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Cleaning the �loor of Sechelt Inlet Over eight days, almost three tons of garbage was retrieved from Sechelt Inlet by divers from the Salish Sea Nearshore Habitat Recovery Project. The project’s goal is to rebuild ocean health by regenerating eelgrass (Zostera marina) growth. Eelgrass beds shelter and feed sea life, filter excess nutrients from the water and provide oxygen. Underwater debris damages eelgrass habitat. The three-week cleanup began Nov. 5. Bottles, cables, tires, two outboard motors and over a half ton of fishing gear have been collected. Discarded seine nets are one of the most problematic items to recover. “They take a lot of time for our divers to cut into manageable sized pieces and bring to the surface,” said Dianne Sanford, regional coordinator of the project. One sunken crab trap was found with the lower jaw bone of a marine mammal entangled in it. According to Sanford, it was likely a seal or sea lion that was trapped in debris while looking for
food. The remains of several cormorants were brought up in a section of old net. In Sanford’s view, those recoveries are “sad but telling statements” on sea-floor conditions in Sechelt Inlet. With approval of the shíshálh Nation, the project’s dive teams collect sunken debris and place it in plastic laundry baskets. These are attached to floats, allowing the divers to continue working. This maximizes collection time before the divers must surface. A barge brings up the baskets and transports the material to the Porpoise Bay Government Dock. There, debris is sorted for recycling or disposal. The Coastal Restoration Fund of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans funded this multi-phased project. Debris collection bags were donated by Howe Sound Pulp and Paper. The District of Sechelt is providing equipment for unloading the barges, staging areas, and trucking of material to the landfill. Landfill tipping fees for a set amount of waste have been waived by the Sunshine
Coast Regional District. In May 2018, the project’s initial stage included meetings with government representatives and members of the public to discuss Coast locations where eelgrass habitats could be in danger. Ten sites in Sechelt Inlet were identified and mapped. Once the clean-up is completed, the project team, which includes community volunteers, will move into a bed restoration phase. Along with encouraging natural eelgrass regrowth, “washered” replanting activities are planned. This involves divers planting eelgrass shoots weighted with metal washers onto the ocean floor. The weighted plants root and help re-establish healthy eelgrass beds. The final project section will be restoration of damaged shoreline areas near the beds. Debris will be cleared, and growth of native shore plants encouraged to improve bed viability. More information on the project is available at seagrassconservation.org. Connie Jordison
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Annual Métis �lag-raising For a fifth consecutive year, the Métis flag was raised on the Coast on Nov. 16, Louis Riel Day. United Métis Nation President Ron Paradis was joined by Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers and a crowd of about 30 for a ceremony outside of the District of Sechelt Office. Many in attendance were wearing traditional Métis sashes. Louis Riel Day was proclaimed by the province of BC to honor Métis history and culture and Riel’s contributions as a political leader. Riel, who was executed for treason on Nov. 16, 1885, played a key role as Manitoba joined Confederation. He is recognized as a humanitarian and an advocate for Métis rights. As he welcomed those gathered, Paradis stated that he felt blessed and very emotional to be part of a local event commemorating the day. Mayor Siegers said “By recognizing the Métis and their organization, we are recognizing history. It also gives permission for those of Métis background to step forward and be recognized. For many years, this was not allowed or accepted. By doing this, we are saying we all can be included in our community.” Métis historian and author George Goulet spoke about Riel’s fight to establish basic human rights and democracy for all Canadians. Goulet holds the view that Riel was unjustly executed. United Métis Nation Secretary Roger Lagasse engaged the crowd in displaying an “Innocentons Louis Riel” banner. He translated the phrase into English as “De-
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Preparing to raise the Métis flag Nov. 16 at Sechelt District Office are, from left, United Metis Nation president Ron Paradis, Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers and Perry Schmitt, Sechelt parks manager. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO clare Louis Riel innocent”. “I’m not in favour of taking down statues of former Prime Ministers. I am in favour of putting up statutes of our heros, and Riel was a great hero of Canada. At 25 years of age, he founded the
Province of Manitoba. He was a visionary, who wrote the first Charter of Rights in Canada,” said Legasse. The Métis flag was also raised earlier in the day outside Town Hall in Gibsons. Connie Jordison
Photographed in the act On Oct. 26, Fields store manager contacted police to report a theft from their business in Gibsons. A male suspect, who was captured on security cameras, went into the employee area and pried open a locked door before removing cash from the company safe. Anyone with information about this crime, or who knows the identity of the male captured on the security camera is asked to call Sunshine Coast RCMP at 604885-2266 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. SC RCMP File 18-7539 relates Submitted by RCMP
