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The Town of Gibsons is proceeding toward an antismoking bylaw that could be the strongest on the Sunshine Coast, banning smoking in several public places, all restaurant and pub patios and establishing up to a 9.5-metre buffer zone from businesses’ doors and windows. The move is the outcome of a two-year dialogue with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) about updating the Town’s anti-smoking regulations. Similar consultations are underway with the District of Sechelt. “We would like to propose a leading-edge bylaw of 9.5-metre buffers, no smoking on all patios, in parks, beaches and trails, transit stops, and in public places where people gather, like playgrounds, fields and sports facilities,” VCH Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Bonnie Vankoughnett said in a presentation to Gibsons Council March 1. Similar bylaws have been enacted in North Vancouver and Squamish. A new Whistler bylaw has established a 25-metre buffer zone from doors, windows and air intakes, and is believed to be the most restrictive in B.C. The current Gibsons bylaw imposes a three-metre buffer zone. Smoking is also banned on sports fields and playgrounds, but smoking is allowed in most other public spaces and on business patios. Vankoughnett said that tobacco use kills more than 6,000 people in B.C. every year, while second-hand smoke contributes to the deaths of 110 in the province annually, an average of more than nine people every month. She said outdoor smoking

bylaws protect people from second-hand smoke, help to decrease tobacco use, can motivate smokers to quit, and decrease negative rolemodeling for children. During discussion among councillors at the meeting, all agreed with the necessity for a new regulations and staff was asked to provide a draft bylaw. However concerns were raised about the potential for excess anti-smoking signage, and some wondered if a 7.5-metre buffer might be more practical than VCH’s suggestion of 9.5 metres. Councillor Charlene SanJenko supported the larger buffer and urged her colleagues to “be bold” on that issue. Mayor Wayne Rowe noted that there also should be considerable advance notice and public consultation before a new bylaw is approved, which could be as soon as this summer. Rik Jespersen

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Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) was rounding up support this week to put pressure on the Sunshine Coast Regional District board over logging on private land in the Chapman Creek watershed. ELF was asking people to attend the SCRD board meeting March 10 and “bring a sign that reflects your position on protecting our drinking watershed.” SCRD Chair Garry Nohr, meanwhile, released a statement saying the SCRD does not support logging in the watershed, but “the SCRD does not have the authority to regulate the harvesting of trees.” An update from ELF said the logging had been going on longer than first realized. “The SCRD staff was notified by AJB / Surespan on Jan. 25 of their plan to begin clearcut logging in the Chapman, however this information was not presented to the SCRD Board until Feb. 11. Our roadblock went up the next day,” ELF said. “The bad news is that last

week we discovered that approximately 50 per cent of the trees on the Surespan property were cut before we stopped them on Feb. 12. “We feel that it’s important to fight to preserve the remaining 50 per cent of the forest that serves many watershed functions on our behalf. We also feel that the SCRD has not acted on this issue to the full extend that they can.” ELF asked supporters to gather at the SCRD offices on Field Rd. Thursday, March 10 at 1pm for the 1:30 meeting. “We’ll be gathering together to place pressure on the Board to take action,” ELF said. “What’s most important is that they immediately establish or resume negotiations with Marc Rogers of AJB Investments (Surespan) and reach an understanding that negotiations will proceed to a resolution of the property issue if the logging and road building stops.” Nohr’s statement said: “The current logging activity is taking place on private

land and is in compliance with provincial legislation. “There has been a great deal of community concern regarding this issue”, Nohr said, “and the SCRD’s position continues to be one of ongoing and strong commitment to protecting the watershed in the interest of public health. The SCRD is continuing to monitor water quality upstream and downstream from the harvesting activity.” Nohr concluded: “On the basis of the community’s strong support and passion for protecting the watersheds, the SCRD fully intends to continue to advocate and engage in constructive dialogue with the parties involved.” Staﬀ

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Editorial Opinion Farming with children Farming is a very rewarding, important and invaluable industry in Canada. But for all of its benefits, it is also one of the most dangerous industries, and the reality of the profession is that children are often around the workplace. This means exposure to hazards including toxic chemicals, unpredictable livestock and potentially dangerous machinery. This exposure makes it absolutely crucial that children be taught about the potential dangers around them and how to avoid putting themselves at risk. March 14 – 20 is National Farm Safety Week and this year, the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadian families to take precautions while on the farm, ensuring the safety of children by understanding the concerns and paying attention to detail. According to a study by Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, 272 Canadians under the age of 14 died between 1992 and 2012 in agricultural-related fatalities, with approximately 45 per cent of those being four years of age or younger. The most common causes of death among children are machine runovers (41.9 per cent,) followed by drownings (15.2 per cent,) machine rollovers (11.1 per cent,) animal-related injuries (6.5 per cent) and being crushed by or under an object (5.1 per cent.) Often, bystander runovers occur when children are playing on the farm or near a worksite. The farm vehicle is usually in reverse, and the adult is not expecting the child to be there. This fact alone makes it crucially important to set aside an area reserved for playing in the yard. A fenced-in area with selflocking gate closures will ensure that the child’s exposure to runover-related danger is greatly reduced. It’s important to remember that what may seem to be an obvious safety measure isn’t always so obvious, especially with younger children. Teach them which areas are off-limits or dangerous. As they get older and start helping out around the farm, take the time to teach them the proper way of doing things, explaining and enforcing safety as the primary goal. Keep in mind their limited experience and strength when assigning tasks, giving them age- and size-appropriate responsibilities. That being said, it’s not enough to tell children how to do things safely. Especially when it comes to work-related tasks, children are driven to follow examples set by their parents and other adults. Farmers and workers have to make sure that they’re following safety protocols and being careful, or the message will ring hollow to children and they will not see it as important. Submitted

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Fight, or resign A relative newcomer to the Coast, I sit on the sidelines reading local papers. Until now. News regarding logging of the Chapman Creek watershed startles me. Am I missing something? Please, illuminate me. What I see is a gross failure of the SCRD to fulfill its primary mandate: warden of communal resources and protector of the Sunshine Coast’s integrity. Yet, AJB/ Surespan is logging your source of water! How is this possible? (And surely, this merits “front page” news…) The SCRD is responsible for managing the watershed. Your watershed is under physical threat. The chair of SCRD states it “does not have the right” to remove Surespan. So, the SCRD throws its hands up, sorry we can’t do anything? Allowing a private interest to trump an essential communal good? Leaving it to a group of citizens to block the assault? Why hasn’t the SCRD implemented a moratorium? If it doesn’t have jurisdiction, why isn’t the SCRD demanding action from those who do? One assumes the province sold the logging rights. At the time of the sale, was the watershed demarcated? If so, the province acted in bad faith. If not, when it was zoned, why wasn’t the lease amended? AJB/Surespan is a for-profit enterprise; a refund or land swap offers resolution. There are avenues, so why isn’t the SCRD pursuing them? It's their job. The SCRD has abdicated its primary responsibility and failed in leadership. SCRD leaders: You allow a watershed to be physically undermined because you say you don’t have the right to protect it? Then you have failed in your job so please resign now and allow someone effective to step forward.  Meanwhile, hats off to ELF and the shíshálh for doing

what’s necessary: physically protecting this core resource on which your communities, your very lives, depend. Mcat Anderson, Elphinstone

