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In case of evacuation BIM UNVEILS ITS DRAFT EVACUATION PLAN

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pal operations with a “small staff working group,” said BIM’s press release. Municipal COVID information can still be found on BIM’s COVID site. While talk of EOC demobilization had been in the works for weeks, it finally happened June 24 when Premier John Horgan announced that the province was entering phase three of the restart plan.

What if a fire ignites south of Grafton Lake and cuts off the arterial road to the west side? Or flames sweep over the south slope of Mt. Collins and cut off traffic from the Legion northwards? How would we leave? These are just some of the scenarios in Bowen Island Municipality’s recently released draft evacuation plan, soon to appear before municipal council for adoption. The plan is an 82-page guide of what to do in case it’s necessary to evacuate part or all of Bowen Island. “The plan is more meant to guide staff and responders rather than individuals,” said BIM’s emergency program coordinator Jennifer McGowan. “Because the different hazards or the nature of the emergency will change the way that [individuals] need to act.” A wildland urban interface fire is the most likely threat to result in evacuation of Bowen said the plan. “It’s hard actually to imagine what else would cause an evacuation of Bowen,” said McGowan. “We don’t have the industry that can sometimes require further evacuation planning.” But where a fire strikes affects the evacuation––eg. a fire on Grafton Rd. could cut off the entire west side. BIM worked with University of Washington researcher Fiete Krutein to investigate scenarios that could result in an evacuations and the locally available vessels that could help. Krutein joined BIM and first responders for a simulation evacuation of parts of the island in February. “That was a big [lesson] also for me to see what kind of guidance is needed when you actually are in such a situation where you have to organize an evacuation and what the friction points usually are,” said Krutein. They learned that parts of the island are more vulnerable than others or have circumstances first responders need to be aware of. Higher density areas will have traffic congestion while lower density areas may have fewer marine evacuation options. “Not that they’re insurmountable but the sooner you recognize that these problems might be coming, the faster you can address them earlier on,” said McGowan.

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A REIGN ENDS: Sandy Bristow retired from her position as a secretary at Bowen Island Community School last week.

Bristow spent 15 years at the job and watched generations of students pass through the school. Legions of adoring fans celebrated Bristow’s retirement with a parade of cars through the BICS bus drop-off June 25 to send Bristow (in the crown) off with plenty of good wishes and freshly picked flowers. June 25 was also the last day of the school year for BICS students. More photos on p. 12.

Municipality’s EOC stands down ‘NO LONGER AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE’: ANDER BRONWYN BEAIRSTO

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Bowen Island Municipality demobilized its first emergency operations centre last week, three months after the EOC was activated in mid-March. “Dealing with COVID is no longer an emergency response,” said Mayor Gary

Ander in his final weekly video update to the island June 26. “In reality it has become part of our day-to-day municipal operations.” The virtual EOC headed up the municipal response to the pandemic with emergency program coordinator Jennifer McGowan at the helm. Those duties will now fall into regular munici-

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Event Calendar July 6, 2020 11:30 am Eagle Cliff Water System Local Advisory Committee

July 7, 2020 7:00 pm Transportation Advisory Committee

Seeking Public Comment for DVP-04-2020 (651 Laura Rd)

Property taxes are due July 2, 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 651 Laura Road (shown on map) to vary the maximum size of a detached secondary detached suite from 115 sm to 214 sm such that the existing residence can remain in the same rental capacity without physical renovation while shifting its use from the primary to the secondary residence, due to the construction of a new primary residence on the same lot.

Don’t forget! Property tax payments are due by 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Late payment penalties will apply on July 3. Tax deferral applications and renewals, and Home Owner Grant applications must also be made by July 2, 2020. Please contact us at 604-947-4255 or bim@bimbc.ca if you have any inquiries about your property taxes.

This permit would allow the long term rental use of the existing building to continue with a housing agreement in place to address affordability.

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July 9, 2020 1:00 pm Community Centre Select Steering

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We’re hiring: Parks Operations Worker Bowen Island Municipality seeks a Permanent Full-Time Parks Operations Worker. This is a 35 hour/week position during the hours of 8:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.

