are asking for. They’re asking for some shifts in priorities, in process and things like that. What the community does want is not only a mayor they know, but a mayor

that knows them in the community.” Spears told the 55+ crowd that seniors were “an overriding responsibility of council.” “We’ve got 16,000 seniors in this municipality and every major decision that council makes should consider the senior element. What does this mean for our seniors?” he said. Spears pledged a “mayor’s mentorship program” that harnesses the expertise of the community’s elders for the benefit of the district at large. “Our seniors, all of you, helped build West Vancouver. In your experience, you need to be part of the governance process of mayor and council,” he said. “Our retired business leaders, our professionals, our tradespeople, all of those people represent an enormous reservoir of talent.” The mayoral candidates are invited to two more four-way faceoffs – Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at the Seniors’ Activity Centre in a meeting hosted by the Ambleside and Dundarave Residents Association, and Oct. 13 at the Kay Meek Arts Centre, 7:45 p.m. in a meeting hosted by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Ambleside and Dundarave Business Improvement Association.

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Traffic congestion a big concern Continued from A20 revealed that about 40 per cent of the traffic that comes into the North Shore are people who work here and do not live here, probably higher for West Van.” In response to several questions, incumbent Linda Watt pivoted to pushing back against provincial policies, including the B.C. building code and housing mandates for West Vancouver. “The mandate to put four to six units on every property in this municipality is going to have a devastating effect. And I am going to keep fighting back,” she said. Faced with a question about what can be done to improve transportation, incumbent Peter Lambur urged one attendee to “keep riding your bicycle.” “There’s no low-hanging fruit. There’s no money for a third crossing. We have to plan, intelligently, land use and transportation together, and we have to put a bigger emphasis on mass public transit on the North Shore.” Incumbent Scott Snider said he too doesn’t expect to see a new bridge over Burrard Inlet in his lifetime, and that it is “a matter that is far beyond municipality.” The next council should be doing more to encourage alternatives, he added. “The reuse of the CN rail, which

basically sees one train, maybe two trains a day, there’s some opportunities there that we need to continue to address,” he said, adding that the district still needs to do more to encourage cycling. “I think we have accomplished a little bit. Not a ton.” Facing a question about protecting West Van’s tree cover, Melinda Slater suggested trees should be protected “up front” before any new development is considered. “Council should evaluate the full environmental impact of decisions, including lots of established gardens and our tree canopy. Density is not automatically environmentally beneficial,” she said. Alexis Chicoine said council should do a better job of listening to its environmental committee on tree retention. “[Trees] also work for us. They help manage our stormwater, cooler neighborhoods, support biodiversity, store carbon, and protect our shoreline. We have very strong plans in place as they stand. But they’re not getting into practical boots-onthe-ground work,” she said. “We need to focus on the experts.” Earl Babich said his highest priority was procuring an urgent and primary centre to serve local residents, possibly within a rebuilt West Vancouver ice arena. Continued on A38

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October is Canadian Library Month! This photograph was taken on Nov. 1, 1958, at the opening of the new North Vancouver Centennial Library, the first purpose-built library in the City of North Vancouver. Small libraries had existed since the Moodyville days, and the Public Library Association was first constituted in 1924, with second-hand books being shared from above a butcher’s shop in Lower Lonsdale. Prior to the move to the new building in 1958, the library was housed in the old Wartime Housing Ltd. Administration Building on East Second Street. The library moved to its present location in 1975. 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.

The North Shore News is proud of the men and women who are serving or have served our country. We would like to pay tribute to as many North Shore born-and-raised military personnel as possible in our upcoming Remembrance Day feature publishing on November 4th. If you or a loved one is currently serving or has served our country, we are inviting you to submit a veteran listing for our feature. Submission details: If you’ve already submitted a listing for a previous Remembrance Day feature, please email kknox@lodestarmedia.ca and give us the name of the veteran. Mark ‘Veteran listing re-run’ in the subject line of your email. If you are submitting a brand new listing, please email the following to kknox@lodestarmedia.ca: • Photo of veteran • 25-word max. bio of veteran Please mark ‘New veteran listing’ in the subject line of your email.

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Newcomers challenge incumbents Continued from A36 “We’re a mid-sized community, and we don’t have care for our parents,” he said. “My dad died a few years ago. Me running is a legacy for my dad. It’s a legacy for all of you that want better in this community,” he said. Candidate Mahsoo Naderi, a current West Vancouver police board member, asked attendees to cast balanced ballots

that include both incumbents and newcomers, all with an eye to understanding that any decisions a council makes will likely outlive the council members themselves. “Lots of great work has been done. A lot of changes could be considered. We are a new demographic coming forward,” she said. “We are very excited to offer some help because it will help our kids and the next generation.”

