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Jump into January Hapi Foods receives plaque for helping The Positive Story John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country
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anuary is typically a month when Parliament is not in session, which gives me the chance to work on priorities identified by constituents, as my staff and I put me in touch with all corners of our vast riding, on a variety of issues. This past month, I hosted the Prime Minister and three Cabinet Ministers; held pre-Budget consultations; and met with constituents on job creation in the riding; tourism; fisheries; the abuse of prescription drugs; Aboriginal Affairs; and cycling. We hosted the Second Annual Asian New Year Celebration and the Third Annual summit with Mayors, Councillors and Regional District Councillors, called ‘Best Practices in Dealing with Your Federal Government’. While I’d love to elaborate on what happened in all these events, let me focus on recent work I’ve done as head of the Canada-Mexico Parliamentary Friendship Group, work which cuts across categories of business, tourism, and human rights. In November, other MP’s and I hosted 15 Mexican legislators in the Capital. We identified six key issues which were the subject of intense meetings
I had with these legislators in Mexico City, when I visited there January 17-19, 2012, followed by a Town Hall in our riding January 26. Many thanks to the expert panel who joined me, including Mexico’s ConsulGeneral, Angel Villalobos. Speakers eloquently spoke of the importance of the Canada-Mexico bilateral relationship, and how people in the riding could benefit from that relationship. We learned of the impact Canada is making by improving the process for obtaining a Canadian visa, something that directly impacts our tourism industry – Canada benefited from $269 million in revenues from Mexican visitors in the year ending July 2009. 1.6 million Canadians visit Mexico yearly; we discussed how Mexico’s work to overhaul its judicial system, assisted by investment from the Harper Government, will make Mexico safer for Mexicans and Canadians. One Canadian who supports this overhaul is Dr. Ramona Penner, who enlisted my aid and that of hardworking Canadian Embassy officials to gain the release of her patient, who had been wrongly imprisoned in Mexico for over three years. With support of our Government, Mexico is moving towards an open, evidencebased approach with emphasis on the presumption of innocence.
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oberta Wright (left in photo), Market Manager for the Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market, presented a plaque to Holy Crap’s Brian and Corin Mullins to commemorate their generous gift to the Market. Brian and Corin had their first sale of their new Holy Crap cereal in May of 2009 at the Farmers Market, which was then held at the Ravens Cry parking lot in Sechelt. They had such immediate success that they were emboldened to try out for the CBC Dragons Den program in 2010, where they were major winners. Since then they have gone on to amazing success, with product sales worldwide. To demonstrate their appreciation for the help they received from the Market they have donated a sum of money to help them relocate to their new space on Cowrie Street this coming season. The Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market began in 1993 in Roberts Creek, and has continued since then
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once attended a retiree’s financial planning seminar where the attendees were seniors. The financial advisor started off the seminar by asking the audience this question: “When you’re a retired senior, who can be your worst enemy?” Sadly, the answer was, “Your kids.” The reason he gave was this: “Your kids look upon your assets as their inheritance and so they will often try to convince you to sell your house or your car – or both – and let them ‘handle’ your money for you. They will ‘borrow’ money they never intend to repay or ask you to invest your life savings in their business ventures. Eventually, when you don’t have a house or any savings left, they make you feel like you’ve become a burden on them.” And here’s another shocking fact: elder abuse is surprisingly quite common – one in 12 seniors in BC is abused. The term ‘elder abuse’ defines abuse as deliberate mistreatment that causes physical, mental or emotional harm to the adult, or damage to, or loss of, their assets. Elder abuse includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, lack of medication, censoring of mail, invasion of privacy, and denial of access to visitors. That’s why seniors need to remain financially solvent and independent as long as possible. You need to think ahead to the day you have to move out of your home into an assisted living facility and yes, even plan for your own funeral. Your money and assets are yours, and if you choose to leave some for your children, you can plan for that, too, and in such a way as to leave no room for bickering once you’re gone. Guard your independence as long as you can. Without even realizing they’re doing it, your children may begin to mistreat you. Seniors are often reluctant to report abuse by their children. Sometimes, caregivers who are not family members abuse seniors, too, and this abuse will certainly escalate over time. Who can help you if you’re being mistreated, or if a senior you know is being mistreated? Call your local health unit. You can also contact the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support, on their toll-free line at 1-866-437-1940. Their website is www.bcceas.ca if you have access to a computer and the internet. Let’s all work together to make our seniors’ remaining years happy ones, preserving their dignity and freedom. These are people whose contributions to this country can never be measured and who now count on us to preserve their way of life and protect them. We owe them at least that much.
