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A picture-perfect view of winter on Dakota Ridge, in what has been an excellent season for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This photo was a taken just before the return this week of warmer temperatures and rain that made snow at sea level just a memory on the Sunshine Coast. The change in weather also meant rain on Dakota Ridge, although its six-and-a-half-foot base of snow means the winter sports season is far from over. However, someone on Jan. 14 wrecked some of the cross-country trails with ATVs. Police are reviewing surveillance footage, and anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 17-256. HOWARD KATZ PHOTO

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Heather’s Y o u r In d ep en d en t G ro cer

Welcoming in 2017...

...o h w h at a difference a year mak es!

O u r g o al is to o f f er resid en ts livi n g o n T h e S u n sh in e C o ast, a u n iq u e sh o p p in g exp erien ce.

W e strive to b e C an ad a’ s b est f o o d , h ealth an d h o me retailer b y exce ed in g exp ectatio n s th ro u g h in n o va tive p ro d u cts at g reat p rices. ly 2 0 1 6 , H eath er C o llin so n j o in ed th e In d ep en d en t an d in N o ve mb er to o k o ve r as n ew f ran ch ise o w n er w ith a co n tin u ed vi sio n to care ab o u t h er co mmu n ity, o f f er g reat servi ce an d d eliv er q u ality p ro d u cts at g reat p rices.

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What is the difference between Extra Foods and Heather’s Your Independent Grocer?

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Why is Heather’s Your Independent Grocer called Heather’s Your Independent Grocer?

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H e a the r C ol l i n son

Owner / Manager

My journey began back in North Yorkshire, England, where I qualified as a Red Seal Chef and served with the Royal Navy before working in hotels and restaurants in the UK. I emigrated to Canada in 1993 with my husband Peter where we began a long and happy career in the natural foods industry with Caper / Whole Foods.

We made the move to Sechelt in 2015, as we had spent many happy times here camping and visiting friends. I was lucky enough to join Your Independent Grocer in July 2016, taking over the franchise at the beginning of November.

I spend my spare time pottering in the kitchen and working in our garden with my husband Peter and my 5-year-old Wheaten Terrier Bailee, commonly known as the “Wheaten Holy Terror.”

My Vision…

My vision for the Independent Grocer as we move forward, is to build a strong community connection, offer great products at competitive prices, enhanced customer service and to provide a great place for people to work and shop.

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Thanks for choosing us. See you soon!

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2017… IS THIS THE RIGHT TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME? There is no single formula for determining when to sell your home.

Before you can ask questions like, “How do I sell my home,” you need to ask yourself, “Am I ready to sell my home?”

Partnering with a Realtor is important, so that you can do what is best for you and your budget.

Here are some of the top indicators that it is time to consider listing your home.

Bruce Kerr of Kona Winds poses with the bus that will provide shuttle service between Langdale and Gibsons Harbour for passengers taking his Stormaway vessels to Gambier and Keats Islands. The boats have to dock at Gibsons Harbour Jan. 19-April 6 while upgrades are made at Langdale, and the Horseshoe Bay ferries will run hourly. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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7:20 am 7:20 am Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed 8:25 am 8:20 am to connect. Please plan your travels accordingly.

9:25 am 9:25 am Crossing Time: 40 Minutes Powell River - Sechelt Peninsula 10:25 am 10:25 am 11:25 am Bay) - (Earls Cove) 11:30 am (Saltery September 6 - October 10, 2016 S ai l i ng t i m es 12:35 pm 12:30 pm LEAVE LEAVE Langdale to Earls Cove terminal is 84 km (52mi), plan HORSESHOE on1:35 approximately 90 minutes driving time. ar e dai l y unl ess 1:35LANGDALE pm pm BAY 7:20 am 6:20 am Powell approximately 2:45River pmto Saltery Bay is 34 km (22mi), plan on 2:35 pm40 minutes driving time. o t her w i se i ndi c at ed.

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Editorial Opinion Our disease too January is Alzheimer Awareness Month.

And the Sunshine Coast's aging population makes dementia one of its most pressing health care issues. The number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to nearly double in the next 15 years.

Every year, thousands of British Columbians receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. But it’s not just about numbers. Friends, family members, colleagues, and others in the Sunshine Coast communities also experience the personal and social impact of dementia. It’s not just their disease. It’s ours too.