Committee All meetings are online via Zoom and open to the public.

Help slow the spread of COVID-19: MORE INFORMATION: The application may be viewed on the municipal website at

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The position will primarily be responsible for the operations, minor repairs, maintenance and inventory of the municipal parks, beaches, trail systems and facilities. The position will also undertake labouring and horticultural tasks associated with the aesthetics of streetscapes and minor maintenance duties associated with Municipal buildings in Snug Cove and Municipal Docks in Snug Cove. Additional labour tasks may include assisting other staff within the Municipality. The position requires the individual to be comfortable working outside under varying weather conditions, have the ability to work independently and within a team, interact in a courteous manner with the public and hold a valid class 5 drivers’ license. Related experience will be considered an asset. A complete job description is available on our website at:

TIMELINE: YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME:

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Written submissions may be delivered by 4:00 PM, Thursday July 9th to Municipal Hall (contact information below):

Raj Hayre, Human Resources Coordinator 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Email: hr@bimbc.ca Fax: 604-947-0193

• In person at the mail drop-off box • By mail • By email to mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca Submissions may also be made to Mayor and Council at the meeting:

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The Province of BC is coordinating a centralized response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A provincial State of Emergency is in effect. We are currently in Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan.

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Questions? Please contact Jennifer Rae Pierce, Planner 1, at 604-947-4255 or by e-mail at jpierce@bimbc.ca.

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COVID-19: Phase 3

Bowen Island Municipality is following the direction of the provincial government and public health advice during the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to do so. We will continue to share information as we support efforts to slow transmission of COVID-19 and help keep our community healthy. To keep up with local information related to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our website at:

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Seeking Public Comment DVP-05-2020 (816 Valhalla Place)

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Seeking Public Comment DVP-06-2020 (221 Eagle Rock Lane)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 816 Valhalla Ln (shown on map) for reduction of the front setback. Variance will enable construction of an addition to the north side of the house.

A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 221 Eagle Rock Ln (shown on map) to increase allowed projection into setbacks for an unenclosed porch and roof overhang. Variance will enable construction of a new porch.

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Written submissions may be delivered by 4:30 PM, Friday July 10th to Municipal Hall (contact information below): • In person at the mail drop-off box • By mail • By email to mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca Submissions may also be made to Mayor and Council at the meeting:

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YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME: Written submissions may be delivered by 4:30 PM, Friday July 10th to Municipal Hall (contact information below): • In person at the mail drop-off box • By mail • By email to mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca Submissions may also be made to Mayor and Council at the meeting:

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VIEWPOINT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Witnesses reflect on sign blessing

DEAR EDITOR: I am honoured to have been a witness to the Nexwlélexwm Sign Blessing Ceremony, celebrating the history and legacy of the Squamish peoples who have provided stewardship of this territory since time immemorial. As a witness, I found the ceremony to be emotionally stirring, carrying both the weight of colonialism and a sense of hope for the future. As a settler, it was very beneficial to my own understanding of our island's Indigenous history and our path forward in reconciliation. In the end, the ceremony was an affirming experience which helped to strengthen my commitment to the ongoing responsibility I carry as part of a larger community. Rob Gloor

DEAR EDITOR: The spirit of the Nexwlélexwm sign is significant. It says that, as Bowen Islanders, we understand where we live and we desire an ongoing relationship with our hosts, the Squamish Nation. The Squamish Nation participants who were present spoke to how powerfully they felt like they were at home. The life contained in that sign represents the living relationship of welcome and reciprocity and stands as a statement and an invitation. A moment that stood out to me was when Sempulyan referred to us in Swxwú7mesh sníchim as "Nexwlélexwm Úxwumixw" which means "The villagers of Nexwlélexwm." At that moment I began to feel that we were beginning to take our place as people who were cognizant of and deeply embedded in this territory where we live and the relationship we have with the host nation. This is a foundation that Bucky said we can build upon. I look forward to building on it right away. Chris Corrigan