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ARIES March 21-April 19 Overtime boosts your income, but you’ll quickly realize something is missing in your emotional life. This awareness will prompt you to restore balance between your professional and personal spheres.

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You’ll be in exactly the right place at the right time to shine. At work, praise and recognition highlight your efficiency. This strengthens your credibility and confirms that your endeavors haven’t been in vain.

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As you approach a career shift or retirement, organize your thoughts. By setting a plan, milestones and priorities, you’ll have the clarity you need to design a future aligned with your real desires.

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Your desire to prove yourself is paying off. At work, your results will attract new clients and bring you closer to your ambitious goals. By applying an effective method, you’ll see significant improvement.

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A new course of study or area of expertise will accelerate your professional progress. When you encounter challenges, your strongest allies will be patience and curiosity. You’ll turn every learning opportunity into a career springboard.

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February 11, 1943 - September 7, 2026

Devoted husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, Bent passed away peacefully at the age of ninety, surrounded by his family.

It is with great sorrow, yet with much love, that we inform you of the passing of our Mom, Grandma, and GG, Shirley Dalzell (aka Mrs. D and Grandma Shirley), at the age of 95. On Saturday, September 19th, Mom received her wings and left us to be with our dad after 41 years apart.

Daniel Dunbar (known affectionately as Dan or Danny to his wife and friends) passed away peacefully in North Vancouver from natural causes. A proud Scottish expat and professional engineer (metallurgist), Danny is remembered fondly by his wife (Beryl), sons (S. Daniel and Grant), in-laws, grandchildren, colleagues, and friends. Focused, disciplined, and hardworking, Danny grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, where he balanced his primary hobbies and pursuits of football (soccer), hall dancing, and engineering. Married to Beryl in 1966, they moved to Canada in 1968 to start his professional engineering career and to begin a family. Eventually settling in Vancouver after residing in Montreal, Toronto, Goring-on-Thames (England), and Sarnia (Ontario), Danny believed travelling offers a great education about life, and he travelled extensively throughout his career. As a thrifty Glaswegian, he had a great travel points card! His engineering career focused on quality control, inspection, and procurement spanning aerospace, chemical, nuclear power, and metallurgical engineering. Danny made great friends in different continents and was well liked for his congenial personality and calm demeanour. In his retirement, Danny became a prolific painter, and his impressive collection of art has been admired by friends, family, and caregivers alike. Most of his paintings reflect the natural beauty of Scotland, which always inspired his resilient spirit.

Bent immigrated to North Vancouver from Copenhagen, Denmark, at the age of seventeen. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Janet; children Julie, Paul (Shannon), David (Manuen), and Kristina (Mike). He was a devoted grandfather to Chelsea, Wade, Mikayla, Evan, and Malayna, and great-grandfather to Declan and Grayson.

Forever loved and forever missed.

Mom was the pillar of the family. Her sugar cookies were at every grandchild's sports games and events, and no family member, to this day, can make Welsh cakes like Mom. From standing in the rain with her technicolour raincoat watching soccer and field hockey games, to attending band concerts, to sitting in the bleachers at swim meets, to hosting holiday dinners where gold apples and red bows adorned the Christmas tree, to knitting toques and scarves for various organizations to be handed out to those in need, family meant everything to Mom and Mom meant everything to family. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Bill (August 24, 1985), and her parents, and brothers and sister. Mom is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Brad (Shelley) and Darcey (Dan); her grandchildren, David (Alexandra), Sarah (Carl), Bryan, and Stephanie (Rigel); and her great-grandchildren, Max and Sofia. She is also fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. As per Shirley's request, there will be no service. If you wish to honour Mom's memory, please make a donation to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation in both Shirley and Bill Dalzell's names. We know Dad and you are cutting a rug once again with your amazing dance moves. Love you more, Mom! Say 'hi' to Dad from all of us.

