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ELECTION WATCH
Bowen has just enough council nominees to fill its seats. Nominations close Friday.
TERRY FOX RUN
We speak with run organizer and cancer survivor, Tina Overbury.
ISLAND CANNABIS
Local entrepreneurs plan to open a cannabis shop in December.
More than 40 Krogen Yachts tied up at the Union Steamship Marina over the weekend as the Northwest Kadey-Krogen Owners Group held its largest social to-date. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
Bowen connected to man charged in Burnaby girl’s death CORNELIA NAYLOR BURNABY NOW
The pastor of a church that helped sponsor a Syrian refugee family said it was “absolutely devastating” to find out one of the family members has been charged with murder in the death 13-year-old Marrisa Shen. Ibrahim Ali, 28, was arrested last Friday, according to police, and has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of the Burnaby teen, whose body was found in Central Park on July 19, 2017.
Ali came to Canada about 17 months ago as a privately sponsored refugee. Residents of Bowen Island had raised $45,000 to support him and a brother as well as a third brother and his family during their first year in Canada. A fourth brother had come to Canada four years earlier as a government sponsored refugee and was already living in Burnaby, as previously reported by the Bowen Island Undercurrent. The Bowen Island community had partnered with Vancouver’s St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church,
which has a refugee committee and has helped to settle other families. “It’s a tragic tragic thing,” pastor Dan Chambers said of the charges against Ali. Chambers told Burnaby Now he couldn’t say much because the case is before the courts. “In terms of the (refugee) work that we do, I mean, the vetting situation is very good,” he said, “and they’re people who are in crisis, and of course our work is to respond to those who are suffering and in crisis as best we can with whatever resources we have available. Always a situation like this gives one pause
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to review, and we’ll review, but it’s really out of an act of compassion and care that there is the response to the refugee situation, which is not going to stop, right?” Like members of the Syrian community and others who work with refugees, Chambers said he is worried the charges against Ali will create a negative perception of refugees and other newcomers. “I really appreciate the comments that have already been made in the media by people who have been saying this is really atypical; it’s a very rare case,” he said. Members of the Syrian commu-
nity will be lighting candles Friday morning outside B.C. Provincial Court in Vancouver where Ali is scheduled to appear. In a statement after the charges were announced, prominent members of the community condemned Shen’s murder and expressed sympathy for hrt family. “At this moment of deep sadness, we earnestly join all Canadians in mourning and hope that this terrible incident won’t result in a backlash against refugees,” reads the statement in part. Continued on page 3
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Islanders throwing their hats into election ring BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
With nominations for mayor and council closing Friday, Bowen still has only one mayoral candidate. Current first-time councillor Gary Ander is running for the seat at the head of the table. The former Air Canada pilot and part-time contractor has lived on Bowen full-time for the past 25 years. As of Wednesday morning, there are six people running for the six council seats. Robin Berger has spent more than two decades addressing housing concerns on-island. Her candidate profile says that she’s worked with the Vancouver School Board and vulnerable populations. “I have lived, worked and volunteered on the island, commuted for employment and university, with an understanding of the implications of all of this while raising a family,” reads Berger’s candidate profile on the municipality website. Current first-time councillor Michael Kaile, islander of 12 years, is running again. Kaile worked 30 years in the hospitality industry before settling in B.C. “The last four years have taught me that issues we deal with may appear simple on the surface when, in fact, they are complex and deeply interconnected,” reads his candidate profile. Sue Ellen Fast, currently in
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her first term as a councillor and Islands Trust trustee, is running for both positions again. She’s lived on Bowen since 1992 and co-runs a consulting company. “A small, friendly, caring community, sharing a unique island lifestyle and supported by well-protected natural ecosystems. That’s what I’m working toward,” says Fast’s profile. Rob Wynen, former Vancouver School Board member and health consultant has served on several local capacities, including Bowen Island Transportation Advisory Committee and the Bowfest board. “We live in such a unique place, one that deserves good governance and creative solutions to the rapidly changing world around us,” says Wynen’s profile. Maureen Nicholson, current councillor and chair of Douglas College Communications Departments announced her candidacy Monday. While Nicholson’s profile isn’t up on the municipality’s yet, she’s served as a Bowen representative for Metro Vancouver in this past term and chairs three local committees. Alison Morse handed in her nomination papers for councillor and Islands Trust trustee Tuesday. Her profile is also not on the municipality’s site yet, but Morse is Bowen’s longest standing councillor and the only person to be on every council since the municipality incorporated in 1999.
