September 17, 2025 by North Shore News Features

Childpopulation stagnatesin two North Shore municipalities

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Thenumberofschool-agedchildrenintheNorth Shore’stwodistrictmunicipalitieshas barelybudged inthelast23years,according todata from BC Stats.

Between2001and2024,theDistrictofNorth Vancouver’s totalpopulationgrewby16percentbuttherewereactually 694fewer residentsagedfiveto18inthemunicipalitylast year–adeclineoffourpercent.

While West Vancouver’s totalpopulationwasup14per centinthelast23years,therewere only259morechildren in2024–amoreorlessflatgrowth rateforyoungpeople.

The City of North Vancouver,by contrast, had 1,531,or 16 percent,morekiddosin2024than itdidin2001,while themunicipalityasawholegrew by 46percent.

Metro Vancouver,asa region, saw an overallgrowthrate forschool-agedchildrenof15percentoverthesameperiod oftime.

“Thisisabigpartofourfuture inour region andin our particularcommunities,”said Andy Yan,directorof SFU’s CityProgram.“It’ssointerestingjustseeing howdifferenttheCityofNorth Vancouverwas comparedtoboth districts.”

Theunevengrowthspeaksto changing demographics, ContinuedonA24

Salish weaving. See Page13. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN

HarvestProjecthelpsNorthShorefamilies build stabilityandhope

Theorganizationisactivelysupportinglocalcommunitymembersinmakingendsmeetthroughcoachingandcounsel, food, housingandemotionalsupportprograms

At ﬁrstglance,theNorthShorelookslikea placeofprosperity.Butbehindthescenic views andrisingproperty values,many familiesarequietlystrugglingtomake endsmeet.

HarvestProject, along-standing communityorganizationbasedin North Vancouver,issteppingintooffer practicalhelpandhopetothosefacing ﬁnancialhardship.

Theirprogramsaredesignedtomeet peoplewhere theyare, offeringnot onlyfoodandclothingsupportbutalso guidance,coachingandconnection forthe longhaul.

“Peopledonotalwaysrealizehow widespreadtheneed is,”saysHarvest Project’s ChiefDevelopmentOfficer KevinJ.Lee.

“Housingcostsareextremelyhigh, vacancy ratesarelow andgrocerybills have climbedsteadily overthepastﬁve years.When youfactorinjobscarcity, especially fornewcomersorsingle parents,manyfamiliesarelivingin crisis.”

AccordingtoLee, the average rent fora two-bedroomunitontheNorthShore is about$3,500permonth.Thatmeans ahouseholdwouldneed anincome of roughly$140,000tostaywithinthe recommendedhousingcostguideline of spendingnomorethan30percentof incomeon rent.

Formanyresidents,especially single-parenthouseholdsand recent immigrants,thatthresholdisoutof reach. The realityisthatmanymustspend over50 per centoftheirbudgetto stay housed. Butthechallengesgobeyonddollars. Financialpressureoftenleadstostress, traumaanddisconnection.Thatiswhere HarvestProject’s whole-personapproach makes adifference.

Whensomeone reachesout forhelp,they aremetwithcompassionandtime.The ﬁrststepisalwaysaconversation.Staff andvolunteerstaketimetolistentoeach client’s story,understandtheirgoalsand build arelationshipbasedontrust.

Fromthere, supportiswide-ranging. Clients canshoponce amonth forfree

HARVESTPROJECT’SPROGRAMSAREDESIGNEDTOMEETFAMILIESWHERETHEYAREANDSUPPORTTHEMTHROUGHTHEIRUNIQUE SITUATIONS PHOTOPROVIDEDBYHARVESTPROJECT.

groceriesat HarvestProject’s onsitedepot.

Forafamilyof four,that foodsupport can beworthmorethanonethousanddollars eachmonth.Clothingis availableatno costthroughtheClothes ForChange boutique. Financial reliefisoffered through theNorthShoreRent Bank,whichprovides interest-freeloanstocoverrentdeposits or overduepayments.The organization alsoconnectsclientswithcounselling,art therapy, ﬁnancialcoachingand referralsto otherlocalserviceproviders.

“Weworkcloselywithagencieslike Family ServicesNorthShore, CanadianMental HealthandImpactNorthShore,”Leesays.

“Ourgoalistosupportthefullpictureof someone’s life. Thatincludesemotional andmental health, notjustpayingthebills.”

As aregistered charity,HarvestProject reliesheavilyondonations from individuals,businessesand foundations. Whiletheorganizationoperates year-round,thefalland holidayseasons

are acriticaltime forfundraising. Muchof theirﬁnancialsupportpeaksat year-end, buttheneed continuesthroughoutthe entireyear.

“Weneed toseea strongincreaseingiving duringtheseﬁnalmonths,”Lee says.“Our expensesdonotstopinJanuary.Sustained supporthelpsusprovideconsistent service.”

Residentswhowanttomake adifference candonateonlineor volunteertheir time.Whetherthrough aone-timegiftor ongoingsupport,everycontribution helps changelives.

“Therippleeffectsarereal,”Leesays. “When wehelpsomeoneﬁndstability,it strengthenstheentirecommunity.”

To supporttheHarvestProjectthis seasonortolearnmoreabouttheir services,visit www.harvestproject.org.

HarvestProjectassistsresidents fromDeep Cove intheeast to Horseshoe Bayinthe west, helpingtheNorthShorebecome Canada’smostinclusive, healthyand diversecommunity. HarvestProjectisa community-basedurban relieforganization and aregistered Canadiancharity.

FLUSHED AWAY

Ministry rejects inquiryintotreatment plant fiasco

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

B.C.’sMinistryofHousingand MunicipalAffairshas rejectedaNorth Shorecitizengroup’s requestto holdapublicinquiry intothealmost $3-billion-overbudgetNorthShore WastewaterTreatmentPlant.

TheNorthShoreNeighbourhoods Alliancehastwicefiledformalcomplaints withtheministryand requestedaninquiry bytheinspectorofmunicipalities,most recentlyafterthe Metro Vancouverboard announceditwouldbe suspendingitsown “independent review”pendingtheoutcomeofduellinglawsuitsbetweenMetro anditsfired contractorAcciona.

Assistantdeputyminister Tara FaganellowrotetothegrouponSept. 5 confirmingtherewillbenoinquiry.

“Towarrantthatdegreeofprovincial intervention,thematterwouldneedto bebeyondthecapacityorwillingness ofthelocalgovernmentto remedyand fundamentallyaffecttheviabilityofalocal governmentorhaveseriousconsequences forthelocalgovernmentsystem,”she wrote.“WhileI recognizethe projecthas animpactwithMetro VancouverRegional District,itdoesnothaveramifications that translatetothebroaderlocalgovernment system.”

Faganellogoesontosayitisthe province’s“expectation” thatMetro’s reviewwillcontinue“oncethelitigationis completed.”

NorthShoreNeighbourhoodsAlliance chairmanDavidMarleycalledtheministry’s reasoning“absurd,”andaddedthat thesectionofthe LocalGovernment Act

empoweringtheprovince toholdpublic inquirieswas“tailormadeforthisvery problem.”

“Metrohasdemonstratedaninability to,firstofall,dotheproject ontime andon budget,” he said. “They’vedemonstrated an inabilitytoinvestigatethething,and theyshouldn’tbeinvestigatingthemselves anyway.”

MarleyalsorubbishedFaganello’s assertionthatthere are noimplications for thelocalgovernmentsystemmorebroadly.

“No.1,we findoutwhatthehellwent wrong,andmaybeitwouldn’tbe replicated

again,”hesaid.“AndNo.2,itwouldput thesecharacters–andIdon’tjustmean Metro,Imeanall governments–onnotice thatiftheyscrewup in a waylikethis, somebody’sgoingto comealongwiththe proctoscopeandtakealook.Andthatwill causethemtobehavebetter.So,ofcourse ithasimplications.”

Waitinguntilafter a trialdoesnotmake anysense,Marleysaid, giventhechance thatthetrialwill neveractuallyhappen atall.Thetwosideshavenotyethadan examinationfordiscovery,whichwould yieldalotofthesametestimonythatan

inquiry would,hesaid.

“They’reholdingoff onthat,andmy suspicionissothattheycannegotiate a settlementandexchangenon-disclosure agreements.Everybodythatwas responsibleforwhateverthecock-upwaswalks away.Thepublicknowsnothing.Theyjust getabigbill,”hesaid.

Inanyevent,Marleysaidanassistant deputyminister’sstanceonthematter isn’t relevantasitwould require anorder fromcabinettodirecttheinspectorof municipalitiestoholdaninquiry.

“Itdoesn’tmatterwhatbureaucratssay Whatmatteristhisapoliticalissue,”he said.

OntheNorthShore,thecostoverruns areexpectedtoaddanadditional$590in annualsewagefeesforhomeownersforthe next30years.

DistrictofNorth Vancouvercouncil, meanwhile,hasnothada formal response toitscall foranindependentinquiry.

Coun.CatherinePope,whobrought themotion,saidiftheprovince rejectsan independent review,thensheis“extremely disappointedinthePremier.”

“Taxpayersdeservetoknowwhythey willbepayingformassivecostoverrunsfordecadestocomeandwherethe ballwasdroppedatMetrosoitwon’t happenonother futureprojects.Metro Vancouver’sboardofdirectorswere responsibleforoverseeingthismessand continuetoduckany responsibility.The publicneedstodemandaccountability fromtheirlocallyelectedcouncillorsand mayorswhositonthatboard.”

AccionaandMetroarescheduledtogo totrialinthespringof2027.

Cycliststopped forridingwithout helmet foundwith loadedgun

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

ANorth Vancouvermanis facingnumerousfirearms chargesafteratrafficstop forfailingtowearabicycle helmetledinvestigatorsto a loadedgun.

Accordingtoa releasefromthe North VancouverRCMP,officers

spottedtheman,whohasalong historywithpoliceand convictionsincourt,ridingwithout a helmetonthe500blockof West KeithRoadonSept.4.

“Duringtheinteraction,theofficersbecameawarethat…hewas inpossessionofvarious weapons, andsohewasarrested, andthe searchwasconducted. We found

aloadedfirearm,”said North VancouverRCMPCpl.Mansoor Sahak.

Thegunwasasawed-off.22 calibrerifle.

Thenextday,theCrown sworechargesofcarelessuseof a firearm,possessionofanunauthorized firearm,possessionof aloaded restrictedfirearmand

possessionofaweaponwhile prohibited,againstRobertKesson.

Kessonhasbeensubjectto alifetimebanon firearmspossessionsincea2006 robbery conviction.

Sahaksaid policearemainly gladthegunisoffthestreets.

“There’snoknowledgeto suggestthathe was aboutto

commitacrime, butfromwhatwe knowfrompastexperiences,when somebody hasaloadedfirearm with policehistory, they’re most likelynotintendingongoingtothe gunrange,orusingforitfor recreational purposes,” he said.“We’re protectingthepublicandwe’ve preventedsomebodyfrom potentially harmingsomebodyelse.”

The overbudgetNorth Shore Wastewater Treatmentplant won’tbethesubject ofapublic inquiry, aseniorB.C. bureaucrathasinformedaNorth Shorecitizens’group. NICK LABA / NSN

Council considers expanding pay parkingin West Vancouver

BRENTRICHTER

brichter@nsnews.com

Aspayparkingcomes intoeffectinAmbleside Park,Districtof West Vancouvercouncilis lookingtoexpandthe revenue-generating schemetoitsother urbanwaterfrontparks, possiblyin2026.

Sincetheintroduction ofpayparkingindestinationparksin2024, the municipalityhaspulledin more than$800,000.Asof Monday,AmblesidePark visitorsfacecostsofmore than$5perhour.

Payparking cameinto effectinAmbleside Park Sept. 15 Councilis considering expandingit to Argyle Avenueand JohnLawsonandDundarave Parks. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

Ifcouncilfollows throughonthenextsteps oftheplan,discussedatacouncilmeeting Sept.15,the228district-ownedparking spacesonArgyle Avenue between14th and16thstreetsandinJohnLawsonand Dundaraveparkscouldgenerateanother $427,000annually,districtstaffestimate.

West Vancouver residentscanpark forfreeifthey registertheirvehicleswith Impark,thecompanythemunicipalityhas contractedforpayparking.

Butcouncilwillbetakinga wait-andseeapproachbeforeimplementingany newchangesonArgyle,ascounciland staff watchwhatimpactspay parking in Amblesidewillbring.

TheAmblesideDundaraveBusiness ImprovementAssociationhasbeen warningthatpayparking in theparkswill simplydrivevisitorstoleavetheirvehicles in thecommercialareas wheredemand alreadyoutstripssupply.

