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Hoping to dry out
An update on Snug Cove House lands
Provincial election
Parties, and Bowen parents, weigh in on child care
A healthy democracy
Starts with effective elections, a view from the Netherlands
Family left shaken following mysterious car fire
RCMP hoping for tips on two incidents in Old Eaglecliff early Sunday morning MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
It wasn’t the car alarm going off that woke the Hutton family up at 2am on Sunday morning, it was a series of loud bangs. “From the front window of our house we could see huge flames in the driveway, but we couldn’t tell what was on fire,” says Trent Hutton. “Then the fire turned into explosions, and we all went down into the basement and I called 9-11.” Hutton says members of the Bowen Island Fire Department were at the scene within fifteen minutes. “They were great they put it out right away,” says Hutton. “But they didn’t say much as there wasn’t much for them to look at. Thankfully they got there when they did, because already my truck, which was right beside the burning car, got half melted. The fire could’ve caught on to one of the nearby cedars and it very easily could’ve spread.” Cpl. Paulo Arreaga with the Bowen Island RCMP says he came following a call from a concerned neighbour who’d heard the noise, and arrived just after fire chief Ian Thompson but before the crew of fire fighters. “The car was fully engulfed in flames,” says Arreaga. “As soon as the fire department put it out, I did a thorough inspection of the area. There was nothing that made me think this was a case of arson.” Arreaga says his initial thought was that there were probably “critters” chewing on wires under the hood, which could have caused sparks and led to a fire. “I did call forensics to see if they could investigate, but as the car had melted down to its frame – any part of it that
The remains of Trent and Vanessa Hutton’s Kia Sorrento, purchased just five months ago. photo submitted
could burn, did – they said there was no way they could get any evidence from that,” says Arreaga. Later on that morning, however, the RCMP got another call. “An individual who had been in the same area, Old Eaglecliff, early Sunday morning had been visiting a friend and said that upon returning to her car, noticed that someone had been in it,” says Arreaga. “She said nothing was stolen, but things had been moved around and then she saw a burn mark about the size of a softball on one of the seats. So, that’s definitely a case of mischief or maybe even arson. And it is definitely suspicious that it happened in the same area around the same time as the other car fire. Unfortunately, by the time this individual made the report, she had already driven the car and moved things around so it is very unlikely we could get any forensic evidence.” Arreaga says that no witnesses have come forward, but he’s still hoping someone in the area might have seen something. As for the Hutton’s, they’ve spent days on the phone with ICBC, Kia and doing internet research trying to figure out what to do next.
“I just really need to know why our car caught fire and exploded,” says Trent. “If it’s arson, it is really scary that someone in our community randomly torched our vehicle. If it was some kind of manufacturing defect, well that’s really scary too and it means that people’s lives are at risk.” In his initial talks with ICBC, Trent said that they rejected the idea of conducting an investigation as it would cost $6,000. Also, they refused to pay out the insurance money unless the Hutton’s gave up the car’s remains. “In this case, the car would go straight to the wrecker’s and we would never get to find out the reason it caught fire,” says Hutton. “Now, ICBC has agreed to hold the vehicle for a short duration while we try to source an independent inspector, and ICBC will proceed with the claim. If we can find a forensics engineer at an “affordable” rate, ICBC may assist us with the covering that cost.” Hutton adds that, while he is glad to have made some progress with ICBC, he feels both the insurance company and Kia Motors should be doing more to figure out what happenened.
Meeting Calendar April 18, 2017 3:30 pm Communications Team
April 18, 2017 7:00 pm Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee
April 19, 2017 7:00 pm Recreation and Community Services Commission
April 20, 2017 7:00 pm Heritage Commission
All meetings are held in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall unless otherwise noted.
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Notice of Public Hearing 7:00 PM on Monday, April 24th, 2017 in Council Chambers Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island
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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 413, 2016 & Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 414, 2016
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bowen Island Council is considering changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Land Use Bylaw to allow owners of residential properties to construct a detached secondary suite. Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 413, 2016 would amend the Official Community Plan to include Detached Secondary Suites as an approved building typology, include them with secondary suites when considering the total number of units on Bowen Island, and create a Development Permit Area to govern the form, character, and siting of Detached Secondary Suites. Proposed Land Use Bylaw No. 414, 2016 would create the regulations governing how Detached Secondary Suites could be built on Bowen. Regulations include a minimum lot size for detached secondary suites at 0.36 hectares (~0.9 acres), a detached secondary suite could have maximum size of up to 115 square metres (~1,200 square feet) depending on size of lot, and a property could not have a detached secondary suite and operate a bed and breakfast. Proposed bylaw would also create guidelines for a Development Permit Area which would regulate development of Detached Secondary Suites.
YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME: Written submissions may be delivered to Municipal Hall (contact info below): • In person • By mail • By fax • By email to bim@bimbc.ca Submissions may also be made to Mayor and Council at the public hearing. To ensure a fair process, submissions cannot be accepted once the public hearing has ended.
Questions? Please contact Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner at 604-947-4255 or dmartin@bimbc.ca
Special waste clean up days Special waste clean up days are back this spring. Drop off excess household waste, appliances and mattresses for a small fee. Fees must be paid in advance. More info at www.bimbc.ca/clean-up-days. Dump Day Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm @Bowen Island Recycling Depot - 1063 Mount Gardner Rd
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Investing in a new Fire Hall will make Bowen Island a safer, more responsible community, with a facility we can all be proud of. We are inviting you to learn more.
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Join a Committee of Council There are so many initiatives underway on Bowen these days! For example: civic facilities, improvements to Snug Cove, enhancing local business, improvements to transportation infrastructure…and the list goes on.
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Would you like to get involved? Apply to join a Committee of Council!
Bowen Island Municipality is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to participate in the following advisory Committees: • Advisory Planning Commission: Official Community Plan and Land Use • Advisory Design Panel: design and architecture in the Cove • Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee: improving access to shorelines, forests and natural areas • Transportation Advisory Committee: make “getting around” more sustainable, efficient and enjoyable • Economic Development Committee: energizing and supporting the thriving Bowen business community If you are interested, please apply by Monday, May 1, 2017. You may download an application form from our website at www.bimbc.ca or pick up a paper copy from Municipal Hall. Please submit your application to Stef Shortt, Committee Clerk at sshortt@bimbc.ca or 981 Artisan Lane.
Parking update The new parking area on Miller Road is now open! You can park up to 12 hours in the new lot which is a five minute walk to the ferry and three minutes from Snug Cove amenities. It has direct access to the trails so you can enjoy a few minutes of Bowen nature as you begin or end your commute. Effective Monday April 24, the lot on the west side of the library will change from 12 hour to 3 hour parking. For more information, please go to www.bimbc.ca/parking. Commuters: why not try the Park & Ride at 1421 Adams Rd! You can park for free and tap on the bus with your Compass Card, then transfer to a bus in Horseshoe Bay on a single fare.
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Bowen Island Municipality is proposing to build a New Fire Hall and Emergency Operations Centre on part of Lot 3 of the Community Lands. This summer, Bowen Island electors will be asked to vote in a referendum to decide if the Municipality can borrow up to $3 million to build it.
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TransLink offers extended Snug Cove House development weekday Blue bus service waiting on better weather EDITOR
In November, the Mayor’s Council on regional transportation approved a $2 billion transit improvement plan for Metro Vancouver. Part of that plan, funded by the region, will go in to service improvements on Bowen Island. Those improvements will see extended hours in the weekday bus service on-island. David Hocking, chair of the Bowen Island Municipal Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC) says this is an important step towards a system of public transportation that works better for Bowen Islanders. “Last June, the ITMP (Integrated Transportation Master Plan) working group held a workshop with a cross-section of more than thirty community members to find out some of the key measures that could improve transportation on the island,” says Hocking. “Extending the service of the Bowen blue-buses heading to Eagle Cliff and Bluewater was
one of the main recommendations. For commuters dependent on a bus in Snug Cove to get them home, knowing that the last run was at 6:30 would add stress to their commute. Hocking says that at that workshop, TransLink did not seem enthusiastic about the idea, insisting that any new service would have to be offset by equivalent reductions elsewhere. However, a report written for TransLink by the consulting company Stantec, re-enforced what people had said at the workshop: extending the service hours for Bowen’s buses on weekdays should be a top priority, they said. “Now, with this new funding, TransLink has shifted on this issue,” says Hocking. “They definitely deserve credit for listening to the people who gave up a sunny Saturday in June to talk about transportation. This is just one piece of the transportation puzzle here on Bowen. If, over time, we can get all the pieces, then we can have a system of transit and active transportation that works really well here.”
20% islanders who participated in neighbourhood consultations carried out as a part of the ITMP say they want transit improvements on Bowen. Municipal planner Emma Chow says: This is a significant number in a car-dependent community. It shows that as the service improves, we are likely to see more and more people use it.”
