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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, November 23, 2017 An Invitation To Sing Page 14

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They are called “African AIDS Angels”, displayed at a bazaar at the Roberts Creek Hall Nov. 18. They can be used as a Christmas tree decoration or a memento and are made by a group in Roberts Creek that raises money for aidsangelsvictoria.ca, which supports orphanages and hospitals in South Africa, Malawi and Zambia. Each of the angels comes with a traditional African name, in honour of a child who has been affected by AIDS. These ones were being offered for a minimum donation of $12, and raised $628. (They will be available again at the Roberts Creek Craft Fair, Nov. 24-26.) Meanwhile the rest of the Bizarre Bazaar, raised $5,000 for the Grandmothers & Grand Others, money that goes to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports those caring for children orphaned by AIDS. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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The Local - Thursday, November 23, 2017

The curbside compost conundrum The Town of Gibsons is wrestling with the question of whether to implement curbside pick-up of organic waste next year.

Local governments on the Coast are trying to extend the lifespan of the Sechelt landfill which is projected to reach its capacity within 10 years.

Since almost 50 per cent of household waste going to the landfill is compostable, one strategy is to separate out organics and divert them to a composting facility.

In June, the Town asked for proposals from contractors interested in taking on organics diversion and received a single proposal from Grayco Ventures, the company that currently holds the Gibsons contract for garbage pick-up. Grayco's curbside pick-up proposal, which is a collaboration with the Vancouver company Ecosafe Zerowaste and Salish Soils in Sechelt, was presented to Gibsons Council at the Oct. 17 committee of the whole meeting.

On Nov. 16, council discussed the financial implications of the proposal on next year's budget at a special committee of the whole meeting, but they reached no

decision.

Gibsons residents currently pay $156 per year for garbage disposal. Depending on how curbside organic collection is implemented and financed, that fee could double. Estimated costs for garbage plus organics pickup ranged from $249 to $312 per year, although the Town might save some money if it decreased garbage pick-up to every other week.

Interviewed later via email, Councillor Silas White expressed his concern about that price tag. Although White is strongly in favour of composting organic waste, he isn't sure the Town's residents will support curbside pick-up.

"I'm not sure how the Town’s residents who already home-compost will feel about paying for the program," said White.

A survey of Town residents in June, which was answered by 45 per cent of households found that 50 per cent of respondents already compost fruit and vegetable, but even active composters are likely to put meat and bread scraps in the garbage.

The Greenomics report on the survey states: "A new di-

version program would have little effect on those who currently compost but would provide an alternative to the 50 per cent of people who do not compost." Strata units and apartments, particularly, would benefit from curbside pickup.

Council asked Ian Poole, director of finance, to come back to an upcoming meeting with more detailed cost estimates and some alternatives for spreading the startup costs of the program over several years.

Poole said that curbside pick-up could begin at any time, although April 1 would be ideal because it's the start of the next residential utility billing cycle. Grayco also needs advance notice to acquire bins and set up the program.

Council has scheduled a community "dialogue" entitled: "Is Your Garbage the Town's Business?" for Dec. 6 at 7pm at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. White noted that a previous meeting about organics diversion veered into a more general discussion of solid waste, but this meeting "will be more focused on our collection services."

Donna McMahon

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules September 5, 2017 - January 1, 2018

FALL/WINTER Vancouver - Langdale (Horseshoe Bay) - (Gibsons)

Please Note: At Langdale, ticket sales end five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and walk-on passengers. At Horseshoe Bay only, ticket sales for vehicles and walk-on passengers end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Crossing Time: 40 Minutes

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September 5 - October 9, 2017

LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY LEAVE LANGDALE Sunshine Coast & Sechelt Peninsula Powell 7:25 am 6:20 River am Sunshine Coast & 9:40 am 8:30 am (Earls Cove) - (Saltery Bay) Powell River Schedules 12:00 pm 10:50 am Powell River Schedules

Please Note: Ticket sales and loading end five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles 2:40 pm Sun except Oct 8 2:15 pm 3:55 pm Oct 9Cove terminal is 84 km (52mi), plan 3:25 pm Langdale to Earls on approximately 90 minutes driving time.

5:00 pm Oct409 minutes driving time.

4:30River pm to Saltery Bay is 34 km (22mi), plan on approximately Powell FALL/WINTER 5:50 pm Mon-Fri, except Oct 9 5:30 pm Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect, please plan 7:00 pm Mon-Fri, except Oct 9 6:35 pm your travels accordingly.

8:40 7:35 pm Schedules are pm subject to change without notice. For schedules, fare info or to reserve: 1-888-223-3779 bcferries.com Please 10:35 Note: pm Fares collected at Saltery Bay only. 9:40 pm 1:30 pm Sun except Oct 8 1:05 pm September 6, 2016 - January 2, 2017 and walk-on passengers.

Schedules in Effect: October 10, 2017 to January 1, 2018

Langdale - Vancouver Crossing Time: 50 Minutes

Crossing Time: 40 minutes

Distance: 10.5 nautical miles (Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay)1, 2018 October 10, 2017 - January September 5 - October Please Note: At Langdale, ticketing will9, end2017 five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY LEAVE LANGDALE

and walk-onEARLS passengers. for vehiclesSALTERY walk-on BAY LEAVE 7:20 am ExceptCOVE DecAt25Horseshoe & Jan 1 Bay only, ticket sales LEAVE 6:20 amandExcept Decpassengers 25 & Jan 1 will end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

9:25 am Except Sun 6:30

The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle campaign on Nov. 17 at Sunnycrest Mall. From the left, Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe, Mike Brackett and Jared Wannamaker from SuperValu, Pastors Roseanne and Glen Fraser of the Salvation Army, and Mary Ann Ostrosky from London Drugs. The campaign raises funds for the Salvation Army's food bank, feeding programs and emergency services on the Coast. DONNA MCMAHON

retailer who may recognize it as a product they sold or a purchaser who may have given the item as a gift.

1:35 pm 10:25 am

Crossing Time: 40 Minutes 3:50 pm pm 12:55

5:50 3:15 pm pm 5:35 pm LEAVE LANGDALE 9:45 7:40 pm pm 6:20 am 9:35 pm 8:25 am

September 7:50 pm 6 - October 10, 2016

12:35 9:25 pm am 2:45 pm 11:45 am 4:50 2:05 pm pm 6:50 4:30 pm pm LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY 8:45 6:40 pm pm 7:20 am 8:35 pm 9:25 am

Powell 11:30 am 10:25 am River - Sechelt Peninsula

Whose t-shirt was it?

In July of 2010, a fisherman hooked a t-shirt with human rib bone inside while fishing in the waters off of Gospel Rock in Gibsons.

DNA analysis has shown that the rib belonged to a male person, but the DNA has not been matched to any report of a missing person.

