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Workshop targets 'co-working curious' Why do people use Coworking spaces? "The primary reason we hear is to get out of the house or coffee shop and into a work-centred environment, without the cost of renting a stand-alone office," said Mark Cameron, owner of the new FUSE Co-working location in Gibsons Landing.

Rates start at $6/hour for non-members, $100/month for a flexi-pass, or $200/ month for a fixed desk. In partnership with the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, Cameron is holding a workshop entitled "What is Co-working", to be held Thursday, June 25 from 5 to 6:30 pm

at FUSE Work Hub, #15 - 292 Gower Point Road. It is free for Gibsons Chamber members or $10 for non-members. Please pre-register on the Gibsons Chamber website (www.gibsonschamber.com) or call 8862325. Submitted

When a BC Hydro transformer blew near the TsainKo Village Shopping Centre in Sechelt on Monday evening, June 15, the lack of electricity reached pre-historic proportions. The transformer failure blacked out a number of residences, but it also shut down

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Editorial Opinion

Coast joins housing campaign The Sunshine Coast is among 21 communities across the country that joined the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) in launching the 20,000 Homes Campaign this week. The campaign aims to permanently house 20,000 of Canada’s most vulnerable homeless people over the next three years. The initiative is inspired by the successful 100,000 Homes Campaign from the United States that concluded in 2014, having housed a total of 105,580 people. The 20,000 Homes Campaign is focused on the ‘most vulnerable’, referring specifically to homeless individuals who are assessed as having high acuity (those with complex needs and at risk of death from homelessness) and/or those who are chronic or episodically homeless. The Housing First approach is a recoveryoriented approach to ending homelessness that centers on quickly moving people experiencing homelessness into independent and permanent housing providing supports and services as needed. Among the communities that signed on are “Sechelt/Sunshine Coast”. The Coast was signed up by Brenda Wilkinson, manager of the cold weather shelter at St. Hilda’s Church in Sechelt, and a member of the Sunshine Coast Homelessness Advisory Committee. On any given night in Canada, approximately 35,000 people will sleep in a shelter or on the street and over 235,000 people will experience homelessness over the course of a year. Research suggests of those 235,000 as many as 33,000 people are chronic or episodically homeless, meaning they have been homeless for a long time or experience episodes of homelessness over the course of their lives. Chronic and episodically homeless people often struggle with deep poverty, trauma, mental illness and addiction along with complex and often multiple medical problems. Research shows conclusively that people experiencing homelessness have higher mortality rates and a lower life expectancy then other Canadians. The campaign will engage thousands of volunteers in communities across Canada to get to know homeless people by name and assess their housing and health care needs through a simple survey. Completed surveys and recorded data will be shared with local staff who will prioritize entry into housing based on urgent need. Brenda Wilkinson says she will, in time, be looking for volunteers on the Coast. Those interested can contact her at bw2067@ gmail.com. After volunteers have collected the survey information, communities will then work to house their most vulnerable homeless people, reporting progress regularly on the campaign website www.20khomes.ca. In October 2014 the CAEH and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness released the State of Homelessness in Canada report. That report outlined how an additional federal housing investment of $46 per Canadian, per year, for 10 years could effectively end homelessness, reducing the length of stay in Canadian emergency shelters to less than two weeks. To join the campaign, get more information, donate, or to volunteer, please visit www.20khomes.ca. Submitted

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions 'Business can thrive without the George'

(Sent to Gibsons council and copied to the Local) As a former owner/operator of a business in Gibsons Landing I am writing to you to dispel the myth that the Landing businesses are suffering. I resent anyone using the argument that building the George will help them survive. In most retail environments, “good” operators thrive; the same is true in the Landing. I purchased the Landing Clothing Co. in 2007 and with the help of my staff almost doubled the previous sales. I more than thrived and then was able to sell my business because it was successful. I am tired of hearing over and over how the businesses in the Landing need this massive hotel in order to be profitable. Summers are already crazy in the Landing and have always made the Landing retail life profitable. That business is already there!!! It gets better each year. Our Ferries are over capacity already, so is this massive Hotel going to help or just make this summer town something to avoid? Parking and traffic congestion all summer! I wonder if construction of this project did take place would these very same struggling merchants end up crying the blues about loss of business because of trucks, dust, dirt and noise scaring their precious tourists away. Please tell me, if that was the case, that the town would not be responsible to compensate them . My points are simple: the Landing is thriving, take it from a former merchant and if you really do want to help the merchants, then change the parking regulations and allow at least 3 hours in all the 2 hour spots. The massive George Hotel is overkill for our quaint town and very small harbour and could easily scare a lot of our tourists away. Our “struggling” ???