That’s why the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is asking Sunshine Coast residents to be #InItForAlz and show support for people affected by the disease in their community. “It’s about making dementia not just someone else’s problem but everyone’s concern. Dementia should be a cause that we can all rally around because we embrace people living with the disease,” says Maria oward the Societ s Chief ecuti e fficer In the spirit of communities coming together to support people with dementia and their families, the Society has been working alongside members of the Sunshine Coast Mental Health Team and the Sechelt Aquatic Centre to offer a continuum of support services for people with dementia and their families in Sechelt.

The Society’s Minds in Motion® program, which takes place weekly at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre, offers low-impact exercise and social activities for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia and their care partners.

When Minds in Motion® no longer meets the needs of the person with dementia, Society staff can refer them to Vancouver Coastal Health’s Memory Club program, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Mental Health Team.

“While Minds in Motion® is intended for people in the early stages of dementia and a care partner, the Memory Club is geared towards people in the moderate stages of the disease,” says Bronwyn James, the Society’s Support and Education Coordinator for the North Shore and Sunshine Coast.

“People really enjoy Minds in Motion and can experience anxiety when it comes time to say goodbye. It’s great that the Mental Health Team is offering another program to support them as their disease progresses.”

The Memory Club starts in Gibsons on Feb. 2.

To learn more about Minds in Motion®, the Memory Club and other First Link® Dementia Support services available to residents of the lower Sunshine Coast, contact Bronwyn James at 604-984-8347 or bjames@alzheimerbc.org. You can also visit alzheimerbc.org.

Throughout January, the Society encourages people to use the hashtag #InItForAlz to spread the word that “it’s not just their disease. It’s ours too.” Submitted

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(Re: “Zero Waste store closing, the Local, Jan. 12) With the loss of the material previously being recycled at Gibsons Recycling Depot (GRD), just watch how quickly the Sechelt dum fills u am so sad to hear this news.

I have been watching the few SCRD staff reports on the tonnage going to the landfill for some ears e er since the SCRD signed the contract with Multi Materials BC (MMBC) in 2013.

In the odd report, provided to the Infrastructure Services Committee, I see the tonnage to the landfill going UP while recycling tonnage going DOWN. The loss of the services provided by GRD may not have affected you just yet…but it will...big time. Remember, they are not ma ing more landfills With the Pender Harbour garbage now being trucked to Sechelt and the additional stuff from this end of the Coast…can you imagine how uic l the landfill will reach saturation?

The SCRD contract with MMBC is up Nov. 2017.

Doesn't it seem reasonable that the Committee and the Board have a full report on which to make timely decisions?

I had been asking for a recycling cost comparison, from before contracting with MMBC, and afterwards. Also what is the cost effect on the Sechelt landfill and what is the life span of the landfill now Maybe, with more of us showing a concern on this issue, we will get action.

Vel Anderson, Elphinstone

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(Re: “Anchovy Alert”, the Local, Jan.12) I found your front-page photo and caption amusing, but sad. The large, bold type, Anchovy Alert,

sounded a bit like a panic situation – Oh no. Anchovy Alert! You wonder what’s going on with the world, or rather the ocean, when everything from anchovies to whales are washing up dead on beaches.

I was puzzled by part of the ca tion these fish were likely stunned by predators and then washed up before they could be eaten.” How were they stunned? What did these predators use? Tasers, baseball bats? I don’t really see how a big fish can stun a little fish oo ed li e about three-dozen anchovies lined up on the log. That’s a whole lot of stunning going on. I’m pretty sure there were even more stunned ancho ies floating around that were not found. Looks like the work of a gang of bigger fish arine turf warfare maybe?

And it’s pretty naïve of the big fish to thin o a ll just stun this little guy now and I’ll come back later. By the time the big fish comes bac some other fish will already have eaten it.

Cecilia Ohm-Eriksen, Sechelt (We are assured, by the SC Friends of Forage Fish, that this is what happens. A big fis a sea or a o i i charge a school of anchovies, or herring, and use its body to slap those it can, stunning them. Obviously they don’t end up eating all the stunned fis ut a are t t e get enough. Ed.)

Help the rock We are looking for creative, passionate volunteers with energy, ideas, and networ ing s ills to fill three positions on the board of our non rofit societ or the Love of Gospel Rock.”

The society’s mandate is to purchase the 46.6 acres of Block 7 of Gospel Rock in order to protect it as a natural green space for the

community and future generations—the Stanley Park of Gibsons.

