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In a scene like this, it is easy to imagine the Coast’s blast of winter last week was indeed a dream. These people enjoyed the snow, walking the dog in Cliff Gilker Park in Roberts Creek on Jan. 15. But the weather also included elements of a nightmare: schools were closed for two days; transit was curtailed; driving on ice-slicked roads was treacherous and many vehicles ended up in ditches; high winds forced cancellation of ferries to and from Langdale; the winds knocked down many trees, temporarily blocking some roads and knocking out power; public meetings and events were cancelled; businesses and public buildings closed early; and many Coast residents were effectively snowed-in for a period of time. It was a couple of days of real Canadian winter… until the temperatures rose and the rain resumed. JOHN GIBBS PHOTO

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Fifth vehicle for co-op’s seventh year

The high winds on the evening of Jan. 15 that forced the cancellation of ferries in and out of Langdale also brought down trees all over the Coast. This tree blocked Largo Rd. through Cliff Gilker Park in Roberts Creek before it was hastily chain-sawed on the morning of Jan. 16. JOHN GIBBS PHOTO

For all those who don’t need a car at their door every day or who want to supplement their bus usage: maybe you just need a car, truck or van intermittently, for a green waste run, or even a hospital trip. Think of cutting down on your carbon footprint while you drop your vehicle costs by 50 per cent.

The Coast Car Co-op is celebrating its seventh year of operation and has just upgraded its fleet. New car tracking and billing hardware has just been installed in all five cars on the Coast to make the booking experience reliable and easier to use, and

to ensure continuous service when those old 2G towers come down. We are prepared with upgraded hardware for many years to come.

We are happy to announce a new truck in the fleet courtesy of a generous donation

by Sherry Hallson and Glenys Robison. A low-mileage 2009 white Ford Ranger will be based in Roberts Creek, just outside the library/reading room.

The Co-op is a true co-operative run by a board of directors elected by its members. Individual members pay a one-time fee of $400, totally refundable at the end

of membership. Business members are also welcome.

There are two cars and a van in Gibsons, the truck in Roberts Creek and a sedan in Sechelt. Members also have access to Modo, with over 800 cars in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Kelowna.

If you are a business who would like to help us grow, consider joining the Sunshine Coast Credit Union and Co-operators Insurance by sponsoring one of our cars.

Check us out at www.coastcarco-op.ca. More information: info@coastcarco-op, 778-374-3092.

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A garbage truck dumps its load at the Sechelt landfill, surrounded by a flock of seagulls. SCRD staff are in a race to locate a new dump site before this one has to close. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO Completing a study on the Coast’s future garbage disposal options is a high priority for SCRD infrastructure services staff. They shared this view during a Jan. 17 media tour of Sechelt landfill, the SCRD’s only active solid waste disposal site.

A $175,000 request for the future options study was supported in first round this year’s SCRD budget discussions. Remko Rosenboom, general manager of infrastructure services, estimates that if funding for the study is approved, it will take about a year to complete and present the results to the board. Once the Board endorses a new solid waste disposal strategy, he predicts another five to six years will be needed to put a new approach in place to deal with garbage produced on the Coast.

That timeframe of up to seven years may exceed the Sechelt landfill’s lifespan. In 2018, staff estimated that landfill would be full and need to be closed in 2025.

An updated estimate on the landfill’s remaining lifespan will be included with 2019 site use data, which is due to be reported to the SCRD board and the ministry of the environment by March.

The study is needed to explore the potential for building a new local landfill, barging waste off Coast or using

a waste to energy disposal option. Detailed analysis of the most viable of those three options will then be requested. Interim measures, should the landfill need to be closed before the new waste disposal option is up and running, will also be addressed.

No potential sites for a new Coast landfill have been identified. A desktop study would be the first step in determining if any sites exist that would meet ministry of environment requirements.

Provincial standards for new landfill approvals are rigorous. Rosenboom noted that the ministry has not approved a new landfill site in the province “in decades”.

The study will also look at the potential to partner with others on a waste disposal solution. This could mean sharing an approved landfill site with a neighbouring local government. Arun Kumar, manager of solid waste operations, explained that any waste-to-energy solution would likely require the SCRD to partner with another group. Waste to energy conversion systems can involve incineration, gasification or digestion of the garbage collected. These types of systems require a large and consistent volume of waste inputs to be cost effective.

Expansion of organics recycling programs on the

Coast in 2020 are a beacon of good news for the landfill’s lifespan. The SCRD estimates these products make up almost half of what is currently in the average residential garbage can. Rosenboom explained that the diversion of organic waste should mean the remaining landfill space will last an additional nine to twelve months, making space available to operate into 2026. During any added months of operations, tipping fees would be generated to help pay for the waste disposal alternative that will replace the landfill.