On Tuesday, Johnny Bacon, Graham Ritchie and Daron Jennings enjoyed the sun shining on the Snug Cove House lands. To continue with work on the project they’ll need a dry spell. Meribeth Deen, photo
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Now that, hopefully, drier weather is on the way, work on the Snug Cove House site is expected to begin on Monday. Bowen companies Twin Island Excavating, J& E Backhoe and Metro Blasting, under the direction of
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Permanent Full-Time Administrative Clerk Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified permanent full-time Administrative Clerk. This is a 35 hour/week position. Hours will include evenings and some weekends as the nature of the work may vary based on meeting times and dates. The Administrative Clerk position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of agendas and recording of minutes; preparing and distributing correspondence; scheduling meetings and maintaining the municipal calendar; upkeep of records and filing systems; and other administrative tasks as required. Other duties include assisting the Communications Coordinator with dayto-day communications tasks and coordinating with the Municipality’s IT contractor to resolve IT issues. The duties of the Administrative Clerk are diverse and as such we are seeking an individual with a strong organizational and administrative background. The applicant will have advanced computer knowledge, the ability to multi-task with an attention to detail and perform their duties effectively and professionally with staff and members of the public.
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islander Daron Jennings, will create six lots for duplex housing and six lots for single-family housing. These twelve lots will be sold to the general public and the proceeds will be used to subsidize the creation of Snug Cove House on the site’s larger 13th lot. Snug Cove House will be a 19-unit supportive-living residence for Bowen seniors.
Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified temporary parttime Aquafit Instructor. The Aquafit Instructor is responsible for providing Aquafit classes twice a week throughout June, July, and August in an outdoor pool environment. Programming will run two mornings a week for one hour classes.
Seasonal Part-Time Swim Lesson Instructor Bowen Island Municipality seeks a qualified temporary part-time Swim Lesson Instructor. The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing swim instruction and evaluation of all age groups and levels of swimming in an outdoor pool environment. Programming will run for 7 weeks throughout July and August 2017 in the mornings.
Summer Daycamp Leaders Bowen Island Municipality Community Recreation Department has full and part time positions available this summer. Positions include, but are not limited to, Daycamps, Sport camps and Playcare programs. Hours per week and number of weeks will vary depending on the nature of the position. Weeks of work will occur from mid-June through late August.
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Daycare, transit and being carless on car island MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
As it is near impossible to get a daycare spot for a one year old, and as my husband’s work schedule is unpredictable, we’ve got someone who takes care of our daughter when we need her to. When she’s available. When she’s not… there’s a neighbour who offers childcare but sometimes has to run to the city for various things or cut the day short for whatever reason. And there’s also this great neighbour that can step in for a short time if the day has to be cut short. This Tuesday, it was the second scenario. But a friend was stuck waiting in Horseshoe Bay for a late ferry so I headed to Crippen Park to grab the bigger kid and her kid until she was able to make it back to Bowen. I should also mention my car was in the shop, I had to
work around the bus schedule this morning to get the big kid to pre-school. If we missed the bus, I suppose we could’ve hitchhiked (as I am known to do) but that feels a little strange with my kid in tow. After meeting them in Crippen park and walking back up to my office to grab my camera, the two four year-olds and I dawdled down Miller Road together so I could get a photo of Graham Ritchie and Co. at the land that will one day be duplexes and Snug Cove House. The kids enjoyed a close-up look at the machinery and I let them take pictures. So, on the day I am supposed to get all of my copy in to the layout people, I hit the walls of inadequate childcare, the challenge of being carless on a car-dependent island, and the perpetual unpredictability of ferries. But it’s all fine as long as the
kids are happy and the paper gets to press, which it always has before, so it will again. I only mention it so you know that I too, am living this Bowen
dream. And if you want some really good news, know this: Céline and Thierry from Rustique found a proper home to move
into in May, and one they can actually afford. Send me your feedback, editor@bowenislandundercurrent. com
MLA helps with Mannion Bay’s $90,000 boat problem Dear Editor, Along with Cro Lucas, Murray Atherton and Michael Kaile, I was pleased to organize a meet and greet on April 2 for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy as a kick-off to his re-election campaign. The timing was ideal, as it provided the perfect forum to thank him for his timely assistance on the municipali-
ty’s recently received License of Occupation (LOO) which will enable us as a community to work together in dealing with the problem boats in Mannion Bay and returning the bay to the iconic recreational area it was in the past, more than 10 – 20 years ago. At the BIM hosted LOO information meeting on Thursday, March 30, Bonny
Brokenshire advised the full house of attendees, the vast majority of whom were in support of BIM’s Mannion Bay Remediation Plan, that the municipality’s conservative estimate of costs in dealing with problem boats over the last 5 years was $60,000, plus an additional $30,000 between the provincial and federal governments. As we all know … that expense
is paid for with taxpayers’ money. The meet and greet attendees enjoyed an informative, interesting and entertaining presentation by Sturdy, who listed a number of the Bowen community initiatives in which he has been most helpful in securing much-needed government financial assistance. His presentation was followed by
a lively question and answer session, which most agreed demonstrated our MLA’s vast knowledge of a wide variety of issues important to the province, his riding, and our community. Many thanked him for his dedication, excellent listening skills and hard work in serving our community in a first-class manner. R.B. (Bruce) Russell
Intruder’s flight spoils picnic Thanks to this Dear Editor, It was late afternoon, Monday at Cape Roger Curtis. A good friend was visiting from Saskatchewan and this was our last day together. We walked the Cape and were sitting at the beach below the light ... a time of quiet, reflection and appreciation. Both of us love to be in the natural world, sharing it in silence; listening, watching, noticing.