Walk the talk (Re editorial by David Suzuki, the Local, March 3) I read, and re-read, David Suzuki. Tragedy, heartbreak, distress, pain, war, murder, violence, destruction, suffering. And all that, before the end of the second paragraph. By all accounts, the outlook is bleak. Suzuki will gather some warranted attention by promoting his message, but to truly inspire another to action, one must necessarily choose to turn their message into deed. Wouldn't it be motivating for all to hear Suzuki announce that he is going to sell his summer cottage so as to no longer drive there in a vehicle (fossil fuelled or otherwise), because really, at this point, can anyone justify a world where any family has two houses and weekend commutes? Or maybe he could at least concede, for the record, that yes, perhaps having five children is a selfish choice in a world that so many environmentalists consider to be rather overpopulated. Imagine the collective exhilaration on the day Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio informs us that he will no longer lease the world's fifth largest yacht to party with friends when attending the World Cup. Failing that, perchance Leo will one day announce how he will forevermore forsake travel by private jet, and indeed will sit (shudder the thought) in coach, like the rest of us. Suzuki's, DiCaprio's, or any other individual's personal reduction in consumption won't make a blip of difference to the earth's climate, but perhaps it will provide us, the guilty over-consum-

ing masses, and our ineffectual governments, and our corrupt titans of industry, with a much needed example to aspire to, while we go about our daily lives. Alan Donenfeld, Gibsons

PULL the weeds Wow, BC Hydro is working on getting the Skull & Crossbones prize. First it was the “unproven” aspect of all those “smart” meters, forced upon us all without our consent, irradiating us in the privacy of our homes until kingdom come – or until the people who have died from the damage can prove it to the nth degree. Now it' glyphosate – classified by the World Health Organization as “probably carcinogenic to humans” and a major factor in the decline of bees who fertilize our agriculture and are essential keeping us all fed. It's appalling: “probably carcinogenic to humans” is not enough. Apparently we have to die in droves until the connection can no longer be denied – before anyone at BC Hydro even bothers to look for an alternative. And the most astonishing is, they're going to put us into breathing contact with this stuff – once again, without our consent. For…weeds? In this day and age, with all the information out there about it: how could this be happening? To save on labour costs? I don't use glyphosate in my garden, I get down on my hands and knees and pull the weeds up. BC Hydro would rather poison us all than provide employment (temporary) to human beings who can do the job just as well. Maybe they'll take a little longer, maybe they'll cost BC Hydro a little more – or even a lot more — but the damage to all of us would be nil. Their motive is profit for them, not service for their

customers. Caitlin Hicks, Roberts Creek

A “must read” I have just finished reading “To Save the Wild Earth” by Ric Careless (Mountaineer Books, 1998). It is an outstanding story of a remarkable man who spent 25 years of his life battling politicians, and the logging and mining industry to save nine wilderness areas in B.C. Not only is it an interesting account of the tactics required to win the battles but it is also a colorful story of the people who lived, worked, and died in these wilderness areas. Truly a “must read” book. We are so fortunate to have people like Ric who work tirelessly and are so committed to saving wilderness areas for future generations and for the continued existence of mankind. Ric, I stand in awe at your devotion and accomplishments. I am pleased to learn that Ric and family are making the Sunshine Coast home, and I would be deeply honored to meet him one day. Marshall Mitchell, Sechelt

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Sunshine Coast auctioneer extraordinaire Ed Hill recognizes a bid at an art auction March 5 at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery to raise money for sponsoring a refugee family from Syria. Paintings and other items donated by Coast artists raised $8,450 in the live auction, arranged by the gallery, Christian Life Assembly Church and Crossroads Community Church. Another $9,325 was raised from a silent auction and donations at the event, for a total of $17,775 to help in the settlement of the Syrian refugee family of four, which is expected to arrive soon. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

Hearing on seniors’ complex mostly upbeat A proposed new seniors’ residential development is proceeding to second reading at Sechelt Council after getting some enthusiastic reviews at a March 3 public hearing on rezoning and amending the Official Community Plan for the project. Rockwood Ocean Stories, proposed by Spani Developments, is envisioned as a twobuilding complex including 125 rental apartments and a 60-unit condominium— both built specifically for seniors—on the slope between Chatelech Secondary School and the Rockwood Centre. The rental units would provide a seniors’ independent supportive living facility with the potential to convert units to assisted living, while the condo building would contain units designed for seniors’ independent living, the company has said. Of 16 people who spoke to a panel of councillors and District staff at the hearing, nine expressed enthusiasm and relief that such a complex is in the works. Among

the remaining comments, most were neutral and stated no preference about the development. “This is great and I think we could use a bunch of these [projects] right now,” said one woman who has a senior parent currently living independently in Sechelt. “I wish it was built tomorrow.” “I heartily endorse the project,” one man told the panel. “It’s a needed facility that will allow seniors living here to retain their social circle and age gracefully.” Another woman cited the number of short-term construction jobs and longerterm service employment the project would bring to the community. Some residents of Medusa Street, near the potential building site, told the panel of their concerns over the shortage of street parking in the area, which is already a problem. Planner Angela Letman replied that the project would ultimately create 191 parking spaces on its property.

The potential building lot is currently zoned R1 (single family residential) and R4 (multi-family residential) and if approved, would be given the special zoning designation of CD-36, or Comprehensive Development Zone 36. The rental building would be four-storeys high, while the condo calls for 8.5 storeys on the front of the building and 6.5 storeys at the rear. Letman told the hearing the OCP allows an exception “under special circumstances,” since the back of the condo building would sit less than three storeys above that part of the slope. Written submissions are also made in conjunction with public hearings, but no count of the number of those supporting or opposed to the project will be available until later in March when either District Council or its Planning & Community Development Committee next deals with the proposal. Rik Jespersen