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David (Dave) Nigel Stewart, P. Eng. December 8, 1946 - August 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Stewart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Dave passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in North Vancouver at the age of 79 following a stroke. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1946 to Niel and Peggy (née Lintott) Stewart, Dave came to Canada as a young boy and grew up in West Vancouver. As the eldest of five children, Dave shared a special bond with his siblings. They remained close throughout their lives, and his love for them ran deep. Dave met the love of his life, Carole (née Millar), in 1970, with whom he built a life and raised three daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Pattenaude, Becca Stewart (Levon Olsen) and Lisa Stewart, who he adored. After a lifetime of being surrounded by women, he was thrilled to welcome three men to the family - his sons-in-law, Mike Pattenaude and Levon Olsen, and his beloved grandson, Caleb Pattenaude. He enjoyed many hours building things alongside Mike, in particular, working on accessibility projects for Caleb, and discussing the finer points of craft beer with Levon. A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Dave earned his engineering degree in 1976 and had a long and accomplished career as a Professional Engineer, making his mark on infrastructure and port projects throughout British Columbia. In 1985, he founded Omni Engineering Inc. with his good friend Peter Mickelson and together they built a successful and respected engineering firm, focusing on municipal, industrial and port related sectors for over 30 years. His work reflected much of who he was: thoughtful, practical, meticulous and deeply interested in understanding how things worked. Dave was endlessly curious. He was a lifelong learner whose interests ranged from the practical to the wonderfully esoteric. He could happily spend hours playing chess, tinkering, designing builds, crunching numbers, following the economy or speculating about the price of gold. He also enjoyed poker, a good discussion, Carole's cooking, and had an impressive collection of jackets and a particular fondness for Tilley hats. Later in life, he discovered a love of gardening and growing vegetables alongside Carole, as well as a new appreciation for the companionship of small dogs. Dave was a quiet and steady presence and a silent pillar of our family. Beneath his stoic exterior was a deeply sensitive man who cared enormously for his family and lived his life with great integrity. Dave was not a man who always said what he felt. Reserved with his emotions and rarely one to make a fuss, he expressed his love less through words than through being there. He was dependable, loyal and always willing to help, often doing things quietly in the background without seeking recognition. He showed his love by showing up, by fixing what needed fixing, by building what needed building, by sharing what he knew and by quietly making life better for the people he loved. He leaves behind a lifetime of work, ideas, conversations and things designed or built with his own hands. But more importantly, he leaves behind the family he helped build and the countless ways, large and small, that he made our lives better. Many of the things Dave built will remain long after him - some that we can see and touch, and others that live on in the family he loved. He was our quiet constant, and he will be profoundly missed. In addition to his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and precious grandson, Dave will be forever missed by his siblings, Alison (Arnie) Miles-Pickup, Jonathan Stewart (Trish Astles) and Rosemary Stewart (Bill Cowin), his in-laws, Lesley Millar and Keith (Terry) Millar, twelve special nieces and nephews and many loving friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his parents, Niel and Peggy Stewart, Carole's parents, Jim and Patricia Millar, and, more recently, by his beloved sister and brother-in-law, Janet (née Stewart) and Graeme McKenney. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Neurological Unit at Lions Gate Hospital and North Shore Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. In addition, we express our gratitude for the support of family and friends during this difficult time and a particular thank you to Chris Versteeg, Dave's friend and onetime mentee, who generously shared stories of Dave's work life and told us of Dave's many professional accomplishments. Characteristic of Dave's humble nature, he had never mentioned them. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 25th at the Seymour Golf & Country Club, 3723 Mt. Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia are gratefully accepted.

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Irving Palmer Moen 1936 – 2026

Irving Palmer Moen lived a life shaped by grit, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in hard work. Born in 1936 to Norwegian immigrants Peter and Ingeborg Moen (née Lokken), he grew up in Vancouver’s Marpole district and Burnaby, British Columbia. He learned responsibility early on through paper routes, midnight shifts at Canfor’s Eburne saw mill on the Fraser River - where his father worked for 25 years - and digging post holes for hydro electric lines in Kitimat. By the age of 15, he was already fixing up cars and a member of the Road Angels Roadster Club, cheekily parking his tropical rose and charcoal gray Ford in the teachers’ parking lot. Irv, as he was affectionately known, was a proud graduate of Magee High School’s Class of 1955, where he excelled in baseball as a left handed cleanup hitter and as a first base player. A lifelong Yankees fan, he loved the game and admired Yogi Berra, often living by the spirit of “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Irving met Kathleen Anne Wardle at Grade 13 senior matriculation at Burnaby South High School, where they both served on student council enjoyed the joint nick-name ‘Casey and Moe.’ Married in 1963, they built a life-long partnership, raising three sons in West Vancouver — Paul, David, and Michael— whom Irving coached in baseball, soccer, hockey, and football. Summers in Parksville and Christina Lake, a formative family trip to the UK, Denmark and Norway, and visits to his sons, and their families, near and far became the heart of their family story. Professionally, Irving forged his own path. He worked in San Francisco at Price Waterhouse, co-founded a chartered accounting firm in Kamloops, where he also owned a radio station, did a lot of work with the United Way, and became a 33rd degree Freemason. In 1968, he moved his practice to Vancouver, expanding into building supplies and industrial real estate, in a time when deals were made with a hand shake. His accounting work connected him with leaders in the natural resource sector, and in the 1990s he did much work in China to help Western public listings. Lastly, he also loved his final stint at Home Depot, where he relished retail sales. Known for integrity, honesty, and hard work, he earned respect wherever he went. Irving was an avid sports fan, bowler, hunted with his father growing up, and was a voracious reader of history and world affairs. He loved music—from Frank Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen—and lived with a glass half full outlook that lifted everyone around him. He dreamed big, encouraged his sons and their families to do the same, and always cheered them and team mates - on and off the field, or rink. Irving was predeceased by his parents Peter and Ingeborg, and sister Eleanor. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, their three sons and their families, including eight grandchildren. Forever remembered, never forgotten and always loved. His family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lions Gate Hospital, Dr Corey, Dr. Zalunardo, Vancouver Coastal Health nurses and personal support workers cleaners, pharmacy delivery teams, and staff the West Van Kiwanis Home who all supported him with care and compassion.

