Newmuraltakingshapenear West Van’sAmblesideSkatepark LIFESTYLE13
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North Vanmusician releasingsong forSuicidePreventionDay
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TheoBenedet
North Vanfootballplayermakes rosterforNFL’s ChicagoBears
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Thereareseveralrulesand regulations boatersmustfollowonthewater,Sahak said.Boatershavetoabidetothesafety tipsand requirementsunder Transport Canada’sSafeBoatingGuide, pluscarry a PleasureCraftOperatorCardto operate anymotorizedvessel,saidChrisHanlon, a boatingsafetyofficerfor Transport Canada.
“Wewerebusy,itwasaconstantflowof vehiclesandtherewas sometimes even a lineupofvehiclesthatwewerecalledto,” Sahaksaid.“So,theyhadtobeinspected beforetheygotoutonthewater.”
North Vancouver womankilledin highway crash nearMackenzie, B.C.
ABBY LUCIANO
aluciano@nsnews.com
Local JournalismInitiativeReporter
A28-year-oldwomanfrom North Vancouverhasdied afteratwo-vehiclecrashon Highway97nearMackenzie, B.C.
Policewerecalledtothescene
at1:45p.m.Aug.16after the driverofablackDodgeRam3500 pickupthatwastowingaflatdeck trailercollidedwiththedriverof a blackFordBroncoonHighway 97 atBijouxFallsProvincialPark, accordingtoastatementfromBC HighwayPatrol.
Fourwereinjuredinthecrash,
adriverandpassenger in the truckalongwithadriverandpassengerintheSUV,and weretaken tohospital.The secondpassengerintheBronco was thewoman fromNorth Vancouver.
“Policeareveryinterested in howthesevehicles weredriving intheminutesleadinguptothe
collision,and we’re lookingfor more witnesses whosaw that blackFordBroncoortheblack DodgeRamtowing a trailer,”said Cpl.Michael McLaughlinwithBC HighwayPatrol. Investigators areasking anyone who sawthe events leadinguptothe collisionorhas
dashcamerafootage to call BC HighwayPatrolPrince Georgeat 250-649-6004 andquote file (3100) 2025-664.
AbbyLucianoistheIndigenous andcivicaffairsreporterforthe North ShoreNews.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebythe Local JournalismInitiative.
North Vancouver RCMPcheckingboaters forlicensing andsafety requirementsbefore headingoutintothe wateratWhey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park, Aug.23. NORTH VANCOUVER RCMP
“I’vebeenjusthopping intheocean to cooldownabit,”hesaid.
Lastweek, Tavukciyan’smural was beginningtotake shape.Muchof the artwork’sbackgroundandoutlineswere drawn,andthebrighttwistingshapesof theforeground were fillingin onthe left sideofthepiece.
Tavukciyan– whogrewup in West Van butnowlivesin Vancouver– saidhe was excited bytheidea ofleavingamarkon hishometown.Aftergraduatingfrom West VancouverSecondary, hecompletedthe industrialdesignprogramatEmily Carr University.
Tavukciyan,31,hasbeenpainting muralsprofessionally since2017,and haslenthisartistrytofestivals including VancouverMuralFestival, Nelson InternationalMuralFestival,andCalgary’s BUMPFestival.
For theAmblesidepiece,there’snothinginparticulartheart is tryingtoevoke, Tavukciyansaid.
“Whatevertheysee init, whateverthey pulloutofit,it’scool with me,”hesaid. “I justwantpeopletofeel like it fits here.”
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Bringyourfamily andfur-iendsdown to AmicaWest Vancouver!Joinusatour senior lifestyles residence to enjoya petevent.Signupfor thedog costume parade andwin prizes,plusenjoy games, vendors, livemusic,a BBQ,treatsand more.
AtAmica, we know howmuchjoy dogs bringtoseniors, and we areproud to be adog-friendlyresidence.
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Please RSVP to ChristinaorShelley at 604-921-9181.
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ArtistAndrew Tavukciyan works off aplan tocomplete hismural at theAmbleside Skateparkin West Vancouveron Tuesday, Aug. 26. NICKLABA / NSN
ElectionsBCfines Cityof North Vancouvermayor $450
BRENTRICHTER
brichter@nsnews.com
CityofNorth Vancouver
MayorLindaBuchananhas beenfined$450byElections BCforaccepting a prohibited donationduring her2022 campaign.
The regulatorybodyissued theadministrativepenaltyand releasedthefindingsofitsinvestigationonAug.20.
AtissueweretwodonationsBuchanan receivedfrom MahmoodSaii, onefor$1,250 onJan.28,2022and another for$1,200 on Oct.9,2022,both ofwhichwereitemizedin Buchanan’scampaignfinance disclosuredocuments.Under theLocal ElectionsCampaign FinancingAct,candidatesmay not receivemorethan$1,250from an individualdonorinasingle year.
“Our first priorityistokeepyouand all roaduserssafe,”hewarned.“Ifthat isnotenoughtoslowyoudown,you may wishtoconsiderwhetheryou’re willingtolightthousandsofdollars of yourownmoneyon fire.”
RCMPmembersprepare to have aLamborghiniGallardo belonging to aNorth Vancouver woman towed. BCHIGHWAY PATROL
Walkthis way
Withsunnysummerweather brieflyoverlappingwiththe back-to-schoolcalendar, manyparentswanttheir childrentogettoclass in thehealthiestwaypossible.Thatshould meanhavingthemwalkorbiketoschool.
Sosetanexampleby settingthealarm abitearlier,insteadofrushingtomake a mistakethatnoonewantstolearn from.
