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Steep slope bylaw

The dolphins are back

Candidates’ response

Public will now have chance to comment on new land use rules

And the return of herring to Squamish might get the credit

Oil tankers, party allegiance and old age pensions are this week’s questions

Wolf hybrid to be killed

Ferry hike would affect two-thirds of islanders’ habits: online survey

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he wolf/dog hybrid continues to roam, and hunt, on Bowen and with efforts to capture and remove the beast having failed, the municipality has shifted its goal from capture to having the creature shot. BIM has issued another alert and there have been more reports of missing pets. Bylaw services supervisor Chris Buchanan told the Undercurrent in an email this week that the municipality has hired a new contractor who has the expertise to “dispatch” the beast. BIM now must wait for the “the issuance of a permit to allow for the discharge of a firearm in a No Shooting Area as designated by... the Closed Areas Regulation (Wildlife Act)”. Buchanan said they requested a permit that will allow them to “address more than one hybrid in case there is more than one” though there is nothing that points to a second creature. The provincial officials said they’d work to expedite the permit process and he expects the permit to be issued around the end of this month. Sightings have been ongoing since early in the New Year. In January one resident had the unpleasant experience of coming upon the hybrid standing over a kill – his own dog. The creature was determined to be a hybrid after a photo was examined by biologists, and others, from conservation services. Bowen vet Alastair Westcott has tried to capture the canine with a tranquilizer gun to safely remove it. continued, PAGE 2

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his might not surprise anyone but here goes... A online survey by the Bowen Island Ferry Advisory Committee shows that Islanders are very concerned about rising ferry costs. The survey was conducted online from late Feb. to April 1. There were 234 respondents. Committee member Bill Van Luven says the survey was intended to give the committee an idea of where Bowen Islanders stand at a time when B.C. Ferries appears set to raise fares by 50 per cent or more over the next few years. He told the Undercurrent that it “...helps the community’s bargaining position and gives us a single voice, and puts strength behind it.” Of those 234 respondents who answered the 20 questions, 85.8 percent said they lived on Bowen all year and 63.7 percent said they drive onto the ferry for 80 per cent or more of their trips, with 19.9 per cent saying they walk on for 80 per cent of their trips, or more. One question noted that B.C. Ferries projects fares to increase by 12 per cent a year for the next five years. Thirty-four per cent said that such increases will significantly affect the number of trips they take, with another 33 per cent saying it will substantially affect the number of trips. The remaining 32.6 per cent of respondents were equally divided between saying the increases would not affect or have only a slight effect on their travelling patterns. continued, PAGE 10

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Steep slope bylaw ready for comment

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Dr. Westcott feels shooting the animal is dangerous because another dog could mistakenly be shot and a miss could potentially harm a human. Shooting the wrong dog with a tranquilizer gun is an error that can be reversed. The vet and local RCMP caution any Islander against shooting the beast. Cpl. Don Southern says that it is illegal and that wounding the animal could make it all the more dangerous. Dr. Westcott says if anyone sees it they can call his emergency pager at (604) 806-2244 with place, time and direction details and he will seek to capture it. Westcott said that if it cannot be rehabilitated, and it likely cannot, it may have to be euthanized; at the moment the primary issue is safely removing it from Bowen Island. A trap had been brought over by the first contractor but the animal either did not encounter the trap or, if it did, did not enter into it. It has been sighted around Cowan Point, Tunstall Bay and the Cape Roger Curtis areas and at least one golfer encountered the beast on the Bowen Island Golf Course. There have been deer carcasses found which may have been the handiwork of the hybrid and the number of pets missing is growing. On its website, CAWES, the Coast Animal Welfare and Education Society on Bowen, has a list of two dozen Bowen pets currently missing, almost all cats. Some have been missing since 2010 but most since January, including the cat Aengus, missing from Woods Road since April 4. Buchanan said the municipality decided to kill the hybrid for a variety of reasons: the humane trap was not successful, any use of leg-hold traps would endanger wildlife and pets, and “based on reports of damage already caused, allowing the hybrid to continue to roam the island will further risk to humans, livestock, domestic pets and wildlife.”

he steep slope bylaw is now ready to go to the public for comment. On Monday night, council passed first and second reading of the bylaw, which is a complement to the official community plan update. The only councillor voting against it was Alison Morse; councillors Cro Lucas and Peter Frinton were not at the meeting. The bylaw incorporates several changes to the first version that was presented to council a few weeks ago. Director of planning Hap Stelling got a legal opinion about the bylaw from the municipality’s solicitor. The lawyer said the document could not include language that permitted special conditions or objectives, nor could it include permissive exemptions. These represent discretionary authority that is not granted under the Local Government Act. After those permissive exemptions had been removed, Councillor Morse had concerns about the regulatory powers of the bylaw. For instance, she said that anytime someone wants to cut down a Christmas tree on their property, they will have to get a development permit. “There needs to be an exemption to allow someone to take down a small tree,” she said. Stelling said, “Vegetative cover is essential to slope stability so I don’t know if we want to encourage the cutting down of trees. The language in the guideline is discretionary; it says a DP may be necessary.” Mayor Bob Turner said it wasn’t fair to make a connection between someone cutting down a Christmas tree and

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cutting down trees that would enhance the risk of slope instability. The size of most Christmas trees fit well within proposed regulations. Councillor Doug Hooper spoke in favour of the bylaw’s intent. “We’ve said that this is one of the tools in our toolkit. We didn’t have it when we started out as a municipality.” There’s resistance to enacting the bylaw but he says it’s helpful to protecting the environment, but part of our toolbox for preserving environment. These things matter in the big picture. When it comes to a single owner wanting to cut down a single tree, you have to work something into the bylaw. Councillor Nerys Poole said, “I support the bylaw. I think there’s a history on this island of not regulating and all of us can point to something in our neighbourhood that has presented problems. I think there’s some leeway of landscaped areas; what if you took off all the Christmas trees on a steep slope? You now have erosion.” The essential component of the bylaw is the accompanying map. It highlights all the places on the island where the slope is more than 30 degrees over a 10-metre distance. People who own property in those steep slope areas have to approach the planning department to see if they will require a development permit, and perhaps some level of engineering study, to get permission for that work. However, there are some exemptions: • landscaped areas and gardens that are less than 50 square metres • alterations to an existing building or structure if construction involves interior work or the exterior renovations do not change the structural foot-

