“Duringthe high counts in Mannion Bay(Sandy Beach) therewerea lotofgeese seeninthe area. Geese, of course, cancontribute to higher counts,” says Brokenshire. Goosefeces cancontain E. coli. ON PAGE
$1 inc GST THE LOVE TREE Bowenbrothers begin anew venture PAGE 8 BOWFESTEDITION: Check out thefull eventschedule PAGES 9 12 THURSDAY,AUGUST 25, 2022 VOL. 48 NO.31 BIUndercurrent BowUndercurrent www.bowenislandundercurrent.com .50 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR!: Aftermuchdeliberation, the annual honour of Bowen’sCitizen of theYear has been bestowed upon Basia Lieske forall the work shedoesinthe community.To read moreabout her many endeavours over the years -which continue in forcetothis day- turnovertoPage 7.
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ALEX KURIAL Editor Bowen’sbeach closureshavebeen cut in half,with just Snug Cove Beach remainingoff limits due to E. coli levels in the water. Sandy Beach wasalsoclosed for swimmingthis summer following high E. colilevels of its own, but received theall-clear lastweekafter severalweeks of lowreadings.Vancouver Coastal Health conducts a pair of readings at MetroVancouver and Fraser Valley beaches eachweek. Levels above200 E. coli per100 mL of water are considered unsafe for humaningestion,and can cause “gastrointestinal illnessesand skin/eye infections,” accordingtoVCH. On Bowen, VCHalsotests at PebblyBeach,Mothers Beach, BowenBay,and Tunstall Bay. All four have remainedopenall summer As for the source of the bacteria,while nothing hasbeen confirmedthereare plenty of possibilities for howthe E. coli spread. Municipal managerof environmentand parks planningBonny Brokenshire spoketosomeofthe confirmedand potentialorigins
E. coli clearing up at beaches
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A2 • bowenislandundercurrent.com Thursday, August 25, 2022 NoticeofNomination PUBLICNOTICEisherebygiventotheelectorsofBowenIslandMunicipalitythat nominationsfortheofficesof: MAYOR–one(1)tobeelected COUNCILLOR–six(6)tobeelected MUNICIPALTRUSTEEFORISLANDSTRUSTCOUNCIL–two(2)tobeelected willbereceivedbytheChiefElectionOfficeroradesignatedperson,asfollows: From9:00amTuesday,August30,2022 To4:00pmFriday,September9,2022 DuringregularbusinesshoursandexcludingStatutoryHolidaysand weekendsat: BowenIslandMunicipalHall 981ArtisanLane BowenIsland,BC V0N1G2 Phone:604-947-4255 Fax:604-947-0193 Email:Election2022@bimbc.ca Originalsoffaxedoremailednominationdocumentsmustbereceivedby theChiefElectionOfficerby4:00PMFriday,September16,2022. NominationformsareavailableatMunicipalHalluntilthecloseofthe nominationperiodat4:00PMonFriday,September9th. QUALIFICATIONSFOROFFICE Apersonisqualifiedtobenominated,elected,andtoholdofficeasa memberoflocalgovernmentiftheymeetthefollowingcriteria: •be18yearsofageorolderasofgeneralelectionday; •beaCanadiancitizen; •bearesidentofBritishColumbiaforatleast6monthsbeforethe nominationdate •notbedisqualifiedundertheLocalGovernmentActoranyother enactmentfrombeingnominatedfor,beingelectedtoorholdingthe office,orotherwisebedisqualifiedbylaw Forinformationoncampaignfinancingandthird-partyadvertisinglimits, pleasecontactElectionsBC: Toll-freephone:1-855-952-0280 Email:lecf@elections.bc.ca Website:www.elections.bc.ca/lecf Contact: HopeDallas,ChiefElectionOfficer Email:Election2022@bimbc.ca Phone:604-947-4255 Website:www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/2022-election NoticeofListofRegisteredElectors PUBLICNOTICEisgiventotheelectorsofBowenIslandMunicipalitythat theListofRegisteredElectorsforthe2022GeneralLocalElectionisavailable forinspection. BeginningAugust30,2022untilthecloseofgeneralvotingfortheelection onSaturday,October15,2022,acopyofthelistofregisteredelectorswillbe availableforpublicinspection,atMunicipalHallofficesat981ArtisanLane, BowenIsland,duringregularofficehours,MondaytoFriday8:30AM–4:30 PM,excludingstatutoryholidays Beforeinspectingthelist,apersonmustsignastatementthattheywill notinspectthelist,makecopies,orusetheinformationincludedinthe listexceptforthepurposesofPart3–ElectorsandElectionsoftheLocal GovernmentAct.RequestscanbemadetotheChiefElectionOfficervia email,fax,orin-person. REQUESTTOOMITOROBSCURE Anelectormayrequestthattheiraddressorotherpersonalinformationbe omittedfromorobscuredonthelistofelectors.Theelectormustcontact theChiefElectionOfficerortheDeputyElectionOfficertomakethis request. OBJECTIONTOREGISTRATIONOFANELECTOR Anobjectiontotheregistrationofapersonwhosenameappearsonthe listofregisteredelectorsmaybemadeinaccordancewiththeLocal GovernmentActuntil4:00pmonFriday,September9,2022.Anobjection mustbeinwritingandanobjectionmayonlybemadebyapersonentitled toberegisteredasanelectorofBowenIslandMunicipalityandonlyonthe basisthatapersonwhosenameappearsonthelistofelectorshasdiedoris