The Sechelt Public Library is holding a workshop known as a design charrette, on March 11, into a proposed library renovation and renewal project. A range of community members including library users, seniors, and students have been invited to attend, as well as District of Sechelt staff, representatives from the Accessibility Committee and Advisory Planning Committee, council, library staff and library board members. The goal of the workshop is to receive public input and identify library priorities for the community that will inform the architect’s creation of three conceptual designs. The designs will be presented to the Finance, Culture and Economic Development Committee before

going to council in April and will be available for viewing and input by the community. If council approves, the next phase would be selecting one design for the architects to develop through to obtaining a professional cost estimate. The library is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year and 20 years of wear and tear. With over 110,000 visits a year, it’s one of the busiest small libraries in the province. It was built in the pre digital era and is dated. Library users’ expectations and requirements have changed. Key areas to address include improved accessibility, a reinvented teen and children’s area, a quieter location for a “reading room”, improved digital access, removing barriers to staff and

patron interaction, upgrading and modernizing the staff workroom, and adding a room for meetings and programs. If the project goes ahead the library will be well poised for its next twenty years. The library interviewed four architecture firms including three locally and, in consultation with the District of Sechelt’s Joint Facilities Committee for the building, has selected DIALOG, located in Vancouver, to begin the pre-construction and planning work. The project is expected to be implemented in phases which would spread costs over a number of years and the library plans to fundraise and seek further grants. Submitted

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Pull of the Tide Pam GoldsmithJones MP, West Vancouver Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Country

WOODFIBRE LNG. Thank you to the more than 750 people who attended three town hall meetings in Squamish, West Vancouver and Gibsons last week. For projects like Woodfibre LNG, an interim process has been put in place while the government improves the environmental assessment process in general. The interim process is intended to ensure that: decisions are

science-based, consultation with First Nations and communities is meaningful, and upstream and downstream greenhouse gas emissions are quantified. Thank you to the students from Elphinstone Secondary School for filming the Gibsons town hall for Coast Cable. All comments have been forwarded to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, and the comment period is now over. Next, Minister McKenna may sign off on the assessment because she is satisfied that there will be no adverse affects on the environment, or she may refer the matter

to cabinet for their decision, accompanied by her reasons for believing there may be adverse affects. CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM. Our staff is very happy to support any local employer interested in applying for funding from this program. The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 11, 2016. INFRASTRUCTURE. This month we were the recipient of $3.5M of federal infrastructure investment from the gas tax fund to support three major infrastructure projects. The SCRD will receive $412,831 to assist in

the implementation of the Enterprise Asset Management Software, critical to sound management of the region’s assets and asset replacement. Thank you to the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak at its lunch meeting at Pebbles on Feb. 9. We always cover a lot of ground on the days I am on the Coast. On either side of the luncheon event, Lucie McKiernan and I travelled all over to hear from community groups interested in clean air, fairer BC ferry funding, medical marijuana regulations and diplomacy in foreign af-

fairs, for example. We even squeezed in an interview at the Elphinstone studio. Our office in Horseshoe Bay gets a lot of visits from ferry travellers and commuters along the Sea to Sky corridor. Stephanie and Deanna are there every day from 9am – 5pm, although they both put in extra time at community events as well. Lucie is available to you on the Coast. Call 604-913-2660 – we have our phones installed at last.

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This time of year, many local residents seek out sunnier and warmer weather – although as I write this column, the temperature has just topped 10 degrees, and Gibsons on a sunny day like this is hard to beat. For most, these getaways require careful planning and budgeting. Similarly, for the Town of Gibsons, we are prudently allocating funds to get us where we need to go: to a balanced budget that not only reflects fiscal prudence and protects our natural assets, but also allows a focus on cultural benefits and social wellbeing. Fiscally, we are aiming to stay the course, particularly in light of constrained funding, and global economic uncertainty. As we have worked our way through our annual budget planning process, with managers reviewing their departments’ capital and operating budgets to determine needs for the coming year, it has been abundantly clear that we are not in a position to invest in brand new projects. Rather, we will focus on improving on what we already have, investing modestly in the infrastructure needs of our Town, and capitalizing on our natural assets, for example improving on trails that will join people of all ages and abilities to services in a healthy, accessible manner, and renewing the waterfront walkway so popular with local residents and tourists alike. We have before us an exceptional opportunity to enhance our cultural scene, with the Gibsons Public Market project well underway, promising gathering and learning spaces that will make it a hub of the community, close to our downtown core. From a social benefit point of view, we will focus on families, considering an update of our Parks Master Plan to review the location and quality of playgrounds to support at-home daycare providers, and to offer opportunities to connect at a neighbourhood scale. In an ideal world, our sources of funding would be bountiful, and we would be in a position to fulfill all of our plans, and our residents’ expressed needs. In reality, our sources of income are limited to grants, fees and to taxes which we strive to keep reasonable, and our responsibility to contribute to such SCRD functions as transit, solid waste and recreation has an impact on the funds we can allocate to the many desirable options before us. Your interest and input to our budget planning process are welcomed. Please check our website and local papers for the dates of upcoming budget planning meetings in March, and join us if you can.

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When spring training starts, and the Jays hit the cages and fields of sunny Florida to get in “game shape” for the season, Search and Rescue volunteers do the same… except we have no offseason, it is not always sunny, and our volunteers earn slightly less than professional baseball players. Kidding aside, your Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue (SAR) and Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) teams

work together continuously to ensure our coast is covered night and day, rain or shine. Our volunteers stay ready, certified and in game shape through consistent drills, courses and hours of training. Feb. 6, a two-day Pleasure Craft Operators course was held at Station 12 in Secret Cove. New recruits are on track to complete their training, both in classroom and on-board rescue vessels, in order to serve as Active Crew. Members of Marine Search and Rescue Station 12 (Halfmoon Bay/ Porpoise Bay) and Station 14 (Gibsons) met at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre for pool-based water safety and rescue drills. Sixteen

Search and rescue volunteers practice their water extraction techniques at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre. JANIS FRANKLIN PHOTO

members practiced injury assessment, water-based extraction exercises and emergency planning. At Pender Harbour High on Feb. 15, Ground SAR volunteers assembled students into groups to learn “ten safety essentials” for backcountry travelling. Lessons ranged from packaging a subject in a vacuum immobilizer bag and transporting them on a stretcher, to a demonstration from SAR search dog, Kaiser, looking for scented articles around school grounds. Feb. 20 was Sunshine Coast SAR’s Annual Snow Day; an all-day "real-life" practice locating, packaging, and transporting subjects at Dakota Ridge. Feb. 27-28 saw six members and two Sunshine Coast Regional District members back on Dakota Ridge taking a full two-day snow mobile course hosted by BC Backcountry Snow Mobiles who provided gear and instruction on riding, safety skills as well as accident scenarios. Two other members spent the same weekend off Coast taking an avalanche safety course. No matter the tenure of volunteers, all Search and Rescue members take training and response readiness seriously. There is no offseason when it comes to covering the Coast, on land and at sea. For more information, please visit: sunshinecoast sar.ca.