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Climate change and electricity A new BC Hydro report finds the number of storm events BC Hydro has responded to has tripled over the past five years. The report titled “Storm warning: The impact BC’s wild weather is having on British Columbians and their power” found storm and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change, leading to more damage to BC Hydro’s electrical system and outages for customers. The number of customer outages during major storm events has increased by about 265 per cent from 323,000 customers in 2013 to 1.18 million in 2017. The impact of storms in BC has not gone unnoticed by British Columbians. A recent survey commissioned by BC Hydro found more than 75 per cent of British Columbians agree that storms in the province are getting worse and 20 per cent indicate they have experienced more outages in their neighbourhood in recent years. In BC, falling trees and branches are the primary cause of power outages. B.C. has three times more trees per kilometre of line than anywhere else in North America. The combination of trees and adverse weather account for nearly 60 per cent of all outages. “Despite the challenges faced by crews during these severe weather events, our customers aren’t waiting longer to have their power restored,” said Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s president and chief operating officer. “In fact, about 95 per cent of customers’ power is restored within 24 hours following an extreme event.” To improve response times, BC Hydro remains focused on preparing for storm season year-round. BC Hydro is also using its smart meter network along with introducing new technology and processes, including: • Enhanced prediction logic: using an algorithm and the smart meter network, BC Hydro’s system can confirm an outage and mark its location on a map, which a dispatcher can then analyze and dispatch a crew to investigate and make necessary repairs. • New mobile dispatch tools: these tools communicate via satellite and help information from the field get to its operations centre faster and more often – providing more timely updates for customers. • Improved meteorology models: this information provides greater insight into where and when a storm might hit so BC Hydro can ensure crews are ready to respond quickly. BC Hydro recommends British Columbians prepare for weather-related power outages by having a well-stocked emergency kit on-hand that includes a flashlight, extra batteries, first-aid kit and water and non-perishable food. Submitted by BC Hydro
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Reed forest questions (Addressed to Forests Minister Doug Donaldson and copied to the Local) As you can imagine, as residents next to DL1313, we are very stressed about the possibility that DL1313 could be sold as early as next January and a significant part of this unique forest be destroyed forever. There are many open questions we are still awaiting answers from BC Timber Sales. These include: • Our request for release of the hydrology assessment they have performed, including information as to whether the fact that one creek that drains the centre of DL1313 as has been (illegally) diverted has been incorporated in this report. • The questions on compensation for residents in case of dried-up or contaminated wells, damage by mudslides, flooding (including several produce-growing farms down-slope of DL1313). • Who will be held responsible in such emergencies, BCTS, logging or engineering companies or simply the government (i.e. us, the taxpayer, adding insult to injury). • Will there be a bond posted by logging companies? If so, would it stay in place, for many years as, given the steep slopes of DL1313, there will be a significant elevated risk for flooding and mud slides for years to come. While we await answers from BCTS to all our questions listed above, we ask that you stop the sale of DL1313 and hope that you might be able to update us on any progress your ministry has been able to make to stop the pending sale of DL1313. DL1313 should be incorporated in the upcom-
ing Land Use Planning for Mount Elphinstone. Until such a Land Use Plan is developed there should be a moratorium on logging of any critical area, including DL1313, on Mount Elphinstone. Hermann and Susanne Ziltener, Gibsons
It’s their turn The other day I was talking in favor of proportional representation with people in Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons. I got into a very brief discussion with a man who looked like he was a millennial. He predicted that proportional representation would win. I asked him why he thought that. And he responded that his peers were voting against FPTP because they’re frustrated and tired with how older politicians act under FPTP. I complemented him for voting. And I added that, when comparing voting groups, the millennials weren’t known to turn out in elections. He said they were this time. I hope the millennials and Generation Z vote. They’ve been living under the rules of older generations. Now it’s their turn to move into positions of power and bring in some fresh thinking. It’s their turn. Elizabeth McNeill, Sechelt
Season brings joy I am a Grade 12 student at Elphinstone Secondary. This is my third year taking part in the annual Elphi Food Drive, organized with the help of our leadership class. Through the years, I’ve seen the foyer of our school fill with non-perishable food items, and have always gotten a feeling of overwhelming joy that each donation will be given right back to our community. Starting Dec. 3, our food
drive will kick off. This year, we’ve decided to split our donations between the Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank and the St. Bartholomew’s Church food bank. This way our donations can reach more people. Each year we hold a community blitz, where our leadership class travels through the neighbourhoods in Gibsons to gather donations door-to-door. This tradition has always been a success, but I hope this year will be even better. We want to extend our campaign into the community, and make it more accessible for everybody to get involved. Between Dec. 7-10, look for a paper bag on your doorstep with a note from our leadership class. The bag is for any donations you wish to give to either of these food banks, and the note will tell you what times we will be collecting, how to contact us with any questions, and other information about how to get involved. On Dec. 11, all you’ll need to do is leave your bag on the doorstep in the timeframe we give you, and we will be there to pick it up for you. If by Dec. 10 you haven’t received a bag, but would still like to participate in our food drive, or have any other questions, then please contact us through the school at 604-8862204. This is my favourite time of year, because I get to see all the good our community can do. Every item donated just reminds me of all the supportive and giving
