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SPECIAL VESSEL: Canada C3 will be visiting Powell River on one its last stops before completing a Canada 150 journey sponsored by Students on Ice Foundation. The ship will have travelled 150 days from its departure in Toronto to its destination in Victoria and will be located off Willingdon Beach on Friday afternoon around 4 pm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Tla’amin Nation citizen joins final leg of coastal voyage 1« C3 SHIP it unless they care about it.” May added that Students on Ice takes people to the north, along with people of the north, to know the area through discovery of conservation, education and culture. “Show them the beautiful, extraordinary worlds at the top and bottom of our planet and that magic will work for itself,” he said. Tla’amin Nation citizen Devin Pielle, along with Powell River’s Zoe Ludski, recently journeyed to Bella Bella to participate in the blanket exercise. Pielle was the only official representative for KAIROS Blanket Exercise to participate on Canada C3. The blanket exercise is an interactive workshop that teaches indigenous history, from first contact with settlers until current times,

highlighting the resistance of indigenous people and explaining why we are where we are, according to Pielle. Pielle has conducted the blanket exercise numerous times before, but Bella Bella’s cultural richness made it a particularly emotionally one. “It was extremely heavy,” said Pielle. “It was one of the more emotional workshops for myself, but it was also so rewarding because of what was shared. The Heiltsuk who were with us were all young women from age five to 14 and they sang for a couple hundred people, and that was just so powerful.” According to Pielle, the title of the project celebrates Canada 150 and she’s aware that events held throughout the year marking 150 have been criticized by indigenous and non-indigenous people. “But it’s really evolved

into a journey of reconciliation,” she said. “The participants are seeing indigenous communities firsthand and hearing peoples’ stories. That really is the beginning of reconciliation, having an honest conversation with the intention of listening.”

to all kinds of indigenous partners, organizations and leaders and asked their advice about how we balance a journey like this,” said Green. Green said the people he approached included the chair of the Indian Residential

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Green said when C3 was in the planning stages three years ago the organizers knew there had to be assurances about the authenticity and acceptance of the experience, and that it would follow a navigational course of colonization. “We really reached out

Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission and all five national indigenous organizations. “At the end of it all they unanimously endorsed the project because we incorporated their advice, and we have woven it into what we are doing,” said Green.

“I guess the approach we have taken has been really respectful and openminded, with open hearts.” The C3 experience is not just for youth. A cross-section of 300 Canadians have been on every section of the 15-leg journey, including musicians and artists, business leaders, indigenous elders and leaders, newcomers to Canada and Canadians with disabilities who have all contributed to the legacy of the voyage. “One of the things we have on the ship is a legacy room,” said Green. “It’s a sacred space that brings together indigenous and nonindigenous people to talk, share and learn, and it’s been a really powerful space onboard. In a way, this is a legacy ship that has been a vehicle for the healing this country is going through.” The tentative schedule for Canada C3’s visit to Powell

River on Friday, October 20, is the ship’s arrival at about 4 pm when students aboard will be welcomed and transported to Willingdon Beach. From 4:30-5:30 pm, carvers, members of Hɛhɛwšɩn Reconciliation Committee and Tla’amin representatives will engage with the students. Afterward, they will go to Tla’amin Government House, take a tour and be given background on the process Tla’amin took to self-government. A dinner and then singing, drumming and socializing will also take place. The next day, the ship departs on its final leg, and Pielle will be on it. “The people are so diverse, very different occupations and goals and values,” said Pielle. “It’s just a very interesting, multilayered project that would be very silly for me to miss out on.”

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Wastewater inspections frustrate cabin owners Provincial officials take closer look at Three Mile Bay float cabins CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

DISCHARGE CONCERNS: Six float cabins are the focus of a soon to be expanding provincial government examination of wastewater treatment on Powell Lake. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

government’s sudden crackdown on how cabin owners have been handling wastewater from sinks, laundry and showers, also known as grey water, for the past 60 years. “No one on the lake has an issue about being environ-

but it is not as feasible for cabins in isolated bays on Powell Lake. As of 2010, provincial sewer regulations do not distinguish raw sewage, known as black water, from grey water and prohibit any discharge of either into fresh water.

No one on the lake has an issue about being environmentally friendly and keeping the lake pristine for our children. TROY MARSHALL

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Many cabins on the lake rely on land-based pit toilets, a septic system or composting or chemical toilets. According to a ministry spokesperson, the provincial government is working with Powell River Cabin Owner Association and Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure float cabin owners are aware

contradictor y messages from the province on the grey water issue. According to Sauve, several meetings between cabin owners, the provincial government and Vancouver Coastal Health have taken place to discuss the problem of treating grey water. At the last meeting, the discussion was left with an understanding that cabin owners do not have a clear solution for treating grey water, so it would be set aside until a workable one could be found, she said. Last month, cabin owners received a letter from the government saying they needed to have the grey water discharge problem solved before their water tenures come up for renewal or being allowed to stay on the lake could not be guaranteed. “It’s something that is coming to the forefront and something that will have to be dealt with,” said Sauve. “It’s not going to go away.”

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mentally friendly and keeping the lake pristine for our children,” said Marshall. Float homes are required to have or be connected to a provincially approved sewage disposal system, according to provincial standards. Marshall said it is one thing to have float homes in a marina connected to a sewer,

of all tenure requirements. A 1998 strategic plan from then BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks for Powell Lake identified that float homes on the lake did not appear to be impacting the lake as a whole, but did indicate there was potential for impacts from wastewater discharge into shallow, poorly flushed bays. The report notes that the lake is fast moving because of the hydro-electric dam and is nutrient-poor near the surface. Marshall said he does not understand the motivation behind the government’s sudden attention. He added the way people handle their grey water has not been kept a secret and is plainly stated in the 1998 report. Powell River resident Michelle Sauve and her husband Jeff also own a cabin on Three Mile Bay. Sauve, who serves as secretary on cabin owners’ board, said cabin owners have received

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Powell Lake float cabin owners should prepare to have the provincial government take a closer look at how they are handling their wastewater. Ministr y of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development compliance and enforcement officers have been inspecting float cabins in Three Mile Bay, also known as Schmarge Bay, on the western shore of Powell Lake. Powell River contractor Troy Marshall co-owns one of the six cabins in the bay and said the inspections started in January 2016 after he was notified that government officials would be coming around to take a look. The officers expressed numerous concerns after the inspection, including that the cabin’s grey water was being directed into the lake, he added. “I’m on inspection number six,” said Marshall. “It’s beyond frustrating.” Inspections initially began at Three Mile Bay because the land is part of Tla’amin Nation’s treaty settlement lands, said Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams. The first nation indicated to the BC government that it wanted the land back in pristine condition, he added. Marshall said he had no problem complying with requests to clean up the land portion of the tenure, but has more difficultly with the

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Jason Timothy Foulds appeared in Campbell River Provincial Court on October 11, but asked that his hearing be adjourned to Monday, October 30, to allow for time to consult counsel. Accused in a June 17 double homicide in Lund, Foulds is charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle and the shooting of Zane Hernandez.

Overdose crisis worsens A repor t from BC Coroners Service indicates the province’s contaminated illicit drug supply continues to pose a risk to residents using the substances. The estimated year-to-date number of illicit drug overdose deaths is now 1,013, up from 547 at this time in 2016. More than 80 per cent of the deaths were fentanyl-related, where the potent drug was mixed into cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. No deaths have occurred at supervised consumption injection sites.

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Urban deer numbers increase

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NOTICE OF UPCOMING EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TEST Please be advised that on October 19, 2017, the Powell River Regional Emergency Program will be conducting a training exercise in recognition of the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake preparedness day. As part of this exercise, the local Emergency Notification System will be tested. This community alerting system is designed to spread important emergency messages by phone, email or text. To ensure that you receive these important emergency messages, click on the Emergency Notification System link at http://www. powellriverrd.bc.ca/community-services-2/emergency-preparedness/ to enrol. Even if you have not signed up for the Emergency Notification System, you may receive a notification about this training exercise. Please listen to the message and follow the prompts to advise that you have received the notification and to ensure that you do not receive multiple repeat calls.

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.

1. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Selkirk Avenue, 3900 block RCMP received a complaint of a stolen bike that occurred at Westview Elementary School sometime during school hours on Friday, October 6. The bike is described as a Giant Revel.

2. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Powell River RCMP learned of a dial-a-dope operation that was setting up in Powell River and an investigation led to the arrest of two individuals and seizure of more than four ounces of cocaine and heroin, an undisclosed amount of cash and a vehicle. A 26-year-old male from White Rock and 24-year-old male from Maple Ridge have been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. 3. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Powell River RCMP is advising community residents that an online scam has been reported in Powell River. This most recent scam is initiated by a pop-up window advising that a computer is infected and for the user to click on a link to have it cleaned. When clicked, the individual receives a phone call from a person stating a cost and requesting banking information. Powell River RCMP is reminding Powell River and area residents that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. To stay up to date on current scams and learn how to protect personal devices, go to antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

OCTOBER 10 TO 16, 2017 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 77 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 1 ASSAULTS = 4

BREAK AND ENTERS = 0 THEFTS = 3

1. AUGUST 20 MISCHIEF = 5 7300 block Duncan Street DRUGS=34:15 am Powell River At approximately RCMP attended a break and enter at a business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate and anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or

Powell River is not at the point where it needs a cull, but the number of ANIMAL RESCUE: This fawn was recently rescued at urban deer living within the bottom of the sea walk near Kamloops Street, one of city boundaries has grown many that have been sent to wildlife rehabilitation centres. and can soon become a ANDREW ANAKA PHOTO problem, according to BC have kept dogs from chasing ters in the Lower Mainland as a result of the accidents. Conservation Officer Service them away. Bow hunting deer within She added that residents officer Andrew Anaka. Anaka does not have exact have a high tolerance for the the city limits is legally pernumbers for the deer popu- animals, but they should be mitted, as long as hunters lation, but said the number more concerned as deer at- respect private property, are of animals, particularly in tract cougars into residen- more than 15 metres off the the city, has increased dra- tial areas and create other road and 100 metres from matically. Seeing a doe with problems. dwellings, said Anaka. two or three fawns, when Seven deer have been hu“That does help reduce the they would usually only have manely destroyed since the population,” said Anaka. one, is not uncommon, he beginning of September af- “It’s really our only way to ter being struck on the road control it.” added. “We’re seeing tons of deer by cars and trucks. Anaka In the meantime, Ulmer and people are hunting them said for each deer he has to said she encourages people now,” he said. “It’s becoming take care of, there could be to use electric fences and as many as three more killed ensure fruit trees and other noticeable.” Powell River district in accidents. That number shrubs are pruned regularly. W ildSafeBC coordina- has been increasing as the She added that while moThese are cases number reported to of deer in the city tor Francine Ulmer said tion-activated lights and Powell River RCMP in the the population increase is climbs, he added. sprinklers are not 100 per past two weeks. If you have due to urban areas having cent effective, they do starAnaka said a number of information about the crimes tle deer and dissuade them abundant food listed sources for fawns have been taken to here or any other crimes, call Powell RCMP atrehabilitation shelfrom entering into yards. the animals and leash laws River animal

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, November 2, 2017, at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaws 2476 and 2477. The intent of the proposed bylaws is to amend the City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw 2370, 2014 (amendment bylaw 2477, 2017) and City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (amendment bylaw 2476, 2017) to allow detached accessory dwelling units (“carriage houses”) to be permitted on residential lots larger than 730 square meters in the R1, R2, RA1, A1 and A2 zones. All persons who believe their interest is affected by either of the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the said bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from October 18, 2017, up to and including November 2, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

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Regional district to establish new park

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since the initial logging happened and those trees must be 80 to 90 years old,” said Palmer. In addition to designating the park, the committee also recommended the board direct staff to hold a meeting with neighbouring property owners to inform them on what is happening

with the property, and also for staff to learn more about what neighbours know about the treed land. Palmer said he would also like to see the board keep the door open for establishing the park as a community park, supported financially by Electoral Area C taxpayers.

REGIONAL BOARD BRIEFS of support from Tla’amin mittee meetings to speak on the volunteer fire departRecommends Nation members. the public recreation role it ment met operational reboard proceed has played since the Texada quirements in several areas, Island Inn burned down last although adding another with name change Recommends three members will further year. Powell River Regional Texada Legion improve operations. District committee of the tax exemption Hears report whole passed a motion at Expresses interest The committee passed on Savary fire its October 12 meeting recin cannabis ommending the regional a motion recommending insurance board forward a request to the regional board proconsultation the provincial government to proceed with its name change to qathet Regional District. The regional district received 221 letters of support for the proposed name change and 192 in opposition. Of the opposition letters received, 30 responses indicated they would support a name change, just not the one under consideration. The regional district also received 99 letters

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Improvements to Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department could mean lower house insurance on the island. Fire Underwriters Survey, the national organization that provides grade ratings to insurance companies, gave the department a passing mark after an assessment in June. According to regional district manager of emergency services Ryan Thoms’ report, it found that

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Powell River Regional District is one step closer to creating a new park. The regional district committee of the whole passed a motion at its October 19 meeting recommending the board designate a 21-acre parcel of land south of City of Powell River as Rossander Regional Park. Martin Rossander, who died in 2012, began the proceedings to donate the land to the regional district as a park in 2008. In 2014, the regional district board directed staff to proceed with finalizing the land transfer. In July 2015, the regional district board publicly announced the land gift. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon. Committee of the whole chair and Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer said at the October 19 meeting that the process to bring about Rossander’s wish for the land has been complicated. “It’s been tied up in the lawyer’s office and only finally got through,” said Palmer. Rossander wanted the land at Dolmage and Dixon roads to remain in its natural state. “That property has not been touched

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#metoo Anyone who has spent time on social media the past few days has probably noticed the hashtag #metoo pop up countless times in their various content feeds. The online campaign is a reaction to allegations of sexual abuse against prolific Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Originally credited to actor Alyssa Milano, the #metoo movement is a way for victims of sexual abuse of any kind to band together and document what has long been a worldwide crisis. Milano shared a note from a friend on her Twitter on October 17 that read, “If all women who have been sexually harassed, assaulted or abused wrote ‘me too’ as a status, we might give people the sense of the magnitude of the problem.” Close to 40,000 people had replied to Milano with their own “me too” within 24 hours and the accompanying hashtag has taken over social media feeds around the world ever since. According to various national studies, approximately one in four Canadian women are sexually assaulted during their lifeIt is no wonder the words time and for every 100 “me too” have gone viral incidents of sexual assault, fewer than 10 are over the past few days. reported to police. This is our reality, and has This doesn’t even adbeen for a long time. dress other forms of sexual abuse, such as workplace and street harassment, stalking and unsolicited sexual advances, including online. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of these incidents of sexual abuse toward women are perpetrated by men. Taking into account this kind of sexual-predator behaviour, one could argue that every woman has, at some point in her life, experienced some form of sexual abuse. Research also suggests that up to 20 per cent of all males will experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime; most of those cases are also perpetrated by men. It is no wonder the words “me too” have gone viral over the past few days. This is our reality, and has been for a long time. Unfortunately, the #metoo hashtag will fade away slowly like all viral campaigns eventually do. Because of this, it is imperative that we use the momentum gained on social media and apply it to our everyday interactions. Men, stop abusing women, and if you are an abuser yourself, seek help in order to stop the cycle. Victims of sexual abuse, continue to speak out against your abusers and find strength from those who have experienced harm themselves. Allies, help your friends and combat behaviour that you know is intrinsically wrong. The rallying cry of #metoo can be a springboard to overpower sexual abuse if we all work together to fight against it. Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Journalism matters more than ever By Bob Cox, Jerry Dias and Edward Greenspon On September 1, an agency of public good, such as television newspaper closings in more than 200 federal ridings have loosened the Canadian government di- news. Other parts of the Government the social glue news provides to rected nearly $100 million to support local television news. of Canada, supported by the same communities. These reporterSuddenly, more local television taxpayers, have so far resisted intensive organizations are the reporters are working stories on measures to bolster an industry tributaries for much of the news about democratic inmore broadcasts across stitutions generated in Canada. We see two problems that Canada, both in print But why just televicry out for attention: getting sion? Why not newsand online. Digital news papers or digital-only startups in Canada, with more reporters on the ground publications? It’s the a few exceptions, so far and financing innovation reporting of news that’s have been unable to fill important, not the platthe growing deficit in reso news producers can form on which it resides. porting capacity. keep up with ever-evolving The answer is purely This is not a good time bureaucratic. Television to allow the weakening consumption habits. is regulated by the of news organizations. Canadian R adio-television that plays an essential role in our We are seeing in the United States a n d Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s democracy, one that’s even ex- the critical role newspaper comCommission, which collects a plicitly written into the Charter panies are playing in keeping the public informed of deep stresses levy on the revenues of cable and of Rights and Freedoms. The situation is bad and getting in their democracy. The classic resatellite distributors and then redirects the funds into produc- worse. More and more newspa- lationship between whistleblowing content deemed to serve the per jobs are disappearing and ers and reporters cannot work »7

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Recent letters to the Peak regarding “Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors, July 19” have ignored their contribution to the success of our species. I’ve homesteaded here for 39 years. With an orchard, year-round gardens, greenhouse, barn and livestock, I have rats and, like a lot of the world, cats to help keep them in check. I learned quickly that I needed two cats in case I lost one; it takes months to get a kitten up to speed. On two occasions, I lost both of my cats to predators above them in the food chain, which happens often in a natural environment. Both times, before my new kittens were ready, my homestead and barn were overrun by at least 50 to 100 rats. The kittens grew, but took months to get the rat population under control. Mankind used to be hunters and gatherers. When we moved to growing and storing foods we adopted cats to

help protect our food supply, mainly from rodents. Norway (or brown or wharf) rats spread around the world and arrived in North America by ship at our eastern seaports. They prospered and in Saint John, NB, one of our first ports, they now approach the size of small cats. Cats prospered with them and many are now the size of small to medium dogs. The locals prize their cats for their role in controlling the rat population. Without controls, the female rat population from a single Norway rat female can increase 300 to 400 per cent in eight weeks, and by 1,000 per cent in 15 weeks. The population from a single rat pair can reach 15,000 in one year. Our local wild rats are similarly prolific. My cats dig in my gardens and kill the occasional bird, mouse or vole when rats are scarce, but it is a small sacrifice compared to the horror of the rats without them. If cats are culled or kept indoors continually, Powell River residents will likely

quickly face problems they do not seem to expect. Steve Lawn Highway 101

Fences protect birds Some time ago, when one of my two cats was having a checkup, I asked the veterinarian if he thought the policy of keeping cats indoors was a good one [“Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors, July 19”]. An explosion occurred. No, he did not. The veterinarian had just spayed a kitten that had been kept indoors all its life and found it had a layer of fat an inch thick around all its organs because it was not getting enough exercise. I am a lifelong birder and a lifelong cat lover. Currently, I am the compiler for Powell River ’s C hristmas Bird Count and the leader for the Westview BC Coastal Waterbird Count. Many feeder watchers think they are seeing the same birds every day. They may not be.

In 1999, Robert Waldon, author of Feeding Winter Birds in the Pacific Northwest, gave a talk to the Malaspina Naturalists Club. He said a friend of his had banded all the sparrows visiting his feeder. At the end of a year, he had banded 10,000. My cats tend to catch birds during migration seasons in spring and fall when birds are tired and less wary of predators. A metre-high fence of chicken wire around shrubs where cats feeder watch provides good protection for birds that see the movement as the cat jumps over. This is enough warning for the birds to escape. To see a bird desert, drive up our backcountry, which has been severely logged and had large swaths of habitat destroyed. In 1991, I was told there were seven different kinds of woodpeckers to be seen and heard along the forest trails. I have rarely seen even one on the Sunshine Coast Trail. Heather Harbord Manitoba Avenue

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Resident requests Willingdon Avenue speed reduction PEAK WEBSITE USER VERIDICAL Shorten the long red light at Wharf Street and Marine Avenue. Problem solved. You’re welcome!

PEAK WEBSITE USER HEREINPR Willingdon Avenue is a pretty short street now that they put the stop sign on it. When they put the digital-traffic sign down there you will see that 50 kilometres just looks fast, like it does when your standing at the bottom of your driveway on Marine Avenue (same speed limit), and if they lower the speed limit on Willingdon (like they did on Harvie Avenue), then they should lower it in front of every house in Powell River. PEAK WEBSITE USER PEA_SOUP_0 How about making Willingdon Avenue one way toward Wharf Street? Then there is no shortcut around the light. Cheaper and more effective than a sign.

6« VIEWPOINT if the latter become an endangered species. Meanwhile, as the sources of verifiable news dry up, fake news proliferates. Making something up or simply distorting facts costs a fraction of real reporting. Whether for commercial, partisan, ideological or geopolitical reasons, it represents a direct assault on our democracy. We see two problems that cry out for attention: getting more reporters on the ground and financing innovation so news producers can keep up with ever-evolving consumption habits. Last April, on the heels of The Shattered Mirror report on news, democracy and truth in Canada, the Public Policy Forum brought togeth-

er about 40 news organizations and unions to propose solutions that would support employment of reporters and investment in innovation without sacrificing media independence or shutting out new competitors. Out of this process came a proposal to add a new component to the well-established Canadian Periodical Fund, one that would support journalism of a civic, or democratic enhancing nature. This new Canadian Journalism Fund would feature a pre-programmed formula to cover 30 per cent of the costs of reporting, creating an incentive to hire rather than fire reporters, and, critically, denying governments the discretion to play favourites. A definition for who qualifies and an appeals

process independent of government have been established. As well, companies would be forbidden from diverting the funds to dividends, bonuses and debt payments. There are those who rightly worry any government involvement would compromise a free press. But a broke press is not much of a free press. The alternative of more and more fake news and less and less reported news is antithetical to the precepts of a healthy democracy. Bob Cox is chairman of News Media Canada and publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press; Jerry Dias is national president of Unifor; Edward Greenspon is president of the Public Policy Forum.

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Parks Canada considers Salish Sea as heritage site Petition aims to add BC’s inner ocean to United Nations organization nomination list CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Organizers of a campaign are increasing their efforts to have the Salish Sea added to Canada’s list of potential United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage sites. As part of celebrating the 150th anniversary of confederation, Parks Canada is just weeks away from announcing which of the country’s most exceptional places will be added to the country’s tentative list for world heritage sites. For the past year, Salish Sea Trust, a coalition of volunteers led by Nanaimobased Laurie Gourlay, has been working on a campaign to advocate for the Salish Sea to top that list. After a year of gathering signatures and letters of support from all levels of

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WORTHY WATERS: A campaign to have the Salish Sea, which includes the body of water in front of Powell River, considered for inclusion as a world heritage site is gaining ground. CRISTINA MITTERMEIER/SEALEGACY PHOTO

Salish peoples, Salish Sea extends from the north end of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound to the south end of Puget Sound and west to the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including inland marine waters of southern BC and northern Washington.

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government in the Salish Sea region, Gourlay said he remains optimistic that Parks Canada will recognize the Salish Sea in December as a strong candidate for dedication. “I don’t think anywhere else has 15,000 people standing up and saying this is a great place,” said Gourlay. “We have a site that has world-class quality and we should be bidding for that world heritage site status, as well as undertaking complementary initiatives that will support that kind of long-term interest in the area.” In case word about Salish Sea’s candidacy has not spread fast or far enough, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney sponsored a House of Commons online petition this fall. The petition calls for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation to help protect some 3,000 species in the unique inner ocean, along with recognition of a 10,000-year-old first nations culture. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m very hopeful,” said Blaney. “This is a beautiful place to acknowledge that has a lot of history.” Named in 2010 for Coast

called the Tentative List for World Heritage Sites, was last updated in 2004. Five of 11 sites on the current list have since been adopted as world heritage sites, with the most recent being Mistaken Point in Newfoundland in July 2016, according to Parks Canada. Canada has 18 sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Gourlay said once on the Parks Canada list, having the Salish Sea designated a world heritage site could take up to a decade to complete. If the bid is successful, the Canadian portion of the Salish Sea will carry a similar designation to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, the Great Wall of China and HeadSmashed-In Buffalo Jump in Alberta. Blaney said the designation will help the federal government keep its prom-

ise to increase the amount of protected coastline from the current 1.3 per cent up to 10 per cent by 2020. Blaney said she also recognizes the economic importance the inner ocean has for coastal communities. While Blaney wants to see protection increase, she said she wants to ensure the sustainability of the Salish Sea so commercial and food fisheries can continue to operate. World heritage site designation does not bring funding or governance with it, but makes governments more accountable to the world to maintain the area. Gourlay said the idea is not about creating a conservation fortress or a new-world tourism attraction, although more visitors will come to the region. “It’s about recognition,” said Gourlay. “It’s about getting people to realize how special this place is.”

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Inclusion month highlights rights of students School District 47 strives to ensure system supports children with disabilities DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Every October, BC recognizes Community Inclusion Month to emphasize including residents with developmental disabilities as full participants in all aspects of life. Inspired by the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Community Inclusion Month theme in 2017, Everyone Belongs in BC Schools, highlights that students with disabilities have the right to an inclusive education that supports each individual’s de-

velopment to their fullest potential. In Powell River, School District 47 has been a forerunner for many years in ensuring children with extra needs are included in the school system, according to Inclusion Powell River chief executive officer Lilla Tipton. “There are challenges right at the moment because of the changes to the number of teachers,” said Tipton. “There seems to have been a reduction in the number of support workers in the classrooms to support children with disabilities. Right now, there is a concern from parents that their children aren’t being well supported.” According to school district secretary-treasurer Steve Hopkins, there are currently 55 active support positions in area schools. “That includes the early learning and StrongStart workers, which accounts for

four or five,” said Hopkins. “The number doesn’t include casuals who don’t have regular positions. If you count them there would be another half dozen or so.” The school district determines its own qualifications for educational assistants, including specialized skill sets required for the classroom. Assistants support teachers and assist, accompany and supervise students, including many with developmental disabilities. The result of a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision last year will eventually restore class size and composition, and the number of specialist and educational teachers, to pre-2002 levels. The province provided School District 47 with $2 million in restored funding to support students this year, including more educational assistants, according to superintendent of schools Jay Yule. “Funds are used to provide

SUPPORTING CLASSROOMS: October is Community Inclusion Month and this year’s focus is on people with developmental disabilities having unrestricted access to education. More education support workers in classrooms is one of the challenges to be addressed. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

more teachers, smaller classes, more preparation time, co-teaching and small group instruction, as well as educational assistants,” said Yule. More educational assistants, teachers, funding and resources are always needed, added Yule.

“Certainly, this funding is providing more, not less, than we have had for years,” he said. A ccording to Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons, BC is a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with

Disabilities. “New record investments are being made to the education system,” said Simons, “not because the court ordered it, but because it reflects our commitment to public education for everyone.”

PREP Society welcomes new leader New executive director takes over employment society, relishes in small-town life DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

SETTLING IN: Stuart Clark is the new executive director of Powell River Employment Program Society, which delivers a number of social-services programs for the region. Clark started the job on September 7, replacing Lyn Adamson. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Before arriving in Powell River to begin his new job as executive director of Powell River Employment Program Society on September 7, Stuart Clark was in Bangkok, Thailand, working for a foundation that empowered youth through experiential education. Clark and his wife Erica did not want to raise their two young children in Bangkok and asked themselves where an ideal place to live would be, said Clark. Powell River was chosen because Erica was familiar with the city after living here in 2006. “We had visited here as a young family, too, and I loved it,” said Clark. “We could live here and have it be a positive life for our kids in a smaller community, and close to the things we love to do, like biking, water sports and hiking.”

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Prior to Bangkok, Clark was executive director of Educo Canada, a youth-development program based in 100 Mile House. Since replacing longtime leader Lyn Adamson as executive director one month ago, Clark has spent his time becoming familiar with the way things work at Powell River Employment Program Society. The non-profit acts as an umbrella organization for community-based social service and health programs that meet local needs, including Career Link, Community Adult Literacy and Learning, Community Resource Centre, Family Place, Babies Open New Doors, Powell River Food Security Project, Literacy Outreach Powell River, Powell River Diversity Initiative and Powell River Immigrant Services. Clark is exactly the person the hiring committee was hoping to find, according to PREP Society board president Marlane Christensen. “He brings a strong background in leadership, extensive knowledge of the non-profit world and a clear vision for PREP’s future,” said Christensen.

“His family values make him a perfect fit in our community.” Clark said part of his time has already been taken up participating in the ongoing housing and homelessness dialogue. “As a citizen coming into this community, I recognize the difficulty of finding housing for someone who has means,” said Clark. “It was difficult, so I can imagine what it’s like for people who don’t.” Powell River has a natural continuity between organizations, according to Clark, where the right hand knows what the left hand is doing. The overlap of individuals and social mandates is a strength, not a weakness, that Powell River shares with other smaller and remote communities. “The same people are involved in a lot of different things, so we can keep it connected,” said Clark. Another comparison Clark has found is the positive, collaborative relations between Tla’amin Nation, City of Powell River and Powell River Regional District. “There’s a general spirit of working together,” said Clark, “and a collaboration in this community that’s stronger than some other communities I’ve worked in.”

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CULTURE »

Artists start packing for art crawl DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In what has become an annual affair, Powell River area artists are looking forward to taking a road trip to the lower coast for the three-day Sunshine Coast Art Crawl from Friday, October 20, to Sunday, October 22. Three years ago, members of the Malaspina Art Society and other artists who wanted to be in the art crawl found there were not that many people crawling up here from the lower Sunshine Coast to buy their art. The solution was to take their art to market where the most people are, from Langdale to Earls Cove, according to local artist Ursula Medley. “Alfred Muma and I decided to take the Powell River artists on the road and I found a venue at Roberts Creek Hall and a beautiful spot to host our group at Rolling Earth Farm,” said Medley.

For Powell River artists, the crawl is first and foremost a business trip, according to Medley. She said there were over 1,600 visitors to the Roberts Creek Hall last year and the total amount from sales was about $25,000. For local photographer, painter and craftsperson Mischa Brooks-Thoma, the art crawl is where she flourishes in sales. Brooks-Thoma is Powell River’s Natural Soap Lady and she produces an array of natural soap and body products. She said she uses the crawl as a way of promoting her work, but not every artist is successful at selling over the three days. “I do reasonably well,” she said. “It’s hit or miss for some of the other artists. Some of them are going down and may not sell a thing.” Brooks-Thoma said there is not a lot that goes on in Powell River for artists dur-

ing the fall season. This is the slow time, she said, so the crawl helps to bridge the gap between the tourist and holiday buying seasons. Business aside, Medley and Brooks-Thoma said the art crawl is a fun getaway for artists. “It allows us all to stay together and enjoy the weekend, instead of looking at it as a crazy work thing,” said Brooks-Thoma. This is the third year Medley and Brooks-Thoma have gone to the arts crawl in Roberts Creek and both stay with about 12 other artists at the Rolling Earth Farm near the exhibit hall. “The farm is a quiet retreat that offers acreage in the forest, a stream running through, chicken yard, cob house and a large communal kitchen and dining area where we hang out, play games, tell jokes and share marketing strategies,“ said Medley. “Some stay in the bunk room, others in private

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ARTY TRIP: Powell River artist Mischa Brooks-Thoma will be exhibiting her wares during the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. She will be travelling along with other local artists to Roberts Creek. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

rooms. It’s a chance to get to know each other on a more personal level than when we are at art openings, art fairs and art meetings.” For Medley, the socializing is the best part of the weekend because Powell River

artists don’t usually get to hang out together. “It’s different when you wake up together, you’re sharing the shower, you’re hearing each other snore and all that kind of stuff,” she said. “You get to meet

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each other at a different level, instead of going to a meeting, which is how I normally see other artists.” For more information on the Sunshine Coast Arts Crawl, go to sunshinecoastartcrawl.ca.

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Powell River Women In Business Present The Third Annual

Painter explores new visions DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

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While Autumn Skye Morrison’s artwork is immediately recognizable, it is not easily critiqued. The Powell River artist, who goes by the professional name Autumn Skye, paints in the style of visionary art, which is influenced by schools of symbolism, cubism, surrealism and psychedelic art. Morrison gravitates toward earthy tones and explores themes that are spiritual, mystical and inwardly aware. What is visionary art? Visionary art aims to transcend the physical world and offer a wider vision of existence through images of spiritual, mystical, energetic, new age and transformational experiences. I’ve always been challenged by labels and trying to fit myself or others into tidy categories. However, if I was to choose a movement of art that my work aligns with, it would be visionary. Would you say your art expresses a spiritual feminism? I do not consciously intend to paint only women or specifically portray feminist images. I paint what I am inspired and moved to paint and what feels authentic. Perhaps it is because I am a woman, or because of the current rise of the goddess and healing of the feminine in our culture and world at large, that feminine figures are so prominent in my work. Do you recall what first inspired you to start painting and how you became interested in creative expression? I can’t really pinpoint what first compelled me. My mom says that before I could talk or walk I was making pictures. I was blessed with total support for my artistic exploration

TAKE A PEAK: Autumn Skye Morrison while growing up. There was never a doubt of who I was and what I was here to do. What advice would you give to young artists just starting out? Explore the world, go to museums and galleries and study the works of the old masters. Sketch, take notes, notice what you like and don’t like and identify why. Ask questions and be curious, then let it all go and experiment, break the rules, play and take risks. I also highly recommend attending live-figure drawing. Draw what you see, not what you think is there. Also, it is so important to actually use high-quality paints and brushes. If you are using cheap pigments they will only turn to mud colour when mixed, and cheap brushes will only give you trouble. For more information, go to autumnskyemorrison.com.

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SPORTS »

Kings win one of three road games Hockey club returns home for four-game homestand

KINGS BOX SCORES 8(W)-3(L)-1(OTL)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, VS CHILLIWARCH CHIEFS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 2 1 2 5 1/6 Chilliwack Chiefs 0 1 0 1 0/6 1st: 0:41 Ethan Kimball (4) ASST: Kevin Obssuth (3), Carter Turnbull (8) 9:06 Hunter Findlater (3) ASST: Mitchell Williams (2), Trent Bell (5) 2nd: 10:18 Jonny Evans (3) ASST: Carmine Buono (6) 3rd: 11:50 Carter Turnbull (6) ASST: Ben Raffler (2) (PP) 17:09 Kyle Kawamura (5) ASST: Ben Raffler (3) (EN)

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Powell River Kings recently lost two of three games on a tough weekend road trip. Head coach Kent Lewis said he was still positive, despite the two defeats, because his team held three strong opponents to only five goals and returned home still in first place in BC Hockey League Island Division standings. In the first of the away games on October 13, Kings won handily 5-1 over Chilliwack Chiefs. Kings goals were scored by Carter Turnbull, Ethan Kimball, Jonny Evans, Kyle Kawamura and Hunter Findlater. Lewis said all teams are going to have a game plan to shut down the Kings’ high-scoring offence, which is what happened against the tough Interior Division teams. Vernon Vipers lead the BCHL standings and beat the Kings 2-0 on October 14. It was the first time Powell River has been shut out in 12 games this season.

SHOTS Powell River Kings Chilliwack Chiefs GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 11 10 10 31 19 10 7 36 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 35/36 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, VS VERNON VIPERS STAR PLAYER: Powell River’s Hunter Findlater played in his 200th career BC Hockey League game on October 14. Findlater scored twice and added an assist on the Kings’ weekend road trip. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

In two meetings so far in 2017/2018, Kings and Vipers have one win each in tightly fought contests. Kings faced Trail Smoke Eaters on October 15 before heading home and gave up a power play goal in the last minute of the play to fall 2-1. Findlater scored the lone goal. While Lewis said his team showed signs it can play good defense on the trip, the power play did not click. In 21 opportunities in the three games, Kings scored only one goal against the Chiefs.

Lewis said goaltending was a huge positive for the team during the road trip. Mitch Adamyk allowed only three goals in two starts against the Chiefs and Vipers. Adamyk is one of the top five goaltenders in the league with a 1.73 goals-against-average in eight games played. Fellow goaltender Mateo Paler-Chow played in the loss to the Smoke Eaters. Born and raised in Powell River, Findlater marked a milestone on the road by playing his 200th career BCHL game, including regular season and playoffs, all

with his hometown team. Findlater is playing out his final year of Junior A eligibility. “Hunter is a kid who shows up to work all the time,” said Lewis. “He’s a great teammate and a very loyal kid. He’s a quiet leader. He goes about his game the right way and plays hard, and he’s the example you need.” Findlater’s celebration was soured by the Kings’ loss to the Vipers. Kings have eight wins and three losses in 12 games this season, for 17 points, three ahead of Victoria Grizzlies

SCORING Powell River Kings Vernon Vipers

1 2 3 TOTAL PP 0 0 0 0 0/9 1 1 0 2 1/4

SHOTS Powell River Kings Vernon Vipers GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (L)

1 2 3 TOTAL 11 11 13 35 13 11 12 36 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 58:32 34/36 1st/0:00 3rd/18:32

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, VS TRAIL SMOKE EATERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 0 0 1 1 0/6 Trail Smoke Eaters 0 0 2 2 1/4 3rd: 10:25 Hunter Findlater (4) ASST: Kevin Obssuth (4) SHOTS Powell River Kings Trail Smoke Eaters GOALTENDER Matteo Paler-Chow (L)

1 2 3 TOTAL 6 15 11 32 4 7 15 26 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 59:09 24/26 1st/0:00 3rd/19:09

in Island Division standings. Kings’ remaining four games in October take

place at home, starting with Prince George on Friday, October 20.

Villa continues scoring spree Soccer club adds six goals to recent offensive outburst DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River Villa soccer club has figured out its lack of scoring production, according to head coach Chris McDonough. Villa has scored 13 goals in its last

two games. The most recent offensive display came during a 6-1 road win over Juan de Fuca Pilgrims on October 15. One week prior to that win, Villa trounced Cowichan Red Arrow 7-1 at home. McDonough said Villa’s offensive production of late is due to a strong group effort. “Jake Kenmuir is second in the league in scoring right now,” said McDonough. “He had two more goals this week. Chris Marshman had a couple of goals and for a

young kid he’s really coming along, and Kurtis Dennison and Julius Ulrich have been playing quite well.” Kenmuir has six goals on the season for Villa, while Dennison, Marshman, James Timothy and Brandon Rairie are part of a large group of league players with two goals each. Villa currently sits third in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A standings with four wins, one loss and one tie for 13

points. The team is tied for first in goal production with 19 and has given up only five goals against on the season. McDonough said the club hopes to pick up Vancouver Island Premier League players Cullen Buholzer and Timothy for important games coming up on the schedule. “We’re gearing up for a few big games in the next couple of weeks,” said McDonough. “We’re in a really good spot, two points back of first

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place. I’m happy with where we’re at.” Villa plays Victoria West Beavers at Timberlane Park on Sunday, October 22. Game time is 1:30 pm.

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City pursues international education expansion New Sino Bright School location highlights overall plan for economic development CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

International education continues to be seen as a potential economic corner-

stone for Powell River despite last year’s challenges to establish Sino Bright School’s new campus next to Brooks Secondary School, according to City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa. Formosa said international education is one part of the city’s larger economic development plan that focuses on expanding educational opportunities for Canadian and international students in Powell River.

“Education overall is an important pillar for our community, not just international education, but we pursue that quite vigorously,” said Formosa. BC Agricultural Land Commission denied the city’s application for a 30-acre agricultural land reserve exemption for development of Sino Bright’s international campus in November 2016. At that time, local officials were con-

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ation is not owned by the city, nor is it a part of the agricultural land reserve, said Formosa. The mayor was unable to provide further details. “We’re getting closer, but it’s not easy,” said Formosa. “We’re hoping to have something soon.” Based on an economic impact study completed for the Agricultural Land Commission application by Vann Struth Consulting Group, Sino Bright is expected to have significant economic impact on the area with campus construction, operation and spending from students and families who attend the school. According to the study, the school would bring approximately $10.5 million of activity to Powell River annually and help diversify a local economy that remains heavily reliant on the resource sector and manufacturing. Meanwhile, School District 47 International Student Program district principal Shannon Behan said the district currently has approximately 80 inter-

national students attending classes in elementary and Brooks Secondary schools, but expects the number to climb higher in the spring. “The program is continuing to grow,” said Behan. The school district’s program attracts a diverse group of students from 11 different countries around the world who live with homestay families in Powell River where speaking English is the common language. Behan added that she wants to see the program double in size over the next few years as Powell River continues to develop its program. Behan said if Sino Bright opens its campus in Powell River, the expected 400 students from China may not necessarily be included in the international education program. The Sino Bright program of study will be different and students will take elective classes and specialized lab classes at Brooks and stay in dorms, she added. “It would be like another school,” she said, “within our school district.”

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cerned Sino Bright might look to another community to build its campus. City manager of economic development Scott Randolph confirmed the city has identified a new location for the school and is “working toward opening up an opportunity for them to acquire it,” he said. “There’s still interest in building a larger campus here,” said Randolph. The land under consider-

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VISITING LEARNERS: Students from School District 47’s international program, including Kiho Matsumoto [left] from Japan and Philippine Ravel from France, ventured out for a sushi night recently. City of Powell River and school district officials are looking for education to play a greater role in the local economy. SHANNON BEHAN PHOTO

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administration building, it will provide jobs for about 30 to 50 employees. According to city economic development manager Scott Randolph, businesses of all sizes are opening and their owners are optimistic about the future. “In general, we’ve heard from businesses we’ve been interviewing through the business-attraction program that local businesses are doing very well or feel-

ing fairly positive about the economy,” said Randolph. Economic development office information collected from 221 business owners over two years beginning in January 2015 reflect that 45 per cent of respondents rate Powell River’s current business climate as good, 48 per cent believe the local business climate is better today than it was five years ago and 74 per cent said it will be better five years from now.

Statistics from City of Powell River for business licence applications and renewals support economic confidence. A steady increase in new licence applications, from 25 in 2012 to 76 as of October 17 for this year, have been received. For the same period, licence renewals total 547, above the average of 466. Currently, a total of 623 business applications and renewals have been received, almost »16

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Midway through Small Business and Manufacturing Week in BC, which promotes the role small businesses play in the provincial economy, the important economy sector is healthy in the Powell River area, according to civic and business leaders. “We’re seeing an increase in businesses being set up, different diversity of businesses and we have a number of small businesses that have chosen to move here to set up shop for quality of life and affordability,” said City of Powell River councillor and finance committee chair Russell Brewer. “I see a diversification happening and that’s always a good sign.” Signs are everywhere, from small startups hiring as few as five employees to larger businesses such as Santè Veritas Therapeutics taking steps to open. Once the medical marijuana facility begins its first phase of construction at the former Catalyst Paper Corporation

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OPTIMISM REIGNS: Small-business sector strength is seen in restaurants, coffee shops and retail stores along Marine Avenue. A changing demographic, hot real estate market, growing tourism industry and more visitors travelling to Powell River for events, work and business, as well as a loyal customer base, have all contributed to the optimism for small businesses. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Many of those new storefronts are appearing on Marine Avenue, which provides a visible accounting of the upward trend with new restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets, even medicinal cannabis dispensaries, and fewer empty buildings have “for lease” signs in windows. M a r i n e Av e n u e B u s i n e s s Association executive director Cathy MacDonald concurs that the area now features more businesses. The organization includes 50 members and MacDonald said they are doing very well or feeling

fairly positive about the economy. “It’s good to be a small business if you can get through the red tape at city hall, and that’s the biggest problem,” said MacDonald. Brewer said the city will be hearing more in the coming days about the need for better small business support from the city, Powell River Regional District, Tla’amin Nation, the province and federal agencies, as well as Powell River Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Powell River. New business owners also require clarification about where to

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100 more than the 2012 to 2017 average. In Powell River, small business growth in tourism continues to be promoted as a key economic driver and an area where small business opportunities exist. But there is more to small businesses modelled for the high season than dealing with tourists, according to Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director Paul Kamon. “It goes beyond tourism into what’s called the ‘visitor economy,’” said Paul Kamon. “Some people come here for vacation and others come for sports teams, even mill shutdowns for maintenance. A visiting economy is serviced by a variety of different businesses.” Kamon said small businesses cannot be viable on tourism alone. “With the local population and visitors who are here not just for vacations, they’re able to make a go of it,” he said. Not every small business is a success and some struggle depending on their market or product, according to Powell River Community Futures executive director Pam Krompocker.

“There are some who are on the edge,” said Krompocker. “There always will be.” The sense that the area is experiencing strong small business strength needs to objective, according to Powell River Chamber of Commerce general manager Kim Miller. “It hasn’t been steady; it hasn’t been consistent,” said Miller. “There are businesses opening and closing all of the time.” The hot housing market is a prime indicator of an upswing in small business activity. Real estate is just starting on the upcycle of a market that could last seven to 12 years. Another indicator of growth is business reinvestment by expansion, according to Krompocker. “There are a total of seven businesses we’ve been dealing with that have expanded their business this year,” said Krompocker. Community Futures’ self-employment program, which provides financial assistance and development workshops on starting or purchasing an existing business, has been extremely busy, she added. “We’ve had 15 new business open and a lot of them are storefronts,” said Krompocker.

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Tips for starting a business Between October 15 and 21, BDC Small Business Week, hosted by Business Development Bank of Canada, will be promoting the amazing work of some 850,000 Canadian entrepreneurs for the 38th year in a row. For anyone dreaming of starting their own company, here are seven tips to help them get a business off the ground. 1. Determine a target market First and foremost, properly define the target market. The best way to do this is to carry out thorough market research to determine consumers’ potential interest in the products and/or services offered by the business. 2. Surround the business with experts Build a team of qualified professionals with different skill sets who will bring value to the business. For example: technicians, marketing specialists, lawyers and accountants. 3. Do not lose sight of goals In order for a business to have growth potential, the owner needs to pave the way for a prosperous future by setting immedi-

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Kurt Douglas (Doug) Scott March 24, 1940 October 3, 2017

Doug passed away peacefully on October 3 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised on “Scott’s Farm” in Cranberry, where he also took up roots with his wife of 57 years to raise his family and proudly work his land. Doug was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ellen Scott, his sisters Barbara and Mary and his son Robert Lee. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his two daughters Sandra and Robin, and his sisters Elaine, Jean, Snookie and Katie. The family wishes to thank all those who served and took care of Doug, especially his GP, Dr. Nick White for his constant compassion and care. Thank you also to all emergency response teams, ambulance, paramedics, Powell River General Hospital emergency room and fourth floor nursing staff, Marianne (community liaison), Zeny (discharge nurse), Loretta (registered respiratory therapist) and Corrina (home-care nursing). No service by request. In lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if a donation in the name of Kurt Douglas Scott was made to the BC Lung Association. We will see you in Auntie’s room up behind the wallpaper.

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1215 General Employment HOME CARE AIDE Experienced care aide wanted for two hours Saturday mornings. For more information, email wggill76@hotmail.com SLADEY TIMBER Ltd. Exp. Hooktender for New 650 Log Champ, 12 month year, extended health plan, better than union wage, accommodations provided - Sechelt / Pender Harbour area. Send resume to: dsladey@telus.net 604.883.2435 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today.

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1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, fall yard cleanup, small moves. 604.344.2171. CLASS-ONE driver with offhighway and low-bed experience looking for employment in the Powell River area. I am able to operate an excavator, wheel loader a n d m o s t o t h e r h e av y equipment. Contact Morley, 604.741.1586.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 1920 ROUND oak table with four original chairs. 8’ industrial canopy, high style, with barn doors. 604.485.0833 ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800searly 1900s. 604.483.6503. KITCHEN TABLE with four chairs. Complete bedroom set. Hide-a-bed and matching chair, basketball hoop. Call 604.485.6105. LOG SPLITTER, Speeco 25-ton Honda 190, almost new, $1,700; Table saw Delta XL-10 with workshop dolly, $140. 604.487.4602.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDING SALE. Blowout sale. 20X23$5,998. 25X27 $6,839. 30X33 $8,984. One end wall included. Bonus drill/impact driver combo kit included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036.

2145 Wanted LAND WANTED to purchase, south or north of Powell River, not in city limits, half-acre or more would be nice. Call Morley, 1.604.741.1586. RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some. Don, 604.223.8408.

3560 Pets LO ST / F O U N D a p e t ? Adopt-a-pet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? spca.bc.ca/powellriver 604.485.9252.

4010 Fitness & Fun Powell River Tennis Centre offers indoor space for rent to run fitness programs. The space is around the tennis courts and consists of three runs approximately 100’x20’ each. Located in Westview, attractively priced and available November 1st. media@prtennis.ca

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Accounting Technician/ Accountant Required Requirements • Ideally, qualifications include university or equivalent degree in accounting/finance. • CPA qualification in progress is a positive attribute. • Previous experience in tax preparation and file completion is desired. • The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines. • Attention to detail and ability to self-review are a must. Duties and responsibilities • Tax preparation including corporate, personal and trust returns. • File completion including notice to readers, reviews and audits. Additional details If you are interested in a career in accounting, working for a progressive firm in a highly computerized environment, apply to the attention of: David Southall, Suite 201-7385 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 1W6 Or email david@delmistrodunn.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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1215 General Employment POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT JOB POSTING GIS/SURVEY TECHNICIAN The Powell River Regional District is seeking a full-time GIS/Survey Technician to provide GIS data collection and management services within a local government environment. To view the required qualifications for the position, rate of pay information and application requirements, go to www. powellriverrd.bc.ca to view the posting under Employment and Bid Opportunities. Deadline for applications is 4 pm, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Nancy Schmeister, Manager of Technical Services

SAVARY ISLAND DOCK ADVISORY COMMITTEE Call for Applications

The Powell River Regional District is seeking one new member for a vacancy on the Savary Island Dock Advisory Committee. The committee assists the Regional Board in managing the dock and associated facilities. Copies of the committee’sTerms of Reference are available at the Regional District office or on the website (powellri-verrd.bc.ca). To be a committee member you must own property on Savary Island, be 18 years of age or older, live within the Regional District boundaries and be generally available to attend regular and periodic emergency meetings. Individuals associated with a commercial enterprise that operates regularly from the dock or who may have any other conflict of interest are not eligible to serve on the committee.

9145 Cars 1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new par ts. Call Mike, 604.223.0914. 1997 TOYOTA Corolla, runs well, 178,000 kms, $1,200. 604.223.1736. 2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 condition throughout, a must see. $60,000 new, asking $10,000 OBO. 604.483.1734. 2007 TOYOTA Camry 4cylinder, automatic, 4-door, A/C, power options, 116,00 kms, excellent condition. $6,500. 604.485.7056.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM BYLAW Pursuant to Sections 94, 227(1) and 227(3) of the Community Charter, take notice that Council for City of Powell River will be considering adoption of the “Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw 2492, 2017” (the “Bylaw”) at the regular Council meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2017. The reason Council is considering this bylaw is economic revitalization of the City. The objective is to encourage investment and employment within the City through the beneficial taxation mechanisms available to municipalities. The Bylaw will accomplish these objectives by providing an exemption to certain industrial properties from property values taxed, thereby supporting reinvestment into the community and helping to retain jobs. Tax exemption will be available to owners of land and improvements classified as Class 4 Major Industrial within the Revitalization Area. Tax exemptions that are granted under this bylaw will exempt this property from municipal property value taxes. The amount of the exemption will be the municipal property value tax payable on the land and improvements classified as Class 4 Major Industrial less the sum of $3.05 million. The maximum term of an exemption under the bylaw will be three (3) years and property owners will have an option to apply for an additional term of one or more additional years of exemption resulting in a maximum total term of ten (10) years. The property that is subject to the bylaw is in the shaded area on the plan that forms part of this notice. An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the property if it were not exempt, for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two (2) years, is as follows:

1995 FORD F-250 pickup. 604.485.0102

PAD RENTAL, Lang Bay Trailer Park, $320/mth, includes water and sewage, and has its own meter. Call Max, 604.578.8880.

9145 Cars TOYOTA COROLLA 2007, elderly lady driven, 128,500 kms, like new, $6,500, open to offers. Call anytime, 604.485.7762.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9150 Sports & Imports 2002 Nissan Altima. $6000 only 61900 kms, econ./reliable. 604-414-8146 bud_1955@live.ca

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 20 06 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1991 FORD Aerostar van, lots of new parts, new tires, brake pads and discs, new wiring harness and new fourprong spark plugs, runs well, for parts, $700. In Powell River, 250.702.3740.

4X4

2004 CHEVY 2500 HD, 128,000 kms, comes with 8’ Sportsman camper in excellent condition. $20,500, 604.489.1811. CONTINUOUS GUTTER truck and inventory, turnkey operation with tools and people, $10,000. 604.414.8595.

Harry Zroback

6915 Mobiles/Pads

9185 Boats 16’ HOURSTON Glasscraft, comes with Roadrunner trailer, 50-horsepower Johnson outboard, great shape, comes with fishing gear, $3,200, 604.483.4587. 16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60-horsepower Yamaha two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400. 604.485.5297. 32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin,V8 gas (newer), great shape, reduced to $26,000 OBO. Call Chris, 604.414.3960. GLASSPLY BOAT 19.5’ four cylinder, 165-hp, runs well, comes with 9.9 Suzuki k i cke r, t r a i l e r i n c l u d e d , $4500. 604.487.4355. MUST SELL, 28’ fiberglass cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, four-cylinder diesel engine, $12,000 OBO. 604.414.4483.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, 604.483.6641.

2085 Garage Sales

MOVING SALE 2715 Duck Lake Road Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 9 am-2 pm

8325 Sand & Gravel

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007

Interested, eligible individuals should send a written application explaining why they want to sit on the committee and what qualities and/or expertise they will bring to the committee.

SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING

Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or email: Address: Powell River Regional District #202 - 4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Fax number: 604.485.2216 Email: administration@powellriverrd.bc.ca Deadline for applications is 4 pm, Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Broad geographic representation of the island as a whole will be considered when selecting committee membership. For more information, contact Mike Wall, Manager of Asset Management and Strategic Initiatives, at the abovenoted email.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1993 DODGE 3/4 ton 4x4 truck, runs on propane, $2,250. 604.414.0424.

• Quarry

Rock Sand • Gravel • Garden • Dump & Slinger Truck • Excavators •

Kathleen Day, CPA, CGA Chief Financial Officer kday@powellriver.ca

Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Open Saturdays October 14 & 22

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Ice Cream

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Assorted, 1.65L

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Tomatoes

1 98 3 2

Jumbo White $ Mushrooms

/lb 2.16/kg

/lb 6.57/kg

Russet Potatoes

Turkey Breast

¢ $

/lb 3.70/kg

OVEN-ROASTED

Asparagus

Bartlett Pears

$ 68

Celery

/lb 1.50/kg

$ 88

Made Fresh In Store

100 g

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100 g

Kaiser Buns

$ 68

$ 98

White or Whole Wheat, Pkg of 6

Banana Bread 500 g

$ 98

Alpine Bread 530 g

Old-Fashioned Donuts

$ 48

Pkg of 6

GROCERY

$ 68

$ 98 Pasta CATELLI

/lb 12.52/kg

Assorted 900 g

HAWKINS

zies Chee 210 g

Dinner Sausage

100 g

F R E S H D A I LY

/lb 7.67/kg

$ 48

FREYBE

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Pork Back Ribs

1 Balderson’s Bavarian % Cheddar Meat Loaf $ 48 Cheese 10 1

Honey Ham

/lb 2.16kg

4 $ 98 4 $ 48

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5 98 3

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$ 98 /lb 8.77/kg

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/lb 8.77/kg

CROWN

Corn Syrup

CHEEMO

Perogies

24 4 $

Variety Pack, 2 kg

Golden or Lily White, 500 ml

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Fries

Regular or Crinkle Cut 900 g

$ 98

$ 98 $ 98

SAPPORO

Ichiban Noodles

Assorted, 100 g

55 $

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BICK’S

Pickles Assorted, 1L

$ 68

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