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Hockey tourney to bring 2,000 to Coast
Three navy training ships tied up at the dock in Gibsons harbour on Feb. 17. The navy was conducting training manoeuvres with cadets in Howe Sound last week, and ships tied up in Gibsons on three separate days. JAN DE BEER PHOTO
“Child luring” investigation The Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public’s help with an investigation involving an adult male, who has allegedly been providing drugs and alcohol to young girls for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with them. It is alleged that a 21-yearold Gibsons man supplied drugs and alcohol to over a dozen young girls between the ages of 13-16, and participated in sexual activity with several of the girls and that he initiated contact through text messages and social media. The victims live in communities across the Sunshine Coast, from Gib-
sons to Madeira Park. There is no evidence available to suggest there are additional victims outside of the Sunshine Coast. A fear of sexual offence Peace Bond, as well as a new charge of child luring were approved by Crown Counsel last week, and an arrest warrant was issued. The man was arrested and brought before a Provincial Court Judge in Sechelt on February 18. “The circumstances of these alleged offences are deeply troubling,” said Cst Harrison Mohr with the Sunshine Coast RCMP. “The investigation showed that [the
man] provided drugs such as marihuana, cocaine and ecstasy to these girls. We believe there may be additional girls out there who were targeted or manipulated by [the man], and we’re asking them to contact us. These girls may not feel like victims, however it’s important to know that any sexual contact in these circumstances is illegal, and speaking with police can help to keep other girls safe.” The accused has been released on a Recognizance of Bail in relation to the Peace Bond and the luring charge, which are currently before the Court. He must comply with numerous conditions,
A kids’ hockey tournament is about to transform Gibsons into Hockey Town and bring as many as 2,000 people to the Sunshine Coast for five days next month. Ten teams will take part in the Midget A Tier 3 B.C. Championship at the Gibsons Activity Centre from March 13-18. Midget teams, such as the local Sunshine Coast Blues, feature players age 17 and under. “The economic impact will be felt in all aspects of the Gibsons and area business community,” the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce said in a release. “Eating out in restaurants, visiting shops, seeing the sights of our beau-
tiful harbour, beaches and trails,” not to mention stays in hotels, motels, and B&Bs. The positive effect of the tournament is expected to ripple up the Coast at least as far as Sechelt. The Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) is inviting local businesses to take part in the “Great Sunshine Coast Hockey Crawl.” The SDBA suggests mounting a hockey-themed window display, which would remain on view from March 11-16 and be judged by the players themselves who will declare a winner. Businesses wishing to take part are asked to send an email to schockeycrawl@
including: • No contact with females under 16 • Not to attend any school, playground or recreation centre where females under 16 are likely to be found • Not to possess any device capable of sending/ receiving text messages • Abide by a nightly curfew If you have any further information that could help with the investigation, or know of any additional victims, please contact the Sunshine Coast RCMP’s General Investigations Section at (604) 885-2266. Submitted by RCMP
Between February 19 and 21, playground equipment was defaced on a property on Northwood Road in Halfmoon Bay. Swastikas, racial slurs, and other offensive language were written in chalk. A wooden gate was also damaged over the same period. “This mischief is absolutely unacceptable, and the person or persons involved could face serious criminal charges,” said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. “If you have information about who was involved, or you know of any other similar occurrences in the area, please call us immediately.” Submitted by RCMP
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Search and Rescue organizations on the Sunshine Coast have been granted a total of almost $200,000 in community gaming grants. The grants were part of more than $5.7 million distributed to non-profit organizations dedicated to public safety across BC by Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender. Public safety community gaming grants help support the important work of non-profit organizations throughout the province that provide a range of services and educational programs to protect the safety of British Columbians in their local communities. Eligible organizations include: volunteer
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Editorial Opinion A nature guide to 2016 How about a plan to step into greener pastures this year as a way of getting healthy. 2016 doesn’t have to be about losing. Instead, gain an appreciation for the world around you. Make this year’s resolution more a stop-and-smell-the-roses promise to yourself. It’s sometimes said that it takes just 21 days to turn a behaviour into a habit. With that in mind, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has created a 21-day nature guide to help ease your way into a greener year, regardless of when in the year you take on the challenge. The guide includes fun activities for all ages and degrees of green thumbs and nature-lovers to start whenever you’re ready to go green. Here are some examples of the green-themed activities to get you growing this year: • Plan your garden. It’s never too early to start planning for spring. Use a chart or graph paper to plan your square foot garden so you’re ready to go once it’s time to order seeds. • Subscribe to a nature podcast. Download a podcast app on your smartphone and subscribe to a nature podcast to listen to on your commute. It’s a great way to learn about a topic on the go with weekly episodes of shows such as Living Planet and BirdNote. • Explore a neighbouring forest. Get outside and make your own field guide this winter, complete with bark rubbings and needles from your favourite trees. You may even include pictures of press samples of different species of fungi, lichens and shrubs. This guide can be used all year round, adding new leaves when they sprout in the spring. • Add a green filter. Make your Instagram feed green by sharing your best nature shots with a unique hashtag so you can grow an album of nature photos right in the social sphere. • Nature lunch walk. Escape from all the business and stress of life, even just for five minutes a day. Leave the desk and head outside for a brisk walk after lunch, before or after work or during a break between classes. Gather a group of friends to join your nature quest. Discover the changes of season. Take notice of what trees, flowers and landscape are present on the walk. Put down the calorie-counters and pick up a nature book, a field guide or a pair of binoculars. Develop something great this year: an appreciation for nature. For more information and activities, and to start your 21-day nature adventure, visit natureconservancy.ca/21daychallenge. Submitted
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I am a relatively new artist to Gibsons, having arrived here two years ago. I was delighted to be asked to participate in London Drugs "Local Inspiration" event that showcased over 15 images of my artwork reproduced as prints, on canvas, bamboo, textile (purses), coasters and puzzles. The experience was delightful. A big 'thank-you' to Mariann the manager and to all the worker bees in the photo department as they were enthusiastic and very positive about telling people
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CoastMakers.com, a group of 'do-it-yourselfer-meetstechnology' enthusiasts on the Sunshine Coast, are pleased to announce the second annual official Sunshine Coast Mini Maker Faire, to be held on Sunday, May 29 from 11am - 5pm at Dougall Park in Gibsons Landing. We are pleased to announce registration is officially open for this year’s exhibitors and sponsors, and we’re looking for people with interesting projects to display them, or display and work on them -- either inside the Dougall Park hall, or in the outdoor exhibit area in the main
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about my images. As part of the event we had a raffle, with the prize being a horse print taken from my original painting entitled "Shades of Neigh". Taylor Starrs won the print and accepted it with her daughter and young son. I wanted to tell you about this event, as it was a great experience for me. And, every two months there is another artist showcased. I must say, I truly appreciate London Drugs contribution to helping artists on the coast promote their work in such a quality manner. Jennifer Ettinger, Gibsons
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field (east). The second annual Sunshine Coast Mini Maker Faire is a six-hour combination of indoor and outdoor exhibitions, demonstrations and activities geared to anyone of any age interested in learning how to ‘make’. This year at least seven different workshops will be offered at specific times throughout the day, and will be run multiple times. While you are welcome to have items for sale, the Maker Faire is about learning and sharing, so if you make silk scarves with eco printing, bring part or all of your process to show. If you create cigar box guitars, bring one
in process or bring the found pieces you use to make your finished product and an idea of what tools you use. If you’re a weaver and have a nifty gadget you’ve made, bring your weaving and demonstrate it working. If you make cool glass stuff, obviously you can’t demo that (we wish!) but you can bring raw glass, finished products and a display about the process and how people might go about getting into it. More exhibitors are joining daily and spaces are still available - full details are available on the event web site at http://www.sunshinecoastminimakerfaire.com. Volunteer spaces are also open; come and be a part of
Collage cards that represent all aspects of self. Become part of a global community of SoulCollage® enthusiasts on Saturday, March 5 at Yoga by the Sea, in the Heart of the Creek, Roberts Creek, from 1-4pm. The cost is $50 ($45 if you come with a friend). Pre-registration is required by contacting Heather at 604-886-6520. No previous experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Heather Conn, Roberts Creek
