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Sechelt housing project to go to hearing The move to amend Sechelt’s Official Community Plan to accommodate a housing development on the former Silverback properties has cleared its first hurdle and will go to a public hearing—but the developers did not get everything they’d asked for from District Council. Council gave the OCP amendment bylaw first reading at its May 6 meeting, but councillors decided not to include the 162-hectare (400acre) tract within the Urban Containment Boundary. That means that any construction in the area in East Porpoise Bay, now owned by SSC Properties Ltd., would not be hooked up to the District’s sewer system. “We’ll proceed with the priorities for sewage development and sewer extension which are currently in the OCP,” Mayor Bruce Milne said in arguing for the SSC lands’ exclusion from the Urban Containment Boundary. Those sewage hook-up priorities include the northern section of Selma Park and parts of West Sechelt. Milne said that SSC could use “current technology” to deal with sewage from the development. “They want to be a sustainable community, so I’m sure they could find ways to do all that on-site,” Milne said. SSC spokesman Mark Sager told The Local in an interview later that it was District staff who suggested inclusion in the Urban Containment Boundary and that, “we were a little surprised with the decision to exclude us.” But Sager said his company respects council’s decision and if the development has to look after sewage on its own, “that’s completely doable for us.” He added that if the properties were to be hooked up to the District’s sewer system, SSC would pay for it and,

“would not expect the [Sechelt] community to pick up the cost.” The set of properties had been dubbed Silverback by the previous owner, Porpoise Bay Developments, which had proposed 1,600 building lots and a golf course. The project never got off the ground and went into foreclosure in 2010. SSC has said it hopes to create a very different kind of neighbourhood and has made efforts to engage the public in shaping the development, including a “public consultation and visioning workshop” at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt in February, and an open house at the Centre on May 4.

The OCP amendment calls for the development of a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood in the area, which lies between Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and Sandy Hook. The amendment specifies a “base density” that would allow for 950 to 1,300 residential units. SSC counts among its principal investors former Sechelt mayor John Henderson, local developer Clark Hamilton, and Sager, a former mayor of West Vancouver. The public hearing date was expected to be announced this week and could be held as soon as late May. Rik Jespersen

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The SSC Properties 400-acre development lies between Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and the Sandy Hook neighbourhood. SSC PROPERTIES PHOTO

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But the Pender Harbour Advisory Council announced May 7 that the Chief and the Band Council had been summoned to a meeting in Victoria on May 20 and would not be able to attend. The panel discussion would have come in the wake of two rancorous meetings in Pender Harbour about the area’s Dock Management Plan negotiated between the provincial government and

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Editorial Opinion

Spying on your teen

The following is from an American company called TeenSafe, that sells membership - for a monthly fee – in a website that allows parents to monitor the activity on their child’s smart phone. Some call it spying. The company is currently expanding into Canada, and make an argument that will be interesting to anyone with a teenager in their life. The teenage years are some of the most important, most influential years in a person’s life. Coincidentally, parents often see their teens act rashly without thinking, not understanding their bad decision-making is biological. During adolescence, the teenage brain is only 80 percent developed and therefore incredibly susceptible to peer-pressure, risky behavior and less likely to make mature decisions. TeenSafe demonstrates the biological reasoning behind teen actions and why communication is key in achieving a healthy relationship between parent and child. “As parents, we must remember that along with the rush of hormones during puberty, teenage brains are also experiencing major changes. Their brains are not even fully developed until 25 years old,” said Ameeta Jain, Cofounder. “The areas of their brain controlling judgement, rational thinking, and self-control are underdeveloped and parents should be aware of this to better understand and find a common ground with their children. The hurdles of teenage years are not easy and they need a parent’s love and guidance as they work through difficult situations.” What’s the science behind it? During teenage adolescence, the prefrontal cortex is poorly balanced with the remaining emotional part of the brain, leading to irrational behavior and vulnerability to peer-pressure. The underdeveloped frontal region of the brain also contributes to the inability to rationalize emotional responses and read adult facial expressions. This can lead to miscommunication and misrepresentation. Dr. Darcia Narvaez is a Professor of Psychology at Notre Dame and an author of many acclaimed books. She said, “Kids go to these environments that you can’t control, and they’ll be tempted to do things because their prefrontal cortex isn’t well developed,” Dr. Narvaez explained. “They’ll make bad choices even if you’ve given them the best parenting in the world. For that reason, you need to monitor.” As an advocate of parental monitoring software, Narvaez still advises that parents be very open with their kids about whatever monitoring they decide to do. What to do: Parents must recognize that maturity is highly influence by biological factors. Regardless of how mature their child may seem, teenagers do not have the understanding of risks and repercussions as adults do. To ensure their teen is acting responsible, and miscommunication is less likely to occur, parents should keep these tips in mind: • Keep the lines of communication open • Offer support and advice without judgment • Stay involved in their lives and know who they’re talking to • Set healthy boundaries and clear expectations Open and honest communication is necessary between parent and child, particularly in the years of teenage adolescence. Especially in an age where decision making is not at the optimal level and technology use is rampant, it is highly suggested to keep an observant eye on the teen using a monitoring solution. TeenSafe has developed a system that allows parents the ability to see their child’s smartphone and online activity in order to help them through some of the difficult challenges technology can potentially bring. Submitted

