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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, July 6, 2017 Big Healthcare Cheque Page 5

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Flying The Flag

SCRD Totem Pole Refurbished Page 3

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The Coastal Cowgirls and their horses carry Canadian flags through downtown Sechelt in the Canada Day parade. It was one of the largest parades in memory, with hundreds of individuals and more than 50 floats and groups. It took about 70 minutes to pass a given point. It being Canada Day, the Coastal Cowgirls, a local drill team, wore red and white, and their horses had red on their front legs. (Depending on the parade, the group and their horses are sometimes in blue.) More parade pictures on Page 7. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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The Local - Thursday, July 6, 2017

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Despite sunny summer weather, a standing-roomonly crowd packed into Chaster House on June 29 to hear about proposed changes to t e l instone ficial Community Plan (OCP) that will affect properties on Ocean Beach Esplanade.

Ocean Beach Esplanade is a scenic two-kilometre stretch of road that runs along the shore of Georgia Strait from the mouth of Chaster Creek. It is a very popular year-round recreation spot for beach users and pedestrians. However the neighbourhood has presented challenges for residents, SCRD planning staff and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).

"There's nothing like Ocean Beach Esplanade anywhere on the Sunshine Coast," said Area E Director Lorne Lewis, in a later interview. "This was one of t e first areas su di ided A minimum of survey work was done, and the map was drawn out in Victoria. Then the area was sold before there were roads."

First subdivided in 1907, the Chaster Creek waterfront became a popular summer vacation site for visitors coming from Vancouver by steamship. The area wasn't accessible by land until Gower Point Road

was completed in 1929. Due to inaccuracies in the original survey and the haphazard way that summer cabins were built over the years, many properties have irregularities.

An SCRD survey in 1998 found 13 encroachments of houses, decks, retaining walls, driveways, accessory buildings, landscaping and parking areas onto the road right-of-way or its setback zone, and more encroachments have occurred since.

Many properties are also a ected y ater ront flood zones, geotechnical hazards on steep embankments, and riparian zones along creeks.

Until recently, property owners who wanted to rebuild or renovate encroaching buildings have faced significant c allen es in ettin permits from the SCRD and MOTI. So the SCRD has developed a draft policy aimed at bringing consistency to how applications for redevelopment are evaluated and approved.

The June 29 presentation of the proposed policies by SCRD Senior Planner Yuli Siao brought mixed responses from homeowners, some of whom were worried about how changing regional and provincial regulations will affect their properties.

Others spoke in support of the SCRD's attempt to bring

a more consistent and fair process that balances the needs of the public roadway with the rights of private property owners.

However, during a lengthy question and answer period it quickly became evident that many residents wanted to talk about other challenges along Ocean Beach Esplanade, most of which lie outside of the jurisdiction of the SCRD because roads in the rural areas are the responsibility of MOTI. Residents expressed concern about the high volume o tra fic in su er ar in congestion, and unsafe driving behaviour on a narrow road that attracts throngs of pedestrians. Others pointed out that allowing property owners to buy back portions of the right-of-way to legalize their properties will leave less room for the road, which is already squeezed between a steep hillside and an eroding shoreline.

The SCRD's draft OCP amendment for Elphinstone as recei ed first reading, and been referred for comment to other parties, including the Squamish Nation and MOTI. The bylaw amendment will go back to the Planning Committee for second reading, and then a public hearing will be scheduled.

Donna McMahon

A postcard photo of Harry Chaster's store near the present corner of Harry Road and Ocean Beach Esplanade, taken in 1938. SUNSHINE COAST MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES PHOTO

The Local - Thursday, July 6, 2017

The totem pole that unites It has been nine years since the totem pole, which stands in front of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) building at 1975 Field Road in Wilson Creek, was erected, and it was in need of preservation.

The preservation work, which began in mid-June included cleaning and the application of a fresh coat of green, yellow, black and red paint, highlighting the pole’s features.

The 25-foot pole was placed outside the building in 2008 in recognition of the

joint management agreement between the Sechelt Nation and the SCRD to protect and mutually watch over the Chapman Creek and Gray Creek watersheds. The watersheds provide the Sunshine Coast with the majority of its drinking water needs.