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people living around me. I wish everyone a happy upcoming holiday season, and I hope to see your help to make food drive successful on Dec.11. Sarah Macey, Roberts Creek
Seminar on smoke With the cooler weather comes an increase in the use of wood to heat our homes. But do you know what that smoke is doing to your health and that of your neighbours, and the environment? On Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:30pm at the Sechelt Library I will be discussing the wood stove exchange program. You can earn $400 for decommissioning your old, heavily-polluting wood burning stove or fireplace. If you live in the District of Sechelt, $650 is available to convert to a heat pump. If you must continue to burn wood, I will have tips on how to do so more cleanly. I hope to see you there but if you cannot make it, please contact me at stoveexchange@cleanaironthecoast.com for further info. Nara Brenchley, Clean Air Society
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A group of more than 50 people gathered on Reed Road Nov. 18 to show their support for preserving DL1313 from logging. The area – also known the Reed Road Forest – is slated for sale by BC Timber Sales. Included in the group, holding the sign, is Donna McMahon, the newly-elected Elphinstone director for the Sunshine Coast Regional District. ROSS MUIRHEAD PHOTO
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Testing $10-a-day daycare Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen joined the children and staff at West Sechelt Tiny Tots Daycare on Nov. 13. Her visit marked that facility’s fees being capped at $200 per child per month, as it became one of the first “Universal Childcare BC” prototype sites. Esprit Daycare in Gibsons is a second prototype site on the Coast. Both were selected by the provincial government after a call for applications in June 2018. With two local facilities participating, 35 families are now benefiting from child care spaces priced at a maximum of $10 per day. Operators of the prototype sites will receive provincial funding to offset their reduced fees and cover their day-to-day costs. Sites will also get a one-time grant in 2019 to enhance the programs that they offer to their clients. Along with being good news for parents and centre operators, lower fees and enhanced daycare programing improves employment opportunities for trained child care workers like Kristen Turcotte. She recently began working in a new fulltime position with Tiny Tots. Turcotte, a certified early childhood educator, moved to the Coast from Ontario almost two years ago. Since arriving, she has often juggled up to three part-time child care jobs at once to earn the in-
come needed to make ends meet. In a Nov. 9 news release, local NDP MLA Nicholas Simons stated “Our government is following through with our promise to deliver affordable, quality child care and these two pilot sites will help make life more affordable for dozens of families on the Coast.” The Province is funding the prototype sites program with $60 million from the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the
federal government. Over 50 BC childcare facilities are slated to be participating in the program which runs until March 31, 2020. An estimated 2,500 children and their families will benefit from the province-wide prototype projects. The participating daycare operators will be part of a review process that will help the province prepare for the rollout of universal affordable child care throughout BC. Connie Jordison
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Young Willow gets a push from Katrina Chen, BC minister of state for child care on Nov. 13 at the Tiny Tots Daycare in West Sechelt. Chen visited the Coast to promote the NDP government’s experiment with providing $10-a-day day care. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO
Door-to-door scam Police are warning Sunshine Coast residents about another potential scam that begins with an offer of a “prize” for being part of an air quality survey. On Nov. 18, RCMP were called to Kelly Road in Gibsons after a resident reported a male going door to door asking questions about pollution and air quality before requesting personal information so that their name could be entered to win a “prize”. The male showed business credentials which looked fake to the resident. A warning has been issued to not give out personal information to someone or a business you
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Larger properties being sold on the Sunshine Coast will likely be appealing to investors. There is a demand now for larger homes that are, or could become, multiple suites. By providing rental inventory the hope is to further reduce the lack of affordable housing, especially in the rental market. Eagleview Heights development in Gibsons is pro-
viding an opportunity for those who want to downsize from their larger properties to come in and view its presentation centre, now open. The space boasts a model of the development and a replica of one of the view suites complete with a backlit high definition view picture that gives a very good impression of the view that will be enjoyed from the development. There are 87 units in the new development and pre-sales will consist of 61 of the 87 total. These range from forty-five one level condos to eight garden suites and eight townhomes.
