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Glenn Cormier knows he has a customer base for his retail pot shop waiting to bloom on Bowen. “For me, in all honesty on Bowen Island, the market that I’m going after is baby boomers,” said Cormier on Monday. Surveying the new pub building set to finish construction this spring, Cormier points to three retail suites on the bottom floor. In middle there will be Fabulous Finds, with Catching Stars gallery to its right and, if all goes to plan, a store selling cannabis on the left. Cormier, who has gone before Bowen council to present his plans, said there are a couple reasons he wants to bring retail pot sales here. “First and foremost, I’m a big proponent for the cannabis plant and the wellness aspect of it all. But secondly, I’m a business person and this is new up-and-coming business. It’s going to be legalized and obviously there is an opportunity here on Bowen.” With marijuana set to become legal later this year, Cormier is getting ahead of the game. The Bowen Island Pub owner, who has made a career in B.C.’s hospitality industry, has been doing his cannabis research. He foresees that the marijuana sales landscape will change soon and that it will have a different look and feel to it. “For me I’m not interested in having a store which has Bob Marley posters on the wall. I’m looking to have a place that’s professionally operated,” said Cormier, explaining customers won’t walk in the door and see a wall full of bongs and glass pipes. “I’m marketing towards my demographic.” Inside the 250-square-foot unit underneath the pub, Cormier plans to start slow, selling marijuana flowers, oils, extracts and topicals at first. The provincially regulated pot products, explained Cormier, will have been tested to meet certain safety standards. Cormier said you won’t see jars of loose buds in the shop, but rather the cannabis flower sold in a pre-packaged format, with the potency level clearly labelled. Further down the road, in a year predicted Cormier, you will see edibles arriving on the shelves. Eventually, people will be buying cannabis products for pets, said Cormier, and ultimately he hopes any negative perception of the plant itself changes and its medicinal properties realized. In addressing one common concern with pot shops, the potential for underage sales, Cormier said he’s in a position to handle that because he already has a liquor licence and understands the legalities. “As a business owner I understand the most valuable thing I have is my licence,” said Cormier, who anticipates the pot shop

Bowen Island Pub owner Glenn Cormier has set aside space for a pot shop in the new building set to open this spring.

being open between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Cormier’s process in bringing a pot shop to Bowen starts with the province, which will be handling the retail applications. The province will then send the vetted applications to local government, Bowen Island Municipality in this case, for their comment. Bowen council recommended last week that planning staff draft bylaws to prohibit the cultivation, production, distribution and sale of marijuana. This move is meant to prevent, for example, somebody putting in a marijuana farm where horticulture is already allowed on Bowen. “So to get ahead of that potential, possible problem, we make everything illegal and then we do spot zoning for people who make applications, Mayor Murray Skeels told the Undercurrent. “By making a bylaw that prohibits everything we can then make bylaws that allow very specific things. I think a lot of municipalities will be doing this and particularly those that have rural areas within their borders.”

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Cormier, who is the only person to approach the municipality thus far with a pot-related pitch, said Bowen doesn’t need to take spot zoning approach but he does believe “it could be a healthy way to go.” A rezoning to bring retail marijuana sales to Bowen would require a public hearing and an opportunity for the community to ask questions and voice any concerns. “And I would love to be the person they can ask questions of, because I have done a lot of research,” said Cormier. He recently participated in a webinar put on by Able BC, a liquor lobbying organization, which broke down statistics of the percentage of Canadians who smoke pot daily, weekly, occasionally or never. If you add up all the numbers, you get to 40 per cent, said Cormier. “I do believe that the demographic here (on Bowen) might be a little higher than you would find in other municipalities just because of the makeup of our population,” said Cormier. “I think the baby boomer demographic on Bowen is a lot of ex-hippies.”

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6:30 PM on Monday March 12, 2018 in Council Chambers Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island

7:00 PM on Monday March 19, 2018 in Council Chambers Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island

Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 445, 2017

Bowen Island Municipality Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 439, 2017

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Council is considering changes to Water General 1(b) (WG1b) Zone (shown on map) to clarify the prohibition in the Land Use Bylaw for docks or other structures in the WG1b Zone. The amended zone would prohibit the following structures, facilities, and uses: • Dock, pier, wharf, piling or other structures; and • Moorage, other than moorage necessary for navigational or emergency situations Council has decided to hold another public hearing on Bylaw No. 445 as set out in this Notice in order to provide a further opportunity for public input. All materials from the public hearing held on January 22, 2018 shall be brought forward and form part of the record and so there is no requirement for representations or submissions from the first public hearing to be re-submitted.