Fromsuperyachts to lost fountains, lotstosee at theQuay
EVELAZARUS
Contributingwriter
Doyou rememberthefountainat LonsdaleQuay?Ithadsailsontopof a tiledbaseofgreenandblueswirlsand whalesandoctopusandstarfish.When mykidsweresmallit wasthebest part ofavisit,nexttoicecreamandtheball room.
“White Winds,”thefountain,wascreated in 1985byGeraldGladstone.The metal sculpturesinthecentre representedsailsin anodtotheboatsinBurrardInlet.
The fountainbrokedown in2020and thecostwas$300,000tofixit.Sowedidn’t. Nowtheonlythingleftto rememberitbyis a roundpieceofasphaltusedtopatchthe holeintheconcrete.
Iwasthinkingofthe fountainlastweek asIwasstandingwhereitusedto be trying totakeaphotoofDennis Washington’s $200 millionyacht. Washington headsupthe U.S.-based WashingtonCompanieswhich ownsSeaspanandthe former headquarters ofCatestugs,where he parks hissuperyacht alongsidethemarket. Accordingto Forbes Magazine, he hasanetworthof $7.8billion and ranks No.448inglobalwealth.
TheproblemwasI couldn’tfitallof the superyacht’s95metresintothe photo, whichis roughlythesamelength as a Canadianfootballfield.I had toclimbupthe redstaircaseundertheQtogetalookat thehelicopter pad andthenwalktothe pier belowthe PolygonGallerytogetthewhole superyachtinone photo. TheSeabus that
Speakingofferries,if you’velivedon the NorthShorelongenoughyoumight remembertheSevenSeasRestaurantthat was dockedin roughlythesamespotasthe superyacht.
ItwasmooredatthefootofLonsdale from1959to2002.The restauranthad a crazy15-metreneonsigneasilyvisible from East Vancouver,anditwasthe placewhere locals had theirfirst drink, gotengaged, and ate atthecity’s biggestseafoodbuffet.
Beforeitwasa restaurant,theSeven SeaswasFerry No.5–thelastoftheNorth Vancouverferries.Ridershipwentinto steady declineaspeoplechose to drive, and FerryNo. 5madeitsfinalrunacrosstheinlet
onAug.30,1958.
Whentheferryserviceended,theCityof North VancouversoldNo.5to restaurateur HarryAlmas,whoownedtheKingNeptune SeafoodRestaurantinNew Westminster Almaspaid$12,000,whichincluded a fiveyearleaseforthewaterfrontlot.Hethen spenttentimesthepurchasepriceconvertingthecardeckintotwodining roomsand a kitchen.Almaskeptthetwowheelhouses on theupperdeckandtheship’sfunnel.
Theship’sheritagesignificancewas recognizedontheCityofNorth Vancouver’s heritageinventoryin1994.Butthevessel wasaging,andthecostof repairsbecame a courtbattlebetweentheAlmasfamilyand thecity.Itendedinfederalcourtin2001.The
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DOUBLETHEHIGHWAY?
NO. BUT I LIKE YOUR RAPID TRANSITIDEA
DearEditor:
RE:TrafficFix:BuildAnotherHighway On Top OfThe Highway, Aug. 27 letter
Theideatobuildanupperdeck onto theUpperLevelsHighway to solvetraffic congestionisrathernaive.Itisasunrealisticas Premier DougFord’s plansto build a tunnelunderthegiantcloggedfreewayin Toronto.Anelevatedhighwaywouldbethe mostexpensiveinB.C.,andtheenvironmentalcostsofallthesteelandconcretewould behuge.
The realproblemisourbeliefthatunlimitedpopulationgrowthisgoodandmore carsareanessentialpartofthatgrowth. Thatistheproblemthatsociety refuses toaddress.Itistotallynon-sustainableto keepgrowingourcitiesinsuchacramped environmentwithoutcausing immeasurable environmentalimpacts.TheNorthShore and our regionalgovernmentcannot evenplan andbuildasimplesewagetreatmentplant ontimeandpreventitfromgoingfivestimes overbudget.Thiswouldbeanevengreater boondoggle.
However,Mr.Smithdoesofferabetter option–amasstransitsystemthat includes acircle routearoundtheNorthShore and into Vancouver. Tunnelsforthatsystem wouldhavetobebuilt.Then,theonlysolutionistoslowdowngrowthandsimplyget outofyourcar.
OttoLanger Richmond
HAPPY 75THBIRTHDAY TO THE ‘INNOVATIVE’ PARK ROYAL MALL
DearEditor:
Ijustwantedtowishahappy75thbirthdaytoParkRoyal,whichopenedSept.1, 1950asthefirst regionalshoppingcentre to bebuiltinCanada.
Theoriginalmallwasasinglelevelon thenorthsideofMarineDrive,with26 storesincludingalarge Woodward’sand F.W. Woolworth’s.Therewasparking for 700 cars.
Today,there istalkabout“densifying” theareaaroundtheMarineDriveand Taylor Wayintersection.Butat thesame time,we needto respectthehistoricalaspectsof the northmall,which wasaninnovative, first-ofitskindthat we werefortunatetohavebuilt inourcommunity.
Happy75thParkRoyal!
BillDiack North Vancouver
Yachtabouta football fieldlong
followingyearthe restaurantwas dismantled,towedto VancouverPileDrivingatthe footofBrooksbank Avenue,anddemolished. Theneonsign,itseems,waslostto history.
AccordingtotheSuperYachtFanwebsite, which reportsonsuchthings, Washington’s yachtwasbuiltin2010,christenedthe Palladium,anditsfirstownerwasaRussian Oligarch.
Washington’s yacht justhas anelegant AV on itsfunnel.The A standsforAttessaandthe Vstandsfor five,because there’salready an Attessaone,two, threeand four outin the world.