print or disturb the existing grade and natural soil conditions • normal farm practices • when public health authorities say that a septic system be upgraded or altered • any necessary maintenance activities undertaken by the municipality to protect and enhance roads and trails • emergency workers respond to flood or fire and land slip events • emergency actions to prevent, control or reduce immediate threat to life or property including the removal of hazardous trees; post-emergency rehabilitative work may be required. Richard Underhill was at council to repeat his objections to the bylaw. He approved of many of the changes but says the map is still “lousy.” “Every home in the inaccurate map is automatically included and that’s a bloody tragedy. Exemptions are legally correct but as Hap has said if you don’t have an exemption you need a DP. Any development that isn’t exempt is subject to your bylaw; that means if I want to put up a sign that says no parking, that requires a DP permit. If an area is landscaped we can garden; but you still haven’t considered driveways, parking areas, clotheslines, trails, all would have to be trotted down to municipal hall. You should exempt existing homes. It’s an abomination to impose this level of control.” Stelling said that it’s not his interpretation of the bylaw that it would include clotheslines and signs. Poole said that the second exemption is rather broad. The bylaw passed first and second reading. It will now go out for public comment.

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Terry Platt, NDP 1. Should oil tankers be banned from Burrard Inlet? If yes, how should oil be transported? If no, what environmental protections do you suggest? This is a very tough issue. We have to be as protective of our environment as possible. It’s our home. If the oil tankers are triple hulled, with extreme safeguards, and constant surveillance, tankers could be safer than a pipeline. I don’t have all the answers for this one but I am very willing to find out more. 2. One of our readers is about to turn 65. She was shocked to learn her Old Age Pension cheque will be only $526 a month. What amount do you think would be reasonable? My mum gets about $1,200 from the combined CPP and supplement. She owns her own home. Has no car. I think that a pension of approximately $1,700 to $2,000 based on combined CPP and OA Supplement would go a long way to alleviate seniors’ poverty and insecurity. 3. Have you ever voted for a party other than the one you are currently running for? If so, why? I once voted for a man who ran as an independent. He had been an MLA for the BC Liberals but was not reconsidered by the party to run again. He was an honorable man who, even though he was not an NDP MLA, always answered my letters and addressed my concerns. He assisted me on several issues and worked towards some changes, on my behalf. I voted for Jeremy Dalton and when he passed away, I attended his memorial. He was a fine man and I am sure the community misses him. This was the ONLY time I ever voted for someone not of my party. Dan Veniez, Liberal 1. Should oil tankers be banned from Burrard Inlet? If yes, how should oil be transported? If no, what environmental protections do you suggest? No. A Liberal government will conduct an independent review of Canada’s oil spill prevention and response capability, including the legislative and regulatory regimes, and capacities and practices in place across the country for prevention and remediation of oil spills. A Liberal government will create a worldleading oil spill contingency plan to ensure the very best emergency and safety measures are part of the cost of doing business. In the event of an oil spill, will put in place new liability limits to ensure taxpayers are not left to pay for the clean-up. 2. One of our readers is about to turn 65. She was shocked to learn her Old Age Pension cheque will be

only $526 a month. What amount do you think would be reasonable? This is not a matter of what I think is reasonable, but what someone needs to live a dignified and healthy retirement. And by any objective measure, $526 is not only inadequate, it’s a national disgrace. A Liberal government will support a gradual increase of the defined benefits under the core CPP to enhance the retirement security of all Canadians. We will boost the GIS benefit for low-income seniors by $700 million per year, strengthening an important tool in the effort to eliminate poverty among seniors, especially older women and seniors with disabilities. 3. Have you ever voted for a party other than the one you are currently running for? If so, why? For the most part, I have voted Liberal because the party reflected my core belief system. However, I voted Progressive Conservative in 1984. I thought the Trudeau Liberals were tired. Economic policy required modernization and Western Canada had earned a seat at the table. I supported Jean Chretien until 2006. That was when I cast a vote for Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. I thought his ideas of openness, accountability, transparency, and Senate reform had merit. I also believed that a Conservative prime minister would continue on the sound fiscal path and expand trade relations created by Chretien-Martin. My trust could not have been more misplaced. John Weston, Conservative 1. Should oil tankers be banned from Burrard Inlet? If yes, how should oil be transported? If no, what environmental protections do you suggest? The Conservatives’ goal is to bring environmental and economic considerations into harmony - our environment is a sacred trust. Conservative government will continue to impose among the strictest regulations in the world on off-shore tanker traffic; tankers must be double-hulled. Canada is now in the top six countries in the world in clean energy research (US Department of Energy); Canada leads the US in Clean Energy research dollars per GDP. 2. One of our readers is about to turn 65. She was shocked to learn her Old Age Pension cheque will be only $526 a month. What amount do you think would be reasonable? No amount of money is enough to thank and protect the people who built this wonderful country. As a result of the Conservative’s actions seniors and pensioners will receive about $2.3 billion in additional tax relief in 2011-12. Since 2006, Conservatives have: • Increased the Age Credit amount by $1,000 in 2006, and by another $1,000 in 2009. • Doubled the maximum amount of income eligible for the Pension Income Credit to $2,000.

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Dolphins are back in Howe Sound One group and a tiny fish are helping to change our local waters REBECCA ALDOUS BLACK PRESS

here’s a change in Howe Sound. Residents in Lions Bay have spotted them. People in West Vancouver and on Bowen Island are talking about them. Then there are the boaters who have watched them play out in the waves. Scientists are trying to figure out why the Pacific white-sided dolphins are back. But there’s speculation it can be partly contributed to a small group of marine enthusiasts and a fish. This fish story starts in the early spring of 2006. West Vancouver resident John Matsen had been told herring were spotted around the Squamish Terminals. Historically, herring are no stranger to Squamish’s shoreline. In the mid-60s, 2,000 tonnes of the silver-coloured fish came up Howe Sound to spawn. But runoff from the community’s former wood preservative plant killed hundreds of thousands of them and by the 70s the herring had all but disappeared. So when the co-ordinator of Squamish Streamkeepers got the call that they were back, he was pretty excited. But when they went in search of the herring, what they found instead was a mysterious orange slime covering the pilings under the Squamish Terminals. “We questioned whether it was fungus,” Matsen says.