Andchangesmayalreadybecoming to thewaythedistricthandlesparking withinAmblesidePark.Attheoutsetof thediscussionMonday,MayorMarkSager saidcouncilhadheardfromanumber of organizationswhosevolunteerswillnow findthemselvespayingfortheprivilege.

“Wehavedirectedstaff toinvestigate waystoaddressparkingchargesforthose peoplewhomaynotbe West Van residents, butwhoarekindenoughto volunteer theirtime,whetherit’sforasoccerclub ortheHollyburnSailingClubortheFerry Building,”hesaid.“Weare very sensitiveto encouragevolunteerisminthe community, anddon’twantthepay parkingtobean impediment.”

Membersofsportsgroupsthatuse Ambleside’sartificialturffields, baseball

diamondsand fieldhockeyfacilitieshave alsoflaggedthattheirmembers will face substantialnewcoststo remain with their sports,includingthose whoplayfor West Vancouverteamsbutliveelsewhere.

Mark Vaughan,pastpresidentofthe West VancouverField HockeyClub,cautionedcouncilthatmakingkids’families payanextracosttoparticipate in sports in Ambleside could leadto worse thingsthan adropin revenues.

“Sportsand recreation fieldsdonot stopatmunicipalborders.The fieldsare notjust West Vancouverfields.Theseare a regionalnetworkthatbringspeople together,buildsfriendshipsandstrengthenscommunityties.Andwhenweplace afinancialbarrier forthekidswhoare playinginthesegroups, we don’t just lose afewdollarsinparticipation. We actually riskweakeningtheconnections,andthose connectionsarewhatmakeourcommunity strong,”hesaid,notingthathis league’s teamsaremadeupofboth West Vancouver andNorth Vancouverplayers. “Wesuffer gettingteamstocometo West Vancouver, andwe’vehadyearswithmoreandmore teamsnotshowingup.Andweanticipate, if thisoccurs,that wouldbetremendously hard.”

Forcouncilmembers,theonlydebate on expandingpayparkingtootherparks waswhetherthemunicipality should wait sixmonthsbeforedecidingwhetherand howtoproceedorafull year.

BetweennowandApril2026,staffwill trackchangesinparkingtrends in the neighbourhoodandpreparea“spillover parkingpolicy”intendedtoaddressthe businesscommunity’sconcerns.

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Squamish Nation buys International Plaza

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

TheSkwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (SquamishNation)has regained stewardshipofalargeapartment complexonits reserveland.

Nch’ḵay,theNation’seconomic developmentgroup,announced onSept.11thatithadbought InternationalPlazaat1959-1999Marine Dr.inNorth Vancouverfor$54.2 million.

ThePlaza–whichincludes471 rentalunitsandmorethan65,000 squarefeetofcommercialspaceon Xwemelch’stn(Capilano5 reserve) –wassoldtothe NationbyCanadian ApartmentPropertiesRealEstate Investment Trust.

StrengtheningSquamishpresence andownershipofassetsonSquamish landisattheheartoftheacquisition, saidNch’ḵay CEOMindy Wight.

“Ithonoursthevisionofourpast leaders,thededicationofcouncil,and oursharedcommitmenttobuilding lastingopportunityfortheSquamish Nation,”shesaidinapress release.

“Thisismorethana realestatetransaction;itisasteptoward reclaiming

TheInternational Plazaat1959-1999 MarineDr inNorth Vancouverhas beensold to the SquamishNation for $54.2million.

controlofourland,creatingopportunitiesforourpeople,and building a future rootedincommunity.”

Nch’ḵay saidit’s workingwith Peterson,a Vancouver-basedcommercial realestategroup,tomanagethe property.

“Withsupportfrom Peterson, Nch’ḵay willfocusoninvestingin capitalimprovementsto building infrastructure,commonspaces,and individualunits – prioritizing health, safety,andqualityoflifeforallwhocall InternationalPlazahome,” readsthe press release.

AccordingtoNch’ḵay,the Plazawas first built in1975,andis returningto theNation’scontrolforthe first time sinceits development.

The Plaza purchasewasmade throughacommercialmortgagewith theCanadianMortgageandHousing Corp.As part ofthe deal,alandlease onthe propertywillbeextended by 99 yearsto2124,Nch’ḵay said.

Asstewardsofthelandonce again,SquamishNation reclaimsthe responsibilitytoshapetheexperience for residentsby bringingastrong Sḵwxwú7mesh presenceandcultural identitytothesite,saidJenn Podmore Russell,chief developmentofficer with Nch’ḵay

“Buildingonthe momentumcreatedatSenáḵw, thisacquisitionfurther demonstratesourabilitytoleadlargescaleinitiativesthat driveeconomic sovereigntyfortheSquamish People andmarks real progresstowardthe long-termvisionsetoutintheNation’s 25-yeargenerational plan,”shesaid. Twosignificantapartment fires havebrokenout attheInternational Plazain recentyears–inDecember 2022andNovember 2024.

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North Vancouver RCMP arrest man afterstabbingat Capilano Mall

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

ANorth Vancouvermanhas beenarrestedinconnectionto anallegedstabbing at Capilano Mall.

North VancouverRCMPsay they respondedto reportsofafight betweentwomeninside themall around9:45a.m.onSunday.When officersgottothescene,theylocated avictimwhohad“injuriesconsistent withbeingstabbedwith an edged weapon.”

Thesuspectwasalsofoundand arrestedonscenebypolice.

Thevictimwastakentohospital withseriousbutnon-life-threateninginjuries,policesaidinapress release.

OnMonday,theBC Prosecution ServicechargedHoward Houghof North Vancouverwithassaultwith a weaponandutteringthreats.

Investigators saythey believethis isanisolatedincidentandthereisno

risktothepublicatthistime.

“Astheinvestigationisinits veryearlystages,therearealotof unansweredquestionsthatpolice areseekinganswersfor,”saidCpl. MansoorSahak,spokespersonforthe North VancouverRCMP.

Mountiesareaskinganyonewho

witnessedtheincidentandnotyet spokentopolicetocalltheRCMPat 604-985-1311andquotefile#25-19557. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousand civicaffairsreporterfortheNorth ShoreNews.Thisreportingbeatis madepossiblebytheLocalJournalism Initiative.

North Vancouver RCMP, firefightersandparamedicsonsceneaftera stabbing was reportedat CapilanoMallonSunday, Sept.14. PAT BELL

Unsportingbehaviour

Payparkingisalltherageon the NorthShorethesedays.This week,theCityofNorth Vancouver beginschargingtoparkonitsbusiestcommercialstreets.And West Vancouver now chargesvisitorsmorethan $5 perhourtoparkinAmblesidePark.

ButunliketheCityofNorth Vancouver, West Vancouver’scouncil membersmake nopretenseaboutpayparking beingused to spurturnoverorencouragesustainable transportation.They insteadarefixatedon makingsomeoneelse–anyoneelse–pay forthecoststhatwould otherwisehaveto cometotaxpayers.

Thisisgoingpenalizethehundredsof familieswhocometouse West Vancouver’s artificialturfsoccerandfieldhockeyfacilitiesandfull-sizedbaseballdiamondsin Ambleside.

Whilewedonotdisagreewithpay

parkinggenerally,thepriceispunitively high,especiallyinthecontextoffamilies alreadystretchingtocovertheirsports registrationand equipmentcosts. Thiscould easilyadduptohundredsofdollarsmore peryearandislikelytobea realdisincentiveforthem.Itmeanssomekidsmight havetoforgo allofthevaluablelessonsand regularactivitythat teamsportsbring.

Theexemptionfor West Vancouver residentsfrompayingisparticularlygalling, giventhatmany of theleaguesthatuse thosefieldsdraw from theentire North Shore.Andothermunicipalitiesdo not haveapolicyto exclusively charge outsiderstoparkatsportsfields.

Thismakesitineffecta“visiting West Vancouver”tax.Itdoes a disservicetothecommunity as a whole, makingitlook closed,miserlyandhighly unsportsmanlike.

Telephone scamsand theartof barbecue maintenance

ANDY PREST

aprest@nsnews.com

Thoseofusofacertainvintage will rememberaquaintageofthetelephoneinwhichweused thedevice withouttheworry thatevery single personontheotherend of theline washopingto see youdie a destitute deathin aswampy ditch.

Rememberthosedays?

We allhadtelephonesthatwere attachedtoawallinthehouse, with a curlycordlikethetailofa pig.

Thephonewouldring, you’danswer withoutknowingwhowascallingyou and–surprise!–itwould mostlikelybe someoneyouknew,lookingtohave a cordialchatwithoneoranothermember

ofyourhousehold

Thereweresomeawkwardmoments fromtimetotime:

Nervousteen:HelloMr.Archibald, is Lacey there?

Father:Who is this?

Nervousteen:It’sMichaelDunstonesir,from Lacey’sschool.

Father:Dunstone,eh?Theonewho got caughteatingburgersoutoftheMcDonald’s dumpster?

Teen:Uhhhh,thatwasmybrother…. Lacey,(muffledscreaming):Dad!Giveme thephone! Daaaaad!!

PoorMichaelDunstonemayhavebeen unfairlylinkedtohisscuzzbagbrother Troy–thanks alot, Troy–butatleast everyoneonthecalllivedinthesamearea

(ifyoudidn’tyouhadtopayextra for the phonecall).

Onceinawhileyou’dgetsomerapscallioncallingyoutoaskifyour refrigerator wasrunning,settingupaprettydecent rapscallionpunchline:“well,youbetter catchitthen.”

Allinallthough,phonecalls were decent,honest,straightforwardtransactions.Thephonerang,youspoke to someonewhowasn’ttryingtosteal all yourmoney,andthenyouhung up.

Now?Shoot.Thephoneisinyour pocketandit’snotjustaphone. It’s a tinysupercomputerthat rotsyourbrain. The“telephone”portionofthephoneis almostanafterthoughtthesedays.When itdoesringyoucanseewhoiscallingyou.

Sometimesit’sGrandma, at whichpoint youmightbeabletohave a nice chat about cookies and lightningandbaseball and all of theother coolest thingson Earth.

Muchmorelikely,though, isthatitisan unknown number, andinthatcase if you pickitupforsomestrange reason, you’re going tospeaktoaperson,sometimes politeandsometimespushy,whoisgoing toaskyouaseries of questions that will ultimately end up in a disagreement.

Because theywilltryto convince you, insome way, thatthebest courseof action at thattimewouldbeforyouto givethem allofyourmoney.Andyou, hopefully,will disagree.

MAILBOX

WEST VAN WAY OFFSIDE PUTTING PAY PARKING AT SPORTSFIELDS

DearEditor:

RE: West Vancouver To Begin ChargingFor ParkinginAmblesidePark, Sept.10 news story

Regardingthepaid parking at Ambleside:it’sdistressingthatitwillnow costusmoretoparkforourkids’sports thanitwillfortheactual sport itself. A soccergameistwohours at least,with warmupandgametime. More than$11per week,perkid,fromSeptemberto theend of March(andthat’snotevenincluding practices).

Yes, West Van residentscanget an exemption.Butafewthingsonthat:it’s theircommunity–shouldn’t theirproperty taxesfundtheseplacesadequately?Ifind itunfathomablethatoneof thewealthiest postalcodesinCanadacan’t collectenough moneyfromits residentstoofferfree parkingatitssportsfield.Andfinally,many ofthesportsandprogramsin West Van wouldn’tsurviveifitwerenotfornon-residentssupplementingtheirnumbers.

Youshouldbethankingkidsfromoutof communityfor roundingoutyoursoccer teams,fillingyourschools,andtoppingoff

the dance classes. Giveyour heads a shake. DominiqueFalls North Vancouver

IT’S A‘DISGRACE’ WE WON’T GET SEWAGE PLANTINQUIRY

DearEditor:

RE:MinistryRejectsInquiryInto Wastewater TreatmentBoondoggle,Sept.10newsstory

Iamdeeplyconcernedafterthe recent statementfromB.C.’sMinistryofHousing andMunicipalAffairsthattherewillnotbe an inquiryintothewastewatertreatment fiasco.Ihavetosaythatthisgovernmenthas nowtotallylostmysupport.

B.C.PremierDavidEbyhasmadeseveral statementspromisingsomekindofinquiry orinterventionwhichwenowlearnwillnot happen.North Vancouver residentssuch asmyself,aseniorlivingonafixedincome, areleftholdingthe bag,payingbigchunks ofmoneyouteveryyeartobaleoutafailing project.It’s anabsolutedisgrace!

Weneedtoknowexactlywhat happened, whowas responsibleandhow do weensure itwon’thappenagain.