SuperYachtFanpegsannual runningcosts at between$10and$20milliona year,which includesthe33crewmembersneededto drivethe boat,clean the pool,maintainthe gymequipment, cookthemeals,setupthe cinema,sweepthe helipad,andotherwise keep AV afloat. EveLazarusisaNorth Vancouverresident andauthor.HerlatestbookisBeneathDark Waters:TheLegacyoftheEmpressofIreland Shipwreck.eve@evelazarus.com
Sunshinesthroughspringcherry blossoms at Park Royal South. PARK ROYAL
B.C.SUPREMECOURT North Van woman defraudedin real estatescheme awarded $1.3M
NICKLABA nlaba@nsnews.com
Agroupofdefendantsisbeing orderedtopay$1.3 millionindamages toawomandefraudedinafake real estatescheme.
North Vancouver residentManjeetKaur Sandhuisentitledtothefundsbecausethe defendantsbreachedaverbalagreementto borrowmoneyanduseittofurthera developmentprojectinDubai,aB.C.Supreme Courtjudgehasruled.
Accordingtoawrittenrulingpublished Aug.6,Meera VirkandKuldeep Virk must repaySandhu’sprincipalinvestmentof $600,000,madein2016,aswellasaccrued interestandextradamagesforthe harm the financial losshadcausedher.
Actionsagainstotherdefendantsin thecase–GeorgetaDonici,RohitaPannu, RohitaPannuLawCorporation,andRanbir SinghChahal–havebeendropped,after Sandhu was paid$330,000bythose parties, saidJusticeRichardFowlerintheruling.
FinleyAshburnersaidhewrote the song “Oh Amelia”after hearing hismomlost her bestfriendto suicidesixyearsago,also drawing onsimilarexperiencesheheard fromstrangers.
Originallyfrom Wales,the 20-year-oldgothisstartin music onawhim,as he waswaitingfor
hisworkvisatocomethroughlast yeartocontinueworkinginthe film industry.
Duringthattime,Ashburner crafted his first song“Don’tLet Go”and releasedthesinglein October2024.A day anda half afterthesong’s release, he sawit blowup overnight with over 10,000 streamsonSpotify.
“I didn’t reallymeanforitto, I wasjusttryingtoletmyfeelings out, becauseIsuckatspeaking,” hesaid.
WhileAshburner’slatestsong speaksonother people’sexperiences,themusician has faced his ownstruggleswith mentalhealth.
Ashburnercreatedashort documentarycalled More Than AMirror during hislastyearat VancouverFilmSchool,capturing thechallenges hehas facedwith hisbodyimage.
“Iusedto be reallyoverweight, andsometimes,dependingonhow Ifeel,Ifall back intooldhabitsand stufflikethat,”hesaid.“Ibasically builtthisdocumentarybecause I knowit’sa reallycommonissue. I’ve had some reallybeautiful messages back fromit,which has definitelyinspiredmetokeep going.”
Abby LucianoistheIndigenous andcivicaffairsreporterforthe NorthShoreNews.Thisreporting beatismadepossiblebythe Local JournalismInitiative.
North Van resident FinleyAshburneris releasinghissong “OhAmelia”on Sept. 10 to coincidewith World SuicidePrevention Day. PAULMCGRATH / NSN
“Hewasstandingthereholdingthestockingthesamewaythata mother holdsher infant…andthesetearswerecomingdown off hisface,” he said.“Heturnedaroundand lookedatme,andhesays,‘Nobody’sever donethisforme before.’Hewaskindof stunned.AndIneverforgotthat picturein mymind.”
The Polygon Gallery 101 CarrieCates Court Territoriesof theSquamishand Tsleil-WaututhNatons, and theMusqueam Band
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“TheycouldseeIwasafriendlyvoice. Theyweren’tnervousaboutanything,and I’djusthavealittlechatwiththemand see justwhereIcouldhelpthemthatday.And 98percentofthetime,thecardswould do thetrick,”hesaid.“Ialwaystellpeopleyou andIarenotgoingtosavetheworld.That’s afact.What’shappeningnowisalways goingtobe.Butwecanalwayshelpthefew aroundus.”
Brennan’sgenerosity hasn’tgonewithout recognition.He’s beenfeaturedinthemedia manytimes.AndNorth VancouverMP Jonathan WilkinsoninvitedBrennanto his office to receiveaCanada150 pin, recognizingthosewho’ve madecontributionsto theircommunity.
Itwasneveraboutgettingaccolades though.Infact, hebristlesatthethoughtof bragging.Brennansaid he alwaysknew his workwasn’tgoingtosolvethe big problems underlyinghomelessness, but itwas reward enoughtointroducea bit ofcompassionto someonegratefulto receiveit.
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‘Santa’says a bit of kindness goes along way
“Itwasthebigpicture.Itwasn’tabout what people thoughtwas a lotofwork, becauseInevercalleditwork.Noneofus did,notwhenyouenjoydoingwhatyou doasmuchaswedid,”hesaid.“Because Iknewwhattheend resultswere,andthat waspassingthosecards,puttingtheminto somebody’shands.Thatwasgoingtomake adifferenceintheirday.”
AndBrennanemphasizes,eventhe real St.Nickhashelpers.ChiefamongSanta Hank’swerehisyoungerbrotherand“head elf”Steve,whoalsoonceexperiencedliving throughaddictionandhomelessnesshimself,andhisotherbrotherLarrywhospent hiseveningscollecting returnablesfrom apartmentsontheNorthShore.