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Continued from page 1 In late 2015, Bowen Island residents undertook a campaign to raise $30,000 in 30 days to bring Ali’s brother, his brother’s wife and their three children to Canada. But the community ended up exceeding their goal and raising an extra $15,000, allowing them to bring Ali and a younger brother as
well, according to a January 2016 article in the Undercurrent.
“So, if we can swing it, we are trying to bring them here,” one organizer is quoted as saying. “It would mean they could have a family reunion along with family that is in Burnaby.”
Organizers of the 30k/30day did not respond to Burnaby Now’s requests for comment.
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Fundraising for the community centre BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
If all goes according to plan, in a few short years there will be a new community centre perched on the hill beside Bowen Island Community School. One will able to attend a council meeting, work out and take in a show without having to step out into the rain. After decades of discussion –one of the founding goals of the Bowen Island Arts Council 25 years ago was to build a community arts space – there are now preliminary designs and Bowen Island Municipality is hiring a fundraising assistant for the project. The current floor plans of the multipurpose building (designs are 60 per cent complete) include not only meeting rooms, municipal offices and council chambers, but a theatre with retractable seating, a fitness studio and a community living room. “This will meet a lot of those
needs that aren’t being met,” said the project’s co-manager, Shauna Jennings of BIM. “Come together Bowen Island,” is the project motto. But for the project to happen, project organizers need money. The centre is an estimated $14 million to build. Some money will come from municipal reserves set aside for a community centre. Some money will come from what BIM would save in rent. BIM doesn’t own the building that currently houses council chambers and other municipal offices, and it rents space in other locations, including BICS and the Children’s Centre. This costs the municipality approximately $127,000 a year. This money would be redirected toward paying down a loan. Other money, up to $9.3 million, could come from provincial and federal grants. But to access those grants, the community centre committee needs to demonstrate com-
munity support. And that’s where the $1.5 million fundraising target comes in. “It’s all about the fundraising at this point,” says Jacqueline Massey, executive director for the Bowen Island Arts Council, and the project’s other co-manager. “The key is the community support, and making a pledge is an excellent way of demonstrating that support,” said Massey in a BIM press release. Donations and pledges can be made to BIM, BIAC or through the project website ourislandplace.com. “We’ve been working with the community to make sure it meets the needs of the community,” said Massey in an interview last month. Addressing one of the more popular local requests, Jennings added, “We would love to have a swimming pool, but these are the amenities that we’ve identified as top priorities for the community. “This is a modest building that this community can afford.”
Community Foundation projector brings screenings (and bears) to Bowen HENRY CAMPBELL B.I. COMMUNITY F O U N D AT I O N
Do not be alarmed if there are reports of a bear sighting at the Bowen Island Community School gym on September 14. The bear is harmless. And rather thin. Two dimensional, in fact. Paddington Bear, and his adventures, will appear as part of a movie night put on by BICS. The movie will be played by a projector purchased, in part, by a 2016 Community Impact Grant from the Bowen Island Community Foundation. Before the new projector was installed, a regular classroom pro-
Betty & Thijs Dhont are leaving Bowen. As volunteers in the community and engaged citizens, they have had a tremendous impact on our island home. They will be missed. Please join the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) in bidding Betty & Thijs a fond farewell. Sunday, September 16 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cove Commons Everyone welcome!
jector did double duty during assemblies and other gatherings in the gym. Though the little classroom projector did all it could, the images covered only a small corner of the gym wall. The new projector’s high-resolution images and sound allow full assemblies of students to enjoy movies, speakers, and experts from around the world. In an era where YouTube enables teachers to call upon instructors from around the globe, the projector has allowed students to learn about everything from yoga to square dancing. Students enjoyed a pancake breakfast while watching highlights from the 2018 Winter Games. The projector also enables the school to improve its parent
engagement and make presentations and movies available to not only the student body but also the community at large. In fact, BICS hopes that the community will access the projector more frequently as it is available for islanders’ use if properly booked in advance. The Bowen Island Community Foundation likes the idea of not only bears, but also dinosaurs, Muppets and square dancers running amuck in the gym. We think this is the perfect use of a Community Impact grant and we’re looking for new submissions for 2019. Do you have a great idea for a project that would enrich the lives of islanders? Let us know. www. bowenfoundation.com.
