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Cap U makes magic

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Winning Valentine kisses

Family love, pet love and young love take prizes in the SDBA contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

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Kindergarten registration Education Matters Silas White Chair, School District #46 School Board

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f, like me, you’re the parent of a child turning five in 2012, this is the week to drop into your neighbourhood school to register for kindergarten to start public education in September 2012. And by the time this article is published, you’ve got two days left!

If this week isn’t convenient, you can call the school to arrange a better time next week. You’ll need to bring proof of age for your child, which could be any one of a provincial birth certificate, immigration papers, CARE card, passport, or notarized proof of age.

And if identifying your neighbourhood school is a challenge, our website will be of help: http://www.sd46. bc.ca/index.php/schools Another useful resource is the BC Ministry of Education website, which includes a program guide, video series, pamphlet and

other information on fullday kindergarten.

The switch to full-day kindergarten from half-day for most of our schools last year and all of them this school year, has been tremendously successful. The focus of modern-day BC kindergarten is on play-based learning, with plenty of one-on-one instruction, physical development (especially outdoors), and opportunities for self-directed inquiry or project-based learning.

The School District No. 46 kindergarten program has been inspired by research and best practices from all over the world, including the Reggio Emilia approach from Italy, which focuses on the child’s exploration and creative expression through relationships, community and an enriching environment.

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Editorial

What is the cost of free?

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he story goes that, centuries ago, two warring parties finally settled their differences and as a sign of submissive cooperation, the head of the defeated party sent the other a gift: a white elephant. It was a prized possession, a rare and beautiful animal, but it also required a specially-built pen, constant care, massive amounts of food and water and, of course, daily cleaning. And, because it was a much-revered animal, it must be treated with kindness and respect at all times. Yet, while this creature was a gift, it was a costly one to maintain and ended up driving the victor of the battle into bankruptcy.

There are free things that we can value – like The Local ! – because they arrive with no strings attached. There are other things that set your mental ‘red flags’ waving …

Those things leave people cynical; when they hear that something is free (i.e you’ve won a free trip to Hawaii!) they check out the fine print, because in truth, few things are truly free. You hear it on television all the time: buy one and we’ll send you a second one free – of course, postage and handling are extra for the free item, and that cost might equal the actual cost of the free item!

In our newspaper, you’ll find a ‘free’ classified ad section.

Sometimes you can luck out and get something you’ve been searching for at only the cost of the gas and muscle it will take to get it home. But don’t be fooled by that. We once found a pool table (it came with all the accessories, too!) in a newspaper’s free column and we couldn’t wait to phone the owner and stake a claim on it. Trouble was, the pool table was on the second floor of a building, with a winding and narrow staircase leading up to it. It weighed a ton because of the solid slate top. It didn’t come apart, except for the legs.

This meant that when we reassembled it at home, we had to ensure it was absolutely level or the balls would just roll around the table by themselves. It took six strong (and not altogether too happy) people a whole afternoon to move the thing and set it up, but not even the offer of free pool could make up for the stress and strain the move cost them. And, after we spent days getting it set up just right, we discovered that the table was really too big for the room. You had to be a contortionist to make some of the shots. Needless to say, it took us a long time to get rid of that pool table.

Caveat emptor means buyer beware – anyone know what the Latin is for ‘beware of free’?

Letters to the Editor ‘Personalized Learning’ There is no coercion, rather the children learn through — Reggio inspired?

There is much speculation regarding the possible meaning of Personalized Learning, the latest words coming from the Ministry of Education regarding a new curriculum, which some fear could be founded solely on technology. However, there are alternatives to be considered. Coquitlam School District is leading the way by initiating a program for primary school children inspired by Reggio Emilia.

Acknowledging that children are competent learners, Reggio Emilia pre-schools offer a child-directed curriculum with the teachers observing and building on the children’s interests.

interaction with others, including their peers, teachers and parents.

Both short term and long term projects are undertaken based on the interests arising within the group and the children’s response to their learning takes multiple art forms including drawing, painting, print, construction, drama, music, and puppetry.

