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SCRD 2021 budget endorsed On March 25, the SCRD board endorsed its 2021 budget, solidifying this year’s property tax rate increases of between 5.5 and 24.5 percent. Area A (Pender Harbour) will see the largest percentage increase on the SCRD portion of 2021 property tax bills. Increases for the remaining areas, with the exception of Island jurisdictions, will be between nine and 12 percent over 2020 levels. In addition to increased revenue from property taxes, the SCRD will be receiving an additional $241,000 in COVID-19 Safe Restart funding. At the meeting, the board received correspondence dated March 21 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs detailing the three streams of federal/provincial pandemic

recovery money distribution. The letter stated, “the Province is now in a position to allocate the remaining $10 million to continue to support local service providers.” The SCRD was awarded $521,000 from this funding source in November 2020. SCRD Chief Administrative Officer Dean McKinley noted that the timing of the announcement did not allow staff an opportunity to recalibrate the 2021 budget. He advised the board that it will allow for the examination of new opportunities for 2022. That could include mitigation of property taxation impacts in that year’s budget. Chairperson Lori Pratt expressed appreciation for the additional Restart funding while noting that the

amounts provided to BC Regional Districts remain lower than those provided to municipalities. Regional District staff are planning an early launch to public engagement on spending plans for 2022. With the ink barely dry on the 2021 budget bylaw, board members gave their general approval to a plan to begin consultation on its next budget this June. Earlier on March 25, the SCRDs elected officials met as the Regional Hospital Board and approved a 1.48 percent increase in the 2021 tax rate charged for that service. That adjustment will result in $9.30 being charged on each $100,000 of assessed property value to help fund hospital services. Connie Jordison

The Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce added five new faces to its board of directors at the 2021 Annual General Meeting hosted online on March 26. The new directors are Derek Thebault, Gaetan Royer, Jessica Hemingway, Laurie Reid, and Rory Gowler. They joined returning board members John Henderson, Carolyn Minchin, Nick Farrer, Albert Trinh, Graham Moore, and Debbie Hendsbee at the helm of the business advocacy group.

The new additions and existing directors in attendance at the meeting affirmed their oath of office. Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers led board participants in the reading of the oath. The result was a confusing audio cornucopia of ten voices and ten different vocal pacings, reciting the same words. The somewhat muddled oath led meeting and Chamber Board Chairperson John Henderson to comment light-heartedly on the challenges of online Zoom

meetings. The Chamber was able to successfully conduct voting on the adoption of its 2020 AGM minutes and that year’s financial statements through Zoom polling of the approximately 20 members in attendance. It was noted in 2020, despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Chamber hosted over 24 consultation meetings for its members with elected officials from local, provincial, and federal governments. Connie Jordison

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BC’s three-week lockdown hopes to ‘break the chain’ To address rising COVID19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer amended the provincial public health orders this past week, effective March 30. “COVID-19 continues to create challenges for people and businesses throughout BC, and we are grateful for the sacrifices people continue to make to keep one another safe,” said Premier John Horgan at a press conference on

Monday. “We know that the idea of more restrictions is not welcome news, but we are asking people to rise to the challenge with the confidence that vaccines mean better days are ahead. We are not out of the woods yet, but the provincial health officer’s orders, combined with our vaccines, give us the tools we need to move out of this pandemic together.” New and amended orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021, and include:

• For restaurants, bars and pubs, all food and liquor-serving premises must only provide take-out or delivery service. Dine-in service is prohibited, except for outdoor patios. People dining on patios should do so with their immediate household or core bubble. • Indoor, adult group fitness activities of any kind are also paused. Gyms and fitness centres are restricted to individual or one-on-one activities only i.e. one-on-one personal training.

• The previously announced class variance for limited indoor worship services has been suspended. Outdoor worship services under the current variance may continue. • Travel continues to be limited to essential travel, work or medical reasons only. For those who have travelled outside their health region, if you or anyone in your family develops any signs of illness, you must stay home from work, school or daycare, and arrange to get tested

immediately. • The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort is closed through to April 19, to address and prevent community spread related to non-essential travel. • All workers are strongly encouraged to work from home, where possible. • Public health guidance for schools has also been amended to support and encourage students down to Grade 4 to wear masks while at school. “Rising case levels, variants of concern, increased transmission and an increase in more severe cases are huge concerns,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “BC public

Details on how reduced restrictions on visiting with residents of long-term care will be implemented at Coast facilities will be announced shortly. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) spokesperson Celso Pereira told the Local, “VCH knows that the

COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for seniors in long-term care and assisted living. The easing of visitation restrictions will be a really positive change for residents and their families across our region. We recognize that op-

erators and staff will need some time to prepare for and communicate changes to residents, their families and friends. The changes to long-term care visitation were announced before the April 1 start date to provide facilities with time to pre-

pare, plan and communicate these new changes to residents and families. Individual operators will adopt the new guidelines and adapt them where necessary to meet the unique needs of each facility and its residents. Any additional changes by a particular facility will be communicated with residents and their families in advance of April 1. All social visits will continue to be pre-booked at each individual facility. As social visits will still need to be scheduled in advance, this will be one tool to help staff manage the flow of visitors and ensure infection prevention and control protocols are being followed.” On March 25, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, announced that re-

strictions related to visiting facilities would be changing. Between April 1 and June 30, all residents in long-term care and assisted living will be able to have frequent, routine opportunities for social visitation. Restrictions on visiting care facilities were put in place in early 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. Effective April 1, up to two individuals plus a child will be allowed to meet with a facility resident during any single visit. These visits will be permitted in residents’ rooms and other areas of facilities. Physical touch between visitors and residents will be allowed as long as infection control measures, such as mask-wearing and hand sanitization, are followed. Social visitation to care homes will still be

health officials are making the tough choices now to break the chain and protect our communities.” Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, said: “Social connection is important, and so is keeping our loved ones and ourselves safe. We all have a choice – to stay safe or put our loved ones, our friends and ourselves at risk, which is why non-essential activities need to be limited and need to be outside with the same small number of people. The sacrifices we make today will help all of us to get through this storm.” Submitted by BC Gov

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Sechelt aims for 2021 staffing increases Sechelt wants to create 11 new positions in 2021. It remains unclear whether council will support that single year 16 percent increase over existing staff levels. At the March 24 Committee of the Whole meeting, Human Resources Manager Lindsay Roberts put forward a prioritized list of the new staff requests. Topping that list was an engineering project manager, followed by an asset management position, a development planner, and two clerical positions. The addition of one position in parks, a summer student for the engineering department, two positions in wastewater management, and a Community Safety Coordinator for the RCMP round out the list. If all are approved, these add-ins will cost Sechelt over $400,000 in 2021 for salary and benefits. That number is based on mid-year recruitment. Full-year costs of close to $900,000 would occur in the following year if all 2021 staffing asks are approved. Costs for the positions are likely to continue to escalate in future years, given that local governments provide regular wage and benefit adjustments to their personnel under collective agreements. The municipality has 60 full-time positions, two part-timers and six casual

employee spots. Roberts said that it was her responsibility to bring the requests forward as Sechelt is currently understaffed compared to likesized communities. Council members requested that Roberts provide details on those comparisons and data on how Sechelt’s personnel levels have increased since 2014. That information is to be reviewed at a future committee meeting. Committee recommendations on this year’s budget levels need to be finalized by the end of April. The 2021 budget and taxation rate bylaws require adoption by May 15. Commenting on the staffing requests, Councillor Brenda Rowe said, “as frightening as this may be, there are lots of frightening numbers out there.” Rowe stated she viewed the ask as an investment in the community. Mayor Darnelda Siegers admitted that the calls for staff additions were “daunting.” She also remarked that the District is bringing in “a lot” of grant funding, which is paying for projects with funds from outside of its tax base. Siegers noted that staff is needed to manage these projects and the infrastructure that they create. She suggested that Sechelt look at applying for a provincial “Strengthening Community

Services” grant to fund the initial two years of costs related to the RCMP support position. Councillors Janice Kuester, Tom Lamb and Alton Toth, expressed reservations about growing expenditures on personnel by such a large amount while the community works on recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamb remarked, “I want a whole bunch of things too, but we do need to ask the community what they want and how much they are willing to pay.” Councillor Matt McLean voiced a different view regarding staff increases. He stated that it is the community, not council, that is “pushing” for the increases. McLean said that Sechelt has “an ambitious agenda because that’s what people want us to do.” The staff increases were part of the focus of an online budget public engagement session on March 29. Three members of the public and 10 District staff and elected officials attended the Zoom meeting. No questions from members of the public came forward related to the staffing proposal. Video of that event and other 2021 budget-related meetings and engagement sessions can be viewed on Sechelt.ca. Connie Jordison

suspended should a facility experience an outbreak of COVID-19 or one of its variants. People planning to visit loved ones at VCHs Totem Lodge or Shorncliffe facilities need to ensure that they are in good health and are not experiencing symptoms associated with the spread of COVID-19. Full details on all provincial rules in place related to stopping the spread of COVID-19 are available online at www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/covid-19/info/ restrictions. The easing of restrictions will also allow facility residents to leave their home without the need to quarantine upon return. There will also be more opportunities for interaction between residents within the facilities, such as communal dining and group social or recreation activities. Connie Jordison