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Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 440, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendments to the Official Community Plan and the Land Use Bylaw are being considered by Bowen Island Council for a series of properties surrounding Grafton Lake in the centre of Bowen. Highlights of the proposed development include: • Permit the development of up to 120 market dwelling units; • Provide 45 units of affordable housing, in a mixture of rental and home ownership dwellings; • Allow for Recovery Care Housing on the site of the Orchard Recovery Centre, and allow for up to 18 clients on their site; • Dedicate 91-hectares (227 acres) of land as a Nature Preserve; and • Provide land for a municipal water treatment plant to serve the Cove Bay Water System

2018 Budget: Public Open House All meetings are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.

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Supportive housing for Bowen seniors is one step closer to reality. The Snug Cove House site was connected to the municipal water system last week, with other utility installations underway. The pipe laying is close to being completed and the road should open in a couple weeks. The development is being divided into 13 lots, with the largest lot, at the far end and nestled against park land, being reserved for the seniors’ residence. The other 12 parcels, single family and duplex lots ranging from 2,300 to 3,000 square feet, will go on sale to the general public soon. The sale of those lots will subsidize the creation of Snug Cove House, a 19-unit supportive-living residence for Bowen seniors. Ballpark monthly fees for the seniors would be about $3,000, but that number could change, according to Snug Cove House board chair Graham Ritchie. Two years from now would be an optimistic time

to set a date for a grand opening, he added. But for now, Ritchie is happy to see the site taking shape. “It’s unbelievable, actually,” he said. Ritchie said the community and public donors have been patiently waiting for Snug Cove House to arrive. However, the $150,000 in donations used to buy the land in 2004 has turned into a profit over time as property values increase. “We’ve achieved something, guys,” said Ritchie. Snug Cove House will initially be offering unreg-

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istered assisted living – meaning at least one meal a day and staff supervision. “As soon as we can, we’ll step up,” explained Ritchie. An average of 11 seniors each year leave Bowen to find supportive housing somewhere else. “It can actually be a personal tragedy,” Ritchie said, of having to separate loved ones and moving longtime residents out of their community. Snug Cove House will host an open house this Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30 p.m. at 1080 Miller Rd.

Snug Cove House board chair Graham Ritchie oversees progress at the site on Miller Road last week. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

People all over Bowen, join hands, get on the meal train. Alea Bell and Katie Cooke are the driving force behind this nourishing initiative for their friends, the Benson family. Bean Benson recently slipped on ice and broke five ribs, sending her off the island to Lions Gate Hospital for a week stay and followed by a long recovery period at home. Her husband Mike was by Bean’s side at the hospital, while also managing care for their two young children, Knox, 8, and Journey, 10. The accident has halted construction on the Benson’s Bowen dream home, a project they have poured their heart, soul and energy into for the last four years. Bell and Cooke, being mutual friends of Bean, connected to get the meal train rolling for the young family of four. “To take one thing off their plate,” says Cooke. The goal is to get the Bensons set up with meal deliveries until the end of March. Philanthropic foodies can simply head to the meal train website, mealtrain.com/trains/ wo2do0, pick a date to cook

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and deliver a dish to the Bensons. Casseroles, soups, tacos, curries – if you can cook it, the Bensons will gladly appreciate a warm meal. Their dietary restrictions are included on the website. Bell first met the Bensons about five years ago when both families were new on the island. “They are an amazing family. We just hit it off,” says Bell. Cooke connected with the Bensons after their kids met in kindergarten at BICS, “and we’ve been friends ever since,” she says. “They’re very selfless and caring, just very down-toearth people,” adds Cooke. Feeding a neighbour in need of a helping hand is

nothing new for Bowen. “It’s really common that you’ll see a meal train happening for anyone that’s come back to Bowen with a new baby,” explains Cooke. Bell’s home was once a food train stop, after she gave birth. “It’s a big deal, as a new mom,” says Bell. “The community on Bowen really pulls together for people in a way that I haven’t seen anywhere else.” The friends want to give a shout-out to Wagsville Dog Camp on Bowen for meeting Mike at the ferry the day Bean fell to pick up the couple’s dog. As well, The Snug and Tuscany both donated gift cards to the Benson family.