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A tribute to Bowen Islanders Dear Editor: Two weeks ago I took a terrible tumble on the roadside gravel while waiting for the departing ferry for Horseshoe Bay. I was lying half on the gravel and half on the road and immediately two trucks stopped, offering to help me. I refused the help of the first one (I was still in shock and pain.) The second guy, in a white truck, parked his truck and came back to help me get up, once I was ready to do so. Then a young woman from another parked car brought me all the baby wipes she had to clean up all the blood from below my knee. It turns out, I’ve broken two bones below my knee, so no wonder I needed all this sudden wonderful help. I’m so grateful for everyone’s concern and help. One more thank you. I had just come from
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playing golf at the Bowen Island Golf Course. Back in my friend’s car, I realised that I had lost my cellphone. My friends hunted for it on the road and under the car seat to no avail. We boarded the ferry and they took me home to Vancouver. One of my daughters, who is very adept with Find my Phone, told me she could see it on the eighth tee of the golf course. Sarah, who works in the Golf Shop, called me to say she had it (some young man on the course heard it beeping) and told me she’d bring it to Vancouver the next day (and she did.) All in all, I have the warmest feelings for everyone who helped me when I was unable to help myself. A big thank you to an amazing, small island with a big heart. Alix Brown
An enjoyable read from Rob Wynen Dear Editor: I really enjoyed Rob Wynen’s article in last week’s Undercurrent. This is a wonderful Bowen world we have created as parent and kids. Rob’s reflections on physical literacy and All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Dear Editor: A big thank you to so many islanders for making the effort to send me off the island with love. A party on the pier and a ride in a vintage car surrounded with handsome men playing ukuleles, and in a parade no less – who could ask for anything more? Your phone calls, visits and lovely cards with notes mean so much to me. If Father Time had not caught up with me, I would still own the marina. I’ve gone back to my roots in Kitsilano where I am closer to my family. The view from my front room is spectacular and Bowen is in plain sight. Thanks for all the memories that are there to remind me of what a very special place the island has been for not only myself but for my family over a period of 100 years. Au revoir - until I see you again. Norma Dallas
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Dear Editor: What does over-tourism look like? To me it is an excess of visitors crowding our roads and invading our local areas to the point where residents are impacted and are forced to change their habits, their shopping areas, their dining spots and even where they can drive or park in the cove. Most want to ignore the hordes of people; many who used to love Bowen in the summer are now going elsewhere for the season. Clearly there has always been tourism on Bowen. Tourism has its economic benefits and we don’t want to lose that, but there needs to be some balance introduced, with serious consideration given to the needs of the local residents. On the surface, one would think that catering to tourists is more important than recognizing and better engaging the locals who support Bowen businesses yearround. And let’s not forget the impact tourism is now having on available housing: AirBnB
is much more attractive now to many home owners than long–term rentals for locals. The new council will need to look at this as an issue. What are we doing for the locals to attract them back in the off–season, to encourage them to support the businesses and restaurants who cater more to the tourists in the summer season? Resident safety should also be a concern. On more than one occasion we had three or more of the rental scooters in our driveway. The creep of tourists from the cove area to more rural areas is spreading rapidly and this has potential for an increase in break-ins. Over-tourism will need to be looked at by the new council and they need to acknowledge there are limits to the growth, and there should also be limits to the off-island and social media promotions. I am hoping that we will have councillors running in this election who will want to make Bowen local again. Josie Farrell
See the Rileys’ legendary apple orchard before it changes hands JOHN LAWRENCE
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For many islanders John and Josephine Riley’s five-acre orchard needs no introduction. For the non-initiated, this month’s open garden is an opportunity not to be missed. The Rileys have sold their beloved orchard and will soon be leaving us after 28 creative years developing one of Canada’s finest collections of apple trees. It could be your last opportunity to talk to them. The property nestles up against the south slope of Mt. Gardener. At this time of the year the slope bakes in the sun. However, a creek and pond provide irrigation water, which is distributed throughout the terraces that run down the hillside. “For those interested in something different, there is a living museum of rare apple varieties collected over several decades,” says John. “Most of them are trained using the
oblique cordon method, i.e., growing on a 45 degree angle and about 26 inches apart. “The orchard includes pears, quince, figs, almonds, and even a medlar (native to Iran).” The upper part of the property is dedicated to a rock garden and a large number of specialty rhododendron plantings. Scattered throughout the property you will find many ornamental streets and shrubs now 25 years on from their origins in two-gallon pots. Join us to celebrate what will possibly be the last bounty of the season in one of Bowen Island’s most beautiful properties. The club’s open garden will be at 620 Laura Road on Sunday, September 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Non-members are welcome to join us for a small admission fee. The cost of a full membership is only a little more, and can be bought on-site. Refreshments are provided at no extra charge.