notqualifiedtoregisterasanelectorofBowenIsland. HopeDallas,ChiefElectionOfficer Email:Election2022@bimbc.ca Phone:604-947-4255 Fax:604-947-0193 Website:www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/2022-election NoticeofCommunityOpinionPoll ACommunityOpinionPollisaninformalandnon-bindingcommunication opportunitythatassistsCounciltogaugecommunityinterestonaspecific matter BowenIslandMunicipalCouncilhasresolvedtoundertakeaCommunity OpinionPollintandemwiththeupcomingmunicipalelectiontobeheldon Saturday,October15th,regardingtheIslandsTrustTaxRequisition. Thequestionontheballotwillbe: “DoyousupportBowenIslandMunicipalityrenegotiatingwiththeProvince andtheIslandsTrust,BowenIsland’sannualTaxRequisitionFormulawithin theIslandsTrustAct?” FormoreinformationontheCommunityOpinionPollontheIslandsTrustTax Requisition,visitourwebsite: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/community-opinion-poll PA ID AD VERTISEMENT
“Sothereisa possibilitythat with rougher weather or increased temperatures or maybealkalinity or pH changes…that the bacteria could starttodivide and you mightget some lingering from sediment.”
ALEX KURIAL Editor
Thereisalsosome belief that shellfish canact as afil ter of sortsfor E. coli. Billions of shellfish were killedin B.C. –including in Howe Sound –duringlastsummer’s heatdome.This could potentially leadtomorebacteria beingable to flourish in the region’swaters Higher E. coli levels at Snug Cove naturallyraisethe question of whether boatsdockedatthe Marina could be contributing. Brokenshirehopes this isn’t the case, and that mostboaters areresponsible and make useof the pump-out station.
TheIslandsTrust hasrequestedthe provincial governmentconduct athorough review of howthe organization conducts tiself,includingits governance structureand overall mandate TrustCouncil Chair PeterLuckham wrote to the province last month with the request,after IslandsTrust council votedoverwhelmingly to carryout the move. “Overthe past few years,wehaveheard many different viewpoints around howtobestcarry outour special mandate to preserve and protect the unique amenities and environmentinthe IslandsTrust area,” Luckham said in anews release.
WhileGNMC notedthoseinterviewed were “unequiv ocal in statingtheir commitmenttothe Trustand their belief in its potential to safeguard the area’s unique physical environmentand enhance the qualityoflife of its residents,”ultimately, “current TrustCouncil practices,however,donot meet the requirements setby good governance principles.”
Oneofthe mostserious issues identifiedwentto the coreofthe organization itself:what does theIslands Trust’s‘Preserve and Protect’Objectactually mean. Every trustee interviewed said they personally had a strong graspofthis mandate,beforegoing onto note “there is a significant lack of agreement among Trustees as to what the Object means. ” GNMC says while healthy discussion about an orga nization’s role is generally good, it is difficult for a grouptofunction if everymemberisdeterminately workingtowardfulfillingtheir owngoals and visions of aproject “The differences that exist at Trust Council pertain ing to fundamental questions about policy direction and the role of Council have proven near-intractable Trustees speakofa ‘dysfunctional’situation that is getting worse; most describe a regularly divided Council and adisturbing decline in collegiality and civility,” reads the report
“However,wecan’t do this work alone.Asanagency of the Province,werequireprovincial leadership,direc tion, and supporttoensurethat we arehonouringthe preserve and protect vision, while alsoaddressingthe new realities and challengesfacingthe IslandsTrust Area today.”
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Whiletrustees areelected by voters,the chair and three vice-chairs who make up theIslands Trustexecutivecommittee aresubsequently selectedbytrustees “Somewherearound half of the newly-electedtrust eeshavenoprevious experience on council, and an even greater number have little or no real acquaintance with their fellowtrustees… Yet, within little morethan aday of their firstmeeting, trustees elect the Trust CouncilChair andthe other members of theExecutive Committee. Almostall trustees cited this processas unsatisfactoryand an impedimenttoeffectiveleader ship,” GNMC found. Theseissues extendedto the many committees within the organization. “Trustees arenot required to serveoncommittees,thereisnolimit to committee membershipsize, nor arethereany criteria regard ingqualification for membership committees…In most cases, Trustees simply ‘signup’ for one or more committees based on their interest, with the option of resigningfromacommitteeorjoininganother committeeatany time.”