The pole was carved by Sechelt Nation master carver, Anthony Paul. The pole is dedicated to Gilbert Joe, a relative of Anthony Paul’s wife, who was very involved in the environmental protection of the watershed. ac fi ure on t e tote

is symbolic of protection, strength, friendship and unity and our combined strength as a community.

At the base of the pole a grizzly bear protects the Sechelt Nation territory from a land point of view. The eagle which is above the grizzly bear protects the territory from the sky. Their combined power and strength watches over the territories. The huan fi ure sittin at t e to of the pole hanging on to the ears of the eagle is a watchman making sure that everything is right within the Sechelt Nation territory. The frog between the eagle and the grizzly represents friendship and unity, the unity that the Sechelt Nation has with the surrounding communities. The eagle’s wings are semi wrapped around the frog which protects the unity within the Sechelt Nation and the surrounding community.

The preservation work on the totem pole took place to help mark the SCRD’s 50th anniversary.

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The not in knotweed

Master carver Anthony Paul poses with the totem pole that he carved in 2008 for the front of the SCRD headquarters in Wilson Creek. The pole has just been refurbished with new paint. PHOTO SUBMITTED

A report on knotweed in the June 29 issue of the Local said incorrectly that “The SCRD is compiling a list o ualified contractors.”

However, the SCRD does say that its website “provides a list of tips for property owners interested in getting professional help at www.scrd.ca/InvasiveSpecies.”

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Nohr on the mend After suffering a heart attack June 25 (rather than June 26 as originally reported), Sunshine Coast Regional District Chair Garry Nohr is recuperating in a general-care ward of a Vancouver hospital. Nohr's family wishes to maintain privacy,

and asks that requests for updates and visitation be directed to Nohr's wife, Patricia Anderson: patande@telus. net.

According to Anderson, Nohr is making good progress. When asked if he had any comment for the Local,

he responded with characteristic humour: "Rumours of my physical and political demise have been greatly exaggerated."

Nohr said he will have his regular column in the Local, “Coast Watch”, as usual, on July 20. Submitted

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has released its year-end results or fiscal and or the second consecutive year, BC Ferries’ positive results have allowed the company to hold the cost of travel for passengers and vehicles at 2015 rates on the majority of its routes. Consolidated net earnings were $77.4 million or fiscal T is stron financial erformance will be essential in el in us rene t e fleet pay down debt, as well as reduce our future borrowing and associated costs.

As a more sustainable ferry service provider, we will be better able to deliver fare stability, and continue to pro-

vide safe and reliable service to our customers,” said Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ President and CEO. “B.C.’s coastal ferry network needs about a ship each year for the next 12 years at an average cost of $70 million. Solid earnings ro t e ro t in tra fic is helping build a strong system for the communities we serve.” n fiscal erries experienced a 2.9 per cent increase in e icle tra fic and a 1.7 per cent increase in passen er tra fic co ared to fiscal T ese tra fic le els are the highest BC Ferries as e erienced since fiscal 2008. The general increase in travel and tourism experienced in B.C. has a positive

economic effect on coastal communities and BC Ferries.

Revenues for the year increased $24.7 million, from $834.6 million to $859.3 million, primarily due to higher tra fic le els and retail sales partially offset by an additional $11.7 million in fuel rebates provided to customers i er tra fic le els also affected operating expenses, which increased $17.2 million, from $709.0 million to $726.2 million, compared to the year prior. The main increases were in labour costs, contracted services, training activities, and parts and supplies, partially offset by lower fuel costs.

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Editorial Opinion How to fight flooding rin floodin in anada t is year u ended li es inundated city streets and swamped houses, prompting calls for sandbags, seawalls and dikes to save communities. Ontario and Quebec’s April rainfall was double the 30-year average. Thousands of homes in 130 Quebec municipalities stretching from the Ontario order to t e Gas eninsula flooded in ay In Atlantic Canada, some parts of New Brunswick recorded more than 150 millimetres of rain during a nearly 36-hour, nonstop downpour. In BC’s Okanagan, rapidly melting snowpack and swelling creeks caused lake levels to rise to record heights. The City of West Kelowna declared a state of emergency and evacuated homes.