The t-shirt had a graphic of two eagles with the words GIBSONS British Columbia, Canada.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance with any information about this shirt, including who may have worn it, information from a

8:25 5:35 am Except Sun

Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect. Please plan 11:30 10:25 7:25 am 8:25 am your travels accordingly.

1:35 pm 12:35 pm Bay) - (Earls Cove) (Saltery October 10, 2017 - January 1, 2018

If you have any information please call 604-8852266 and reference file 20104949. Submitted by RCMP

Crossing Time: 50 minutes Distance: 9.5 nautical miles

2:10 pm Sep 9, 16, 23 2:45 pm Langdale toEARLS Earls approximately 90 minutes driving 3:15 pm Sep 9,Cove 16, COVE 23terminal is 84 km (52mi), plan on3:50 pm LEAVE LEAVE SALTERY BAYtime.

Powell 4:20 pm 40 4:50River pm to Saltery Bay is 34 km (22mi), plan on approximately Sepminutes 11, 18, 25driving time.

6:30pmamSep Except Sun, & Dec 25, Jan 1 5:35 am Except Sun, & Dec 25, Jan 1 5:25 11, 18, pm Langdale/Vancouver and25Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula5:50 are not guaranteed to connect, please plan 7:25 8:25 am 7:50 pm am 6:50 pmaccordingly. your travels 9:25 10:25 8:30 pm 8:45 pmam Oct am 10 Ticket sales and loading end three minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and five 9:35 pm Oct 10 9:45 11:20 pm am 12:20 minutes forpm walk-on passengers.

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Sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated.

Please Note: collected at Saltery Bay only.

October 11Fares - December 21, 2016 5:55 pm 6:55 pm Crossing Time: 50 Minutes LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE 9:25 pm BAY 10:30 pm 6:20 am 7:20 am September 8:20 am 6 - October 10, 2016 9:20 am LEAVE SALTERY BAY LEAVE 10:20 am 11:20EARLS am COVE 12:20 1:20 5:35 pm am Except Sun 6:30 pm am Except Sun 2:30 pm • 100% market penetration3:30 in every area of the Sunshine Coast 7:25 pm am 8:25 am 5:30 pm pm • the4:30 ONLY 9:25 am community newspaper delivered 10:25 am to your home mailbox by Canada Post 7:25 pm pm 6:30 pm 11:20 amhand delivered to all businesses, 12:20 and newspaper boxes and BC Ferries 9:15 pm pm 8:20 pm pm 3:50 4:55 So get the most for your advertising dollar!

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The Local - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Editorial Opinion Can Site C As many countries move away from big hydro projects, BC’s government must decide whether to continue work on the Site C dam. The controversial megaproject would flood a 100-kilometre stretch of the Peace River Valley and provide enough power for the equivalent of about 500,000 homes.

The BC Utilities Commission, an independent body responsible for ensuring British Columbians pay fair energy rates, found the dam is likely behind schedule and over budget, with completion costs estimated at more than $10 billion. In a “high impact” scenario, it may go over budget by as much as 50 per cent.

The dam has faced court challenges and political actions

by Treaty 8 First Nations and farmers whose land would be flooded. Treaty 8 First Nations stand to lose hunting and fishing grounds, burial sites and other areas vital to their culture and sustenance. An open letter opposing the project, signed by 27 people and groups, including Amnesty International, says the project betrays Canada’s commitment under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

BC Hydro’s economic analysis also ignored ecosystems and the benefits they provide. The David Suzuki Foundation estimates ecosystem services from farmland, wetland and other natural capital in the Peace watershed are conservatively worth $7.9 billion to $8.6 billion a year. Services that sustain the health and well-being of local communities include air and water filtration, erosion control, recreational services and wildlife habitat. The replacement value of what will be lost by flooding far exceeds the dam’s economic returns.

Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal, leveraging existing projects and prioritizing localized generation could be as good — or better — for BC ratepayers as the megadam. Alternative energy has the advantage of being able to be timed for when it's needed. Additional generation capacity may not even be necessary because BC Hydro currently exports or sells a significant amount of power, often at a loss, outside the province.

The area to be flooded is some of the North’s most arable farmland. Agrologist Wendy Holm estimates this breadbasket can feed a million people in the region, an important feature as climate change alters growing seasons and demands more local food systems.

The Site C dam should never have been approved. Continuing construction is bad public policy, and it’s not too late to halt it. Canada must join other nations and stop the destructive, unnecessary practice of damming major rivers and running roughshod over Indigenous rights and title. Lower impact renewable energy, like wind, solar and geothermal, look better every day. David Suzuki

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Tax explained (Re “Tax fills tourism group’s coffers”, the Local, Nov.9) I write this letter to offer further clarity around Sunshine Coast Tourism’s income and the MRDT (Municipal and Regional District Tax) funding that we have received. In your article, you write “Even without a full year of MRDT revenues, income grew from $158,080 in 2016 to $694,397 in 2017.”

The two-per-cent MRDT was implemented in August of 2016 and after one year of collection has brought us approximately $265,000.

The significant increase of $536,000 in income you are reporting is a combination of the tax and matched funding amounts we receive from Destination BC from their Cooperative Marketing Program, and for the BC Ale Trail project which Sunshine Coast Tourism manages.

Yes, we have seen an increase in income because of the two-per cent MRDT, but not at the levels which the article implies.

Paul Kamon, excutive director, Sunshine Coast Tourism

Build a parkade (Re “Langdale parking prices to rise”, the Local, Nov. 9) First, I would like to thank Diane Mumford and the SC Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) for their time to represent us to BC Ferries Corporation (BCF). This is not an easy task but an important one.

I read in the Local the highlights of your last meeting and was dismayed that BCF plans to contract out the parking lot at the Langdale ferry terminal. This is typical of corporations to distance themselves from negotiating the needs or

acknowledging the circumstances of the consumer.

One less discussion about what Coasters see as necessary. For example: no room to expand parking? Perhaps use some of the terminal improvement money to build a second-storey parking lot instead of retail shop space. There was a good suggestion at the meeting about park and rides for ferry users. But who will create these? Certainly not BC Ferries. Contracting out the problem rather than finding a solution is common practice nowadays.

A BCF-chosen private parking contractor has no stake in our community or our needs. It does not have to negotiate rates. It only has to calculate how much profit it wishes to make. I shudder to think how much the rates will increase.

Lastly, I ask that BCF review their decision about the parking lot. All they need is one attendant to monitor the lot per shift.

A good BCF entry level job position for the Sunshine Coast. And raise the rates to cover that cost (plus a bit for incentive to take a bus where possible). That would be a positive discussion.

Wanda Selzer, Gibsons

Not now, not ever

(Addressed to Sechelt council and forest district manager, and copied to the Local) As a forthright and concerned citizen of the Sunshine Coast, I am asking you to cancel or at least delay the logging of Block EW 28 (Chanterelle Forest). As a resident of the Sunshine Coast for the last 12 years and as an enthusiastic hiker, lover of nature, including natural forest and all within, I am relying on your integrity as well as foresight to cancel the logging of the above-mentioned block.