Prices and floor plans will be finalized in December. The hope is that Eagleview Heights buyers will be primarily from the Sunshine Coast, current homeowners, who want to downsize. Not only will this open up inventory for local homebuyers who need more space for their family, but open up the rental market as well. You can register today at www.eagleviewheights.com or call your realtor for an info pack. Tony Browton’s blog can be found at http://www. truebluerealty.ca/blog
Tips for landlords Real estate owners who intend to rent their properties will have to periodically show them to prospective tenants. Landlords who want to get the best possible return on their real estate investments can consider these tips before showing their properties. • Work with your existing tenants. If tenants are currently in the property, work with them to ensure the home or apartment is ready to show. Existing tenants likely won’t want the place to be a mess during a showing, but you need to give them time to clean up.
• Address any issues before showing the property. Does a screen door need fixing? Does the shower need to be grouted? Address such issues before showing the property. Failure to do so will give prospective renters the impression that you don’t respond to problems promptly, and that may give many second thoughts about becoming your tenant. • Make yourself available. Landlords don’t have to be present at a showing, and some prospective tenants might prefer to see a property with only their realtors present. But landlords should
make themselves readily available, answering questions promptly via email, text message or over the phone if they don’t plan to attend showings. This gives potential renters a strong first impression of you as an attentive landlord. • Provide details about the property. If you are showing the property yourself, create a packet for renters that includes the number of rooms, utilities and parking. This makes it easy for them to make a decision, and they’ll likely be impressed by your attention to detail. Metro Creative
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According to 2014 statistics, 57 per cent of Canadian households own pets and 32 per cent of these households own dogs. Overall, Canada is home to roughly 5.9 million dogs. While dogs generally are peaceful and cooperative animals, sometimes they bite. Knowing why dogs sometimes bite and how to avoid a dog bite is important. A study on dog bites to children showed that education could be the preventive
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measure in reducing the frequency of dog bites to children. This study concluded that, out of 100 incidents, 67 children might not have been bitten had they and their parents been adequately educated on safe conduct towards dogs. (Kahn, Bauche, & Lamoureux, 2003) Researchers have also found that the top three behaviors preceding a dog bite to a human face were the human bending over a dog, the human putting their face close to the dog’s face and gazing between victim and dog. More than two thirds of the bite victims were children (Rezac, Rezac, & Slama, 2015) Psychologists in the UK discovered that, while chil-
dren understood the risks of approaching an “angry” dog, children were unaware that they should show the same caution around frightened dogs. Two groups of children, aged 4-5 and 6-7 years, were studied, and results showed that, while the children were less likely to approach an “angry” dog, there was no difference in their inclination to approach a happy or frightened dog. (Staffordshire University, 2016) Research into whether children as young as preschool can be taught how to interpret dogs’ behaviours, with the purpose of helping avoid dog bites, has been promising. In one study, three- to five-year-old children were
divided into two groups. One group received training on dog behavior while the other group acted as the control group and did an activity related to wild animals. The group of children who
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received training in dog behavior were reported to be significantly better at judging a dog’s emotional state and were able to refer to relevant behaviors to support their judgement after the train-
ing. (Lakestani & Donaldson, 2015) Understanding the signals dogs use to convey that they are feeling uncomfortable or frightened help us avoid dog bites.
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The District of Sechelt would like to know what your thoughts are on a number of topics. • Cannabis: - Retail shops: Where should they be? How many does Sechelt want? Who should get a license? - Production buildings (no retail): Are the existing regulations too restrictive? Where should they be? Will they provide jobs? • Short Term Rentals: How do you want this regulated? Where and how many do you want permitted in Sechelt or your neighbourhood? • Mobile Vending: Where should food trucks be allowed to operate? If you are holding a fundraiser in a park, should a food truck be allowed to park there too? Should food trucks be allowed to operate downtown? What about trucks that don’t sell food, where should they be allowed to operate? • Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP): An opportunity to review the sustainable goals and actions in the plan. Do they resonate with you? How do we measure success? • Ebbtide Dog Park: What are some considerations or amenities that are important to you? • Trail Bay walkway (“the Boulevard”): Let’s talk about your ideas for a walkway between Snickett Park and Friendship Park in Trail Bay.