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throughout much of the year. While the main goal of pollen is to fertilize other plants, pollen that is inhaled can cause allergic reactions. It's one of the more difficult allergens to avoid since pollen is virtually everywhere. *Dust: Dust is an accumulation of microscopic particles that become trapped in a home. A large portion of dust is comprised of dust mites. WebMD says about 20 million Americans are allergic to dust mites and their waste. Dust mites feed on skin from pets and humans. They tend to spike in numbers during warmer weather or if indoor temperatures are kept at 24 C or higher. Cleaning using a HEPA filter vacuum can keep dust at a minimum. Air purifiers also may be able to help. *Animal dander: Millions of pet owners have an allergy to their animals, says AAAAI. It's not the fur of the animal that causes the trouble, but usually proteins found in a pet's shed skin, saliva and urine that can cause problems. Keep in mind that there are no truly hypoallergenic breeds, and length of hair or fur will not eliminate allergies. An allergist may be able to suggest a course of treatment. *Mould: Tiny fungi with spores that float through the air, mould is yet another common allergen. The most common allergy-causing moulds include Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium. Preventing the environment needed for mould to grow can reduce allergic reactions. This primarily means airing out homes to keep them dry. Allergies can occur all year long and be bothersome. Working with an allergist and avoiding the most common triggers can help people feel more comfortable. Metro

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On Sunday, March 13, classical a cappella ensemble musica intima plays at the School of Music in Madeira

Park. The eight member ensemble is well known for its unique approach to choral music and its clear, warm sound. Caitlin Beaupre, one of the group’s sopranos since 2009, joined the group because of their collaborative approach. “Everyone just works together to create the

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music and the performance,” explains Beaupre. “There’s a committee that selects the music and a presentation committee that looks at how the music can be enhanced either through a different standing arrangement or movement.” Part of that presentation

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Self-taught artists exhibit The Sunshine Coast Arts Council is excited to present our next exhibit at the Doris Crowston Gallery in Sechelt, featuring the works of David j. Taylor, “Chances Are” and John Tesloveanu, “Nature in

My Time”. John Tesloveanu, is a selftaught artist, originally from Austria, who comes to the Sunshine Coast by way of various Canadian locales, most notably, Thompson, Manito-

ba, where he was an advocate for furthering the arts North of the 55th parallel. Always an outdoors man, Tesloveanu’s work portrays the beauty of Canada, its people, environment and landscape. Though

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is also about living up to the group’s name. “We have a very connected performance style with the audience,” says Beaupre. “It’s intimate. We consider the audience our ninth member.” A cappella is also a style that lends itself to intimacy with the singers voices standing on their own so timbre and timing are crucial. “There’s something about a cappella singing that’s really special,” says Beaupre. “It’s more accessible in people’s mind since Pitch Perfect and Glee and we perform a mix of genres, a real melange of some of our favourite music.” That mix of genres includes contemporary music. Through their novum musica program, musica intima asks composers to send them new compositions. Some are then invited to a workshop where the group sings the piece, working through it, providing the composer with valuable feedback. “It’s important we do this,” says Beaupre. “We always want to be championing new Canadian composers and one way we can do that is to help new composers

write for our genre.” An example of the kind of contemporary new Canadian music being sung by musica intima is Dring, dring by Montrealbased Ana Sokolović. The singers imitate cellphone ringtones and answer the calls in four languages: French, English, Spanish and Serbian. The audience on Sunday will “definitely be exposed to all sorts of fun new things as well as some beautiful harmonies,” promises Beaupre. “We have a unique sound that’s different. We’re smaller so it’s not the usual choir sound.” The program of music will include everything from secular to sacred and classical to folk and contemporary. “There will be music for everyone, like a sonic massage,” laughs Beaupre. “We’ll be performing some really feel good, lush music.” musica intima plays the School of Music in Madeira Park, Sunday, March 13 at 2pm. Tickets $25 available at Harbour Insurance, the Sechelt Visitor Centre or online at penderharbourmusic.ca

he works primarily in oils and watercolours his unique landscape interpretation includes work in monoprints, woodcuts, and linoprints as well as soapstone carvings. The recipient of numerous awards, Tesloveanu’s work currently resides in many private collections in Canada and elsewhere, including that of former Canadian Governor General Ed Schreyer. Albertan, David j. Taylor, another self-taught artist, picked up a paint brush and spatula for the first time in late 2013 and he has been exploring abstract art extensively ever since, focusing mainly on acrylics. Since the late ‘80’s Taylor has worked professionally in the music industry as a record producer, audio engineer and

singer/songwriter. His sound work on the 2012 NFB short film, “Wild Life” earned him an Academy Award nomination and an expanded appreciation of visual art. The sounds he created for the film were an integral part of the story told visually from hand drawings. As can be expected, Taylor believes his work as an abstract painter is greatly informed by a close connection between sound and the visual. “Chances Are” and “Nature in my Time” runs from March 16 – April 17t, at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St., Sechelt. Opening reception is on Wed., March 16 from 7-9pm. For further information go to our website at www.sunshinecoastartscentre.com. Submitted

Events on the Sunshine Coast March 10 SC Skating Club’s annual figure skating performance, with raffle and silent auction, Gibsons arena, 6-7:30pm, by donation March 11 Opening party for Young People’s Art Show, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 3:306:30pm March 11 Meet and greet with writers attending the spring writers’ retreat, Gumboot Cafe, Gibsons, 7-8:30pm, free March 11 Coffee house with musicians and singers, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30-9:30pm, $10 suggested donation March 11 UBC professor Paul Hickson talk on extremely large telescopes, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation March 12 Seedy Saturday, annual seed exchange, plant sale and workshops, Roberts Creek Hall, 11am-4pm March 12 Elder care fair, Activity Centre, Sechelt, 2-3:30pm, free March 12 Singer-songwriter Joel Fafard, performing songs from his new album “Fowl Mood”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7-10pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door March 12 Public viewing at the astronomical society’s telescope, Sechelt Airport, top of Field Rd., 7pm, weather permitting March 12 Literary cabaret, ten writers with five minutes each, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, $20 March 13 SC Model Railroad Club open house, 937 Stewart Rd. (near North and Reed), Gibsons, 11am-3pm March 13 A cappella singing with musica intima, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2pm, $25 March 13 Classical guitarist Miodrag Zerdoner, Living Faith Lutheran Church, Davis Bay, 2pm, $20 March 13 Harry Manx concert, fundraiser for Rose Swartz, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $30 March 16 Opening reception for new exhibits by David Taylor and John Tesloveanu, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7-9pm March 17 St. Patrick’s Day with Grant Olsen and others, Roberts Creek Legion, 5pm, after 7:30 members $7, guests $14 March 17 St. Patrick’s Day pub event with Skinny Jimmy and band, Madeira Park Legion, 6pm

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Change your gardening ways? Perennial favourite Egan Davis returns to the Botanical Garden for a talk on March 19, following a visit to gardening guru Peter Korn in Sweden. Korn has a two-hectare garden located in Eskilsby, Sweden, where he is building a private botanic garden, using mostly sand and gravel. The area was covered with dense forest before he began

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A lively and entertaining speaker, Davis will pique your interest and possibly change your gardening ways. Davis appears at the Garden in West Sechelt, Saturday, March 19 at 2pm. $15 for Botanical Garden members, $20 for non-members Tickets available by email info@coastbotanicalgarden.org or by phone 604740-3969. Submitted