120-day STR cap limits potential revenue for affordable housing Editor’s note: the following was addressed to mayor and council and shared with the Undercurrent. I have been coming to Bowen ever since I can remember and my parents became property owners in 1958. I have had so many wonderful memories of Bowen as a kid thus I was so happy to be introduced to the Chamber of Commerce within weeks of moving to the island in 2000. Over the past 20 years, I have been so fortunate to be able to repay Bowen for the many childhood memories. • Chair of the Chamber of Commerce for seven years • Chair of the BI Community Foundation • Chair of the Bowen Island Branch of First Credit Union (which I was responsible in bringing banking to the island) • Chair of the Spirit of Bowen Island 2010 Olympics Committee • Board member of both the Economic Development Advisory

• Committee and the Economic Development Committee • Chair of Tourism Bowen Island Plus volunteering on many island initiatives. All of these activities were undertaken for one reason…to do my best to increase the economic activity of Bowen in order to ensure our merchants have enough business in order to serve islanders on a year round basis. I do not have, nor ever will have, a short-term vacation rental on Bowen. However, over the past 12 to 18 months have been working with the municipality’s planning department on a quest to boost the economy of the island by legalizing STVRs and having policies that they operate under to be good neighbours and good business. Their guests spend millions of dollars on this island. The operators spend hundreds of thousands each year on wages, upkeep, maintenance, taxes and fees. Upwards of $6 million (a very low estimate) of economic activity is generated by our tourism industry. Tourism Bowen (which I am no longer the chair nor an active

board member) has worked with the municipality to develop the Municipal and Regional Destination Tax (MRDT) which will not only fund a large portion of Tourism Bowen but 50 per cent of the proceeds from guests overnighting on the island will go towards affordable housing initiatives. I am still confused how many municipal councillors wish to diminish a major source of revenue that will go toward affordable housing by eliminating 245 revenue opportunities by enforcing a limit of 120 days of short-term vacation rentals. I ask council to please, in this COVID-19 year where the economy of Bowen has taken a huge blow, do whatever you can do to rebuild our community and to assist Tourism Bowen in its quest to work with the accommodation sector to be a participant the Provincial MRDT revenue source which will benefit the island immensely. You can do this by removing the 120-day restriction on STVRs, which forms part of the new Land Use Bylaw amendments you will vote on next month. Murray Atherton

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Time to voice support for trail riders DEAR EDITOR, My uninhibited access to the island’s forest trails during COVID-19 has been an essential balancing and restorative force, and I know I am not alone in this. I find it troubling that we have a group of impassioned residents who are currently out on a misguided crusade against sharing trails with anyone other than hikers and foot traffic. The issues raised by these well-intentioned residents, while valid in some ways, have been weaponized in a way that I cannot stay silent on because I am deeply concerned with the lack of bigger-picture thinking going on. For years now I have been aware of the misrepresentation of the conflict between hikers and dirt bikers, I believe exclusively on Mt Gardner. I am also aware of the thankless efforts that BTRA (Bowen Trail Riders Association) go to for our collective betterment, through their leadership and stewardship of our wild terrains. Now is my time to give back to them and I urge others to consider voicing their support. In case you missed the June 8 council meeting, in which a motion was passed to invite Islands Trust to look into prohibiting recreational motorized vehicle use on Mount Gardner, the motion was in fact passed. This is due to an effective letter writing campaign organized by the Bowen Island Trail Society (BITS) and as our mayor astutely observed, “probably 80% of the letters, which is very interesting, indicated that they didn’t understand that there was (sic) motorized vehicles on Mount Gardner at this point.” In doing my own research on the matter, I stumbled upon a document online that was released by Bowen Island Community and Nature (Bowen CAN) - in which the group engages in what I consider to be inappropriate and borderline inflammatory messaging. In my opinion, Bowen CAN crosses a line by personally singling out (and misrepresenting the actions of) the president of BTRA, by name. Furthermore, Bowen CAN partially bases their claim of “widespread advertising of Bowen Trails for off-road vehicle use” on the mere existence of comments on the personal YouTube channel of BTRA’s president, Kevan Bernards. I feel that this personal attack against BTRA’s president is completely unwarranted and leads to divisions in our community. It deeply concerns me that a radical few are

