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Another 4-Way Stop On Cowrie?

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Sechelt business operators told to focus on first impressions

Sechelt business operators were advised Feb. 28 to aim high when focusing on the future of downtown Sechelt and their businesses.

The advice came from Ted Topping of Creative Insights Incorporated, who addressed the 23rd annual general meeting of the Sechelt Downtown Business Association at the Trail Bay mall.

“Price is only a consider-

ation in the absence of value,” said Topping. To create value and avoid having to lower prices, he recommended places of business focus on positive and memorable first impressions. In his view, this is critical for attracting visitors to the community. He noted that with tourism as a large part of the local economy, this was an important consideration for Sechelt’s downtown

businesses.

Topping also stressed that excellence in the processes used to conduct business – in every employee who interacts with customers and in the products being offered – are essential parts of maintaining and growing a successful business. Highlighted was the need for owners to aim to make every customer experience an exceptional one. He

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suggested doing this by viewing it as a customer would.

He also asked owners to look further than the numbers in building their businesses. “How did you do a year ago? Who cares? What owners need to understand is where they are going, not where they have been,” said Topping.

Annual general meeting business included electing of association members Alton Toth, Dennis Olson, Kristine Toynbee and Paul Meyer to new two-year terms on the board of directors.

The meeting included a moment of recognition for the contributions of past-president Katherine Trueman, who was unable to be in attendance. The group also recognized member businesses marking milestones of 10

to 40 years of operating in downtown Sechelt. These included Redecor, Sechelt Sign and Printing, J&B Consulting, Remax, Richmond and Feen-

The SCRD wants to keep its request to protect DL 1313 from logging on the radar of BC’s Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD), Doug Donaldson. On Feb. 28, the SCRD Board agreed to ask for a meeting between the minister and Chairperson Lori Pratt.

Both Donaldson and Pratt are scheduled to be at the 2019 Council of Forest Industries convention April 3-5 in Vancouver. The Board wants to see the meeting happen by that time.

Recent flooding on Russell Road, which is downstream from DL 1313, is a concern for Donna McMahon, Elphinstone (Area E) director, who added this issue to the agenda of the most recent SCRD board meeting. She noted that existing culverts had to be replaced with larger ones to handle storm water runoff that was impacting the road.

Logging activity on DL1313, which could further increase

flooding risks in the area, is a concern for her and her constituents.

DL1313 is locally known as Reed Road Forest. The province considers it part of the working forest area. The SCRD has consistently opposed logging of the site and its Elphinstone Official Community Plan states the area should be use for recreation.

It is a sloped site, located close to residential properties, and within the Town of Gibsons watershed area. The Elphinstone Community Association has asked both the province and the SCRD board to designate DL 1313 as a conservation area.

In December, after hearing from area residents, the board wrote the minister requesting that the lot be excluded from upcoming BC Timber Sales auctions of timber rights. It also requested the lot be protected from logging.

SCRD Chief Administrative Officer, Janette Loveys confirmed that an acknowledge-

ment letter was received by the SCRD. This letter committed to a meeting between staff of the SCRD and FLNRORD, which was held. The acknowledgement also noted that the Minister’s response to the Board’s request would follow.

Auction of rights to log the lot has not proceeded. As the SCRD has not received a decision from the minister about the future of the lot, McMahon called for board follow-up.

“Waiting two months for a response is long enough. Area residents are living in a state of insecurity and anxiety,” said McMahon.

The Board instructed staff to send a second letter to Donaldson reiterating the request that DL 1313 be protected from logging. This letter is also to include a summary of the Russell Road flooding event and a call for a ministerial meeting, in April or earlier, to discuss the Board’s requests.

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A new four-way stop along Cowrie Street in Sechelt’s downtown core is to be considered at the March 6 council meeting. This change to the intersection at Cowrie Street and Ocean Avenue was recommended by council’s committee of the whole on Feb. 27.

The committee’s discussion of the change was prompted in its review of additional requests for 2019 capital projects. Staff had proposed spending $70,000 to install a pedestrian activated crossing light at the intersection. When Councillor Alton Toth inquired about the cost of a four-way stop at this location, staff confirmed the cost would be much lower and that such an installation could be completed within a few days. This would include temporary information signage located along Cowrie as vehicles approach the intersection, to alert drivers to the change in traffic pattern.

While interested in trying

a signage change as soon as possible rather than installing crossing lights, the committee was reminded that their recommendations required council endorsement before action could be taken. Mayor Darnelda Siegers also noted that public notice about the change and that communication with the community should take place before the signs are installed.

The intersection was the site of a fatal accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian using mobility aid several years ago.

The proposed location of the new signage is adjacent to the District of Sechelt Office/ Library Building, School District No. 46 property, and the Trail Bay Mall north parking area. Currently, stop signs face traffic on Ocean Avenue.

If stop signs are added for Cowrie Street traffic at this spot, vehicles would encounter three four-way stops in the half-kilometre stretch of Cowrie between Ocean and

Inlet Avenues. In addition, vehicles travelling on Cowrie must yield to pedestrians in an uncontrolled mid-block crossing, located within this same section of the street.

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Ted Topping, left, addressed the annual general meeting of the Sechelt Downtown Business Association Feb. 28 with tips on how to make their businesses stand out. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

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Literary festival receives $100K donation The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is pleased to announce the generous donation of $100,000 to its Legacy of Literacy Endowment by long-time patron Len Pakulak.

Pakulak has been an ardent festival supporter for over 26 years. He has done it all, from swinging hammers while building the festival pavilion to slinging drinks at the festival bar; from serving on the fund development committee to establishing the Lynn Pakulak Endowment Fund in memory of his wife, a former Board member, who died in 2013. “I got involved because it was important to her and it’s opened up a whole new world to me,” Pakulak said.

Pakulak’s latest contribution will go toward the Legacy of Literacy Endowment established by the Festival in 2017 with the goal of raising

$1 million. The Endowment, held by the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, is intended to provide the festival with an annual predictable source of funds. Income from the Endowment will provide stable funding and allow the Festival not only to continue producing the popular annual literary festival, but expand its program offerings that include outreach through the Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC). Since 2007 the CABC program has brought over 70 Canadian authors to Sunshine Coast classrooms to mentor local K-12 students, providing them with the tools and inspiration to write and tell their own stories.

