Powell River Living January 2020 by Sean Percy

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Anxiety Vegan personal training guru Karina Inkster battles Canada’s most common mental illness with meditation, medication, and more.

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Pain & Glory

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Les Misérables

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Les Misérables transcends its unwieldy story with compelling ideas and an infectious energy that boils over during a thrilling final act.

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This is far more than a film about finding justice. It’s a film that also reflects the multiple realities of Canadian history and society.

Sometimes, Always, Never

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Like the grieving Scrabble enthusiast at the heart of its unique story, Sometimes Always Never scores high enough to be well worth a play.

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

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Body Remembers When the World Broke Open uses Co-Director The an encounter between two strangers as the catalyst attending for a thoughtful drama as poetic as its title.

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

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Áila and Rosie: two Indigenous Vancouver women who come into contact after Rosie has just been violently assaulted by her partner.

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A deeply moving personal story told with unflinching clarity and self-deprecating humour, exposes how the US Medicaid system abandons vulnerable people.

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Midnight Family

Although everything is played out in the virtual world, the feelings that blossom are quite real. A beguiling story where lies are entangled with reality.

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A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society.

When We Walk

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And Then We Danced

Who You Think I Am

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Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner) crafts unhurried yet urgent cinema that’s steeped in fatalism and devastating ramifications.

Frankie

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Darkly funny and palpably urgent, Parasite is a universal tale of economic disparity, social polarization, and human desperation.

A Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk

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Pain and Glory finds writer-director Pedro Almodóvar drawing on his own life to rewarding effect -- and honoring his craft as only a master filmmaker can.

Parasite

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The Men’s Room

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As narratively urgent as it is technically well-crafted, Midnight Family offers an enthralling and disquieting glimpse of healthcare in modern Mexico.

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A men’s choral group prepare for their biggest gig ever – opening up for rock giants Black Sabbath – as their conductor Ivar is suffering through the final stages of cancer.

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Wild Mallard

Thought to be the ancestor of all domestic ducks, the mallard was first domesticated in China between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago. The only other true duck is the muscovy. The mallard is a dabbling duck, feeding on plants as well as on small animals in shallow ponds, marshes, lakes and rivers. The photo shows you the beautiful colours of the male and female mallard. It breeds throughout Europe, Asia and North America. They winter as far south as North Africa, India, and Southern Mexico. We see the mallard everywhere. They come to our little pond and swim around, then start to graze on the grass. Many times, they work their way up near our house. Next time you see some mallards, watch closely when they take off. What a treat! They can fly straight up and are gone in a flash! – Rod Innes Powell River Living is a member of:

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CONTENTS JANUARY 2020 Into the Light

Three health wake-up calls

Lunar New Year

Far from home for family fest Publisher & Managing Editor

Isabelle Southcott isabelle@prliving.ca

Gas: Answers are Coming Why are prices still so high?

Made in Powell River Associate Publisher & Sales Manager

Sean Percy sean@prliving.ca Editor & Graphics

Pieta Woolley pieta@prliving.ca

Townsite Market photos

I Made the Move

Sauna and Steam Rooms!

Getting Great Dialogue A new PR solution

Snow survey

What brings you to the mountains? Sales & Marketing

Suzi Wiebe suzi@prliving.ca

Blast from the Past Mount Diadem Ski Club

What’s Up?

Accounts Receivable

Alena Devlin office@prliving.ca

Get ready to perform in FOPA!

Business Affairs

New yoga... this one’s for men

January Events

A surprisingly rich month ON THE COVER The very accomplished Karina Inkster plays three instruments – here she is with her accordion.

Photo by Robert Colasanto

January is Just for Me

PRL’s all-local self-gift catalogue

Take a Break

Crossword & Tarot

2020 Predictions

What’s happening next year?

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RYAN ALBURY lives on Savary Island and is helping to promote a growing men’s movement of empowered ownership of our true selves, as individuals and in communities. . ROGER ARTIGUES is a backcountry skier, local building contractor and one of the Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association directors. In this issue, he tells us about some of the history and progress in making winter recreation accessible in Powell River’s backcountry. KARINA INKSTER MA, PTS, is a health and fitness coach, author of two books (with 2 more coming out in 2020), and host of the No-B.S. Vegan podcast. Her awardwinning online programs help vegans worldwide live their healthiest, most plant-strong lives. MAUREEN MASON’S professional life extends from the classroom to the boardroom as a teacher, project coordinator, faculty associate, mediator and facilitator in both the public and private sector. She works extensively with models of inclusion and deep democracy and believes that to manage the complexities of contemporary life we must first learn how to gather the best in our collective thinking. Maureen is currently working with Imagine Powell River. LUKE RAMSEY is a Powell Riverbased muralist and illustrator with an international client list. See his work in the show Aggregates at The Art Centre Public Gallery starting January 29.

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Volume 15, Number 1

ISSN 1718-8601

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IN THIS ISSUE

Doing what matters, or just being busy? “How’s it going?” “Busy, but good,” is my usual answer. Reflexive, but usually true. Lately, however, I’ve been thinking more deeply about the answer. We seem to wear “busy” as a badge of honour. If you’re not busy, the thinking goes, you’re lazy, or not smart enough to find important things to do. “Busy” means we’re important because we have important things to do and important places to be that are keeping us busy. Too often, however, I find I’m busy with non-essential things. Or at least things that are less important than the things I want to believe are important in my life family, friends, faith, making the world a better place. So when I read Karina Inkster’s story of her battle with anxiety, I was struck by the similar way in which she had been “busy” and how she’s working to change the relationship she has with having lots to do.

Our feature stories from Karina, Ryan Albury and Patti Coburn show that wake-up calls can come in a variety of forms, and that when they happen, we’d best listen. Better yet, we can take their stories as our own wakeup calls to take better care of ourselves, and shift our priorities to what’s more important for us. That’s surely better than having a panic attack (Page 6) or a stroke (Page 8) force us to wake up. I’ll be making a concerted effort to respond to “How’s it going?” with “Having fun!” or “Making the world a better place!” more often – hopefully legitimately. Of course we have to keep busy making a living, putting food on the table and caring for the necessities, but given all the advantages we have in this part of the world, the “necessities” shouldn’t take up all our time. It would be easier, admittedly, if the necessities weren’t so expensive! Part of what has been keeping our editor, Pieta Woolley, busy lately is her ongoing work in-

vestigating gas prices. On Page 15, she follows up on last month’s town hall meeting on the subject. If you’re looking to stay busy with something worthwhile, the Powell River Rotary Club urges you to check out their activities (Page 18) and offer a hand. They’ve made Powell River a better place with undertakings such as playgrounds at Palm Beach and Willingdon Beach, the Westview dog park shelter, their ongoing roadside clean-ups and many more projects. This month’s events section shows that even in January, you can keep really busy in Powell River. We’ve selected a few events on Page 27 that might help you be a better person in 2020. Choose your own, and then get busy with what’s truly important to you.

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Switch off anxiety BY KARINA INKSTER

On the morning of April 9, 2019, I was brushing my teeth when, out of nowhere, a panic attack hit me. The room spun, my breathing was shallow, and the only thing I felt was a sense of impending doom. I lay down in bed, and ended up staying there for three weeks.

Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is one of the most effective anxiety management strategies I’ve come across. I’ve meditated off and on for years, but I’ve recommitted to a daily practice. As I write this, I’ve meditated for 244 days in a row. I’m a huge fan of the Headspace app, and alternate using that for guided meditation, and doing my own practice. As Dan Harris writes in his book 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story (2014), “I suspect that if the practice could be denuded of all the spiritual preening and straight-out-of-a-fortune-cookie lingo such as “sacred spaces,” “divine mother,” and “holding your emotions with love and tenderness,” it would be attractive to

Into the NOT PART OF HER USUAL IDENTITY: Vegan personal trainer and podcaster Karina Inkster says she likes to “think of myself as someone who has her sh*t together.” An episode of debilitating anxiety shook her confidence, but with determination, she’s fighting back.

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The “on” switch for paralyzing anxiety had somehow been flipped, and it wouldn’t turn off. I felt as though my brain had completely ceased normal operation, and had broken beyond repair. Pure fear – of what, exactly, I don’t know – made even the simplest day-to-day tasks impossible. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t eat. I didn’t work out for three weeks: the longest period I’ve had with no training since I started 17 years ago. I like to think of myself as someone who has her sh*t together – most of the time, at least. I’ve run a successful fitness coaching business for almost a decade, working with clients all over the world. I completed a Master’s degree, play three instruments, and will have four published books by the end of 2020. Anxiety crushes absolutely all feelings of competence, to the point where responding to even a single email feels unconquerable. So, why did the “anxiety switch” turn on? Was it a (very) delayed reaction to having moved away from my home city of Vancouver? Was it a sign that I was working too much, without taking enough time off? Was it my forward-thinking and catastrophizing brain, finally saying, “I’ve had enough”? It was likely a combination of all of these factors, plus, I hypothesize, just plain ol’ brain chemistry. Although anxiety is the most common mental illness in North America, affecting 12 percent of Canadians every year, it’s not discussed nearly often enough. It can affect anyone, at any stage of life. In the weeks following my panic attack, I threw absolutely everything I could at the anxiety. Here are the three main things that helped to alleviate it:

many more millions of smart, skeptical, and ambitious people who would never otherwise go near it.” Amen!

Medication

I’m now on Effexor, a long-term anti-anxiety medication. I’m on an extremely low dose – the one they use to test whether a patient tolerates it before increasing to a more typical dose – but it really seems to help. Taking medication is one of the biggest changes I’ve made, so it furthers my hypothesis that much of my anxiety is pure brain chemistry, rather than a response to a certain event or situation.

Redesigning my work day/week

My capacity for busy-ness is now greatly reduced; if I cram too much into one day, my anxiety will rear its ugly head the next day. I’ve been attempting to decrease my weekly work hours and take weekends off regularly. I’m also working hard to change my mindset about busy-ness. We often use being “busy” as a way to boast about the meaningfulness of our lives, and to signal that what we do is of utmost importance. “Very busy!” used to be my default answer to, “How’re things going?” Not anymore. I’m still productive, but I’m not “busy” doing it. I’ve got a clear plan for my work priorities each day, and I aim to complete them in as little time as possible. My experience with anxiety was a wake-up call to take my mental health as seriously as I take my physical health. It showed me that the worst imaginable hell can be created by my own brain, but also that this same brain can heal.

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January 8

In the darkest days of winter, three Powell Riverites speak out about their frightening mental and physical health stories – their ‘wake-up calls’ – and how they’ve found light at the end of their struggles.

Thyroid Disorder, an undiagnosed health epidemic

6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Dr. Michael Reierson, ND. See Page 26.

January 15 Autoimmune Disease

6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Todd Caldecott, Dip. CI.H. RH(AHG), CAP(NAMA). See Page 26.

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January 22 What’s the Scoop on Collagen?

6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Dr. Lani Nykilchuk, ND. See Page 26.

January 29 Holistic Healing; How to awaken your body’s healing potential

6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Dr. Jeremy Buhay, DC. See Page 26.

February 4 Community Health Clinics public meeting

7 to 9 pm, Trinity Hall (United Church). Panel presentation by a local MD, the President of BC Association of Community Clinics and a health researcher. Sponsored by Powell River Voices. See Page 24.

February 5 Raising Resilience; 5 strategies to calm anxiety in children 6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Michelle Riddle, OT, HNC. See Page 26.

Men’s Work heals men – and whole communities BY RYAN ALBURY

he summer before Grade 3, my mother, my two little sisters and I moved into a low-income housing complex in Ladner, a small rural town 20 minutes south of Vancouver. With no fathers around full time, we boys were well on our way to full-on rebellion. We spent our time with video games, skateboards, stolen playboys, street hockey and getting in as much trouble as we could find. Fast forward into high-school, add in pubescent hormones, alcohol, a bunch of bigger, older kids, the need to fit in, and the fear of being the target, and just like magic, the rebellion really began. It wasn’t like that for all the boys. Hunting, fishing and farming is a way of life in Ladner; these can help pave a gentler path to manhood. But without anyone to guide the boys of the housing complex into those more-grounded pursuits, we missed out on the lessons learned. Instead, graduation came, and it turns out freedom isn’t that free when there is no money. Just like that, a full-time job was the thing to do. After a few jobs, I ended up working construction with the Greater Vancouver Regional District. A few years in, the anger and sadness began. The dis-

respect and aggression I experienced and expressed at work was draining. Alcohol was the medicine, even if just for weekend relief. It got worse. My mentor died in a house fire with his whole family, the murder of a friend, and my uncle passed away on his 41st birthday. That all occurred in a four month period. I wanted out. No more pain, please. So I ran. After 18 months of travel, I ended up on Savary. That’s where I’ve lived for the past decade. The pain caught up with me there too. A friend died of cancer, my knee blew up playing beer-league hockey, my grandma died, and my cousin committed suicide at 21. A few years later a relationship ended. I found myself at rock bottom. Needless to say, I had some healing to do. I had repressed literally all of my experiences for the first 32 years in my life. I was desperate, confused, alone, scared, and had, at the time, no idea why it was so devastating. I found some books that led to more books. Life started to thaw from a frozen hell to something like the light at the end of the tunnel. A new mentor had entered my life, I temporarily found my yoga practice again. The inspired determination came flooding in. As I shared what I was learning with other men and

LOST BOYS: With a direction-less adolescence, it took Ryan Albury years to find his way to healthy manhood. POWELL RIVER LIVING • January 2020 •

“I had repressed literally all of my experiences for the first 32 years in my life. I was desperate, confused, alone, scared, and had no idea why.” my friends, I realized that I wasn’t the only one that was feeling this deep numbing lack of fulfillment and unresolved pain. Others saw my vulnerability as an invitation to step into their own, which it turns out is where the true power lies. The power to be real and our most authentic selves without the need for a mask to protect us from our imagination. I realized there was a need for men to start processing all that we have carried throughout our lives, and the weight we inherited from the generations preceding us. I found “men’s work.” Essentially, it is men getting together weekly to be in an authentic, honest, open, supportive, unmasked community. Men in community, connection, compassion, courage, self and supported challenge of our rutted ways of being, are paramount for men to heal themselves so we can serve the healing of our species. We have fun too. The world we inhabit is such a beautiful messy place. Men’s work acknowledges that humanity is broken, with brief pockets of joy in between birth and death. The rates for divorce, suicide, violent crime, poverty and poor health, including fatal disease, rise in North America, and

much of the planet, every year. It is up to each of us to be better, and then do better. To improve conditions on this planet for ourselves, our descendants, and others, we must begin to treat everything with more respect and care. As men, we must keep our families and communities together, deepening further into connection and love. This requires individuals to initiate healing themselves and create safe spaces for others to do the same. We must move beyond the programming we received as children and that we receive from the capitalist robotic rhetoric we see in the media every day. While men’s work is definitely no silver bullet to solve all of the woes of the self and the world, it is definitely a starting gate. The work has had huge impacts on me and the men and women I have come to know and love. I invite you to start looking at what areas of your life are asking for some attention, and finding a path that works for you to live your highest expression of yourself. I wish for you the same healing that I have seen and experienced in myself and others.

A leg cramp. A numb foot. A tingling body. Wait.

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BY PATTI COBURN

t was Thanksgiving and I was so excited to have family arriving from cold snowy Calgary to spend a week with us in the sunshine and share time with their ailing 92-year-old grandmother. My mother’s health has been gradually declining since a fall four years ago. Her wish was always to stay in her own home so I agreed to help manage her home responsibilities and ensure she had adequate daily care. Over the course of this past year I had been trying to access a home care system that was limited and stretched to capacity. My mother’s health had significantly declined leaving me committed to handling the increasing responsibilities. Too often I was left feeling exhausted and stressed. It was me, not my mother that needed the additional help. What was I to do? Well, my body finally had enough and gave me a “wake-up” call on Tuesday, October 8 at 6 am. My daughter and family had arrived the night before and I was

thrilled my little granddaughter would be attending my baby music class Tuesday morning. Instead, this is what happened. I was awakened by a bad leg cramp that just would not subside. While trying to stretch and massage the cramp I noticed my right foot and leg were numb and so was my right hand, my arm and the side of my face! This definitely was not normal. Maybe I was just dehydrated, so I drank a couple glasses of water. Time was passing. Why hadn’t the numbness started to subside? Could I be having a stroke? I remembered the TV commercial stating the ways to recognize a stroke and the importance of getting treatment early so I went to the bathroom mirror and smiled at myself and stuck out my tongue. I saw no obvious muscle weakness. My only symptom was the tingling body numbness you feel after a shot of novocaine. What to do? By now my daughter and granddaughter were up and I was trying not to alarm them with how I was feeling. With the encouragement of my family I did go

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to emergency. What a shock to be told, “You have had a stroke!” I failed the test to hold both arms straight out in front of my chest with my eyes closed. I had no idea my right arm kept dropping. And body numbness is an indicator of stroke! I was lucky, because my “wake up” call was considered a small stroke. The CT scans, 48-hour heart monitor and echocardiogram results showed no sign of a blood clot or an artery bleed, excess plaque or a heart-related problem. So what caused my stroke? It was the result of elevated blood pressure, prolonged stress and probably genetics! Somewhere in my brain, blood flow through a small artery branch was blocked, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the surrounding brain tissue. Stroke effects can often reverse as the brain heals so I will stay hopeful the resulting numbness will subside given time and better self-care. I will always be on daily blood pressure medication but most importantly I must implement better daily lifestyle choices so this doesn’t

SHE DIDN’T WANT TO ALARM THEM: Retired recreation planner Patti Coburn (right) didn’t want to wreck Thanksgiving for her family by going to the ER if she didn’t have to. Boy, she’s happy she did now. And yes, that was a stroke. happen to me again! My “wake-up” call gave me a lot to think about … especially since it happened at Thanksgiving. I am thankful it was a small stroke. People are surprised when I tell them I had a stroke because I have no obvious side effects. I am able to walk, talk, sing and hug my loved ones!

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It was time to take my health seriously and time to take care of me! My mother’s doctor recognized and supported my request for additional respite care hours to relieve part of my daily responsibilities. The care giver also requires self-care support. I will continue to work on strategies to better manage or eliminate stress in the big picture I call “My Life.”

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or the first time in years, Powell River’s School Board is planning for a growing - rather than a shrinking - number of students. Over the next decade, planners expect the student body to grow by about 15 percent. That, together with a changing economy, a newly-revised curriculum and new directives from the Ministry of Education, make the Board’s Strategic Planning process more crucial than ever. “A strong Strategic Plan is imperative to guide the District over our term and to ensure we are accountable to our stakeholders,” said Aaron Reid, Powell River Board of Education Chairperson. Planning is collaborative, and begins right in schools. In 2019, each principal made a schoolbased growth plan to best accommodate its own unique learning situation. The goal of this is to make sure that, with support from the District, all Powell River students have equitable educational opportunity regardless of their geographic location. Once each school submitted its plan, the District completed an Environmental Scan and Strength-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis, had extensive discussion with Trustees and Senior Staff, and spent a full day in a Strategic

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To enable all learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy, democratic and pluralistic society. Planning workshop involving the Board of Education and Senior District Leadership. The Board then hosted a facilitated forum involving community stakeholders and used the feedback from that event to inform the balance of its planning. In other words, the Strategic Plan is the result of a thorough process designed to get as many stakeholders involved as possible.

“It was imperative that all voices were heard and involved in the development of our plan,” said Superintendent Jay Yule. “Many thanks to the staff, parents, students and community members who participated in our planning process.” Administration is excited to be working on the three themes the stakeholders identified. “Learner Success” is the District’s top priority. This theme includes enhanced numeracy and literacy skills, higher graduation rates, and collaboration with Tla’amin Nation. “Engagement and Connections” seeks to strengthen relationships with families, and partners such as qathet Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and the City of Powell River, among others. “The newly revised curriculum embraces the involvement of community partners and project-based learning,” said Jay. “We are lucky to have such strong support from our community partners.” “Organizational Sustainability” includes environmental sustainability, financial vigilance and how we value our relationships and professionalism of our staff. Expect to hear back from the District about progress on the District’s school-specific action items.

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hinese New Year’s Day is called Guo Nian, which can mean celebrate a new year or overcome Nian. The character of Nian could mean a year or the monster Nian. Lucy (Jin Xuan Lu) and Theresa (Yue Ying Tao) are Grade 12 students from YGQ International School attending Brooks Secondary School’s international student program. Both students are from Beijing, China, and they will talk about the Chinese New Year. Lucy will talk about the Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival in China and Theresa will talk about the monster Nian (also known as Year).

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“My family and I usually go to shopping malls to buy New Year’s items like Spring Festival couplets, red envelopes, and New Year’s gifts. We also buy the word “Fu” (meaning a blessing or happiness) and paste it on

NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SD47 international students Jin Xuan Lu and Yue Ying Tao are both far from their families in Beijing for this year’s Lunar New Year – the ultimate multigenerational celebration. What do they miss most? the door. On New Year’s Eve, I will go with my family to visit our relatives with New Year’s products. The elders will give us red envelopes and we will have a very rich New Year’s dinner with fish and meat. We will also make dumplings together and wrap coins in one of the dumplings. Whoever eats them will be lucky.” There are many historical records and folklore about the origin of dumplings. Jiaoer, the original name of dumpling, was first invented by Zhang Zhongjing, the medical saint of China. It is said that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing, the sage of medicine, was once the chief of Changsha, and then he had to return home. He returned just in time for the winter solstice and saw that the people in Nanyang were starving and cold, and their ears were frostbitten. At that time, typhoid was

prevalent and many people died. After summarizing the clinical practice of the Han Dynasty for more than 300 years, Zhang Zhongjing built a local medical shed and set up a large pot to boil filled with mutton, peppers and herbs to dispel cold and heat. He wrapped the dough in the shape of an ear. After cooking, he presented the soup and food to the poor. From the winter solstice to New Year’s Eve, the common people have resisted typhoid fever and cured frozen ears. Since then, people in the countryside and later generations have imitated the production, called “Jiaoer” or “Jiaozi.” They also call them “flat food” or “hot dumplings” in some places. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, I begin to decorate with my family. We paste New Year pictures, Spring Festival Couplets and the word “Fu” to the door. We prepare red envelopes, and wait for relatives to

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The Monster Nian BY YUE YING TAO

Legend has it that in ancient China, there was a monster with a long head and sharp horns called Nian (which means Year). Every New Year’s eve, Year, climbed ashore to eat the people and animals. Every New Year’s eve, the villagers fled to the mountains to escape the harm of Year. One New Year’s eve, the people of the village were fleeing to the mountains, when an old man from outside the village appeared. He was a beggar in rags and on crutches, he had a white beard, silver hair and piercing bright eyes. The villagers packed up their stuff and quickly fled. They were so scared that no one paid attention to the old beggar. An old woman who lived at the end of the

village gave the old man some food and advised him to run up the mountain to avoid Year, but he did not. The old woman left and joined the rest of the villagers in the mountain. In the middle of the night, Year, the monster, broke into the village. It found that the village was different from before: the home at the end of the village had red paper on the door and candles burning inside. Year let out a crazy shout and pounced towards the house. It was nearly at the door, when there was a loud explosion. The monster had never heard such a sound before –he shivered and dared not move forward. Then the door opened, and Year saw a someone in a red coat in the yard and heard an elderly laugh. He was so scared that he ran away and never came back. The next day the villagers all returned to their village. They were very surprised that it was safe. Then the old woman remembered the strange old man and told the villagers about him. They all ran to the woman’s house, only to see red paper on the door, a pile of unburned bamboo in the yard still making “bang bang” explosion noises. Inside the house were a few red wax candles still lit. They happy villagers celebrated and soon everyone in the village knew how to drive away the monster “Year.”

ormer Camber College student Kim Kyungjun (John Kim) has been in Powell River for over a year, but will leave to spend the Lunar New Year with his family in Vietnam before he moves again.

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Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in Korea. Young people go visit old peoples’ houses and greet to them. Old people give words of blessing to young people. It’s similar to Christmas in Canada. At Lunar New Year, we usually get together with relatives at the grandparents

house on Father’s side or the oldest son’s house. We make food for the altar. And at Lunar New Year in the morning we do altar; after that we have special food. Children get money from the elders. But usually parents take the money away from children and they say, “When you become an adult we will give you this.” Young adults don’t like this holiday, because old people usually ask them personal stuff like about studying, getting into university, getting a job and getting married. Nowadays many people don’t celebrate New Year and go to travel abroad with family. This year my family will visit Vietnam.

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TAKING ACTION: Locals sign petitions to the BC Utilities Commission and the Canadian Competition Bureau on December 15, asking for answers on Powell River gas pricing. About 27 cents per litre is likely shared between ground transportation in Vancouver, the fuel storage companies, and gas stations. How much is a reasonable amount of profit for a fuel company to make? That’s a question we’ll grapple with as a community when we have more information.

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n December 15, Powell River Living moderated a Fuel Prices Town Hall at the Evergreen Theatre. It was a follow-up to work done on the community’s behalf by our locally-elected officials, MLA Nicholas Simons and MP Rachel Blaney, plus citizen rage on Facebook, and articles I’d written for the October and November issues of PRL. More than 100 people came out, and about one third of them spoke at the microphone; the questions were excellent. Global TV sent a team and reported the meeting on the 6 pm news. The Vancouver Sun and Province reported on it as well. So did local media. You can find a recording of the event by Larry Gerow and all the media that came out of it, plus good discussion, on the Powell River Fuel Price Protest page on Facebook. Of everyone fuel-involved who was officially invited by the MP’s office to come to the meeting, only one person showed up: former Powell River mayor and Regional District Chair Colin Palmer. He doesn’t own a fuel business, but he did write a significant submission to the BC Utilities Commission on behalf of the community. As soon as we hear back from the BCUC and the Competition Bureau, we’ll report back to you. We should know something within the next month.

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I wasn’t able to get to the meeting, but I want to get involved.

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Find all these locally made products in the stores at the Townsite Public Market. You can often “meet the maker” while doing your shopping there! 1. Knitter’s Nest owner Amanda Hasler wears a sunset orange gather hat, $40, or purchase the pattern and make your own. She is holding locally-made felted slippers, $75 a pair, and wearing a “sparkles in fall,” shawl, $225, or make your own. Choose from Canadian hand dyed and produced yarn. Wool starts at $9.50 a skein. 2. Owl and Bear Herbs and Curiosities owner Brenda Elder is shown with jewellery made by artist Crystal Dillabough operating as Coastal Roots. The earrings sell for $15 and the keychains for $7. 3. Townsite Fruit & Veg owner Martin Williams tells Townsite Mall owner Steve Brooks a bit about the squash he’s buying. The winter squash was locally grown by Terra Nostra Farm which is owned by Aaron Mazurek and sells for $2.95 a pound. 4. eunoia Fibre Studio & Gallery’s Shaunalee Yates with a damask linen dress she designed and made. $145. Upcycled wool sweater coat created by Diana Roxburgh is $195. 5. The Little Shop Under the Stairs is coowned by three makers: • Zen Studio Creations. Repurposed, customized glass. Shown here is Cathy McLean with her family heirloom china garden totem: $60. • Found Stone Jewelry. Beach Glass & Stone Cairn Pendants, natural beach stone hearts and bracelets. Maker Suzi Wiebe’s unique, local beach glass cairn pendants. $45. • Splendour in the Glass. Lori Blackwell is shown with one of her husband Roy’s creations, a fused glass Orca on Driftwood. $60. 6. Social enterprise K-lumet’s eco-friendly fire starter is made by locals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. One box of 16 firestarters sells for $14.99 or buy four boxes for $49.99. Photo by Darrin Greene.

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8. Coastal Thrive owner Danielle Pearson is shown wearing the Goddess Wrap Top priced at $95 and the Fae Skirt $65 both made in Lund by Alisha Van Belle of Jo’momma Designs, with gold leaf printed art by Autumn Skye. The natural cork wallet was handmade by Faylee Anderson of Gillies Bay and priced at $79. 9. Evan Guilbault says the Powell River Climbing Co-op’s gym offers a Made in Powell River experience with its introduction to climbing in a safe and controlled environment on its climbing wall. Drop in rates are $15 for adults and $13 for youth plus $3 equipment rentals. A six punch pass costs $78. Monthly membership rates are also available. 10. Seaside Aenfae Boutique owner Ren Jager sews a pair of Peltier Pants in a hockey print. The unisex pocket joggers (also available in other prints) were inspired by her daughter, Saoirse, 3, who began skating lessons this year and wants to become a hockey player. They are soft and cozy and made of French terry fabric. Infant to 3T. $34. 11. Chef Paula Ansell’s Blueberry Lemon Lavender squares, at Just Soul Foods, are one of her best-selling raw, plant based, refined sugar-free treats. They are made at her vegan bakery in the Townsite Market and cost $3.60 each. Photo by Tara Glenn Photography.

12. Hearth & Grain Bakery specializes in high-hydration sourdough bread, croissants and pastries plus pain au chocolat and more treats. Bakery proprietor Colleen McClean is featured with one of her bakery’s top sellers, the popular double-baked almond croissant, $5.75. 13. Artist Anna May Bennett has limited edition, archival quality prints at her gallery Turdah Fine Art. Her artwork is photographed and printed by local photographer, Robert Colasanto, and the canvas prints are stretched on custom wooden frames made by local carpenter Mike Leitch. ‘Morning at Mahoods,’ limited edition print on canvas. 30”x40”, $725. Canvas prints start at $125. 14. Kajal Kromm’s High Tea Parties offer a proper three tier tea service of sweet and savory treats. Prices begin at $25 per person, for 6-15 people. 15. Kajal Kromm’s Eyebrow Shaping and Threading also offers facials, make-up, henna, massage, tinting and more. Prices range from $30 to $60. Here she is wearing a golden face mask made in Powell River.

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riginally from Finland, Micah and Elena Jansson moved here in June from West Vancouver. They brought their construction and renovation company with them: Jansson Home (www.janssonhome.ca), experts in tiling, carpentry, plus building saunas and steam rooms. Elena grew up in Australia and South Africa before moving to Canada. Micah lived in a small town in southern Finland for most of his life, as well as in Berlin for five years in the 1990s. They met in 2008 and have lived together in both Vancouver and Finland. “With all the places we have lived in together as well as separately over the course of our lives we knew what we were looking for in a place to call home,” said Elena. “We found it here.” Why did you choose Powell River? Micah • I grew up in a small town in Finland and that Is what I am used to. Good values and sticking together as a community are things I saw here that I liked, as well as the peaceful pace of life, and nature. Elena • We had dreamed of a life in a small town, a community that we could be involved in and feel we fit into, with natural surroundings and a friendly atmosphere – we looked around, mainly on Vancouver Island, but nothing felt quite right, and then we came here by chance to spend three days at Desolation Sound Resort on Okeover Arm – I knew immediately on that second ferry that we were in for something very special. Before returning back to Vancouver we walked to the end of the pier at Willingdon Beach and as we stood there hand in hand gazing out at that view, Micah told me that one day this will be our home. I knew then that it would happen. Two years later, here we are.

THE STEAMIEST NEW COUPLE: Elena and Micah Jansson can build you a sauna or steam room (among many other things) – an escape from January’s chills. What surprised you once you moved here? Micah • The variety of things to do outdoors: I’m interested in all of nature, and like just being out and observing. To be able to forage for mushrooms and berries and go fishing just outside my door is pretty amazing. Elena • The amount of volunteer work done in the community is really impressive. We have also been really impressed by the amount and quality of cultural events. Where is your favourite place in Powell River? Micah • I love being in the forested areas. Here they are so pure and undisturbed compared to the heavily-used areas around bigger cities, like Vancouver. Elena • So far some highlights have been certain segments of the Sunshine Coast Trail, like the section between Mowat Bay and Haywire Bay, and in the summer going down to Mahoods Beach was magical – even just the walk down the path to get there with the view unfolding ahead is wonderful. My favourite place, however, I would have to say is our home. How did you first hear about Powell River? Elena • I was just Googling to get ideas where we might go for a quick getaway. I came across Desolation Sound

What aspect of your previous community do you think would benefit Powell River? Micah • I don’t miss anything from Vancouver. I got a headache whenever I had to go downtown. Elena • I see it the other way around – I think our previous community would benefit from having some aspects of Powell River. What challenges did you face in trying to make a life for yourself here? Micah • The biggest challenge was to transfer our construction and renovations company over (Jansson Home). I was very busy in Vancouver so it was a big leap to come here and start again, but we felt very strongly this was the right place for us and believed we would make it work. Fortunately, it’s all going well already. Elena • Micah still had customers in Vancouver and work to finish up there, so there was some commuting back and forth for him in the beginning. If you were mayor, what would you do? Micah • I’d like to see more availability of affordable housing for seniors and low-moderate income families and individuals. What are Powell River’s best assets? Micah • The warm and caring community of people is something I find very special. Elena • Beyond the physical beauty what stood out to us immediately on our first visit were the people – something we keep hearing from so many others who have moved here as well. What is your greatest extravagance? Micah • I don’t really have a lot of extravagances, but I enjoy traveling and exploring whenever we can. Those adventures and memories are what I value. Elena • I feel the same as Micah. As a more simple indulgence, having a pedicure is my little treat. Which superpower would you most like to have? Micah • To reverse man-made harm to the planet. Elena • If it’s just a selfish answer, then teleporting ourselves to see family and friends who live elsewhere…or, to be able to teleport them here.

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Getting to great civic dialogue: local specialist says the key is in fostering feelings of belonging BY MAUREEN MASON

Early in my career, I taught in an alternate program for students with severe behaviour disorders. The program, called “The Edge” was often referred to by staff as ‘the mad, the bad and the sad.’ At first, I failed to get my students to participate in class. Like all teachers I wanted them to be curious and involved in their learning. I wanted them to have confidence, to know they could make a contribution and initiate meaningful change in the world. I am a classic idealist. Sometimes when reality hits it hits so hard it changes your life forever. This was one of those times. It was the beginning of day one, and in my best ‘no messin’ around’ teacher voice I gave my first instruction. Oh, oh so naïve. Their response was physical. The arm crossing and head cocking sent a clear message, “Bite me”. “Oh my god, I think she’s melting,” came a voice from the back. Sweating profusely, I knew I was in trouble. Compliance was a pipe dream and clearly not the way forward. Desperate, I asked for their help. “What can I do to make things more interesting?” I asked. “Who cares?” was the first call out. Heads nodded in agreement. It didn’t take long to realize that the problem wasn’t defiance. I was witnessing something more insidious. These students were dealing with issues of belonging that, over time, had settled into chronic apathy. I’ve been thinking about my experience in this program from 30 years ago, as I’ve been working on a new project: Imagine Powell River (see sidebar). I believe we are at a transition point in human history and the way we live, work and govern will change significantly. If we are to effectively meet future challenges, our models of community participation must draw on the strength of our diversity across culture, religion, politics and economic status. But how? Back to the classroom: I knew that creating a space where students felt understood and accepted was essential to getting them to participate. We had to start by talking to one another about things that really mattered. The beginning attempts were painful but eventually we did start talking. And once we did, we talked and we talked and we talked. I let go of my fears and my agenda and simply listened. Paying attention not just to the words but to the unspoken message at the heart of what was being said. The discussions grew more and more honest, students dropped their defensive postures, they made eye contact and over time began to truly care for one another. It was like hitting the sweet spot on a bat: a beautiful sound full of possibility. As the year progressed I started to see layers of simultaneous change. Students were more relaxed. They began to trust one another, take risks in their learning and were beginning to lose their rough edge. The buzz in the room became a steady and productive hum.

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I decided from this point to teach primarily through dialogue. Pen and paper tasks were used sparingly. The outcomes were so encouraging I knew I was on to something and wanted to know more. I researched the only place I knew that used dialogue in this way: Harvard Business School. How ironic that the model of instruction at one of the most prestigious schools in the world would lead to success with my “mad, bad, sad” cast of characters. I studied and practiced my understanding of dialogue and the power it holds. Using Harvard’s model with those considered hard to engage, earned me an invitation to study and share the nuance of Socratic Dialogue at the Harvard Business School. There I saw dialogue facilitated as an art form. For more than two decades I have studied, researched, and applied processes based on dialogue in small business, community organizations, boards of directors, post secondary institutions and non-profits. Again and again I have seen the power in a set of simple universal principles that are built on the belief that belonging, once established, can be leveraged in any context where the goal is to be inclusive, collaborative, and innovative.

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First and foremost, that everyone needs to feel they belong. If you don’t belong you don’t engage. Engagement is the backbone of community health in a democracy and the success of all other initiatives depends on it. 1. Listen deeply and stay curious. Resist the temptation to agree/disagree and judge what you hear. Don’t make it about you. Find the nuanced meaning behind the words while you search for common ground. Even those most polarized can find a place of common ground on which to build a relationship.

2. Ask questions that invite engagement. We use questions as weapons loaded with imbedded judgement. Questions meant to challenge can trigger a defensive reaction and run contrary to our intention. Ask questions that are open and exploratory. Questions that cultivate new ideas and perspectives can help bring unexamined assumptions into the open. “Why did you do that?” becomes “Help me understand your thinking.” But it all starts with belonging. Just ask any “Edge” kid.

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(see photo, left), the association formalized our desire to advocate for yearround mountain recreation throughout the Region. Current KWRA President Joel Nordman says, “Originally we only had the two cabins at A and E branches, then the association was asked to take on Emma Lake cabin also. This led to our outlook expanding into the South Powell Divide, and towards asking ourselves where else we should be looking for opportunities for the community to recreate in the mountains. Once we got done with ‘The Vic’ [Vic Cole Cabin] we updated our

“Some want an alpine hut-to-hut experience; others a comfortable lodge for day and overnight use. The one unknown has been whether these dreams are ones shared by greater local community.” mission statement to reflect our wish to be Powell River’s backcountry organization. PRPAWs, PRCA, and the BOMB squad have the frontcountry trails handled pretty well but we saw a need for an organization to build and maintain infrastructure further out into the mountains.” KWRA’s active members have continuously been discussing their dreams for the future. For example, some want an alpine hut-to-hut experience; others a comfortable lodge for day and overnight use. The one unknown has been whether these dreams are ones shared by the greater local community. We want to ensure that our activities and focus are aligned with what everyone wants.

SKI IN STYLE: The 1961 A-frame cabin at E-Branch (AKA the Mount Diadem Ski Lodge) burned down in 1977, but now there are three snow-sport huts in the backountry.

BLAST FROM THE PAST BY JOËLLE SÉVIGNY

he Knuckleheads have long been a winter destination in our backcountry for many activities including backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and “ATV-ing”. In fact, in 1959, a ski club was created and named Mount Diadem Ski Club. Although the ski club was named after Mount Diadem, it was not located there but actually off what is now E-branch. This is because they mistook Freda Mountain for Mount Diadem. The Knuckleheads were not easily accessible; it included a drive of approximately 25 kilometers on back roads and a three-kilometer trek to the site. Yet, even forty years ago, folks believed the trip was worth it, all in the hopes of finding that sweet light and fluffy powder. The long journey to this winter wonderland is why people started staying overnight to maximize time up in the backcountry. An A-frame lodge was eventually built in 1961 and expanded with additions throughout the years. On the slopes, there were also rope tows set up to bring

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Silver medal finish!

Congratulations to School District 47 teacher and athlete Graham Cocksedge for his impressive silvermedal finish in the Canadian Masters Cross Country Championships on November 30. “Canadian runners over 30 race together but are awarded based on their five-year age categories,” explained Graham noting that he was second overall, placing first in the 45-49 age category. “There is a goal to compete on a Canadian team at the CanAm (Canadians vs Americans) Championships held in Victoria this year in February,” he said. Producers of the weekly Brooks Broadcast say: “We’re lucky to have him coaching many of our Xcountry runners here at the school as well.”

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Planning is underway for the second annual Meet Your Farmer and Raise the Roof Dinner. This event will be held March 4 in the Great Hall at Brooks Secondary School and is hosted by the Powell River Farmers’ Agricultural Institute. In order to make this event a success, organizer Ros Sherrard is asking that producers donate to the dinner to reduce the cost for the event. “We are looking for donations of pickles, relishes, canned or frozen fruit, berries, vegetables, meat products and any winter veggies that can be stored over the winter. Tickets are $45 each and are available at Top Shelf Feed Store (Duncan Street and Manson Avenue).

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Are you not connected with a family doctor, looking for sexual health info, frustrated finding affordable counselling, or in need of regular home care from a physician? Come out to a community meeting on the gaps in health care and how we may be able to address them. Come join your neighbours on Tuesday, February 4, 7-9 pm, in the United Church Hall for a panel presentation by an MD, the president of BC Association of Community Clinics and a health researcher. This event is sponsored by Powell River Voices. The NDP government is keen to expand primary care services to underserved communities. They have established “urgent care centres” to take the pressure off emergency departments, especially useful in large, urban areas. The other model they are working on is Community Health Clinics (CHCs). CHCs provide team-based interprofessional primary care that includes a range of health care and social service providers. In addition to family physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses, teams may also include dietitians, occupational therapists, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, cross-cultural health brokers, First Nations elders, mental health counsellors, and outreach workers, among others. East Vancouver, Salt Spring Island, Princeton and downtown Victoria have such clinics. ~ Drena McCormack

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The Art Centre (TAC) Public Gallery is looking forward to a new year of supporting and welcoming contemporary art, diverse artists and thought provoking ideas. In 2020 the centre will provide opportunities for experimentation that encourage innovation, discourse and collaboration. In 2019, the first call out for proposals was met with an overwhelming response. From that call, a mix of local and visiting multimedia artists were invited to share their vision. They were chosen based on (but not limited to) criteria: contemporary, informed, collaborative, underrepresented, non commercial. Also in 2020, TAC looks forward to hosting a new sound project as well as offering the qathet ArtRaven youth project. Check the website for adult and youth classes and workshops offered throughout 2020. Come by for a visit at 215-6975 Alberni Street above the library!

Yesterday was a great day

The following story brought tears to my eyes. The writer did not intend to share this with the greater community, only with his sister. But when Cindy Temple read the story her brother, David Gustafson had written, she knew it had to be shared. Thank you for taking the initiative Cindy. And thank you David, for agreeing. It is a beautiful story. Publisher, Isabelle Southcott

BY DAVID GUSTAFSON David is a Vancouver Coastal Health employee who works for Willingdon Creek Village. A friend of mine in his nineties had a great day yesterday. In his youth he was proud to play defense position in ice hockey for many years. In hockey, he found more than just a game, his love for the sport helped form his very identity. Hockey taught him the value of hard work, determination and teamwork. He passed this love for hockey on to his children. But time is a friend to none of us. My friend has not been on the ice for many years, his eyesight was one of the first things to go, his hearing and even his mobility failed him as the years went by, the skates were hung up. It has been a very long time since my friend has had a great day. He finds himself now dependent upon others for even the simplest of his needs; he struggles to make his needs known and tries his best to be patient as his worries mount. “Have I been forgotten?” he wonders. My friend has not been forgotten. Yesterday he was bundled up, and taken out in the PR Taxi wheelchair van to the Rec Complex, then out onto the ice in his wheelchair by one of the Powell River Kings, a defenseman for our local hockey team. My friend could feel the glide of movement on the ice that can in no other way be replicated, he felt the cool air moving over his face as they skated, he could smell that unique scent of home ice. He felt a great joy well up in him as he once again experienced the feeling of being on the ice again. This made him very happy. Yesterday was a great day.

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feedback to help improve the budget decision making process. The first draft of the five-year financial plan is expected to be presented for public input at the Finance Committee meeting on January 23. The deadline for the budget to be adopted is May 14. The 2020 Citizen Budget is available online at powellriver.citizenbudget.com

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Who • Categories for teens and adults. What’s being written • 200- and 1,000-word fiction and non-fiction stories. The theme will be announced at 1 pm, February 29.

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Mini Seminars Impact your family’s health: Come learn with us Wednesday evenings this winter. January 8

Thyroid Disorder, an undiagnosed health epidemic Dr. Michael Reierson, ND January 15

Autoimmune Disease Todd Caldecott, Dip. CI.H. RH(AHG), CAP(NAMA) January 22

What’s the Scoop on Collagen? Dr. Lani Nykilchuk, ND January 29

Holistic Healing; How to awaken your body’s healing potential Dr. Jeremy Buhay, DC February 5

Raising Resilience; 5 strategies to calm anxiety in children Michelle Riddle, OT, HNC February 12

Natural Approach to Anemia & Fatigue Mara Jones, CHT, BSc February 19

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Green Living Yoga is a new business that offers yoga for men and women but provides a special program designed specifically for men. Located in Lang Bay, owners Andrew (AJ) Pollak and Joanne Luscombe wanted to bring yoga (especially for men) to Powell River’s health and wellness community. The couple brought their business with them when they moved here from the Squamish/Whistler area. Andrew says his business will help fill a need in this community. “There are no male teachers that we’re aware of that teach Yoguy,” he said. His ideal customers are active men who are into sports and need help with keeping their body limber and strong. For more info call AJ at 604-698-8227 or email greenlivingyoga@gmail.com

Better life through coaching

Rebecca Wulkan knows what a difference having a family coach can make, because working with a coach changed her life for the better. So she has created a business to help support other families. “ “My own family has had many challenges and struggles over the years, but we’ve been able to move through so much with coaching,” Rebecca says. Now a CCA and ICF Certified Family Coach and a Certified Emotion Intelligence Coach, Rebecca has launched Cedar Cove Coaching. Her core program is one she wrote, called Fully Alive Families which looks at Family Systems, Anxiety, Core Values, Authenticity, Integrity and more. It is broken down into eight-week chunks and includes games, worksheets and one-on-one coaching. Rebecca also offers group coaching sessions revolving around various topics and a weekly teen group dropin coaching session.

Healthy food choices

Kathleen Holzermayr is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and operates her business, Holzono Nutrition Consulting from her new home in Powell River. She and her husband, Pete, moved here from Port Coquitlam in early 2019, inspired by a desire to live closer to nature and find a community that could represent home. She has childhood memories of visiting her grandparents, who lived in Powell River in 1940s and 50s, and decided that this beautiful setting fit the bill. Kathleen became a nutritionist after having spent nearly 30 years cooking in various community settings.

Tea & Tarot event at Henderson House January 19, 1 to 4pm (for yourself, or as a gift!)

Tarot Readings $25 $20 for THS members. A fundraiser for Henderson House and the Townsite Heritage Society.

For tickets: 604-483-3901 or thetownsite@shaw.ca

In 2014, she completed a thesis on “Preventive Heart Health Measures for Women: Dietary and Lifestyle Suggestions”, as part of a diploma in Holistic Nutrition. Her focus is on women’s health and the healing powers of whole-food and dietary supplements and their impact on anxiety, depression, food cravings and mood changes. Using a variety of assessment tools and tests, a sense of humor and the ability to listen to the body’s signals, Kathleen says she “helps to bring back the sparkle into peoples’ lives through healthy food choices.” Find out more by visiting Kathleen’s website at holzononutrition.com or call her at 604-616-8342.

Savary Island Ferry

There’s another option to get to Savary Island with the launch of the Savary Island Ferry and Finn Bay Marina. Service will launch on the May long weekend, says Kelli Turner, who is also the CEO of Canadian Emergency Medical Services and U-Call We Haul Marine Services. Kelli recently purchased the Finn Bay dock and adjoining campground. The hub also includes a 7,500 square-foot warehouse, so travellers can order supplies directly to Finn Bay to be transported during one of the runs. The marina will also offer a variety of other services, including some parking. With a fleet of water taxis, landing crafts, and support vessels, Kelli says he can take people anywhere on the coast, but will have scheduled runs to Savary every hour. The company is also partnering with the Klahoose First Nation to operate Klahoose Coastal Adventure grizzly bear tours to Toba Inlet, also leaving from the Finn Bay docks this summer. Visit savaryislandferry.com for information or to book parking or a boat ride.

What’s Newspeak for wrong?

Powell River Employment Program (PREP), which has recently been renamed to LIFT, is 10 years older than we said in last month’s issue. Our piece about PREP changing its name listed the date of PREP’s inception as 1994. In fact, PREP was started in 1984.

Home Show comeback

A local business owner is attempting to resurrect the Powell River Home & Garden Show. Tatiana Kostiak, owner of the Fiddleback Shack, hopes to put together the show for May 1-2, 2020. The show didn’t happen last year after organizer Leah Rourke moved away. Tatiana has assumed the assets for the show and says the show will go in May “provided there is enough interest and early commitment to the show.” Contact Tatiana at info@thefiddlebackshack.com if you’d like to get a spot in the show.

Chamber awards

January 20 is the deadline for nominations for the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Find the nomination form in this issue, or submit online at powellriverchamber.com. The awards banquet is February 8 at Dwight Hall.

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JANUARY 17 TO 19 WEEKEND

JANUARY 10 TO 12 WEEKEND

JANUARY 24 TO 26 WEEKEND

JAN 31 TO FEB 2 WEEKEND

January

Banff Mountain Film Fest Salish Sea Spirits tastings Kings Dream Lotto Knives Out Kings vs. Wenatchee

Tea & Tarot Power of His Presence Revival Streaming TV seminar Tyler Bartfai Curling Playdown

Lunar New Year Robbie Burns Day Manon: Live on Screen Financial Literacy Workshop Kings vs. Salmon Arm

Holistic Healing Bryan Adams Tribute Luke Ramsey Opening Marine Mammal Rescue Kings vs. Cowichan Valley

Much more is happening in January. Check out PRL’s full coverage of festivals and events on Pages 28 to 31.

ways to be a better person in 2020

1. See Documentaries

4. Heal, Holistically

It’s doc season! On January 10 and 11, the Max Cameron is hosting the Banff Mountain Film Festival – a selection of outdoor adventure films. Plan your Powell River Film Festival week (February 7 to 16) with the schedule on Page 2.

Throughout January, Kelly’s Health Shop is hosting a series of free workshops on thyroid, autoimmune disease, collagen, holistic healing and anxiety in children. See ad, opposite page. Also, Powell River Voices is hosting a public meeting February 4 on community health clinics, and whether Powell River could benefit from this model. See Page 21 for more.

2. Rescue Marine Mammals On January 29, join Wild Ocean Whales Society’s Susan Mackay at the Evergreen to find out how you can help local sea lions, seals, orcas and others. And, for land-based mammals, hit Trinity Hall January 16 to learn more about positive wildlife encounters.

3. Organize Your Life Powell River’s own organization expert Ranka Burzan leads a workshop January 22 (sponsored by Women in Business) that will help you start your 2020 decluttered and ready to tackle the world.

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January 22

Christmas Tree Chipping

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January 6

January 25

School Re-opens

Lunar New Year

January 7

February 2

Orthodox Christmas

Groundhog Day

Special Olympics fundraiser. Drop off your tree at Mother Nature. Or, buy a tag from Save-On or QF and leave your tree at the curb Sunday morning.

End of Winter Vacation

The qathet Regional District will meet to consider the proposed 2020 budgets and 2020-2024 Financial Plan at the Finance Committee meetings on January 22

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January 11 Last day to shop Westerly Studio

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January 17 – 23

Ford v. Ferrari

Little Women

7 pm nightly, The Patricia.

January 10 & 11 Banff Mountain Film Festival

5:45 pm doors open, 6:45 pm, screenings begin. Max Cameron Theatre. Tickets at The Peak, TAWS, Pacific Point Market and River City Coffee. See banffmountainfestival.ca

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Knives Out

7 pm nightly, The Patricia.

7 pm nightly & 1:30 pm weekend matinees, The Patricia.

January 25 Manon: Met Opera on Screen

10 am, Max Cameron. Manon’s story— from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music. Adult $27, Senior/Student $24

February 7 to 16 Powell River Film Festival See Page 2 for more.

Sports Mondays

January 24

Sober Sports, indoors

Kings vs Salmon Arm

7 to 8 pm at Westview Elementary Gym. $3 drop-in. See Page 30 for more.

January 10

Townsite Jazz Fest April 1 to 4, 2020 $20 / concert

Kings Dream Lottery Draw Date

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1:30 pm, Hap Parker

Senior Men’s Island Curling Playdown

Kings vs Cowichan Valley

7 pm, Hap Parker

January 17 & 18 Kings vs Nanaimo

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Doubleheader vs the Clippers. 7 pm Fri, 5 pm Sat at Hap Parker

Doubleheader vs the Capitals. 7 pm Fri, 5 pm Sat at Hap Parker

February 1 Kings vs Cowichan Valley 5 pm, Hap Parker

February 2 Superbowl at The Shinglemill See Page 17 for more.

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January 24

Beyond Bear Aware: Understanding wildlife body language

Financial Literacy – Strategies and Opportunities

January 17

2:30 pm at the Library. Expert speakers from the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada and financial advising firm Edward Jones will share their insight into personal financial strategies, Government of Canada benefits, programs and tax credits. Registration Required: 604-485-4796 Ext. 206.

Tech Savvy – Streaming TV

January 28

7 pm, Trinity Hall (United Church). Join conservationist Sara Stewart for a talk that goes beyond basic wildlife encounter information, and will help us view wildlife with a new understanding.

4 pm at the Library Learn about different TV, film and sports streaming services for watching your favorite programs. To register call 604-485-4796 Ext. 206.

January 17 to 19 The Power of His Presence Revival 7 pm Friday, 10 am and 7 pm Saturday, 10 am Sunday. Voice of Revival Ministries. See Page 15 for more.

January 22 Organize your life for the new year with Ranka Burzan 6 to 8 pm, Library. Hosted by PR Women in Business. $5 for non members.

January 23 Wills and Executors

Powell River Garden Club: Organic Fertilizers

7 pm, Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. This month’s speaker is Dave Murphy, founder and CEO of Welcome Harvest Farm Ltd. For over 30 years Dave has been providing organic fertilizers essential for improving plant quality and achieving maximum yields and to enable better results without sacrificing the environment. Visitors are welcome.

January 29 Marine mammal rescue and response: what you can do to help 7 to 9 pm, Evergreen Theatre. Free. Wild Ocean Whales Society’s Susan McKay speaking. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

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IT’S WINTER: TIME TO HONE YOUR INDOOR SKILLS qathet artist Kerensa Heynes will introduce you to colour, composition, shapes, and light at the class she’s teaching, Oil Painting the Still Life, at Tidal Art Centre in Lund next month. See tidalartcentre.com

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February 4

Thyroid Disorder, an undiagnosed health epidemic

Community Health Clinics public meeting

6:30 to 8 pm, Kelly’s Health Shop. With Dr. Michael Reierson, ND. See Page 26.

More health events on Page 7

7 to 9 pm, Trinity Hall (United Church). Panel presentation by a local MD, the President of BC Association of Community Clinics and a health researcher. Sponsored by Powell River Voices. See Page 24.

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fter a two-year Artist in Residence position with The City of Victoria, my wife and I moved back to Powell River one year ago. In that time I have been balancing commercial work with a push to experiment more in the studio. A selection of this studio work will be in the upcoming exhibition at The Art Centre. Over the years I’ve been interested in urban walls layered with graffiti, painted-over coats, accidental art, 1. Pure wool keeps you warm in winter. time and nature. Creation and decay as a collaboration. In 2016 I incorporated this interest for a mural gig 2. One of your resolutions was to support local in Victoria. Instead of painting over all the history of workers. Right? bottles wereishurt making Pollen Sweaters.markings and graffiti on the wall, I collaged sections of 3. Wool fabric soft and doesn’t get too snug the wall’s texture into a landscape. around the turkey belly.

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WITH ‘CONFIDENCE AND UNKNOWING’: Award-winning muralist Luke Ramsey (top) exhibits internationally and also works as a freelance illustrator, designer, painter and animator. His client list includes The Cartoon Network, Patagonia, The New York Times, WIRED, The BC Children’s Hospital, Greenpeace and more. Luke is represented by Madrona Gallery in Victoria, BC. His 2018 collaboration with Meghan Hildebrand (above) can be seen on the Powell River Public Library’s back wall. I’m happy to be showing this work in an open and beautiful space like the The Art Centre. I want viewers to step back to view this work. Most of my art over the years has been about peering-in. This time my intention is immersion over inspection. It’s been rewarding creating this work with a feeling of confidence and unknowing. Like when I look up in awe of a starry night. I have no idea what is going on in the chaos held together. It’s nice to feel grounded in this observation. To enjoy the beauty and simplicity from afar. It’s also fun to see what universes exist in the mundane and finite. Whatever the medium or message, art is still keeping me engaged.

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January 21

An Afternoon of Scottish and English Renaissance Music

Registration closes for the Powell River Festival of Performing Arts

3 pm, PR United Church. With Baroque violinist and harpsichordist Albano Berberi and lutenist Joya Muma. $15 adults, children free.

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January 25 Manon: Met Opera on Screen 10 am, Max Cameron. $27/$24.

January 10 Salish Sea Spirits tasting

3 to 6 pm, Westview Beer, Wine & Spirits. See ad at right for more info.

January 25 Robbie Burns Dinner

The Boardwalk Restaurant. See Page 23.

Lunar New Year dinner

January 11

Gourmet Canton. See Page 37.

Salish Sea Spirits tasting

3 to 6 pm, Beach Gardens Beer & Wine Store. See ad at right for more info.

Alfred Muma Art Talk

January 17

January 29 to March 7

7 pm, Gallery on Dogwood (Texada). $10.

Tyler Bartfai & Friends in concert

Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 7:30, Cranberry Hall. Tickets at the Peak office, $15 (cash only.)

January 19

Luke Ramsey: Aggregates

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Tea and Tarot Fundraiser

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2. Kelly’s Health Shop

If you made a New Year’s resolution to write more or journal more, Kelly’s has the thing for you: Beautifully made journals and aromatherapy pens. Now you can write and relax. Sold separately.

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5. PR Macs

The iPad you wished for may have fallen out of Santa’s sleigh, but don’t despair! PR Macs on Marine is now stocking grade-A refurbished iPads at bargain prices.

6. Armitage

Powell River’s best men’s wear store is also its longest-running home for skateboard decks and accessories.

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Find these Turkish Towels and more on sale till January 11th at Westerly Studio south of town.

9. Mother Nature

Canvas Wall Art is 30-70% off during January at Mother Nature. They have a selection of pictures in a variety of sizes and colours that will look fantastic in any room in your home.

10. Tug Guhm Gallery

Debra Bevaart is probably best know for her exquisitely carved stone seal heads. But she also carves many other coastal creatures, including grizzly bears, whales and loons, as well as full-bodied seals, as visitors to Lund often see them hauled out on rocks. Her studio in the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men also houses a beautifully-curated selection of works for dozens of other coastal artists.

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On January 25, treat yourself to some Haggis. The annual Robbie Burns dinner ceremony begins at 5 pm at the Boardwalk in Lund, complete with pipes.

2. That Chicken Place

Crispy Chicken Skins – have it tossed in the house made tequila lime sauce or in tajin and sea salt. Served with house-made mexi sour cream for $6.

3. A&W

Sometimes the simple things bring the most pleasure. Like Mama’s favourite burger at A&W, pictured here. Or, for the first couple of weeks of January, you can get it for just $2.99 with cheddar cheese added.

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Whitley Neill’s raspberry gin starts with distinct juniper, coriander and liquorice flavour that gives way to a bright, fresh, vibrant taste of Scottish raspberries. Or try the Rhubarb and Ginger version, in which the essence of rhubarb adds a tart crisp edge to a smooth English gin base whilst the ginger extract warms the palate for a full-bodied finish.

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Find a well-curated selection of jewelry by select First Nations artists at the Tla’amin Convenience Store.

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A retro Kings/Regals Powell River hockey hoodie from TAWS shows your support for the local teams. $59.99. If you didn’t get a Pollen Sweater for Christmas, you’re faced with a dilemma. Now whether you’re going to get the coast’s most comfortable, wearable sweater – that’s a given. But when you buy one for yourself, will it be a v-neck, or a placket?

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Warm, but made to go! The Point Zero ultra light jacket will fold up into its own attached travel bag, which is conveniently shaped like a travel pillow. Available in five colours.

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13. Thunder Bay Saw Shop

Be seen, and be dry, with high-vis rainwear from Thunder Bay Saw Shop, including the reliable Viking brand. Shells and insulated jackets and pants are available to keep you warm, dry, and safe.

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hen I was young, my family owned the local movie theatre. I remember well my parents predicting “rowdy crowds” when a Full Moon was approaching. There was a pub nearby that also seemed to have a wilder patronage when the lunar light was at its brightest. Many folks will share that insomnia visits them during the fullest days, and of course, we all have heard tales relating to the Moon, some sweet such as being lovers with the Sun, some hold ominous warnings of beasts and monsters. Both gravitational pull and the cycles of light and dark have an astounding affect on humans, creatures, and of course, pull the ocean’s tides each day. Zooplankton feeding times, lion hunting, turtle egg laying and hatching, mood and menstruation of people, all governed by this celestial body. Biodynamic gardening takes moon phases into consideration when planting or harvesting. Modern spiritualists will set crystals or water out in its light to clear built up energies and to amplify or boost their “charge”. For eons, groups have gathered during both full and new moons for ceremony, medicine making, intentional working, to tell stories, or simply in recognition. While the nights are still long, we have an opportunity to take greater

MEET THE MOON: Take time to attune yourself – notice how your own phases of creativity correspond with the moon’s phases. notice of the moon’s phases and how they may relate to our living experiences. We can begin tracking areas such as our dreaming or creative drive and notice if there is constant wax and wane each lunar month. Many traditions invite us to draw on the natural cycle of ebb and flow in ordinary living and for purposeful co-creation of our day-to-day world. This may seem a bit “far out there” to some, but when we can witness measurable biochemical changes and personally experience shifts as mentioned above, it begins to take on a more logical quality.

An easy way to begin, is to simply make an effort to notice the moon. Which windows might you catch a glimpse through? Step out into the yard and “moon bathe” for a few minutes. When you find it full, think ahead to what lies in store over the next month and make a mental note of what events will have come to pass by the next time you see it so. This begins marking time in a deeply rooted way, and with that, comes an attunement to the natural build-up and release affect the moon has for us here on earth.

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2) Partly melted snow 5) Please shovel this after it snows 8) Winter walkers, or hare 10) Glacier visible from Westview (pictured here) 11) Crown’s icy sport 14) Don’t pepper the road 15) Speedy winter footwear 16) Tall frozen vapour 19) View-rich mount, beer, or helmet 21) So it’s covered with ice, let it go 27) Sonja Lake, or uncomfortably cool 29) Paddler’s move, Patti’s wake up 30) Tapered hanging frozen water 32) Rapidly sliding snow 34) Ice sheet with lots of seating 36) At least you don’t have to shovel it 37) Vegan personal trainer Karina 38) Falling ice, rain and snow

1) Frozen rain, or to call someone 2) Bombardier’s snowmobile 3) Icy? Avoid these 4) Road-clearing truck accessory 5) Flakey rain 6) Winter recreation area 7) Market for local makers/climbers 9) What frozen things do in summer 12) Price of this always a talk topic 13) What you do on ice sheet 17) Ice sheet or curling team 18) Icy dew, or realtor Neil 20) Slow-moving ice river, or steep Street 22) Nipper of nose and toes, Kings cap 23) True duck 24) Uncontrollable fear or anxiety 25) Jansson’s nordic homeland 26) City’s garbage notification system 28) To become healthy again 31) Tire wrappers for winter roads 33) Snowcapped peak, or Bruce’s butler 35) Hockey royalty

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Predictions for 2020 Last Word 1. Greta 2.0

The youth environmental activists of 2020 will remind the former youth environmental activists of 2010, 2000 and 1990 that they should really get on with it and halt climate change, or we’ll all have to face the youth environmental activists of 2030 and 2040.

2. Produce pain

Canada’s year-old marijuana law has not been profitable for growers. So TILT’s new facility by the mill instead produces a substance so desired and so expensive, it’ll justify the $14 million investment in the building: fruits & vegetables.

3. You know who you are

The mouthiest five members of the Facebook group Powell River Concerns, Opinions & Solutions create a morning TV show modelled on The View. Everyone watches it; no one admits it. It gets nominated for an Emmy.

4. In City Hall’s dreams

Powell River’s median age will go down, and median income will go up, reversing decades of trends. The New Year’s day baby diaper race replaces the polar bear swim.

8. 2020’s obvious local food sustainability solution Canada geese.

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9. You’ve got gas

5. Peace at last

After he loses the 2020 election and most of his fortune, Donald and Melania move north to join the aging draft dodgers in Lund. “You had to leave your country to stay out of the army!” the 74-year-old tells anyone who will listen at Nancy’s Bakery. “But check out these bone spurs!”

After we find out who’s been outrageously profiting from our gas supply, they’ll be forced to donate enough cash to build a monorail from Saltery Bay to Lund.

10. The pompous police

The words “curate” and “intention” are officially fired from the English language.

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6. The biggest news story of 2020 Dairy Queen re-opens in Powell River.

Pantone’s 2020 Colour of the Year is “Classic Blue.” Merriam-Webster’s 2020 Word of the Year is “They.”

7. Batteries not included

Dollarama wins the contract to supply batteries to the new electric ferry serving Texada Island. Passengers enjoy the savings. But the batteries wear out 10 minutes into the voyage. Every. Single. Time.

The World Health Organization names 2020 “Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.” The United Nations (for its 75th anniversary) names 2020 the “International Year of Plant Health.” In Chinese tradition, 2020 is the “Year of the White Metal Rat.”

Seasonal Sale until January 11. Come find a great deal before our annual break! The studio will reopen in March with a fresh look and lots of great merchandise. Follow us @westerlystudioshop for creative classes continuing after the new year. 9398 Hwy 101(Beside Skeeter Jacks) Closed Tues-

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Predictions for 2020

Never lonely at the Lunar New Year International students reveal their celebrations of the ancient Asian & global festival phenom

Do you like snow? The Knuckleheads needs your brain