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Members of the shíshálh Nation use cedar boughs to bless the ground that will be the site of a new Tim Hortons, the first tenant in the third phase of the Tsain-Ko Village shopping centre in Sechelt. Although American-owned, Tim Hortons is an iconic Canadian brand, and the new restaurant will be right next to a Starbucks – similar to the arrangement in Gibsons. See story page 7. CARI MILLER PHOTO

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Siegers launches mayoral bid

More than 100 people greeted Sechelt Councillor Darnelda Siegers at the official launch of her mayoral PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION campaign at the Blue Ocean Golf Club in Sechelt on Aug. 29.

Siegers – who announced her bid during a council meeting almost two years ago – opened her speech by highlighting missed opportunities by the current mayor and council. Siegers cited a failed attempt to rally council’s support to apply for external affordable housing grants where, she said, she “needed my mayor and council behind me”, but the “deadline passed” unanswered with no applications being sent from Sechelt.

Siegers talked about other missed opportunities including ones for infrastructure (Horseshoe (HorseshoeBay) Bay)- (Gibsons) - (Gibsons) grants such as the “BC air Please Please Note: Note: At At Langdale, Langdale, ticket ticket sales sales endend fivefive minutes minutes before before thethe scheduled scheduled sailing sailing time time forfor vehicles vehicles access program that made matching funds available andand walk-on walk-on passengers. passengers.

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Siegers responded to questions about water by saying, “we have a lot of experts in the community and we need to bring them forward and get the water issues dealt with quickly.”

One man in the audience said: “We don’t need water meters, we need water and we can always meter the water once we get it.” Siegers responded by saying that while she believes in water meters, she understands the “divisiveness felt in the community, people are not feeling heard and we need to look to our community, especially those passionate about finding solutions to our challenges.”

On the issue of densification, Siegers was clear in stating that higher housing density is needed, but added the need for local community associations to have self-determination regarding their needs and said she would ask, “where in your community do you want density?”

Siegers campaign tag line is “Courage to Lead” with a theme of taking action for “meaningful results” on the big issues like, “water, affordable housing, balanced economic growth, synergy with the shíshálh Nation, developing a vibrant downtown and educated and employed youth.”

Cari Miller

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Sechelt Councillor Darnelda Siegers launched her bid for mayor Aug. 29 by criticizing missed opportunities by the current mayor and other councillors. SUSAN ATTIANA PHOTO

Matt McLean runs for Sechelt council Local not-for-profit leader Matt McLean has announced that he is running for District of Sechelt council. He is currently the executive director of both the Sechelt Downtown Business Association and the Coast Car Co-op and has a diverse background working for several not-forprofits previously.

McLean was born and raised in Sechelt and attended the University of Waterloo for mechanical engineering.

After university, he returned home to the Sunshine Coast and became immersed in numerous community groups including Transportation Choices, the Sunshine Coast Community Solar Association and the Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association. McLean was also recently elected to the Capilano University Student Union board of directors as the Sunshine Coast campus representative.

“I have worked closely with Sechelt Council over the last two years through the Sechelt Downtown Business Association,” says Matt McLean.

“In this time I have participated in numerous policy discussions, drafted bylaws,

proposed capital projects, and commented on development applications on behalf of downtown businesses.

This experience has made me uniquely prepared for being a councillor.”

McLean has a platform that includes walkable neighbourhoods, customer service, community engagement, housing, and water.

Details of his platform will be released on his website electmclean.com on Sept. 8.

His evidence-based platform revolves around the idea of building trust in local government decision-making.

“There is a distinct lack of trust in the decisions that the District of Sechelt and the SCRD have made lately. Trust can only be built through action and respect over time.

If elected, I hope to build a more trusting political environment through clear communication, evidence based decision-making, and honest engagement with citizens,” he said.

McLean will be hosting a campaign launch party at his family’s property on Sept. 8 at 7pm. To RSVP and get the address, please email matt@ electmclean.com Submitted

Matt McLean, who has worked with a number of non-profit organizations, is running for a spot on Sechelt council. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Editorial Opinion

Wildfires and climate change Scientists, journalists, environmentalists and others who draw the connection between increasing wildfires and global warming often face a backlash. It’s not climate change; it’s lightning, careless smokers or campers, poor forestry management, industrial activity or sparks from vehicles, bad government…

One doesn’t negate the other. Wildfires have many causes, and more than one factor is fuelling increases in the number and intensity of fires worldwide. But hotter, drier weather increases the risk.

Forestry practices and urban development are among the contributors to wildfires. Even preventing fires can increase risk, as low-intensity natural fires clear out undergrowth, often leaving larger trees standing. Suppressing wildfires means more undergrowth, dead trees and other vegetation build up, creating fuel for even larger fires.

Some researchers argue that because fire suppression resources and technologies and logging practices haven’t changed much over the decades, while wildfires have rapidly increased in number and intensity, climate change is likely the primary factor.

As the world warms, precipitation patterns change, winters are drier in many areas, snowmelt occurs earlier and forests dry out. The fire season is growing rapidly in many parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada — by as much as 80 days over three decades in the Rocky Mountains — and significantly more area burns every year.

Regardless of the direct causes, climate change is making things worse. A recent Portland State University study found a warmer world even increases the risk of lightning-ignited fires. “We think that by having warmer oceans and warmer temperatures in general, we’re going to see higher evaporation and heat transfer, and thus higher frequency of convective storms that in turn results in more lightning-ignited fires,” said study co-author Andrés Holz.

With drier conditions, longer burning seasons and more fuel on the forest floor, lightning, a discarded cigarette or runaway campfire is more likely to cause an out-of-control wildfire.

Canada and the U.S. spend billions every year to fight fires, and those costs are rising.

We can do a lot to prevent fires: avoid campfires and other burning when risks are high, improve forestry practices, better manage buffers between urban and forested areas, maybe even let some smaller fires burn.

But until we address climate change, we’re likely to see more smoke-clogged skies and devastated forests.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Drought defined (Re “Drought!”, the Local, Aug. 30) I am writing to express my disappointment with the cover. While it may be dramatic and perhaps attention-grabbing, it does nothing to further a community dialogue on this serious issue.

Specifically, I am referring to the definition of “drought” and the addition of the words “…resulting in a water shortage”. According to David Miskus, drought expert and meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center: “Drought is caused by not only lack of precipitation and high temperatures but by overuse and overpopulation”. One of the four main categories of drought – socioeconomic drought – says that drought occurs when the demand for water exceeds the supply.

We are facing a complicated problem with serious repercussions for all of us.

Promoting an enlightened definition of the problem would enable the community to get past a hopeless longing for a bit of rain and set clear expectations for appropriate action from our local politicians.

Marilyn Bowker, Sechelt

Run a pipe

Stage 4 watering restrictions, are you serious?

We live in on the west coast of British Columbia in a temperate rain forest where we have precipitation through most of our fall, winter and spring and the SCRD, District of Sechelt and Town of Gibsons can’t find a solution to our water supply problem. It is simple: run a pipe from one of the other many lakes we have.

I am sure the cost would be considerably less than what water meters are costing us.

How can you keep issuing building permits when you cannot supply water, which

is a basic need. Hopefully the this will be resolved before next summer’s “drought” because it is unacceptable to keep charging us and metering us for something you cannot supply. Election time is coming and this will be a hot topic.

Tim Diebel, Sechelt

Water flows

In response to last week’s dramatic front-page and the announcement of Stage 4, I took the attached photo on Sept. 1 of the overflow from the Gibsons aquifer at the foot of Winn Road.

I also recorded this outflow a year ago with my estimate that this wasted water volume could meet provincial standards for serving at least 3,000 households. It was confirmed in a letter to me from the SCRD that this is an artesian flow that was identified in the 2014 Gibsons Aquifer mapping study.

So why did Town of Gibsons staff and council fail to act over the past four years to bring this source into the community water supply system before approving major housing developments?

Recently it was reported that the Town has, very belatedly, awarded an engineering contract for pumps and piping with hopes for construction in 2019. But what about the requirement for increased storage for firefighting and emergencies?

John Roper, Gibsons

In this together We can go up, down or over for more water. We have to let our elected officials choose a solution. We must support their decision and we must agree to pay for whichever solution they choose without complaining. We must cease threatening to kick “the bozos” out because no solution will be perfect. We are in this together, folks.

Joan Payne, Sechelt

Rally for climate If you are concerned about climate change and want to do something about it, join us this Saturday, Sept.

8, 1-3pm at the Davis Bay pier for the “Rise for Climate” rally, a local gathering that is part of an international mass action organized by The Peoples Climate Movement. https://peoplesclimate.org Bring your family, friends, drums and signs to add your support as thousands of rallies are held in cities and communities around the world on this day of action.

“Rise for Climate” is a prelude to the global climate action summit taking place in San Francisco Sept 12-14.

Paul Pinsonnault, Halfmoon Bay

Year-round tourism (Re “Shoulder season promotion sought”, the Local, Aug. 16) We want to answer Sechelt Councillor Darren Inkster’s question about whether or not tourism funding is being strategically targeted to the non-summer months.

The answer is a resounding yes.

As the destination marketing organization for the Sunshine Coast, the core of Sunshine Coast Tourism’s mandate is to promote the shoulder season (from October to April) to ensure we create and maintain a sustainable year-round tourism industry for the region.

Last fall, we launched a marketing campaign focused on driving visitation in these months. With a cohesive mix of print and digital advertising, new videos, contests, and more, we were able to increase hotel room revenues by 32 per cent during this time. And there’s more to come – starting after the long weekend, we’ll be working hard to promote our fabulous fall festivals, bustling culinary scene, and rainy season outdoor activities to inspire potential visitors and generate more bookings to the businesses on the Sunshine Coast.

Paul Kamon, Sunshine Coast Tourism

There’s a prize The final scheduled historical walking tour of Gibsons will take place Sept. 8, at Pioneer park commencing at 10am.

With the generous donation from Gibsons Marketplace IGA there will be a free draw at the conclusion of the walk. The prize is a book with dozens of lovely photographs of Gibsons called “A Portrait of Gibsons”.

The walk lasts about 90 minutes and is by donation.

Through colorful narrative storytelling you will learn that Gibsons is oh, so much more than just another typical small town.

Dale Peterson, Gibsons

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The Seamont Shell car wash in Gibsons has continued to defy the water restrictions. After the SCRD moved Aug. 13 to Stage 3 restrictions – which bans the washing of cars – the Shell car wash was described by a Town of Gibsons official as “in contravention of the bylaw”. On Aug. 31, after several days’ notice, the area moved to Stage 4 water restrictions – banning all outdoor use of tap water – but Seamont Shell continued to use water to wash cars. This picture was taken Aug. 31. CARI MILLER PHOTO

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Water for your garden from Sechelt…

Effective Aug. 31, the Sunshine Coast Regional District has announced an escalation of water restrictions to Stage 4: a total ban on all outdoor watering. In an effort to assist residents in watering their gardens, the District of Sechelt will open the non-potable water station.

The District collects ground water and stores it in a tank for use by parks staff in watering flower baskets as well as other district outdoor water uses. Access to this water is now open to the public from Monday to Fri-

day, 7:30am to 2:30pm. The water is non-potable which means it is NOT safe to drink or bathe in but is permitted for watering vegetables and flowers.

The tap is located at 51731 Ebbtide Street which is near the corner of Ebbtide Street and Trail Avenue. There will be signs indicating which gate to drive through to access the tap.

The water is for residential use only and not commercial use. The flow of the tap is similar to that of the average household so citizens are

encouraged to only fill a few buckets at a time to avoid lengthy lineups.

Mayor Bruce Milne stated, “I am disappointed that we are, once again, at stage 4 water restrictions due in part to climate change and in part to simply not having resolved our serious water storage challenge. The District of Sechelt will do what we can to assist our citizens by providing this non-potable water for their gardens to help mitigate the impacts of this serious problem.”

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Stage 4 Outdoor Water Use Restrictions includes a ban on all outdoor tap water use, including watering vegetables and trees.

As all outdoor tap water use is no longer permitted under Stage 4 watering restrictions, you can collect clean grey wa-

ter that would otherwise be wasted (such as hand basins, showers and baths) and use it to diligently and carefully apply it to soil and root systems but NOT directly on fruits and vegetables.

Vancouver Coastal Health recommends that grey water

should NOT be used in the following circumstances: • near any source of drinking water, • applied directly on herbs, fruits or vegetables, • or in play spaces where children are present Submitted by SCRD

…or from your bathtub

The Coast’s close call On Sept. 2, at approximately 10am, the Halfmoon Bay Fire Department was called to a report of a brush fire above 5905 Trout Lake Road that could have had a disastrous impact.

This area is well known for people shooting guns and illegal dumping of garbage. The fire was smouldering along the ground through the garbage and

into the shrubs. Luckily the fire was put out before it reached the tree line. Fire crews confirmed that it was human-caused, as no natural occurrence/element could have caused this.

If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to call police at 604-885-2266 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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A human-caused brush fire near Halfmoon Bay on Sept. 2 was put out before it turned into a forest fire. RCMP PHOTO

Beach fire Early on August 30, Roberts Creek Fire Department staff reported an illegal bonfire on the beach off Beach Avenue near Margaret Road, Roberts Creek. The male who had started the small fire above the tidal line claimed ignorance of the fire ban but was cooperative when instructed to put the fire out.

Police issued the male a Violation Ticket for Light Fuel or Use Fire Against Restriction under the Wildfire Act. ••• On August 28, a witness reported three young males throwing something, possibly rocks, on the grounds at Elphinstone Secondary School, Gibsons. Police attended and located three youth, who advised they’d been having an apple fight using apples from a nearby tree, but that there was no intention to cause any property damage. The cooperative youth were moved along.

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Tennis tournament raises money for SC Hospice The Coast Classic Tennis Tournament is set to begin on Friday, Sept. 7. All proceeds raised from the tournament will go to the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society.

Tournament organizers are inviting members of the public to show your support for hospice by coming to watch some great tennis and enjoy a community BBQ

on Friday evening, 5:30-8pm, at the Suncoast Racquet Club, 6000 Lighthouse Way in Sechelt, next to the Kinnikinnick School.

Butcher Dave has donated

hamburger patties and Claytons has donated hamburger buns and “fixings” and the Breasts Away Dragon Boat team members are donating their time and talents to cook

it all up. Every cent raised from the sale of the food and drinks will go directly to Hospice.

“I would encourage everyone to check out the fantastic

items that over 50 generous donors have made available for the auction. Check it out and bid often,” said Denis Fafard, hospice board chair. The on-line auction can be seen at https://www.32auctions. com/coastclassic2018 and will run through to Sept. 10.

The Sunshine Coast Hospice society provides hospice and other end of life support services for the Sunshine Coast, including hospice beds located in Shorncliffe, palliative support, bereavement services, advance care planning and public education and outreach. “The Society has to turn away approximately three individuals every month who would benefit from the hospice rooms” said Fafard “The Society relies entirely on annual donations to cover its operating costs of $250,000 per year.

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On Sunday Sept. 16, you can show up and join others to celebrate the determination and strength of Terry Fox as he set off across Canada to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease that affected him and continues to affect us all. Who cannot be inspired by the determination and spirit of this lovely young man who took a high road in his battle with cancer.

His example continues to resonate with a worldwide following. Come out on Sept.16 to the parking lot of the Gibsons Rec Centre/ Brothers Park and register between 8am and 9:30am for the gentle (or not) 1,3,5 or 10-km safe routes where you can ride, run, walk or limp.

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Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program offered locally as part of the Alzheimer Society of BC’s First Link® dementia support for people in the early stages of the disease and their care partner.

Minds in Motion® provides an opportunity for people living with dementia to connect with others, make new friends and have fun.

It is also an opportunity for care partners to connect and form new social support networks that often extend outside of the group.

The new session of Minds in Motion® takes place weekly, starting on Sept. 7.

If you would like to register, contact the Sechelt Aquatic Centre at 604-885-6865, or the Alzheimer Society of BC’s North Shore & Sunshine Coast Resource Centre by calling 604-9840-8348.

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The ceremonial start of construction of a Tim Hortons in Sechelt included, in hard hats, shíshálh Councillor Keith Julius, left, and franchise owner Allan Monosky. SUSAN ATTIANA PHOTO The shíshálh Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony Aug. 30 to start the third phase of the Tsain-Ko Village shopping centre in Sechelt – and introduce the first tenant as a Tim Hortons franchise.

Members of the Nation were there to welcome franchise owners Allan and Wanda Monosky to their land saying, “we look forward to working with you.” The ceremony included traditional blessings of the land by shíshálh elders.

Speakers recognized Tim

Hortons for its “community spirit” and the numerous community events they host, especially around hockey, and hinted, “just so you know, we’re big on soccer,” raising chuckles from the audience.

Shíshálh councillor Keith Julius talked about how the community “has evolved with what the Second Nations people have to offer us” from the time of his ancestors. “The land this mall now sits on used to be nothing but trails from old logging roads when I was young, it used

to be our playground,” said Julius.

It will be the second Tim Hortons on the Coast, with the existing outlet in Gibsons.

The Sechelt location is expected to open by Christmas.

Over the next couple of years, between six and 10 new retailers are expected to complete the third and final phase of the mall development. Names of the new retailers will be announced over the coming months as negotiations are finalized.

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Weston hired to fight dock plan The Dock Management Plan (DMP) Working Group was formed in 2015 as a special committee of the Pender Harbour & District Chamber of Commerce to respond to the first iteration of the DMP and analyze its implications for the economic and social well-being of the harbour.

The work of the group has evolved as the government’s Dock Management Plan progressed from a draft proposal to official policy, this move having occurred without consideration of input from our community on process and content.

Our most recent activities include providing a community update at the Town Hall meeting in May, holding several meetings with our local elected officials and provincial staff, writing a letter to Indigenous Relations and

Reconciliation Minister Scott Fraser, and working with the media. Results have varied but the bottom line is that we have not been successful in achieving our objectives or even getting a reply from the minister.

The Working Group recommended that we retain the consulting services of former Conservative MP John Weston. Weston is uniquely qualified to assist with legal analysis, government relations and the formulation of a strategy to enfranchise the businesses and residents of Pender Harbour in the Dock Management Plan process and to ensure the protection of our related rights.

The PH and District Chamber of Commerce has agreed with the committee and is now the client of record. The DMP Working Group will

work with Weston to enable and support his activities, including soliciting our community members for continuing financial support.

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50 volunteers help clean up a different area of the Sunshine Coast. Past events were held in Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt in 2015, Roberts Creek in 2016, and Port Mellon to Elphinstone in 2017.

“Some materials that are dumped can be disposed of for free under product stewardship programs such as electronics, tires, lead acid batteries, and used paint,” says Remko Rosenboom, general manager, SCRD infrastructure services.

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Volunteers needed for “trash bash” The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is inviting all members of the community to participate in the seventh annual “Backroad Trash Bash” taking place on Saturday, Sept. 15, 11am-3pm. This year’s event will focus on cleaning up illegal dump sites off forest service roads in Pender Harbour and Egmont.

Since the event launched in 2012, over 45.5 tonnes of illegally dumped material has been hauled out of forests and off backroads and disposed of responsibly at the landfill.

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Sign-in begins at 11am at the Pender Harbour Lions Park, 13776 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park.

Volunteers are treated to a free BBQ lunch and have a chance to win great prizes.

To pre-register, email infrastructure@scrd.ca or phone 604-885-6806. For more details about the Backroad Trash Bash, visit www.scrd. ca/trashbash Submitted

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In the Town of Gibsons, only Zone 3 is subject to Stage 4 outdoor water use restrictions. For Zones 1 and 2, which are supplied by the Gibsons Aquifer, contact the Town of Gibsons at www.gibsons.ca/services/water/water-restrictions for details.

Customers on SCRD water from Pender Harbour to Earl’s Cove/Egmont will remain at Stage 1 until further notice.

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In its Job Relocation Survey, the moving company Allied Van Lines found that people move for a variety of reasons. Fifty percent of the 3,500 respondents indicated they relocated for career advancement or money, and many more indicated they relocated because of a job transfer (12 per cent), their companies moved (nine per cent) and to be closer to family/relationships (eight per cent).

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

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There are a few weeks of summer still to come and I hope everyone has enjoyed the season. The smoke has mostly cleared from the Coast, but the wildfire situation for many has been devastating again this summer. From people’s property, to large swaths of our forests, to historical sites, there have been some serious losses. Our thoughts are with those affected and our thanks to those who provide support and protection, including Coast firefighters who have gone to lend a hand.

I am getting ready for the return to the legislature on October 2. You can be part of that process too. Every fall, the all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a public consultation on the next provincial budget.

For four weeks starting September 15, British Columbians are invited to share their ideas and priorities on our provincial budget. What you have to say “will” be listened to, as the Committee reviews all the input received to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly.

There are a few ways you can get involved. The Committee holds public hearings throughout the province to meet with individuals and organizations in person. Registration to reserve a time to speak with the Committee opens on Friday, September 7 at 9am. The closest hearings to the Coast will be in Vancouver on Monday, September 24 You can also request teleconference opportunities by calling the Parliamentary Committees Office toll-free in BC at 1-877-428-8337, beginning on September 7.

Open mic opportunities are also available at each public hearing.

Have you heard about Medical Assured Loading on BC Ferries? It’s been hard to find

information about this program, so I asked the ferry corporation to make their policy public and clear. Here’s what they say: “When a patient’s health is compromised (for example – during radiation or chemotherapy treatments or pain sitting for extended periods of time directly after major surgery) by waiting extended periods of time in the ferry lineup, BC Ferries provides “medical assured loading letters” if requested by a physician or hospital. If your doctor decides that you should have a “medical assured loading letter”, the physician needs to email BC Ferries at customer. relations@bcferries.com and request a medical assured loading letter for your presentation to BC Ferries staff at the toll booth (along with your TAP form – travel assistance program).”

If you have any other specific questions or want to connect, please call my lower Sunshine Coast office at Davis Bay, 604 741 0792. Email: nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca.

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A photo a coastal forest smothered in smoke from forest fires, an environmentally-charged backdrop to the Supreme Court decision that has stalled the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. SARAMA PHOTO This year has been the most devastating fire season in recorded BC history, beating the previous worst fire season in 2017, creating the worst air quality in the world, right here, with scientists attributing these events to human-caused climate change.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew into Nanaimo under heavy smoke Aug. 22, to hold caucus meetings. On the ground, environmental activist-protectors stood with Indigenous leaders to voice their continued opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project and Trudeau’s decision to buy the pipeline for a reported $4.5 billion In the years of resistance to the pipeline expansion, more than 400 people have been arrested, with many facing heavy fines and prison sentences. But in a ruling on Aug. 30, the Supreme Court of Canada quashed the project, in a historic and scathing 266page unanimous decision.

The applicants were several First Nations, environmental NGOs, and the cities of Burnaby and Vancouver, vs the Attorney General of Canada, the National Energy Board, and Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC.

Chief amongst the issues cited in the decision were: • Failure by the Government of Canada to properly consult First Nations • A flawed National Energy Board hearing, not considering tanker traffic • Failure to address the threat to Southern Resident Orcas, which are under threat of extinction.

In 2012, upon hearing of Kinder Morgan’s expansion plans, I decided to make a film on the issues; this took more than five years to complete. “This Living Salish Sea” was supported by people in several communities and has been screened in many towns in BC and Washington State. But when Green Party Leader Elizabeth May hosted a special screening of my film on Parliament Hill for MPs and Senators, none watched it, despite there being several screenings. I had repeatedly invited my MP, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones to inform herself and watch the film, but she did not attend. She did however, support the approval of the Kinder Morgan expansion and purchase, as did other Liberal MPs from BC. Meanwhile, the Government of Canada and of Alberta have spent millions on a slick

ad campaign promoting the pipeline expansion.

Within 30 minutes of the court ruling, shrewd Kinder Morgan/Trans Mountain shareholders voted more than 99 per cent in favour of selling, acquiring a large profit. Shortly after, Prime Minister Trudeau finalized the purchase, saying he was intent on completing the pipeline expansion, putting the government in a direct conflict of interest in regard to any new First Nations consultations or a NEB process and approvals.

I am very honoured that the film was used in many fundraising events to help support the First Nations in their battle, which resulted in such a historic legal victory. “This Living Salish Sea” is based on facts and science and shows the beauty and diversity of our marine environment. You may watch the film online by clicking on the link at the film website: www. livingsalishsea.ca.

This issue is important, since it is less about the path taken, which we cannot influence, and more about the path ahead, which we can.

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Nutcracker auditions this Sunday Auditions for the seventh presentation of Coasting Along Theatre Society’s “The Nutcracker” will be held at the Coast Academy of Dance in Sechelt on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Dancers and acrobats must be at least seven years old

by Dec. 31, 2018 to audition.

The maximum age has yet to be hit.

We have roles for so many talented artists – jugglers, stilt walkers, gymnasts, and of course dancers. It is a ballet, so the dancers must be currently taking ballet classes, anywhere. We have multiple studios on the Coast, and some of the dancers have previously commuted from Vancouver and as far away as Calgary. The rehearsals are held on the weekends, and most of the younger dancers have their rehearsals on Saturdays only, until December; the older dancers and corps rehearse on Sundays.

The production is enhanced by international guest artists. Not only does the audience get a treat, but the local dancers get to learn from the professionals. They share many hours in the rehearsal studios and dressing rooms getting coached and mentored from these young stars. The contacts that are made last a lifetime and open so many doors.

The production has traditional choreography enhanced by Kathleen Holmes.

She enjoys challenging the dancers each year, but

also loves to show off their strengths. “Each dancer has unique qualities and it’s nice to show-case their skills, but it’s also lovely not to put them in a rut, and to work with them to show them they have more strengths than they thought they had,” said Holmes. “We have multiple casts. The main reason is to give the dancers more opportunities to perform different styles. One show they may perform the Spanish – allegro, fiery and flashy – and the next day they may perform Arabian– adagio, slow and sultry. It’s a great opportunity for these dancers to expand their styles.”

After 13 short weeks of rehearsals, we perform to thunderous applause and these dancers feel proud.

Their hard work was worth

it – you can see it on their faces. There will be eight performances again this year, six public shows and two school shows. The dancers last year had a blast performing for 500 students. The students had studied the Nutcracker.

Coasting Along Theatre Society gave the teachers study guides so they were well-prepared to see the ballet.

Thanks to another grant from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union we’re able to have our schools-outreach program again this year. The Nutcracker will perform at Raven’s Cry Theatre December 15, 16, 17 and 18. For audition times and more information – check the website: www. coastingalongtheatre.org Or email coastingalongtheatre@ gmail.com Submitted

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Events on the Sunshine Coast September 6 Michael C. Klein launches his book, “Dissident Doctor – Catching Babies and Challenging the Status Quo”, SC Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7-9pm September 6 Ethel Whitty reads from her book “The Light a Body Radiates”, Sechelt Library, 7-8pm September 7 Opening reception for exhibition by Mardell Rampton, The Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm September 7 Coast Tennis Classic opens with a BBQ raising funds for SC Hospice, 6000 Lighthouse Way, Sechelt, 5-8:30pm September 8 World Literacy Day sale, fill a bag with books for $10, Community Services Thrift store, North Rd. Gibsons, 9am-4pm September 8 Final scheduled historical walking tour of lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, leaves Pioneer Park 10am, by donation, includes a raffle prize September 8 Deborah Pageau speaks on plant-based lifestyle to Flair on the Coast cancer support group, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 10am-noon September 8 Coast Darts startup tournament, Sechelt Legion, 10am4pm, $5 for new players September 8 Artist Ruth Rodgers paints on-site, Gibsons Public Market, 10am September 8 Lehigh gravel mine annual open house with tours, bouncy castle and free burgers, 5784 Sechelt Inlet Rd., 11am-4pm, free September 8 Paws in the Park, fundraiser for SPCA BBQ, beer garden and silent auction, Hackett Park, Sechelt, noon-4pm September 8 “Rise for the climate” rally, Davis Bay pier, 1-3pm September 8 SC Film Society presents “A Fantastic Woman”, winner 2018 Oscar for best foreign language film, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, non-members $9 September 8 G Willy, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm September 8 Deanna Knight & The Hot Club of Mars, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $12 September 8 Mama’s Broke and the Burying Ground, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door September 8 Reggae night with Monty Montego and Dilly Dally & the Ponytails, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $5, guests $10 September 9 Nutcracker auditions for ages 7 and up, dancers and acrobats, Coast Academy of Dance, Sechelt, 10am-6pm, 604-9896050 September 10 Grandmothers and Grand Others welcome new members to its first fall meeting, Roberts Creek, 10:30am-12:15pm, call 604-741-5664 for location

September 10 Speaker from the BC Alzheimer Society addresses Gibsons Seniors Society, Harmony Hall, 1:30pm September 10 SC Film Society presents “A Fantastic Woman”, winner 2018 Oscar for best foreign language film, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, non-members $9 September 11 Tuesday Talks presents Anna Banana discussing her career as an international artist, Sechelt Library, 1:30-3pm September 11 Part two of lecture series on how Sechelt works, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7-9pm, free September 12 Live stream of Kevin Taft speaking from Victoria about his book, “Oil’s Deep State”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, by donation September 12 Monday night dart league starts, Sechelt Legion, Gibsons Legion, Gibsons Curling Club, 7-10:30pm, $30 per player 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 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 Coffee house with Katrina Bishop, Sokole, Roger Maidens and Kozlof Ladies, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:309:30pm, suggested $10 donation 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 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

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Award-winning, Toronto-based “cabarazz” singer Adi Braun makes her Sunshine Coast debut on September 16 at the School of Music in Pender Harbour.

Braun coined the term “cabarazz” to describe her style, a blend of cabaret and jazz music. She has released five recordings to positive reviews, the latest a tribute to the women of Weimar Berlin called Moderne Frau.

“I wanted to show the modern woman in Weimar Berlin within all aspects of life,” says Braun. “The positive but also the shadow side.” The period between the two world wars, 1919 to 1933, saw Germany become the relatively progressive Weimar Republic, and was an especially innovative time in the arts. “I’ve become an interested specialist in this area,” says Braun.

“Particularly as this is when women came to the fore-

front.” Though the 1972 film, Cabaret, may come to mind, “German cabaret has more of a socio-political edge to it,” says Braun. “People were writing protest songs before the Nazis came to power.

There was a really wellknown lesbian cabaret artist in the 1920s [Claire Waldoff] who was a superstar in Berlin and lived openly with her female partner and nobody batted an eye.”

Braun has been with her partner, Linda Ippolito, for 29 years. “I didn’t come out until I was about 20,” says Braun.

“I met Linda when I was 25.

There was some resistance from family so we had a difficult time, but I’m happy to say that people can adapt and open their hearts.” Some of that family includes Braun’s father, famed opera baritone Victor, and her brother, Russell, also a renowned baritone. Braun, who began playing piano at age six, grew up in a small town outside Cologne, Germany, secretly singing along with Abba and Donna Summer. “My father in particular was not really too

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Singer Adi Braun, who coined the term “cabarazz” to describe her style, performs at the Pender Harbour School of Music Sept. 16. PHOTO SUBMITTED keen on pop music,” recalls Braun. “He thought I had to have proper vocal training.”

That meant attending the Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto, and an early singing career as a recitalist and soloist with orchestra and onstage performances in operas.

It wasn’t until Ippolito entered Braun, without Braun’s knowledge, in a local talent show that Braun started to think about switching from classical to jazz. She won the talent show singing the sultry “Miss Celie’s Blues,” a song about love between women.

“Singing that kind of music was so liberating that I knew that evening that was my path,” says Braun. “I didn’t come out of the classical singing closet until I was 38.”

Free to fully express all aspects of herself, Braun has embraced her love of jazz’s improvisational elements and cabaret’s saucy edge.

A tribute to the composers

and performers of the times, Braun’s new album also features three of her original compositions: the title track “Moderne Frau,” a hot swing number with sexy lyrics, “Josephine,” a tribute to celebrated 1920s performer Josephine Baker, and “Gestern,” a song of forbidden love in Nazi Germany. The rise of Nazism killed the cabaret genre with its protest songs and push against social mores. “We don’t know what it would have become,” muses Braun. “A lot of these artists are largely forgotten and I thought it really important to remember them.”

Adi Braun performs Sunday, September 16 at 2 pm at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Joining her are Jody Proznick on bass, Tilden Webb on piano, and Jesse Cahill on drums. Tickets are $25 available at Harbour Insurance, the Sechelt Visitor Center, and online at penderharbourmusic.ca

Get your pets blessed The transition from summer activities to the fall were marked with a special service and pot luck meal at Gibsons United Church on Sunday, Sept. 2. Rev. Terri Scallon is

returning after her sabbatical leave, and the congregation said a loving farewell to the summer-time minister, Marie Paul. Rev. Scallon offered a heartfelt blessing of gratitude for Marie’s service in our community and best wishes for her continued path as she continues her studies as a United Church Minister.

The congregation is anticipating Rev. Scallon’s usual high energy and creativity.

The annual pet blessing is planned after the service on Sunday, Sept. 23. Plan ahead, and do join in the fun. Last year we celebrated pets of all types, from turtles to horses.

And remember, everyone is welcome to join the regular Sunday service at 10am in the upper Coastal Room at the Gibsons Public Market.

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Sport Mike Oswald SC Special Olympics

It’s that time again: the fall/winter sports of curling, swimming, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, FUNdamentals, Active Start and floor hockey will start in October but registration for all sports will take place September 20, 5-6:30 pm at SCACL offices on Mermaid Street.

Meanwhile, volunteers,

coaches and executives are meeting and planning to ensure that our athletes and their sports will flourish. We are always looking for additional coaches and are currently looking for coaches for Active Start (for 3-6 year olds) and FUNdamentals (for 6-11 year olds). If you or someone you know is interested please call local coordinator Pat Stuart at 604-886-2098 or volunteer coordinator Kim Fenton at 604-886-1345. Please consider volunteering. Remember, volunteers like you

make all this possible.

Our Nationals athletes are back and wowzers did they work hard. They brought home four gold and two bronze medals, along with a trove of memories and experiences.

Genny Verge is especially happy with achieving a new personal best for her 100-metre backstroke. She spoke of her Antigonish experience as “absolutely amazing, refreshing and inspiring”.

Chris Walker reported that the Knights of Columbus

were at the award ceremony, and that there was a special Mi’kmaq ceremony at the opening of the games. He enjoyed trading pins with the other athletes.

Amanda Boghean said, “I enjoyed playing with the Vancouver team…and feel very lucky to have gotten the chance to be an athlete there. I really liked looking around all the fields and places where all the other sports were played. The food was amazing; we even tried clams from the beach. I won the raf-

fle and got a Nationals t-shirt.

I would like to thank all my coaches and everyone who helped me get to the Nationals.”

Stephanie Rogers in her words “ran to the podium” when she won bronze for her 25-metre freestyle. “People were nice,” and she “came home smiling” Gus Vaughan said, “It was an honour to be at Nationals.

I never felt better playing a game of golf. It was a tough course but fun. Coach Darren supported me the whole way.

My whole family celebrated my win.” As for Antigonish itself, he said, “Those people are so lucky.”

Head golf coach Darren Lane reported, “Our athletes competed well in their respective sports in extreme heat and humidity for a week and were very respectful and competitive.”

Congratulations to all.

The action-packed summer may be coming to a close, but all our athletes are full of anticipation for the next ‘goround’.

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Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) The time has come to rest and rejuvenate. That is what R&R is all about. Call it the recharging period in the annual cycle. At least this is true to some extent.

Only you can determine the degree by your experience. But the heads up hint says: slow the pace at least a bit. You are about to enter a more playful cycle and it will produce measurable results, somehow.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Wow, you have entered what can be described as a revolutionary cycle. It will result in taking radical measures to dig deeper than you have for a while. Yet, this process may have already

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Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) You are back in the game, your game. It may come on the heels of some losses, but these may best be understood as part of the natural process. Whatever else may be said, it is what it is and here you are. But there is a rhyme and reason, a deeper force of intelligence at work, and play, and it is measurable. Trust the flow by surrendering to it.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) You have been steadily pushing through and taking new leads. At least the impulse to do so has been there and is emerging from both within and without.

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This process began late last year. Now as Saturn turns direct it is resuming. The key now is to have a sense of direction. If you don’t have one, then you know what you need.

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Tip of the Week: The big 3 events unfolding now includes Saturn direct, the New Moon Virgo and Mars re-entering Aquarius. After entering Capricorn in late December 2017 on the eve of Winter Solstice, Saturn advanced to 9 Capricorn by mid-April before turning retrograde.

Since then it reversed until September 6th back to 2.5 degrees. Generally, it subtly produced an inner process of reflection measuring opinions, theories, ideals, and habitual actions against reality. Now that time is up and it is time to decide.

Mars was in Aquarius, then turned retrograde in late June then re-entered Capricorn but on September 13 will re-enter Aquarius re-activating it rebellious attitude and approach. The New Moon at 17 Virgo occurs on Sunday, September 9th and is an auspicious Cazimi moon, which means that it will be situated in front of the Sun from our perspective here on Earth, as with a Solar Eclipse, but the Moon is further away in its elliptical orbit so it does not block the sun’s light. If you get a chance, pay attention at 11 am PDT or 2 pm EDT and you might see it.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) You have held on as long as you can to keep summer going; thanks, on behalf of everyone else. Yet, you have come to the point of realization that it may well be over, for all intents and purposes.

But, it does extend officially to the 23rd… Besides, you are now in the mood to focus on practicalities. This includes refinements on your outline of what makes you extra special.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Creating beauty close to home with a sharp eye on the details is keeping you busy now. Adding a dash of originality or two will become increasingly important, starting this week. A rebellious urge that began earlier this summer then subsided is back. It can be used to break through blocks, barriers and any opposition, and you will.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) A busy cycle continues.

This is when the practical twin takes the lead. Although you have been quiet about it, you have been outlining your plans for some weeks, maybe even months.

Now you are ready to act on this. P.S. magic occurs when you get clear on what you want, then visualize the outcome and use all your senses when imagining how you want it to be.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) An accelerated pace attending to a spectrum of errands, loose ends and

details continue. The good news is that your ambitions, drive, and determination are increasing. Yet, like shifting into lower gear as you proceed to climb a steep incline carrying a heavy load, the going may not be fast. However, whatever does enter your path will be met with a powerful push.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) The time has come to attend to your overall foundation. What is working and what not; where to push harder, where less? These and other such questions are on your mind as you enter a series of fresh exciting turns. Yet, there is work to do. Success begins simply by showing up. The time is right to do the groundwork to support you to shake the world.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) The New Moon this weekend is in Virgo. It will activate a powerful push forward. Where you were indecisive, things are now

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