Letters to the Editor Where is all the money going? What began as concern over a garbage truck that passes my home every week when there is no trash to be picked up and a proposal to bring curbside pickup of recyclables and kitchen waste to Roberts Creek and Halfmoon Bay has led me on a journey of discovery concerning the SCRD and specifically the Sustainable Services Department. Initially to share my concerns, I put together a little newsletter called the “Halfmoon Howl” which I sent out to those on my email list, two issues so far,
available at howl@negus. ca and we can be found on Facebook. As a result, through various sources, I was given the proposed additional items for the operating budget of the SSD department for the coming year 2012. I have requested but have yet to receive the overall budget and number of staff. What I have found is a bottomless sinkhole into which our tax dollars are flowing unimpeded. I offer one example of absurdity: The School Travel Planning Project for the sum of $11,000 whose purpose is “getting more children to walk and bike
Letters to the Editor to school, thereby reducing traffic congestion at schools, improving air quality, decreasing climate change impacts, and improving student physical fitness and well-being”. If I’m not mistaken, the Regional District, for the most part, is a rural community with most of us living on acreage. Where I live, these children will be riding their bikes down the highway to get their exercise and as for the traffic congestion around the schools, well you know the answer to that one. The proposed extra expenses of this department for 2012 are $485,600 based on a population of 30,000: that is $16.18 for every man woman and child and this is just one of many departments. There is a lot more where this came from - and remember that this is in addition to their current budget, which is unknown. So may I ask your readers to join the HOWL and make your voice heard; it is your money they are spending and it’s time to take it back. Rick Negus, Halfmoon Bay A copy of this letter to the District of Sechelt was sent to The Local for publication Re: Trail Bay Beach Wall Storm Damage - April 2/10 To Mayor & Council Pictures submitted show various locations where the beach wall has failed and the stairs have been dam-
aged. There are also several other locations were the beach wall and area beneath the Lookout at Inlet Avenue have been weakened. A thorough inspection of walls, stairs, and Lookout at Boulevard & Inlet Avenue should be undertaken now. If accidents and injuries occur due to unstable conditions there could be insurance claims. It should be noted that storms have not damaged concrete walls or stairs along the beach at Sechelt Indian Band Nation that were constructed in 1998/99. It appears we are now getting storms early this year. Sections of the wall are showing signs of collapsing down to the beach. What has the present Mayor & Council done to obtain proper funding for a professionally designed and constructed concrete wall? Arthur & Barbara Whistler, Sechelt Village Residents Association
Thanks for saving Texas While walking my 15 year-old Miniature Dachshund, Texas, a Bull Mastiff approached us. Without a sound she took three leaps towards Texas and violently shook him. We did everything humanly possible to release her hold for five minutes. I screamed so loudly that I damaged lung tissue and was feeling ill. Picking up my mangled little buddy, I rushed him to Eagle Ridge
Veterinary Hospital. Two compassionate gentle nurses, Jessica and Tamara, attended to Texas. They were amazed at how calm he was but alarmed at his condition. Texas’s excess weight may have been why no organs were punctured. The tears on his back extended the width of his body, his skin torn away causing extensive damage. His leg was severely cut and one of his teeth was broken off. Texas was my little buddy and I was heartbroken. Surgery lasted three and one half hours; Dr. Frimer said Tex had more stitches than any animal he had worked on. Instead of using staples, he individually tied each stitch to help avoid infection. The hospital stayed in close contact with me through the evening. Post surgery care is requiring 24 hour monitoring at home. Each day, Eagle Ridge calls to update and encourage us. We are confidant that Tex will continue to receive the best of care from Eagle Ridge and Dr. Hershel Frimer. We extend huge kudos to him and his staff. They saved my little friend’s life. Clayton Law, Sechelt A copy of this letter was sent to The Local for publication Opposed to oil pipeline To: Enbridge, the Prime Minister of Canada, and other party leaders: On the Internet, I observed in a promotional site
re: the proposed Northern Pipeline, an implication that this pipeline is already completed. There is also a video attempting to ‘sell’ the pipeline to individuals unaware of and unsuspecting the environmental effects of such a project (see Google - ‘Opposition to Northern Gateway Oil Pipeline). The fact is, there is growing concern and opposition to this unapproved project. It comes most strongly from the communities that would be most affected by the environmental damage created by its presence, plus the people affected by the probable effects if shipping ensues. The recent Michigan oil spill by an Enbridge tanker does not auger well for this company’s future oil shipping performance. As stated in a previous letter to our editor, along with others, I am most strongly opposed to this pipeline being built. Sally Abraham, Roberts Creek
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SCRD to request moratorium on Smart Meters I’m happy to report that after all our letters of concern, and Jalien Shandle’s presentation to the SCRD Board, that the Board will send communication to BC Hydro and to the appropriate Ministries, requesting a moratorium on the installation of Smart Meters. This will include a halt on the destruction of any analog meters removed until a further independent investigation of health, safety as well as privacy concerns are addressed in a meaningful way and reasonable alternatives are found to accommodate those citizens who do not wish Smart Meters to be attached to their homes. This will be at no additional cost to them (from Board minutes of January 12, 2012). When we speak up in numbers, the public will be heard. Thank you to all who took the time to speak and /or write your concerns to the appropriate officials. Vel Anderson, Elphinstone
CST launches action against BC Hydro Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CST) has launched a Human Rights action against BC Hydro requesting accommodation of individuals refusing a wireless ‘smart meter’ for health reasons. These are persons with a variety of health concerns ranging from cancer to heart problems, from seizures to electrosensitivity, and who have medical letters from their doctors requesting BC Hydro accommodate their health conditions by allowing an analogue meter to remain. On January 19, 2012, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) officially stated its opposition and request for an immediate moratorium on the installation of wireless ‘smart meters’ based on a scientific assessment of the current medical literature. Their letter states, “Chronic exposure to wireless radiofrequency radiation is a preventable environmental hazard that is sufficiently well documented to warrant immediate preventative public health action.”
The AAEM confirms that public health standards are inadequate and obsolete and cannot be used to protect the public from chronic, low intensity radiation exposures that raise credible questions about genetic and cellular effects, hormonal effects, male fertility, blood/ brain barrier damage and increase in certain types of cancers. The AAEM warn that children are at heightened risk for “altered brain development, and impaired learning and behaviour” from such wireless exposure. http://aaemonline.org/images/CaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission.pdf CST agrees with the AAEM that physicians and medical experts have an obligation to urge precaution when sufficient scientific and medical evidence suggests health risks, which may negatively impact the health of vulnerable individuals and groups, and can potentially affect large populations, as is the case with BC Hydro’s wireless Smart Meter Program. CST calls upon physicians and medical experts in B.C. to support public health and the Human
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Rights action by recommending an immediate moratorium on wireless ‘smart meter’ installation until these serious public health issues are resolved. We ask that they support patients seeking relief from involuntary and forced exposure to wireless ‘smart meter’ emissions within their homes by requesting that BC Hydro accommodate them with an analogue meter, without additional cost or penalty. http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/ ehs--health-action-kit-inhealth-effects,77,0 The emissions given off by wireless ‘smart meters’ have been classified by the World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Possible Human Carcinogen. Una St.Clair Executive Director Citizens for Safe Technology Society www.citizensforsafetechnology.org Letters to the Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. The Local reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. E-mail letters to editor@ thelocalsunshinecoast.com, or drop off at: 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. Deadline is Friday at 5:00pm.
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veryone is invited to join us at the Davis Bay Hall on Sunday, January 29, doors open at 2:30pm, followed by refreshments and snacks. The meeting will run from 3-5pm. Potluck, music and mingling from 5-6pm. Please come early to renew your membership or to become a member. Come on out to learn about and celebrate One Straw’s activities from last year and plans for the future, including the Food Action Network, Farm Gate Market, Grow Your Own Dinner, and Live and Learn programs. We will be voting to revise our mission and charter to address our
unique and current position as an advocacy and networking group on the coast. Most importantly it reorganizes and revives our available strategies and tactics, both social and ecological, to advance and preserve sustainable food procurement in our unique bioregion. New members welcome! Please go to our website to review the revised charter and mission. Minutes of last year’s AGM are available online and will be provided at the meeting. All you gardeners, please mark your calendars for the One Straw Society’s Seedy Saturday Workshops on Seed Saving;
beginner: 9-10:30am, advanced: 4-6pm. Admission includes booklet, ‘The Five Levels of Seed Saving’, produced by the Sunshine Coast Seed Collective. Please pre-register Saturday, March 3, Roberts Creek Hall 11am-3pm. To register for the workshop, to request a booth, to volunteer, or to donate, contact Ann at 604-883-3678 or seedysaturday@onestraw.ca Bring your extra seeds for the seed exchange and enjoy onestraw.ca Seed Exchange Silent Auction - door prizes and delicious food concession by the Sunshine Coast Seed Collective. Please preregister for this event.
