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Where IS Santa? Well, as you can see, he was in Pender Harbour on Nov. 30, besieged by children. He was there to kick off the Christmas season, an event that included the Pender Harbour Community Choir, the Harbour Ukulele Group (HUGs) and lighting of the community tree. But you will see lots of Santa in the coming days, including Gibsons and Roberts Creek Dec. 9 (see events, page 12). On the same day, you will see Santa’s hat on runners in Sechelt (page 5). And the spirit of Santa Claus will be all over the Coast this Saturday, Dec. 8, in the form of first responders looking to fill boots with cash for the Elves Club. The first responders will be in shopping centres, on the street at intersections and elsewhere, and they will be doing Santa’s work – making sure everyone is included in the holiday traditions. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO
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Housing bargain: apply to Sechelt In the current Sechelt area housing market, there are few purchase options in the $200,000 range. The District of Sechelt and Oracle Properties Inc. are offering two newly-constructed homes in West Sechelt for this price. The municipality hosted an information session about the units on Nov. 30. The duplex units on Partridge Way have three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and fenced backyards. They were built by Oracle Properties under a development agreement with Sechelt. The firm made the affordable units available in exchange for approval to build more homes than would have been allowed under the original zoning of the land that became its Tyler Heights neighbourhood. This project is Sechelt’s third attempt to bring affordable “for purchase” housing to the market. Affordable units were offered in the Watermark and Wharf Plaza
buildings but none were sold. The District’s municipal planner, Angela Letman, said that the pricing and strata fees for those units, which were one-bedroom apartments, did not appeal to buyers in the housing market at that time. Those interested in purchasing one of the Partridge Way units need to apply to the District by Dec. 12. Application packages are available at the District Office and on Sechelt.ca. Prospective buyers must have a gross family income of less than $50,000 per year. In addition, each applicants’ need for affordable housing will be assessed against those of others who apply. Factors including family size, employment on the Coast, being a first-time property owner and special needs will be considered. Applicants must arrange their own financing for the purchase. The purchase price includes GST. Success-
ful purchasers will also need to pay closing costs and supply their own appliances. Purchasers must use the unit as their home. If a buyer wants to resell, the sale must go through the District of Sechelt. The unit’s price can be increased by no more than the rate of inflation for each year the home was owned, plus an annual one percent return on investment. Resale units would be offered to purchasers who qualify through the Sechelt’s Affordable Housing program. Under Sechelt’s Official Community Plan, affordable housing agreements are to be part of any residential development built on land that is rezoned to a higher density. At least twenty per cent of the increase in residential units in such developments are to be affordable housing. Sechelt has no additional agreements in place for the construction of affordable “for purchase” homes. Connie Jordison
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This pair of three-bedroom duplexes are for sale – to qualified buyers – for $200,000 by the District of Sechelt. The “affordable” units were made available by the developer as part of increased zoning. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO
“Perfect storm” sewage spill On Wednesday Nov.28, the effluent lift station at the foot of Wakefield Road had a pump failure and effluent spill. In the early morning hours, a general pump alarm was triggered at the lift station and upon inspection the cause could not be identified. After testing, all equipment was determined to be working effectively; however, staff contacted Olson Electric to investigate further. At 9:30am, the electrician noted a safety issue that required a shut off of power at the station. Starteck Industrial vac trucks were contacted immediately as a precaution. There was an overflow of approximately 200-300 litres before the vac truck arrived. Additional staff attended to
sandbag the area and a second vac truck was requested. Before the second truck arrived, approximately 300400 litres breached the lift station. Due to heavy rains there was higher than normal volumes entering the lift station. Staff took samples for laboratory testing and reported the breach to the federal and provincial authorities. Staff reported an estimate of 600 – 900 litres overflowed from the station in total, some of which was contained by the sandbags. It is not known how much of the overflow went into the ocean. A repair was made by the electrician to keep one pump in service and a part was shipped overnight to restore
function of the second pump. Christine Miller, supervisor, Water Resource Centre stated: “We had a perfect storm of events with heavy rain and equipment failure but staff responded quickly and effectively to contain the overflow as much as possible and immediately reported to the proper authorities.” The Wakefield lift station is a pump station that moves effluent from the area up to the Water Resource Centre for treatment. It is equipped with two pumps and an alarm system. The alarm system is sometimes triggered during storms due to fluctuations, or flickers, in electricity. It is also equipped with a generator in case of total power outage. Submitted
For the first time in Sechelt’s history, this small town with big city goals has made the top 20 list of Best City for Work in 2019, according to BC Business magazine. Ranking number 12 in BC, Sechelt is poised to attract investors and workers to this seaside community. “This recognition is an ex-