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions System deficiencies (Re: “Vaccine bookings,” letters, the Local, March 25) Jennie Tschoban is impatient with complaints about BC’s vaccine roll-out and asks what the big deal is about waiting on the phone to book an appointment. The big deal is COVID-19. With daily cases at near-record levels, a reliable booking system is crucial. Yet even with a year to prepare, the Ministry of Health left it to individual health authorities to develop a patchwork system that has been plagued by delays and misinformation. Tschoban’s fantasy of hundreds of booking agents waiting for the phone to ring is insulting to the thousands of people for whom booking has been a protracted and stressful experience. Tschoban overlooks that the recording telling her to press one to talk to a human made no mention that on the Sunshine Coast, appointments are now available to those over 70, rather than 75 as in most of the province. One wonders how many people have been dissuaded by this misleading message. Some callers have also reportedly been denied appointments by phone agents armed with inaccurate information. Erroneous details have even appeared on the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) website. The problems with phone booking could have been avoided altogether had Adrian Dix mandat-

ed a province-wide online booking system. Only one of the province’s five regional health authorities (Fraser Health) has an online system in place. On the first day of the roll-out, VCH was booking approximately 30 appointments per hour, compared to over 700 per hour in Fraser. Fewer than 69,000 appointments were booked province-wide in four days. By comparison, Alberta’s online system took less than two days to schedule 100,000 appointments. I’m glad that Tschoban can again hug her grandchildren. Unfortunately, her positive experience with phone booking blinds her to the significant deficiencies of the system. Ian McLatchie, Davis Bay

Asking questions is not interrogation

ters before council? When the councillors are asking the directors questions, they are doing so on behalf of the residents of Gibsons, and we deserve a “straightforward answer.” Also, as a taxpayer, I personally want all the discussions to be out in the open. David Hayward, Gibsons

Gospel Rock Block 7 (46.64 acres), in the territory of the Squamish First Nation, has an immense history. Private owners for 120 years allowed extensive use of the land by the public. A man named Mr. Messenger passed away in 1979, sending the property on the long and winding road of different owners and attempts to develop it.

In the early 1980s, grassroots citizens identified the need to preserve this unique, majestic, rare land for common use. Hundreds of volunteers spent endless hours working toward the purchase, but there was never the political will or the will of the ‘movers and shakers’ to help. The Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan was passed in 2012 despite a huge public plea against the neighbourhood and development of Block 7. A few years ago, an investor with seemingly deep pockets bought Block 7, and the plan was to build a large development and include a trendy commercial village. This extreme addition brought almost no comments because attention was focused on the percentage of property being

donated as a conservation area. Our understanding is that much of that area was unbuildable anyway. The areas of threatened dryland coastal forest were not protected by the Town by their exclusion from some conservation area. Part of the dryland forest has now been logged, and the public is furious about the lack of care by council and staff. A stop-work order is in place at this time. There are also reports of other problems, including incorrect fill being brought in that now must be replaced and questions about funds and contractors. “Back to Nature – Returning to What’s Real” is the developer’s slogan. We say there is still time to bring this land back to nature in the form of a public park.

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(Re: “Gospel Rock and other chairing challenges,” article, the Local, March 25) Thank you, Councillor Annemarie De Andrade, for doing your job as a councillor representing the residents of Gibsons by asking hard questions and taking the time to “do your own research” to educate yourself on the matters before council. Mayor Beamish, don’t you think the professional “staff” directors should show up to a council meeting prepared to answer all the questions on the mat-

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dians’ evolving values, including in supporting their autonomy and personal freedoms while protecting the most vulnerable. Over 300,000 Canadians provided feedback, and 120 expert witnesses provided testimony during the 2020 consultations. This thorough process shaped the following major changes: • Removing the requirement for a person’s natural death to be reasonably foreseeable to be eligible for MAID, so it can be compliant with the 2019 Superior Court of Québec’s Truchon ruling. • Introducing new and strengthened safeguards for those whose death is not reasonably foreseeable. • Temporarily excluding individuals suffering solely from mental illness for 24 months from eligibility for MAID until an expert panel

makes recommendations on protocols, guidance and safeguards for MAID for such persons. • Other issues such as advance directives and mature minors must still be explored in a forthcoming Parliamentary Review later this year. Our government continues to work with the provinces and territories on establishing a National Pharmacare Plan, guided by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare. Given that healthcare is the exclusive domain of the provinces, we cannot impose pharmacare on them. Rather we are working to transform a patchwork of over a hundred drug plans into a single universal pharmacare program. Significant progress has been made since the Transition Office was es-

tablished in 2019, including the issuance of new rules on patented drugs which will save Canadians an estimated $13 billion through negotiations by the Canadian Drug Agency and a $1 billion national strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases. These discussions and negotiations will continue this year as we work to expediate progress and come to an agreement. This will be the most significant change to our health care system in decades, and our government is determined to get it right. I know these two issues are of considerable interest throughout the Sunshine Coast, and I welcome all feedback, thoughts and comments on these and all matters: 6367 Bruce Street, West Vancouver, V7W 2T5, 604-913-2660, Patrick.Weiler@parl.gc.ca


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Tax increases contribute to rental property “conundrum” Rate increases for 2021 housing rentals have been capped at 1.4 percent by the Province. With property tax levies set to increase by multiple times that rate, the profitability of long-term accommodation rentals is reduced. Gibsons area resident and former council member Lee Ann Johnson raised concerns about this on March 23 during the Town’s 2021 budget public engagement session. With expense increases from rising taxes far outpacing growth in rental revenue, Johnson believes this will create problems for the supply of housing in the long-term rental market. Gibsons is proposing to increase the Town’s portion of 2021 property taxes by seven percent over 2020 levels. Two of those percent are to be allocated to offset increased costs for Town operations and capital projects. The remainder is to be saved in a reserve to help fund costs in the $1 million per year range for policing. That level of expense is anticipated once the Town surpasses a population of 5,000 and becomes responsible for 70 percent of its policing costs. In addition to increases in the Town portion of property taxes, taxes payable to the Regional District are set to rise by just over 10 percent in Gibsons. The Regional Hos-

pital District portion of residents’ annual tax bills is slated to increase by 1.5 percent over 2020 levels. No estimate on 2021 changes to provincially levied charges, such as School or BC Assessment Authority taxes, are available. With property taxes on the upswing, in Johnson’s view, BC’s current “seller’s market” for real estate may be the best alternative available for rental property owners. She expressed fears that if properties currently containing rental units go on the market, purchasers may opt to keep them as primary residences. This will deepen the housing affordability crisis as residents with lower and midrange incomes often cannot afford to buy homes at current market prices. Another possibility is property owners converting rental housing units to shortterm accommodations. Johnson said she recognized the local government’s need to tax to provide public services. She also noted that property taxes and other cost of living factors such as real estate prices adversely affect the community’s ability to attract individuals needed to fill positions in health care and policing. Johnson said that whether they are looking to rent or buy, many young professionals opt not to accept positions on the Coast because

costs are higher than in other locations. Councillor Annemarie De Andrade thanked Johnson for her input and stated that the Town needs to undertake public engagement on more than its budget. She said she would like to see dialogue on “where we are going as a community,” and that be used to access the “intellectual capital” that exists in its residents. Connie Jordison

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The “Team Sunshine Coast” approach was used by Gibsons on its initial online 2021 budget public engagement session. Town council and staff tapped into Zoom meeting expertise developed by their counterparts in Sechelt to host an interactive session that was attended virtually by about 30 people on March 23. With advice from frequent Zoom user Mayor Siegers of Sechelt and the staff that assist her, Gibsons hosted a 1.5-hour event that featured virtual breakout rooms. This allowed those involved to discuss specific areas of interest, including capital, Town operations, and general government. Highlights from breakout room discussions were shared with the larger group. That allowed individuals to comment on any or all of the discussion topics. The level of attendance at the Gibsons exercise was proportionally one of this year’s highest for budget

idea-sharing events conducted by local government. Mayor Bill Beamish said that council would be considering input received and hosting a second session in mid to late April. By that point, council is slated to have drafts of the Town’s 2021 property tax bylaw and its spending plans for operations, utility services, and capital projects. In discussion of all areas, concerns related to increased spending and property tax rates were expressed. Community member Des Delaney put forward the suggestion that the Town look at reducing operational and project budgets by five percent. Delaney said that he had worked in the private sector where such an approach was applied. He commented that it led to creativity on the part of those in charge, as they were challenged to look for savings, no matter how small, in everything they did. Jodie Schick, area resident and Transportation Choices

Sunshine Coast (TraC) member said he would like to see the Town engage more on updating and implementing its Active Transportation Plan. Schick expressed the view that Gibsons needs a plan that supports alternatives to the use of single-occupancy vehicles, especially along its section of Highway 101. He also suggested that the Town put more effort into projects that would be eligible for grant funding so that costs to local taxpayers are reduced. Inquiries related to policing costs, management of invasive species, addressing the impacts of climate change, and the donation flow-through service provided to the Gibsons Public Market were addressed. The video recording of the session, along with other information on Gibsons’ 2021 budget process, can be viewed online at https://gibsons.ca/ government/departments/ finance/budget. Connie Jordison

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Gibsons AED installations The Town of Gibsons and the Rotary Club of Gibsons have collaborated to install automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in three high-traffic Gibsons locations – Mike’s Place in Gibsons Landing, the Gibsons Marina on Prowse Road and inside the washroom facility at Armour’s Beach. The Rotary Club of Gibsons provided the three AEDs, and the Town of Gibsons installed them. An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. AEDs are small portable machines that analyze a person’s heart rhythm, determine whether a shock is needed, and use voice or screen prompts to guide the rescuer through the process. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, as many as 45,000 Canadians experience a sudden cardiac arrest each year. Early access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation (one to three minutes after cardiac arrest) is vital. These actions may increase

the chance of survival by 75 percent or more. “We offer our sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of Gibsons for this generous and possibly life-saving donation,” said Mayor Bill Beamish. “While no-one ever expects to need an AED, it is reassuring to know that they are now available in some of Lower Gibsons’ busiest areas.” “These three units are just part of a Coast-wide program of 20 AEDs, spearheaded by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast, Sechelt, and financed by a grant from Sunshine Coast Community Forests,” added Chris Wolfe, president of the Rotary Club of Gibsons. Within the Town of Gibsons, AEDs may also be found at London Drugs, the Gibsons and Area Community Centre, Gibsons Curling Club, the Gibsons & District Aquatic Centre, Harmony Hall, Marketplace IGA, and the Gibsons Public Market. A Google Map-linked list of AED locations in the Town of Gibsons may be found at gibsons.ca/aeds. Submitted by Town of Gibsons

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• Easter Bake & Truffle Sale (April 2 & 3), Bart’s Bakers and Hooray Truffles are busy making Easter weekend treats to raise funds for St. Bart’s Church, 10am-4pm, Sunnycrest Mall, 900 Gibsons Way, Gibsons • Live Music: Eddy Edrik (dinner show), The Clubhouse Restaurant–Pender Harbour Golf Club, 5-8pm, 604-8839542 to reserve a table on the patio for your bubble • SC Natural History Society on Zoom: Endangered Black Swift, presented by Christine Rock & Paul Levesque, 7:30pm, registration details will be sent to members or contact by email at info.scnhs@gmail.com

Saturday, April 3

• Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market Opens (Saturdays to September), currently limited to food only vendors, 9am-2:30pm, end of Cowrie Street, Sechelt • Easter Scavenger Hunt, socially distanced & outdoor, pick up instructions at Sechelt Library between 10am-2pm, then go for a walk outside to find your clues, details at sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/calendar/ or call 604-885-3260 • Madeira Market (Saturdays to Sept. 4), vendors, plants, crafts, pet supplies and more, 11am-3pm, Madeira Gardens (across from IGA), (tables/space $10 – book at 604-989-0851)

Sunday, April 4

• Aquarium Free Day (limited space), animal release, bookings available for same household/core-bubble, 10am-5pm, free, Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, 473 Gower Pt Rd, Gibsons, details at www.facebook.com/events/149872506925864/ • SC Lions Club Drive Thru Easter Event: Bunnies will be handing out candy to children, Chatelech High School parking lot, 11am-1pm, register at sclionsclub.com or call 778-458-2017 • Live Music: Martini Madness with Kevin Crofton, Andy Amanovich & Graham Walker, $5, The Clubhouse Restaurant–Pender Harbour Golf Club, 2-5pm, 604-8839542 to reserve a table on the patio for your bubble • Gibsons Community Easter Dinner To Go, call or text 604-865-2011 to request meals for pickup at Gibsons Legion, delivery available for those who are self-isolating, 4-6pm

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BC’s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, local MLA Nicholas Simons, stated that Attorney General David Eby will be making an announcement related to Short Term Rental (STR) issues in the coming weeks. Simons provided that detail at the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce’s online 2021 Annual General Meeting on March 26. As a guest at that event, he also provided updates on his activities and responses to questions from the membership. When asked for his views about STR issues on the Coast, Simons said he recognized the impacts of the practice and how they have changed the accommodation rental landscape. In his view, Minister of Municipal Affairs Josie Osborne comes to that job with great experience in balancing community and business needs on that issue. Osborne is a former mayor of Tofino. That community continues to deal with competing needs for short-term tourism-related accommodation and stable housing for its local workforce. Although housing is not part of Simons’ ministerial portfolio, he also drew attention to the estimated 3,400 housing units being created under the province’s “Housing Hub” program. That BC Housing program’s mandate

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Sunday, April 18, will mark the start of National Volunteer Week in Canada. It’s a coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. The year’s theme is: “The Value of One, The Power of Many.” It reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals, especially during this public health crisis. This year, Volunteer Canada is shining the spotlight on those volunteering in essential services and saluting those who help by staying home to protect themselves and their communities. From April 18-24, I encourage the Sunshine Coast community to loudly and proudly cheer for our volunteers. Individuals have been dedicating time as volunteers to

The Orcas Swim Team is planning be part of the effort to raise funds to replace the diving blocks in the Sechelt Pool. The Orcas will be seeking your support for our first ever Swimathon with the goal to “Adopt A Block.” This COVID-safe event, under the guidance of Head Swim Coach Cathy Verge, will be a five-hour continuous swim in May. Stay tuned for details. Under new COVID-19 guidelines, up to 10 athletes may gather outside to train. Once our local coaches and volunteers are organized and trained, start-ups will be announced. Volunteers are the cornerstones of Special Olympics. The latest SOBC newsletter says, “Volunteers are the vital organizers who make Special Olympics BC programs and events possible.” SOBC

a variety of services and programs across the Sunshine Coast Regional District for half a century. Time. That’s an important word that you hear a lot when speaking about volunteering but not a word that gets too much focus. Volunteers give up time with their family, time with friends, time doing hobbies – the list goes on. What is most impressive is just how selflessly our volunteers give up this precious commodity of time. Parks and Recreation volunteers assist in trail maintenance and sporting events and are essential in the operation of Dakota Ridge throughout the winter and spring. Each season, approximately 30 volunteers commit 1,800 hours to the maintenance and upkeep of Dakota Ridge, from trail preservation and grooming to volunteering as Trail Hosts. Sunshine Coast Emergency Program volunteers are involved in several areas, such as Emergency Support Services, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Radio Comalways encourages the community to get involved and change lives through “the power and joy of sport.” Locally, we will need several new volunteers once activities start to ramp up. Willingness to try, a big heart, and an interest in sports and supporting others are important qualities. Don’t be shy about signing up ahead of time! Training is free! Contact Marney Qually at 604-8860208 or ronandmarney@ gmail.com. Michael Brooks, a longtime athlete turned peer mentor, is leaving the Coast on March 31. Brooks began in Special Olympics in 2008 because his Special Ed teacher Mrs. Yim recommended it. He played basketball, softball and soccer and had a short-lived stint in track and field. Brooks eventually gravitated toward peer mentoring about five years ago “because I enjoyed working with younger athletes and wanted to give back to Special O as it was so important and helped me in my formative years.”

munications. Four thousand hours of training and commitment from approximately 80 volunteers are dedicated to these programs. Our Planning and Community Development department work with volunteers who make up the SCRDs Agricultural Advisory Committee, Natural Resources Advisory Committee, Ports Monitors Committee, Advisory Planning Commissions, various Task Forces and the Board of Variance. The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee and the Water Supply Advisory Committee work with Infrastructure Services. These volunteers provide advice and recommendations which contribute to the decision-making processes of the SCRD Board. The four SCRD fire departments: Egmont and District, Gibsons and District, Halfmoon Bay, and Roberts Creek, make up the largest contingent of volunteers within the SCRD. Volunteer firefighters contribute apBrooks started with golf, then floor hockey, then softball for a bit. He expressed gratitude to coaches Chuck Bertrand, Darren Lane, Mike Gojevic and Randy Younghusband, who all welcomed and advocated for him to receive training. “Every practice and event made new memories,” said Brooks. “I enjoyed interacting with young athletes, seeing their smiles and hearing about their week and following them as they moved from learning basic sports skills to being able to play more independently.” Brooks believes that Special Olympics plays an important role in inclusion, personal development and fulfillment. “It’s a great opportunity to develop friendships with athletes and coaches,” said Brooks. “If you are thinking of getting involved with S.O., then do so. It’s a good experience.” I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for your contributions to S.O., and good luck in your future endeavours.

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The wharf at Gibsons Landing during “Ferry Time” in 1952. A large crowd of people and vehicles on the wharf are waiting for the ferry. This was back when the Black Ball Line ferry docked at Gibsons instead of Langdale. The first all-Canadian route between Horseshoe Bay and Gibsons Landing began on August 11, 1951. The company sold the bulk of its assets to BC Ferries in 1961. The photo was taken by H.H. Winn. Visit the SC Museum’s online collection to view 7,000+ digital archival photographs. SCMA PHOTO #2206

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proximately 13,000 hours of dedicated service per year. As you can see, SCRD volunteers are diverse in their roles and contributions but are experienced, passionate, self-motivated individuals

who have an interest in contributing to their community and also being involved in local issues that impact their community. As Chair of the SCRD Board, I would like to recog-

nize the SCRDs volunteers and the tremendous contributions they make in order to create a more vibrant and resilient community. Thank you for giving up your time.

The Sunshine Coast real estate market has cooled a bit in the last two weeks, but it is still very much a seller’s market. Successful buyers have mortgage pre-approval and are working with a local buyer’s agent. Here are how the numbers broke down in detail for March. March year-over-year (YOY) • March 2020 saw 66 total sales – 37 of them were single-family detached, and the average price of those homes was $741,000. The average time on market was 32 days, and the total dollar volume of sales was $39,175,000. • March 2021 had 150 total sales – 73 of them were single-family detached houses with the average price of

those homes being $995,000. The average time on market has been 10 days, and the total dollar volume of sales was $121,975,000. Year-to-date – YOY • January 1 to the end of March 2020 saw 145 total sales – 79 of them were single-family detached, and the average price of those homes was $682,000. The average time on market was 52 days, and the total dollar volume of sales was $89,556,000. • January 1 to the end of March 2021 had 359 total sales – 162 of them were single-family detached houses with the average price of those homes being $960,000. The average time on market has been 22 days, and the total dollar volume of sales was $275,736,000. Current detached home inventory level(s) • Gibsons – 29 homes for sale, 12 of them under $1

million • Roberts Creek – Four homes for sale, four under $1 million • Sechelt – 46 homes for sale, 30 under $1 million • Halfmoon Bay – 15 homes for sale, nine under $1 million • Pender Harbour – 11 homes for sale, six under $1 million • Total Inventory – 105 detached homes listed, 61 under $1 million and a large percentage of those are already under offer. If you are thinking of selling, now is a good time providing you have somewhere to go. The rental situation is tight, so cashing out and not buying may mean a relocation off Coast. Tony Browton is an award-winning realtor who lives and works on BC’s Sunshine Coast. His weekly blog can be found at www.truebluerealty.ca/blog.

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) Spring is here and the rising feeling it is bringing is activating you both inside and out. With Mercury entering Aries, you will feel like you are coming out of a dream that held on well past the alarm. By early next week, you will feel the ignition and this burst of energy will increase steadily. Make time for friend time and networking for best results. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Ironically, all this Aries energy may not have the same effect on you as for many others since the line-up will all occur in your solar zone of retreat and escapism. However, it can be applied to dreaming-up schemes and plans. You could also be productive behind the scenes in terms of preparations. Use this time to think carefully and strategically. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Mercury entering Aries will add to a restless mood that has been building these past few weeks. Positively, it will lead to assertive action. Yet, if blocked for any reason, you could become increasingly moody and rebellious. If this occurs, check-in to see if the limitations are originating from your own attitude and interpretations. If so, change your mind. Cancer (June 22-July 22) A series of fresh starts and initiatives in your public and/ or professional life should be evident by now. These will continue this week and will build towards an even bigger boost with the Aries New Moon next weekend. In some respects, the destiny flow is

guiding you to surrender. Alternately, you feel bound and determined to take new leads. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) In the bigger picture, you have entered an expansive cycle that also includes whole new cycle of commitment. It does involve some technical learning and experience. You have probably been required to do some research and the going may be slower than expected or seemingly blocked altogether. Currently, seeing a bigger picture and breaking through barriers may be necessary. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) You have entered a transformational cycle. This process will continue well into April and will also deepen. There is a strong emphasis on your career. Mercury in Pisces has probably not made it easy to focus, but that is about to shift. Expect to dive-in deeper based in part on new realizations regarding future directions and complex social realities. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A strong emphasis on relationships is keeping you busy. This trend will continue. Themes of healing are indicated and may require you to make efforts to identify any blind spots. Knowing your direction may not be evident these days. Yet, one thing is probably clear and this you want to feel free and live on your own terms. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Needs adjustments and perhaps even outright changes in your lifestyle are emphasized now. With your ambitions running strong, these changes may have to do with what is required to realize the successes you desire. You may feel both confident in your abilities, yet also intimidated. Your willingness to give more than you might usually is probably necessary.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have entered a cycle that can be described as sporting and playful. However, it could also manifest as new dramas to contend with. Both possibilities do depend on your attitude and perspective. You may notice that you have been learning a lot since the year began and the study focus has been both diverse and serious. You want to know and not be told. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The spotlight turns to the home front. A busy time is indicated, yet one that may actually feel extra satisfying. Your sights are set on the future and you are eager to increase your lot, yet this requires focus and investment. Bringing your dreams down to earth is requiring you visualize what you want with emphasis on the finer details. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) An information war is underway and you may notice that you are in warrior mode. As expansive as you feel on one hand, your mood is sober and realistic on the other. You may feel burdened by circumstances yet are determined to push through obstacles. This requires discipline and a strategic focus and you are on board with both, or perhaps should be… Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Although you do feel ambitious of late, you are also happy to advance at a steady pace, what might be described as ‘slow but sure.’ Yet, it is this very steadiness that is supporting you to get a lot done. Much of the work is occurring behind the scenes and ideally includes a follow-through focus on projects initiated in the past. Either way, circumstances are pushing you to dig deep. michael@sunstarastrology.com


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Improvements coming to the Coast to help out tourism Gibsons and Sechelt received just under $1.5 million this week to support tourism infrastructure development as part of BC’s Economic Recovery Plan. Gibsons was granted $675,000 for active transportation network upgrades, including parking, signage, bike racks, and electric bike charging stations. The District of Sechelt re-

ceived $809,019 for three major projects: Trail Bay sea walk improvements, including washroom, mobile vendors pads and public amenities ($382,500), Hackett Park improvements ($300,000), and a Sechelt Sani-dump installation near downtown and an information kiosk ($126,519). “This grant enables us to move forward with three im-

portant projects which will provide needed amenities for our citizens and visitors as well as providing jobs in the short term,” said Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers in a statement on Monday. “A Sani-dump is very important infrastructure for the whole Coast, and we are pleased to be able to provide that in Sechelt. The improvements to Hackett Park and the Trail Bay

sea walk will greatly improve these two gems for our community and for our visitors.” According to the District of Sechelt, the projects are 100 percent funded through this grant with no matching funding required. “This direct investment in tourism-dependent communities was a call to action from the tourism sector and an integral part of our re-