“Waste diversion is so important for both the environment and for landfill lifespan,” said Rosenboom.

While the costs of future solid waste disposal are yet to be determined, the costs to close the landfill were reported at $5.7 million in 2018.

Once the landfill is closed, site monitoring costs are estimated at $45,000 per year.

Current ministry regulations require post-closure maintenance for a minimum of 30 years.

The Sechelt landfill opened in the 1960s. In 1971, it became a controlled landfill with environmental protection regulations on operations. About 30 per cent of the waste storage space at the site has been filled and permanently closed.

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Man with a gun arrested On Saturday Jan. 18, at 2:05 am, Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call from a residence in Secret Cove, northwest of Sechelt.

The caller reported a male inside a residence with a firearm and his behaviour gave the caller concern for public safety. The caller was calling from inside that residence, and fled to a neighbour’s.

Sunshine Coast RCMP responded and set up a containment of the area and attempts to establish contact

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with the male were unsuccessful. Due to the nature of the call involving a firearm, all available resources from the Sunshine Coast RCMP were deployed and the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team was called and attended on the first ferry. Neighbouring residents were evacuated for their safety.

At 9:25 am, one adult male was taken into custody without incident.

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Protect the carbon stores We live on a changing planet. Unnaturally rapid global warming is altering everything, including lands and waters.

Evidence shows we’ve already emitted enough greenhouse gases to alter the structure of ecosystems and interactions within them. Because many gases, such as carbon dioxide, remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, impacts to the planet will continue even if we stop all atmospheric emissions tomorrow.

Approaches to conservation are also changing in response to climate disruption. Protected areas were initially established primarily for the benefit of people — to preserve breeding grounds for game that hunters prefer or to optimize areas for human recreation. Over several decades, efforts have shifted toward prioritizing ecological integrity for Canada’s parks and recognizing the role of Indigenous leadership in conservation and stewardship.

Protected areas can be excellent climate mitigation tools.

Mature forests, peatlands, oceans and marshes house significant carbon stores, while disturbing these ecosystems releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Evidence shows Earth is heating at an accelerating rate, outpacing the capacity of numerous plant and animal species to adapt. To safeguard biodiversity, protected area planning has had to evolve to address the habitat changes brought by climate disruption.

An article in the journal “Environmental Research Letters” explored “climate-wise connectivity,” natural area connection “that specifically facilitates animal and plant movement in response to climate change.”

Climate-wise connectivity looks at a number of strategies for conservation planning amid the climate crisis, as emergent ecosystems appear. These include increasing the amount of habitat conserved throughout the landscape, adding corridors between protected areas, creating small “stepping stones” of habitat, taking into account the pace of habitat change in different areas so that rapidly changing areas can be buffered by those changing at a slower velocity, and maintaining biologically rich hot spots.

Humans are part of nature. We form what some social scientists call a “social-ecological system.” We must also build resilience in our own lives and support others less fortunate than ourselves, as human resilience is shaped by many factors: where we live, our relationships with the land, athand government support systems and our personal economic and social resources.

Activism is one way to foster resilience. It can help overcome despair. As people living in Canada, we must help shift social and economic structures to advance climate and ecological resilience. David Suzuki

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Where were the plows?

(Addressed to Capilano Highways, various government leaders, and copied to the Local) I am sure the recent snow storm affected many people in BC. Here in Pender Harbour the consequences were unacceptable.

The maintenance of our highways and side streets was abysmal; snow removal was almost nonexistent.

My own road was finally plowed the night of the big melt. Up to that time, many residents were trapped in their homes. An ambulance and firetruck were unable to get up the Harbourview hill to attend to a medical emergency. That resulted in the necessity to walk the patient down to a lower road.

That is totally unacceptable.

I was told that the highway company ran out of sand/salt. If that is correct, how is that possible? This was our first snowfall of the season. Were they not prepared? Do we accept the low bid on maintenance and as a result the company has no room to maintain when things get bad?

We keep hearing that the cost to ICBC is constantly increasing as a result of accidents and as a result our rates keep going up. We had vehicles in the ditches

Clarification

A photo showing Paul Lith making a donation to Special Olympics Sunshine Coast, published Jan. 16, failed to include the information that the donation was on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Sechelt branch 140 and that the banquet where the donation took place was in the Sechelt Legion. The Local regrets these omissions. Editor

all over the Pender Harbour.

Maybe if the roads were maintained properly the accidents would decrease to the extent that additional maintenance could be paid for.