In order to make this letter brief, I will mention only a few of the reasons I feel as I do. Block EW 28 is the Western boundary of the proposed Mt. Elphinstone Provincial Park expansion, which is supported by SCRD OCP bylaw 641, the expansion of which has been requested for many years.

You should know that, without exaggeration, one cannot hike on the Sunshine Coast without encountering the devastation of at least three cut blocks within a half-hour. And when I say devastation, I am talking about unsustainable logging practices like clearcutting.

Like other low-elevation forests before it, this Chanterelle Forest is also an in area that is very accessible, unlike hiking areas that are only accessible by fourwheel drive cars. And the Sunshine Coast Community Forest has left very few lowelevation forests for the use of citizens.

Then there is the provincial bylaw which says that Elk habitat areas should be protected. The forest is beautiful with varied types of mushrooms, large trees and beautiful vegetation.

This block should not be logged, now or ever.

Jack Stein, Gibsons

Super disappointed

(Addressed to the prime minister and copied to the Local) As I was reading the newspaper and watching the news recently, I was struck by two things. The first being our prime minister sporting a Superman costume for Halloween. I have a pretty good sense of humour and there is usually nothing I like more than to see our leaders having fun and getting into the spirit of things. However, this occasion was followed quite closely by a news story of

our first people who still do not have proper housing, heating, running water or inside bathrooms. This made me inclined to think less of the one person who has the “super power” to end this injustice but has done nothing in two years except super disappoint the people who elected him.

Here is a short list of how you have been a super disappointment to date: • Reneging on your promise for proportional representation • Approving Kinder Morgan • Increased military spending by billions • Lack of fresh water and housing for First People • Not standing up to Trump I am asking you to stop thinking you are super, Superman or a super man and start doing what Canadians have asked you (by election) to do.

Charlene Penner, Roberts Creek

Fix the water supply I want to publicly thank the mayor and council of the District of Sechelt for once again allowing us to experience the thrill of water rationing. It’s like visiting the Mojave Desert, or Dubai, or even California without having to bother with all that airline nonsense and spending money on hotels.

Can't this be fixed?

Ken Dibnah, West Sechelt

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The Local - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Greenecourt tenants worried Responding to rumours in the community that residents of Greenecourt apartment complex are being evicted from their affordable housing, the Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society issued a press release on Nov. 18 to explain their redevelopment plans.

The Society is also holding a public open house on Nov. 28, 5:30-7:30 pm, in the Lions Hall at 5810 Medusa Street, with information boards, but no formal presentation.

The Lions own and operate a complex of five apartment buildings in downtown Sechelt. They plan to replace two of the aging buildings (Blocks B and C) with a new 99-unit building, adding 70 new affordable housing units to their inventory. However, the 29 existing units will have to be vacated before construction, which is antici-

pated in a year to 18 months.

The press release states that tenants of Blocks B and C are being moved to other Greenecourt buildings. "The Society is doing its best to move all the tenants in Blocks B & C but it can't move them until another suite becomes available...To date, of the 29 units in Blocks B & C, 11 have been vacated and 18 tenants remain."

Michael Bowering, one of the affected tenants, is concerned that there is nowhere for those fixed income tenants to go. He posted on Facebook: "This will lead to homelessness as none of us can afford the punishingly high rents in the open market. The average rent for a one bedroom is over 100 per cent of our incomes in most cases."

The Lions Society says they told tenants that they

are "free to explore any other rental options now in anticipation of Society's future building plans."

"While the Society is making every effort to rehouse existing tenants into its other buildings as suites become available, it is a lengthy process and if the tenants are able to arrange acceptable alternate rental accommodation for themselves in the interim, the Society encourages them to do so."

Current Greenecourt tenants will be given priority for the new suites when they are completed.

Before the project can proceed, the Lions Society will have to apply to the District of Sechelt for rezoning of the property. Construction of the new housing is expected to take at least a year.

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The Local - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Travel late and save BC Ferries has announced that late evening savings are back for the upcoming holiday travel period.

From Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, BC Ferries is offering standard under-height vehicle and driver travel at $39 returntrip, a 44-per-cent savings, between Horseshoe Bay – Langdale. The sale price applies to the last sailing from Horseshoe Bay on 13 of the

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14 days – the 9:45pm sailing, and in the new year, the 10:55pm sailing.

“Holiday Savings offers customers an attractive travel opportunity for discounts on less busy late evening sailings,” said Janet Carson, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience. Shifting traffic to less-used sailings during the one of the busiest periods

of the year, she said, “creates more availability for all customers.”

“BC Ferries recommends customers make a reservation, which are just $10 if booked seven days or more in advance,” said Carson.

“We lowered the cost of reservations earlier this year so more people can guarantee their preferred travel time.”

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A group from the United Canadian Métis Nation, with a little help from two Town of Gibsons employees, hold up a banner at the raising of the Métis flag in Gibsons Nov. 16. It was Louis Riel Day, the anniversary of his execution in 1885. The group later also raised the flag at Sechelt district hall, and the flag was raised at the Legislature in Victoria. From the left, Town employee Michelle Lewis, Ron Paradis, Terry Goulet, John McDougal Goulet, George Goulet, all of Sechelt, and Town employee Erik Ahtiainen. RON PYATT PHOTO

Les Petits du Pacifique childcare centre in Sechelt has welcomed a new staff member – artist and early childhood educator Philippe Sokazo. Before moving to the Sunshine Coast earlier this year, Philippe was an educator and administrative principal assistant at the childcare centre of the André-Piolat French School in North Vancouver. “We are thrilled to have Philippe join our staff at the preschool. He brings a passion and dedication to early childhood education that is very important to the Board and families of our preschool,” said Kara McDougall, president of the board of directors for Les Petits.

Philippe’s love for the Sunshine Coast brought him to Les Petits, where he can continue to pursue his interest in teaching and working with children. “I am honoured to be working alongside program director Renée Lachance at Les Petits. At Les Petits I am continually inspired by the important role I can play in the social and

intellectual development of the children,” said Philippe.

In addition to his new role at Les Petits, Philippe has also begun to immerse himself in the local cultural scene by opening his art studio to the annual Art Crawl, and designing one of the new Hydro box art wraps in Sechelt.

As a licenced French-language childcare centre, the

goal of Les Petits is to ensure that children gain French language skills in a fun and supportive learning environment. Located within the École du Pacifique in downtown Sechelt, the childcare centre is currently accepting children aged 2 ½ to school age for full-day care.

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New staff member Philippe Sokazo, left, is seen with Les Petits manager Renée Lachance and some of the children learning French language skills at the daycare in Sechelt.

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Pet Smarts Jane Bowers Professional Trainer

People sometimes choose a dog to buy or adopt because they like the look of the dog, or because the breed or mix has been recommended by friends, or because a breed has been made popular on TV. When choosing a dog, consideration should also be given to what traits the breed has, the lifestyle of the adopters and the activity level they want in a dog.