WhenBrennan’s1998Chryslerminivan begantoconkoutaftermorethan410,000 kilometres,thecommunityputupmore than$25,000fora replacement,andthe Jim PattisonGroupdonatedasecondvan. Anothercompanydonatedtheirservicesfor thecustomwraps.
Butifthereisstillsomethingthe Christmas-loving philanthropist hason his wishlistforthose he hasbeen serving,it’s forthewidercommunityto be reminded thatnoactofcompassion,no matterhow small,iseverwasted.
“I’vegottosay,forme,itallstartswith a littlebitof respect, becauseit really doesgo alongway,” he said.“Justtosay‘Hello,how wasyourday?’Believeitornot,itactually makesthemfeelbetterthatsomebody acknowledgedthem.”
The Rotary Club of LionsGateishosting alimited seriesofLunch &Learn sessionsfor Seniors at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre.
The Rotary Club of LionsGateishosting a limitedseries of Lunch&Learn sessionsforSeniorsatthe West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre.
The informative sessionswillbeconductedbyexperts from the NorthShoreSeniorServicesCircle covering aspects of wellness, housing,financial &legalandhomehealthcare-topicsthatare important andvaluable to Seniorsonthe NorthShore.
The informativesessionswillbeconductedbyexperts from the NorthShoreSenior ServicesCircle covering aspects of wellness,housing, financial,legalandhomehealthcare-topics thatare important andvaluabletoSeniorsonthe NorthShore.
SHIPYARDSCELEBRATION
Each session will be followed by afreeHot Lunchand each attendee cantakehomeanadditionalfreeentrée fora senior friendor neighbourwho couldnot attend.
Each sessionwillbefollowedbya freehot lunchand each attendee cantakehomeanadditionalfreeentrée forasenior friendorneighbour whocould notattend.
Please call the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 604.925.7280tobook your spot.
Pleasecallthe Seniors’ActivityCentreat604.925.7280 to bookyourspot.
Call the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 604.925.7280 to book your spot!
“She justapproachedmeand[was] asking,‘It’ssounfair,youhaveMother’s Dayforyou,daddyhasFather’s Day, and whataboutme?Where is thekidsday?’” Sharanovasaid. “This was definitelythat pushthatwedefinitely neededtodosomethingaboutthat.”
ProstateCancerSupport NorthShoreoffers practical,informative and emotionalsupport for people diagnosedwith prostatecancer.
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SUMMERGAMES STANDOUTS
Twinbrothershelp B.C. win baseballgoldat Canada Games
ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
TwoNorth Vancouverbrothersand onecoachhelped Team B.C. hitgold inmen’sbaseballatthe2025Canada SummerGames.
TwinsMatthewandJakeMcAdams suitedupfortheprovincialteamwith BrooksMcNiven joining thecoaching staff astheB.C.boysclaimedtopspot at the GamesheldAug.8-25 in St. John’s,N.L. TeamB.C.claimedgold with athrilling 3-2 win overQuebecinthechampionship final.
B.C.playedeightgames in sevendays in St. John’s,compilinga6-2 recordthat includedwinsoverOntario,Saskatchewan, Manitobaand P.E.I.,alongwith apairof victoriesoverQuebec. Jake manned first baseinseveralgames,collectingtwohits andaruninthechampionship final,while Matthewpitchedin relieffortheteam.
BothMatthewand Jake,heading intotheirGrade12years,playedforthe NorthShore Twins seniorteamintheB.C. PremierBaseball League thispastseason.
ThreeotherNorthShoreathletes alsohitthepodiumonTheRock. West Vancouver’sMichelle Zengscored Canada
TwinsJakeandMatthewMcAdam celebrate theirgoldmedalwininbaseballwith Team B.C. atthe CanadaSummerGamesinSt. John’s,N.L. MCADAM FAMILY
Gamessilver as a member ofthewomen’s 4x200-metrefreestyleswimming team.
North Vancouver’s William Millard sprangontothepodiumin men’s pole vault, finishing inthebronzeposition.And North Van’sIliaMaydan alsoearnedbronze asamemberof Team B.C.’s men’s basketballteam.
TeamB.C. finishedthirdinthestandingsattheGameswith 116 total medals(43 golds),trailingonlyOntariowith 175and Quebecwith 173 total medals.
Construction Progress at Woodfibre LNG
TheWoodfibreLNGsiteistaking shape.Onland,crews are progressingon foundationsafterplacingthepipe rack modules.Offshore, piling hasbegun forthe first permanent supports forthe floatingstoragetank —amajorstepin marine construction.
Allmarine work issupportedbymarine mammalobservers and hydroacousticmonitoring.These safeguardspausework ifunderwatersoundnears regulatory limitsor if marine mammalsenterexclusionzones.
We’reproud to bebuildingthe world’sfirstnet zero LNG exportfacilitysafely,responsibly,andunderthe oversightof the Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation) —follow us to seehow it’s taking shape righthereinSquamish.
Handsworth grad Theo Benedet makes Chicago Bears regularseason roster
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ArisingNorth Vancouverfootballstarhasjoinedaselectfew Canadianplayerstoearn a spot onanNFLteamthisseason.
Lastweek,theChicagoBears announcedthatTheoBenedet had madetheteam’s53-manactive roster What’smore,hehasachancetobe theBears’startinglefttackleinthe firstweekofthe regularseason.
AsdocumentedinEpisode1ofthe 2024versionofHBO’s HardKnocks, a docuseriesabouttheBears’training camp,BenedetsufferedaGrade 2 sprainofhislefthamstringwhile blockingfora field goalattempt duringthepreseasonopenerlast year.
Whilehisinjurywouldtragically costhimtheupcomingfootballseason,Benedetleftalastingimpression ontheshow’saudience,especiallyfor his karaoke renditionof“God Bless theUSA”during rookieinitiation –whichhesangwearinga Speedowith a baldeagle on it.