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Re: The letter from Lori Edwards (“The parent’s job”, May 7th) in response to 'Choose News’, the advocacy campaign I started to reduce the violent content of TV and radio newscasts, profiled in the paper the week before. I agree with your point, Ms Edwards, that parents have and should assume many responsibilities for their children. I know I did for mine. But in seeking to reduce the sensationalization of violence, I think it’s important for people, and especially concerned parents and grandparents to know that Canadian broadcasters established a ‘Violence Code’ in 1993. The code states in principle 1.2.2 that “Children not be exposed to programing that is unsuitable for them.” Now you and I might agree that is somewhat vague but it’s clear that the intent was for broadcasters to assume some responsibility for creating appropriate (i.e. nonviolent) content with children in mind. And further, they agreed to meet every 5 years to update the code. They have done neither, which I think is unacceptable considering our society now knows the potential risks to children’s mental and emotional health from exposure to sensationalized news broadcasts. Neither do I think it’s appropriate that the responsibility for monitoring newscasts and remaining on hair-trigger alert for inappropriate content be downloaded to parents who, I expect, have more important things to attend to at a time when they might have turned on a newscast. Like driving a car or cooking a meal or attending to another child. Turning off TV and radio news because of inappropriate content should remain a parent’s prerogative. But at present I perceive we’re being exploited by a business model used by some media that peddles ‘murder, mayhem and grue’ under the guise of news. Choose News hopes to change that. Michael Maser, Gibsons founder, Choose News www.choosenews.org

Council recall

The Auditor General for Local Government’s report on the goings-on in the District of Sechelt makes interesting reading. Sadly its findings cannot have come as a surprise to anyone who was paying attention during 2012/2014. From within council itself, experienced voices were publicly stating that things were not as they should have been. The preponderance of meetings being in-camera was a clear violation of the Community Charter. It was obvious that much of the public’s business was being conducted behind inappropriately closed doors. Monies, sometimes in large amounts, were obviously being spent with no public discussion and, at times, no record of a tendering process. Can it have been mere coincidence that several of the district’s management professionals chose to resign during this period? Even in such circumstances, it seems there is no process by which a council can be called to account for its actions. Inquiries by residents to provincial authorities may have ultimately led to this audit, but they did not provide any resolution of the issues at the time. Surely there needs to be some means of reining in a willfully-rogue council. The authority of local councils devolves through provincial legislation, so it seems reasonable to expect the provincial government to ensure and demand operational integrity on a routine and ongoing basis. Alternatively, a civic recall process could be established, although that seems likely to be an expensive and cumbersome option - as well as a politically divisive one. This is a serious issue that has the potential to affect any municipality in the province and Councillor Lutes took a positive step at last week’s council meeting when she advocated raising it at the UBCM conference. Val Morris, Sechelt

To the polls!

Sir Wilfrid Laurier said it, when speaking about the shameful treatment of the Metis and the hanging of Riel:

"What is hateful is not rebellion but the despotism that induces that rebellion; what is hateful are not rebels but the men who, having the enjoyment of power, do not discharge the duties of power; they are the men who, having the power to redress wrongs, refuse to listen to the petitions that are sent to them." It seems to me that this describes our present Federal government. I think it's time for a rebellion. I don't mean an armed march on Ottawa, I mean a march to the polls the next election to get rid of Harper and his flunkies.

