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This striking photo was captured looking south over Davis Bay as an estimated 2,000 lightning strikes flashed across the Sunshine Coast, southern Vancouver Island, and parts of the Lower Mainland on Sunday into the early hours of Monday morning. According to Environment Canada, the country averages over two million lightning strikes annually. Despite our relatively short lightning season, almost 10 people are killed and between 100 and 150 people are injured each year by lightning in Canada. This compares to an average of 57 deaths per year in the United States. See more photos on page 11. IAN BOLDEN PHOTO

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Return to school dates set Patrick Bocking, superintendent of School District #46 (SD46), is focusing on a phased return of students to class on Sept. 10 and 11. At this point, he anticipates full classroom instruction will commence on Sept. 14.

Bocking is confident that SD46 will be receiving 7,000 provincially approved reusable cotton masks. His District placed its order on Aug. 12. That will ensure two face

masks are available for every student and staff member in District schools. Students and staff members who choose to supply their own will be welcome to do so, as long as those items meet standards for safety.

With schools slated to reopen in September at Stage Two of the five stages in the Province’s pandemic plan, all students will be invited to return to in-class learning.

With all students having this opportunity, remote instruction will not be provided.

Within SD46, the secondary school SPIDER program is the only exception. That offering provides online learning opportunities in select courses from grades 7–12. These are available to local students taking courses at their own pace and adults who are upgrading their education.

SD46 in-school staff are

slated to return to their regular work schedules and locations as of Sept. 8. Bocking said that staff would be focused on ensuring that all will be “rock-solid in terms of protocols and strategies on how to interact in the school setting.”

Some employees that have concerns related to their or their family’s health may opt to take leave and delay their return until they feel safe in doing so.

Bocking feels that the BC

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school system is fortunate as it did reopen for a period of time in June. That means many involved in the system already have experience operating under the “new” and “not so normal” classroom rules developed to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The superintendent is looking forward to visiting every SD46 school once in-class learning resumes.

While acknowledging the anxiety that some may be feeling, Bocking is focused on

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Students required to wear masks Under the updated health and safety guidelines released by the Ministry of Education this week, masks will be required for staff, middle and secondary students in high traffic areas such as buses and in common areas such as hallways, or anytime outside of their learning group whenever physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Exceptions will be made for students who cannot wear masks for medical reasons.

“Even when wearing a mask, staff and students will still be required to maintain physical distance from people outside of their learning group,” the ministry stated.

“Efforts will be put in place to ensure there is not crowding, gathering or congregating of people from different learning groups in a school setting, even if non-medical masks

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Students in BC will return to in-class learning in September.

BC’s plan includes new health and safety measures, increased funding for protective equipment like masks, and new learning groups that will stay together for the school year to help keep everyone safe. METRO CREATIVE PHOTO are being worn. Schools will also ensure non-medical masks are available for staff if someone should become ill while at school.”

In order to support staff and students to meet this expectation, the ministry is

providing additional funding to school districts that will support the purchase of up to 1.5 million masks, enough for every public-school staff member and student to have at least two masks.

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BC Ferries funding update With the Aug. 11 announcement declaring it eligible for the $1.1 billion federal/provincial Safe Restart Program, BC Ferries needs to develop a relief proposal before dollars can be sent its way. Any BC Ferries request for funds due to the pandemic will be competing alongside Translink, BC Transit and BC local governments.

Liberal Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler told the Local that he anticipates decisions on how the funds will be shared between those eligible in September and October. Program criteria are to be determined by the province, which will be released to the public in advance of awarding money to applicants.

The federal government has developed similar programs with other provinces that were willing to provide matching funds. The agreement with BC was finalized on July 16, with each partner agreeing to contribute $540 million to the effort.

That program is designed to provide six to eight months of support for a safe restart of public transportation systems. While “greening” or reducing the environmental footprint of those systems is not a direct goal of the program, it could be an outcome.

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“the wellbeing of all and the restart of a safe, productive and joyful learning year.”

For the most up to date information on District schools, visit the website sd46.bc.ca Connie Jordison

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Schedule in Effect: July 2 to September 7, 2020 The Queen of Coquitlam makes its big turn before its approach to Berth 1 at Langdale. The new vessel BC Ferries promised for the Langdale/Horseshoe Bay Route 3 is being delayed due to financial difficulties brought about by COVID-19. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO gas emissions nationally, so changes to our transportation systems need to happen.