Floods have become one of the most visible signs of the effects of climate change in cities, towns and rural areas throughout Canada. rin floods aren’t unusual ut t e intensity and re uency o recent rains are breaking records. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the leading international body for climate c an e assess ent antici ates a si nificant increase in ea y reci itation e ents and floodin in any arts o t e orld including Canada. When temperatures rise, the atmosphere carries more moisture so when it rains, it dumps. it ore t an si nificant floods in anada since insurance costs are s yroc etin T e l erta floods alone cost more than $6 billion. Canadians personally shoulder about illion eac year in losses related to floodin e orestation etland destruction and artificial s oreline projects worsen the problem. Insurance agencies recognize that, compared to expensive infrastructure, keeping ecosystems healthy prevents climate disasters, saves money and improves resiliency. Lloyd’s of London encourages insurers to consider t e alue o natural coastal a itats en ricin flood ris ne study found ecosystems such as wetlands are more effective than seawalls in protecting against coastal storms. Insurers say conserving nature is about 30 times cheaper than building seawalls.

Many local governments are trying to keep up by limiting deelo ent in flood ones etter ana in flood lains and u datin flood ana e ent syste s o e suc as Gi sons are using a new approach that considers nature as a vital part of the town’s infrastructure and puts “natural capital” assets on equal footing with built assets.

The federal government has set aside $2 billion to help local o ern ents de end a ainst natural disasters li e fire and floodin t s ould allocate a si nificant ortion to natural in rastructure solutions.

It’s time we recognized the importance of intact nature and uilt reen in rastructure as central to flood re ention e orts Nature can help us — if we let it. David Suzuki

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Following the plan (Addressed to For Love of Gospel Rock Society in reply to “Be a hero”, letters, the Local, June 22) As a bit of background, I have been involved in the real estate development business in China for past 20 years, most recently focusing on resort development in southern China. Our connection to Canada began a decade ago when my son, Ji Yan, began his studies at the University of Saskatchewan (in 2007). Upon graduation, he moved to Vancouver in 2011 and introduced us to this very special part of the world. It continues to be our intention to grow our business where our family lives, and we love Canada as our second home. We see the purchase of Block 7 and the launch of the Gospel Rock Village project as an expression of our commitment to build "better communities... by nature."

Having spent a lot of time at Gospel Rock, we also appreciate the many qualities of nature and community gathering that you describe in your letter. In addition to preserving 100 per cent of the waterfront, our proposal sees nearly half of the entire property set aside for green space for all of the reasons you mention.

We have already received a si nificant res onse ro interested future buyers who see the vision as we do and are eager to live in this special place.

Our approach seeks to make improvements for public access to these beloved community destinations, develop added protections and stewardship agreements for sensitive areas and dedicate nearly half of our land outright. We see this as a serious and compelling proposal.

We purchased Block 7 on the understanding that

a Neighbourhood Plan has already been approved by the Town and, as such, our intent continues to be the development of a great neighbourhood in keeping with the principles and directions of that plan. We remain committed to our investment and our efforts to refine our ision it gratitude to the larger Gibsons community in helping shaping the Gospel Rock Village plan.

Ji Yongqiang, President Greenlane Homes Ltd.

Terminate contract (Addressed to the chair of Vancouver Coastal Health and copied to the Local) More than a year has passed since residents of the Sunshine Coast learned that Vancouver Coastal ealt ad finali ed a contract to privatize long-term care in our community.

Under the terms of VCH’s deal with Trellis Senior Services, Shorncliffe and Totem Lodge would be closed, the sta fired and a ne u licly subsidized facility built in West Sechelt.

These decisions were made without input from area stakeholders, including political representatives, health care workers, doctors, long-term care residents and their families and First Nations.

A group of concerned citizens united to form the Protect Public Health Care –Sunshine Coast coalition.

We have researched the issues, created a website, organized a rally and held a pair of well-attended public forums. We spearheaded a petition asking the Minister of Health to direct VCH to reverse its decision and undertake a process of community consultation.

The petition garnered over 10,000 signatures and was delivered to the Minister of Health in the BC Legislature

by Powell River-Sunshine

Coast MLA Nicholas Simons.

To enumerate some of the issues we have raised: • Under the terms of the Silverstone contract, Trellis is not required to keep on any of the current workforce at the new facility.