Block 7, located on the waterfront and high plateau just west of Gibsons harbour, has recently been sold again. Although the owner has plans to develop, we think he will likely resell when he realizes the difficulties of de elo ing it coupled with the steadfast opposition of the community—as have all previous owners since 1937.

The board is in the process of partnering with organizations dedicated to preserving nature, as well as continuing its own fundraising plans. The project has great support in the community. We believe we can raise the necessary funds to protect Gospel Rock. or the o e of osel oc is loo ing for a treasurer, a secretary, and a director-at-large for the upcoming year. If you have energy, time, and passion for this worthwhile cause, please contact Loretta at 604-886-9569 or Email forthelove@gospelrock.ca Website: wwwgospelrock.ca or Follow us on Facebook: gospelrockbc Loretta Macklam, “For the Love of Gospel Rock”

Sewage management Like it or not, the Sechelt Council under Mayor Bruce Milne, inherited the Water Resource Centre. They can’t shut it down or move it elsewhere, so they have become the unwilling stewards of a world class waste treatment centre.

So what has this Council done to maintain the facility? It comes with a two-year warranty, which has only a couple of months left on it.

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Have they consulted at six, 12 and 18-month periods with the company who constructed it, Maple Reinders, to ensure all is working well? Have they consulted with the project engineer who the fired as soon as humanly possible when the came into office t is fine to sa ou disagree with something but now they have to step up and take responsibility for operating and getting the most out of this facility, including using or selling potable water, maintaining the grounds around the plant and ensuring that all certificates have been applied for (including LEED Gold).

Or are they hoping it will fall apart so that they can oint olitical fingers at the previous Council? That is getting very old and very stale. After this two-year mark in their sleepy reign, any problems will fall on their shoulders and their inability to manage it properly.

Laura Davis, Roberts Creek

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Paramedics launch petition Forty-four registered canvassers will hit the streets on the Sunshine Coast over the next three months, asking registered voters to sign a province-wide initiative petition to include paramedics in the Fire and Police Services Collective Bargaining Act. The petition, launched Jan. 9, has 90 days to collect the signatures of ten percent of registered voters in every riding in BC. For Powell River-Sunshine Coast, the threshold is 3,743 signatures.

The origins of this petition date back to 2010, when paramedics went on strike during the Olympics and were legislated back to work.

The government moved them into a CUPE bargaining unit under the Health Authorities Act, along with hospital facilities staff such as laundry workers and cleaners. However, the issues that sparked the 2010 strike remain unresolved despite years of negotiation.

Frustrated with the impasse, grassroots organizers have launched an initiative to move paramedics into the same bargaining unit as other 9-1-1 emergency res onders his would define ambulance paramedics as an essential service, so they would not be allowed to

strike, but they would have access to binding arbitration.

Petition organizer Josh Henshaw, a former Sunshine Coast resident now living in Victoria, says that paramedics are "outliers" in a massive collective agreement for workers whose issues are very different. The move makes sense because "we are out there as first res onders subject to all the risks and hazards and occupational stresses that olice and fire have."

"In rural BC the top issue is staffing and retention which is putting cars out of service," said Henshaw. "The majority of the province is a part time service, with not a lot of job security or wage security."

Gibsons paramedic Cole Godfrey has been working on the coast for fi e ears e works a full time day job on top of his part-time ambulance job. In all there are only fi e full time ambulance staff on the lower Coast, with another 60-80 part-timers who are paid only when they go out on a call.

"In any other province a station as busy as Gibsons or Sechelt would have full time members," said Cole.

"The system is broken in C here s staffing issues all over the province. If you

don't pay people, you can't keep people employed."

Gibsons has two vehicles, with one full time chief and a crew of part-timers responding to 2,200 calls a year. Sechelt, with three ambulances and one full time day crew, answers 4,000 calls a year.

Pender Harbour's part-time ambulance crew responds to 600 calls a year.

"You're sitting there hoping for the phone to ring because that's the only time you get paid," said Henshaw. "But you don't want to sit there wishing somebody has to call 9-1-1 for you to get paid."

Canvassers will be setting up tables in malls and at events, and going door to door.

Only nine initiative petition applications have been launched in BC since the Recall and Initiative Act came into force in 1995, and only one has succeeded – the 2010 petition to End the Harmonized Sales Tax. If this petition is successful, the government must either introduce the draft Bill in the legislature, or take the issue to a public referendum.