merchants might gain but at what cost? Judith Bonkoff, Gibsons

Time to meet

(Sent to Gibsons council and copied to the Local) Nearly two years have gone by since our initial request for a neighbourhood meeting to discuss our concerns regarding the proposed hotel/ condo development. We were told, on more than one occasion, that it would happen when all of the reports regarding the development were received. It seems to us that all of the reports are in, so we would like to know when can we expect a meeting? Marcia Timbres, Gibsons

A Goldmoss neighbour

(Re Goldmoss Hearing Cancelled, the Local, June 11) You reported about the controversial issue of Goldmoss Gallery, and took a picture of our signs. Thanks, however, I wish you had contacted us about the facts. Unlike the applicants we would not have declined comment. Facts are the RAG zone was originally called RAC (Residential Assembly Commercial). The zone is not ONLY asking for 4 events (which I will correct you are called "Art Gallery Openings" in the bylaw). The bylaw is also asking for an art school, retail sale of art and art related products, a 140 sq meter building with an occupancy load of 50 -60 people, only 10 parking spaces on site and "community festivals" will now be dealt with a "Special Event Permit" that technically does not exist for "Residential Land Use". The parameters around Community Festivals have NOT yet been defined. No one knows how many per year, live bands, days per event, hours per day and the list goes on? NOT showcasing only local artists. An article in your paper last year shows Goldmoss Gallery had over 800 attendees at the

2014 Roberts Creek Art Festival. Cars parking on Lower Road are more than dozens, we have counted over 60 cars at a time, blocking driveway, fire hydrants, mailboxes and parked in our bike/walking path, forcing everyone to walk on Lower Road and somehow Ministry of Transportation has "no concerns". No traffic studies, no impact on adjacent neighbours, no concerns to property values, nothing has been done to show facts of mixing a commercial operation in a R1 Residential Neighbourhood. This bylaw does not follow any existing bylaws and does not fit with the R.C. OCP 2012. One year later and we are still here with our signs hanging proudly. These are the facts and this is all public record Monica Petreny, Roberts Creek

Anti-Tory plan

The concept of strategic voting is getting more attention lately. The majority of the electorate wants the current government out of power for a variety of reasons. With four parties to chose from in our riding, a party with 26 per cent of the votes could potentially win through the process of vote splitting. That is the strategy of the Conservative Party: divide and conquer. But if enough of us can agree to vote for the party that most likely can defeat the Conservatives, then we have a chance. For some people it means to vote for a party they do not like, or not voting for their favorite party. It is a sacrifice worthy because of the goal. The decision which party is most likely to defeat the Conservatives cannot be made yet. It depends on in which direction the polls move. It should be understood that there are never guarantees with this process, only strong probabilities. It also should be understood that this can only be done through cooperation. Nobody

can make the decision on his/ her own. It would defeat the purpose. Alliance for Democracy and Fair Vote Canada are actively working on this process and will give direction when the time comes. For more info, go to fairvote.ca We can only have an effect in our own riding, but every riding denied to the Conservatives is one step closer to real democracy. The enemy has it easy. The dividing is done for him. The more parties to fight him, the better. They keep competing with each other and he will walk away with the trophy. That is the ugly truth about the “First Past the Post” electoral system. Let us unite and defeat the Conservatives. Goze Vlasblom, Sechelt 604 885 0863 Sechelt

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SENIOR BIRTHDAY’S ON THE SUNSHINE COAST (AGE 90+)

Minnetta Friberg turned 91 on June 10th and the LOCAL found her shopping for a new outfit at Maribel’s Fine Fashions. Minnetta bought a 3 piece Conrad C outfit for her birthday and later dined at Pebbles Restaurant with her son Terry.

Happy Birthday Minnetta From Signs distributed outside a Pender Harbour meeting June 13 showed that some residents blame the shíshálh for the proposed dock regulations in the area. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

Officials from the shíshálh First Nation and employees of the provincial government were confronted by an openly hostile audience at a Pender Harbour public meeting June 13, convened to hear complaints about the area’s proposed Dock Management Plan. Shouted interruptions peppered the meeting from the outset, starting with objections directed at shíshálh Elder Jamie Dixon as he tried to deliver a brief blessing in his native tongue. The heckling continued as a panel made up of shíshálh representatives Sid Quinn and Jasmine Paul, along with B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resource Operations senior staffer Kevin Haberl, struggled through a presentation on the Dock Management Plan (DMP) prior to a scheduled one-hour question session that stretched into an hour and a half. Throughout the meeting, residents criticized the government’s failure to consult with locals while developing the DMP with the shíshálh “behind closed doors.” Resident Bill Charlton handed Haberl a list of demands from the Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan Working Group, telling him: “You need to start consulting with us, honestly, openly and transparently.” Another resident called the plan, “a direct assault on our property rights and values,” adding that he believed the efforts at First Nations rec-