In addition, donations made to the Legacy of Literacy Endowment are eligible for matching funds through

a program offered by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Mr. Pakulak’s generous eligible donation will help the Festival to reach its goal sooner, increasing the value of his investment in the Festival’s important work.

Pakulak hopes the Legacy of Literacy campaign is successful in reaching the $1 million mark thereby ensuring the Festival’s long term financial stability. “They’re doing really good things,” he said. “They need to be supported.”

Anyone interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the Festival’s Legacy of Literacy Endowment is encouraged to call the Festival office at 604-885-9631. Donations of any size are gratefully accepted as the Festival looks to build a solid foundation for its future while fostering an engaged and welcoming community. Submitted

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Len Pakulak and his late wife Lynn. Pakulak donated $100,000 in her name to the Legacy of Literacy Endowment Fund that provides income to the Festival of the Written Arts. CATHIE ROY PHOTO

Visitor info centre to re-open charge of multiple area VICs, SCT predicts is can reduce costs for materials, printing and shipping. Information sharing costs are anticipated to be lower, as SCT will use its sunshinecoastcanada.com website and its social media presence to communicate information to visitors about Coast festivals, events, and activities. SCT has over 32,000 social media followers.

To bolster marketing of Coast tourism, SCT plans to access marketing funds from Destination BC’s Co-operative Marketing Partnership Program.

Sechelt temporarily closed its VIC on Dec. 31, when its

previous contractor requested termination of the operating agreement. A request for proposals for 2019 VIC operations was undertaken by the District in January. In addition to SCT, the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in providing the services.

In April, SCT plans to have the Sechelt VIC open Wednesdays through Sundays for six hours a day. The Centre is slated to be open seven days a week, eight hours per day as of May. These operating hours are to continue until the end of September, then revert to the five-day-perweek schedule. Connie Jordison

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The Sechelt Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at the Seaside Centre is slated to re-open by April with Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) in charge. On Feb. 27, Sechelt council directed staff to negotiate with SCT for VIC operations for the remainder of 2019. The two parties will also be discussing a possible pilot “Sechelt Host” program to run from June to September.

Host programs recruit local businesses to provide basic visitor services from their storefronts. In the launch year, volunteer businesses would be given training and materials to help direct area visitors. The locations would be identified with “Sechelt Host” stickers on their entrances.

The District it is prepared to offer up to $10,000 for the implementation of a summer 2019 Host program by the new VIC contractor. This is in addition to the $40,000 that SCT is set to receive from Sechelt for 2019 VIC operations.

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Boomers’ electric lifestyle A new report by BC Hydro finds baby boomers think of themselves as the more energy-conscious generation, despite using more than double the electricity of millennials and annual costs being about $500 more.

The report titled “Generation gap: How baby boomers and millennials stack up in their perceived and actual electricity use” found baby boomers have a less favorable outlook on the electricity use habits of younger generations – with 53 per cent thinking millennials use more electricity than them, while only 40 per cent of millennials think boomers use more.

Boomers use more electricity than millennials because they typically have larger homes, more appliances and luxury amenities, and more energy-consuming home habits.

Forty per cent of boomers live in homes that are 2,000 square feet or larger, while 42 per cent of millennials live in homes half that size, or less. In fact, millennials are three times more likely to live in homes smaller than 500 square feet.

Boomers’ bigger homes also mean they are likely to have more electronics, appliances and luxury amenities inside. For example, boomers are: • Twice as likely to have a pool and three times more likely to have a hot tub; • 53 per cent more likely to have a wine or beer fridge and 60 per cent more likely to have heated floors, and; • 25 per cent more likely to have a home entertainment system.

Boomers’ lifestyle and habits at home also contribute to higher bills. More than one-third of boomers cook dinner seven nights a week and a lot of those meals are cooked in the oven, which is 80 per cent higher than millennials. Boomers also love traditional TV with 85 per cent still subscribing to a cable service. Between the TV, PVR and home theatre system, these items use significantly more electricity than the tablet or laptop that the majority of millennials use to stream shows and movies.

While baby boomers may use more electricity on average, this also means they have more opportunities to save. For those looking to reduce their home’s electricity use, BC Hydro’s recommendations include: • Taking advantage of BC Hydro rebates on energy-efficient home improvements, including up to $1,200 for insulation upgrades.

• Using a smart strip for older electronics and home theatre equipment to combat “standby power”.

• Unplugging and recycling a second fridge in the garage or basement.

• Cooking with smaller appliances, such as microwave, toaster oven, or slow-cooker when possible Submitted by BC Hydro

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Irony in Gibsons (Re “It’s official: Gibsons is ‘open for business’”, the Local, Feb. 28) Kudos to the town of Gibsons for winning the “Open for Business” award and attracting more than 185 new businesses. This award celebrates communities “allowing small business to flourish.” How ironic — this has all happened without an establishment called The George. We were all asked to swallow the argument that if The George doesn’t happen, Gibsons’ small businesses will die and its economy will flop. This award shows the myth of that stance.

If we’re going to add new projects to the Gibsons waterfront, let’s make them in keeping with the size and character of the existing town, without obliterating the “stunning seaside setting” and “welcoming laid-back character.” Part of a successful “true renaissance” is having the wisdom and vision to know what already works and building on that – not destroying the very qualities and character of a town that people seek out for tourism, business, retirement, and a high quality of life.

Heather Conn, Roberts Creek

Racist paranoia (Re “Weekly Cartoon”, the Local, Feb.28) Sorry, but I cannot get past the so-called cartoon on page 4 which seems to depict the leader of the NDP as a scary alien being, with fat lips, crossed eyes, out of control whiskers and a spiraling turban. I thought cartoons were supposed to be funny, or at least humorous.

This face is sinister, perhaps suggesting that pure white Canada is being over-run by “ethnics” just like our poor neighbours to the south.

Not only that, but maybe SNC-Lavalin and the Aga

Khan are paying to put him in power. What kind of racist paranoia is this “cartoonist” appealing to, I wonder. If I were not a pure white Canadian I might feel a little fearful about the message your newspaper is projecting.