Your Bowen. Your Budget. We’d like your feedback on the draft Five Year Financial Plan, which outlines proposed operating expenses, capital budgets and tax increases for 2018. Ways you can get involved: Join us for a public information session at Municipal Hall: Council will be meeting in a Committee of the Whole to welcome Tuesday, March 13th Thursday, March 15th Jada Basi of Cityspaces to speak about Municipal policy tools for 10:00 am - 11:30 am 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm affordable housing in rural communities. The meeting is open to the Go to our website to read the draft Financial Plan and Frequently Asked Questions public, and we encourage the community to attend in person or Submit your questions online or contact us directly watch the video live stream.

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Bowen Island Municipal Council is looking for volunteers to serve on its new Environment and Climate Action Advisory Committee (ECAC). The ECAC is intended to provide Council with advice and recommendations on environmental issues that will improve the quality of life, the livability, and the working environment for the residents, visitors and businesses of Bowen Island Municipality through the integration of the principles of sustainability and sound environmental practice into all municipal functions and operations. Application forms can be obtained by emailing bim@bimbc.ca or in

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Short-term rentals integral to Bowen economy Restrictions on short-term vacation rentals are becoming more common in municipalities across B.C. Bowen Island is a unique case, and it’s likely that restricting short-term rentals here won’t solve the housing problem, but certainly will limit tourist dollars and employment opportunities. We sometimes hear the call on Bowen to ban short-term vacation rentals as well, the main reason being that there is a need for long-term rental housing. These two issues aren’t necessarily linked, however, because on Bowen Island the shape of rentals is a little different than in other municipalities like Vancouver. There are whole houses here that owners use for their vacations, left empty part of the year. There are also suites in houses that the owners want to keep available for family and friends to use when they visit. In many of these situations, the owners have never rented these units out long-term, and never intend to, as this would restrict their ability to use it themselves. Banning short-term vacation rentals in these cases would leave these homes mostly empty, and would no longer serve the community by providing places to stay for visitors who spend their tourist dollars here. Housing is indeed needed on Bowen for the valuable workers and citizens who make our economy and community run, but it’s affordable housing that’s required. Many of the vacation rentals we see, if rented long-term, would not be affordable to those who need housing the most on Bowen. These second homes are often high-end and would rent for more than the average service worker can afford. It’s true that there isn’t enough housing for summer employees for restaurants and other businesses, kept busy by the fair-weather tourists. Having unstable long-term rentals where renters must agree to move off-island in the summer isn’t a viable solution. Instead, it further limits the summer employee pool when it’s needed the most. Short-term vacation rentals and long-term rental housing are not mutually exclusive concepts. Banning the former won’t solve the latter here on

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Bowen Island. A ban would, however, make a sizeable negative impact on the economy. Bowen Island Accommodations is proud to pay into B.C.’s coffers by charging the eight per cent hotel provincial sales tax plus five per cent GST. A new agreement between B.C. and Airbnb will see all short-term rentals booked through Airbnb collecting the eight per cent provincial sales tax and an up-tothree per cent municipal and regional district tax. We are pleased to learn that the revenue raised from the new tax agreement will be used to fund affordable housing projects in our province and hopefully help to address Bowen’s affordable housing dilemma. Unlike other municipalities, we don’t have hotels here, and there is a high demand from tourists for places to stay, more so than is provided by conventional bed and breakfasts. Many people want their own space or a large space to bring a whole family, and this can be provided by short-term vacation rental homes and suites. Tourists are spending money on their rental, food, gas, culture, and experiences on Bowen Island, and are integral to our local economy. Vacation rentals must stay well-maintained and aesthetically up-to-date, and local workers help us to this end. In the past year Bowen Island Accommodations has spent $35,500 on housekeepers, $4,993 on gardeners and $31,970 on contractors and handymen. The issue of affordable housing and people using short-term vacation renting as a means of income is a greater issue than just Bowen Island’s, but Bowen Island has its own context to consider as well. Affordable housing projects and policies are needed, and solutions are out there, but banning short-term rentals here isn’t one of them. A deeper look at the issues involved will show that the loss of short-term rentals will have unintended effects and that the real-time benefits to the community and economy are many. Jan Stevens Bowen Island Accommodations

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As a longtime islander and renter I have witnessed firsthand the impacts of lack of rental housing in our community. Over the years there has been a distinct shift from the previously challenging rental market. The “shuffle” as experienced on every other island or small tourist town with any amount of summer seasonality is alive and well here. The pack/unpack, the search for the next rental and the hope that a rental is available is a common theme here for new or longtime renters. A recent Globe and Mail submission entitled “In Tofino you must suffer for your housing,” by Coun. Greg Blanchette, highlights very similar problems with rentals in the Tofino community. The shift that has become increasingly common and disturbing here with the uptake in the housing market, lack of new built rental options, loss of older style cottages, and Airbnb is the desperation to obtain any rental. The stress and anxiety caused by lack of housing options here is immeasurable. Renters are in constant fear of their housing being put on the market or being evicted for landlord use or renoviction. Many local Bowen Island renters have not noticed this shift if they have been fortunate enough to have an affordable rental or housing for a long period. Now each new rental is often hundreds of dollars more and unattainable. Vulnerable islanders such as seniors, those living with mental illness or disabilities have no alternatives for housing here. This disturbing trend has eroded the social fabric of the island and turned this once slightly diverse community into a whole different place to live. All of these rental challenges have serious impacts on our local economy and the health and sustainability of our community. Without stable housing most no longer feel safe living here. The most difficult aspect of the rental housing situation is the absence of discussion around the struggle for rentals in community dialogue around housing. Most fear this discussion would only jeopardize their opportunities as renters. I urge Bowen Islanders in need of rentals to take collective action and challenge your local housing providers, developers, and municipal leaders to come up with some concrete efforts to take action against this outstanding issue in our community not just to benefit their bottom line but to benefit the whole island. Bowen Island as a community needs to get its collective act together to address the lack of affordable rentals on the island. Robin Burger

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Rotary club pledges $2,000 for new bike park, needs your help The Rotary Club of Bowen Island is challenging the community to support the dedicated volunteers working to establish our new bike park. The Bowen Bike Park will be located in the forest behind the outdoor classroom at BICS. If the funds can be raised, work on the park will begin in April. In the Feb. 8 Undercurrent, Viggo Henrichsen noted that $7,000 was still needed to reach their fundraising goal. He said you can donate by cheque at municipal hall or online through the parks and recreation website, bowencommunityrecreation. com/registernow. To help reach this goal, the Rotary Club will match all charitable donations to Bowen Island Municipality between now and April 4, up to a maximum of $2,000.

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Bowen history enthusiasts sought for museum and archives board The Bowen Island Museum and Archives is looking for volunteers to join our board of directors. Our mandate is to promote interest in, and the study of, the history of Bowen Island. Over the course of 50 years we have collected and preserved many of Bowen Island’s historical materials – personal reminiscences, artifacts, business records, society and association records, photographs and other memorabilia. We renovated the small building that now houses the Museum and Archives, restored the “Higgin’s Cabin” and opened it as a small logger’s museum, published two historical books on Bowen, and created exhibits to showcase the growing collection. We are looking for volunteers who have enthusiasm, humour, creativity, and time to donate to our organization’s valuable cause. Do you have a passion for history? Or fundraising skills? Do you enjoy archival research? Are you familiar with database entries? Do you have conservation or preservation skills or enjoy working with seniors or students? The list is endless! Why not devote some time to help shape the future of our community museum and archives. Please contact Rob Forbes at 604-808-0013 for more information.

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Museum closed in March, mysterious items coming We received a Canada 150 grant and we are thrilled to be able to do some renovations in the museum. The museum will be closed during the month of March so we are going to paint and install a brand-new lighting system as well as a state-of-the-art hanging system. This will allow us to be able to create exhibits in our intimate gallery to its best capacity. Right after the renovations in April, we will display our recent acquisitions from the last year and everybody is welcome to add their information to the artifacts. It is always exciting to solve riddles about objects that were donated to us. We are going to have a couple of mystery items as well and we invite the community to stop by and take a guess.