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our own local maker movement and help ensure we cement our place in the global Maker network. Those wishing to sign up as exhibitors should contact bryan@sunshinecoastminimakerfaire.com Many of the 2015 Sponsors are renewing and we invite you to join us as either Silver or Gold sponsors. Bryan Cramer, Sunshine Coast Mini Maker Faire
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Passenger ferry aims for morning runs The Sunshine Coast’s new passenger ferry is promising early morning runs into Horseshoe Bay, and at a reduced price—but only if enough people register on its website by the end of February. “We’re working toward doing it March 1st,” Linda Feuerhelm, of Pacific Ferries told the Local. “You can register online at PacificFerries.ca. We’re taking a $25 roundtrip—our normal price—and reducing it 20 per cent and giving it to commuters for $20.” Feuerhelm said that those who register for a Weekly Commuter Pass before Feb. 29 will also get that same lower fare through March and April. “We’re offering a 6:30 in the morning run that would drop you into Horseshoe Bay at 7am,” said Feurhelm. “Another one that people were demanding was a 7:30. It would get them right into Horseshoe Bay at 8am. They can connect with their buses and away they go.” Pacific Ferries launched its 25-30 minute service on the 46-passenger “Coastal Clipper” on Jan. 27 with three afternoon-only trips from Horseshoe Bay to Gibsons Landing. But just one of them—the 5:10 pm—has been viable, so the other two were dropped. “We cancelled the 3pm run because we had four very
dedicated people that came on every single run [at $15 each], but $60 doesn’t pay the bills.” A 6:25pm scheduled run was also abandoned, but could be reinstated at the end of March, possibly at a new time of 6:45, if overall business picks up. “We’re trying to get the ridership up to make sure we have the ability to sustain these runs,” she said. Key to the morning strategy were two factors, moorage for the vessel and parking for passengers. The Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority came through with moorage starting Mar. 1 at a yet-to-beannounced spot in the harbour, and the Town of Gibsons responded by making a map of free parking spaces available to the company, which has since been widely posted
Doing business on the Sunshine Coast just got easier, thanks to a new Mobile Business Licence (MBL) agreement. The agreement, involving the Town of Gibsons, District of Sechelt and shíshálh Nation, means it will be easier for mobile businesses that provide services – such as plumbers or electricians – to operate on the Sunshine Coast. The three participating communities have worked together to adopt common bylaws. This reduces costs and red tape by allowing mobile businesses to purchase just one licence, rather than obtaining non-resident permits in each jurisdiction in which they operate. It was welcomed as a winwin. Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne: "Our council is always looking for ways to support our business community. The mobile business licence is a commonsense way to reduce red tape, encourage commerce and further positive working relationships with our neighbouring jurisdictions.” Chief Calvin Craigan, shíshálh Nation: “Co-operation with other governments on the Sunshine Coast contributes to the success of small business by reducing red tape and expenses. The Inter-Community Business Licence is one way we can support businesses within the shíshálh Nation.” Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe: "The Town of Gibsons is pleased to have co-operated with the District of Sechelt in establishing bylaws for
Mobile Business Licences between our communities. This new licence will streamline processes, reduce expenses and contribute to the success of our small businesses which are critical elements of our communities." Kim Darwin, president, Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce: “The Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce applauds the implementation of the local intergovernment mobile business licence on the Sunshine Coast. It will be of great benefit to many of our business members by reducing costs and administrative burdens. Any time you can save a business owner time and money, well -
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Council slashes Sechelt vehicle budget Spending $1.3 million over the next five years on new vehicles and equipment for official use by Sechelt municipal staff is “nonsense,” according District Councillor Doug Wright. A majority of councillors agreed as they voted to cut deeply into the allotment for the next year. The Finance, Culture and Economic Development Committee had received a
staff recommendation that $267,000 be put aside for new vehicles, survey equipment, a front-end loader and other items in the next budget. But in an initiative led by Wright, the committee voted Feb. 10 to recommend that Council cut the amount to $150,000. Councillors Darren Inkster and Darnelda Siegers opposed. “I don’t believe we should
be spending $267,000 this year, or $1.3 million [for the next five years] for vehicles and equipment,” Wright said during Council debate Feb. 17. “That’s nonsense.” Siegers disagreed. “While I applaud Councillor Wright’s motive for looking to reduce our budget expenditures, I don’t believe we gave staff that envelope when we started the budgeting
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said he sided with Wright on the matter, as did Councillor Noel Muller. “We’re trying to find in excess of $1 million a year to spend on our roads and we can only spend $250,000,” Muller said. “We are looking for money in this budget and this was one place we decided to look. I’m going to vote in favour.” Mayor Bruce Milne also favoured the cut. “From my perspective, the business cases don’t all add up,” Milne said. Council then passed the amendment to reduce the vehicle and equipment amount to $150,000, with Siegers and Inkster opposed. Rik Jespersen
A coyote lounging on a lawn in Vancouver. JANE BOWERS PHOTO the 54 attacks, one quarter of them resulted in the death of the human. Two thirds of the attacks involved dogs that were not necessarily actively bothering the cow/cattle. A study measuring fear in dairy cattle concluded that cattle find dogs even more threatening than unfamiliar humans. It is believed that this is because dogs resemble potential predators. Enjoy the outdoors but stay safe, and respect wild and domestic animals. Make sure that your dog is either leashed or trained to such a degree that he won’t dash under a fence to investigate cattle, and that he or she will always respond to your cues -- even when faced with distractions like wildlife and farm animals.
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suggestion was not moved as an amendment. As debate continued, Wright noted that two of the vehicles that were scheduled to be replaced each showed only 109,000 kilometres on their odometers. “In at least three budget meetings this year, the administration has been asked, ‘What is the life cycle of your vehicles; how many kilometres are on them; have you got a replacement plan?’ I recall at budget time last year asking the same questions. And now here I am a year later and nobody seems to be paying attention,” said Wright. Councillor Mike Shanks
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leaders from School District 38 (Richmond) and School District 36 (Surrey) arrived on the Sunshine Coast to learn more about our leading early learning programs. School District 35 (Langley) staff are visiting soon and School District 60 (Peace River) have inquired about our program “Spark 10!” that enables every grade 10 student on the Sunshine Coast to hear about early childhood development and spend quality time with early learners. Our Coordinator of Early Learning, Kirsten Deasey has presented at Ministry of Education and provincial trustee events. On Feb. 25 and 26 School District 48 (Sea-to-Sky) and School District 47 (Pow-
ell River) trustees and staff will be here touring schools and local programs as part of the annual BCSTA South Coast Branch meeting. They will also be treated to a student musical performance and hear about Mind-up: the mindfulness program expanding throughout the Coast thanks to the Roberts Creek Community School. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate the excellence in public education happening here and to share our ideas and successes with so many educators from around the province. If you see clusters of keen observers in our schools or touring with your trustees and staff, please stop to say hello and make them welcome!
Mercury will not be observable in March although Venus will rise very low in the South East but will not be observable after mid month. Mars will rise in the East South East near 1am and transits in the South near dawn. Jupiter will be seen in the East in the evening twilight and transits near 1am and will be seen low in the West at dawn. Saturn rises in the South East after 2am and will be seen in the South near dawn. Jupiter reaches opposition on March 8, the date Earth lies directlly between the Sun and Jupiter. This is the closest that Earth will get to Jupiter in 2016. Daylight
savings time begins on Sunday March 13 at 2am and at 2:47am Jupiter with only Callisto visible will be quite clear. On Thursday, March 17 we will Celebrate St Patricks day when the Moon will occult Lambda Geminorum and will be seen just before dawn. On Wednesday, March 23 during a full moon known as the Worm Moon we will see a Penumbral Eclipse of the moon . This will be visible in the West of North America before sunrise. Saturday, March 26 will feature Earth Hour from 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Local activity can be found at www.earthhour.org On Monday, March 28 the Moon, Mars and Saturn will rise in a loose group and can be seen after midnight. In keeping with our presentation of outstanding
speakers The Sunshine Coast Centre is pleased to present Dr. Paul Hickson at the Arts Centre in Sechelt on Friday, March 11 at 8pm. Dr Hickson will speak on “In Search of First Light”. Dr Hickson is a Professor at the University of British Columbia and is The Chairman of The Thirty Meter Telescope Science Advisory Committee. He is a Past President of the Canadian Astronomical Society and is also a licensed pilot. Dr. Hickson is a major authority on very large telescopes . The Sunshine Coast Centre will continue throughout the spring with a meeting at the Arts Centre in Sechelt on the 2nd Friday of every month and with Astro Cafe at the Davis Bay Seawall on the 3rd Friday.