More information about the campaign can be found at yourparamedics.ca.

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Climate change mandate Sunshine Coast residents concerned about climate change are invited to attend the annual general meeting Sunday, Jan. 22 of the Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society, which will vote to expand its mission to include the impact of greenhouse gases.

News from the climate science community and the rati-

fication of the aris Climate Accord, have made it clear that CO2 and other greenhouse gases are air pollutants that present a "clear and present danger" to those who make the coast their home.

For more than 14 years the SCCAS has been the main public group working to monitor and remove particulate and

chemical pollution from the air we all breathe.

The Society invites the public to its AGM at the Stalashen Club House, Wilson Creek, 1-3pm, Sunday, Jan. 22, to share ideas on these vital topics.

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“It is an honour to have Gibsons Elementary School recognized with LEED Gold

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Persephone hoping to stay Persephone Brewing has asked the Sunshine Coast Regional District for support in its bid to have the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) reconsider a Non-Farm Use permit for the craft brewery, which is located in Area F. The ALC rejected Persephone's

application on Dec. 20.

Owner Brian Smith appeared at the SCRD's Planning Committee meeting on Jan. 12 to speak to the letter of rejection.

According to Smith, Persephone's business is threatened "as a result of the

current wording in the Regulations." When the brewery started in 2013, breweries were not s ecificall included in ALC regulations. e were told that we fit into Section 2(2)(c) which doesn't name breweries explicitly but rather says that

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Subsequently, in response to the proliferation of craft breweries in the province, the ALC regulations were changed. Unfortunately, the changes mean that Persehone s fi e acres of ho s which are a beer fla ouring are not considered an ingredient. Under the new regulations, 50 per cent of the brewery's major ingredients (barley) must be grown on site. The property is not suitable for cultivation of barley.

Persephone therefore applied for 'Non-Farm Use' of their 11-acre (4.6 hectare)

agricultural property, even though the grow fi e acres of hops, an acre of food crops, and two acres of apples.

In its rejection, the ALR said it supports "the relocation of the brewery as currently operated to more appropriately zoned land outside of the ALR." The brewery is now appealing the decision to the ALC Chair who, according to Smith, "has authority to look at a broader set of circumstances."

Persephone is also lobbying the Minister of Agriculture for changes to Agricultural Land Reserve regulations to support farm-based brewer-

ies, and is encouraging their supporters to write their MLAs and the Minister.

Area F Director Ian Winn said "The ALC decision, they say in their report, puts them in a difficult osition t uts us in a difficult osition as well."

If the Persephone does not succeed in its appeal, the brewery has two years to move most of its operations to a non-ALR property.

Smith met with SCRD Chief dministrati e fficer anet Loveys on Jan. 13. She will report back to the board, which will consider its response at a future meeting.

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Coastal Weddings and Events is excited to present “Inspirations” - The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall (5532 Xweus Avenue, Sechelt, BC).

From inspiring décor and fashion displays to innovative ideas and set ups,

“Inspirations” provides the engaged couple with everything needed to plan their special day. The fair promises to highlight a wide range of services and products offering the newest ideas in wedding planning. In addition to the myriad of wedding specialists offering guidance and professional suggestions, the event will conclude with a

Fashion Show (1:00 p.m.).

The show will display some of the latest trends in bridal, formal wear and design.

“Inspirations helps to ease some of the pressures of planning a beautiful wedding, by allowing brides to compare, taste, touch and see what the Sunshine Coast Wedding Specialists have to offer – all in one convenient

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Each year, “Inspirations” continues to attract guests from near and far, and provide more opportunities for brides to be ready to plan their weddings. The goal of the Wedding Fair is to provide an exciting experience that makes it easy and enjoyable for those preparing for one of the most important days of their lives.

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How to organize wedding planning Weddings require a lot of planning. Couples hosting large weddings or even intimate gatherings can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of planning they must do to make their weddings into events they will remember and cherish forever.

Staying organized when planning a wedding is a tall task. It’s wise to expect the unexpected when organizing a wedding, and the more organized couples can stay, the more fun they can have during the planning process and the better they can handle the unforeseen circumstances that are bound to arise in the months leading up to the wedding.

Create se arate filing s stems for each aspect of the wedding. Rather than maintaining one massi e file with information about various elements of the wedding, maintain se arate files for each aspect of the wedding.