Those who are rehired face t e ros ect o si nificantly lo er a es and enefits and the loss of their current pension fund. This represents a threat not only to the quality of care but to the economic well-being of our community.

• It is not in the public interest to have our tax dollars used to create rofit for a private care provider, much less one located outside the Sunshine Coast.

• As registered charities, the Sunshine Coast Health Care Auxiliary and the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society are legally prohibited from contributing goods or ser ices to or rofit usinesses such as Trellis. The exceptional contribution these agencies make cannot be matched by piecemeal volunteerism.

Contrary to your earlier characterization of the Trellis agreement as a done deal, we now know that the contract allows either party to walk away without penalty if the development application is not approved within 270 days. With the application stalled and day 270 barely a month away, it seems certain that this deadline will not be met.

We urge you, therefore, to terminate your contract with Trellis and begin a meaningful process of community engagement. We are confident t at or in together with community stakeholders, you can maintain high-quality, publicly owned care on the Sunshine Coast.

Wendy Hunt, Chair Protect Public Health Care – Sunshine Coast

This horrible highway We have all just been through a busy weekend here; with good reason, eo le floc to t e oast on holidays and to thoroughly enjoy our amenities.

Ferry improvements, even misguided bridge talk, all are fine ut at a out this horrible highway? It’s time to start planning a new highway to get the trucks and t e u er oast tra fic out of our residential areas. o else sits or fi e inutes at the end of their drive, or on a cross-road, optimistically waiting, waiting, to make the suicidal dash into the lines of travellers on the highway? Have you noticed how one vehicle, as soon as it arrives at Norwest Bay road can stop the entire highway in both directions?

Who else has waited while tra fic is sto ed in ot directions while someone trims a tree?

Bike lanes might be trendy and groovy but they don't move the goods or the people, especially in the winter. We can, however, get them off the highway if we build a new one and let cyclists have the old 101.

Ken Dibnah, West Sechelt

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A big cheque with a really big number. Each year, the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary responds to the “wish list” presented by Vancouver Coastal Health to support healthcare in our community. This year the request for a total of $273,000 will fund equipment for acute care at Sechelt Hospital, mental health and addictions, home care, public health and long-term care.

Pictured, left to right, are: Marion Jolicoeur, Roberts Creek branch; Jackie Henderson, Sechelt branch; Joan Anderson, Hopkins; Gerry Nimmo, Hopkins; Shelley Grainger, Halfmoon Bay; Jeanie Parker, Roberts Creek; Carole Murray, auxiliary president; Debbie English, Gibsons; Trudy Heller, Gibsons; Patti Gaudet, Pender Harbour. PHOTO SUBMITTED

TraC seeks delay on bike lane

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This vehicle smashed through security gates at Langdale terminal about 1:30am June 24, and launched itself over a raised ramp to land on the upper car deck of the docked Queen of Surrey. The driver then tried to steal two vehicles. Local resident Chase Campbell, aged 25, has been charged with 13 offences including Impaired Driving, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Break and Enter, Assault of a Police Officer, Mischief over $5000 and Driving while Prohibited. RCMP PHOTO

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"This is a route used by trucks and buses. Children cannot 'share the road' with these vehicles especially when going downhill and negotiating tight corners.

We would like councillors to think of eight year olds who they know, then to imagine a route that they would feel safe sending these children to cycle on."

Following the council meeting, members of TraC met with Town of Gibsons staff and then wrote to council again, asking them to postpone cycling and pedestrian improvements until 2018 so that a plan can be developed that provides safe bike and foot travel in both directions.

"We know that construction on the water mains has already begun but we just can't support the plan that the Town staff showed to us," said TraC director Nick Smith. "It doesn't make sense to give kids a safe route to get to school then expect them to ride in front of trucks and buses on the way home."

"We are asking cyclists and pedestrians in Gibsons to contact the mayor as well as individual councillors to express their concerns."

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Mayor Wayne Rowe agreed that the Town is working on a tight timeline, but noted: "This particular project has been part of submissions several times for grant applications over the last ten years and it's only now that we're perhaps able to do something, so it hasn't been something that's just suddenly popped up at the last minute."