WilliamBates North Vancouver

Couplegrilled by unknown callers

It’ssadhowoftenthescamswork though,asevidencedbythesheer volume ofcallswestillgetand the horrorstories wehearsooftenofpeople dupedinto passingover theirlifesavings to some dirtbag.

It’sgottentothepointwheremanypeoplehavestoppedansweringtheir phoneif theyarenotcompletelysurewhoisonthe otherend.

ThatiswhatmakesthestoryofJim KlassenandMirjanaKomljenovicall the more remarkable.Earlierthisyear the couple,livinginSummerland,B.C.,started fieldingasurprisinglyhighnumber of calls–hundredsofthem–fromunknown numbers.Andallofthem,forsome reason, wantedtotalkaboutbarbecues.

Thepair didn’t hang up.In fact,they wentrightalongwithit, talkingtofolks abouttheirgrills,offering helpandadvice. Afterawhiletheydiscoveredtheissue – somehowtheirphonenumber hadbeen mistakenlyaddedasthecustomerservice number for Napoleongrills.They didn’t mind.

September17,2025

HeadingbacktoParliamentwith

As Parliamentreconvenesin Ottawa thismonth, Iembarkon anew chapter inmypublicservice -one definednotbyholding aCabinet title- butbyleveraging thebreadth ofmy experience andmyroots in NorthVancouver-Capilanoto create positivechange forour community andcountryin challengingtimes. Representingneighbourshereon theNorthShorehas alwaysbeena privilege andresponsibility Icherish. Overthelastdecade,I haveadvocated forhistoricinvestmentsinclimate action, cleanertransit,andaffordable housing,whileworking to ensure jobs andservicesgrow alongside our community.

I’ll keepholdingopen meetings, checkinginwith you,hearing your challenges andsuggestions,and carryingyour voicestoOttawa. Whether it’sworking to further legislation, raisingissues in caucus, or speaking duringdebates, youcan counton me toput North Vancouver-Capilano’spriorities front and centre.

Ialso will endeavourtobe amentor tonew MPs–encouragingthemto ensurethat itis data/evidence, not ideology,thatdrivestheir decision-making.

“There wasalwayslotstotalkabout,” KomljenovictoldMadisonReeveof CastanetNews.“Peoplewereaskingus questionsabouttheOkanagan,howmuch wepaidforhousetaxes,allsortsof questions–sowejustanswered.Someof them becamefriends.Itwassecondnature to helpout.”

WhenNapoleonfoundoutabout it,theycorrectedthemistake,named themasHonouraryCustomerService Ambassadorsandpresentedthemwith a brandnewbarbecueworth$2,900.

Thatisoneofmy favouritestories I’ve readthisyear,inpartbecauseitgoes againsteverythingphonesseemingly standforthesedays.Haveanicechat,and goonwithyourday

I’mstillnot readytostartanswering the floodofcallsfromunknownnumbers, but I lovethattherearestill folkslikethose two outthere.Theydon’twanttoseeanyone getburned.Andtheysuredon’twant to seeanysteaksgetburnedeither. AndyPrestistheeditoroftheNorthShore Newsand authorofaregularhumour/lifestylecolumn.

Though Ipresentlydonot sitat the Cabinet table,my commitmentto publicservice andtothepeopleof NorthVancouver-Capilano remains as strong asever.

Somemay ask:How can aMember ofParliamentwhoisn’tinCabinet continue to shapenational policy? Ibelieveit’sbyactivelylistening, bringinglocalperspectives toevery table, andworking constantlytobuild consensus-never lettinggoofwhat mattersmost to our community.

Experiencehas taughtme what it takestoget results.Having helped shapemajor federalpolicies and worked alongsideprovincial, municipal, andIndigenous partners across this country,I’velearned how to makeParliamentworkfor everyday Canadians –including families,businessesandorganizations herein NorthVancouver.

Iplan touse my background in public policyandcleantechnology tocontinuepushing for forward-looking,practicalsolutions inareasincludingclimateaction, economicdevelopment,transitand housing affordability.

Relationships Ihave developedacross bothpublicandprivatesectors –will continuetobe anassetand Iwill work toforgenewpartnerships tohelpaddress local and nationalchallenges.

Whether leadingorsupporting, my focus will continuetobe achieving meaningful results forourcommunity andcountry.

Thecall to serveshouldnotdepend onposition -but ratheronpurpose. Iamdeeplygratefulforthetrust North Vancouver-Capilanocitizens haveonce again placed inme.My continuing pledgeto all of youis that Iwill work hard on yourbehalf toensure we build astrongerNorth Shore andBCand astronger and more unitedCanada.

GETINEARLY

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Demolition orderupheld for unpermittedstructure nearcreek

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Anordertodemolishanunpermitted structurebuiltbeside ahomeintheBritish Propertieshasnotbeen overturned,despite a pleafromtheproperty owners.

West Vancouvercouncil votedunanimouslyon Monday,Sept.8touphold a remedialaction requirementtohavethestructure onChartwellCrescenttorn down.

Theorderwas first madebycouncilataJuly 21meeting,whenthehomeownerswere given60daystodemotheapproximately 1,500-square-footaccessorybuildingon theirland,whichwasbuiltwithoutany permitsandincontraventionofvarious bylaws.

Municipalstaff firstbecameawareofthe buildinginMay2024afteracomplaintfrom thepublic,accordingtocouncildocuments.

ahazardous condition,”shesaid.

Bakeraddedthatthe districthas changeditsbuilding bylawsinceher clientswere first notifiedofthenon-compliance.Shearguedthe primecontractor isjointly responsibleforalltheworkthat’s undertaken,andthatthe districtcangrant retroactiveapprovals forunpermittedwork atdoublethefee,toa maximum of$10,000.

Asnoinspectionshadbeendone duringconstruction,staffsaidtheunlawful constructionofthestructurecouldconceal defects,andthereforeposedasafetyrisk.

InJune2024,districtstaffsentthe homeownersaletter,statingthatthestructure waswithinthewatercourseprotectionarea ofBrothersCreek–aviolationof district bylaw.Ifthenewstructurewaswithinthe five-metresetbackfromthetopofthe bank, thestructuremustbe removedandthe riparianarea restored,staffsaid.

InAugust2024,theownershiredaconsultanttocompletea remediation planto restoretheprotectedarea.Butnoprogress tocarryoutanystepsintheplanhavebeen madesincethen.Theownersalsofaced $14,800in fines,althoughonly$500has been paid,staffsaid.

Whilenoone representingthe homeowners waspresentattheJuly21meeting,they contactedthedistrictonAug.20,seeking reconsiderationofcouncil’sdecision.

Homeownersask formoretimetocome intocompliance

AttheSept.8meeting,oneofthe home’sfourlistedowners,KamranGerami, addressedcouncilalongwiththehomeowners’lawyer,NathalieBaker.

Thingsthatcontravenebylaws happen allthetime,Bakersaid.

“Justbecausesomeonedidn’tobtain a permit…doesn’tautomaticallymeanit’s in

Geramialsoaddressedcouncil directly, statingthat hisfamily has workedextremely hard sinceimmigratingtoCanada more than 35yearsago.

Gerami blamedthecontractorforthe unpermittedwork.

“Wewouldn’t havespentthis much moneyifweknewthatthe builderwasn’t getting permitsforus.Hesaid he wouldget us permits,”Geramisaid.Theownersare currentlysuingtheformercontractor.

In response,staff maintainedthatunder theCommunityCharter, buildingsconstructedwithout permits areconsideredto beinhazardous condition.Furtherevidence isnot required tojustifythe demolition order,staffsaid.

Still,Bakerasked that herclientsbegiven moretimetoapplyforpermitsandwork withstafftocomeintocompliance.

ButMayorMarkSagersaid he wasa bit confused, becausestaffhadsenttheletterin June2024informingthe homeownersofthe non-compliantbuilding.

“That’sayearthey’ve had toapplyfor a permitortryand rectifyit,”hesaid.

“[Theletter]saysnonewdevelopment is permittedwithin five metersatthetopof bank,” Sagersaid.“Thesurveyidentifies if thestructureislocatedwithina five-metre setbackatthetopofthebank,and/or below thetopof bank, itwouldnotcomply andit wouldneedtobe removed.”

Aphotoshows anunpermittedbuilding’s close proximity to BrothersCreek,aprotectedarea. DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

Van councilhas turneddownanofferfrom TransLink to pay foranumberofchanges aimedatimprovingbusserviceonthe Marine Drive corridor. NICK LABA / NSN

West Van councilshutsdown proposedbus efficiency changes

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

West Vancouverwillnotbe receiving muchofthe$4million offeredupby TransLinkthisyeartomakea number ofchangesaimedatimprovingbus service.

AtameetingMonday, Sept.8,council voteddownseveralstaff-recommended infrastructurechangesalongtheurban MarineDrivecorridor.

Butcouncildidmoveaheadwith one iteminthe relatedbusspeedand reliability report,whichwillhavedistrictstaff undertakeastudylookingataddingleft turnbaysandotherchangesatthe15th StreetandMarine Driveintersection– one of themostaccident-pronetrafficareasin themunicipality.

Asfortheothersuggestions–adding a busbulgeandparking stallsat17th Street,fillinginbusbays at 21stand22nd streets,and removingselectbusstopswith lessrideractivity–allthoseitemswere defeated.

Coun.NoraGambioliwasthelone supporterofalltheproposedinitiatives, arguingthatcouncilhasadutyto follow thedistrict’sownstrategictransportation plan,whichprioritizes pedestrianandbus infrastructureoverpeople’svehicles.

The recommendationsfirstcameto council at aJuly7meeting,butwere deferredtoallowformorepublicinput afterthesummerholiday season.

AttheSept.8meeting, roadsandtransportationseniormanagerSeanO’Sullivan

Savour theSeasonatour HarvestOpenHouse

notedthattwopeoplespokeattheJuly meetingandfiveemails were received. Two othersspokeduringtheSept.8meeting. Muchofthefeedbackwassupportiveof theprojects,withsomegeneralcriticism thrownat TransLink.

Presentingtocouncil, O’Sullivansaid that TransLinkishavingatoughtimekeepingupwithpopulationgrowthand is using datatofindefficienciesthatwillimprove service.

“TransLinkestimatesthatthreepriority measures–busstopbalancing,curb bulgesandbuspriority lanes– ifimplementedtogether,couldsavecustomers timeoneachtripandgenerateoneto$2 millioninoperatingsavingseveryyear,” hesaid.

O’Sullivanlikenedthebusspeedand reliabilityprogramto ICBC’s road improvementprogram,whichwasshowna$4.50 returnforeverydollarspent,hesaid.

Regardingthestudyforthe15th andMarineintersection,Coun.Sharon Thompsonagreedthat it’s adangerous area,butwantedimprovementsbeyond theleftturnbays.

“Thishasgottobeoneofthemost chaoticandhazardous intersections I’ve witnessed,”shesaid.“It’snotonlyabig trafficcorridor–it’sabigpedestrian corridor.Andwe’reseeingatremendous amountofactivemobility with oure-bikes, oure-scootersinsuchacentral[area]. It’s hardtosupportjustdoingaminimalpart ofwhat’swrong with this intersection.”

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CohoSocietyoftheNorthShore extendsheartfelt thanks to allthe community volunteers,TentTalk presenters,conservationgroups,and generoussponsors formaking Coho Festival2025 anincrediblesuccess.

Districtof West Vancouver council has directed staff to lookatpotentialchanges to the busyintersectionofMarineDrive and15thStreet.

Concern about speedonMarine

ContinuedfromA11

Coun.ScottSniderexpressedconcern aboutthepotentiallossofupto22 nearby parkingstalls,aswellasbroadersafety issues.

Ultimately,councilamendedthe motion tohavethestudytakeamorecomprehensivelookatsafetyandoperation of the intersection,whichwouldaddsomecostto thework.

Council’s policyistoconsiderpedestrians andbusesovercars,councillorsays

Next,councilconsideredaddinga bus bulgeatMarineand17th,which would increasethesidewalkspaceandaddthree parkingstallson the street.

MaureenO’Brien,executivedirector oftheAmblesideDundaraveBusiness ImprovementAssociation,said herorganizationsupportstheupgrade.

“We’retryingtocreatevillages here,not aspeedway,”shesaid.“Peoplealready drive fartoofastonMarineDrive,andifthis slows traffic downandpeopleareinahurry, they cangouptothehighway.”

Ideally,somedayitwouldbelovelyto have restaurantswithpatiosalong Marine Drive,O’Briensaid.“Noonewantsto have

a patiofront becauseit’sjustcarsthatjust racethrough.”

ButCoun.Linda Wattsaid humannature ishumannature.