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) recently launched an open data portal making available public information on everything from property boundaries, topographic and orthophoto information, to regional water systems. The new portal, which can be found at www. scrd.ca/data-download, presents information in a number of readily accessible formats. “The SCRD is committed to pursuing innovative
best practices to allow for transparency and efficiencies through technology,” says Cheryl Trent, SCRD Geographical Information Systems Administrator. “The launch of the open data portal will give our citizens easier access to SCRD mapping data and information.” The concept of open data is that certain information should be freely available for everyone to use without restrictions from copyright,
patents or other mechanisms of control. It can then be used for viewing, analysis, map making and application development. “Providing open data improves the public’s ability to easily access, download and utilize SCRD information,” says Trent. “It provides the additional benefit of eliminating the costs associated with responding to related information requests.” Submitted
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Students from Roberts Creek Elementary have been helping as part of a joint cleanup of invasive plants by Dianne Sanford, of the Seagrass Conservation Working Group, BC Parks, and some of the students' parents at Roberts Creek Provincial Park Picnic Site. This group was clearing vegetation Feb. 10.The objective is to enhance and restore native near-shore riparian vegetation "which provides shoreline stability and habitat and food for terrestrial invertebrates that in turn feed migrating juvenile salmon." RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO
New Sunshine Coast healthcare website The Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice is pleased to announce the launch of FETCH (For Everything That’s Community Health). FETCH is a community web-based resource that helps the public and healthcare providers access comprehensive information about community health and social services on the Sunshine Coast. FETCH is a non-commercial, searchable website designed for public use available at: http://www.sc.fetchbc. ca/. It provides valuable information to individuals and families in a user-friendly format. It includes information about resources that can support people of all ages, including mental health and substance use services, home care support, services for First Nations peoples and more. “The FETCH resource is an excellent tool for people of all ages, as well as for doctors supporting their patients in their overall health and well-being,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Having this
community-specific information readily accessible helps people get the care and support they may need, close to home.” The division heard in physician and community engagement events that heath care providers do not always know about all the support services that could benefit their patients. The division also heard from community members that navigating the services can be difficult. The introduction of FETCH aims to improve patients’ experience navigating the system, and to contribute to meeting their overall health needs. FETCH is one of the projects undertaken by the Sunshine Coast Division as part of its local work on A GP for Me, a provincial program jointly funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC. A GP for Me aims to strengthen the health care system by supporting the relationship between patients and family doctors and building capacity in the local healthcare system. Twelve other B.C. communities have also introduced a
FETCH website to help the public and health care providers find local resources. While the Sunshine Coast Division is initiating FETCH, it is based on a principle of individual content ownership. Agencies participating in FETCH take responsibility for adding and maintaining their own content, based on the criteria listed on the site. Community health and social service agencies are able to update and enhance their information with pertinent information. Agencies who wish to be a part of FETCH can contact the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice. The Sunshine Coast FETCH website is currently available and listings will continue to be added on an ongoing basis to build a robust community resource. Members of the public are invited to offer the Division general feedback and suggestions about information on health or social service resources they would like to access, or already access frequently and would like to see listed or enhanced. Submitted
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) was awarded $412,831 in funding from the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) for the implementation of Enterprise Asset Management software. This project is one of 57 projects that are being funded through the SPF under the Federal Gas Tax Fund for 2016. The SCRD is working towards asset management best practices by following the Asset Management BC Roadmap. This Roadmap is designed to lead organizations through the steps of implementing basic level asset management practices using a modular approach. “In order to meet the targets identified in the Roadmap, the SCRD will need to implement robust Enterprise Asset Management software,” says Tina Perreault, SCRD Treasurer. “This software will contain analytical tools that can be used to support functions
such as assessing current asset condition, predicting future performance, analyzing lifecycle costs, and forecasting based on scenarios of timing the replacement of assets and the associated budget.” The Union of BC Municipalities administers the Federal Gas Tax Fund in British Columbia in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. “We are pleased to have received funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund for this project,” says Garry Nohr, SCRD Board Chair. “This software will provide the SCRD with the ability to make fact-based decisions regarding infrastructure investment – this is in line with our strategic priority to ensure fiscal sustainability.” The software’s analytical tools will help facilitate the discussion with decision makers by providing the ability to articulate the impact of
choosing one alternative over another through engineering and economic-based “what if” analysis. “This tool will also assist with optimizing the useful life of infrastructure assets and shift from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance, which ultimately means lowering lifecycle costs and mitigating risk and service disruptions,” says Perreault. Each year, the Government of Canada provides over $253 million in indexed funding for local government infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the federal Gas Tax Fund. The funding can be spent on any eligible project the community prioritizes across a broad range of eligible project categories, or it can be pooled with other communities for regional projects, banked for later priorities or used to pay for financed projects. Submitted
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WOMEN in focus The Local - Thursday, February 25, 2016
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In honour of the upcoming International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8, THE LOCAL is honoured to highlight women of the Sunshine Coast.
International Women’s Day
This Year’s Theme is 'Pledge For Parity' #PledgeForParity is the 2016 theme for International Women's Day, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognizing women. Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. And we have much to celebrate on March 8th, International Women’s Day. But progress towards gender parity has slowed in many places.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Stacey Buchhorn Realtor
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ing forces - we can collectively help women advance equal to their numbers and realize the limitless potential they offer economies the world over. We have urgent work to do. Are you ready to accelerate gender parity? www.internationalwomensday .com.
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Sutton WestCoast Realty My journey and career success was definitely inspired by influential words from my mother: “There are only two things that you need to achieve your dreams - hard-work and to believe in yourself.” My career started with Chrysler Canada in Windsor, Ontario in 1983 as a welder on the assembly line. After holding many different managerial positions over 15 years my journey brought me to Vancouver in 2000 to a 10 year career with Fletcher Challenge (now Catalyst Pulp & Paper). With my previous work experience in leadership and management I was recruited to work with King, Champman and Broussard as a Consultant Project Manager in the Oil Refining and Pulp & Paper sectors. (Stacey and her husband Ron made the Sunshine Coast home in 2009.) In 2013, I decided to pursue a career in Real Estate – a life-long passion. With my personal experience with purchasing and selling numerous properties in Ontario, British Columbia and Mexico along with my prior business experience, I now have the opportunity to share that it’s never too late to follow your dream!
workplace bias. Each of us can be a leader within our own spheres of influence and commit to take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity. Globally, with individuals pledging to move from talk to purposeful action - and with men and women join-
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So how do we want to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016? We say by Pledging For Parity! Everyone - men and women - can pledge to take a concrete step to help achieve gender parity more quickly whether to help women and girls achieve their ambitions, call for gender-balanced leadership, respect and value difference, develop more inclusive and flexible cultures or root out
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Although not born in Sechelt, Kim describes herself as a “local”. She grew up in Davis Bay, graduated from Chatelech High School, raised her three children and continues to live in Sechelt with her husband. Shortly after graduation, she commenced a 16 year career as a Legal Assistant, specializing in property law, corporate/ commercial law, contracts and wills/estates. She started her present career in 2004 as an independent mortgage broker. Being a mortgage broker enables her to do what she loves best: “empowering people to make informed financial decisions”. She is also an herbalist, having studied Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine over the last 15 years. Once her children were grown, Kim was able to focus more time on community interests. She is currently the President of the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Executive Provincial Council for the BC Green Party. Kim firmly believes that government needs to change the way they govern. They need to do less politicking and worry about doing their job effectively for the jurisdictions and people they represent. In her spare time, you’ll find Kim hiking, paddle boarding and gardening.
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Laurie Reid Owner
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After Laurie’s first visit to Sechelt in May of 1991, within 3 months she gave up her career as IT manager of a large and growing chain of stores, moved to Sechelt from Vancouver, learned how to kayak and set up Pedals & Paddles Adventure Sports, Sechelt’s founding kayak outfitter. 25 years later Pedals & Paddles Adventure Sports is still going strong and evolving into new territories. Since relocating her business to a spectacular 78-acre waterfront paradise in Tuwanek she introduced Paddle Boarding and Zodiac nature tours. She has many exciting new ideas that will be introduced over the next 12 months. Community service is also key to Laurie, who has been on the Board of Directors with the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast - Sechelt and also mentors the Chatelech Interact Club, a junior service club sponsored by Rotary. Also as a past Board Member of the SunCoast Racquet Club, Laurie helped to establish the Indoor Tennis courts located near Kinnikinnick, and continues to enjoy the sport.
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Tara Roden
#PledgeForParity
PGA Golf Professional in Sechelt International Women’s Day March 8th, 2016
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Colleen Bartley Owner
Reflections Bed & Bath Collections 604-885-4893
Tara Roden, the new Head Golf Professional of the Blue Ocean Golf Club was not sure what to expect when arriving on the Sunshine Coast in late July of 2015. With a very steep learning curve ahead, Tara has settled into her new appointment and enjoyed becoming an integral part of a very creative team at Blue Ocean. In 2016, the entire team is excited to connect and become even more involved with the community in a variety of ways. On International Woman’s Day, March 8, Tara Roden and Barrie McWha (PGA Professionals) will host a free Women’s Event “Get into the Game”… a three hole playing exhibition to help women understand the true benefits
of this lifetime sport and how they can better enjoy their experience with golf. They believe golf builds character… challenges us, teaches confidence and self control. In golf one can develop skills that requires focus, determination, and intent. It builds inner strength as well as rewards you on so many levels. Golf has incredible advantages, including adding to your life quality and longevity, as many studies have shown playing golf regularly can add 5 – 7 years to your life. Everyone can benefit from regular exercise and a healthy social life. Mentally, physically and spiritually, golf offers us the sanctuary to live a healthy life.