However, Schick, in a later interview, contends that the design has always been problematic, and that the Town was turned down for a provincial grant in 2009 because of it. "The main reason for not funding this project was that lack of any provision for cyclists travelling down hill, which would likely result in people cycling the wrong way in the up-hill lane."

In their letter to Council, TraC urged the Town to solicit public input in the planning process before designs are finali ed "Gibsons Way is the primary transportation corridor connecting Upper and Lower Gibsons, so it’s crucial that its design accommodates all road users," said the letter.

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Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC), an advocacy group for active transportation, is asking cyclists and pedestrians to contact the Town of Gibsons and urge them to defer building cycling and pedestrian lanes on Gibsons Way until a better design is developed.

The Town has received funding to replace aging water mains under Gibsons Way, and as part of the project they plan to construct a multi-use path from Seaview Road to Bals Lane, and then a bike lane and sidewalk from Bals Lane to North Road. If the process goes as scheduled, construction will occur from August to October.

TraC wrote to Mayor and Council on June 19 to express concern about the road redesign, which provides an uphill bike lane, but requires bikes to share a lane with veicle tra fic oin do n ill TraC member Jody Schick attended Council on June 20 to raise the issue.

"I know that this plan is developing rapidly because of timelines for getting work done in the summer and completion by grant deadlines, but I am concerned that we're spending an awful lot of money on a plan which has potential to deliver

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By the time you read this, 22 athletes and coaches will be on our way to the Provincial Games in Kamloops, but for the past month we have continued to train.

On June 12, our local RCMP, o ficers e in e ard d Harrison, Kyle Hrguyk, Sherry Robinson and Greg Horning took to the Chatelech soccer

field it our soccer tea s or a final in itational a e and played their hearts out.

Thanks to the coordinator, Lisa Harrison, and coaches Richard Hoath, Mike Gojevic and Heather O’Donnell for organizing.

Coach Tania Flynn and athletes Bruce Stuart and Amber Maher travelled to Burnaby on June 17 for a pre-provincial track meet. Both athletes placed well in multiple events, Amber with 1st in the 100 metre and Bruce with a 1st in the 5,000 metre.

June 24 saw four softball teams at a tourney in Hack-

ett Park. The Sunshine Coast Ravens, North Shore Shockers, Vancouver Go Go’s and Coquitlam Tigers enjoyed friendly competition and making new friends while munching on hot dogs and burgers cooked by The Sunshine Coast Rotary Club. The Vancouver team included our two local athletes Amanda Boghean and Chris Walker who had a second chance to play with the team they will be with at the Games. They thought Vancouver was an awesome team and had a strong feeling of sportsmanship. Thanks to umpires

A half dozen Special Olympics coaches were honoured with service pins at the organization’s AGM June 26. From the left, Samantha Giampa, Ann Simonet, Bill Climie, Helen Halet, Shelly McKinnon and Richard Hoath. ROBERT WOTTON PHOTO

Chuck Bertrand, Dave Diether and Samantha Mills for a great afternoon.

The provincial bocce team, Wes Harrison, Candice Garret, Amber Fenton, Darlene Nelson and coach Pat Stuart ad a final o ortunity to hone their skills on June 25 in Vancouver and came home tied for 1st place. e t day t e final soccer game of the season took place at Shirley Macey Park.

Sechelt and Gibsons athletes and their coaches enjoyed a i orous run around t e field New athlete, Sam Fitzgerald,

in is first year it t e Gi sons tea scored t e first three goals of the game. His three years of playing soccer before joining Special O obviously helped. He is also part of the basketball team where I’m sure he is an asset.

Sechelt Coach Richard Hoath, who played alongside the same athletes he coaches, said it was “super fun” yet “challenging” as he had to both play and watch his athletes from a coaching perspective.

After the game, the SOSC AGM was held in Eric Cardi-

nal Hall, attended by the executive, athletes and volunteers who applauded when service pins were awarded to a number of coaches who have been part of this fabulous program for several years.

Bill Climie and Samantha Giampa were honoured for their decade of service in their respective sports and Ann Simonet, Richard Hoath, Helen Halet and Shelly McKinnon received recognition or t eir fi e years o olunteering. Way to go all.

Next month, I’ll have the Kamloops lowdown!