“Peoplearealwayslookingtoget somewheremorequickly,andpeople Jackrabbitaroundbuses,andIthinkit’s goingtocreatemorehavocthere,”she said.“If TransLink reallywantstoincrease bustime,theyshouldlookatsynchronizing ourlights.”

Gambioli recommendedthatthemotion pass.MayorMarkSagersaid he agreedthe changeswouldadd to thecharmofthe block,andsaid he wouldsecondthe motion “justforthefunofit, becauseit’sgoingto fail,Iguess.”

Gambiolilamentedthatcouncilwasvotingagainstthedirectivessetforthintheir ownstrategictransportation plan.

“Whenwesaythisisgoingtoimpedethe free flowoftraffic lanes,thatiscommentary thatis directlyagainstourown policyand wherewe’ve beentryingtogoforthelast14 years,”shesaid.“Theperspectivethatwe haveagreedweneedtotakeistheperspectiveofthepedestrianandtheperspective ofpeoplewhoareactiveintheirtransportation,whichincludes bus transportation.”

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FABRICOFLIFE

West Van exhibitpays homage to Coast Salish weaving

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com/Local Journalism InitiativeReporter TheartofCoastSalishweavinganditssignificancein ceremoniesarebeinglaced togetherinanew West Vancouverexhibit.

ContinuingtheCeremony: Chief Dr.JaniceGeorgeandStudents isthelatestexhibitiontaking shapeatthe West VancouverArt Museum,showcasingtheweavingworksoffiveSḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw(SquamishNation) artists.

“Weaving–Ifeellikeit’saceremony,becauseitwasgoneand it’scomeback.Ifeellikeit’seven moremeaningfultoourpeople tohaveitback,”saidSquamish NationChiefChepximiyaSiyam (JaniceGeorge),ahereditarychief whoisalsocuratoroftheexhibit. “It’saverysacredthingtobe a weaver.”

Georgehasdevotedherself tothecraftformorethantwo decades.Shebeganlearning toweavein2003underSusan PavelandSubiyay-tBruceMiller ofSkokomishIndian Tribe in Washington.Bythenext year,Georgeandherhusband Skwetsimeltxw(WillardBuddy Joseph)foundedthe L’hen Awtxw WeavingHouse,teaching Squamishpeopleandmembers ofotherFirstNationsthe artof weaving.

Herworkisfeaturedin the exhibitalongsidepiecesfrom severalartistswhowere taught by George.

“I’vebeenwantingtoshow ourstudents’workand talk about it,”Georgesaid.“They’reprolific

weavers,soIthoughtweshould honour that.”

Siyaltenaat(JoyJosephMcCullough),Xwemilut(Lisa Lewis),SamSewardandDana Thomasare the otherartists featuredin the exhibit.

Takinginspirationfrom themountainsseenfromthe Cleveland Dam,Sewardspentfour monthstwining Sch’eych’eyúy, which translatestoSisters Mountain.Thelatestwork incorporateswoolshadesofblue, green,brownandwhite,mimicking awinterlandscape.

“It’s aweavingofthelandwe comefrom,”Sewardsaid.“It’svery calmingformeand relaxingto weave.”

Sewardbegantoweave a decadeagoaftersufferingafew injuriesplayinglacrosse.His artisticsidefullytookover,however,whenhechippedpartofhis hipwhileplaying the roughand tumblesport.

“I’ma redsealcarpenter,and contractedandbuilt residential homesfor40years,”hesaid.“I couldn’tworkandIcouldbarely walk.”

Sewardthenheardabout a weavingworkshopfromGeorge andherhusbandanddecidedto join.Hestartedbylearninghowto weaveheadbandsandexpanded from thereashe took moresessions to advancehisknowledge of variousweaving techniques.

Fastforwardto today, Seward’s workshavebeendisplayed inhigh-profileplacessuchas GranvilleIsland,andhe now teachesothersthepractice.

“Itisahonourformetoshare whatIhavebeentaught,”hesaid.

“Ihaveawesometeacherswho havetaughtalot of people.”

Georgesaidweavingshold a prominentplaceinceremonies.All oftheweavingsintheexhibitwere madeforceremonies.Georgeis excitedtosharetheworkwiththe publictoshowthe resiliency of Squamishpeople.

“Withtheinterruptioninour culture,withthecomingofthe visitorsand residentialschool andallofthethingsthatworked againstourpeoplecarryingon, ourculturestillisbeingcarried on,”Georgesaid.“Thestrengthof that,italwaysamazesme.”

Georgesaidshehopespeople attendingtheexhibition will understandthatceremoniesand weavingarenotathingofthepast. Indigenouspeoplearepassingthat traditionontofuturegenerations.

“Weleanontheculturefor everything. We haveceremoniesof bringingpeoplethroughdifferent phasesoftheirlifeandtakingcare ofthemselves,soit’ssomething thatwedependonasIndigenous, asSquamish,”Georgesaid.“It’s a partofafoundation.”

ContinuingtheCeremony:Chief Dr.JaniceGeorgeandStudents is ondisplayuntilOct.4.Georgewill alsobetalkingabout theexhibit andtraditionalweavingwith West VancouverArtMuseumcurator PanteaHaghighiatthe West VancouverMemorialLibraryon Sept.26from7to8:30p.m.

SquamishNationChiefJaniceGeorgeis featuredin a Coast Salish weaving exhibitionatthe West VanArtMuseum. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

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Dynamic &engagingworkfromdiverseIndigenousartistswhocarryon traditions &teachingsthroughtheiruniquepointsofview,stories,styles &approaches,experiencetheincredibleworkofseverallocalIndigenous artists,comingtogethertosharetheirpassions,perspectives &stories. westvanartscouncil.ca/event-6276608

FILMSCREENING:WILFREDBUCK

SEPTEMBER23 AT 1:30PM -3:00PM NORTH VANCOUVERDISTRICTPUBLICLIBRARY(LYNN VALLEYBRANCH) 1277 LYNN VALLEYROAD,NORTH VANCOUVER

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ARTIST TALK:BIGIDEAS:CHIEFDR.JANICEGEORGEIN CONVERSATIONWITHCURATOR PANTEAHAGHIGHI

SEPTEMBER26 AT 7:00PM -8:30PM WEST VANCOUVERMEMORIALLIBRARY

1950MARINEDRIVE,WEST VAN

BigIdeas:ChiefDr.JaniceGeorgeinConversationwithCuratorPanteaHaghighi westvanlibrary.ca/event/big-ideas-chief-dr-janice-george-in-conversation-with-curator-pantea-haghighi/

West Van studentsearn World Scholar’s Cup regionaltitle

ABBY LUCIANO

aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

Gruellinghoursofstudyinghave paidoffforatrioof West Vancouver studentswhoclaimedtopspotinan internationalscholarcompetition.

AmaliaKlyaznikafromMulgraveSchool andEthan Wangand RylnMacfromSentinel Secondarywon firstintheseniordivisionat theKualaLumpurglobal roundofthe World Scholar’sCuplastmonth.

BetweenAug.22to27,thetrio puttheir skillstothetestinfourcompetitions: a multiple-choicetestcalledtheScholar’s Challenge;ateamdebate;acollaborative writingeventwherestudentsweregiven promptsrangingfromcreativescenarios topersuasiveessayarguments;and a finalcontestcalledtheScholar’s Bowl, a Jeopardy-likegamecompetingagainstthousandsofotherstudents.

Aftermultipledaysofcompetition,the threestudentswereeagerlyawaitingthe resultsattheclosingceremony,and had a hunchthattheyhaddoneenoughtoearn topspot.

The Polygon Gallery

101 CarrieCates Court

Territories of theSquamishand Tsleil-WaututhNations, and theMusqueam Band @polygongallery |thepolygon.ca A cosmicjourneythroughartandhistory On view until September28 i j th h t d hi t

“Asateam,wekindofhadanidea of how we didbeforethewhole finalannouncement wasgiven,” Wangsaid.“WiththeScholar’s Cup,youkindofhaveabuilding of the premonitiontowhatyou’regoingtoachieve.”

Thebiggestchallengethegroupfaced wastheteamdebate,wheretheyhadto arguethreedifferenttopics.Inthe first twodebates,studentsaregiventhetopics beforehandandallowedtopreparean argument.The final round,however,features a surprisetopicthatstudentsmust debate withoutprior research, Wangsaid.

Thelasttopicupfordebatewasthe questionof whetherornotscientistsshould trytogetridofsleep.

“Ididn’tquiteagreewith[theside] I wasdebatingwith,soIhadtopump upthe energytopretendthatIbelievedinwhatwe werearguing,” Wangsaid.

Thepersonalpeptalkmusthaveworked, astheteam’scleverargumentshelpedthem score first inthedebatechallenge.

Butitwasn’tjusttrophiesthe West Vancouverstudentstookhome.Allthe scholarswhoparticipatedintheinternationalcompetitionweregiftedstuffed alpacas,theScholarCup’smascot.

“Itkindof remindsallthescholars,‘Hey, thisisn’tlikeyourtypicalacademicevent where everything’stryingsuperhard,’” Mac said.“It’smeantto remindusthisisafun momentherewherewe’retryingtoenjoy ourselves.”

Secondary student Amalia Klyaznika(left)alongwith students Ethan Wang and RylnMacfrom Sentinel Secondaryposeproudlywiththetrophies afterwinningfirst overallatthe Kuala Lumpurglobal roundofthe World Scholar’s Cupin August. They will competeagainat YaleinNovember.

COURTESY OF BOB MAC

Asidefromtheacademiccompetitions andawards,therewereother more laidbackeventsaswell.The West Vangroup, alongsideotheryoungscholars, had funin ascavenger hunt andwatchedstudentsin a talentshow,whilealso havingthechanceto visitKualaLumpur.

“Alotof people hear ‘academiccompetition’andtheythinkthatit’ssuperstrict,and everyone’sstressedand reallycompetitive,” Klyaznikasaid.“ButIthinkespeciallyfor peoplewho thinkthatthey’rea bitsocially awkward or sometimesstruggle findingthe rightgroupof peopleforthem,everyone canmakeafriendinScholar’sCup….Ithink it’ssomuchmorethanjustanacademic competition.It’s reallyacommunityof people.”

Nowthatthecompetitionisover,the studyingisn’t quite finishedforthe West Vanstudents.Ontopoftheirnormalcourse load,theymustnowprepforaScholar’s Cup TournamentofChampions at Yale UniversityinNovember.

Abby LucianoistheIndigenousandcivic affairsreporterfortheNorth ShoreNews. Thisreportingbeatismadepossiblebythe LocalJournalismInitiative.

Grade11Mulgrave

Image: Daniel Boyd, HistoryisMadeat Night

Canada’s men’s nationalsoccer coach

JesseMarschto visitNorth Vancouver

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

Thecoachbehindthe red-hot Canadianmen’snationalsoccerteamis comingto North Vancouver.

OnSaturday,Sept.27,Jesse MarschwillvisitFenBurdettStadium forameetandgreetfromnoonto 2 p.m.

TheeventisbeinghostedbyNorth VancouverFootballClub and Más+, a sportsdrinkbrandfoundedbysoccer legendLionelMessi.

There’sabigbenefitto Marsch visiting North Van,saidStuartInce, NVFCpresident.

Ina WorldCupyear,Canadahas neverlookedbetter,winningthree back-to-backgamesinEuropeagainst Ukraine,Romaniaand Wales.

“Thefactthattheheadcoach is goingtobethereforkidsandparents tomeet is ahugeboostfortheclub andforsoccerontheNorthShore,” Incesaid.“It’souropportunityto showsupport,andtobeabletotalk tohimaboutsomeofthechallenges

thatwefaceinCanada.”

Oneofthebiggestissuesonthe North Shore isthelackof facilities,he said.

“We’reontrackagainforanother recordyearof registrations,currently trackingatabout3,600kids,which shouldsurpasslastyearand theyear before,”Incesaid.

“Whichbringsusback to our

pointaboutalackof fields. We’vegot nowheretoputthekids,”hesaid. Bringingmoreattention tothis issueispartofthelocalsoccercommunity’songoingeffort to lobby the cityanddistrictofNorth Vancouver to buildmoreturf fields,Incesaid. JesseMarschmeetandgreet When: Sept.27,noon to 2p.m. Where: FenBurdett Stadium

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Enjoy livejazzfrom the PressleyMurillo Trio in our atrium!

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2025 TaxSale

The2025 TaxSalewillbeheldat 10amMonday,September29,2025intheCouncilChambersoftheDistrictofNorth VancouverMunicipalHallat355 WestQueensRoad,North Vancouver,BC.

