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Concerns about building’s appearance A proposed development permit for the North Road property next to the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse got a mixed reaction at the Town’s committee of the whole meeting on Dec.18. Developers Raphael Santa Ana and Megan Paris’ plans are for a single structure with 12 residential apartments and 1,500 square feet of commercial space at 672 North Road. The three-storey building would meet “passive house” standards, with a much smaller ecological footprint than a traditional structure. It would be energy efficient and use environmentally friendly construction materials. The development, named “Driftwood Gibsons” would be the first mixed-used passive house project in Gibsons. The design features commercial space, four residential units and all onsite parking at street level. This layout means that minimal site ex-

cavation would needed. Most of the parking will be sheltered from view by the upper floors of the building. Eight electric vehicle charging stations would be included. The committee voted to recommend the permit for the project be considered at the Jan. 8 regular council meeting. There was general support of the plan to add rental housing to the downtown and for a building that meets the highest environmental standards. Councillors Aleria Ludwig and Annmarie de Andrade expressed concerns that the appearance of the building did not fit with the existing neighbourhood or the character of Gibsons. Similar concerns were part of the Town’s Advisory Planning Commission’s comments on the application. It said the proposal was a “stark change from the current context”. Santa Ana said the proposal followed the Town’s Offi-

cial Community Plan (OCP) guidelines. He also noted that no members of the public attended an information meeting about the proposed project to voice concerns. “This is the first of the North Road properties to be redeveloped. It will set the standard for the others, and we want to do it well,“ said Paris. De Andrade said: “We need to walk the talk toward sustainability, however we have an OCP that our community has taken the time to develop. If we are going to introduce this type of big change, I think we need to have a dialogue on that.” The committee supported moving forward with community discussion on the appearance of new developments. It recommended a review of the Town’s OCP form and character design guidelines be funded in the 2019 budget. Connie Jordison

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To our collective health During the holiday season, people often drink toasts to health. There’s something more we can do to ensure that we and others will enjoy good health now and into the future: combat climate change. “Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century, and tackling it could be our greatest health opportunity,” according to the medical journal “The Lancet”. “The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change”, by 150 experts from 27 academic institutions and intergovernmental organizations, including the World Health Organization and the World Bank, is blunt: “A rapidly changing climate has dire implications for every aspect of human life, exposing vulnerable populations to extremes of weather, altering patterns of infectious disease, and compromising food security, safe drinking water and clean air.” The report examines the association between health and climate change, including resilience and adaptation, financial and economic implications, the health and economic benefits of addressing the crisis, and the need for political and societal engagement, with a greater role for health professionals. Sadly, the researchers conclude that a lack of concerted effort from governments is compromising human health and health infrastructure and services. People in more than 90 per cent of cities breathe air that is toxic to cardiovascular and respiratory health, and it appears to be getting worse, “particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.” Pollutants from burning coal and other fossil fuels are causing millions of premature deaths every year. The Lancet report shows the costs of inaction are rising: “About 712 climate-related extreme events were responsible for US$326 billion of losses in 2017, almost triple the losses of 2016,” with 99 per cent of losses in low-income countries uninsured. The Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Public Health Association offered several recommendations for policy-makers based on the Lancet report, emphasizing the role of doctors and other health professionals in addressing climate change and raising public awareness. When people get sick from contaminated lettuce or are injured because of defective products, governments and corporations promptly remove or recall the dangerous items. Granted, global warming is a much bigger challenge, but given the benefits of acting quickly and decisively to bring it under control, there’s no excuse for stalling. As the Lancet report states, “At a time when national health budgets and health services face a growing epidemic of lifestyle diseases, continued delay in unlocking the potential health co-benefits of climate change mitigation is short-sighted and damaging for human health.” Here’s to climate action for all our health. David Suzuki

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(Re “Pathological denierin-chief”, editorial, the Local, Dec. 13) The title of your newspaper is the Local Weekly, yet the editorial was written by David Suzuki, not a local. The topic you chose to print is largely to do with Donald Trump, also not a local. Some say he’s not even from this planet. I happen to think Mr. Trump is a breath of fresh air in a sea of offended and goofy people but, to paraphrase Conrad Black, he is a bit strange. Canadians should be so lucky to actually get somebody to run our country, even if Mr. Trump is tinted an odd colour. David Suzuki’s (I already used goofy) preaching is well known and can probably be paraphrased by 80 per cent of the readers of the Local, so can we please skip over him for a while? I imagine that it’s not cheap for you to buy his stuff – running all those houses and yachts is expensive – so perhaps a local writer with just one house and a small sailboat might work out to be cheaper too? Anyway, how about something local? Our water supply, seniors’ housing, dysfunctional new council, that camel-track that some have