It’s time to fix the problem so it does not occur again. We seem to be able to subsidize big business.

Maybe it’s time to subsidize the things that affect the average citizen.

Ted Taylor, Madeira Park

Stop the logging

(Addressed to Forests Minister Doug Donaldson and Environment Minister George Heyman, and copied to the Local.)

We have written to you earlier in favour of expanding the rather small Mt. Elphinstone Provincial Park from 140ha to 2,000ha to protect red and blue listed plant communities and increase recreational opportunities for a growing regional population.

This forest is our last and only chance to preserve a significant low elevation natural forest ecosystem on the lower Sunshine Coast; everything else has been developed or converted to tree farms. As you must be aware, currently there are less than three per cent of low elevation forests on the Sunshine Coast protected from the chainsaw, significantly less than the 20-30 per cent protected forest we should have.

We need this Elphinstone park extension to retain our connection to nature, to preserve our quality of life here, and for the generations that come after us. The only sizeable parks we currently have on the Sunshine Coast are three mountaintop parks, not accessible for year-round use nor are they close to where we live, work and play.

We understand that a few days ago logging of this precious forest has started.

We ask you to intervene and stop its destruction and work to convert this forest to the park expansion. This park expansion would require less than one per cent of the Sunshine Coast Forest District’s timber supply area, thus very little timber supply will be given up but in return this will provide a great long-term benefit for residents and visitors alike.

We had the pleasure to walk the Clack Creek forest over the Christmas holiday with our son, his wife and their daughter. Are you really willing to deprive the next generation – as well as all following generations growing up – of being able to enjoy this forest?

Hermann and Susanne Ziltener, Gibsons

BC Ferries “insulting” (Addressed to MLA Nicholas Simons, and copied to the Local) You may remember that in 2018 I missed a specialist medical appointment in Vancouver because of an overload at Langdale, and that this problem was resolved by the BC Ferries Customer Relations Manager providing a Medical Assured Loading letter that could be presented at the terminal together with the MSP TAP authorization that pays for the trip. Thanks to this no further appointments were missed and renewal letter was provided last May. As this May letter was expiring on Dec. 31, and as my need travel to Vancouver for monthly retina assessment and injections into my eyes was continuing, I followed the procedure provided by BC Ferry Customer Relations Advisor Cheryl Forsyth and had my surgeon Dr.

Ma prepare a new request letter dated Nov. 14 which I forwarded to her.

On Jan. 13, I was shocked to receive a phone message from Cheryl Forsyth which advised I would not receive a Medical Assured Loading Letter as I did not meet their criteria.

The next day my wife Pam Proctor phoned Cheryl Forsyth who addressed Pam in patronizing and deprecating terms, saying that she had talked to Dr. Ma’s clinic and concluded I did not qualify.

Then Pam phoned Dr. Ma’s clinic and talked to the receptionist who had received the call from Cheryl Forsyth. The receptionist told Pam it could only be a casual inquiry about my general state of health as she did not have any information other than about Dr. Ma’s operations. Our view is that this kind of inquiry by Cheryl Forsyth was improper and unprofessional.

We are totally shocked at the sudden change of conduct by BC Ferries over what was a smooth- running procedure, and over the change from friendly co-operation to an insulting and dismissive attitude.

In the conversation Cheryl Forsyth showed a total lack of understanding of the challenges faced by Sunshine Coast residents and the terminal operating staff at Langdale.

John Roper, Gibsons

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Mayor’s Message Darnelda Siegers Mayor, District of Sechelt

Recently I heard someone say, “But the public voted, so why is Council doing this?”

The only “vote” the public has is elections and referendums. While Facebook polls are amusing, they do not accurately capture the views of our citizens and we do not rely on them for decision making and governance.

Even comments on Facebook should be considered critically.

Research shows more than half of voters want more authenticity and transparency in their government. Just like a business, the ability to remain authentic and honest with our community is crucial to building good relationships with them. Social media provides just one avenue to remain transparent and clear with the public but that is not the only way we communicate. Social media doesn’t reach all of our citizens and it can become a breeding ground for toxic public discourse.

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Studies show that the more people use Facebook, the more unhappy they become.

The negative twist some people put on their comments is disheartening. Why are people looking for the worst in everything? Would anyone want to visit, relocate or invest in Sechelt if they

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Council listens to every voice, but we also do our own research, and rely on the expertise of staff and consultants. Only then do we make a decision based on what WE think is best for our whole community. That is what you elected us to do. You might not always agree with us and that is ok, but you can be sure our decisions are well considered.

Generally, we consult with the public about large capital projects or service changes but we want to know what other issues are important to you. Please join me and other councillors at the Rockwood Lodge, main floor, Monday Jan. 27, 6 – 8pm for a real conversation about our District.

We will be hosting Council Conversations on the last Monday of each month at the Rockwood. It’s not a Council meeting, or an open microphone event, but a chance to chat one-on-one. Let’s make 2020 the year we have good, respectful conversations and authentic public discourse.

Back in Time Heather Passmore

16 batteries was sufficient to power the appliances and operations of one family farm.

Most houses on the Sunshine Coast did not get electricity until the 1940s. Although cities had electric lights and indoor plumbing, those in the country still relied on oil lamps, lanterns, hand water pumps and outhouses. Not to mention, churning butter the old-fashioned way.

Light and power plants were produced by a number of manufacturers such as Delco and Western Electric and sold by companies like Sears, Roebuck and Co. The batteries were generally shipped

completely assembled and filled with electrolyte, and needed only a freshening charge before being put into service. A rubber seal contained the liquid electrolyte and metal electrodes. The glass cases required periodic top-ups of water and acid but otherwise required little maintenance. The ability to generate light and power had innumerable advantages to homes, schools, churches, stores and farms in rural areas such as the Coast. Drop into the Museum to see the battery case, along with other artifacts from the settler days of the Sunshine Coast.

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I’m not saying we can’t improve. Sechelt isn’t perfect. I am saying there is more than one way to have legitimate input into the public process.

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The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives houses many farm implements used by early settlers of the area.

Most of these tools, engines and devices are comprised of wood or metal. Therefore, it is not surprising that a rectangular glass artifact would have been placed with items used in early shops and businesses. Although this glass jar resembles an old-fashioned cookie or candy container, the text at the top of the container reads “water line”. Was this a pickle jar or goldfish tank I wondered? Upon further research, I determined that it once held liquid electrolyte and metallic electrodes.

The glass jar has now been identified as a battery case circa 1900-1930 from an old farm vehicle. Lead acid batteries such as this one were also used with a combustion engine powering an electrical generator to create light and power for off-grid farms. A “battery” of approximately

Books & Beyond Heather Evans-Cullen

Library Director, Gibsons and District Public Library

A New Year is often a time for reflection and for setting new goals. The Gibsons Public Library strives to offer the very best resources for our community to enjoy as entertainment, or to use to learn a new skill or achieve a goal. There is a vast range of certified classes and online programs offered through our GALE database that you can access for free with your library card. These courses include digital photography, how to build a business plan, Excel classes and much more. If your inclination is more to fiction, we always have the great new books arriving every month. Check out our Facebook page or website to see our most popular books of 2019 – it is an

An old advertisement for a Delco-Light, a battery power plant for the home or farm. SCMA PHOTO

interesting glimpse into the unique character of our special community.

Just as an individual sets resolutions, the Library has set itself goals for 2020 which you can see in our Strategic Plan on our website. We take our role as trusted purveyors of accurate and timely information very seriously, and

one of our goals this year is to offer resources and programs that address the climate crisis and that further the advancement of Truth and Reconciliation. The Library is a reflection of our patrons, and we know these are priority concerns for our community. Whatever your interests – we are to help. See you at the Library.

Seawatch vandalism On Jan. 17, police received several complaints about possible break and enters at a number of unoccupied residences in the 6600 block of Gale Avenue North, Sechelt. One owner had captured two suspects on CCTV attempting to gain entry to a residence, and others confirmed that one door had been kicked open.

The suspects also smashed windows, kicked holes in walls and spray-painted graffiti. At this time, nothing appears to have been stolen. The file is still under investigation. Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file 2020-377.

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604-885-2029 A pickup truck in the ditch on Francis Peninsula Road Jan. 17. It was an all-too-common sight in several areas of the Sunshine Coast following a storm that brought snow, high winds and freezing temperatures. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

The push for “dynamic rural” zoning Zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amending bylaws for 15 one-hectare lots that could accommodate small businesses and two dwellings are set to come before the SCRD board for first reading on Jan. 23.

The SCRD planning and community development committee meeting wrestled with the decision to move the proposed bylaws to the board on Jan. 9. That debate lasted over an hour. It pitted the elected representatives’ desire to see innovative economic development on the Coast against their support for existing regulations and long-term decision making.

Halfmoon Bay Area Director and SCRD Chair Lori Pratt recommended the board consider providing first reading. She stated she wanted both the current application and the proposal to create a new rural zoning category to go to the public information meetings. Area F Director Mark Hiltz opposed her motion, stating a preference to not make decisions on land use on a “piece meal basis”.

He stated that discussions on changing these uses, which could set precedent for future applications, need a broader discussion. His preference is to wait for an SCRD regional growth strategy, even if completing such a strategy is five years down the road. Area E Director Donna McMahon also voted against moving the bylaws to the board. She stated that she liked the application’s premise, but that committee and board attempts to accommodate new land uses within existing OCPs were like “juggling in handcuffs”.

Secret Cove Heights Development Inc. (SCHDI) is requesting bylaw changes to create mixed rural use lots on 18 hectares located off Ste-

phens Way on the upper side of Highway 101. This area is currently not designated for development in Halfmoon Bay’s OCP. In March 2019, SCHDI’s original application for 12 new lots and a proposal to create a zoning that would allow for more uses on rural lands were referred by the SCRD Board to the area’s Advisory Planning Commissions (APCs). The Halfmoon Bay APC recommended denying the application related to that specific property.

But that group, and APCs from Elphinstone and Roberts Creek, did express interest in seeing the part of the application that calls to create a new “dynamic rural zone” discussed in more detail.

The new rural zone concept was drafted by local resident Nicole Huska, working on behalf of Secret Cove Heights Development Inc. Since 2017, she has been developing the concept, intended to encourage local, sustainable economic development and foster the creation of small scale businesses. Her goal is to create neighbourhoods where residents can both live and generate and income.

Her new zoning proposal is for such lots to be developed with their own wells and wastewater treatment services. This would minimize the demands any new lots would impose on SCRD infrastructure services. The zoning would allow for a single-family dwelling and one auxiliary dwelling unit on each lot. Both residences would have floor area restrictions to discourage construction of over-sized estate type homes. Huska’s idea is to provide options for owners to generate rental income or to lower their costs by having

employees or extended family reside on site.

Home occupations that could provide jobs for up to four employees are proposed for properties included under the new zoning.

Lot coverage for all buildings and structures would be increased to 35 per cent of the lot area. In the case of greenhouse operations, up to half of the lot area could be covered by structures. Currently, lot coverage of 15 per cent is allowed on the SCHDI properties.

Huska sees this type of land use change as essential to moving the Coast economy forward. “Our community is facing a housing shortage and our economy is moving towards low paid retail jobs.

We produce less than two per cent of the food we eat here.

Things have to change in order for our collective quality of life to be maintained. As a resident, parent, born and raised Coaster, I reviewed all the municipal documents for sustainability and economic goals and tried to create a proposal that met them,” said Huska.

“The internet provides access to international markets and an unprecedented opportunity to diversify the economy away from reliance on retail, resource and seasonal tourism. I would love to see a small scale technology firm or robotics company move into one of these new neighbourhoods. Such an operation could provide low impact, quiet, high paid, skilled employment.” said Huska.

Huska and SCHDI welcome questions and input from the public about the proposals at info@secretcoveheights. com or on Facebook at Secret Cove Heights.

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“Volunteer recognition, support and retention are cornerstones of the Dakota Ridge program,” said Kevin Clarkson, parks superintendent. “This donation will greatly enhance volunteer comfort and experience. We are very appreciative of the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, they have been long-time supporters of Dakota Ridge.”

In addition to providing an improved volunteer experience, the kiosk incorporates additional amenities that offer safety and operational improvements.

“The kiosk will support the installation of solar panels, which will help charge telecommunications equipment such as radios and cell phones – important components of Dakota Ridge operations,” said Clarkson. “The kiosk will also be equipped with a cell phone booster, effectively boosting reception coverage in a two-kilometre

radius area.”

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working on the delivery of the kiosk to Dakota Ridge in order to make it available for volunteer use this winter season”, said Clarkson. “It is with sincere appreciation that we say ‘thank you’ to the volunteers who assist us and make our winter playground a beautiful place to visit and play in.” Submitted

A high tide on Jan. 16 reached almost up to the dock housing Gibsons Harbour Authority structures. This tide followed by a few hours a sharply falling barometer and predicted “hurricane force” winds in Howe Sound that forced cancellation of evening ferry sailings from Langdale on Jan. 15. It was “close to a perfect storm,” says Gibsons resident John Roper, a retired engineer. “If this storm had arrived just a few hours later, it would likely have sent three-foot waves over the breakwater and into the moorage of some 500 boats.” Roper asks: “With rising sea levels expected, what measures are being planned to safeguard this valuable community asset from a future ‘perfect storm’?” JOHN ROPER PHOTO

Sechelt dentist gets award The BCDA (British Columbia Dental Association) has chosen Lorne Berman of the Sechelt Dental Centre as a recipient of the “Merit Award”, to be formally presented in March 2020 at the annual Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver.