Robert Twiss, Gibsons

Bring in the jury

I would like to see the annual juried visual art show brought back to Sechelt. The Festival of the Written Arts has an international reputation. There is quality and professionalism in what they do All of the writers invited to the Writers Festival have been reviewed by critics from all over the world. That is why the writers are invited to the Festival.The last two annual juried shows before the last mayor and council axed them were great shows for Sechelt. Being an artist and a lifetime professor of art I might have picked different artists for these shows but mostly they were good shows and the winners did stand out. The cream on the Sunshine Coast in time will stand out. I think we can learn from the Festival of the Written Arts and what they are doing right. Bob Evermon, Davis Bay

LNG “right fit”

A recent letter (“Wrong location”, the Local, April 30) raised questions about the location Woofibre LNG Limited has chosen for our proposed LNG facility in Howe Sound. At Woodfibre, we believe our proposed site is the right fit for an LNG facility. Home to industry and shipping for more than 100 years, the Woodfibre site is zoned for industrial use, has a deepwater port, and it has access to the FortisBC pipeline network and to electricity from BC Hydro. That means many

of the critical elements are already in place. Siting of the Woodfibre LNG facility also complies in every way with the Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators Ltd’s (SIGTTO) guidance as the site is not within a narrow waterway as defined by SIGTTO or TERMPOL (Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites). The recent letter also raises questions about shipping safety, especially in Howe Sound. We believe it is important to understand that LNG shipping is very safe. In fact, LNG has been shipped for 50 years around the world without one incident of loss of containment. In Howe Sound, our proposed carriers would travel at very low speeds – about eight to 10 knots – ensuring they don’t create a large wake and that they can safely share the waters with recreational boaters. The vessels will also be escorted in the Sound by three tugboats, which will help to spot small boats and will ensure safe passage at all times. At Woodfibre LNG, we understand how important it is to build a project that is right for the surrounding community. That’s why we have worked hard to identify a site that is not only safe, but that is also well suited for LNG.

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Sechelt cracks down on developer meetings Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne has called for more vigilance by members of Council concerning the appearance of conflict of interest in conducting the District’s business. Milne raised the issue after a unanimous vote on first reading for an Official Community Plan amendment for the SSC Properties Ltd. development in East Porpoise Bay. “It came to my attention over the last couple of weeks that a number of councillors have met one on one with the developer of this project,” said the mayor, who then asked which members had had such contact “outside of Council or formal meetings.” All six councillors raised their hands. Milne said he was concerned about the slightest appearance of conflict in light of the April 27 report from B.C.’s Auditor general for Local Government, which was critical of the process around the development of the District’s new sewage treatment

plant. One of the report’s criticisms concerned the lack of a policy for dealing with conflict allegations from the community. Milne noted that none of the councillors had mentioned their contacts with the developer in the oral reports that they routinely give at council meetings. But the mayor said he was not casting aspersions at anyone, including SSC. “This isn’t out of any disrespect to the developers, I think they’re very good,” Milne said. “Certainly, I don’t think there’s a single councillor here that wasn’t just trying to get information. But we also know that the interest of [developers] is different. They have very significant financial interest in influencing our thinking and our decision-making.” He advised that councillors ask a member of District staff to be present at any meeting with a developer or lobbyist. “We want not just to be

above reproach but to be seen to be above reproach,” said Milne. Chief Administrative Officer Bill Beamish told council he agreed with Milne’s view and advised councillors also to take notes at such meetings, “for future reference.” Director of Development Services Mike Vance added that when he worked in municipal government in Whistler, it was, “common practice to have a member of staff attend a meeting of an elected official with the development community.” Milne said that it was expected that councillors would run into people at any number of social occasions, and he wasn’t insisting that those kinds of contacts be reported. “I didn’t mean it to be too heavy,” the mayor said in ending his remarks. “But we have three and a half years to go and there’s going to be a lot of issues.” Rik Jespersen

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Gibsons agrees to sell marina ln January of this year, the Town of Gibsons was notified that Klaus Fuerniss Enterprises had reached an agreement to acquire the assets of the Gibsons Marina, subject to Town and Provincial approvals. The Town has now agreed to the transfer of ownership of the marina, subject to Provincial Government approval. Although there will be no immediate changes, the transfer of ownership will result in several important benefits: the Town will be able to

secure parking for both the Gibsons Public Market and the marina; for the first time, the Outriggers Canoe Clubs will have a secure location for their operations, with 7,000 square feet enshrined in the agreement for their use; and Shoal Bay Properties' water access rights will be addressed. "What matters most to Council," said Mayor Wayne Rowe, "is that the marina continue to serve public needs as it does today; in fact, we are looking for enhanced access