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Sitting down to do my daily mindfulness practice feels like coming home – to myself. Yet nearly 20 years ago when I began learning mindfulness practices it felt like being in a torture chamber. I wanted to jump up and run out of the room as I was led to slowly scan my body and feel sensations from head to toe, trying to accept whatever arose in any given moment. Fast-forward many years and this practice was the only thing that could calm my anxious mind during an intense and stressful period in my life. Mindfulness is basically being aware of what is occurring in the present moment in a state of acceptance. It’s a peaceful relief from striving, resisting, pushing, or running away from what is happening in our current reality. Being mindful allows us to slow down, tune into our physical, mental and emotional cues, and respond to life’s ups and downs from our intuitive wisdom rather than our reptilian reactions. Mindfulness practices have been around for more than 2,500 years as ways to calm thinking in order to experience pure awareness or one’s true nature. In more recent decades it has been used for a variety of health purposes. The positive effects of meditating daily have been said to include reducing blood pressure, depression and anxiety, and improving sleep, heart conditions, and overall mental, emotional and physical health. In the ‘80s John Kabat-Zinn founded a stress reduction clinic at the University of Massachusetts medical centre to treat patients with chronic pain and other stress-related conditions. Clinics like this and teachings
based on these principles have since popped up all over the world. From a neuroscience perspective, the workings of the mind and body during mindfulness practices are fascinating. Scientists have discovered that our brains are not rigid, but are changing all the time. Our brains have the ability to create new neurons, or brain cells, and new neural pathways. Mindfulness practices are a powerful way to create positive brain change. Scientific studies suggest that when we sit and focus on our breath, scan our body, focus on empty space, or settle into our heart centre, it strengthens the prefrontal cortex. The cortex regulates other parts of the brain and allows us to reflect, discern, respond flexibly, attune to others, have empathy, calm fear, and have self-awareness and intuition. Many people are accustomed to a busy and stressful lifestyle, which creates a stress response in the body. But doing a simple mindfulness practice each day can help. As we sit and notice thoughts, sensation and emotions in the mind and body, we stabilize the mind and move into an observer perspective. We experience what’s going on rather than getting lost in it or overwhelmed by it. To a degree, we can help balance the nervous system, regulate moods, and create a sense of inner peace and resilience. If you’d like to learn more about this and develop a mindfulness practice for yourself, sign up for the six-week Peaceful Mind and Joyful Heart Practices course starting Thursday evening September 19 at BICS. To register go to bowencommunityrecreation. com or contact the community recreation office at 604-947-2216.
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Fighting cancer with a steady jog BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
When Tina Overbury crosses the finish line of the Terry Fox Run Sunday, she’s going to celebrate. Maybe raise her fists in the air in the triumphant Y – by her expression you might think she’s won the Olympics. Even better, Tina’s survived cancer. And she’s running around to celebrate it. After long-time Bowen Terry Fox Run organizer (and church minister) Shelagh MacKinnon left the island earlier this year, there was a leadership void for the Bowen run. Three women have taken on organizing duties: Amanda Ockeleon, Pam Matthews and Tina. The 17th annual Terry Fox Run on Bowen – the Canada-wide event is in its 38th year – will take place Sunday, September 16. There will be two courses: a 3 km course (from the church to the lake and back) and a 7 km course (from the church around the lake and back.) Registration, hosted by and at the Little Red Church, opens at 11:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 11:45 a.m. While the race is free, all donations are welcome and kids are encouraged to bring toonies for Terry. “All are welcome,” says Tina. “Wherever you are in your ability, just come.” There’s a poster in Collins Hall where anyone can list the names of “anyone in your heart you wish to honour.” For Tina, the event is close to her
Second B.C. woman to cross English Channel to swim around Bowen Island BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
Tina Overbury raises her arms in her (now) signature celebratory cheer after completing the Handloggers Half Marathon over the Labour Day weekend. Photo: Nicole Winstone own heart. Three years ago she was diagnosed with stage 3 tonsil cancer. “I spent the summer in radiation treatment,” she said. “I came through that and did my first triathlon as a way to claim my body back.” Since childhood Tina had been a runner, and has participated in many a local race, but the Terry Fox Run is important to her. “There’s something about running the lake,” said Tina. “The last thing we’re able to do [when in cancer treatment] is walk the lake.” She explains that there’s a vibrant community of cancer survivors on Bowen. “Having a disease like that on a place like Bowen, everyone feels it and we all talk about it.” Tina says that for every night of her five-week treatment, there was a meal waiting for her entire family at the head of the driveway. “And I
know there are other people who’ve felt that,” she says. “If you’re going to get cancer, what a great thing it is to live on Bowen,” says Tina, ever the optimist. “It’s such a gift to survive this together and in nature.” Recently, Tina’s been photographed completing (swimming or running) races with her fists high in the air, pure ecstasy on her face. It’s sort of made her the posterchild of Bowen races. Beyond commenting on the ridiculousness of it all, she says that in each instance, she’s celebrating. “I don’t think we celebrate enough,” she says. “It’s like ‘cross the finish line, man.’ Of treatment, of a run. “Own it and love it because we’re still here.”