Female adult sockeye from the Fraser River are dying at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts on the journey back to their spawning grounds, finds new UBC research. For every male salmon that doesn’t make it to their natal stream, at least two, sometimes three, female salmon die. “This is causing skewed sex ratios in their spawning grounds, something that has been observed in recent years,” says lead researcher

Dr. Scott Hinch, a professor in the faculty of forestry and head of the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Laboratory at UBC. “The implications on the health of Fraser River stocks are concerning, particularly as Pacific salmon populations in BC have been declining over the past several decades.” Hinch noted that records in the 1930s and even up to the early 1990s show that for most years, females out-

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reduced cardiac capacity, stress and disease. “Females have higher heart rates and smaller hearts than males leading to reduced cardiac capacity. Because female gonads are so large compared to males, they have to divert way more blood to them, especially as the eggs are developing and this requires even more oxygen supply from the heart, so it’s likely that when the migration is difficult, females are not able to get enough oxygen to swim.” Hinch and his team ac-

ver or the Capital Regional District, having a higher percentage of accommodation-sector wages in comparison to total employment wages, and collecting the municipality and regional district tax. Thirty-two communities received a combined $19.4 million through the Tourism Dependent Communities Initiative. The approved projects must be completed by March 2023. The Local

knowledge that more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind the different mortality rates in salmon. But they warn that as rivers continue to warm with climate change, we will see even higher rates of female mortality. The study, “Exceptionally high mortality of migrating female salmon: a large-scale emerging trend and a conservation concern,” was published recently in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Submitted by UBC

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COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION TEAM HIRING PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

FORKLIFT OPERATORS / YARD WORKERS

VCH is actively recruiting for Program Assistants to join the COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign team in Sechelt.

604-886-7341

In this role you will provide administrative and clerical support including input of confidential client data into a variety of health data systems.

A valid “N” driver’s license is required. Wage to be discussed upon interview. We require full-time employees. 4-on/3-off shifts available. Email: dayton@gibsonsbuilding.com or call 604-886-8141, ext. 1111

Motorhomes Travel Trailers Camper Vans Get $ CASH $ today and I’ll take it away.

Completion of Grade 12 and an Office Administration certificate required.

for the Gibsons Branch.

ANNOUNCEMENTS TO OUR READERS & ADVERTISERS

Join our team and be a part of the largest vaccination campaign in history. Apply to job #141426 at careers.vch.ca

THE LOCAL WEEKLY IS CLOSING DOWN.

Firearms, Hunting & Military Items

The parent company, Aberdeen Publishing Inc., has decided to cease publishing our weekly newspaper, The Local Weekly, and the Final Edition will be Thursday, April 1, 2021.

In Any Condition. Ph: 604-740-6474 Top Cash Paid!

The decision is based entirely on market conditions and the fact that as we recover from the pandemic, we realize that there is no longer sufficient support to continue.

WANTED

The Sunshine Coast has been one of the last small markets in Canada to be served by two newspapers, and it is a testament to the hard work of our great staff that we were able to continue as long as we did. Advertisers: If you have made pre-payments on your account, we will reimburse you for the dates booked past April 1. If you have outstanding balances with us, we will be in touch. You can still reach me at 604-885-3134 or publisher@thelocalweekly.ca for the next couple of months as we wrap things up completely.

Did you know?

THE LOCAL’s newsprint, regular or glossy paper, is biodegradable, recyclable and is printed with vegetable-based ink. Please recycle this newspaper.

It is with great sadness that we shut the doors today. All of our staff will miss reporting for the community as a news outlet, we will miss our readers, and of course, we will miss all of our advertisers who have supported us over the years. For all of this, we say thank you and so long, Susan Attiana, Publisher


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• Window Washing • Gutter Cleaning

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WINDOW COVERINGS

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• Between March 23-25, a suspect or suspects have stolen a number of construction signs from road work zones on Gibsons Way and Crucil Road, Gibsons. The stolen signs, which are all orange and have a red DPF sticker on the back, say Flagger, Construction, Single Lane Traffic, and Prepare to Stop. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file number 2021-1987. • On March 27, a theft was reported at a business in the 6000 block of Sechelt Inlet Road, Sechelt. The owner believed the theft occurred sometime in the week previous. The suspect gained access to the business property and stole a kicker-style outboard motor and two Bravo Mercury Cruiser leg-style motors. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file number 2021-1924. Submitted by RCMP

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