It is awarded in recognition of significant contributions to dentistry to acknowledge outstanding colleagues whose achievements have contributed to the profession locally, provincially or nationally. It recognizes colleagues who can exhibit an extraordinary track record in their commitment to community activities; or, who have made a substantial contribution in the field of improvement to dental health.

Described as “a shining jewel” and “a true gem” by colleagues and staff, Berman exemplifies the positive traits of kindness, generosity, dedication and passion. Drawn to BC over 45 years ago after graduating from the University of Toronto, Lorne settled in Sechelt and acquired his own practice. Lorne is known as a

dentist who will never turn away a patient in pain or distress, no matter their inability to pay for treatment. Lorne has worked tirelessly serving in both his own clinic and at the local hospital, where he was recently gratefully recognized with an award for over 40 years of ongoing service.

Lorne is highly respected in his community for provid-

ing patients and staff with high levels of compassion and respect, contributing to the long-term retention of both. A committed environmentalist and arts supporter, Lorne is a pioneer in innovative green initiatives and offers strong support to the local visual and performing arts communities.

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Someone stole the greenhouse Sometime between Jan. 15 and 20, a suspect stole a plastic greenhouse from a school in the 5500 block of Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt. The greenhouse is a Shelter Logic brand and

is a 10-foot by 20-foot white opaque tent structure with a steel bar frame. The suspect or suspects would have had to dismantle the greenhouse to take it away. The door to the structure was not attached

at the time and would be missing on the stolen item. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file 2020438. Submitted by RCMP

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ARTS & CULTURE

Mismatched lovers in the “Cold War” A passionate love story, “Cold War” is a bittersweet ballad of two mismatched lovers who meet in the ruins of post-war, communist Poland.

Wiktor, a genius musicologist, is travelling through rural Poland to salvage examples of the old folk music and create a folk troupe to perform them. While auditioning singers, he falls in love with the unforgettable Zula and their on-again, off-again relationship begins, taking them from dreary 1950s Poland to the smoky jazz clubs of Paris in the ‘60s.

The wonderful soundtrack, ranging from folk to jazz, blues, and rock becomes the background of their obsessively enduring relationship.

They can’t stand to be apart, but can’t handle being together.

The striking black and white cinematography by Lukasz Zal was nominated for an Oscar and director Pavel Pawlikovski (who dedicated the film to his parents) won Best Director at Cannes 2018, the most impressive Cannes success for Polish cin-

ema since “The Pianist” won the Palme d’Or in 2002.

Pawlikowski packs a lot into the film’s 89-minute running time. Said by some critics to be one of the finest movies of the decade, it is a

gorgeous tale, as rocky as it is romantic.

“Cold War” screens Thursday, Jan. 30, 2pm at the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt, and Monday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30pm at the

Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. Please note, members can now buy on-line advance tickets for both Gibsons and Sechelt screenings. SCFS members $5, others $9.

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A still from the movie “Cold War”, being presented by the SC Film Society. The film features a passionate but bittersweet love story and a wide-ranging soundtrack of music. AMAZON

Ben Tour demonstrates his graffiti art process by painting onto a large photo of a concrete wall at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery Jan. 18. The demonstration was part of the opening reception for an exhibition called “Ghosts of Graffiti” by Beau Smith and Gerald Shaffer, on display until Feb. 9. ANDREA

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The Andrew Collins trio plays an intimate concert at Coopers Green Hall in Halfmoon Bay Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30pm. The band is a seven-time winner of the Canadian Folk Music Awards and has been nominated for Junos five times. The concert is sponsored by the Halfmoon Bay Community Association and the $30 tickets are available at Welcome Woods Market, Halfmoon Bay General Store and Pastimes in Sechelt. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Artist Stanley Mishkin’s painting depicting the demolition of the old Woodward’s building in Vancouver in 2006. It is part of an exhibition at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery called “City-Seen”, on display until Feb. 9. Mishkin writes: “In my paintings there are scenes of demolition and construction which I hope will stimulate thought about the unfettered boom in Vancouver’s development, the wide-ranging implications it has for all the city’s communities, its affordability of living space and not least its impact on the preservation and integration of historic structures.” PHOTO SUBMITTED

The Gibsons Public Market is bringing in 2020 by looking back. Since its inception, the market has provided a rotating showcase of a featured artist. For the first few weeks of 2020 (until Feb. 7), 14 of these artists return to show their work. The Gibsons Public Market strives to be vibrant gathering place, and promoting local artists plays a pivotal role in that vision.