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Gift Gillian Elisabeth Roberts (née Bostock) Gillian Elisabeth Roberts (née Bostock), born in Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, England, on August 20, 1937. Died at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, on September 18, 2026. She leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years, David Roberts, and four children, Peter (Lynda), Christopher (Rachel), Hewitt (Agneta), and Kate (Neil). She also leaves behind six grandchildren, Lizanne, Liam, Hannah, Sam, Finn and Lily, and two step-great-grandchildren, Koston and Boden. In her childhood, she spent two years in Turkey and four years as a teenager in New Zealand. As a young adult, she worked as a medical secretary in London before travelling to Canada as part of a trip intended to take her back to New Zealand. She met David in Vancouver, and they were married on October 15, 1960. They lived on Pilot House Road in West Vancouver for the next 55 years and raised their family there. In addition to being a full-time mum, Gill worked for 29 years as the business manager for the legal publication, The Advocate. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will very much be missed by all.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church, 4773 South Piccadilly, West Vancouver, on Tuesday, the 3rd of November 2026.

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Douglas Robert Campbell August 27, 1945 - August 27, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Robert Campbell. Doug passed away peacefully on August 27th, his 81st birthday. Doug was the husband to his beloved Shirley, and loving dad to Christina (Allan Doolittle) and Georgia (Ben Anderson), grandpa to Norah and Emma, and uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor, and friend. Doug was born in 1945 to parents Robert and Mary (née Proden) in Calgary, Alberta, where he grew up and later met Shirley in 1967. They married in 1968 and built a beautiful life together. Doug studied Political Science and Law. At the age of 29, he was appointed to the Provincial Court of BC, becoming the youngest judge in Canada. Doug was later appointed to the Federal Court, where he retired in 2020 as the longest serving judge in Canada at 46 years. Doug’s judicial career was highlighted by his involvement in advancing equality, social justice, and rights for Indigenous Peoples through groundbreaking social context judicial education around the world. In their early years, Doug and Shirley loved boating up the Pacific Coast with their two miniature poodles, eventually settling down by having their daughters and taking on a property on Valdes Island in 1981. The cabin on Valdes was a special place for Doug and the family. He cherished his time on “the point” with Shirley, his daily summer swims, time with family laughing and dancing, and visits with close friends. Doug had a larger-than-life personality. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour, playfulness, intellect, passion for justice, and the immense warmth, generosity, and love he showed his family and friends. Doug was a charismatic man with a large heart, and he will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 14th from 1:00-4:00pm at the Pinnacle Hotel, located at 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC. All are welcome to join; RSVPs are appreciated at the URL: https://bit.ly/RSVPdoug

James Stanley Barker Jim, to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Vancouver on December 27, 1958 and raised in North Vancouver, where he was a lifelong resident. Jim was a wood craftsman with a keen eye for detail. He began his career as a carpenter, building and renovating homes, then worked for himself installing and refinishing hardwood floors and ended as a finishing carpenter. Beyond woodworking, Jim was quick to say that his most rewarding time was spent as a stay-at-home dad during his daughters’ formative years. Family was important to Jim. Growing up, he spent summers at the family “camp” on Tsawwassen beach with his extended family. This led him to build his own cabin for his family on Savary Island, his happy place. Jim’s interests were varied. He enjoyed biking, vintage French cars, Formula 1 racing, beachcombing, a warm holiday, cooking for his family, and BC history. Jim is lovingly remembered and will be forever missed by the love of his life Sara, their two daughters, Daisy and Rita, and his sister Kate (Martin). Jim was predeceased by his parents, Dave and Boo, and brother Rob. He leaves behind his niece, nephew, many cousins and friends, who will miss him greatly. Jim and his family thank his BC Cancer team from 1996 and his most recent medical teams from this past year.