With young children valued and respected, there is high emphasis on collaboration among home, school and community members to fully support their learning.

The Reggio Emilia approach reflects the ideas of well-known educational leaders as well as the similarly child-centered programs in

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Letters to the Editor England, which inspired change in primary schools in North America from the 1960s to 80s (see www. honouringthechild.com).

For more information visit http://wonderoflearningvancouver.com Pamela Proctor, Gibsons

DriveAble testing unfair to seniors I was advised (by letter in October) by the Adjudicator of Driver Fitness to take the DriveAble test and failure to do so could result in my driver’s license being cancelled. I agreed to this, as it is very important to keep my license, mainly due to my wife’s health requiring various calls to the local health facilities.

I phoned the number given and went at the appointed time and place. I was shown to a car that was totally foreign to me. I asked to use my own car, but was denied. There were two men in the car, one in front and one in back. There was a lot of joking, especially by the man in the front seat. This was very distracting.

The report I got gave me 23 driving errors. I was shocked, as I had driven for many years with no accidents or problems.

There are many seniors here well able to drive in a

safe and capable manner.

I think our local driving school could serve us in a much more acceptable way.

In the meantime, I think my driver’s license is on the way to oblivion.

Art Devlin, Sechelt

Budget of a thousand cuts The timing of our MP John Weston’s latest ten percenter (those little ‘promotional’ pamphlets that Mr. Weston is so fond of sending out) extolling the efforts of the Conservatives on seniors’ issues, couldn’t be worse.

With a cloud of doubt hanging over the future of pensions for seniors, the looming ‘Budget of a thousand cuts’ figures from Stats Canada indicating around 300,000 Canadians over the age of 65 live in poverty, the future of health care in jeopardy, and the widening gap between high income earners and the have-nots, I would say anybody but the Conservatives are on the right track to help Canadian seniors.

Bette Chadwick, Sechelt

Teachers’ union job action can’t go on forever There is a fundamental disconnect between George Abbott’s words and his government’s actions. Further-

more, he evades and ignores certain facts and historically important realities.

1. If BC “has a great education system filled with people who are passionate about what they do,” then why do we need a “BC Education plan” to “improve the system?” Furthermore, his plan has been announced in the media, but has never been explained to teachers or implemented. How can it be a “great success?”

2. He writes that the “teachers’ union…refuses to accept BC’s economic and financial reality.” Yes, guilty as charged. Teachers refuse to accept that Olympic games, smart meters, stadium roofs, corporate tax-cut welfare, carbon taxes (which benefit corporations) and carbon taxes on schools are more important that public education for the public interest.

3. He professes that teachers’ “singular focus has been to secure a large salary increase.” Wrong. Teachers asked for class size limits in the ‘90’s in lieu of salary increases (6per cent over 9 years!). In 2002, Christy Clark ripped this negotiated principle out of teacher contracts. Teachers went to court and this was ruled to be unconstitutional last year. Government has still refused to put class size back in teacher contracts. This is a major

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issue and in teachers’ eyes, hugely disrespectful.

4. Government has draconian provisions on the bargaining table that strip all job security from teachers, all assessment process, all autonomy over professional development, all transfer processes. The effect will reduce us to “McTeachers” instead of conscientious, autonomous professionals, who possess at minimum two degrees and in many cases three. These provisions are not ones an employer demands of a respected partner.

Mr. Abbott hopes to “restore some degree of normalcy to what remains of the school year.” If he imposes a contract on teachers, as many of us suspect, the “normalcy” he desires will never happen. Sadly, we will all rue the consequences. Teachers are outraged, frustrated and bitter at the abuse they have been subjected to (remember the Fraser Institute rankings?). He can profess to want to work with teachers, but his party’s actions speak otherwise. Actions, Mr. Abbott, speak louder than equivocating words or obfuscating statistics. Settle up with teachers and stop the politicking.

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Make your voice heard at hearing Talk of The Town Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons

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ebruary 28 marks the culmination of a lengthy public process to create a plan to provide direction for the development and improvement of the Gibsons harbour area over the next several years. While the harbour area has been the subject of a number of studies over the past few decades the current plan began in

earnest in 2009.