onciliation are happening “on the backs of landowners.” One woman said it wasn’t residents’ responsibility to pay “guilt money” to the shíshálh, while another person said the government ought to, “take the plan and stick it.” Some questioned the science used to develop the DMP, and asked if the province had the legal right to implement it. Haberl replied that foreshore areas throughout B.C. are owned by the province, which leases them to the owners of waterfront properties. The DMP would establish four different dock zones in Pender Harbour, ranging from “green” areas in which docks licences or tenures could be obtained relatively easily to “red” areas where new docks would not be allowed. Licence fees for five years would total $400, and there would be an additional $250 application fee. Also, all new tenures and some of those being renewed would require a paid consultation with an archeological expert to determine the presence of any culturally significant artifacts. Shíshálh band councillor Garry Feschuk said at an earlier meeting that if any artifacts are found during inspections, the band would step in and deal with them and the property owner could then carry on with the dock installation. The proposed DMP was unveiled at an open house in

the community April 11 and met with widespread resistance right away, with many residents convinced that the plan was already a fait accompli and that the government’s requests for comments from the community were little more than window dressing. The murmurs of discontent in April have now grown to outspoken anger, evident both during the meeting and outside before it began, where some waved placards with messages like, “Stop the shíshálh lawbreaking,” “Scrap the plan,” and “SIB (shíshálh Indian Band) has no title to Pender Harbour.” Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said after the meeting that the government had brought the problems on itself with a badly flawed process. “The government—as one aspect of their reconciliation plans—have created a situation that could have been anticipated,” said Simon. “I sure hope they know a way out of it.” Haberl said that while all the written comments submitted to the government by June 24 will be considered in redrafting the plan, the DMP will be finalized without any more public meetings. Whatever form the DMP ultimately takes, it could be implemented as soon as this fall, Paul said. But some at the meeting said they would not abide by the plan under any circumstances. Rik Jespersen

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Voices of support and opposition were evenly split at a June 10 public hearing on the proposed mixed commercial/ residential development on the former Silverback properties in East Porpoise Bay. Ten of the 50 people attending the Sechelt Community Meeting Room hearing spoke on the issue of amending the District’s Official Community Plan to accommodate the 170-hectare (420-acre) SSC Properties Ltd. development. Five of the speakers expressed enthusiasm for the project, while the other five either questioned or opposed it. The development, still in an early stage of planning, lies between Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and Sandy Hook and specifies a base density that would allow for 950 to 1,300 residential units, along with commercial, retail and mixeduse properties. SSC says the neighbourhood would demand “sustainable best practices and innovation in planning, building and landscaping.” Realtor Bob Michor, who

supported the project, said he couldn’t understand why the District excluded it from the Urban Containment Boundary, which means the development will not be hooked up to the sewer system. Michor said that deprives the District of a major revenue source from sewage fees. “I just don’t understand business-wise how you can do that,” he said. Council decided in a May 6 meeting that the development would not be connected to the sewage system because neighbourhoods such as Selma Park, parts of West Sechelt and others still hadn’t been hooked up and had priority. West Porpoise Bay resident Hugh Monroe reflected those concerns, telling the hearing he didn’t want current taxpayers “put on the back burner” in favour of new projects. “I was promised 20 years ago that I would be on sewer in two years,” Monroe said, “And still no sewer.” Others among those vocally opposed were Tillicum Bay Road residents Shirley Kuciuk

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and Lynne Forrest, both of whom questioned details of the OCP amendment’s wording, arguing there were errors and omissions. Forrest added that the public hearing was premature because there hadn’t been sufficient consultation with District neighbourhoods. District planners did attend the hearing, but the rules of the meeting stipulated they could not immediately respond to Kuciuk and Forrest’s remarks. Mark Sager, SSC’s Head of Community Relations, said – on the issue of sewer hook-up – that it’s not SSC’s intention to be “jumping in line” ahead of other neighbourhoods still waiting for service. He said if the decision to exclude SSC was changed in the future, it could help some areas to connect to the system. “We would fund the (sewer) pipe out to our property, which would allow the people who spoke tonight, who are further down the road, to hook up at a much less of a cost,” said Sager. The proposed OCP amendment now goes to second reading at Council. Rik Jespersen

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Pride will be celebrated on the Sunshine Coast this month with a series of events including readings, a film presentation, and a dance. Read Out Loud, the newest addition to the Pride program, offers an exciting line up of authors of various ages, genders, genres and styles. Andrea Routley, editor of queer literary magazine Plenitude, is co-organizing the event. “People want to see themselves reflected somehow or understand what life might be like for someone different from them,” she said noting that the need for LGBT voices to be heard hasn’t abated