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n October, the Ministry of Social Development announced Open Door Group as the successful proponent to deliver the Province’s new employment program of British Columbia through a new WorkBC Employment Services Centre in the Sechelt area beginning in April 2012. The goal of the new program is to serve all British Columbians eligible for work in Canada and seeking employment, by providing a one-stop approach to service delivery. Services are based on the level of support participants need in preparing for, finding, and maintaining employment. “The Province’s goal is to give unemployed British Columbians the supports and services they need to find and keep a job,” said Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux. “The new WorkBC Employment Services Centre
will deliver the full suite of services to citizens, and Open Door Group will determine the best way to meet the needs of specialized populations in the area.” Tom Burnell, the Chief Executive Officer for Open Door Group, said, “We are extremely pleased to be selected as one of the agencies to provide services for the new Employment Program of British Columbia. Open Door Group looks forward to working in partnership with local agencies to provide exemplary employment services to all unemployed British Columbians, including specialized services for people with disabilities, immigrants, aboriginals, youth at risk, survivors of violence, and persons with multiple barriers to employment. We embrace the Province’s vision of a catchment service delivery system, where services are responsive to the
unique labour market needs of each community.” In delivering the program, Open Door Group will be working with several partners including: Sunshine Coast Community Services Society; Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Vancouver (YMCA); Training Innovations Inc. (TII); Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia; Neil Squire Society; Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and the Adult Learning Development Association. Open Door Group and its partners will be delivering the new program from a WorkBC Employment Services Centre located at 5600 Sunshine Coast Hwy in Sechelt, the current employment centre location. In addition, a satellite office will be located in Gibsons (Unit 25- 900 Gibsons Way) to provide services to
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the local community. Both centers are fully wheelchair accessible. Burnell said, “We are excited to serve the Sechelt community and look forward to working collabora-
tively to build opportunities that support sustainable employment and meet the needs of the labour market. Our goal is to deliver services that are effective for jobseekers and employers; to do this, we’ll be connecting with the local community, service providers, local resources, the business community, and all levels of government.” Open Door Group and its partners will be holding community advisory sessions leading up to the launch of the program. The community sessions will continue throughout the delivery of the program, to support input and collaboration from local community stakeholders. Details regarding the next session will be announced in late January 2012. “Our Mission is to open doors and inspire all British Columbians to succeed and we believe the Province’s new Employment Program will be the first step, for many individuals, on the road to achieving success through employment,” said Burnell. About Open Door Group Open Door Group is a non-profit organization and registered charity that oper-
ates on the fundamental belief that all British Columbians can succeed. We provide opportunities for achievement through employment programs and health and wellness activities throughout BC. Established in 1976, Open Door Group started out as a small group of dedicated volunteers providing woodworking and sewing classes to people with disabilities in Vancouver. Over the past three decades, we have grown to serve over 4,700 British Columbians per year across the Lower Mainland and Interior. Initially offering life and job skills programs only to persons with disabilities, Open Door Group’s mandate has evolved to include providing services and opportunities that support the inclusion of all individuals. As a fundamental value, Open Door Group promotes and advocates for inclusive communities. We connect with clients, families, the business community, service providers and all levels of government. We believe in the power of strong, collaborative partnerships within the communities that Open Door Group serves.
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s part of ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan’, the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) and its sector partners have been awarded $632,500 for the development and pilot delivery of an industry-standard Parks and Public Works Technician training program. The program objectives are to ensure the BC parks and public works sector has continuing access to a qualified, skilled employee population over the next five to 10 years. The parks and public works sector employs approximately 10,000 workers in a variety of occupations that support a range of important and essential services to virtually every BC resident. The program will focus on standardized skills training and certification of workers involved in the construction and maintenance of community-based infrastructure, equipment and outdoor facilities in four main areas: Water distribution systems; sewer and wastewater systems; roads and sidewalks; and parks. At the present time, there is considerable investment
in staff training taking place throughout BC by all sector employers. However, in most cases, there is no standardization of the training provided. Employers in this sector include municipalities, regional districts, First Nations communities and school districts in every region of the province. Presently, 64 per cent of the workforce is classified as skilled labourers. Over the next five years, approximately 21 per cent of the current labour force is expected to retire and the need for qualified replacement workers will intensify. Project partners include local governments, the Local Government Management Association of BC, the BC Public Works Association, the BC Municipal Safety Association, the BC Water and Waste Association, the BC Parks and Recreation Association, CUPEBC, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and BC First Nations. Funding for this BC Labour Market Partnerships Program project is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
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Mental health support groups awarded $2M
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continued from page 1 Sechelt Mayor John Henderson, Sunshine Coast Lions Housing President Brian Leckie, MP John Weston and MLA Diane McIntyre (representing Housing Minister Rich Coleman) display a commemorative plaque unveiled at the official opening of the Jack Nelson Annex.
Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society President Brian Leckie acknowledged the generosity of the government funding agencies, and also saluted the many generous donations received from local businesses, contractors, and others in the community: Sunshine Coast Credit Union’s $50,000 in equity and Delta Cable’s $10,000 in particular. The Lions provided an additional $275K in cash equity, plus the land valued at $650K. This wide and varied cooperation to bring the project forward “speaks to a common vision for our community’s future,” said Weston. The Greencourt Housing project is named for Canon Alan D. Greene of the Columbia Coast Mission. Canon Greene first served the Sunshine Coast aboard the ‘Mission Ships’, offering services to communities, which
T at that time were only accessible by water. He spearheaded the building of the Coast’s first hospital at Garden Bay and advocated for the construction of a number of Anglican churches in the community. Noting the need for affordable housing among the low-income seniors in the community, Canon Greene and a number of other community leaders built the first 10 ‘bachelor units’ in the Complex in the early 1960s. In the late 1970s, shortly after building Greencourt Hall, the Sechelt Lions Club assumed responsibility for the Greencourt operation. The need for affordable housing has grown with the community, as Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society President Brian Leckie noted. The original units, now 40 years old, were riddled with termites and need-
ed to be replaced. The new and already fully-rented Annex, is the first of a proposed three-phase project that will replaced the old cottages with two apartment ‘towers’ linked by a communal dining room. Jack Nelson, for whom the newest Annex is named, was the original historian for the Sunshine Coast Lions Club. A charter member with over 40 years of community service with the club, he “personified the Lions,” Leckie said. “I miss him dearly.” Jack Nelson’s son, Richard, followed him in a tradition of service through the Lions Club. Speaking on behalf of the family, he said Jack “spent most of his life as a builder of homes. He would be particularly pleased to have his name on this building which will provide homes for so many.” By Heather Jeal for The Local
Jan. 26, 2012
he Community Action Initiative (CAI), a province-wide program that supports mental health and substance use projects and innovation in BC, is awarding almost $2 million to 10 grassroots mental health and substance use support groups throughout the province. The CAI funds strategies that promote mental health, prevent harmful use of substances and improve services and supports that enhance the recovery process for children, youth, adults and families affected by mental health problems and/or problematic substance use.