Matsen turned to the Internet to find out what the slime was. He found his answer in a report about San Francisco’s subtidal habitat. The document, written by several marine biologists, highlighted the need for the removal of creosote pilings from the bay. In it were notes on how creosote kills herring eggs and how, when the eggs are dead, they turn into an apricot-coloured goo. That’s when Matsen realized that what they’d seen on the pilings were millions of dead herring eggs. The herring had returned, laid their eggs on the pilings but the eggs had been killed by the creosote. The Streamkeepers set about changing this. The next year, with the permission of Squamish Terminals, the Streamkeepers wrapped 60 of the east dock’s creosote-covered pilings with various materials. In March, when they returned, the organization discovered the eggs on the black landscaping fabric had successfully hatched; the eggs laid on plastic material didn’t boast the same survival rate. “Each year [since 2006] we have doubled the amount of wrapping we have done,” Matsen says. Last year, the herring switched their spawning location to the large concrete pilings under the west dock. Concrete has also proven to kill herring eggs. Fortunately, the Streamkeepers had wrapped 30 of these piles the year before.

Above, a Squamish Streamkeeper shows the orange slime that covered a creosote-coated pile in Squamish. The goo was millions of dead herring eggs. By wrapping the pilings in black landscaping fabric, the eggs survived, hatched and then were eaten by the returning dolphins.

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Covered piles allow herring eggs to hatch continued, PAGE 4 Between February and midApril, the piles were spawned on four times. This year Matsen expects three spawnings. What’s even better news is that the herring that spawned in 2007 have returned. “We had great expectations when we started this, but we didn’t quite expect this would happen so dramatically,” Matsen says. Other than the herring eggs covering pilings, a big indicator that the Streamkeepers initiative is working are the dolphins. “We originally had the idea to bring herring back for the salmon,” Matsen says. “We had no idea it would bring back the dolphins.” During much of the 20th century, Pacific white-sided dolphins were thought to be an open-water species, says Andrew Trites, UBC’s director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit in the university’s Fisheries Centre. Before 1984, they had not been reported in the Strait of Georgia, but were common along the outer coast. However, scientists did know that they once called the inner waters their home since archaeologists had discovered Pacific white-sided dolphin bones in First Nation middens - domestic waste dumps - along the strait. In recent years, there have been a growing number of dolphin sightings. This year three pods were reported in the strait. Whether they are all members of the original pod or different groups that have ventured in from the Pacific is unknown, Trites says. There is

some speculation that the main group of approximately 100 dolphins is a residential pod based around Nanaimo, but scientists don’t know for sure. Nor do they know why they returned or what they are eating. Herring would be a good guess, Trites says. “We have more questions than answers,” he says. “They haven’t had a lot of people studying them.” Erin Rechsteiner is one of the few people in B.C. trying to find answers. It’s speculated that the Pacific white-sided dolphin population along B.C.’s coast sits at 24,000, but without enough information it is difficult to back that figure, she says, adding that estimates range from 12,000 to 50,000. What is known is that the survival rates among the young are low, Rechsteiner notes. Last summer and early this year, the UBC student started a report on the diet, distribution and food requirement of the Pacific white-sided dolphins. By looking at the mammal’s dinner plate and how many calories it needs to function, Rechsteiner hopes to find clues to their lifestyles and possibly figure out if the dolphins are following specific prey types along the coast. Dolphins need four to five times more calories per day than humans. Herring are high in calories and lipids, such as Omega-3 fatty acids. Before they spawn, the fish’s fat count is at its highest. “I am learning a lot about fish,” she jokes. For five weeks last summer, Rechsteiner spent 12 hours a day trawling the sea on the hunt for feeding dolphins. When spotted, she would drag

UBC student Erin Rechsteiner spent 12 hours a day for five weeks on the hunt for feeding dolphins so she could determine what they were eating.

nets behind the boat which would pick up the scraps from the dolphins’ meal, allowing her to figure out their menu. Rechsteiner is the first person to ever collect fish scale samples from dolphins feeding in the Strait of Georgia. It is the same technique adopted by zoologist Kathy Heise, who studied Pacific white-sided dolphins for years after they caught her attention while working as a lighthouse keeper. Some of Rechsteiner’s most successful sightings occurred after her pilot field work project. On Jan. 28, around the same time that the herring were spawning in Squamish, Rechsteiner was out on a boat in Howe Sound surrounded by more than 150 dolphins. While no one can say for sure that the dolphins are back because of the growth in herring runs, it’s certainly a good guess. “The dolphins are a good indicator of ecologic health,” she says. “My guess is if there are a lot of dolphin around there is a lot of herring around.” By learning more about the dolphins we could learn more about the health of our local environment, but without funding Rechsteiner is not sure if she will be able to continue her field work. She is currently on the hunt for grants. As for the group behind the possible surge of life in local waters, Matsen is now one of the world experts in herring spawning material, he jokes. Jokes aside, the Streamkeepers’ work has caught the attention of the Department of Fisheries, among other organizations. A group of residents in Lions Bay is also interested in wrapping creosote pilings and Matsen has been in discussions with the Rotary Club in Pender Harbour. The creosote piles are a problem, but a problem that can be fixed, Matsen says. “The best part of this fish tale is now we know the dynamics in the ocean are there,” Matsen says. “We just help nature do its job.” Reporting Dolphins You can help Rechsteiner and other scientist in their studies on all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). The B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, a conservation and research program of the Vancouver Aquarium, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have set up a Wild Whales website where anyone can report a sighting. The organization collects reports on all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and sea turtles from British Columbia and surrounding waters. Visit the site at www.wildwhales.org or call 1-866-I-SAW-ONE.