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despite recent legal victories for the community. “It’s my hope that having a queer space for our writing, like Plenitude, will take us beyond the coming out story, beyond the shame stories, because there is more depth to queer life than shame and coming out. Read Out Loud is a logical extension of Plenitude’s mandate.” To that end, Read Out Loud will feature three local authors, Routley, Sam Markham and Bertha Clark, and Vancouver-based poet, Lucas Crawford. Routley’s book of short fiction, Jane and the Whales, published by local press Caitlin, was a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award. Crawford’s book, Sideshow Concessions, received the 2015 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Markham writes fantasy and young adult fiction while Clark is an engag-

ing storyteller. The diversity of the line-up speaks to the diversity and talent of LGBT people and the broad range of themes in queer writing. “Representation on TV is hardly the same as literature which offers a much more nuanced view of queer life,” notes Routley. In keeping with her belief that sharing stories and experiences promotes compassion and understanding, the event is all ages, and all are welcome. “I hope people will feel inspired and validated,” she says. “I think it gives you the confidence to express yourself when you hear other people doing it.” Read Out Loud takes place June 25, 7:30pm at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre and will be hosted by yours truly. On June 26 at 7:30pm, Queer Projections presents Canadian film, Two4One, the story of transgender Adam whose life gets just a little more complicated when he helps his ex, Miriam, artificially inseminate and they both wind up pregnant. Screen-

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Jazz in the street It’s that time of year again. Time to lay back and enjoy some of the finest live musical talent at the 20th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, June 19 – 21. We are closing the main street in the village for the Main Stage Festival, June 20, from noon to 5pm! Visit the village merchants, pick up some gelato and enjoy the stunning view of Gibsons Harbour, the small town atmosphere and the fantastic music. For our 20th Anniversary we present Hugh Fraser Quintet, The Hi-Fi, Rumba Calzada and Steve Giltrow Quartet, on our brand new stage. A second ‘Bus Stop Stage’ will provide the unforgettable Orkestar Slivovica Balkan Band, joined by stiltwalkers and street performers to add to the festivities. Community groups, food and craft vendors will line the streets. Buying a ticket for the day’s events will give you a wrist

band that will get you discounts from participating businesses in ‘The Landing’ and a chance to win prizes. The kick-off to the Festival Weekend, June 19 features a concert by Michael Occhipinti and the Sicilian Jazz Project at the Gibsons Public Market's beautiful indoor venue overlooking the Gibsons Marina. Saturday after the outdoor festival enjoy a concert with the Jazz Group of Seven at the Gibsons Public Market venue before the dance at the Roberts Creek Hall with the 9-piece funk/party band, Soulstream. Sunday enjoy Jazz Brunch with keyboard/vocalist Jillian Lebeck at Leo’s restaurant and close the weekend with the free Sunday afternoon Festival in Winegarden Park overlooking the Gibsons Harbour featuring The Creek Big Band, Sh-Boom and closing the day with the uplifting gorgeous sounds of Mimosa. Submittted

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In recognition of all Canadian Aboriginal organizations and our neighbours, the shíshálh

Canada’s National Aboriginal Day gives many people the chance to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions towards the country’s development and progress. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have the opportunity to showcase their cultures and achievements throughout Canada on this day. National Aboriginal Day events are held in every region across Canada. Activities and events include (but are not limited to): • Summer solstice festivals. • Barbecue fundraisers. • Social networking gatherings with traditional and contemporary music, dance and singing. • Sacred fire extinguishing ceremonies. • Traditional feasts, which may include fry bread and moose stew. • The cutting of a cake to

honour National Aboriginal Day. National Aboriginal Day in Canada gives people of all walks of life the opportunity to celebrate and share knowledge about the Aboriginal peoples’ values, customs, languages, and culture. National Aboriginal Day is a paid holiday for most employees in the Northwest Territories. It is not a statutory holiday in other parts of Canada. The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples: Indians (First Nations), Inuit and Métis. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. Many people have pushed for a national day to recognize and celebrate Canada’s Aboriginal peoples and cultures prior to 1996. For example, in 1982 the National Indian

Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) called for June 21 to be National Aboriginal Solidarity Day. In 1995 the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended for a National First Peoples Day to be designated. The Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples. Canada’s governor general proclaimed the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996. In cooperation with Aboriginal organizations, the Canadian government chose June 21 for National Aboriginal Day because it was on or near the June solstice. Many of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day for many generations. Submitted

On Saturday, June 27, join Tsawaysia Spukwus as she leads you through the process of making your own Sacred Drum while sharing Squamish Nation songs and stories. Participants have the option of building a 14” fullsized drum, or an ornamental 3” or 6” drum. You will be truly amazed and empowered as you transform Mother