The retrospective exhibit features works by Anna Green, Cate Baldwin, Charmaine Baytun, Bodhi Drope, Judy Scott-Wood, Karen Webb, Kevin McEvoy, Ines

Tancre, Gail Hunt, Joan Baker, Julia Dodge, Andrea Pratt, Justin Zacharias, and Sandy Kay. Art program volunteer and public market founding family member Nancy Zipursky describes the retrospective show: “We were so happy to have these artists return to the Public Market. They were a pleasure to work with and their works display the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer. To bring this many great artists together is a wonderful opportunity.”

Each of these featured artists were previously select-

ed through the market’s art program. The program’s goal is to promote works by Sunshine Coast artists to mnarket visitors. Their works hung for sale in the market, and any sales contributed to the market and the artist.

Applications for the 2020 art program will be open until Jan. 31. Artists are welcome to apply with two-dimensional works that will be displayed for 6-8 weeks at the Gibsons Public Market.

More information is available at http://gibsonspublicmarket.com/art-exhibit/ Submitted

A modern square dance in full swing. A Sunday afternoon, family-friendly square dance is coming to Gibsons Feb. 2, at High Beam Dreams. Caller Paul Silveria will teach dances on the spot; he has taught in 150 schools across Western Canada, including Gibsons Elementary.

Paul will be accompanied by the Still Creek Stringband. And an opening set will be played by The Coast String Fiddlers. Music at 2:15pm, dancing at 3pm. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door, $5 for kids under 12. Eventbrite.ca and share-there.com. AARON BARNA PHOTO

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Fentanyl test strips will soon be available for people to take home from designated sites throughout the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region – including the Sunshine Coast – after results from a new study show takehome drug checking is as accurate as drug checking at a health care facility in identifying opioids contaminated by fentanyl, the toxic drug responsible for killing thousands of people in BC. “Providing people with a simple, convenient way to check if their drugs contain fentanyl may help them avoid an overdose, and reduce the number of lives lost due to the contaminated illegal drug supply on our streets,” said Judy Darcy, minister of mental health and addictions.

On the Coast, the drug strips will be available – in the coming weeks – from the SC Community Services Society and the Raincity shelter in Sechelt, from the Sechelt Nation and from the mobile harm reduction worker based in the Gibsons Health Unit.

“We’ve been offering drug checking at community health centres, overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites but we know that not everyone can or wants to go to these sites, especially in light of the stigma that people who use drugs can face,” said Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Medical Health Officer, VCH. “We know most people who die from overdoses are using alone. Being able to check their drugs for fentanyl may help them make safer choices and ultimately prevent overdoses.”

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In addition, along with newer devices, the survey found the majority (77 per cent) of British Columbians are still holding on to ‘retro’ electronics, including: • 33 per cent have a VCR • Close to 50 per cent have a cassette or CD player • 13 per cent have a Discman or Walkman

• Nearly 30 per cent have an old gaming console, such as a SEGA or Nintendo • 66 per cent have a DVD player In addition to adding clutter to the home, old electronics – especially old televisions – can be a source of standby power when still plugged in.

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cessed. Everyone wants to look back at flattering photos of themselves on their big day and even if you’re convinced that a friend or family member will do an excellent job, it will never quite be what a seasoned wedding photographer can produce. There are many local Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographers in many different price points, be sure to ask your wedding

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Coastal Weddings Tip: If you are having a dessert bar you could add some additional desserts to your cake table by asking relatives to add their favorite chocolate chip cookies, or special recipe nanaimo bars or other special treat. This is a great way for family to be involved easily and can help save costs at the same time. You can have them drop them off to your wedding planner and they will handle making sure they are put out nicely and at the right time.

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Tip of the Week: The New Moon in Aquarius occurs on January 24 and at 4 Aquarius 22 in the Tropical Zodiac. As a whole, this seed event which will manifest as a 29.5-day Lunation Cycle, generally reveals themes power and authority and the balance of it. Taking a dominant attitude and approach or being dominated by others, individuals, management, government or otherwise, is featured. Yet an emphasis on democracy is also indicated. This presents a reminder that every arena where two or more people are gathered, the politics of power arises. Mutual cooperation and respect are ever ideal, even where power hierarchies naturally exist. Of course, history and the realities of daily life ever remind us all that realizing these ideals is not only a constant challenge, it literally constitutes the very fabric of life.