incorrectly called a highway, taxation, homelessness, two blighted waterfronts, parking lots instead of plazas, transportation, logging... all of these topics are local and I would really love to read someone with vision…someone with new ideas, positive attitudes, a view of how our little community can look to the future and plan to improve our incredible location, where we just skip over that part where it has to become Kelowna or Nanaimo. We are not actually required to be banal in Sechelt; according to evidence presented in the community plan, that would seem to be the preferred option. We have so many good community role models, many that have handled growth and popularity and contented village living in gorgeous natural surroundings and two beautiful waterfronts without strip malls and apartments on the main roads, traffic jams, an openpit mine and clear-cut logging. There are better ways possible but I am just cranky enough to point out that there is a desert of ideas in Sechelt and an intense willingness to slowly build and organize dreck without any infrastructure.

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The lessons at The Town Preschool in Gibsons include discussion of sharing and helping those less fortunate. Each year the children bring food items from home for the food bank. Here the kids pose with Janet Genders, from the St. Bart’s food bank, who came to talk about the spirit of giving and collect the food. DIANE LAIDLAW PHOTO

I don’t hold out much hope. Please take the torch and begin this process with local talent. Ken Dibnah, Wakefield Beach

The world of work It all started with one member’s need for a saw. In late 2017, a member of Arrowhead Clubhouse in Sechelt approached the staff, volunteers and other members with a challenge he was facing. The member had secured a position as an assistant to a carpenter but needed a saw to fulfill his job requirements. Arrowhead Clubhouse, an inclusive community of hope where individuals find encouragement, opportunities and, most importantly, a sense of ownership and belonging, embraced the interesting issue raised by the need for a saw. The clubhouse members and staff have been striving to create positive work opportunities here on the Sunshine Coast as such opportunities do several important things; provide members with a sustainable income, increase employment skills, support recovery and shift negative perceptions about mental illness within society. Last year, as part of this effort to enhance and support employment opportunities on the Coast, a pilot project was launched in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation. SEED (Skills Enhancement for Employment and Development) is an eightweek employment readiness course designed to support members of the clubhouse to improve their skills and gain the confidence needed to enter, or re-enter, the world of work. These past few months clubhouse members have also had the chance to meet with an employment specialist on a weekly basis to work on their resumes or receive advice on interviews.

Additionally, the clubhouse has been providing free First Aid and Food Safe courses for the members, courses essential for certain career choices. When the issue of the saw was presented, clubhouse members, staff and volunteers realized there was still an essential piece missing in Arrowhead’s ability to support employment seeking members. At the end of October, and with a gracious grant from Sunshine Coast Credit Union, Arrowhead Clubhouse launched the Employment Essentials Fund. This fund helps members of the Clubhouse, who have secured employment in our community, purchase necessary items or tools for their job. As of Dec. 1, 10 members have used the fund to purchase work boots (8) and glasses (2) for a total of $866. Thank you, Sunshine Coast Credit Union for helping to create this opportunity for the clubhouse members and for adding an important piece to our essential, and increasing, employment supports. If you are a local employer looking for hardworking, committed and enthusiastic employees, please contact Foye Hatton at Arrowhead Clubhouse at fhatton@ sccss.ca Foye Hatton, Arrowhead Clubhouse

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The Visitors Information Centre has its holiday decorations out, but is closing Dec. 31. Sechelt council will determine what to do with the space in the new year. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO The Sechelt Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has been managed, under contract with the District of Sechelt, by the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society since 2004. They have provided notice that they will end the contract on Dec. 31, 2018. To provide Council the

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An Update on BC Ferries’ Langdale Terminal Redevelopment Plan Hello Sunshine Coast Residents, First, I would like to wish you a very happy holidays from all of us here at BC Ferries. This time of year is often busy with family and friends, and amid all the holiday excitement our team continues to work on the detailed design of the terminal building and the rest of the upland redevelopment. I invite you to read through my update below while you sip on an egg nog and enjoy some time with your feet up by the fire. Happy holidays! This past month we completed a review of the detailed design drawings for all the upland improvements at the terminal. I am excited to begin sharing these with you early in the new year.

at the terminal to help move people to and through the terminal with greater ease. This allows us to offer a better travel experience for our customers and helps us improve our on-time performance. Stay tuned for more details.