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• Maintain a spending spreadsheet. Many couples plan weddings on carefully constructed budgets. But couples can easily exceed those budgets if they are not routinely monitoring and recording their spending or the spending they are committing to upon signing contracts with vendors. Create a spending spreadsheet that allows you to track how much you have already spent, how much you are committed to spending and when wedding bills are due. Update the spreadsheet whenever you write a check or sign a new contract, and periodically examine the sheet so you can make sure you are still on track to remain at or under budget.

• Hire a planner. If wedding planning is proving especially overwhelming or if you simply don’t have time to do all the legwork necessary to

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• Start early. According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study, the average

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Wedding planning can be intense and often requires dedication and many hours of work. Coordinating a wedding often requires that couples make many different decisions and spend a considerable amount of time in the wedding-planning trenches.

Couples expend so much energy planning their weddings that it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture — namely the relationship that is the basis for the marriage in the first lace But as easy as it can be to get lost in wedding planning, couples can use this time together to connect on a deeper level and learn to work cooperatively.

• Divide and conquer. Separate wedding planning duties so that both of you feel you are contributing equally and no one person gets overly stressed out. Stress can lead to short tempers and arguments.

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Even the healthiest couple argues o er finances from time to time, but budgetary debates should not set a negative tone for wedding planning. Couples should discuss their potential budget before

they even begin to plan their weddings, and both partners should do their best to compromise while also understanding where the other person is coming from.

• Schedule time for fun. Do not let wedding planning be all-consuming. Schedule days that allow you to enjoy yourselves together without having to think about or discuss your pending nuptials. This may include date nights that may have fallen by the wayside since getting engaged or periodic day trips to get away from it all. Explore your mutual hobbies or try something new.

• Learn to laugh at the little things. Not every detail will go off without a hitch. How you react as a couple may influence how much ou enjoy your wedding. Recognize that certain things will not go your way, but that unforeseen circumstances will not ruin your wedding day, no matter how unpleasant they may seem. Laugh at what cannot be changed and recognize that, in the long run, the details you think are major today may actually prove trivial when you look back on your wedding day in the years to come.

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review our plans for the future. Sechelt Council members did just that for their first meeting of anuar or ing with the authors of the istrict s Change anagement lan we re iewed Council procedures, decisions and plans. Councillors were frank and candid when outlining their concerns and frustrations with the challenges faced o er the ast two years.

Council can point to a number of major achievements on the policy front: a new CC law organi ational im ro ements arising from the Auditor General’s re ort an im ro ed budgeting rocess se eral ma or lanning initiati es oc wood Ocean Stories, Wesbroo e b the Sea ongoing wor with SCC ro erties the C ro osal and an-

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Call for Volunteers for the Advisory Planning Commission We are seeking energetic and knowledgeable volunteers to serve for a two year term on the Town of Gibsons’ Advisory Planning Commission.

Members will be asked to review development proposals and make recommendations to Council on the quality of urban design and architectural character, based on a review of the design guidelines in the Town’s Official Community Plan. Other planning issues may also be referred to the Commission from time to time. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with the community and current community issues and concerns.

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other successful year with the ongoing o erations of ar s and ublic or s owe er there is a long list of items that have not been addressed and that need to move forward: repair and re ositioning of rail a wharf the swim float at ais a a new ublic or s building new road wor s and e tending our sewer services to name a few.

As we look to the future, we can identify ways to improve Council decision ma ing on behalf of the community. We also need to consider new ways to approach the work of local go ernment Can we be more effecti e and efficient in deli ering ser ices Are there opportunities for better collaboration and sustainable partnerships with other local go ernments ur colleagues at the School

District have shown real leadershi in de elo ing partnerships to deliver educational benefits to our community. What can municipal go ernments do It has been some years since there has been serious tal about one go ernment on the Sunshine Coast but the questions raised in that discussion remain topical.