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n a glorious spring morning just before a long holiday weekend, it’s hard to turn one’s thoughts to anything more serious than planning how to spend the gift of the weekend with others. Whatever your religious background, the Easter weekend often symbolizes a time spent with family. With the extra day off work, it’s easier to travel and spend time with one another. And it’s the culmination of all those Easters past that provide the warm glow of anticipation of the Easter weekend to come. It sure doesn’t hurt that the forecast is for sunny skies. Some people say that the national park issue threatens to divide the island like other conten-

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tious issues have. There is that possibility; many people do feel strongly about the issue. But as people get outside this weekend for strolls through the park and hikes up Mount Gardner and browsing through Artisan Square, the chance meetings with fellow islanders will help increase the strong sense of community that already exists here. People may have differences of opinion over issues, but they are united in their love for Bowen Island. When we get to know the people we disagree with, it becomes easier to separate how we feel about issues and how we feel about people who view those issues differently than we do. Martha Perkins

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fter consideration of the issue, I have come to believe that a national park on Bowen Island would provide a strong support for this community to grow toward its full potential. My impression is that most people support the park idea, but they also have reservations about the number of visitors who may come here. I share those reservations but believe that properly managed tourism in a new park would be beneficial - for our artsand culture-oriented economy, and for nature itself. The investments that Parks Canada would provide to restore the ecological integrity of the island and for conservation purchases of land from willing sellers will benefit islanders the most. The argument that without park status the Crown lands are not secure has been convincing. And now, we learn that Metro Vancouver is “entertaining all proposals” for “more commercial ventures in regional parks” to increase the income of the parks system. Clearly, Crippen Park, as it is now, is also not secure as the forested retreat that we love so much. National park status is the best option for restoring the Davies Cottages and to provide

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the stimulus to revitalize the Snug Cove village. I think it is short sighted in the extreme to reject the long-term benefits that would come with a park just due to certain fixable issues, such as ferry capacity and visitor management. The island’s official community plan already envisions an eventual doubling of the current population; ferry access will always need adjustments. What we do know is that the preliminary concept plan for the park commits that visitor opportunities “would be designed to reduce on-island reliance on personal motor vehicles by park visitors” and that camping “would be limited to walk-in or boat-in backcountry camping”. Parks

Canada still needs to provide more details about these guiding principles. I believe that the recent triumphalism of some park opponents is premature. The only statistically valid measure of island sentiment on the park issue was the McAllister poll. It showed that 34 per cent of islanders support the park; 25 per cent are opposed and 40 per cent are still undecided. Parks Canada should be more forthcoming in its efforts to address the concerns of Bowen Islanders. But I hope also that those, like me, who want a national park can unite to respond to the remaining doubts of the many people who have not yet made up their mind. Eric Sherlock

ow appropriate for Bowen Island, as the Vancouver Canucks begin their quest for the elusive Stanley Cup, to have recently scored a timely hat trick of its own. Kudos to the many volunteers who were involved in the three wonderful initiatives which will greatly benefit the community. Approximately 50 caring and keen individuals took it upon themselves to clean up Sandy Beach on April 3 and return it to the family-friendly, safe and enjoyable condition islanders used to enjoy for many decades. Well done! Next on the scoreboard was a small, but very effective, work party that spruced up the Bowen Island Memorial Garden on April 16 under the most capable leadership and watchful eye of Jacqueline Bakker. Many thanks to Twin Island Excavating for the donation of gravel and Metro Vancouver (Kevin Huskinson) for the supply of a machine and operator (Clayton HunterJones) to spread the gravel throughout the garden pathways. The hat trick was achieved with the impromptu work party at the golf course, also on the 16th, at which approximately 25 volunteers dismantled the decks at the Hilton in preparation for the new, modest clubhouse. The Hilton (pro shop/starter shack) was relocated that day and will be used in that temporary location until the new, larger 16’ x 16’ pro shop is ready for use along with the 24’ x 40’ clubhouse. Please bear with us during this exciting upgrade. All is good, so GO CANUCKS GO! Bruce Russell

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pring! All around the island one sees the blossoms and hears the birdsong. In light of global upheaval I am ever mindful of our blessings in living here on this little corner of Paradise. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have so generously contributed to our Food Bank, situated in the vestibule of the Little Red Church, where the door is always open. A huge thank you to Sue Clarke who shops and restocks the shelves regularly. I am asking you to make soup for the downtown soup kitchen from your leftover feast day ham or turkey or vegetables only. Please freeze it in bags and put it in the freezer outside the door of Collins Hall. Thank you to those who do this regularly and thank you too to Don Nicholson for delivering the soup. After a miserable night on the mean streets our thick homemade soup, as the first meal of the day, is very welcome indeed. I heard a program on happiness yesterday and the main criteria was caring friends, neigbours one knows, and a safe and pleasant place to live. Having had a landmark birthday recently, I am so aware and grateful for all these gifts. Though out of season, Tiny Tim’s timeless message rings true today - God bless us everyone. Angie McCulloch

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he Help Japan fundraiser was a great success, thanks to everyone who contributed. The original idea was conceived by Tony Dominelli and he arranged for all the musicians to donate their time. There were three different bands: Tony with his brother Geraldo and their friends Lee Hantelman, Richard Cummins and Jim Bucshon who all made the trip from the mainland to play for us; Tony along with his daughter Georgia, Peter Robinson, Gino Rutigliano and Peter Dives; and finally Taken, made up of Brenda Reid, Ron Van Dyke, Peter Robinson and Jim Brown. Thank you all for a night of great music! A big thanks to the Bowen Pub for hosting the event and donating a percentage of their earnings. To Peter Robinson for the poster and ticket design, The Office for printing the posters and tickets, The Forum for the banner ad and the Undercurrent - thank you all for donating your services. We really appreciate the donations

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from the Union Steamship Marina and Cormorant Marine and would like to thank The Beer and Wine Store, Phoenix and Adele for helping us sell tickets. The lovely cherry blossoms and Japanese decorations were donated by Nicola Murray and she and Jennifer Hall did a great job selling the 50/50 tickets; thanks Nic and Jen. Special thanks to Peter Rawsthorne who won the 50/50 draw and donated the funds back to us. David Cameron was our official MC and auctioneer and he did a great job auctioning off the wonderful items that were generously donated by Jan Furst, Bowen Waterfront Cottage, Positively Fit, Jackie Minns, Pernille Nielsen, Barb the Barber, Peter Robinson and Jennifer Hall. Approximately $2,400 was raised and will be sent to the Canadian Red Cross to add to the Japan Earthquake/ Tsunami Relief Fund. Thank you Bowen for making this another amazing community event! Pernille Nielsen