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The Positive Story

Talk of The Town Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons

In some ways, last summer seems so long ago, as we enjoy the balmy weather that presages summer 2015; yet for many of us, the intervening months have been so busy that last July seems like yesterday. I am writing to report on the final phase of resolving a concern we all shared last summer with the supply of water to our Town: return to unchlorinated water. As you know, we worked closely with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) throughout the incident. I am pleased to advise you that we have now completed all of the actions required by VCH under our permit with them, and as I write this report staff are preparing to cease chlorination

of our system, although it may take a few weeks for the last of the chlorine to work its way through the system. Watch our website and Facebook page for updates as this transpires. Our aquifer has always been a pure and safe source of water; the issue was in the distribution systems, and in fact, the Gibsons water system is now more robust than before the incident. The Town had identified a number of improvements we intended to make to the system as time and budget permitted, but the water issue precipitated these improvements. This has required us to include a one-time increase to the Water Parcel Tax of $154 in this year’s municipal taxes to cover the cost of those improvements, which include not only our more robust supply system, but also protective

measures such as fencing upgrades at both reservoirs, standardized emergency signage, unique water system padlocks, improved monitoring software (SCADA) of alarms and safety controls, motion sensors, and access ladder improvements to reduce the chance of unauthorized access to the facilities. We will all need to be vigilant in our practices to maintain the healthy water system that is so important. On the part of the Town, this vigilance will include more frequent testing, and maintaining a backup system available in the event of contamination; for our residents, it will call for the judicious use of water, one of our most precious resources. Once again, I thank you for your patience and cooperation last summer as we went through this event together.

John Weston MP, West Vancouver Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Country

I often tell constituents that one of my key priorities is to “shrink the distance” between Ottawa and our community. After writing this in my last article in the Local, a constituent sent me this message on Twitter: “I admire the reaching out, but I would’ve gone with ‘keeping Ottawa at a safe distance’.” As a proud British Columbian, I laughed when I read this, and I have in the past sometimes shared the sentiment. However, I believe the best way to serve you and our community is indeed to “shrink the distance”, to voice your values to the Prime Minister and his cabinet, other Members of Parliament, and other decisionmakers. Constituents have communicated several priorities. Here are some of those on which

we’re working as you read this:

• The Environment IS the Economy: Whether we’re talking about our water, fisheries, salmon, or other resources, British Columbians’ concern for environmental sustainability has encouraged continuous improvement in all our economic projects. Lowering impact; increasing efficiency; and improving sustainability – these are the motives behind my work in advocating for the work of the Pacific Salmon Foundation and the tens of thousands of British Columbians with which it engages, and we saw results in Budget 2015! • Value-Added Projects: When it comes to important economic drivers, British Columbians recognize that infrastructure projects play a significant role, including drinking water projects and road repair. Reflecting what constituents say, I advocate that the preservation and expansion of such infrastructure should occur only in compliance with science-based,

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HSPP Boiler Annual Maintenance May 18 - 29 Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation will be conduction the annual maintenance of its wood waste boiler on May 18 - 29, 2015. Over a period of approximately 10 days, the mill’s wood and waste boiler will be shut down while it is maintained. The work involves annual shut down to perform internal inspections, preventative and routine maintenance. Proper maintenance of the boiler keeps it clean, efficient and reliable. This effort translates into sustaining HSPP green power supply for all British Columbians through our connection to the grid. During the boiler shut down, the low concentration odours from the mill’s gases, which are normally incinerated, will be vented. While HSPP does not expect local air quality to exceed provincial odour limits, we have implemented additional procedures to monitor and react to continuous air quality measurements made at HSPP ambient air monitoring station in Langdale. Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation operates a market kraft mill and paper machine in Port Mellon, BC with an annual production capacity of 450,000 tonnes of pulp and 230,000 tonnes of newsprint. The company employs 520 people and is the backbone of the lower Sunshine Coast’s economy.

