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2010 Clean Energy Act supports First Nations and new power projects received an initial $5 million contribution from BC. A percentage of land and water rentals generated by eligible projects will be returned to the fund, enabling it to become selfrevenue-generating in the future. Funding for equity and capacity-building and feasibility/development projects helps to build economic independence for First Nations. FNCEBF funding also helps to generate jobs and provides opportunities that benefit First Nations and nonFirst Nations communities throughout BC.
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to examine the feasibility of street festivals in the town. Councillors and town staff have been meeting with other local government representatives to address the future of solid waste management and recycling in our area. This coming weekend, our annual Sea Cavalcade festivities are made possible by the efforts of many volunteers. The challenge of finding sufficient volunteers increases each year so please consider offering your services to ensure the continuation of this annual festival. Enjoy the summer and keep safe.
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be run throughout BC over 3 years with plans to grow and expand in each year. On the Sunshine Coast the Bellies and Babies Program, Sechelt Health Unit, Sechelt Indian Band and the Sechelt Seniors Activity center have paired up with the Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market to provide 50 families and 10 seniors with coupons and nutrition and skill building workshops throughout the 14 weeks of the program. The coupons can be used to
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VOICE on the Coast Education Matters Silas White Chair, School District #46 School Board
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n important sideproject I became involved in as a member of the Sunshine Coast Board of Education has been the Community Foundation’s exploration of the challenges for “young” adults on the Sunshine Coast that led to an advocacy group known as VOICE on the Coast. VOICE envisions “a future for the Sunshine Coast that includes a thriving, diverse population of young adults and families as part of the make-up of our community.” The 2011 Census confirmed the Sunshine Coast’s median age has risen to 51.6 years old (from 48.5 in 2006). This number places the Coast as the second-oldest BC community (after the Qualicum Beach-Parksville area) and almost ten years over the BC median age of 41.9. These demographic changes have had a major impact on our school district; with fewer young families
raising children here, our enrolment has declined by about 33 per cent over the past fifteen years. Local businesses and governments alike have expressed a keen desire to better connect to the key demographic of adults aged 18 to 44, wishing to attract and retain this age group for the health of our economy and future. With generous support from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union and Sunshine Coast Regional District, VOICE on the Coast is endeavouring to conduct outreach to this population in order for the community to better represent their concerns and meet their needs. VOICE is currently seeking an entrepreneurial outreach coordinator to launch a VOICE membership, communications and sponsorship campaign, and assist with other administrative needs. The position will start out as a small parttime contract but there is strong potential for expansion. For more information, visit voiceonthecoast. com, “Like” their Voice on the Coast Facebook page, or follow @voiceonthecoast on Twitter.
School startup supplement fast-tracked for this August I ncome, disability, and hardship assistance clients with children in school will receive an increased school startup supplement (to assist with school fees and supplies) before the school year begins, thanks to fast-tracking by the BC government. Families on assistance
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ter of Education notes that “FSA results are an important tool in measuring student achievement provincewide. They give parents, teachers, school districts and schools a snapshot of how students are doing in the core skills of reading, writing and numeracy. Parents want this information, and I believe the more information parents have, the better able they are to support and help to improve the learning of their children.” With limited exceptions, all Grade 4 and Grade 7 students are expected to participate in FSA. Approximately 75,000, or 84 per cent of students, wrote the assessment in 2012.
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Stepping aside for change
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he Sunshine Coast has been our home and we’ve watched it slowly grow and evolve; change is inevitable in all things and so it is with this place we’ve called home for 23 years. When we arrived on the Sunshine Coast in 1989 to work for The Press newspaper we were a bit star-struck. We watched as Bruno Gerussi stood before Molly’s Reach (then just the shell of the place) with a huge sheet of aluminum being used to reflect the sunlight on him for the film crew while flag people stopped traffic on the lower road. Years later, when Needful Things was being filmed here, we gaped at the broken windows in the shops along Gower Point Road after the (in)famous explosion. But change prods us all on and changes gradually swept across the Coast. With the closing of the Lucky Dollar supermarket in lower Gibsons came more IGA stores to serve us, giving some competition to SuperValu in Gibsons, Shop Easy and Claytons in Sechelt and the Oak Tree Market in Pender Harbour. Time marched on and one day there was a big London Drugs anchoring Sunnycrest Mall. With competition comes balance and that’s why it is so important to have at least two newspapers on the Coast, too. Having worked in the newspaper industry all of our adult lives, we watched with sadness as The Coast News – by then itself a piece of Coast history - fell to change and closed. We’ve watched many newspapers cease publication, or change and evolve as the demands of Coast readers and advertisers changed and the revenue aspects of print media gradually became equal in importance to the integrity of journalism and photography – no longer as idealistic, but like any other business, a necessity. Yet the Sunshine Coast was a haven for those of us who wanted a home where we could raise our children without fear, who sought a community to embrace, a beautiful place that can only be described as the Pacific paradise of Canada with its incredible scenery and moderate weather. Like the Coast, Gardar and I have also experienced change. The increasing demands of publishing means that we’ll also become relics of Coast history, soon to pass onto microfiche in the museum’s archives. It is time for us to say goodbye to The Local as it continues to grow and evolve; under new, energetic leadership it has the opportunity to serve Coast readers into the future after we step down to take a well-deserved rest. We have set The Local onto a new path; it is up to our readers and supporters to carry it on its journey. We thank everyone on the Coast for your support, encouragement and friendship. While we look forward to a more sedate lifestyle (where I’ll continue to research and write books) we know that the Sunshine Coast will always be our home and we will miss so much here. Carol and Gardar Gardarsson
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions A different point of view... The type of reasoning voiced by the writer of ‘Legal Actions eat tax increase’ (July 12) is that of a person who would rather stay unhappily married than get a divorce because it’s cheaper. Similarly the person who stays in a dead end job because it’s easier than looking for a better job! It would have been both cheaper and easier in the short run, for the present Council to have retained the two individuals who were recently relieved of their jobs. This has been demonstrated by past Councils who inherited and then chose to maintain status quo. As residents of Sechelt, the rumbling we heard from many citizens was that change was necessary and needed. Change is never easy – especially in politics where we see the individuals running for election or re-election doing or saying things that will make the least amount of waves in order to get elected/ re-elected. This is often to the financial detriment of the tax-paying citizens. I think that the current Council has demonstrat-
ed courage, perhaps at the expense of their own popularity, by doing what they believe will be best for the citizens of Sechelt in the long run (short term pain, long term gain) and they should be commended, not condemned, for it. In fairness, the issues raised in the above letter were issues long before November 19, 2011 (election day) rolled around. Rather than trying to find fault with our Council, wouldn’t it be more beneficial for us all to get behind them in the hope that they succeed and in turn, make our lovely community even lovelier – we would all be the winners then! Carolyn White Sechelt
Note to Doug Hockley Doug Hockley’s ‘Note to Jef Keighley’, which is his response to my letter ‘Legal actions eat tax increase’ avoids dealing with the issue. Doug’s ‘Note’ doesn’t address the fact that the costs of Sechelt Council’s recent legal actions could greatly exceed the revenue generated by the recent 3.5 per cent tax increase.
Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office email: localsales@telus.net Classified Advertising Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m. at The Local office thelocal@telus.net Carol Gardar 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt Editorial Deadline: Gardarsson Gardarsson P.O. Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Monday 10 a.m. at The Local office A spirited writer, a A manPublisher, of many names – our Publisher, patient and beloved person, spirited Norseman who just keeps Ad Sales Manager Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194 editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com always Editor with a smile! going and going and going... This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to email: thelocal@telus.net contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. website: www.thelocalweekly.ca The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
If I am in error, correct me. Perhaps the actual costs will be only two or three times, rather than four times the revenue I speculated? Whatever the excess costs turn out to be they will eat into the District’s financial reserves or result in cuts elsewhere. Most disturbing about Doug’s ‘Note’ is his assertion that my commenting on my community of Sechelt is ‘none of my business’. The free speech provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply equally to residents of the District of Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. My wife and I happily spend the lion’s share of our income in Sechelt. There are no supermarkets, gas stations, restaurants, drug, hardware, gift or many other stores in Halfmoon Bay. Sechelt is my town as much as it is Doug Hockley’s. How the District spends its money affects my quality of life as it does his! Doug didn’t complain that non-Sechelt residents actively participated in FABS and financed the $44,492.16 in private funding for FABS’s campaign to vilify the previ-
ous Councilors and usher in new ones, himself included. Doug freely chose to run for Council and I appreciate his willingness to give his time and energy to public service. He has to appreciate that Council decisions are properly subject to public scrutiny and commentary, and when mistakes are made, it can be less than flattering. Doug, receiving criticism goes with the job,: if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Jef Keighley Halfmoon Bay Letters to the Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper. Letters are preferred by e-mail, however typewritten or legibly handwritten are acceptable. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The Local reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. E-mail letters to: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com, or drop off at 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. Deadline is Friday at 5:00pm.
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ets,” Kreider says. It is easy to agree with this sentiment in theory. In practice, however, it feels a lot less possible to unplug and buck societal norms. Letting colleagues and customers down isn’t an appealing trade-off for quality downtime. Leslie Perlow of Harvard Business School argues that if workplace teams tackle the issue together it can be done - with big rewards for productivity and personal wellbeing. Her new book, Sleeping With Your Smart Phone, de-
tails a process successfully implemented at the Boston Consulting Group where teams worked together to create predictable time off for co-workers. The results are impressive: 72 per cent (versus 49 per cent who did not take part in the predictable time off experiment) were satisfied with their job; 54 per cent (versus 38 per cent) were satisfied with their work-life balance; and 95 per cent (versus 84 per cent) were likely to perceive they were providing more significant value to clients. Clients reported different
Health matters: a dream for the fittest country on earth
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eople on the Sunshine Coast – and most Canadians – value health among our top priorities. Physical, mental and emotional health components combine to encourage our overall sense of well being, at a personal, community, and national level. Much of my work as Member of Parliament reflects this priority; our Government has also made health a key item on the national agenda. Earlier this month, five cabinet ministers and four MPs joined with Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq to visit research institutions across Canada, from Vancouver to St. John’s. They coordinated their visits to highlight Canada’s leadership role in innovative healthcare research. Our Government funds over 10,000 research projects targeting new treatments and greater system efficiencies to support Canadians seeking to live healthier, more active lives. My dream is that, within ten years, all MPs and Senators will come to Parliament Hill acknowledging the promotion of health as part of their mandates.
To that end, I created the Parliamentary Fitness Initiative (PFI) soon after being elected. Crossing party lines, the PFI brings together MPs and Senators regularly to swim or run, an effort that helps them perform as role models in promoting physical activity. One colleague who had until last year never swum a lap is now in the pool regularly and relating her progress to other Canadians. National Health & Fitness Day grew from the PFI. I invited local governments across Canada
to make their athletic and recreational facilities available June 2nd. The Mayors, Councillors and Regional District Directors on the Sunshine Coast responded enthusiastically, joining with the other nine local governments in our constituency to endorse NH&FD. This September, I’ll stand in the House to present my second Private Member’s Bill, which will establish NH&FD forever as the first Saturday in June across Canada! Please go to my website, johnweston. ca, for more information on the PFI, NH&FD, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Together, our efforts will help current and future generations reduce obesity rates; deal proactively with heart disease; and contribute to Canadians’ battle against cancer. Let’s recognize and celebrate the opportunities we have in Canada to walk, stroll, run, bike, paddle, swim, or otherwise move ourselves towards our destiny as the healthiest nation on earth! John Weston, MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Country
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WALK INTO ROBERTS CREEK HEADWATERS ANCIENT FOREST Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) invites Coast residents concerned about the full protection of Roberts Creek to join us for a guided walk through a forest area threatened by clear-cut logging. ELF has identified a BC Timber Sales cutblock surveyed in the headwaters of Roberts Creek. This forest contains a diversity of species, such as Yellow Cedar (800-1,000 yrs), a dense population of old-growth dependant Pacific Yew, vegetation such as Rattle Snake plantain, several black bear den sites, and numerous feeder streams. This ancient forest must be protected. Logging in the Roberts Creek Headwaters will have a direct and long term impact on our community. The rights of nature cannot be compromised. ELF has sketched out a rough trail across the backside of Mt Elphinstone that will take us across the forest under question. Elphinstone Logging Focus is a volunteer organization advocating for the protection of all remaining old growth forests on the lower Sunshine Coast. If you can’t make the walk, then please go to our web site: loggingfocus.org and look for the Roberts Creek Ancient Headwaters Forest campaign, and Take Action.
Meet at the Roberts Creek Community Hall, Sunday July 29 at 1:00PM. Car pool to the site. Round trip estimated at 3-4 hours.
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Saturday evening service everyone can get home safely after the fireworks – and no parking hassles. From 5 to 7 pm, the Sea Cavalcade Committee dishes up the traditional Salmon BBQ and the Lions Club flips burgers at Holland Park. Drift down to Winegarden Park for Driftwood Players’ Story Theatre performance from 5.15 to 6 pm, or stay up on Gower Point Road to watch or participate in the gladiator contest (on an inflated stage, using a padded pugil stick). From 7.15 until 10 pm, the Baha’i Community’s annual Virtues Rock Treasure Hunt invites participants to find painted rocks hidden throughout Gibsons Landing. Find a virtue or find a prize. While you seek, listen to live entertainment at the Family Street Dance, featuring A Frosty Comet. Gerardo and Veronica provide salsa and samba lessons, Dance Works Academy provide a fabulous performance, and Devon’s DJ provides tunes when A Frosty Comet takes a break. Admission to the street dance is $3. One of the best smalltown fireworks displays in the province starts at 10.30
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pm – a great end to a full day of fun. Sunday, from 8 to 11 am, enjoy a traditional Sea Cavalcade pancake breakfast at Holland Park, before heading to the wharf for the Kids’ Fishing Derby (9 to 11 am). Bring a bucket, life jacket, fishing equipment and adult for each kid. Bait supplied. At 10 am competitive swimmers make the historic one-mile-dash from Keats to Armours Beach, accompanied by their escort boats. At 10 am the Sunday Market and demonstrations open in Holland Park, accompanied by The Coast’s Got Talent competition shows a 10, noon and 2 pm. More displays open in Winegarden Park at 11. Spread a blanket, set up a lawn chair, and prepare for an afternoon of outdoor entertainment. Winegarden Park hosts two performances (at 11 am and 3 pm) of the West Coast Lumberjack Loggers Sports Show, where four lumberjacks compete to out-climb, out-saw, out-chop and outthrow each other.
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tion of dreams and ideals are guiding your focus. Weaving adventure into your scope is likely. Cultivating a higher degree of self-reliance feels especially right and important. Balancing feeling secure while simultaneously experiencing a genuine growth/evolution process is a core theme. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Some action in your public and/or professional life is getting you some attention. You may not feel as confident as you would like, however. If so, review your successes from the past and acknowledge that you will rise again. In your dealings with others, keep the end result in mind and assess the full spectrum of your responsibility implied in long term commitments. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Freedom is the word for you now. Whether it is freedom within or without or freedom from or freedom to, some measure of discipline is required. A clear focus with follow through until your objectives are met is implied. Deciphering what past attitudes, values and/or priorities worked and which did not is important now. Allow for unconventionality. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Sometimes it is better to hold our cards closer. You want more answers yet are less inclined to reveal. Assessing your worth or the value of your skills and/or assets may require that you tune-in to the times better. Breaking free from past patterns and conditioning that you deem restrictive is the deep end theme. Yet somehow you may have to give more to succeed. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Who do you love and how and why? These and other such questions are being activated by outer events. New sentiments are stirring. Relationships may AJ Pumps Sudoku 1030 be deepening, yet some may be ending as well. A rebellious mood is implied. You are not in the mood to comply with convention or the status quo or yield to other people’s opinions and expectations. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Deciphering what constiJuly 26, 2012 tutes a healthier flow and or lifestyle continues. A main goal is to increase your confidence levels. Creating more harmony and beauty close to home is likely. Getting clear on what you value may not be so easy though. It may be a good idea to be decisive about the small stuff before you tackle larger considerations so you can do so with the clutter cleared.
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arm August nights are perfect for getting out the lawn chairs and sitting out under the nighttime sky. Looking up near the zenith, against a backdrop of black sky, shines a hazy white band, bisecting the sky and snaking down toward the southern horizon. While sometimes mistaken for a cloud this is actually the combined light of billions of stars, dusts and gases, all emanating from the center of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. While many have tried to claim the honor, this big sky view truly is ‘the greatest show on earth’. Just when you thought it can’t get any better than this, a shooting star flashes across the sky. Of course these shooting stars, or meteors, are actually just specs of interstellar dust colliding at a high speed and burning up in the earth’s atmosphere. These summer meteors are all part of a debris trail left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. Comet SwiftTuttle is in orbit around our Sun, as we are, and every July and August our planet passes through that field of comet debris. This results in an increasing number of meteors visible to us starting in early July and peaking on the night of August 11. On and around the peak night
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one can view up to 60 meteors per hour if under open horizons and far away from lights. Mark your calendars because this year’s peak couldn’t be better placed as it falls on a Saturday night with no offending moonlight to wash out the view. Viewing meteors requires no special equipment other than a flat surface to lie on and a warm blanket to fend off the cold. Just gaze up at the largest area of sky your location allows you to see and Mother Nature will do the rest! Astronomers do hourly counts to gauge a meteor shower’s intensity. How many meteors an hour will you see? Your local Astronomy Club invites everyone to come out to Porpoise Bay Park on Saturday, August 18, from 2 pm to midnight for a full day and night of Astronomical events including solar viewing during the day, a presentation at the Amphitheater at dusk and nighttime telescope viewing of stars, planets, nebulae and distant galaxies. If you haven’t yet seen the great globular star cluster M13 in Hercules or the ring nebula, M57, in Lyra, plan to attend. For more info on this and other Astronomy events visit www.coastastronomy. ca or call 604-740-5860. Submitted by Neil Sandy
he sonically adventurous indie roots group, West My Friend, kicks off its Homesick Blues Tour at the Garden Bay Pub with a one-night-only performance on Wednesday, August 1 at 8 pm. Conceived in a Victoria café in 2009, the group’s unique sound – described as indie-roots meets chamber-folk – blends wellcrafted and clever lyrics, acrobatic mandolin riffs, flawless bass lines, and richly textured accordion, drawing on each member’s wealth of musical experience and classical training. Recently nominated for a Vancouver Island Music
Award, the group has been hailed for “a sound of true Canadiana achieved via extraordinary musicianship. Eden Oliver’s vocals are powerfully eclectic, bridging the gap between east coast Cape Breton and Vancouver Island.” (Brad Edwards, Play in Victoria.net) West My Friend recently released their first fulllength album, Place. Their acoustic instrumentation (Eden Oliver on guitar and flute; Alex Rempel, mandolin; Jeff Poynter, accordion; Brian Anderson, bass) and four-part vocal harmonies take folk-roots music to a new level.
Sechelt recognized by Age-friendly BC
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echelt is among nine BC communities recognized by Age-friendly BC for working to support older residents remaining healthy and active in the community. To achieve recognition, local governments committed to age-friendly improvements in local government resolutions, established advisory committees, conducted age-friendly assessments and developed and published action plans - all with the leadership and involvement of local seniors. The nine communities will each receive an Agefriendly BC award poster and a $1,000 grant to create a legacy project or a celebra-
tion, and will be highlighted on the SeniorsBC.ca website. Based on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Pan-Canadian Age-friendly Community Recognition Initiative, Age-friendly BC focuses on providing communities with support, information and recognition to help meet the needs of an aging population. More than 120 BC communities have completed some form of age-friendly initiative to address the needs of older residents.
#21-4116 Browning rd • $121,500 Lovely 924 sq ft 2 bedroom mobile in popular 55+ park near Wilson Creek has many extras. Recently renovated with laminate floors, spacious living/ dining /kitchen areas, large covered deck and carport, 5 new appliances, plus fireplace. The most private spot in the park, overlooks spacious green park area with extra RV parking available nearby. Only 5 minutes walk to the beach. Small dogs welcome.
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and associated costs. This prohibition is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. It will remain in place until Sept. 15, 2012, or until the public is otherwise notified. Category 3 open burning, used for resource management reasons, is still allowed. However, anyone conducting this type of open burning may only conduct one burn at a time and must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888 797-1717.
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Harbour for the Thistle Regatta race. Jim Taylor performs at Zocalo on Marine Drive from 2 to 4 pm. SeaCav weekend winds up at Dougall Park with a family-oriented Party in the Park from 5 to 8 pm, featuring games, bouncy castle, Gerardo Avila’s magic show, Driftwood Story Theatre, a hot dog BBQ and more. Take the bus home.
(Continued from page 6) The Fraser Blues Airshow over Gibsons Harbour at 12.30 pm demonstrates just what vintage Navion aircraft can do in close formation. The flyovers and flypasts teased – this 20-minute show is the full meal deal. Below, sailboats cross Gibsons
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Sechelt fashion-fun gals (25–92+): Private, exclusive local viewing of new, upscale ‘City Style’ collection. For appt. 604-885-2988 afternoons. b30
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Gibsons: SxS duplex, two stories, 3 bdrms, avail. now. Great view w/2 decks, FP and rec room. $1300/mo. N/S, pet negot. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b30
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LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 26 •5:00pm - 9:00pm. Sechelt Night Market (rain or shine). Cowrie Street, downtown Sechelt. For further info call 604-885-9611. secheltdowntown.com •5:30pm - 7:30pm. Green Drinks Sunshine Coast. A collaboration of One Straw Society and Deer Crossing the Art Farm. Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek. •7:00pm. Nikki Weber band at Wheatberries Bistro, 818 Gibsons Way, Gibsons. Free.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 •3:00pm - 6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Community Hall.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 •5:00pm - 9:00pm. Sechelt Night Market (rain or shine). Cowrie Street, downtown Sechelt. For further info call 604-885-9611. secheltdowntown.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 •9:00am - 2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, end of Cowrie St. 604-885-8483
SATURDAY, JULY 28 • Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons www.seacavalcade.ca • 9:00am - 2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, end of Cowrie St. 604-885-8483 •11:00am. Sunshine Carnival. Music, face painting, storytime. Free event at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 •9:00am - 2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, end of Cowrie St. 604-8858483 •10:00am - 2:00pm. Friends of the Sechelt Public Library are having another Book Faire in the Community Room at the Sechelt Library. New selections added.
SUNDAY, JULY 29 • Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons www.seacavalcade.ca •10:00am. 2nd Annual Swim for the Salmon. Porpoise Bay Park, Sechelt. More info call 604-989-7364 or visit www. captainquinn.com •7:30pm. SC Guitar Society at the Rockwood Centre, Sechelt. More info call 604-7405938 or 604-886-0031.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 •10:00am - 3:00pm. Gibsons Sunday Market. Holland Park, Gower Point Road. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 •3:00pm - 6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Community Hall. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 •5:00pm - 9:00pm. Sechelt Night Market (rain or shine).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 •10:00am - 3:00pm. Special Sunday Opening of St. Mary’s Thrift Shop in Sechelt. •12:00pm - 5:00pm. 6th Annual Linwood Art Experience. A ‘Victorian Garden Party’ with over 30 Sunshine Coast Artists displaying & selling their work. 3144 Linwood Rd., Upper Roberts Creek. For more info call 604-740-3757. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 • Creek Daze in Roberts Creek. www.robertscreekcommunity.ca/ creek-daze •3:00pm - 11:00pm. Astronomy in the Park - Royal Astronomical Society at Porpoise Bay Prov. Park. Exhibits, giveaways, safe solar viewing and more! www.coastastronomy.ca MONDAY, AUGUST 20 •9:00am - 12:00pm. Join the fun at Bethel Baptist Church Aug. 20 - 24 for ‘Operation Overboard’ (for children from Kindergarten to grade 5) or the ‘Adventure Program’ ( for grades 6 & 7 ). To pre-register please call 604-885-3919.
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