Mary Beth Knechtel, Halfmoon Bay

Need women of colour (Re “Women in focus”, the Local, Feb. 28) I want to commend the Local for its articles last week about International Women’s Day. It was wonderful to read about so many hardworking local women, especially those whose work one may not encounter on a daily basis.

However, I also would like to point out that this feature could use more of the balance it emphasizes in the introduction. I didn’t see any women of colour or indigenous women being uplifted in the same way, despite the fact that there are many women from both groups who work just as hard and make just as much impact on our community. I don’t say this to diminish or take away from the achievements of the women you wrote about, but I strongly feel that if we really want to live in a more balanced society, then we need to celebrate and support women from every race and walk of life.

Jennifer Margueratt, Sechelt

Tim needs to hear (Re “Roll back Tim’s rims”, the Local, Feb. 28) First, a big thanks for running the editorial.

I’ve just spent over half an hour trying to find a place on the Hortons website to give them some heat about this issue, but there is no e-mail door to the corporate offices that I can find… other than to participate in their limited feedback op-

portunities that appear to be all about praising them for their services.

They are proud of their products and there is no mention of the issues raised in the article you ran from Zero Waste Canada, no way for me to voice a complaint about their production and use of these one-use paper cups, that would reach the ears of that smug Hortons corporation.

They do need to hear from people concerned about the environmental trash they are producing with their take-away Roll Back Rims coffee cups. So, if any of your readers knows of a way to breech the corporate wall and get a message about this issue, do let me know.

Anna Banana, Roberts Creek

Wasted time, money (Re “Worried about water”, letters, the Local, Feb. 28) With all due respect to Judy Skogstad, her criticism of the Minister of Environment’s Chapman Lake project denial is based on a park management plan that is over a decade out of date.

According to BC Park’s policy, the Tetrahedron Provincial Park Management Plan should have been reviewed in 2007 and updated to reflect the changing reality of the Sunshine Coast’s water supply plans. The 1997 management plan still assumes that Chapman and Gray Creeks watersheds are “the only water supply offering sufficient water quality, quantity and timing of flows for a regionally scaled water supply”, but by 2007 that was no longer true.

The 2006 Sunshine Coast Water Summit convened in response to increasing drought and securing backup water supplies, resulted in DaytonKnight being retained to assess potential sources to supplement the Chapman water system.

The Chapman Creek system was declared at “capacity” in 2007 and Clowhom Lake, Sakinaw Basin, Rainy River, an engineered lake and groundwater supplies were evaluated as supplementary sources.

As for the denied Chapman Lake project, the SCRD’s approved Comprehensive Regional Water Plan, completed in 2013, specifies emergency use of Chapman Lake by deploying a temporary floating pump station or alternative system (siphon) to access an additional 1.5 m of water, until new water sources are developed. The regional water plan did not include the permanent eight metre drawdown “option”, rejected by the Minister.

DaytonKnight’s 2007 Technical Memorandum and the SCRD Comprehensive Regional Water Plan both specify groundwater investigations in the short term. Had the SCRD kept to their own plan’s timeline instead of postponing the groundwater investigations and going off on a tangent in Tetrahedron Provincial Park, three years and who knows how much money would not have been wasted and new relatively inexpensive groundwater supplies could have been on line this year, or next.

Linda Williams, Tuwanek

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... letters continued The truth about CMTs (Re “Forest values balanced”, letters, the Local, Feb. 21) Timber sales manager Stacey Gould’s account of the archaeological history of TSL A87126 needs correction.

She writes that BCTS hired an archaeologist to survey TSL A87126 for culturally modified trees (CMTs) and has now reached an agreement with Squamish Nation that the identified CMTs will be registered and excluded.

The truth is quite different.

In 2011 an archaeologist hired by BCTS, in a preliminary reconnaissance found that there were “no” CMTs in the block. In 2013, BCTS tried to sell the block with no protection for any trees.

Luckily BCTS received no bids at that time.

In the meantime, ELF had noticed several yellow cedars in the block with the healing lobes typically found on CMTs. ELF hired an archaeologist who found at least 33 CMTs in the block. We sent his report to BCTS and the Archaeological Branch. BCTS disagreed with the findings of this archaeologist and again hired the same archaeologist who found no evidence of CMTs to disprove the latest report.

This time they helicoptered in fallers to cut down eleven old yellow cedars with scars, one over 1,100 years old, to disprove the finding of our archaeological report.

It should be noted that all the old trees cut down were near the helicopter landing pad and none corresponded with the 33 CMTs identified by our archaeologist.

We found this outrageous and hired an independent third archaeologist to review their report. The finding of this report, by one of BC’s most respected archaeological firms, was that several false assumptions had been made by BCTS’s archaeologist and that the conclusions of our archaeologist were sound and should be respected.

In the end, the government Archaeological Branch reviewed all the reports as well as some other professional comments and concluded that “the evidence on balance supports the argument for there being CMTs subject to the Heritage Conservation Act”, and essentially ordered BCTS to record the identified 33 CMTs to current branch standards with the potential for additional CMTs to be present.

The lesson in all of this is that we must be careful about relying on forestry professionals trained in securing “the uninterrupted flow of timber” to tell us the truth about what is really happening in our forests.

Hans Penner, Elphinstone Logging Focus

Medicine changes (Re various letters about homeopathy, the Local, Feb. 28) I rejoice that we live in a country where we can still have differing opinions, and even express them in the media, but I also fear that critical thinking may be a

lost art. The letters responding to Dr. McDowell’s clear statement of why we should consider being immunized for influenza (and to extrapolate, other illnesses) and not rely on homeopathy to protect us, is a case in point.

Using Ms. Passmore’s own logic in commenting on Dr. McDowell’s “ignorance” of homeopathy because he is a medical doctor, the fact that most homeopaths and their followers do not have medical degrees must also mean that they may not know anything about modern medicine.

Ms. Passmore’s anecdote about her brother’s ear infections being cured is sweet but may not carry the burden of proof that examining the outcome of thousands of cases does. A few years ago, MDs were advised by researchers to adopt a “watch and wait” approach for children with ear infections. Real studies (using control groups, thousands of test subjects and rigorous statistical analysis) had shown that many children heal themselves, without medicine or homeopathy or anything else. Antibiotic prescribing for ear infections decreased in response.

Take that, Big Pharma. Modern medicine changes as new information becomes available, unlike some disciplines.