Colleen was born in Burnaby and moved to the Coast with her husband Brent in 1994 to raise her two girls away from the hustle & bustle of the Lower Mainland. She has worked for many companies as well as being self employed at a Deli & Sandwich Shoppe in White Rock. At that time her 5-year old daughter became diabetic which eventually led to Colleen writing and publishing two bestselling cookbooks for kids with diabetes. A publisher discovered the cookbooks at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Colleen rewrote & combined their methods for caring for children with diabetes into one book (Canada’s Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes). In 2006 Colleen was given an “Award of Excellence with Distinction” from B.C. Children’s Hospital. When Colleen moved to the Coast, she began working for B.C. Ferries. Fifteen years later she retired and bought Reflections Bed & Bath Collections. She enjoys shopping for beautiful linens for the store and is very pleased to have many repeat customers. Among her other interests Colleen has been a volunteer for many years with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and more recently with the Cops for Cancer Red Serge Gala.
Tara Roden, Golf Professional and Director of Instruction at Blue Ocean Golf Club in Sechelt.
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Katie Angermeyer
Dolphin Physio & Fitness Clinic
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Katie Angermeyer (right) is the owner of Dolphin Physio and Fitness in Sechelt and an active community member. Katie received an M.S. in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and has been helping Sunshine Coasters improve their mobility and fitness since the 1980’s. In addition to being an exceptional practitioner, she has also instructed Physical Therapy (as assistant professor at the University of Kentucky) and teaches violin/fiddle. Katie recently added a fantastic addition to her team, Regan Daoust. Regan was born here at St. Mary’s Hospital and has deep family roots going back to her grandmother, Pearl Rollman, who founded Pearl’s Bakery. Regan is a registered Physical Therapist and received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2013. Regan has played a vital role to help promote and expand physical therapy services in rural communities through UBC. This enthusiastic power couple looks to expand the reaches of Dolphin Physio’s services. In addition to ICBC, Medical Service Plan, and Extended Medical, Dolphin Physio is now accepting WorkSafe clients.
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Colleen Preston Owner, Personal Trainer
Owner/Licensed Optician & Contact Lens Fitter
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Susan began her career in the eye care industry in 1983. She settled on the Sunshine Coast in 2002, and as a Licensed Optician and Contact Lens fitter she opened InSightful Visions 2007 in Sechelt. Her knowledge and love of eyewear is evident with each fit and personal consultation. She assesses each individual for their needs and wants, then offers the perfect fit from her exclusive handpicked collections. Each pair of personalized glasses are handcrafted in the on-site lab. Susan has also influenced the clinical aspect of the business, by providing state of the art technology that allows for the most in-depth screening and diagnostic capabilities. Recently, she was recognized with the distinction as an industry leader in eye care at the Transitions Academy Innovations Awards. Susan is currently completing her certification in Therapeutic Essential Oils to offer yet another modality to naturally support a healthy immune system and address disease at a cellular level. Her ultimate goal is aimed at improving eye and overall health.
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enthusiasm for the membership and the guests from the local community and travellers from abroad. She has developed and shared effective sports psychology, golf fitness, technical golf skills and training to all levels of both men, women and juniors. 2016 will be an incredible opportunity to continue with becoming even more involved in the community and creating an all inclusive great golf experience. Tara invites everyone to join in a journey of passion and dedication, being open to “the Blue Ocean” strategy and creating a positive new energy for the golfing community. They are constantly looking for ways to do things better, improving and adding new inclusive opportunities to involve the community with the Blue Ocean Golf Club and Grill. Tara and the other staff have seen a great wave, a momentum of positive change and growing interest. They are grateful for this amazing support, as they continue to build new memories and experiences with those who have chosen to join in and become a part of the golfing community for 2016.
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Susan Ferron
Owner/Operator M.Sc., R.P.T
Physical Therapist B.Sc., M.P.T
In 2016, Blue Ocean Golf Club is excited to offer FAMILY GOLF DAY, with fun options, plus comprehensive three level junior program, to nurture a healthy, balanced and educational environment for children. The Club will be offering a wide variety of group programs including, Women’s Only Events, Fast Fun Golf (Speedgolf), Couples Nights, Men’s and Ladies Nights. Never a dull moment! Along with these programs is our NEW Academy Passport. An affordable way for adults 19 years and up, to get into the game, with on course play, individual golf lessons and training for the complete novice or the avid player wanting build a stronger way to play. Blue Ocean offers memberships for both men and women, both 18 hole or 9 hole memberships, couples and juniors. The members enjoy unlimited play, plus can join groups for Senior Men’s and the 18 hole Ladies or 9 hole Ladies days, fun member/guest events and preferred pricing benefits in the golf shop and restaurant. This past year under the leadership of Barrie McWha, Tara continues to promote positive changes, re-ignited
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Colleen Preston is an integrative personal trainer. Using her many years of experience, she works with her clients in a holistic way bringing in all aspects of the individual. Through physical assessments and discussions, she learns about personal histories, lifestyle, nutrition and desired goals, then sets up programs best suited to achieve success. Having arrived not long ago on the Sunshine Coast she has successfully set up a number of additional group courses using her personal studio as well as the Gibsons and area Rec Centre. She is also a professional writer, teacher, coach and workshop designer, collaborating with various organizations and businesses to develop programs tailored to their needs. She has mentored many individuals in the past and looks forward to doing so in the future. Now on the Sunshine Coast, she says: “It gives me great pleasure to be part of such an awesome Community!” “Life to me is about loving, learning, and most of all, leaving a legacy that will inspire the next generation. With grace and dignity, I choose to spend my life helping others achieve an extraordinary life for themselves.”
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#PledgeForParity
Full gender parity remains elusive Justin Trudeau famously declared after his election in October that half his cabinet was made up of women “because it’s 2015.” But as pleasantly obvious as that sounded, the prime minister is still far ahead of the social curve in respect to women, according to one local business expert. “Even though we’ve seen some positive movement towards gender parity over the last few decades, we still have a long way to go,” said Sunshine Coast small business start-up specialist Cheryl McNicol. “Just look around at the management teams and board members of our major employers on the Coast, as well as our local government. There are definitely fewer women in key leadership roles than men,” McNicol told the Local in an interview. “There is a high proportion of our workforce here on the Coast who are self-employed and about one-third of them are women. They are making a major contribution to the economy on the Sunshine
Coast, yet not many people know about it.” McNicol said equality and parity principles are best cultivated in the home. “Women have an opportunity to educate and influence the children and men in their lives about the importance of paying men and women the same amount for the same work and about exploring non-traditional career options,” said McNicol. When asked if women were often motivated to start their own businesses because of workplace gender issues, she acknowledged that some do go that route because they’ve hit the proverbial glass ceiling elsewhere. “Even though we are working very hard to accomplish our goals and get ahead, that next level of leadership eludes us. Many of my clients over the years have been in this situation and that’s why they come to me for help in building that dream business.” McNicol added, however, that there are other reasons why women make that
choice. “You get to follow your passion and create a business doing what you love to do. People also often think that they will work fewer hours and have more time flexibility. Most of the time that really doesn’t happen.” McNicol, president of the Self-Employed Women’s Network (SEWN), is also now managing a project called “Connecting Self-employed Women for Success,” funded by Status of Women Canada and operated by the Community Resource Centre. “This project is building on the work from the Progress Plan, which explored the challenges that women face in
our community and mapped out actions that would create long lasting positive change. We are working in partnership with local government and community organizations to improve the economic well-being of women on the Sunshine Coast,” she said. “One of the action items that we hope to implement is to gather a team of people who are currently working in non-traditional roles and have them speak about the benefit to children and young adults in the school system, and at community events where parents and grandparents congregate. We need to start somewhere.” Rik Jespersen
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Barbara Cupit’s first retail store, where she learned the business of retail, was The Front Porch located in Cowrie Lane which she opened in 2000 and sold in 2006. She and her husband Jim have always been entrepreneurs enjoying new businesses and challenges. Barbara’s main background and time spent, however, has been in the nonprofit world where she was trained in the management of running nonprofits. She also worked in community volunteering in substance abuse prevention, sexual abuse prevention and literacy. She sat on boards for a heritage building, a women’s organization called the Junior League, the West Vancouver Memorial Library, the Sechelt Downtown Business Association, the Sechelt Economic Development Partnership, the Coast Wide Economic Development Partnership and the North Shore Lifeboat Society. A number of years ago, representing the Junior League, she co-chaired at Science World, an event titled World Affairs Dinners featuring Benazir Bhutto and also chairing another featuring Abba Eban. She now spends her time between the North Shore and the Coast enjoying the creativity of Kiss Home Decor and spending time with family and friends.