Fifteen years ago, Sunshine Coast social worker Lynda Kearns founded a home in Tanzania for children in dangerous circumstances. The project, Vijaliwa Vingi (VVS), has always been funded by donations from Coast residents, through the Canadian registered charity, CanaDares Society.

CanaDares' major fundraiser each year is the John Nicholls Memorial Golf Tournament and celebratory dinner, which this year will be held at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club in Roberts Creek , on Sunday, July 30. But this year the message is different.

Vijaliwa Vingi plans the development of a boarding school on its 20-acre rural site, which should enable its

o erations to eco e financially independent by 2022.

Historically, the project has never received any funding from either the Government of Canada or the Government of Tanzania, despite its function as a part of the country's social welfare framework. However, as a private school, it will be supported by students' parents through fees for both instruction and boarding.

Instruction in the Tanzanian government school system is in Swahili in primary school, and English in secondary sc ool t is results in di ficulties for students at changeover time. The VVS school will operate bilingually, from preschool to secondary.

It will have additional advantages for children: three

meals a day, solar powered lighting, positive (rather than punitive) discipline, an emphasis on reading skills, and the VVS principles of honesty, respect, and co-operation.

The July 30 event will feature 'Texas Scramble' golf (to even competition between the duffers and the pros) and a great dinner, with both silent and not-so-silent auction (supported by local businesses). Cost of golf and dinner is $125, or just dinner is $85. Registration is available online through the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club website.

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Driving notes On June 28, a possible impaired driver was reported in the 5500 block of Wharf Road, Sechelt, getting into his vehicle and doing a burn-out as he left the property. Police located the vehicle in Roberts Creek and spoke with the lone driver who was exhibiting signs of intoxication.

The male, who produced a refilla le lastic ottle ull of alcohol, initially denied having consumed any alcohol, but eventually admitted he had several hours prior to driving. While preparing to give the driver a roadside alcohol screening test, the male decided to make a run or it and fled do n t e road into the woods. A short foot chase ensued before police apprehended the driver. The driver was arrested and taken back to detachment cells.

The driver, who had conditions not to consume alcohol, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition for Refusal to provide a breath sample, his vehicle was impounded for thirty days, and he is being charged with Escape Lawful Custody and reac o ro ation T e file is still under investigation.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast July 6 Geoff Breckner, founder of the Squamish to Sunshine Coast trail, followed by adventure story-telling by audience, SC Museum, Gibsons, 7-9pm, $10, 604-886-8232 July 6 John Clyde and Peter Hews on the history of logging roads and rail in Halfmoon Bay, Coopers Green Hall, Halfmoon Bay, 7pm, donations accepted July 7 Guitarist Charlotte Wrinch plays while you shop at the Friday Farmer’s Market, Gibsons Public Market, 12:30-2pm July 7 Open studio event with live painting by Ben Tour, The Kube Studios, Gibsons, 6-9pm July 7 Music in the Landing presents Steven Schwabl and Luci Herder, gazebo on the wharf, Gibsons, 7-8pm July 7 Singer-songwriter Skye Wallace, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 7-9pm, $10 July 7 Coffee house with vocal duo Shelley & Allan Neinhuis, youth singer Nikayla Kozlof, vocals and guitar with Joan & Ted, and Mark Brezer vocals and guitar, School of Music, Madeira Park, 8pm, suggested $10 donation July 7-9 Pender Harbour Days, penderharbourdays.ca July 8 Kids Catch a Trout Day, Chapman Creek Hatchery, Wilson Creek, 10am-3pm, $10 July 8 SCRD community dialogue, Gambier Island Hall, 10:30am July 8 SC Community Services family beach picnic, Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, 11am-2pm July 8 Patron appreciation day, lemonade and cookies on the deck, Gibsons Public Library, 11am-2pm July 8 Music in the Landing presents Bonar Harris, Pioneer Square, Gibsons, 11am-1pm July 8 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Bits of String and The Midds, Sechelt Library lawn, noon-2pm July 8 Opening reception for exhibition by Melissa Tulloch and Donna Balma & Nadina Tandy, Arts Centre, 2-4pm July 8 SCRD community dialogue, Keats Camp Pilot House, 2pm July 8 James Bowers plays while you shop, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm July 8 Sockeye salmon dinner, and dance with Playback, Coopers Green Hall, Halfmoon Bay, 6pm, $30, 604-885-5034 July 8 Music in the Landing presents Heavy Mellow, Winegarden Park, Gibsons, 7-8:45pm July 8 Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 7-10pm