determined to exclude the people that we have to thank for the well-maintained status of trails we all like to enjoy. My wife (who, in full disclosure, is the sister of BTRA president Kevan Bernards) adds the following: If you enjoy hiking the protected foot trails of Fairy Fen; if you appreciate the abundance of trail systems that have emerged and reopened on Crown Land in recent years; if you are grateful for the enormous efforts that have gone into mapping these areas and installing beautiful, eco-friendly signage to show you the way; then you have Kevan and his BTRA colleagues to thank for it. They are out there every week, making trails safer and more accessible for all of us. BTRA’s founders mapped the boundary of the Fairy Fen ecoreserve in its entirety. They installed signage advising motorized vehicles to keep out of this ecologically sensitive area. Then, they placed boulders at the trail head to prevent motorized vehicles from accessing it. They did all of this years ago, before they had even formed a society, because they understand how important it is to keep things in balance and protect the fen: these trail riders respect the areas that are off-limits to motorized use. BTRA serves us all by educating and informing the public, and their trail-riding peers, so that we can all share these beautiful green spaces respectfully with one another. It is a real shame that not all trail user groups are capable of this same collaborative thinking, and choose instead to denigrate BTRA while taking credit for their volunteer work. Too often, people make the misguided assumption that the trail riders only use their motorized vehicles, and that’s it; they don’t realize that this crew of trail riders are also people who enjoy walking and hiking those same trails. It’s not either/or, it’s both - in balance. They do their research. Moreover, motorized trail riding is a recognized recreational sport; what is the purpose of standing in their way and deriding their volunteer efforts when all they are doing is creating more, and better, ways for all of us to play in our community? I hope that the community will consider the importance of maintaining shared use of the trails on Mount Gardner. Please don’t let us be divided by a radical few that fail to recognize the invaluable tradeoff of shared use leading to continued trail maintenance and stewardship for the benefit of all. Cam Stephens

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SOME BIRTHDAYS

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Kami Kanetsuka celebrated a significant birthday It’s our favourite cartoonist’s birthday this with a dance party in Bowfest Field last week. Happy weekend. Happy 85th Ron! birthday Kami! COURTESY OF RON WOODALL

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNIE O’DEA

A very happy birthday to Marion Moore who turned 98 last week, love Jim and the girls.

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From Bowen Life’s Raf Izdebski, a sunset view from Crayola Beach. He dedicated this photo to his late father Roman Izdebski who put up the now famous Crayola crayon on Bluewater Beach.

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Thanks to all of you, I have successfultly raised more than $2000 and have had my yhaircut for my Angel Hair donation. e Big thank yous to: Island Pacific School, the students, faculty and parents for supporting my bake sales, To Nicola Shea for her generous donation, To Liz and Daniella for their generous donations, To Nancy Lee for supporting my bake sales, To Julie and Magaret Blanchard for their donation, To Elizabeth, Mimi, Barb, Chris, and the St Gerard’s community for their donations and support, To my parents, sister, and Auntie Kirsten, who donated money on top of hours of support and help, To Karmyn at Salon Calypso for doing my haircut, To all my donors on my GoFundMe, To to everyone else who donated and supported me! (I am very, very, very sorry if I did not include you in my list above ––my memory is bad. Thank you so much, still!) Special thanks to: Auntie Anna and Granddad for inspiring

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In an evacuation, pets could likely come, livestock could not CONTINUED FROM P. 1