Thefollowingpropertieswillbe includedinthesaleunlessthedelinquenttaxes,plusinterest, arepaidbeforethetaxsale commences:

FOLIOPIDCIVICADDRESSLEGALDESCRIPTION

0185-2600-4011-549-8911341MountainHwy LOT15BLOCK111DISTRICTLOT553PLAN4458 0378-4000-2014-851-482421 WStJamesRd AMENDEDLOT10(EXPLANATORYPLAN5737)BLOCK 2SOUTHEAST1/4OFDISTRICTLOT617PLAN1229 1503-1020-X007-727-6742465KeatsRd LOT4 BLOCKS30,31,44AND45DISTRICTLOT2044PLAN15031 2048-1000-0004-781-8131551FintryPl LOT 1BLOCK23DISTRICTLOTS601AND607PLAN20481 2123-8020-6007-498-4714300Starlight WayLOT 3BLOCK 2DISTRICTLOT785PLAN21238 3038-4205-9012-120-9012656BendalePl LOT47BLOCKS 5AND 6DISTRICTLOT 580PLAN3842 3377-0305-1027-611-442 0VacantLot LOT BDISTRICTLOT871GROUP 1NEWWESTMINSTERDISTRICTPLANBCP37703

4013-9974-5029-198-372410-1177MarineDr

4088-0719-9031-844-774403-1675LionsGateLane

4088-0868-3031-846-262805-1632LionsGateLane

5004-6001-9003-229-084101-4001MtSeymour Pky

ALLBIDDERSMUST:

STRATA LOT75DISTRICT LOT552GROUP 1NEW WESTMINSTERDISTRICT STRATA PLANEPS1399TOGETHER WITHANINTERESTINTHECOMMONPROPERTYINPROPORTIONTOTHEUNITENTITLEMENTOFTHESTRATA LOTASSHOWNONFORMV

STRATA LOT19DISTRICT LOT764GROUP 1NEW WESTMINSTERDISTRICT STRATA PLANEPS8807TOGETHER WITHANINTERESTINTHECOMMONPROPERTYINPROPORTIONTOTHEUNITENTITLEMENTOFTHESTRATA LOTASSHOWNONFORMV

STRATA LOT168DISTRICT LOT764GROUP 1NEW WESTMINSTERDISTRICTSTRATA PLANEPS8807TOGETHER WITHANINTERESTINTHECOMMONPROPERTYINPROPORTIONTOTHEUNITENTITLEMENTOFTHESTRATA LOTASSHOWNONFORMV

STRATA LOT 1DISTRICTLOT551STRATA PLANVR.46 TOGETHER WITH AN INTERESTINTHECOMMON PROPERTYINPROPORTIONTOTHEUNITENTITLEMENTOFTHESTRATA LOTASSHOWNONFORM1

• Pre-registerbetween9:00amand9:45amonMonday,September29,2025atDistrict Hall

• Provide abankdraftmadeouttotheDistrictofNorth Vancouverforthemaximumamountyouwillbespendingattheauction

• Providephotoidentiﬁcation,occupation,currentcontactnumber,socialinsurancenumber(individuals)orbusinessnumber (corporations)

• If abidderissuccessfulinpurchasing apropertyorproperties,thesuccessfulbidpriceswillbedeductedfromtheprovidedbank draftand arefundofthebalancewillbeissuedwithin aweek

• If abidderisunsuccessful attheauction,the bank draft willbe returnedtothebidder

NOTICETOPROSPECTIVEPURCHASERS

PurchasersoftaxsalepropertiesshouldbeawarethattheywillNOThavethe righttoreceivetitleorpossessionuntiloneyear followingthedateofthetaxsale.Duringthisperiod,the registeredownerofthepropertyhasthe right to redeemthepropertyfrom the taxsale,thuscancellingthesale.T5swillbe issuedforincometaxpurposesoninterestpaidtosuccessfulbidders.Forfurther information,pleasecontactthe Tax Departmentat604-990-2488.Inthecaseofallproperties,itisthebuyer's responsibilityto determinethecondition/potentialoftheproperty.

EAST CYPRESS

Firstuphillmountain bike route opensin West Vancouver

NICKLABA

nlaba@nsnews.com

Whatgoesdown,mustalsogo up.

OnSept.10,theEastCypressClimb Trailopened,marking the firstdesignated uphillmountainbike routeintheDistrictof West Vancouver.

Developedinconsultationwithcommunitystakeholders,thenewclimbtrailis partlya reconstructionof thehistoricOld Forks Trail,a routeonce usedbyhikers andskierstoaccessthe Hollyburnarea, accordingtoastatementfromthedistrict.

Revitalizedandformalized,thetrail nowprovidesaccessforcycliststravelling uphill,aswellastwo-wayhiking.

Threeexistingmountainbiketrailshave alsobeenformalized:MeatSweats,Jersey ShoreandMorgies.

Thetrailsweremadepossiblethrough a partnershipbetweenthedistrict,British Propertiesandthe NorthShoreMountain BikeAssociation.

West VanMayorMarkSagersaidthe trailsaremorethanjustpathwaysthrough theforest.

“Theyconnectpeoplewithnature, promotehealthyandactivelifestyles,and

West VancouverMayorMark Sager cutsthe ribbonattheEast CypressClimb Trailon Sept.10. DISTRICT OFWEST VANCOUVER

strengthenoursenseofcommunity. They alsohighlightthenaturalbeautyofour regionand reflectouridentityasanoutdoor-orientedcommunity,”hesaid.

Thedistrictsaidthenewtrail representsthefulfillmentofa long-term commitmentbythemunicipality tobring sanctioned mountainbiketrailstothe community.

Aspartofthecollaboration,British Propertiesalloweduseof its landfor a portionofthetrailandcontributedfunding towardtheproject’sconstruction.

Neptune News –September 2025

Neptune WelcomesSuperintendentAmyMackay

Neptuneisthrilled to welcome anew superintendent,AmyMackay,tothe team. No stranger to the waterfront, Amyjoinsus afteralmosttwo decadesatG3Terminaland Viterra. Withher strong expertiseinmarine loadingandoperations,Amyisagreat fit for ourdiverseandgrowingorganization.

“I wasalwaysaware ofthesubstantivenessof Neptune’soperations,havingbeenbornand raisedontheNorthShore, and Ilovea challenge!”says Amy. “This roleis afantastic startingpoint forme. Ican’t wait to diginto work,andthe communityengagementsideof things.”Amy’s core valuesarewell-alignedwith

Neptune’s—she wasaUnited Waycampaign leaderinpastrolesandis already looking forwardtofallinitiativesliketheMovember fundraiser formen’s health.

Amyjoinstwoother womenwhoare superintendentsonthe team,MollyMatthews and Lindsay Thorley, andNeptuneisdelighted to have themallonboard!

SalmonReturnsontheRise

NorthShoreStreamkeepers (NSSK)is avolunteer organization focusedon monitoring and improving streamsand waterways in our community.One oftheirmostsuccessful,ongoingprojectsis the LowerMosquitoCreek restorationinitiative. Thisprojectaims to restoresalmonhabitats and prevent ecosystemerosionnearBewickeAvenue bridgeandSecond Streetbridge.Sinceworkon MosquitoCreekbeganin2020—when fewerthan 10fish were seen—therehasbeen asignificant increase in year overyear returns,with over300 chumand200 cohoidentifiedinlastyear’s run.

“Weare heading into Phase 3ofthis work,”says KeeganCasidy,President,NSSK.“Therehasbeen such astrong uptickinsalmon returnswithjust 600metresof restoration;imaginewhatwecan dowith evenmorehabitat!” TheMosquitoCreek

watershedincludesthetributaries Thain, Wagg, and Missioncreeks,anddrains directlyintoBurrard Inlet at thesiteoftheMosquitoCreekMarinaon SquamishNation lands.

“Withoutsupportfrom corporate partnerslike Neptune,wewouldn’tbeable to move forward withquickand urgentprojectslikeremovingflood debris,”Keeganadds.“If youliveontheNorth Shore, it’s worth taking alook at thehabitatat 707–2nd Street West inNorth Vancouver.We arealsoalways looking forvolunteerstobecome streamkeepers.”northshorestreamkeepers.ca

Community ToursonSeptember26

Neptuneisproudtooffer facility tours forourlocal community.Ifyouareinterested,pleasesign upthrough EventBrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neptune-bulk-terminals-community-bus-tour-friday-sept-26th-tickets-1628755685099

Do youenjoyreadingaboutactivitiesinyour community?Signupfor e-newsletter at NeptuneTerminals.com or by contactingus at community_questions@neptuneterminals.com or 604-983-7935.

Neptune Terminalshasbeenpartofthe North Shore for 57years. We aredrivenbyourcommitmenttosafe, environmentallyresponsibleoperations,considerationforourneighbours,andsupportforourlocalcommunity.

CruisetheShore

ForthepastfiveyearsNeptunehasbeenproud to supportCruisetheShoreforCharity,an annual family-friendlyfundraising eventthat showcases rare,unique,customhot rodsand classic vehicles. This yearNeptuneispleased to be apresentingsponsor,made even more specialastwoofouremployees, Tony Fiorvento, WarehouseSuperintendent,and Troy Wingerak, OperationsSuperintendent,participatedwith theirMustangShelbyGT350and 1973 Pontiac TransAm respectively.The event washeld August23and 24 with atwo-hourcruiseonthe SaturdayfromCapilanoUniversitythroughout theNorthShore, returning foracomplimentary BBQ.Sundaywas apublic ‘showandshine’ at TheVillagein Park RoyalShopping Centre featuringthecarsfromthecruise togetherwith entertainment, Silent Auction and 50/50draw.

“SponsorslikeNeptunearecritical forour event as they helpcoverevent costs,”says Dan London, along-timeorganizerofthe event.“This

StrongStartfor Soccer

meansthatallofthe funds raisedthroughthe 50/50drawandotheractivities at theshowand shinego towardsourcharitablepartner.” This yearallfunds raisedbenefitthe NorthShore CrisisServicesSociety(NSCSS), acharity that providesemergencyshelter,longer-term housing solutionsandessentialservices to womenand childrenescapingdomesticabuseandviolence ontheNorthShore. Neptuneisalso along-time supporterofNSCSS.Previousbeneficiariesof funds have includedthe Lions Gate Hospital Foundation,theBC Cancer Foundation, as wellasTB VetsCharitable Foundation. cruisetheshore.ca

Withback-to-school comesthe start of fall activities,includingthekickoff formany teamsports. TheNorth Vancouver Football Club(NVFC)isamongthebusiest,and mostaccessible,organizationsleadingthe charge foryouth teamsports.“Wehavea mantrathatany childwho wants to play, canplay,”says SamLupton,Directorof Operations at NVFC.“Each year we see well over3,000 youth comingthrough the sportandoneofthebestthings we offer islowregistration fees,orsupport forfees ifneeded,plusuniforms,equipmentand thechancetobepartof ateam.In fact, we have nothad to raiseour fees forover 10 years—and we candothisbecauseof sponsorslikeNeptune.”

One of the largestsoccerclubsinthe Lower Mainland,NVFChas over250 teams,from beginnerleveltoadvanced. They offer playerdevelopmentopportunities,camps andmore. This yearNeptuneisincredibly proudthatallNVFCU5,U6andU7players willbe wearing ajerseywiththe Neptune logo.“Inaddition to health andfitnesswe believe thatourplayerslearnimportant lifelessonsfromtheir experienceincluding sportsmanship,the valueof connection and resilience,”Samaffirms.“Beingpartof ateamsportalso teachesourplayershow to lose,andhowtolearnand rallyfromit!”

Superintendent AmyMackay

TheNorth Vancouver FootballClubkicksoff

CruisetheShoreCarShow

LowerMosquitoCreek restorationinitiative

12:15-1:00pm –P RESENTAT ION

StephanieChan/ Founderof Hometo HomeandmyCareBase

SENIORSEXPO2025

“Stuff youMight Want to Know”

SaturdayOct4,2025 •12-4pm

SilverHarbour Centre, 144East22nd St,North Van

PlanningAhead:Navigating Powers ofAttorney, HealthcareRepresentation andExecutorRoles

Inthisinformativeseminar,seniorlivingadvisor StephanieChanwill guide youthroughhowtochooseandpreparetherightperson to serve as your PowerofAttorney,HealthcareRepresentative,orExecutor.

1:15-2:00pm –PAN ELDISCUSSION

Blair Hackman/ RegisteredClinicalCounsellorand Managerat CMHA NorthShore LornaHarding/ SeniorsPeer SupportCoordinatorat NorthShore Neighbourhood House

Cindy Bouvet/ Seniors’CommunityConnectoratNorth ShoreCommunity Resources

BuildingResiliencethrough Social Connection

Thispanelwillexplorehow seniors’healthand resiliencearestrengthenedthroughmeaningful relationships, accessibleprograms, andeverydaysocialconnections. Expertsinelderabuse,ageism,crisis response,andsocial prescribingwilldiscussbarriersthatisolateolder adultsandthesupportsthatcanbreakthemdown.