Earth’s gifts into a resonant drum. With over 20 years of working with First Nation communities and 15 years guiding Sacred Drum Making workshops, Tsawaysia is a skilled educator that brings innovative learning opportunities to all people. The workshop runs from 11am-2pm. Cost: $150- 14” drum, $25-6” drum, $10-3” drum. To regis-

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Four “Days” of celebration Celebrate Canada is a fourday celebration that begins on June 21 with National Aboriginal Day, continues with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) and Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), and comes to a spectacular finish on Canada Day (July 1). June 21 In cooperation with national Aboriginal organizations, the Government of Canada designated June 21 National Aboriginal Day. This date was chosen because it corresponds to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and because for generations, many Aboriginal groups have celebrated their culture and heritage at this time of year. National Aboriginal Day is a wonderful opportunity to become better acquainted with the cultural diversity of Inuit, Métis and First Nations peoples, discover the unique accomplishments of Aboriginal peoples in fields as varied as agriculture, the environment and the arts, and celebrate their significant con-

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Summer is on its way. A season for kids of all ages to play, imagine, relax & explore, and that is exactly what the Gibsons Public Library has in store. Creative Minds Camp is a brand new initiative for kids who have finished grades 5, 6 or 7. It offers young people who have outgrown the Summer Reading Club the chance to flex their creative muscles, stimulate their imaginations, be inspired, play and perform. Masks and Magic Camp will run August 4 & 6. Imaginary Worlds Camp will run August 11 & 13. Both will run 10–12:30 pm each day. The camps are free but participants are asked to pre-register and commit to attending both days of their

tribution to Canadian society. June 24 All across Canada, French Canadians express their cultural pride and rich heritage through colourful parades and lively parties on June 24 marking Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. These festivities combine the ancient rites of the summer solstice - a period of light and hope - with the traditional celebration in honour of the Patron Saint of French Canadians. Come to the party and discover French Canadians' culture and their contribution to Canadian society! June 27 On November 13, 2002, the Government of Canada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multi-

cultural groups and communities to Canadian society. Take part in the events and discover the wealth of Canada's diversity. July 1 Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the languages of the world through the contribution of new Canadians. Canada Day is a time to celebrate the heritage passed down to us through the works of our authors, poets, artists and performers. It is a time to rejoice in the discoveries of our scientific researchers, in the success of our entrepreneurs, and to commemorate our history - a history in which each new chapter reveals itself to be more touching, more fascinating than the last. Submitted

chosen camp. The Summer Reading Club will once again offer younger children the chance to play games, hear stories, make friends and be creative, all while encouraging them to keep reading throughout the summer. The program runs each Thursday in July. This year’s theme is Build it! The morning program (for k. gr. 1 & 2 graduates) will run from 10 – 11:30 am. The afternoon program (for gr. 3 & 4 graduates) will run from 1:30 – 3 pm. Sign up for as many days as you’d like. The Summer Reading Club is a free, drop-in program offered in libraries throughout BC, but it helps to register early. Registration forms for both programs are available on

our website and at the library, as are volunteer forms for teens and tweens who are interested in volunteering to be program leaders. And remember, we also have a collection of audio books, on CDs and downloadable, the whole family can enjoy while on road trips together. So check out the library this summer, where you’ll find something to keep everyone imagining, exploring and reading, every season of the year. For information on any Library program or service 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.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast June 18 Luci Herder and Friends, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 7pm June 18 Naturopathic physician Loreen Dawson discusses study showing reversal of dementia, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, $5 June 19 Book Faire, Sechelt Public Library, 1-5pm (also June 2023, 10am-3pm) June 19 Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival opening with Michael Occhipinti & the Sicilian Jazz Project, Gibsons Public Market, 8pm, $25 June 19 Singer/songwriter Sasha Kay, live music with dinner, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-7:30pm, tips appreciated June 19 & 20 Arbutus Sounds Chorus presents Coast highlights from the last century in story and song, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm, by donation June 20 Fathers Day pie sale, fund raiser for Grandmothers and Grandothers, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 10am June 20 Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival “street festival” with five bands, Gower Pt. Rd. above Winegarden Park, noon-5pm, $20 June 20 Burger and beverage with Cliff Jasper and the Coastal Tradesmen, fundraiser for Chatelech dry grad, Gilligan’s Pub, Sechelt, 6-10pm, $20 June 20 Jazz Group of Seven concert, Gibsons Public Market, 7pm, $10 June 20 Rock with Dave’s Not Here, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 June 20 Dance with Soulstream (Jazz Festival), Roberts Creek Hall, 9pm, $25 June 21 International Yoga Day, 108 sun salutations, Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, 1011am, free June 21 Jazz singer Jillian Lebeck, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 11am-1pm, free with brunch June 21