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Krista Dempster
Owner & Founder
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Owner/Instructor
Elizabeth Quayle and her partner, JF Petit, bought Spin Cycles in January 2012 and have been “sharing the passion” for bikes ever since. “For us, bikes represent total freedom and joy,” she said. “They get people outside, breathing fresh air in the woods, or pedalling through their neighbourhoods. Plus, it’s just about impossible to be in a bad mood on a bike.” Elizabeth first learned to mountain bike more than 15 years ago with a women’s only group in Vancouver. She immediately fell in love with the sport – and the camaraderie she found on the trails – and is thrilled to be able to offer the same experience to women on the Coast. “Learning to mountain bike with other women is absolutely one of the most fun things you can do,” she said. “No-one should be afraid to sign up for our beginner’s clinic. It’s supportive, non-intimidating and progressive. We literally start on a flat, grassy field and add skills from there. We also offer an intermediate clinic for riders who want to work on more advanced skills. Check our website for details. And be warned – in my experience, mountain biking quickly becomes a Sharing the Passion lifelong addiction!”
Barbara Cupit
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Elizabeth Quayle #101 1058 Gibsons Way 604-886-4642
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Cheryl McNicol, president, SEWN.
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Kalijo Pilates Studio 604-740-0581
Kalijo Pilates Dance & Health waterfront studio is located in Davis Bay. It is the Sunshine Coast’s first & only fully equipped Pilates Studio. With four Fully Certified Advanced Pilates Instructors, Owner and Founder, Katherine Denham, along with her sister, Alison Denham, have created a world class Pilates studio. As one of three Licence Teacher Trainers in Canada, Katherine Denham continues to GROW Kalijo Pilates. For the past two years, it has become a Host studio to a North Vancouver Pilates studio, creating an ever growing Training Program that now holds six Trainees training to become Advanced Classical Instructors here on the Sunshine Coast. Each and everyone of the instructors have come to Kalijo Studio with injuries or physical weaknesses, looking for something DIFFERENT to keep them active, confident and pain-free in all that they do. From hip and knee replacements to advanced level athletes, from dancers, to the every day moms or dads of all ages, Kalijo’s Studio has created a facility unlike any other on the coast, for EVERYBODY! You will RETURN TO LIFE at Kalijo Pilates Studio!
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Building community, one home at a time
Fast becoming one of the best known realtors on the Coast, Krista Dempster is a PowHERouse when it comes to community building utilizing the transfer of homes between families as their needs and goals change. Krista is deeply attached to our community and the spirit of the Sunshine Coast, promoting the lifestyle of our unique area. She is an enthusiastic parent, community volunteer, fitness advocate, and dedicated Real Estate Professional. She strives to provide her clients with the very best that the Sunshine Coast has to offer, in services, support, and a place to call home. Krista has continued with her active involvement with PowHERouse and is helping to define and model positive leadership for women in our community. Krista welcomes your connection for all your family’s real estate requirements. Krista Dempster Real Estate Professional “Building community, one home at a time” 604-740-2050 kd@kristadempsterrealty.com
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Kim Darwin
#PledgeForParity
Making informed �inancial decisions International Women’s Day March 8th, 2016
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Lisa Kennedy CPA, CGA Partner
Although not born in Sechelt, Kim describes herself as a “local”, having lived on the Coast for 45 years. She grew up in Davis Bay in a house that used to be the “oil shack” on Davis Bay wharf. She graduated from Chatelech Secondary School, raised her three children and continues to live in Sechelt with her partner, Darren. She spent 16 years as
a Legal Assistant, specializing in property law, corporate/commercial law, contracts and wills/estates. In 2004, she started her present career as an independent mortgage broker. Being a mortgage broker enables her to do what she loves best: “empowering people to make informed financial decisions”. She is also an herbalist and gardener, having studied Chi-
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I began working for The Coast Group (“TCG”) when it was formed in 2006 and became a principal of the firm in 2010. I have over twenty years of public practice accounting experience. TCG is the largest accounting firm on the Sunshine Coast with offices in Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour. Our ongoing mission is to help our clients reach their goals by providing top-quality and reliable accounting as well as audit, taxation, business consulting and other planning services while also having a positive impact on our community here on the Sunshine Coast. In the community I participate as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast I appreciate the easygoing lifestyle it has to offer. When not at work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and my hobbies include running and travel. The part of my work I find most fulfilling is helping my clients and building enduring business relationships with them. New clients are always welcome so give us a call anytime.
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nese, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine. When her children were young, she was a soccer, baseball, hockey, hot lunch mom and chauffeur extraordinaire. Once her children were grown, Kim was able to focus more time on community interests. She is currently the President of the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Executive Provincial Council for the BC Green Party in 2014. In her capacity as Chamber President, Kim wrote a policy calling on the government to place a stronger focus on the renewable energy and clean tech job sector in BC and Canada. She was successful in passing the policy at both the BC and Canadian Chamber levels. She firmly believes
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that if we want changes within government, we need to get involved by contributing in any way we can – big or small. After acting for a number of local citizens as an intervenor in the BC Utility Commission examination of the BC Hydro Smart Choices program, and then as a commenter at the National Energy Board process regarding the Kinder Morgan pipeline, Kim decided she wanted to become more directly involved in government. She decided to make application to run as MLA in the next provincial election (May 9, 2017) under the BC Green Party banner. Although not your typical politician, Kim would like to bring a fair, commonsense, evidence-based approach to what has become hyper-partisan politics in British Columbia. People often say that politics will never change. She believes that if you don’t try, that will become a self fulfilling prophecy. In her spare time, you’ll find Kim in her garden, walking her dogs through one of our amazing forest trails, or on her paddleboard.
Kim Darwin, president, Sechelt Chamber of Commerce.
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Dr. Denise Rochon
Mariette Berinstein
Chelsea Minatsis
N.D., F.C.A.H., C.C.H.
Owner/Executive Director
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“For me, naturopathic medicine has become more than a medical system. It is an art of living where there is harmony with the laws of nature, the self, others and the surrounding world.’’ Dr. Rochon first graduated as a Registered Nurse in Quebec City in 1979 and then in 1985 from the Nurse Midwifery Program at St. John’s University, Newfoundland. She worked in Inuit communities, and in Montreal with children suffering from cancer, degenerative, chronic conditions and subsequently in a high-risk maternity hospital. Seven years of caring for those involved in the passages of birth and death played a determining role in her professional development. The belief that there are some approaches or methods that could prevent and alleviate suffering and help in the cure of chronic ailments led her to search for alternatives and eventually, to naturopathic medicine, homeopathy and Bowen therapy. Her practice welcomes everyone from infancy to senior years. Offering her services on the Sunshine Coast since 1992, and then opening the Sequoia Naturopathic Health Centre in 2011, she has supported hundreds of clients to restore their health, build strength and create freedom in their lives.
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Mariette Berinstein is a Certified Rosen Method Practitioner, teacher and Executive Director of the Rosen Method Institute Canada Inc. in Roberts Creek. Her institute, founded in 2013, provides training programs to certify Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioners and Movement Teachers. The school is a registered post secondary institute in BC, training students from Western Canada and the US. Mariette is passionate and committed to teaching and sharing Rosen Method Bodywork and Movement. This method is a powerful transformative work that allows truthfulness about oneself to shine through. Rosen Method gives you the ability to use energy, once held in the body for protection, towards living a fuller, richer, and more purposeful life. The work is gentle, and respectful, using touch, words and movements to cultivate more embodied awareness that is receptive and open to others, yet grounded and supported in your body. Mariette is a long-standing Coast resident and has given years of service to the community. She plans to grow her business and contribute to the development of a healthy and thriving community here on the Sunshine Coast.
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DanceWorks Academy Born (and partially raised) on the coast, Chelsea moved back 10 years ago in the midst of growing her own family. Through Giggle ’n Bloom, Chelsea has enjoyed being a small part in celebrating families here on the coast. From fun toys like Lego, to practical needs like shoes - Chelsea tries to cover as many bases as possible! She takes pride in offering job opportunities for local moms (and those who aren’t moms yet!) and, though employment at Giggle ’n Bloom may not come with a dental plan, she does her best at providing flexibility and accommodations so the needs of her employees families can come first whenever possible. Having fantastic staff at Giggle ’n Bloom has also provided Chelsea with the opportunity to follow another passion. After helping out at DanceWorks Academy last year, she found a love for teaching (as well as taking her own classes), and this year upped her teaching schedule there. Dance has provided a great deal of joy and healing for Chelsea, in particular after her husband died, so she loves being able to share that joy of dance, and teach her young students that there is so much more to it than learning steps.
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"The Vines That Bind Us" Colleen Preston arrived on the Sunshine Coast searching for an “Oasis” where she could finish writing her personal development books and start her dream of providing a rejuvenating getaway for people who want to improve their future. After many years as a trainer and listening to clients talk about their weight issues, it became very clear to her that most people have suffered PTSD in some form and that trauma stopped them from achieving success. Many people suffer from self-sabotage and instead of being afraid of failure, some people fear success. Running several studios, she mentored many trainers and she single-hand-
edly pulled herself out of a series of very difficult situations, giving her the personal knowledge of how an event can change your life and how important it is to overcome and not let anything take you down. She has been a trainer and speaker for many years and developed several workshops for small business entrepreneurs and personal development workshops. She owned several personal training studios in the Lower Mainland and was very involved in the Community. “It gives me great pleasure to be part of such an awesome Community” says Preston. She recently had the pleasure of writing for the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
to revitalize and update the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame induction process, which inspired her to evaluate how people achieve their goals and how much it takes to get there. And currently she is thrilled to be training the BC Ferry Langdale crew – “we will have the fittest Ferry crew in BC” says Preston. She teaches a variety of courses at the Gibsons and Area Rec Centre including Strength Training for Seniors, Cardio Kickboxing, Strength Training for Fat Loss, Healthy Eating and more. At her gym she offers several classes as well
as personal training. She has an upcoming workshop called “The Vines That Bind Us” which is designed to give people deeper insight into their obstacles. The course provides clarity for setting measurable goals to ensure milestones are met with success! Her training includes physiology of aging, rehab of the knee, hip and shoulder, sport specific training, training female athletes, yoga certification, exercise nutrition and much more. With this much fire power Colleen is an inspiration to those who meet and work with her.
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Nikki Lloyd is owner and stylist at Electric Hair studio in Gibsons, which opened nearly four years ago. She has always had a creative appreciation of shape, form, texture and fashion. This led to her apprenticing at a top London (UK) salon at age 16, where she learned from skilled professionals, who were the innovators of style at that time, catering to musicians, models and celebrities. She quickly became a top stylist and took part in education and stage demonstrations at hairshows in Europe and North America, editorial photoshoots and music videos. Among her well known clients were Annie Lennox, Boy George and Billy Connelly. Nikki moved to Canada and the Coast 16 years ago, where she raises her two sons. She started her business in her home, and then in a salon for six years. She decided to create a workspace that represented her style and ethics. Electric Hair is modern and edgy, but also has a relaxed attitude. Nikki uses, where possible, cruelty free, plant based products, and offers two professional colour lines, one of which is Ammonia free. Nikki knows the importance of fashion and is always ready to identify new trends, and updates her skills frequently.
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Leah McNeil has been working at the Harbour Air Sechelt base for nine years now. Harbour Air is a firm believer in sustainability. Leah is proud to work for a company who cares about their footprint and contributes to the solution. They have made environmental responsibility a key part of their mandate since 2007. Offsetters Environment and Ecological Services has worked with Harbour Air Seaplanes to develop a portfolio of offsetting projects that incorporates a mix of BC and international-based carbon offset projects, including the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project. The GBR is the only Improved Forest Management project of its scale that has equal involvement with First Nations and the provincial government. The 60,000 tonnes of carbon offset by Harbour Air is roughly equivalent to the carbon dioxide stored in more than 436,000 square metres of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. Currently, Leah is keeping her skills up to date by taking advantage of the managing program offered by Capilano University. Although the course makes for a tight life schedule, continued learning and personal challenges are something she believes in pursuing at any age.
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Tara Roden Golf Professional, Director of Instruction
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I feel incredibly grateful to have recently discovered the beautiful Sunshine Coast. With the help of General Manager, Barrie McWha, a PGA of Canada Life Member, I was introduced to the area only last year. His intention is to build a strong team of dedicated and passionate people looking to create a great community recreation hub for our residents and travelling guests. I am very pleased to call this my home, as it is simply Amazing! I am passionate about PEOPLE, working with thousands of students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels throughout my career. Having coached golf for over 25 years at some of the finest facilities throughout the province, I truly appreciate what makes the Sunshine Coast so special. As the Head Golf Professional for the Blue Ocean Golf Club, my responsibilities include all golf operations, from Academy Programs, Golf Events, Golf Leagues, Golf Shop Services and overseeing our team for both inside and outside of our golf services. I am extremely grateful for the team we have in place to service our members and guests, both local and tourists. I am honoured to have discovered this fantastic area, working with great people and sharing this amazing game for a lifetime.
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Hummingbird Naturopathic Clinic 5684 Mermaid Street, Sechelt 604-740-8838
Dr. Loreen Dawson and Dr. Baili Clarke are naturopathic physicians Dr. Loreen at Hummingbird Naturopathic Dawson Clinic in Sechelt. Naturopathic BSc, ND medicine is a holistic form of primary care medicine designed to help every person achieve and maintain the best health possible. They offer a wide variety of treatment options including both natural remedies and prescription medications. Loreen has been practicing in Sechelt since 1998. Her general Dr. Baili family practice includes all types Clarke of conditions, but she has a BSc, ND particular interest in brain health and dementia prevention. Baili has been practicing in Sechelt since 2010. She has a general family practice, but has a special interest in treating women and children – particularly regarding hormonal balancing, pregnancy/post-partum and mental health. She holds additional certification in acupuncture, intravenous therapy, and bio-identical hormone therapy.
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A search for healing help Roberts Creek artist Gordon Halloran’s film, Body of Light – two years in the making – will debut on Saturday, Feb. 27. A preview screening will be held at The Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt at 2pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. The film is the culmination of work begun for The Sechelt Arts Festival in 2014 and presented there as a combination theatrical/ filmic exploration. Now a documentary film, Body of Light is based on Halloran’s pursuit of meaning in the face of sudden illness, as he turns to his community for support, answers and meaning. “Body of Light is an artist’s
flight through the shadowy passages we must negotiate to explore the mystery of healing, its effect on our relationships with one another and with ourselves,” Halloran says. “It’s a love letter to my community on the Sunshine Coast,” he adds, “it’s also a tribute to living in the moment.” In the film, Halloran’s journey questions whether healing is an art or a science, as he uses what he has learned from interviewing over 45 artists and practitioners who are engaged in some form of the healing arts. “Could the application of intense creativity and open-
Gordon Halloran in a still from his documentary.
Joel Fafard’s new album ended exploration lead to the healing of an individual?” he asks. Body of Light is a production of Fat Salmon Cinema presented by Executive Producer Lolly de Jonge and Directed by Gordon Halloran with a narrative voice over performed by Caitlin Hicks. After this preview screening, Body of Light will be released to tour international film festivals before its broadcast debut. Lolly de Jonge and Gordon Halloran will be present at the screening on Feb. 27 to answer questions from the audience. Submitted
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COMMUNITY MEETING: Woodfibre Liquefied Natural Gas Project
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has recently released for public comment a report on upstream greenhouse gas emissions associated with the proposed Woodfibre LNG Project. The report, prepared by Environment and Climate Change Canada, can be reviewed at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (reference number 80060). MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones is hosting three public opportunities to provide a forum to hear your views. Your submissions may be sent to Woodfibre@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Squamish: Sat, Feb. 27 at 1pm Eagle Eye Theatre, 38430 Buckley Avenue
West Vancouver: Sun, Feb. 28 at 1pm Community Centre Music Hall, 2121 Marine Drive
Gibsons: Mon, Feb. 29 at 5pm Heritage Playhouse, 662 North Road
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Joel Fafard will launch his new album March 12 at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Harlan Howard used to say that all you need for a great country song is three chords and the truth. Maybe so, but when you take simple, southern-style country, folk and blues music and put it in the hands of a killer guitarist, a whole world of people who never even knew they liked country, folk and blues music in the first place, start sitting up and paying attention. After successfully making old sound new again with his last two efforts, Borrowed Horses and Cluck Old Hen, Joel Fafard set out to reverse the tide and make the new sound old with his latest album, Fowl Mood. The release of Fowl Mood
will be celebrated a concert at the Heritage Playhouse, in Gibsons, on March 12 at 7:30pm. Advance tickets at MELOmania and Giai’s Fair Trade are $20, at the door $25. Or buy online at ShareThere.com. The songs were born in the woodshed next to Fafard’s Studio in Roberts Creek. The first melodic themes and bone structures came from chopping wood in the rain to heat the family home. “It seems there is nothing harder than keeping a song simple. It’s the reason the last two records were based on old classic southern tunes. I was studying how to get inside a simple song.” muses Fafard.