The plan outlines two types of evacuation: tactical (immediate, with little warning or preparation) and strategic or planned (more time, with formal documentation and with signoff from mayor) and the steps involved in each. In the plan, the island is divided into nine zones based on traffic control points and population. If it was decided the entire island needed to be evacuated, under the plan people would leave zone by zone. First, residents would be directed to an assembly area––an informational hub––and then responders would limit the number of cars leaving the zone (each car at maximum capacity). People could bring their pets but not their livestock. In an extreme scenario, there would be only people leaving (no cars) via foot ferry or mass transit. In 11 hours, (assuming favourable weather, efficient loading and full capacity) the Queen of Capilano could completely evacuate the island’s 4,000 residents estimates the plan. Evacuation BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY / FACEBOOK PHOTO time rises to 27 hours to remove summertime highs of 10,000 people. In other scenarios, usingy Back in February, BIM conducted a tabletop evacuation exercise simulating a level three emergency marine services and islanders with boats as well as nearer drop-off points (like Keats or Pasley operations centre activation. The exercise involved members from B.I. Fire Rescue, the RCMP, BC Islands), the plan estimates 500 to 1,000 people could be removed an hour. Ferries, Metro Vancouver, First Transit, Cormorant Marine, North Shore Emergency Management Also included in the document are maps of possible assembly areas, critical infrastructure, and community volunteers. alternate evacuation points and how to rearrange Snug Cove to fit three ferry loads of waiting cars. w Islanders don’t necessarily need to read the entire plan and memorize the assembly areas, “In an emergency, we provide this information to the residents and tell them where to go and how to get there,” said McGowan. But McGowan wants people to know it’s there. “I hope that it gives the residents comfort to know that some of the planning has taken place,” she said. However, McGowan does want islanders to make sure they’re Bylaw Amendments to the Ofﬁcial Community Plan and personally prepared for an evacuation: signed up to the emerLand Use Bylaw for 720 Gardner Lane gency notification service (BowENS), have a grab-and-go bag ready and know the difference between an evacuation alert (informs of potential or impending danger, how to prepare and what to expect) and an evacuation order (people are ordered to leave an area; only valid after declaring a state of local emerWhat are these amendments about? gency). Proposed Ofﬁcial Community For those curious about what more went into the plan, a Q&A Plan Amendment Bylaw No. with McGowan, Krutein, BIM planner Jennifer Pierce who took 498, 2019 would change the over the project after McGowan’s attention was ironically diverted to a different type of emergency, fire chief Aaron Hanen and Public Hearing designation of the south-east Bowen RCMP’s Cpl. Adam Koehle is on BIM’s YouTube channel. portion of the lot to RC – Retreat July 14 The draft plan is available on BIM’s website.

Notice of Public Hearing

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Questions? Contact Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development

Amendment Bylaws No. 498 and 499, 2019

Centre, and the western portion of the lot to P – Municipal Park. Proposed Land Use Bylaw No. 499, 2019 would rezone the south-east portion of the lot Rural Commercial 2 (Retreat Centre), rezone the western portion of the lot P1 – Passive Park, and rezone the middle of the lot RR3(c) – to reduce the minimum lot size required to 1 hectare. This would allow for the future subdivision of two residential lots, currently permitted under the zoning. Bylaw No. 499 would also make minor amendments to the retreat centre regulations to restrict the amount of staff accommodation. How do I learn more? Visit the municipal website to view the information package on these amendments: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning

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Bowen cautiously reopens to tourists BRONWYN BEAIRSTO

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Bowen Island is readying to welcome back tourists and seasonal residents alike following Premier John Horgan’s announcement last week that B.C. is moving to stage three of the restart plan, which includes non-essential travel within the province. “Bowen Island Municipality will continue to follow the province’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said fBIM in a press release (essentially rescinding the “please visit later” ask of earlier this gyear). The the province recommends planyning ahead when looking to visit smaller communities by calling the local tourism office, BIM reminded travelers. The visitor centre reopened June 27 and will be open daily throughout the summer. Tourism Bowen Island is hiring and training

staff and will be reaching out to local businesses for hours and COVID protocols. Bowen Island Municipality is reminding all travellers of general COVID safety precautions: • “If you are sick, stay home. No exceptions. • If you are returning from travel outside of Canada, you must self-isolate (stay home) for 14 days. • Keep your social bubble small. Be mindful of those in your bubble who may be at higher risk of serious illness. • Physical distancing: stay at least two metres or six feet away from anyone outside of your bubble • Good hygiene: wash hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; cover your mouth and nose when cough-

ing or sneezing (such as coughing into your elbow or using a tissue); avoid touching your face; keep spaces clean. • Consider wearing a non-medical mask in spaces where physical distance cannot be maintained. • If you think you have symptoms, self-isolate immediately. Call 8-1-1 or use this online tool for an assessment, and follow the advice on what to do.” “It is our strong expectation that everyone, including visitors from other communities, will continue to follow these measures, doing our part to keep transmission of COVID-19 low and slow,” said the press release. “Let’s protect our province and Bowen Island by protecting each other, while showing kindness, compassion and respect.”