At the end of the exhibition in early June, we will have a reveal and the right answer to the history of our mystery items. Whoever has the most innovative answer will receive a prize. While we are gearing up for an exciting exhibition year the museum is also looking for an exhibition assistant. This paid position requires four hours of commitment on Thursdays or Fridays. We are also welcoming new volunteers for either the reception desk (four hour or two hour shifts, Thursdays or Fridays) as well as research and gallery technician assistants. Applications can be sent to Ines Ortner at bicurator@telus.net. Ines Ortner, exhibitions curator Bowen Island Museum & Archives

Islander’s kindness saves cloudy day It was a rainy day in January and the last (small) ferry of the morning. I thought we left early enough to make it, my husband said we should leave earlier. Lo and behold we got to the lineup and were almost certainly going to miss the ferry which seriously complicated our lives as it meant we were going to miss our flight to New Zealand. My husband was kind enough to not say, “I told you so.” The ferry marshal suggested I walk down and start asking if there was someone that would switch places with us. I trudged down the hill with not much hope in my heart and started knocking on windows and

hearing the “sorry but I’ve got to go to town on this one because ... .” Then suddenly one of the ladies I had first asked got out of her car, in the pouring rain, walked up the hill and said she would switch with us. Bless her – she was going to have to cancel quite a few parent teacher meetings to do so. I never thought to ask her name but you know who you are – thank you so much for your kindness. We made our flight thanks to you. Carrie Ashman We asked readers to submit their stories of Bowen acts of kindness. You can email yours to editor@ bowenislandundercurrent.com

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Request for Expressions of Interest Architectural Services Bowen Island Municipality is requesting Expressions of Interest and Qualifications from professional architects to take our new Fire Hall and Emergency Operations Centre from the concept stage through to final construction. The community has approved borrowing to fund the construction. The Municipality is seeking an architect for the preparation of the working drawings and to act as project manager for the Municipality for the construction phase. More information about the project is available on the Municipal website at: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/fire-hall Please send Expressions of Interest and Qualifications by Friday, March 23, 2018 to: Sophie Idsinga Interim Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Email: sidsinga@bimbc.ca

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where in B.C. Ockeloen, who’s been teaching first aid for more than 20 years, says this app could make Bowen residents feel safer because “there’s numbers of people that could step in to assist, so you wouldn’t be left on your own not knowing what to do.” Anytime someone dials 911 the operator will decide if an automated external defibrillator (AED) is need-

ed, the alert will be sent out, and the operator will send the coordinates to the first aid attendant responding to the notification. Since all AEDs on Bowen are registered through the Public Access to Defibrillation Program run by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the operators know each AED location. “Everyone’s very excited about it,” Ockeloen said. “A lot of people felt like if

they were home alone ‘how would they get the AED?’ You wouldn’t be able to stop CPR to go run and get it, now with this people will be alerted.” The AEDs are userfriendly, displaying stepby-step instructions on the screen for any bystander to help a victim, but Ockeloen says its “irresponsible” not to take a first-aid class because it’s easy and should be common sense. AEDs should only be used on a cardiac arrest and not a heart attack, so knowing the difference is important. Ockeloen says there’s already been a couple of incidents when an AED had to be used on Bowen: a few residents who had a cardiac arrest at home and one who had one by the dock. There’s a total of 16 AEDs on the island and Ockeloen says they’ve gotten the “goahead” to station more. Tunstall Bay, Eagle Cliff and the Legion area are only some of the locations they’re hoping to add. Every second counts during cardiac arrest. By immediately using an AED on the victim, it can increase the chance of survival by 75 per cent or more when combined with CPR. “I’m about a 10-minute drive from the ferry, where the ambulance station is. So there’s no chance, right? It wouldn’t work. So you need to have (AEDs) around the island.” Residents can check the AED locations on the municipality website.

Employment Opportunity Summer Parks & Environment Maintenance Crewperson (2) Bowen Island Municipality seeks two full-time temporary Summer Parks and Environment Maintenance Crewpersons for employment for the period of May 1st – August 31st, 2018. Crewpersons will primarily be responsible for maintaining the Municipality’s parks, trails and public beaches. The positions also require that the crewpersons interact in a courteous manner with the public. The applicants will have a strong landscaping and maintenance background, be comfortable working outside under varying weather conditions, work under supervision on a task-oriented basis, and hold a valid driver’s license. This position is based on 35 hours per week. A complete posting and job description is available on the Municipal website (www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/jobs), or from the Municipal Hall. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references via mail, facsimile, or email by Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 4:00 pm to: Shayle Duffield, Human Resources Coordinator 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Email: hr@bimbc.ca Fax: 604-947-0193 Web: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/jobs