IslandsTrust asks forgovernment review of itsoperations Extreme weather maycontributetoE.coli count TRUSTEES USE‘DYSFUNCTION’TODESCRIBE CURRENT STATEOFGOVERNANCE
Butshe acknowledges thereisevidence showinga correlation between liveaboardboats and higher E. coli water levels, andthatitcan be hard to keep an eyeon the many transientboats which make useofthe Marina
Sheadds geese find both Sandy Beach and Snug Cove Beach,particularlythe area around the Marina,quitepopular Brokenshiresaysother sources have received spec ulation, though notes none have been confirmed as an E. colisource. Theseinclude outflowat Dorman Point which could be broughtintoMannionBay bycurrents, or agingorfailingseptic fields alongTerminal Creekand the nearbylagoon Lagoonreadingsoverthe pastfiveyears haven’t revealedhighE.coli levels though.Brokenshireadds that VCH occasionally tests septic fields in the area too, and haven’t found an E. coli leak. “Thereare no known contributinghouses, septic fields or failingseptic fields that we knowof,”she says. Another factor,certainly for Sandy Beach,could be E. coli released from sedimentalongthe beaches.Studies have shown the bacteria canliveinsedimentuntil a disturbance event. “E. coli canliveinsediments for some time,and then when conditionsbecome rightthe bacteria mayflourish Alot of the sedimentthat comes down Terminal Creek, with the layofthe land and the estuary… does end up adjacenttooraround Sandy Beach,” says Brokenshire.
Extreme temperaturescan alsoaffect pH levels in the water,and causebacteria to divide morereadily. As summer drawstoa close and fall temperaturesmovein, E. coli levels should soon recede “Wehopethat it’s clear sailingfor the rest of August and September,”saysBrokenshire.
Therewerenoshortage of reasons this wasthe case “First, thereisaleadership deficit,” the report reads, callingthe leadership selection process“flawed, impair inginformedchoice andbuy-in.”GNMC said their critiques were not with specific people currently in Islands Trustleadership positions, butrather the expedited processused to select leadership positions.
Themovefollows asoberingindependentreview of IslandsTrust completedthis year which contained numerousrecommendations for improvementwith in the organization. GreatNorthernManagement Consultants (GNMC)was tasked with the job,followinga push in March2021 by Trustee, andBowen Island Councillor,Michael Kaile.His requestnarrowly passed a TrustCouncil vote,triggering thereview. GNMC conducted their review by examining documents,attending committeeand council meetings, and interviewingall 26 trustees, alongwith senior staff such as thechief administrativeofficer.Areas of focus included Legitimacyand Voice, Direction and Purpose, Performance and Stewardship,Accountability, and Fairness.
Trustees had different opinions on most everythingIslands Trustdoes,including strategy direc tions, policies, financials, general operations, tax policies,performance metrics,accountability and advocacyefforts. One thing trustees did find agreement on was finding enjoyment in their roles on Local Trust Committees (LTC), which theydescribed as morefulfillingand less frustratingthanTrust Council work
A4 • bowenislandundercurrent.com Thursday, August 25, 2022 AllAdvertising and newscopycontent arecopyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. Alleditorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. TheUndercurrent is not responsible forunsolicited manu scripts,art work andphotographs National NewsMedia Council TheUndercurrent is amember of the National NewsMedia Council of Canada, which is an independentorganization established to dealwith acceptable journalistic practices and ethicalbehaviour.Ifyou have concerns abouteditorial content, please email editor@bowenislandundercurrent comorcall 604-947-2442. If youare not satisfiedwith the response and wish to file a formal complaint,visit the websiteatmediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 foradditional information. 2011 CCNA CANADI AN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2011 PUBLISHER Matt Blair publisher@bowenisland undercurrent.com CARTOONIST Ron Woodall ADVERTISING Tracey Wait ads@bowenisland undercurrent.com EDITOR Alex Kurial editor@bowenisland undercurrent.com #102–495 BowenTrunk Road, PO Box130, BowenIsland BC,V0N 1G0 Phone: 604.947.2442 Fax: 604.947.0148 bowenislandundercurrent.com DEADLINE foradvertisingMonday, 4p.m. DEADLINE foreditorial Tuesday5 p.m. BowenIslandUndercurrentSubscription Rates: Mailed 1year subscription on BowenIsland: $55, including GST.WithinCanada: $85including GSTNewsstand (Single Copy)$1.50per copy,including GST ISSN 7819-5040 VIEWPOINTS Citizens,prepare your questions! Iwon’t saygoodbye EDITORIAL THE WRITE STUFF. TheUndercurrent encourages reader participation in your communitynewspaper.You must include your full name and adaytime phone number (for verificationonly).The editor reservesthe righttoedit forclarity,legality, brevityand taste. Pleaselimit to under500 words. HERE’SHOW:Tosubmit alettertothe editor, fax 604-947-0148ormailitto#102, 495Government Rd., PO Box130, BowenIsland, BC V0N 1G0 or emaileditor@bowenislandundercurrent.com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Heyfolks,the 2022municipal election is nowless than twomonths away.Infact in