Our average life expectancy in Canada according to Statistics Canada, has increased from 57.1 years in 1921 to 81.7 years in 2011.

Most of this was due to a sustained reduction in infant mortality between 1921 and 1951. Was this because of the widespread use of homeopathy and other alternative practices or perhaps partly due to the introduction of immunizations and some Big Pharma discoveries like penicillin and insulin? After 1951 the biggest increase in life expectancy was due to a reduction in early deaths from cardiovascular disease.

Consider, was this due to new medical discoveries being put into practice or due to homeopathy?

Enjoy your freedom of belief in homeopathy and I will enjoy my freedom to not promote something that, after critical examination, cannot have any place in honest medical practice.

Dr. Alice Westlake, Sandy Hook

No herd immunity (Re various letters about homeopathy, the Local, Feb. 28) Wow: three letters last week from writers extolling the virtues of homeopathy.

How come, since the potions and procedures lack any scientific basis for their medical effectiveness?

Well, humans are very complex beings. Even when scientists try to evaluate the efficacy of fairly common and reliable products, like aspirin for headache, the results aren’t clear cut.

First you have to find a sample of folks reporting they have a headache. To some you give sugar pills, some sugar-coated aspirin (so users can’t taste the aspirin),

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some nothing. No one knows who got what. After a few hours, most headaches have stopped. Surprisingly, almost as many patients report that the sugar pills worked as report that aspirin did. Why is that?

Well, medicine isn’t sure.

To start with we aren’t sure what causes our heads to ache in the first place. If there are several causes, maybe sugar is an antidote to some of them. If worry and tension cause them, just taking “pills” may help us relax because “help is on the way.”

We call all these positive effects of the non-drug pills “the placebo effect” (PE). Although studies of the PE are as yet far from conclusive, a major factor seems to be the extent to which the patients believe that the physician both knows what is wrong and wants to provide an available and effective treatment.

There is no reason why a homeopathic practitioner cannot provide such solicitous concern. The problem arises when their activities displace effective therapies that protect against infectious diseases such as measles or polio. This is because resistance to such diseases is important not only to your wellbeing but also to that of your friends and neighbours.

Homeopathy never confers herd immunity.

Jim Pawley, Sechelt

School yard bully

(Re “MoTI plans for Largo Rd. criticized”, the Local, Feb. 21) At the heart of the discussion regarding Largo Road becoming a through road connector from the highway to the Lower Rd. is the Roberts Creek Official Community Plan (RCOCP). Over a four-year period (2008 thru 2011) citizens of RC sat in committee re-evaluating the existing RCOCP and making amendments where deemed necessary. The OCP is a Provincially-required document which every municipality must have. To date, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) have not included the RCOCP in this discussion. The RCOCP says (15b): “In cooperation with the province, the SCRD should ensure that any proposed changes to the road network are the subject of consultation with local residents at a scale related to the proposal”.

The province says RC must have an OCP but MoTI is not required to observe its conclusions. So, what does that tell me, someone who sat for two of the four years it took to complete this document? Why bother? What’s the point of volunteering my time for something which will ultimately be ignored?

MoTI is not an elected body.

MoTI is funded by taxpayers who provide their wages etc.

Yet there is nothing to stop MoTI from imposing their collective will into a quiet neighbourhood because that is their agenda, apparently without regard for the consequences of their actions.

Sounds a lot like the school yard bully.

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Notes from the Upper Mainland Nicholas Simons MLA, Powell River and Sunshine Coast

The Spring Session is well under way now. We’ve had

a Throne Speech, new legislation is being introduced, Committees have been convened, and the process of MLA’s reviewing every Ministry’s budget, called the “Estimates” began this week. But it all started with the Speech from the Throne, followed by

the Budget.

The Throne Speech this year spoke broadly of government’s desire to make life better for British Columbians, referring to the need to address the housing crisis, to restore quality public services in health and education,

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and to make life more affordable.

The Budget, the second delivered in the first 18 months of government, continues where the last one ended.

Government began the single-biggest middle-class tax cut in the 2018 budget by cutting MSP premiums in half – back to the level they were before the previous government doubled them.

This year’s budget completes the task by eliminating them completely, saving families about $1,800 per year.

A new Child Opportunity Benefit announced in this budget will become operational next year resulting in families receiving considerably more support until their child or children reach the age of 18 – as opposed to the current system, called the Early Childhood Tax benefit, which applies only until a

child is 6 years old.

Fee reductions, the new Affordable Child Care benefit, and providing over $237 million to support the creating of 22,000 new licensed spaces continue our government’s pledge to make child care better, more available, and more affordable.

There are many foster parents, family caregivers and homeshare providers on the Sunshine Coast. They get compensated for caring for young people who for one reason or another cannot live in their immediate family, or adults who need support to live independently. More importantly, government is giving social workers the ability to compensate family members for caring for relatives at the same rate as they compensate regular foster parents.

Students receiving BC Stu-

dent Loans will no longer have to pay interest. The Opposition Leader has spoken widely about this, claiming that students are more likely to take on considerable debt, and are likely to default on their loans. I am pleased that this will make life a little bit easier for students.

Government has raised the rates for people in receipt of social assistance or disability assistance, a total increase of 25 per cent in our first 18 months after rates were frozen under the previous regime.

Investments in CleanBC, our K-12 education system, increases in funding to the arts, constructing almost 2,000 housing units, and cost-sharing gaming revenue with First Nations are also key elements of this balanced budget – one that I was pleased to support.

The RCMP showed off their support for the anti-bullying efforts behind Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 27 with a decorated police vehicle. Earlier in the day, Cst Glen Martin had attended the Pink Shirt assembly at Kinnikinnick Elementary in Sechelt, and the kindergarten students decorated his truck. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

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Regional Review Lori Pratt

Sunshine Coast Regional District Chair and Area B Director

There is no doubt that we live in an incredible area that has so much to offer and experience. But while we are enjoying everything this Coast has to offer, we can’t forget about our drinking water.

Naturally, water in our creeks, lakes, ponds and wetlands sustains the habitats for numerous aquatic species and is essential for all other wildlife. Water is also required for domestic and agricultural purposes, as well as firefighting. Eighty-five per cent of our potable water is supplied by the Chapman water system. It relies primarily on Chapman Lake and Edwards Lake. During the summer, it is supplemented by Chaster Well and Gray Creek.