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• Promoting a healthier country: I have been honored to play a national role in promoting health, both in encouraging participation in physical activity and discouraging substance abuse. I am proud of my contribution to national health and fitness, through legislation (Bill S-211 National Health and Fitness Day Act, created by Senator Nancy Greene Raine and me) and practical leadership (188 cities have already proclaimed the Day and acted on it). I’m about to introduce a new Bill that would provide for the development and implementation of a comprehensive federal framework to address the proper use of prescription drugs, and to formalize a “National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day”. I am proud to serve a vibrant constituency, known for passionate citizens who work tirelessly on behalf of our communities and our country.

Last week, Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman and her council submitted a letter to British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) stating that they would not support the proposed Eagle Mountain pipeline and Woodfibre LNG plant unless 18 conditions are met. Over the weekend, Ken Melamed, the Green Party candidate in Candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, praised the council’s solidarity. “There’s no social licence for these projects,” he said. “There isn’t a strong business case for them either. Mayor Heintzman and the Squamish council are doing the right thing by standing up for their community.”

Melamed has spent the past six months travelling around the riding—visiting residents and business leaders in Squamish, the Sunshine Coast, West Vancouver, and the islands of Howe Sound—seeking input on the Woodfibre site. “People here keep telling me they want renewables, not LNG, so I was really pleased to hear about Mayor Heintzman’s letter,” Melamed said. Instead of using project proposals to divide and conquer British Columbians, Melamed is proposing a constructive, collaborative approach to economic development around Howe Sound. The Howe Sound Community Forum is a fine example of communi-

ties working together to share tools and tactics to create innovative economies around the Sound without sacrificing ecological values or environmental assets, he says. “We need to get together and hold deliberate conversations focussed on the longterm economic future of our communities rather than debating the dubious merits of short term energy plays like Woodfibre LNG,” he said. “This project will be done in 25 years, leaving behind another toxic legacy. We should be more considerate of the future, investing in jobs from emerging industries. I am the only candidate in this riding who will defend Howe Sound and ensure its regeneration.” Submitted

South Coast Ford Sales is bringing Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited’s innovative Drive 4 UR School program to the Sunshine Coast in an effort to raise up to $2,500 for the Sunshine Coast Lacrosse Association. For every person who test-drives a Ford vehicle at Gibsons Marketplace IGA on Saturday, May 16, South Coast Ford and Ford of Canada will donate $20 to the Sunshine Coast Lacrosse Association. “We’re excited to partner with the Sunshine Lacrosse Association to help raise funds

for trips and tournaments,” said Brad Copping, General Sales Manager at South Coast Ford Sales. “Not only is the Drive program a chance to support extracurricular activities and give back to the community, but it allows us the opportunity to showcase Ford’s highquality line-up and innovative safety technologies to parents, teenagers and other drivers.” The event will be held from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 16, and will feature the 2015 F-150, 2015 Super Duty, 2015 Mustang,

2015 Escape, 2015 Focus, 2015 Fiesta and other available models. Since the start of Ford’s Drive 4 UR School and Community programs in 2010, more than 275,000 test-drives at more than 1,950 events have generated more than $5.5 million in donations for high schools and organizations in Canada. Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household. Submitted

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Gibsons farmers market returns The Victoria Day long weekend is an annual anchor on the backyard gardener’s calendar as a time for planting vegetables. Coast farmers have been working hard for weeks and are ready to share their bounty at opening day of the Friday Farmers’ Market at the Gibsons Public Market May 15. “We are excited about launching our second year at the Friday Farmers’ Market with a mix of new and returning vendors featuring local fruits and vegetables, wild seafood, eggs, bacon, home baking, craft beer, local wine, spirits and other delicious food options,” said farmers’ market manager Celia Robben. There will be vegetable seedlings ready for your own garden, fresh flowers, skincare products and a variety of talented artisans. There will be areas for customers to sit and enjoy the atmosphere along with live musical performances each week. The Market Café returns, operating inside Gibsons Public Market on Fridays noon-6pm offering healthy lunch options, deck dining, and dinner. The weekly farmers’ market runs 1:30pm-6:00pm until Thanksgiving. A consignment table is available for gardeners who don’t have enough product or time to manage their own booth. This was a popular option last year for backyard fruit trees and abundant garden vegetables. Simply drop by with your produce at the beginning of the market. Those interested in becoming vendors can contact gibsonsfarmersmarket@ gmail.com or phone the Gibsons Public Market 886.8814. Submitted