Backatthisyear’s trainingcamp, Benedetmayhavebeen overlooked atfirstinthefightforthelefttackle position.Buthe’s sinceimpressed thecoachingstaff,andhas received
Inthesameyear,the Handsworth Secondarygradgotthechanceto playin theprestigious’23East-West ShrineBowl,puttinghiminthesights of NFL scouts.
WatchforBenedet in theChicago Bears’ regularseasonopeneragainst theMinnesota VikingsonSept.8,at 5:15p.m.PT.
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North Vancouver’s Theo Benedetsuitsup forthe UBC Thunderbirds versusthe University ofAlbertaduring a U Sports Canada West footballgameat UBCin 2022. RICHLAM / UBC ATHLETICS
MetroVancouver’s 2026 Budgeting
ProcessisUnderway
We arenow planning ourbudget for2026 and our five-yearfinancialplan— and wewant to hearfromyou.
Everyyear,Metro Vancouver budgetsfor theservices that helpshape thefutureofour region. Your inputhelpsguide key decisionsonour future priorities.
UntilSeptember7,2025you can:
• Scan theQRcodetotakeashort survey
• Emailbudgetengagement@metrovancouver.org
• Call 604-432-6200
For more informationor to signup for projectupdates, visit metrovancouver.org andsearch“Budget.”
road.
Notice of Proposed Zoning AmendmentBylaw NO
PUBLIC HEARING
ZoningAmendment Bylaw, No.9127,2025
Inclusionary Zoning Framework
PURPOSE: Thepurpose of theproposed Bylawistoset outrates andcontributions foraffordable housing in theCityofNorth Vancouverfor projectsthat do notrequire arezoning, or where conditionaldensity maynot be applied.
SUBJECTLANDS: Theproposed bylawamendment will applytothe residentialcomponentsofmultifamily apartmentstyle buildingsinthe City of NorthVancouver,and shallnot applytosinglefamily dwellings,multiplexes,row houses or townhouses.
BYLAW READINGS: Considerationofsecondand thirdreadingsofthe proposed Bylawwill be at the Regular CouncilMeetingon September15,2025.
ACCESS DOCUMENTS: Acopyofthe proposed Bylawisavailablefor inspectiononlineanytime at cnv.org/PublicNotices from September3 to September15,2025.
PROVIDEINPUT: Writtensubmissionsonly, includingyournameand address, maybeaddressed to theCorporate Officerand sent by emailto input@cnv.org,orbymailordelivered to City Hall, no later than noonon Monday,September 15,2025. No Public Hearingwill be held,asper section464(2) of the LocalGovernmentAct No Public InputPeriodsubmissionsonthismatterwill be heardatthe Council meeting.
QUESTIONS? Mike Friesen, Manager, Planning,planning@cnv.org /6049837357
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BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
TheDistrictof West Vancouver won’tbeonthehook foralmost$2,000indamagestoadriver’svehicle causedby,allegedly,shoddy roadwork.
Raymond Wongtookthe municipality andthe MunicipalInsuranceAssociationofB.C.totheCivil Resolution Tribunal aftera June 2023 incidentinwhichhe hitabumpinthe road.
Wonghadbeendrivingon a West Vancouver road (whichoneisnotspecified) whenhe came upon a section thathad recentlybeen repaved after waterlinework, accordingtotheJuly17decision.
Wongallegedthatthe repairedsectionofthe road was not filledtothepreviouslevel,sothere was a one-inch depressionleadingstraightinto a speedbump.Because of theuneven roadsurface, Wong’s frontbumperhitthe speedbump, resulting in a repair billof $1,821, thedecision states.
Healertedthemunicipality andtheone-inch gap was filledafewdayslater.
TribunalmemberPeter Menniequicklydismissed Wong’sclaim againstthe MunicipalInsuranceAssociation, findingtheorganizationneverowedhim a dutyof care.
As forwhetherthedistricthadbeen negligent, Wong didnotprovideany evidence of municipalstaffacting unreasonably.
“OntheevidenceIhave, West Vancouverfollowedits roadmaintenancepolicyby repairing the road promptly afterMr. Wong reportedit asa hazard,” Menniewrote.
Evenif West Vancouverhadbeennegligent, Wongstill bore responsibilityforthedamagebecause hewas clearly drivingtoofastforthe roadconditions,whichisitself a violationoftheMotor VehicleAct,Mennie reasoned.
“I find thatthepotentialforhazardsonthis roadwould havebeenobvioustoa reasonablyprudentdriver.There were pylonsandsignsindicatingongoing construction alongthe road.Thedepressioninthe repairedsectionof the roadwasadifferent-colouredconcrete thatwasclearly visibleandavoidable,”hewrote,dismissingtheclaim.“I find itobviousthat Mr Wong’svehiclewouldnothavesufferedanydamage if Mr Wonghaddrivenslower andwith morecautionwhen approachingthespeedbump.”
West Vancouver won’thave to coveradriver’s$2,000 repairbillafterhittingabumpona West Vancouver
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North Vancouver man caughtwith seven casesof contrabandtobacco
BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
ANorth Vancouver manwillbefacing chargesaftergetting caughtwith a loadof contrabandtobacco in Squamish.
WHATTOEXPECT: Thiseventwill introduce the project team,share thevisionfor thesite, outline changesmadein responsetopublicfeedbackand provide an opportunity to ask questions and share inputontheproposal.
Whetheryou’recheckingthe localweather on Weatherhood,exercisingyourvoice in ouronlinepolls,staying connected to localnewsorexploring different formatsof newsonline, we’reherefor you24/7.
