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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, November 3, 2016 Cutting The Ribbon

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Remembering Celia Fisher Page 2

Fixed Link Page 3

Garbage Can Fines Page 5

Green Candidate Kim Darwin Page 7

Landing Gallery Closing Page 9

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The Local - Thursday, November 3, 2016

Celia Fisher remembered for helping her community Born January 28, 1935 in New Westminster, Celia moved to the coast when she was seven years old and grew up in Roberts Creek.

At age 19, she married Bud Fisher and the couple had

Celia Fisher is seen in 2013 receiving the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for her volunteerism. PHOTO SUBMITTED

five children, three of whom still live on the Sunshine Coast.

Schools were a gateway to Celia's involvement in volunteering and politics.

As a member of the Parent Teacher Association, she advocated for the addition of gymnasiums and libraries to the elementary schools.

She then ran for the School Board, to which she was first elected in 1962. As Chair of the board, she opened Cedar Grove Elementary School in 1978.

Current school trustee Greg Russell chuckles at the memory of Celia's determination when engaged in political battles. "She was a huge-hearted, kind woman but she didn't suffer people who challenged her gladly," said Russell.

Fisher was elected to the Sunshine Coast Regional District Board in 1999, and served two terms as Area E Director. Current board chair Garry Nohr said: "I always enjoyed her phone calls to give me her views on what needed to be done to improve people's well-being on the Coast."

The many other boards Celia served on over the years included the Gibsons & District Public Library, Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives, and the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. She was president of the Canadian Union of

South Coast Ford Sales Ltd. 5606 Wharf Street, Sechelt

Public Employees Local 801, a staunch volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary, and a longtime supporter of parks and recreation.

"Any cause in Gibsons was probably Celia's cause," said daughter, Diane Penonzek.

"She never ever lived in the Town of Gibsons but she always felt that Gibsons was

her town."

Gibsons in turn recognized Celia. In 2008, she was the Golden Girl in the annual Sea Cavalcade Parade, and in 2013 Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe presented her with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her tireless volunteerism. At that ceremony Rowe said: "The real

community she represented, and continues to work for, occupies an area unbounded by anything smaller than her heart."

Fisher is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bud Fisher, five children, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and countless friends. Donna McMahon

The 2016 Celebration of Excellence gala at Roberts Creek Hall on Oct. 28 saw a record number of community volunteers recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Sunshine Coast.

The evening started with recipients being ceremonially drummed to their seats, then a keynote speech by Ashley Doyle, founder of the Alive2Thrive support group for young adults with cancer.

Arts and Culture awards were given to Dorothy Fraser, for her numerous involvements in local organizations, and Patricia and Murray Drope, founding members of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery.

Community Building awards went to Alison Sawyer, for free legal services, Anne Titcomb for extensive work including chairing the SCRD's Parks and Recreation Master Plan committee, and Conchita Harding for her 13

years of leadership in the Sea Cavalcade Society. Other winners were Lennea Perpet for her work with the Lions Club, Patricia Stuart who founded the Gibsons Family Network, and Sue Jackel for her advocacy work in affordable housing and seniors services.

The Education award was given to a group: the Sunshine Coast Elder College Society, which brings high quality educational courses to the coast.

Environmental awards went to Barbara Hetherington of Gibsons Recycling and Zero Waste Canada, and a posthumous award to Daniel Kingsbury who, at age 24, founded the Jellyfish Project to educate youth about climate change and environmental stewardship.

Health and Wellness awards were given to three individuals and one group.

Donna Kyewich, Maxine Nel-

son and Michelle Chapman were all honoured for their work with different branches of the Healthcare Auxiliary, and the Sunshine Coast Homelessness Advisory Council steering committee was recognized for its role in creating a cold weather shelter.

New volunteer awards went to Janice Williams, organizer of Brave Mike events, and the team who run the Community Services Thrift Store in Gibsons. Finally, in the Safety category, Mark Wenn was recognized for his work with Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.

In all 55 individuals received awards. The event was organized by the Community Services Society and the Volunteer Centre, with the financial support of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union and nineteen other community sponsors.

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Fixed link conversations Preliminary cost estimates for four fixed link routes to the Sunshine Coast were unveiled at public open houses in Sechelt and Gibsons last week by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and civil engineering consultants R. F. Binnie. Price tags ranged from $1.5-2 billion for a road from Squamish to Port Mellon, to $2.5-3 billion for a road from Squamish to Powell River. A bridge crossing of Howe Sound at Anvil Island came in at $2-2.5 billion.

The team also priced a bridge link between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay via Nelson Island at $1.5-2 billion, but this project would only be feasible in conjunction with one of the other links.