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Wind was soft, waves lapped gently; cormorants, mergansers, an otter and seal; the sun was shining through a thin layer of cloud, reflecting silver/gold on the water. We were enjoying the first picnic of the season. Then…a strange noise changed everything…. sounded like a hive of bees crossed with buzzing saw. I looked up and couldn’t believe it….a drone. It flew from the right,
circled the light, hovered, moved closer to us, retreated. But this didn’t happen one time, it happen at least six times. Sometimes it was closer to us, sometimes it hovered for a while before moving on. We felt intruded upon, watched, interrupted, our privacy invaded, our quiet connection with nature stopped. And I felt an incredible sadness. What are we doing? Cherie Westmoreland
caring community Dear Editor, I would like to say”thank you”, to the many people who helped me and my car get out the ditch last Saturday. Some people,very likely on their way to the ferry, parked their cars and came over to offer me solace. One kind lady called 911 and soon after, firefighters appeared. They managed to get me out, feet first, through the driver’s window. I was impressed by the firefighter’s thorough assessment of the situation before they gently removed me. The car was left for the tow truck operator,who removed it with no further damage. In gratitude for this “Caring Community” Marion Moore
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Can we finally end strategic voting?
Anton van Walraven at the surf club in Noordwijk on the North Sea. photo
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As of late, the Netherlands’s proximity to the UK has pushed Europe’s Low Lands into a first-responders type of role against anti-European Brits trying to spread a mutation of the Brexit virus. For this reason, the March 15 election was widely reported
on and followed closely, even here in Canada. Would the virus prove contagious enough to jump the North Sea? And if so, would these bicycle-riding cheese eating tulip growers with their down-to-earth and practical-approach-to-life be immune to it? If not, could it lead to a Nexit? How potentially disastrous would this be for the Netherlands, for Europe as a whole? While I did share that concern with political pundits here in Canada, I understood that there are safeguards in place in the Netherlands that don’t exist in Canada and the US. The difference is in a notso-small-detail: since 1917 the Netherlands has used a system of proportional representation in their elections. This ensures that no unfair advantage is given to any political party: a party cannot get 100% of the power with less than 50% of
the vote. It also ensures that the number of wasted votes is minimal, and that there is no need for strategic voting. You can vote for your party of choice without having to worry about it “going to waste.” Consistently high levels of voter turnout prove the worth of this system. In the Netherlands voter turnout has never been under 73 per cent and since 1971, the average turn-out is 80 per cent of the population. In the election this March, 82 per cent of citizens, 18 years and over, cast a ballot. I say ‘citizens’ here, because in the Netherlands you are automatically ‘registered’ as voter at age 18 and voting is not mandatory. Personally, I trusted the folks of the Netherlands to make a sensible decision. Still the fact that the far-right Party for Freedom with its bleached blond leader did become
the second largest party was a legitimate concern. Yet even if it had become the largest political party in the Netherlands, without a 51 percent majority, the Party of Freedom would run into a second line of defense: it would still need to work together with other parties to form Government, and as third defense, no party was willing to do so. The election results brought relief but also encouragement. Young voters voted for their future giving the Greens (GroenLinks) 9 per cent of the vote. Thanks to the plain and simple rules of proportional representation, 9 per cent of parliamentary seats were then given to the Green party. I am very grateful for proportional representation as it has kept a one-man party with a one-page election platform from receiving the unfair advantage he and his party would have received under
First-Past-the-Post system. Yet, it is exactly this serious problem with First-Past-thePost that gave our neighbours to the south a president who ... well, we know the story. When it comes to Canada and its provinces, First-Pastthe-Post is, at best, eroding Canadians’ faith in democracy. Again, voter turnout is a good indicator: for decades, roughly 70 per cent of British Columbians cast votes in provincial elections. In 2001, this started to decline and in 2009 voter turn-out was down to 51 per cent. In 2013, it was up, but only slightly to 55 per cent. The numbers for Canadian federal elections tell the same story. So will we continue with First-Past-the-Post? Not only does it fail the safety test, it also deprives our society of new ideas and fresh energy that new parties bring into the political arena. First-Pastthe-Post frustrates the pro-
cess of political renewal and slows down necessary changes to the point of desperation. This is on full display here in British Columbia where we see crisis management, instead of thoughtful planning for the future. Not surprisingly large political donors stand to benefit, while most of us lose out. It will soon be time to cast your vote and I hope that you do. Decide what is important to you, get the right numbers for your riding, and vote for something that will pay off with every election to come. Whoever wins, let’s hold them accountable for making all future elections better for our democracy by demanding a change to proportional representation. Anton van Walraven was transplanted to Bowen Island from the Netherlands too late in life to be healthy. He still dearly misses the bicycle he left behind.
Bowen women sleeping on Gathering together at our streets to help homeless youth community playground SUZANNE ALLAN
Children’s art show set to open May 4 at Artisan Square
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On May 4, six Bowen Island mothers and grandmothers will be sleeping on the street with no pillows or mattresses to raise awareness and funds for Covenant House in Vancouver. The youth who come to Covenant House have nowhere else to turn. ! 70 per cent have witnessed family violence ! 50 per cent present with an addiction problem ! 43 per cent have been in foster care ! 39 per cent present with a mental illness ! 30 per cent have been involved in the sex trade These statistics break our hearts, which is why we’re sleeping out. Please sponsor us and you can make a difference for these youth too! Go to supportcovenanthousebc.org and click on Sleepout Movement, then click on Mother’s edition, then either our individual pages or Team Bowen!
Suzanne Allan, Kathy Clarke, Julie Rogers, and Brenda Reid are all sleeping on the street to support youth from Covenant House. Missing in the photo are Lisa Gardner, Brenda Reid and Sandi Gough. photo supplied
At the BICS Community Playground grand opening on Wednesday April 12 it was evident that playgrounds bring out the kid in all of us. After two years of fundraising, planning and working together the Community School Association (CSA) would like to thank the individuals who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the three new playground pieces: ! In attendance from West Vancouver School District were Ms. Leiterman, Mr. Hickey and Mr. Reyes. ! From Bowen Island Municipality Councilor Alison Morse and Community Grant committee member Andrea Little ! Soren Hammerberg, Julia
McCaig, Kim Stephens and Jennifer Pardee attended on behalf of the BI Community Foundation ! Donna Scorer on behalf of the Knick Knack Nook ! PAC co-chair Caroline Parker on behalf of the Parent Advisory Council ! Most importantly…thank you to the students at Bowen Island Community School for such a warm welcome to our guests and for your active participation in the project Special thanks to Diana Izdebski and Summer for attending. Diana created the cherry tree image which was used as the essential fundraising theme throughout the Playground Project. Every part of the cherry tree symbolizes our Community Playground contributors – from a solid foundation found in the thick trunk and branches out to the numerous, supportive
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Childcare key issue in B.C. and Bowen Island MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
To state the obvious, childcare is expensive. According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, childcare costs in British Columbia are among the highest in Canada. In 2016, Premier Christy Clark’s government invested $11.3 million to create 1818 more licensed childcare spaces throughout the province, and Clark has promised to create 13,000 more spaces by 2020. NDP leader John Horgan is promising British Columbia families a $10 a day daycare program if his party wins the election. This week, the B.C. Green Party released their plan to support families. If they win, they say they will implement free daycare for children under the age of three, free early childhood education for children aged 3 and 4, and $500 per month for families with children under the age of 3 who have one parent staying at home. It has been said that here on Bowen, we have the highest rate of children per-capita of any community Canada. So kicking off The Undercurrent’s election coverage with a look at how Bowen Islanders are effected by this issue seemed obvious. When Ann Silberman, now director of the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC), first moved to the island back in the early 1990s, she says there was no day care available here. “People just didn’t do daycare on Bowen,” she says. “But over the course of three or four years, you could see the need for it growing. More women were going back to work, and so more families needed an option for child care. That’s why we built the Children’s Centre.” Now, of course, there are numerous childcare options for Bowen families including Montessori, Play Care, and several home-based daycares.
She says that needs of Bowen families are still different from families in the city, and one way that is reflected is by BCC’s enrollment. “Most daycares have 25 licensed spaces. At BCC, maybe 10% of our families require full-time care for their children, which means we can accommodate the needs of up to 55 families depending on how many days of care they require,” says Silberman. She says that having two working parents is simply a fact of life these days in British Columbia. “Most families need two incomes, we live in a very expensive place, but childcare is still very unaffordable. I see families who switch off workdays, which means the parents never get time to spend together, and this creates a lot of stress. Other families rely on grandparents, and this can be very stressful for the grandparents. “I think our government really needs to up the ante. The statistics show how much children benefit from quality early childhood programs, but these programs need to be supported.” Silberman says that as an advocate of the $10 per day childcare model, she has studied the way the system operates in Quebec. “First of all, because this is part of the province’s social policy, the childcare structure does not change with each change in government,” she explains. “Also, they’ve proven that providing affordable childcare pays off: the amount of money that comes back to the government through the economic benefits of women being in the workforce more than covers the investment required to pay for $10 a day daycare. “Also, we see the wages for childcare workers going up with this system. Right now, wages are entirely dependent on fees paid by the parents –the only way they can go up is if parents pay more.”
We wanted to give her more stability, but we really couldn’t afford to. This also meant I went back to work after dinner on many nights, or worked weekends to make up for the fact that I had cut my days short. This year we have much more stability as both boys are in daycare full-time with extended hours on two days, but getting here has been really challenging and it is still expensive. I’ve been learning about the $10 a day program since before my oldest was born, and I really think the government needs to take a chance on this kind of system. It would ensure that all kids had the opportunity to receive the gold standard of care that my kids get, and would also raise the wages of the people taking care of our kids. Merewyn Hines
Andréa Layzell with her husband Lee Vincent and boys Owen and Avery. photo submitted
Bowen parents have their say on childcare Andréa Layzell When I went back to work after my second son was born, I worked four days a week, my husband worked Sunday to Friday and we had a nanny three days a week. For one of
those days, we had various kids coming in to nanny share because our older son was in daycare – we didn’t want him to lose our spot. Also, we couldn’t really afford our nanny so I would rush home every day to save money.
As a single mom, there is no option for me to split the cost of care or the amount of time my child is in care. When I was looking to move to Bowen, my first choice of daycare for my daughter (2.5 years old) was BCC, but they had a massive waitlist for fulltime care. I found a great home daycare for my daughter, but a spot came up for her on Tuesdays and Thursdays at BCC, so I pounced on the opportunity.
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West Van-Sea to Sky candidates talk childcare policies Dana Taylor, Green Party of British Columbia The Green Party platform on childcare takes the long view and is part of a much larger social policy which includes education. I am very pleased with what the party has come up with in this regard and am keen to get people’s feedback on it. Jordan Sturdy, B.C. Liberals I appreciate the challenge that families with young children face, having been there myself. There is no one-size fits all solution. We want to be able to support families grow stronger together, and in the Sea to Sky region we are seeing grandparents moving to help raise their children’s children, for example. Hopefully this is happening not only out of need but because they want to do this, and we want to support families in this situation. We are committed to new child care spaces, but also, to options.
Merewyn Hines and her daughter. photo submitted
Childcare costs a burden for some continued from PAGE 6 This actually makes things more expensive for me – paying a monthly fee in one place would be cheaper then paying daily fees in two different places, but I would like her to get a full time spot at BCC eventually so this is what I’ve got to do. I am also aware that the people who are doing this work are not making tons
of money, so I’m not going to try and get some kind of discount. The people looking after my daughter are doing the most important work for me that they could possibly do. Last month, I paid almost as much in childcare as I paid in rent. I also happened to be laid off from my job a few weeks ago. I am fine, because I’ve
Grandmother Susan Nelson with Isla. photo submitted got severance, but even if I needed to, I couldn’t take my daughter out of care to save money because then I would risk losing a spot that would be needed when I started work again. Brandy Boyce The cost of daycare has drastically reduced our incomes, and the biggest impact of this is that it has brought us to the decision to only have one child. I begged my mom (Susan Nelson) to move here because
we really needed her, and fortunately she did. My daughter (Isla) now spends the afternoons with her on the days we need care, and goes to Play Care in the morning because that is the most affordable option. There are two days a week that I am not working, I take in other kids on those days to make a bit of money. My husband also works on one day so that I can work, so we see each other one day per week. Basically, it is a constant juggle.