The initiative brings together pre-existing local groups that work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in their communities - from the downtown Eastside to Ladysmith to Fort St. John. The CAI is a key complement to the Province’s comprehensive 10-year plan to address mental health and substance use across the lifespan in BC: Healthy Minds, Healthy People, which seeks to promote good mental health and prevent potential mental health and substance use problems for all children and youth, and facilitate earlier diagnosis and interven-
tion for children and youth vulnerable to or struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. In a statement to the media, Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development said, “Each of us has a role in supporting children, youth, adults and families facing mental health and substance use challenges. That’s why government invested $10 million to create the Community Action Initiative - to support collaborative, community-based activities to improve the mental health and well-being of all British Columbians.”
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ianne Flood has been appointed acting commissioner for teacher regulation, until a commissioner can be appointed by the Minister of Education. The commissioner’s role is to receive any new reports about teacher conduct or competence and make a determination on whether to order an investigation. The appointment of an acting commissioner ensures that
these functions can continue on an interim basis until a commissioner can be appointed to the new Teacher Regulation Branch. Flood brings experience in administrative law. This includes service in B.C. as an executive director in the Ministry of Attorney General and as former chair of the Property Assessment Appeal Board. She also has served as an assistant deputy min-
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Play the Old Fashioned Way BC achieves record China lumber exports goal Back in Time
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ere at the Museum, we embrace the exciting possibilities of using new digital technologies to interpret and explore our history. Curatorial Assistant Matthew Lovegrove is in the process of developing a digital heritage walking tour, and I am currently working on having our digitized newspaper collection accessible online for this spring. While these new technologies have their benefits, I also believe that the Museum is exciting because it is “old-fashioned” - the artifacts are real, not virtual. You can come in and wander the two floors without being inundated with technology. You can contemplate and reflect or have a conversation with a friend while browsing. There is something magical about seeing things with your own eyes and doing things with your own hands, especially in this digital age. I have seen children’s eyes light up when they open
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the drawer of butterflies, or when they tap out their name in Morse code. To kick-off BC Heritage Week, we are celebrating the ‘simple’ and ‘hands-on’ by extending our annual Play Day event over two days. On Friday, February 17, we’re hosting a Puppet Making Workshop at the Arts Building with Sandy Buck. Sandy has created and performed her own selfproduced puppet shows for children and adults with her company, Rababoo Puppet Theater. Open to all ages and skill levels, Sandy encourages imagination and storytelling. “This puppet making workshop is more than creating puppets, it’s letting our hands create the characters we dream
about and bringing them to life,” she said. The following day, we’ll be opening our doors for an afternoon of good old fashioned fun and games. We invite all the puppets and their makers to join us at the mobile puppet stage for a ‘Puppet Jam’ – an improvisational puppet & storytelling fun time. We’ll have other play stations throughout the Museum where you can try your hand at creating your own board game, making a Chinese hacky sack, designing a totem pole and more. To pre-register for the workshop or for more information, please contact the Museum at 604-886-8232 or go to www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca
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200 per cent from 2009. Sales to China, now with a value of more than $1 billion, make up about 29 per cent of all BC lumber exports. Only the US, at 42 per cent of exports, is a larger market. When the province challenged industry in 2008 to work collaboratively with government to increase export sales, BC was shipping about 700 million board
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ith storm warnings out January 22, and heavy winds blanketing the south coast, BC Ferries cancelled sailings right and left; professional mariners and pleasure boaters alike put into safe harbour to wait out the storm. CCGA Unit 12 Halfmoon Bay however, proceeded with scheduled training, members looking forward to testing themselves and their vessel the Ken Moore. A crew of five members left Secret Cove Sunday at 10:30 am for Heavy Weather Training; in the Malaspina Strait and Welcome Passage they encountered 40-50 knot winds and six to seven foot seas. Better than two hours training under rigorous conditions proved the crew members and their fast response craft more than capable of meeting the challenges of Mother Nature, and gave them confidence in their ability to go out under severe conditions to the aid of other mariners. If the call of the sea is in your bones and you think
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Inside these pages, you’ll find information on many of the services available on the Sunshine Coast that promise to make your wedding day the wonderful and extraordinary event you’ve always dreamed about! Please read on for helpful hints, many provided by the vendors on these pages!
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very bride dreams of making her wedding day not just wonderful but extraordinary – and that dream usually starts months before with an engagement ring. That sparkling gem, with the absolutely perfect setting, glitters temptingly in the jeweler’s showcase as the couple peruse the selection of wedding and engagement ring sets. He’s looking at the price and she’s checking out the size, styles and settings. A modest ring with a wide
band and a tiny diamond set may appeal to the man’s budget, but she’s got her eye on the engagement ring with the half-karat diamond centre, surrounded by a blend of smaller diamonds and rubies (her birthstone) with the matching wedding band and a matching groom’s ring. It is then that the negotiations and compromises begin. Once the proposal of marriage has been asked and accepted, the planning begins – and there is much to plan.