July 8 Blue Line Trio, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 July 8 The Relics, Pender Harbour Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $12.50 July 8-9 Halfmoon Bay country fair, at a ids fis in der y at government wharf, Sun. 11am-5pm, pancake breakfast 9-11:30am, Coopers Green Park July 9 Music in the Landing presents Michael Friedman, Sun Dial Stage, next to public market, Gibsons, 11am-1pm July 9 Singer-songwriter Charlie Daigneault, and Ken Dalgliesh and friends, play Slow Sundays in the Creek, behind the library, Roberts Creek, 2-4pm, open mic at noon July 9 Grohovac-Ibison classical guitar duo, Living Faith Lutheran Church, Davis Bay, 2pm, $20 July 9 House concert with Welsh singer Martyn Joseph (added show), 1444 Gem Pl., Roberts Creek, 7:15-10pm, $20, sharethere.com July 13 Korrontzi, fusion folk music from the Basque country, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7pm, $15 July 13 Summer fashion show, fundraiser for St. Bart’s food bank, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 7pm, $25 and a non-perishable food item July 14 Reception for young artists in “keeping it wild” workshop, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 3-4pm July 14 Music in the Landing presents Charlotte Wrinch and Barry Taylor, Gibsons wharf gazebo, 7-8pm July 15 Historical walking tour of Lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, Pioneer Park, 10am, by donation July 15 Music in the Landing presents Arbutus Choir (11am) and Miller/Bowie Trio (1pm), Pioneer Square, Gibsons, July 15 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Ashley Hautala and Lurq, library lawn, noon2pm July 15 Meet the artists, Melissa Tulloch and Donna Balma & Nadina Tandy, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1pm July 15 Matthew Lovegrove plays while you shop, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm July 15 Roller derby bout with Red Tide Warning vs Brass Knuckle Derby Dames, SC Arena, 5-9pm, Sechelt, $10, seniors/ children $5 July 15 Chefs in the woods, featuring cooking by chef Aldo and six chefs from Culinary Team Canada, Ruby Lake Resort, 6-10pm, $70, 604-883-2269

ARTS & CULTURE

Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery is hosting The Sunshine Coast Pavilion until July 30, an historical and cultural overview of the Coast as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

After many months of work, Stewart Stinson, President of the gallery board, is pleased to have the exhibition open.

“We were able to bring new participants to the gallery,” says Stinson. “As well as strengthen our relationship with the [Sunshine Coast] Museum.” The exhibition is “an expo inspired Canada 150 pavilion about the Sunshine Coast.” Arts and culture groups are well represented, with exhibits from The Kube Studios, The Arts Building, and Deer Crossing The Art Farm, to name just three.

There are exhibits from the Skwxwú7mesh and shíshálh Nations, including a video from Skwomesh Language

The Sunshine Coast Pavilion at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery is open every day until July 30.

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There are several exhibits about the early years of settlers on the Coast, along it t e lo in and fis in industries, something many locals will know something about. But there’s also in-

formation on early farming, includin stra erry fields in Elphinstone and Soames Point. There’s a video interview with Lenora Inglis, one of the founders of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, explaining how the credit union got its start in 1941 as a way of investing in local people and businesses,

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Fittingly, the credit union is one of the exhibit’s sponsors.

There’s also a tribute to Eve Smart, the early gallery patron who bequeathed funds to the gallery, allowing it to move to its current location.

The gallery has since done an excellent job of turning the s ace into an uno ficial co munity centre for arts and culture events in Gibsons.

This exhibition not only pays homage to its benefactor, but the whole Coast community.

The Pavilion has a second legacy component, currently in development, that will see the gallery undergo an exterior facelift with the installation of a permanent piece of Skwxwú7mesh Nation art on the outside of the building.

Skwxwú7mesh Nation artist ody roo field is currently working on designs and Stinson looks forward to sharing this exciting new piece of public art with the community as work begins this summer. “I’m expecting designs any day now,” he says.

The gallery is presenting this work through a new Canada 150 partnership with the BC Museums Association.

The exhibition runs at The Gibsons Public Art Gallery until July 30 and will be open seven days a week from 11am-4pm. Admission is free.

A blues bargain Sunshine Coast blues lovers will get a treat July 22 when recording artist Ron Campbell & the bLUES bUSTERS play the Gibsons Legion following the release of their newest CD “The Main Event.”

Veteran bluesman Ron Campbell is no stranger to local audiences, having performed at venues from Egmont to Gibsons. But this is the only time this year that he is bringing his whole band to the Coast.

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Astrologer

Tip of the Week: When the Sun is in Cancer, which is ruled by the Moon, moods tend to swing more wildly than at other times of the year. This certainly includes highs but lows too and the shifts come quickly.

With the Moon coming to full in Capricorn on July 8th, the usual spike in the graph can also be expected. Given the larger planetary background, an added measure of drama is indicated. This Sun/Moon/Earth relationship is the very foundation of astrology and observations of the synchronicities they produce represent the origins of science itself.

The larger background must always be considered.

The orbiting planets are ever in motion and are never in the exact same relationship twice, when the whole picture of the solar system is factored in. Since each planet symbolizes distinct archetypal forces which are mitigated according to the signs they are in and the aspects that each makes to other planets, the energy patterns are ever changing and these together reveal the greater flo s o destiny T ese destiny flo s can e easured and this is what the science of astrology is all about.

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The reason is linked to the astrology of that place.

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) A busy time on the home front continues. Some pretty big actions are brewing. Digging deep into what needs to be done is featured. A proactive approach in this regard may serve to offset problems cropping up. You are also in a social mood. Weaving in plenty of playtime is featured and is important for your overall success.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Finding reason and opportunity to express a full range of your thoughts and feelings is a central theme now. Creative expressions may manifest as art and will prove extra inspiring. Allow opportunity for variety and to be spontaneous. Trusting your a ilities and t e flo in general may be the bigger challenge these days. Let go of control and be here now.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your social meter is rising. A period of rest and retreat is now complete. Now your focus is upon exploration and self-expression.

You are on the lookout for inspirations. Social interactions are indicated and ideal in this regard. Generally, your spirits are up and you are happy to meet and greet friends new and old.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Pioneering initiatives continue to guide your focus. Circumstances are leading you into new territory. Your approach may be assertive, even aggressive. Yet, you are happy to listen more than speak. This is allowing you time study others and learn how they are and what is motivating them. Watch and learn even while you march on.

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Halfmoon Bay Community Association Proudly Presents the

51st Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair July 8th and 9th, 2017 at Coopers Green Park

This years theme is SUPERHEROES!!

Prizes for Best Superhero Costumes!

Saturday, July 8th 10:00-11:00am 11:30am

Kids’ Fishing Derby Ages 12 and under - HMB Government Wharf Hot Dogs & Prizes Sponsored by Halfmoon Bay General Store, Halfmoon Bay Café, Sechelt Signs & The Handy Husband

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Sockeye Salmon BBQ, Dinner and Dance - $30pp Coopers Green Hall - July 8th - Bar Service Available Music by: Playback - BAND Starts 7:30pm Dinner Only - $15pp (Kids 2 and Under - Free hotdogs)

Sunday, July 9th 9:00 -11:30am 9:30am 11:00am 11:30 – noon 11:00 - 4:00pm 11:00 - 3:00pm

12:00 - 5:00pm

Pancake Breakfast Coopers Green Park – Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary 3.5 Mile Trophy Race Connor Park - Registration 9:00 am Fair Begins Official Opening and celebration of the 51st Halfmoon Bay Country Fair Craft/Vendor Booths/Food Sales by HMB Volunteer Firefighters Children’s Games & Bouncy Castle Halfmoon Bay PAC and HMB Childcare Bingo - Cake Walk - Dunk Tank – Pony Rides – Tug of war Sack Race – Three-Legged Race Beer Garden – Sponsored by Persephone Brewing Company and run by Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living.

11:00 - 5:00pm

Open Stage: Featuring: Local Musicians

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