Do we really need 22 elected indi iduals to manage local go ernment for a o ulation of less than eo le Do we need four Chief Administrators and an equal number of Chief Financial fficers ur combined budgets are less than the total budget of man mid si ed cities. In my mind, there must be wa s to ma imi e the value contributed by speciali ed wor units such as uman esources or nfor-

mation echnolog b sharing ser ices among ibsons Sechelt, the Sechelt Indian Government District and the egional istrict We have already collaborated on a number of municial ser ices ia the egional District: water services, solid waste and recreation are the best examples. The new egional conomic e elo ment approach is another way to collaborate between local go ernments and the community. am not suggesting we reignite the discussion of one go ernment on the coast On the other hand, Sechelt Council does want to pursue the most effective way to deliver services to our community. We will approach 2017 with an open mind and a keen eye for opportunities to do our work differently.

called for the board and staff to concentrate on mandated functions at the SC hese functions are drin ing water, solid- and liquid-waste management fire and emergenc ser ices transit oning and land use lanning In the next two weeks, directors will re isit the SC s mandate in order to evaluate how well we have monitored and held ourselves to the strategic lan The board will not only be re iewing the lan s ision and mission statements but criticall anal sing the e strategic riorities hese are enhancing fiscal and environmental sustainabilit su orting sustainable economic de elo ment collaborating with Sechelt and S uamish ations facilitating communit de elo ment recruiting retaining and ac nowledging staff and olunteers and streamlining board structure and processes e iewing these strategic riorities will enable us

to ad ust our o erall budget and move forward with projects deferred from last year, all the while sta ing mindful of the need to keep any tax increase to a bare minimum. n re aration for the first round of budget meetings the SC directors will ha e a workshop to evaluate their indi idual efforts during the past two years and to propose what they hope to accom lish in the remaining two before the next election. lthough directors mainl concentrate on SC business, they also follow the strategic lan b ad ocating for their own communities. irectors ad ocac might include wor ing on logging issues, roads, bike lanes, marine traffic and derelict vessels. In my case, I have had meetings with our provincial ministries, and different le els of the C regarding no ious odors from medical marijuana production in residential areas. I have not so far found

a solution but will continue to address this problem. If you have an opportunity to talk to any of the directors, ou will find the too ha e at least one, possibly more projects that they are working on for their communities There are requests from the communit for the SC to support many social services initiatives, for which the regional district does not ha e a budget function we therefore cannot fund these initiati es ost fall under ro incial or federal go ernment jurisdiction. One of our strategic goals is to ad ocate for local non rofit organi ations to get funding from the proper senior ministries. lease ta e the time to chec our strategic lan on the SC website and to sign up for the monthly newsletter. lease contact me at or e mail me at garr nohr scrd ca if ou wish to discuss SC rograms or lans

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The campaign to regulate counsellors The provincial election cam aign has not officiall started, but when all three declared candidates show up for a meeting about changing provincial laws, impromptu electioneering is inevitable.

Dr. Sue Penfold, left, a retired psychiatrist and UBC professor, addresses a meeting about the lack of regulation for counsellors, while meeting organizer Janice Williams looks on. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

That was the scene on Jan. 12 at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, when local artist and writer Janice Williams held a public meeting on regulating mental health therapists in BC. At present, anyone in BC can hang out their shingle as a mental health therapist without possessing any ualifications answering to any standards of practice, or being accountable for their conduct. Williams, a victim of professional misconduct, has joined a province-wide campaign to regulate the profession.

Incumbent NDP MLA Nicholas Simons, playing to an audience of longtime supporters, gave a ringing denunciation of the Liberal Party's 16 year reign of deregulation. This left Liberal candidate Matthew Wilson defending the current government's lack of regulation.

Green Party candidate Kim Darwin spoke on the importance of giving citizens an effective voice in government.

The politicking, which occurred at the end of the evening, did not overshadow the deeply personal stories of Williams and artist Bernadine Fox, who related their traumatic experiences with abusive therapists.

Dr. Sue Penfold, retired psychiatrist and UBC professor, described the vulnerability of people who seek help for personal problems and who place their trust in a therapist. When that trust is abused or exploited, the aftermath can include depression, marriage break-up, loss of employment or even suicide. Victims are usually pressured to keep the abuse secret, and feelings of shame further prevent people from revealing it even to close friends and family.

been involved in lobbying for this since 1995. Frustrated at the ineffectiveness of discussions with government, FACTBC, which represents over 5,000 therapists, has gone public in a campaign to create the political will for

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Books & Beyond Tracey Therrien Chief Librarian, Gibsons and District Public Library

On January 27 Canada celebrates Family Literacy Day. On the Coast a number of fun-free events are taking place the entire week highlighting the value of reading and learning together as a family. The message of Family Literacy Day emphasizes the importance of taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with a child.

These simple activities are crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.

The Gibsons Library is helping families achieve this by offering a new program called Reading to Dogs. Chil-

dren are invited to drop by the Library on Saturdays starting in February to read to Tamu, a dog trained to work with children. The Library is also pleased to announce the elimination of overdue fees on all children’s materials. This new policy helps ensure that every child can access books and services at the Library. Please call, drop by or visit the Library website to find out more about these new services.

Literacy goes beyond a person’s ability to read and write; literacy is the skill you need to live your life at any age. The Library aims to help people with literacy skills every day. This year the library is welcoming back our Tech Tutor, Chris. He is here to help you brush up on our digital literacy skills. If you need help navigating your tablet, smart phone, email accounts or downloading a library ebook, Chris is here to help. He is presenting an ereader and

tablet workshop on Jan. 27 at 1pm. Find out what eReader and tablets are, what they can do, and what to look for when buying one. To book an appointment with Chris and to find out more about library programs and services drop by the library, visit our website: gibsons.bc.libraries. coop or call us at 604-886213. Remember all library programing and services are free.

The Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition is celebrating Family Literacy by sponsoring two free community events: • “Mind of a Snail” Shadow Puppet Performance at the Roberts Creek Hall, Jan. 20 at 4pm.

• “Screenagers” at the Heritage Playhouse on Jan. 25 at 7pm. The documentary “Screenagers” explores how technology impacts kid's development and the challenges of parenting in the digital world.

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The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives is proud to present the Coast Salish Weaving Series featuring weaving workshops and a Curator’s Talk this February. In collaboration with the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre, Tems Swiya Museum and cultural practitioners Jessica Silvey and Tsawaysia Spukwus, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the deep tradition of Coast Salish weaving through hands-on workshops and presentations.

On Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10am – 4:30pm, join Jessica Silvey for a wool weaving workshop where you will learn to weave a scarf or wall hanging in the Coast Salish tradition. Jessica is a master

weaver from the Sechelt Nation and a shining light in the revival of Coast Salish weaving tradition on the Sunshine Coast.

The following weekend on Saturday, Feb. 11, we are very excited to welcome curators Alison Pascal (Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre) and Raquel Joe (Tems Swiya Museum) who will give a Curator’s Talk on the cultural significance of Coast Salish weaving from 1pm-2:30pm.

You will learn about the importance of woven blankets, the harvesting of mountain goat fur to make wool, and other fascinating facts about Coast Salish weaving.

Closing out the series will be a cedar weaving workshop with Tsawaysia Spukwus of the Squamish Nation on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11am-1:30pm. Weave a headband, coin purse and/ or a bookmarker using cedar weaving techniques while learning about Squamish culture through Tsawaysia’s

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Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 PM Port Stalashen Clubhouse, 1585 Field Road, Wilson Creek The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society’s All are Welcome!

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There Sunday, will be brief updates on our existing initiatives & projects January 22nd, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 PM followed by discussion our Road, expansions into: Port Stalashen Clubhouse, about 1585 Field Wilson Creek All are Welcome! Refreshments will be served.

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January 19 Learn to animate with NFB films ibsons ublic rt aller m free January 19 ame night oberts Cree egion m January 20 Coffee meet and greet with amela oldsmith ones ad ar istro adeira ar d m January 20 Shadow u et erformance hosted b SC iterac Coalition oberts Cree all m free January 20 obbie urns night ender arbour egion m January 20 oo to mo ie night resents Secret ife of ees Sechelt ibrar m free with registration at January 20 night with ichael ed and ologram oberts Cree egion m members guests January 21 ns irations wedding fair Sechelt and all am m free January 21 uthor e ent with ar auslaugh author of he ight to ie ibsons ublic ibrar m January 21 he ur ing round and ac arton eritage la house ibsons m ad ance at the door January 21 rish and countr tunes with on ames ibsons egion m members guests January 21 ance with i e larm un fundraiser for ibsons anding a esti al oberts Cree all m January 22 Sunshine Coast Clean ir Societ to e and mandate to combat global warming Stalashen club house foot of ield d ilson Cree m January 22 oe Stanton arden a ub m January 23 ur ittle Sister resented b SC ilm Societ eritage la house ibsons m members others January 24 al on the lans for the ender cean isco er Station S in ender arbour Sechelt ublic librar m January 25 date on the ender cean isco er Station S in ender arbour and ideo resentation s onsored b the otar Club ender arbour egion adeira ar m January 25 Screening of Screenagers hosted b SC iterac Coalition eritage la house ibsons m free

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Tip of the Week: Aquarius time has begun!

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