The average wedding budget is based on the expectations of the bride, groom and their families. Is this going to be a big wedding with all of the trimmings or a small, private affair with just immediate family present? These days, more couples are opting for the mediumsized wedding (under 200 people) with family and good friends present – and sometimes even this number has to be trimmed to stay within the budget! (continued on next page)
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(continued from previous page) CLOSER … TWO TO FOUR MONTHS… ___Take formal engagement picture ___Select and order wedding cake ___Order party favours/keepsake gift for guests ___Select and order decorations ___Purchase honeymoon attire and luggage ___Select and book wedding day transportation ___Start addressing your invitations ___Register gift ideas and let your guests know where you’re registered ___Plan activities for out-of-town guests (optional) ___Book wedding day hair and makeup and do trials: bring headpiece, wear white shirt ___Obtain marriage license (expires in 3 months!) ___Send out invitations ___Select ceremony readers ___Select Ushers to seat guests ___Select guest book attendant ___Select MC ___Mail invitations to bridal shower ___Get photography permit, if required JUST A FEW WEEKS – SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS… ___Maintain a record of RSVPs and early wedding gifts ___Maintain a record of shower gifts and send thank yous ___Buy ceremony and reception accessories: guest book, garter, ring pillow, cake knife ___Select and reserve wedding attire for all gentlemen ___Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner ___Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner ___Plan bridesmaid luncheon ___Select something old, new, borrowed & blue CLOSER STILL – TWO TO SIX WEEKS… ___Finalize all food and beverages for wedding reception ___Finalize all ceremony details with Officiant ___Finalize all rehearsal arrangements ___ Finalize all floral arrangements ___Finalize fittings for bride and bridesmaids __Make a wedding day itinerary ___Give a copy to your wedding party and vendors ___Finalize all details with your vendors ___Decide receiving line and order of head table seating ___Contact guests that haven’t replied ___Pick up wedding rings ___Give photographer a photo checklist ___Visit reception site for floor plan ___Create reception seating plan ___Give musicians a list of your music selections ___Inform attendants where and when to pick up their attire ___Determine VIP seating for ceremony seating ___Print out seating cards ___Pick up honeymoon travel tickets
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Horoscopes for the week of February 3, 2012 Horoscope Michael O’Connor Astrologer
www.sunstarastrology.com 1.888.352.2936 Tip of the Week: On February 9 Neptune will enter Pisces and will travel though the sign of the fishes, its own sign, until 2026. This 14-year cycle will activate new levels of awareness and new priorities. At best, it will re-awaken people to the importance of empathy, compassion and imagination. Ideals like ‘choosing to live simply so other people can simply live’ will become more popular. Exploitative attitudes and selfish activity for the mere sake of ‘unnecessary’ personal profit will become increasingly unpopular. Neptune in Pisces will significantly stimulate imaginations and even mystical states of awareness in mass proportions. Telepathy and other forms of psychic perception will increase measurably. Religious dogma and separate belief systems will yield to a genuine spirituality where unity becomes the new mantra. This coincides quite nicely with the positive predictions linked to 2012. Are you ready for a massive transcendental wave to stimulate ascensions in consciousness to greater heights than ever before? Well, ready or not…. Some of the more mystical voices are asserting that Homo Sapiens are rapidly evolving to an elevated status called ‘Homo Spiritus’. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Coming to better realize who your true friends are and what is most important in life is a current focus. This is a time when deep heartfelt feelings are opening your mind and vice versa. Yet conflicts between how much you feel you give and receive may be an emerging issue. You would like to achieve a more balanced deal. Aim to achieve your goal, patiently yet surely. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You stand to be commanding a lot of attention now. You are in an ambitious and expansive mood. To achieve your goals you may have to overcome a needy attitude and exercise full integrity. This implies a willingness to earn versus feeling you deserve. There remain some important skills you must learn involving changes in your perspectives before you can lay claim to greater success. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Many new realizations are illuminating your mind. These are leading you to forge ahead in new ways. Yet, there
remain some core issues that you must overcome. These are linked to home and/or family. Your willingness to do some real inner work to ‘clear stuff’ or actual renovations is ideal. Your sights are set and your focus is sharp so make use of this determined state of mind.
yours and the individuality of others is a priority. For the sake of love you are willing to make changes and adjustments. This may be activating innovation and invention. Visions of the future are directing your focus, yet are they realistic or are your actions to achieve them? Reality check!
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) You are ready to nurture new dreams. Yet to succeed you may have to take an inventive and collaborative approach. This will require that you do some research. Facing certain fears is part of the deal. There is nothing wrong or bad about having fears per se, yet denying that you do will simply block progress. Identify and confront these blocks and you will prevail.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) A busy time with places to go and people to see and network with is a source of excitement now. Inspirations to advance are rising. Yet, are you leaning on the past? Ideally, you are open to learning new ideas, methods and skills. This can prove to be a very constructive time during which you acquire new knowledge and abilities.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Increasing your social network continues. Ideally you are ready and willing to reach out and stretch as necessary. You may not feel as confident as you like yet with each realistic step your confidence will rise. Take initiatives to ask, outline proposals and negotiate. Balance deliberate action and patience with the outcome for best results.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Consolidating your foundation is linked to making connections with key people. Tapping the creative resources of others can be a win/win deal. Yet, you may also sense an emerging urge to push for new levels of freedom. This trend will continue for a while, so get clear on what is implied. Aim to balance personal freedom with cooperative intentions.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Sudden changes in your health linked to your lifestyle or the other way around are now in focus. You want to achieve better results and more abundance. Work with your powers of imagination for best results, as in visualizing success. Yet, avoid making assumptions about what others can or will give you. Rather, be willing to give more and invest as well. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A creative wave is washing in. This will inspire your playful and romantic nature. Passionate urges could be well received. At worst, you will feel anger if despite all these feelings you feel unable to enjoy or express them. If this is the case, Mars retrograde in Virgo may be worth further investigation for better understanding and healing. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Home and family remains a central focus. Safeguarding
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You are in the mood to assert new leads. Being focused yet keeping an open mind is ideal, yet could prove complicated. Your willingness to be open to new perceptions about yourself and others will help. Beware of jealousy; nobody can have or live anybody else’s life. Take the time to get clear on what you genuinely need versus would simply like. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A busy time behind the scenes continues. You may get called out, yet you want to get a lot done and so frivolous activity will leave you impatient. An activation of your ambitions is underway. Some confusion about what you really want and need in relationships is part of the plot. Redirecting these energies to self-improvement over the next few months could prove very successful.