Over time humans selected dogs for certain behav-

iors like guarding or hunting, which served a purpose for people. When a dog is of a breed that has been selected for certain behaviors and does not have an outlet for them, issues can develop.

Herding dogs have been bred to control the movement of animals such as sheep and, if they don’t have sheep to control, they may try herding people or chasing things. These intelligent and energetic dogs do well at activities like agility.

Terriers were bred to hunt small animals on farms.

Many terriers living in an urban environment do best when they have an activity or job like scent discrimination or tracking.

Jane’s Treeing Walker Coonhound has been bred to track and hunt animals. Before acquiring a dog, families should do determine a dog’s breeding in order to get a pet that will be most compatible. JANE BOWERS PHOTO

Hounds have been developed to track, trail and search and have an enhanced sense of smell and sight. Several breeds of hounds have a distinctive bay, a sound which alerted hunters that the dogs had found scent or the quarry they were searching for.

Activity levels vary between the hound breeds.

Sporting dogs like the spaniel, pointer, retriever and setter were bred to track animals in difficult areas and often require significant exercise. They tend to be friendly and outgoing.

Working dogs like the St Bernard were developed to assist people and tend to be large and strong dogs. Some members of the working group guard property and people and are often used for search and rescue work.

Working dog breeds vary with some being aloof and territorial while others are calm and affectionate.

When choosing a dog, take the time to research what the breed or breeds the dog is made up of were developed to do. Then look at what activity level one wants in a dog and the environment the dog will live in, so that the dog and family are most compatible.

Jane’s Jack Russell terrier is seen with a rat that he caught. Terriers have been bred to hunt small animals.

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Public Information Meeting — Proposed Shelter Residential Space at 5653 Wharf Avenue in Sechelt BC Housing invites members of the public to review and provide comment on the proposed bylaw amendment application for the C-4, Commercial 4 Zone, at 5653 Wharf Avenue to include principle use of “Shelter Residential” on this - /1& 2) / -/,-"/16 +! +"4 !"Ɯ+&1&,+ ,# ȊShelter Residential.” The applicant wishes to provide residential shelter space with related accessory support services including meal service, case planning and access to health services and counselling, at the location of the current Upper Deck Hostel and owner’s apartment. The shelter will be operated by RainCity Housing and Supports Society and the leasehold will be with the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (BC Housing.)

DATE OF MEETING: Monday, December 4 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30pm to 7:30pm PLACE OF MEETING: Royal Canadian Legion Sechelt Branch 140 5591 Wharf Avenue Sechelt, BC For more information, please contact:

FORMAT: Open house followed by a facilitated Q&A discussion.

Naomi Brunemeyer, Regional Director, BC Housing 604.456.8849 / nbrunemeyer@bchousing.org communityrelations@bchousing.org www.bchousing.org/partner-services/public-engagement/sechelt-shelter or Angela Letman, Planner, District of Sechelt 604.885.1986 / ALetman@sechelt.ca

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Education Matters Lori Pratt

Trustee, School District #46 School Board

After a record summer of BC Interior fires forcing evacuations across the province and winter storms descending on the west coast, emergency preparedness remains on the minds of local residents. While we worry about earthquakes, we do have minor disasters affecting our area each year – winter storms creating power outages and unsafe driving conditions, and even the possibility of fire evacuation. We all need to be prepared for extended periods of isolation or ready to leave at a moment’s

notice.

All Sunshine Coast schools have an emergency plan in place, but it is only meant to transition students until they are retrieved by their parents or family members.

Each school principal will be able to tell you more about your school’s plan. The schools are not meant to be emergency hubs unless they have been designated as such by Emergency Services. The priority of our schools is to reunite students and staff with their families as quickly as possible.

Students only spend about 18 per cent of their time in school overall so it is crucial to have a family plan in the case of an emergency.

As the lead agency for emergency services on the Sunshine

Coast, the SCRD has compiled terrific resources for families and communities. From information workshops on earthquake preparedness, to the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program, to a variety of checklists and suggestions, these resources can help you to prepare for the first 72 hours of any emergency.

One of the most important things to remember in any emergency plan is remaining calm. This is a difficult thing to do for children, as they may not always understand what is happening. Talking to your children about your family plan, and letting them be a part of planning will help to reduce their anxiety during an actual emergency. Who do they call if you are not immediately

there? If they are at school, who is picking them up? Who are your emergency contacts and what are their roles in the community? If your circle of support includes adults or older teens that are part of fire departments or search and rescue teams, they will be called upon to assist as first responders and may not be readily available to assist with your younger children.

Get to know your neighbours and set up a Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program within your area.

In the case of a natural disaster, we will need to rely on each other for an extended period of time.

Find out more at http:// www.scrd.ca/Emergency-Program

It was a soggy, “soft opening” for the trail around Wormy Lake, reached by a logging road at the end of Mason Rd. in West Sechelt. A public grand opening will be held in the spring when all the interpretive signs are up.

This group included representatives of the organizations involved in building the trail. From the left, Don Basham (SC Community Foundation), Sheila Tyler, Marg Green, Norm Blair, (all Rotary Club Sechelt) Tom Pinfold and Dave Lasser (SC Community Forest) Annie Schroeder, Regan Hately and Elise Rudland (all SC Trails Society). PHOTO SUBMITTED

Stargazing The Winter Solstice occurs on Dec. 21. The largest full moon of the year, the Great Moon, will be Dec. 3. Mercury will be visible in the morning sky early in December, and in the evening sky at the end of the month. Venus will be visible in the bright morning twilight early in the month, before drawing too close to the sun to be observed. Mars will be ascending into the morning sky, approaching Jupiter. Mars will be 5o south of the moon on Dec. 13. The following day Jupiter will be 4o south of the moon, with the moon, Mars and Jupiter all within 10o of each other.

Jupiter becomes more prominent in the morning twilight throughout the month. The constellation Orion will be high in the sky around midnight each night, allowing you to see the Orion Nebula in Orion’s “sword”. This is one of the few nebulae you can see with the naked eye on a good night.

The Geminid meteor shower will occur between Dec. 4-16, with the peak occurring on Thurs., Dec. 14.

Unlike most meteor showers, which result from comet debris, the Geminids result from the debris of asteroid 3200 Phaeton. This is one of the more spectacular meteor showers that occur during the year, with as many as

120 per hour occurring at the peak. The Ursid meteor shower, caused by remnants of comet 8P/Tuttle, will radiate from the region of the Little Dipper between Dec. 18-28, causing 10 meteors an hour.