Our ability to meet demand is challenged by our summers becoming hotter and drier.

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Special Olympics keeps marching on.

Case in point, by the time you read this article, Genny Verge will be on her way to Abu Dhabi for the 2019 World Games. She will join over 7,000 athletes from 177 countries for a week of competitions March 14-21.

Here in our neck of the woods, the Sunshine Coast Polar Bears Curling team had the honour of being the first ever SOSC athletes to compete at the 2019 Winter Games in Vernon Feb. 21-23, The first BC Winter Games were held in 1991. At that time a total of 450 athletes, coaches and staff attended.

By 2019, there were 600 athletes alone competing including seven from the first games 28 years ago. This demonstrates that Special Olympics

SCRD continues to move forward with three projects outlined in the regional water plan to address the water supply deficit that are the most feasible, cost effective, and have the least environmental impacts.

The first two projects focus on expanding supply in the Chapman water system (construction of a raw water reservoir and the drilling of wells) while the third is intended to reduce water demand (universal water metering).

Expanding the water supply by modifying the infrastructure at Chapman Lake is not currently an option because of the recent denial of the Tetrahedron Park boundary amendment.

To help us understand how much water is needed and to inform decisions about wells and reservoirs, a Water Demand Analysis (WDA) was recently completed. The WDA provides a realistic outlook on the potential water supply deficit for the Chapman water system in the short (2025), medium (2035) and long-term (2050). The study showed that by 2035, the water supply shortage could be five-and-a-half times larger than estimated in 2013.

To start addressing this

shortfall, the SCRD has approved a budget proposal for Phase 3 of the development of a production well or well field in the Church Road area. The water supply situation for the Chapman Creek System would be significantly improved by the development of a well field in this location.

Additional work is required to confirm the feasibility of developing production wells in the Gray Creek and the Dusty Road areas in 2019.

The SCRD also received the results of a desktop feasibility study for a raw water reservoir(s). (The study can be found on the SCRD website). A budget proposal to complete a field assessment of four potential sites will be considered in early March.

The community has been very clear about the need to address the water supply.

We’ve heard your concerns and are working hard to address the challenges, but it is important to know that all of the proposed solutions will take time to implement. We need to follow a rigorous process to meet the regulatory requirements for the supply expansion projects. We remain committed to a solution and to keeping the public informed of our progress.

is truly a lifelong program.

The Polar Bears had much to say about their experience: Darlene Nelson: “It was so exciting to have my mum and dad come from Keremeos to watching all my curling games and the ceremonies.”

Shelley McCuaig: “Our curling team was on Global News carrying the S.O. banner for Region 5 in the opening ceremonies.”

Wes Harrison was pleased with all the Vernon volunteers who served and helped at meals and events.

Bruce Stuart: “I enjoyed meeting the other curlers in our division.”

Head Coach and SOSC Local Coordinator Pat Stuart: “The team can’t wait to see if they can qualify to go to Winter Games again in four years.”

Darren Inouye, volunteer coordinator for Region 5 – which includes Vancouver, North Shore and Sunshine Coast – added: “We start as separate parts divided by sports and locals but by the

end of the Provincial Games walk away as a team with new friends and good memories”.

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30pm, RCMP and the Sunshine Coast Bears team will play floor hockey at Chatelech Secondary. Come out and cheer them on.

Our spring/summer season starts at the beginning of April with golf, soccer, bocce, softball and track & field.

As always, we welcome new coaches and volunteers.

Finally, the mission of Special Olympics – to support and include folks from all walks of life – spreads farther than the court or the field.

A shining example is Coach Mike Gojevic, a lung transplant recipient who appeared last week on the cover of this newspaper to show his support for organ donation. Mike was instrumental in championing a campaign for people to sign up to be organ donors.

He also looked great wearing his Special Olympics shirt.

Way to go Mike!

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International Women’s Day • March 8, 2019 • #BalanceforBetter The importance of men’s support for equality Ipsos Mori, a collaborator on the International Women’s Day annual study, with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College in London, has found that the majority of men acknowledge that gender equality can only be achieved with men’s support; however around half think that they are being expected to do too much.

Two thirds of those surveyed believe that women won’t achieve equality in their country unless men take actions to support women’s rights too. However, opinion is split on whether too much is being expected of men to help the fight for equality. Forty-three per cent agree that men are being expected to do too much compared with 46 per cent who disagree. Agreement is higher among men than women (50% vs 36%).

There is still a long way to go – but attitudes are changing. Globally, half (50%) say that young women will have a better life than women from their parents’ generation.

Two-thirds of people globally (65%) say that achieving equality between men and women is important to them personally - although this has fallen five points since last year (70%).

In most countries childcare is no longer seen as the preserve of the woman; three-quarters globally (75%) disagree that a man who stays at home to look after his children is less of a man compared with just one in five (18%) agreeing. Three-quarters of people globally (75%) say they would be comfortable with having a female boss. Only 17 per cent say they would feel uncomfortable. Men would be more uncomfortable with this than women (20% vs 14%).

However, women still face significant issues. Three in ten people globally (30%) pick out sexual harassment as the top issue facing women, which is in line with findings in 2018 when the figure was 32 per cent. Equal pay is highlighted as much more of an issue in many European countries. Respondents in Serbia (41%), Australia (40%), Poland (24%) and Russia (21%) see domestic abuse as the top issue, whilst people in South Korea (31%) and Japan (26%) feel that balancing work and caring responsibilities is the top issue that women are facing.

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A man shows his “hands out” balance pose. Surveys show that a majority of people around the world – male and female – think gender balance is important. JORGE OVIEDO/EYEEM PHOTO to achieve equality between men and women are employers paying women the same as men for the same work (36%) and tougher laws to prevent violence and harassment against women (35%).

The majority (69% and 68%) believe these respective actions will have a positive impact in achieving equality.

Education is the area where people think equality will be achieved first - close to half (47%) are confident that discrimination against women in education will have ended in 20 years. People are much less confident about this happening in government and politics (37%).

The survey, carried out online among adults under 65 across 27 countries, finds that there is still a long way to go to achieving gender equality but that attitudes are changing. People think women today will have a better life than women of their parents’ generation and there is a majority view that achieving gender equality is an important goal.