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What dad may like on Father’s Day Father's Day gift shoppers have long since abandoned the notion that a new necktie is what dad really wants, but finding a gift that expresses your love and appreciation for the old man can still prove somewhat challenging. Oftentimes, the best gifts are the ones that fulfill a need or want, and Father's Day gifts are no exception. The following are a handful of Father's Day gift ideas for dads whose hobbies run the gamut. The Sports Nut Dads who can't get enough of their favorite teams would no doubt appreciate some new gear or even tickets to see their favorite teams play. If you opt to buy tickets to a ballgame, make it a family affair, as dad would no doubt appreciate an afternoon at the ballpark with his kids and/or grandkids. For a father who no longer lives in the market where his teams play, consider purchasing a streaming service or television package that allows the old man to see his favorite team no matter where he's living. The Movie Mogul Some dads simply can't get enough of the silver screen, and a streaming service that allows dad to watch many of his favorite movies on demand from the comforts of home might make the perfect gifts for film-loving fathers. Services like Netflix and Amazon Prime offer hundreds of

titles, and monthly or yearly subscriptions cost relatively little money. The Outdoorsman Fathers who love the great outdoors might appreciate some new camping gear, a new fishing pole or even some comfortable hiking boots. When shopping for the outdoorsman in your life, consider which outdoor activity is his favorite (i.e., boating, fishing, kayaking, etc.) and try to find the latest useful gadget or newest product made for such enthusiasts. If you don't share the same passion for the great outdoors and are hesitant to buy something you're unsure about, a gift certificate to an outdoorsman or sporting goods store will suffice.

The Doting Grandfather Some men simply want to spend more time with family, especially grandfathers who never tire of afternoons with their grandchildren. If dad has retired and moved away, a trip to see his grandkids might make the ideal gift this Father's Day. Arrange the dates with mom so you are not surprising dad with a trip at a time when he already has plans, and make sure to schedule some fun activities for those days when dad is in town. Father's Day is a time each year when dads are told how much they are loved and appreciated. This year, a gift that implies both those sentiments is sure to make dad smile. Metro

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men can make a commitment to reduce their health risks and be part of a national community aiming to improve their health.” The statistics around men’s health in Canada are alarming: up to 70 per cent of men’s health conditions and diseases are preventable, yet their poor health choices lead to 45% of Canadian women over age 65 being widows, which is four times more than widowers. Men are also 79 per cent more likely to die

their health first.” Men can go to http://canadianmenshealthweek.ca/ and give health the finger with a simple click in support of men’s health—that can mean committing to lifestyle choices as simple as eating broccoli, taking the stairs more often or choosing half fries, half salad. The site also offers an online check-up to see what effect your current lifestyle will have over the next decade. Submitted

from heart disease and 57 per cent more likely to die from diabetes. “As a woman, wife and mother, I know how easy it is for men to focus on family and careers, neglecting their health in the process,” says Mary Ackenhusen, president and CEO of VCH. “The choices they make not only impact the people who care about them most, but also the health care system. That’s why VCH is getting behind this initiative and encouraging men to put

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Garry Nohr Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board, although not involved in the negotiations for the Pender Harbour Dock Plan, is still willing to work with all parties involved to get an agreeable solution. Our role is to help keep communication open so that the people of Pender Harbour have input into the plan. There is still time to get questions and ideas on the plan to the provincial government. While doing the strategic plan for SCRD, it became necessary to look at the 15 plans that have been put together by board and staff over the past four years. We then had to analyse each of these plans—for everything from solid waste management and agriculture, to transportation and busing—and make sure that we included their priorities and directions in our new strategic plan. I just attended a meeting of residents at the Halfmoon Bay store, organized by SCRD staff. I thank people for turning out to discuss the bicycle and walking paths in their area. Many said that they would use bicycles more if they felt safe on the roads. They noted speeding, vehicles cutting corners, and driving in the bicycle lanes. Several of those attending spoke of the need to reduce speed limits around local stores and to sweep the bike lanes, as bike riders are not using the lanes because of debris and cars parked in them. I will bring these concerns up at the next transportation meeting and, at UBCM, will speak to the need to increase sweeping of the bike lanes more frequently than a few times per year. The SCRD uses federal gas tax funds to build the bike lanes on secondary roads and at times is able to work with the provincial government MOTI department to combine funding to get a longer paved distance on some roads. The SCRD board and staff are looking forward to a meeting with the Squamish Nation at the Gibsons Farmers Market on June 30. This meeting will, I hope, result in a protocol agreement as both parties discuss future plans, such as collaborating on economic development. It has come to my attention that many people that move to rural areas on the Sunshine Coast believe that they are still in an off-Coast municipality and expect many of the same amenities. I am always being asked questions on roads and do what I can for the constituents, but this area is the responsibility of the provincial government. The RCMP handle policing, and any concerns must be addressed to their office. BC Ferries is a branch of the provincial government. Power concerns should be addressed to BC Hydro. Please contact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or glnohr@dccnet.com. I am available for discussions at SCRD or the Halfmoon Bay store at 10:00 to 12:00 on Fridays.