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Teen pedestrian seriously injuredincrosswalk collision
ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
PoliceinNorth Vancouverarelooking forwitnessesandvideofootagefollowingapedestriancollisionthatsent a 16-year-oldgirltohospitalinserious conditionFridayafternoon.
Theteen was allegedlystruckin acrosswalkby the driverofaFord Transitvanin the700blockof Lynn ValleyRoadsouthboundneartheHighway1on-rampjust before4p.m.Friday, accordingto a release fromtheNorth VancouverRCMP.
TheRCMParelookingforwitnessesto thecollisionoranyonewhohasdash-cam or CCTVfootagefromtheareaatthetime ofthecrash.
a16-year-oldgirl to hospital inserious condition. NORTH
Thedriverofthevan remained on sceneandis co-operatingwithinvestigators,policesaid,addingthatthe causeof thecollision remainsunderinvestigation, butimpairment is notbelievedtobe a factor.
Where: Council Chambers, 355West Queens Road, North Vancouver,BC
What: APublic Hearingfor Bylaw 8739, proposed amendmentstothe Official Community Plan (OCP)and Bylaw 8738, proposed amendmentstotheZoning Bylaw, to permit thecreationofamixed-usedevelopment including commercial, retail, service,andofficeuses,childcarefacilities, 685 residentialunits, including ownership,rental,and below-market rental, apublicplaza, and land dedicationfor theconstructionofthe Green Spine linear park.
What Changes: Bylaw8739proposes to amend theOCP landusedesignation of theportionof thesubjectsite and lane allowancesshaded in redfromCommercial Residential Mixed-UseLevel 3(CRMU3)andResidentialLevel6: Medium Density Apartment (RES 6) to anew Commercial ResidentialMixed-Use Level 4(CRMU4), and theportionof subjectsiteand lane allowances shaded in greenfromRES6 to Parks, OpenSpace and Natural Areas(POSNA).
Bylaw 8738 proposes to amendtheDistrict’s Zoning Bylaw by rezoning theportionofthe subjectsite and lane allowancesshaded in red fromSingle-Family Residential6000Zone (RS4) to anew proposed Comprehensive DevelopmentZone 157(CD157),and the portionofthe subjectsite and lane allowances shaded in green fromRS4 to Neighbourhood ParkZone (NP).TheCD157 Zone addresses permittedand accessoryuses, conditionsof use, and zoning provisionssuch asdensity, setbacks, height,buildingand site coverage, landscaping and stormwater management, flood constructionrequirementsand parking, loading and servicerequirements.
How: ThePublic Hearingwill be heldina hybridformat with acombinationof in-personandelectronic participationbysomeor allmembersofcouncil, or by staff and thepublic.The public areinvitedtoattend at theCouncil Chamberswherethey will be abletosee andhearthe entireproceedings.Thosewishing to viewor to participateinthe meetingelectronically may dosoat https://dnvorg.zoom.us/j/64484156494or byphonebydialling1-778-907-2071 and enteringwebinar ID 64484156494.
WhenandHow can Iprovide input?
We welcomeyourinput on September16,2025 at 7pm. Youmay sign up to speak at thehearingbycontactingtheCorporateOfficerat signup@dnv.org priorto3pm, Tuesday,September16,2025. Youmay also provide awrittensubmission atany time priortothecloseofthe public hearing by sending it totheCorporateOfficerat input@dnv.orgorbymailtoCorporateOfficer,355 West Queens Road,Districtof North Vancouver,BC,V7N4N5.Afterthe speakerslisthasbeen exhausted, there will be anopportunityforadditional speakerswhohadnot signedup in advanceto makesubmissions. PleasenotethatCouncil maynot receive further submissions from thepublic concerningthese bylaws after theconclusionof thepublic hearing.
Need more info? Copies of thebylawareavailable forreviewat355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver,BC, between 8:00am and 4:30pmMonday to Friday (except holidays)fromSeptember2, 2025,oronline at DNV.org/agenda
North Shoreneeds rapid transitbefore more bigdevelopments
STEPHAN H. NIEWELER
Contributingwriter
Inthecontextofrapidpopulationgrowthandinsufficient housingdevelopment,the North Shore andMetro Vancouverhaveseenasignificantincreaseinhousingcosts overthepast15years.
Eachjurisdictionwillbe impactedbythevariousdevelopmentschemes,whichwill cumulativelyaddtensofthousandsofnewhousingunits,along with retail,officeandleisure space,overthenexttwodecades. West VanandSquamishNation willbeimpactedbyproposals centredonParkRoyaland the FirstNationslandsadjacentto theCapilanoRiverandLionsGate
Bridge.
TheDistrictofNorth Vancouver willbeseeingmajordevelopment in the Capilano/MarineandLower Lynnareas,andwillbeimpacted byFirstNationsdevelopmentsat the north endoftheIronworkers MemorialBridge.
TheCityofNorth Vancouver willalsobemanaging the creation ofamajornewhubcentredon the areabetweenCapilanoMall andHarbourside.Large towers, oncelimitedtoLonsdaleand Ambleside,arenowbeingdeveloped,orareproposed,inmultiple locationsacross the North Shore. While theremaybea rangeof
viewpointsonthequantityand formofdensitythatissuitableor desirableon theNorth Shore,it isessential that the conversation turntotheadoptionofsound planningprinciplestoevaluate,direct, limitandshapepotential options with the intentofgeneratingbenefits,includingbettertransit,new shopsandservicesandimproved communityamenitiesandparks. Asplanners,weareobligedto lookoutfor the broaderpublic interest,whileacknowledging the constraintsoftheneighbourhood,infrastructure networks andallstakeholders.Positive outcomesareonlypossiblewhen
thescaleanddesignofdevelopment respectstheconstraints of infrastructure,amenitiesandthe environment.