Dec. 8, at 7:30pm, at the Sunshine Coast Art Centre, 5714 Medusa St., Sechelt, the Sunshine Coast Centre presents RASC National Secretary Charles Ennis, whose topic will be: RASC Observing Programs: explore the universe, explore the moon, Messier objects, Finest NGC objects, deep-sky challenge, deep-sky gems, solar observing, and the Isobel Williamson lunar observing program. These programs are all designed to assist the beginning astronomer to explore the sky and become familiar with the more common attractions of the night sky.

The Sunshine Coast Centre of the RASC is now offering the explore the universe observing program to the public for free. This is open to both the public and members, and can be accomplished using nothing more complicated than binoculars. On completion you earn a certificate and observer’s pin. Contact the Centre at info@coastastronomy.ca or check out the national RASC site here for details: https://www. rasc.ca/explore-universe Admission is free: donations gratefully accepted at the door.

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Client Testimonial: From the beginning to the end of our Whistler property sale, Laurie has made it a stress-free experience. Selling a recreation property can be difficult because we are not on site so Laurie looked after everything that normally the seller would do.

As an added bonus her efforts had resulted in our long-term tenants being able to stay rather than move and look for another suite to rent. Not only was our property sold quickly, Laurie was knowledgeable and professional throughout the process.

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Strong real estate sales in October The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,022 in October 2017, a 35.3 per cent increase from the 2,233 sales recorded in October 2016, and an increase of 7.1 per cent compared to September 2017 when 2,821 homes sold.

Last month’s sales were 15 per cent above the 10-year October sales average.

On the Sunshine Coast, sales of detached, attached and apartment residences in October 2017 totalled 86, up from 60 in October, 2016.

The median selling price was $580,000 in October this year, up from $451,825 in October 2016.

"Conditions continue to vary significantly based on property type. The detached home market is well supplied with homes for sale, which is relieving pressure on prices," Jill Oudil, REBGV president said. "It remains a much different story in the townhouse and apartment markets. Buyers of these properties continue to have limited supply to choose from and are seeing upward pressure on prices."

There were 4,539 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in October 2017. This represents a 14 per cent increase compared to the 3,981 homes listed in October 2016 and a

15.6 per cent decrease compared to September 2017 when 5,375 homes were listed.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,137, a 0.1 per cent decrease compared to October 2016 (9,143) and a 3.5 per cent decrease compared to September 2017 (9,466).

For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for October 2017 is 33.1 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 16.8 per cent for detached homes, 44.8 per cent for townhomes, and 66 per cent for condominiums.

Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.

"The growth in our provincial economy and job market is contributing to today's demand," Oudil said. "The federal government's announcement of plans to tighten mortgage requirements for the seventh time in the last eight years also helped spur activity in the short term. Many buyers are trying to enter the market before the changes are in place."

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,042,300. This

represents a 12.4 per cent increase over October 2016 and a 0.5 per cent increase compared to September 2017.

Sales of detached properties in October 2017 reached 940, a 44.2 per cent increase from the 652 detached sales recorded in October 2016 and a 34.6 per cent decrease from the 1,437 sales in October 2015. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,609,600. This represents a four per cent increase from October 2016 and a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to September 2017.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,532 in October 2017, a 30.1 per cent increase compared to the 1,178 sales in October 2016 and a 0.7 per cent decrease from the 1,543 sales in October 2015. The benchmark price of an apartment property is $642,000.

This represents a 22.7 per cent increase from October 2016 and a one per cent increase compared to September 2017.

Attached property sales in October 2017 totalled 550, a 36.5 per cent increase compared to the 403 sales in October 2016 and a 17.4 per cent decrease from the 666 sales in October 2015. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $802,400. This represents a 17.7 per cent increase from October 2016 and a two per cent increase compared to September 2017.

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604.741.3291 sold@ktsold.ca Residential HomeAttached/Detached Raw Land - Strata - Lease Land

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Beautiful rancher, and detached carriage home on a fully fenced level 1/2 acre lot. The main home features granite counters, a heat pump, gas fire place, and a gas furnace. Open living space and french doors open to the back deck and yard to a fish pond, fruit and veggie gardens, and detached shop. The shop has 3 bays (1 has 10 ft tall door), 2 bathrooms, and 2 natural gas furnaces. Above the shop includes an open bedroom and living area, full bathroom, roughed in plumbing, and 220v.

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OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 26 • 2-4pm Private, 1.97 acre property with some ocean views. Recently updated floors, kitchen + custom island, and bathrooms. New fireplace and chimney installed in 2015. Property has a drilled well, new pressure tank, filter system and pump.

Property is not in the ALR, and zoning allows for home business, agriculture, garden nursery and livestock. Extensive info pack available.

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A loan to help you get out of hospital

Members of the SC Healthcare Auxiliary who work with the Loan Cupboard, from the left: Anne Selder, Carol Bowie, Peter Jordt, Nancy Gallop and Shelley Grainger. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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If hearing loss affects your interactions with family and friends, then it’s time you did something about it!

The Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Loan Cupboard is one important resource which isn’t a cupboard at all. It’s actually a service that provides hospital equipment for short-term loan free of charge to residents of the Coast. The Red Cross provides this type of service in other communities across BC. The Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary is committed to providing volunteer services and raising funds to enhance the quality of health care on the coast.

This free service can prevent hospitalization by helping people to stay in their own homes and remain safe and independent. The specialized equipment can also facilitate early discharge from the hospital.

We are proud of the contribution our 30 Loan Cupboard volunteers make, last year logging over 3,500 hours.

The volunteers participate in 8 to 10 hours of training and handle 3,700 pieces of equip-

ment every year. Each piece of equipment is cleaned and sanitized and checked for safety before it is loaned.

There are 750 items on our inventory ranging from mobility assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes to bathroom safety and assistance items such as bath boards, transfer benches, shower stools, toilet seat raisers and toilet guardrails.

Other equipment includes bed rails, tables, bedpans and urinals. Many of our clients have had hip or knee surgery so we stock reachers, shoehorns and sock aids for their postoperative recovery.

The Loan Contract is for two months with possibility for extension. We encourage clients to return items as soon as they no longer need them, as there is constant demand for the equipment.

Equipment must be returned in good condition.

Dispersal of donated equipment is another part of the Loan Cupboard service.

With over 350 items donated

each year we take great care to make sure that they go to the right place. Some equipment may be added to inventory after being cleaned and checked for safety or given to community members in need. Other items go to community agencies such as Home Care or get donated to local thrift stores or the Rotary World Help program for distribution globally. Anything we can’t find a home for gets taken apart and used for parts.

The Loan Cupboard is accessed by self-referral or referral from Sechelt Hospital therapists or nurses, home care therapists, doctors’ offices and Vancouver facilities discharging Sunshine Coast residents. It is located in the basement of the south wing of Sechelt Hospital. Hours of operation: 10am-2pm Mon. to Fri., except for statutory holidays.

Check out our website for more information www.sunshinecoasthealthcareauxiliary.com Submitted

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper” - Yeats

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A group of more than 30 members of the Hopkins Landing branch of the SC Healthcare Auxiliary pause for a picture in Gibsons’ Harmony Hall earlier this month. They came together to operate the group’s annual Fall Bazaar, which raises money for health care – and programs like the Loan Cupboard, explained above. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Who’s been sitting in my car?