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season and I look forward to connecting with you in the New Year. Please keep sending me your questions and suggestions about the Langdale terminal redevelopment project at michael.pearson@bcferries.com.

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We are also finalizing approvals for all of the regulatory requirements we need for the project. It’s important we ensure these regulatory requirements are in place in a timely manner to keep the project on schedule. To this end, we are working with the following regulatory bodies: • Sunshine Coast Regional District

We are gearing up for our next phase of engagement

• Department of Oceans and Fisheries

Our next phase of engagement with the community is planned for early in the new year. As part of our engagement efforts we’ll be holding key stakeholder and employee workshops, as well as pop-up events at the terminal and on board the Queen of Surrey. I will be able to share more details in January on specific dates and timing in my next column and on the project webpage.

• Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources (FLNRO)

This phase of engagement focuses on presenting terminal redevelopment concepts and explaining how these designs relate to the priorities we’ve heard from you. The concepts focus on improving efficiency

• Transport Canada

As an example, one of our requirements with the Archeological Branch of FLNRO requires us to determine the potential for sensitive archaeological sites within the terminal property. Following the review, we have applied for a heritage inspection permit that will allow us to identify and evaluate if there are any potential impacts to archeological sites with our project. Once this evaluation is complete we will better understand what, if any, mitigation actions we need to take as a result.

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We continue our look at the neighbourhoods of Gibsons. Upper Gibsons As the name implies, Upper Gibsons is higher up and further from the ocean than Lower Gibsons. Highway 101 slices through the middle of the neighbourhood with businesses and restaurants lining each side of the road. Upper Gibsons is the commercial and industrial centre of the town. This is where you’ll find Sunnycrest Mall, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, and RE/MAX City Realty’s Gibsons office. At the western edge of Upper Gibsons is Gibsons Park Plaza which is home to one of three local grocery stores as well as the medical clinic. Because Highway 101 is a major thoroughfare, it’s one of the busiest streets in Gibsons. While this can be less than ideal for commuters, it’s good news for the businesses that call Upper Gibsons home. Gibsons Landing Gibsons Landing is where the town’s namesake first arrived over 130 years ago and was also the setting for CBC’s popular The Beachcombers. Today it’s one of the most

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Pet Smarts Jane Bowers Professional Trainer

Soon we will be into a New Year and it’s a good time to plan what activities you’d like to do with your dog. There are so many activities people can enjoy doing with their dogs. Trick training is fun for dogs and their owners. It’s amazing how many things a dog can learn to do like spin, roll over, fetch, go and get toys by name, leapfrog, and the list goes on. Agility is a fun sport where dogs are trained to go over and through individual obstacles like jumps, A-frames and tunnels. As the dog and handler get more skilled, a course can be set up, so the dog and handler can do the equipment in sequences. It’s a good idea to get a dog safely physically conditioned for the sport by using simple exercise equipment that strengthens their core. The Canadian Kennel Club offers a “Canine Good Neighbour” certificate for dogs who pass the exam, which is made up of 12 components such as accepting petting from a stranger, passing another dog quietly and other skills, which are outlined on the CKC website (https:// www.ckc.ca). There are

preparation courses available to help dogs achieve success with the exam. This certificate is often a first step in a dog becoming a therapy dog but available to all dogs and owners. Tracking and trailing are activities where the dog follows a certain scent. As dogs are born with the ability to follow scent, we can train them to follow the scent ask we ask them to. There are several methods of training a dog for tracking and trailing and a popular method is to start dogs on a vegetative surface which holds the scent well and to gradually increase the challenge for the dog. Once dogs are proficient at tracking on cue, they can learn to search a small area for either an item or a person. In this exercise they search an area in a grid pat-