Circumnavigating Bowen is a great way to the island from all angles: see the hidden beaches, the backside of Mt. Gardner, the spectacular homes overlooking the water. Most of us do it in a boat. Next week, Jessi Harewicz, 36, plans to swim around the island. The ultramarathon swimmer from Vancouver has spent the last few years honing her sport. In 2017 Harewicz swam the 33.7 km of the English Channel. This July she swam the 33 km of the Catalina Channel in southern California. Next year Harewicz plans on swimming the 45.8 km around Manhattan to complete the triple crown of open water swimming. But for this month, Harewicz’s sights are set a little closer to home. Weather-dependent, and consulting the tidal charts, either Sunday, Monday or Tuesday she’ll take to the water, escorted by an always nearby pilot boat. Though there are a few different kinds of open water swimming, the official channel swim, and the swimming Harewicz practices, allows only for a swimsuit and cap (no wetsuits and nothing that offers thermal protection or buoyancy.) “Its such a different sport (than swimming with a wetsuit),” says
Harewicz. “Until you try it yourself, you’ll never understand how different it is. “Channel swimming is mostly mental,” she says. “You have to be good at being alone.” Harewicz says she’s wanted to swim around Bowen for a few years. Planning from her training waters in Kitsilano, she’s swam to and around nearly everything she could see (without putting herself in danger), except Bowen. “It’s a noble swim,” says Harewicz. “Every swim is hard, no matter what. It’s just a different challenge.” With an expected time of 14 to 16 hours, the swim around Bowen has been done before, but it’s not one of the better known challenges. Harewicz, though, is thinking of it as the beginning of a series of swims. She’d like to swim around all the Howe Sound Islands, some of which haven’t been officially been recorded as having been circumnavigated. “These are such local swims and we can do them all,” she says. Eventually, Harewicz would like to mentor other marathon swimmers. “You don’t have to see nature by hiking. [Swimming] gives you such a different perspective,” she says. “It’s opened a whole new world. Especially in B.C. where the water is relatively protected.”
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Live Entertainment and Band | Pony Rides | Petting Zoo Bouncy Castle | Face Painting | Balloons Arts and Crafts | Food | Treats | Prizes Raffle (with proceeds supporting the SPCA) nd a B tin a L “Thank you to the community for your patronage and support throughout the past year” from the merchants at Caulfied Village Shopping Centre
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Last weekend was the 2018 Bowen Island Coed Slopitch League championship. The Phoenix team (pictured above) was victorious. Photo: George Zawadzki.
Most improved players Andy Rainsley and Annabelle Pykalo. Photo: Casey Grundy
Leage mvps Brad Rypien and Andrea Layzell. Photo: George Zawadzki
ELLLEN MACINTOSH DIRECTOR
Rookies of the year Perry Carrol and Nancy Lee. Photo: George Zawadzki
BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHOIR REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
WEDNESDAY - 7PM FALL SESSION
CATES HILL CHAPEL
Phoenix coach Jared Brown with the championship trophy. Photo: George Zawadzki
Seanna Strubin and Duy Son won the Superstar award for their contributions to the Slopitch league. Photo: Casey Grundy
There will be a
Celebration of Life
for Denis Lynn, well known Rotarian and Cates Hill resident, on Sunday September 16th at Collins Hall. The event will start at 2:30 pm. All who knew, loved and admired Denis are invited to attend.
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MOUNTAINSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OPENING SEPT 17TH
We are very excited to announce that Mountainside Animal Hospital, a 24 hr emergency & critical care facility is opening Monday September 17th at 7:00am in North Vancouver. Glenn Cormier, David Bellringer and Rob Forbes stand in front of their future cannabis shop.
Please call 604-973-1247 to book appointments or in case of an emergency. The hospital is located just off of Hwy 1 at 2580 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, V7R 4H2. For more information go to www.mountainside24er.ca or email info@mountainside24er.ca. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our Bowen Vet clients and patients and we look forward to seeing you soon! We will re-open Bowen Vet Services as soon as possible and will continue to check emails and phone messages daily.
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NOTICE OF 2018 TAX SALE Pursuant to section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC on Monday, September 24, 2018. The following properties will be included in the Sale unless delinquent taxes, plus interest, are sooner paid. Roll Number
Legal Description
P.I.D.
Civic Address
Upset Price
3809124
Lot 11, Block C, Plan 13841, District Lot 1426
008-007-560
1253 Adams Rd, Bowen Island V0N1G2
$6,136.83
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 4:00 pm the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am the following day. Bowen Island Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchasers are further advised that properties sold at tax sale are subject to a redemption period of one year whereby the registered property owner or registered charge holder may redeem their property sold at tax sale by paying the upset price plus applicable interest. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.
Potting the seeds of a new joint venture BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
In just over a month, Canadians will take in a collective breath. Or, rather, toke. In anticipation of cannabis legalization on October 17, federal, provincial and municipal governments have been passing legislation to regulate the substance. On the other end, distributors have been preparing to meet public demand. On Bowen, where the municipality’s recently passed pot bylaw prompted Facebook controversy and many letters to mayor and council, rises the Happy Isle Cannabis Company. The venture is a partnership between pub owner Glenn Cormier (who previously proposed a cannabis shop under the new pub) and David Bellringer. “A lot of people in the community know that I’ve been interested in doing this for a while,” said Cormier. “For me it was about finding the right location and testing the waters within the community.” Bellringer approached Cormier, offering the old Fabulous Finds space (beside the Village Baker) and the two got to talking. “We decided to partner up on this,” said Cormier. “We’re both excited about legalization federally and we’re both big proponents of the product.” Since the municipality recently passed a cannabis bylaw that prohibits selling pot on-island unless a location is rezoned for that specific purpose, Cormier and Bellringer have been consulting BIM. “I found actually that, going through our process, the municipality’s been very proactive,” said Cormier. “They’re just taking a cautiously Bowen approach to how they want the store to happen and it’s going to give everybody the opportunity to be involved in the process.” The projected opening date is December 15. But the course of legalization isn’t expected to run smooth. “Right now, anybody who experiences dispensaries in Vancouver has a certain perception of what they are, how they operate and what products are available,” said Cormier. “That’s all going to change. “All of a sudden the only thing that the retail cannabis stores can sell is what’s provided through provincial government warehousing and distribution. “We really debated whether we wanted to rush into it,” said Cormier. “We have one supplier and that’s the government. If they’re not organized enough to have enough stock on hand or their distribution model isn’t properly set up we could open an empty store.” “There’s just a lot of questions right now,” says the store’s manager, Rob Forbes. The islander has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and has a background in naturopathic medicine, and is a long-time proponent of legalization. Forbes notes the complexity of the legalization process. “What’s technically legal to sell as of October 17 is the CBD, oils, capsules, tinctures and cannabis flour. But what’s not been approved yet and will be within the next year, as it appears, is concentrates and edibles,” said Forbes. The trio is also aware of the sensitivity around cannabis. This thought went into selecting the store location. “It’s not right on the main strip,” said Bellringer. “It is a little tucked away but it’s still central in the cove.” As per regulations, no paraphernalia or product will be visible from outside the store, so as not to entice children, but once people are inside the store, Forbes said it’s going to be a welcoming atmosphere. “The staff will be very well educated on the cannabis industry and the different strains of cannabinoids,” said Forbes. “Whether they’re somebody who’s used cannabis a lot and a so-called expert or somebody who’s just curious and has never really tried it. You have to treat them differently,” he said. “I think our approach is more of a consultive sales approach.” “The last thing you want to have happen is for people to try this product for the first time or for the first time in a long time and have a bad experience,” said Cormier.
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Raise your (wine) glass for a helping hand
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HENRY CAMPBELL B O W E N I S L A N D C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N
The rains of the past week are telling us summer is over. Okay, not technically – we have to wait until September 21 until that door closes. But the days are getting shorter and the sun is not as warm. But not to worry. We really needed that rain and there is something quite lovely about the fall, when we can sit in front of a cozy fire, enjoying a glass of wine in the company of family and good friends. Now, more to the point, there’s an event coming this fall that will not only be a lot of fun, but will raise funds for Bowen Islanders in need. Tickets for the fifth annual Bowen Island International Wine Festival are now available at the Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar. Ever our genial host and event organizer, Paul Rickett will welcome and introduce more than 60 wines from international and B.C. vineyards. And food to complement these selections will be catered by our local chef extraordinaire Matt Matheson. The most noble and fulfilling part of your participation in this indulgence? Proceeds from the event will support the Bowen Island Community Foundation’s Helping Hand Fund. Sip and savour knowing that you are also making a contribution to your community. This fund provides assistance for vulnerable individuals and families on Bowen “who are suffering as a result of unemployment, serious injury or illness, or severe personal financial hardship.” The maximum grant is $1,000 and confidentiality is guaranteed individual names of grant recipients are never made public. As Shelagh Mackinnon, our former chair of Helping Hand once put it, “It is not a loan, but a grant, a gift; a way of saying ‘you are not alone and the caring of island residents is with you.’” Since 2013 the Community Foundation has committed to providing an annual amount of $10,000 for this initiative – and wine tasting is a key to that funding. So don’t delay; the event has sold out every year. Tickets are $55 and only 115 are available from the Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar. The event will is October 25 at Evergreen Hall from 6:30 to 9 p.m. And if you park at the Community School, a shuttle will be provided to and from the event. A final word of caution – by all means enjoy yourself, but please drink responsibly. It’s a wine tasting, after all, not a reprise of a Roman Bacchanalia.
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2018 Notice of Nomination ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of Bowen Island Municipality that nominations for the offices of: MAYOR - one (1) to be elected COUNCILLOR - six (6) to be elected MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES FOR ISLANDS TRUST COUNCIL - two (2) to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 4th to 4:00 pm Friday, September 14th during regular business hours and excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends at: Bowen Island Municipal Hall 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Phone: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0193 E-mail: Election2018@bimbc.ca
Island artists open studios for two days in September
Originals of faxed or e-mailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 21st.
KATHLEEN AINSCOUGH BOWEN ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL
Did you know that Bowen Island has one of the highest concentrations of professional artists in Canada? And this year, you are invited into the studios and galleries of some of Bowen’s very creative residents. Discover the world of our artists and innovators – illustrators, authors, carvers, sculptors, printmakers, bookmakers, painters, photographers, textile artists and jewelers – at work in their community. You probably know some of them and will want to visit to see what they’ve been up to. But be sure to also check out those whose work you might not be familiar with yet, as they fling open their doors to the public for this special event. The Bowen Island Arts Council is pleased to host the Bowen Studio Tours in conjunction with the ninth annual B.C. Culture Days on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Art lovers and curious folks from near and far are invited to take a self-guided tour of the studios and galleries. This year’s tour features 24 stops on the route. Plan a relaxing day on our idyllic island, viewing a stunning array of art and art forms. Invite your friends from the mainland to join you. Guests, why not plan on staying overnight so you’re not rushed? Relax. Take your time. Kick back. In addition to viewing the artistic wares, you may be treated to a demonstration of the artistic process, as artists talk about their work, inspiration and craft. It’s a great opportunity to take home wonderful memories and maybe a beautiful treasure or two. Our artists will be awaiting you at studios and galleries across the island. Watch for the bright banners marking residential addresses of the studio. And get ready to be entertained and inspired. Visit our website at bowenstudiostours.com for more information.
