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POTA, Patrons of the Arts in Campbell River,
There really is something for everyone ranging from silk
was created to support visual and performing artists.
scarves to tea towels, aprons and other wonderful house-
“This is the goal. Leveraging partnerships with Words on
wares. Currently featured are two potters, Ellen Stats and
the Water Writing Festival and other organizations has
Anna Cox. The famous banner bags made a big splash
proved very helpful to all. POTA is an umbrella of Camp-
when they were introduced to the boutique: created
bell River Arts Council which works well for our systems,”
from the Campbell River Arts Council leftover street art
says Penny Gosselin, POTA current President.
banners, 50 bags were sewed and prepared with half of the stock selling right away.
POTA has been in operation for a couple years now. One of their event highlights was the Wearable Art Show;
The Anchor Inn looks after the direct retail sales then
when they have a little idea or brainstorming session
POTA pays the artists’ commissions. POTA is planning
things just seem to blossom. The Wearable Art Fashion
to build more art events when Covid allows; expect to see
Show was a major fundraiser for the organization.
more and more happening at the Anchor Inn. The art boutique recently received upgrades to the shelving and
POTA has also partnered with the Downtown Campbell
lighting in the shop and it’s constantly getting refreshed!
River Business Improvement Association to use vacant
Gosselin and the rest of this group shares the love and
space for display and some retail-based creative events.
the fun of the Arts! There is some possibility of another
“We pay or gift the participating artists with gift
Wearable Art Show for this October —Covid pending—
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The Vancouver Island railway, first known as the
The E&N Railway was to have fulfilled the agreement
Esquimalt and Nanaimo (E&N) Railway, was incorpo-
which brought British Columbia into confederation
rated on the 27th of September 1883 by Victoria coal
and become a Province of Canada. Although it was nev-
baron Robert Dunsmuir, to support the coal and lum-
er completed, it was still considered a small piece of the
ber industry and the Royal Navy Base at Esquimalt
Trans-Continental Rail System.
Harbour. Construction began on April 30th, 1884 and on the 13th of August, 1886 Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald drove home the last railway spike at Cliffside near Shawnigan Lake. The initial rail bed extended for 115 kilometers from Esquimalt to Nanaimo; hence the original name of the company. In 1888 the line was extended to the City of Victoria.
In 1905, Robert Dunsmuir's son James sold the railway company to the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) who extended it to Lake Cowichan, Port Alberni, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and finally Courtenay. At its peak, the E&N Railway had 45 stations on the mainline and 8 on the Port Alberni line. Today about 25 stations remain with the majority unused and in a state of disrepair.
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Under CPR ownership, the mainline Victoria Sub-
More changes occurred when Norske company, which
division extension from Parksville to Courtenay was
owned mills in Port Alberni, discontinued the use of
completed and opened in 1914. The total lengths of
rail service, opting for truck freight instead. With the
subdivisions on the E&N at its peak are as follows: Vic-
loss of this significant revenue stream, RailAmerica
toria Subdivision, 139.7 miles; Port Alberni Subdivision,
announced its intention to cease operations and leave
37.9 miles; Lake Cowichan Subdivision, 18.6 miles;
Vancouver Island.
Great Central Lake Subdivision, 10.3 miles; Osborne Bay Subdivision (later called the Crofton Spur), 2.6 miles. Total miles of all tracks ever identified as a subdivision of the E&N Railway: 209.1 miles. This would be the all-time high and remained until circa 1952 when the Great Central Lake Subdivision was first removed from service and abandoned in 1953. The exact mileage the Great Central Lake Subdivision came off the Port Alberni Subdivision was 35.6 at a location called Solly Junction. In 1953, the CPR discontinued passenger train operations into Port Alberni. In 1979, VIA Rail (a Crown Corporation) assumed operational responsibility for the remaining passenger service between Victoria and Courtenay but the CPR retained ownership. VIA provided the rolling stock, passenger subsidy and ticket sales. Advertising was minimal so the railway was operating in isolation to the rest of Canada and North America. In 1998, CPR sold the east-west corridor between Parksville and Port Alberni to RailAmerica and entered into an agreement to carry freight, which was taken to the barge facility at Nanaimo. At that time approximately 8,500 carloads of forest and paper products, minerals and chemicals were transported by rail on the island each year.
The railway on Vancouver Island had been operating in uncertainty for a number of years. Only a few freight customers remained and the trend that saw a general downturn of railways in North America was reflected in this part of the Trans-Canada Railway System. Vancouver Island citizens and communities were strong proponents of keeping the railway running and improving maintenance. Many groups tried to influence those who were responsible, but the decline continued. Finally, when RailAmerica announced that they would no longer provide freight or passenger service, communities on the island rebelled. The people of Vancouver Island now own the E&N right-of-way. It is managed by the non-profit Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) and operator Southern Rail is under contract for the Victoria to Courtenay (Victoria Sub) portion only. The Cowichan Sub no longer exists and a section of the Port Alberni Subdivision is used for a tourist operation; with the remaining portion out of service. However, the E&N Division's East End Track Gang (EETG) currently maintains and preserves this unused portion of the Port Alberni line. Is Vancouver Island ready for Light Rail? VIA Rail passenger service was discontinued on the island in 2011 due to track and bridge conditions.