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Events on the Sunshine Coast December 27 Bonar Harris entertains, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm December 27 Gin & Jam night, improvisational music, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8-11pm December 28 Dance party with dj Teflo, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm December 28-29 DJ Snickers, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 9pm December 29 Repair cafe, Gibsons Public Library, 1-5pm December 29 Wanda Nowicki sings and Budge Schachte plays guitar, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm December 29 Daniel Wesley reggae dance party, Roberts Creek Hall, 7pm, $25 advance, $30 at the door, Eventbrite.com December 29 UFC light heavyweight world championship on the screen, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 7pm, $10 December 31 New Year’s Eve prime rib dinner and dance with Apasionado, Pender Harbour Legion, 6pm, $50 December 31 Second annual “New Year’s in the Creek” with a long list of entertainers, family-friendly, bring your own snacks, Roberts Creek Hall, 7pm, free December 31 Solid Gold Countdown party with dj Buzy B, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 7pm, $10, includes glass of champagne December 31 New Year’s Eve dance with Half Cut & the Slackers and Playback, includes buffet and midnight champagne, Gibsons Legion, 8pm-1am, members $25, guests $35 December 31 New Year’s Eve party, Gambier Community Hall, 8pm December 31 New Year’s Eve with djs Octivate, Paola, Cronneloctopus and Ryan Fox, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $10, guests $20, after midnight $5 December 31 New Year’s Eve with dj Mama, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 9pm January 1 Open community yoga practice, Yoga by the Sea, Roberts Creek, 9:30-11am, free January 1 Polar Bearwims: Davis Bay, registration 11am, swim at noon; Armours Beach, Gibsons, registration 10:30am, swim at 11am January 1 Hair of the dog day, walk with your dog through the SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 11am-4pm

January 1 Psychic fair, Roberts Creek Hall, proceeds to new roof fund, 1-5pm January 1 Lighting lights in memory of a loved one, presented by SC Hospice Society, Mission Point, Davis Bay, 2pm January 6 Opening reception for exhibition by “friends of the gallery”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4pm January 6 Vocal Intent starts the year with songs of love, St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Gibsons, 3pm, by donation January 7 Screening of first of six TED talks on ways to keep the brain healthy, the brain and meditation, Sechelt Library, 10:30am-noon January 11 Pender Harbour coffee house, with Ken Dunn and more, School of Music, Madeira Park, 8-10pm, suggested $10 donation January 12 Repair cafe, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 11am-4pm January 12 Lesley Buxton reads from her book “One Strong Girl: Surviving the Unimaginable. A Mother’s Memoir”, Gibsons Public Library, 2-3pm January 13 Janelle Nadeau Trio in concert, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2pm, $25 January 14 Screening of second of six TED talks on ways to keep the brain healthy, the brain and gratitude, Sechelt Library, 10:30am-noon January 14 Armchair travel with Alexis Harrington on Patagonia and Antarctica, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 7-9pm, by donation January 15 Free Microsoft business training and development day, presented by the SC Regional Economic Development Organization, Sechelt Indian Band Hall, 9am-5:30pm, pre-register at scredo.ca/microsoftday January 17 Writing and reading the mystery novel, with writer Marion Crook (who writes under the name Emma Dakin) and mystery fan Pam Fairweather, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30-3pm January 18 Screening of film “Metamorphosis”, plus a Q&A with the filmmakers, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7pm, $10, share-there.com January 19 Petunia and the Vipers, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door, share-there.com

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Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

A new year heralds a new era at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt as, after a successful tenure managing the centre and increasing public programming, Sheena Main has left to pursue other interests. Andrea Dancer is now the centre’s new Administrator and Sadira Rodrigues is the new Curator/Director. Both women bring a wealth of experience to their new positions. Dancer, who lives in Halfmoon Bay, has over 20 years of involvement in the arts, including as a sound artist, teacher, arts administrator and manager. She will be taking the lead in the day-today management of the Centre, including handling facility rentals. Though she studied visual art at Emily Carr University, her own art practice grew as a sound artist after her experience producing radio documentaries for such programs as CBC’s Ideas. “It’s a very wide field,” says Dancer of sound art. “For me, sound art is making compositions from found sound.” She has a PhD in Arts Education and spent two years teaching an arts-based curriculum in Prague to students across Europe, managing the Socrates Program, while also receiving a number of commissions to produce sound compositions. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast four years ago, Dancer has been waiting for a job in the arts to open up. “Being an artist can be quite isolating,” says Dancer of why she wanted the position. “It was very attractive to think of being at the centre of a large community of artist. It’s very exciting

to be able to further art in a very direct way.” Rodrigues, a Sechelt resident, also has a long list of involvement in the arts: She led the Fuse public programs at the Vancouver Art Gallery; was the director of Continuing Studies at Emily Carr University, where she still teaches curatorial and museum studies; writes and lectures on a wide variety of topics in the arts; and maintains an independent curatorial practice which has allowed her to curate numerous exhibitions, featuring national and international artists. She’s excited to be taking on her new role. “There are few places like the Arts Centre,” says Rodrigues, who has spent a lot of time travelling professionally throughout BC. “I’m in the point in my career [where] I’m looking for places that are interested in creating deep relationships with arts and culture.” One of the relationships Rodrigues hopes to foster is with shíshálh Nation. “There’s a really amazing starting place,” she says. “Are there ways that we can work with [tems swiya] Museum, with the work we are doing? You need to make meaningful space for people to want to engage.” Her first order of business will be to hear what people have to say about how the centre works – or doesn’t work – for them. “There’s a depth and a richness to this organization already,” Rodrigues notes. “The first thing for me will be to observe