Dr. Shannon MacLean, PhD Registered Audiologist

Call 604-885-0941 for an appointment www.thehearinghouse.ca

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On the evening of Nov. 17, police attended a bear in vehicle call after a resident in the 800 block of Aurora Way, Gibsons, hearing his car horn honking and all the hazard lights turned on, realized there was a large creature inside the vehicle.

Police attended and after

confirming the vehicle was empty, found extensive damage to the interior and wet muddy paw prints on the outside of the driver's side door. The bear appears to have entered and exited through the unlocked driver door. The resident advised he'd left fast food garbage

and dirty diapers inside which would have been very attractive to the bear. The Conservation Officer Service also attended. The inoperable vehicle was towed from the scene and the matter has been referred to ICBC. Submitted by RCMP

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Events on the Sunshine Coast November 23 “Hidden Homelessness”, SC Community Services meeting to discuss survey on women 50+, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 8:30-noon, 604-885-5881 November 23 Beer and burger fundraiser for L’Ecole du Pacifique, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 4-9pm, $25 November 23 SCRD information meeting on affordable housing and short-term rentals, Gibsons Community Centre, short presentations at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm November 23 “Paint Night”, Ty’s Fine Foods, Sechelt, 5-8pm, $40 includes supplies and first drink, preregister at 604-740-9818 November 23 Poetry reading by Dorothy Stott, Sechelt Library, 7-8pm November 24 Flu shots for children and families, Pender Harbour Health Centre, 10am-noon, by appointment only, 604-883-2764 November 24 Ceremony to “turn on the lights” in Lower Gibsons, with merchant specials, cocoa and cookies, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 5-8pm (postponed from Nov. 17 due to weather) November 24 Nancy Pincombe, Ken Johnson & baby G, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 6:30pm November 24 Banff Mountain film festival, fundraiser for Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, Elphinstone Secondary, Gibsons, 7pm, $20 November 24 Singing and improv workshop with Coco Love Alcorn, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7-9pm, $20 advance, $25 door November 24 Mark Crissinger Band, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $15 November 24 Jeevious Jamboree with Punk E.R., Simon Paradis, Greg Willy and Bonar Harris, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $5, guests $10 November 24-25 Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre silent auction, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. bidding ends 4:30pm November 24-25 Fibres Plus sale, Arts Centre, Sechelt, Fri. 4-7pm, Sat. 10am3pm, by donation November 24-26 Roberts Creek Christmas craft fair, Roberts Creek Hall and Masonic Hall, Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm, $2 November 25 Pender Harbour grad bottle drive (from Rona to the PH Secondary, includes Fran Penn and Garden Bay), put bottles at end of driveway by 9am November 25 Bake, craft and plant sale, fundraiser for Halfmoon Bay branch of SC Healthcare Auxiliary, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 9am-3pm November 25 Serendipity Child Development Centre Christmas Craft sale, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 10am-4pm November 25 Workshop on building a credit history, Sechelt Library, 11amnoon

November 25 SC Film Society presents “The Eagle Huntress”, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, others $9 November 25 Ken Johnson & Nancy Pincombe perform, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30pm November 25 Coco Love Alcorn concert, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30-10:30pm, $20 advance, $25 door November 25 Wanda Nowicki Q’tet, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, $10 November 25 Jazz with vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Steve Giltrow, Gibsons Public Market, 7:30pm, $20 November 25 The Burying Ground (duo), 101 Bewhouse+Distillery, Gibsons, 7:30pm November 25 Carnival burlesque show, Sechelt Legion, 8pm-1am, $20 November 25 Bousada, Texture & Light, Funkdealer, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $15 November 25-26 Creek Clayworks Christmas pottery sale, 1738 Lockyer Rd., Roberts Creek, 10am-5pm November 26 Student musical recital featuring Canadian composers, presented by SC Registered Music Teachers, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 2pm, by donation November 26 Blair McDowell launches book, “Fatal Charm” and discusses writing, for women only, Caprice Bed & Breakfast, 1111 Gower Pt. Rd., Gibsons, 2-4pm November 26 Music Makers fall celebration, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm, $15 November 27 Flu shots for children and families, Sechelt Health Unit, 5571 Inlet Ave., 10am-5pm, by appointment only, 604885-5164 November 27 Pro-D day movie, “Smurfs – the Lost Village”, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30-3:30, free, must pre-register at 604-886-2130 November 27 Landscape consultant Kathy van Vliet addresses Sechelt Garden Club on adding winter colour, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, non-members $5 November 27 SC Film Society presents “The Eagle Huntress”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9 November 28 Scuba diving enthusiasts Art and Debby Gowling show underwater photos to Women’s Connection, School of Music, Madeira Park, 10-11:30am, $2 drop-in November 28 Tuesday Talks presents the SC Community Solar Association, Sechelt Library, 1:30-3pm November 28 SCRD information meeting on affordable housing and shortterm rentals, Roberts Creek Hall, short presentations at 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm

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Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

Coco Love Alcorn loves to sing. “My whole career I’ve explored a lot of genres,” she says. “Folk, jazz, soul, R&B, pop, hip hop. For years I’ve been trying to figure out how to bring in all of those things that I love about so many different genres and find a musical home for myself.” With the release of her latest album, Wonderland, Alcorn feels she’s found that home. While there are elements of jazz and folk in the songs from this album, there is a definite gospel influence to them, so much so, they’ve been taken up by choirs around the world.

Alcorn took time off from heavy touring about four years ago to raise her daughter, performing only the occasional concert close to home. When she felt ready to start writing music again, she was dealing with a repetitive strain injury to her forearm that left her unable to play guitar, so she turned to a five track looper. She recorded herself laying down bass, rhythm, harmony and melody tracks using only her voice as an instrument. She wrote “The River” in three hours. “It’s one of the fastest songs I’ve ever written,”

Coco Love Alcorn is hosting a vocal workshop Nov. 24 and performing a concert Nov. 25 at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. TATUM DURBYA PAPER MOON PHOTOGRAPHY says Alcorn. “It was already a full choral arrangement the way it flowed out of me.”

She posted a video of herself performing “The River” and “Good News” online as a way to re-connect with fans and found choral groups from as far away as the U.K. picking up her work and singing it. “Those song went up [on YouTube] almost two years before I released the album,” says Alcorn. “It was such an amazing positive response to have people embrace these songs and start singing them themselves.” It gave her energy to complete the album and helped inspire the name

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of her current tour, An Invitation To Sing. In addition to the CD, Alcorn released a songbook that includes a download card for the album along with the complete lyrics and chords as way of giving her audience a way to engage more deeply with her music.

The shows on this tour purposefully incorporate sing-aalong moments as yet another way to get people involved.