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Fairy gardens for the young Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. Gardening encourages creative thinking and can make for an ecofriendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to gardening can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Here are six steps to get your fairy garden up and running. 1. Choose your container or location. Decide where to place the fairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumps are

both contained and outdoors, and kids may feel like the fairies inhabited this neglected area of the yard and made it their own. Otherwise, use containers you already have, such as old pots, hanging baskets, picnic baskets or cookie tins. Wooden birdhouses with their roofs removed also can make for clever places to house the gardens. 2. Choose a theme. Fairy houses can take on any theme their creators prefer. Themes help children decide what to include in their gardens. For example, a seaside retreat may work well with little reclining chairs, sea grasses and succulents. You can then complete the theme by adding

some seashells and coloured stones. 3. Draw up your design. Before securing anything in the container or digging into your garden bed, sketch out a garden design. This gives you an idea of how the finished product will look. Even before planting, gently place plants and other components in their spots and move them around accordingly until you find the desired look. 4. Include similar-needs plants. Mixing plants that have different requirements can make it challenging to care for the fairy garden, so select plants that require similar levels of sunlight, prefer similar soil conditions

Lawns and gardens can often benefit from the laying of mulch. Mulch serves various purposes in lawns and gardens, and many experienced lawn and garden enthusiasts lay mulch to ensure their properties make it through spring, summer and fall unscathed. First-time homeowners with little or no landscaping experience may not understand the benefits of mulch, which can be used to strengthen soil and protect properties from the elements. Mulch refers to a material spread around or over a plant to enrich and/or insulate its soil. Many homeowners prefer mulch made of wood chips, which is both effective and readily available. Organic mulches, which include leaves, wood chips, compost or grass clippings, can be used by homeowners who want to develop eco-friendly landscapes.

Mulching can benefit plants around a property in various ways. Many people lay mulch because the mulch helps soil retain moisture in the summer, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest. This can help plants survive summer heat waves. Mulch also can be used to suppress weeds. Weeds, which steal moisture plants need to build strong roots and survive summer, need light to grow. When laid correctly, mulch deprives weeds of the light they need to grow. Organic mulches can even provide homes for crickets and a type of beetle that feed on weed seeds. Mulch also can deter harmful pests depending on the type of mulch homeowners choose. When purchasing mulch, homeowners will have to choose between the aforementioned organic mulch or man-made mulches, which may be made of plastic or

rubber. While man-made mulches may repel pests, they also can have adverse effects. Plastic, for example, can heat up in the summer and cause plants to burn. Certain organic mulches can repel insects that can threaten plants. That's because the majority of organic mulches increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in the soil, and they also increase the presence of helpful insects that do not pose a threat to plant life. Those helpful insects help keep harmful insects at bay. Compost is a type of organic mulch that may attract harmful insects. While that does not mean homeowners should shy away from using compost as mulch, they should know that they may need to employ organic insecticides to combat their unwanted guests. Mulch is a potentially valuable tool homeowners can use to improve the look and health of their properties. Metro

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and require roughly the same amount of watering. Herbs are a smart choice because they stay small and are easily maintained. 5. Don't forget a fairy dwelling. You will need to add a house for the fairies to inhabit. Small bird houses can work, but you also can consider old teapots, bird-nesting boxes or even homemade houses assembled out of bark and twigs. Use your imagination and the garden will take on a life of its own. 6. Invite the fairies. Children

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• Dublin Lawyer: Shellfish is a popular dish in Irish coastal cities. In this dish, lobster is cooked in cream and whiskey. Carrageen moss and dulse, two types of red algae, also may be featured with

St. Patrick's Day is synonymous with many things, most notably the jovial atmosphere of the various events celebrating both the life of St. Patrick and Irish culture. Cocktails made with coffee date back quite far, but Irish coffee does not have to go back too far to trace its history. In the mid-20th century, chef Joe Sheridan was

working in Foynes, County Limerick when a group of United States-bound travellers found themselves stranded due to inclement weather that grounded their plane. Whether he was trying to warm them up or wake them up after their ordeal, Sheridan served the passengers coffee with a little bit of Irish whiskey mixed in. When the group inquired

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Students and teachers at Elphinstone Secondary school, Langdale Elementary school, West Sechelt Elementary school, Roberts Creek Elementary school and Kinnikinnick Elementary school will benefit from innovative learning concepts being put into action thanks to new K-12 Innovation Partnership projects. The participating schools will investigate ways to shift student assessment so it aligns with the personalization and

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police THEFTS / BREAK & ENTER Between February 27 and March 1, a thief made several attempts to get into some heavy equipment parked up Largo Road in Roberts Creek. The suspect appears to have tried jimmying the cab open but failed to gain access. The suspect also attempted to gain entry to a tool box but only managed to damage it. Police are still investigating. Around 1 pm on March 4, staff at a clothing store in the 900 block of Gibsons Way saw a male trying to steal a pair of pants. After being spotted, the male left the pants in the store, but fled to a nearby car. Police located

experiential learning of the new curriculum. Using Freshgrade, a digital e-portfolio, teachers will be able to open a virtual door to student learning. This will allow students and parents to view learning as an ongoing process, and enhance the opportunities for interaction between all stakeholders. This is just one example of the 32 Innovation Partnership programs now in place in public and independent schools

and arrested the male in the parking lot. He was released on a Promise to Appear. Between the evening of March 4 and the morning of March 7, a commercial building in the 5500 block of Shorncliffe Avenue in Sechelt was broken into. Damage was done to the building, chairs were thrown around, and the interior was spray painted. Police are continuing to investigate this thoughtless act of vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sunshine Coast RCMP or Crimestoppers. COLLISIONS Around 11:30 pm on March 4, Sunshine Coast RCMP attended a singlevehicle rollover on the Sunshine Coast Highway near Conrad Road. The driver and his male passenger were taken to hospital with undetermined injuries, and the

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driver was issued a violation ticket for speeding relative to the conditions at the time. Shortly before 10 am on March 7, emergency services attended a single-vehicle rollover on the Langdale Bypass. A vehicle had been westbound on the Bypass when witnesses saw it fishtail on the wet road surface. The vehicle sheared off a utility pole and landed on its roof in the ditch. Fortunately the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not seriously injured. He was issued a violation ticket for having insufficient tread on his tires. MISCHIEF / FIGHT On March 3, a vandal placed a firecracker on a sign posted on a property in the 600 block of Bay Road, Gibsons, and lit it before fleeing. A witness reported seeing a possible suspect vehicle leaving the area but was unable