fiveshortdays, thenomination period begins for candidates whowillbe tossingtheir hatintothe ring this year and embarking on ajourneylikenoother:the political campaign. We hereatthe Undercurrent arebig fans of democracy,and want to help outinany way we can. Much of that will include our electioncoverage, beginning when the calendar turns to August 30 and until the final ballot is countedonOctober 15 (or beyond, dependinghow closethe votes are).But,noticingone isn’t scheduled, wethought it would alsohelp to hostone of the pillarsofany election cycle,an all-candidates forum! I’ve talked with many people nowwho saytheseeventsalwaysserve very import antinthe decision makingprocess. Ithink this is especially true for newcandidates who haven’thad their name in thenews cycle forthe past four years. Theyalsogive afeelfor people that you just can’t fully graspinaplatform writeup Theplan is to holda similar format to theBICSevent in 2018, with time for those seekingmayor,council, and school board positions.The date will be either the last weekend of Septemberorfirst weekend of October.And the questions .Well we are hopingtoget some good onesfromyou! You’rethe people impacted after all, and wewanttoknowwhatwillswayyourvote whenyou stepintothe booth Much moretocome on this, and we hope to see you allthere! -AlexKurial, Editor Iwon’t saygoodbye while foragingripenedblackberries on the island’s coastal bluff, not whilethe blueheron still stands on the shore waitingfor herprize No,Iwon’t saygoodbye to the midnightowl in thewoods, thesleepingdeer, curledintotheir warm grassy beds. They toowill be gazing at the stars we follow, while August crickets gather in the field wherethe summer horsesgraze, all waitingfor theharvest moon to rise No,I cannot saygoodbye to the whale’ssoulfullullaby, reachingmydreams, It’s very breath carried on theSalish breeze Iwon’t saygoodbye To theraven pairstill perched on thelookout awakefor sunrise, calling… ‘stayawhile.’ -VikkiFuller
Dear Editor, Inotice with interest that Vancouver has passed a resolution to begin to allo cate funds(approx.$1/resident) to par ticipate in the SUE BIG OIL class action campaign Theoil companies have known for <40years that theywould have to cut back, but they lied and profited and nowtheyneed to paytheir fair sharefor damage remediation. So let’s askCouncil as,one of their last asks before elections, to pass that resolution too, and maybesomedayget awee bit of the Billions the industry will have to pay. -PaulFast Oil thismonth when he cameacross this display. Perhaps it is still out there, as island
This Tunstall Bay rancher takes advantage of one of Bowen’s best west-side views. Look out across Tunstall Bay and towards Worlcombe Is. and Vancouver Island beyond -and soak up those world-class sunsets. Primed for year-round outdoor entertaining, with over 1,300 sf of sunny deck and patio space. Inside features asunken family room, open plan LR/DR/Kitchen, and three bedrooms -well maintained and updated. Plenty of storage available below -including space for aworkshop in the basement -and wiring in place for ahot tub.
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This home and property screams potential. This two-storey home sits on agorgeous and gently-sloping, southeast facing acre, and is walking distance to Snug Cove, Dorman Point Park and September MornBeach. Inside currently features one floor living, with three bedrooms, sundeck off the living room and kitchen, and vaulted ceilings throughout. Downstairs is unfinished -add a suite or more room for the kids to play.The yard could be easily transformed into astunning garden oasis.
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Dear Editor, Thereisnoquestion, ourcommuni ty is certainly bustling with all kinds of activitiesand announcements during averybusy summer,that hascaught the attention of many millions beyond ourbeautiful shoreline.Duringthat time,one of ourmoreprogressive and well known,respectedbusinesses has quietly undertaken amassivecapital improvement, at the gateway entrance to ourcommunity, both for the bottom line benefit of their business andthe environment. Kudos to the Dike family/Union Steamship Marina for the recentinstal lation of solarpanelsonall of their Snug Covebuildings,boththoseon land and floating. Greatleadership once again. Iencourageeveryone to take a stroll on their beautiful boardwalk to seeand read the very impressive and informative display boards which descriptively explains the improvementsand provides the details on their self generation of power. Talk about beingahead of the curve!Theydeserve credit for not waitinguntil Christmas to Lightupthe Cove.Itwill be tough for even Basia to oneupthem! Well done and thanks -Bruce Russell
This exceptional waterfront acreage awaits your dream island escape. Situated in aquiet and private, off the beaten path part of Bowen, this 5-acre parcel features approx. 500+ ft of foreshore and includes multiple potential build sites (all with stunning views/ view potential towards Gambier Island, the Sunshine Coast, and up Howe Sound), agorgeous flat half of the property that has gardening potential written all over it, and anewly-drilled and strong-producing well. Close to Mt Gardner Dock and the Woods Rd neighbourhood beach, and near trails around Killarney Lake.