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The long history of the long weekend Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday: this year it is May 18. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized. It is sometimes informally considered as marking the beginning of the summer season in Canada. The holiday has been observed in Canada since at least 1845, originally falling on the sovereign's actual birthday, and continues to be celebrated in various fashions across the country on the fixed date; the holiday has always been a distinctly Canadian observance. It is a federal statutory holiday, as well as being a holiday in six of Canada's ten provinces and all three of its territories. In Quebec, the same day was unofficially known as Fête de Dollard from the Quiet Revolution until 2003, when provincial legislation officially created National Patriots' Day on the same date as Victoria Day. The birthday of Queen Victoria was a day for celebration in Canada long before Confederation, with the first legislation regarding the event being in 1845 passed by the parliament of the Province of Canada to officially recognize May 24 as the Queen's birthday. It was noted that on that date in 1854, the 35th birthday of Queen Victoria, some 5,000 residents of Canada West gathered in front of Government House (near present day King and Simcoe Streets in Toronto) to "give cheers to their queen." An example of a typical 19th century celebration of the Queen's birthday took place on May 24, 1866, in Omemee, also in Canada

West: the town mounted a day-long fête to mark the occasion, including a gun salute at midnight, pre-dawn serenades, picnics, athletic competitions, a display of illuminations, and a torchlight procession, such events were common around the colony and, by the 1890s, the day had become a "patriotic holiday". Following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, May 24 was made by law to be known as Victoria Day, a date to remember the late queen, who was deemed the "Mother of Confederation" and, in 1904, the same date was by imperial decree made Empire Day throughout the British Empire. Over the ensuing decades, the official date in Canada of the reigning sovereign's birthday changed through various royal proclamations until the haphazard format was abandoned in 1952. That year, both Empire Day and Victoria Day were, by order-in-council and statutory amendment, respectively, moved to the Monday before May 25 and the monarch's official birthday in Canada was by regular viceregal proclamations made to fall on this same date every year between 1953 and January 31, 1957, when the link was made permanent by royal proclamation. The following year, Empire Day was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 it was moved to the second Monday in March, leaving the Monday before May 25 only as both Victoria Day and the Queen's Birthday. Victoria Day celebrations were marred by tragedy twice: In 1881, the passenger ferry Victoria overturned in the Thames River, near London, Ontario. The boat departed in the evening with 600 to 800 people on

Queen Victoria died in 1901, but her weekend lives on. board—three times the allowable passenger capacity—and capsized part way across the river, drowning some 182 individuals, including a large number of children who had been with their families for Victoria Day picnics at Springbank Park. The event came to be known as the Victoria Day disaster. Then, on May 26, 1896, the Point Ellice Bridge disaster occurred in Victoria, when a bridge collapsed under the weight of a streetcar overloaded with passengers on their way to attend Victoria Day celebrations in the B.C. capital, and 55 people were killed. Canada is the only country that commemorates Queen Victoria with an official holiday. Federal government protocol dictates that, on Victoria Day, the Royal Union Flag

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AGA BC frames the day in terms of a 9-hole golf scorecard. Think of a report card divided in three sections (Economic, Environmental and Health & Wellness) where the letter grades are replaced with birdies, pars, or bogeys. Industry leaders with expertise in each area then explain the reasons for the scores given.

Golf BC's Andy Hedley spoke about the economic value of golf to the province quoting some very impressive numbers. "Golf is big business in BC, it employs more than 44,000 people and 43% of them are students," said Hedley. "It contributes more than $2 billion to the BC economy and earns more than ski resorts, fitness centres, and spectator sports including the NHL. It also provides $465 million in taxes to the province." Superintendent Dean Piller of Cordova Bay GC spoke on environmental aspects starting with the leadership role that golf plays in environmental

Piller went on to talk about another hot button topic, water. “We also feel golf is a leader in water conservation management; developing state of the art irrigation systems, exuding the use of reclaimed water and working on storm water retention systems that ensure water is filtered before reaching BC streams and lakes." Still, Piller conceded that water retention and conservation is one area that needs more work, indicated by the only bogey the AGA gave on the scorecard.