The team of Andrea Dancer, left, administrator, and Sadira Rodrigues, curator/director, are taking over the management of the Arts Centre from Sheena Main. ANNA NOBILE PHOTO and watch the community, hearing what the community wants, see where we can heighten and enhance what we’re already doing.” Both Rodgrigues and Dancer will get an opportunity for immediate feedback beginning with the centre’s first show of 2019, the always popular Friends of the Gallery exhibition, opening Jan. 3. Over the holiday period, the Doris Crowston Gallery was outfitted with a new hanging system, and received a major makeover with white plywood walls installed over the

existing wooden ones. The change was an Arts Council Board initiative. “It’s a big change, a real advantage,” says Dancer. “I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of discussion around that,” says Rodrigues. Friends of the Gallery Group Show is open to all paid members who are invited to submit one piece, maximum size 24” x 36,” created in 2018. Intake day is Sunday, Dec. 30 from 2-4pm. The opening reception will be held Sunday, Jan. 6, from 2-4pm. The show runs until Jan. 28. More info at: sunshinecoastartscouncil.com

awareness of the loneliness and social isolation many seniors face, during a time when many families and friends are celebrating. The campaign reminds members of the public to reach out to seniors living in a care home, or living alone at home. The best gift you can give during the festive season is the “gift of time”. “There is no easy solution when it comes to the challenge of social isolation among seniors, but raising awareness is a vital first step,” says BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine. “We hope the #GiftOfTime awareness campaign kicks off an important conversation. “When people are celebrating the festive season with loved ones, this is the best time to remind the public to reach out to a senior.” Social isolation among seniors has been the subject of prominent public inquiries such as by Canada’s Nation-

al Seniors Council, and the U.S. Senate Aging Committee. A widely-cited study determines that the negative health impact of social isolation is equivalent to smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day. Both urban and rural communities across the continent have struggled on what to do about social isolation among seniors. “There is indeed a growing awareness among our political leaders of the cost of social isolation on our public healthcare system,” says Fontaine. “However, we have to convince governments of the benefit of investing in initiatives that enhance quality of life among frail and elderly seniors.” Additional information and resources on the subject of social isolation among seniors, including copies of the campaign advertisements can be accessed at www.bccare.ca. Submitted

The value of time spent with seniors A province-wide awareness campaign is taking aim at social isolation among BC seniors during the festive season. The “Gift of Time” campaign is being promoted by BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) as a way to raise

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Education Matters Pammila Ruth Chair, School District #46 School Board

In·clu·sion /in’klo͞ oZHǝn noun 1. the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure... Have you wondered what inclusive means? Have you wondered why inclusiveness matters? Elphinstone graduate Reegan MacKenzie, in her third year studying elementary school teaching at UVic, very eloquently explains why it matters in the November/ December edition of BCTF’s TEACHER Magazine: “Why Queer Teachers Matter”. In her article, MacKenzie states that despite the commonality of being a teacher, each has their own story. “Just like our students, we have differences too. If we are to embrace diversity in our classrooms, we must first

embrace ourselves. Showing up in our light and passion, exactly as we are, will spark great inspiration for learning in our students.” When I asked her later on her thoughts on inclusion in schools for both students and staff, she replied, “Inclusion is for everyone. When we personalize the learning, create authentic relationships with our students and foster communities of respect and belonging, everything changes. Everyone has unique needs and as teachers, we need to work together and do our

best to meet those needs, above curricular demands. If we meet students where they’re at, the learning becomes meaningful. It’s not easy by any stretch of the imagination, but I believe it’s possible.” Enter SOGI123, a Ministry of Education program SD46 proudly embraces. SOGI 123 is a collection of resources available for teachers to use to make all students feel safe and included in their classrooms. “SOGI” stands for Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities. The “1” is

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and non-judgmental teaching moments into lesson plans in an age-appropriate way. SOGI123 is not a classroom course. While there is a les-

son plan available, it is more about teachable moments. SOGI123 is about teaching inclusivity and acknowledging that everyone matters.