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Come check out this fun home! Crag’sEnd is aquiet cul-de-sac in Sealeigh Park with legal access to arguably Bowen’sbest beach -just ashortwalk away by trail. The home sits on arocky outcrop that overlooks the yard below.Inside is bright and airy, with plenty of flexibility.Two bedrooms, with the potential for a third. Atop secret room on the third floor could be an office or kid’splay room. The yard has untapped gardening potential, and gets plenty of sunlight. This is arare opportunity to enter a sought-after and superb Bowen Island neighbourhood.
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ChasingtheStorm,abstractlandscapebyDianaZoeCoop shapes and matter. With avivid palette,diversetextures, rocks, corals, and shells attached to the canvases, she createsaworld of herown which depicts what she calls “a kaleidoscopeofwonder”.
bowenislandundercurrent.com •A7Thursday, August 25, 2022 Announcing your Citizenof theYear- BasiaLieske!
|Sean Whittall: (604)
ALEX KURIAL Editor Atireless volunteer who lights up the community at everyopportunity, Basia Lieskehas beenselectedasBowen’s 2022 Citizen of the Year
There’sfew things you won’t find Lieskeinvolvedwithonthe island as far as events go (in fact she found out aboutthe honour while settingupfor awedding). In addition to hermost visible role,the annual LightUpthe Cove project,she’s playeda partatone pointoranother helpingwithmanykey Bowentraditions Lieske’scommunity involvementbegan immediatelyuponher arrivaltoBowen in 1989. Lookingtomeetpeople,she took ajob as abartender at DocMorgan’s, whereshe met fellowcommunity minded folks in Rondy and Dorothy Dike. “Doc Morgan’swas like my family when Ifirstmoved to Bowen. That’s whereIgot my start beinginvolvedina small community,”saysLieske. BeforelongLieskewas managingthe restaurant, andpopular events were in full swing. Oktoberfest,watermelon tosses(and catapults) with Rondy’s leftoverwatermelons from Bowfest, and ahostofinternational nights includingGreek,Polynesian, Indonesian and even Cinco de Mayo.Lieskesaysmusic and costumes were alwaysa must OneofLieske’sfavourite events she helped spearheadwas inspired by a David Lettermansegment. Stupid Pet Tricks wasadoptedonBowen as Dog Days of Summer,a fundraiser for BC Guide Dogs which ranfor morethan twodecades beforeLieskewas pulled in other directions –especially by her businesses BowenEvent Rentals. Today, LightUpthe Cove is no doubt Lieske’ssignatureevent. Whenshe took charge of the operation around 15 years ago, LightUpwas one evening with SantaClaus and alantern parade. It’s sinceevolved into afull lights and scenerydisplaythroughout the entire Cove,complete with acostume parade and fireworks celebration. Lieskeisnot takingiteasythe other 11 months of the year though,the exact opposite in fact.She speaksfondly of hertime runningher pastcraft market, especiallyfor the wayitinspired kids to develop some entrepreneurial spirit Shesaysthosesame kids, nowadults with businesses, still point to their participation at the market as their first real foray into the businessworld Involvingkids in events is perhaps Lieske’sfavourite part of eventplanning, and meanssummer is one of her favourite times of year when school is out. just want to getkidsout there… Bowenseems to have thosetypeofkids who want to be involved andare really helpful,”she says 720-3659 880-9400
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Thefourbrothers –Bio,Aura, Joy, and Divi –debutedanew lineup of organic veganchocolate bars –atthe Ruddy, Squirrel, and Alderwood Farmsthis summer, as well as several stores on the mainland. Themotto of their company, the Love Tree:“Ourmission on Earth is to help unite people through music and chocolate.”
TheSegals were inspired to create the barsthanks to chocolate’s spiritual nature. Thefourfound themselves leadingCacao Ceremonies, wherehot chocolate is consumedtoopenup the heart. “Weall lead meditations and we’reall into breathwork,and through theseCacao Ceremonies we all just found adeeppassion for choc olate,” says Joy. “And we found there’s twowayswecan help open people’s hearts,and that’s through music and through chocolate.”
The Segal brothers are all plant based, so hadtoget creativetofind substitutes for milk and white chocolate.Theycame up with the solution in the formoflocal B.C. oats.“We blenditfor around 48 hours and giveitthat supercreamyluxuriousfeel,”saysDivi Developing the formula wasjust part of the puzzlethough –therewas still the businessend of thingsto takecareof. “There’ssomanythings likesourcingingredients, to different rules for packagingand tryingtoget theorganiccertification,thattook so much longer than expected. And all theseother differentstepsalong theway,” says Divi of the process.
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And Bowen hasreally taken to the taste.“It seems likepeople really want to supportlocalBowen people.It’sactuallyselling really well in Vancouver as well, butitseems likethe Squirreland the Ruddy have been orderingmassive amounts,” says Divi. “We’re so grateful to have apresence on the island and share ourchocolate.”
Thechocolate bars areproduced at a co-packerinNorth Vancouver.