Pender Harbour is holding its first annual Pender Harbour Days in July to celebrate its rich marine heritage. Enjoy historical boats, heritage displays, arts and crafts and entertainment. Pender Harbour’s protected waters are fringed by an intricate shoreline. The names of the many coves and inlets hint of a colourful history: Whiskey Slough, Gunboat Narrows, Hospital Bay. In this unique place, pioneers lived at the water’s edge, always mindful of the great ocean that gave their home its life and meaning. Until a road connected Pender Harbour to Sechelt in 1936, travel was mainly by

water. Boats of all kinds visited harbour shores - dugout canoes, fishing boats, steamships, mission boats, forestry boats, school boat ferries, work boats, pleasure boats. From 1900 until the early 1950s, Union Steamships delivered passengers and supplies to Irvine’s Landing, site of a busy hotel and general store. “Boat Days” was the highlight of the week for the locals - an opportunity to socialize while awaiting the steamship’s arrival with items they had ordered through the Woodward’s catalogue. Starting in 1904 Coast Columbia Mission ships periodically visited the harbour and other remote communities to provide medical and spiritual care. After the opening of St. Mary’s Hospital in Garden Bay in 1930, work boats delivered injured loggers and fishermen from outlying areas to the hospital. By the 1950s, for-

estry boats were based in Madeira Park awaiting the call to fight forest fires in surrounding areas. In the early to mid 1900s, logging and fishing were growing industries. Herring salteries in the harbour worked around the clock. Local shipwrights built boats for the fishing and logging industries and for recreational use. Boat building ways dotted the shoreline of the harbour in the 1950s when the industry was at its peak. Women operated small “kicker” boats, and their fin-

icky engines, to take their children to schools across the harbour until the first school boat ferry began in 1940. It was a time of festivals. The Regatta, which began in 1947, featured boat races, diving and log rolling competitions as well as decorated boats. The Fishermen’s Homecoming celebrations in October welcomed fishermen back to the harbour after a summer’s fishing in northern waters. Please join us at Pender Harbour Days July 10-12. For more information visit www. penderharbourheritage.ca

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admin@thelocalweekly.ca ANNOUNCEMENTS Community notiCes Insight Meditation June 26/27 Firday evening and all day Saturday at Chaster House. To register and for information, phone Denis 604-886-2262 Too much chocolate this Easter? Need help to get rid of those extra pounds? TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) will help. Sechelt Activity Centre, Trail Ave, Wed 6:00pm - 604-747-4755. Gibson’s Frank West Hall, 1224 Chaster Road, Thurs 6:30 pm - 604-886-2683. First meeting is free. Buddhist Meditation Join us for weekly sessions at Roberts Creek. The Buddha-Dharma Sangha welcomes newcomers of all levels of experience. Before you attend for the first time, please request free introductory material: wayhas@ telus.net. -Admission by donation-

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UNRETIREMENT OPPORTUNITY Volunteer Manager Position The Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce is looking for a dynamic and highly skilled manager to bring new vision and energy to a unique and valuable volunteer program. The Travel Ambassadors have been providing visitor information on BC Ferries from Easter to Thanksgiving for eighteen years. This well established program is the only one of its kind in the province. Our thirty friendly and dedicated volunteers make over 30,000 visitor contacts each year--more than all of the Sunshine Coast Visitor Centres combined. Because of changing tourism trends, volunteer turnover and new requirements from BC Ferries, it is time for a full program review. This would include assessing the program’s current operations, policies and procedures, and working with BC Ferries and the Travel Ambassadors to re-envision the mission and delivery model of this program. A retired or semi-retired professional with strong management skills and a background in the tourism or non-profit sector would be the ideal candidate to steer this ship. The time commitment is estimated at ten hours a week during the busiest parts of the season (just before the season launch and during the summer ferry schedule). There is little or no activity in winter. Remuneration includes a great deal of appreciation for making a highly valued contribution to this community, many new contacts and friends, and a handsome red Travel Ambassador golf shirt.

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She will be missed by Stan’s caring children, Lynn (Mark) Brackett, and Steven (Gayle) Kelly, and grandchildren Justine, Jordan and Julia. She also will be missed by her many loved nieces, nephews and cousins, living in British Columbia, Ontario and Scotland. Rhona loved family and treasured the many happy times they shared over the years, as the family continued to increase and the parties got larger. She was privileged also to have a wide and wonderful group of loyal and good friends. Rhona loved to laugh. She often said, “laughter is the best medicine.” She had a wonderful and blessed life. Sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Jeannette Gibbons, Dr. Sara Wadge, Dr. Puneet Bains and all the caring and loving hospital staff for the wonderful care Rhona received during this journey. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Gumboot Restaurant in Robert’s Creek on Friday, June 19 from 2-4. In lieu of flowers, if one desires, please make a donation to a charity of one’s choice.