These "high level" cost estimates are for construction only and do not include other expenses such as acquisition of property and upgrades to existing road links. Maintenance costs were not given, but will be factored into the consultants' final report.

In weighing the benefits of each option, the consultants rated the fixed links as likely to increase population and property values and encourage tourism and recreation.

Negative effects included safety, access for cyclists and pedestrians, and impact on the environment.

West Vancouver - Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy, who is the Liberal government's lead on the study, emphasized the importance of having an "informed conversation" about transportation options, and pointed to the recent Gabriola Island study, which uncovered unexpected and costly barriers to building what seemed like a straightforward bridge.

Powell River - Sunshine Coast NDP MLA Nicholas Simons noted that a previous study in 2001 concluded that a fixed link would be too expensive, but he is waiting to

see what comes out of this one.

Roberts Creek resident Paul Wagner, who attended the Gibsons open house, believes that a fixed link "is an idea whose time is coming," but he noted that the project would be enormously complex.

"When I built my house, 25 per cent of the time was process and I'm one individual.

I don't have to consult anyone," he noted.

Another Roberts Creek resident, Arnie Grant, was skeptical of the government's motives for conducting the study. "It's a political ploy to get votes," he said.

Kate-Louise Stanford, a Gambier Island Trustee for the Islands Trust, was on hand in Gibsons to look at the proposed Howe Sound bridge crossing. Eighteen property-holders on Anvil

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Island would be directly affected by the project, and the Trust's official policy is "no fixed links".

A final study report was scheduled for year end, but the consultants have received so much feedback that they don't expect to have their report ready until January or February.

A total of 1,200 people attended five open houses in Squamish, West Vancouver and on the Sunshine Coast.

Unsurprisingly, interest was highest on the Coast. The Sechelt open house drew 405 people, Gibsons had 318 and Powell River saw 266 attendees.

As of Oct. 28, the consultants had received over 1,100 feedback forms. The online survey at www.gov. bc.ca/sunshinecoastfixedlink remains open until Nov. 8.

Donna McMahon

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Editorial Opinion Know your drugs Approximately two thirds of seniors in Canada over the age of 65 have five or more drug prescriptions. Approximately a quarter have 10 prescriptions or more.

Having elderly patients using multiple medications is far from a new phenomenon. Most of us know a senior in those circumstances, even if the statistic as a whole comes across as surprising.

For our seniors, this means more than having to remember which medications to take on what day and at what time. Polypharmacy - the simultaneous use of multiple drugs by one patient - brings a whole list of potential adverse drug reactions and safety measures to keep at the forefront of their minds.

This year during National Senior Safety Week (Nov. 6-12), the Canada Safety Council is taking the opportunity to remind Canadians about the importance of safe drug-taking habits.

Good health, quality of life and general well-being can hang in the balance.

Organization is a crucial part of proper medication-taking.

When prescribing the drug, doctors will also provide instructions on what dose to take, what time of day, how many times per week and any additional information necessary to proper use. It's absolutely crucial that these instructions be followed to the letter.

This can be more difficult when multiple drugs enter the equation. Keep a complete, current list of medications you use, along with dosages and schedules. Also make a note as to why you're taking every specific drug. If you're not sure or can't recall, call your doctor's office and ask for their assistance.

A useful tool to help keep the chaos at bay is to sort the medications into a weekly plastic pill organizer, available at most pharmacies. By dividing the drugs as necessary on a week-byweek basis, it removes much of the guesswork that comes with being uncertain about having taken the medication on any given day.

Inform your healthcare professional what kind of medications you're taking. This includes anything that may have already been prescribed, as well as over-the-counter painkillers, herbal remedies and vitamins.

Fill your prescriptions at the same pharmacy every time.

The added familiarity will provide a safety blanket if the staff notices you taking two or more medications that should not be mixed.

Caregivers also have a responsibility to always be fully focused on the task at hand. If you've been tasked with dispensing and administering drugs, ensure that you're paying attention at all times. Errors can sneak in when vigilance falls by the wayside. Be smart, be alert and prevent mistakes before they happen.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions No more park (Addressed to Forests Minister Steve Thomson and copied to the Local) The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is very concerned about another 1500-2500 ha park. The loggers in particular are being portrayed as uncaring and insensitive to community wishes, yet the logging industry helped build and continues to contribute to our communities. Protesters have elevated their remarks and actions to the point of bullying and defying injunctions. Their words and actions have been very inflammatory, including lighting fire to a roadblock made of logs. That action was truly insensitive given the Sechelt Fire of 2015 where we lost a good friend in the only fire fighting fatality in BC last year.

What is not discussed is that if a park is granted, not only do we lose family jobs, we also lose full public access to much of the area.