2:15-3:00pm –P RESENTAT ION

Brenda Mah/ Financial Education ManageratCoast

Maximizing YourBeneﬁts: AGuide to Seniors’ IncomeSupports

Navigatinggovernmentbenefitscanfeel overwhelming,butthissessionmakesitsimple.Learnaboutkeysupportsforseniors—OAS, GIS,pensionsplitting,BCSeniors’ Supplement, renovationcredits,andGST rebates—pluseligibility,applications,andtaxtipstoavoid interruptions.

3:15-4:00pm –P RESENTAT ION

Sandy Hoshizaki/ HomeandCommunity HealthDietitianwithVancouverCoastal Health

Wellnesson aBudget: Tasty,AffordableMealsasweAge

Healthyeatingcanbeenjoyable,accessible,andaffordable. This sessionsharescreativewaystopreparenutrient-richmeals,stretch yourgrocery budget,andmakesmallchangesthatsupportlifelong vitality.

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North Shore Rescuesaves injuredtourist

ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com

Local JournalismInitiativeReporter

NorthShoreRescuevolunteers hoistedanout-of-townhiker from thedeepbackcountryover the weekend.

Around10:30a.m.Saturday, searchand rescuecrews received acallfromfirst respondersabout a23-year-oldhikerfromtheU.K. whosprainedhisankleandcouldn’t move.Thehikerwasnortheast of CathedralMountain,deep inthe backcountryofNorth Vancouver.

“He’sluckythathewasabletoget a callout,”saidDale Weidman, North ShoreRescuesearchmanager.“Ifhe hadn’t,thenhe’sonhisown.”

Duetothe remotelocation,volunteercrewsknewphone reception wouldbeachallenge. To tryand solvethis, Weidmansaidhetexted thebackpackertofind out more abouthislocationandwhatclothes hewaswearing.

Searchand rescuevolunteers hoppedinahelicopter and luckily, foundhimquicklyasthecloudceiling wasbarelyabovethehiker’s location.

His redjumpsuitandheadlampmade himeasytospot, Weidmansaid.

Crewswerethenableto“hover exit”outofthehelicopterandload up thebackpackertobetakento NorthShoreRescue’sBoneCreek searchand rescuestation.

Fromthere,volunteershelpedget thehikeracabsohecouldgotothe hospital, Weidmansaid.

AfterSaturday’scall,thesearch managerisurginghikerstoletothers knowaheadoftimeifthey’regoing

onatrip.

“Ifyou’regoingtobegoingouton ahikelikethat,makesureyoutell somebody. Havealittlebitofatrip plan,”hesaid.

“He’snotfromhere,sohedoesn’t knowthearea,”headded.“Maybe he’s equatingittothemountainsor hillsinthe U.K., andit’salittlebit more rugged.”

Butthehikerdiddosomethings right, Weidmansaid,likewearing brightclothesandaheadlamp.

“Whenyoutalkaboutvisibility, we’vehadmanypeoplewearingthe obligatorygreypants,blackjacket andthatmakesithard,”hesaid. “Wearingsomethingbright-ish[like] red,yellowcertainlyhelps.”

InasocialmediapostSaturday, thesearchand rescueteamalso remindedhikersthatcell reception is neveraguaranteeinthe NorthShore wilderness, andtobemindfulofprevailingweatherconditions. AbbyLucianoistheIndigenousand civicaffairs reporterfortheNorth Shore News.Thisreporting beat is madepossiblebytheLocalJournalism Initiative.

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North Shore Rescue volunteerssave a solohikerfromthe U.K. afterspraining theiranklenear Cathedral Mountain Saturdaymorning. INSTAGRAM/@ NORTHSHORERESCUE

RODGERSCREEK

West VanOKs removing rentalunits frommulti-towerdevelopment

NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com

Amulti-towerdevelopmentgoingup intheRodgersCreekareawillbe allstratagoingforward,despitethe projectoriginallybeingapprovedwith upto275 rentalunits requiredinthe plan.

AtameetingonMonday,Sept.8,District of West Vancouvercouncilunanimously approvedanapplicationfromBeedieLiving to removethe rental requirementforthe projectat3861and3875Upland Way, and 3389and3181ChippendaleRd.

Butjustasthe rezoningapprovalwas readforathirdtime,Coun. NoraGambioli madeamotionthathalfofthedeveloper’s $13-millioncommunityamenitycontribution fortheprojectgothedistrict’saffordable housing reserve. However,nooneoncouncilsecondedthemotion,soitfailed.

In2019,thesitewas rezonedbya previouscounciltoallowupto620unitsina mix ofsinglefamily-homes,“clusterhousing” andfourapartmenttowers.Oneofthehighriseswasslatedtobebuiltas rental.

ButinJune,councilconsideredthe developer’s proposalto removethe rental

Livingasked council to remove the rental requirementandincreasethe buildingheight on three ofthe four towers onthe RodgersCreeksite.

units– due toanapparentshiftindemand –andtoincreasetheheightonthreeofthe fourtowers.

Thenew proposal“borrows”density froma district-ownedlotintheareaforthe additional building height.

Ata briefpublichearing beforetheSept. 8councilmeeting,several public speakers –including representativesfromthe British Propertieshomeowners’associationand CypressMountainResort–spokeinfavour ofBeedie’s proposal.

Construction

TheWoodfibre LNG site istaking shape.Onland,crews are progressingon foundationsafterplacingthepipe rack modules.Offshore, piling hasbegun forthe first permanent supports forthe floating storagetank —amajorstepin marine construction.

Allmarine work issupportedbymarine mammalobservers and hydroacousticmonitoring.These safeguardspause work ifunderwatersoundnears regulatory limits or if marine mammalsenterexclusionzones.

We’reproud to bebuildingthe world’sfirstnet zero LNG export facilitysafely,responsibly,andunderthe oversightof the Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation) —follow us to seehow it’s taking shape righthereinSquamish.

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Speakers support new proposal

Developerfundsgoingtoaffordablehousingneedsfurtherdiscussionatcouncil, mayorsays

Duringthepreviouscouncil approval six yearsago,Gambioliwasinfavourofthe rental requirement.Andwhileshevotedin supportofBeedie’s currentchange,shealso wantedtoseepartofthesizabledeveloper feegotowardnewaffordablehousing.

“It’smyconcern,andthat of the number ofpeoplewhohavewrittentous,thatlosing that rentaltenureis significant,”shesaid.

“ThemotionIwouldliketo recommendisthat50percentofthe community amenitycontributionsfromthe[rezoning] beplacedintothedistrict’saffordable housing reservefundtocreatepurpose-built affordable rentalhousing nearpublic transportation,employmentand services,” Gambiolisaid.

Butnooneelseoncouncilsupportedher idea.

MayorMarkSagersaidheagreedthatthe topicneededfurtherdiscussionatcouncil.

“AndIthinkusingsomeof thosefunds topurchaseadditionalpropertymightbe verywise,butIjustdon’tthinkit’s[goingto happen]tonight,”he said.

Coun.Sharon Thompson saidit’sthe first timeshe’sbeenoncouncilwhenadebate

forapprovingaprojecthasbeenmoreabout thedeveloperfeesthantheplanitself.

“Idon’t wantthepublictothinkthat we’rediminishedourinterestinthearts, ordiminishedinprovidingthehousingwe need,butit’ssuchavolatilecommunity,and wecan’ttieupmoneyspecifically forsomething,”shesaid.“Ibelievewe’regoingtobe addressingsomeclimate-changemitigation foreshoreprotectionissues,andwejust havetostay really fluid.”

ButGambiolicontendedthattheapplicationwasn’tfornewhousing.

“Thisis rentalhousing, whichisbeing changedtostratahousing.Themajority of ushavejustagreedthatwe’reactuallynot goingtoevenuseanyofthefundsthatare comingoutofthistransactiontoputitinto newaffordablehousing,”shesaid.

Coun.ScottSnidersaidhestronglydisagreedwithher.

“We’renotprecludedfromusinganyof the$13milliontowardsaffordablehousing inthefuture.Butwhatitdoesisleaveand givesustheavailabilityandthe flexibility to addresstheneedsof West Vancouver,whatevertheymaybe,andusethosemonies appropriately,”hesaid.

“Ithinkbysettingitguaranteedinacertainfund,actuallyhandcuffsusfrombeing more responsible,”Snidersaid.

West Van police seekmotorcyclistwhosmashedMercedesmirror

West Vanpolicearelooking foramotorcyclistaccused ofsmashingaMercedes driver’ssideviewmirror. WEST

BRENTRICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

West Vancouverpoliceare askingthepublictohelpID a motorcyclistaccusedofsmashingadriver’ssidemirrorinan incidentof“roadrage.”

Theincidenthappenedjust before8p.m.onSept.8,accordingtoa releasefromthe West VancouverPoliceDepartment,on the Taylor Way off-rampfromeastboundHighway1.

It’snotexplainedwhathappenedinthemomentsleadingup totheinteraction,butthe release statesthere was“anexchangeof words”afterwhichthe man onthe motorcycle“smashedtheMercedes driver’sside-view mirrorand damagedthe frontdoorandfender panels.”

Policedescribethemanonthe bike as aheavybuiltmale.Hewas ridingasmaller blackmotorcycle withtwinblacktailpipes,andno

fairingorwindshield.Atthetime, hewaswearingablackhelmet,grey shorts,and a blackgraphichoodie.

Investigators releasedtwo imagesofthesuspectonFriday. Anyonewithinformationabout theincidentorthesuspector anyonewhomayhavedashcam footagefromtheareaatthetime is askedtocontact West Vancouver police.

Whileinvestigatorshavenot yethad a chancetospeakwith

2025 TAXSALE

Pursuanttosection 645 of the LocalGovernmentAct,The District of West Vancouver is requiredto publishthe timeand placeofthe taxsaleand thedescription andstreet address,ifany,ofpropertiessubjecttotax sale.The 2025 TaxSalewill beheldin theCouncil Chambers of TheDistrict of West Vancouver, 75017th Street,WestVancouver BC,at 10 a.m. onMonday,September 29, 2025.The followingpropertieswill be includedinthe sale unless delinquenttaxes,plus interest,are paid before that time. Listsubjecttochange.

4026697NELSONAVENUE PL EPS7278SL99DL430

6245 TAYLORDRIVE PL 7413 DL 771BLC

6220 SUMMITAVENUE PL 7413 DL 771BLC

3937 WESTRIDGE AVENUE PL 10299DL559 BL 13 LT6

4201ROCKRIDGE CRESCENT PL 12792DL583 &887 BL 4LT1

4783 WESTWOODPLACE PL 21001DL773BL 3LT9

4641 WOODBURN ROAD PL 14218DL885 BL ELT27

4301 WOODCRESTROAD PL 10004 DL 887LT20

2460 PALMERSTONAVENUE PL3439 DL 555BL 4LT5

2531NELSONAVENUE PL 2261DL555BL 6LT15

187526THSTREET PL 7297 DL 815LT4

2621 PALMERSTONAVENUE PL 7297 DL 815BL3 LT5

2664ROSEBERYAVENUE PL 9845DL815 BLA

3092 MARINEDRIVE PL5814 DL 556BLA

1310 29TH STREET PL 7912 DL 556BL 47 LT2

3086 SPENCER PLACE PL 11141DL817 BL GLT3

3191BENBOWROAD PL 10133DL557 BL 10 LT7

702 1930 MARINEDRIVE PL VAS97DL775 LT 29

3D328 TAYLORWAY PL LMS445 DL 1039 LT 115

540NEWCROFTPLACE PL 12496DL1072LT17

530 EASTCOTROAD PL 6652DLCEBL3 LT3

701KENWOOD ROAD PL 9043 DL CE BL 31 LT 36

1151MILLSTREAM ROAD PL 13284DLCEBL51LT33

1583 CHARTWELLDRIVE PL 15931DLCEBL56LT29

1591CHARTWELLDRIVE PL 15931DLCEBL56LT30

1638LANGTONPLACE PL LMP23127 DL 1104LT58

3008 BURFIELD PLACE PL EPP36310 DL 817LT4

506 3101 BURFIELD PLACE PL 6171 LT 558BL CLT4

Notice to prospective purchasers: TheDistrict of West Vancouver makesno representation expressor impliedastothe condition orquality of theproperties being forsale. Prospective purchasers areurged to inspectthe propertiesand make allnecessary inquiries to municipalandother governmentdepartments,and in thecaseofstratalotsto thestratacorporation, to determinethe existenceof anybylaws, restrictions, chargesorother conditions whichmay affect thevalue or suitabilityofthe property. Purchasers of taxsaleproperties shouldbeaware that they will NOT have theright to receivetitle orpossession until afterone year following thedateofthe taxsale.During this period, theregistered ownerof theproperty has theright to redeem theproperty from thetax sale thus cancelingthe sale.The purchaseofa taxsaleproperty is subjecttotax under the Property Transfer TaxAct

themotorcyclist,policeareusing theincidentasanopportunityto remindmotoriststhat“unsafedrivingbehavioursandconflictonthe roadswill not betolerated.”

