Bowen Island Undercurrent December 15 2022

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New documents show Cape Roger Curtis proposed park timeline

Newly released closed council excerpts shed light on the discussion timeline between the previous Bowen Council and Metro Vancouver over a potential park and campground at Cape Roger Curtis, which have been ongoing since the beginning of the year

The current council unanimously voted Nov 28 to release the previously curtailed information, with the motion stating “it is in the public interest for Bowen Island residents to be actively engaged on the Cape Roger Curtis Regional Park project on equitable terms with a fulsome knowledge of implications to our community.”

The public announcement of the potential park and campground, approximately 100 hectares in size, was made in early August Metro Vancouver included plans for nearly 100 campsites, more trails, beach access, and picnic areas, as among new features the park would boast

“This new regional park initiative is incredible news, not just for Bowen Island, but for the entire region,” said then-mayor Gary Ander at the time

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS: Christmas at Endswell Farm returned this past weekend, as once again the space transformed into a Winter Wonderland lit up by 40,000 lights All this work illuminated the many activities available, including meeting Santa himself For more photos from the experience, and to see other ways people are getting in the Christmas spirit around Bowen, turn over to Page 5 / Marcus Hondro photo
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MetroVancouver keen to complete necessary park rezoning process

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“The municipality looks forward to working with Metro Vancouver on this exciting initiative,” said Ander

This work first started in February, when then-councillors David Hocking and Maureen Nicholson, along with chief administrative officer Liam Edwards, spoke to council on Feb 28 about talks between the Cape on Bowen, the municipality, and Metro Vancouver about expanding the Metro Parks system by purchasing lots at Cape Roger Curtis Hocking and Nicholson had conducted a site visit to the lands in question with staff from Metro Vancouver about a week earlier

Metro Vancouver returned to council two weeks later and expressed their desire to acquire more than 90 hectares to develop a new regional park. Council raised several questions, including topics of increased vehicle and ferry traffic, the effects of camping, as well as the potential to expand transit service to the site, and eventually expand the park itself They concluded the meeting by expressing “overwhelming support for the project”

The project accelerated from the discussion to decision making phase in early May, when council voted on their first motion regarding the plan. After Metro Vancouver included the Cape Roger Curtis land as “high priority” in their organization’s acquisition strategy, they asked council to signal their support to find bordering land they could use to one day expand the park, and to push for increased transit to where the new

park would be

Council unanimously agreed, identifying municipal-run Cape Roger Curtis land, Pebble Beach, and several trails stretching across the land – including the waterfront trail from Collingwood Lane to the Lighthouse – as places which would fit the expansion criteria.

Later in May, more lands were proposed by the municipality as suitable fits for expansion, including the provincially owned Huszar Creek and Islands Trust managed Fairy Fen Nature Reserve Metro Vancouver would have to reach agreements with both parties to acquire them

The May 24 closed session is also the first time rezoning was officially discussed, as the current RR-1 (Rural Residential) designation of the area would have to be changed to Park to allow for camping and camping-related activities

Along with resolving to prioritize finishing the Multi-Use Path as quickly as possible, council again voted unanimously in favour of all parts of the motion.

An update from Hocking at the end of June showed Metro Vancouver was intent on moving the project along at haste, hoping to complete the rezoning process both before the purchase deal with the Cape on Bowen was completed, and before Bowen’s October municipal election ushered in a new council.

In the final released excerpt from July 11, Hocking said both the rezoning and how to craft the release to the public would be discussed by Metro Vancouver at their July

Our beloved German Shepherd Dog, Appleridge’s “Princess Sophia Matthews”, died peacefully at Vancouver Emergency Clinic on Dec 7th , after a short illness Our thanks to all who cared for her

Sophia came to Bowen in 2019 to live in Tunstall Bay with Peter and Susan Matthews and their GSD Titan She adored Titan and had three wonderful years with him, and he had three wonderful years with her – a total of six years of doggy joy

Sophia was our faithful companion and a loyal friend She was loved to the end

29 meeting Twelve days later plans for the proposed Cape Roger Curtis park and campground were officially announced.

“The Bowen Island community has been clear in their ask for transparency and the municipality’s commitments around the Cape Roger Curtis Regional Park project,” said mayor Andrew Leonard in a press release accompanying the closed council notes.

“With Metro Vancouver seeking to engage

in a robust and equitable engagement process with our residents in the new year, Council felt it essential to release this information into public hands”

“Beginning with this release, we can begin the process of getting our various committees providing their input and expertise. From climate to economic development to tourism, we need to be sourcing the thought leadership on the island in relation this project,” added Leonard.