Engineering and Math) programs â&#x20AC;˘ develop creative and critical thinking skills. Each project will receive $8,000 in financial support for teacher release time, research, and project expenses, plus there will be opportunities for project teams to collaborate with colleagues and explore how these innovative concepts could be adopted by other school districts. Submitted

to obtain a licence plate. Police were called to a liquor establishment in Sechelt around 11:45 pm on March 5 after a fight broke out between about 15 intoxicated males. One group of males attempted to flee in a truck, but police located it nearby and had it towed. Police also located some of the belligerent males nearby and arrested them for being intoxicated in public. IMPAIRED DRIVER Shortly after 7 pm on March 3, police pulled over a suspected impaired driver on North Road near Seacot Way, Gibsons. The 33 yearold male driver from Gibsons was exhibiting signs of intoxication and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

What do you get when you combine an old elementary school gym, a well-used basketball, eight Mounties, and 15 Special Olympics athletes? One very special night to remember. Members of the Sunshine Coast RCMP recently teamed up with athletes from the Sunshine Coast Special Olympics basketball teams in Sechelt for a night of fun, laughter and great memories. Special Olympics basketball is so popular that there are actually two teams in Sechelt and one team in Gibsons. "Smiles, sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive sports experience, but more so the enrichment and celebration of personal achievements

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1 (250) 352-6871 or sunstarastrology@gmail.com Tip of the Week: We are on the final countdown to the official start of spring. This year it takes place with an eclipse on either side of the exact date which is March 19 at 9:31 PST. The Vernal Equinox is symbolically parallel to 6 am or what naturally refers to daybreak. Traditionally and in some respects still, the official start of spring is regarded as the start of a New Year. In this regard, it is easy to imagine that 2016 carries with it an extra twist of celestial intrigue that is destined to synchronize with outer events. I briefly outlined in last week’s issue what each sign can basically expect regarding the influence of the eclipses. Since they carry an extra charge in comparison to a regular New and Full Moon, the effects will prove pivotal, especially for some. What will occur depends on how it makes aspects to our individual Birth Charts. Incorporated into this special emphasis is the fact the Uranus and Pluto

in Aries and Capricorn respectively remain in close square and now the same is true Saturn and Jupiter, yet in Sagittarius and Virgo respectively. Two Fire Signs squaring off with two Earth Signs, no wonder the global economy is undergoing such upheaval. More on this focus next week. Aries (Mar 21–Apr 20) As busy as you may be on the outer front, you may be even busier in the back of your mind. Many thoughts, ideas, dreams and impressions are congregating and hoping for harmonious collaboration. Outwardly meanwhile, you are in an adventurous mood. Travel is likely, but you want more than idle travel perks, you want information, knowledge and answers. Taurus (Apr 20–May 21) A process of deep changes within you continues. Metamorphosis might be a more accurate term. By now, the results should be quite evident, at least to you. At best, you feel inspired to express

Local grad committees looking to raise funds for alcohol-free high school graduation celebrations and activities will once again get a helping hand from community members and the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. From Feb. 28 to March 31, BC Liquor Stores are collecting donations for local Support Dry Grad initiatives – and will be thanking customers that contribute one dollar or more with a small token of appreciation. One hundred per cent of all donations raised by BC Liquor Stores will go directly to the school district in their area

or to the Federation of Independent Schools, which in turn will give the funding to participating local grad committees. More than 270 high schools in 55 school districts are participating in this year’s campaign. Last year, the month-long fundraiser generated over $400,000, which helped more than 52,000 B.C. high school graduates throughout the province take part in alcohol-free events and activities. These celebrations included dances, mock casino nights, karaoke contests, games, fortune tellers and carnivals.

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The first Support Dry Grad campaign was held in 2001 and is at the core of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s corporate social responsibility program – the primary focus of which is to help keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. Now in its 16th year, the Support Dry Grad campaign has been an integral part of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s efforts to prevent underage drinking and promote zero consumption by minors. Since its inception, the campaign has raised more than $5.85 million. Submitted

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life that is now undergoing a rapid process of change. Trusting this flow is important. It is probably not the best time for major new initiatives, except for those that spell completion. Aquarius (Jan 19–Feb 19) Thoughts and reflections about what you truly want are on your mind. These may still be in the dream stage. A growing determination to break through inherited patterns and perhaps unsatisfying lifestyle rhythms are featured. It all begins with fresh perspectives. How to activate these is the other question. It begins with tuning into your deeper needs, a central theme now. Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) A pioneering mood continues to guide your focus. Whether in body, mind, heart and/or soul, you feel determined to enter new territory. This includes a broadening of your horizons and thereby sharing knowledge and beauty in a manner reflective of your passions. For practical purposes, it is especially important that you increase your network.

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have work to do. Specifically, this implies establishing a firm foundation or, at least, fortifying your existing one. Now that the main task is clear, how can you best do it? The answer includes taking the initiative which involves engaging the influence of key movers and shakers. Thirdly, avoid temptations to change others and direct that impulse inward. Sagittarius (Nov 21–Dec 21) Touching base close to home is likely now. This may certainly include family members and perhaps household politics. It is even more likely that you have been in retreat mode lately. In the deepest respects a soul-searching journey is underway as you rediscover and/or redefine who you are, what are your priorities and the best overall attitude to take. Capricorn (Dec 21–Jan 19) A busy time in mind and body continues. Some of your efforts are directed to working behind the scenes and/or within your own mind. This includes managing a transition from a longstanding status quo in your

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with the idea of trying new approaches. There is always another way and the time has come to decipher it. Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) The time has come to reach out to a wider spectrum of associations. Meaningful encounters and exchanges with significant others is implied. Rich exchanges of ideas, ideals and dreams could prove inspirational indeed, especially regarding future possibilities. Yet, for the present, avoid leaning on others and be ready to take full responsibility of all your personal affairs. Libra (Sep 22–Oct 22) Here’s to your health. There are many angles and levels to what constitutes good health. Not surprisingly, upon closer examination, health is a core feature of all religions. The keyword is balance. This is where your sign comes to the fore. The inner riddle is that the balance point is ever moving and a core feature of the wisdom of life is to keep up. This is your cue. Scorpio (Oct 22–Nov 21) Your power potential is on a steady rise. However, you

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yourself creatively. Your ambitions are on a steady rise and, as important as is what you know, your advantage may lie in deciphering who you know at this time. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) There are times when it is our turn to get extra attention and there are times when it might be best to direct more focus on others. This may well be time to devote more of your energies to home and family. Nurturing and health are central themes in this regard. Contending with others implies challenges and, ironically, surrender and humility may be the keys to your strength. Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22) Circumstances are inviting and perhaps pushing you to see a bigger picture. In the deepest sense, you are experiencing a summons of your soul. In other words, to remember who and what you truly are. Spiritual considerations are implied. Regarding more immediate and practical priorities, clarify dates, tasks and procedures to feel centered amidst an otherwise dizzying array of responsibilities. Leo (Jul 22–Aug 23) Many deep thoughts and reflections are dancing in your mind. The flow is inviting you to enter new territory and to incorporate a fresh set of strategies. The pull to do so will continue for many months to come, but now is the time to take the initial steps. Get comfortable mentally and emotionally