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A stormy scene on the Armours Beach waterfront in Gibsons on Oct. 14, 2016, when a high tide of 15.1 feet combined with low barometric pressure and wind-driven waves. High tides are predicted in Gibsons Harbour for Nov. 24 to Dec. 3, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 and again starting Jan. 19. On some of those days – Dec. 26, 27 and 28 – tides of 16.7 feet are predicted, well above the level that produced the above scene. JOHN ROPER PHOTO
A new voice for Coasters under 40 After nearly eight years, the Voice on the Coast society is closing its doors. Voice has been an active player in championing the voices of the 19-39 demographic. The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) is proud to build from Voice’s solid history of collaboration and engagement and to help re-launch Voice into the
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lot projects through the new Voice Lab. The public is invited to a wrap up and celebratory event and the launch of something new at the Roberts Creek Community Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6:30-8:30pm. You can register online at (www.sharethere.com) to receive a $20 child care subsidy. Submitted
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Launching business ideas Tickets are on sale for what has become an annual tradition and celebration on the Sunshine Coast – the LEAP! launch party, featuring a group of local social entrepreneurs who are ready and willing to publicly unveil their business ideas to friends, neighbours and future customers. Community Futures’ Sunshine Coast LEAP! 2018 cohort are preparing diligently to pitch and launch their new ventures during at the Gibsons Public Market Thursday, Dec.6. Tickets are $10 each, with proceeds reinvested to support the entrepreneurs. The evening is sponsored by Sunshine Coast Credit Union, which also supports the “Peoples’ Choice Award” prize package, presented during the evening. Doors at 6pm, with the program to follow at 6:30pm. Desserts are provided, along with a cash bar. The LEAP! program is an eight-week accelerator delivered in partnership with Simon Fraser University and is designed for new local businesses that help address
social, environmental, or economic challenges on the Coast and beyond. The program is focused on helping participants test and refine their business idea, explore revenue streams and profitability, crystallize community and social benefits, and begin marketing their product or services. The goal is to enable participants to either launch a business with confidence by the end of the program or decide not to launch and move onto other projects
Arts impresario Janice Williams listens to a performer Nov. 17 in the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. Williams curated the eclectic exhibit “Coast Creatives: On the Wall – Off the Wall”, which includes talks and performances by the participants. There are two more “funny you should say that” sessions: Nov. 24, 2-4pm, and Nov. 28 7-9pm at the art gallery. JANE COVERNTON PHOTO
tors and troubleshooting your computer when things aren’t working. Instructor, Steve Wright is a musician, educator and workshop presenter who will guide you through the basics of all things audio/visual to ensure your presentations, performances and special events shine. If you’ve ever been asked to run the show, then this workshop is for you. This series is made possible by funding from the BC Arts Council and sponsorship by the SC Credit Union. The cost is $15 for members of the SCAC and $25 for non-members. To register call 604.8855412 or go to our website: https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/the-business-of-art/ Submitted
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with a valuable new skill set. Over the last five years LEAP! has help launch 35 new business ventures on the Sunshine Coast, some of which include: Coast Car Coop, Head Start Public Speaking for Kids, Sunshine Tiny Homes, Sunday In The Park With Pride, plus many others. For more information and to purchase tickets please check out www.communityfutures.org/events or call 604-885-1959 ext. 221. Submitted
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Audio/visual 101 The SC Arts Council presents the latest in The Business of Art, a series of Sunday morning workshops designed to explore the business side of creative work. “Audio/Visual 101” will be held Nov. 25, 10am – 1pm at the Arts Centre in Sechelt. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you have to deal with technology that you don’t understand? Have you ever been overwhelmed with the responsibility of being in charge of sound or projectors or both for a presentation or class? Calling all presenters, teachers, workshop operators, and reluctant operators. This workshop will give you the basics to deal with all of your presentation duties, from microphone use and mixing boards, to projec-
One of nine ocean-going canoes that took part in a 2017 journey from Egmont to West Vancouver. A documentary of the event – called “Many Hands – A Cultural Canoe Journey” – will be shown by the Gibsons Paddle Club Nov. 24 at the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre in the Gibsons Public Market. Tours of the centre start at 6pm; the film starts at 7pm. Admission by donation, with proceeds to the marine centre. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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How can I Vote? Don’t have a voting package? You can ask for one until midnight on November 23, 2018. Call Elections BC or visit our website. You can return your completed voting package to Elections BC by mail or in person to a Service BC Centre or Referendum Service Office (find a list of locations at elections.bc.ca/rso). Make sure you return your completed voting package soon so Elections BC receives it by the deadline.