A highlight of the day was a presentation by Patrick Kelly, British Columbia Golf volunteer. Kelly, a member of the Leq:amel First Nation (Sto:lo Nation) in the Fraser Valley, now resides in Victoria and, as a member of Gorge Vale Golf Club, initiated a program in 2014 that has seen youth from the nearby Songhees First Nation become junior members. "In the first year five young people took part in the program... and based on its success, local company Seaspan has committed to sponsoring 10 more for the next three years so the program can be expanded to 15 kids," said Kelly. Kelly is clearly aware golf has the ability to build communica-

tion between groups, "Seaspan wanted to develop their relationship with the local First Nations and this (initiative) shows the relationship potential of golf to achieve this."

Another goal of the Golf Awareness Day is to promote initiatives and two in particular seemed to grab the MLA's attention, the 'Playground to Fairways (P2F)' program and the new 'First Green' initiative. The first sees kids being exposed to golf through the SNAG system in school gymnasiums while the First Green has kids heading out to golf courses to use them as science labs. Summing up, AGA president Trevor Smith spoke about the need for partnership between industry and government. "What we would like to do is have you (government) join us on the back nine, join us in partnership. Golf courses are good for the environment and an important economic driver. They provide urban green space and, typically, every small community has a golf course that is a focal point for people getting together. We also want you to be part of the dialogue on water conservation, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and growing the game."

The response from Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Naomi Yamamoto indicates they are listening, "It's clear that the government is aware of the value of golf. We encourage you to continue

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year it’s all happening at the Hall and the adjacent Elphi Lodge and parking lot on the May long weekend. This year’s event is structured around four main stages, two indoor and two outdoor. There is a $5 general admission (kids under six are free) that gets you into everything except the evening events at the RC Hall. There’s

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temporary visual art both nights. Of special note is the Live Painting Art Raffle, new to the RCAF this year, where you can buy a ticket for a chance to win an original piece of contemporary art produced by the artist throughout the night. That’s right, they’re going all night. (see the RCAF site for the list of participants; you’ll be impressed). Big city intensity here in our little neck of the woods. The “RC Hall Stage” is doing what it does best: live music (no minors) both nights and Canadian Headliner Bands. $45 gets you an all-weekend pass to the great bands at the ‘Hall. Advance Tickets available on line at Robertscreekartsfestival.com or Localy at Melomania 604 885 3607 or Ambrosia Organic Living Store 604 885 2580 in Roberts Creek.

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Spring poetry festival, a dozen poets and music by Bits of String, Creek Gallery (behind Gumboot Restaurant), Roberts Creek, 1-5pm, by donation May 19

Book launch by Bill Terry, “The Carefree Garden: Letting Nature Play Her Part”, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 7pm, free May 20

Workshop for non-profit organizations: how to write a press release with Carol Rubin, presented by Community Resources Centre, Pender Harbour Community School, 1-3pm, $15 May 20

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A possible arson in the 700 block of Park Road in Gibsons is under investigation after an old shed was apparently set on fire shortly before 7:30 pm on May 7. The Gibsons Fire Department worked to put out the fire while Sunshine Coast RCMP assisted with crowd control, due to a nearby baseball game. Information from a witness indicated that the fire was intentionally set. Police are investigating and are looking to speak with anyone who may have more information. Please contact Sunshine Coast RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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Around 7:30 am on May 10, police stopped a 31 yearold man on West Reed Road in Gibsons after an off-duty officer observed the man squealing his truck tires, honking his horn, shouting out the window, and repeatedly driving up and down the road. The man, who had open liquor in the truck, an odour of liquor on his breath and slurred speech, refused to provide a breath sample and was issued a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, as well as violation tickets, and the truck was impounded.

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On May 5, the owner of a retail store in Gibsons called to report being harassed by an apparent scam artist. The store owner had received several calls and faxes from someone claiming that they had provided advertising and

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After receiving a complaint about increased traffic on the Port Mellon Highway due to a mill shutdown, police have stepped up enforcement on the stretch of highway. During a 1.5 hour period on May 9, police issued 18 traffic violations in the area, which included both violation tickets and written warnings. Motorists can expect a continued police presence in the Port Mellon area.

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Luxurious singLe LeveL oceanfront homes Located in the heart of downtown secheLt all of our homes are move in ready, accessible and adaptable for the comfort and security of aging in place.

2 Bedroom homes from $339,900

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aLL Prices now incLude gst!** * developer will pay two years of strata fees on next 5 unconditional contracts written, or until June 30th, 2015. ** developer will pay the gst on all unconditional contracts written until June 15th, 2015. offers cannot be combined with any other offer.

for more details call 604 885 5432 Personal real estate corporation