“Disagreementsthatescalate toviolence,propertydamage,or aggressivedrivingcan resultinviolationticketsorcriminalcharges. We encourageall roadusersto avoidengaginginconfrontations andinstead reportdangerousdrivingtothepolice,”the releasestates.

Kidsbring ‘inspiration’

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birthratesandimmigration patterns, but theyarealso a windowintotheeffortsmunicipalitieshavemadeto be accommodating, Yansaid.

“It’saboutwhere peoplefeelcomfortableinraisingtheir kids,” he said.

Theavailabilityandsuitabilityof housingwould be a majorfactorinthat, Yanadded.

“That housing maynotnecessarily be onethatistraditional–thetraditionalsingle-detached home withafence,” hesaid. “Itgoesintowhatkindofunitsaretheseand how aretheyaffordableforlocalincomes,ornot?”

The province has given municipalitieshousinggrowth targetstheywill be expectedtomeet,butthosemandates specifyonly how manynetnewhomesmustbedelivered, nothowmanybedrooms eachshould haveorwhatamenitiestheyshouldcomewith, Yannoted.Thosearethingsthat willmakeadifferenceforyoungfamilies.

“Weneedto build housing.That’sakeyissue.It’sjust also making surethathousingis flexibleand meetsneeds acrossdifferentdemographics,” he said.“A stockoffamily housingthatiswell-sized,well-designed.”

Although Yanisanacademicwhospecializesin better understandingcitiesthroughdata,thereisanintrinsicvalue thatchildren bring thatisn’tsoeasily quantified, he said.

“They’remotivationforcommunity. Ithinkthatyoung people–kids–areagreatinspirationforthecurrentgenerationof peoplein powerto do better,tobe better,”he said. “Youtakeawaythatfactorandwhat do youhave?…Whatis asocietywithoutchildren?”

Schoolkidsmaketheir way to Queen MaryElementary intheCityofNorth VancouverinMarch of 2024.New numbersfromBCStatsshow the youth populationsinthe DistrictofNorth VancouverandDistrict of West Vancouver aren’tgrowing.

JENNIFERTHUNCHER

jthuncher@squamishchief.com

TheSkwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation)general electionwillbeheldonSept. 28fortheNationcounciland bandmanager.

BecauseSxwíxwtn Wilson Williamswastheonlynomineefor councilchairman,followingthe NationElectionandReferendum Law,hewillbeelectedbyacclamationtothe roleonelectionday.

Thechairmanleadsthe council,itsactivitiesandinternal processes,aswellas relationsand advocacywithothergovernments.

Williams replaces Khelsilem,whodid notrunfor NexwsxwníwntmtaÚxwumixw (Nationcouncil)thistimearound.

Thecurrentcouncilwas electedonSept.26,2021.

Thatelectionwasthefirstto takeplaceundertheSquamish NationElectionandReferendum Law,whichwasapprovedin2018.

Theupcomingelectionis anothermomentousone.

InJune,membersvotedfor

changestotheNation’sElection andReferendumLaw thatare beingimplementedin this election.

Thechangesincludeincreasingthenumberofcouncillors fromeightto16.Regional representation–suchasvoting forcouncillorsfromareaslike Squamish Valley–hasbeen removed.Additionally, only oneimmediatefamilymember mayserveoncouncilatatime. Previously, therewasnosetlimit.

Theelectionalsocomesat a timewhentheNationhasalotof forwardmomentum,specifically intermsofagreementswithother levelsofgovernment–suchas the landagreementwiththeprovince – andmassivehousingdevelopments,likeSenáḵw, on the south shoreof Vancouver’sFalseCreek, whichwill have 6,000 rentalunits.

Williamsiscurrentlyserving histhirdtermoncouncilandis oneoftwospokespeople forthe Nation.

We caughtupwith thebusy sportsenthusiast–heisalso presidentoftheNorthShore

says new Squamish Nationchairman

Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams)hasbeen acclaimedasthe Squamish Nation’s nextchairman,leaving31peoplevying forthe15 remaining councilseats. PAULMCGRATH / NSN

IndiansLacrosseClub–and father ofthree,foradiscussionofthe importanceof theupcomingelection andhisapproach tothis new roleofleading theelectedcouncil. Whatfollowsisaversionofthe conversationeditedforlengthand clarity.

Jennifer Thuncher: Congratulations on being acclaimed.How do youfeel aboutthiselection?Thereareso manychangesinvolvedwiththe newcouncil,withanewnumber onthecouncil.

Sxwíxwtn Willson Williams: I’m

veryexcitedforwhat’sahead forthenextfouryearswith our governanceandleadership of theSquamishNation.Iamfully encouragingallthecandidates forputtingtheirnamesforward, becauseit’snotalighttasktodo.

Inlife,asIndigenouspeople,we arecontinuouslybreakingbarriers andpavingwaysfor notonly ourselves,butfor our community, andtohaveagoodlist of people whoputtheirnamesforwardthis election,Icouldn’tbemoreenthusiasticandproudofsomeofthe peoplewhoaresteppingforward. It’saverydiversedemographic, andIcan’twaitforthepeople tospeakandvoteforwhothey please.

Atthesametime,it’sanopportunityforpeoplewhoarerunning toopenadoorwheretheyget atasteofwhatittakestobeon councilfortheSquamishNation. Eventhoughthecampaign doesn’tseemthatlong a road,it’s likeafour-yeardegreeputinto a coupleofmonthshere.

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONSNOTICE

2026 PermissiveTaxExemptionsunderprovisionofthe CommunityCharter (SBC2003)

Chapter 26,Part 7,Division 7,Section 224. ItistheintentionDistrictof West VancouverCouncil to consider Proposed 2026 PermissiveTaxExemption BylawNo. 5382,2025 atthe regular Council meetingonMonday, October6,2025.Theproposed bylawwillprovidethepropertieslistedbelowwithan exemptionfrompayingmunicipaltaxesin 2026

Extractof CommunityCharter Chapter 26 Part7

DIVISION 7-PERMISSIVEEXEMPTIONS: Generalauthorityforpermissiveexemptions

224(1) Acouncilmay, bybylawinaccordancewiththissection, exemptlandor improvements,orboth, referred to in subsection (2) fromtaxationundersection 197(1)(a) [municipalproperty taxes], to the extent, fortheperiodandsubject to the conditionsprovidedinthe bylaw.

224(2) Taxexemptionsmay be provided underthissection forthe following:

(a) landorimprovementsthat (i) areowned orheld by acharitable,philanthropic orothernot forprofit corporation,and (ii) the council considersare used for apurposethatisdirectlyrelated to the purposesofthe corporation;

(c) landorimprovementsthatthe council considerswouldotherwise qualifyfor exemptionundersection 220 [generalstatutory exemptions] were itnot forasecondaryuse;

(d) theinterestof apublicauthority, local authorityorany other corporationor organizationinlandorimprovements thatareusedoroccupied by thecorporationororganizationif (i) theland orimprovementsareowned by apublic authorityorlocalauthority, and (ii) the landorimprovements areused by the corporationororganization fora purposein relation to whichanexemption underthisDivisionorDivision6 ofthis Part wouldapplyor couldbeprovided ifthelandorimprovements wereowned by that corporationororganization;

(f) in relation to property thatis exempt undersection 220(1)(h) [buildings forpublic worship], (i) anareaofland surroundingthe exemptbuilding, (ii) a hallthatthe council considersisnecessary to the exemptbuildingand thelandonwhichthehallstands,and (iii) anareaoflandsurroundinga hall thatis exemptundersubparagraph (ii);

(h) in relation to property thatis exempt undersection 220(1) (i) [seniors’ homes]or (j) [hospitals],any areaof landsurroundingthe exemptbuilding; (k) landorimprovements forwhicha granthasbeenmade,afterMarch 31, 1974,underthe Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act beforeitsrepeal.

CapilanoSenior

CollingwoodSchoolSociety 14GlenmoreDrive

CollingwoodSchoolSociety 34GlenmoreDrive

HollyburnCommunityServicesSociety 210,220,230,240,250,260Klahanie Court

KiwanisNorthShoreHousingSociety 959 21stStreet

KiwanisNorthShoreHousingSociety 975&99921stStreet

KiwanisNorthShoreHousingSociety

ParishofSt.Christopher’s(West Vancouver) 1068Inglewood Avenue

ParishofSt.Christopher’s(West Vancouver) 108011thStreet

Park RoyalCongregationofJehovah’sWitnesses 13353rdStreet

Swearingin ceremony fornew council coming in October

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Q:Atalllevelsofgovernment,it isincreasinglyhardtogetfolks to run,sotohavemorethan30people runningfortheNation,which hasa relativelysmallpopulation, showsalotofenthusiasmforthe future,itseems.

A: Itdoes. We changedour election referendumcodeand law. We’relisteningtoourpeople. Andwehadthatvotepriortothe electionsbeingannouncedandthe candidacythisyear.Thenumbers forcouncilchanged andincreased.

It’s alongerprocessthanwe hadhistorically,wherewewould allgetina roomonaSundayfor a nominationsday,wheresomeone wouldnominateacandidate,there wasnokindofaccountability,or a criminal recordcheckordriver’s abstractandno requirementtoget 100signatures.Before,itwasjust atameetingandsomeonewould say,“Yeah,I’llrunandputmy nameforwardandtrytohopefor thebest.”

Sonowthere’sthingsinplace that reallyunleashpeople’s passionandmotivation,andalso unleasholdculturalteachings –lettingpeopleknowwhoyou are andwhereyoucomefrom.

Personally,mydaughterjust turned18andshe’s votingage, andtheelectionhas sparked dinnertableconversation.For our twoyoungestdaughters,too.My middledaughter’slike,“Well,they shouldhaveanunofficial youth votetoseewhatisintheinterest ofyouth.”

That triggered so much inme. Imaypitchthatideaofamock youthvote. We wanttogetour

youthinvolvedinthegovernance ofthe Nation,becauseit’spartof ourmentorshipand grooming.

Mylate father-in-law, who servedoncouncilfor36years, ByronJoseph,alwayssaidthat weneedtogetouryouthinvolved ingovernanceatayoungerage ratherthangetting themat25, 30 years old,or40.Hesaidthatif they’renotgoingtoputtheirname forward,atleastthey’reinvolved in thegovernanceandtheissues, initiatives,andthegovernance structureoftheNation.

Mymiddledaughter,who’skind ofayoungactivistatheart,makes meaccountableeverydayand asksme a bunch of questions.

Q:Lookingatthenextfouryears, therearesomanymassivethings thattheNationhasunderway –there’shousingdevelopment,of course,whichishuge.Whatare someoftheotherkeyopportunitiesandchallengesthat whoever’selectedneedstobe readyfor?

A: Havingthefortune ofbeing acclaimed,andI’msohonoured andblessedandhumbledbymy placerightnowinlifethatI’mable toworkbehindthesceneswith someofourexecutivestaffand ourcurrentcouncilin regardsto thetransitionandhavethatvoice tohelppreparethingsforthis transition.

We don’twantto overwhelm newcouncilmembers–goingfrom eightto15. Wewanttomakesure wewalkappropriately,sowe don’t getthecart ahead ofthehorse, whereit’sjust,here’sabunchof informationfortwoweeks,and nowweexpectyoutoserveour

people.

Sowe’reactuallybeingmindful. We’relookingatacoupleof retreats,we’relookingatdoing orientations–meetingsawayfrom thecommunityandinsomeofour villages.

Thatwillbewherewecanmeet someoftheleadershipthereand themunicipalities,butatthesame time,gettingorientated with some oftheinitiativeswe’re doingin eacharea,andgettingthenewly electedcomfortableandbuilding thatcamaraderieandgoalsand objectivesandgettingtoknow eachotherinthatprofessional settingwherethere’sgoingtobe alotofintimatemeetingsand frankconversationsoverthenext fouryears.So,gettingtoknow howwefunction,individuallyand collectively.

I’m reallylookingforwardtothe swearing-inceremonytoo. We’re reallygoingtoempowertheleadershipthatiselected.I won’tshare everything,but we’relookingat honouringthepast, wherewe comefrom,andourleadershipof thepast,andourhereditarychief system,and reallyinvitingthe communityout.Fouryearsago, becauseofCOVID, we couldn’tdo abigswearing-in.Thisone will be inearlyOctober,rightafterthe election.