citing opportunity to highlight the Sechelt advantage to potential investors”, stated Mayor Darnelda Siegers. “Sechelt has the benefits of an amazing, unsurpassed lifestyle and desirable location.” The fifth annual BC Business ranking of B.C.’s best cities for work measures ten
economic indicators with a variety of weightings that paint a picture of relative economic health and the appeal of a community for those seeking work. The research determines the economic outlook for dozens of communities, with an eye on the year ahead. Submitted
Sechelt makes the list
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Drive the 21-day challenge Driving is a task that requires complete attention to the road. Inclement weather, unexpected actions from fellow drivers and challenging situations can all arise at a moment’s notice, making it crucial for Canadians to keep their eyes on the road at all times. Unfortunately, however, distracted driving continues to be a significant issue on roads across Canada. “It is a hard habit to break,” said Ottawa Police Constable Philip Kane, “but they say that it takes 21 days to break a bad habit.” Why not make today day one? To mark this year’s National Safe Driving Week (Dec. 1-7), the Canada Safety Council and TELUS invite you to take the 21-day challenge and make a concerted effort to leave the phone alone while driving. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, distracted driving factors into approximately four million collisions annually in North America. And while public opinion seems to be that distracted driving is unacceptable, it still creeps into a driver’s day-to-day habits. Kane sees the impact of distraction on a daily basis. And according to him, the impact reaches far beyond any potential financial punishment. “We’re seeing far too many collisions where lives are lost because of that text or that Facebook post or checking Twitter,” said Kane. “It’s not necessarily the fine itself – you could be leaving someone you love, and they’ve got to pick up the pieces.” The solution, of course, is fairly simple: don’t use your phone while driving. But as we all know, it’s never as simple as that. The phone buzzes in your pocket and you’re innately curious – after all, it’s human nature. But Kane offers a quick and easy solution to this dilemma. “Keep your phone on silent,” he said. “Put it in your purse or in your pocket. It’s where I keep mine so I’m not tempted to answer it.” The lack of a tactile or visual cues makes it much easier to ignore an incoming message, but that’s only half the solution. Nimtaz Kanji, director of TELUS Wise, a free digital safety education program, adds, “let people in your life know that if you’re driving, you won’t answer messages. Let them know you want to get home safely.” As a leading provider of Internet and smartphones, TELUS believes they share the responsibility in keeping Canadians safe in our digital world. “We are proud to partner with the Canada Safety Council in encouraging all Canadians to keep their eyes on the road while driving,” adds Kanji. Take the 21-day challenge. Consciously decide that you want to be part of the solution in keeping Canadian roads safe. After all, it’s not just your life you’re putting at risk. Submitted by Canada Safety Council
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Safety on Largo Rd. (Addressed to ministry of transport officials, and copied to the Local) I am writing to express my hope that you will do everything in your power to keep Largo Road a quiet little street in rural Roberts Creek. My husband and I live very close to the bottom of Largo on Lower Road. We would be very affected by changes to traffic patterns in this neighbourhood. Also, we have used Largo as a walking path get to Cliff Gilker park ever since the park was developed. Many others also use this route to the park and to and from bus transportation on the highway. Our concern is that if Largo is made a through road that people in cars will use it to cut through, to and from the highway. As you know Largo is very narrow at the bottom with poor sightlines. And the entry to the highway at the top is not easy (especially if people would try to turn left). There are already many accidents on the curve just above this intersection. We believe that there would be added dangers especially when there are shows at the Legion and in the summer when there is an increase in traffic generally. We could see two possible ways to make this situation better. One would be a roundabout to slow and impede potential through traffic. The other would be to eliminate through traffic altogether by making the entrance to the new devel-
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opment a cul-de-sac. While you are working on this road, you might consider a pedestrian or traffic activated light at Largo and the highway for all the pedestrians using Largo to walk in the park and to catch the bus. Jane Covernton, Roberts Creek
Vote NOW Here we stand, in the last week of the campaign, to decide whether we will keep the older system of electing our provincial government or change to a more democratic system, Proportional Representation. The contest is close, although it shouldn’t be. There should be no contest between a system favouring an undemocratic inequality of votes versus one which guarantees an absolute equality of every vote cast, producing a much-improved democracy. During this week it is most imperative that any voter who has not returned their ballot hand deliver it to the Service BC office in Sechelt (5710 Teredo St.) by 4:30pm Friday, Dec. 7. This is particularly important for voters aged 18 – 35 years of age (millenials), a group that has the lowest voting record of all age groups. Ironically, because they are younger, they have more to lose from governments such as our present system produces through first-past-the-post (FPTP). Such governments spend much of their time in office working to reverse legislation producing by their predecessor, instead of cooperating on larger issue legislation such as global warming. Only consensus governments produced by Proportional Representation (Pro-rep) can arrive at such important stability. I’m looking forward to a