Michelle Livaja, B.C. NDP Any parent with young children knows we have a child care crisis in BC. Families face impossible choices regarding returning to work or choosing care that isn’t the best for their kids. We commit to a $10-a-day plan to help working families have affordable, quality child care.
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Golfers on Bowen are used to playing year-round and rubbing the noses of their eastern friends and relatives in this local privilege. This crazy winter has seriously undermined those bragging rights, so a rainy day was not going to deter our hardy golfers from participating in
the Bowen Island Golf Club’s first tournament of the year, the Island Masters. On Saturday, April 8, 46 soggy players competed for the highly-coveted yellow jackets won by the top man, woman, and junior golfer. The catch: each player was competing alongside one of the world’s best golfers, and combining his score with their own. No, those pro golfers weren’t
playing in the rain on Bowen. They were playing in the sunshine in Atlanta, in the other Masters tournament. Each Bowen competitor drew the name of a Masters player, and that player’s Saturday score was added to their own. The Masters round ended just after our Island Masters. There was high drama as our players returned to the clubhouse to learn the fate of
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also carries big bragging rights. This year our winners’ yellow jackets went to Karl Malacek, Kathy Clarke, and top junior Mattias Blomberg . The jackets will remain on display at the Clubhouse for all to admire, and to inspire our dreams for next year. The Island Masters is just the first of a number of annual tournaments organized for the community by the volunteers who run our public golf course. The next is the Community Challenge on
their professional partners. There was also beer, and a delicious Cup Cutter Café buffet. The Masters tournament is one of the two most important and prestigious in the world of golf. There’s an ongoing argument that it is equally or more prestigious than The Open, called the British Open by Americans. But that argument is made entirely by Americans. There’s no dispute that it’s the top American tournament, however, and our local Masters
May 20. Get together foursomes from your neighbourhood, and prove you have the best golfers on the island. But before that, come to our Golf Swap Meet on April 15 and find some inexpensive preloved golf sticks to get you started. You can always find more information at bowengolf.com, or 604-947-GOLF. It’s a public golf course, everyone is welcome. And the Cup Cutter Café is now open weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Lola Quicili holds up the silver medal she won at the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Winnipeg. photo supplied
Sunday April 16 Easter egg hunt and brunch at the Bowen Island Lodge. Reserve by April 9, 947-2129. Doc’s Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., buffet-style. Phoenix on Bowen, Easter celebration at 2pm With special guest: the Easter Bunny
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Twelve-year old Lola Quicili wrapped up her seven years as a ringette player by winning a silver medal at the Western Canadian Ringette Championships in Winnipeg last month. Ringette, by the way, isn’t just hockey for girls. It did start that ways, says Lola’s mom, Laura. “It was started about 50 years ago by a guy who wanted his daughter to play hockey, but the option wasn’t available,” she says. “But it is different than hockey. It is fully non-contact, and you have to pass so you can’t do a breakaway like in hockey. It is much more team-oriented than hockey, and so now there are actually boys playing.” Lola’s team this year was at the highest level for the sport in B.C. She practised once a week, all over the Lower Mainland as far away as Hope and Delta. “There were a few other players living on the North Shore so we carpooled,” says Laura. “But she will be transitioning into hockey next year because there are way more North Shore teams to play on.”