That is something the federal government supports and sees as an important piece of the puzzle of reducing our overall emissions,” said Weiler.

The local MP expressed concerns that BC Ferries may need to consider allocating money away from much-needed capital investments to cover operational budget shortfalls related to COVID-19. BC Ferries President Mark Collins addressed the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce on July 27, stating that investments in new vessels, in-

cluding one promised for the Langdale/Horseshoe Bay Route 3, were being delayed due to financial difficulties.

“The hope is that this program will alleviate the risk of having to put those types of investments off even further.

We need to get closer rather than further away from improved ferry service,” said Weiler. “This program is not a silver bullet. There are other measures that the Province and BC Ferries need to take.

I am quite hopeful that those can be done in concert with this program and that we can have more service on Route 3. The demand appears to justify it.”

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Green recovery challenges People are calling for a just, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in natural solutions to climate change, restoring damaged and fragmented ecosystems, strengthening the social safety net and rethinking flawed economic systems would make us more resilient to crises.

One concept that could help us shift to ecologically sound economic systems is the “circular economy,” in which the need to extract resources from undeveloped natural ecosystems is significantly reduced or even eliminated. It involves shifting from a take-make-waste society to one where repairing, reusing and repurposing become standard.

When a new phrase or concept is introduced to capture a vision of a better world, industrial interests often co-opt it, attempting to portray themselves as “green.” That’s what the Forestry Products Association of Canada is doing in its response to a report calling into question the vast amounts of boreal forest pulped for toilet paper. The industry group claims forestry in Canada is “part of the circular economy.”

It’s true that in modern mills, most harvested trees are used for a variety of products. And it’s true that forests are renewable, that trees can be cut down and new ones planted.

But forests that have been logged and regenerated are vastly different from forests untouched by industrial management.

Roads and landings where timber is piled and collected can leave permanent, cumulative scars. Trees are harvested before reaching old-growth stages, which disrupts provision of habitat and forest nutrient cycles. As industry favours economical tree species, natural forest composition is altered.

These practices lead to forest degradation and diminished ecosystem functioning.

What needs to change so that Canada’s industrial resource extraction activities can truly be part of a circular economy?

First, limits must be set on the boundaries of industrial activities. Cutting down forests that have never been logged to produce toilet paper, packaging and other paper products we barely recycle can never be circular, let alone sustainable. The ever-increasing expansion into unfragmented forests must stop. Governments and industry need to find innovative ways to harvest in areas that have already been cut.

We must also redefine the core purpose of our forestry sector from one driven by how quickly it can cut down forests for profit to one that rewards operators for cutting less and producing better products. It doesn’t make sense to destroy much-needed habitat for single-use products such as toilet paper when recycled toilet paper and other alternatives can meet our needs.

Canada’s logging industry might use wood chips and circular saws, but it can’t be considered part of a circular economy until it transforms itself with circular principles at its core.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions In poor taste (Re: Social Media Trophy Hunter, cartoon, the Local, Aug. 13) Social Media Trophy Hunter – just my opinion, but I did not find this funny, and I feel it is really in poor taste.

Maybe others feel the same? You will find out.

Linda Dunaway, Sechelt

Reminiscing (Re: Time for a four-day workweek, editorial, the Local, Aug. 13) The editorial opinion from David Suzuki brings back memories.

In the 1970s, I worked for Imperial Oil Limited in Toronto, ON. Working time of 37.5 hours, four days a week, was standard for most employees. Each department had rotating days off.

Depending on your job, if it required you to be at work, you could accumulate your days off and take a whole extra week for an extended vacation.

We also had flex hours – 7:30am to 6pm. As long as you worked the required 37.5 hours and were in the office at core time – 10am to 3pm.

Flex hours were most beneficial to workers with young kids in daycare. And, definitely for some of us sleeping in after a wild night on the town.

So, if you valued your job – honesty prevailed. And, no one was ever marked down for being late. Management knew that a flexing employ-

ee was a happy and productive employee.

Jennie Tschoban, Gibsons

We deserve answers (Addressed to BC Timber Sales Manager Stacey Gould and copied to the Local) I am writing to you today about the proposed logging near Agamemnon Channel, Egmont, North and Klein Lakes.

First, I want to acknowledge that I recognize the right of the shíshálh Nation to log the lands near these communities. I support reconciliation. And over the years, I have raised millions of dollars for scholarships to support the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

I realize that this logging is likely going ahead, despite major concerns from the public. Therefore, I have what I feel is a reasonable request: answers to a few questions.

Second, I want to emphasize that everyone I know in the greater Egmont area opposes the massive clearcut plan. It’s too much logging in a small area. The cuts will negatively affect endangered species, from Western Painted Turtles to an elk nursery. And the logging poses many dangers to the community.

That’s why I believe we have the right to know who holds responsibility and liability for any of the disasters that may occur. So far, BC Timber Sales has answered a lot of questions, but NOT answered these questions.

As I watch this clear-cut-

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ting license process unfold, it appears that no one wants to take responsibility for decisions or liability if something goes wrong. In fact, the entire process seems to be designed so that the various parties involved have a chain of denial. That’s my opinion. Perhaps you could prove me wrong.

To date, I feel that every party involved says: “It’s not our decision; this is what we have to do.”

So, my request to you is simple: provide a chain of responsibility.

I am writing on behalf of other area residents who feel we deserve answers.

We simply want to know what actions we can do if something goes wrong.

In “normal life,” if your neighbour did something that caused your house to burn down, or he accidentally poisoned your water, or his big truck fell on a friend visiting you and injured or killed them, it’s clear that he is liable. Our communities face these dangers, and yet we don’t know who will be responsible if something awful happens.

Therefore, I would like you to answer the following four questions, which I feel BCTS has ignored.

1. Fire officials say that the logging will increase the wildfire risk in the area. If the logging company workers accidentally start a fire

or they create conditions where it’s easy for a fire to take hold, and this endangers people’s lives or property, who is responsible?

2. I would like to know that if the logging damages our pristine drinking water in North Lake, and people get sick, or the pollution forces each resident to spend a lot of money to rehabilitate their water to drinking quality, who can we sue?

3. If a logging truck crashes and damages people’s property or lives, do we sue the company? Or are BC Timber Sales and Tsain-Ko also liable because they are responsible for selecting a careless contractor?

4. Do BCTS and Tsain-Ko carry insurance to adequately cover such losses?

And if so, may we see copies of their policies? As well, will the logging contractors who win the auctions be required to carry a level of liability insurance, and if so, what is that required level?

These should be fairly simple questions to answer since I’m sure they have been posed to you before.

So, given the urgency of the situation and how fast you are proceeding, despite COVID-19 restricting our community engagement, I would appreciate hearing an answer.

Harvey McKinnon, Egmont

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Owners of Stonehurst propose to buy Town land to add residential component Changes may be afoot for one of the most iconic properties in Gibsons. The owners of Stonehurst, located on Gibsons Way, just up the hill from the “five corners” intersection, are interested in buy-

ing about half of an adjacent Town property to expand and add a residential component to their site.

The Town is looking for public input on this opportunity. The private landowners

are willing to pay the appraised value of $725,000 for the upper portion of Lot 23.

In 1980, the Town bought the lot for $50,000. It is currently used for vehicle parking, with a small public-use space on

A brief history of Stonehurst house

The Dr. Frederick Inglis house, Stonehurst, in lower Gibsons, circa1940s. SUNSHINE COAST MUSEUM & ARCHIVES PHOTO

The residence known as Stonehurst was built in 1914 for the Coast’s first resident physician, Dr. Fred Inglis and his family. It originally had 22 rooms in the home portion, a doctor’s office and pharmacy.

The spacious accommodations would come in handy, as the Inglis family harboured another historic Gibsons figure, James Woodsworth, and his family at Stonehurst.

Woodsworth, a Methodist minister and social activist, gave up the employment and home provided to him by the church to lobby for the rights of workers. He helped found the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, which was the forerunner of the New Democratic Party. While Woodsworth travelled the country championing the ideals of social welfare, his

family remained with the Inglis’. Between the two clans, 12 children called Stonehurst home.

According to David Croal, Gibsons councillor and former art director for the television series “The Beachcombers,” the Stonehurst site was also featured in one episode during his tenure with that production.

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Most people under the age of 40 are too young to have seen the two films coming to a temporary drive-in theatre in Sechelt on the big screen.

The District of Sechelt is partnering with Fortis BC, Fresh Air Cinema and Return-It BC to bring screenings of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on Aug. 28 and “Jaws” on Aug. 29 to Hackett Park. “Jaws” was initially released in 1975 and “E.T.” in 1982.

The event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.

Those interested in attending must secure tickets in advance by visiting www. eventbrite.ca. To ensure as many local families as possible have a chance to enjoy this event, the sponsors ask that groups choose to attend only one movie.

Those attending must do so in a motor vehicle. Tickets are limited to 50 vehicles per film. No tickets will be available at the gate, and tickets

are issued per vehicle, not per person. While the event admission is complimentary, a donation of $30 per vehicle is recommended.

Social distancing rules must be followed at the film screenings. Those who do not comply will be asked to leave the event. Attendees in a single-vehicle should be persons within a “social bubble,” such as members of a household or close family members.

Fresh Air Cinema will be collecting and retaining attendee contact information for 30 days after the event date.

Attendees are to remain in their vehicles throughout the movie. There will be washrooms at the venue, and social distancing protocols will also be applied to the use of those amenities.

Gates will open at 7:20pm sharp on each film night, and the movies are scheduled to begin at approximately

8:20pm. “We do have a preshow that celebrates our sponsors, but no pre-movie cartoons, I’m afraid,” said Stephanie Halber of Fresh Air Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a three-storey high inflatable screen with the sound transmitted to the attending vehicles on an FM radio station.

Further details are available on the District of Sechelt Facebook Page. In a press release issued jointly by the event sponsors, the District indicates it is “delighted to have the opportunity to bring a fun physically-distanced drive-in event to Sechelt for the community to enjoy safely.” Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the District’s public arts and cultural events planned for 2020 had to be cancelled or postponed.

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its lower portion, which overlooks Pioneer Park, home of the George Gibsons statue.

Input is being gathered up to Sept. 4. A short survey on Gibsons.ca allows individuals to let council know their views on the proposal. Respondents can also weigh in on how they think any funds raised from the sale should be used. The Town has identified a few uses for any money that may come in, including offsetting the anticipated costs of paying for policing services. The Town is facing annual policing costs in the $1 million range, should the 2021 Statistics Canada census count indicate its population is over 5000. In the 2018

census, that count was 4943.

While full details of the development of the expanded Stonehurst property have not been released, the owners have divulged that expansion of the original building, now used as a Bed and Breakfast, is in their plans. Town Director of Planning Lesley Anne Staats said, “The proposal is to upgrade the Stonehurst building while preserving the heritage character.” This could include up to six “inn” type rooms and onsite retail or food service amenities.

The owners are also looking to add 21 residential units to the site. They would propose to have these in a cluster design of three to

four-storey buildings, resembling houses, with a central landscaped courtyard. To maximize parking on both the Stonehurst and remaining Town lots, underground parking is planned.

These changes would require rezoning, which would be a separate process after the potential property sale is finalized. Staats indicated that she did not yet have details on the exact layout for the site or the tenure of the planned residential units.

The Town is also looking at the offer on Stonehurst as a way to improve the connection between its Lot 23 and adjacent park property.

Connie Jordison

Laying off staff is always a tough decision, especially now.

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What is herd immunity?

Infectious diseases can strike at any time. Some of them cause relatively minor interruptions to daily life and often can resolve of their own accord when the body’s immune system mounts a successful defence. Other diseases can cause serious, even life-threatening symptoms or spread rapidly, making it essential for medical professionals to help slow down or stop the transmission.

What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a term that often arises in relation to infectious diseases.

Herd immunity has taken on renewed significance as the world has been battling COVID-19, the novel coronavirus introduced in late 2019.

Herd immunity, which is sometimes called “communi-

ty immunity,” “population immunity,” or “social immunity,” refers to the indirect protection from infectious diseases that occurs when a large percentage of the population has become immune to that disease. If enough people are resistant to the cause of a disease, whether it is a bacteria or virus, that disease has nowhere to go and the spread stalls, according to WebMD.

How does herd immunity occur?

There are two ways that herd immunity can occur.

The first is when resistance develops naturally when the body is exposed to the virus or bacteria. At this point, the immune system will produce antibodies to fight off the infection. After recovery, these antibodies are still circulat-

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ing, and should exposure to the same disease occur again, the body can defend against another infection.

Another way that herd immunity occurs is through vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that when the majority of people are vaccinated, it creates the same disease lockdown – fewer people get sick and fewer germs can spread from person to person. What’s more, even those who are not vaccinated, such as newborn babies or those who may not be able to get vaccinated due to chronic illnesses, will get some level of protection because the disease will not be spreading as readily within their communities.

When is herd immunity reached?

When enough of a population is immune to a patho-

gen, it prevents further spread, and herd immunity is apparent. Diseases are different and herd immunity is reached based on the pathogen’s reproduction number, or R0. Essentially this boils down to how contagious the pathogen in question is. WebMD says the R0 tells the average number of people that a single person with the virus can infect if those people aren’t already immune. The higher the R0, the greater number of people will need to be resistant to reach herd immunity. Measles, which is very contagious at an R0 of 12 to 18, requires 93 to 95 percent of the population to be immune for herd immunity to be reached. The World Health Organization estimates the R0 for COVID-19 to be between two and three.

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Downtown Sechelt now has an outdoor seating area for the community to enjoy.

The parklet, which takes up the space of a single parking spot, is located on the north side of Cowrie Street at the rainbow crosswalk.

The new sidewalk extension creates an outdoor gathering space and extra seating for those visiting local shops and eateries who have limited seating capacity due to COVID-19.

Funding for the parklet was provided by the District of Sechelt ($1,500), ICET ($3,500) and SDBA ($2,000).

Gibsons Building Supplies provided the lumber, and the Sechelt Rotary built the patio. Habitat for Humanity delivered the parklet, which was built in three sections so that it can be easily stored over the winter months.

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Mayor’s Message Darnelda Siegers Mayor, District of Sechelt

Are you feeling disconnected? We have all struggled in the last few months to maintain that sense of community and connection. We’ve been diligent in following the rules and staying home and, even when we moved to phase three, we continued to be careful and keep our distance. For some people, including Council, this means we may be feeling disconnected.

Almost all our meetings, including our Council meetings and our monthly Council Conversations, are held online using the Zoom platform.

It is a good platform for allowing us to meet face to face without actually being in person, yet for some people, the technology is a barrier.

We investigated how to allow for attendance in person at meetings, but it is just not possible with the spaces we have available. Seaside Centre is our biggest facility and, if we arrange for Council and a couple of staff to be in the room, there is no room for the public to attend while main-

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taining the necessary physical distancing so we would still need to use Zoom and technology. That means installing cameras and individual microphones so we can still live feed to YouTube for the larger public audience.

The best we can do is have a Zoom meeting and set it up so a few members of the public can watch the meeting on a screen in Seaside. So, if you would like to watch the meeting on the big screen and simply walk up to a microphone during the question period, that is an option. We tried it this month and had a couple of technical glitches, but we will try it again in September.

If you are one of those people who would like to participate from home but are nervous about the technology, I can tell you that it is less scary than you think. We all fear embarrassing ourselves when we try new technology, but our meetings have been set up to keep it very simple for you.

You can watch our meet-

ings on YouTube (the link is on our website) and email us your questions after the meeting to Council@sechelt. ca. Or if you want to be able to ask your questions live, just click the Zoom link from the meeting calendar on the District website, and you will join the meeting with audio only. We have purposely set it up so that you can’t accidentally join with video, and you are automatically muted when you join. At the end of the meeting, the chair will give verbal instructions so you know how to raise your hand to ask a question during question period and then you will be unmuted by the meeting host when it is your turn.

We would love to hear from you at our meetings, but if this still seems too uncomfortable for you, just reach out to us by email. And the telephone still works! If you want to chat, I would be happy to take your call. You can reach me on my cell at 604740-7379. We must stay connected while we stay apart.

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Crowe Road Commune, Funny Food Farm, and Sugar Mountain Commune are just some names of the groups that populated the Sunshine Coast in the early 1970s.

This may not come as much of a surprise as many of us are familiar with the Coast’s countercultural attitude; however, 1971 is the most notable year in the history of

these communes because, for a short period of time, they were funded by the federal government.

Unlike the emergency government funding we’ve all become familiar with during the reign of COVID-19, the people of the 70s were faced with an entirely different pandemic: restlessness among youth. To remedy this, and the growing youth unemployment rate in the country, Opportunities For Youth (OFY) was created.

These grants were unique because they were given to projects that were created for

and by the younger generations. The program received criticism for many reasons, including supporting projects which some found to be too controversial. Underground newspapers, drug counselling services, and communes are just some examples of the ideas which received funding.

British Columbia had 30 of these subsidized countercultural groups, half of which were located on the Sunshine Coast. At the foundation of these communes was the idea of self-sufficiency, and exploring alternative lifestyles.

Hi there, I’m Sam, the new community outreach coordinator at the Gibsons and District Public Library, and you need to know something about me – libraries are by far my favourite place to be.

Where else in our world do we have an institution devoted to sharing? Libraries are all about sharing books, but also sharing knowledge, culture and public space. It’s about creating fertile ground for community members to

connect with one another. I love libraries because they are by their nature anti-authoritarian (they are not your boss, landlord or teacher), anti-capitalist (they are not after your money), anti-consumerist and anti-individualist (people don’t need to each buy their own copy of a book, they can share one). I dare say, in our current context of pandemic-induced economic recession, the core mandate of the library is more essential than ever.

Here at the Gibsons and District Public Library, we are proud to be one of the first libraries to have opened our doors to the public. Feel

free to come over and browse our physical collection. You can even sit down to read or do some work for a bit – as long as we haven’t exceeded our maximum capacity of 20 patrons.

We are not planning to provide in-person group programming just yet, but stay tuned to learn more about our upcoming one-on-one tech clinics, our grab-and-go project kits and other quarantine-friendly initiatives.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (@ gibsonslibrary) or visit our website (https://gibsons. bc.libraries.coop) to learn more.

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Sunshine Coast ElderCollege is going online this Fall and inviting the community age 55 and up to preview their courses on YouTube or go to their web page (sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca) to read complete course descriptions of the Fall 2020 program.

They are offering 11 courses, all taught by local volunteer experts. This Fall’s free, annual Clifford Smith Memorial Lecture is “The Immune System: Its Protective and Destructive Nature,” by internationally celebrated immunology scientist, Dr. Erwin Diener.

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The phenomenon received international attention when a New York Times journalist was sent to the Coast, noting that the communes consisted of smaller groups of 3-10 people and that many were without electricity and running water. One of the harshest critics of this program was Wallace Peterson, the Mayor of Gibsons at the time.

In an interview with the Vancouver Sun, he stated that “to support a bunch of American hippies ... isn’t the purpose

Tip of the Week: This is the last call to get in the final licks of Leo for this year as the Sun enters Virgo on Aug. 22.

The cycle of the Sun transiting through Virgo, a.k.a.

‘Virgo Time’, will activate a more sober attitude generally. What we will experience will be something of a squaring off between government authority and a collective appeal for balance, fairness, and justice.

Of course, this has been a central theme pretty much all year. The difference now is that people are beginning to think critically and suspiciously are steadily rising.

August was destined to be a ‘pattern-busting’ month and it is fulfilling that destiny. Global awareness regarding complex themes that continue to divide people regarding what is factual and true will continue.

Simply accepting what is reported is no longer as prevalent as it used to be. With Mercury in Virgo, expect the social dialogue to escalate to a whole new level of awareness.

Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) A playful and passionate mood shifts now to a more practical focus. You will still want to get in what leisurely pleasures you can, but attending to more pressing matters will probably prove necessary and satisfying. As well, you may find you get some of your summer in later. Meanwhile, much of your focus probably remains on the home front and/or with family.

Taurus (Apr. 20 – May 20) Some powerful new beginnings close to home will become apparent over the next few weeks. These will bring improvements, especially. A creative adjustment process will be activated and you will pay extra close attention to the details. It could be the perfect time to do renovations. Yet, these may occur as much within your own mind and attitude as externally.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21) Some cycles are super creative and this stands to

of the OFY program. They’re using the money to learn how to grow pot – I don’t think you’ll see a single potato growing on any of these communes.” His suspicions were put to the test on June 21, 1971, when the RCMP raided these grant recipient groups, only to find nothing.

Documentation on the final success of the communes is limited.

The experience of living through a pandemic has changed many individuals’

be one of them. Your focus will, however, include practical concerns. As well, the creative focus may be directed to clearing the clutter, at least initially. Alternately, you could find yourself at the drawing board drafting a design or outlining a plan.

This creative impulse will increase but you should get things started now.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) You are in the mood to make a few investments.

These could be as much time related as money, perhaps more. Either way, directing your energy to bring in the new may well include the need to clear the old first. Renovation projects are highlighted these days but the focus may very much be directed to where and how you live, both of which are subject to change.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 23) The New moon impulse is extra strong for you because it is occurring in your sign.

This usually activates the urge to take new leads and strides and to initiate new activities. Your focus is extra oriented towards practical interests and requirements.

Attending to the details and getting your affairs in order is extra important these days and this theme will continue all year.

Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 22) Working behind the scenes continues, yet you are also in the mood to take some new leads. The impulse to do so will continue for several weeks so expect to be busy. Your focus remains centered on your career, public life, and social status in general, and some rather deep changes are indicated. These probably began many months ago but not the implementation process has begun.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) The spotlight is on friendships. These may include love interests as well. Either way, you can expect some action in this area, now and over the coming weeks. As eager and excited as you may feel to dive in, you are probably wise to take your time before you draw conclusions or make any big commitments. Yet, for now, at least, meeting new people could prove quite exciting.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Some big changes are being activated in your life.

perspectives regarding the sustainability of our current ways of living. There are also interesting parallels to recent criticism of the CERB program used to support unemployed Canadians at this time. Although we aren’t quite headed toward another government-funded commune craze yet, it may not be a bad idea to learn about ways to become more self-sufficient.

Special thanks to Matt Cavers for research notes.

These represent new beginnings. In some respects, these could amount to dreams coming true. However, especially regarding long-term commitments, you are wise to pay extra close attention to the fine print. Be willing to talk things through thoroughly and clarify any special clauses that may feel necessary for future harmony.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) As a fire sign, this Leo fire New Moon will prove extra stimulating and exciting. It will have the effect of inspiring you to take new leads. These may especially include creative projects. It is likely that you have been waiting for a green light in this regard and it is likely that the light has finally turned signaling you to advance. Be open to receiving from others, especially from family.

Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Some deep changes are brewing in you. These will become more apparent over the coming weeks. They are probably directly associated with some of the more significant relationships in your life. This process includes aspiring to realize ideals and are not all about practical realities alone.

In other words, the emphasis is on relationships and increasing love and harmony.

Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 19) Your relationship life is undergoing some important activation. These will unfold over the coming weeks.

Positively, your ability to communicate more clearly with others will increase.

This could prove to be an excellent time to engage in creative cooperatives. Much of your focus and efforts is probably occurring behind the scenes and this will continue, yet now there will be more collaboration.

Pisces (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20) Balancing a rhythmic theme of work and play is strongly emphasized and will remain so over the coming weeks and months even.

Exploring new territory is featured and is true on both fronts. So, the more you can have new experiences and find new methods of expression, the better. It is generally important that you set major new projects into motion as well prior to December. michael@sunstarastrology.com

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Celebrating 20 Years on the Sunshine Coast

CELEBRATE ALL MONTH LONG WITH SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY PRICING!

Coastal Dreams Plush or Mountain High Firm

Exclusive

Mattress by

TO DREAMLAND

Pocket Coil featuring Natural Latex foam and Natural Hemp fabric for a peaceful, healthy sleep.

TWIN ............. Reg. $1,589 ..........$799!

TWIN XL ...... Reg. $1,698 ..........$849!

DOUBLE ..... Reg. $1,698 ..........$849!

QUEEN ........ Reg. $1,798 ..........$899!

KING.............. Reg. $2,598 ......$1,299!

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TEMPUR-SENSE TEMPUR-SENSE SOFT 10" PROFILE SOFT 10" PROFILE Premium Fabric Cover

Premium Fabric Cover Super-Stretch cover with moisture wicking fibres to Super-Stretch cover with moisture wicking fibres to draw moisture away from the body to help keep draw moisture away from the body to help keep sleepers dry and comfortable. sleepers dry and comfortable.

TEMPUR-ES®® Comfort Layer TEMPUR-ES Comfort Layer Slip into a cushioning sleep with softer top layers of Slip into a cushioning sleep with softer top layers of TEMPUR material.

TEMPUR material.

Base Layer Base Layer Serves as the support core for the TEMPUR® layers

Serves as the support core for the TEMPUR® layers and helps disperse the heat from the mattress. and helps disperse the heat from the mattress.

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QUEEN SENSE-SOFT MATTRESS

*O.A.C on all Furniture and Mattresses EXCLUDING CASH & CARRY ITEMS, CLEAR-OUTS, PRICE BUSTERS AND APPLIANCES. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. Prices shown are for selected fabrics. *O.A.C on all Furniture and Mattresses CASH & CARRY ITEMS, CLEAR-OUTS, PRICE BUSTERS AND APPLIANCES. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. Prices shown are for selected fabrics.

An administration fee, taxes, & delivery EXCLUDING charge fee may be due at time of purchase.

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