surge of millenial ballot returns this week ensuring a much-needed reform of our electoral system. Ian MacKenzie, Kamloops
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Sunshine Coast ElderCollege invites the community aged 55-plus to attend a free preview of its spring 2019 courses on Thursday, Dec. 13, 10-11:30 am at Capilano University’s Sechelt Campus. ElderCollege works in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Regional District for registration and program advertising and in association with Capilano University. Look for our courses on our website or in the SCRD Parks and Recreation Guide. We are pleased that we have been able to maintain our reductions in course fees and they continue to be $36.75 per course including GST. The majority of courses will be held at Capilano University’s Sechelt Campus. Courses are: Geology of the Gibsons Aquifer with Peter Hews; Take Charge of Your Health Care with Dr. Fiona Mitchell, Dr. Courtenay Crowell, Dr. John Hourigan, Dr. Jaymi Dumper; HotTopics with Daryl Stennett; Climate of Change with Jim Pawley and guest; Design Your Own Garden with Ayuko Inoue; iPad for Beginners with David Marsh and Marcia Timbres; Trace Your Family History with Lorraine Gallant; The Use and Abuse of Social Media with Jessica Marola, Sean Eckford, Teresa Eckford, Janette Helmuth, Bruce Milne and Julie Rogers; Early Canadian History with Keith Maxwell; Law for Seniors with Carmen Sombrowski, Wayne Rowe and Lois Potter; Our Ancient DNA Legacy with Joe Harrison; Troubled Waters: The Freshwater Crisis in
the 21st Century with Ray Kostaschuk; Restorative Justice with Nancy Denham and Bill Prowse; 2019 Festival of the Written Arts Preview with Pam Horner (morning course) and Kit Artus (afternoon course); Create and Share Stunning Photos with Your iPhone with Jack Pope; Spring Birding on the Sunshine Coast with Tony Greenfield, John Hodges, Rand Rudland and Russ Tkachuk. Attendees can register on the SCRD website (www. scrd.ca/recreation) and in person at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre or the Gibsons and Area Community Centre or at the Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre. We regret any inconvenience, but due to a change in SCRD policy you can no longer register by phone with your credit card. ElderCollege is a community of people aged 55 plus with a zest for learning and exploring life as we continue to broaden our horizons. Our volunteer experts offer a wealth of valuable courses and activities to the Sunshine Coast community. For more information or to contact ElderCollege: www.sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca Ann Hopkins, SC ElderCollege
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Gibsons Recycling now accepts more With a goal of diverting as much re-useable material as possible from landfills, Gibsons Recycling has expanded the range of products it accepts. It now recycles thermostats, smoke detectors, light bulbs and fixtures, all types of batteries and small appliances. The location on Venture Way is open seven days a week. It is operating under a two-year agreement with the Sunshine Coast Regional District to provide recycling depot services until mid-year 2020. “Almost anything that has a power cord or takes a battery can be left with us” said Tyler, spokesperson for the company that took over the opera-
tion in March 2018. These items are not dismantled on the site. They are packaged so that it takes fewer trucks to transport the recyclables to processing facilities in Trail and Calgary. Encorp Pacific handles material transportation. The depot also accepts most forms of packaging material. It has a styrofoam densifying machine that melts and reduces the volume of this product as well as balers for cardboard. “We also accept household garbage, large household appliances, mattresses, tires and propane tanks for a disposal fee. Our fees are higher than those at the Sechelt Landfill. We must factor in
costs for handling, storage, transportation and disposal. We let people know this up front and many appreciate the convenience of not having to drive to the landfill,” said Tyler. The new ownership of the operation is pleased that the site manager and staff hired by the previous owner stayed on with them. “We all share a sense of cooperation with staff at the Regional District and are prepared to be adaptable to meet the future recycling needs of Coast residents,” said Tyler. Full details on hours of operation and the variety of materials the depot accepts is available at gibsonsrecycling. ca. Connie Jordison
Provincial money for shíshálh housing shíshálh Nation has been awarded $6.8 million for 34 affordable housing units from the BC Indigenous Housing Fund. On Nov. 24, Debbie Hendsbee, CEO of Tsain-Ko Development Corporation, Linda Simon, CAO of shíshálh Nation and Chief Warren Paull, were on hand for the announcement, which was made at Katzie First Nation in Pitt Meadows. “We’re extremely happy with this funding announcement. The province stepped in to fill a void and we’re hoping that’s a signal to the feds that they need to do more in the way of addressing the immediate needs of First Nation’s housing,” said Chief Paull. “This is one of the final steps toward the development of our multi-purpose building project that’s been in the works for the last year,” said Jason Jenkins, Tsain-Ko economic development officer. “We’re very excited to be working with the BC Indigenous Housing Fund on this project that will provide 34
Gibsons Recycling accepts all manner of electrical goods, “almost anything with a power cord or (that) takes a battery.” CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO
LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Rockford Wells from West Vancouver, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Specific Permission for Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at 816 Salmon Farm Bay Road, Hardy Island. The lands file number for this application is 2412136. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd. gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1 Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 4, 2019. Comments after this date may not be considered.