Queen of Cap schedule Community found its stride: Ander changes again CONTINUED FROM P. 1

For at least the third time in a month, the Queen of Capilano is getting a new ferry schedule. On top of more time between Queen of Cap runs, BC Ferries has added back the summer late-night sailings: 10:20 p.m. from Horseshoe Bay and 10:50 p.m. from Snug Cove. k The schedule is slated to last until Sept. 7, at which time Bowen is slated to return to the hour/half-hour schedule with 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m runs cut on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Starting July 2, the new schedule has been adjusted to accommodate the added sailings on Horseshoe Bay’s other two routes following increased demand as provincial travel guidelines ease.

Phase three of the restart plan includes non-essential (branded “smart and safe”) travel within the province as well as reopening of (with precautions in place): accommodation providers, film and TV production and in-person K-12 and post-secondary classes. In his video, Ander recognized the staff who contributed to the EOC, which at times had 15 staff. “The entire community found its stride as we all came to terms with the new way of being in this pandemic,” said Ander. While island life is reopening, it’s not back to the way it was. This year’s Canada Day celebrations were virtual: Bowen Island Community Recreation created a video of the island’s essential service workers available on its Facebook page. Last week I removed the “What’s open and what’s closed” story as our lead story on our homepage and it is no longer being updated. –B. Beairsto, Editor

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Library reopening

Just in time for beach read season, the Bowen Library building is reopening to the public after a three-month closure. Islanders looking to browse the bookstacks or pick out a DVD, will be welcomed back as of July 8 but with pandemic precautions in place. Precautions include a limited number of visitors, limited hours, one-way entrance and exit, returns through the return slot (beside the door to the annex) as well as signage and sanitizing equipment. Internet computers, seating and newspapers won’t be available, nor will the annex or flexroom. Public access will be limited to four days a week with three-hour stints each day. There will be separate hours for seniors only. “The new normal for Bowen Library is evolving and is expected to last at least until the end of this year,” said chief librarian Tina Nielsen in a press release. “We will continue to add services as the provincial situation improves and as it is safe to do so for staff and patrons.” While next Wednesday will mark the first time in months that a non-employees will be allowed into the heritage building, islanders haven’t been without library services lately. The library has run a takeout service since mid-May, which will continue. “Customers have been grateful for the takeout service and are asking every day when we will open our doors again,” said Susan Geist, the library supervisor. “We know that our customers will be excited to come into the library and staff are equally excited to see our patrons again.” In summary: • Open hours for the general public: Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sat. from noon to 3 p.m. Specific hours for seniors and those with health • vulnerabilities: Thurs. 10 a.m. to noon (this will have lower occupancy numbers) • No internet computers, printing, seating, newspapers, annex or flexroom • One public washroom open Limited occupancy (they ask islanders avoid • coming as a group. The children’s area will be limited to two people or one family at a time). More information and updates at: bowenlibrary.ca.

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Patient of the Week DOUG Doug initially came to Bowen Vet at the beginning of April for a laceration on his tongue. A few weeks after we repaired the laceration, Doug developed an abscess on his neck which may have been connected to whatever cut his tongue. Doug required surgery to remove a 2 inch long stick that had caused the abscess. Unbeknownst to his owner Doug had chewed on a stick. As much as dogs enjoy chewing on sticks we remind everyone to be very careful with allowing them to do so.