The new bridge near the end of Harding Road was completed last week, replacing the damaged culverts which had been supporting the road In addition to being safer, chief administrative officer Liam Edwards says the bridge improves the ecological integrity and flow of the creek Edwards also thanked neighbours in the area for their patience, especially those on the far side of the bridge who lost vehicle access during the work Some touch-up work, including paving, will be performed in the future. / Alex Kurial photo

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The Skunk-Rat

Going through photos from my first days on the island last weekend, I was reminded of one of the stranger story calls I’ve received in my life. A Bowen local - I won’t name names, although anyone well versedwiththecommunitycharactersmaypickupon theclues-calledthepapertotellmeascientificbreakthrough,amiracle(orblasphemy)ofnaturehadtaken placeonhisproperty:aSkunkhadmatedwithaRat.

“There’s buggery afoot,” proclaimed the caller, as he described this apparent explosion of evolutionary capability Had nature gone too far?

I was naturally hesitant of this cross-species rendezvous, but he said he had the proof Both the creature itself (sadly deceased) and, to my amazement, a litter of its offspring (also no longer with us) He invited me over to examine the evidence, though not before repeated statements that the Undercurrent was no longer worth 10 cents, and featured far too many stories about kids and the environment But, he had a great deal of respect for one of the paper ’ s former editors, which facilitated my invite

Barely two weeks into the job, and suddenly wondering what kind of people lived on Bowen, I drove out to take a look at this proposed Darwinian breakthrough The gentleman’s property could be a book chapter in itself, but we will stick to the subject at hand for now After the in-person summary of theUndercurrent’sallegeddeclineoverthedecades, it was time for the big reveal Skunk-Rat, as we so dubbed the being, laid unceremoniously in the trash Shockingly (to him, less so to me) municipal staff had declined to transport the carcass when they found it stuffed into the organic waste bin Another grievance which I heard much about

In this case, the buildup was more exciting than the reveal While I hold no real science background past Biology 12, with some certainty I determined the poor creature, once removed for inspection, wasmerelyaSkunk Itsrat-likefurlesstail,whichmy mortician counterpart pointed to as incontrovertible proof said “buggery” had taken place, was most likely rendered that way when the man ’ s hounds chased down the unlucky creature I took it the reported offspring had met the same fate, as there was no sign of any of them Skunk-Rat was returned to the garbage can (I’m unclear if this pickup was more successful than the organics attempt), and, after listening to some more musings on a variety of island topics and people, I went on my way As fate would have it, exactly one year later I found myself doing a story on the same road Naturally I paused at his drive to see if anything otherworldlywasrunningaround Nothingyettoreport However,Iwouldneverputitpastthisproperty,orits enigmatic owner, to surprise us with something extraordinary in the future Rest easy, Skunk-Rat - Alex Kurial, Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Farewell, Dear Friends

Dear Editor,

Next week Meribeth Deen and Ross Bragg and their two children, Shah and Frankie, will be heading out to Whitehorse to begin a new adventure

Many of you know Ross from his daily ferry commute to town to work at the CBC and of course, Meribeth, for her amazing talent as the a brilliant writer, writing coach and former editor of the Undercurrent, and

especially for her impassioned work on our imploding environment She showed us how ‘it takes an island,’ one step at a time, to get stuff done and by example, the legacy of her Low Hanging Fruit community project will live on every autumn We are so grateful to you for showing what is possible Together, Ross and Meribeth have given Bowen Island so much love over the years, and on behalf of all of us, we will dearly miss your compassion, your fire,

your generous spirit, and of course, those two little spitfires, Shah and Frankie! It’s been so much fun hanging out with you Whitehorse is very lucky to be welcoming you into their hearts and we will keep you in ours Remember, your Big Red House will be here

Farewell and best wishes for a wonderful life together in Whitehorse

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BOWEN CHRISTMAS

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Sounds of the Season

Keep Christmas InYour Heart

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Graham Ritchie, Kat Stevens, Marc Gawthrop, Tina Nielsen and Martin Clarke performed during the 24th annual reading of A Christmas Carol at Collins Hall this past Sunday / Submitted photo Volunteers Erin and Qurban Naismith at the Crafts Table at ‘Christmas at Endswell Farm’ on Sunday, Dec 11. The 3-day event saw a host of merry volunteers giving their time, including Rachel Pryce-Jones, Kiegan Connors, Davin Killy and both Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was a festive hit with hordes of island children and featured a visit with Santa, apple cider, marshmallow roasting, a box of take-home Christmas treats and 40,000 Christmas lights. All proceeds went to The Bowen Island Food Bank / Marcus Hondro photos Noah Pryce-Jones and Rosie Montgomery from Home Farm Gardens The Bowen Island Community Choir, under the direction of Ellen MacIntosh, and joined by Lauire Beesting as accompanist, played a pair of shows at Cates Hill Chapel last Saturday, Dec 10. / Murray Atherton photo

A Beary Merry Christmas

Our community traditions that connect us and offer a sense of belonging are back! The Holiday Bears are descending upon the museum and archives once again.