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Events on the Sunshine Coast November 22 Burger and beer fundraiser for Coast Car Co-op, with music and games, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 6-10pm, $32.52, sharethere.com November 22 Readings of two books set in Mexico: Rose Cuddy reads from “Return of the Jaguar” by her late husband Norm, Bruno Huber reads from his book “Mariposa Intersections”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm November 22 Coast Works fall mixer with “lightning” business presentations, #15-292 Gower Pt. Rd., Gibsons, 6-7:30pm November 23 “Light the night”, turning on Christmas lights in lower Gibsons and shops open late with specials, ceremony 5:45pm, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 5-8pm November 23 Family glow dance, Cedar Grove Elementary, Gibsons, 6-8pm, $5 each or $20 per family November 23 Banff Mountain Film Festival, fundraiser for Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, Elphinstone Secondary, 7-9:30pm, $20 November 23 Dally Mon Collective, with Jess Hart, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7-11pm, $5-$10 November 23 Georgia Fats, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $8, guests $15 November 23-24 SC Spinners and Weavers Guild annual sale, with music and demonstrations, Arts Centre, Sechelt, Fri. 4-7pm, Sat. 10am3pm, by donation November 23-25 49th annual Christmas craft fair, Roberts Creek Hall and Masonic Hall, Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm, $2 November 23-25 Driftwood Players present a Christmas panto, “Treasure Island”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri.& Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm, $20, students and children $10 November 24 Catholic Women’s League “winter wonderland” with bake sale, lunch and silent auction, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Gibsons, 10am-2pm November 24 Laurie Rolland open pottery showroom, 4676 Whitaker Rd., Davis Bay, 10am-5pm November 24 Repair cafe, Gibsons Public Library, 1-5pm November 24 Repair Cafe, Sechelt, 1-5pm November 24 SC Film Society presents “I Am Not Your Negro”, documentary based on an unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, others $9 November 24 “Funny you should say that, three”, five-minute talks by poets, authors and musicians, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm November 24 Flute and harp music with Heidi Kurtz, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm
November 24 Photographer Len Grinke shares stories and photos of school building in Guatemala, Gibsons Public Market, 4:30pm, by donation November 24 Burger and beer fundraiser for Cedar Grove and Gibsons Elementary, Gramma’s Pub, Gibsons, 5-9pm, $25 November 24 Screening of “Many Hands”, documentary of cultural canoe journey, Gibsons Public Market, 7-9pm, by donation November 24 Wa-Gakki Matsuri, celebration of Japanese musical instruments, High Beam Dreams, 350 Glassford Rd., Gibsons, 7-9pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door November 24 Salsa Fever, demo, class and social dance, Gibsons Legion Hall, 7:30pm, $20 November 24 Mad Cow, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 November 25 Seven instructors teach seven styles of dance, fundraiser for the Roberts Creek Legion dance floor, 10am-5pm, $45 for the day, $20 for two styles, register at sunshinecoastbellydance@ gmail.com, 778-870-4336 November 25 SC Arts Council “business of art” presents Steve Wright seminar “audio/visual 101”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 10am-1pm, members $15, non-members $25 November 25 Nikki Weber presents “J-Tones and The Guys”, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 2pm, $25, includes desert and coffee November 25 Coast Mountain Bike Trails Assoc. fundraiser, Tapworks, Gibsons, 3-6pm November 25 Fall feast community dinner, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 5-8pm, bring desert to share November 26 Pro-D day digital arts lab, with coding, animation and robotics, Gibsons Public Market, grades 4-6 9am-noon, grades 6-8 1-4pm, $32.52, share-there.com November 26 SC Film Society presents “I Am Not Your Negro”, documentary based on an unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9 November 27 Tuesday Talks presents Nara Benchley on the wood stove exchange program, Sechelt Library, 1:30-3pm November 27 Re-launch of Voice on the Coast, Roberts Creek Hall, 6:308:30pm November 27 Repair Cafe, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7pm November 28 “Funny you should say that – four”, open mic with Coast Creatives participants, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7-9pm November 29 SC Healthcare Auxiliary bake sale, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 9:30am-2pm