Whether power is used to empower or control is ever the question. P.S. The Aquarius New Moon each year also marks Chinese New Year – The White Metal Rat! Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) You have begun to make new connections, associations, and friends. Some of these may well constitute the beginnings of whole new foundations in your life. As eager as you are to explore these further, you

fronts will be activated by the Aquarius lunar cycle.

These will likely influence your public and/or professional spheres and your social status in general. There is a transformational element featured, as well, yet there are indications that these will prove satisfying and advantageous, yet may require some measure of adjustment on your part.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Lifestyle changes will be activated by this lunation cycle. Some of your most important relationships are directly involved. These will very likely come about as a blessing. Professional opportunities are also featured, yet these will likely manifest in actuality in May 2020. Yet, you will still have to do your part by cooperating with the process.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) If you have been waiting for a spark to ignite your creative aspirations, this could be it. Inspirations are destined to awaken at this time. These could even lead to measurable financial returns. Yet, you do have to be willing to give to the situation. An expectant and deserving attitude could lead you away from this otherwise promising possibility.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) New activations on relationship fronts are manifesting as shaking and awakening close to home.

Yet, these may come laced with inspired imagination and some semblance of magic. At least you stand to be moved by heart-opening vistas of beauty. Still, these

Will the Coast test e-scooters? in fall 2019, give government the chance to work with communities in researching and testing how new mobility technologies should be used to promote the safety of all road users and address changing public mobility needs.

This invitation launches the first phase of pilot projects aimed at modernizing the framework of rules that govern BC’s roadways. It also aligns with the Province’s active transportation strategy — Move. Commute. Connect.

— and supports the CleanBC plan to build a stronger, brighter future and make active transportation easier and safer. This will create a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable BC. Proposals for pilot projects will be accepted until 4pm on March 6, at which time the ministry will review and consider applications. The ministry anticipates that approved pilot projects may be implemented as early as the summer.

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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) Some cycles are a call to retreat and this may prove to be one of them. Yet, there is also a theme of outer self-expression woven into the plot. The emphasis is

on beauty so focus on your sense of it to be in alignment with this destiny. Involvements with friends and even entire groups are also indicated, so the urge and opportunity to retreat will be divided. Aim for a balance of both. michaeloconnorastrologer.com

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People in BC are one step closer to hopping on e-scooters to get around town.

Communities interested in being on the front lines of testing new and emerging transportation technologies (such as e-scooters and electric skateboards) are invited to submit proposals to the ministry of transportation and infrastructure.

Effective Jan. 13, the ministry has released its “pilot project proposal package” for communities interested in establishing pilot projects as a result of recent changes to the Motor Vehicle Act. The package is available online, and includes detailed information on the process.

“We recognize technology and transportation are changing, and people want new ways to commute,” said Rick Glumac, parliamentary secretary for technology, on behalf of Claire Trevena, minister of transportation and infrastructure. “I look forward to seeing how these pilot projects will help British Columbians access modern ways of getting around their communities.”

Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, which were approved

changes could prove very real in terms of your life flow and could also prove to be bittersweet.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Sometimes are perspectives on reality change very slowly, while at others our entire view of reality can change in an instant. Such transformations of consciousness are generally referred to as awakenings.

Whether these are uplifting and satisfying or devastating and challenging is another matter. In both cases, wisdom requires us to adapt and reclaim our center.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Our priorities in life are usually directly linked to what we deem important. Yet, both are subject to change. There are indications that your priorities are undergoing major changes or will soon, within the next couple of weeks.

How you perceive and interpret the world is also featured. Some of these may be deemed sobering and could also require more efforts to have faith.

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) This New Moon in your sign on January 24 will activate your courage and resolve to ask harder questions. These are likely directly linked to your future direction. Acknowledging your own sense of personal authority as well as that of others and entering into cooperative negotiations

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may feel somewhat hesitant and cautious, as well. Trust is the main issue. Yet, you do sense there is something special and precious to be gained, too.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Both from within and subject to the realities of outer circumstances, you feel both inspired and determined to push through.

Yet, there is also a flow factor at play which you also recognize and want to acknowledge. This is especially true in association with other key players. As well, as important as are practical realities, dreams also matter.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Some cycles are more complex and challenging than others and you are in the midst of one now. Both due to outer pressures and inner feelings linked to your feelings and priorities are pulling at you. If ever there was a time to be fully present ‘in the moment’ and trusting the flow, it is now.

Focus to see the advantages of all outcomes possible.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) This New Moon will activate some important changes in you linked to your values and priorities.

Positively, they will inspire you to activate latent creative talents and interests.

Yet, these will likely involve others somehow. Cultural events and activities hold special appeal. You may even undergo glimpses of higher truths woven into the fabric of common realities.

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