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To get the right feel for Fowl Mood it had to be recorded live off the floor, which has become the standard recording practice for Fafard ever since he recorded the Junonominated record, …and another thing… in 2006. Such a humble recording practice can reap great benefits, but is not very common in the digital era of pitch perfect polish. Over half the tracks on Fowl Mood are first takes. “The vibe was good and we just kept moving onto the next song”, recalls Fafard. “I was feeling free, the solos were improvised. It turned out pretty much the way I hoped it would. Submitted
Trio times three The Artesia monthly coffee house -- Friday, Feb. 26 at 8:00pm in the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt -- is all about Trios this month. First up is a new jazz trio, “Crook”, with Rob Milsted, drums, George Grunenberg, bass and Ken Grunenberg on sax. Next up, a coast favourite, “Definitely Diva” with Lynne Dickson, Patrice Pollack and Wendy Hibberd. This vocal jazz / pop group of women are always a whole lot of fun with outstanding harmonies and for this show will be singing a cappella. After the break, our coffee house poet this month is Penny Allport, followed by “The Blue Line Trio” with Christopher Jordan Knox, bass and vocals, Tim Runkle, drums and Gary Gilbert aka Dr. Fun, vocals, guitar, and harmonica, playing everything from old time acoustic blues and western swing to gypsy jazz, newgrass and classic folk. This is going to be a terrific night of live music so come early to get a good seat, enjoy treats by Trish, the current art exhibition and a slide show of past performers. Tickets are $10 at the door, open at 7:00pm. For more info go to www. suncoastarts.com. Submitted
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"Trans species eco murder mysteries.” This is how John Vaillant, who reads at Roberts Creek Hall Feb. 28, jokingly refers to his first two books, The Golden Spruce and The Tiger. Vaillant broke onto the Canadian literary scene with his Governor General Award winning book The Golden Spruce, a non-fiction telling of a 300 year old sacred tree and the man who cut it down. The Tiger is about a large Amur cat in eastern Russia that hunts down his poacher and becomes a man-eater. “The tiger kept him in his mind,” says Vaillant. “That’s what’s amazing to me. This tiger, that had been shot and wounded, tracked him back to his cabin, killed his dogs, tore apart his property and waited for him to come back.” Both books read like thrillers, alternating fast paced events with chapters that take time to fill in the backstory and provide context. Like the titular spruce, the tiger becomes a non-human character in Vaillant’s compelling telling, as he gets into the mind of the animal. When he turned to fiction with The Jaguar’s Children, Vaillant found writing about Hector, his main
human character, had its own challenges. “He’s human and familiar,” says Vaillant “But what made it more difficult is that he’s an indigenous Mexican and so has a really different cultural heritage and life experience [from mine].” To avoid “sounding like a gringo writing stereotypes,” Vaillant used his training as a nonfiction writer, some family history, and his experience living in Oaxaca to guide him. The Jaguar’s Children is the story of a group of Mexicans sealed inside a water truck and driv-
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en across the border into the US where the driver abandons them to their fate. “Hector’s voice and situation came to me in a flash,” explains Vaillant. He blasted out a first draft in six weeks with two more years working with two editors to shape it into a publishable novel. “I’d describe the fiction writing process as a guided hallucination,” laughs Vaillant. “It comes from a different place [than non-fiction] but there are a number of the same skills brought to bear in both genres.”
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During March and April, multi-media artist, Joka Zuidema-Wright will display her latest paintings and photographs at the One-O-One Office Supply, 5672, Cowrie Street in Sechelt. This will be her first solo exhibition after 14 years of refreshment. Joka describes returning to painting as gasps and sputters with numerous years between bursts of creativity. Her photographs show opportune moments with the natural world in her travels in the bigness and boldness of nature. There, she absorbs the innocence and simplicity of the natural world and brings the photographs home to her studio in Madeira Park. In the studio, her paintings find their voices referencing the unseen, informing, provoking questions from the viewer. It is in the paintings where singing finds sound, joyful landscapes vibrate with rejoicing or exude the pleasant heat of a morning sun, the gentle melting of a winter snow into the spring season. In today’s world of worry and the edgy precariousness of our environment, the paintings offer visions of hope and peace. The show is open for viewing during OneO-One Office Supply business hours. Submitted
The abundance of those skills are evident in all three of Vaillant’s engaging books. “The act of writing is like adventure,” claims Vaillant. Those willing to journey with him won’t be disappointed.
John Vaillant reads at the Roberts Creek Hall Sunday, Febr. 28 at 2pm. Tickets $5 available at the Sechelt Visitor Centre, MELOmania and at the door. A fundraiser for The Jellyfish Project.
The national Writers Union of Canada (TWUC) and BC regional Federation of BC Writers (fbcw) have teamed up to offer local writers a weekend-long Spring Writer's Retreat March 1113. The affordable weekend features three workshops, one literary cabaret and an introductory meet & greet. In this day of multiple format publishers, self-promotion, e-books, online sales with Amazon and more authors and books than ever, the two unions decided to create a supportive weekend for meeting other writers, trading stories and sharing industry information. On Friday March 11 at 7:00pm, all local writers are invited to meet & greet other members of both TWUC and fbcw at the Gumboot Cafe in Roberts Creek. The next day, March 12, at The Linwood House “Tax Tips for Writers” with George Opacic (9:30 am), is followed by lunch. Next up is an afternoon discussion with Festival of the Written Arts Producer Jane Davidson called “Inside the Festival Circuit” (1:15 – 2:45 pm). Saturday afternoon, March 12, at the Gibsons Public Library begins at 3:30pm with “Meet the Author Book Table & Signing” (3:30-5:30pm) and a Workshop from 4:15 - 5:30pm entitled “Social Media Savvy for Authors” with Sapha Burnell. These events at The Gibsons Library are open to the public, as is the “Literary Cab-
aret” at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. The cabaret, Saturday at 7:30pm, features authors and writers from both unions performing their work in short, prepared presentations. (Sign-up to perform is on a first come, first served basis – contact caitlin@caitlinhicks.com). Throughout the weekend, writers from out of town will be sharing meals at The Linwood House. Sunshine Coast writers are invited to share these meals and may pay their own costs for the meals by calling Gwen McVicker at 604-885-0214. (Breakfast $10, lunch $15 dinner $25). All workshops and events are $10 each for BC Fed members, $20 for non-members. If you are a member of Federation of BC Writers, please sign up with caitlin@ caitlinhicks.com The Fed of BC Writers is sponsoring a limited number of bursaries for low income local writers wanting to attend workshops and activities. Please enquire with caitlin@caitlinhicks.com To register for workshops, cabaret and author tables: caitlin@caitlinhicks.com Registration deadline: February 27. Tickets to “Social Media Savvy for Authors” with Sapha Burnell at the Gibsons library and the “Literary Cabaret” at the Arts Centre, for the general public are $20 and can be picked up at MELOMania in Roberts Creek. Submitted
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Events on the Sunshine Coast February 25 Ukulele groove jam, bring an instrument, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7-9:30pm, by donation February 26 Artesia coffeehouse with Definitely Diva, Crook (a new jazz trio), Blue Line Trio, and poet Penny Allport, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, $10 February 26 Playback Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $10 February 27 Environmental connections conference with Richard Kool of Royal Roads University, presented by the SC Conservation Assoc., Roberts Creek Hall, 9am-4pm, free with registration at www. deepeningcommunity connections.eventbrite.ca February 27 SC Quilters Guild presents a group showing their first and latest quilts, Holy Parish Hall, West Sechelt, 11am, $7 drop-in fee February 27 Preview screening of Gord Halloran’s documentary “Body of Light”, Raven Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, $10 February 27 Dance time with Bear Music Company, Activity Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, members $10, others $15 February 27 Reading by poet Philip Kevin Paul, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, by donation February 27 Grantham’s Hall Benefit with Billy Hillpicker Band, Anna Lumiere and others, plus silent auction, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 February 27 SC Conservation Assoc. fundraising dance with Brothers in Farms and others, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $20 February 27 The Relics, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 February 27-28 Taiko drum workshop, Frank West Hall, Gibsons, Saturday: beginners, Sunday:“some experience”, 11am-3pm, $50, registration at 604740-8094 February 28 Reading by acclaimed writer John Valliant, fundraiser for the Jellyfish Project, Roberts Creek Hall, 2-4pm, $5 February 29 Sechelt garden club panel discussion on greenhouses, grow lights and cold frames, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7:30 pm, non-members $5
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Coast. "Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it." Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says Sutherland. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca. The next step is to understand five simple things about dementia: • It is not a natural part of aging. • It is not just about losing your memory. Dementia can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday activities. • It is possible to live well with dementia. • There is more to a person than a diagnosis of dementia. • The Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s North Shore & Sunshine Coast branch is here to help area residents with de-
mentia and their care partners. That knowledge can easily translate into action at home and work, Sutherland adds. The Society has supported people living with dementia for 35 years. One of its initiatives, First Link®, connects people affected by dementia with information, Society support services and programs such as Minds in Motion®, and dementia education sessions at any stage of the journey. Sunshine Coast residents can find out about upcoming education sessions by contacting Kerri Sutherland at 604-984-8348 (tollfree 1-866-984-8348) or ksutherland@alzheimerbc. org, and visiting www.alzheimerbc.org. Submitted