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Christmas is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for the Driftwood Player’s Christmas panto. Traditionally performed during the Christmas holiday season, pantos are a raucous form of theatre that include music, dancing, jokes, exaggerated characters and costumes, and lots of audience participation. They are also based on a traditional tale, and for this year’s production, Driftwood has chosen the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Pantos have a number of formulas, or conventions, that are followed to increase the fun, including “breeches” roles, where the male leads are played by female actors and “dame” roles, where the female roles are played by male actors. They also con-
Some of the cast featured in the Driftwood Players’ panto. This photo was taken on Halloween, when a preview was presented at the SC Museum and Archives. BILL FORST PHOTO tain many local references as a way of drawing the audience in and getting them involved. Bez Berry and Michael Fahie Wilson wrote the panto script for Treasure Island, and director Richard Lund wrote in all the local
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references, including setting the action at “Gramma’s Blackfish Pub”, just one nod to neighbourhood sites. Ed White, 82, who plays reformed pirate Billy Bones, is acting in his third panto. “Pantos are kooky and that’s my humour,” White confesses. “There’s interaction with the audience and I like that rapport. The costumes are very elaborate and over the top.” White began his volunteer acting career with Driftwood back in 1995. “I tried out thinking I’d get a small part to see if I liked it,” recalls White. “I got the lead part in a British farce called Funny Money. Oh, it was nerve-wracking, but a lot of fun.” He’s been acting ever since, claiming his participation helps keeps him engaged and connected. White’s character, Billy Bones, is being chased by former crewmates who want to steal his map of Treasure Island. Billy often speaks directly to the audience, asking them to keep an eye out for villains or askDriftwood Players Presents
ing the audience’s opinion on very important matters. “There are two characters who are whips,” explains White. “Their sole purpose is to ‘whip up’ the audience and get them involved.” Pantos are very much a family event, with the audience expected to play its part in unravelling the story and keeping spirits high. “There’s a lot of physicality and slapstick,” says White of the panto’s humour. “The audience can expect a lot of laughs and a lot of involvement.” Dritwood Players presents, Treasure Island, A Christmas Panto, at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse November 23, 24, 30 and December 1 at 7:30pm; matinees November 25 and December 1 at 2pm. Also playing at the Chatelech School Theatre December 8 at 7:30pm and December 9 at 2pm. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for students and children, available at Laedeli Gifts, The Blackberry Shop, Sechelt Visitor Centre and online at share-there.com
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The Georgia Fats will appear Nov. 23 at the Roberts Creek Legion, where the band is promising a rare 8pm start. They have recently returned from a BC-Alberta tour with their “diesel-soaked blues”. From the left, Boyd Norman, Joel Fafard and Barry Taylor. MARK BENSON PHOTO
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50
SALE $199! Large Ceramic Vases SAVE
SAVE OVER %
SAVE
75 %
50 %
SAVE OVER %
50
Solid Wood Rustic Hilton Solid Wood Dining Canadian Made Round Coffee Table Table With Nickel Finish Base Boxer Love Seat Reg $998 SALE $249! Reg $1,498 SALE $749! Reg $1,849 SALE $899!
SAVE
80 Reg $248 to $289...
SAVE
70 %
NOW ONLY $39 to $49!
75 %
Calvin Klein Washed Charter Club Queen Super Essentials King Comforter Set Support Mattress Topper Reg $335 SALE $99! Reg $400 SALE $99!
PLUS
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70
Tranquil Queen 5 Piece Duvet Set Reg $349 SALE $99!
SAVE OVER %
SAVE
60 %
Inheritance Queen Coverlet Reg $199 SALE $79!
SAVE
75 %
90
Charter Club Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren Camel Queen Bedskirts Hoxton King Quilt Haberdashery Duvet Cover Reg $430 SALE $199! ALL SIZES ONLY $10! Reg $400 SALE $99!
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771 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC
Gibsons Way
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MANY MORE SPECIALS IN-STORE!
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm
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GIBSONS PARK PLAZA
1100 SUNSHINE COAST HWY #110
604-886-0102
Locally Owned & Operated for over 1 8 Years!
1-800-584-0102
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
STARTING AT:
QUEEN $447 TWIN $347 DOUBLE $397 KING $747
SALE STARTS NOW!
SALE
NO INTEREST & NO PAYMENTS FOR 12 MONTHS!
CLARITY MATTRESS ONLY STARTING AT:
QUEEN $1099 TWIN $899 DOUBLE $999 KING $1499
*OAC. See in store for details
BEST MATTRESS PRICES IN BC GUARANTEED!
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November 29, December 6, 13, 20 4 WEEKS of guaranteed exposure! Reaching 13,000+ potential customers each week who will be SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS!