It’s a holiday exhibit rooted in tradition with the first event, Beary Merry Christmas, presented in 1998. Lois MeyersCarter, one of the early Bowen Island Historians, was the inspiration behind creating a Bowen display reminiscent of the great extravagant department store Christmas windows.

The idea from the first museum displays was that even when the museum was closed, visitors could peek through the windows and glass doors for a glimpse of the festive

teddy bear gala This year doors will be open for interior visits December 15 to 18, along with patio and window visits anytime from December 15 to January 2

Highlights of the museum windows will include many of Shirley Wrinch’s famous bears such as Beary Potter, The Beartles, and Willie Shakesbear She is well known for her nimble fingers and lush imagination

Also featured are bears from the Linda Pfaff Collection Exhibits at the museum and archives have historically been community activities and this year is no different A special thank you to Diane Buchanan, Judith Adam and Ann Ramsay for sharing their creativity

Come visit, join the ritual and embrace tradition The museum and archives Wonderland Bears exhibit will be open December 15 to 18 - Thursday to Sunday - from 11 am to 3 pm

What’s for Lunch?

A pair of lunches proved popular last week, including the Community Lunch at the Legion (right) which has been highly successful since its return this fall Lunches are 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The Garden Club also held their Christmas Party (below), comparing notes on the season that was, and discussing plans for the year ahead. / Anna-Marie Atherton photos

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Mount Gardner moto decision on hold indefinitely

Any hope that a decision on the future of motorized vehicles on Mount Gardner might come this year – or anytime soon for that matter – has been firmly put to rest

The process has ground to a halt over the necessary step of performing an archaeological assessment of the mountain During a presentation to council in June, land and resource specialist Brian Mitchell with Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) said his provincial organization did not have the resources to conduct the work, which usually takes around four to five months Mitchell added he was unsure when this would change

An email update from Mitchell to the municipality last month showed that five months later, nothing has changed “RSTBC continues to lack the resources needed to complete

Gifting Outside the Box

This Christmas, think out-of-the-box when you are wrapping your gifts.

Look at websites such as Pinterest for new ideas. Try innovative ideas like hand decorated brown paper from shopping bags, or old maps, calendars, or newspapers Think cotton string or raffia when tying up packages, rather than cello tape Try what the Japanese call furoshiki or wrapping cloth, to cover your gifts You can use dishtowels, hand towels or just swatches of beautiful material

an Archeology Overview Assessment and Preliminary Field Reconnaissance of the recreation site. Archaeological work is necessary to gain information on the impacts of current recreation use (motorized and non-motorized) on these important cultural values,” wrote Mitchell

“Without the required Archeological work, RSTBC is unable to finish the phase 1 summary, or commence collaborative discussions with local First Nation Governments to develop mitigations to prevent degradation to these values These discussions are essential to inform phase 2 and 3 of the VUMF (Visitor Use Management Framework),” added Mitchell

The VUMF is the information gathering process RSTBC is using to make a recommendation to the Ministry of Forests, who will make a final decision on the matter since Mount Gardner is Crown Land Results could range from full access of motorized vehicles to mountain trails (minus Gardner’s summit, which has already been declared off-limits), to a full ban, or a mix where such vehicles would be allowed on designated trails

Aside from the summit, there’s currently nothing prohibiting motorized vehicles on the mountain trails Bowen’s prior council had expressed their desire for a full ban on Mount Gardner’s slopes, both in written form and discussion with Mitchell during his appearance before council

Chief administrative officer Liam Edwards told council during their Dec 12 meeting that he also spoke to RSTBC following Mitchell’s email, and “the response back was that

One very original idea is to use family T-shirts to wrap gifts Everyone will know who the gift belongs to when it is time to open them! It only takes a little imagination to make this a gift-wrap free Christmas!