We areworkingwithstaffright now– we wanttocontinue with all theseinitiatives withoutholding themback.Ifwehavecertain timeframesweneedtomeet,say, we’regoingtomeetonSenáḵw, for example,and we haveatimeframe

there,andthat’ssomethingthatis a bigfocal point. We wanttostill striveforeconomicwealthand independenceasaNation,and really,lookat how thenextseven generationsofour peoplelookand finda balancethere.

Q:Thereissomuchgoingonin theNation,andyou,asspokesperson,are pulledinalotof directions.What’s yourstrategy tostaygroundedandgetthrough itall?

ofamonthortwo, we would make surethatNch’ḵay̓ wouldcome forwardwithorientationaround thatfornewcouncilmembers.And thenwewanttoactivatetheright adminsupportstafftooto help individualcouncillors.When meetingsaren’ton,newcouncillorscan gettheirfeetwetandlearnfrom someofouradminstaffwhoare theexpertsonsomeofthefiles fromourSquamishNationandin Nch’ḵay̓ entities.

Intermsof priorities,inadditiontohousing, we reallywantto concentrateon health andwellness. We declaredacommunity HealthStateofEmergencyin2024 overtoxicdrugoverdosesand overdosedeaths.Everycommunityissufferingwiththis,butit’s a focalpointinours,whenwestart losing30-plus peopleayear,dueto substanceabuseandtoxicdrugs andmentalhealth.Partofthatisin thefightingtogetoutofpoverty. So, we createthatevolutionof independence, but atthesame time,leanonourcultureandour teachings.I’mafirmbelieverthat therearealotof peoplewhoget lostintheirlivesbecausewe’re stillstrugglingwithintegrationinto Westernsociety.

We wanttoupholdpeople’s individualgiftsatayoungage sotheyhavethat meaning and connectivitytotheirlifeahead. A bigpartofthatis how you’regoing tohelpgive backtoyourcommunity.There’sthatinter-generational traumathat’sstillapparent. Thoughnotasstrongasitwasin thelastfewgenerations,it’sstill

A: It’seasytogetoverwhelmed, andIcansit here andfeellikeI’m stiff becausethere’ssomuchgoing on, but through the12yearsof servingour peopleasanelected officialandthelastfouryears asaspokesperson,Ithinkwhat hasmost importantlygrounded meisafoundationofourculture andteachings.I didn’t realizethis untilIgotoncouncil – itkindof feelslikeI’ve beengroomedmy wholelifeto helpgive backtoour people.Ihave such bigpraisefor my parentsfor beingsocialitesand havingfriendsandfamilyover,and Icansayitsoconfidentlynow: Icomefroma politicallineage onbothmy parents’sides.The hereditarychiefsystemon my dad’sside,and mygreat-grandfather beingAndy Paull,andthe lineagesthereconnectmedirectly topoliticsanywhereIlookwithin ourfamilies.

Nexwníw/xwniw means upbringing,andthatiswhatIwas referencing.

Atthesametime,wehave gottheinfrastructurewithinthe Nationthatwe’venever had. You lookattheNch’ḵay Development Corporation,whichisoureconomic development driver,and youlookatHiyám Housing,which isaddressing ourhousingcrisis withinthatentity.

We’reaveryyoungNation, sowhenyouaskabout building capacity,it’sjustabout bringing people’sgiftsoutand beingableto allowthemthespacetogogetthat highereducation, findingcareer paths.Butweareina position nowwherewecan helpgroomour young peopletocertaincareers andeducationalavenues.Where wecanlive,workand play,inour own backyard, youknow,start buildingourowneconomy,where we’resupportingeachother.

SquamishNationmembersgatherat a canoe festival to celebratethe 100thanniversaryoftheirAmalgamation Day inJuly2023. NICK LABA / NSN

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The team received lumber viathe railway, milledand then packed theshinglesontoships that would setout worldwide. In 1964, theyardwassubjecttoexpropriation andwasacquired by the FederalHarboursBoard forthe construction of theWheat Pool elevators.

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CIVILRESOLUTION

Strata’s ‘small car’ parkingnot just forsmall cars, tribunalsays

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

B.C.’sCivilResolutionTribunalhas quashedaNorth Vancouverwoman’s attempttoforceherstratatoonly allowsmallvehiclestobeparkednext toherown.

Accordingtothe writtendecisionfrom thetribunal releasedthisweek, VivianChan complainedthattheparkingstall next to hersismarkedfor“smallcars”only, but ithasbeen routinelyoccupiedby regular-sizedcars,makingitdifficultor possibly evenhazardousforhertopark.

ShetookherCentralLonsdalestratato thetribunalallegingtheyfailedtoenforce theirbylaws.

Underthebuilding’sarrangement,the originaldeveloper remainstheownerofthe parkingstalls,whichitsubleasestoindividual residents–acommonpracticein newer developments.

Thestrata, whichwas representedby a councilmember,arguedChan wasexaggeratingthedifficultyshewashavingand asserteditdidnothavetheauthorityto reassignparkingstallsasthelease remains betweentheindividualownerandthe developer’scompany,thetribunalfound.

Thestrata’sparkingbylawdoesnot definewhata“smallcar”is,and it doesn’t specifythatacarmust fit withinthe assignedparkingstall,tribunalmember GarthCambreynoted.

After reviewingphotosoftheparking stallsinquestion,Cambreyfoundthatthe carparkedintheneighbouringstall didnot breakanyrulesandthatit“causedonly a minimalinterference”forChan.

“IagreewithMs.Chanthatacarparked installNo.65whichextends pastthe parkingstalllineswould makeitdifficult forMs. Chanto parkhercarin herstall.However, Idonotagreethatthepainted parking stall linesdefinethelengthofthestallnorthat acarthatextendspastthepaintedlines encroachesthedrivewayaisleor Ms. Chan’s stall,” he wrote.“ThatMs.Chan mayneed tocautiously park her cartoavoid damage does notmeanthecar parkedinstallNo.65 was parkedin breachof bylaw35(6).”

Becausethestrata plan doesnotshow individualparkingstallsand does not specifythespace wasintendedonlyfora small car,Cambreycouldnot find thatthe space was beingusedcontrarytothe plan.

Thetribunalalsofoundthatthestrata hadacted reasonablyunderthecircumstances,asthey did speakwiththevehicle ownerswholeasedthespacein question overthecourseofthecomplaints,anddid attemptto find anotheroccupantwith a smallercartotakethatspace.

“Thereisnoevidencethestratatreated Ms.Chan differentlythananyotherowner Infact,thereisevidencethatsupports there aremany parkingstalls markedassmallcar stallsandthatother residents have found parkinginthesecircumstanceschallenging. However,that does not meanthestrata actedsignificantlyunfairlyand,in my view, itsupportsthestrata’s position,”Cambrey wrote.

Lastly,indismissingChan’sclaim, Cambreynotedthatshe hasnot requested adifferentparkingstallfromthecompany thatcontrolsthe parkinglease,whichwas anoption.

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Preparefor achallengethatwill pushyoutooutdoyourselfand showeveryonewhatyou’re madeof. Youmusttaketheright stepstomakethishappen.Ifyou wanttostayfit,considertaking up asportwithfamilyorfriends; theirmotivationwillinspireyou.

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You’lluncoverunexpected resourcestokickstartyour businessor finishupprojects athomebeforewinter.By nurturing aharmonioushome environment,youcandeepen yourintimateconnectionwith yoursignificantother.

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You’llstarttheweekwith boundlessenergyand ambition.Just remember topaceyourselfsoyoucan avoidburnout.Inyourlove life,letthingsunfoldnaturally withoutrushing.Bytakingthis approach,you’llexperiencethe mosthappiness.

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Bymanagingyourtimemore effectively,you’llbeableto accomplishallyourtasks whilestillgivingyourselfa momenttounwind. Yourhard workwon’tgounnoticed; yourlovedonesmight surpriseyoubyorganizing apartytoshowtheir appreciation.

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Harold“Buck”Buckley

February23,1938toSeptember19,2016

As Imarknineyearssince Ilost you, I carryyour heart withme,I amnever withoutit, andanywhere Igo,yougo, and Itrulybelieveyouarealwayswithme.

Youareinmy heartandthoughts today,tomorrowandalways.

Foreverinmyheart andalwaysmissed, Your Daughter, Sandra

CarolBourne (1936 -2025),beloved family member, cherished friendanddevotedteacher,passedaway peacefully on August31,2025.

Caroldedicatedher lifetonurturing minds and cultivatingbeauty—bothinthe classroomand in her garden. As anaccomplishededucator,she inspired generationsof studentswithher wisdom,patience, andunwaveringbeliefinthepoweroflearning.In retirement,she found joy and serenity in her love of gardening,readingandbeingoutdoors.

Carol’swarmth,generosity, and spirit enriched the livesof everyone whoknewher Sheleavesbehinda legacy of kindness, inquisitiveness, andquiet strength. Hermemorywill continue to blossominthe hearts of thoseshe touched.

In keeping with Carol’srequest, no memorial service will beheld. If youwish,pleaseconsiderdonatingto the BC Cancer Foundationinher memory.

ShewasborninSaskatoon, May3rd,1935and movedtoBurnabyasa young child.She graduated from BurnabySouthand sang withthe“Footsteps,” producingarecordalbum.

SheworkedatDominionConstruction, whereshe metourdad, Al.Theyhad 4children, Sherry (Bob Klimek), Vicki(SteveMerrill),Lori(Robertson)and Mark (Alison Ouellette).

Along with workingatDominionConstruction, Momsy ownedher own business- “SesamePlace”in Edgemont Villageand worked fora long time at Eatons in Men’sWearand theirChristmas Angel Shop.Her smile and laughter madeher abeloved figurewithher male customers.

Sheloved life, her family immensely, her white convertibleMercedes,Maui,was apastryqueen, and Harvey Wallbangers.

Shewas aproud mother whoneverhesitated totell complete strangersthat shehad four childrenin5 years– atestament to her lifelong strengthand energy.Her legacy continues in her ten grandchildren, Kyle,Lee,Wade,Grant,Marly,Alexis, Kelly, Reid,Scott and Ross and threegreat grandchildren, Mayvn,Denverand Emilyandone more soon.

We will miss her sayings –“thisisjust athought… But” and “It’snot acommandperformance”,which,of course,ifyou knew her,wasnon-negotiable?!

PeterDonaldMitchell, aged81 years, passedaway atLions Gate Hospitalon August4,2025, in the companyofhis family.BornJuly3,1944, Petergrew upandattended schoolsinOttawa, Ontario, and attended WaterlooLutheran University in Kitchener, graduatingin1967 with aBAdegreeinHonours BusinessAdministration. In July 1965, Petermet the love ofhislife, Lynda (nee Jolly),andon May11, 1968,theyweremarried in Burlington, Ontario. Together,theyenjoyed adeep friendshipand everlastinglove, celebratingtheir57thanniversary this pastMay.Hewaspredeceased by hisparents, Katherineand Earl RoeMitchell.

Peter’sprofessional lifewas acareer in Sales& Marketingwithconsumerproductcompanies in Torontoand Vancouver,including Warner-Lambert, Pillsbury,PlantersPeanuts(DirectorofMarketing), Pine Tree NutCompany(President), andas apartownerof WesternBeautySupplyCompany. He was asenior MarketingInstructorand ProgramHeadat BCIT’s Schoolof Business, and wrotetwo professional textsonMarketing.

Hismanyinterests included classiccarsandhot rods (memberof theBCHot RodAssociationand theNorth ShoreRod &CustomClub);baseball (TorontoBlueJays),NFL football, Indy &stock car racing; music, especiallythe Blues,andguitar playing.Hewas agreat readerand researcherof music, history, politicsandnon-fiction. He and Lynda enjoyed caring fortheirmanydogs throughout their lifetogether,mostofthem rescuedand rehomed, and shared agreat love for animals andnature.

Missinghiswonderfulsenseofhumour, unconditional love,supportandgenerosity, treasuringall of thewonderfulmemories, loving family,includinghiswife, Lynda,daughter Meredith,son Clayton,daughter-in-lawTahira grandchildrenMadiganand Ari. Hisbel extended family in Ontarioand Nova Scotiaincl hissisters,Karen Davis (John),and Joan Mi (Kal), andhisniece,nephews,great-niecesa great-nephews.

We extendheartfeltgratitude to thewonder nursingstaff of7WestatLGH,and in particu hisspecialcaringdoctor, Anis Lakha. Donatio his memorymay be made to BC Cancer Agenc Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

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