In his own words, “Had a good time.” A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. If you wish to be notified of the time and place, please email jsbCOL2026@gmail.com before October 15, 2026.

Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way. All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so. -Anonymous

Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer

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Each Loss Patrick John Alexander

January 29, 1952 - September 20, 2026 It is with great sadness, and even greater gratitude for the life he lived, that we say goodbye to Pat Alexander—a loving husband, dad, grandpa, entrepreneur, adventurer, volunteer, and eternal optimist. Pat was born on a farm in Olds, Alberta, to Joyce and Robert Alexander, alongside his brother Sandy. Pat was an entrepreneur at heart; his ventures took him from Calgary to Toronto, Martinique, and eventually Vancouver, where he founded Long Life Windows & Doors in 1989. His son Kris took over the business in 2010, allowing him a much-deserved retirement. He was incredibly proud of the company he started and the people and family behind it. Above all, Pat loved his family. He shared his life with his amazing wife, Kathy, and was a loving and proud father to Kris, Katie and Tracey. He adored being Grandpa to Lottie, Liam, Bo, Teo and Tarran and was so excited to meet another granddaughter, due this January. Pat was the dad who showed up—at soccer games, Beaver camps, music concerts and everything in between. That same love and enthusiasm carried into being a grandpa. Pat was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma back in 2010, which he faced with his incredible will and an unwaveringly positive outlook on life. He believed in focusing on what he could control and accepting what he could not—a philosophy he lived right to the end.

Peter Doetsch 1943 - 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Doetsch. After a fulfilled life for which he was profoundly grateful, Peter passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Until the end, he was blessed with good health, allowing him to lead a busy and active life. He was born in Germany, where he studied mechanical engineering. After graduation, he worked for several years in a stone quarry in Turkey before immigrating to Canada with his wife in 1977, where they raised two daughters in North Vancouver. He began working in the marine industry, in which he later established his own company. Through his hard work and high standards, he was able to take the company from its humble beginnings in his home basement to a leader in the field, internationally known for excellence. He was a proud and generous provider for his family. He had a passion for travelling and enjoying nature. He got great joy from outfitting his own campers and constantly improving his design. He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, direct and frank communication, and willingness to help others. He is survived by his wife, two daughters (and husbands), four grandchildren, and three sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 10th, at 10 am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.

He will be greatly missed.

We will miss his stories, his laugh, his advice, and simply knowing he was there. While saying goodbye feels impossibly hard, Pat would want us to spend far more time celebrating the life he lived than mourning that it ended. He gave us so very much to celebrate.

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Tom Lucas

April 13, 1944 - September 16, 2026 His life was full, very full. So much adventure, courage, generosity, tenacity, and love. Tom passed away after a long and hard battle with cancer. He fought with quiet dignity and gave it all he could until the end. Tom's large family will miss his presence very much. His wife, Leslie Lucas; his children, David Lucas (Dianne), Brenda Yamamoto (Brian), Kate Gray (Brett), and Patrick Hossack (Natalie); former spouse Gail; and nine grandchildren, Adam, Jack, Ella, Jennifer, Kami, Harris, Hazel, Riley, and little Lucas, who was named in Tom's honour. His sister Margot (John) and brother Mike (Margrit) and his nephews, Scott and Brad. Tom is in the hearts of so many who will miss his energy, motivation, drive, and dedication. He always had a project on the go, small or big, and with his gifted ability to solve any problem, he landed on his feet pretty much always. He could fix anything. There is no one with as many tools as Tom. Described by many as a "mountain of a man", he was simple in his needs and one of those who was truly happy with his life. As long as he could go fishing at his beloved Harbourside Lodge with his family and many friends, fly his Cessna 185, ski Whistler, and have friends and family around, he was a happy guy. Tom had his roots in several places: Deep Cove in North Vancouver is where most of his life was spent, Bowen Island, the Gold Coast in Australia, Todos Santos, Mexico, and Vancouver Island, where he finally (kind of retired. He was always up for an early morning fish, a game of cribbage (rarely lost a game), watching a football, hockey, or baseball game, and a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Tom was a rare gem. Unique in all ways. He was a memorable and impressive human who will be loved in his family and friends' hearts forever.

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 I 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.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 25, 2026, at Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1:30-4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Foundation Vancouver Island Region in honour of Tom.

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