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Bike society requests highway upgrading

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Group asks for assistance from regional district PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

SAFETY CAMPAIGN: Lund cycling advocate Charles Latimer, who is advocating for safer cycling passage on Highway 101, maneuvers through heavy traffic and parked vehicles in the entrance to Lund.

Cyclists from Lund have campaigned for improvement to Highway 101 to make the road safer and more accessible for people on bicycles, pedestrians and those using mobility scooters.

Get the Peak to Go At the qathet Regional District (qRD) committee of the whole meeting iPhone app now on July 16, Charles Latimer, from the Lund available Community Society Bike Lund in the Committee, appeared via videoconference toApp make requests by his Store or iTunes organization for cycling improvements.

Latimer outlined three of his organization’s programs. One is the Lund community bike fleet, involving a free fleet of 11 bikes that have been refurbished and are now available to the community.

He said the group also offers free bike tune-ups at community events, and also teaches people how to do it themselves.

There is also a new program called Spokes for qathet Folks. Latimer said a grant has been received from First Credit Union and Powell River and District United Way, where 20 to 25 bikes will be built by next year for low-income people in the region.

He said Bike Lund has been advocating for more cyclists and wants to do that through a number of ways. One of the big issues is around Highway 101

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Advocates seek collaboration with qRD 1« LUND ROAD

north of Powell River.

“The regional district has noted in the official community plan that Highway 101 can be an intimidating place for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters, and so to bring more attention to this issue, Bike Lund built an interactive map that tracks the state of the road from Lund to Powell River,” said Latimer. “We have seen improvements since last year but we still see that less than half of that road has shoulders that are adequate for cyclists, pedestrians or scooters.

“That’s one of the major issues we’ve been trying to get engagement on. The qathet Regional District transportation plan indicates a paved path from Lund to Saltery Bay.” Latimer said Bike Lund has found

a great deal of interest in this goal within the community but has not found any indication of steps being taken toward achieving it.

He said Bike Lund had several requests. The first was for the regional district to commit to a more ambitious timeline for improvement of Highway 101 north of Powell River, with a top priority connecting Tla’amin Nation to Powell River with a shoulder for safe mobility for cyclists, pedestrians and mobility scooters. The current timeline is 2040 in the transportation plan, said Latimer. That would mean another generation with unsafe road conditions, he added.

The second item is to write a letter to the minister of transportation, with copies to MLA Nicholas Simons and the ministry of transportation and infrastructure. The letter request is for urg-

ing the province to prioritize and set a more ambitious timeline for the upgrade of Highway 101 from Powell River to Lund, said Latimer.

He said Bike Lund would like the regional district to commission a feasibility study to explore the cost and potential route of a separated bike path from Saltery Bay to Lund.

The fourth request was to invite Bike Lund to participate in the regional transportation committee to better be able to communicate the needs of the active transportation community directly.

Latimer said last year, the province announced the creation of active transportation infrastructure grants, which support community and specific active transportation networks that are safe, accessible and convenient for all ages and abilities. He said Bike Lund has identified a number of expenditures cov-

ered by the grant that are aligned with the communities’ needs.

“The qathet Regional District did not apply for any grants in 2020 but has an opportunity to do so in the next round in 2021 and further move along the objectives in the transportation plan,” said Latimer.

He said Bike Lund would like to collaborate with the regional district to submit for provincial active transportation infrastructure grants in 2021 and for the regional district to consider supporting Bike Lund through the qRD financial assistance program when it applies for funding in the second intake in August.

Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon said with regard to the active transportation infrastructure grants, the board could possibly submit a grant. He added that as far as supporting Bike

Lund through the regional district’s financial plan, that’s something Latimer should discuss with Brabazon.

Electoral Area C director Clay Brander said he has ridden to Lund many times. He said some of the sections are really nice, with wide shoulders, and other sections are reduced down to nothing.

Brander said the regional district could move on the request to send a letter to the minister of transportation, urging the province to prioritize and set a more ambitious timeline for upgrading Highway 10 from Powell River to Lund.

Committee chair and city director George Doubt said he had one concern, and he wanted to amend the motion to extend from Saltery Bay to Lund, rather than Powell River to Lund. The committee carried the amended motion.

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Fire burns disposal pile Large blaze occurs at Augusta Recycling

PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Fire at Augusta Recyclers on July 27 reduced a pile of recycling to rubble and caused structural damage to vinyl siding on an adjoining building.

Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department chief Dave Keiver said the call for the fire came in at 6:44 pm. He said when the fire department arrived on scene, the construction and demolition pile, destined for landfill in Washington State, was fully engulfed in flames.

“We were told on our page that it was fully engulfed,” said Keiver. “It was contained, because it was in a cement enclosure. There was no wind, so it was a great relief, because if it had been windy it could have spread up into the bush.”

Keiver said the fire department was able to contain the fire and slowly put it out. The fire fight was complicated because there were no hydrants in the neighbourhood.

Keiver said the fire department shuttled water from the Myrtle Pond water system and also from the City of Powell River, using a hydrant in the Beach Gardens Resort area.

He said an Augusta employee was at the scene, running an excavator, so when the fire was knocked back, he could get in and expose the hot spots for extinguishing.

Keiver said the fire was completely extinguished and that Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department wrapped up at the scene at 5:04 am on July 28. Cause of the fire is not known at this time. The fire chief said Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department would be leading the investigation.

About one-third of the Malaspina firefighters turned out for the fire.

“We had adequate people

BIG BLAZE: Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire at August Recyclers, which occurred in a stack of construction and demolition material. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

for the task,” said Keiver. “I was happy with that.”

In terms of equipment response, the department deployed two engines and three tenders to shuttle water to the fire site. One engine was on an adjacent property where the fire department was protecting exposures of a building.

Keiver said the other engine was deployed above the

fire on the Augusta property, so trees and brush close to the fire could be protected.

Other agencies were involved at the scene. Keiver said BC Ambulance was there, as were the RCMP. He said his department notified the forest service of the fire, so it was aware of what was going on.

“If needed, we could have deployed them, but

we didn’t need them,” said Keiver. “They were on standby anyway.”

Powell River Fire Rescue also assisted in getting the hydrant by the Beach Gardens sorted out.

“It sped things up immensely,” said Keiver.

He added that Augusta is back in business because there is no damage to any of its structures. According

to Keiver, the only property damage was on an adjacent building, where vinyl siding was melted by radiant heat from the fire.

There were no injuries to anyone as a result of the incident.

Keiver said the fire was handled very well and everybody involved did their jobs.

He said he is now attending to a lot of paperwork.

Regional committee forwards financial report PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

qathet Regional District’s (qRD) finance committee is recommending that the regional board approve the 2019 statement of financial information (SOFI).

At the July 15 finance committee meeting, directors forwarded the report to the board without discussion.

According to a staff report, to comply with the Financial Information Act, local governments

must submit specific financial information to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in a document entitled statement of financial information. The report states that SOFI consists of the core financial statements and schedules for employee remuneration and payments to suppliers for goods and services provided to the regional district. The board’s approval of the statement is required.

Typically, SOFI is due annually

by June 30 but the deadline for the report has been extended to

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In the 2019 schedule of remuneration and expenses, qathet Regional District listed 10 staff members with salaries in excess of $75,000, with remuneration including the sum of gross salary plus the value of the taxable benefits. Total remuneration for the 10 staff members came to $1,032,300.49. The consolidated total of other employees with remuneration of $75,000 or less was $1,153.548.12, for a total employ-

ee remuneration of $2,185,849.37.

Expenses for the 10 staff earning more than $75,000 came to $49,669.42. Expenses for the remainder of the staff came to $105,116.16, for a total of $154,785.59. Expenses include costs such as mileage to meetings, conferences, professional accreditation and membership fees.

The schedule for payments made for the provision of goods and services came to $6,175.935.12.

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ceeding $25,000. The consolidated total paid to suppliers who received aggregate payments of $25,000 or less came to $1,687,440.32.

There were two grant recipients exceeding $25,000, for a total of $100,732. There were six contribution recipients that received a total of $718,890.06.

The SOFI report also contains the independent auditor’s report and financial statements outlining the financial position of the regional district, including the revenues and expenses for the qRD.

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Penalty-free period affects services Restoration of some city services will rely on greater tax collection PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River’s granting of a grace period for paying taxes has resulted in about three-quarters of the city’s tax bills having been paid. This will affect what services the city can offer.

To help taxpayers in the COVID-19 period, council extended the penalty date for paying taxes from July 2 to September 30, after which a five per cent penalty will be applied. Another five per cent will be assessed on unpaid taxes by mid-December. Typically, taxes not paid on July 2 are subject to 10 per cent penalty.

At the July 23 finance committee meeting, chief financial officer (CFO) Adam Langenmaier provided his monthly financial update for June 2020.

Langenmaier said he could provide an update on the property tax collection rate as of the July 12 deadline for submission of his report to council. He said at the point, the city had collected 72 per cent of its taxes. He said

another week had passed and the city had brought in another $550,000, and that was a payment from the provincial government, which represented people who chose to defer their property taxes.

Langenmaier said in the past, this payment has usually come in much later, in September or early October.

“It’s really nice that the new, online deferral program is speeding up the process,” said Langenmaier.

“Total collections have come up to about 74.1 per cent.”

In a report to council, Langenmaier stated the historical collection rate is 96.7 per cent by July 2.

Langenmaier then reviewed the city’s fees and charges and said there was not a significant amount of change since the May financial report. He said he spoke with the director of parks, recreation and culture about the Willingdon Beach Campground and it is capping its size to 80 per cent of capacity and at times is reaching that 80 per cent capacity.

“It’s good to see that people are taking part and using our facilities,” said Langenmaier.

In terms of expenses, Langenmaier reviewed wages. He said wages represent the city’s biggest expense at nearly two-thirds of total operating expenses. The city

is trending at 85 per cent of what has been budgeted.

Langenmaier expects that to continue with reduced services due to COVID-19.

The CFO then reviewed the city’s cash position. He said the city is in a good cash position as of report time.

He said the city was $10 million in the black.

Langenmaier said there was no recommendation for changes at this moment.

He said initially in the onset of this reporting structure, there were recommendations to make changes to the city’s service levels at Powell River Recreation Complex, once the city hits 85 per cent of property tax collection.

“We are not there yet,” said Langenmaier. “The recreation staff are looking at other different options of what they can do to provide some service but really keep the amount of tax subsidy down in those areas and that will come out in future reports.”

Councillor Cindy Elliott said she had a question about the percentage of residential taxes collected. She wondered what the percentages were.

Langenmaier said he did not have that analysis at this point but he could provide it in future reports.

Elliott said her second question was whether it would be wiser to tie recreational programs to not only

safety, but also for collection of residential taxes, so residents have a little bit more control over when they get their services.

Langenmaier said he did not have an answer for that question because it is up to the finance committee and city council to make those determinations.

Councillor Jim Palm asked what percentage of Catalyst Paper Corporation’s bill was represented in the city’s overall budget.

Langenmaier said Catalyst’s tax bill was $3 million and the city’s total tax base was $18 million.

Mayor Dave Formosa said it was about 15 to 18 per cent of the city’s total tax bill.

Finance committee chair councillor George Doubt said he did not think the city could reach the 85 per cent collection target for restoration of recreation complex services unless Catalyst pays its taxes.

Doubt said in a future report, maybe there could be a breakdown of residential, commercial and industrial taxes, and the percentage that has been paid.

Langenmaier said that can be done.

Elliott asked if the committee could entertain at its next meeting, putting up for discussion the plan that the city has for reopening the recreation complex and looking at some of those de-

PROVIDES REPORT: City chief financial officer Adam Langenmaier recently outlined the city’s finances as of June to the finance committee. He announced a shortfall in tax collection from typical levels, which will mean restoration of city services, such as Powell River Recreation Complex, will be delayed until a higher percentage is reached. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

cisions again.

Doubt said he thinks council considered how it could pay for things it needs to pay for as the money comes in and still be in a positive cash flow position. He said the 85 per cent figure was a decision council came up with.

Trying to apportion parts of it to one group of taxpayers might be pretty difficult, looking at all of the things that have to be considered in the budget, said Doubt.

Formosa said he has no appetite for spending money the city does not have.

“We’ll see what the next couple of weeks bring,” said Formosa.

Doubt said that hopefully

City to review development costs bylaw Inspector of municipalities asks for revision PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River Council will reconsider its development cost charges (DCC) bylaw.

At the July 14 committee of the whole meeting, manager of engineering services Nagi Rizk said

he was reviewing a revision to rescind the third reading of the bylaw, which council had previously made. He said the reason is for a revision the inspector of municipalities made to the bylaw regarding the third reading that had been submitted to the province.

Rizk said the inspector asked that a section in contravention of the Local Government Act be deleted. He said the committee was also being asked to give the proposed revised bylaw a new third reading so it could be taken back

to the inspector and move toward adoption.

“Nothing major has changed, other than a subsection, which was a carryover from the previous bylaw,” said Rizk.

Rizk said after revising and making the calculations again for development cost charges, there would be changes to fees charged under the bylaw. For example, for a single-family home under the previously adopted third reading, fees would have been $10,159. Under the revised fees, a single-family

residence would face development cost charge fees of $9,500, which includes sanitary sewer, water, drainage, roads and park improvement fees.

“All of the DCC fees from the previous third reading have come down,” said Rizk. “I call that good news because, as you can see in the proposed bylaw, we are not to deter development, we are not to discourage construction and we are not to discourage new development or redevelopment of commercial and industrial.

everyone will do everything they can to encourage all of the taxpayers who haven’t paid their taxes yet to do so as quickly as possible so the city can provide the services it hopes to provide.

Formosa said the fact that taxpayers have until September to pay their taxes without penalty means people are taking advantage of it. He said he had phoned some of his colleagues and they haven’t paid yet. “ They have until September and they are waiting,” said Formosa.

Doubt said the next big decision point is at the end of September, when the first penalties kick in.

“In other words, the DCC bylaw is here to actually encourage development.”

Rizk said the inspector of municipalities has seen the proposed bylaw in front of the committee and approves of what they have seen.

“Having said that, they cannot approve it officially, unless council gives it a third reading,” said Rizk.

“That is why we have brought this forward.”

The committee gave consent to refer the matter to city council for third reading.

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Report outlines directors’ expenses and remuneration qathet Regional District views costs PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

qathet Regional District’s finance committee has reviewed directors’ remuneration, expenses and contracts for 2019 and will be recommending the regional board approve the report.

At the July 15 finance committee meeting, on the agenda was the remuneration, expenses and contracts report, which outlines where the money was spent in supporting the board of directors.

In terms of annual indemnity, the directors were paid a total of $100,101.84. An additional $43,097.32 was allocated to meetings and allowances, which allows for meetings, meals and daily recompense. Total expenses

OUTLINES COSTS: qathet Regional District finance committee recently received a report on directors’ remuneration, expenses and contracts, which comes in at $176,234.05. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

under remuneration came to $143,199.16.

Under the other expenses category, which includes items such as travel, conference and convention registration, accommodation and meal allowances, an additional $26,978.33 was allocated. Benefits of $359.38 were paid, for a 2019 total of all expenses for directors of $170,536.97. This com-

pares to the 2018 figure of $146,407.30.

An additional $5,697.19 was spent on alternate directors in 2019, compared to the 2018 figure of $19.377.80.

Total expenditure for directors and alternates in 2019 was $176,234.05, compared to $165,785.10 for 2018.

During discussion on the report, Electoral Area

B director Mark Gisborne said he thinks it was back in February that the regional board was discussing board remuneration and chief administrative officer Al Radke handed directors a document regarding remuneration. Gisborne said there were some differences between it and the report tendered at the July 15 meeting.

Radke said he’d have to see the document Gisborne was referring to so it can be better ascertained where the root of his question is.

Gisborne said the document pertained to when the board was discussing remuneration and changes to individual remuneration, from being paid for individual meetings to being paid a flat rate.

“Taking a look at Area B and 2019 actuals it says $19,836,” said Gisborne.

“The document I’m looking at in front of me now on tonight’s agenda shows Area B total remuneration $18,763 and other expenses of 4,098.54. I’d like a little clarification, if possible.”

Radke said staff would do some research and get back to the board.

Regional district to plan meetings with ministers Director Mark Gisborne wants to discuss road safety PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Regional directors will be giving consideration to meetings with provincial cabinet ministers in conjunction with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in September.

At the July 16 qathet Regional District committee of the whole meeting, directors reviewed a letter from premier John Horgan, inviting the board to set up meetings with himself or his cabinet prior to the convention. This year, rather than face-to-face meetings, the meetings will be held via teleconference.

At the committee meeting, Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne asked if this would be the appropriate time to request meetings with various ministers.

Committee chair George Doubt said he thinks it would.

Gisborne said last year the regional district requested a meeting with the minister of transportation and one of the topics suggested, and dropped, was in relation to public safety at Springbrook Road and Highway 101. Gisborne said he’d like to make a motion that the regional district book a meeting with the minister of transportation in regard to that area of road.

Doubt said there was a motion on the floor to receive the letter from the premier so it should be dealt with first. The motion to receive the letter carried.

On the motion to meet with the

minister regarding Springbrook Road, Electoral Area A director and board chair Patrick Brabazon said he was reluctant to cherrypick with this particular motion.

Brabazon said Gisborne was correct in that the matter was dropped from last year’s meeting with the minister because the regional district was allotted a certain number of subjects, and that one “didn’t make the grade.”

“It may well make the grade this year, but until we come up with a regional district position on what we want to talk about, I don’t want to submit individual requests until we know what we are talking about and where we are going,” said Brabazon.

Doubt asked Brabazon how he proposed the regional district come up with the list.

Brabazon said the regional district has lots of time. He said

other than Gisborne, none of the directors had come to the committee meeting prepared to discuss the teleconference meetings.

Brabazon said the regional district has the board meeting at the end of the month (July 30) and there is a committee of the whole meeting in August where this matter could be considered.

“We should come in prepared to discuss it,” said Brabazon. “I’m reluctant to pull things out of the air like this.”

Doubt said the committee had three choices. He said Gisborne’s motion could be approved, it could be defeated, or it could be referred to a later date where the board can consider all meetings and ideas.

Brabazon said he would make a motion to refer to the July board meeting.

Gisborne said he would like

to have some clarification from Brabazon about what he means by the statement that the matter didn’t make the grade.

Brabazon said what he meant was it didn’t make the grade.

Doubt said if the committee passed the motion to refer, it would provide the opportunity for directors to get their suggestions for meetings with the ministers in for whatever meetings they are going to request.

Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall said last year, directors sent their requests to corporate officer Michelle Jones. He asked if it would be appropriate, prior to the board meeting, to email those requests to her. Jones indicated that would be appropriate.

The committee voted in favour of referring the decisions on ministerial meetings to the July regional board meeting.

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OPINION »

Published every Friday Unit F, 4493 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K1

VIEWPOINT

Environmental study findings a concern

By Diana Collicutt City of Powell River will soon begin construction of the $75 million, 10-acre sewage plant on the Townsite waterfront at First Beach.

A wastewater treatment plant environmental impact study (Associated Engineering) was prepared in April 2018 as part of the approval process. The study considered the biophysical constraints on the receiving environment within the planned outfall area that will cross intertidal marine habitats. Effluent plume traps and sewage dilution/ dispersion levels were determined, noting there will be a four-fold increase in effluent flows, all designed to meet ministerial requirements.

The study found there are no sensitive aquatic habitats or biota identified in the local study area within a two-kilometre radius sur-

rounding the planned outfall location. This scientific finding is concerning.

In review of definitions: biota is the animal and plant life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period; aquatic habitat is the physical environment in which a plant or animal (or community of species) is usually found. The report is not accurate and lacks important information.

Even our motto “Coastal by Nature” challenges the report findings.

During this past winter, the area where construction will take place and the new outfall will be built, was home to the entire population of Steller sea lions that reside on the BC coast.

Many of these animals are usually located near the mouth of the Fraser River, but instead, all of the sea

lions in BC, including the California sea lions, were situated in and around First Beach, the jetty and on the log booms, areas all located within the local study area.

Steller Sea Lions are listed as a species at risk. The location near First Beach in Townsite is recognized

by Fisheries and Oceans

now home for sea lions from October until beginning of June. According to DFO, the sea lions have increasingly moved to this location in large numbers during the past two years. During 2020, the seasonal peak numbered close to 400 animals.

DFO’s management plan for Steller sea lions has rec-

What measures will the city take to ensure the sea lions are protected and where is that written?

Canada (DFO) as a major haul-out area for these animals.

Haul-out areas are important as they can provide a rest area close to food sources, and provide protection from predators, such as transient killer whales.

The haul out in Townsite is

ognized various threats to the species such as disruption of gathering places by repeated disturbances from aircraft, boats, pedestrians and construction activities.

Disturbance at haul-out sites can displace animals into the water and make them more vulnerable to

predation. Acute acoustic noise disturbances, such as blasting or demolition near haul outs may result in stampeding, and pollutants such as PCBs and other chemicals originating from sewage sludge can affect their endocrine system.

The city has stated the four-fold increase in effluent at this location will be an improvement, reducing four outfalls into one, however, effluent will receive only secondary treatment as compared to tertiary at Westview and a four-fold increase means effluent volumes will be heavily concentrated at this location, regardless.

Does the city know what the impacts are from increased effluent on the sea lion population at this location? What measures will the city take to ensure the

sea lions are protected and where is that written?

The study was limited in its environmental review and did not discuss potential impacts of construction on either marine or terrestrial habitats, during bird nesting seasons, when the population of sea lions is present, or when animal migration is in effect. There needs to be more study done in the pre-planning stage to identify potential impacts during construction, and how to properly plan for and mitigate negative impacts and potential destruction of animal habitat areas.

Our governing pillars of sustainability and environmental protection mean for more to be done.

Diana Collicutt is vice president of Townsite Ratepayers Society.

LETTERS » Don a face covering The resistance by many to don a face covering while frequenting indoor spaces is intellectually depleting [“Editorial: Mask up?” July 24].

This isn’t about machismo, liberty or freedom. It is all about compassion and respect for each and every one of us.

Don’t take comforting solace in statistics. They are a mere snapshot in time that do not reflect the total reality on the ground.

Continued stubbornness will only serve to extend the shelf life of this nightmarish virus.

Comprehensive leadership would issue an inescapable face covering order for all indoor spaces.

Enjoy your summer. Go Canucks go.

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Choosing to wear a mask should be up to the individual if they believe a benefit is provided, but enforcement by businesses is totally unacceptable to me. Look at the context: how many cases have there been in the whole Powell River area? Fewer than five according to Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Council to consider wastewater management contract Associated Engineering bids on treatment plan PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

A special City of Powell River council meeting was held on July 30 to consider awarding the construction oversight services contract for the consolidated wastewater treatment plant to Associated Engineering (AE) for an amount up to $4,333,994.

AE is the firm undertaking design work for the liquid waste treatment plant.

At the July 23 finance committee meeting, manager of engineering services Nagi Rizk outlined the prospective contract.

He said he had written a report and attached to it was a proposal from Associated Engineering to oversee construction of the wastewater treatment plant.

“I’m asking you kindly to approve the $4,333,994 as the construction services fee to oversee the construction,” said Rizk.

He said this was a solesource contract.

In his report to council, Rizk stated the city could consider pursuing further pricing from other engineering consulting firms that may or may not yield lower fee proposals and cost savings.

“At this time, this process may create scheduling challenges, and although it may yield some apparent cost savings, we believe these cost savings will not materialize,” stated Rizk. “If selected, the lowest bidder, other

than AE, would require time and effort to become familiar with the design and sufficiently comfortable to take on professional responsibility in overseeing the construction and certifying the constructed plant and conveyance.”

Rizk stated there is an inherent risk to the city and consultant if this option is selected.

In terms of the design phase, Rizk said it was at 95 per cent, or maybe more.

“They (AE) have an extreme, in-depth knowledge of this project,” said Rizk.

“These are the reasons I would like to sole source.”

Rizk said AE’s professional fee started at $5.6 million and it was negotiated down to $4.3 million.

Rizk said in trying to determine if it was a reasonable amount, he did some research. He said a similar project on Vancouver Island was about the same size as Powell River’s and consultant fees were $5.4 million and $4.4 million on the design. Typically, these components are about 10 per cent of the project cost, according to Rizk.

“We are less than that,” said Rizk. “We are $3.7 million currently for the design fees and if we proceed with this proposal at $4.3 million, we will be at $8 million.”

Rizk said that amounts to 10 per cent on an $80 million project.

“I’m comfortable asking for your approval on this,” said Rizk.

Mayor Dave Formosa said he wanted to thank Rizk for his hard work and coordination with this project.

“I thoroughly support this request,” said Formosa. “I’ll remember forever the day you enthusiastically bumped

SERVICES FEE: Manager of engineering services Nagi Rizk outlined a $4.3 million contract for construction oversight at the consolidated wastewater treatment plant at a recent city finance committee meeting. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

into me on the stairway and said, ‘Mr. Mayor, we just saved $1.2 million.’ I said ‘how did you do that’ and you said, ‘the request was $5.6 million and I’ve been in that room all day and we got them to agree to $4.3 million.’

“Nagi negotiated like a good car salesman and he took that project down by $1.2 million. He was very happy that day and proud, and I want to thank him on behalf of the residents and council.”

Councillor Cindy Elliott said it makes sense to sole source the contract. She said she is a big believer in going with the team the city has a relationship with, which can save a lot of money.

Finance committee chair and councillor George Doubt

said when reading through the report he was happy to see the list of environmental monitoring, which goes on two years past the end of construction.

“We’ve had questions at a previous council meeting about environmental monitoring and permitting, et cetera,” said Doubt. “You can see the depth of work that’s going on for protecting the environment.”

He thanked Rizk for working so hard to save taxpayers money.

Chief administrative officer Russell Brewer suggested council call a special meeting, rather than setting the matter over until its next meeting on August 20.

Council voted to do so.

The July 30 meeting took place after press time.

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Activists show solidarity Protesters join with anti-racism protectors in Portland, Oregon PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

A group of local activists gathered at city hall on July 25 to show solidarity with the anti-racist protesters (protectors) in Portland, Oregon.

According to event organizer Malcolm Oliver, following the death of George Floyd in police hands on May 25, protectors in Portland have taken to the streets for 58 consecutive days.

“In protest of police brutality and institutional racism, the demonstrations have occurred largely under the banner of Black Lives Matter,” said Oliver. “Despite continuing violence from local police, the protests have continued.

“Recently, the Trump administration deployed a variety of federal agencies including the Department of Homeland

SOLIDARITY EVENT: Activists gathered at city hall in support of the protesters in Portland, Oregon, following the death of George Floyd.

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Security, border patrol and the national guard to protect federal buildings and monuments such as statues. In the last week the federal agents began patrolling the streets and using excessive force against protectors, provoking a significant increase in protest attendance.”

Recently, an estimated 3,000 people gathered in Portland, ac-

cording to Oliver.

“Since this recent upswing in attendance, and despite the clear narrative of non-violent protest among the crowds, the feds have used many crowd control tactics such as pepper spray, pepper balls, flash bangs and teargas, often without warning or provocation,” said Oliver. “Many protectors wor-

ry that this new show of violence against peaceful demonstrators is a sign that fascism is on the rise in the US. “President Trump is now threatening to deploy federal agents in other democratic led cities such as Chicago and Seattle, which have also continued to hold protests for Black Lives Matter.”

Oliver said the protectors in Portland are calling for worldwide solidarity actions starting on July 25.

“Within Powell River, this solidarity action can be an opportunity for us to openly oppose fascism in the US,” said Oliver, “as well as in Canada and our small town of Powell River.”

Food bank receives funds Western Forest Products donates $5,000 PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Western Forest Products announced that it will provide $100,000 to support 13 different communitybased organizations delivering food bank services in areas the company serves.

This includes a $5,000 donation to Powell River Action Centre Society Food Bank.

Food bank manager Savanna Dee said the donation is going to make a huge difference for the food bank’s operations.

“A sum that large will go very far to feed many people

in our community,” said Dee. She said cash donations to the food bank go a long way. The food bank has special buying powers through Food Banks Canada and Food Banks BC, she added.

“For instance, I get a can of tuna for 79 cents a can and jar of peanut butter at $1.29,” said Dee. “These are specials that are given to the food bank.”

She said the food bank can benefit on many other items if it has the cash, and the food bank can stretch the dollar.

Demand for the food bank’s goods and services have increased with the onset of COVID-19, according to Dee. She said demand has gone up almost 20 per cent.

“There’s families who just can’t make it through right now,” said Dee. “We’ve re-

laxed our protocols so they don’t need to sign up with us. They just come on down and we’ll help you, no questions asked. If you need help, we’re here to feed our community.”

The food bank is located at 6816B Alberni Street.

“Based on our regular conversations with community leaders and engagement with employees, we identified a common need for food bank services across the communities where we operate,” stated Don Demens, president and chief executive officer of Western, in a media release.

According to the release, the donations continue the company’s long-term commitment toward investing in community needs where its employees live and work.

Through Western’s com-

RECEIVES MONEY: Powell River Action Centre Society Food Bank manager Savanna Dee accepted a $5,000 cheque from Ken MacKenzie, Western Forest Products’ operations manager.

The donation is part of $100,000 that Western is distributing throughout communities in which it operates. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

munity enhancement fund, the company provides support to local community events, organizations and initiatives.

The release stated that Western takes pride in its contributions to sustainable and stable communities in the areas in which it

operates, including through community contributions, the purchase of local goods and services, local employment and taxes.

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Cyclist sets new standard Tristen Chernove shatters BC Epic 1,000 record PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Paralympian and Powell R iver native Tr isten Chernove broke the record for the BC Epic 1,000 cycling course through south-central BC by a margin of more than eight and a half hours.

His total time was three days, seven hours and five minutes.

Setting off on the course at 4 am on July 18, Chernove rode over challenging conditions along a 1,066-kilometre network of roads and trails to help raise awareness for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada so more Canadians with a disability can access sport and follow their dreams.

Chernove said more than $30,000 has been raised through his ride, and his hope is that the final accounting will be close to $40,000. People wanting to donate can go to the Tristan Chernove BC Epic 1,000 Facebook page, where a link can be found to the donation page.

Chernove said the fundraising was stellar and really what the ride was about.

“I am so full of gratitude and shocked by the generosity we’ve seen, and the interest that this has captured,” said Chernove. “The fundraising is still building momentum now, even though I’m done.”

Chernove said after the ride that he was feeling pretty well, and was getting caught up with his sleep, which was in short supply during his epic endeavour.

He said, surprisingly, his body felt pretty good, other than saddle sores from being on the bike over rough terrain for such a long duration.

In terms of his riding strategy, in order to set the record, Chernove wanted to make a ferry sailing across one of the lakes along the way on his first day. The final sailing was 10 pm, but he set out at such a pace that he made it five hours earlier than planned.

“I actually went way too hard on that first day because I was worried about that,” said Chernove. “The result was that I went so hard up over Grey Creek pass, which is the highest road in Canada – a very steep climb for about 45 kilometres – and down to the Kootenay Lake side – in the peak heat of the day.

“I underestimated the degree of heat exhaustion and dehydration going that hard up that hill in the heat.

I almost blew it. I made the early ferry but didn’t take advantage of that time because I needed to be cooled down and find shade and just recover.”

Chernove said despite the setback, everything, overall, went incredibly well on the ride. He said he had a couple of little falls but no bad crashes and no major mechanical issues.

“On the bike, I felt pretty

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strong, considering being on the bike for 18 hours at a time,” said Chernove. “It’s a lot of an ask, but with a couple of hours rest, I would feel okay. The riding felt fine.”

Road conditions during the ride varied. Chernove said a lot of the course is on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail.

He said over that portion, as much as he loves the history, the views and where it takes the rider, the surface was difficult. The course in many places was a few inches of sandy gravel with big, chunky and rocky gravel.

“That surface, of constant washboard, I’d be happy to not look at that kind of road surface again for a while,” said Chernove. “The scenery and weather was great but the road surface was not something I enjoyed. But, I was able to power through.”

There were other challenges on the course. Sometimes he had to go through kneedeep water. Also, riding at night was a challenge for him. He said he could have finished right on or just under three days but his battery packs for lighting were getting really low and he wasn’t sure he would be able to make it in the dark without them dying, so he made a safety call. He knew he was still on time to break the record and it wasn’t worth the risk.

On a couple of the days, he had about three and a half hours of sleep. On the second night he only slept for about an hour and a half, in order to make his recordbreaking time on the course.

SETS MARK: Making great progress along the route for the BC Epic 1,000 ride is Tristen Chernove, a Powell River native and Paralympian cyclist, who shattered the course record by more than eight and a half hours. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

One of the great components of the ride for Chernove is the awareness that has been raised for Paralympic endeavours. He said CBC has captured the story, as have other media sources.

“I want more people who might have challenges and disabilities to visualize themselves achieving whatever they want,” said Chernove. “The story is getting the traction to do that.”

Chernove said the money raised will go into the Paralympic foundation’s Next Gen program for any adaptive para sport; it is not exclusive to cycling. It’s for developing athletes with disabilities early in their performance, he said. He has benefited from the Next Gen program in his own push for excellence.

Chernove is now setting his sights on the Paralympic Summer Games, which are scheduled for 2021 in Tokyo. He said diversity, such as the BC Epic 1,000 ride, keeps the passion alive, but now he is focusing on the Paralympics, in which has medalled several times, including gold.

Chernove said for all of his friends and family in this community, he plans on making a visit to his Powell

River home in August.

He is looking forward to reconnecting.

Chernove was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in 2009. He took up cycling to make his legs as strong as possible in order to slow the effects of the disease, a rare and hereditary muscular atrophy disorder that progresses with loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation, similar to muscular dystrophy.

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Joyce Morwen Allman (née Lloyd) September 26, 1930 - July 21, 2020 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our Joyce “Jo” Morwen Allman of Powell River at the age of 89 years. Lovingly known as Mum and Nana Jo, she will be forever loved and remembered by her husband and best friend of 70 years, Sid; their children Sid Jr. (Lorraine), Trish (Wayne) and Jan (Brian); their grandchildren Travis (Sherryl), Ashley (James), Sidney (Alysha), Pamela (Stuart), Hannah, Cameron, Sarah, Alene, Danielle, Jessica and Evan; her brother-in-law Richard (Trudy) Allman; and their great-grandchildren Daycie, Kade, Monet, Adella and Penelope.

She was predeceased by her infant son Arthur William (Billy) Allman; sister (Wilma Lloyd); and her parents William and Gweneth Lloyd.

Jo was born and raised in Powell River by her parents, who emigrated from Wales in the 1920s. She met Sid on the Prince George sailing home from Vancouver, married in 1950 and raised their family in Powell River. She volunteered in her children’s schools, cadets, Job’s Daughters, hospital auxiliary and Meals on Wheels. She canvassed for Heart and Stroke, for the cancer foundations and many projects with the Kiwanis Club.

Jo and Sid had 30 plus years of retirement together enjoying vacations with her children and many boating and RVing trips with friends. She adored her family, was part of all their special occasions and was known for her delicious suppers and specialty treats.

Jo’s family wishes to send a special thank-you to the wonderful and supportive staff at Willingdon Creek Village and to Dr. Schweitzer for their care and compassion. There will be no services upon request. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo’s memory can be made to Willingdon Creek Village.

Respected and admired by acquaintances, cherished by her close friends and deeply loved by the family, there will be many who will miss Jo’s warm and happy smile. We will all love and miss her forever.

Always a Mum, forever a friend, Mam bob amser, ffrind am byth.

Patricia Greenwell June 20, 1943 - July 23, 2020

It is with great sadness, but enduring love, that the family of Pat Greenwell announces her passing, with her husband and children by her side at home in Powell River.

Pat was born in Kingston, Ontario, and graduated high school in Oakville, where she met her best friend and future husband, Ken. Inspired by her auntie Evelyn, Pat pursued a career in nursing.

She graduated from the Nightingale School of Nursing in 1964. She married her young mountie in 1965 and followed him to Baddeck, Nova Scotia, where she worked until the arrival of her children. The family moved across the country over the years, with stops in Ottawa, St. Paul, Alberta, and Ponoka, Alberta, where she resumed her nursing career, before retiring to Powell River in 2005.

Upon settling in Powell River, she immediately became involved in the community by volunteering at the Powell River Museum. She also joined the Paddling For Life dragon boat crew for several years.

For the last 10 years she supported and participated in the International Choral Kathaumixw festival. She also served on the board of Powell River Academy of Music.

Pat’s artistic spirit always shone brightly through her curiosity and passion for learning and discovering new outlets for her creativity. Her talents manifested themselves through genealogy research, painting, fibre arts, ceramics, stained glass and silversmithing, as well as musically on the Celtic harp and her time with the Powell River Chorus, which she loved so dearly.

Pat cherished her time sailing the Salish Sea with Ken and Bailey aboard their sailboat, Anam Cara, for many years and cycling around Powell River with Ken on their e-bikes.

She will forever be in the hearts of her loving husband of 55 years Ken; her son David (Michelle) and grandchildren MacKenzie (Emily) and Michellie in Nova Scotia; her daughter Lesley (Derek) and grandchildren Jamie, Carly and Devon in California; and her siblings Bob (Delores) and Susan (Bruce), along with a large and loving circle of extended family and friends.

The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the tireless caregivers of Vancouver Coastal Health.

As per Pat’s request, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the best way to remember Pat’s beautiful smile would be through donations to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Barry G.Wilson

September 16,1942 - July 28,2020 Barry passed away peacefully in hospital. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years Kathy; his daughters Cathie (Ed) Spreeuw in Powell River, and Janis, Meri and Cindi in Ontario; his sister Wendy (Barrie) Whitley of Ladner; brother Clyde Stevens of Surrey; sister-in-law Shirley (Bruce) Lyster and brotherin-law Tom (Cathy) Gilchrest. Also left behind are 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Barry was predeceased by his son Tod, mother Bronnie, father Jack and sisters Connie and Pam. Thank you to our Dr. D. Marentette for taking very good care of us, to Dr. Takhar for her help with Barry, as well as many others.

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The qathet Regional District will be accepting applications for financial assistance until 4:30 pm on August 31, 2020. Applications can be found at qathet.ca and must include all documentation requested in the application form and must be submitted to the Finance Department of the qRD. For more information please contact Jason Kouwenhoven, Accountant at jkouwenhoven@qathet.ca or call 604.485.2260.

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604.483.8200 6975 Wanted to Rent BUSINESSMAN LOOKING to rent a 3-bedroom home, prefer with a garage/shop.

Non smoker, no pets.

References available.

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9115 Auto Miscellaneous

ATTENTION

INVENTORS! Ideas wanted!

Call Davison today!

1.800.218.2909 or visit us at inventing.davison.com/BC

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604.485.7927 9120 Automotive Wanted PARTS FOR 1986 to 1987 Toyota Tercel 4 wheel drive wagon. Call 604.985.1842 or leave message.

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Notice of Nomination Meeting Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of Homalco First Nation will be held at the Homalco First Nation Cultural Centre, 1218 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, BC, on the 3rd day of September, 2020, beginning at 5 pm and lasting for two (2) hours, for the purpose of nominating Candidates for the positions of Chief or Council on the Homalco First Nation Council, for the next ensuing term.

There are four (4) Councillor positions and one (1) position for Chief available. The election will be held at the Homalco First Nation Cultural Centre, 1218 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, B.C. on the 17th day of October, 2020.

Please note that any Elector may nominate Candidates by using a Mail-in Nomination Form Meeting OR by nominating Candidates orally at the Nomination Meeting.

You can either hand deliver or mail-in a Mail-in Voter Declaration to Nominate Candidates Form to the Electoral Officer before the time set for the Nomination, which must be completed, signed and witnessed. Mailed nominations not received by the Electoral Officer before the time set for Nomination Meeting are void.

Fred Schiffner (Electoral Officer) 604.786.2512

8325 Sand & Gravel

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC 604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS LAWN TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING

Call us for your excavation needs

• Excavation • Trucking • Land clearing and Landscaping • Site services • Drainage systems • Retaining/rock walls • Driveways, pathways • Parking lots and more...

Starting June 1, 2020, call for an appointment time to pick up product or schedule a delivery 604.485.2234 9 AM TO 3 PM tandroffice@gmail.com Payment by e-transfer or credit card only

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca 9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s

9185 Boats

2008 GMC Trailblazer, runs good, 400 km, $2,800. Call 604.414.8595

GLASSPLY BOAT, 19.5 ft.

165 MerCruiser, 4 cylinder, 9.9 Suzuki kicker on road-runner trailer. $5,500. OBO. Call 604.487.4355

9185 Boats 24’ HEAVY duty fibreglass boat. 5.9 Cummins, 6 cylinder, only 550 hours, hydraulic trap puller, $16,000 OBO or trade for F150. Call 604.487.0890 1998 SEARAY, 27”, special edition, includes 2012 tandem axle trailer, 650 hours $32,000. 604.414.8595

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers Fleetwood Terra RV Spotless 2005 32’ Fleetwood Terra RV, large slide out. Triton V10, 5.5 KW Genset, 40k miles, self-levelling, two a/c, sleeps 6.

Full gas tank. Optional boat lift.

Only $29,950.

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Anyone with information about these or any other incidents is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or go to bccrimestoppers.com.

July 24 • Ontario Avenue, 4600 block Police received a report of a break and enter to a storage facility. Once inside the suspect(s) cut the locks off of several storage units and made off with a Lincoln Electric MIG Welder, model 180 K2659-1.

July 25 • Highway 101, north An officer was on patrol on Highway 101 near Homalco Road when he observed a vehicle speeding. The vehicle was stopped and during the interaction with the driver, an odour of liquor was detected. The driver provided a sample of his breath into the roadside screening device, which resulted in a fail. The driver, a 40-year-old male from Powell River, had his licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days under the Immediate Roadside Suspension Program. He was also issued a ticket for speeding.

July 28 • Joyce Avenue, 4900 block At approximately 4:45 am, police were called to an address in the 4900 block of Joyce Avenue for a fire. Powell River Fire Rescue was already on scene and had extinguished the fire that started in a storage room. A 66-year-old male identified as having started the fire was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to the hospital for an evaluation. There was minimal damage done to the storage room.

JULY 23 TO 29, 2020

TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 111 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 5 ASSAULTS = 8

BREAK AND ENTERS = 4 THEFTS = 3 MISCHIEF = 1

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TA S T E Powell River 2020

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EDITOR Shane Carlson

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alicia Newman

COVER PHOTO Served every Sunday, The Shinglemill Appy Caesar is a twist on the classic Caesar. Loaded with prawns, scallops, chorizo sausage, dill pickle, pickled asparagus, olives, and a whole celery stalk, rimmed in their signature Caesar rim, served with a lime wedge.

SALES: Dot Campbell

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Explore the options Eating out or ordering in is a treat at any time of year, but something about the warm summer months makes turning on the oven at home rather painstaking. So, why do it?

Everyone has their own reason for stepping out of the kitchen. Sometimes it’s about a particular craving or dish, for others it’s about a location or ambience. Patios are open at several local restaurants, protocols for safe indoor dining are being followed, and a takeout meal is just a phone call away. What are you waiting for?

It’s also the perfect time of year to see what local chefs recommend at their own restaurants, many of which are featured throughout this summer edition of Taste, as well as what their favourite dishes are to make at home.

Once the temperature rises to a certain point in early summer, that urge to explore other options becomes all the more enticing, regardless of the type of food we prefer, or the reasons for following a particular way of eating (carnivore, pollotarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, fruitarian, vegetarian, vegan, or insert other preference here).

Looking for meal, snack or picnic ideas? Go on, take a Peak; it’s bound to make you hungry.

DinE on our panoramic patio

Authentic Greek cuisine fabulous wednesday nightS

prime rib with the works Monday to Saturday Open at 4 pm

reservations recommended

Whether you are enjoying an appy or two, or even something from the menu, your meal will be delicious and the ambience relaxing while dining on our outside scenic deck

4591 MARINE AVENUE • 604.485.8441

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HOW IS WILDWOOD PUBLIC HOUSE ACCOMMODATING THE NEW NORMAL FOR DINING OUT? Thankfully we have a large lounge with room to space out the tables and still have our pool table and darts accessible. We have an expanded patio now that comfortably seats 42 with lots of distance.

We have proper protocols to keep everyone comfortable and safe. We are bringing back local musicians on Sunday’s again to make that evening meal even nicer.

FAVOURITE ITEM ON YOUR CURRENT MENU? Currently our Fish ‘n Chips are very popular, the biggest single menu item seller for June. Pizza altogether remains the fan favourite with our Prima Vera at the top.

IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONLY ONE THING FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Pizza, of course! That lovely Neapolitan crust makes all the difference and there is a lot to choose from.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF COOKING We primarily do pizza but with classic pub fare and specials. We try to source from right here in Wildwood and elsewhere locally as there is so much great food grown right here in Powell River.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE BOARDWALK RESTAURANT

Thanksgiving October 10 to October 12 Personal Chef Weekdays Monday to Friday OPEN November to March ALL Swedish Yule Tide Feast YEAR December 5 and 6 December 20 to January 1 Open Noon to 8 pm Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas Day December 25 Boxing Day December 26 New Years Day • NVFD Benefit January 1 Closed January 4 to January 16 Winter Get Away Adventures in Dinning January 16 and 17 • Music, Costa Rica menu Robby Burns Night January 26 Valentines Day February 13 and 14 Book your special event now, call 604.483.2201

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If our hours do not work for you please call, yes we will open for you!

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Perfect wines for a summer grill

A meal cooked on the barbecue and enjoyed outside with a delicious glass of wine is one of the greatest pleasures of the summer season. Here are a few guidelines for blending the pleasures of the grill with those of Bacchus.

Despite an ever-changing world, most people still firmly believe that red meat must be accompanied by red wine. The main reds from California, such as Syrah, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon, are always appropriate for grilled lamb and beef. If you prefer your steak on the rare side, a more full-bodied wine is the best accompaniment.

Try a Californian Zinfandel, which

can stand up to a stronger tasting meat.

Grilled chicken, a much leaner meat, offers a convenient flexibility: a red or white is suitable, depending on how the chicken will be prepared. If it is to be served with a marinade seasoned with fine herbs or with citrus, a white Sauvignon from the Niagara region will be perfect. To highlight the flavour of plainly grilled chicken, serve a light and fruity red, such as a Pinot Noir from Washington state or from British Columbia.

Pork is also complimented nicely by either red or white wine. If you prefer to serve a white, a Niagara

Chardonnay or Riesling is a good choice. If you opt for a red, try a rich Merlot or Cabernet Franc from the Okanagan Valley.

Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere‌ YOU BELONG HERE.

Powell River’s Best Patio Customer Service & Hospitality award (2018)

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Outdoor dining for every taste

Summer is an ideal time to dine out­doors. Here are two factors to consider when looking for a patio: LOCATION When it comes to al fresco dining, the location of the restaurant or bar is key. If you want to peoplewatch, choose a spot with a patio on a busy street. If you prefer a more tranquil setting, opt for a less central location with a view of the water. For privacy or a

romantic dinner, book a table on a quiet patio.

CUISINE Many Powell River restaurants offer out­door seating during the summer and your menu options are virtually limit­less. To make the most of the nice weather, sit down for a full meal with your family and

friends that includes appetizers, mains and desserts.

However, if you only have time for a short break, plenty of establishments will allow you to pop in for just a drink, a coffee or a quick bite.

This summer, enjoy the fresh air and try new dishes on the patio of a restaurant or coffee shop.

OPEN DAILY featuring food + drink specials!

Situated in the heart of the Town Centre Hotel the Garden Court Restaurant offers daily breakfast & lunch.

@TCsPub

TC’s Pub is currently closed, but you can enjoy TC’s food & drink menus within the Garden Court dining room and on TC’s Patio. TC’s Pub is re-opening soon, stay tuned!

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SHINGLEMILL PUB & BISTRO

HOW IS THE SHINGLEMILL PUB ACCOMMODATING THE NEW NORMAL FOR DINING OUT? We are fortunate to have a very large deck overlooking Powell Lake. This allows us to provide safely distanced seating for our patrons and an amazing view of the activities of the lake; we also have a gorgeous outside firepit to enjoy.

Inside, our spacing has provided a very comfortable atmosphere. All our staff have been taught to provide social distancing service methods and our facility in general has amped up cleaning of all touch points.

We have also moved to a chalkboard menu to reduce further handling of any objects.

FAVOURITE ITEM ON YOUR CURRENT MENU? Jeez, tough one; they are all great! We made sure to keep our most favoured items even with the reduced menu.

IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONLY ONE THING FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Maybe the Taco Salad? It hits all the wants most days, but wait, the Shack Burger is amazing. Ugh, but then, the Shinglemill Club is oh so tasty. OMG, wait...wings!

Can’t pass up the Wings.

Can I have a choice of four?

Pretty please.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF COOKING Delicious pub-style menu featuring a wide array of choices to suit every palate.

Great food, a fabulous place and a delicious menu Located in the Old Courthouse Inn SERVING BREAKFAST Tuesday to Friday 7 to 11 am Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 1 pm Closed Monday

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4454 Willingdon Avenue 604.485.5171 Monday to Saturday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm Sunday 3:30 to 8:30 pm

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How to make

homemade ice pops Do you want to make your own ice pops? It’s easier than you think. Here’s how:

USE YOUR FAVOURITE DRINK To ensure you like the flavour of your ice pops, use a beverage you enjoy. Fruit juices, smoothies, drinkable yogurts and flavoured teas are all great options. If you’re a coffee lover, use cold-brew coffee or dissolve instant coffee crystals in cream or milk. If the liquid isn’t pre-sweetened, you can add maple syrup, honey or sugar.

MIX AND MATCH FLAVOURS If you want more elaborate ice pops, combine your favourite ingredients. Some great flavour combinations include strawberry and lemonade, cucumber and mint, mango and almond milk, chocolate and yogurt, and pineapple and coconut milk. Toss your ingredients in a blender, pulse until smooth and then freeze.

To make your ice pops even more interesting, layer two or more different flavours. You can do this by partially filling the ice pop moulds with one flavour and letting it freeze for about an hour before pouring in the next one.

Ice pop moulds come in an INCORPORATE TEXTURE assortment of shapes and Add whole berries, slices of can be made of plastic, fruit or even candy to your silicone or stainless steel. ice pops. You can show off these treats by using a translucent liquid as the base.

Alternatively, make these ingredients a surprise by concealing them in yogurt or an opaque drink.

To ensure your ice pops freeze all the way through, leave them in the freezer for at least eight hours. Run the mould under hot water for a few seconds before removing your ice pop to make sure it comes out in one piece.

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GARDEN COURT AND TC’S PATIO CHRIS HARVEY

HOW IS THE GARDEN COURT/ TC’S PUB ACCOMMODATING THE NEW NORMAL FOR DINING OUT? I feel like we’ve adapted quite well considering the standards put forth

by Dr. Henry and her team. The health and safety of our loyal

customer base, as well as my team here at the Town Centre Hotel, were always our number-one consideration when we reopened. We continue to offer takeout services, and alongside reshaping our dining areas, we put a lot of effort into beautifying our outdoor space, so we can offer a safe and comfortable environment.

We’ve upped the ante when it comes to our cleaning regimens, and we feel that we continue to lead the way when it comes to standards of service, health and safety, and top quality food and beverage service.

sharpness of the aged cheddar and adds a depth that can’t be found anywhere else. Served on a toasted brioche bun, it’s absolutely delicious.

FAVORITE ITEM ON YOUR CURRENT MENU? My favourite item(s) would definitely be our Town Centre cheeseburger; it’s a six-ounce-ground prime rib of Canadian beef patty, topped with an aged cheddar, that we marinate in-house using Townsite Brewing’s Suncoast Pale Ale. The dry, hoppy flavour of the beer smooths out the

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF COOKING. We don’t try to do anything flashy.

Good wholesome flavours, homemade and local as best as we can, are always the most important factors when it comes to a nice meal. You can’t rush perfection, so take your time and enjoy the journey while you find it.

IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONLY ONE THING FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? It would have to be our new improved beef dip. We are using a braised beef rib, instead of a traditional roasted cut, and it is absolutely meltin-your-mouth tender. My personal recommendation for sure.

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Picnic foods

that are sure to please Are you planning a picnic?

Whether you’re headed to the beach, park or wilderness, packing a lunch to eat outdoors is a must.

Here are four types of food you can eat pretty much anywhere: SANDWICHES Compact and easy to make, sand­ wiches are the perfect picnic food. Swap your regular bread for bagels, tortillas, croissants or French baguettes, and fill them with your choice of deli meats, spreads and grilled veggies.

FINGER FOODS Pack an assortment of snack foods and let everyone choose

what they want to eat. For adults, consider bringing olives, nuts, soft cheeses, pâtés, dips, crackers and crusty bread. If you’re picnicking with children, think veggie sticks, hummus, mild cheeses, tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole.

HANDHELD FOODS Foods that don’t require utensils or plates are ideal for a picnic. Think cold pizza squares, individual quiches, spring rolls or small, savoury tarts.

bean, rice, quinoa or potato salad.

If you opt for leafy greens instead, pack the dressing separately to ensure ingredients stay crunchy and fresh.

SALADS There are countless varieties of salad, and most of them are ideal for a picnic. Prepare or buy pasta,

Once you’ve decided on your main course, be sure to pack your beverage of choice and one or more desserts.

CUISINE OF INDIA enjoy lakeside dining Open for lunch and dinner Vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian Gluten-free and dairy-free options available

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THE SEASIDER BISTRO + WINE BAR + PATIO CHEF SHARON WILLIS

HOW IS THE SEASIDER ACCOMMODATING THE NEW NORMAL FOR DINING OUT? Our number-one priority with the new normal is safety, that of our customers, staff, suppliers and support systems, to ensure they are all confident that we are doing all we can in our current environment.

FAVOURITE ITEM ON YOUR CURRENT MENU? Favourite thing on the menu for me is the halibut burger; it’s big, awesome and always delicious!

IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONLY ONE THING FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Anything grilled on the barbecue with a fresh salad, and for July it has been fresh spot prawns supplied by Pebble Beach Prawns.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF COOKING. I am adaptable to what’s in the fridge. I enjoy cooking all styles of food using a wide variety of ingredients; that keeps things interesting in the kitchen.

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Blueberry

cheesecake lemon bars This decadent dessert combines the tang of blueberry and lemon with the creamy texture of cheesecake. It’s sure to be a showstopper.

Start to finish: 2.5 hours (30 minutes active) Servings: 24 bars

INGREDIENTS

Crust 1-1/3 cups flour 2/3 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar

Lemon layer 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about one lemon)

Cheesecake layer 450 grams cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Juice of one lemon 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

Crumble 1 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about one lemon)

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Line a 9x13 inch (25x35 centimetre) cake pan with parchment paper; spray with cooking spray and set aside.

2. To make the crust, combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix them by hand until you’ve achieved a crumbly texture. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and press it along the bottom, using a spatula to make an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Take out of the oven and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F (175 C).

3. To make the lemon layer, combine the eggs and sugar in another bowl. Add the flour and mix well.

Add the lemon juice and zest and incorporate well. Pour the lemon mixture over the crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes.

4. To make the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a third bowl until well combined.

Add the egg and beat again. Add the sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice and stir to incorporate. Fold in the blueberries and set aside.

5. To make the crumble, combine the ingredients in a fourth bowl and mix them until the crumble has the texture of wet sand.

6. Pour the cheesecake layer over the lemon layer and spread it out carefully with a spatula. Sprinkle the crumble over the cheesecake layer, making sure to cover it completely.

7. Bake for 60 minutes or until the cheesecake is firm. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

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