Asaplannerandacademic, Ihavelongseenthepotential formajordevelopmenttooccur acrosstheNorthShore.Overthe pastsevenyears,Imadenumerousattemptstopush our leaders towardsinvestmentinacost-effectivehybridformofsurfaceand elevatedlightrailtransit(LRT) betweentheNorthShoreandthe rapidtransitnetworkin Vancouver andBurnaby.Theurgency of my pleaswasin relationtosevere ContinuedonA25
PUBLICHEARING NOTICE
WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber, 75017thStreetandviaelectronic communication facilities.
toUBCatalikelycost ofnearly $10 billion(basedon recentsubway costsin TorontoandMontreal), despiteless thantwopercent offuture regionalgrowthtaking placethere.Meanwhile,theNorth Shorehasbeenofferedamodest upgradeofbusservicesthatis not evencomparable to legitimatebus rapidtransitsystemsinOttawa or Winnipeg.Atafraction of the costperkilometreversussubways,advancedLRTwouldrunin adedicatedlaneatsurface(with signalpriority),tominimizecosts, butwillincludeelevatedsections wherenecessary(ParkRoyalto Capilano,eastofLonsdaletothe PNE,southofBrentwood to BCIT),
thusofferingacompetitivetravel timeversusthecaratafraction of thecostofSkyTrain.LRTalsofacilitatesamoreEuropeanstyle of densitybasedonlowandmidrise buildings,withfewertowers,and high-qualitypedestrianenvironmentsleadingawayfromstations.
We are on thecusp of a massive waveofhigh-densitydevelopmentacrossthelowlands of the NorthShore.Therearepotential benefits,butwearenot ready!The developmentofrailrapidtransit mustbeunderwaybefore our councilsunleashtheeffects on our inadequateinfrastructure.
Dr.Stephan Nieweler is an independentplanning and transportation researcherandconsultantbasedon theNorth Shore.
NOTICEOF CONSIDERATION
Proposed rezoningof 3181and 3389Chippendale Roadand3861and3875 Uplands Way
WHAT&WHEN: Councilisscheduled to considerproposed Zoning BylawNo. 4662, 2010,Amendment BylawNo. 5399,2025atthe 6p.m. regular Council meetingonSeptember8,2025.
WHERE: MunicipalHall CouncilChamber,75017thStreetandviaelectronic communication facilities.
• increasethemaximumheight forthesubjectlands to align withtheproposednumberofstoreys;and
• decreasetheminimumnumberofdwellingunits of 93 m2 orlessinfloorarea requiredinArea6from30% to 27%.
PROVINCIALPROHIBITIONONPUBLICHEARING: Pursuant to the LocalGovernment Act theDistrictisprohibitedfromholding apublichearing regardingtheproposed bylaw. Consistentwithprovinciallegislation,membersofthepublicarenotpermitted to addressCouncil regardingthe proposed bylawduringtheCouncilmeeting.
QUESTIONS? Moreinformationontheproposed bylaw, includingstaff reportsandother supportingdocuments,maybeviewedatwestvancouver.ca/news/notices andatMunicipalHallfrom August21 to September8,2025during regularbusinesshours,8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,MondaytoFriday, excludingstatutoryholidays. staff contact:JamesAllan,Manager,Cypress VillageApplications ReviewOffice| jallan@westvancouver.ca |604-925-7177 email: correspondence@westvancouver.ca mail: 75017thStreet, West VancouverBCV7V3T3 drop-box: locatedattheentranceofMunicipalHall
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TIME TRAVELLER
Photo:NVMA,F160-197
In theearly 1940s,a groupofmothers in Lynn Valleydecided to starta preschool.
Afterlooking at different buildings as optionstheysettled upon thesecondLynnValleySchool, as it wasclose tothestreetcar line.
As thebuildinghad been used as astorage site forold machinery, aworkbee washeldtoclear, decorate andfurnish thebuilding.
Thefirst classwas held on May2,1945.
In 1962, thepreschool wasmoved to site whereitremains today, beside theoriginalLynnValley School builtin 1907.
Discover more of theNorth Shore’srichhistory at MONOVA.Start planning your visitat monova.ca. Do youhave astory totell? Getintouch via archives@monova.ca.
THAT’SAWRAP
La Taqueriataco shop closing aftermore thana decade
LINDSAY WILLIAM-ROSS lindsay@vancouverisawesome.com OneofMetro Vancouver’sfavouritespotsfortacosandothercasual Mexicaneatsissaying “Adios!”to a decade-oldlocation.
La Taqueriaannouncedon Tuesday, Aug.26,itisshutteringitstacoshopand commissarykitcheninNorth Vancouver. Accordingtoasocialmediapost,La Taqueria has moved its commissaryops to Vancouver,specificallytoits Yukon Streetspot.
Inthepastyear,the YukonStreetLa Taqueria, whichislocatednearCambie andBroadway, has experiencedafew purposeandidentityshifts,asthenorthernhalfofthelarge dining roomwassplit to welcomeMichelinGuide-endorsed Chupito toitsnew home. That movewas prompted bytheclosureoftheoriginalLa Taqueriaon WestHastings(and Chupito’sback-of-the-buildingspace)due to demolition.
TheNorth VanLa Taqueria,at1305 WelchSt #213,openedinFebruary 2015. Themodesttacoshop space was awelcomecompaniontothe business’ commissaryfacilities,which is wherethe restaurantmadeallitstortillas.