The public process began with an open house visioning exercise in September 2009 followed by an intensive three-day charette. The results of the charette were presented in a second open house. A subsequent study was undertaken to assess the economic viability of the proposed land use designations. This in turn was followed by another public information session in February 2011 and the creation of an online discussion forum to facilitate further public input.

Based on the work of the town’s consultants and the information received during the public process combined with the efforts of the town planning committee, a plan was created and the bylaw to incorporate the draft plan into the official community plan was given first reading by Council in November 2011.

The last stage in the public process is the public hearing now set for February 28.

This is an opportunity for any member of the public to express support for the plan or to voice any concerns.

Submissions may be made either in writing or by an oral presentation at the hearing.

It is important to understand that after the conclusion of the public hearing the council members are precluded from receiving any further submissions whether by letter, email or in person. The validity of the bylaw is contingent upon the council giving consideration only to the information provided through the public hearing process.

Please take this opportunity to ensure that your views receive consideration.

Capilano University making movie magic S

tudents, alumni and film industry aficionados alike have a major reason to celebrate as the Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film and Animation officially opened its doors Feb. 17 at Capilano University’s North Vancouver campus.

Home to the largest fulltime four-year productionoriented film degree program in Western Canada, the award-winning 6,662 square-metre (71,709 sq. ft.) LEED Gold standard facility will provide every tool

necessary to create a production, both live-action and animated, from idea to final releasable production.

“Our government’s investments in college and university infrastructure have created and maintained jobs across Canada,” said Parliamentary Secretary Andrew Saxton. “This project will allow Capilano University to strengthen its reputation as an innovative leader in our community and across Canada.”

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The pouring of ‘Watermark’s heart’

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Mayor John Henderson dropped in to view the site of the big cement pour February 14 at Watermark in Sechelt.

On hand to explain the safety precautions and provide interesting facts and numbers was Ian Porter, Principal Developer for Pacific Spirit Properties. The cement pour, the largest-ever residential pour on the Sunshine Coast, was touted as the ‘heart’ of the Watermark complex.

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new film and animation facility will help students get the crucial job skills they’ll need to be competitive in the industry,” said Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Advanced Education. The construction of the Nat and Flora Bosa Centre was one of 39 projects at post-secondary institutions throughout the province that were part of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, a joint federal-provincial investment designed to renew infrastructure at post-secondary institutions across B.C. while also providing local jobs for communities.

“We are deeply appreciative of the contributions made by the federal and provincial governments, as well as the generous financial support received from the Bosa family,” said Capilano University president and vicechancellor, Kris Bulcroft. “It is especially rewarding to see our vision of creating a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial filmmakers move forward through the meaningful assistance and leadership of so many.”

Capilano University has been a major player for many years in providing the

education and real-world training necessary to build British Columbia’s thriving film and animation industries. The Bosa Centre will be one of the top film and animation teaching facilities in all of North America and a cornerstone for young talented filmmakers to learn and maintain BC’s position as a leader in this industry.

It will also benefit Capilano University’s four-year film graduates, who will be able to use the centre for their own projects, as well as industry professionals who will use the facility for S3D skills upgrading and low budget productions.

“This is an industry that employs 35,000 people and injects more than $2 billion annually into the provincial economy,” said Peter Leitch, president of North Shore Studios and Mammoth Studios. “Capilano University’s film and animation programs produce skilled graduates capable of strengthening the industry’s growth, and the Bosa Centre will ensure that students and industry workers alike are provided with the necessary tools for creating excellence in their productions.”

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The Sechelt Downtown Business Association’s winners in the Kiss on the Coast Contest were awarded their prizes Thursday, February 16. (Top photo) L-R: Nadine, daughter Milené and Owen Coombes were the winners of first prize for their photo Family Kiss. (Lower left photo) Second prize entry: Clayton Law and his dog, Texas. (Lower right photo) Craig Dunn and Kelsey Waters kissing photo won third prize.

