FRIDAY JUNE 1 2012 VOL. 39, NO. 5
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‘Kettled’ in Montreal
Ready for Eat! Vancouver
Four out of 100
Bowen Island student ventures into the middle of the protests with a camera
Bowen Roasting will give mainlanders a taste of locally roasted coffee
Local artists will participate in Ferry Building birthday celebration
Knick Knack Nook expands bursaries Two students will be awarded bursaries for environmental studies SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Knick Knack Nook has issued a call for applicants for a bursary that will go to students who have strong ties to Bowen Island and who are pursuing careers in support of environmental sustainability through studies at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. Diane Marshall, the Knick Knack Nook’s coordinator, said that this is the second year the bursary will be awarded. “Last year, it was $1,000, this year, we’ll have two bursaries at $2,000 each,” she said. The bursary reflects the Knick Knack Nook’s purpose to foster environmental responsibility through both action and education. Marshall believes that growing up in a place like Bowen Island encourages youth to take action for environmental sustainability. “I think that when we are surrounded by nature, we develop a particular sensibility and desire to work for the environment,” she said. “I grew up in a wilderness area when I was young and that affected the rest of my life. That might be similar for Bowen youth – this love for the environment might carry them through the rest of their lives.” Marshall recalls reading that the demand for courses in environmental education at universities and colleges has increased. “There’s been a groundswell with people wanting to take environmental programs and universities had to develop those programs to reflect that need.” This greater awareness of the environment and the challenges it faces has created a heightened consciousness among young people,” says Marshall who sees this as a hopeful sign. “We haven’t seen that many environmental programs in our traditional educational institutions until recently,” she says. “It’s an exciting time and it is an exciting time to be giving that bursary.” continued PAGE 8
Brownies and Guides filled Crippen Park on Wednesday evening as the West Vancouver District celebrated its year end with style. Excited Brownies passed through the balloon archway receiving a flower as they moved up into Guides and proud Guides accepted an elaborate bouquet of flowers as they moved up into Pathfinders. Debra Stringfellow photo
Narrow window to change the fate of the cape SUSANNE MARTIN EDITOR
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he Cape on Bowen has recently announced the launch of phase two for oceanfront properties. Don Ho, partner of the Cape on Bowen, is aware that some members of the Bowen Island community are trying to rekindle discussions about creating amenities in exchange for a higher density
but says that the window of opportunity to revisit the plans is very narrow. “If there is going to be a process at all, it will have to happen very soon,” Ho said. “We are waiting for council to direct us on how we can move forward. We are not going to slow down construction and sale and what we have prepared in terms of marketing for this summer.” Ho explained that
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