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Knowing our place: the blanket exercise PAULINE LE BEL CONTRIBUTOR
Thirty adults are gathered in a large sunny room. We stand on blankets that represent the land. Turtle Island. Home. We are all Indigenous people whose ancestors have lived on this land for thousands of years, and we are about to experience colonization. The workshop facilitator puts on a bowler hat and becomes the European who has just “discovered” our lands. Welcome to the Blanket Exercise, a powerful teaching tool developed by Kairos Canada, an ecumenical group working together for justice and peace. The exercise was their response to the 1996 Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, which recommended education in CanadianIndigenous history as one of the key steps to reconciliation. Over the past few years, I’ve informed myself about the history of the Settler relationship with Aboriginal people, a history we’re rarely taught. I read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, the Indian Act, and
countless books. But it wasn’t until I participated in the Blanket Exercise that this became more than intellectual knowledge, and I began to appreciate how challenging and necessary is this process we are calling reconciliation. Last fall, I took a training course in The Blanket Exercise so I could help lead the workshop. Members of the Squamish Nation will be guiding us through this interactive experience. Not everyone likes the word reconciliation, by the way. Some prefer “healing” or “restitution.” Whatever we call it, this is the work that is necessary to right the wrongs of the past and move together into the future. It won’t be easy, but it will help us to live up to the promise of Canada as a country of diversity, inclusiveness and fairness. The Blanket Exercise is the first of several educational and cultural events in the series I am calling Knowing Our Place: A Reconciliation Initiative on Bowen. In my Undercurrent article two weeks ago, I outlined some of the other events, which include Indigenous storytelling, Squamish lan-
Participants partake in the Blanket Exercise, a workshop that delves into the effects of colonization. photo KAIROS Canada guage games, and a bus tour to Squamish for a cultural tour of the Squamish Estuary. Knowing Our Place is made possible by the generous contributions of the Bowen Island Arts Council, the Bowen Island Library, the Knick Knack Nook, Bowen Children’s Centre, and Literacy Task Group. Last week, Lisbeth Haigh of the Bowen Island
Montessori School contacted me to say they would also like to get involved. Anyone else? You are invited to participate in The Blanket Exercise. Sunday April 30 from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Gallery at Artisan Square. For adults and youth over the age of 13. Not suitable for young children. Participation is free but you must register, and register early
as there is limited capacity. To register, please contact Marysia, BIAC Program Coordinator at: info@biac.ca If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: songspinner@shaw.ca There is also more information and a video about the Blanket Exercise at: www. kairosblanketexercise.org The Blanket Exercise. It’s
more than just a history lesson. You get to live it. Pauline Le Bel is the author of Becoming Intimate with the Earth. Two of her books will be published this year: her poetry book, They Ask Me Why I Sing So Loud, in May, and her non-fiction book, Whale in the Door: Re-Imagining Howe Sound, in September.
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You’d rather build a house than a spreadsheet At the Bowen Island Community Foundation we understand—and that’s why we’re we’re offering offeringaa $1,000 award for aa Bowen new $2,500 Bowen Island Island student student pursuing a career in the trades. trades. Applicants Applicants need to submit a reference reference letter letterand andproof proof of enrollment in a trade or technical technical school. school. We’re also offering offering aa new new $1,000 $2,500scholarship scholarship based solely on academic performance performance for for aa Bowen Island student looking to build spreadspreadsheets, or study poetry, or physics physics or or any any other other subject taught in universities or colleges. colleges.
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Shoemaker Lockhart Cobblestone, played by Tyler Matzen, and his wife Matilda, played by Maya Church, can’t believe their luck. photo Tanja Voormeij De Zwart
INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Bowen Island Community Foundation’s AGM is an opportunity for us to thank our donors and supporters and showcase how philanthropy builds community. We will announce successful grant recipients, introduce the Foundation’s new Board members, Administrator and Ambassadors. Come and share stories of the successes you have helped us achieve over the past year and learn what is being planned for 2017. Please join us in celebration of community! Friday, April 28, 2017 • 7 - 9pm • Cates Hill Chapel 661 Carter Road, Bowen Island Please rsvp by April 21, 2017 admin@bowenfoundation.com • www.bowenfoundation.com
IDLC students perform feel-good, hilarious musical TANJA VOORMEIJ DE ZWART CONTRIBUTOR
This past weekend, Island Discovery Learning Community presented The Elves and the Shoemaker, a wonderful musical for young and old, with a hilarious script, wrapped in a heart-warming, feelgood story. The cast included students from kindergarten to Grade 9, including two sets of young actors who played the kind shoemaker and his jolly wife. The show was directed and choreographed by IDLC’s principal Allan Saugstad, and stage-managed by Michelle Harrison. A huge thank you to all the parents for arranging costumes, helping the kids with their lines, getting them to umpteen rehearsals, keeping their spirits up, and for having to listen to the songs at home hundreds of times! Another gracious thank-you to our many volunteers, and to Jack and Julie Headley of Tir-na-nog Theatre, for their help in making this production possible! And last, but not least, a big thank-you to our amazing audiences, without whom theatre can not exist!
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