Read the full International Women’s Day study findings online at https://www. internationalwomensday. com/Activity/13721/Menbelieve-equality-is-achievedwith-their-support. internationalwomensday.com

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Women and STEM: still a sizable gender gap The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world, but there is still a sizable gender gap in these professions. According to the College Board, which produces many standardized tests, only 27 per cent of all students taking the AP Computer Science exam in the United Science are women.

Similarly, just 18 per cent of American computer-science degrees are attained by females. However, this is not the case elsewhere in the world. A paper by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary published in Psychological Science noted that women who live in countries with tradi-

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According to a U.S. Department of Education report, students studying science or math in college have a higher employment rate and salary than other majors after graduation. STEM majors typically earn an average of $15,500 more annually than non-STEM majors. Engineering and engineering technology tends to pay the most.

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The collective consciousness of home sellers isn’t fully up to speed on the current reality of the Sunshine Coast real estate market. Our market has slowed considerably over the last year and what your home would have sold for 18 months ago isn’t what it’ll sell for today.

Sellers can expect to see lots of competition this spring, much of which will be overpriced. In this environment, pricing your home too high is a huge mistake. You need to price your home appropriately to get your listing in front of buyers.

Looking at comparable properties that have sold recently will help you set your home’s current value. Listings that have been on the market for over 60 days are considered stale dated and shouldn’t influence how you price your home.

There are many reasons you could be considering selling. One of which is downsizing.

The allure of moving into a smaller, more manageable, more affordable home is an increasingly popular concept, especially with parents of adult children.

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a smaller yard to maintain sound attractive, it might be time to consider downsizing.

BC’s Sunshine Coast is a popular destination for retirees and seniors that are looking to downsize not only their home but also the community in which they live. There’s less traffic, less waiting in line, and a near complete lack of crime. As an added bonus, a smaller home with less maintenance provides a lot of flexibility should you want to travel.

The best time to downsize is before you have to. Plan a couple of years out and make it a fun transition in your life.

Including kids and extended family in decision making can help with decluttering and passing along family heirlooms. The story about what gives an item sentimental value can be as valuable to the recipient later in life than the item itself.

Buying a pre-sale or building a custom retirement home is a good option for those looking to downsize.

There are several developments coming online on the Sunshine Coast, from Click Homes to condos, to subdivisions of ranchers on small lots, that cater to buyers who are not ready to downsize now, but will be in a couple of years.

If you are interested in learning more about projects or options for downsizing, call your realtor or local real estate office and ask them to put a list of options together for you to investigate at your own pace.

Tony Browton is an award-winning Realtor who lives and works on BC’s Sunshine Coast.

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Attendees noted that an increasing number of travellers prefer home-styled accommodations over hotel or motel rooms. Property owners renting their cabins or homes to people visiting the Pender area was identified as a long-standing practice which attracts visitors to the area.

These visitors support local retailers, service providers and restaurants.

Many STR properties in the Pender area have belonged to families for generations.

With the owners still using these units from time to time, they do not offer them on the fulltime rental market. Some owners do short term rentals of their properties to offset increasing costs, such as property taxes.

Concerns were expressed about the “loss of a sense of

neighbourhood” when multiple STRs operate within a small vicinity. One individual said that there were four STRs within a block of her home. She stated that traffic and noise created by STR clients does disrupt the lives of the permanent residents in her area.

To help address problems created for people living near STRs, there was support for introducing a requirement that off-site managers live within a reasonable distance of the rental property. The SCRD proposed this be within 20 kilometers. Some at the meeting said having a manager resident at any location “on the Coast” would suffice.

A suggestion was made that if STRs were required to have permits, a directory of each STR’s management contact information be made accessible to the public. If a neighbour of an STR had a concern, they could then get information on who to contact. Having bylaw enforcement staff available to respond to complaints on evening and weekends was also suggested. Another comment was that realtors should be briefed on any regulation changes, so they can advise clients appropriately.

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HOME RENOVATIONS

Spring means it’s renovation time Spring is the busiest time for the home improvement industry as homeowners typically begin planning home renovation projects this time of year. If you’re planning to reno in 2019, check out our a list of five of the top trends for transforming your home.

Kitchen and bathroom If you’re looking to make a big change this year, a kitchen or bathroom renovation is the way to go. These two rooms continue to top lists as the most popular remodelling projects, especially if you are looking to sell your home as they typically provide the highest return on investment and add significant value in the eyes of potential buyer Sustainability This trend has been around for a while and this year will see it extend to everything from choosing energy-efficient appliances and sustainably made building materials to conscious design planning with a focus on the concept of “less is more”.

To maximize this trend, you will want to make the most of your home’s space by creating rooms that are both functional and beautifully designed. Choose sustainable products like natural fibre area rugs, recycled floor materials and repurposed décor items.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast March 7 Dr. Jack Newman answers questions on breastfeeding, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 9:30am2:30pm March 7 Telus workshop for seniors on online safety, Gibsons Public Library, 10:30am March 7 Mary Burns workshop on researching and writing an historical novel, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30pm March 7 Burger and beer fundraiser for Roberts Creek Guides and Pathfinders, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-8pm, $25 March 7 Dr. Jack Newman answers questions on breastfeeding, Gibsons Community Centre, 5-6:30pm March 7 Interactive presentation on workforce housing, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, rsvp at reception@communityfutures. org March 8 International Women’s Day potluck dinner with speakers and entertainment, sponsored

by SC Labour Council, Roberts Creek Hall, 5-8:30pm, free March 8 Burger and beer fundraiser for Pender Harbour Secondary grads, Grasshopper Pub, Pender Harbour, 5-9pm, $25 March 8 Burger and beer meet-andgreet with Olympic skater Patrick Chan, fundraiser for SC Skating Club, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm, $25, kids $12 (burger and drink) March 8 Blue Line Duo, Roberts Creek Legion, dinner music 6-7:30 by donation, cover charge 7:3010:30, members $5, guests $10 March 8 Coffee house with singer/songwriter Simon Paradis, Shine with Nancy Pincombe and Ken Johnson and Smoking Crowns Jam Band with ‘60s hits, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30pm, $10 donation March 8-9 Cinderella, full-length ballet with Dance Works Academy students, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm, $20, kids and seniors $15 March 9 Early years fair, for children from birth to 5 and their families, with petting zoo and photography, 5538 Shorncliffe Ave., 10am-1:30pm March 9 Big garage sale, Holy Family Church Hall, West Sechelt, 10am-2pm March 9 Rod McEwan of Rainforest Compassion Club speaks about cannabis medicine to the Flair cancer support group, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 10amnoon WEATHER DELAYED March 9 Seedy Saturday with seed exchange, plant sale and workshops, Roberts Creek Hall and Masonic Hall, 11am-4pm, suggested $2 donation March 9 Repair Cafe, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 11am-4pm March 9 Artist’s demonstration with Chantal Cardinal, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 1-3pm