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bject to credit approval with The Brick Visa Desjardins Card or The Brick Card Platinum account (Account). Minimum Purchase (excluding taxes) of $250 is required. Any Brick delivery charges, applicable taxes, Administration Fee (not applicable in Quebec) and other fees or charges that apply are required by The Brick to be paid at the time of the Purchase. Any fees or charges financed on your Account (including Administration Fee) will form part of your Purchase under the Promotional Offer and will not be required to be paid during the motional Period. Monthly payments may be rounded to next whole dollar. See your Cardholder Agreement for more information including the fees and charges that apply. The Brick Visa Desjardins Card: 18 Months No Payment, No Interest: Administration Fee is $129.95. No interest accrues and no payments are required towards the Purchase during the Promotional Period. If the balance of the Offer has not been paid in full by the Promotional Due Date, the Offer will end and will be automatically converted to a 12 month equal instalments ncing plan if the converted balance is: less than $1000 by 12 equal monthly instalments; $1000 to less than $3000 by 24 equal monthly instalments; and $3000 or more by 36 equal monthly instalments. The Preferred Rate (21.9%) will then apply on any unpaid balance owing under the Offer at the time the Offer ended until it is paid in full. Any unpaid instalments after the Offer ended will have the Preferred Rate (19.9%) apply after the end of the Promotional Period until paid in full. The Brick Card Platinum: If the minimum payment on Account during the Promotional Period is not made, the Offer will end and the Preferred Rate (29.9%) will then apply on any unpaid balance owing under the Offer at that time until it is paid in full. 18 Months No Payment, No Interest: Administration Fee is $129.95. No interest accrues and no payments are required towards the Purchase during the Promotional Period. If the balance of the Offer has not been paid in full by the Promotional Due Date, the unpaid balance owing will be converted to a Regular Credit Purchase, and the Preferred e (29.9%) will apply after the end of the Promotional Period to that Regular Credit Purchase and a Deferral Fee of $42.50 (not applicable in Quebec) will be charged. Minimum monthly payments will also then apply, calculated as set out in the Cardholder Agreement for your Account. A $35.00 Annual Fee applies on the Primary Card ($0 each Authorized User Card). An Account Statement will be provided monthly and cover a billing period (statement period) of 28-33 days. In Quebec, a 25 day grace period applies to the Balance, and outside bec, a 25-day grace period applies to any Purchase that appears on your statement for the first time. The balance may be paid at any time before the Promotional Period ends. ‡Product and service availability, pricing, selection and promotional offers may vary by location and may not be exactly as illustrated. We reserve the right to limit quantities by store and per purchase. To receive bonus offer or discount, complete package must be purchased and kept. +This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or free gift purchase, sale, or er promotion, unless otherwise specified. ∆ Excludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, iComfort, and Tempur-Pedic. ++An Electronic Recycling Surcharge will be added where applicable. ₪Receive an amount equal to the price of the extended warranty towards your next furniture or mattress purchase. For complete details visit www.thebrick.com or see in store. Offer effective March 8-24, 2016 unless otherwise indicated.

BOXINGFREE WEEK BLOWOUT 20% PPLIANCE PLUS IS BACK! + saving you more on appliances Power Reclining Available

each

LOWEST PRICE

EVER!

HOT BUY!

REMOVAL & RECYCLING

We will beat any advertised price by 20% of the difference for 30 days.

Removal is for replacement product, and is on a one piece for one piece basis, where available.

See instore for details.

IS BACK!

HOT BUY!

$ $ 599BOXING 749 859 WEEK BACK! SAVING YOU IS MORE! 92'' Hazel Chenille Sofa

50% OFF

with Showood Accents Loveseat $729 Chair $589

Loveseat $579 Chair $499 Accent chair and condo size sofabed available.

Ottoman, full sofabed, and sectional available. HAZELQ/G-S/L/C/O

15% OFF URBANASF/LV/CH/SB, URBANGSF/LV/CH/AC/SB

84'' Emilee Linen Look Fabric Sofa THREE

our ticket price on

55% OFF

+ Chair and a half $639 Swivel Chair $539 ONLY! DAYS Ottoman available.

EMILEESF/CH/SC/OT FRIDAY SUNDAY

MAJOR APPLIANCES

Zello ALL SIZES ~ NO Dixon EXCEPTIONS! Reclining Microsuede MAR. 11-13 Chair with AccentExcludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, freezers, Inglis, and commercial or builder products. Ottoman Chair

1599

HOT BUY!

Available in opposite configuration. ZANEWLSEC/RSEC, ZANEBLSEC/RSEC

30" WIDE

18-cu. ft. Stainless Steel Fridge FFTR1821S

QUEEN NOW ONLY $ SET

$ 1394

429

Burberry Eurotop Queen Mattress Set

After Discount

18.5-cu. ft. Fridge with Bottom Freezer Drawer WRB329DBW • Accu-Chill™ temperature management system • Humidity controlled crispers • FreshFlow produce preserver

Drop Leaf Casual Dining Package

3-Pc. includes table and 2Self-Clean chairs. 1289C/RD/SQ5PK3

Oven

YOUR CHOICE 3-PC. PACKAGE

319

NOW ONLY

each

579

Stainless Steel Interior

HRT18R1W

HOT

Add Stainless Steel Door for $50

HOT BUYS!

• 5.9-cu. ft. convection oven • 3.3KW ultra power burner

699 797

30" WIDE

After Discount

55"

Coil Element Full Size Range

Reg. 999.97

When you buy the matching dresser and mirror.

SAVE $900 Terracotta 2 Pocket Coil Queen Mattress Set

After Discount

Harwich

SIGNA2QP

QUEEN SET

699

Signature 2 Queen Mattress Set

Convection Oven

Full Set $697

Reg. 1599.97

After Discount

MAR. 8 -17 ONLY!

544

1496 OFF 55% OFF 55% NOW ONLY

SIZES ~ NO

Front Control After Discount Stainless Steel EXCEPTIONS! Convection Range

ALL SIZES ~ NO EXCEPTIONS!

Dresser $749.97 Mirror $329.97 • 6.2-cu. ft. oven capacity

YWEE730HS

• Huge 6.3-cu. ft. oven capacity • Warm zone cook top

After Discount

• Time saving convection oven

2016 BBQ INTRODUCTION 515 sq. in. Cooking Surface

Powerful 40,000 BTU Family Size Propane Electronic Barbeque Stainless SteelIgnition

HOT

BUY! Stainless Steel Dishwasher LDS5040ST

Loft Queen Bedroo Stainless Steel Interior

Interior

B1358BBQ

Stainless Steel Sleek Pocket Handle Dishwasher KDFE104DS

NOW ONLY

includes headboar 222 10444-Pc. and nightstand. BLGEGQP4 EW

• Pro-wash auto cycle • Stainless steel interior

After Discount

55"

Stainless Steel Interior Built-In Dishwasher

QUEEN SET HOT BUY! $ NOW EBS9373HW

Stainless Steel Interior

the$

SAVE $50

After Discount

In-Door Filtered Water & Ice Dispenser

40" 1080p Smart LED TV

Interior Filtered Water Dispenser & Ice Maker

AVAILABLE IN ESPRESSO.