A local example is how the Tetrahedron and Spipiyus Parks’ access has been severely restricted on trails.

Our lower Coast now has over 20 per cent protected area when considering provincial and local parks, wildlife protected areas and Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAs), as compared to the provincial stated goal of approximately 14 percent.

A letter to the Local (Sept. 29) from Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF), compares one BC Timber Sales (BCTS) cut block’s “paltry” government revenue of $1.3 million to the value of the whole Elphinstone forest. What the letter failed to point out is that one cutblock of 23 hectares is far less than one per cent of the harvestable forest.

Understanding this, hypothetically, BCTS could sustainably harvest the same amount each year for 100 years providing the govern-

ment total revenue of $130 million. The value to the community is not just one season’s work, but is sustainable income to government and workers.

I should also point out that not only are the ELF economics simply wrong, so is the statement about Elphinstone being an old growth forest. The average age is approximately 130150 years, not 250 years.

Over the past four years our Community Forest has returned significant money ($1.4 million) to the District of Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast community through our Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund.

For more info on our Legacy Fund please see our website www.sccf.ca.

I am not against parks, but we need a balance of jobs, recreation and amenities for a community to prosper and deliver fair opportunities to all.

Glen Bonderud, Chair and President, Sunshine Coast Community Forest

Stop work (Addressed to the Managed Forest Council, Victoria, and coped to the Local.)

On Oct. 27 I made a site visit to the Chapman Drinking Watershed (east side) to view three cutblocks currently being logged by Surespan - one of your industry members.

This clearcut logging is occurring several kilometers above the Sunshine Coast Regional District's water intake.

I documented several issues with this operation which I think warrant a complaint to your Council.

• For the past two weeks it has been raining hard on the Coast and the impacts of poor road building design and lack of proper drainage has led to extreme pooling of dirty water and entrenched muddy conditions.

• A bridge over a creek (leading downhill to the

Chapman) was poorly constructed out of smalldiameter timbers, with no sediment control measures in place (ie: hay bales or landscaping cloth) to impede sediments in pooling muddy water from entering this watercourse.

• Bridge design does not appear to be engineered to meet any semblance of industry-standards for carrying heavy loaded logging trucks.

• A stream flowed directly across an access road with the culvert ripped out and lying to the side.

Our organization requests an immediate work stoppage of this operation until the Managed Forest Council investigates the above.

Ross Muirhead, Elphinstone Logging Focus

Pricey toe (re “Surgery for Sergie”, the Local, Oct. 27) I find it ludicrous that the removal of a cat’s toe would cost $2,000. Did you mistakenly put an extra zero in the article?

Lori Edwards, Gibsons (You read it correctly- Ed)

Future ferries When the US economy is likely to tank because of huge debts of the nation and commerce/ industry, it is probable that the Can$ will improve versus the US$. This will most likely render our Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill uneconomical and it will have to shut down.

This will have a major impact on our Southern Sunshine Coast economies. In order to avoid such stagnation it will be necessary to attract economically viable residents (commuters) into our communities.

With tedious commuting times from the East, South and Squamish into Vancouver our coast becomes a very attractive location

provided there is a reliable and affordable traffic link to reach Vancouver.

Two options present themselves: (1) The road/ bridges fixed link via Anvil Island and (2) An hourly affordable ferry service which provides adequate capacity during the commuter travel times, 6-9am and 5–7pm.

Looking at the cost calculated by the contractor of $2.5 billion the cost for the Anvil Island fixed link connection is very high.

This leaves the ferries.

Our Q of Surrey and Coquitlam have some 10 years left in their lifespan, ample time to design single deck ships, similar to the Salish Class, with say capacities of 200 vehicles and 800 passengers, with a much smaller crew than the 29 of the present C-class vessels.

The Salish class cost for three vessels is estimated at $200 million. Allowing for larger capacities, say $150 million per ship (in 2025 dollars) for a life span of 40 years, it appears a more economical solution.

Jakob Knaus, Sechelt

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Flu shots are recommended for everyone While colder weather and shorter days go hand in hand with wintertime, catching the flu doesn’t have to, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.

“For healthy people, falling sick with the flu means a few days of feeling miserable, but for young children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, it can lead to a severe illness that may require treatment in hospital,” says VCH Medical Health Officer Dr. Meena Dawar. “We’re encouraging everyone to get a flu shot so you’re not only protecting

yourself, but also the higherrisk people around you.”

Every year across Canada, between 4,000 and 8,000 people die from complications due to the flu and pneumonia, and 90 per cent of those who die are seniors.

“In Canada, influenza causes the most deaths among vaccine-preventable diseases, outpacing all others combined,” says Dr. Dawar. “You can spread the flu for up to 24 hours before you have any symptoms, so you can pass it on before you even know you’re sick.

Getting the flu shot is the best way to prevent catch-

ing it or passing it on.”

Flu shots are recommended for everyone. They are free in B.C. for pregnant women, all children from six months to five years of age, people 65 years and older, Aboriginal people, and those with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems. The vaccine is also free for anyone who lives or works with a person who is at higher risk of problems from the flu.

Children aged two to 17 years of age will have two options – the standard vaccine by needle (flu-shot) or FluMist, the nasal spray

vaccine. Both vaccines are effective and parents and caregivers can choose which vaccine to offer their child.

To protect patients in health care facilities, all B.C. health authorities require that doctors, staff, students and volunteers get immunized or wear a mask while at work during the flu season. People planning to

able at special public health flu clinics, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, walk-in clinics and at the VCH Travel Clinic.

Flu clinics throughout the VCH region have already begun; more information can be found on the VCH flu webpage www.vch.ca/ flu. Information on other flu clinics in the community can be found at ImmunizeBC.ca.

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THE SUNSHINE COAST NAVAL ASSOCIATION (SCNA) installed their newest member Bill Pearlstrom (shown in the middle in back row) on Sunday, October 30th.

He is joined by fellow veterans and friends. The Association encourages others to join who are interested in Naval lore and affairs. Some of their events include participating in local parades in Sechelt, Pender Harbour & Powell River. Every year they host the “Battle of Atlantic” memorial ceremony at the Sechelt Legion. Other activities include: a picnic with games, golf tournament and just genuine “Salty” friendships. They will soon be inviting a speaker to their monthly meetings.

This Remembrance Day the SCNA will be parading to the Cenotaph in Sechelt to place their wreath on it.

If your wish to know more about them, call Dick Davenport 604-229-8915 or Al White 604-885-9042 or the President Susan Blake 604-885-0448.

Recent and old veterans are welcome, also merchant seamen and those who want to be “shipmates” can join too!

Gibsons Elementary School Principal Deborah Luporini and a team of ribbon cutters officially opened the new school playground on Oct. 27. Luporini thanked the Parents Advisory Committee and community sponsors for the donations that made it possible, and she thanked the children for waiting so patiently for the playground to be completed. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

After a rash of thefts and break-ins in Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast RCMP have identified the suspects involved, and recovered a large amount of stolen property.

Between Oct. 12 and 17, numerous thefts were reported to police, all having occurred within the general area between Southwood Road and Northwood Road.

At least one residence was broken into, cars were rummaged through, and items such as bicycles and power equipment were stolen out of backyards. After RCMP went door-to-door in the area and met with numerous residents, two suspect descriptions emerged. A large amount of stolen property was subsequently recovered,

and police are in the process of determining who the owners are of all of the items, so that their property can be returned to them.

“While we were able to recover a significant amount of property, unfortunately there were many items – including a large amount of jewelry – that was not recoverable, and is believed to have already been sold off, “said Cst Harrison Mohr with the Sunshine Coast RCMP. Cst Mohr also noted that while the suspect descriptions helped us to identify the persons responsible, at this time there is insufficient evidence for charges, however the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information whom has not

WildsafeBC Sunshine Coast will be out this month checking for garbage cans put out at night instead of the morning of scheduled pickup.

Garbage is the number one attractant which lures bears into residential areas.

Once conditioned to getting an easy garbage meal the bear is often on its way to being destroyed as it becomes bolder and more of a risk to

human safety.

A person who places garbage out too early and, in turn, attracts a bear is also in contravention of the BC Wildlife Act and could be subject to fines under the Act. If you know of areas where people are not being responsible with either garbage or other bear attractants please email sunshinecoast@wildsafebc.com. Submitted

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Two girls caught in thefts yet spoken with police is encouraged to contact us as soon as possible.

Because no charges have been laid, the suspects cannot be identified, although police have confirmed that two females were involved.

Anyone with additional information should call Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) 885-2266, or Crimestoppers, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Bunnies on the lamb Sometime in the last two months, a thief stole 50-70 rabbits from a property in the 5900 block of Menacher Road, Garden Bay. The rabbits, which were being bred for meat, were quite large, and were kept in a coop. There was no indication that wildlife had gained access to the coop or that any of the rabbits had been eaten or attacked on site. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2016-7097.

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

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the first Representative for

Children and Youth is leaving big shoes to fill now that she has completed her two terms providing independent oversight of the Child Welfare system. That need for independent oversight is important, as it has been ever since the Representative’s Office was reluctantly created after the Hughes Report issued its

recommendations.

Justice Hughes found government lacked internal accountability and interfered with internal reviews of Ministry failures.

In addition to cutting the Child Welfare budget by 11 per cent, the BC Liberals had earlier eliminated the Children’s Commissioner, the Child and Youth Advocate, and the Officer for Children and Youth.

One of Ms. Turpel-Lafond’s most significant accomplishment has been to raise child welfare issues to the top of the public agenda –it should become a priority for government as well. As a long-time advocate for independent

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welcomes members and non-members to participate in a mini trade show on Thurs., November 17th, 2016 Come to socialize, network and watch a presentation on Asbestos Sampling & Abatement from Darren Kopeck of Solution Based Hazmat. Learn why it’s important to ‘Dial Before You Demo’!

Everyone is welcome and tables are available at: $20 (CCBA members) $35 (non-members).

Tables are limited – to book please contact Cindy Richard at 604-885-7989 or Dennis Olson at 604-741-1096.

Hats off to all our coaches, Head or Assistant, ALL volunteers, who dedicate their time to making Special Olympics available to our fine athletes.

Coaching Clinics are held off-coast to provide information and technique improvement to our coaches just like they work with us to improve “our” techniques. They are like the athletes at these clinics.

Tania Flynn, head coach for Track & Field recalled her experience at a coaches’ clinic: “It was a very fun and enlightening experience. I got to talk to other track and field coaches from other towns, about practice ideas and strategies. We had lectures by people with tons of experience and round table discussions, with coaches from different sports. I found it very inspiring. I met lots of other encouraging coaches, and received a wealth of knowledge, which makes me want to be the best coach I can be and hope the inspiration will rub off on to the athletes.”

oversight, and an original member of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth it was my distinct professional and personal pleasure to work with her.

I disagree with the way our current government manipulates public consultation on issues that are important that require a real conversation. A recent example has been Vancouver Coastal Health’s surprise announcement of their planned closure of Shorncliffe and Totem Lodge, two public long-term care homes, and replacing them with one for-profit care home.

Recently, some athletes have expressed an interest in becoming assistant coaches themselves. We hope an Athlete Assistant Course will begin soon. Michael Brooks would like to assist with Floor Hockey and Derrick Pye wants to be involved with basketball. Chuck Bertrand has agreed to mentor both athletes.

Functional Testing, used by major sport organizations to improve performance and measure athlete progress is

Vancouver Coastal Health’s unilateral decision has led to public meetings, demonstrations, and thousands of Sunshine Coast residents signing a petition opposing the privatization plan. No other options were discussed. The result will be bad for residents, workers, and our community. It has been acknowledged that residents will receive fewer hours of direct care, they will experience greater staff turnover, and they will not benefit from supplies and programs offered by the Health Care Auxiliaries.

Furthermore, 300 employees now all face an uncertain job future. If re-hired, and this is

also used for Special O athletes to test and track fitness level, exercise form, flexibility, and functional movement patterns. On Nov. 6 in Vancouver, athletes will be given a corrective exercise guide specifically tailored to improve their weaknesses. I know more than a few of our own that will jump at the chance.

In all sports, our athletes train extra hard in practices, as well cross training and attending the gym. Maybe that’s why the number of athletes

far from guaranteed, they will be paid less, they will have to pay for more of their benefits, many will need second jobs, and median incomes will fall in our community. Businesses will suffer with less disposable income in our communities, and fewer people will see our communities as an affordable place to live.

If you have a chance to contribute to the “fixed link” discussions, please remember that thousands from the Sunshine Coast have repeatedly asked for the restoration of ferry service to levels that allow our communities to create their own success.

chosen from the Sunshine Coast to attend Provincial Games in the summer of 2017 is higher than previous years.

Final note, on Saturday Nov. 5 from 11-4pm at the Gibsons curling rink there will be a curling Bonspiel with teams from Powell River, Vancouver, Langley and Sunshine Coast.

Please feel free to come and cheer on the athletes.

That all I got for this month; ‘til next time stay active, stay fit and, most of all, have fun!

The Driftwood Players were all dressed up on Halloween to conduct “haunted lantern tours” of Lower Gibsons, using the SC Museum as their ghoulish base. SC MUSEUM PHOTO

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Darwin named as Green candidate The B.C. pleased to nomination for Powell

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Coast, Kim Darwin. Darwin is a businesswoman and president of the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce.

She has also been active with the B.C. and Canada Chambers of Commerce, and served as the B.C. Green Party Provincial Council secretary from 2014 to 2016.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be named as the B.C. Green Party candidate for my community,” said Darwin, who was acclaimed. “I want to be an active and vocal advocate in the BC Legislature to help build a reliable future. As a Chamber of Commerce president and local businesswoman, I believe that the B.C. Green Party

A Reconciliation event The Gibsons and District Public Library has partnered with Reconciliation Canada and the Squamish Nation to raise local awareness of the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), which honours both Aboriginal peoples and Canadians in a process of reconciliation and renewed relationships.

An evening to honour our community commitment to

Girls just want to code

Saturday, Nov. 12 is National Girls Learning Code Day, and local community partners have come together to help girls start coding, and help the community explore the gender gap in the tech sector.

The first event, a Girls Learning to Code workshop, is a fun hands-on introduction to code for girls aged 8 to 12 using Scratch (www.scratch. mit.edu), an internationally acclaimed easy programming language for kids. The workshop will be held in Capilano University's computer lab, so registrants do not need their own equipment.

The session runs from 1 to 4 pm on Nov. 12 and will be led by a team of women volunteers who work in the tech industry. There is room for up to 24 girls accompanied by an adult. Registration for this event is $10 at ShareThere,https://sharethere.com That evening, parents, educators and other interested community members are invited to a free screening of the film “CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap.” This 2015 award winning U.S. documentary exposes the lack of female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this gender gap and digital divide.A discussion will follow the film.

The screening will be held at 7pm Nov. 12 at Capilano University. It is free, but people are asked to register in advance via ShareThere.

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Reconciliation will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the library with special guest speaker Shelley Joseph from Reconciliation Canada, and a welcoming prayer and words from honoured Elders from the Squamish Nation: Shirley Toman (Hum-te-ya), Bob Baker (Ki yowil) and Gwen Harry (T’chesa). Please call the library to sign up for this FREE event at 886-2130.

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is the only party who has the vision and desire to foster and grow replacement industries, so that we have jobs to transition to as we commence the managed decline of the fossil fuel industry.”

“Kim Darwin is the type of leader we need in the Legislature”, added Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. “She is deeply connected to her community, brings a strong entrepreneurial background and has an inspiring vision for our province’s potential in the 21st century. I am very excited to welcome her to our 2017 B.C. Green Team.” Submitted

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After 18 years of offering some of the finest artwork on the Coast, The Landing Gallery in Gibsons will be closing its doors November 30. “We just cannot continue to pay the expenses here,” says Ruth Rodgers, President of the Sunshine Coast Artists Co-operative that runs the gallery. “We really appreciate the community’s support and their enthusiasm, but they simply don’t buy enough to keep us afloat.”

The Landing Gallery first opened in 1998 and since then thousands of people have come through the doors, appreciating and buying the works on display. But times are changing and the gallery’s traditional buyers are getting older. “The comment I hear most often is ‘I don’t have any more wall space’ or ‘I’m downsizing,’” says Rodgers. “So it’s not that they don’t appreciate it anymore, but that they don’t have anywhere to put it.”

The next generation in their 40s and 50s don’t often find

Events on the Sunshine Coast November 4-6 Funtastics present their version of the ‘50s and ‘60s with “At the Hop”, plus a revival of the “Laugh-In Wall”, Activity Centre, Sechelt, Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 3pm, $20 November 5 Holy Family Catholic Women’s League craft and bake sale, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 10am-2pm November 5 Fall Bazaar with baking and jewellery, by Hopkins Landing branch of SC Healthcare Auxiliary, Harmony Hall, Gibsons, 10am-2pm, November 5 Ceremonial opening of annual “fox hunt”, 1496 Lockyer Rd., Roberts Creek, 11am Ruth Rodgers, president of the Sunshine Coast Artists Co-operative, in front of The Landing November 5 Gallery in Gibsons that will close at the end of November. ANNA NOBILE PHOTO Sechelt Search and Rescue open house, 1975 Field Rd., 1-4pm themselves with much dis- sales to cover the costs of Landing Gallery artists have November 5 posable income. “They are a brick and mortar gallery. been invited by the Gibsons SC Film Society presents struggling to pay the mort- Instead, the Co-operative Public Art Gallery to exhibit “Theeb”, Raven’s Cry Theatre, gage,” notes Rodgers. “Es- will explore holding an an- there beginning December Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, othpecially if they’re over here nual pop up show along the 5, allowing them to take aders $9 from Vancouver, or they’re lines of the Art Crawl, Power vantage of the Christmas November 5 in the time in their life where of Paint and Simply Ware- season. More decisions on “Visions of Home” gala and art they’re not investing in origi- house, all popular Coast art auction, Gibsons Public Art Galhow to proceed await the nal art.” shows that draw hundreds lery, 6-9pm, by donation Co-operative at their NovemThe group has tried differ- of visitors and often proNovember 5 ber AGM, and then of course, ent things to attract buyers, duce healthy sales for parRotary Club art auction, Pender including making smaller ticipants, but that only last a they must pack up and be out Harbour Legion, 8 pm, free; pieces, pricing their work short time. “If you go into a of their current space by the tapas and champagne reception more modestly, offering re- pop up show, you have short end of the month. “I wish we 5:30-7pm, $25 productions and cards, but term limited expenses and could keep this open,” says November 5 those don’t generate enough all the money can go back Rodgers. “We want to emCeltic music with Mac Morin, Mairi Rankin and Wendy MacIsto the artists,” says Rodgers. phasize that the Co-operative sac, plus Coast String Fiddlers, “Here our expenses, like rent, will continue. We are not disSt. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, heat, hydro, are eating away appearing. We will just have 7:30pm, $20, under 12 $10 a different presence in the at the profits for the artists.”

November 5 ditional commissions and afIn the short term, The community.”

Astral Motion, Gibsons Legion, ter-weekend purchases, plus 8pm, members $5, guests $10 sign-ups for art workshops.

November 5 A total of 125 venues from Toronto-based jazz pianist and Langdale to Earls Cove took band leader Amanda Tosoff in part in the weekend. concert, Arts Centre, Sechelt, The winners of the draw 8-10:30pm, $20 for ferry tickets (2 car + Saturday November 7 driver travel vouchers and November 5th Planning party for 2017 Sea 2 passenger travel vouchers Cavalcade, Kinsman Hall, Dou10am-2pm • Trail Bay Mall each) were Christie Potter gall Park, Gibsons, 7pm of Port Coquitlam, Mugette “Great Baking” November 7 Macdonald of Sechelt, and SC Film Society presents Rebecca Allain from Roberts “Theeb”, Heritage Playhouse, Creek. Donna McMahon Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9 Saturday November 8thNovember 8 10:00 am—2:00 pm First of four Tuesday sessions on financial literacy, Sechelt Trail Bay Mall Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm, 604-885-4088 November 9 House concert with Donovan Woods and Joey Landreth, Halfmoon Bay, 7pm, $22, details and tickets at jlussier@sd-46.bc.ca November 10 Roots and blues music with The Burying Ground and The Blue Line Trio with Dr. Fun, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, $10-$15 November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies, Pender Harbour, Sechelt, Roberts Creek, Gibsons, approximately 10:30am, check local Legions November 11 Coffee house with Ken Dunn APPLY IN PERSON AT THESE LOCATIONS: and Anna Green, Joan & Ted, and Tamara Goble, School of Music, • Lower Gibsons, Mike’s Gelato • Gibsons, Sunnycrest Mall, Dog’s Ear Boutique Madeira Park, 7:30-9:30pm, • Roberts Creek, Ambrosia Health Food Store • Sechelt, Seaside Visitor’s Centre suggested $10 donation @Elves Club • Pender Harbour: call either Cyndy @ 604 883 0432 or Betty @ 604 883 9652 November 12 • For more information, contact Lynn Nestman @ Elve’s Depot: * Proof of Residency Bizarre Bazaar, fundraiser by C: 604 989 9575 or at 604 886 2222 • www.elvesclub.ca & MSP cards for Grandmothers and GrandOthChildren required.

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Art Crawl totals climb Preliminary numbers are in for the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, held Oct. 21-23 and they are significantly up.

Organizer Linda Williams delivered the news at a wind up session for participants on October 30 in Halfmoon Bay. This year the Crawl saw 35,000 studio visits, up from 27,000 in 2015 and sales of $266,000 up from $220,000 in 2015. Williams was also pleased to report many ad-

Jazz concert

Amanda Tosoff is a BCraised, Toronto-based pianist, composer and bandleader with five albums to her credit.

On Nov. 5, Amanda Tosoff is back on a mini tour across Canada and will be performing at the SC Arts Centre in Sechelt presented by the Sunshine Coast Jazz and Entertainment Society. She will be showcasing her latest releases accompanied by the incredibly talented artists, Lydia Persaud (vocals), Jon Maharaj (bass), Morgan Childs (drums) and of course Amanda Tosoff (piano).

Amanda Tosoff has established herself as one of the most exciting new talents on the Canadian jazz scene. On “Words”, her latest release, she takes an adventurous leap beyond the confines of conventional jazz.