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Celebrating community spirit and volunteers THE 2020 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTS

An important annual tradition of community schools across B.C. is to recognize and celebrate people who make a difference in each of their communities. During these challenging times we might not be able to gather together in-person for the annual volunteers’ tea but thanks to the voice of the local newspaper and social media and the sponsorship of the Community School Association (CSA) we are still able to recognize people and organizations that make a positive difference in the community by distributing the BICS Volunteer of the Year Award and the Community Spirit Awards (formerly ACEbc awards) and sharing the stories of how the recipients have been making our community a better place. The Community Spirit Awards for 2020 recipients have been announced: The recipient of this year’s Youth Leadership Award is in grade four. Eden Currah has been volunteering at community events, most notably at the Bowen Farmers’ market, Applefest and Bowfest for more than three years. She shows up just to help out however she can. She is an enthusiastic and responsible member of the BICS Student Council, as well as exemplifying the pillars of Order of BICS. She has a keen interest in the arts and has set up an informal fine arts apprenticeship, as well as a keen interest in fitness; proposing and leading various physical literacy opportunities for her peers. As a well-rounded, keen, curious and contributing youth, Eden deserves recognition for her community spirit and youth leadership! Whales. Anchovies. Understanding the waters of Howe Sound. Mapping. Investigating. Videoing. Educating. Sharing. Caring and promoting understanding of our environment, from our social and cultural environment to the science of our ecology. The man with the video camera, the kayak, wet suit, endless curiosity and the big heart is Bob Turner who has spent many years writing about, creating films, books, essays and mapping our environment on many levels. Bob shares his passion through education at the community school, from the BICS Welcome Pole documentary film, to endlessly being a resource about

geology and ecology to students on field trips and in-class talks, as well as at the community level. He has contributed so much, we wish we could give him an award every year! “We’d like to paint a whale. A really big whale.” BICS collaborated with Squamish host nation elders and held its first Kulelakum ‘Whale Day’ in 2012 to celebrate and deepen our understanding of yew yews, (orca whales,) and to learn about and celebrate the importance of whales through First Nations culture and traditions, science, local history, geography, and ecology. In 2013, to deepen our understanding of how we are all part of a bigger, interconnected picture that was symbolized by a large whale mosaic that was about 20’ long and 10’ high and comprised of over 300 canvases, each one painted by a BICS student. How are we going to do this? We applied to Opus Art Supplies’ program that supports community projects and when we wanted to make a 50’ x 50’ reusable canvas labyrinth with clay domes, they supported that project too! And when the CSA wanted to create a fundraiser and community-wide youth art show, Opus Art Supplies supported us not once, but twice. Opus Arts Supplies is a recipient of one of this year’s Community Spirit Awards for their enduring support of cultural education in the community school and the community. We have so many ideas, and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of Opus. Thank you for providing the support and material for so many young imaginations at the community school and in the community. In addition to the Community Spirit Awards, this year’s BICS Volunteer(s) of the Year Award goes to our PAC co-chairs: Sarah Cormier and Sara Bryant, who are stepping down after serving their full terms as Parent Advisory Council co-chairs and are greatly deserving of the award after many years of volunteering on a myriad of traditional and new fundraisers and special events. From the Family Fair, to the Yogathon, parent education talks, card projects, photos with Santa, the Friday Lunch program and more. Sarah and Sara have enthusiastically collaborated and supported the PAC, CSA, BICS students and staff and so we would like to thank them and recognize them for their many contributions to the community and community school.

Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

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Local filmmaker Bob Turner (right) is one of the recipients of this year’s community spirit awards for sharing and spreading his endless enthusiasm for Bowen and Howe Sound’s natural world. He received his award from community school coordinator Sarah Haxby, from exactly six feet awayw

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Eden Currah received a Sara Bryant received a BICS Sarah Cormier received youth leadership award. volunteer of the year award. volunteer of the year award.