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SPECIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
PACIFIC HERRING (Clupea pallasii)
JOSH MCI NNE S & C H ELSEA M AT H IESON In the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest,
During the winter, herring make their way in from
during the spring (March through April), a spectacular
the open ocean where they congregate in deep water
natural phenomenon takes place along our shores, bays,
channels. The spring spawning event only lasts two or
and inlets. Millions of silvery small fish known as Pacific
three months. During this time, the male herring re-
herring (Clupea pallasii) travel in from the open ocean
lease large amounts of milt or sperm that is thought to
to spawn. During this time the waters surrounding Van-
contain pheromones to stimulate the female herring to
couver Island turn a tropical cloudy turquoise colour
produce eggs. A single female herring can lay as many
as the male herring release sperm to fertilize the bil-
as 20,000 eggs in one spawn. Most eggs are laid on
lions of eggs released from females. In anticipation for
submerged substrates such as rocks, eel grass (Zostera
this event, we decided to drive north along the coast of
spp.), and bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana).
Vancouver Island to Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. As we made our way up along the coast, we could
Herring belong to an ecologically and economically
see the numerous flocks of western (Larus occidentalis)
important group of fishes known as baitfish or foraging
and mew (Larus canus) gulls feeding on the numerous
fish. They provide food for marine mammals, bears,
adult herring that boiled to the surface close to shore.
and other species of fish like salmon. Historically her-
In addition, several adult Steller sea lions (Eumetopias
ring were an important food source for first nations
jubatus) and harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) dove in uni-
communities that harvested both adult fish and eggs.
son as they foraged on herring further offshore. Along
Nowadays a large commercial fishery has developed
the beach, large clumps of yellow herring eggs were ex-
that enables large fishing vessels with sein nets to cap-
posed from the residing tides and waves.
tures thousands of fish during the breeding period. This form of fishing has caused large reductions of herring
Pacific herring are distributed throughout the northern
in the recent years, resulting in lower numbers being
Pacific Ocean. In the northeastern Pacific, they are dis-
produced.
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The Central Island Arts Guide has been around for five years now, and it’s never been as vital to connection to arts and artists as during a pandemic! This searchable database of artists contains dozens of artists, hundreds of images of their work and videos highlighting a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter. Encompassing artists from Parksville to Campbell River, and everywhere in between, it’s the perfect way to explore art from afar. You can get up close and personal with so many different pieces of art, and find video tours and walk throughs of studios and processes. It’s a wonderful way to discover your new favourite artist. Get online at ciag.ca and start a list of favourites. Check out the google map and see who’s in your neighbourhood. Message them directly to arrange a visit! Follow them on social media or buy their work online. Triple M at Comox © Calum Cameron
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ARTIST FEATURE KEALY DONALDSON
Corrine Hunt KILLER WHALE WITH KILLER STYLE
It’s no secret; the Hunt name is synonymous with the
A’neesla’ga’s Tlingit robes in ceremony today. Because her
Indigenous Art World. I remember growing up in the 1970s
Great Great Grandma was such a powerful woman, her
and ‘80s knowing that the Hunts from northern Vancou-
songs and dances have been passed down and they are
ver Island were some of the best First Nation Artists in the
still danced today. Women have been the most strong and
world. In my opinion, there are no exceptions and here is
powerful mentors that Hunt has had and she holds that in
another great artist from the long line of Hunt’s: Corrine
very high regard as the number of decedents in the Hunt
Hunt, Contemporary First Nations Artist.
line is in the thousands.
While growing up in Alert Bay, she was taught that culture
Hunt has been working on a film about A’neesla’ga’ for
stems from family; everything she knows she learned from
years; there was a family reunion approximately four years
her childhood. “Being in Alert Bay and surrounded by fami-
ago with 650 family members in attendance which is just a
ly, as children, we absorbed so much about our culture with-
drop in the hat with their relations. The film would be hon-
out really knowing what we were being taught," she says.
oured as a reconciliation piece featuring A’neesla’ga’ and
"Potlatch played such an important role in our lives and still
Robert Hunt. When the Hunt family comes together, it is a
does. It’s in my blood.”
very powerful happening but they went through a period of family not wanting to embrace their culture due to the
Hunt’s Great Great paternal Grandmother A’neesla’ga’ was
impacts of systemic racism.
a noble woman from the Tlingit Clan in Alaska. She married Robert Hunt and they settled in Fort Rupert. While
There is documented information regarding a census tak-
A’neesla’ga’ passed away in 1919, this Hunt still wears
en in the early 1900s in Alert Bay. One of the daughter’s
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responses was unprecedented at the time. The census
Hunt is really interested in collaborating with some family
asked to state your religion and her response was FREE
members and is looking at an exhibition opportunity with
THINKER. Hunt feels like this embolded future generations
her uncle, Calvin Hunt. “It was a total coincidence; we both
of Hunts to be strong and believe in themselves. A’nees-
submitted works during the 2010 Winter Games which were
la’ga’s father who was a high-ranking Chief in the Tlingit
decorated Coca-Cola bottles being auctioned off for Indig-
circle was visited by an American Ambassador when Alas-
enous Youth in Sport. They weren’t sure which artist was
ka was sold to the USA. The Ambassador did not gift the
to be recognized as there were two both with initials CH.”
Chief, which was customary, so to react to this indiscretion he built a shaming pole in Ketachan, Alaska to show the
“Every day is a new day for me; I love to be able to do what
disrespect of the Ambassador and the transaction. “I think
I do” boasts Hunt. Coastal Peoples Gallery were the first
most of the fire within us comes directly from our heritage,
ones to step up and support Hunt on with a multi-media
our ancestors, our culture,” notes Hunt about these histori-
project using metal and wood. She is really happy with the
cal occurrences.
people she works with and they inspire her by always pushing for new creations and ideas. Hunts finds colour pallettes
Within her Art life, Hunt remains very busy. “I feel busier
very inspiring and Covid has allowed her to play with so
than ever; for many years I lived in Vancouver and trav-
many new ideas.
elled back and forth between the Island. I’m back in Fort Rupert and so very happy to be present here, surrounded
Currently, Hunt is working on a piece for the playground at
by family,” Hunt tells us. Hunt loves to build furniture and
U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay and she worked with
really likes to create fusion pieces with her Kwakawakawa
the school in Fort Rupert, building a RAVEN piece with co-
and Danish influences. Being back close to family, she en-
loured pencils with youth. They spent about sixmonths cre-
joys the opportunity of working with Calvin and Stan Hunt.
ating this piece. “I like working with youth and love the idea
“Although I’m well known in contemporary art circles, the
that they can create their own stories. I not only guided by
Legislative Chief recently noted they were building a Di-
the past, but linked to the future, to harness imagination
rectory of Artists for Fort Rupert to figure out who’s who,
of the youth” Hunt adds. The Bus Stop Graffiti Project ‘Be
they weren‘t sure how to describe my artistry, living in both
Kind’ was a pretty incredible and rewarding experience for
worlds contemporary and traditional,” Hunt shares as she
Hunt in Fort Rupert. “Everyone’s eyes are on the outcome.
laughs a little and is humbled.
You can see the reaction of the adults, elders and the youth; it’s very interesting to watch the intergenerational con-
Hunt has an upcoming exhibition on Laughter, being hosted by the Coastal Peoples Fine Art Gallery in the Gastown District of Vancouver.
versations sparked with these projects” notes Hunt. She is anticipating a youth mural project at the Learning Centre at home as well.
“It’s really important for people to see us as living breathing human beings with a light,”
IHunt designed the 2010 Winter Games Med-
she notes, and that is her goal as an Artist
als for VANOC. At the time, her first Noguchi
to show the contemporariness. “How we
table was exhibited at a gallery in Yaletown.
live in this world, bringing with us our fami-
The exhibit and the table caught the atten-
lies and ancestors – on this journey together.”
tion of a VANOC staff and they loved it. She
An Auntie dropped by recently, who is 86 years
was sought after to submit an RFP for the Olympic
old, “we just wanted to see what you are work-
medals and she was awarded the honour. “The en-
ing on,” she said to Hunt and looked at the
tire experience at VANOC was amazing” shares
Happy face piece and another contempo-
Hunt. She is still producing cultural museum
rary piece Eagle winking that was being
exhibits; last year she was in New York and
completed; “oh that’s what you are up to”
has been asked worldwide to share her tal-
Auntie said looking confused as to what
ents including her hometown Alert Bay for
Hunt was up to. “It was funny to see her
the U’mista Cultural Centre. Hunt feels very
response; in no disrespectful way, just people’s reactions to my art are why I continue to produce contemporary pieces.
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BEING HUMAN
JAMES L. ANDERSON
ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM You and I, in these days, at this time, have the
and elemental humanity, insanely believing “They” righ-
impossible job to create a New Human World. Together.
teously deserve to become sacred and divine Gods of
Against all odds.
‘SELF’ that are ordained to destroy, derange and dehu-
We can only think, see and live “parts”, never the Whole… and not only do we not comprehend why? we were given the gift of life -- but do not understand and cannot reso-
manize Humankind justifiably…to save their sacred Gloried “SELVES”…not to save the Human Dream that we all are.
nate to what actually IS the true destiny and meaning of
If such a monstrous insanity is now abominably afoot in
this magnificent universe because we now can only live
this our modern terrified and disintegrating world today..
separate, disconnected and “solitary one” lives that we
you and I somehow must now gather together, finding a
have never yet escaped or at last truly SHARED. We are
higher mindscape to galvanize around and do the im-
not fully evolved.
possible again…to evolve…and survive. In spite of every-
We do not now know anything except the primitive,
thing. Against all odds.
ignorant “Self”, I, ME each of us live all of our private,
You and I must begin by focusing upon the secret truth
lonely lives. We cannot and simply do not really know
that we were created Human and given the glorious gift of
anything else like we know what we live.
LIFE for something incomprehensibly more than all this
With the SYMBOLS, logic, rational reason, science and
modern selfish madness. We were created to EVOLVE.
the colossal perfectly discrete and DEFINED Ordered
And the first outrageous baby step in that evolution into a
Web of mathematics and astounding technology…we are
New Species, and a New Way to be Human on this Earth
really only ignorantly seeing OURSELVES everywhere
is to begin to “Share” life itself and learn what it will be
populated and mirrored in what actually is an illusion.
like to live another Human life than our own.
A Grand Illusion that is not Universe…
We will then at last have opened the door to escape obliv-
and with all this technology, AI and our flawed artificial,
ion and extinction, and have set our Human life force on
alternate SYMBOLIC “intelligence” --instead of Creat-
the path into a new Golden Age in the future for all of our
ing a Human heaven on Earth, there seem to be Global
children’s children where each of us CARE for each other
fools (who are only the “extreme expression” and termi-
as we now obsessively, instinctively and totally care now…
nal phase of the monstrous selfish ignorance we all “self-
for ourselves.
ish” Humans cannot now help but ignorantly manifest) that are using all this artificial “intelligence” and secreted technology to enslave and stealthily SPY upon us, not to set us free.
In the myriad collage of countless varieties of Humans on this earth all of us live lives of endless varieties of different forms, shapes, “amenities” and gifts. We speak thousands of different tongues. Are red, yellow, black,
And it now is beginning to seem reasonable to suspect
white and brown and all manner of shades between, and
that “They” have stepped beyond all morality, decency
we range all over the scale in every depth and dimension
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you can imagine. Yet somewhere at the root center of us
GROWING UP COASTAL
all we are the same. The same.
JOSEPH MCLEAN
As besieged as our world may seem, now, - hanging on masked, social distanced and imprisoned in this inhuman, alien and dark despairing world today-… we have a chance to do something that is simply truly Human now beyond belief in our impossibly difficult lives today. We can evolve and learn to truly “Share” our disconnected, discrete lives where we at last truly CARE for one another, becoming a United, Family of Humankind…where the Human Dream finally comes true.
.
“There is something ahead, beneath the surface now, that is more important than power, politics. profit or propaganda. It is about a civilization, a life force, a dream that is yet unfinished. It is about finally fulfilling the destiny that we were all created for. It is about fashioning a human world and a human society free of greed, brutality, inhumanity or agony. It is about living together in peace and harmony and joy. It is about a human revolution that is yet undone, a better world that is yet to be. It is about carrying an ancient dream into a new universe…and a new human spiritual renaissance. Something impossible, never done before. Hand in hand…together.” “The Whisper of a Dream”, Saltspring Soliloquies © 2016 “Etched forever into the saga of universe is an indestructible truth that we can no longer turn away from, but must face full on in this “age of consequences.” It is the lesson of life, and eternity. It is what universe means. We must play out our part. We must bring the human dream home. We have always secretly known that universe would one day summon the life spirit inside us to a final confrontation. A confrontation with ourselves. The final challenge to be what we were created to become. Deep inside in the heart center we have known that there will come a point where humankind and universe itself will
I’ve seen the twilight come so many times, but my son took my hand and said: It looks like we’re living in a picture with a little river perfecting it the beauty of the water and the land the paths they built to launch their canoes the silence of the smallest little waves if you look really carefully you will see the castles in the clouds And we looked until the darkness came and hid everything away, but in my mind I saw a young man with the same tangled hair, standing in awe among the shifting sands of memory.
be poised finally on the threshold of total oblivion, or a new dawn…a new dream. This is that point. This is that dream.
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River, spending his days with two young kids, a laid-back cat, and a fantastic wife named Katie. He has repaired a lot of computers; seen a number of mountain tops.
“Metamorphosis” from Saltspring Soliloquies © 2016
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FLORA + FAUNA OF THE NORTHWEST COAST LUNA LOISEAU-TREMBLAY
NETTLE BUTTERFLIES OF VAN COUVER ISLAND
Milbert's Tortoiseshell Butterfly Photo © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay
Satyr Angelwing Butterfly Photo © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay
Red Admiral Butterfly Photo © Adobestock / Peter Fleming
As the days get longer and the variety of bird song
Another species to eat nettle is the stunning Milbert’s
increases with the incoming yearly migration of species,
Tortoiseshell butterfly (Agalis milberti), with a wing pattern
the promise of warmer temperatures peeks through cold
that is unmistakable. Milbert’s dorsal side has a dark brown
mornings. We start to notice the buzzing of bees, the
base colour with bright yellow and orange rimmed wing
sound of frogs and soon, we will start seeing the first but-
margins and blue crescents outlined in black along the en-
terflies of the spring.
tire wing margin. Most impressive are the two reddish or-
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), one of our most common plant species which many of us harvest to eat, is the food plant for the caterpillar of several local butterfly species which we will start to see as the warmer season picks up. These species are part of the family Nymphalidae or the Brushfoots, referring to their reduced forelegs that are brushlike in shape. This is a large family of butterflies, with a large variation in appearance. One of these species is the beautiful Satyr Anglewing (Polygonia satyrus), a very common butterfly in this area. Medium-sized, it has a bright goldish orange or tawny upperside (dorsal), black blotches and gold yellow muted outline along the dark coloured ragged appearing wing margins. Satyrs have blunt “tails” coming off the lower hindwing and their underside (ventral) is a variegated bark-like pattern of shades of grey, brown and tan with little black dots and with white V mark in the middle of the hindwing. The Satyr Anglewing is very common, even within city boundaries where nettle grows in disturbed areas, and also in rural settings such as riparian edges, parks, damp shady forests openings, trail edges and gardens that have nettle growing closeby. It is seen nectaring on many different plants including sap from willow’s, lilacs, and many other plants in flower during that time. Adults are seen flying in early spring and again in July to September. 2 0 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 3 2
ange bars in the dorsal forewing, forming what looks like a “cat eye” pattern. This species is seen mainly in April to June and again in late summer July to August and occurs close to nettles, along riparian areas, in parks and gardens if there are nettles closeby. These tortoiseshells can be seen nectaring on many different flowering species such as pearly everlasting, asters and a wide variety of flowers. The third species is the Red Admiral or Admirable (Vanessa atalanta), another butterfly that cannot be confused with any other. This species has a soft black base, slashes of thick red bands across the dorsal forewing and red bands with little blue spots rimming the dorsal hindwing. On the tips of the forewings are white blotchy spots and small blue areas at the tips of the dorsal forewing. Red admirals are seen mostly from May to October and can be found in any open habitat. This species migrates into BC from further south, but it can also have successful hibernation in our area and breed the following spring. Although stinging nettle is often viewed as a weed, maintaining public nettle patches would help insects survive— as the impacts of climate change inevitably change the dynamics of our ecosystems. All coastal butterfly species are struggling, with numbers dwindling over the past few years—even the most common species are seen much less. Encouraging and planting native species is a simple thing we can do to try to maintain the biodiversity of global and local ecosystems—and save our butterflies. W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
Make sure you have a bowel movement every day and
Saunas, either radiant heat or infrared, are effective at in-
taking a fiber, such as flaxmeal or psyllium, treats endo-
creasing the ability to sweat, eliminating toxins through
toxicity which are toxins created in the body in the bowel.
the skin: the second kidney. Exercise also falls into this
Pectasol, a form of modified citrus pectin, has been stud-
category. People such as hair dressers can smell chemi-
ied to remove heavy metals. Colonics are also available (in
cals exuding from their skin after sauna therapy.
Courtenay) if required and reduces endotoxicity. Use air filters in the home to improve air quality. Don’t Avoid non organic dirty dozen foods that contain the highest organophosphate neurotoxic pesticide residues according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) ie peaches, bell peppers, apples, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, grapes and lettuce.
forget toxins come into the home on the furniture and other household items. Don’t store food in plastics or microwave in plastics. Eat foods that help eliminate toxins: Cruciferous vegetables, resveratrol and quercitin foods (ie: blueberries, ap-
Greens in the form of cilantro, spirulina and green vegeta-
ples, onions, kale), celery, garlic, ginger, green, black, pep-
bles rich in chlorophyll can bind with toxins such as PCB’s
permint, rooibos and chamomile teas.
for easier elimination, so add a “Greens Drink” to your daily routine. See “Clean, Green and Lean” by Dr. Crinnion.
Use chemical free make up and skin care products: ie Lei Lani Makeup (Save On Foods) or Jane Iredale.
For more of Dr. Pincott’s articles visit www.PerceptiveHealth.ca or www.drpincott.com and www.bcna.ca to find an ND near you.
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WELLNESS ARTIST DON BASTIAN KEA LY DON A LDSON
It feels like a warm blanket is being wrapped
adds Denise, Don’s lovely wife. “We wanted to ensure
around you when you walk into Don and Denise’s
that from small to big, that there were handmade sou-
Boom Boat Gallery in Telegraph Cove. The cove is
venirs and art pieces of all types”. Denise hosts her own
2 hours north of Campbell River along a beautiful
line of ceramic works for the gallery using her on-site
stretch of highway and passes many historic and nat-
studio and kiln.
ural icons of Vancouver Island North. Don Bastian has been working with wood since he was a dirt-poor farm
“I learned to work with what I had” Bastian advises, us-
boy out of Pincher Creek, Alberta, many moons ago.
ing his childhood as a reference “I love working with
Bastian is a Wood Artist and Carver and his passion for
marked with an old boom boat sitting on the edge of
his artistry shows with great depth. His work is not to
the building and you have the opportunity to climb
be missed! The Boom Boat Gallery was created to en-
on it and it’s an awesome west coast photo op not to
sure everyone could enjoy his artistic visions and there
miss. The boom boat was found in the junkyard, lo-
is something for everyone – whether you need to put
cated slightly north, in the Quatse River area, origi-
it in your suitcase or your budget is small! “Everything
nally Bastian had a sailboat in his mind for this focal
in the gallery is made right here in Telegraph Cove,”
point. He quickly changed directions and noted it cost
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The gallery is iconically
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pennies to buy it and thousands to move it into place – definitely ask for the story when you visit the gallery. You can’t miss it … it is distinctly unique for the gallery. This landmark is tied to a piling which is an original telephone pole from the historic telegraph days. Their gallery and home has unique structural supports using chains to hold or suspend the roof line – truly beautiful to walk around the building to see all the nuances of Bastian’s building design. Through the course of time, Bastian came out to Mudge Island every summer to visit his cousin’s summer home. He knew he would return to this coast. He didn’t expect it would be 50 years in the making but was smiling ear to ear when he arrived in Sydney, near Victoria, 18 years ago. One day he and Denise were walking in Downtown Sydney window shopping and Denise was looking into a vacant window and said the magic words “I wonder how much they want for rent?” From that moment, they started West Coast Wood Designs. Sydney proved to be an excellent venue; 85 Vancouver Island Artists were featured in their gallery but local municipal construction killed their gallery business and they shut their doors. This didn’t stop Bastian; he retreated to his private studio – at the end of the day, their bottom line didn’t change, without the overhead of the gallery, so he kept working away. Bastian was the lead carpenter for Hudson’s Bay Window Displays and Merchandising in Western Canada. He has an incredible comprehension for merchandising retail spaces and a creative crafted-professional approach – which is seen throughout his body of work. Feeling like it was time to slow down and gently move into retirement, the couple decided to look for the perfect spot to set up shop. Three years ago, the couple drove down the winding logging road to explore Telegraph Cove. As soon as they came over the hill crest, Bastian knew they had found their next gallery site and retirement home. Originally a ‘summer only’ operation, they work year round to fill the gallery shelves for the high season. The couple notes they work very hard to ensure an amazing guest experience at the Boom Boat Gallery and everyone loves the romance of the cove. The most rewarding piece at the moment is that past clients are finding Bastian in Telegraph Cove. “Oh, this is where you are now!” Bastian is told regularly from ⊲ W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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⊳ South Island visitors. Bastian feels lucky that his re-
to create soft surfaces through shape and design. The
tail and commission work remains strong and that’s
Boom Boat Gallery is filled with everything from wine
no small feat when you live in a remote location. The
holders to live edge tables and electric guitars, full
owner of Telegraph Cove Resort was thrilled that they
wall-mount ocean themed carvings – kelp, fish, otters
made this transition. It took Bastian a year to build gal-
and these stunning whale tails in all shapes and sizes.
lery and their home, which is a novelty in itself with all his personalized designs and touches throughout the property. Bastian continues to make improvements to their gallery property with new additions such as the Boom Boat Suite. Now with two full seasons under their belt, even with covid interruptions, they head into their third and they are ready for an incredible season and looking at the next expansion. The original cabin here is now an accommodation suite, rentable in the summer season directly through Telegraph Cove Resort under the “Boom Boat Suite”. If you visit off season, when the cove is at its quietest, you can connect with the gallery to book. Maple inspires Bastian in his art form; the variety
The remote location and rugged beauty of Telegraph Cove is very romantic. It’s rich in history from inception. This destination should be a must-do on your 2021 Road Trips on Vancouver Island. Adding to the beauty of the cove, Bastian’s work is sprinkled throughout with carved hotel doors and merchandising displays in the resort’s Gift Shop and Prince of Whale’s new retail shop, complimenting their seasonal daily eco-adventure tours. Telegraph Cove is another stunning example of how absolutely beautiful the North Island really is; it probably is what Victoria looked like, coastal wise, 100 years ago. Come and experience the flavour of incredible history and the rich art of Don Bastion at the Boom Boat Art Gallery.
and colour, Bastian adds “its distress as a spalted material, I just love that. Sadly there is no maple on the North Island so I have to source my materials from the south”. He can’t work with yellow cedar due to his own allergies but enjoys working with red cedar and you can see the different wood species throughout the gallery. When asked what his favourite theme for creating is, Bastian is very enthusiastic when working on pieces that mimic fabric. Jean jackets, vests, hats and even kelp, all have this soft flow that makes him happy Connect with the Boom Boat Gallery • www.donbastian.com • donbastianart@gmail.com • 250.514.5030
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NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS
INGRID PINCOTT ND
Herbs to Rejuvenate your Immune System Astragalus Photo © Adobestock / Ads
This is Part Two of Support for Immune-Rejuvenation
Tumeric Forte by Mediherb is a favorite curcumin prod-
which includes a few wonderful herbs.
uct of mine. Its bioactivity is greatly enhanced by fen-
I love Echinacea Premium by Mediherb as a one a day basic herbal supplement for the immune system. This high quality root, contrary to popular belief, can be taken daily throughout the year to help the immune system adapt to stresses. It also increases NK (Natural Killer) cells which drives the immune response to viral
ugreek (CGM technology) so that it is absorbed by the cells and not metabolized by the liver. This makes it cross the blood brain barrier for optimal brain health as well as an anti-inflammatory extraordinaire! Tumeric is antiviral, preventing replication of viruses, so should be part of any immune support protocol.
infections. It may prevent as well as treat chronic bron-
Bromelain modulates the immune system as well as
chitis, asthma and respiratory insufficiency.
reduces inflammation and inflammatory diseases in-
Astragalus also increases NK cells improving and enhancing the immune response. It speeds recovery from inflammatory conditions including sinusitis, asthma and allergies. It reduces stress, builds physical and mental
cluding the respiratory tract (asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis), arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Bromelain also helps to break down mucous in the respiratory tract.
endurance, and overall vitality. I often recommend this
Boswellia is anti-inflammatory and prevents pulmo-
herb to be taken months at a time to help with recovery
nary fibrosis. It crosses the blood brain barrier for con-
from chronic illnesses and for post- operative support.
ditions of the brain. I love a product called BCQ (Vital
Andrographis improves NK support in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections generally in the acute phase. It is used in acute infections of viral, bacterial or parasitic origin including acute hepatitis and parasites.
Nutrients) that contains all four ingredients: Bromelain, Boswellia, Tumeric and Quercitin (see issue #31). This can be dosed high for acute inflammation and infections.
It will also support the lung in cases of asthma. If dosed
I often will recommend taking some of these remedies
high in the first 24 hours, infections may be stopped in
in alternation all year round for optimal prevention
their tracts.
and support. Many of these herbs may prevent chron-
Reishi mushroom activates NK cells and down regulates inflammation and has been used for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine. It has been studied to treat dengue, HIV, HPV and herpes. Water processed mushrooms are always the best and can be taken long term.
ic diseases such as cancer and cognitive decline. That is the wonderful thing about herbs is that they help many body systems at once! Your naturopathic physician can help you personalize a treatment program for you. This is real “health insurance”!
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SHIFT HAPPENS
ANDREA WAGEMAKER
Psychedelic Medicine AND LUCIA LIGHT NO. 3 There are many ways to alter your consciousness
reports during wakeful rest, a psilocybin experience
and encounter a psychedelic experience. Methods
and an experience with Lucia Light # 3.
other than psychedelic substances include deep meditation, breathing techniques, music, ecstatic dancing
They concluded that: “the ability of stroboscopic stimula-
and flickering light. But what is Psychedelic Medicine?
tion to induce altered phenomenology with marked similarities to psychedelic ASC, along with similar changes in neural
It might sound ridiculous to some, but researchers
activity (increased signal diversity, reduced alpha power),
have been looking into psychiatric uses of hallucino-
suggests it may provide an alternative to or adjunct method
genic drugs – especially psilocybin mushrooms (magic
alongside psychedelic therapy.”
mushrooms or shrooms) – since the 1950s. In fact, a recent meta-analysis of mid-20th-century studies pub-
Psychedelic substances have been making a comeback
lished in the U.S. National Library of Medicine found
in clinical trials but this study shows the possibility
that psilocybin-assisted talk therapy was an effective
of accessing similar states of consciousness and the
treatment for addictions, such as alcohol and tobacco
correlated benefits without ingesting any substances.
dependence.
Instead, these states of consciousness can be accessed with light: specifically, a solid and stroboscopic light
Taking magic mushrooms, LSD or other psychoactive
called the Lucia N°03. This is great news for anyone
drugs is definitely one way to explore consciousness,
who wants to explore the benefits that psychedelics
but have you ever wondered if there was a safer alter-
can initiate without ingesting any substances, or for
native? A recent study by Dr. David Schwartzman and
anyone wanting to supplement and integrate their
his team at the University of Sussex now suggests that
psychedelic experiences through another medium.
flickering light can induce similar states of awareness that psilocybin does.
Today, psychedelic medicines are making a comeback. In 2009, the psychologist and psychotherapist Engel-
Dr. Schwartzman and his team collected data on brain-
bart Winkler and the psychologist and neurologist
wave measurements, neural activity and experiential
Dirk Proeckl invented the Lucia light, based on find-
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music playing in the background, clients are safely guided through their own “enlighten” experience with your eyes closed. Lucia Light turns and your drug free psychedelic experience begins. Following the age-old tradition of using flickering light to get into a meditative state (think campfires), the Lucia N°03 uses a combination of solid and flickering white lights to induce an altered state. This technology is also known as a “hypnagogic light machine,” referring to the dreamy place between wakefulness and sleep. Each session starts with a two- and a five-minute long demo session of varying intensity. Every session with the Lucia light is highly individual and depends not only on the person, but also on their whole mindset: the mood, the attentiveness and the playfulness, curiosity, and openness to the experience. What the experiences with the Lucia light usually have in common is an intensity which is hard to put into words, although some have tried. The light doesn’t solve any problems for you, but entering that expansive psychedelic state helps shift your perspective so
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Wild Stinging Nettle Photo © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay
EAT LOCAL Foraging for Stinging Nettle, a local Spring Favourite LUNA L OIS E AU - TR E M B L AY Finally, after a long pandemic winter the spring
herbaceous perennial, growing from one to three
is gently unfolding on Eastern Vancouver Island and
metres tall, with spreading rhizomes and serrated
with it the new shoots and flower buds of the season.
leaves growing in opposite pairs along the stem.
Anna’s hummingbirds are busily prodding the first salmonberry flowers and Rufous hummingbirds are making their way up the island, surprising us at our feeders. The fawn lilies and chocolate lilies come out of dormancy and flowering red currant begins leafing out, reminding us that warm sunny spring days are
When flowering, the light green clustered flowers are inconspicuous, drooping over the plant. It grows commonly in meadows, stream-banks, open shady forest, distrubed areas, edges of clearings and along damp roadside edges, often in small to large patches.
One of the common favorites of this area is the hum-
Many of us have experienced the sting of nettle, as rubbing up alongside can produce painful blisters and irritating rashes. The leaves and stem of this species are covered in stiff hairs, coming from a gland producing formic acid, which is secreted when the hairs are broken. This stinging characteristic of Urtica dio-
ble Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica. This species is an
ica is an excellent defense mechanism but of course,
just around the corner. With the comforting signs of spring, comes the anticipation of food foraging for wild plants which for many of us is a yearly routine to welcome the season.
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in Tahsis, BC humans have found a way around that to benefit from its many positive attributes. Stinging Nettle can be gathered in the spring using a good thick pair of gloves and scissors, its first leaves obvious and easily identified from other plants. Cooking or pulverizing it will take away the sting and it can
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be cooked and used as greens in soups, lightly steamed and used in the place of spinach in a lasagna or any other dish that would use spinach.
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Urtica dioica is also the food plant for the caterpillars of several species of butterflies in our area, namely the brightly coloured Satyr Anglewing, Milbert’s Tortoiseshell and the Red Admiral. In April and May it is common to find these three butterfly species flying around nettle patches and landing to rest on the leaves of the plant. Thus, it is always prudent to harvest tops and down to the second or third leaf nodes and leave the rest to grow in order for wildlife to also benefit from this wonderful plant. When foraging and harvesting wild plants, it is always good to remember the basic rules around this practice. Be one hundred percent sure of the plant identification and do not eat a plant unless you have identified it properly. Do not take more than you need, do not trespass on a private property or harvest an endangered species and do not forage in protected areas, such as a provincial park. In addition to that, leave as little trace as possible, respect nature, and use a knife or scissors, leaving the roots of the plant. Plants of Coastal British Columbia including Washington, Oregon and Alaska by Pojar and Mackinnon is an excellent resource for learning plant identification for our area. It is found easily online and in bookstores. W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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Spring Training Running Tips for Transitioning Outside Photo © Adobestock / blas
Even if the temperatures are still cold, the start
If that feels good, take another run or two outside the
of Spring is always an exciting time for runners. The
next week, and so on, until you are running outdoors for every run.
promise of spring lures runners outdoors, away from the treadmill. But all the excitement to get outdoors and run
•
Use a foam roller and stretch after each outdoor run.
all of the miles can result in injury. The transition be-
•
Do not compare your paces. Some people run fast-
tween winter training – low mileage, often on the tread-
er on the treadmill, others faster outdoors, and still
mill – and spring training – outdoors, with harder work-
others the same regardless. Focus on your effort, not your pace.
outs and long runs – can increase injury risk, which is the last thing you want as soon as it’s nice outside. You can
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Try running on trails to minimize the impact as you
take some smart steps in your training to injury-proof
transition. Dirt and grass have all the benefits of out-
your spring running.
door running with less impact than pavement.
Assess your Winter Training
Gradually Reintroduce Speed
Your current fitness determines your training—not where
The trap of doing too much too soon is one of the most
you want to be, or where you were a couple years ago.
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What you ran in winter determines the first few weeks of
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of your workouts. Start with shorter amounts of work at a
Centre or other low impact training facilities. We recom-
comfortably hard effort early in the season.
mend you do a month of strength training before getting underway with your outdoor running routine.
Include Injury Prevention Exercises A strong body is resilient to injury. Even if you do ev-
Make a Careful Treadmill to Road Transition The treadmill provides a softer and more consistent surface than outdoor running. The higher impact of pavement and extra demands of uphill and downhill do make outdoor running harder on the body after months of treadmill training. Some runners make the transition without any issue, but injury-prone runners may need to take extra caution. Try these steps to transition from the treadmill to outdoor running without getting injured: •
Gradually transition your training outdoors. Begin with taking one or two of your shorter runs outside.
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