Youmay knowthem through their music,but there’snow another place you’ll be seeingthe Segalbrothersaround Bowen: on localstandsfor their new chocolate bars
Soon after the formulating began here on Bowen, aprocessthat requires plenty of patience to perfect. “It’sbeenacouple years in the making nowactually,” says Divi,the lead chocolate formulator. Joy, Aura and Bioserve as the lead taste tes ters “They’reverystrict, theysaid,ithas to be morecreamy!,”saysDivi. “SoIkepton workingonthe recipes and eventually we came up with theserecipes that people reallylove.”
TheSegal brothers -Bio,Aura,
TheLoveTreehas threedifferent bars in production rightnow.“We kind of wanted to just reinvent theclassic choc olates– the milk,the white and the dark. Take outthe refinedsugar and add in morewhole food ingredients to make them healthier and as tasty as the usual ones.We’re startingwith theclassics but we’reeventually expandingtosomemore flavours,” explains Joy.
MoreinfoonLoveTreechocolate, alongwith photos and videos,can be found at thelovetree.ca, or @the.love.tree on Instagram.
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TheSegals arestill puttingplenty of attention toward their music, they’recur rently workingontheir firstalbum in fact They’vefound partneringupwith family hasallowedfor agood balance with the business. “It’snice to have thesupportof our brothers.Weall have differentdepartments and skills we’regood at,and we’re not doingthis alone,” says Divi “All of us have such similar intentions of spreadingasmuch love as possible and unitingpeople,and remindingpeople we’remoresimilar than different. And we find foodand music arereally good remindersofthe ways that we’resimilar Everyone loveschocolate!”headds
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All is not lost, however. Shebelievesshe knows who is responsible and said that the RCMP have afirmlead on thesuspects. AccordingtoMolineaux, the suspects are believed to be off islanders.She is hopefulthat she will have the tents back within the week. “Suffice it to say, the canopycaper is beingsolved,” she said.
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Then, early on Saturdaymorning, someone took the festival tents AccordingtoMolineaux, the alleged robbery occurredabout 7:00 a.m. Shesaid that awitness had seen the two10by10tents beingloadedintoa vehi cle.The nightbefore, Molineaux andcrewhad taken everythingelseoff the field. Shesaid theydidn’t feel the need for security becausethere wasnothingthere, except the tents that were bolted to the ground. “I was choked,” she said, upon findingout that the rented tents hadbeen taken.
Slug Race: Bowen’sanswertothe triple crown. Ahec tic pace wasset by avarietyofslugs.Asthe other events of the CountryFair proceeded the progressofthe slug race wasannouncedoverthe P.A. “Roundingthe club house turn, in 3rd place is Wee Willy of the Woods, he’s alovely creature of somewhat lumpy proportions,but slims beautifully.”Thisisa very seriousevent, and some entrants keep quite astable of creatures, entering well trainedracers.It’snot ourfault if the racers don’t always continue to race,orrace in the same direction,what’s wrongwith averticalraceanyway.
40 Years Ago- August 1982 |Bowfest Theme: CountryFair
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backfond memories? To read past
RowBoatRace: Aperennialfavourite.Icertainly hopeBillnever tiresofrunningthis race.The boats roar around acourseinrecordbreaking, oarbreaking and ourlocal breaking time.The contestants swamptheir boats, strain their every muscle, and splash to the finish Wood Chopping: This eventisalwaysacrowd pleaser Thechips fly, as the men of Bowenthrow down their pens and wrenches and grab the axes.Therewere9 four menteams.Eachteam hadaone-man standingchop,a two-man cross cut and a single splitter Womens NailingContest:This wasa new event, sponsoredbythe BuildingCentre. TheLadies obviouslyliked to have achance to showtheir stuffasthe turnout was excellent. Asprintdowntoa log, driveina6”spike(just alittle one,afinishingnail really) and asprintback. This eventwillfit rightintofutureCountry FairsonBowen as the perpetual cup has room for 9 names
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Beating out a surprisingly strong field of candidates for this year’s Dogofthe Year award, the selection committeeinits wisdom,has decidedtogivethe title to Pete Dike.Alovable,ancient blackLab,Pete hasdone sterling work as an ambassador for the Cove during his six years as an islander.Hehas slept in all the rightplaces (i.e., outside the Derv andthe Bakery)for the required numberofcommunityhours—a major requirementfor those who aspiretoDog of theYear. He is known by name to many residents.Moreover, he has a highly developed sense of gastronomic time and has an uncannyknowledge of when the Bakery offers Curry Buns or when Prime Ribisonthe menuatDoc Morgan’s. Afine appreciation of food is his greateststrength.
Undercurrent took August offthis year,but wassureto return in time for Bowfest!
20 Years Ago-August 2002| Bowfest Theme: Fantasea Tent caperunder investigation
Thefollowing from the Undercurrent in decades past.Anythingbring Undercurrent’s us at
30 Years Ago-August 1992 |Bowfest Theme: Canada 125 Lovable labbecomes island’s canine ambassador
10 Years Ago-Bowfest Theme: Mammoth Fun Messagefromthe chair: We hadmammoth fun! And we want to thank every one who helped us make the 37th Annual Bowfest such ahuge success. Theweather wasstunning, the rides were jampacked, the exotic reptile shows stole the event withan average of 80 people per show, andthe food wasplentiful. As anew boardwehad bigshoes to fill with the departure of Nicole Murray, KarenRedmond, BarbaraWilshire, CarolPeterson,Lisa Holman, and their crew who for over 5yearsdid atre mendous job keepingthe tradition of this longstanding community eventvibrant. As yournew board, we spenta greatdealoftime mak ingsurewehonoured the work completedbythe previ ousboard while lookingtomakea fewenhancements. We will continue to build on what we have startedbyfirst keepingthe ticketprice inclusiveofthe rides and games, looking into transportation to support those wanting to supportthe BeerGarden butnot wantingtodrive (good call) and then by askingfor feedbackfromyou the community to help us bringyou all back.
Theparadewas ahit,the Korean dancers rocked and Bowen’sown ThreeTenors were to diefor.Inevery way, Bowfest2002 wasasuccess.Itmight even be “inthe black,”and organizer Colleen Molineaux wasthrilled.
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Basia with her #1 helper elf (and husband) Paul. Basia Lieske./ DarrylDeegan
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Supportfromlocalbusinesses is somethingLieskesaysmakes all the events possible.“Ilovethe business es on Bowen Islandbecause Ilovethe communityfeel. Yougotobusinesses andeverybodyknows your name.And you become alittle bit of family,”she says Otherpeople at the topofLieske’s thank youlist include herhusband Paul who helps with the buildingand ideas for many events (despite the occasionalgrumbling, she teases), andthe Dike’s, whosesupportinthe beginning andfor everything since hasallowed Lieske to pursue herpassions. Lieskealsomakessuretonotea somber thank you to JewalMaxwell, herpartner on so many events who passed away this summer.“This is for you Jewal,”saysBasia Andwith over 30 years of service to Bowen,Lieske seesherself playinga significantrole in the communityfor years to come. “I don’t have anyplans to stop…Iactually have some thingsup my sleeve,” she hints
Awelldeservedhonourfor
Sherecalls akids lemonade stand whichraised thousands for the Children’s Hospital, kidscamps,Easter egg hunts, and breakfasts with Santa and Barney(differentevents) as other highlights workingwith Bowen’syouth. Communityoutreach is alwayson the agenda too. This includes helping people in need,whether it’s facilitatingGoFund Me’s, meal trains,oranything elsefor apersonorfamily going through hard times. “Wehavegreat community spirit.Whenever there’s anybodyinneed everybodyrallies,” she says Lieksealsoput onher historian hat during Bowen’s past People, Places and Plants tours,which involved trips to gardens around the island along with picnics.
Lieskeorganizing Bowenevents for30+ years
Position Available
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Send aletter of interest and your resume to the executive director info@bowenchildrenscentre.ca by September 1, 2022
TheMondayMorninggar deners have been hard at work thisyear maintaining differentareas of the Bowen IslandGolf Course (above). Thanks to their efforts,golf ers such as KathyLeishman (right)are able to claim the title of top golfer in the ‘Just for Laughs’Ladies’golf group. Congrats Kathy! Rustique patrons were treatedto a specialperformance earlier this month by Howe Sounds,featuring BowenmusiciansMatthew Harrisononkeyboardand Peter Parkin on guitar.Charles McNeill snapped some shots of the duo and their eclectic musicalstyle.They’ll per formagain at Rustiquethis Friday, August 26.
Family Place is looking for acoordinator for Daddy and Me who will help support Dads in their parenting role and create awelcoming space for Dads and their children.
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Daddy and Me is a Family Place outreach program specifically designed for “Dads” (Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers or any other caregiver/role model). Saturday mornings from 9-12, includes “Dad chat” and acreative atmospherefor Dads to engage with their children and each other
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The provincial government’s role regarding Islands Trust, andtheirrefusal to takepartinGNMC’s review, didn’t escape scrutinyeither.“Theabsence ofany instructions to the Trustbythe BC government on this subject (BC-wide interests)… maysuggestthe Ministry of Municipal Affairs hasnoappetitetotakeonquestions regardingthe Islands Trustmandateand its future… This contributes to asenseofprovincial neglect.”
Bureaucratic inefficienciesaddedtothe list,such as briefings runninghundredsofpages whichtrustees rarely read, meetings which are“morefocused on punc tilious attention to detail, and ensuringappearance to what appear to be over-elaborate procedures, while leavinglittle opportunity for ameaningful exchange of viewsand ideas,”and nowattemptingtoamend aPolicy Statementthat hasn’t beenchanged in 25 years in one attempt.LTC Official Community Plans haven’t been updatedindecades either IslandsTrust strategicplanningingeneral, including annual preparation of the budget,isdescribed as “lackinga strategicdimension that connects initiatives and strategieswithoverarchinggoals and objectives.”
IslandsTrust advocacyefforts were alsoseen as short falls,includingalow social mediapresence acrossall online platforms,and puttingtheir focus into projects that areoutside their jurisdiction.
Severalissues regardingLocal PlanningServices were highlighted, such as insufficientpreparations for current and futuregrowth, poorcommunication betweendiffer entplanninggroups,lackofplanningfor climateemer gencies such as wildfires or rising sealevels,and ahabit of continually passingmodel bylaws forLTC’s,whichthe LTC’sinturn rarely ever adopt. Buttherewas some optimism in the report,based on the dedication of Islands Truststaff and trustees who are “unequivocal in statingtheir commitmenttothe Trust and their belief in the Trust’s potential to safeguard the area’s physicalenvironmentand enhance the quality of life of its residents.”
GNMC developed 15 corerecommendations based on their findings to help Islands Trust putthemselves on tracktofunction better.“TrustCouncil canmakemany of the changes discussed up to this point… it already possesses… thecapacitytoactively and independently choose andeffect change.” Butawarning, as well. “Without reform, the ability of TrustCouncil to effectively respond to thesechallenges will be severely impaired. Trustinthe Trustwill continue to erode. Therelevance of amuch-needed institution will continue to be questioned.”
Independent review
Thefull report andfinal recommendations canbe found on the Islands Trustwebsite. BowenIslandvoters will answera question on the Octobermunicipal ballot on whether they’d like the municipality to renegotiate the amountoftax revenueIslands Trust collects from Boweneach year makes15recommendationsfor HaigFarriswasasbusyashisinsectsubject,asthesayinggoes, tograbshotsofthebirdsandthebeesatFairweatherrecently
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IslandsTrust
GNMC notedrecentpositivemoves made on the Reconciliation front, includingIslands Trust advice to LTC’sonbuildingrelationships with First Nations groups.But an absence of Indigenous voices on coun cil dulls theseefforts.Arecentamendmentpledgingto cooperatewith First Nations groups “doesnot meet the spirit of what is envisaged in DRIPA(Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act) for First Nations par ticipation.”
To request aNomination Package: Email the Chief Election Officer at Election2022@ bimbc.ca(specifypreferredformat of package,hardcopyorelectronic). Drop by Municipal Hall duringregular business hours (M-F 8:30 AM -4:30 PM) for acopy. Saturday, September3 Handloggers Half Marathon
The21kmend of summer race begins at 9am. Regisration is open until September2 No same dayregistration. Pleasesee Page 11 for many moredetails on the event.
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Thursday, August 25 Pico’sPuppet Palace at theLibrary 2pm. (Following theSummer ReadingClub MedalCelebration.) Through puppetry, live music andstorytelling, learnabout ecologicaland environmental issues,innovations and ideas! In thisshow, Pico will need help from new friends after crash landingonanisland!Free, for all ages of children and their caregivers.
Saturday, August 27 Rotary Runfor Rwanda 10K run, 5K run/walk,1.5K kids run. Snacks,prizesand lots of fun. Register at rota ryrunforrwanda.com Saturday, August 27 Bowfest Summer celebration from 2pmto8 pm Parade is at 1:15 pm thisyear. Boat building, Lego and Zucchini contests,Science World Demonstrations,Artsand crafts,the world famous Slug races,Adult tricycle races,and more! Bands include Irish Pipe Band, Never Was, Straight Up SevenHills,and BlackMolly
More info on Pages9-12. August 30 to September9 Declaration periodtorun for Municipal Office
Monday,September12 Tir-na-nog TheatreSchoolbegins 2022/2023 CourseSeason. Ages 6years to senior.For further information contact ~ Tir-na-nogtheatre@shaw.ca
Thursday, September15 Thursday Art Group 9:30 to 11:30 am -TAG meets everyThursday startingSept.15atCollins Hall.Find like mind edArtists&Creatives.Wepaint,draw&sketchin all mediums.Plus,periodicallyhaveworkshops Free for the month of September, then $30 for each month after that (to help paythe rent of theHall).Contactshannonrondeau@shaw.caor marie@marieneys.com for moredetails WeekendUpdate Nectar Yoga on thePier(beside the ferry) 10:15 am.$15, pre-register at nectaryoga.ca Drop-in space maybeavailable.
Thursday, August 25 Summer Reading Club Medal Celebration -Bowen IslandLibrary Drop-in. All ages &caregivers.1:30 pm Youngreaders canparticipate in the Summer ReadingClub Medal Ceremony&Celebration, wherewecelebratethem completingtheir 50-day ReadingChallenge.Comefor medals, snacks,and agroup photo.Ifyou’renot able to collect yourmedal at the ceremony, not to worry, just come to the Libraryfront desk and showusyourreadingtracker booklettocol lect yourmedal!
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