síshálh Nation chief Warren Paull, centre, with BC Housing Minister Selina Robinson and First Nations Summit political executive Robert Phillips at the housing funds announcement Nov. 24. PHOTO SUBMITTED homes for the Nation, as well as many other opportunities such as employment and social programs.” BC Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson announced that 26 indigenous communities will receive a total of $250 million, to fund 1,143 social housing units. BC is the first province to invest in provin-
cial housing for indigenous communities. BC Housing will work with the Nations to finalize the projects over the next few months. In January, Tsain-Ko will be meeting with leaders from the BC Indigenous Housing Fund to continue the development of the project, with community engagement to follow. Submitted
ery participant and volunteer will have a chance to win one of many draw prizes donated by local businesses. Online registration is open until 6pm Saturday Dec. 8. Walk-up registrations will be accepted at the Seaside Cen-
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December sees an excess of inventory along BC’s Sunshine Coast which in turn means lower prices. If you’re wanting to sell, consider waiting until the second quarter of 2019 before listing your home. The spring real estate market is traditionally the busiest time of year and waiting could mean more money in your pocket. Demand for real estate typically wanes over the winter months and 2018 has been no exception. Higher interest rates and stricter mortgage qualification rules have moved us even further into a buyers’ market. Spring widely is considered the best time to sell. Buyer demand that was pent up over the winter months is finally unleashed. This translates into more interest and more money for those selling their homes. If you are going to list in spring, use this time to prepare your home for sale. You only get the one chance to make a first impression on potential buyers. A lot of people are now considering buying (or have already bought) an electric vehicle. An electric car charger installation in your home can increase its appeal when
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and there is no better time to give thanks than now. We welcomed three new families into the Sunshine Coast Village on Saturday, November 24th with a key turning ceremony and enough notice to register a change of address with the officials at the North Pole. In an earlier edition of Habitat Highlights, I talked about how it takes a village to create one and the turnout for the ceremony continues to reflect the community support for Habitat projects and our families. The Pender Harbour Piecemakers presented each family with a homemade quilt, each one representing countless hours of work and love. Jeff Moody and Airen Muir with Bella and Kobe.
With a precision that can only come with practice, The Sechelt Lions Club hosted over 60 guests to a pancake and sausage breakfast.
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As the adults weave in and out of one another’s homes, the children found refuge in the onsite playhouse where they brought to life the real meaning of having a house to call their own. I could not think of a better way to wrap up the year than with our Open House and Volunteer Appreciation event. As I lingered over a beverage or two with our guests, I was reminded that help comes in many forms. In addition to putting shovels in the ground, nails in the walls and our bottle recyclers, restore volunteers and committee members, we would never want to forget our friends at Lucky’s Smoke House who completed the experience with their sliders and salads and Cheeky Monkey for their outstanding cupcake creations.
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Notes from the Upper Mainland Nicholas Simons MLA, Powell River and Sunshine Coast
The busy Fall Legislative Session has come to an end, and 86 MLAs have all returned to their constituencies – one is vacant following the resignation of my friend and long-time colleague
Leonard Krog; a witty, intelligent, and good friend who has been overwhelmingly elected Mayor of Nanaimo. The Child and Youth Committee, which I chair, has made a decision to examine government services to children and youth with special needs – an area of our child serving system that does not garner the same attention as the child welfare division.
The government’s child care initiatives are giving confidence to those in the sector, and families who rely on the system, that fundamental changes are being made. Similarly, our commitment to building housing is being fulfilled already, recognizing that this need was ignored as it grew, and that big steps have to be taken. Residents of Powell Riv-
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er – Sunshine Coast have been returning their ballots in above-average numbers, similar to our standing when it comes to voter turnout. I am glad that it has reached a threshold where even partisans will acknowledge it is within typical numbers for any non-general election. The Legislative highlights of the Session include re-establishing the Human Rights Commission; repealing Bill 29 which under the Liberal government resulted in the largest layoff of female employees ever; implementing the Vacancy Tax; protecting Temporary Foreign Work-
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the pleasure of participating in the Opening Ceremonies of the AAA Provincial Girls Volleyball Championship in Powell River; attended the Driftwood Players Christmas Pantomime in Gibsons; and look forward to more meetings and visits before the new year. Thanks to my Constituency Assistants Michelle Morton in Davis Bay, and Rob Hill in Powell River for their hard work and real concern for the concerns of citizens. Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and to everyone, Happy New Year.
2019/2020 year began on Nov. 29 with a review of the current status of budgets and projects. It’s a crash course in functions and taxation, learning about our different areas and the needs of each of our individual communities and how those fit in with the needs of the entire Sunshine Coast. As most of the board members have limited experience holding an elected position, much of our orientation has been focused around governance – the differences between local, municipal and federal and what we can control versus what we can influence; our relationship with our partner municipalities and the shíshálh nation; and how we want to operate as a team. Strategic planning will be a
focus in the New Year, as we set our goals for the term. We will be reviewing past strategic planning documents and bringing forward the comments and concerns of the community. It is an important process as it will guide how we govern and advocate for the Coast in the years to follow. The Sunshine Coast is a special place, a unique blend of communities, voices and experiences. Through our shared commitment and with respectful dialogue and collaboration, this board will build on its strong foundation with a strategic direction focused on creating a better community for all citizens. Please feel free to connect with us through the SCRD website.
hockey player for two years running, “loves it.” He enjoys the exercise and “running around and playing” Athlete coaches Michael Brooks and Derick Pye both enjoy seeing “the development and progression of athletes over time.” Rhythmic Gymnastics is a great way to spend a Tuesday evening. The head coach Ralf Borowski has many goals for his athletes this season but always starting with fundamental movements in the ribbon, ball and hoop routines and becoming more advanced over time. After his daughter Hailey joined last year, coach Grace Gardner asked Ralf to help out. When fire-fighting duties took Grace off Coast, Ralf was invited to become the new head coach. Ralf took two rhythmic gymnastic coaching courses this summer to improve his skills and now says this is the highlight of his week. First year athlete Talia Nielsen joined up because she thought it would be fun to be with her friend Hailey. Her favourite routine is the ribbon. Linsey Davidson, an eight-year veteran and provincial games medal winner like Talia, also prefers the ribbon.
Fitness is paramount to any athlete, and no one understands that better than a fitness coach. Unfortunately, regular Monday fitness coach, Tania Finnigan had to leave the program for a while, because, life. Fortunately, for us, regular Friday fitness instructor, Verna Chan, owner of The Garage Fitness, agreed to step in on Mondays as well. We thank her for sharing her time. The swimming highlight of November was a fun swim meet between the Orca athletes and the Chinook swimmers with lots of friendly competition and cheering from both teams. After freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly a100-metre medley and even freestyle kick there was yummy pizza from Saffron Restaurant. This month, come on out to cheer on the Gibsons Firefighters and the Gibsons Bball team on Dec. 6 at the Gibsons Elementary gym. And finally, our amazing Christmas banquet will be at the Sechelt Legion on the Dec. 15 (with the big red dude making an appearance I heard). Special Olympics continues to be a force to be reckoned with. See you all next year.
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ers; fixing the Agricultural Land Commission Act to limit house sizes on agricultural land to 5,500 square feet, among other things; and the establishment of a Poverty Reduction Strategy. After being in Victoria for two months – and for a month prior to that, travelling with the Finance and Government Services Committee – it’s good to be back on the Sunshine Coast. In the last week, I have had the honour of being the guest of the Seaforth Highlander Army Cadet Corps for their commemorative Ortona Dinner at the Sechelt Legion;
Can you feel it? Nearing the end of 2018 and December is busy. November however was not without its charms. New executive member, Katie Borowski wanted to support Special Olympics. “The best way I knew how to do this was working as program coordinator.” Katie enjoys visiting to each sport and watching the athletes in action. Her goal? “To promote Special Olympics athletes of all ages, especially those in the programs for younger ages.” Floor hockey fans will be happy to know their athletes are working hard. Drills and scrimmages concentrate on three goals – have fun, get exercise and learn a thing or two. Head Coach Mike Gojevic has coached this team for four years and is thrilled with the athletes’ progress. He is looking forward to having the RCMP play his team in March. Long-time floor hockey player Bryan Ware enjoys having fun and just “being with the coach and fellow athletes” Kyle VanderHeide, a floor
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Events on the Sunshine Coast December 6 Sechelt “Have Your Say Day”, Seaside Centre, 3-6:30pm December 6 Burger and beer fundraiser for SC Blues trip to China, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 6-11pm, $25 December 6 LEAP! entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas, Gibsons Public Market, 6:30-8:30pm, $10, share-there.com December 6 Lecture by Brian Riddell of Pacific Salmon Foundation on causes of chinook and coho mortality, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7pm, by donation (HUGS ukulele group performs at 6:30pm) December 7 Opening reception for exhibition of artwork by Beth Hawthorn, the Kube Studio, Gibsons, 6-9pm December 7 Pender Harbour Choir Christmas Concert, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 7-9pm, $20, under 12 free December 7 DJs Paola and El Pulpo present Latin funk, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, suggested $10 donation December 7-9 Coast Christmas market at John Henry’s, Garden Bay, Fri. 11am5pm, Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm December 8 “Crash the Coast” boot campaign, first responders collect donations for the Elves Club, various locations, 9am-2pm December 8 Holiday Faire, Gibsons Public Market, 10am-6pm December 8 Poetry workshop with Jane Munro, Gibsons Public Library, 10:30am-12:30pm, free, register at 604-886-2130 for limited space December 8 Reading by writer Jane Munro, Gibsons Public Library, 2-3pm December 8 Elves Club telethon, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 2-8pm, free to watch December 8 Turkey raffle every 15 minutes, fundraiser for KidSport, Blackfish Pub, Gibsons, 4:30-8pm December 8 SC Filipino-Canadian Assoc. Christmas dinner and dance with Playback, Gibsons Legion, 6:30pm, $30, under 11 free December 8 Jim Foster, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm December 8 Swing dance with Martini Madness, Davis Bay Hall, lesson at 7pm, live music 8-10pm, $12 December 8 Grant Olsen & Fraser, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm December 8 Monty Montego plays for Toots Hibbert’s birthday, Gumboot Cafe, 8pm, $10 December 8 Ben Klein as Elvis with a “Blue Christmas” performance, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $20, guests $25 December 8 ESC presents dj “Nightmare before Christmas”, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20
December 8-9 Sixth annual Last Chance Christmas Market, Roberts Creek Hall, 10am-4pm December 8-9 Driftwood Players present a Christmas panto, “Treasure Island”, Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm, $20, students and children $10 December 9 Breakfast with Santa and photos, Kinsman Hall, Gibsons, 8amnoon, free December 9 Seventh annual “holiday hustle” 5k/2k, fundraiser for Elphinstone and Chatelech running teams, run/walk or dance, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 9:30am, $15-$20, pacesetterathletic. club/hh5k December 9 Santa in the Creek, photos with Santa, Roberts Creek Library, noon-3:30pm (pets 3-3:30pm) December 9 Off the Page play reading of “In Comfort and Joy” by David King, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 1-3pm, by donation December 9 Pender Harbour Choir Christmas Concert, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2-4pm, $20, under 12 free December 9 Community Christmas dinner, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 3:30pm kids’ activities, 5:30pm dinner, 6pm Santa December 9 Dave Philley entertains, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm December 10 Halfmoon Bay night market, Halfmoon Bay Elementary, 6-8pm December 10 SC Film Society presents 115-minute reel of the world’s best advertising from Cannes, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9 December 10-11 A Dickens Christmas, reading of “A Christmas Carol” by actor Richard Austin, Sechelt Library, 1:30-3pm, $2 (preceded by harp music) December 11 Women’s Connection Christmas luncheon and fashion show, Pender Harbour Legion, 11:30am, members $35, others $40, in advance 604-883-0444 December 11 Matinee showing of “Living is Easy with Eyes Closed”, in Spanish with English subtitles, Gibsons Public Library, 3:30pm, free December 11 “Woody Sed”, a play about Woodie Guthrie featuring 19 of his songs, Heritage Theatre, Gibsons, 7pm, $20, seniors $15, under 18, $10, share-there.com December 13 Preview of ElderCollege spring courses, Capilano College, Sechelt, 10-11:30am, free December 13 Pharmacist Jennifer May presents holiday-focused self-care tips, Howe Sound Pharmacy, 1100 SC Highway, Gibsons, 6pm, bring a food bank donation, pre-register at 604-886-2265 December 13 Talk on vertical farming, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 7pm
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Award-winning poet Jane Munro will be giving a workshop and reading at the Gibsons Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 8. Though she can still recite the first poem she wrote when she was five, Munro didn’t get “serious” about writing poetry until after she’d already earned degrees from UBC, Simon Fraser University, and had had three children. While studying for her English Honours degree at UBC, Munro was introduced to the Black Mountain poets like Denise Levertov, Robert Duncan and Robert Creely. “It was a remarkably active writing scene, particularly poetry,” says Munro of Vancouver in the 1960s. At SFU, she took a course with Robin Blaser, one of the San Francisco Renaissance poets, who had “an amazing collection of audio tapes and printed documents,” of contemporary poets who were influencing the writing and reading of
poetry. Also around this time famed writer and educator Warren Tallman organized a poetry conference that was attended by, among others, Charles Olsen, Margaret Avison and Allen Ginsberg. Munro was there and heard Ginsberg read his seminal work, Howl. “The lecture hall was filled to overflowing,” she says, acknowledging that a poet could never do that now. “It was different era. It was much more a reading and listening and talking culture.” She applied to the Creative Writing Program at UBC where George McWhirter, long-time professor and Vancouver’s first Poet Laureate, told her she didn’t have to take the introductory course. She’d be joining his graduate poetry class. “Although I didn’t seriously start writing my own poetry until [then], I had been reading and studying and thinking about poetry for a long time,” says Munro. From there Munro went on to publish six collections of poetry, including Blue Sonoma, winner of the prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize in 2015. The poems in this collection
Close your eyes. Think of the perfect Christmas. Maybe the fire is crackling in the fireplace, mulled apple juice is simmering on the stove and the smell of cloves and cinnamon fills the air. Harps are strumming “Silent Night”, and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is being read aloud in the corner, in a superb English accent, no less. Join us at the Sechelt library Monday, Dec. 10 or Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1:30-3pm, for “A Dickens Christmas”. Richard Austin, local poet and actor, will be once again reading “A
Christmas Carol”, a harpist will be playing in the library at 1pm prior to the reading. Dickens-inspired treats will be served during intermission, and carol singing will complete the afternoon. Tickets are $2 and are available only at the library from any of the library staff. The proceeds of the ticket sales will be donated to the Sunshine Coast food bank and the Sechelt homeless shelter. We also ask, if you are so inclined, please bring an item for the food bank to help spread the Christmas Cheer. Submitted
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are deeply personal as they deal with her partner’s escalating dementia and the difficulties of watching someone you love become increasingly frail. They meditate on the nature of love and memory and are infused with a quiet spiritualism that comforts the reader, perhaps in the same way it comforted Munro as she wrote them. “I feel very keenly and intensely that our lives are spiritual and that there’s a spiritual element to everything,” says Munro. “I think of poetry as architecture. The poem needs to be something someone else can enter and furnish with her own experience so it becomes a dwelling place for someone else’s imagination.” Munro, who has taught creative writing at places like UBC, University of Victoria and Kwantlen University, will be hosting a free poetry workshop where participants should be prepared to write. “A lot of people have anxiety about poetry,” says Munro. “I would like to loosen people up and make them realize it’s possible to write poetry and to have fun doing it.” For those interest-
Coast actor Richard Austin will read Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Sechelt library. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Poet Jane Munro says poetry is a “joyful way of using of language”. She will read, and give a free poetry workshop, Dec. 8 at the Gibsons Public Library. MARLIS PHOTO ed in receiving feedback on their work, Munro will also be available for one-on-one sessions. Poetry is obviously important to Munro who continues to live and breathe poetry and who is currently at work on a new collection to be released in 2020. “It’s a joyful way of using language,” she says. “Which is a way of us creating memory and encoding it in a succinct and memorable way that we can pass on. It’s still a powerful part of our lives.” Jane Munro reads at the Gibsons Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2pm. That same morning, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, also at the library, she will be giving a free poetry workshop. Space is limited so call 604-886-2130 to register. On Sunday, Dec. 9, she will be available for one-onone consultations, providing feedback on any genre. Sessions are $40 per half-hour. To book your session contact Munro directly via her website: janemunro.com
Young art on display Submissions for the 2019 Banner Project and the 2918 Young Artists Awards are on display at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt until Dec. 15. Nine elementary schools are participating in this year’s Banner Project: Cedar Grove, Davis Bay, Ecole du Pacifique, Gibsons, Half Moon Bay, Kinnikinnick, Madeira Park, Roberts Creek and West Sechelt Elementary Schools. Over 400 banner entries were received and 20 have been selected to be made into full-size banners. These full-size banners will be painted by a combination of some of the banner creators themselves, their parents and local volunteer artists under the watchful eye of painting coordinator, Christel Evers. Expect to see the final banners decorating Sechelt’s Civic Square some time in February of 2019. Sechelt Mayor Darnelda
Siegers and banner sponsor Neil Clayton of Claytons Heritage Market will be on hand at the banner award ceremony Dec. 15 at 12:30pm to hand out the banner awards to the 20 selects. The Young Artists Awards is an opportunity for young people aged 5-18 years of age to submit work they’ve created outside of school. This year 40 young artists submitted a total of 94 works of art. All submissions are juried by professional artists who ensure that each young artist receives positive remarks on their work. The Judge’s Choice Award goes to Lucy Wolchock-Brown’s “The Periodic Table of the Elements”. This year’s Young Artists Awards reception will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2:30pm. For more information please check out our website at www.sunshinecoastartscouncil.com. Submitted
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The life and music of Woody Guthrie
The Nutcracker returns