shatter the glass. The vehicle was not entered, and no other damage was reported. SCAM On Feb. 16, a Coast resident reported falling victim to a common rental scam after trying to rent an apartment in the Lower Mainland that had been advertised on Craigslist. The resident corresponded with the "landlord" who was allegedly in the United Kingdom, received copies of "rental agreements" and sent one month's rent in advance via Moneygram as instructed. The resident then received another email requesting more funds be sent to secure the rental. The resident grew suspicious, went to the address in the Lower Mainland and spoke with the actual building manager who advised there were no units for rent. To learn more about this and other common scams, please visit sites such as www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org. DRIVING On Feb. 19, police attended a single vehicle collision in the 12600 block of Highway 101, Madeira Park, after a witness reported a vehicle had driven into a ditch and rolled over onto its roof. The occupants were able to exit the vehicle on their own and no injuries were reported. The learner driver advised that he'd lost control on a sharp corner, over-corrected, and slide into the ditch. The heavily damaged vehicle was towed from the scene and
the matter has been referred to ICBC. On Feb. 21, a possible impaired driver was reported heading up the Langdale Bypass. The witness advised the vehicle was crossing over the centre and fog lines and braking abruptly for no apparent reason. Police located the suspect vehicle, and also observed it driving erratically driving. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver who was exhibiting signs of intoxication. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the detachment where he was given and failed two alcohol screening tests. The driver was given an Administrative Driving Prohibition and released on a Promise to Appear for court. The driver's vehicle was also impounded for seven days. THEFTS Overnight on Feb. 20, a thief gained access to an unsecured vehicle parked in the 5800 block of Sandy Hook Road and stole a chainsaw. The chainsaw is a STIHL MS290 model with a 20-inch bar, and had biking decals on it. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 16-964. Between Feb. 4 and 10, a thief gained entry to an unsecured vehicle parked in the 8100 block of Westwood Road, Halfmoon Bay, and stole a variety of tools including a Mastercraft ratchet set and a Mastercraft 12-volt air compressor.
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The bene�its of nature quanti�ied As much of the country deals with winter weather from snow falls to grey skies, it’s natural to long for spring when our yards, parks and other natural spaces bloom. Did you know, there’s a good reason you may pine for green? Living landscapes are an important part of the outdoor lifestyle that North Americans enjoy, but the benefits go beyond the barbecue and backyard baseball. Green spaces are necessary for your health. “The advantages of grass and landscaping surpass the usual physical benefits that
result from outdoor activity,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Numerous studies have found that people who spend more time outside or are exposed to living landscapes are happier, healthier and smarter.” Researchers have studied the impact of nature on human well-being for years, but recent studies have found a more direct correlation between human health, particularly related to stress, and the importance of people’s access to nature and managed landscapes.
Getting dirty is actually good for you. Soil is the new Prozac, according to Dr. Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Bristol in England. Mycobacterium vaccae in soil mirrors the effect on neurons that Prozac provides. The bacterium stimulates serotonin production, which explains why people who spend time gardening and have direct contact with soil feel more relaxed and happier. Researchers in England found that people moving to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in
mental health that was sustained for at least three years after they moved. The study also showed that people relocating to a more developed area suffered a drop in mental health. Green spaces can make you healthier too. People who live within a kilometre of green space (such as parks, public gardens and green ways) were found to have a lower incidence of 15 diseases by Dutch researchers — including depression, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and migraines. A 2015 study found that people living on streets with more trees had a boost in heart and metabolic health. Living landscapes make you smarter. Children gain attention and working memory benefits when they are exposed to greenery, says a study led by Payam Dadvand of the Centre for Research in
Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, In addition, exposure to natural settings may be widely effective in reducing attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children. This applies to adults as well. Research has also shown that being around plants helps you concentrate better at home and at work. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University, believes that spending time in gardens can improve attention span and memory performance by as much as 20 percent. A National Institute of Health study found that adults demonstrate significant cognitive gains after going on a nature walk. In addition, a Stanford University study found that walking in nature, rather than a concrete-oriented, urban
environment, resulted in decreased anxiety, rumination, and negative affect, and produced cognitive benefits, such as increased working memory performance. Living landscapes help you heal faster. Multiple studies have discovered that plants in hospital recovery rooms or views of aesthetically-pleasing gardens help patients heal up to one day faster than those who are in more sterile or austere environments. All of these benefits reinforce the importance of maintaining our yards, parks and other community green spaces. Trees, shrubs, grass and flowering plants are integral to human health. Not only do they provide a place for kids and pets to play, they directly contribute to our mental and physical well-being. Submitted
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Tip of the Week: 2016 is a Leap Year. This is where the ¼ day in the equation of 365 and ¼ days in a year is counted as an extra day. So, this year there are 366 days. While not strictly an astrological theme, it does play a role and it does as well for Numerological calculations, if you were born on this day, that is. If you were born on February 29th, you would have the awkward distinction of being called a leapyear baby and some use the term ‘leapling’. Interestingly, the Sun will conjunct Neptune this week and you might have guessed it, on February 29th! Well, at least, that is true for everyone living in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and all other locations in the vicinity. If you think this is a bit of a leap, since you live here in North America and the conjunction occurs on February 28th, the day most leaplings probably celebrate their special day, then you are intune with this theme. Interpreted from a positive perspective, these people are, well… rare and while not enough alone to ensure fame, being born a leapling is a solid step towards being great or, at least, unique. If you are a leapling, this year, at least, you deserve to have
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clude fairness, justice for all and people who are genuine. You do not want to feel that you have to like others or be liked, but you do want to be respected. An unlimited supply in your savings account would ice the cake. Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) You are feeling the itch to explore new territory. This
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in the province and beyond. “As the Province’s highest honour the Order of British Columbia represents generosity of spirit, dedication and outstanding achievement,” said Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia. “I encourage everyone to reflect on those in their community whose leadership, hard work and extraordinary accomplishments serve to strengthen the integrity of our province and to recognize these individuals by nominating them as a member of the Order of British
Columbia.” Since the Order of British Columbia was established in 1989, the Province has recognized 386 British Columbians from a variety of sectors including the business, volunteer, arts and sporting communities. Any BC citizen can submit a nomination: online (www. orderofbc.gov.bc.ca), by email (bchonoursandawards@gov. bc.ca), or by telephone (250387-1616). All nominations must be submitted to the Honours and Awards Secretariat office in Victoria by Friday, March 4, 2016. Submitted
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Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $192 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $192 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before February 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. and registered in their name on or before February 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cashbonus offer per transaction. Some conditions apply. Seeapply. your dealer for dealer complete details. ★The Make No Make Financing PaymentsPayments for 90 Days offer is available from February 1-29, 2016, applies to retailtocustomers who finance a newa2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep,Jeep, Dodge, Ram Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge ViperViper and and AlfaAlfa Romeo) at aatspecial fixed raterate on on approved credit upup to to 9696 months Limit one $1,500 casheligible offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions See your for complete details. ★The No Financing for 90 Days offer is available from February 1-29, and 2016, and applies retail customers who finance new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Dodge, or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Romeo) a special fixed approved credit monthsthrough throughRoyal RoyalBank BankofofCanada Canada and TD Autoand Finance or up to 90 ormonths through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments payments will be deferred 60 days contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest Interest chargescharges will not will accrue firstthe 60first days60ofdays the contract. After 60 days, starts starts to accrue and the will repay principal and interest over over the term of the but but not not untiluntil 90 days afterafter the the contract date. Customers willwill bebe responsible forforanyanyrequired TD Auto Finance up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly will be for deferred for and 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. not during accrue the during of the contract. After 60 interest days, interest to accrue andpurchaser the purchaser will repay principal and interest the term of contract the contract 90 days contract date. Customers responsible requireddown downpayment, payment, TM TM SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. license, registration and insurance at time of contract. conditions apply. 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