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n Bowen, Thursday nights are semi-sacred to a number of islanders. The reason? In a word - bridge! Friends of the participants know that it’s useless to try to socialize with them on Thursday nights for those are permanently reserved for bridge, serious bridge. Years ago, Bowen bridge began in a totally different way. About 1960, a few women decided to start a sewing club, to meet one afternoon a week. They asked Marjorie Walters to give some instruction in tailoring, etc. The sessions were open to all and regularly attracted about six to eight participants. Then a few more women indicated interest: they didn’t all want to sew but enjoyed an afternoon get together. Some sewed, some knitted and some played cards. Soon, there were more playing cards than sewing. When some of the women confessed that they didn’t play cards but would be interested in learning, Helen Chambers said ‘Okay, come on, let’s play bridge!’ Again, Marjorie Walters offered help and the Bridge Club was born. This attracted a few more women who liked to play and who were remarkably good-natured about playing with beginners and helping Mrs. Walters with instruction. At first, the group met at various homes but those with smaller homes found it difficult to crowd everyone in. The only place available to rent was the Lower Dance Hall, situated just west of Sandy Beach. Because the hall was quite large, heating it in the winter was an allday job. Its heating system was a huge fireplace, augmented in winter by a large drum heater which gobbled up wood. When Collins Hall was built in 1964, the problem was solved. Meanwhile, the group decided to charge itself 25 cents a week, later raised to 35 cents. That paid the rent and bought the tea, cream and sugar while nibbles were provided by each woman in turn. As the club grew in numbers, refreshments needed two ladies each week. Then, of course, they needed someone to take charge of their modest funds, pay the rent, purchase supplies and keep track of turns and, also, to send cards and flowers and arrange a wind-up luncheon in early June and perhaps something special in December when they suspended their games through the festive season. Whew! This assignment was handled on a volunteer basis - said volunteer serving for one year. The games were discontinued during the summer as everyone was too busy. Among those original members were Marjorie Walters, Helen Chambers, Janet Billington, Flo Poole, Olive Singer, Margaret Grierson, Jen Walters and Helen Holte. As the club numbers grew larger they frequently had six tables. The job of arranging

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ver our 25 years on Bowen Island Anne and I have seen many remarkable achievements from the progressive vision, the hard work and the positive attitude of many members of this community (the recycling centre, Knick Knack Nook, the fish hatchery, the Memorial Garden, the museum, Davies Orchard, Tir-na-nOg, the BIHORA riding ring and the gallery with the Art Council, to only name a few from a long list that includes from the previous years the cenotaph, Old General Store, Crippen Park and baseball diamond.) Probably nothing was ever achieved without some controversy and some form of opposition, but the positive attitude of many (some gone long ago), has made possible those concrete results that are so beneficial to most of us. We are facing another challenge today. We have been given the opportunity to decide on the preservation forever of what is left in public hands of the natural environment within the definition of a national park reserve with Parks Canada. The controversy is, at its best, much negative argument opposing this vision of the future that disrupts for many residents the security

of today’s status quo. As a Canadian by choice, who chose also to settle on Bowen Island, I look forward with pride to the creation of a national park on the island, as it will secure indefinitely the unique environment that we too often take for granted. It will give us the possibility to manage our environment in the best way possible at minimum expense and to share it with the world for everyone to enjoy. Yet I realize that the concrete result of a national park on Bowen is not for me to profit since I have reached the “reality of the Golden Age” with a quarter of a century of Bowen experience. It is for the youth who will inherit the position of caretakers of this island that NOW we ought to make it happen; there may never be another opportunity, with the increasing pressure of human settlement around Vancouver. As the following generations benefit from it, they will also make the necessary adjustments that may be needed over time with Park Canada and the governments in place. Let’s share with them the vision of Bowen Island of the future and the pride of being a part of Canadian history. Sincerely, André H. Chollat

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TENEBRAE SERVICE AT CATES HILL CHAPEL Cates Hill Chapel welcomes you to its Good Friday service at 7:00pm on April 22nd. The service will be focused around an early Christian tradition called “Tenebrae” which means “shadows”. It is a moving service of readings, hymns and silent reﬂection that focuses on the betrayal and agony Jesus Christ suffered on the cross. It is a time of reﬂection that sets the stage for the profound joy of the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. We also invite you and your family to join us for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Sunday, April 24th at 10:00am.

who was to bring cakes, etc was lifted from the shoulders of their combination president, secretary, treasurer and convener by the simple decision to be content with biscuits bought from the store. The club’s Monday gatherings were open to any woman newly residing on Bowen to drop in, play cards or just have a cup of tea and a chat. The Monday bridge was called “ the friendly bridge” and proved to be an easy and informal way to meet neighbours. Such friendships developed that for some time, several Monday regulars who had moved to the city, made a special trip to Bowen to drop in and enjoy a visit with old friends. (Thanks to Jen Walters who kept good notes. ) • Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrents of April 20 & 27, 2001: Various islanders expressed opinions about the zero increase budget which was the focus of the municipal council meeting.• Dog control was the subject of letters to and from Bowen’s dog control officer.• Not to be outdone, Fire Chief Alan Still explained that when a fire permit was issued, he had no real way to ensure that people were adhering to the terms on the permit. • Pauline LeBel’s letter recommending exploration of co-housing reinforced the similar suggestion made by Matt Maxwell in the April 13 issue. • The Neighbours column noted that in April 1976, the Snug Cove General Store was being congratulated on its first year of occupation in its new building. The second storey contained six retail stores and a covered parkway. A third story of six units was to be built later in the year. Islanders were hoping that the new units would be used for much-needed overnight accommodation. • Birthdays April 24 thru May 7: April 24 is the birthday of Susan Clarke, Lizzy Craig and Richard Krukowski. Next are the April 24 birthdays of Kaj Boysen and Heather Strang. April 26 must have been a busy date for the stork: Josie Buchanan, Matt Hall, Eliza King, Natasha Goumeniouk and Anne Wilson. On April 28, Joy Jubenvil and Emily Jubenvil, mother and daughter, have a special link. The two birthdays on April 29 are those of Mal Hoskins and Peter Boronkay while the April 30 birthday date belongs to Tony Dives and Julia Hurlburt. Then, it’s Mayday, the birthday of DJ Meyers. The only May 2 birthday is that of Don Hartle but May 3 is different: Those celebrants are Aasta Hodges, Lyn Edwards, Lou Klein and Daphne Fargher. On May 4, the birthdays belong to Karen Cowper, Brenda Ross, Thomas Shatwell and lastly, my legal friend who doesn’t want to be named. May 5 is the birthday of Will Husby, Darren Seed, and Kelsey Knipe-Hagert. The two birthdays on May 6 are those of Marlon Strang and Ian Henley but on May 7, the line up includes William Goodall, Barb Roker, Andrea Hurlburt, Riley King, Zoe Shatwell and Isabella Molineaux. • The Last Word: If you have a birthday or two to share, just telephone 947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@shaw.ca).