March 9 Wanda Nowicki and Budge Schachte entertain, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm March 9 Patrick Chan ice show, presented by SC Skating Club, Gibsons Community Centre, 6-8:30pm, $30 plus fees, children $20 plus fees, share-there.com March 9 Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm March 9 Trudi Diening sings with guitarists Steve Giltrow and Bill Coon, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $20 March 9 Sunshine Coast Arts Centre reading series presents award-winning poet Joe Denham, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation March 9 Coal Davies and the RockaBillionaires, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20 March 9 Women’s Day dance with the Daggers and DJs Little-d and Paola, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $15 March 10 Artist’s demonstration with Katarina Meglic, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, noon-2pm March 10 Concert to support church restoration with musicians and A Cappella Strait Choir, Pender Harbour Choir, Reflections Women’s Choir and Vocal Intent, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, reception 3pm, concert 4pm, $30 March 10 Anagram Duo, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 3:30-6pm March 10 Carlos del Junco & the Blues Mongrels, presented by the SC Jazz Society, Heritage Theatre, Gibsons, 2-4pm, $25, sharethere.com March 10 Comedy night with Kyle Jones and Steve McGowan, Gibsons Tapworks, 8-10pm, $25 March 11 Pender Harbour Garden Club presents Deluxe Landscaping manager Angela Koop, School of Music, Madeira Park, 1-3pm, $5 drop-in March 11 The Smoking Room, an immersive installation created by Gordon Halloran, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 6:30-9:30pm, free March 12 Pharmacist Jennifer May speaks about health and the new Canada food guide, Howe Sound Pharmacy, Gibsons Park Plaza, 6pm, free, bring an item for the food bank, register at 604-8863365 March 13 Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish addresses Gibsons Chamber of Commerce AGM, Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 11am-1:30pm, includes lunch, members $35, others $40 March 14 Lantern festival with food, games and music, school fundraiser, Cedar Grove Elementary, Gibsons, 5-8pm March 14 Puppy tales open mic, five minutes for a story or song about a beloved dog, hosted by Janice Williams, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7-9pm

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Two versions of raising a child genius A multi-award winner, “Gifted” (2017) might not initially seem very blockbuster.

It isn’t shocking, dynamic, or life-changing. It is a gentle, emotional, sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, simultaneously anxious and hopeful, ultimately rewarding, human experience.

“Gifted” is a custody battle story, a story about a math genius and a family’s desires.

The genius is a seven-yearold, precocious, adorable, girl, whose performance in this film is magnificent. She will, without doubt, capture your heart. You, too, will want to keep her.

Also extremely well-performed is the role of Uncle Frank (Chris Evans), who is anything but a perfect guy.

He’s full of self-doubt and won’t win any Best Parent awards. But his sensitive and humble portrayal of an imperfect parent, carrying a lot of historical emotional baggage, will have you thinking seriously about what “normal” really means, what “smart” really means, and how much each matters.

Then there’s Grandmother.

Lindsay Duncan, as Frank’s mother, does an excellent job of emotionally scaring everyone in the audience. Brilliant herself, and sadly unfulfilled, she is granite personified.

Her historical role in “cultivating genius” and her unrestrained goal to do the same with her granddaughter Mary will have viewers whispering to themselves...“no,

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All Frank wants is for Mary to have a normal childhood with friends, social graces, sports, someday go to the prom, etc. If it means not fully exploiting her genius, he’s OK with that. But he’s not sure. He knows Mary is not “normal”; she is very bored at school and she does not want to attend.

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Is it right or wrong to (not) develop them, or for a person in possession of such gifts to not commit to them? Grandmother will fix that.

“Gifted” sifts through these people and issues, with all their wants and needs.

Beautifully acted and filmed, it builds a heart-warming, viewer-involved story. And it offers a line that may say it all: “He’s a good person.

He wanted me before I was smart.”

“Gifted” is screening 7:30pm., Monday March 18 at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse; and 2pm, Sunday March 24 at Sechelt’s Raven’s Cry Theatre. Members $5, others $9.

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An evening of Joe Denham The next author in the reading series offered by the Sunshine Coast Arts Council will be local poet and novelist Joe Denham, whose work has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. Joe Denham’s poetry collection “Regeneration Machine” won the Canadian Authors Association’s Award for Poetry and was shortlisted for the

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In “Regeneration Machine”, Denham faces the trauma of his friend Nevin Sample’s suicide, and struggles with conflicting emotions of grief, remorse and anger as he attempts to find meaning in a society that has lost its way.

In “The Year of Broken Glass”, Denham follows Francis Wichbaun across the Pacific Ocean against a backdrop of worldwide seismic devastation while confronting “pervasive feelings of disappointment and disillusionment”.

Joe Denman’s writing is nourished by his passionate feelings for nature and environmental issues, and his poetry style is both elegiac and compassionate. The evening promises to be inspiring particularly to readers of poetry and fiction who are concerned with fundamental questions concerning the environment.

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Harmonica virtuoso Carlos del Junco appears at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons with his band, the Blues Mongrels, on Sunday, March 10, 2-4pm. The appearance is hosted by the SC Jazz and Entertainment Society: “Carlos and band deliver a seamless fusion of everything from swing to Latin, second line New Orleans grooves to swampy folk roots melodies, even a couple ‘world music’ melodies.” Tickets are $25, available at Laedeli, Strait Music, One Flower One Leaf Gallery, at share-there.com, or at the door. PHOTO SUBMITTED

and community choirs have been thriving for years up and down the lower Coast, with new ones starting up every few years to fill various niches. Recently, there has been a surge in community choirs performing exclusively sacred music, and the next few weeks feature several offerings of their musical labours.

