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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, September 13, 2018 Filmmaker Comes To Town Page 12

Schools Picking Up The Pieces

Big Toys

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Gibsons Drops Geothermal Page 3

Brewery’s Bid For A Lounge Page 3

Election Primer Series Begins Page 4

Penner Runs In Roberts Creek Page 9

Mental Illness Page 15

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Students return to find school fields covered in glass, porcelain debris

A line of School District 46 staff move slowly across the playing field at Roberts Creek Elementary Sept. 10, looking for shards of glass, ceramics and wood that were spread on the field. This was one of seven school fields where contaminated top soil was applied. JANE COVERNTON PHOTO Back-to-school excitement was dampened at seven Coast schools where students had their use of playing fields restricted after shards of glass, plastic, porcelain and wood debris were found on the fields where top soil had

been spread. The schools affected were Madeira Park Elementary, Halfmoon Bay Elementary, West Sechelt Elementary, Davis Bay Elementary, Roberts Creek Elementary, Elphinstone Secondary in Gibsons

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and the Sechelt Learning Centre. “We are looking at the entire supply chain in this matter,” Patrick Bocking, district superintendent, said in a letter to parents. “There are several points in this chain

where we would have expected for this debris to be detected. We are continuing our investigation.” Bocking said he can’t reveal the name of the company contracted by the district to put the top soil on because

…but B.C. kids have a whole team pulling for them at school.

of “business and legal” processes, but the district has not paid the company for the work and are in “ongoing discussions with them about potential remedies.” In an interview, Bocking said: “Regular maintenance of adding top soil is standard protocol, but I have never heard of it being contaminated with such debris. This was a complete shock.” Accounts of the debris in the fields was part of the back-to-school coverage for news agencies across BC, and in the Toronto Star. Bocking said the school district was made aware of the issue in an email early in the Labour Day weekend with Bocking inspecting the fields himself on Labour Day Monday. It was all hands on deck Tuesday morning, Sept. 4 with district maintenance crews including

grounds-keepers, district plumbers and electricians on-site to secure and begin clean-up of the fields. The cleanup was still underway a week later. When asked if there were any additional contaminant concerns in the soil aside from sharp objects, Bocking said, “we have no reason to believe there is any kind of chemical contamination or long-term effects” associated with the debris. “I’m really proud of our maintenance crew who have stepped up to ensure the safety of our children.” Although the clean-up burden is being shouldered by district maintenance staff at the expense of regular duties and not the company that put the debris there, Bocking added, “We want to make sure, and be confident, that our students are safe.” Cari Miller

On Sept. 5, police attended a cyclist versus vehicle incident at the intersection of Teredo Street and Inlet Avenue, Sechelt, after an eastbound cyclist rode into a justopened driver’s side door. The cyclist, who advised he’d done a shoulder check and then looked forward too late to avoid the opening door, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sechelt Hospital for treatment. The driver, who remained on the scene, was cautioned about ensuring the area was clear before opening doors, and the matter has been referred to ICBC.

••• On Sept. 6, police attended a cyclist versus vehicle incident near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Medusa Street, Sechelt, after the eastbound cyclist didn’t stop at the stop sign at the crosswalk and entered the intersection where she was struck by the southbound vehicle. The cyclist, who advised she had been travelling too fast to stop at the stop sign, was taken to hospital for minor injuries. The driver was not injured but the vehicle’s windshield was smashed. The matter has been referred to ICBC. Submitted by RCMP

On Sept. 4 at around 3:30pm., a suspect stole a large crate of wine off of a delivery vehicle parked in the 5500 block of Inlet Avenue, Sechelt. The crate contained 12 bottles of Latitude 50 red wine. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-6315. ••• On the afternoon of Au-

gust 29, a suspect removed a screen from a bedroom window at a residence in the 900 block of North Road, Gibsons, reached in and stole five glass jars full of coins and bills. The file is still under investigation. Anyone with any information about this break and enter is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file 2018-6338. Submitted by RCMP

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Persephone still trying for lounge licence Persephone Brewery’s attempt to get a lounge licence has been turned back by the SCRD for a second time, but the company will try again. Despite a staff recommendation for approval, the Sept. 6 planning and community development rejected the application for a development variance permit. Persephone owner Brian Smith was disappointed. “Staff now has for the second time, done their due diligence and research into what changes are necessary to meet the needs of the community as a whole and protect our neighbours, and area director Ian Winn didn’t want to approve it.” Persephone needs the variance permit so it can apply to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (BCLCRB) to change from a manufacturing licence with a tasting room endorsement, to a lounge licence. Smith said Winn, the director for West Howe Sound, “did not outright quash the application. He said, ‘I want to see a bit more work on the part of Persephone, I want to see the waste water management system installed and some water tests done and to see that waste water is not a threat to our community.’ What I think Winn

is asking us to do, is to complete the installation of the waste water treatment system, which will be finished by Sept. 17, have testing of the waste water completed to the requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), and then my understanding is, Persephone can go back to the SCRD for approval.” “I feel these changes are achievable by us, viable from a business perspective and will meet the concerns and needs of our neighbours,” Smith said. Smith said Persephone has been testing waste water from the brewing process regularly and there has never been an issue. But while sewage goes into a septic field, the brewing water goes out on the farmland. Now, at the request of the engineer and VCH for added safety, the water will be sent to a second septic field. Persephone has been working with VCH and a local engineering company to design and build a state of the art waste water management system which Smith says so far has cost in excess of $120,000. Once completed and the engineer and VCH has approved the new system, Smith is hoping, “our neighbours recognize that we have taken their concerns serious-

ly and have done our due diligence to ease their concerns and the SCRD recognizes that we are a responsible business in the community and will approve our application.” Other issues raised by neighbours including noise and number of people onsite, and staff recommended limiting open hours to 9pm in summer and 7pm in winter, having music finished by 6pm except New Years’ Eve, limiting the number of people to 65 and having 80 available parking spots. Smith did not object to the staff recommendations. Smith said, “I think we can get to the point where our neighbours are happy and we are happy. The two remaining concerns that a very small minority of neighbours have are around waste water and smell, the new waste water system will fix both of these issues. My hope is that our neighbours will be reasonable and recognize that we have done our due diligence to fix the issues that relate to their concerns and that we can move on and get our application approved and carry on adding value to our community…Persephone is here in this location for the long run and we are committed to this community.” Cari Miller

Demonstrators at the “Rise for Climate” rally Sept. 8 at Davis Bay were part of an international effort by The People’s Climate Movement as a prelude to a climate action summit in San Francisco. CARI MILLER PHOTO

Gibsons retreats from geothermal The Parkland subdivision in upper Gibsons, which is heated by a geothermal system, uses the tag line “Live Green”. But the company has now been given permission to abandon the geothermal system for phases 3 and 4. Gibsons Councillors voted unanimously on Sept. 4 to suspend the developer’s requirement to install geothermal infrastructure. The Town of Gibsons is suspending the plan to expand its geothermal system, citing unaffordable infrastructure costs and a lengthy time frame for any return. This decision removes council’s involvement in the type of infrastructure

used and places it in the hands of the developer moving forward. Trouble with the Townowned geothermal system began during a cold snap in the winter of 2016-17 that resulted in a leak in the pipes that forced the Town to shut down its pumps. Residents of Parkland phase 1 and 2 lost heat altogether or had to use an expensive electric back-up system. This initial problem exposed several weaknesses in the system resulting in the Town losing confidence in the viability of expanding geothermal infrastructure for future development. In April 2017, councillors

voted 3-2 to exclude Parkland Phase 3 from needing to tie into the Town-owned geothermal system, with Councillors Silas White and Stafford Lumley opposed. At that time, Lumley argued that the vision of a “green community” shouldn’t be abandoned. However at the Sept. 4 meeting, Councillors White and Lumley appeared to change their tune. Lumley said, “I’m concerned about a carbon foot print, but maybe the town can’t be a leader on geothermal.” Mayor Wayne Rowe said: “Council has no intention of installing fields for geothermal at this time.” Cari Miller

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Editorial Opinion

Local government is you Despite our initial reaction, government is not a four-letter word. Too often, we criticize it and complain about it as if it were the enemy. Federal and provincial partisan governments get lumped in with local government often leaving a sour taste in people’s mouth. But local government is different. It is designed to be representative of our greater community. It can and does respond to local needs. It is you. It is me. It is us. The mayor, council and regional directors are made up of our neighbors, our friends, our fellow citizens. They are not professional politicians. There are no party lines to follow. Notwithstanding the inherent criticism, they all run for office to make our communities better places. Ideas differ. Priorities are not always shared. This is a good thing. It means our communities get robust representation. We want to elect people who care. However, caring in and of itself, is not enough. Knowing how to govern is slightly more complicated than just having an opinion. Policy governance takes both understanding and practiced skills. The most effective elected officials are the ones who understand the system, not the ones who blame the system. Change comes through knowledge and implementation, not through tearing down. Local government is a community effort that requires a team approach. Potential leaders and citizens have a reciprocal responsibility to one another. With local government elections this fall, we have an opportunity for the community to give serious consideration to who is going to be representing them over the next term. This matters because local government has the greatest impact on our day to day life. Local government owns and operates infrastructure that provides the foundation for the health, well-being, and economic prosperity of communities across the country. Dependable core services, such as water, sewer, transportation networks, fire halls, recreation amenities, and more, make up the built environment and exist to provide these basic necessities of life that residents rely on every day. As a result, leadership practices that promote long term sustainability for future generations are critical. As a retired politician with 12 years experience in local government and the owner of Strategic Leadership Solutions, I see the need for excellence in leadership and governance. However, excellence in local government not only demands both knowledgeable candidates but an engaged, proactive citizenry as well. This series is designed to help prepare candidates for the realities and limitations of local government and to encourage citizens to engage in a more thoughtful approach by guiding them how to ask better questions of their candidates. Over the next several weeks we will be exploring • Why does local government exist in the first place? • What is the primary, secondary and tertiary roles and responsibilities of local government? • What is the role of the elected official verses the role of staff? • What are some attributes that are vital in local leaders? • Why you need to be informed and get out to vote. As we head toward the election on Oct. 20, challenge yourself to deepen your understanding about what it takes to govern towards a sustainable community. Christina Benty

Christina Benty, is a retired politician and the owner of Strategic Leadership Solutions, a consulting firm designed to assist teams in building a culture of excellence in leadership

and governance. As former Mayor for the Town of Golden with 12 years experience in local government, she is passionate about sound governance, leadership development, organizational culture, community engagement and asset management. Benty will be providing the Local with a series of six editorials designed to assist voters in deciding which candidates to support in the local elections Oct. 20.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Meters can help There have been many angry letters about water lately and I agree that more should have been done long before now. I was astounded, however, when a positive step about to be implemented was defeated in July when more than 10 per cent of SCRD water users objected to borrowing $6 million to pay for water meters in Sechelt. I believe people were motivated by anger in voting against water metering – the least rational approach in deciding an important civic matter. Metering is an important conservation measure and essential in relation to water supply. The water treated and piped at huge expense throughout the Coast is far better conserved when people become aware of their own use. Those who continue to use a helluva lot of water should be made to pay a helluva lot for it. Up to a 40-per-cent decrease in the use of water can be realized in most jurisdictions. This is not all due to discovering and repairing leaks, but is also people becoming more responsible for conservation measures. I would want to know if there were leaks on my property and in fact, huge leaks have already been stopped around the Coast. But, sadly, not in Sechelt, the largest population. People should have been informed that those

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who take active measures to conserve can end up paying less once the base rate is determined. It is critical to consider our treasured local food farmers. Legitimate farms need to have access to grants to assist them with installing cisterns or digging ponds to collect the water that falls so freely for much of the year. Gayle Neilson, Gibsons

We are not fools Surprise, surprise. The ex-spokesperson for John Henderson’s SSC Properties has been exposed as the spokesperson for the group calling themselves “For A Better Sechelt”. I have been accused of starting this group so that I could destroy Mayor Milne. I am no part of this group and, as for Mayor Milne, I and many others I have spoken with believe he has already destroyed himself. I sincerely hope that this group is not going to tell us to vote for a certain person for mayor, plus six little ducklings for council, so that the SSC Properties can get the green light. If that is the case, let me just say that the voters of Sechelt are not fools. We will vote for those that put water first above all else, the SCRD included. George Goudie, Sechelt

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Insurance sting Recently, I got caught in a good old-fashioned “cash grab” on the Coast. It’s called “traffic court” and it happens intermittently in Sechelt. I was there to plead “guilty with regrets” for driving without insurance in 2017. That is, having inadvertently overlooked my insurance renewal date by a couple of weeks and then getting pulled over by a trailing police car. For this I had no excuse other than I lost the one reminder letter I’d received from ICBC and just forgot to add it to my calendar. It was my first such transgression in 44 years of driving. What I learned in traffic court was that most of the 10 or so, non-uniformed bodies in attendance were there for the same reason as me. We all pleaded “guilty with regrets”, for which our fines were reduced from $600 to $345.00, and we received a lecture from the judge about how we needed to be more careful and should do a vehicle check each time before we drive, including checking to ensure our insurance is valid. For those who didn’t attend court they were presumed to be guilty and saddled with the full fine. I piped up, when it was my turn to stand and appear contrite, that I thought it was time for ICBC to join the modern world and send

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out email reminders about pending insurance renewal dates. After all, I get reminders about everything from data usage to veterinary visits and they help me stay on top of these things. The judge didn’t seem to agree. “ICBC doesn’t have to do anything,” he insisted. “They send out the letters as a courtesy.” I zipped up at that point and nodded affirmatively. Then I paid my fine and left. I perceive this as a sting operation that drains our wallet but accomplishes little else. And if we’re all “guilty with regrets” then isn’t it time to re-think this? I think an email reminder is a good starting point. And if ICBC and the Crown also want to generate some more revenue, how about fining speeding drivers? This summer I encountered numerous speeding and dangerous drivers all over the Coast. And not once did I see a speed trap. Michael Maser, Gibsons

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have probably noticed, the Town of Gibsons is in the midst of considerable change. A number of new residential developments have recently been approved, local housing prices have spiked by as much as 60 per cent in the

Talk of The Town Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons

As even relative newcomers

past few years, and hot, dry summers seem to be the new norm. While individual citizens may feel like they have very little say in the changes they see happening around them, there are actually numerous

ways to make your thoughts known. A few of these include: writing a letter to Council, a specific Councillor, or the local newspapers; attending and speaking at Council meetings, Public Hearings, or

other participatory events; starting, or signing, a petition; or even just sharing ideas about local issues with friends. Actions like these are a critical part of the democratic process, which gives all

eligible citizens the right to participate, either directly or indirectly, in making the decisions that affect them. Another meaningful way to affect the future of our community is to get engaged with our upcoming municipal election. The first step is to get familiar with the issues that must be addressed as Gibsons transitions from a relatively quiet, seaside town to a larger, more urban, and diverse community. How do we retain our seaside character while increasing density? How does the Town achieve financial sustainability while addressing the huge capital demands that come with aging infrastructure? What steps can we take to ensure the health of our Aquifer in perpetuity? And how do we ensure Gibsons continues to attract and retain the young families every community needs to thrive? Each candidate for Town Council should have a position on these issues (as well as the many other challenges Gibsons faces). Find out what those positions are, attend debates, listen, ask questions, trade ideas (civilly, please) and decide whose vision for our future most reflects your own. Then, get out and vote for the people you believe will best represent and work for Gibsons over the next four years. It’s your community and you do have a say – just as long as you participate.

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

Once a year the world is invited to the spectacular Sunshine Coast to share in Canada’s best literature and authors, with definitely the most engaged audience I’ve ever been a part of. The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts epitomizes the creative vibrancy of the local community and the creative excellence of Canada’s literary community. In a magnanimous and down-to-earth gesture by the organizers, locals are invited to participate in introducing the festival’s authors, and so I thought I would share my opening comments for Linden McIntyre’s Friday night presentation. I began with reference to the previous evening, when Mr. McIntyre’s wife, Carol Off, rendered a spellbinding delivery as she related the 10-year personal and journalistic experience

of her latest book: “All We Leave Behind: A Reporter’s Journey into the Lives of Others”. Here is what I said: “Good evening. This writer’s festival is practically too much of a good thing. I can’t go forward without commenting on last night. In the true spirit of how the festival challenges us, I am still processing Carol Off’s story. In a late-night email afterward, here’s what I wrote to a friend… ‘Such erudition, compassion, nerves of steel and an open heart.’ “Last night, in response to a question from the audience about what gives her hope, Ms. Off said: ‘As It Happens and my husband.’ Her husband is Linden McIntyre, our special guest tonight. Both authors create the richness of what the CBC brings us – humanity, courage, hope and darkness. Journalism. Good journalism. “Tonight, the festival draws us toward a work of fiction, “The Only Café”. I loved reading this book, and here’s why. This novel reads like fiction and non-fiction. It compels you to try to follow and to

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understand and it leaves you feeling satisfied – entirely – in having endless unanswered questions. It’s brilliant, and it’s written by the award-winning broadcast journalist of 24 years at the Fifth Estate, a man who resigned from the CBC in 2014 in protest to federal government budget cuts. He is here, to take us into his world of storytelling. Ladies and gentlemen, Linden McIntyre.” This year’s festival broke attendance records. Congratulations to the board, the volunteers and, especially, to producer Jane Davidson. Also, the festival’s commitment to reduce waste was a big success. Composting and bringing your own cup resulted in only two bags of garbage going to the landfill. Please visit: www.pgoldsmithjones.liberal.ca for more information. I welcome your thoughts - Email me: pam.goldsmith-jones@ parl.gc.ca, connect with us on Facebook: Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, or drop by our office in Horseshoe Bay, 6367 Bruce Street 604-913-2660.

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Penner runs again After careful consideration and consultation, I have decided to be a candidate for Regional Director for Area “D”, Roberts Creek, in the Oct. 20 election. The primary reason I once again agreed to be a candidate is that in the last four years, very little progress has been made on the major issues which prompted me to be a candidate in 2014. On the contrary, clear cut logging, which could have been prevented, has occurred in our primary source of water, the Chapman Creek watershed. Chapman Creek watershed is our main source of water. Consideration should be given to increasing our water supply by including East Gray Creek in the Gray Creek Watershed Reserve and pro-

viding a water main connection to the existing treatment plant. Establishing the expanded Mt. Elphinstone Provincial Park and protecting the ancient forests on Dakota Ridge and Bowl has to be done now, while there is still some natural forest left Highway 101 and all other roads in Roberts Creek are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. We need turning lanes at all intersections, re-alignment to improve sight distances and wide paved shoulders to safely accommodate other users besides cars. Professionally, I have worked as a District Technician, Applied Science Technologist (AScT) and as a

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The all-volunteer crews of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue have had fewer taskings this summer but have used the time to upgrade crew skills through continuous training exercises. Province-wide RCMSAR and the Canadian Coast Guard are on pace for a year of reduced call outs compared to our running average of approximately 800 RCMSAR calls per year. Further analysis is ongoing to determine what is driving this potential trend. At present, RCMSAR has conducted 407 missions while CCG has conducted 1,260, so far this calendar year. This remains

consistent with our average one-third ratio of contribution to the CCG SAR mandate. RCMSAR has developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emergency Management BC for humanitarian assistance to facilitate better responsiveness to all the communities we serve. An example of cross-agency cooperation is the Province’s response to wildfire emergencies this summer. As a result of our relationship, RCMSAR was able to rapidly hire and deploy RCMSAR personnel to support local government operations centres in small communities where operations staff faced a heavy workload and needed reinforcement. An Open House and Fall Recruiting Drive is planned for Monday, Sept. 17 for all three RCMSAR Stations (Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay and

Pender Harbour) at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt, 5-7pm. Both Society (administrative and fundraising) and Crew (on water) volunteers are needed. Members of the community are encouraged to stop by to learn more about how we help save lives on the water and to meet the volunteer crew and station members. Please join us. Save the date: on Thursday, Nov. 8, RCMSAR Station 12 will be hosting its 5th Annual Beer & Burger event at the Lighthouse Pub in Sechelt. Tickets are $25 and available through all crew and society members. Funds raised will be used for the ongoing maintenance of vessels, equipment and training of crew and coxswains in our communities along the Sunshine Coast. Visit: www.rcmsar12.org for more information

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Events on the Sunshine Coast September 13 101 golf tournament with cart and buffet dinner, SC Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek, 1:30pm, $125, register at 778462-2011 September 13 Beer & burger fundraiser for SC Roller Girls, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5pm, $25 September 13 Ladies Red Serge gala, Cops for Cancer fundraiser, Holy Family Catholic Church, Sechelt, 5:30pm, $75, tickets at RCMP detachment September 13 Discussion on SC food systems, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 7-9pm September 14 Ken Dunn with Anna Green, Gibsons Public Market, 4-6pm September 14 MedTalks presents Dr. Stan Lubin on how fitness impacts chronic disease, along with a pilates teacher, recreation coordinators and a dance instructor, sponsored by the Sechelt Hospital Foundation, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 7-9pm, by donation, rsvp at 604-885-8637 September 14 Swing dancing, Davis Bay Hall, 7-9pm, by donation September 14 SC Astronomy club presents Richard Shaw on the new CHIME radio telescope in BC, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, donations accepted September 14 Coffee house with Katrina Bishop, Sokole, Roger Maidens and Kozlof Ladies, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:309:30pm, suggested $10 donation September 14 Old Soul Rebel and Nasti Weather, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $15 September 14-15 Vancouver beach rocker Daniel Wesley, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 9-11pm, $25, Eventbrite September 14-16 Sunshine Coast Fibre Camp, Camp Sunrise (next to ferry terminal), fibrecamp.ca September 14-16 Exhibition and sale of paintings by Hermione Green and Colin Righton, 143 Wharf Rd., Langdale, Fri. noon-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm, 604-886-1611 September 15 Wood Expo, sponsored by SC Community Forest, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 10am-5pm, free September 15 Sechelt Electric Vehicle Festival, Trail Bay Centre, Sechelt, 10am-2pm September 15 Backroad Trash Bash, cleaning up illegal dump sites, sponsored by SCRD, meet at Lions Park, Pender Harbour, 11am3pm, 604-885-6806 September 15 Sale of Mexican food to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Gibsons Public Market, 12:30-3pm September 15 Family fun day with pony ride and bouncy castle, Calvary Church grounds, 711 Park Rd., Gibsons, 1-4pm, free

September 15 Opening reception for exhibition by SC glass artists, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm September 15 Morgan Rider, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 2-4pm September 15 Karen Graves and Budge Schachte, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30pm, free September 15 Jim Foster, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm September 15 One-woman Cher Show, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $25 September 15 Playback, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 September 15 DJ Latin Funk, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $12 September 16 Terry Fox run/walk, 1,3, 5 and 10-K routes, register at Gibsons community centre parking lot 8-9:30am September 16 “Loving Vincent”, a film using paintings to tell van Gogh’s life, sponsored by SC Arts Council, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 10:30am1pm, suggested $10 donation September 16 SC Film Society presents “KONELĪNE” and Q&A with director Nettie Wild, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $8, non-members $12 September 16 Jazz singer Adi Braun, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2-4pm, $25 September 16 Morgan Rider, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-8pm September 18 Tuesday Talks presents a session on “syiyaya Reconciliation Movement”, Sechelt Library, 1-3:30pm September 18 First of six Tuesday classes on “speech craft”, 5684 Mermaid St., Sechelt, 6:30-8pm, $60, 604-989-3600 September 18 Arbutus Sounds new members night, Roberts Creek Elementary school, 7pm, 604-885-5447 September 18 Pender Harbour Wildlife Society presents Rand Rudland talk on Madagascar, PH Secondary School, 7pm, free, ww.penderharbourwildlife.com September 19 Public invited to help weave a reconciliation blanket with master weaver Shy Watters, Sechelt Library, 4-7pm September 19 Fact and Fiction, a literary duel with Patricia Hetherington and PJ Reece, Gibsons Public Library, 6-7:30pm, free September 20 Dialogue on housing, presented by SC Community Services Society, Roberts Creek Hall, 5-8pm, free, rsvp to 604-885-5881 September 20 Morgan Rider, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm September 21 An evening of sacred sound and guided meditation with Michael Lacoste, Yoga by the Sea, Roberts Creek, 7:30-10pm, $10

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“What my grandparents are against, I’m doing,” says a young Tahltan diamond driller summarizing just one of the complex issues highlighted in the film KONELĪNE. The northwest corner of BC, one of the most pristine sections of the province, is known to mining companies as the Golden Triangle for its rich deposits of copper, gold and diamonds. It’s undergoing rapid development and change that will have a profound impact on every living thing in the area. Award-winning director Nettie Wild captures the many nuances of a variety of issues facing these northern communities along with the magnificent beauty of the Stikine Valley in her visually stunning film, KONELĪNE: our land beautiful, playing at the Raven’s Cry Theatre September 16. In the course of 96 minutes we meet some of the people who live, work and

Award-winning filmmaker Nettie Wild. She will leave the Toronto International Film Festival early in order to be in Sechelt for a Q & A after a screening of her film at Raven’s Cry Theatre on Sept. 16. PHOTO SUBMITTED play there: Heidi, the guide outfitter, who has been providing access to this wilderness for 35 years; the people who have jobs thanks to the mines; members of the Tahltan First Nation who stand on different sides of the issues; white hunters hunting game with bows and arrows; Indigenous hunters using pick-

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up trucks and high-powered rifles to bring increasingly scarce moose meat home to their families. It brings up the question: What does it mean to live off the land? “I believe that all of us on this planet are facing a huge and necessary paradigm shift,” says Wild. “The debate over the land has become so polarized that there is rhetoric flying instead of inclusive conversations. My toolkit is wonder, surprise, beauty, poetry, and the contradiction and complexity of life instead of a lecture.” Wild uses her toolkit to great effect, presenting us with striking images, letting her subjects tell their stories, and leaving viewers to make up their own minds. There were some serious logistical hurdles to overcome in making this film, the first being geography, driving rough roads and flying in to remote locations by helicopter with heavy, expensive and sensitive equipment. Then she had to convince people to talk to her. Wild, who has filmed in war-torn areas, found “access to the mining industry was as difficult, or more difficult, than anywhere I’ve ever shot.” The Tahltan also had their hesitations about allowing her to film while they were blockading the road to the Red Chris mine. “At one point, I didn’t have access to the mine or the Tahltan blockade,” re-

calls Wild. It was during this delay that Wild turned her cameras on the huge transmission line, “the spine of development,” that was being installed there, leading to one of the most beautiful sequences in the film. “In those images we have the elegance of engineering, the beauty of the landscape, the nimbleness of the men, and we also had the devastation of the clear-cut,” says Wild. “And we didn’t have to say a word.” KONELĪNE has won many awards, including Best Canadian Feature Documentary at HotDocs, CSC Robert Brooks Award for Best Cinematography, and Wild’s other films have won Genies, Leos, as well as numerous international awards. At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, she is being honoured with the Birks Diamond Tribute for her impressive body of work. She is leaving TIFF early in order to be at the Sechelt screening where she will lead a Q&A session after the film. “It’s more important to me,” she says of being at the screening. “It’s my audience.” KONELĪNE: our land our beautiful, presented by the Sunshine Coast Film Society screens Sunday, September 16 at 2pm. Tickets to this special event are $8 for film society members, $12 for others, available at the door. More info at scfs.ca

A picture of Vincent van Gogh, a still from the movie “Loving Vincent”, being shown by the SC Arts Council at the Arts Centre in Sechelt, Sunday, Sept. 16 at 10:30am. The film was first shot live-action with actors and then every frame was hand-painted by 120 professional painters. Local artist Marleen Vermeullen will be the guest speaker. Suggested donation $10. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Literary duel One day, author PJ Reece was sitting in a cafe, writing a short story when he overheard a conversation nearby: “I never read fiction,” one person said. “Me, too,” said another. “What’s the point? It’s fake.” But the best fiction is true, PJ thought. Characters are invented, but their struggles expose truths about the human condition, and that’s why we read, isn’t it?

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 6 pm, the Gibsons Public Library invites you to “Fact and Fiction: a Literary Duel,” with local authors Patricia Hetherington and PJ Reece. Hetherington reads from her new memoir, “Under the Covers: A Life of Gumption, Passion, Gifts, and Secrets”, while fiction writer Reece shares stories such as “Throw Mama from the Boat.” Submitted

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Arbutus Sound Chorus is a group of ladies who sing in four-part acappella harmony and can be seen and heard entertaining at community events all over the Coast. A special new members night has been planned for Tues., Sept. 18, 7pm at the Roberts Creek Elementary school, music room. Learning tracks are provided; reading music is not a requirement. For more info call Laura 604 8855447 or check www.arbutussounds.org. Submitted