STEFANIK, Christine August 4, 1963 – June 6, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christine Ann Stefanik nee Stamnes, on June 6, 2015 from complications due to Cancer. She was a rare bright beautiful spirit, who bravely fought a very painful disease for many years. She did so with grace and dignity. As President of the Chamber of Commerce, she loved serving her community. As a local business owner with husband Rick, she was one of Sechelt’s biggest advocates. Up and down the coast and throughout the area, she proudly promoted her town to anyone who would listen, seeded with strong local knowledge, understanding and reverence for the place she had come to love. Sechelt reflected her own values-where people mattered most, looked you in the eye and said what they meant. Christine was born in Palo Alto California on August 4, 1963, and moved to Vancouver with her parents, Robert and Evelyn and older brother Bobby, on July 4, 1969. She grew up in North Delta, surrounded by all of her family, friends, and loving grandparents. She had a successful career in tourism marketing prior to relocating to Sechelt and opening Stefanik Marketing with Rick in 2003. In addition to her business responsibilities, she oversaw several Provincial and Federal Elections on the coast, as the chief local representative for Elections BC and Canada. Christine was a caregiver to the sick, the elderly, the disadvantaged, the homeless. Her ability to provide meaningful help to those in need was a gift to those she assisted throughout her all too short life. She loved animals, and as a child would bring home any cat or dog she saw, and pleaded with her mother to keep it. She is now with her beloved cat Shadow who passed earlier this year. Christine is survived by her beloved husband Rick, a rare marriage - best of friends and deeply truly in love, always there for the other. She leaves behind her son Kristopher, grandson Avery, parents Robert and Evelyn Stamnes, brother Bob Stamnes, (Karen Hallam), niece Katrina Stamnes, nephew David Stamnes Leslie, along with countless friends and family members in Canada, the U.S., Norway and Europe.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) An extra busy and creative cycle continues. Bringing love, light and beauty to your world is a main focus. Although summer has officially arrived, cleaning and clearing the clutter will likely prove liberating. The end goal is a shift of atmosphere and thereby of perspective towards new levels of confidence and fresh flowers of inspiration. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You have recently entered new territory, probably both literally and figuratively. Waves of creative inspiration are flowing in and you are excited about the possibilities. Focusing may be more challenging than usual, however. Making key moves to feel more secure is featured. As usual, money and health are main areas of focus.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A period of reflection and retreat is now yielding to a more dynamic cycle. You will still feel pulled to do some inner work and soul searching but your focus will be divided. Opportunity has been knocking and if you were not before you will feel ready to answer now. Important exchanges with others will require that you keep it confidential.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Getting the attention and respect you feel you want, need and deserve has been keeping you busy. This trend will continue and includes a rather dynamic learning curve. Gaining new knowledge and training and perhaps sharing the same with others remain central. You can also anticipate the gypsy in you stepping out so go on a little adventure or two. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) An exciting period mixed with travel, adventure, cultural exchange and quality time shared with friends new and old is featured in the planetary line-up for you. Now the focus is shifting to your public and professional sphere. Generally, the more you are able to work from your own secured space the more confident you will feel. Get clear then push for what you want and need. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) You are about to enter a rather deep, soul searching period. By now this may sound quite familiar. Yet, this one is important because the other side of it stands to open your world in new and exciting ways. There may yet remain some important ironing out of details. Key communications to preserve a lasting peace are also featured. Be willing to follow through on realizing a healthy new lifestyle for best results. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) An extra busy time complete with many details and communications continues. Yet the scale is now tilting towards family, fun, relationships and quality time shared. This presents

a window during which taking time to enjoy the simpler pleasures of life will prove restorative. Be open to receive more and focus on the lighter side of things. Escaping it all has its place especially when the timing is right.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Amidst a playful cycle some added emphasis will tilt towards health. As well, there could be some fresh starts at work and/ or in your daily routine in general. Meanwhile, your social horizons continue to steadily expand. As a consequence you feel happier, your light is shining brighter and others are noticing. If you have been wanting and waiting for love you are in a good position to succeed soon. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A good deal of sifting and sorting close to home and within your own heart and mind continues. Yet now it is opening into a more fun and creative period. It may feel a little harder to feel happy and at peace these days, but this window which will last a few weeks anyway could prove quite uplifting. Make the most of it and fill your tanks with inspiration.

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