Opportunistic thieves On Dec. 13 around 9:30pm, a suspect set off a car alarm in the 5600 block of Inlet Avenue, Sechelt. The suspect, who’d smashed the rear window of the vehicle as well as the passenger rear side window, appears to have

been targetting tools that had been left in the back seat, but fled at the sounding alarm without stealing anything. Police remind drivers to remove any valuables from plain sight to deter opportunistic thieves. Submitted by RCMP

Rockwood Lodge was all decked out for the holidays. Built as a guesthouse in the 1930s, it is a heritage building now owned by the District of Sechelt and is home to the annual Festival of the Written Arts. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

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Tip of the Week: At the exact stroke of midnight 2019 begins, the planetary line-up is interesting, profound, powerful and somewhat complicated too. Sun and Saturn and Pluto and the Lunar South Node forming two close couplets in Capricorn, the waning Moon in Scorpio just a day behind conjunction with Venus there too, Mars at the critical 29th degree of Pisces, the last degree of the Zodiac and conjunct Chiron and Neptune is tow, Mercury and Jupiter in Sagittarius and Uranus the only planet still retrograde in Aries constitutes this complex array. Interpreting the ‘influence’ of the planets is an art. It must always be kept in mind, as well, that how the planets align with our own, or our own company, city, province, state and country are relative. In other words, every case has to be examined on its own ground. This week’s Horoscope provides a glimpse at the year

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you will be challenged to adapt and this will include knowing when to hold, fold, walk and run. Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Who and how you are will undergo another level of change this year. You will be pushed to think more about the realities, needs, and concerns of significant others. Circumstances will push you to have more faith in yourself, others and the world in general, and this could prove quite challenging at times. Anticipate changes and look to the future. Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) The time has come to bring it down to earth. Some of your dreams will undergo revision and this may be true of some of what you deem to be reality, as well. Positively, your social network is increasing, if not literally perhaps at least virtually. Circumstances will also push you to make some major moves again perhaps literally

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physical, mental, emotional or habitual, this year will amount to various modes of cleansing and you are wise to participate consciously. Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) You can’t please all the people and you are increasingly more aware of this and less interested in trying. Yet, knowing which relationships are important and focusing to nurture them, above all others, will take center stage. Nurturing a deeper and more wholesome sense of faith and confidence is linked directly to the quality of your lifestyle. Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Creative opportunities are steadily rising. You may have to take a few risks to succeed however. These can include confronting fears of failure or rejection. This is not the year to play it safe or be too comfortable or resist change. Discipline is a keyword for everyone and for you includes knowing how, where and when to make key investments to build for your future. Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) 2019 for you includes answering the call. It includes rendering new modes of service to humanity. Incorporating your gifts and talents is the key to make your contributions truly meaningful both to you and others. In doing so, your confidence levels will rise. Practicality is a keyword so focus on what can prove useful to others and make a difference. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) New levels of responsibility in the world are having the effect of shaking things up close to home, and perhaps the other way around too. Expect to have more places to go, people to see, errands to run and responsibilities. The good news is that you are a born manager and tend to perform better as the challenge increases. Just remember, that sincere diplomacy works much better than dictatorship. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Changes in habitual modes of perception have and continue to get shaken and this trend will continue in 2019. Learning, unlearning and re-learning are all featured. Flexibility regarding what you deem important and to be priorities may prove necessary. You know the joke: ‘if you want to make God laugh, tell her your plans.’ Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Risk, expansive and increase are keywords for you in 2019. Negatively, your financial flow could take a hit or two. Changes in your lifestyle are also consequentially likely. Positively, these changes could amount to more, not less. In either case,

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ahead for each sign. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Seeing a bigger and a deeper perspective on reality, that aligns with your personal needs and core sense of security, will take a center stage in 2019. With Mars in your sign as of New Year’s Day, literally, you will feel determined to get an early start. This includes exploring new territory both within and without. Important changes in your social status are featured. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Changes in or simply an activation of your core philosophy, will become evident as 2019 gets underway. While you will reserve considerable creative licence, you are likely to seek out allies, who are sure to include people of means and influence. You will be required to undergo a process of learning and, in some cases, of unlearning. Either way, you will be a force. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Breaking with tradition is likely to be true for you and in more ways than one. Clearing the old to make way for the new will be a central theme. Creating a new sense of security is literally linked to your whole state of health. Whether

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