“Wear From Here” was conceived as a way to showcase local wearable designs and highlight the benefits of “slow” local fashion and production – for the designers/makers and the community. It’s a chance for consumers to see one-ofa-kind designs, many in natural and eco-friendly fibres, made locally; and a chance for Sunshine Coast designers to show their community what they do. We are welcoming those who work with fibre shed materials (locally grown and

Arbutus Sound Chorus is seen at Christmas event. The chorus has been entertaining at community events for 20 years, and is welcoming new members on Sept. 18. PHOTO SUBMITTED

harvested, and eco-dyed) and hand-spun and dyed; woven, knit, felted, sewn or otherwise crafted. We also welcome those who work with commercially-available materials, recycled or up-cycled and use their own designs for clothing, accessories, and jewellery. The submission deadline is Sept. 15. Please contact Verna at vernachan@telus. net for more information. The show will held Oct.18 at the Gibsons Public Market. Submitted

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Tip of the Week: Summer is in the final official stretch. Although for many it ends on Labor Day, this is not technically true. Autumn Equinox is the true marker for the end of the season and the beginning of autumn and it occurs on Saturday, September 22nd this year. Last week Saturn turned direct after almost 5 months of retrograde motion in Capricorn, its own sign. Now, it is beginning to build momentum again from 2 Capricorn and it will take until mid-December before it covers the ‘ground it lost’. In that time, The Moon’s Nodes will have entered Cancer and Capricorn to begin a new 18-month round and Jupiter will have entered its own sign of Sagittarius and Uranus will have retrograded back into Aries. In the shorter term, the New Moon in Virgo that occurred on September 9th will make its first quarter turn this week and will leave us all with the feeling that summer really did end early. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) In large measure, your fo-

ly, yet you could as easily be sightseeing. Either way, you are determined to squeeze as much out of it as you can. While this is generally a pretty positive cycle, it may come with some unexpected and quirky twists. Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Slowly but surely you find yourself taking a new turn. Positively, it is one that will help you secure a more solid foundation. A learning curve is implied and will continue for many months. Circumstances have been contributing to a steady rise in your confidence levels. This stands to produce a whole new flow of inspiration. Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) The new has come to take new leads and strides. Initiatives launched now are likely to succeed. Your focus is sharp yet your mind is open and your perspectives are more balanced than they used to be. This is affording a new level of confidence and determination. The going may seem slow and the learning curve is steady but the way is clear. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Balancing duties and responsibilities with rest and retreat continue. Already you are experiencing the push to bring your awareness to the forefront or down to earth. So, you do what you must but no more, not yet. Do what you can to allow the momentum

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to build slowly, progressively over the course of the month. It may take until mid-October to reach full speed again. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Mars re-entering Aquarius will be evident for you. It will manifest as dynamic and measurable changes close to home. These could come about quite unexpectedly and shake your world over the next couple of months. While this is an expansive time in your life, a rather steep learning curve of some kind is implied. Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Securing the footings of your life continue. Looking back over the years, you have likely come through a lot, either within you or in your immediate family status. Now the work focus is directed toward establishing a new sense of security. Flexibility is a key component and can come in a variety of forms. The greater the scope and range of flexibility built in your foundation, the better. Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Many changes have unfolded over the past 12-18 months for you. If this is true, then you can be sure that they are features of your destiny. They are not necessarily the result of what you did or did

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cus has turned to duties and responsibilities. These likely include paying closer attention to your finances. While returns of various kinds for past efforts are flowing, which can include inheritances or prospects of them, you may need to clearly identify them. Meanwhile, you yearn for love and affection and the desire levels are rising. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Paying closer attention to the details regarding creative projects is now in focus. Your aim is to achieve harmony, symmetry and balance. If this is not available or happening, you may feel the need to start over. Yet first, you must try all other solutions. A renewed interest in learning implies new innovations and methods. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Getting things organized close to home is likely now. To succeed, you may have to give more. Yet, circumstances may not be leaving you feeling entirely optimistic regarding the outcome. Neither will it help to reactively throw money at problems in hopes of solving them. You may need professional help but it will work best if they help you to actually do the work. Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) You have entered an extra busy cycle. It includes a long to-do list and a good deal of short-distance travel. Attending to errands is like-

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