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Tips for selling your home in 2012
A Bridal Affair to remember …
Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie
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Saturday, January 28, the 2012 Sunshine Coast Bridal Fair drew brides-to-be (and some grooms) to the Seaside Centre in Sechelt. Among the many vendors, Tattle Tales of Gibsons was on hand, displaying décor for the reception, Gibsons Party Rentals displayed some of the many items they rent for the parties and receptions and Aksel Christian of Langdale displayed an array of special customized wedding accessories. The Eventful Chef, James Mackie, tempted wedding planners with his delicious canapés and chicken appies.
he return on ‘staging’ your home is estimated to be somewhere between a 6 and 10 per cent increase on your sale price. As well, the marketing time to sale is shortened. But staging doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune. ‘Create the vision inside and out’. If you can see a broken fence panel or dirty gutters, you can be sure the buyer will, too; this sends a message of neglect. Stand back and really look at your home. What do you see? Keep your yard neat and tidy; removing clutter, putting a little paint on the deck or trim says you care. Inside your home, organize and de-clutter. You want to create the illusion of spaciousness in all
your rooms. Pay attention to closets, cupboards and the garage as well. Have a garage sale; call the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity to pick up your extra things. Remember that cleaning up your home is money in your pocket and leaves fewer things to move. Pay special attention to housekeeping, including windows, while your home is on the market. Neglected home maintenance is going to show up in the buyer’s Home Inspection. Do a pre-inspection prior to listing and deal with all repairs. Stained or missing caulking around the bathtub, burned out bulbs and broken tiles are a turn off. The Appraisal Institute of Canada’s 2011 survey indicates the top return on renovation projects are kitchen, bathroom and painting with an average return of 50 to 100 per cent. So a little paint is dollars in your pocket!
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Thursday, February 2 •3:00pm-6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Hall (indoors). •7:00pm. The Watoto Children’s Choir presents Beautiful Africa - A New Life. Hosted by Christian Life Assembly, 730 School Rd., Gibsons. Contact: 604-8867107. Friday, February 3 •5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kids movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm. Egmont Community Hall. Free. Saturday, February 4 •2:00pm. Coast Symphony presents “Stars Shine Brighter on the Sunshine Coast”: Musical offerings from Bach to Verdi. Sechelt Indian Band Hall. For ticket information call Rod at 604-8866630. musicsuncoast.com •9:00pm. The Roberts Creek Legion is hosting the 15th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash. For more info call 604886-9813. Sunday, February 5 •2:00pm. Coast Symphony presents “Stars Shine Brighter on the Sunshine Coast”: Musical offerings from Bach to Verdi. Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons. For ticket information call Rod at 604-8866630. musicsuncoast.com Monday, February 6 •1:30pm. Gibsons Seniors Society general meeting at Harmony Hall. www.gibsonsseniors.com •6:30pm. “Kleindale Story” book launch. Meet author Ray Phillips with his new book “The Little Green Valley” at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Free . www.bluewaters.ca •7:00pm. Doors open for The Green Film Series at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse. The Economics of Happiness is a film that restores our faith in humanity and challenges us to believe that it is possible to build a better world. Screening time 7:30pm. For more info go to www.greenfilms.ca Tuesday, February 7 •6:30pm. Gibsons Garden Club presents Linda Gilkeson speaking on “Year Round Organic Gardening” at 7:30pm, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Theatre, Gibsons. To reserve tickets call 604-886-0960. •7:00pm-9:00pm. Interested in fostering? Foster Parent Information session at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt. Everyone welcome. Contact Claude Cuff at 604-885-9678 for more information. Thursday, February 9 •3:00pm-6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Hall (indoors). •7:30pm. “Randy and Mr. Lahey’s West Coast Oddity” a live comedy show starring John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach. Gibsons Heritage Playhouse. Tickets available at Vtix.com and at the door. Friday, February 10 •5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kids movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm. Egmont Community Hall. Free. •7:30pm. “Randy and Mr. Lahey’s West Coast Oddity” a live comedy show
let us know h starring John DunsworthPlease and Patrick Roach. Roberts Creek Community can serve you be Hall. Tickets availableYour at Vtix.com andis import business at the door. Saturday, February 11 •7:30pm. Doors open for the Coffee House at the Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher, Gibsons. Deanna Carter and the Billy Hillpickers entertain. Tickets at the door. More info call 604-740-7790. •7:30pm. “Randy and Mr. Lahey’s West Coast Oddity” a live comedy show starring John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach. Pender Harbour Community Hall. Tickets available at Vtix.com and at the door. •8:00pm-12:30am. 3rd Annual Valentine’s Dance & Soiree! A fundraiser for Les Petits du Pacifique Childcare Centre. Sechelt Arts Centre. More info: petitsdupacifique@csf.bc.ca Sunday, February 12 •2:00pm. Pender Harbour Music Society presents Linda Lee Thomas, ‘Chamber Musician Supreme’ and Jonathan Goldman of the legendary group “Quartango” performing at the School of Music, Madeira Park. www.penderharbourmusic.ca •7:30pm. “Randy and Mr. Lahey’s West Coast Oddity” a live comedy show starring John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach. Sechelt Seniors Acyivity Centre. Tickets available at Vtix.com and at the door. Monday, February 13 •1:30pm. Gibsons Seniors Society hosts Leena Wright, author of “On My Way to the Funeral Parlor: Living and Dying in BC.” www.gibsonsseniors.com Tuesday, February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! •3:30pm. SC Botanical Garden Society presents Ciscoe Morris: Hummingbird Madness at the Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt. Tickets at all nurseries and Sechelt Visitors Centre. Thursday, February 16 •3:00pm-6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Hall (indoors). •8:00pm-10:00pm. Writer’s Cafe. This is an opportunity for you to read your work in public. Arts Building at 464 South Fletcher, Gibsons. Tickets at the door. More information call 604-7407790. Sunday, February 19 •2:30pm. Coast Recital Society presents Vancouver Chamber Choir with Conductor Jon Washburn at Raven’s Cry Theatre. Tickets 604-740-2051. www.coastrecitalsociety.ca Wednesday, February 22 •7:00pm. “Dyslexia Demystified” with speaker Wayne Aadelstone-Hassel of Davis Dyslexia Assoc. International. Seaside Centre, Sechelt. Free admission but seating is limited. For more information 604-741-0605 or www.dyslexiadoor.com Saturday, February 25 •5:30pm. Gibsons Seniors Society Potluck Hawaiian Luau featuring Miss Berni G. Harmony Hall. For tickets or more information call Phyllis, 604886-1378.
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Rylan’s fight for sight
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his excerpt was taken from a special website set up to inform Sunshine Coaster’s of the plight of a special local boy, Rylan Johnstone. “Rylan was born 4 1/2 years ago. We nearly lost him almost as soon as his precious life had begun… Rylan was having continuous seizures. On arrival at Children’s Hospital the doctors did not know what was wrong. It was days before they made their diagnosis of a very rare disorder called Septo Optic Dysplasia. This meant Rylan was basically blind. He could maybe see some light with his left eye and some shadows but it would be like looking through frosted glass. He had and still has no sight in his right eye. This disorder affects about 1 in 10 million children. They (doctors) also told us that his sight would not
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improve, and what he had then would likely be what he would have for life. We were not happy with that diagnosis and started doing research immediately. We discovered that stem cell treatment was being done on children with SOD in China and they were having success. We knew right away that we had to get him there but there was just one thing holding us back... money! It costs between $35-$40,000 to go and receive this treatment. So, with help from friends, we have started this blog ‘Rylan’s Fight for Sight’ in hopes of raising enough
money to take Rylan to China. We have also set up a Facebook Group where you can see some of the miraculous things that can happen with these treatments.” Following the difficulties this family has endured, the Sunshine Coast is rallying to help this child as much as is medically possible. Fundraising events, such as a bake sale prior to Christmas, where donated bracelets were also sold, raised a total of $1090; as well, the three Coast Lions Clubs donated $500 from the sale of Christmas trees towards the fund. Still, more funds are needed, and Paul’s Pain-
tin’ Place in Sechelt has generously spent over $600 in advertising for awareness and his store has already sold 40 tickets to a fundraising event organized for February. Paul’s Paintin’ Place has booked decorating guru Sharon Grech, who was featured on City TV’s CityLine. She is scheduled to make an appearance at the Chatelech School Theatre on Thursday, February 23 from 7 – 9 pm. Crech will hold a seminar on home decorating, offering tips and information. Here’s a chance to have your decorating questions answered and help a little boy in need at the same time! Tickets for the event are available at Paul’s Paintin’ Place, with proceeds going to help Rylan Johnstone.” To follow Rylan’s Fight for Sight on his special blog, go to: rylansfightforsight.blogspot.com
Renewable fuel amendments enacted
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ohn Yap, Clean Technology Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Mines has announced amendments to the renewable and low carbon fuel requirements regulation. The use of renewable fuel in 2010 saved 418,919 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the environment, the equivalent of about 82,000 cars being removed from the road. The amendment delays the requirement for fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels. This will mean that the carbon-intensity requirements will continue to be
reporting-only until June 30, 2013. The Province remains committed to its lowcarbon fuel requirement target of 10 per cent by 2020. Two further amendments are being made, including capping the renewable content in diesel at four per cent, and setting the threshold to exempt small suppliers at 75 million litres of gasoline and diesel. This is in response to industry concerns about the price and availability of high-quality renewable diesel for use in very cold weather. Nonetheless, over 95 per cent of the fuel sold in BC remains subject to the regulation. Through the Greenhouse
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leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are associated with transportation fuels.
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Young BC authors published for Family Literacy Day T
hirty BC children and their families marked Family Literacy Day Friday, January 27, by celebrating their success as published authors in a book being distributed to public and school libraries throughout the province. While many BC children spent their summer playing with their friends, attending summer camps or travelling on a family vacation, more than 150 kids spent time writing their entries for a contest
featuring soloists from your Coast Symphony Orchestra— John Storer, Danielle Stephens, Bev Burgoyne, Kathleen Hovey, Douglas Hagerman, Nina Haedrich and Yvonne Mounsey Pre-concert chat with Edette Gagné 30 minutes prior to the show Visit with the musicians after the concert— light refreshments will be served
Coast Symphony Orchestra Edette Gagné ★ Artistic Director ★ SECHELT ★ Saturday, February 4, Sechelt Indian Band Hall, 2 p.m. ★ GIBSONS ★ Sunday, February 5, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, 2 p.m. TICKETS Adults: $15, children under 12 $5 Gibsons Laedeli (Sunnycrest Mall) Sechelt Strait Music Madeira Park Bluewaters Books N SU
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“Reading and writing are fundamental life skills, and I’m really encouraged by the dedication and success of these young writers,” said Minister of Education George Abbott. “Parents play an integral role in bringing literacy into their children’s lives. From reading a story every night before bed to having your kids write out a grocery list, I encourage all parents to find ways to make literacy a part of their family routine.” “We are all storytell-
ers, whether we realize it or not,” said Annette DeFaveri, of the British Columbia Library Association. “One of the best things about the Express Yourself writing contest is that it encouraged kids, and their families, to engage in the rewarding activity of writing a story. This, in turn, contributes to our children’s increased literacy skills and confidence. Bravo to all the public libraries and families who participated in this event!”
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co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the British Columbia Library Association called Express Yourself: The BC Kids Writing Contest. Thirty winning entries, ranging from poems and short stories to graphic novel submissions, were selected and have now been published in the book, Express Yourself! Each young writer and their school will receive a copy of the book, and all public libraries in BC will receive a copy for their community.
C’s chief forester has set the allowable annual cut for the Sunshine Coast timber supply area at 1,197,949 cubic metres, unchanged from the previous level. The Sunshine Coast timber supply area covers about 1.6 million hectares, Feb. 2, 2012 ranging from Howe Sound in the south to the head of Bute Inlet in the north. However, only 223,000 hectares are suitable for timber harvesting. The chief forester set the allowable annual cut following a comprehensive review, including public input received during the summer and fall of 2011. “I am grateful to the many First Nations, local residents, forestry experts and other organizations who provided input,” said Jim Snetsinger, chief forester. “In reviewing all submissions and applying all
the technical data available, I am confident maintaining the existing allowable annual cut is in the best interests of Sunshine Coast communities and the sustainability of the forest.” The population of the Sunshine Coast is 49,758; more than half live in the communities of Powell River, Sechelt and Gibsons. The forest sector directly employs 1,300 people in the area. The major commercial tree species are Douglas fir, hemlock, western red cedar, yellow cedar and red alder. The chief forester’s determination is an independent professional judgment based on information ranging from technical forestry reports, First Nations and public input to the government’s social and economic goals. Under the timber supply review, the chief forester or deputy
chief forester must determine how much wood can be harvested in each of the province’s 38 timber supply areas and 34 tree farm licences at least once every 10 years. A new allowable
annual cut may be determined earlier in response to abnormal situations, or postponed for up to five years if an allowable annual cut level is not expected to change significantly.
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hink your neighbour’s Feb. 2, 2012by at least 80 per cent; get vehicle is more likely an anti-theft device, such to be stolen than yours? as a steering wheel lock or You may be right - but do car alarm; look for parking you know why? that is secure, well lit and The provincial bait car near foot traffic; remove all program and other initia- valuables and never leave tives have contributed to spare keys in your vehicle; a drop in auto theft since after opening an automatic 2003, but vehicle owners’ gate to underground parkdecisions have a lot to do ing, watch for thieves waitwith that success. Simply ing to slip inside; engrave put, stealing a vehicle, or your stereo and other onfrom one, has to be worth board valuables with your the risk. driver’s license number. Here’s how you can reFor more information, duce your risk of being please visit: http://www. victimized: If you are buy- b a i t c a r. c o m / 1 0 _ t i p s _ ing a new vehicle, look for avoid_auto_crime one with an immobilizer http://www.icbc.com/ - according to ICBC, it re- road-safety/prevent-auduces your chance of theft tocrime/theft-proof
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HSF resource centre opens in Pender Harbour T
o help celebrate the launch of Heart Month in February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Pender Harbour District Health Centre are launching the newest community Patient and Family Resource Centre in Pender Harbour. Patient and Family Resource Centres are formed through a partnership between the Heart and Stroke Foundation and various hospitals across British Columbia that have joined together to develop a hospital-based patient, family-focused centre for cardiovascular disease support. These centres are for patients, their families, and health professionals to help them learn more about cardiovascular and vascular disease, and to provide education and resources where and when patients and families need it most. Each re-
source centre is set up with information pamphlets, models, posters, videos, and computer-based resources. Throughout BC, there are already 14 PFRCs located in Prince George, Quesnel, Kamloops, Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver. The Pender Harbour and District Health Centre (PHHC), a non-for-profit society, has been offering one-stop health care services for over 30 years. PHHC does not operate under the regional health authority; the Centre is owned and operated by the Pender Harbour and District Health Centre Society. PHHC serves the Sunshine Coast geographical area covering 752 miles with a population of 3,000 full time residents that more than doubles in the summer. The opening of this new
Patient and Family Resource Centre at Pender Harbour and District Health Centre will provide the residents, patients, their families, and health professionals a central location to find relevant heart health information in a convenient, professional and supportive environment. About the Pender Harbour and District Health Centre The Pender Harbour and District Health Centre is a non-for-profit society offering one-stop health care services for over 30 years. The Centre is owned and operated by the Pender Harbour and District Health Centre Society and funding for the centre comes from four primary sources: Sunshine Coast Regional District - bylaw grant, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority – contract, tenants, and donations.
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RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION A long established wholesaler of fine Persian / Eastern, imported handmade, wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.
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C’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has launched a public education initiative about video surveillance in the private sector. “January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international celebration to show that privacy matters in today’s digital world,” said Commissioner Elizabeth Denham. “To mark the occasion, we are educating British Columbians about a simple and widely used technology with significant implications for privacy.” The use of video surveillance by the private sector has exploded in recent years. Widely believed to be a security and crime prevention tool, advances in the technology provide opportunities for businesses to monitor consumer behaviour and identify people through facial rec-
ognition software. “We’re focusing on the private sector - and the retail sector in particular - because we believe many such businesses are unaware of the obligations created by their use of video surveillance, including their obligation to notify customers about surveillance and its purpose, and to minimize the impact on personal privacy.” “Just because the technology is available doesn’t mean it’s right for every business. Under the Personal Information Protection Act, companies must have a defined problem that the surveillance is designed to address, and customers must be notified before they are captured on camera,” said Denham. The first step of the OIPC’s education initiative is a survey of BC-
based retailers to uncover how many companies are aware of their obligations to protect personal information under provincial law. The survey results will inform future education, outreach and enforcement work in the sector. “There is no question that technology has changed the face of our world. But it has not displaced the value of privacy. Citizens expect their personal information to be protected and their privacy rights respected. I will continue to raise public awareness about the right to privacy in the digital age, and provide organizations with practical tools to fulfill their obligation to protect privacy,” said Denham. For more information about Data Privacy Day, visit: www.staysafeonline. org/dpd
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$ How to submit a classified ad: Mail, phone, fax, email or drop off your ad with payment to: The Local, P.O. Box 494, 5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt BC V0N 3A0 Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194 • Email: thelocal@telus.net Or drop off ad with payment at Take 5 Video, North Road, Gibsons Inquire about our special rates for obituary notices. How to submit editorial text: Email your editorial to: publisher@telus.net • Submitted editorial must be received electronically (typed or hand-written will not be accepted) • In most cases, editorial submissions must be prearranged with the editorial department • Editorial must adhere to specific word counts • Use of proper English, spelling and grammar is appreciated • Submission does not guarantee publication • We reserve the right to edit all submissions • Limit press releases to 300 words. how to submit a letter to the editor: Email your Letter To The Editor to: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com • Letters to The Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper. • Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The Local reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. • All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
13,300 copies printed every week! The Local is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to households on the Sunshine Coast by Canada Post (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012) and 1,400 hand-delivered to businesses. Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office, email: localsales@telus.net Classified Advertising Deadline: Monday 3:00 pm at The Local office, email: thelocal@telus.net Editorial Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office, email: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com The Local uses an How To submit a camera-ready Display ad: apple MACintosh Email address: localsales@telus.net Platform Note: a camera-ready ad is an ad that is ready for printing. The ad will require no revisions, but will be published as submitted. • Build your ad according to our specific dimensions, (*please see column width measurements below) • All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi • Make a PDF of your ad, at least 300 dpi, with all text and graphics embedded within the PDF • Email your PDF to us, along with your full contact information and the dates you would like to have your ad published. (The Local is distributed every Thursday. Submission deadline is the Monday before) Note: If the above criteria is not met, The Local cannot guarantee correct output of your material once published. • Please do not send a camera-ready ad using “Word” or “Coral Draw” applications
How To submit a display ad that our design department will build for you: Email address: localsales@telus.net Note: there is no extra charge for this service. • Email (local sales@telus.net) your ad’s information to us. Be sure to include your full contact information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad (eg. logos, photos and text). • All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi. To fax an ad that our design department will build for you: Fax number: 604-885-3194 • Please fax your instructions and the text that will used in the ad. Be sure to include your full contact information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad. Please note we cannot use faxed logos or images as that quality is inferior. Computer applications we cannot accept: • Please do not send us any of your “working files”, eg: Coral Draw, Quark Express, InDesign, Pagemaker, Publisher, Pages. etc. *The Local Column widths: 1 column: 1.57” • 2 columns: 3.3” • 3 columns: 5.04” • 4 columns: 6.78” • 5 columns: 8.51” • 6 columns: 10.25”