On Sunday, March 17 at 5pm, a service of Choral Evensong will be held at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt. The order for evening prayer – lovingly known as “evensong” – was developed by Thomas Cranmer in the 17th century to help make the monk’s prayers more accessible to the com-

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Tip of the Week: In the lead up to Mercury turning retrograde, it formed a close conjunction to Chiron in Aries while the Sun came into alignment with Neptune. Together, these can be understood to represent the early stages of a healing process linked to mass delusion and deception. Although it is actually something of an oxymoron, there are many who actually believe that science is settled. Certainly, in the fields of engineering and technology, the progress machine is ever active. Yet, having assumed the position of knowing ‘the truth’ regarding human origins and the nature of existence some scientists have convinced themselves and many others who have a deep investment of faith in science that their theories are conclusive and absolute. Meanwhile, many new revolutionary movements are on the rise lead by ‘other’ scientists who strongly disagree with.

The doors to a new round of debate on many fronts are opening again.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) One way or another, you feel the need to retreat. This could manifest as an escape.

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and realizations, even if they take until April to come to consciousness.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) A deep dive into unfamiliar waters continues to keep you busy. Positively, you have entered a creative and inventive cycle. New dreams and designs are the rewards of your diligence.

By next week, you will feel inspired to take these to the next level. This could prove to be a special time offering opportunities for public recognition, soon.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) It may seem that things you once considered to be certain are dissolving like a mirage. Everything is up for debate again. The only certainty is the flow of change.

This occurs on many fronts simultaneously. So, the challenge is to keep an open mind and be willing to see things differently. This may require letting go of the subconscious urge for control of the outcome.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) There are some yellow flags raised regarding your overall state of health. Or, it may be your current lifestyle that requires that you make some key adjustments. There are indications that you are under a lot of stress these days.

Sometimes the stress is obvious and other times it is hidden. Either way, step back and take a fresh look.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) A creative cycle is under-

Time to plan your 2020 exhibit Are you an artist with a body of work to exhibit?

Or do you have a vision for a compelling community group installation, and have the time and skill set required to put it all together and turn the idea into reality?

Here’s an opportunity to make it all happen. Share your creativity with the world and take part in a cre-

ative submission. All creative people are invited to help the Gibsons Public Art Gallery plan for a future exhibition year.

Everyone can play a part in shaping our future exhibition calendar. If you are not an artist, you can help too. If you know of an amazing local artist whose work you think should be featured in an ex-

hibit at GPAG, encourage that artist to consider an exhibition submission.

The exhibition submission process for GPAG’s 2020 calendar has already begun. Get your ideas down on paper now and handed into the Gallery by March 31.

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How to recognize whales in our waters navigating ships in their presence. BC Ferries and Washington State Ferries began integrating the tutorial into their internal crew training programs earlier this year.

“As professional mariners, we have the privilege of observing marine wild life every day, and with that privilege comes a responsibility,” says Captain Jan Brockhausen, BC Ferries’ Marine Superintendent. “Our presence in the great oceans need not impact any species’ ability to survive and it’s on all of us to ensure future generations continue to be wowed by these great mammals. Our hope is that mariners find value in this tutorial, and make good use of what they learn to support the marine ecosystem, which is so important to us all.”

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initiative complements other measures already in place in the region to reduce threats to at-risk whales.

Regional mariners, particularly those operating large vessels such as ferries, cargo ships or tug boats, are encouraged to complete the “Whales in our Waters” tutorial in advance of the summer season, when many whale species return to the Salish Sea to feed. Though geared towards mariners, the tutorial is also available to the general public on the Port of Vancouver website. (https:// echolearn.portvancouver. com) The “Whales in our Waters” tutorial covers a range of topics including the need to protect local whale species, tips for identifying and reporting them, and best practices to implement when

traction you desire. This will not last but could linger for a few weeks. Curb your expectations directed at yourself and others and trust that you will be busy again and with full traction soon.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) The Pisces influence will likely work very well for

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In recognition of World Whale Day on Feb. 16, BC Ferries and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority launched a tutorial for mariners to build awareness of local whale species and how to identify them, and provide navigational strategies to reduce potential interactions between ships and whales in BC waters.

Marine traffic in our region is growing, and expected to continue to grow, due to increased population and trade. In recognition of the potential for more interactions between whales and ships, BC Ferries and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program, in partnership with Ocean Wise, developed the tutorial called “Whales in our Waters”. This

way. Some of the impetus is coming from external sources destined to agitate you out of your comfort zone. If they do their work, you will be pushed into your lap, den or think tank. It is important that you think and go big now, somehow. If necessary, feel the fear and use it as fuel for action.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Balancing the urge to lay low in your den versus venture a new highway, or two, is now underway. At worst, you could be dealing with deep feelings of sadness or disillusionment. Positively, you recognize the opportunity to go within and recharge. This can be best achieved by giving yourself a break for a while, like a few weeks.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Well, if anyone is able to make the most of this Mercury Retrograde in Pisces storm, it is you. However, you have arrived at a place in your life where you may be undergoing the preliminary stages of something of an identity crisis. It may simply amount to the desire to explore new horizons. Either way, the answers you seek are about your place in the world.

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) Circumstances are pushing you to dig deep again.

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rus may be having the effect of keeping your grounded, literally. Spending quality time with friends is a possibility, yet you are not in the mood for a party. Travel would be ideal but a venture into a good book might suffice.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) A revolutionary momentum has been building and is now coming to a peak.

You are determined to make your presence known, to be seen and heard. However, you may be experiencing a temporary disconnect right now. This should shift a little as the week progresses and by next week you will feel connected again, even if under challenging circumstances.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Finding your place in the sun may seem extra challenging right now. Getting the attention you may want and need may not be forthcoming right now. Therefore, the best solution is to simply wait this one out.

Accept it as a feature of your destiny that this is not the time to advance your position. Rather, ride this one out quietly.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Sometimes we feel a little less certain than others, like now perhaps. The Pisces influence for you signifies a philosophical and spiritual search, but not one that is likely be fulfilled too soon.

Yet, if you set your intentions and patiently play along, you may receive sublime insights

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