But if you decide to go the more traditional route with Christmas wrappings, please take a look at the list below These are wrappings that are not accepted at the Recycling Depot

This is what CANNOT be recycled in with the mixed paper:

they simply don’t have the resources available at this time to complete the necessary work”

Edwards explained that in this case, ‘ resources ’ means money “They usually outsource that to a consultant They got three bids but they don’t have the funds necessary ”

The CAO added that RSTBC asked if the municipality could pay for the archaeological assessment, but they also don’t have the money, leaving the project at a standstill

RSTBC asked Squamish Nation if they’d be comfortable advancing the project without conducting the field work, but representatives said they’d like the work to be completed

Metallic/shiny wrapping paper or gift bags, wrapping paper or gift bags with metallic decorations, any paper, cards or gift bags decorated with glitter, or ANY bows or ribbons

These materials contaminate the mixed paper which reduces the effectiveness in recycling the material and/or makes it difficult to meet the requirements of recycling markets

The staff at the Recycling Depot wishes everyone a happy and fun holiday season!

From our family to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season!

On behalf of our staff, board, parents and most importantly, our students, we wish you and yours a very safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful new year in

better together

Peanut butter and jam Ferries and being on time Some things are just better together

Like the Bowen Island Community Foundation and Bowen Islanders Together we do a lot of really good things.

But we need your help. We can’t do it alone!

Please give today at bowenfoundation.com

HAPPY 2023 HOLIDAYS HAPPY 2023 HOLIDAYS 2023 HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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It will be awhile before a decision is made on the future of motorized vehicle use on Mount Gardner. / Alex Kurial photo

Seattle woman donates island near Gabriola as nature reserve

FAMILY OF THE LATE BETTY SWIFT HOPES LINK ISLAND BECOMES A LOCATION FOR CLIMATE-CHANGE RESEARCH

A Seattle woman who owned an island southeast of Nanaimo since the early 1960s has donated it to the Islands Trust Conservancy for protection as a nature reserve

Betty Swift, who passed away in 2021, had built a small home on the island and visited often with her children and grandchildren.

The 52.5-acre island, which is close to Gabriola Island, is valued at $3.73 million by B.C. Assessment and is the Islands Trust Conservancy’s largest-ever land donation and the largest complete island managed by the conservancy.

The island is linked to Mudge and De Courcy islands at low tides

Swift left instructions that her children and grandchildren be allowed to use the island for the duration of their lives

The Swift family’s dream is that Link Island will become a location for climate-change research

“This gift is about the future,” said Barbara Swift, Betty Swift’s daughter “It is a gift for us all.”

Link Island has the added protection of a new conservation covenant held by the Nanaimo and Area Land

Trust and the Gabriola Land and Trails Trust.

Link Island is described as having a wealth of biodiversity, with more than three kilometres of undeveloped shoreline, coastal cliffs, wetlands, sandstone formations, tidal flats and mixed forest ecosystems such as threatened coastal Douglas-fir, arbutus and prairie oak meadows

It’s also home to threatened species that are vulnerable to human disturbance, including the western screech owl, barn swallows and great blue heron.

The Islands Trust Conservancy said Link Island will continue to remain closed to the public so it can provide sanctuary to the rare and threatened ecosystems

The conservancy is developing a management plan, and is initiating conversations about managing the island with First Nations Link Island is located within the territories of the Cowichan Tribes, Xeláltxw (Halalt) First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Spune’luxutth’ (Penelakut Tribe), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) First Nation, Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo) First Nation, Stz’uminus (Chemainus) First Nation, and Ts’uubaa-asatx (Lake Cowichan) First Nation.

“We feel so honoured that Betty and her family have entrusted us with this island,” Linda Adams, chair of the Islands Trust Conservancy, said in a statement

“It is our intent to manage Link Island in a way that recognizes and protects both its cultural and ecological values”

The late Betty Swift of Seattle, with daughter Hally and son-in-law Eric, on Link Island in 2019 / Islands Trust Conservancy photo (left)

The southern point of Link Island / Nanaimo and Area Land Trust photo (right)

Paul Chapman of the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust said having an entire island set aside for conservation is an “incredibly rare thing”

“I’m excited to see what we do with this unique opportunity, and to work together to find innovative ways to steward the island in the face of climate change,” he said.

Gabriola Land and Trails Trust president Rob Brockley met with the Swift family shortly before the title to Link Island was transferred to the Islands Trust Conservancy, and called it an “incredibly generous gift for conservation.”

“Many of us aspire to show generosity when opportunities arise, but the Swift family has actually done it, and on such a grand scale,” said Brockley.

More than 65 per cent of land on islands in the Salish Sea is privately owned, according to the Islands Trust, which says individual landholders’ voluntary conservation actions are critical to protecting biodiversity and addressing the impacts of climate change in the region.

Bowen’s Straight Shooters

The Lands File Number for this application is 2412583 & 2412584. Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Project Manager at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development until January 26, 2023. Ministry of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development may not consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications, Comments & Reasons for Decision website at https://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at: www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Inga Zane, homeowner from Bowen Island, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNROD), Surrey for a Residential Private Moorage/Miscellaneous situated on Provincial Crown land located at 1774 Billington Rd/ UNSURVEYED CROWN FORESHORE OR LAND COVERED BY WATER BEING PART OF THE BED OF COLLINGWOOD CHANNEL, GROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, CONTAINING .25 HECTARES MORE OR LESS / UNSURVEYED CROWN FORESHORE OR LAND COVERED BY WATER BEING PART OF THE BED OF COLLINGWOOD CHANNEL, GROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, CONTAINING .0002 HECTARES MORE OR LESS
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The U10 Girls Bowen Arrows played their last game of 2022 in West Vancouver on Sunday and beat their team record of “most goals scored in a game” to finish 2022 with a bang! Their families, coaches and BIFC would like to congratulate these hard working athletes on their huge improvement, infectious enthusiasm and amazing teamwork over the past few months! We can’t wait to see what you can do in 2023!!! Pictured from left to right: Georgia, Eva, Neve, Lizzie, Livea, Paloma and Neva. Not pictured: Amaya, Dela, Naia, Olivia, Wynn (but present in spirit!) / Caroline Parker photo

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

Holiday Wonderland Exhibit at the Museum Museum & Archives holiday exhibit. Indoor exhibit runs until December 18, outside exhibit to January 2, 2023 Full details on Page 6

Holiday Cookie Exchange

4:30 to 6:30 pm Check out the Bowen Recreation Department for more information

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

SKÅL Cocktail Party

6 to 8 pm Bowen Cider House festive cocktails with tasty treats from Meadowbrook Market Details and tickets online at www.bowenciderhouse.ca

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Bowen Lodge Christmas Party

Join the Bowen Lodge for children’s Christmas crafts, photos with Frosty and the Polar Express, light refreshments, and a great time! 380 Cardena Drive If interested, please contact Alex Jurgensen at bowenisland@cobd.ca, or at 604-947-9021 ext 123. Three dates: Sat Dec 17, 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm, and Sun. Dec 18, 2 pm to 8 pm

Theatre on the Isle presents Briefs II

This selection of short scenes, comedy, poetry, music, and more will cap off your holiday season in true local Bowen style! At the Legion. 19yrs+ Tickets at the Hearth and eventbrite.ca Also on Sunday, December 18.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

Hanukkah Menorah lighting

Come down to the Cove at 4:30 pm for the second annual celebration and lighting of the first Menorah candle. Takes place at the Festival of Trees.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Bowen Rec Holiday Camp

King Tut Exhibition. 9 am to 4 pm. Check out the Bowen Recreation Department for more information

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Bowen Rec Holiday Camp

Makers and Bakers. 9 am to 4 pm. Check out the Bowen Recreation Department for more information

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

Read by Martin Clarke with music by Bob Ducet at the Snug 6:30 pm Please bring a donation for the food bank

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

Bowen Rec Holiday Camp

West Vancouver Swimming Pool, 9 am to 3 pm Check out the Bowen Recreation Department for more information.

TUESDAYS

Community Lunches at the Legion

2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of every month from 11:30 am to 1 pm Adult only, drop-in event $10 for a full lunch

Yoga at Collins Hall

Tuesdays from 1 to 2 pm All levels of experience welcome Chair to Standing $15 drop in Email jackie minns@gmail com or call 604-220-9092

THURSDAYS

Breath & Workspace @ Sweat The Technique Studio

Join this beginner movement class created to rebalance and prep the body for more active mobility 6 pm

Pre-register weekly at sweatthetechniquestudio.com

Thursday Art Group

Each week at Collins Hall, 9:30 to 11:30 am. For enquiries please reach out to Marie@marieneys.com or shannonrondeau@shaw.ca

SATURDAYS

Men’s Mobility Circuit Class @ 9 am, Mobility Skills Class (All Levels) @ 10:15 am - Sweat The Technique Studio. Pre-register weekly at sweatthetechniquestudio com

Tunstall Bay Ocean Plunge Saturdays at 11:45 am Free community activity Register at Sweatthetechniquestudio.com

Room for two more? Benjamin Johnstone and Paul Lieske wonder if they’ve been good enough to be allowed inside for Christmas Dinner at the Bowen Cider House last Friday. Reports say after some consultation among those at the table, the pair were indeed welcomed to the feast. /

Lieske photo

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