SAVE $1100 Stainless Steel HOT BUY! Over-the-Range $ Microwave

KDL40R55

our ticket price on

SAVE $300

397 299 ONLY Barolo 2 Eurotop Pocket Coil ME17HHS

Queen Mattress Set

SAVE $300

After Discount

QUEEN SET

Reg. 1999.97

After Discount

BAROL2QP

55" 1080p 55" 4K UHD 120Hz After Discount King Set $1214 After Discount Reg. 2699.97 SAVE $1485 After Discount BUY THIS MAYTAG FRIDGE & RANGE BUYSmart THIS MAYTAG FRIDGE, & Smart LED TV UN55J620 LED TVRANGE, 55UF6800 PACKAGE AND SAVE DISHWASHER PACKAGE AND SAVE

Excludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, and commercial or builder products.

After Discount

BAROL2KP

200 OFF the separately purchased price $3341 After Discount MAYT2001

See in store for details.

300 OFF

Wellington Square 2 Euro Pillowtop Pocket Coil Queen Mattress Set Reg. 2399.97

After Discount

WSQRE2QP

Reg. 3099.97

After Discount

the separately purchased price $3940 After Discount MAYT3001

22-cu. ft. Stainless Steel French Door Fridge MFI2269M

LOCAL MATTRESS MATTRESS Stainless Steel LOWEST DELIVERY SATISFACTION NOWPRICE $1597 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Double When Oven Range After Discount you purchase on your GUARANTEE GUARANTEE Brick Card Platinum. Stainless Steel 624 Pratt Rd. Gibsons, BC NOW $699 Large Capacity Dishwasher 1971 YMET8720S

Stainless Steel Interior

See instore for details.

After Discount

BUY 1 OR 2

QUALIFYING KITCHENAID® APPLIANCES

See instore for details.

604-886-9885

MDB4949SM

BUY 3 OR 4

QUALIFYING KITCHENAID® APPLIANCES

SAVE

PLUS

DO NOT PAY FOR

18 MONTHS

GIBSONS

B&K

Landscaping WITH NO INTEREST!*

SAVING YOU MORE WITH

Hwy. NO101 ACCRUED INTEREST.

Taxes, administration fees, delivery fees, and other fees or charges are due at time of purchase. No interest accrues until promotional period expires. See left for details.

Wendy’s/

Gibsons

Tim Horton’s Park Plaza JULY 24 - 26

BUY 5 OR MORE

QUALIFYING KITCHENAID® APPLIANCES

15% 20% 25% of SAVE

SAVE $1705 WSQRE2KP

FREE 180 DAY GIBSONS

NOW $1944 90 DAY MATTRESS

PROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE COOK UP THE SAVINGS EVENT

King Set $1394

SAVE $1320

+ PLUS + PLUS + PLUS +

True Convection Oven

33" WIDE

1097

ONLY

HOT BUY! MAR. $ 11-17 ONLY!

31" NOW WIDE

SAVE $852 TCOTA2FP

QUEEN BED NOW ONLY+

899 1079 $ MAYTAG MAJOR APPLIANCES Jul24 -15% Battle of OFF Buyers - 10 pg tallboy 499 799 1299- FpgEn - PG 1 NOW ONLY

TCOTA2QP

Reg. 1549.97

55% OFF 799 55% OFF

RB17N6AS

HOT BUY!

SAVE $500

Bed Full Set $474 After Discount Reg. 949.97 SAVE $475 Queen SIGNA2FP Fits Normal HARWQBED Opening Twin Set $449 After Discount Reg. 899.97 Range SAVE $450 SIGNA2TP

17-cu. ft. Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Fridge

CFEF3012P

• Space saving slim icemaker • Full width pantry drawer

After Discount

QUEEN SET

• Stainless steel interior • Stainless steel interior • Quiet 48 dBA operation • High efficiency agitator • Hybrid condensing drying system After Discount

each

40"

2397

After Discount

744

DW80F600S

24-cu. ft. French Door Fridge with Advanced Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser LFXS246S

NOW ONLY

499

High Efficiency HOT Top Load NOW ONLYBUY!Integrated Stainless NOW ONLY Laundry Steel Dishwasher $ $ $ Team INGLPKG1

• LED control panel display • Quiet operation

36" WIDE

the matching Stainless Steel when you buy NOW ONLYat our Stainless Steel dresser and mirror Ceran Top ALL ticket price True Convection Convection Range NE59J34S Excludes discounted and clearance. Range LRE6383ST

Stainless Steel Interior

SHE3AR75U

SHE3AR72U

After Discount

E-FpgEn-Mar11-P1

After Discount

German Engineered Dishwasher

599 599

NOW ONLY

THREE DAYS ONLY! Filtered

• 4 split adjustable glass shelves • Bright LED lighting • Full width pantry drawer

429

18-cu. ft. Family Size Fridge NOWBUY! ONLY

After Discount

897 1095 4-PC. HOT BUY!

Self-Clean Coil Element Range

CHARLB/C-CH

22-cu. ft. Stainless Steel French Door Fridge RF220TASR

QUEEN BED

AVAILABLE IN COUNTERCFEF3016W HEIGHT AND WITH ROUND OR SQUARE • 5.3-cu. ft. oven capacity TABLE. After Discount • SmoothTouch™ backguard

HOT BUY!

30" WIDE

our ticket price on this

dispenser ~ NO EXCEPTIONS ALL SIZES

NOW ONLY

True Convection Oven

Charlie Curved Chaise

ice & FRIDAY - SUNDAY water

50% OFF

Convection Oven

HOT BUY!

1797

After Discount After Discount

Reg. 1179.97 BRBRYFQP

DIXONT/B-AC

Ottoman available. Available as a swivel chair.

30" WIDE

MAR. 11-13 ONLY!

• Slide-out glass shelving • Electronic temperature controls • Twin humidity controlled crispers

After Discount

319

Zane 2-Pc. Modern Sectional

SAVE $749750 NOW ONLY

ALL SIZES ~ NO EXCEPTIONS!

55% OFF 55% OFF 479 379 60% OFF ZELLO-MMC

HOT BUY!

PROUDLY CANADIAN SINCE 1971

SAVE

Visit hours. off our ticket pricethebrick.com off our for ticketyour price local store off our ticket price Connect with The Brick @ 19.7-cu. ft. Stainless Steel

HELPING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN

K-Nat-Mar11-P10+pop

73'' Condo Size Sofa

Pratt Rd.

HOT BUY!

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE