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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, August 3, 2017 Syd Sells Off Sid's Vids Page 3

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Video store closing, videos for sale "When you find something that you're unexpectedly good at, it's a joy," says Syd Valentine, whose outgoing personality and passion for movies has been drawing movie lovers to her video store in Wilson Creek for years. But Sid’s Vids is now closing.

Valentine, who moved to the Sunshine Coast 20 years ago to raise her son, started working two days a week at a video store and was such a natural that the owners offered to sell her the business.

She decided to go for it.

"I turned 50 and I bought a business in the year of the crash [2008], and everyone said it was doomed because it's a video store. So it was madness on all levels. Except it's been the best thing I've ever done."

In the era of Netflix and downloading, some people scoff at video stores, thinking they are next to extinct.

But Sid's Vids was built on its friendly personal service, expert knowledge, and vast selection. Valentine estimates that she has amassed one of the largest collections in North America, with 25,000 to 30,000 titles.

"There's a lot of stuff in here that's out of print. It's a sad thing because people's

access to film is being narrowed," said Valentine. Netflix, on demand and downloading are convenient, but access is becoming more difficult and the number of titles available is decreasing.

"There are about 11-hundred [video] stores across Canada. So we're thinner on the ground, but where a store has a good location and people recognize how much we have access to, there's still money to be made in it."

This fall, BC Ferries is trialrunning an extra commuter sailing on the Horseshoe Bay – Langdale route in an effort to improve on-time performance and address customer requests. From Monday to Friday, Sept. 5 until Oct. 6, the Queen of Coquitlam will perform an additional round trip, leaving Horseshoe Bay at 5:50pm and departing from Langdale at 7pm.

In addition, the Queen of Surrey will maintain the summer schedule sailing times through to Thanksgiving, instead of moving to

“shoulder season” schedule as in previous years. The summer schedule has more time in port and will allow the Queen of Surrey to maintain stronger on-time performance. At Thanksgiving, the vessel will move to the “shoulder season” schedule until after Christmas. This schedule also has a 5:50pm departure from Horseshoe Bay. In June, BC Ferries launched an engagement process with Sunshine Coast and Bowen Island communities to help develop new

sailing schedules that permit better on-time performance. BC Ferries received more than 4,000 responses to the online survey and connected with more than 600 people through interviews, workshops, community popup events and outreach efforts. The online survey has wrapped up, and the next step is to review the feedback and release a report later this summer. In the fall, BC Ferries will provide information on a future schedule that would go into effect in the New Year. Submitted

BC Ferries has completed analysis of a foot passenger loading trial conducted on the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route from July 12-18.

The trial saw passengers walk on vessels after the vehicles had loaded, which is a change to the usual practice of loading passengers both before vehicles have boarded and again afterwards. The intent of the trial was to determine if this ‘end-of-load’ method would save time and contribute to improved loading times for the vessels, as BC Ferries is working to

improve its on-time performance on this route.

The trial demonstrated significant time savings could be found, however, the savings did not come from where they were expected.

As part of this trial, crews increased space between vehicles to allow freer passage for foot passengers. Allowing more space between vehicles results in a much quicker total loading time, and permits the vessel to keep on schedule. This practice is called express loading.

As a result, BC Ferries

will not use the end-of-load method for foot passengers in the future, but will use express loading selectively to get back on schedule after delays.

One other measure found effective during the trial was for crew members to encourage foot passengers to proceed promptly to the unloading area. BC Ferries appreciates customers helping keep the ship on schedule by moving to unloading areas early in preparation for disembarking.

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On Monday July 31 at 2:05 am, Gibsons firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 1700 block of Jensen Road in Langdale. Chief Rob Michael of the Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department says

the fire crew received reports that all the occupants were out of the house. Since the fire had already extended to the roof of the building, it was treated as a "defensive fire".

Using large diameter hoses,

firefighters "hit it with a lot of water from outside" because it was not safe to enter the building. The call involved 24 firefighters, who worked on the blaze for four and a half hours. Donna McMahon

Valentine is being forced to close because of the cancer diagnosis she received six months ago.

"I haven't had a vacation since before my son was born. I just need to get healthy. So the store is liquidating—not because it's a video store and we're doomed, but because this is going to support me."

All the DVDs and Blurays go on sale Saturday, August 5, and the store will close

Syd Valentine is shutting down Sid’s Vids in Wilson Creek after receiving a diagnosis of cancer. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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medical-fund "I wanted to be able to run this store until video starts to come back like vinyl."

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LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY 12:55 pm 11:45 am • The 9:25 am sailing leaving Ticket sales and loading end three minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and five 6:20 am 7:20 am 3:15 pm 2:05 pm Saltery Bay on July 9 is minutes for walk-on passengers.

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12:20 pm 1:20 pm 9:35 pm Time: 50 Minutes 8:35 pm Crossing 2:30 pm 3:30 pm • 4:30 The 9:25 am sailing leaving Saltery Bay on July 9 is limited the 2017 BC Bike Race traffic only.

5:30 topm pm September 6 - October 10, 2016 7:25 pm 6:30 pm LEAVE SALTERY BAY LEAVE 9:15EARLS pm COVE 8:20 pm Comox - Sun Powell River 5:35 am Except 6:30 am Except Sun (Little - (Westview) December 22, 2016 - January 2, 2017 8:25 am 7:25 amRiver) 9:25 am 10:25HORSESHOE am LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE BAY Check-in policy, Little River and Westview terminals: 11:20 am 12:20 pm 7:20 am Except Dec 25 & Jan 1 6:20 am Except Dec 25 & Jan 1 Passengers arrivingthat at theNash, ticket booth within five&minutes of the currentInc. scheduled time will be 3:50 pm 4:55 Take Harvey Associates fromsailing Sechelt, BC, has applied 8:25 notice am 9:25 pm am ticketed for the following scheduled sailing. This measure6:55 is aimed at improving on-time performance pm 5:55 pm 10:25 am 11:30 am to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), and reducing pm 9:25 pm dock conflicts with the Texada vessel. 10:30 12:35 pm 1:35 pm Surrey for Commercial Recreation, Multiple Use land for eco-tourism situated BC2:45 Ferries least 30 pmurges passengers to arrive at the terminal at 3:50 pmminutes prior to the scheduled sailing on Provincial Crown land located at that parcel or tract of land in the vicinity of time to ensure staff have time to process all vehicles in the lineup.

October 4:50 pm11 - December 21, 2016 5:50 pm Sechelt Inlet, Group 1,of New Westminster District, containing 0.750 hectares, 6:50 pm 7:50 pm Little River is 6 km (4 miles) north Comox.

LEAVE SALTERY BAY LEAVE EARLS COVE more or less.. The Lands File Number 8:45 pm 9:45for pm this application is 2411785.

5:35 am Time: Except Sun1 Hour, 30 Minutes 6:30 am Except Sun Crossing 7:25 am 8:25 am June 9:2522 am- June 27 10:25 am 11:20 am 12:20POWELL pm LEAVE COMOX LEAVE RIVER 3:25 4:30 6:20 pm am 8:05 pm am 6:30 pm 5:30 pm 10:00 am 11:50 am 10:05 pm Sun-Tue, Thu-Fri, & Jun 17 9:00 pm pm Sun-Tue, Thu-Fri, & Jun 17 3:15 5:15 pm 6:50 pm Wed, Sat, except Jun17 8:45 pm 7:15 pm Sun-Tue, Thu-Fri, &-Jun 17 December 22, 2016 January 2, 2017

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND

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Editorial Opinion Plastic self-destruction People who deny that humans are wreaking havoc on the planet’s life-support systems astound me. When confronted with the obvious damage we’re doing to the biosphere — from climate change to water and air pollution to swirling plastic patches in the oceans — some dismiss the reality or employ logical fallacies to discredit the messengers.

It’s one thing to argue over solutions, but to reject the need for them is suicidal. And to claim people can’t talk about fossil fuels and climate change because they use fossil fuel–derived products, such as plastic keyboards, is nonsensical.

There’s no denying that oil, coal and gas are tremendously useful. They hold super-concentrated energy from the sun and are used to make a variety of products, from medicines to lubricants to plastics. The problems aren’t the resources but our profligate use of them. Using them more wisely is a start. In many cases, we also have alternatives.

Burning oil, coal and gas to propel inefficient automobiles illustrates the problem. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 14 to 30 per cent of a gasolinepowered car’s fuel is used to propel the vehicle. That energy is mostly moving a tonne of car, which often holds one 80-kilogram person. That’s a lot of fuel and energy to transport one or two people.

Most plastics are also made from oil — which presents another set of problems. Manufacturers create far more plastic products than necessary. Many items don’t serve much purpose beyond making money. Sometimes the packaging is worth more than the contents.

It’s so bad that researchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds recently found 18 tonnes of plastic garbage — 239 items per square metre — scattered across a small South Pacific island 5,000 kilometres from the nearest human occupation. Scientists have also found massive, swirling patches of plastic in the North and South Pacific oceans, each holding around 400,000 plastic particles per square kilometre.

As with fossil fuels, the first step to addressing the problem is to substantially reduce plastics usage. There are also alternatives. To begin, we should recycle everything already produced.

Plastics can also be made from renewable resources, such as hemp, or any fast-growing plant that contains cellulose. In fact, plastics were once commonly made from animal products such as horn and tusks, but when those became expensive, people started using plants, switching to oil products when that became more profitable.

We can and must cut down on fossil fuels and plastics. We also have alternatives, and ways to prevent plastics from ending up in the oceans. Those who look away and pretend we don’t have a problem are only slowing solutions and accelerating our self-destruction.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Save the view (Re: “Darth Vader” residence proposed”, the Local, July 27) I disagree with John Smith when he says “People don’t go to Molly’s Reach for the views from those two windows.” In fact, the whole ambience of the restaurant benefits from those two windows as well as the views from the patio out front.

Besides the good food and service at Molly’s, the reason I go is to enjoy the view and show it off to visitors. I ate there last week and was so impressed with the view of the harbour at 8pm that I sent a photo to my relatives in the UK. I have lived here for 37 years and would like to continue enjoying unobstructed local views. Perhaps Mr. Smith should ask around and get some of the locals’ viewpoints.

Ian Thomson, Hopkins Landing

Molly’s is history (Re: “Darth Vader” residence proposed”, the Local, July 27) Attention: Mr. John Smith Your plan to expand Smitty's upward does not hold true with my impression of you.

Even though you own the Molly's Reach diner property behind Smitty's, it doesn't mean that your development idea should be automatically accepted and deemed right.

People do travel to Gibsons especially to take in the historical feel of the Beachcombers' own diner.

Your plan would seem to make Molly's a footnote.

I too have sat in every seat there, my eyes drawn to the harbour every time. I have watched as others do too.

If you insist on going ahead, and it seems you have the funds for it, then lift Molly's up too, so the

view remains. This opinion about the view is only one of many. Far too often have we seen new construction thoughtlessly block others' views.

So you see, you've opened up that can of worms. We expect better from such a seemingly social person with local ties and conscience.

Hilda Parker-Jervis, Davis Bay

Families matter too (Addressed to MLA Nicholas Simons, and copied to the Local) You say ferry service to the mainland will see the return of free weekday travel for seniors. (See page 7) That is great for seniors, but what about families who are finding it increasingly cost prohibitive to take the ferry? Especially irksome is that children are considered adults (full fare) when they are only 12.

Who considers a 12-yearold as fully mature these days?

Twelve-year-olds can't drive a car, they can't drink alcohol, they can't legally work, they can't vote, they can't consent to have sex and their parents would be considered irresponsible if they let them do things such as ride on the ferry by themselves.

How about the NDP put some effort into considering the age of majority for ferry riders also? I think it would be fair to consider someone under the age of 16 as still a child. At least at 16 they are legally allowed to drive a car. That said, for families, it would be better still if dependent children up to the age of 18 were allowed a discounted fare, as well as any student in a recognized program (i.e. primary, secondary and post-secondary). Generally any student is living on a fixed budget just like seniors.

We have two children,

ages 12 and 14, and the cost of travelling with them is now double what it was just three years ago, when they were both under 12.

I realize that seniors represent the largest percentage of the population on the Sunshine Coast. I understand that they are also the largest voting population on the Coast. However families matter too and we are tired of hearing about discounts and benefits for seniors at the cost of families, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet here.

Please put some of your effort into making the lives of families better on the Sunshine Coast too.

Scott Evenson, Sechelt

Lack of respect (Addressed to Gibsons council, and copied to the Local) We reside at 481 Eaglecrest Drive, very close to the proposed project by TC Development in partnership with Ankeman Marchand Architects. To be blunt, we find the scale of this project to be outrageous. We are not opposed to development in principle, but please let’s not destroy the small town environment that attracted us (and many others) to Gibsons in the first place.

To go from single family zoning to proposing almost 100 units on less than five acres is exceedingly aggressive and unfair to existing homeowners. The entire neighbourhood is a cul-desac with just two access roads, Shaw and O'Shea.

The increase in traffic on Shaw would be considerable, especially in light of the proposed Trellis facility and possible low-income development at the end of Shaw.

We would also like to point out that there is significant pedestrian, dogwalking and bicycle traffic

on Eaglecrest Drive, particularly in front of the proposed Eagleview development. This is especially true in the early mornings and evenings as people make their way to and from the Inglis trail at the end of the street. Except for one tiny stretch, there are no sidewalks on Eaglecrest and Oceanmount. Walking and biking can be hazardous in the evenings (especially in the dull winter rain) because these streets are very poorly lit.

The OCP specifically states that development should not be at the expense of existing views or the scale and character of an existing neighbourhood. The developer must be aware of this... their proposed development shows a clear lack of respect for our community. Let's not turn Gibsons into a mini North Vancouver. Please reject the developer's rezoning request and invite them to come back when they have something more reasonable.

Marian Williamson & Robert Burdett, Gibsons

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Community hall debate at SCRD Granthams residents are urging the SCRD to proceed quickly with repairs to Granthams Hall, which has been closed for over two years, and their appeal sparked a debate between directors over who should pay for community halls in the rural areas.

Granthams Hall, originally built in 1931 as a United Church, has been a commu-

nity hall since 1943. In 2009, the building was turned over to the SCRD as part of the dissolution of the Granthams Landing Improvement District, which operated the hall, an artesian well, and a water system serving 83 households.

Karen Careless and Len Hartley appeared as a delegation to the SCRD Corporate and Administrative Services

Committee on July 27. Careless, who was vice chair of the Improvement District at the time it dissolved, said that the hall used to pay for itself from rental revenue. (The SCRD's staff report noted that in 2010 there were 462 events held at the hall—more than one per day.)

Careless said that the four properties owned by the improvement could not be

Granthams Hall needs $405,000 in repairs, which has prompted a debate about how and where the SCRD funds community halls. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

George challenge dismissed The BC Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint filed by local resident Dorothy Riddle, who alleged that the closure of Winn Road discriminated against her on the basis of a disability under Section 8 of the BC Human Rights Code.

In reaching her conclusion, the Tribunal ruling stated: “Gibsons is providing access to the waterfront as a service by requiring the Development to incorporate, among other things, the public pedestrian plaza, a waterfront walkway that closes the existing gap in the seawalk, and amenities to ensure the

accessibility of both, including elevators, designated parking stalls for persons with disabilities, and seating.

Ms. Riddle would prefer a perfect panoramic view, taken in immediately beside the ocean, from the comfort of her vehicle, absent commercial activity in order to give her a sense of repose. While this is clearly desirable, I am persuaded that there is no reasonable prospect that the Tribunal would conclude that an abridgment of her wants in this regard – particularly in the context of the purposes of the Code – constitutes a breach of the Code. Gibsons’

application to dismiss Ms. Riddle’s complaint under s. 27(1) (c) is granted. The complaint is dismissed.”

The complaint against the Town, which was filed in June of 2016, is estimated to have cost over $80,000 to defend, including legal fees, expert reports and staff time. A staff report is being prepared summarizing the status and costs of the various George Hotel-related claims filed since 2013, and is expected to be available in early Fall.

The complete decision of the BCHRT can be found here: www.gibsons.ca/gibsons-in-the-news Submitted

There will be two spectacular shows in the skies above this month, one during the night, and one during the day.

The Perseid meteor shower happens on Sat., August 12. It peaks during daylight hours (1pm) but continues on into the evening. Our observatory at Sechelt airport will be open that night at

9:30pm for public viewing.

Come watch meteors with us.

The first total solar eclipse in North America in 28 years happens Monday morning, August 21. We’ll be setting up solar scopes to view sunspots and solar flares on the seawall in Davis Bay at 8am on that day. We’ll have lots of

solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing of the eclipse, which at our latitude will be an 86 per cent eclipse. To view the totality, you have to be in the path of the moon’s shadow on the earth: that passes over Salem, Oregon that morning.

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separated, and so were all turned over to the SCRD as "a package deal."

"In return for these priceless assets, the regional district committed to upgrade and maintain the hall and to improve water lines on Central and Elphinstone Avenues. To date the water lines on Central are the only things that have been completed."

"We are not naive in recognizing how much work the hall requires," said Careless, but: "we want the agreement honoured and our hall functioning now."

Repairs needed by Granthams Hall include a new foundation, new roof, accessible washroom, electrical system upgrade, parking and a new septic system, for a total estimated cost of $405,000.

Design and engineering costs of $66,400 were previously approved from

Area F Gas Tax funds. Staff recommended funding the remainder through Area F Gas Tax funds ($138,600), the IPP Community Benefit Funds ($100,000) and short term borrowing ($100,000).

The SCRD has applied for two grants for the project which could bring in up to $242,000, but those grants may not be approved.

Area D Director Mark Lebbell broadened the scope of the committee's discussion, arguing out that residents of the rural areas do not benefit equally from spending on community halls. The SCRD presently operates one community hall in Halfmoon Bay, and two each in Elphinstone and West Howe Sound, but none in Roberts Creek or Pender Harbour.

Lebbell pointed out that the Roberts Creek Hall, which is a heritage building with similar issues to Granthams,

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is maintained by community volunteers. He also noted that Eric Cardinall Hall, operated by the SCRD, is only a short distance from Granthams.

Area F Director Ian Winn said he understood Lebbell's concerns from a coastwide perspective, but contended that the SCRD has a "duty of care" in this case because the Granthams community had turned over the hall on the understanding that the SCRD would operate it as a functioning community hall.

"We need to listen to what our community is telling us," said Winn.

After discussion, directors moved staff's recommendations, with the proviso that if the grant applications are successful, the money will be used to pay back the Community Parks function. The motion passed four to one with Lebbell opposed.

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The past few months have gone by like a whirlwind: a wonderful walkathon raised nearly $20,000 for uniforms, equipment and travel; and then training for Provincial Games, travelling to Kamloops and the games themselves.

Cathy Verge, our head swim coach had this to say about her Orcas: “Going to the Provincials with six athletes from our swim team to compete in their sport was an experience I am so happy to have been part of. You were chosen to represent your community, sport and your personal best times. I watched as you prepared for the games by working hard, committing to be your best, listening to your coaches and persevering. You were picked to go to Kamloops because of your abilities and you were ready when the Games came.

Seeing you do so well at the Games was a moment of pride and joy for which all of you had worked so hard.”

Golf head coach Darren Lane said this about athlete Gus Vaughn: “Gus has been practicing hard for years to achieve his goal of winning a medal at

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The final day of competition Gus was pumped and determined to give it his all and was rewarded with a gold medal.”

Tania Flynn, head track & field coach also had wonderful things to say about her athletes: “It was such a great experience going to the games.

Amber was ready and in high spirit to take on all challenges. She faced them all with a winner’s enthusiasm. Bruce's passion for running was driving him forward to do his best and he did. The heat and smoke did not hold either of

them back. I am so proud of them and everyone on the Sunshine Coast team.”

Local coordinator/bocce coach Pat Stuart had a very concise reason for her team’s gold performance: “Sunshine Coast bocce had the best cheering section of any team. I'm sure they helped us win gold.”

Rythmic gymnastics head coach Grace Gardner was unable to provide a comment but her athlete, Linsey Davidson, won two bronze medals while Grace was otherwise engaged as the medical liaison officer. Grace is still otherwise occupied but this time it is fighting fires in our province.

Although Ravens head softball coach Randy Youn-

ghusband did not travel with athletes Chris Walker and Amanda Boghean, his dynamic coaching ensured the gold medal performance these athletes displayed alongside the Vancouver GoGo’s team.

Finally, on the way to Kamloops, Region 5 coordinator Darren Inouye gave each of our SOSC athletes a beaded bracelet with a heart and the initials A.B. for us to wear at the games in memory of Annette Bertrand. Our beloved program coordinator who passed away in January will be remembered at an “old fashioned” picnic in Porpoise Bay on Saturday, August 19.

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Isn’t this an interesting beginning to the next chapter in B.C. politics. In recent weeks, we’ve seen the historic swearing-in of a New Democratic Party government for B.C. Also, the resignation of Christy Clark, who announced on July 28 that she’s giving up the Liberal Party leadership and her seat in the legislature.

Although the resignation came sooner than expected, the former premier’s departure was not a surprise. Ms. Clark and I may have had deep political disagreements over the years, but personally, I wish her well in her future endeavours outside politics.

The formal transfer of power on July 19, with the oath-taking by new Premier John Horgan (how long I’ve waited to be able to say that as a fact!) and members of the government, was a very happy occasion. I'm honoured and grateful to continue to represent Powell RiverSunshine Coast, and to Chair the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth.

The Committee is one of nine permanent all-party committees of the Legislature. The Committee works to foster greater awareness and understanding among MLAs and the public of B.C.’s child and youth-serving system.

All my caucus colleagues are ready to put action to our promises.

The 15-per-cent reduction in ferry fares on Sunshine Coast routes is coming, plus a return of the 100-per-cent weekday discount for seniors.

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ing up, as promised, by $100 a month. That will start with the cheques received in September. Many other initiatives also will soon be underway when the legislature resumes, including the culmination of the NDP’s years-long effort to ban big money in our provincial elective process.

On the local front, we are seeing interesting possible changes in the Trellis Seniors Services plans to build a care home on the Coast. The potential move of the project from Sechelt to Gibsons, announced in late July, could have many ramifications. And we have since learned that Trellis is keeping its options open, perhaps retaining its interest in the Sechelt property for future considerations. We don’t know yet how all this

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My constituency offices are up and running, as always, if you need to contact me. On the Lower Coast, Constituency Assistant Kim Tournat is again staffing our Davis Bay office and can be reached at (604) 741-0792. In Powell River, we’re still on Marine Avenue, where you can get in touch with Constituency Assistant Maggie Hathaway at (604) 485-1249.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast August 3 John Michael Lind performs, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 7-9pm August 4 Charlotte Wrinch performs while you shop, Gibsons Public Market, noon-2pm August 4 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Gibsons Garden Hotel, 6pm, $15, eventbrite.ca August 4 Opening reception for exhibit and sale by 40 Coast artists, Kube Studio, Gibsons, 6-9pm August 4 Music in the Landing presents The Gibson Girls and Lowry Olafson, gazebo on Gibsons wharf, 7-8pm August 4 John Michael Lind, cafe at John Henry Resort & Marina, Garden Bay, 7pm August 5 Historical walking tour of Lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, Pioneer Park, 10am, by donation August 5 Gambier Summer Family Fair, Gambier Community Hall, 10:30am-2:30pm August 5 Music in the Landing presents jazz vocalist Wanda Nowicki, sundial stage, lower Gibsons, 11am-1pm August 5 Music in the Landing presents Ken Dunn & Anna Green, Pioneer Square, lower Gibsons, 11am-1pm August 5 Sechelt Summer Music presents concerts by Gemini and The Sunshine Brass, library lawn, noon-2pm August 5 Music in the Landing presents Jill Shatford, below “the pink house”, lower Gibsons, 1:30-3:30pm August 5 Opening reception for exhibit by Carole Sinclair, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm August 5 Luci plays piano and sings while you shop, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30pm August 5 John Michael Lind, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7-9pm, by donation August 5 Music in the Landing presents The Midds and improvisational jazz with Graham Ord, Regan Haydu and Sacha Fassaert, Winegarden Park, Gibsons, 7-8:40pm August 5 Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 7-10pm August 5 Fin de Fioesta Flamenco, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, advance $22, door $25 August 5 Soprano Holly Beckmyer with pianists Heather Cattanach and Harris Playfair, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 7:30pm, suggested $10 donation

August 5 Fundraiser for wildfire victims, with burlesque and music, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $20 August 5 Luci & The Heard, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 August 5-6 Dave Paterson, Garden Bay Pub, Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm and 8pm August 6 PaceSetter 5-Dollar 5-K run, Connor Park, Halfmoon Bay, 9am, $5 August 6 Historical walking tour of Lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, Pioneer Park, 10am, by donation August 6 Music in the Landing presents jazz vocalist Wanda Nowicki, sun dial stage, lower Gibsons August 6 Sunshine Roots MusicFest, 2085 Lockyer Rd., Roberts Creek, 1pm-2am, $25, under 12 free, share-there.com, overnight camping available August 6 The Billy Hillpickers play Slow Sundays in the Creek, behind the library, Roberts Creek, 2-3:30pm, open mic at noon August 6 Opening reception for exhibit by 50 Coast artists, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4pm August 7 BC Day Garlic Festival with tastings, garlic dishes and sales, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 11am-4pm, free August 7 Dog day of Summer, walk with your dog, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 11am, by donation August 7 Music in the Landing presents Gibsons Pipe Band (1pm) and blues with the Steve Hinton Band, Winegarden Park, lower Gibsons, 1-2:30pm August 8 Healing circle and seminar, presented by Chagai Shouster from the Kabbalah Centre, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 6:30-8:30pm, free August 9 Garden party fundraiser with music and refreshments, SC Bontanical Garden, West Sechelt, 6:30pm, $100 August 10 Writer Jane Urquhart reads from “A Number of Things” about 50 Canadian items that have special significance, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8-10pm, $20, share-there. com August 11 Well and groundwater workshop, by Islands Trust and others, Gambier Island Community Centre, 9:30amnoon August 11 Sleepy Hollow Rod Run, Hwy. 101, departing Hackett Park, Sechelt at 6:15pm for Halfmoon Bay

ARTS & CULTURE Coast Arts Centre. This art exhibit features 51 artists (two working together collaboratively) who produced 50 works of art based on Jane Urquhart’s book A Number of Things: Stories of Canada Told Through 50 Objects. Urquhart was commissioned to write the book by her publisher, HarperCollins, as way of

Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

Canada 150 celebrations continue with the opening of the visual art show 50 Canadian Things at the Sunshine

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marking Canada’s anniversary. Objects here is loosely defined as, in addition to culturally significant artifacts, included are places, architecture, and ordinary objects like bird feeders and skates, stories that are less about the things themselves and more about what those things reveal about us as Canadians.

Local artist Ian MacLeod took on the task of curating 50 Canadian Things. “I asked a lot and was surprised at the positive response,” he says of how he found the artists. “It came about during discussion with a number of people at the gallery.

I read the book and started thinking about artists who I thought would really be interesting [to include].” Most artists had the opportunity to choose the story that they would base their work on.

“It’s their interpretation,” says MacLeod. “I didn’t want to influence them in any way, though I did say, ‘you don’t have to do what you usually do.’ I’ve been really surprised and happy with some of the results. I find some of them quite extraordinary.” The

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works range from paintings and photographs to mixed media, sound and textile installations, all done by local artists. “I hope that the show opens people’s minds to what Canada is about in reality as opposed to the stories we’ve been told,” says MacLeod. “I hope somehow the interpretations of Jane’s stories will open people’s eyes, hearts and minds.”

Jane Urquhart herself will be coming to the Sunshine Coast and giving a reading during the run of the exhibition. “I was intrigued and delighted that the Sunshine Coast artists responded to my book with such positive creative energy,” says Urquhart. “I am greatly looking forward to the exhibit as it was always my hope that readers would select and then celebrate their own personal Canadian things.

And I feel so grateful that the Sunshine Coast artists have so generously included me in their artistic process and their celebrations.”

50 Canadian Things runs until August 20 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. The opening reception is on Sunday, August 6 from 2-4pm. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Jane Urquhart reads at the Arts Centre on Thursday, August 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at share-there.com or by calling 604-885-5412.

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Founder wins The Association of Book Publishers of BC is pleased to announce Betty Keller, founder of the Sunshine Coast's Festival of the Written Arts, will receive the Gray Campbell Distinguished Service Award. It will be presented at a ceremony to be held in Vancouver on September 21.

Betty Keller is a writer, editor, mentor, and teacher, and the founder of the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. The literary festival was the first in Canada with the mandate to exclusively present and promote Canadian writers; now in its 35th year, it continues to contribute significantly to the vibrancy of the province’s literary community.

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Tip of the Week: Mercury is Virgo will appear to move slower and slower this week as it nears that time in its cycle when it appears to come to a full stop and then begin to move in reverse. This basically describes the lead up to its retrograde cycle which occurs on August 14 and continues until September 5th. But before it does so, Mercury will re-enter Leo on August 31st where it will remain until September 9th.

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo is one it’s most auspicious sign placements but Leo is one of its most difficult. Yet, these are just generic statements and, as ever, it depends on how these aspects configure in one’s Birth Chart. Still,

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to what excites you? Making come increasingly stronger yourself happy will work for over the coming weeks. Just others as well, provided do- be careful not to get narrowing so does not cross their minded and uncooperative. path negatively. Meanwhile, Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) quality time shared with Reaching out to commune family and close to home is a with kindred spirits and othsource of inspiration. ers of like mind is important Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) these days. Other players What you yearn for these hold the key to future phases days is to pursue a path with of your destiny and you are heart. That it leads directly to meant to meet them now. home makes it easy. However, Most of your efforts now are home for you may be where likely occurring behind the your heart is, literally and not scenes. Trust this flow and limited to a specific address. with follow through in prepaIt could even be interpreted ration for a wider scope of assimply as in the arms of your sociation in September. true love. How you define Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) home is relative to your desNew adventures continue tiny and it is calling. to call you out. Yet answering Gemini (May 21-June 20) them accurately and in-tune You are a wellspring of cre- with the current themes of ativity and intelligence. For your destiny include making you, variety is the spice of life meaningful contributions of SATURDAY - ONE DAY ONLY!public and/ so your creative expressions a wider social, STEAK �������������������� are often varied, even if SIRLOIN un- or humanistic sort.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) The time has come to explore new facets of your creative skills and abilities.

Variety is a key word now, yet overcoming tendencies to scatter your focus is an important challenge to recognize. The time is right to forge ahead and your focus will be-

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It is interesting to realize that the proverbial higher mind of spiritual traditions is the heart. Esoteric tradition teaches that the heart center or chakra is directly connected to our auric field which is made up of multiple layers of consciousness and is also understood to constitute our subconscious mind. This understanding is a feature of enlightenment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Gathering all your resources and accessing those of others too is important to you now. You are in an ambitious mood, but you want to work smarter than harder. Family relationships and especially that with your spouse or significant other are central. You want and need to talk to gain $clarity and to make sense of

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) The spotlight remains on relationships, perhaps especially romantic involvements. There is a lot of dynamic interchanges that can also be described as dramatic and passionate. Your mind is sharp as are your powers of analysis. Discernment is especially important now so that criticism of self and others is kept in check.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You have entered a cycle that is leading you to make extra efforts to balance your lifestyle. This includes striking a deal between work and play.

The emphasis is also directed to your health. Changes in your diet and/or consuming food that is healthy and nurtures healing are featured. Quality time shared with family will prove especially rewarding.

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Mercury will be joining company with Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and will contribute to the deepening themes that this process generally implies. Over the course of this time period, there will be a total Solar Eclipse which occurs on August 21st the path of which will traverse across the United States. It is said that where the eclipse path occurs is where the destined themes will manifest the most strongly. I will share more about this exciting theme next week.

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) What are your creative gifts? Answering this question is important for you now.

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Saturdays 9am – 2:30pm Cowrie St. (between Ocean Ave. & Shorncliffe Ave.) Free admission

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Sechelt and the Lower Sunshine Coast writersfestival.ca coastastronomy.ca Saturdays in July & August 12pm – 2pm Celebrating 35 years, the Festival of have to offer.

View the solar eclipse safely from Sechelt Library lawn, 5797 Cowrie St. Daily 9am – 5pm the Written Arts brings both renowned Davis Bay with the Sunshine Coast Free admission Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo St. and emerging writers of a wide range Centre of the RASC. Take a peek at Free admission of genres from across Canada. solar flares and sun spots through a 11. DAVIS BAY SANDCASTLE Thurs.

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Enjoy that reflect the people, environment, Rockwood Pavilion, creative sand creations, live music, history, and spirit of Sechelt.

17. ROGUE ARTS FESTIVAL 5511 Shorncliffe Ave. great food & more!

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HACKETT PARK ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Fri. Aug. 25, 5pm – 11pm The August exhibition “50 Canadian sunshinecoastartscouncil.com It’s the 22nd anniversary of the Sleepy Sat. Aug. 26, 10am – 11pm Things” is based on stories from the Now in its 30th year, this craft fair Hollow Rod Run and the Show ‘n’ Shine Sun. Aug. 27, 10am – 5pm book “A Number of Things” by Jane offers one-of-a-kind arts and crafts collectible car events!

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