“Some audiences don’t take to it as much, so I pull back a bit,” admits Alcorn. “For the most people are choosing to sing along and are saying to me at the break or after the show that it was amazing for them.”

Singing along isn’t mandatory, of course, and a big part of going to a Coco Love Alcorn concert is to hear her rich, full-bodied voice. She has chosen Gibsons as one of

the few places where she will be hosting a vocal workshop during the tour. “My goal is to share and connect with people,” says Alcorn. “It’s always been about that relationship between myself and my audience in a live show. That’s where it’s special for me.”

A Vocal Workshop with Coco Love Alcorn takes place Friday, Nov. 24, 7-9pm. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Pre-register at: cocoworkshopgibsons.bpt.me.

See Coco Love Alcorn live in concert Saturday, Nov, 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets $25 at the door or $20 in advance at Strait Music, MELOmania, WOW Gallery or cocogibsons.bpt.me. Both events take place at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse. Visit cocolovealcorn.com for more information.

The Pender Harbour Music Society Concert Series Presents...

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Scrooge and the gang are back

Art that aims for discord

A Dickens Christmas is back at the Sechelt Library, a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Last year was such a great success we are hosting two performances of "A Dickens Christmas", including a reading of “A Christmas Carol” by local actor Richard Austin.

Enjoy the enchanting music from three talented harp musicians, as well as carol singing with members of Arbutus Sound.

Dickens-inspired treats and refreshments will also be served.

The performances are Dec.11 and 12 at the Sechelt Library, 1:30-3:30pm. Tickets are $2 and are available at the library. All proceeds will go to the homeless shelter.

And if you wish, please bring an item for the food bank to help spread Christmas cheer.

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“Heart Full” is a celebration of a creative life well lived, a new exhibition of the last remaining works of ceramic artist Susanne Biden, a former Sunshine Coast resident, at the Gibsons Public Library.

“In my work,” says Biden, “I am drawn again and again to the edge between seductive

beauty and images that are repellant. Often the viewer reacts to this discord viscerally and is stirred into thoughts and feelings of their own."

The exhibition, and sale, opens Nov. 28 and runs only until Dec. 3. A reception will be held Dec. 2, 2-4pm.

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Actor Richard Austin from last year’s performance of “A Dickens Christmas” along with Chief Librarian Margaret Hodgins, left, and Sherryl Latimer, adult program & outreach coordinator.

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Maple Blues Award nominee Mark Crissinger hosts a blues dance party 8pm, Friday, Nov. 24 at the Gibsons Legion with a full band, including Peter Van Deursen on keys and Tim Rannard on drums. “It’s very exciting to be back on the Coast,” says Crissinger. “I’m sure there will be a few surprise guest musicians sitting in at the show.”

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Christmas is coming to Pender Harbour and there are so many events to enjoy.

Start with a visit to the John Henry’s Christmas Market.

Over the weekends of Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10 visit John Henry’s Resort & Marina for the opportunity to purchase unique works from local artists, specialty pieces and food items. Vendors will be set up throughout the property under twinkling lights and holiday décor. Mulled wine, hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available. For market times and more information, please call 604-883-2336.

Still in Garden Bay, the Vintage Market at Sarah Wray Hall happens Sat. Dec. 2, 10am-3pm. Shop for traditions and treasures, stay for the music, crafts and treats.

For more information please call Ken at 604-883-0681.

The Pender Harbour Community Christmas Market can be found in the Pender Harbour Community Hall on Sat. Dec. 2, 10am-3pm. Shop for baking, crafts and gift ideas.

An annual tradition in Pender, the Pender Harbour Lions Club Community Din-

ner at the Community Hall will take place Sat. Dec. 10.

Doors open at 3:30pm for arts and crafts for the kids plus a visit from Santa. A delicious dinner will be served at 5:30pm for the community, a great chance to sit and eat and visit with your neighbours. Cash donations or food for the food bank are accepted.

And now for some music.

The Pender Harbour Choir invites you to enjoy “Christmas Memories”, a winter concert for the whole family. Familiar and new music, solo and duet performances all to get you into the spirit of the season: Sun. Dec. 10 at 2pm at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Tickets are $20 (children 12 and under are free) and are available at

the Earth Fair Store in Madeira Park or the Sechelt Visitor Centre. Another performance at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden takes place on Dec. 8. Please visit http:// penderharbourmusic.ca for more information.

Finally, Sweet Scarlet Winter Songs, a Vancouver-based a capella vocal ensemble of six talented women singing a wide range of music happens Sun. Dec. 17 at 2pm at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Visit http://penderharbourmusic.ca for more information.

These and more Pender Harbour and Area Community Christmas events can be found on the Pender Harbour Community School’s website at www.pendercommunity.ca

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Gibsons reorganization The Town of Gibsons has announced the creation of the “Department of Engineering & Infrastructure Services”, which will unify the existing departments of Parks & Community Services, Public Works and Engineering. Dave Newman, who is currently the Town of Gibsons' director of engineering will head the new department. His new title will be director of infrastructure

services.

"Integrating these three related departments will promote better communication between our staff, streamline training opportunities, allow for cross-training of employees and create efficiencies in our operations," said Emanuel Machado, Gibsons' chief administrative officer. "This will enable us to enhance the services we can provide to our residents and ensure we

have adequate staff capacity to effectively maintain the assets we have been entrusted with."

The Town also announced that Daniel Tardif will be joining the Town as manager of maintenance and operations on Dec. 11. In this newly created position, Daniel will oversee the integration of the Parks & Community Services and Public Works departments and report to Dave

Newman.

Daniel is a mechanical engineer who brings 32 years of related experience to his position. Prior to joining the Town, he worked at the Greater Vancouver Regional District for eight years, with a focus on wastewater treatment. A long-time resident of Gibsons, Daniel is looking forward to a much shorter commute.

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Giving Tuesday, a global giving and volunteer movement, officially returns this year on Nov. 28. Started in 2012, Giving Tuesday encourages individuals and corporations to donate and/ or volunteer their time to support charities and nonprofit organizations. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday every year, as a way to help offset the buying frenzy that these days bring.

This Nov. 28, start the holiday season off on the right foot by taking part in Giving Tuesday: Make a monetary donation Choose a charity with a cause that you’re passionate about and donate to it, even if it’s just a small amount — every bit helps. If nature conservation is important to you, consider donating to an

organization such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), Canada’s leading land conservation organization.

By donating to NCC, you’re helping conserve our nation’s most important natural areas and the species they sustain for future generations of Canadians.

Donate dust collectors Whenever you hear or read the word “donate,” the first thing that likely comes to mind is money. For those on a tight budget, this may simply be impossible. But donations don’t necessarily have to be monetary. Consider giving away non-perishable food items to food banks, clothes to clothing banks, old office and school supplies to businesses and educational institutions or books and magazines to libraries or doctors’

offices. Donating these items is also an excellent way to declutter your home, school or workplace and to recycle.

Lend a helping hand If monetary donations aren’t in your budget, why not volunteer your time instead? It’s a great way to give back to and feel part of your community and meet others with similar passions and interests. There are plenty of places that can always use volunteers, including clothing drives, food banks, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centres and conservation organizations.

Be a good Samaritan If you’re unable to donate or volunteer on Giving Tuesday, try doing a few random acts of kindness. You could leave a five-dollar bill in a ran-

dom place with a kind note on it, give away a still-valid parking voucher, bring in extra food to work or school to share with colleagues or classmates, leave appreciative notes on your colleagues’ or classmates’ desks, shovel snow for a neighbour or help a family member with a chore.

Promote your passions Use social media to spread awareness about charities and non-profit organizations that you strongly believe in.

It can be as simple as liking their social media pages and sharing their posts, videos and photos with your friends and followers.

And remember, it’s important to keep the spirit of giving alive year-round, not just once a year.

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After Black Friday comes… Giving Tuesday The Community Resource Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary on Nov. 15, with co-chairs Anne Titcomb, left, and Jane Gladman sharing the cake-cutting duties. The Resource Centre was founded as a Women’s Resource Centre in 1992, and in 2004 widened their mandate to include all Coast residents. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

He was in a hurry Late on Nov. 18, police witnessed a vehicle speeding as it made a left turn off Beach Avenue onto Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, and fail to stop at the four-way stop intersection. Police initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to stop at a three-way intersection and made a right onto Lower Road before coming to a stop in front of the Legion. The male driver then exited the vehicle and ran up a trail next to the Legion. The driver is described

as a Caucasian male, about six feet two inches tall, with a completely shaved bald head, full short brown beard and was wearing a grey hoodie and jeans. Police stayed with the still running vehicle which had expired insurance and noted the interior smelled of burnt marihuana and liquor. The vehicle was towed and police patrolled the area but were unable to locate the driver. The file is still under investigation.

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EMPLOYMENT Community Outreach Coordinator GDPL is looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator, who is dynamic, community-focused and has current experience introducing new initiatives that respond to the interests and needs of the community. The COC will build collaborative working relationships with community agencies to promote library services; and will develop and deliver programs, services, special events and projects that advance the strategic directions of the library.

Qualifications & Experience • Post-secondary Diploma, Degree or Certificate in public  relations, communications, business or other related field.  • Excellent public relation skills, tact, resourcefulness, flexibility and the ability to perform independently and as part of a team.

• Development and delivery of creative outreach methods and  programming  • Establishing professional collaborative working relationships in the community 

Hours and Salary: 21 hours per week; must be able to work  Wednesday evenings and Saturdays; $27.21/ hour. 

Please submit: a. A cover letter  b. A detailed resume that includes employment/experience dates  c. A separate one page description of the top priorities/task for tackling this position with examples of programming that should be implemented d. Three work-related references 

GDPL requires that all successful applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check.

Questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Heather Evans-Cullen, Library Director at 604-886-2130 or hecullen@gibsons.bclibrary.ca.

Address your application to: Selection Committee of the Gibsons & District Public Library. Box 109, Gibsons BC V0N 1V8 or email (pdf or doc/docx format ONLY) to: hecullen@gibsons.bclibrary.ca

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The Local - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Astrologer

Tip of the Week: As the world turns and orbits the Sun, we enter Sagittarius time. The 9th Zodiac Sign is appropriately numbered as 9 represents endings and the last month of the natural year begins. Of course, the natural year begins at the exact moment of Winter Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere.

In the bigger picture, much is afoot in these early years of the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. Sadly, it is not as idealistic souls would have it.

Call it a stormy morning. And as though awakening after a big bender, much of humanity is suffering from a hangover.

A global crisis is underway.

Some may innocently regard it as merely consequential, while others are much more suspicious asserting that dark

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tending with players who ambitiously hold to their own designs and desires. Is it a crap shoot, a shit show or more like dark bitter chocolate?

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Gemini (May 21-June 20) A new round of talks has begun. Are you feeling cornered or committed, or both? Circumstances are pushing you to give a lot and without the guarantee of equal return. You may feel the need for new tools, equipment or the leverage that valuable information can provide. Either way, you have to make your play but there is no quick and easy solution.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You are in the mood to make a few investments.

These may be monetary but could equally amount to the energy and time required to take new initiatives. You are willing to dig in deeply, even if it simply amounts to doing so with your heels. The plot is set for you to make your plays and this momentum already began a few weeks ago.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You have entered a very creative cycle. It begins now and for the next few weeks but will linger longer yet. Fortunately, your energy levels

are on the rise. Inspired by beauty, you are in the mood to draft blueprints and make designs. These could come in the form of larger strategy outlines and longer-term plans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) A busy time continues.

Whether you are compelled by the headlines amidst the rest of your life responsibilities and feeling pushed, moved and inspired, the velocity is increasing steadily. It may be that the cliffs are rising and the banks are narrowing, as well, producing rapids.

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) Your ambitions are rising.

You may want or need to earn more money, but your motivation includes staying busy, productive and interested.

Hopefully, your focus includes a cultivation of your talents.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Accessing the courage to take the pioneering initiatives you yearn and perhaps feel the need and pressure to take, is an important central theme now. You are in an experimental mood and are ready to try new things and take new approaches. This will lead you to an important learning curve.

For now, do the groundwork to get the answers and insights you need to proceed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) As though a candle has been lit in a cool, damp and dark room, you can see and are warmed by the light. Inspired, you want more and, if necessary, the knowledge how to do it yourself. Skills and resources are required. These will likely lead to making key investments. Your career and public life figure prominently in your aspiration.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) There is just 1-month left in a long 3-year cycle that has likely proven transformational. Such processes can prove difficult especially when we resist and try too hard to control outer circumstances and people. Positively, you have cleared the way somehow and you feel lighter. Now it is time to follow through to tie-up any loose ends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Concentrating your focus so you can increase your options is an important theme these days. While it has been brewing for some time, it was especially ignited in the past few weeks. Now you are on a march to consolidate your plans.

Many social opportunities are featured which includes meeting new people and this feature of the plot is accelerating.

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intention is at play. Is it a simple matter of circumstance, synchronicity, human will, a combination of all three…?

Yes, I would assert it is always all three. We can also be sure that there will always be conflicting interpretations producing the never-ending dramas on our world stage.

The facts remain that year 1 of this new round of 9 has begun on a challenging note.

Instability and survival have become the new norm despite all our technical genius and ingenuity. Invariably larger themes encompass our personal lives. Astrology is a veritable archetypal x-ray machine and with it, I can see deeply into the patterns of your destiny to help you find your place in this dramatic turn of the ages.

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) You are in a unique position to peer deeply into the bigger picture and you want to and even feel compelled. Yet, as would be the case, there is a price for such potent thrills.

You are challenged to hold your own but may be con-

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