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First place went to the photo depicted as ‘Family Kiss’ – showing parents, Owen and Nadine with daughter (and granddaughter) Milène and grandparents, Denise and Ted Evans on a bench outside The Side Dish Cafe.

Feb. 23, 2012 Judges decided this photo best represented the love of family and of community.

They were awarded a certificate for a one-night stay at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, which includes dinner and breakfast for two, dinner for two at Daphne’s Restaurant and a bouquet of flowers from Ann-Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts.

The second place photo, taken inside NiteStar Jewellers, depicts a dog (a 15-yearold miniature Daschund named Texas) kissing his owner, Clayton Law. This photo was almost unanimously chosen because, as one judge clearly stated, “This represents the love and compassion between

a pet and its owner.” Law and Texas were awarded a beautiful gift basket which included four romantic videos and a bag of popcorn donated by Seaside Video, two pillows donated by Reflections Bed & Bath, a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine by an anonymous donor, and two etched wine glasses from Sechelt Signs, plus a $50 gift certificate at Gilligan’s Pub. Third prize kiss was of a young couple, Kelsey Waters and Craig Dunn, taken in front of Ann Lynn’s Flowers and Gifts. The background of a heart-shaped floral arrangement surrounded by potted and fresh flowers seem to represent young love and all its promise. While Craig was unable to leave work to attend the presentations, Kelsey was thrilled to receive their third prize of a $100 gift certificate to spend anywhere in downtown Sechelt.

Katherine Trueman, of the SDBA was thrilled with the number of photos entered in the competition, and said that, judging by the response, the SDBA will certainly consider running the contest again next year.

While some of the photos were disqualified because they failed to conform to the rules, others didn’t qualify they because were clearly out of focus.

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Thursday Feb. 16, the new Suncoast Pharmacy was crowded with VIPs who came to help owners Doug Bryan and Carey Threlkeld cut the red ribbon to officially open their new premises, located right next to the Sechelt Medical Clinic and Lab. Both Mayors Rowe and Henderson arrived along with councillors Tom Lamb and Doug Hockley, representing their municipalities; as well, many of the people whose skills and expertise helped the building go up were in attendance. Threlkeld told the group that when he and Bryan originally planned the new pharmacy, they had no idea how much their plans would change. “We ended up buying a medical centre and a lab – which certainly weren’t in the original plan!” he said. He went on to say that their idea was to open a pharmacy that would not only provide prescription medicines for those suffering illnesses, but to provide holistic products that would help Coasters achieve and maintain good, daily health.

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DNA analysis has confirmed that the foot bones belonged to Stefan Zahorujko, of Vancouver. The confirmation came after an exhaustive post-mortem investigation with the help and co-operation of law enforcement agencies.

Mr. Zahorujko, then aged 65, went fishing alone in his boat on Sasamat Lake on Jan. 5, 1987. His overturned boat, fishing gear and personal effects were later discovered floating in the middle of the lake by rescue personnel, while his personal vehicle and trailer were located unattended on Bedwell Bay Road adjacent to the lake.

Multiple searches and recovery efforts were undertaken but failed to locate his body. It was presumed he had fallen from the boat and drowned.

On Nov. 4, 2011, a hiking boot was spotted floating offshore by a youth attending a camp at the Sasamat Outdoor Centre.

The next morning the boot was found, washed up on the northwest shore of the lake. Once it was retrieved, a sock with the remains of a foot was found within it.

Authorities were immediately notified.

An autopsy indicated the foot had not been mechanically removed, but rather separated through the natural

processes that occur in water.

The BC Coroners Service led the successful identification process, assisted by investigators of the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment, Port Moody Police Department and BC Police Missing Persons Centre.

Mr. Zahorujko’s next-ofkin have since been notified of the findings.

Between August 2007 and November 2012, nine feet belonging to seven individuals were discovered in British Columbia: eight along the coast and one in Sasamat Lake in the Lower Mainland. The BC Coroners Service has now positively identified seven of the feet as

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Take notice that Terence and Linda Holland of 4055 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2W6 intend to make application to the Province of British Columbia, for a Specific Permission for Residential/Private Moorage purposes covering Lot 2, District Lot 1485, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan BCP 48574, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Wood Bay, Sunshine Coast.

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Friday, February 24 •GPAG hosts artist Amelia Epp and her “Remnants” series until March 12. www. gibsonspublicartgallery.ca •7:00pm. Artesia Coffeehouse. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. Trail and Medusa, Sechelt. Tickets at the door. 604-740-5825.

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Saturday, February 25 •9:30am-4:00pm. Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives 11th Annual Antiques Roadshow.

Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons.

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•12:00pm-3:00pm. ‘Celebrating the Arts’ Open House. Coastal Arts in Trail Bay Mall. Variety of events being held from Feb. 25 through Feb. 29.

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•5:30pm. Gibsons Seniors Society Potluck Hawaiian Luau featuring Miss Berni G. Harmony Hall. For tickets or more information call Phyllis, 604-886-1378.

•7:30pm. Rakish Angles with special guest Joel Fafard. Sunshine Coast Music Society 2012 Festival of Strings, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

•9:00pm. Delhi 2 Dublin. Celtic Punjabi Electronica Dance Party! Roberts Creek Hall.

9:40pm show. delhi2dublin.com.

Sunday, February 26 •2:00pm. Grace Notes String Quartet with Elyse Jacobson, Sonja Hindmarsh, Genevieve MacKay, and Sarah Tippett. Sunshine Coast Music Society 2012 Festival of Strings, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

•7:30pm. Sunshine Coast Guitar Society.

Rockwood Centre, Sechelt. 604-740-5938 or 604-886-0031.

Monday, February 27 •7:00pm. SCFS Film: ‘Inside Job’, winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary feature. Tickets at the door. Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

•7:30pm. Sechelt Garden Club presents Randy Shore, author of the Green Man blog. Seaside Centre, Sechelt.

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Tuesday, February 28 •4:00pm-5:00pm. ‘Learning Your Way Design the Life You Really Want’ with Michael Maser. Capilano University Sechelt Campus.

Please call 604-885-9310 to RSVP. www. capilanou.ca/sunshine Thursday, March 1 •8:00pm. Creative in the Creek presents ‘Stories & Standup & Songs, Oh My’ with Johanna Renee and David Roche. Gumboot Restaurant, Roberts Creek. By donation.

Friday, March 2 •GPAG hosts artist Amelia Epp and her “Remnants” series until March 12. www. gibsonspublicartgallery.ca •7:00pm. Fiddler, Erynn Marshall & US songwriter Carl Jones give a concert of traditional Appalachian Music. St. Bartholomews Church.

For more information see www.hickoryjack.com or www.dittyville.com Saturday, March 3 •11:00am-3:00pm. Seedy Saturday at the Roberts Creek Hall. Seed exchange,

gardening info, vendors, door prize, silent auction. Register for seed-saving workshops by contacting Ann at 604-883-3678 or seedysaturday@onestraw.ca.

•1:00pm-4:00pm. Sacred Drum Workshop with Tsawaysia Spukwus at the Sunshine Coast Museum, Gibsons. To register contact the Museum at 604-886-8232.

Sunday, March 4 •2:00pm. The Good Lovelies perform at the Pender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Park. www.penderharbourmusic.ca Monday, March 5 •7:00pm. Doors open for The Green Film Series at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse. Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is the featured film. This film is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel. Screening time 7:30pm. For more information: www.greenfilms.ca

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Sechelt: Greene Court Seniors Housing has brand new, one bdrm market suites for rent. Avail.

Feb. 1 at 5583 Ocean Ave. Suites have ocean or mountain views.

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Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of this application, including maps can also be found.

2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until March 28, 2012.

Comments received after this date may not be considered.

#322 – 5780 Trail Ave., Sechelt.

Condo, like new, one bdrm. & den with 1.5 baths, 985 sq.ft., top floor in the “Bluff ” Northwind bldg., lge. skylight, spectacular view of mountains and ocean. New carpets in LR/DR & den. W/D incl.

Bldg has no age restrictions, small pets allowed. Covered parking, strata fee includes gas FP, immed. occupancy. Mins. to downtown Sechelt. $240,000. Please phone Christa, 604-885-3729 for apt. No agents, please. p9

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formation. They will also want to know the source of your down payment. If your down payment is a gift they will need a letter saying the down payment is a gift. Gifted down payments are only accepted from immediate family members.

Now that you have all your information together, you can book an appointment at your bank or credit union or consider going with a mortgage broker. The mortgage broker will meet where you want, when you want or even come to your home at hours convenient to your schedule. Banking institutions have ‘mortgage specialists’ representing them and your mortgage

can be placed with your own branch.

The broker in most cases will get a commission from the bank for placing your mortgage and you get their personal attention at trying to find you the best interest rate. The broker’s expertise is essential if you are having difficulty putting together your information and if you have a less than perfect credit score.

If you are difficult to finance and need alternative lending, the lender may charge you a fee for arranging your mortgage and pay the broker from part of that fee.

Next week: the different types of mortgages.

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Tip of the Week: The New Moon on February 21 was special because it includes Neptune. Just two degrees apart from the Sun and Moon, Neptune is contributing to a rare and special triple aspect. The last time Neptune was in Pisces was in 1848 and it Coastal Arts 1008 synchronized with the resurfacing of the Western mystical spiritual traditions that were forced underground by the church and by the march of empirical science a couple of centuries previously.

Neptune’s current transit through Pisces is the next rung Feb. in 23, the2012 spiral for the global spiritual reawakening that is already underway. Unless humanity acknowledges and embraces the spiritual realities of existence which includes an understanding of life’s and our own multi-dimensionality, acknowledgment of the existence of and appreciation of the evolution of the soul, karmic law, reincarnation, celebration of our essential unity as a species and compassion, our materialistic attitudes and military backed ambitions facilitated by our scientific prowess stands to be our undoing.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Whether by retreat, meditation or some kind of escape, you yearn for some time out. You may want to get things done, to improve, repair and renovate yet it may be that you need to rest. With spring just around the corner, you can perhaps afford to put those things off for now. You can list your goals and plan your strategy but consider the importance or recharging your energy levels.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Tuning in to your dreams and ideals continues. In as much as these sufficiently include others you will be successful. If only your own interests, ambitions and security needs are on your mind, you will soon be reminded how much that will not suffice. This is an expansive time for you yet inclusiveness is the essential ingredient for success now.

Gemini May 21 – Jun 21) A central feature of your destiny is to make deliberate and effectual use of your imagination. Yet be careful of over-imagination, which implies worry, suspicion and conjuring negative, fear-based scenarios of the future. Positive applications include creative visualization and composition or active empathy and compassion or ideas generation and brainstorming.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Opening your heart and mind to receive guidance and instruction is your current task. These may come as intuitions, dreams, eureka’s or synchronicities that show you the signs. Acquiring new tools and skills is likely.

You may even yearn for a new job or home. Knowing what you do and do not want, but especially what you do want is part of the process.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Do you feel like you are in your own way these days? If so, how can you get out of it? The first step is to decipher if some of your usual patterns of approach or attitudes are not working. Next, brainstorm for alternatives. Your ambitions may be larger than your energy levels as well, so aim for a balance. Give yourself more time to complete tasks and achieve your goals, for the next 2-3 months!

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) The urge to merge and connect with significant others is now in focus.

Sharing ideals, ambitions, goals and quality time is featured. Desires to improve your overall mode of expression, is in the mix.

Many new realizations and insights are brewing in your awareness and the time has come to refine your attitude and focus to embrace and integrate them.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Tuning in to embrace a more wholesome lifestyle continues. In the wake of significant changes on relationship fronts over the past 18 moths or so you are ready for a fresh start. Directing a growing determination towards assertive achievement versus aggressive reaction is a current challenge. Thank, forgive and release the challenging people and experiences that are now behind you.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Achieving your creative goals continues. Taking key initiatives is ever important to get the ball rolling. Who are you going to call? Sometimes simple and subtle changes in our usual routine can make a big difference. You may have a list of goals in this regard and if so, list them. Amidst a busier social cycle you may have to manage your time better to succeed on both fronts.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Outwardly, you may express a practical and realistic approach, yet inwardly you are a true dreamer and mystic and perhaps something of an escape artist as well. This inner aspect of your nature is being stimulated now. Exploring new territory within and without is implied. You may not feel as confident as you like and this cycle will continue. For now, focus on your quiet center.

Capricorn Dec 21 – Jan 19) Big dreams are formulating in your mind. The time is right to allow them to become more vivid before you take direct action. Making key creative investments is implied.

With some noticeable shifts close to home you are determined to keep the peace. The ‘think twice or three times before you speak or act’ principle is highlighted. Relax and be open to your intuitive guidance.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Getting clear on your priorities is a central theme now. That these include practical wisdom, realistic dreams and empowering skills are core features of your overall destiny. Reviewing your options and clarifying your intentions will bring peace of mind now. The more connected you are to your spirit’s call the more confident you will feel.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The time has come to take some key initiatives or at least to tune in to know what they are. You may have to choose between a variety of possibilities, a harder task than usual these days. Once you are clear, the task of refining and improving will prove important.

Once you get going with this creative process you will enjoy it and your confidences will rise, so begin it now!

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BC Chambers recognized T

he BC government has proclaimed the week of Feb. 20-24, 2012 as Chamber of Commerce Week, Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation, Pat Bell announced today.

This proclamation confirms the vital role that chambers of commerce play in advocating on behalf of business in BC. Through ‘Canada Starts Here: the BC

Jobs Plan’, the Province has invested in a series of economic actions to make British Columbia more competitive and business-friendly.

Small business is pivotal to the success of BC’s economy. Close to 400,000 small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in the province and employ over a million people.

Since 2001, the Province

has been reducing red tape so small businesses in BC can continue to flourish.

One measure to reduce red tape is the mobile business licence (MBL) program.

MBLs allow business owners - such as builders, decorators, caterers and those with mobile businesses - to operate seamlessly across several municipalities while paying only one licensing fee.

Sechelt taking action on climate change

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he District of Sechelt received recognition for achieving success in the adoption and implementation of a Community Sustainability Plan as part of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program at a special ceremony in Ottawa in early February, by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLE – Local Governments for Sustainability.

Berry Vrbanovic, president of FCM and Councillor for the City of Kitchener, Ontario, hosted the ceremony as part of FCM’s 2012 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show.

Sechelt Councillor Alice Lutes and Manager of Sustainability and Special Projects, Emanuel Machado accepted the award in Otta-

wa. Municipalities directly influence over 44 per cent of Canada’s Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The PCP program is a results‐ oriented network of Canadian municipal governments that have committed to reducing GHGs and acting on climate change.

Sechelt, a PCP member since 2010, was one of several municipalities recognized for their achievements in reducing GHGs and improving energy efficiency.

Vrbanovic applauded the

successes of all PCP members, who together have invested over $1 billion in mitigation activities, implementing more than 700 green projects or measures and reducing GHGs by 1.7 million tonnes. These results are tracked and reported annually in the PCP National Measures Report.

PCP is the Canadian component of ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) network, which involves more than 900 communities worldwide. PCP is a partnership between FCM and ICLEI. Over 200 PCP members benefit from a wealth of tools and resources, as well as valuable networking opportunities. The program receives financial support from FCM’s Green Municipal Fund.

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omen on the Sunshine Coast will join our neighbours around the world to celebrate Friday, March 2 at 1:30 pm. at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, 659 North Road, Gibsons Please join us!

World Day of Prayer is a movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions; it is also a movement, which brings together women of various races, cultures, and traditions into closer fellowship, understanding, and action throughout the year.

Through World Day of Prayer, women are encouraged to: become aware of the whole world and no longer live in isolation; be enriched by the faith experience of Christians of other countries and cultures; take up the burdens of other people and pray with and for them and become aware of their talents and to use them in the service of society.

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