Please join us at our home Sept 16th after 3 p.m. (no gifts please)
Nomination forms are available at Municipal Hall from 9:00 am on Monday, July 23rd to the close of the nomination period at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 14th. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • • • • •
Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 20th, 2018); resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; a person or the commander of an armed forces unit who has been granted freedom of the municipality, if that person is a Canadian Citizen; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
In accordance with the Local Elections Compaign Financing Act, for the year 2018 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor: $10,000; Councillor: $5,000. The following third party advertising limits apply: Mayor: $750; Councillor: $750. For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280
E-mail: lecf@electionsbc.ca
Website: www.elections.bc.ca
For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Hope Dallas, Chief Election Officer Email: Election2018@bimbc.ca Phone: 604-947-4255 www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/elections
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Bowen Island Conservancy September 23: a Hike to Apodaca Park On Sunday, 23 September, with support from BC Parks, the Bowen Island Conservancy is going to take a group of people on a hike to visit Apodaca Provincial Park, which is located on the eastern shore of Bowen Island. This is a rare chance to see the Park and we will be accompanied by Alan Whitehead, who will talk about the onshore ecology and some things to see once we get to our destination. We will be leaving Snug Cove around 9:30 am on the 23rd, and will return at about noon. Want to join us? If you’d like to take part in this hike, please send an email to: bowenislandconservancy@gmail.com. Let us know: Who you are (we need to know all the people in your group, if you are emailing on behalf of others) How to contact you by phone
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Saturday September 15 Bowen Island Farmers Market BI Community School 10 am -noon Fresh produce from local farms and gardens as well as homemade jams, baked goods, preserves, coffee, garden crafts, tea, seedlings, herbs, buskers and more! Free Wine Tasting Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar 1:30 - 5 pm “Kane Morgan from Rust Wine will sample his wines. Kane is local artist Kathy Ainscough’s son-inlaw so this will be a double feature of great BC wine and Bowen art. Kathy will be in-store with an exhibition of her art.” Author Talk: Wendy Holm Library Annex 2:30 -3:30 pm Local writer Wendy Holm presents her book ‘Damming the Peace: The Hidden Cost of the Site C Dam’. Staying Alive’ Annual Golf Fundraiser Bowen Island Golf Club All day Silent Auction, 9 hole Shotgun, 4 person Scramble, Shootout Challenge, Dinner Reception, Live Auction -PRIZES! Sells out Register early 604- 947-4653 Live at Doc’s Doc Morgan’s Pub & Restaurant 7 - 9 pm Every Saturday free live music at Doc’s. Sunday September 16 Terry Fox Run Collins Hall at the LIttle Red Church Registration at 11:30 a.m. Run or walk 3 or 7 K. No entry fee to register. All donations welcome! Betty and Thijs Dhont goodbye party Gallery@Cove Commons 4:30 to 6:30 pm Betty and Thijs are moving to Hornby full-time, so the gallery is throwing them a goodbye party. Monday September 17 Seniors Keeping Young 1070 Miller Road Exercise at 9 am, coffee at 9:45 am, guest speaker local author Edye Hanen at 10 am and Yoga at 11:15 am Men on the Rock Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. To join Bowen’s all male choir contact Nicole for details 778 926 4286 No audition required! Just Sing! Collins Hall 7-9 pm Free intro. No experience required. Ages 8-108 welcome! More info please call Shasta at 604-947-2283
Tuesday September 18 Art Workshop 1070 Miller Road (Seniors court) 9-11 am Informal painting and drawing group meets every Tuesday. All stages & ages welcome. Drop-in $7
One World One Voice SongCircle Collins Hall 1-2:30 pm Ages 8 – 108, no experience required. All voices are welcome in the circle. Contact Shasta at 604-947-2283 for more info. Free intro. Bowen Island AA Collins Hall 7:15 p.m. Wednesday September 19 12 Step Codependency Group Elliott Hall 1070 Miller Road 6:30 - 7:30 pm WorkBC Career Advisor Library Flex Room 2-5 pm Free drop-in sessions with a WorkBC career advisor. Career advice, including resume, and interview help. Bowen Island Community Choir Fall Session Cates Hill Chapel 7 pm. Registration from 7pm. Practice starts at 7:30 pm. Thursday September 20 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45-10 pm For info call Irene 604-9472955 Friday September 21 Dinner at the Legion Bowen Island Legion Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6 pm Members and guests welcome. Friday Night Live at the Pub Bowen Island Pub 7-10 pm Live music, dinner specials, and no cover. Saturday September 22 Bowen Island Farmers Market BI Community School 10 -noon For things made, grown and baked on Bowen Annual Nature Dive Mt Gardener Dock 11 am- 1 pm Divers bring sea creatures from the deep up for a visit with their land-dwelling fans. Discover 479 -Fall Mingler 479 Bowen Island Trunk Road (lower terrace) 3 - 5 pm Live music, appies, refreshments, art demos, free draws and more! Sponsored by Fabulous Finds, Re/Max, Catching Stars Gallery, The Bowen Pub & Marie Neys Fine Art & Framing. Live at Doc’s Doc Morgan’s Pub & Restaurant 7 - 9:00 pm