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BOWENBEAT As You Like It at Cates Hill You must have many skills as an actor on Bowen: learn the character, learn the lines, find the time to rehearse for three months, learn how to tune a lute if you’re actor/ singer Mike Trevillion, dig paths through the snow for the audience, build a stage, practise not getting too damaged while wrestling, set out chairs, laugh at Calder Stewart’s jokes, print tickets, be lucky enough to get Maureen Sawasy to stage direct for you, Trevor Tunnacliffe to write music for you, Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart to design your poster, renowned Vancouver instrument-maker Ray Nurse to lend

you a lute, Ian Davidson to create your lighting, the everpatient library volunteers to sell your tickets, Frazer Elliott to put together a program, the wonderful Shirley Wrinch to make and fit her amazing costumes and Nadyne Hindle to help put them on including at high-speed in mid-show. But, for five years in a row, the actors have kept signing up and having fun, and audiences have filled the Cates Chapel ‘theatre’ and been entertained by Bowen’s annual Shakespeare production, so it must be as you like it. – Graham Ritchie, director, As You Like It

Aubin van Berckel, Nadyne Hindle and Katlina Bernard.

Doug Elliott.

Eva de Zwart, Shirley Wrinch, Nadyne Hindle and Katalina Bernard. PHOTOS SUPPLIED

Mike Trevillion.

Bowen Island Community Choir Cates Hill Chapel Saturday March 10, 2018 Show Starts at 7pm • Tickets: $10

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Bells to ring on Sunday for Shatzky book launch

Drawing by Liz Watson

Snug Cove House Society of Bowen Island Takes Great Pleasure in Announcing to Bowen Island the sale of 12 fully serviced single-family and duplex lots at

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Lisa Shatzky’s fifth book of poetry, The Bells that Ring, published by Black Moss Press, is being launched on Sunday March 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Cove Commons. Sponsored by Bowen Island Arts Council as well as the Library Association, this is bound to be a fun event with readings happening from Shatzky herself as well as a few lively members of the community. The Bells that Ring is a collection of 45 poems that speak to the human condition as well as the fragile state of the planet with a voice that is deeply personal, passionate, eclectic, and universally evocative. At times meditative and at times darkly humor-

ous, the poems in this collection wrestle with the timeless questions each of us must walk with in some way throughout our lives: “who am I in this life and what does it all mean?” The title to this collection, which is also the title of

the last poem in the book, emerged from a conversation Shatzky had with the late Leonard Cohen in an after-hours pub in Montréal when she was 19 years old. She recalls Cohen telling her to write as much as she can and “ring the bells that still can ring.” In her dedication at the beginning of the book, Shatzky writes: “the poems in this collection, dear Leonard, are my imperfect offerings …. Enjoy.” Shatzky invites you to come out Sunday afternoon on Bowen Island and enjoy some poetry, some laughter, and the delightful hearts and voices that are at the core of these poetic moments in time.

BIAC seeks graphic designer to draw new brand

Open House Saturday, March 10 & Sunday March 11 2:00 to 4:30 pm

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There is a new era dawning for the Bowen Island Arts Council. A culmination of many things – the celebration of 30 years of service to the community, the adoption of a new cultural plan for our island, the opening of the Gallery @ Cove Commons – all of these accomplishments have transported the nonprofit to a new beginning. Last year, StoryTellings Consulting, a local company owned by Edward Wachtman and Sheree Johnson, convened sessions with BIAC members. Approximately 45 people gathered to answer the query – Why BIAC matters now and why it will in the future. Participants considered the impact of the arts on their lives, and the role the

organization plays in creating opportunities that offer rich and meaningful experiences. The result is a new brand for BIAC, emerging from stories from myriad perspectives, but conveying a unifying vision. In addition to a compelling story, this new brand articulates an essence, a promise, a tag line and from these elements, a new name emerged. Though the legal name will remain Bowen Island Arts Council, as the charity enters its 40th decade it will operate with a renewed sense of purpose under a new name: “The Hearth – Arts on Bowen.” As a result of these exciting developments, The Hearth – Arts on Bowen is

seeking assistance with the development of a new visual identity. We would like to work with a graphic designer to depict our new brand in the form of a logo and work mark. Anyone who is interested can come to the Gallery @ Cove Commons on March 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7-8 p.m., for a one-hour creative briefing. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on March 30, and a final selection will be announced April 6. The designer of the chosen graphic treatment for the new brand will receive an honorarium of $1,500. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Massey, executive director, at admin@biac.ca.

Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Shelagh Mackinnon Rev.Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon

Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Service and Sunday School 10:30 am Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork MinisterCollins of Music: Williams HallLynn Bookings:

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Juno nominated singer-songwriter Annie Lou and her bluegrass band will be on Bowen for a March 18 show. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Annie get your banjo Juno nominated singer-songwriter Annie Lou from Parksville will bring her bluegrass stylings to Bowen for a spirited show at Tirna-nOg Theatre on March 18 at 4 p.m. With humour, grace, and warmth, Lou takes the stage with banjo and guitar, and invites you into her colourful world of original music rooted in melodic traditions and delivered with an inspired energy and spark. Old folk, old-time, country and bluegrass is the palette upon which she paints vibrant landscapes, where you can laugh, cry, dance, reflect and connect with ballads, tunes, and songs inspired by lives and times and ups and downs. A past Juno nominee, Lou is in the midst of releasing her fourth album, End Zone, a stirring collection of new songs which draw deep from the well, filling the bucket with rich melody and wry wisdom. No, it’s not about football: most of the material for the album was written during

the last months of her mother’s life. The title track is an exploration of when the end is near but not quite. Lou’s touring ensemble is a tight vocal and instrumental unit that offers superb musicianship and an infectious delight in their craft. In live performance the band gallops along with joyful danceable precision, enticing audiences with twin fiddles, banjo, three and four part harmonies, call and response, and compelling instrumental solos. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Lou, who has performed on Bowen in the past. “Bowen is dear to my heart!” she says. “I couldn’t miss Bowen – the community is so welcoming and appreciative and supportive of the arts.” Bowen resident Kori Miyanishi will perform a short opening set before Lou takes the stage. – Maria Spitale-Leisk

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LANGFORD, George Albert Wayne It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Albert Wayne Langford. born April 2, 1941. George ended his battle with cancer peacefully in his home,”Soul House”, on February 23 with loved ones by his side. He was cared for compassionately by Veli (Viera Achbergerova), who was a dear friend and caregiver of both George and his mother Amy. Our many thanks to Veli for all she did. George served in the Royal Canadian Navy (UNTD) as an officer in his early years, and remained a Waterman at heart ever since as he maintained a continuing association with his fellow officers. He was a UBC graduate achieving his BSc and MSc in cell biology. He also achieved his PhD in reproductive physiology from Chicago Medical School where he went on to publish over 80 scientific papers, as well as start his family. George is survived by his sons; Michael (Sonny), Stephen (Danielle), and Peter, mother of his children Sonia Langford, grandchildren; Masaki, Lillie and William, brother Ed (Diana), cousins; Elfleda and Betty, niece and nephews. He will be missed by his family and many friends in Vancouver and at his winter home in Florida. May he rest in peace.

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On the calendar

“I already know what I like to do, and I’ve found a place where I get to do it.” To learn about Pat’s story and life at Tapestry, visit DiscoverTapestry.com or call 604.225.5000 to schedule a complimentary lunch and tour.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45-10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955 FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Library Storytime 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Dinner at the Legion, 5:30 p.m. (dinner at 6:30) All welcome

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Bowen Island Community Choir Coffee House Cates Hill Chapel, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 and SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Snug Cove House open house, 2-4:30 p.m. Village by the Cove lots –1080 Miller Rd. Coffee and cookies served

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Parent & Tot Gym Time BICS gym at 10 a.m. $3 per child

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Lisa Shatzky Book Launch – The Bells That Ring 4-6 p.m. at The Gallery @ Cove Commons SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Community Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the Seabreeze building above barber shop MONDAY, MARCH 12 Seniors Keeping Young Exercise at 9 a.m., followed by coffee and guest speaker Meribeth Deen Yoga at 11 a.m. Bowen Court TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Bowen Island AA Collins Hall at 7:15 pm

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45-10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955 THURSDAY, MARCH 15 and FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Island Pacific School presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cates Hill Chapel, 6:30 p.m. Tickets at IPS, Phoenix Books, and at door FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Men on the Rock Bowen’s Male Choir Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. at Tir-Na-NOg Tickets at Cates Pharmacy SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Bowen Island Resilient Community Housing (BIRCH) meeting 2 p.m. at Belterra More info: birchousing.org SUNDAY MARCH 18 Fix It Fair 1-3:30 p.m. at Collins Hall Free

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Bowen poet Lisa Shatzky will launch her new book, The Bells That Ring, this Sunday at The Gallery @ Cove Commons.

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