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by Corin Mullins and Claudia Howard, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm November 16 An evening of community commitment to Truth, Healing and Reconciliation with speaker Shelley Joseph, Gibsons Public Library, 5:30pm, free with registration at 604-886-2130 November 16 Green Film Series presents “Angry Inuk”, challenging anti-sealing groups, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation November 17 Comedy night with John Beuhler, Steve McGovern and Brett Porte, Grasshopper Pub, Pender Harbour, 8pm, $40 November 18 Grand opening at new location of The Kube, art and housewares, 689A Gibsons Way, Gibsons, noon-8pm November 18 Sechelt Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards, black tie dinner and silent auction, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 6:30pm, $80 November 19 Vintage Christmas market, Sarah Wray Hall, Garden Bay, 10am-3pm November 19 Fundraiser for Ruby Slipper Fund with The So Tight Band and The Blue Line Trio with Dr. Fun, Sechelt Legion, 7pm, $40 November 19 Winter dance party with Luci & The Luv, Leo’s Tapas & Grill, Gibsons, 7pm

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Tip of the Week: All Hallows’ and Saints now fading into memory for yet another year, Scorpio season fast approaches its apex. Last week’s quadruple set of conjunctions including Sun-Moon-Mercury in Scorpio, Saturn-Venus in Sagittarius, Mars-Pluto in Capricorn and Neptune South Node in Pisces, are now in a gestation phase under the darkness of the Scorpio New Moon.

Mars Square Uranus reveals a revolutionary, aggressive and potentially violent impulse. Yet, it can also be expressed as a dynamic and assertive force with remarkable productivity. As ever, how the overall chart at the time of a seed event such as a New Moon will manifest ever depends on the deeper destiny embodied by each person. The planetary energies at any given time must refer to a base chart to reveal their unique and specific purpose.

On the global stage, a historical race for the U.S. Presidency will be decided this week. Whatever else may be said of this vie for power it is serving to reveal the shadows and weaknesses in the country as a whole. The good news is that once identified imbalances and illnesses can be addressed and remedied.

According to the New Moon chart observed in its wholeness, a new level and quality of equality and justice will play a pivotal role in the United States for the next 4 years anyway even though the task may require longer to be fully realized.

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 20) While trust and faith are important in life, so is verification. Call it healthy skepticism as opposed to blind faith. You are in an investigative mood. Superficial an-

swered will not suffice. Half research and half key communications and exchanges with others with authority is the answer to this equation.

Taurus (Apr 20–May 21) Questions are answers are questions…

Many thoughts are running through your mind about some of the deeper aspects of life. Who you are now is among them. Much has changed both within and without in your life over the past couple of years ago or so and the momentum continues.

Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) Clearing clutter, making improvements and refinements all towards creating a smoother flow is keeping you busy now. This peak in your life flow is now leading you to feel more streamlined. Beyond the stuff, attitudes, habitual emotional patterns, the deeper beliefs that guide your actions are all under review.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22) A new wave of creative passion is washing in. It may well include bringing existing projects to completion. Anything that will help you to feel more confident, especially in your home, will prove most satisfying.

While core structural aspects are likely in your focus, attending to the overall atmosphere is also important.

Leo (Jul 22–Aug 23) The beat of deep change continues. These may not be so evident outwardly, however. The focus is centered upon your skills, abilities and talents. Improvement is a keyword. A steady and patient approach remains ideal, yet you will likely

want to target a variety of areas simultaneously. Have fun doing the rounds.

Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) Investigations into some of the deeper aspects of your life are underway.

Much of your focus is centered on the quality of your expressions, offering and service. Seeing your situation as clearly and objectively as possible is ideal.

The good news is that the mirrors are everywhere but you have to want to see your reflection clearly.

Libra (Sep 22–Oct 22) Devising a realistic, workable plan continues. Beyond simply a list of things to do, the goal now is to achieve a specific and overall outcome. In certain respects, you want to go big. A learning curve is implied. Fortunately, you are in the mood for new intellectual input.

Avoid tangents and aim for whole bodies of knowledge.

Scorpio (Oct 22–Nov 21) A pioneering process is underway. Making new inroads, perhaps even into familiar territory is featured.

There is always another way, a different approach.

Making these your new norm involves the proverbial ice breaking steps required. Exercise your beginners mind.

Sagittarius (Nov 21–Dec 21) How to best proceed with things is on your mind. A rather deep period of reflection and contemplation to this end is underway.

Almost ironically, slowing down with the progress machine will feel rewarding as an end in itself. Step back and away from things to gain new perspectives.

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Capricorn (Dec 21–Jan 19) Accessing aspects of your own or other people’s individuality continues. This individuality factor may well include what specific skills, resources, talents, position of power and consequent leverage and/or anything else that indicates that they have what you want and need. Sincere acknowledgement and fair negotiation will bring your focus to its loftiest level.

Aquarius (Jan 19–Feb 19) New initiatives and assertions in your professional sphere is the main focus now. While advancement and promotion may feature in your intention, increased organization to achieve a higher level of efficiency is a top priority. Sometimes the attitude and perceptions of others in key positions helps or hinders efficiency. Identify the blocks and flows.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) A balancing act between expanding your vision with penetrating insight into things is a current theme.

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