A one-man play ¬about Woody Guthrie, featuring his music, will be presented at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons Dec. 11 at 7pm. “This play was born out of the sheer astonishment I experienced learning about Woody Guthrie’s life, and the relevance I saw in his work and his story to the world we live in today”, says playwright and performer, Thomas Jones. Featuring 19 songs,”Woody Sed” offers a cascade of 25 colourful characters, all bundled up in a true to life tale. Woody was a prolific and provocative writer, the father of the 1960’s folk revival and, according to Billy Bragg, the first alternative musician. “Woody Sed” is loaded with songs both well-known and obscure and each song is framed in a theatrical context. The issues that Woody addressed read like a laundry list of the problems that
The Nutcracker, “A Lavish Production” will once again be presented at the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt. There are six performances for you to choose from: opening night, Sat., Dec. 15 at 8pm; Sun. Dec. 16 at 2pm and 7:30pm; Mon. Dec. 17 at 2pm and 7:30pm; and Tues. Dec. 18 at 2pm. Tickets are still $29 for adults, $19 for children 10 and under. Again, this year we are offering a senior matinee special for $25 on the Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 matinees. We have many talented dancers on the Coast. This year the role of Clara will be performed by the exceptionally gifted local dancer, Natalie Martin. Not only is she talented but she works extraordinarily hard – she has been rehearsing every weekend since mid-September. Speaking of local talent, Bronte Hanson, Sophie Malcolmson, Dorothy Harrower, Karys Boschmann, Haley
our societies face today: corporate abuses, the rights of workers, environmental disaster, corrupt politics, inequality, racism, fascism, abusive bankers, migrant workers. Woody saw it all and told these stories through his
music. That was his great gift, and that’s why his songs live on. Purchase tickets online at Share-There.com or at the door (while supplies last). Adults $20,seniors $15, ages 10-18 $10. Submitted
The author and performer of “Woody Sed”, Thomas Jones, currently working in Gibsons, poses in character. Jones sings 19 of Woody’s songs in the play. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Grunenberg, and Ava Dugal, all have featured roles. It has been a pleasure watching these young artists mature into gorgeous performers. We also have a cast of 65 other talented local danc-
ers, actors, and acrobats. We even have four lovely dancers traveling each weekend from Coastal City Ballet in Vancouver to be able to perform in our Nutcracker. Submitted
A scene from last year’s production of the “The Nutcracker”. COLIN HORABIN PHOTO
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riot Hotel Empire over the These will require that you past 4-years is a clear syn- both think deeply about chronicity of this principle. what you commit to words Michael to this New Moon, and that you be willing to O’Connor Linked it will coincide with the in- give more. This giving could Astrologer vestigation process. With include an exchange, though, Venus in Scorpio, where it as in by giving you will rewill remain until January 7 ceive. Yet, you may have to be thus, will also feature in the the one who takes the first Tip of the Week: December 6 is the date of Solar eclipse New Moon on step. Your fans await you! the last New Moon of 2018 January 6th…, the probably Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) occurring at 15 Sagittari- desperate measures to hide Health is and perhaps us 07. This new lunar cycle any traces of this and its like- should be you main concern occurs just hours after Mer- ly objective to extort money and focus these days. This cury completes its 3-week from credit cards could lin- cycle will extend well into retrograde cycle. Jupiter is ger longer than some would 2019. In the short term, you also there in Sagittarius, hope. All this amidst the are receiving an invitation where it will remain for an- background of jingle bells to engage with your own other year! In these rather and falalalala…. Oh well, the creative design. Fortunately, shaky times, this visionary, good always outweighs the Mars in Pisces is well pophilosophical and principle bad. sitioned to give you added driven archetype comes as a Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) drive and determination. You are in the mood to The key to your success inwelcome support, provided it does not tilt into over-zeal- both go big and go deep. cludes reaching for an ideal. ousness a.k.a. fanaticism, es- Mercury, Venus and Mars Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) pecially that of the religious and Chiron, Neptune and the A big creative spark is exsort. Mercury is still in the Lunar North Node in Cancer ploding in your mind. You late degrees of Scorpio and are all conspiring to lure you do and will increasingly feel will re-enter Sagittarius on into the deep end, as if you a surge of inspiration now December 12. When in Scor- had a choice… Sun and Jupi- and even over the coming pio, Mercury supports psy- ter in Sagittarius are ample days and weeks. The time is chological insight, investiga- enough muscle to inspire right to capitalize in whattion research, and espionage you to go big. At worst, you ever way you can. A learntoo. The announcement feel pulled in different direc- ing curve is implied, but last week of the global data tions. Aim for core strength. your energy levels should breach linked to the Mar- Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) be running high and it sure Some deep changes are seems like your ambitions underway for you. Hope- are too. This is your cue to fully these are coming by bring your inner beauty out. 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