Schedule in Effect: July 2, 2020 to September 7, 2020

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BOWEN ISLAND Snug Cove 5:20 am* 6:20 am 7:20 am 8:35 am 9:35 am 10:40 am 12:15 pm 1:20 pm 2:40 pm 4:00 pm< 5:10 pm 6:15 pm 7:20 pm> 8:50 pm 9:50 pm 10:50 pm

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Grappling with grief and memory: Le Ren’s digital EP debut BOWEN-RAISED MUSICIAN LAUREN SPEAR (LE REN) TALKS HER UPCOMING EP, COVID AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION

BRONWYN BEAIRSTO

“This period has been a very interesting time for musicians because people are working with limits,” said Spear. “There’s this idea that if you’re making a big record, then you go somewhere to do it and you use people from L.A. like I’m doing, but that’s not the way that has to be.” “I think what I’m learning is how many resources I have all around me all the time and how creating a sense of community in music is so important and to work with people that are close to you.” Now, for the first time in a decade, Spear is back living with her family on Bowen, including her older siblings, Bowen’s filmmaking twins known as the Spear Sisters (who filmed part of the music video for “If I Had Wings.”) “I look up to my parents and my sisters so much and they are just always working and creating so I guess that fostered this need to make things,” said Spear. “ But I’ve also always had such support from them and the community growing up here. “I think you have a twisted sense of how you’re doing because everyone’s just so behind you.”

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Bowen-raised musician Lauren Spear, known by her band name Le Ren, was about to leave for Los Angeles to record her first album when COVID hit. So she pivoted. Over the course of three days in Toronto, just before heading to Bowen to isolate with her family, Spear recorded her first digital-release EP, Morning & Melancholia. Where there would’ve been studio musicians, there’s just Spear and the producer, engineer and player of steel pedal, guitar and piano Aaron Goldstein. A single from the EP, “If I had Wings,” was released this week while the entire four-song EP is coming out July 31. Folk with a bit of country and a bit of bluegrass, Spear described her latest endeavour. Spear grew up on Bowen playing a lot of music with her family. Her mom (Dyan) brought her to bluegrass camp in Sorrento and her dad (Ted) taught her how to play guitar. After high school, Spear moved to Montreal and was quietly playing music until two years ago. After a bad breakup, Spear decided to put her music out into the world. “It was just a way to work through those feelings,” said Spear. “I was like, ‘I’ve got nothing to lose, I’m just going to start releasing music.’” After an ex-partner died in a car accident, Spear started writing about that. “It’s just been a way to self soothe and work through things that are going on in my life,” she reflected. The title of the EP Spear adapted from Sigmund Freud’s 1918 essay “Mourning and melancholia” about the ways people experience grief. “Grief is such an interesting thing and it changes day to day,” said Spear. She clarified that the title isn’t to endorse Freud’s larger body of work but rather she used the book to consider her own grief and mourning. “Music, it’s a source of comfort for me,” said Spear. “It’s nice to create a song and then…if it was written in a moment of deep sadness or whatever it was, to move away from that and then come to it anew and experience it in a different way.

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Bowen-raised Lauren Spear, band name Le Ren, is releasing her first digital EP later this month. “A theme that I talk about in the EP is when someone passes away being the sole keeper of a shared memory and how memory changes. “When you only have one side of the story, it’s like a great weight and responsibility to get it right and remember it right,” said Spear. “Because our memories are so slippery. Spear signed with the American label Secretly Canadian and the Canadian label Royal Mountain and had been all set for the album when COVID disrupted the everyone’s plans.

But also on Spear’s mind these days is the style of music she plays as a white musician in Canada. “I’ve been doing a lot of research on the history of bluegrass and country and folk and there’s a lot of Black artists that have been teaching me a lot about the true history and the erasure of Black artists within the genres that I play,” she said. “That’s definitely been on my mind. And something I think that all musicians should consider.” “It’s made me want to reconsider my position in the industry and make sure that I’m elevating [Black, Indigenous and People of Colour] voices as much as I can,” she said. “Also figuring out systems of oppression within the music industry and understanding how to dismantle them and also paying tribute to the people that shaped the music that I play like Arnold Schulz…the true father of Bluegrass.” Spear is donating her share of the royalties from “If I had Wings” to the following organizations: Taking What We Need, Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Fund and Black Women in Motion. The album in L.A. is still in the works for when the situation is safer.

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A line of honking cars and cheering students bid retiring Bowen Island Community School secretary Sandy Bristow goodbye last week. The cacophony in the cove was a socially-distanced send-off for the beloved BICS staff member. Students were particularly joyful as the day also marked the last day of school.

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