“Thepursuitofa dedicated,functional tortillerialikelyalsoexplainswhy the NorthShorelocationofLa Taqueriais housedinthecommercialparkon Welch Street,thatnarrowindustrialstripnestled
You’llfeel asurgeofemotions thisweek,especiallyasyou witnessoneofyourchildren’s milestones.Whetherit’stheir first steps, agraduationor their first job,thismoment willmarkanemotionalturning pointinyourlife.
Your charismawillshine brightlythisweekasyou showcaseyourstrengths and attracteveryone’sattention. It’stimetotreat yourselftoa new wardrobeorimproveyour image,ifonlytospoilyourself for gettingapromotion.
You’llachievesomething remarkablethisweek! Your hardworkandefficiency will be rewardedwith araise. Rememberthatimpulsiveness andimpatiencehavenoplace in arelationshipbasedon trustand respect.
“Tillmemoryfades and life departs,you live foreverinour hearts.”
Neverforgotten
Yourloving daughter,Anne
It is with deep sadness that we announcethe passingofourbeloved mother,grandmother,and great-grandmother,Gurli HedegaardMolby.
Gurli islovinglyremembered by herdaughter Pia (Mel),sons Ianand Roy(Sacha),her sister Rita, daughter-in-lawDonna,andher cherished grandchildren: Rianna, Jenna, Jordan, Ryan, Mishaela, Connor,Austin, Erika, Brooke, and Taryn. She wasalsoblessed with sevengreatgrandchildrenwhobroughther much joyinher later years. Sheispredeceased by herhusband Philip, sonKim,grandson Tyrell, and sister Wagna.
Born in Blåvand, Denmark, Gurliimmigrated to Canadaat theageof 18 and eventually made North Vancouverherhomefor more than65 years. There, alongsideherhusband Philip,she raisedher family withlove, devotion,andunwaveringdedication.
Ahardworkingand committed wife and mother,Gurli poured herenergy into creatingawarmhome, preparingdelicious meals, and instillingstrong values and aworkethicin her children. Sheprovided afamilydaycare,workedfor many yearsasa zone manager withtheNorth ShoreNews, beforejoining JollyFoods,whereshe remaineduntil her retirement.
Gurliwasan avid collectorofantiques,lovedplants, her dogs,embroidery,bakingbread, making soup, andabove all, shefoundpeaceand fulfillment in knitting, acraft sheenjoyeddeeplyinher lateryears.
We will forevercherishher sharpwit and resilient spirit. Despitefacingongoinghealth challenges over thepast30years, Gurli’sstrength,positivity, and determinationnever wavered, leavinganenduring example forall wholovedher.
That youdidn’t take that extratime Forasmile,a hug, ora kiss Andyouwere too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be theironelast wish.
Forsurely there’salways tomorrow To make up for an oversight, Andwe always get a second chance To make everything just right.
There will always be anotherday To say“Iloveyou,”
So holdyourlovedones close today, Andwhisperin their ear, Tell themhow much youlove them And that you’llalwayshold themdear
Take time to say“I’m sorry, ” “Pleaseforgiveme,”“Thankyou,”or“It’sokay.” Andif tomorrownever comes, You’llhaveno regrets about today.
It is with heavy heartsthat we announcethepassing of Reginald(Reg) Martin on August14,2025,athis homeinNorth Vancouver,surrounded by family,after acourageous four-yearbattlewithUveal Melanoma.
Born and raised in NorthVancouver,Reg wasa man ofquiet strength, fierce love andboundless generosity. Hisearly yearswerespentasa rambunctious child whoexcelledinsports--mountain biking, skiing, football, and soccerwereamonghis many passions.Summers on ThormanbyIsland with friendsand family nurturedhislifelong love forthe outdoorsandboating. As ateenager,Reg worked in UncleRob’slandscaping business, wherehe demonstratedan extraordinaryworkethic anda deepappreciation fortheoutdoors. Agiftedathlete and avid reader,Regbalancedphysicalpursuitswith intellectual curiosity.
Afterhighschool,Regpursued acareer in arboriculture and continuedhiseducationwith passionandpurpose. ACertified UtilityArborist (CUA), he wenton to earnhis Master’s degreein Environmentand SustainabilityfromRoyal Roads University—all while raisingayoung family,working full-time,renovating theirhome, andgenerously givinghistimetothe community.Hebuilta successfularboristbusiness, forged through dedication, integrity, andpersonal relationships.A constant forceofmotionwho found solace on the mountainbiketrailsjust above hishousewithJadey and laterTimber keepinghimcompany.
Regwas adad,husband,brother,uncle,cousin and friend wholivedhislifewithstrength, convictionand love.His presencewas steady,hislaughter infectious,andhissupportunwavering. Evenduring hisillness, Regremained asource of strengthand inspirationtothosearoundhim.
Alongtimesupporterofthe Strachan HartleyLegacy Foundation, Regparticipatedannually inits memorial run,honouringahighschool friend who also battled cancer.InOctober2024, Regcompleted hisfinal 10km run—nonstop—alongsidehis brother andbestfriend, Jamie. He wasa warriortotheend.
Regissurvivedbyhisloving wife,Micheline; childrenLindsay,Danielle,and Holden;parentsJudy and Jamie;brother Jamie; sistersTanya,Sarah, Suzannah,andVictoria; theirpartnersand children; and alarge extended family and wide circle of loyal friends whowill carryhis memory forward.
In Reg’shonour,donations maybemade to the Strachan HartleyLegacyFoundation, acauseclose to hisheart.
Reg’slegacyliveson in theliveshe touched, the causeshe championed,and the(tough) love he gavesofreely. To writea condolencetothe family, pleasevisitwww.mckenziefuneralservices.com.
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