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he following letter is backed by a petition signed by a group of Bowen Islanders who are often underrepresented in municipal politics. Many young families are disillusioned by the toxic nature of community discourse. With very busy lives raising young children, commuting, and running local businesses, it has become ominous to wade into the public dialogue because of its â&#x20AC;&#x153;fear firstâ&#x20AC;? outlook. Our hope is that municipal council will think beyond this decade or the next, towards many decades to

come while establishing a possible partnership between Bowen Island and Parks Canada. We acknowledge the great responsibility of representing all Canadians with our local vote. We support the park proposal as it stands, with the inclusion of Crippen Park. We believe that any concerns we have as a community can be isolated, prioritized, and negotiated as part of the establishment agreements with Parks Canada and British Columbia. We believe that the dominant issues are ferry traffic/island traffic and the Crippen Park debate. We feel that these issues are blinding

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eople are invited to join in a gathering to honour and remember John Bottomley – who deeply moved us with his gentle spirit through his music, art, and poetry. We will have a ceremony at Xenia at 11 a.m. on Sat. April 30, rain (in the big yurt) or shine (outside around a bonfire). Please feel free to also walk the Labyrinth and visit the sanctuary and Opa in his honour. We thank Angeline for graciously donating the use of Xenia. There will be a finger-food potluck afterwards. For more details, please call Dee at 9417. Dee Anderson

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Survey finds most ferry crew ‘professional’ continued, PAGE 1 The ferry service ratings for on-time performance were as follows (on time was defined as “sailing within 10 minutes of the scheduled departure time”): 15.5 percent said it was very reliably on-time (90 to 100 percent of the time); 52.8 percent said it was usually ontime (70 to 90 percent of the time); and 27.3 percent said it was one-time half the time or better (50 to 70 percent of the time). When it came to the professionalism of B.C. Ferry staff (the survey defined professionalism as “courteous, accessible and helpful”) the foot-passenger ticket booth staff and administration and reception staff at Horseshoe Bay terminal, where Islanders

are often rushing for a ferry, rate lower than other staff. Of the ferry’s crew, 80.8 percent of respondents found them either ‘very professional’ or ‘somewhat professional’ while vehicle ticket booth employees were found ‘very professional’ or ‘somewhat professional’ by 86.9 percent of respondents. However the terminal’s foot-passenger ticket-booth staff were found very or somewhat professional by only 58.1 percent of respondents and just 53.1 percent found admin and reception staff very or somewhat professional. The survey gave respondents the opportunity to write in comments and many did so. A large majority focused on fare increases and many suggested increases may drive them

SUN RUN, BOWEN STYLE Last Sunday after 13 weeks of training a group, of “fitter than they were before” Islanders participated in the Vancouver Sun Run. With more than 49,000 competitors, the Sun Run is one of the largest 10km road races in North America. Being a part of something so large felt amazing. The weather was fantastic, the scenery along the course was great and the city hills felt like nothing compared to Bowen’s. Everyone crossed the finish line in one piece! (The Cocoa West team even made it in the top third.) Many thanks to everyone who made it so much fun and especially to the leaders of the Sun Run training clinic who fearlessly led the way since January for a whopping 35 runners, sharing their knowledge, inspiration and enthusiasm and making it all happen. 2012 anybody? In the photo are some of the Bowen runners who took part. From left, Kelly Miller, Sharon Sluggett, Joanne Mogridge, Amanda Ockeloen, Liz Watson, Sandra Campden, Lisa Barnes, Tina Overbury and, in the front, Laura Ruloff and Caro Johnson.

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he community is welcomed to join together to honour the life of John Bottomley on Sat., April 30 from 12:30 until supper at the Legion. Potluck cash bar. If you have an instrument, a poem, or thoughts - bring it on. We’ll cry, we’ll laugh, we’ll throw things. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for his son Levon’s trust fund. If you would like to contribute please contact Colleen Bergin 628-4460 or Julie Vik 947-2345. Julie Vik

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An evening to explore the possibilities for learning and science, with senior researchers from UBC, the Suzuki Foundation and Vancouver Aquarium.

When: Friday, April 29 Where: Cates Hill Chapel Time: 7:30-9:30 Our guests will be: Dr. Jeffrey Burton Marliave Vice President Marine Science, Vancouver Aquarium

Jeff has worked at the Vancouver Aquarium for over 25 years. Of his many ongoing projects, he supervises the biological monitoring and video imaging at ecological index sites, to help develop monitoring methods for Marine Protected Areas. Dr. Marliave has produced 70 scientiﬁc and technical publications. The AZA has awarded the Vancouver Aquarium its top award, the Edward H. Bean Award, ﬁve times on the basis of Dr. Marliave’s propagation work.

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all the way to the mainland. Some said that costs already had. “I am being priced off the island by the fare increases,” one respondent wrote. “I will be moving in the next six months or sooner.” Another respondent said it was “difficult with children to not drive on when they are commuting with you. If this was the future, we would have to move to the mainland.” Another person noted “Both my husband and I work on the mainland. We were born and raised on Bowen and are now raising our children here, but if prices continue to climb... we may have to consider moving to the mainland. Unfortunate and unjust.” The advisory committee will soon post the survey on the municipality’s website.

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Dr. Faisal Moola Program Director, Terrestrial Conservation and Science, Suzuki Foundation; Professor, University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry.

Faisal leads the terrestrial team in working to protect endangered and at-risk species that live on land, and the habitats that support them. He is a practicing scientist and has published widely in scientiﬁc journals on ecology, conservation biology, and environmental policy. Faisal has conducted research in some of Canada’s most signiﬁcant wilderness areas, such as the Boreal Forest, the old-growth rainforests of British Columbia and the Acadian woodlands of Atlantic Canada. Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark Veterinarian; UBC- Director of Animal Care Center; VP Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of BC; Co-Director of GEERG (Greenland Shark & Elasmobranch Education/ Research Group)

Chris is the author of over 30 research papers and chapters on veterinary aspects of ﬁsh, reptiles and amphibians, and has published a marine life guide to Canadian Atlantic waters, Eastern Tidepool and Reef. He works in the Zoology Department at UBC. His interest in marine conservation led him to a number of television and ﬁlm credits, including Discovery Channel, CBC, BBC, and the NFB, working as creator, host and director of underwater photography.

We will start the evening with a wonderful 9 minute video, shot by Chris Harvey-Clark, showing the underwater sea creatures living offshore of Bowen Island. For further info, call Stephen Foster at 604-947-0276

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he early bird registration is now open for the 2011 Write on Bowen festival. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always guaranteed that the early bird gets the worm, but the bird that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance at all... and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wide range of opportunities and experiences to be had at the writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; festival on Bowen Island. Last year I signed up as an early bird and enjoyed having first choice of the workshops I was interested in: a blue line editing session and an in-person opportunity to have someone in the publishing business look at my work. By the end of the weekend I had pages and pages of notes from the workshops I participated in. I was entertained by the author readings, impressed by the panels and greatly appreciated the size of the festival: it is just big enough that there were times when I found I wanted to be in more than one workshop at the same time, but small enough that participants had the chance to get to know each other a bit.

Award-winning author Timothy Taylor (Stanley Park) will facilitate a workshop and participate in a reading at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Write on Bowen festival. Dave Middleton photo

The smaller venue and the casual atmosphere was conducive to a more personal feeling, something I appreciated after having attended some of the larger arts/ writer festivals. At Write on Bowen last year I noticed that occasionally authors or publishers would chat in small, informal groups with festival participants. At one point I was

lucky enough to be standing in the dappled sunlight, under the trees in Artisan Square, talking to a publisher about my work as a writer and an artist. The publisher told me about a book project that was in the works that she thought might suit my work. After the workshops had ended for the day, I went home and put together a submission, and now I am happy to announce that an interview, and some of my most recent artwork, is featured in a book coming out in the fall! If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a writer, or any type of artist who wants to learn how to write better artist statements, proposals and grant pitches, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recommend the Write on Bowen workshops and events. Be an early bird, and sign up today, http:// www.biac.ca/ writersfestival/.

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Beautiful, poetic words over a simple, moving melody, featuring Keepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soulful, legato cello playing. Speaking of kisses: As part of Paulineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming CD release concert on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery at Artisan Square, there will be - you guessed it - a kissing contest, with a prize for the most passionately tender kissers. See you there for some deep fun. In the meantime, you can pick up your copy of the CD at Cates Pharmacy. Concert tickets are $12.50 at Phoenix and $15 at the door.

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PITCHING IN – These hulking lads (and Dave McIntosh, left) did all the heavy lifting at the Bowen Waste Services’ spring clean-up day on April 16. Twice yearly the free cleanup is offered so Islanders can throw out old furniture, appliances and stuff too big for regular pick-up. On Saturday, April 23 there’s free paint recycling and hazardous waste disposal at the Building Centre, 1013 Grafton Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Marcus Hondro photo

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An amazing opportunity awaits you... Advertising Representative The Bowen Island Undercurrent newspaper has an outstanding opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The successful candidate will have sales experience - preferably in the advertising or retail industry. You are a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list. Good interpersonal skills are a must and experience is an asset. The position requires a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. The Bowen Island Undercurrent is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by April 29th, 2011. To: Ad Manager, North Shore Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com fax 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4

ave you ever wondered where all those clothes are sorted each year? You know, the ones you buy at the Children’s Centre fundraiser in the Spring? Thousands of articles of clothing for the entire family, all sorted according to size and gender, then folded and set out for you to find your treasure. For years, the clothes were gathered in people’s basements, garages, rec rooms - anywhere you could store an extra box. In early March volunteers would take their various boxes to one person’s house and start sorting... and sorting....until the sale in May! As the years have moved on, the enthusiasm to sacrifice valuable space in private homes for storing clothing months on end became, well, less fun. This year all of that clothing chaos is a thing of the

past thanks to the Western Homesteads folks. Daron Jennings and his valiant group of associates, including Jeff Dempsey, Scott Perry, Corby Bernard, Mike Laudrum and Peter and Jacques Duplessis have donated all of the labour and materials and are building a permanent storage shed on the Bowen Children’s Centre property. Kudos also to Lena at Bowen Building Centre for donating some of the materials for this project. Two thirds of the space will go to clothing sorting and storage and one third to emergency preparedness supplies. Not only does this alleviate storage issues around the Island but lightens the time commitment from our overworked volunteers. With a shed on site volunteers can sort clothes as they come in. This year’s sale is on May 7. Ann Silberman says clothes can be dropped off any time Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 5:30 p.m. The deadline for this year’s

This shed for storing and sorting the donations to the annual children’s centre clothing sale was built with volunteer labour and donated supplies. Spearheading the project was Daron Jennings. Submitted photo sale is April 30. Please come and support this fundraiser as it’s critical to the future of the Children’s Centre and check out the new shed! Parents and staff are very grateful to this wonderful community support initiative from Daron and Western Homesteads.

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Water Main Flushing As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in Bowen Bay, Bluewater Park, Cove Bay, Eagle Cliff, Hood Point, King Edward Bay and Tunstall Bay from April 23 to May 14, 2011. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and will not pose a health hazard. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Flushing will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in most neighbourhoods. Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. In addition, temporary pressure fluctuations may occur. For more information call Bob Robinson, Superintendent of Utilities at 604-947-4255. Reminder It is recommended that water users with compromised immune systems ensure that their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled. Engineering & Operations

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And speaking of people supporting their community - to all the volunteers and staff of the Children’s Centre over the years, thank you for giving our children a creative, loving, enriching place to learn about the world in which they live. We are all grateful.

WANTED Relief Caretaker for Tunstall Bay Community Association Part time caretaker relief position two 8 hours days per week (either Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/ Thursdays) starting the week of May 9th with a weekly commitment until the Labour Day weekend. This relief position is a split shift starting at 6AM until 9AM then the remaining 5 hours in the evening until dusk and pool closing. Experience in pool care, yard and garden maintenance, janitorial tasks required. Some involvement with the membership necessary so people skills are paramount. This position will also require that the candidate take a Pool Operators Course on May 3, 2011 8AM to 5PM. Hourly rate of $15. Please fax resumes to 604 947 0136. For more information please call Dee Elliott 604 612 7798 or David McCutcheon 778 689 9244.

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On the Calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 22 • Legion Dinner: No dinner on Good Friday, we’ll be back April 29.

• Bowen Island Library: Library hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Check Library for Easter hours.

• Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Family Place 947-6976.

• First Credit Union AGM: 7 p.m. at BICS multi-purpose room. Hear all the good news, plan for the future and elect a new board.

• Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23 • JT Nero CD release: with special guest Allison Russell (of Po’ Girl). Cates Hill Chapel. (604) 947-9454 for info. Tix $20 advance at Phoenix /$22 at the door. Doors 7 p.m; show 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 24 • Easter Sunrise Service 7:30 a.m. at Sandy Beach, pancake breakfast follows at Collins Hall, everyone welcome. • Drop-in Meditation Circle Sundays, 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. No cost. Call Lisa Shatzky 947-2246.

IPS’s band, The Works, is getting to rock with Said the Whale on Thursday, May 5 from 5-9 p.m. at the Youth Centre. Band members are Chad Ruloff, Kai Tocher-Wiese, Alexander Bingham and Noah Gotfrit in the front. Tickets at Phoenix, BICS, IPS, Youth Centre and Children’s Centre.

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• SKY: no events on Easter Monday • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Narcotics Anonymous: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel.

• Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:15-7:15 p.m. For more info, call Angie 947-2880. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Bridge Club: 7 p.m. at Bowen Court. • Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Snug Cafe. Club strategy planning session #2. Guests welcome.

• Drop-in knitting group: Every Weds., from 2-5 p.m., in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome.

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Wow factor!! Facing West and with a world class view over Collingwood Channel, Keats Island and the Sunshine Coast. This is a large 2.27 acre waterfront. At present the upper portion of the lot has a very livable Coach House build in 2006. there are plans available for additional 2950 sf timber frame craftsman style house with an area prepped and ready to build. Perched above is a fabulous outdoor living room with a ﬁreplace and hot tub. The property is developed with a road to the lower portion of the lot with a path to Crayola beach below. This is also developed ready to build.

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Intoxicating Waterfront - where the quality of West Coast living is second to none. Overlooking the best beach on Bowen with spectacular views that alter with the mood of the day. Huge deck providing the ultimate space to entertain or to retreat and relax. This fully renovated home speaks of simplicity and taste for the discerning Buyer looking for a lifestyle as much as a new home. Skylights galore adding to all year/ all day brightness and light. Slate ﬂoors throughout. This one level home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths is situated on 1.18 acres for total privacy.

879 WINDJAMMER RD. $529,000 A cozy, comfortable and versatile home with a fabulous west facing view over Keats Island and the Sunshine Coast. Open space living area and kitchen with a large deck across the full front of the house. Two bedrooms on the main ﬂoor, a loft to use as a play room, or another bedroom. Separate entrance for the downstairs ofﬁce and laundry room. Brand new detached room presently used as the master bedroom. Private garden area with hot tub.

The Island Farmhouse is an ideal King Edward Bay home for full or part-time living. This comfortable family floor-plan offers 3 large bedrooms, a dining area as well as an eating nook near the functional and open kitchen, and a private main floor office. The living area, closest to the kitchen for relaxed daily use is easily connected to the back verandah. Charm, warmth, tradition, and quality are the hallmarks of King Edward Bay homes.

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PRICE REDUCTIONS 1605 WHITESAILS $899,000

Privately situated on nearly an acre in Tunstall Bay with S.W. ocean and mountain views. Large family home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large den, an ofﬁce and a separate family room. Spacious garden and deck space to take advantage of the morning and afternoon sunshine. Well built with extras including a hot tub, heat pump and a 16kw automatic propane generator. New roof. Dual access driveway from Whitesails or DeeCee Rd. Close to Bowens best beach with opportunity to obtain a TBCA membership with access to the neighbourhood tennis courts, swimming pool, clubhouse and wharf.

1189 ADAMS RD. $539,000

1625 WHITESAILS $659,000 First time on the market - Hidden away in Tunstall Bay, 1.12 acre property with a custom built house designed to frame the SW view. Master bedroom with ensuite, a second bedroom and an open plan LR DR and Kitchen on the main; a loft tyle bedroom (or den) upstairs with an ensuite bath; downstairs is a basement area with a ﬁnished family room. Lovely fenced private garden and sitting area for your mourning sun and a nice sized deck for viewing the evening sunsets. Hidden in Tunstall Bay.

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848 VALHALLA $1,098,000 With style and sophistication, this large three level 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is privately located at the south end of Valhalla and captures the awe-inpiring views of Vancouver, the North Shore and Howe Sound. The main living area expands onto a huge deck for relaxing and enjoying all that summer-time has to offer. Separate 10x11 studio/ofﬁce also shares the view.

Excellent Value in this well built Viceroy designed home on Josephine Ridge. Open plan LR/ Kitchen/Dr with huge vaulted ceiling. 3 bedrooms on the upper levels and one bedroom in-law suite down with a separate entry. Large decks with view to Mt. Gardner.

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341 SALAL $855,000 Wide open sky on this bright and sunny 2.5 acre Salal Property. Spacious house with 2 bedrooms on the main, and 2 upstairs with a nursery and ofﬁce loft area. One bedroom ground level suite with it’s own separate entrance. Fenced garden area with large deck and outside entertainment area featuring an outside ﬁreplace. Steps up to another smaller deck and hot tub area. Quiet and private neighbourhood.

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A rare opportunity of a beautiful forest like acreage and within easy walking distance to Snug Cove, the Ferry, the School and Killarney Lake. Neighbouring on Crippen Park in a private, natural and serene setting. Serviced with an artesian well with numerous house site options. This is truly a magical property. Please call for guided tour of the property and for an information package.

534 HILLTOP RD. $459,000 On this quiet street is this easy to build lot with a small cottage that was used as a treasured retreat and summer escape for many years. Flat lot of .67 acres with a potential view to the Sough West. Water presently provided from a nearby community water lot.