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N
PELL RD
3483 STELLER PL. SUNSHINE COAST HWY
SECHELT
GIBSONS
~ Enjoy a hot drink and a gingerbread cookie while you shop for your perfect tree!! ~
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778.918.7910
3483 Steller Place, Roberts Creek, 604-741-9871
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Dodge SC ***DON’T PAY... UNTIL SPRING!***
GET THE VEHICLE YOU WANT NOW & ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT AS LOW AS 0%! DON’T MAKE A PAYMENT UNTIL SPRING!! O.A.C.
RECEIVE $10,000 OR MORE!!!
1028 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
604-886-3433 DLR# 40331 *Documentation fee of $597 applies
www.haleydodgesc.com
BLACK
KENMAC AUTOPARTS Serving you since 1959 Stereos • Auto Body Tools • Paint & Supplies
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, December 8th 1st 50 purchases receive a free gift! Browse for Christmas gifts while you enjoy some hot chocolate and goodies throughout the day!!
FRIDAY GREAT SAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE!
GREAT CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS! NOVEMBER 23rd TO NOVEMBER 30th, 2018
Meeting all your automotive needs on the Sunshine Coast We also have gift cards available! Open Monday to Saturday 8:00-5:30 • Sunday 12:00-5:00
Thank you for shopping locally!
1045 Gibsons Way, Gibsons 604-886-2031 • www.kenmacparts.com
Trail Bay Home Hardware Trail Bay Centre
Sechelt 604-885-9828 • email: trailbayhardware@dccnet.com
GM
1633 Field Road, Sechelt www.haleygm.com
604-885-5131 Dealer # 31243
GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO PROBLEM! COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION!
BIG Black Friday DISCOUNTS available ALL MONTH at Haley GM! Come in NOW and SAVE up to $11,000!
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
SAVE $11,000!
• Crew Cab Short Box • 4-Wheel Drive LT • MSRP $56,885
SALE PRICE
$45,885
+ taxes & fees*
SAVE $6,000!
2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO
• 2-Door Coupe LT • MSRP $37,105
SALE PRICE
$31,105
stk# 21842370 + taxes & fees*
* Documentation Fee of $597 Applies
stk# 82460240
SAVE $3,500!
2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE
• Sedan LS Auto • MSRP $22,990
SALE PRICE
$19,490
stk# 72288080 + taxes & fees*
SAVE $10,000!
2018 BUICK ENCLAVE
• Avenir AWD • MSRP $66,375
SALE PRICE
stk# 52606580
$56,375 + taxes & fees*
BLACK FRIDAY
SALE
SHOP EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!!
SALE RUNS FROM NOVEMBER 23 - 29
DEALS ON SAMSUNG TVs!
7-SERIES 4K SMART
8-SERIES 4K SMART
CURV
FLAT
50” - UN50NU7100
REG. PRICE $899.99....................NOW: $64900
55” - UN55NU7100
REG. PRICE $1,099.99................NOW: $79900
65” - UN65NU7100
REG. PRICE $1,699.99...........NOW: $1,19900
REG. PRICE $1,699.99................NOW: $99900
55” - UN55NU7300
REG. PRICE $1,299.99................NOW: $79900
65” - UN65NU8000
65” - UN65NU7300
82” - UN82NU8000
REG. PRICE $1,899.99...........NOW: $1,29900
ALL INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC ACCESSORIES
UP TO
UP TO
50
30
%
50%
30
%
AND MORE!
REG. PRICE $4,599.99...........NOW: $3,49900
REG. PRICE $1,899.99...........NOW: $1,09900
65” - UN65NU8500
REG. PRICE $2,699.99...........NOW: $1,59900
RX-V383 HOME THEATRE
CLEARANCE
RX-V483
Reg. Price $349
Reg. Price $449
R-S201
Reg. Price $199
SALE! $249 SALE! $399 SALE! $169
RX-V385
RX-V585
Reg. Price $699
R-S202
Reg. Price $249
SALE! $249 SALE! $499 SALE! $179
OFF
UP TO
OFF
REG. PRICE $2,499.99...........NOW: $1,49900
55” - UN55NU8500
Reg. Price $349
ALL HEADPHONES UP TO
ED
55” - UN55NU8000
ALL MOUNTS AND ACCESSORIES SEE IN STORE FOR MORE % GREAT DEALS! OFF
CURV
FLAT
ED
OFF
Otterbox and Lifeproof Cases
UP TO
20
% OFF
EVERYTHING IS AT LEAST 10% OFF!!! THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCALLY! 604-885-2568 #15 - 5755 Cowrie Street, Sechelt Trail Bay Centre
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm