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Women’s-only enduros rose up in the Sea to Sky and are now gaining a foothold across B.C.
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PATIO SEASON RMOW council is working to help businesses make the most of patios
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GRIZZLY SPACE
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SCREEN TIME Local festivals and events move the fun online due to COVID-19
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THIS WEEK IN PIQUE
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30 The long trail Women’s-only enduros rose up in the Sea to Sky and are now gaining a foothold across B.C. - By Dan Falloon
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter writers this week
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MOVING ON UP
The Axemen Rugby Club’s top men’s team will
thank the community for incredible generosity in raising money for mental health, and
be in Division 1 whenever BC Rugby Union play resumes after it secured promotion for
support the protests against systemic racism in Whistler and around the world.
the second consecutive year.
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PATIO SEASON
Whistler council is moving fast to help
SCREEN TIME
Local festivals and events, such as the Whistler
businesses cope with new COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines—while also looking
Children’s Festival, Whistler Writers Festival and Holiday Market, are finding ways to
at the long-term vibrancy of the resort.
move the fun online in the face of COVID-19 uncertainty.
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PARKS AND PATIOS
As Village of Pemberton council
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MAXED OUT
As his multi-part series continues, Max explores what
approves temporarily expanding service areas for liquor-primary and manufacturing
it means to be Canadian and the role canoes play in our history. This week’s focus is on
establishments, it declines to investigate licensing public areas such as parks.
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COVER From a single Betty and Veronica race to talk of creating a provincial series, women’s-only enduro events have progressed a lot in less than a decade. - By Natalie Langmann
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The ‘she-cession’ reality IT FEELS LIKE the coronavirus has created fault lines through our society, which we are experiencing on so many levels. Surely it is no coincidence that many of those being most deeply affected by the fallout of the virus are also those who are most at risk in general. As we think of Indigenous people, who we know are disproportionately affected by a pandemic—as are disadvantaged people, our elders in care and those suffering financially—the breadth of the impact of COVID-19 is almost unfathomable. In recent days, we have also been
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transfixed on the happenings south of the border and the global protests supporting racialized people everywhere. We are looking at what our reality is here, yes, even in Whistler. We can all agree that the discrimination faced systematically by First Nations and people of colour is unacceptable, but watching the uprising
social fabric of Canada where COVID-19 impacts are striking not just along racial lines, but also along gender and economic ones. In the last month, economic numbers have starkly illustrated how women are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic. “At the core of this devastation is a simple fact: Women are bearing the brunt of the economic pain resulting from COVID19,” said Ontario’s official opposition leader Andrea Horwath last month at a press conference. “Before this crisis, of all those struggling financially, relying on food banks or payday loans, 60 per cent were women. Now during the pandemic, women—especially racialized women— are disproportionately the ones on the frontlines at the most risk of contact with the virus.” In March, women aged 25 to 54 years, their prime working years, lost more than twice the jobs (298,500) than men in the same age group (127,600), according to Statistics Canada. Almost 50 per cent of this loss was amongst women working parttime, with many of those in low-paying jobs such as service or care work. Women of all ages accounted for twothirds (63 per cent) of total job losses in the
“Will women return to the labour market— and in what capacity? Or will this crisis end up turning back the clock on gender equality?” - KATHERINE SCOTT
around the issue leaves many wondering if this is the action that will bring real change. After all, here in Canada, no real action has been taken on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the results of which were released a year ago, for example. The federal government said it is still consulting with stakeholders. But there must be change—the status quo is not acceptable. And the change needs to reach into the
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country in March, despite making up less than half of the workforce. About 1.2 million women saw at least half their hours cut in March. This is not the pattern observed in previous recessions where it has been men who normally bear the brunt of the job losses in sectors such as manufacturing, construction and natural resources. “This time around, we’re really seeing, certainly in this initial wave of layoffs, that
this is a ‘she-cession’ as it’s being called,” Katherine Scott, a senior economist and the director of gender equality and public policy work for the left-leaning Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives told CTV recently. Scott went on to say her research (http:// behindthenumbers.ca/2020/04/10/womenbearing-the-brunt-of-economic-losses-onein-five-has-been-laid-off-or-had-hours-cut) found the employment gap between men and women is a key indicator of gender equality in the country. “Many of these women leaving the labour force will be involved in childcare and home schooling,” she said. “Others will be caring for relatives who are ill. Will women return to the labour market—and in what capacity? Or will this crisis end up turning back the clock on gender equality?” The current situation has put women at greater risk of job loss, poverty, food insecurity, loss of housing and domestic violence. And let’s also remember that women make up 90 per cent of nurses in Canada, 75 per cent of respiratory therapists, and up to 90 per cent of Personal Support Workers (PSW) caring for seniors in long-term care homes and home care. As Canada gets ready to reopen, it must confront the gender effects of the pandemic. For example, single mothers and families in general will not be able to return to the workplace without childcare and schools being operational. Canadian moms make up 40 per cent of household income, so families without childcare options are going to have a problem—there will be no economic recovery without women going back to work. And there is no escaping that, historically, it is the moms who are pushed to stay home. Said federal Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef: “Access to skilled labour was already a challenge before COVID and we cannot afford to lose women who choose [not] to work because of lack of available, affordable, high-quality child care. This will be fundamental to restarting our economy.” n
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Thank you Whistler, we did it together Last month, our foundations, The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation and the Szocs Foundation, donated $50,000 to Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) to support mentalhealth initiatives, challenging the community of Whistler to match that amount by June 3. Board member Anne Townley just reported that you, the community, responded with an overmatch of $94,000. We are so delighted with your response that we have decided to proudly donate an additional $50,000 toward this program—the total now is $194,000! We are in discussions with WCSS for it to become the lead for mental-health resources in Whistler, the goal being a simple, uncomplicated one-stop shop. Whistler is an amazing place where giving back is in our culture and this is just a glowing example of your generosity in making a difference. Ginny and Kerry Dennehy, and Andy Szocs // The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation and the Szocs Foundation
We are all just people I was one of the four students who organized the Black Lives Matter (BLM) awareness march in Whistler last week. After reading comments posted on social media in response to this event, I was disappointed by some of the cynical and inaccurate viewpoints and I wanted to address them. First off, organizing this awareness march was not simply a “feel good moment” for me, and I never had the intention of gaining recognition or praise, to pat myself on the back or feel as though I’m “changing the world.” I simply felt that it was the right thing to do in order to raise awareness about BLM, police brutality, and the unjust murder of George Floyd, as well as all the other lives lost through decades of police corruption and racism. The hope was that this gathering would also bring our community together because as much as this is a time to remain apart and safe with caution and regard for COVID19, I felt as though it was important to take appropriate precautions and come together at a time that matters most and acknowledge our
understanding of such a horrific and prominent issue in today’s society. Secondly, despite what some people might think, racism and police brutality is a problem and does exist in Canada. Many in our community believe problems don’t exist here in our “bubble.” Perhaps it’s because they have never witnessed
According to Pivot Legal (www.pivotlegal. org/17_years_of_police_violence_in_ canada), Indigenous people make up 4.8 per cent of Canada’s population, yet represent 15 per cent of total fatalities caused by police brutality, and Black people make up only 3.4 per cent of Canada’s population, yet represent
“I think it would be entitled to be aware of what is currently happening—both in the U.S. and Canada—and ignore it because it isn’t ‘my problem.’” - DANIKA BOUCHER
it, or because they simply choose not to believe it. Charlize Littlelight organized this march with us. She is 15 years old and First Nations, and she bravely spoke up about racism and the struggles her people are faced with daily.
15 per cent of the total fatalities. It is clear that both groups are disproportionately affected by police violence in comparison to other races. Pivot Legal also reported that between 2000 and 2017, Canadian police were involved
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in at least 460 fatal conflicts with civilians and out of those incidents, only three seconddegree murder charges were given out. So yes, this protest was incredibly relevant to Canada. Racism exists in our community and we can all do better to recognize this and we need to speak up. We marched through a “resort” protesting racism, as one person mocked. Well, this resort is our home and we helped to raise awareness and promote discussion because we are not immune. I agree that I’m incredibly privileged; however, calling us “entitled” is just ignorant and accusatory. I think it would be entitled to be aware of what is currently happening—both in the U.S. and Canada—and ignore it because it isn’t “my problem.” At first, I was worried to organize this march, seeing as I am white and could never begin to imagine what it must feel like to be Black and to face such horrific discrimination, abuse, and fear for simply having a different colour skin. Then I realized that it should be the opposite, that it is my responsibility to take a stand and to use my voice and privilege for good because I can—and you can, too. Lastly, I’ll share a personal anecdote. I used to live in Morocco and travelled in Africa often. I always wondered why it felt so “homey” and comforting to be in Africa. My mom told me that maybe it’s because all life started there; we all come from the same place. This made so much sense to me and I couldn’t possibly fathom how people are treated so horribly because of their skin colour. Why is skin colour an invitation to treat others as less than human? I wish we could all feel that warm, familiar feeling of being in the heart of Africa. I think if everyone could, we’d all have more understanding and compassion for each other because regardless of our skin colour, our salaries, our accomplishments—we are all just people. It’s so important that we remember that. Danika Boucher, 16 // Whistler
Change comes from within first Amidst the recent social-media storm this week [around protests about discrimination] I’ve been thinking ... what’s the big picture here? What can be done to help the cause? What is right and what is wrong and who are we to decide? Does anyone really know what it’s like to spend a lifetime in another skin? Unless you can live that life for real, it’s impossible to truly know how hard it is. From a screen with a few clicks, we can
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR #208 TOWN PLAZA only have a rough guess. When that guess turns into a publicly shouted voice expressing an opinion, does that now make it fact? Does that now define you as who you are as a person? Are you now that voice truly and forever? Are you helping a cause or just fuelling a fire you wish to extinguish? There will always be many sides to many stories. Racism, poverty, corruption and all the other worldly problems will be an issue until we run our beautiful Earth into non-existence. So how can we really make a difference that counts? It’s not by harassing people we’ve never met. It’s not by spreading propaganda. It’s not even as simple as saying sorry. Time cannot be rewound. Deep down, we all wish to make it a better place for the short time we, and our future generations, have left. The one true action we can all take that will make a real difference in this world is to think rationally. To separate fact from fiction by educating ourselves on the matters we really care about and make a change within ourselves first. Only then can the world eventually be a better place. Tyler B. // Whistler
Take time to enjoy the Valley Trail It is good to see everyone out using the Valley Trail. Some people use it for pleasure; some use it to commute to work—everyone uses the trail for different purposes and at different speeds. There is a set of rules at the access points to the Valley Trail reminding people to respect the different users on the trail. Bikes are the fastest things on the trails. It would be nice if when a biker is approaching walkers from behind, they ring their bell, or call out with “on your left” so the pedestrian has time to move to the side of the trail and rein in children and [leashed] dogs. Bikes, do not pass on the right—that is not expected and can be scary if the walker is not expecting it. Please slow down when passing or going through the parks. Take your time passing and wait until it is clear to do so; this keeps you safe from any random events that may happen. At intersections with real roads, where the trail has a stop sign, you should actually pay attention. I have seen bikers almost hit by vehicles because they have not stopped. Walkers, please be cognizant of other trail users. If in a large group do not range across the whole trail, and move to the right side if bikes are trying to pass. Dogs should be on a leash, and the leash shortened when people are trying to pass. Please pick up dog poo from the side of the trail, so if people want or have to step off the trail, they do not step in it. Finally, whether you are commuting or out for pleasure, take a few extra minutes to enjoy the trail, acknowledge your fellow trail users and if you take out your ear buds, you will not only be able to [hear] the nature that surrounds you, but [appreciate] it. There is nothing better for your health. Francesca Cole // Whistler
Dr. Bonnie Henry kept B.C. safe from COVID-19 Mr. [Rowndell] Tate’s ill-informed and uneducated opinion in regards to the severity
of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decisions made by our government can be best disputed with one question (Pique, Letter to the Editor, June 3). Does he honestly believe that he knows better on how to respond to a global crisis than [B.C. Provincial Health Officer] Dr. Bonnie Henry? To quote from the New York Times article recently detailing her world-renowned handling of COVID-19 in our province, [she has had] “a 30-year medical career as a female fleet medical officer tending to 1,000 men at sea, a family doctor at an urban California clinic, an epidemiologist setting up quarantines for families exposed to Ebola in Uganda and the operational leader of Toronto’s response to the lethal SARS outbreak.” Quite an impressive resume and one I’m certain Mr. Tate does not possess. His comments regarding his belief that COVID-19 swept through Whistler back in December are laughable to anyone who has actually experienced this illness. My Italian family are from the Lombardy region and endured gross mismanagement of this pandemic, resulting in almost 1,000 deaths daily in their country at its peak. How dare Mr. Tate compare the financial cost of our government keeping us safe against what he calls “a few deaths.” We were incredibly lucky to have strong leadership and decisive action from our province, and to Mr. Tate and his assertion that we could have done it differently, I have one thing to say: You are wrong. Tania Chiasson // Pemberton
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Booze and quiet residences—how to co-exist As owners at Elements, we strongly hope that the adjacent restaurant will not be able to expand its exterior liquor licence seating limit of 40. If they do seat up to 50 outside, the extra 10 seats closest to Elements (sidewalk and/ or their driveway) should be dry, liquor free. Also no amplified music outside the existing enclosed patio. I think it’s great if the Village of Pemberton allows sidewalk seating. It creates a great lively life “in” the street in European parlance, as opposed to being “on” the street in North American parlance. I was a strong advocate for sidewalk seating when I was on Vancouver’s Downtown Development Impacts Committee and on Theatre Row’s Board. I make the same recommendation [that] I did then, that’s in Vancouver’s current guidelines, that on narrower sidewalks, small Parisian tables are used with tall stools, not chairs, so patrons can’t stick their legs out into such a way as to block pedestrian traffic, but can only rest their feet on the rails below their torso. Since Pemberton has so many dogs, restaurant staff will need to request dinners not to tie their dogs to adjacent trees, or the dogs that want to sit by their owners will end up totally blocking the sidewalk. Myson Effa // Pemberton (Editor’s Note: Village of Pemberton manager of development services Lisa Pedrini confirmed during council’s special meeting on June 9 that establishments can only increase the patio footprint, not its capacity, while existing noise bylaws remain in effect.) ■
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Be kind, be calm and listen to B.C.’s top doc FOR MANY British Columbians, 3 p.m. (almost) every weekday over the last few months has offered a moment of calm amidst tumult. That’s when we’ve gathered to tune in from our computers, radios, and TVs to hear our provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie
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Henry give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in her slow, soothing tone. She’s commanded respect across the political spectrum for being honest, forthright, and respectful, delivering unfathomable news along with clear instructions on how we should handle it. As a direct result of her leadership, our province is being heralded as a success story around the world—most recently in a New York Times article with the glowing headline “The Top Doctor Who Aced the Coronavirus Test.” In that piece, published on Friday, June 5, Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist says that B.C. should’ve been “clobbered,” given, for one, our proximity to Washington state. “They took decisive action, did it early
without hesitation and communicated effectively. People listened to her,” Furness said. For those people who argue shutting down our economy so fully was unnecessary given our low numbers (clearly they’re not taking a look at the rest of the world to see what could’ve been), we were warned early on about you. Many people knew
should be lauded, what really made her stand out from the crowd was her plea for British Columbians to be kind to one another—a move the Times piece calls “classically female leadership traits,” alongside “humility, collaboration, empathy and emotion.” For every person who’s ever cried on the job for a reason that truly deserved tears,
wearing that day—or what it said about strangers on the internet who made similar comments. I also paused to consider if John Fluevog would’ve designed a pair of shoes to honour a male provincial health officer. In the end, my conclusion was the same. We were all appreciating one facet of a multi-faceted person rather than objectifying her or focusing solely on her appearance. Would I still hold her in high acclaim if she wore the same white button up every day? Yes, absolutely. But in a way, her affinity for brightly coloured clothing and accessories also offered both a dose of cheer and a sense of normalcy. Yes, the world as we know it might be falling apart, but it’s not so dire that we can’t get out of bed and give a few seconds’ thought to what we might wear that day. (My note to myself might also include: and brush your teeth before 3 p.m.!) For the moment, it might feel like the crisis has slightly abated. And it has. But it’s not over and, in fact, most experts say we’re looking at a second wave in the fall. But Dr. Henry has shown—to many people who likely had no idea what a provincial health officer even was before the pandemic—that we’re in good hands. In the meantime, we should continue to follow her evergreen advice to “be kind, be calm, and be safe.” ■
[H]er affinity for brightly coloured clothing and accessories also offered both a dose of cheer and a sense of normalcy. Yes, the world as we know it might be falling apart, but it’s not so dire that we can’t get out of bed and give a few seconds’ thought to what we might wear that day.
months ago that if these strong, decisive actions had the desired outcome—i.e. very few deaths and case numbers compared to other places—that you would argue it was all too much and not worth the sacrifice. But Dr. Henry knew the alternative was not worth the risk. While her skills and decision-making
Dr. Henry proved that “manning up” and stifling emotions should not be the default. Furthermore, she demonstrated that women shouldn’t have to hide an affinity for fashion to be taken seriously. I had to stop to process what it said about me that I looked forward to seeing what kind of necklace our fearless leader would be
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Whistler council passes temporary patio bylaws RMOW PLANS BOTH SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE VIBRANCY
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of Whistler (RMOW) is moving quickly on bylaws to assist local businesses during their careful reopening in the wake of the first wave of COVID-19—while also looking at moves to protect the long-term vibrancy of Whistler Village. As of May 19, restaurants and patios across B.C. are now permitted to resume in-person dining under strict requirements of the Provincial Health Officer, including operating at a maximum 50-per-cent capacity and groups of up to six people per table, with each group seated at least two metres apart. Since then, the RMOW has been working with stakeholders including the Restaurant Association of Whistler (RAW) and individual operators to guide the local reopening plan. At its June 9 meeting, council gave all three readings and adopted a set of bylaws to allow for temporary outdoor patios in Whistler Village, along with several supporting resolutions. Looking further ahead, other resolutions introduced on June 9—stemming from a consultant’s report commissioned more than a decade ago—seek to lock down key food and beverage locales in the resort. That report by Thomas Consultants, completed in 2010, recommended using spot zoning to protect 40 restaurant locations deemed to be important to
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vibrancy in the village. Since then, five of the identified locations have been fully or partially converted while two others sit vacant. New proposed zoning and land use contract amendment bylaws—which council authorized staff to begin preparing at the June 9 meeting—would prohibit the remaining key food and beverage locations from changing uses. “Closures and conversions of space and capacity being led to other uses would definitely have a negative impact on the visitor experience and our overall tourism economy into the future,” said general manager of resort experience Toni Metcalf, in a pre-council media briefing, adding that the RMOW appreciates it is a big move, and that not all stakeholders will agree, “but they certainly have shared that they understand why we would do this.” The resolution also directs staff to report any building permit applications that conflict with the bylaws under preparation (under the Local Government Act, a municipality can withhold the issuance of a building permit if it’s in conflict with a bylaw being prepared, said planner Melissa Laidlaw, in the briefing). Staff will consult with resort stakeholders and hold an online public information meeting before bringing forward the bylaws, which would also be subject to a public hearing process. As for the temporary patio bylaws, it’s the second time the RMOW has used emergency powers under provincial Order M139, which allows municipalities to introduce and pass a bylaw in one sitting. With their adoption, businesses will soon be able to apply for a temporary patio using a single form (and with a $240 fee)
that covers all the relevant legalities. Temporary patios will be permitted until October 31. For businesses without space for temporary patios, the RMOW plans to increase the number of public picnic tables in select locations throughout the village, and is also considering “patio areas” on select municipal roads in the village core area (Main Street is one location being considered, though merchants in the area have stressed the importance of the street parking out front—the initiative is a work in progress). There was discussion of subsidizing the application fee, Laidlaw said, but the RMOW ultimately decided against waiving fees for just one sector. “We wanted to maintain a consistent approach,” she said. The money will be used to cover staff time associated with processing applications, which in this case will prove tricky. “Whistler doesn’t have a typical grid, or street pattern, where everything is uniform,” Laidlaw said. “The Village Stroll meanders and turns and is wider in some areas and narrow in other areas, so each of these things does warrant a careful look ... hence the fee.” And as for what temporary patios look like on the ground, municipal staff have already been out walking around envisioning it themselves, said director of planning Mike Kirkegaard. “We’ve been doing some ground work already in our minds, getting out there, and part of that is consideration of access to adjacent retail stores and things like that,” Kirkegaard said, adding that the RMOW is nearing completion of a mapping project of the entire village area as well. “And that mapping will lay out all of those
different constraints that we might have around fire-lane access, minimum widths, where we have existing garbage receptacles and bike racks and those kinds of things.” The streamlined application process will ask businesses for a two-scale drawing of their proposal, proper approvals from stratas, a description of furnishings and whether there is liquor licensing or not, Kirkegaard said. Staff will then review the applications with an expected turnaround time of seven to 10 days. A further recommendation from RAW to temporarily allow for liquor consumption in designated public spaces is not supported by the RMOW at this time, though staff is committed to investigating it further. While there is more work to do, RAW is enthusiastic about what’s been done so far, said chair Eric Griffith in an email. “We are 100-per-cent confident this work is being done to the highest standards,” Griffith said. “RAW is very pleased how our community is pulling together to do whatever possible to succeed during our re-opening phases in Whistler and to make a vibrant resort experience for our summer guests.” Prior to COVID-19, Whistler’s food and beverage sector employed an estimated 18 per cent of the resort’s workforce and contributed 14 per cent (or $250 million) to the $1.79 billion gross domestic product generated from Whistler, according to a staff report to council. As a commercial property owner who leases to food and beverage businesses, Councillor John Grills recused himself from the discussion and subsequent voting. Businesses can find more resources at whistler.ca/saferestart.n
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“We need to build a vision of moving out of there, because it just doesn’t belong on the edge of this growing community.” An amendment introduced by Coun. Duane Jackson pledged to revisit the decision in a year, in the meantime directing staff to continue air quality monitoring, request consolidated production days with other projects, and encourage ongoing dialogue with the owner on best practices for the site around things like dust mitigation. “My focus remains on seeing the plant moved … (but) provincial jurisdiction means moving the plant is not likely unless Alpine Paving is willing to do so,” said Mayor Jack Crompton. “Adversarial strategies, litigation, lobbying the province, and this procurement policy have not resulted in the plant being moved. Trying collaboration with Alpine Paving seems reasonable to me, and what has been recommended seems worth a try.” n
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AFTER A LENGTHY discussion at the June 9 council meeting, Whistler council decided in a split vote to change its asphalt procurement policy to allow sourcing from Cheakamus Crossing, with a pledge to revisit the issue in a year. Since 2011, council has directed staff to include a restriction on sourcing asphalt from facilities located within three kilometres of Whistler neighbourhoods. As such, council has required perennial contract winner Alpine Paving to source asphalt for municipal works from its Squamish plant rather than its plant in Cheakamus. The policy has generated 270 tonnes of CO2, representing between two and five per cent of the municipality’s annual corporate emissions, depending on the year, and cost an estimated $456,000 more than if it were sourced locally over that time, according to the RMOW. Council received 14 letters of correspondence from Cheakamus residents before the meeting—which Councillor Ralph Forsyth pointed out would likely equate to 100 angry residents showing up in person if not for COVID-19 taking council meetings virtual. “The reason we’re here talking about it now is because in the dying days of the 2011 council, everyone was trying to save their skins and come up with any idea to get people on our side again or get them off our backs,” said Forsyth, who sat on the 2011 council that infamously lost favour with voters. “There was no logical reason for us to make this procurement policy other than it was good politics, we thought. It wasn’t, and it didn’t work then, so now I think that I’m going to support this.” While the original decision came after numerous complaints from residents over air quality in the neighbourhood, the municipality’s monitoring has shown that particulate levels never exceeded provincial guidelines during that time, except on days when wildfire smoke blanketed the community. The plant produces about 21,000 tonnes of asphalt per year on average, and with the RMOW’s estimated 5,000 tonnes per year, “we’d be adding just, on average, 20 to 30 per cent more to that plant’s production,” noted capital projects manager Tammy Shore. But it was a difference in the particulate matter measured at stations in Cheakamus and Meadow Park that eventually swayed Coun. Cathy Jewett. “Until then, I had to admit I was a little
more on the pro side, and now, looking at that, I think that when I see that there’s poorer air quality in that neighbourhood versus the neighbourhood I live in, that had a huge effect on my decision making,” Jewett said, before eventually voting against the resolution (Coun. Jen Ford was also opposed). The letters council received on the issue are passionate, “but they also have a bit of an edge,” Jewett added. “I would like to advise the residents of Cheakamus Crossing to write to the regional manager of [the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural resource Operations], and to the minister, and to be respectful, and to resist the urge to [be cynical] and remain professional. “That’s the way that we’re going to be able to really solve this, is we have to go to who’s in charge.” With the province renewing the plant’s lease for 10 years in 2017, Coun. Arthur De Jong reasoned the best approach is the long game. “We need to look long term. The licence ends in 2027; we need to build a vision with the operator,” De Jong said, noting that the site could eventually be graded for an employee housing project or other residential uses.
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RMOW preps ‘Big Moves Strategy’ for climate COUNCIL BRIEFS: REBATES FOR EV STATIONS; OCP GETS HOUSEKEEPING UPDATE
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WITH AN EYE to tackling Whistler’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters— transportation and buildings—the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is launching a new strategy to focus its efforts. The Climate Action Big Moves Strategy, as it’s being called, aims to single out six specific areas where Whistler can have the biggest impact—though the RMOW isn’t saying what those are just yet. The strategy is expected to be unveiled at the July 7 council meeting, followed by workshops and community engagement opportunities throughout the summer. The project will be coordinated by the RMOW’s new climate action coordinator Luisa Burhenne, who was recently hired to fill the role vacated by Max Kniewasser. Burhenne holds a doctorate in applied science—bioenergy, and most recently worked for a firm specializing in carbon and sustainability consulting. While the Big Moves Strategy will incorporate the Community Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), the CECAP will remain the “authoritative list” detailing Whistler’s climate action,
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Meanwhile, the RMOW is partnering with the B.C. Government to offer rebates for homeowners and businesses looking to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. From May 28 to Feb. 28, 2021, the RMOW will top up the province’s rebate contributions to further bring down the cost of EV stations in Whistler. The rebate is available for singlefamily homes (up to $700), multi-unit residential buildings (up to $3,000 per charging station) and workplaces (also up $3,000 per station). If residents apply for and receive the province’s rebate, they will automatically receive the RMOW’s eligible top-up contribution. The municipal portion of the rebate is paid for by the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, which the RMOW receives to spend directly on climate action initiatives. The EV rebate was approved through the RMOW’s 2020 budget amendment process. Find more info and apply at app.
Whistler’s Official Community Plan (OCP) made its long-awaited return to council on June 5… for a minor housekeeping update to fix an administrative error. While the OCP bylaw received third reading on July 23, 2019, “due to an administrative error, the bylaw that was presented for third reading contained the incorrect version of Schedule A, Whistler Land Use Map and Designations,” said senior planner Courtney Beaubien in a presentation to council. The map in the version of the bylaw that received third reading neglected to incorporate a change to the designation for a portion of lands at 2501, 2505 and 2509 Gondola Way (from “residential—very low” to “residential—low to medium”). A public hearing for the OCP bylaw held on April 16, 2019 contained the correct map, Beaubien added. “The map that was presented for the public hearing should have been the map that was included in the third reading version of the OCP bylaw as further revised,” she said.
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As such, council rescinded third reading of the OCP bylaw before passing third reading of the revised bylaw. Asked when the OCP might finally return for adoption, Mayor Jack Crompton offered a phrase he’s said more than once in recent months: “We’ve never been closer.”
WHA ADDS CULLEN, MAXWELL TO BOARD; TW ACCLAIMS MEMBERS Both the Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) and Tourism Whistler (TW) updated their boards of directors recently. At the WHA, Resort Municipality of Whistler chief administrative officer Virginia Cullen and Pique columnist G.D. Maxwell were appointed by council as voting members on May 26. Maxwell (who previously sat on the board in a non-voting role) replaces retiring director Brian Good, while Cullen replaces outgoing RMOW CAO Mike Furey. At TW, meanwhile, four seats were up for election on May 28—all four of which were elected by acclamation. Three incumbents—Norman Mastalir, Ian Lowe (who also serves as chair) and Murray Lowe—all return to the board, joined by newcomer Doug Andrews. n
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Vail Resorts’ quarterly net revenue falls US$264M LIFT REVENUE ALSO DOWN 29% DUE TO EFFECTS OF COVID-19
BY BRANDON BARRETT VAIL RESORTS OPENED a window into the financial impact COVID-19 has wrought on the multi-national ski company in its most recently quarterly report. For the fiscal quarter ending April 30, Whistler Blackcomb’s parent company reported its net revenue fell US$263.9 million, or 27.5 per cent, while net income fell $139.6 million compared to the same period last year. Ski lift revenue, meanwhile, dropped $152.1 million, or 28.9 per cent, “primarily due to decreased visitation associated with the closure of our North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas due to COVID-19,” as well as a deferral of $121 million in pass product revenue. “Our results for the quarter and for the full 2019-2020 North American ski season were significantly impacted by COVID19 and the resulting closure of our North American mountain resorts beginning March 15, 2020 for the safety of our guests, employees and resort communities,” said company CEO Rob Katz in the investors call. “In addition, even before the closure
and during the first two weeks of March, we experienced a negative change in performance that we believe was due to the impact of COVID-19 on traveller behaviour.” The company has also offered credits to 2019-20 pass holders to apply toward next season, a move that has drawn some
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criticism from skiers hopeful they would receive a cash refund. Season pass holders will receive a minimum 20-per-cent credit towards next season, up to a maximum of 80 per cent, dependent on the number of days skied this winter. Credits have also been offered to Epic Day Pass, Edge Card and other “frequency-based” product buyers with unused days remaining. Credits are available until Sept. 7, 2020.
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This Public Hearing will be held electronically pursuant to Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 2 (Ministerial Order M139/2020).
Public Hearing web link or one of the phone numbers (including meeting ID and password). The Public Hearing will be conducted using Zoom and can be accessed via either online video or phone conferencing.
If the Government of British Columbia lifts the Provincial State of Emergency currently in place before June 23, 2020, this Public Hearing will be held at the following location:
The web link for the Public Hearing online video option will be posted at whistler.ca/LUC00003 three days before the Public Hearing.
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LAND USE CONTRACT TERMINATION BYLAW (BAYSHORES) NO. 2213, 2020 SUBJECT LANDS: The lands that are the subject of the proposed Bylaw are shown outlined in a heavy bold black line and identified as “subject lands” on the map attached to this notice. PURPOSE: In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to terminate the Bayshores Land Use Contract (the “LUC”) from the subject lands and zone the subject lands RM70 Zone (Residential Multiple Seventy) under “Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015”. If the Bylaw is adopted, both the LUC termination and the new zoning designation will take effect one year after the date the Bylaw is adopted. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documentation along with written submissions received may be inspected at the Reception Desk of Municipal Hall at 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded) from June 11, 2020 to and including June 22, 2020, and on June 23, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (the start time for the Public Hearing).
The phone numbers to access the Public Hearing phone conferencing option are as follows: +1-778-907-2071
+1-647-374-4685
+1-647-558-0588
The meeting ID and password for the phone conferencing option will be posted at whistler.ca/LUC00003 three days before the Public Hearing. You can also obtain this information by calling the Planning Department three days before the Public Hearing at 604-935-8170. Instructions for Participating via Zoom Online Video or Phone Conferencing • Online video: It is possible to access the Public Hearing on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Your camera will not be available, but your microphone will need to be enabled. To indicate that you wish to make an oral representation, click on the ‘raise hand’ feature. The moderator will allow each person to speak in turn. When it is your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted and you will be asked to provide your name and address for the public record. Please be patient as there may be others in the queue before you. • Phone conferencing: To access the Public Hearing by phone, use one of the phone numbers above along with the meeting ID and password from the website (whistler.ca/LUC00003) as prompted. To indicate that you wish to make an oral representation, use the ‘raise hand’ feature by dialing [*9]. When it is your turn to speak, the meeting moderator will announce the last three digits of your phone number, and your line will be unmuted. You will be asked to provide your name and address for the public record. Please be patient as there may be others in the queue before you.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documentation along with written submissions received may also be viewed online on the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) website at: whistler.ca/LUC00003 After the conclusion of this Public Hearing, Council cannot receive representations from the public on the proposed Bylaw. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the General information on participating in the RMOW’s electronic public proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard by hearings is available here: Council at the Public Hearing. All persons can: 1) submit written comments to https://www.whistler.ca/municipal-gov/council/public-hearings Council; and/or 2) make oral representations LIVE via online video or phone Members of the public can also view the Live Stream of the Public Hearing at: conferencing. (Your image will not be broadcast to Council or the public.) https://www.whistler.ca/municipal-gov/council/watch-council-meetings 1. Submit Written Comments to Council Written comments must be addressed to “Mayor and Council”, and include LAND USE CONTRACT TERMINATION BYLAW (BAYSHORES) NO. 2213, 2020 your name and mailing address. Until 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020, written submissions will be received at the following: Map showing Subject Lands Email: Fax: Hard Copy:
corporate@whistler.ca 604-935-8109 Resort Municipality of Whistler Legislative Services Department 4325 Blackcomb Way Whistler BC V8E 0X5
Written submissions will also be accepted on June 23, 2020 between 2:00 p.m. and the time when the motion to close the Public Hearing is made. During this timeframe, written comments must be submitted by email to: corporate@whistler.ca All submissions will form part of the Public Hearing record and will be added to the Public Hearing Package as they are received. The Public Hearing Package will be available on the RMOW website at: whistler.ca/LUC00003 2. Participate LIVE via Online Video or Phone Conferencing The live Public Hearing will take place June 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. via online video and phone conferencing. If you wish to make oral representations to Council on the proposed Bylaw by online video or by phone, please use the
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Several recent police searches turn up no sign of missing Calgary man MARSHAL IWAASA’S BURNT-OUT TRUCK WAS FOUND IN THE PEMBERTON BACKCOUNTRY
BY BRANDON BARRETT AFTER A STRING of recent searches as the snowpack has thawed—and another search planned for the coming weeks— RCMP is still no closer to finding any new signs of a Calgary man whose burnt-out truck was discovered in the Pemberton backcountry this winter. Marshal Iwaasa, 26, was last seen Nov. 18 by family in Lethbridge, Alta. His charred pickup truck was found a week later near the Brian Waddington hut, along with several personal items, including a destroyed laptop, some clothes, three smashed cellphones and his personal ID, which were scattered near the scene. With the Lethbridge Police Service serving as the lead on the case, Sea to Sky RCMP has assisted in the missing person’s case through a number of ground, air and canine searches of the area around Phelix Creek and the Phelix Creek Forest Service Road, where the truck still sits. “As of this stage, we haven’t found anything,” explained Sgt. Sascha Banks, Sea to Sky operations support NCO with the Squamish RCMP. “The dogs, the drones, the foot searches, the bike searches, nothing
has turned up anything in regards to being able to identify something that’s pointing us in a specific direction at the moment.” In the months since his disappearance, Iwaasa’s family has asked the public to hand out flyers between here and Lethbridge, and have launched a Facebook group that now counts close to 12,000 members. They have also hired a private investigator to look into the case, but so far have not yet had any significant leads. “We haven’t heard anything in the last six months about him,” said Iwaasa’s sister, Paige Fogen. “No new information or sightings have been confirmed. We’ve actually never really confirmed that he was up at the truck site, other than his truck being there and his belongings being found.” The scene where Iwaasa’s truck was found has only led to more questions for the family about the possibility of foul play. “The most scary thing for me was seeing the truck scene and what it looked like,” noted Fogen. “Knowing my brother, I don’t feel that he would torch his truck. He’s a very smart guy. He’s into the outdoors. He’s very resourceful. I fully think if something crazy happened and he somehow managed to get his truck up there, he would have just waited until daytime and walked or run back down.” In a previous interview with Pique,
SEARCH CONTINUES Marshal Iwasa, whose truck was found in the Pemberton backcountry, is still missing.
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Fogen also noted that while being an avid outdoorsman, her brother had never been to the remote area where his truck was found and had never expressed any interest in visiting there. While investigators have not necessarily ruled out foul play, Banks said police “haven’t found anything that would lead us to believe anybody met with peril there.”
Local police have also worked with Pemberton Search and Rescue to scan what Banks called “an expansive area” via helicopter. She said authorities were planning another search in the coming weeks as the snowline continues to rise. “There are multiple glacier lakes and things like that and they’re still not melted, so we’re looking at searching areas we’re able to and then as the snowline starts to come higher and higher, obviously that will give us additional grounds to [search],” she said. The RCMP is hopeful with more recreationalists in the area as the weather warms up that some new piece of evidence will come to light that could move the case forward. The family’s interprovincial search efforts have also been thwarted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID has definitely made everything a little bit more challenging,” Fogen said. “We are asking people to go and put up flyers, but we haven’t been when everyone was under lockdown. But people continue to share and bring awareness online, so definitely the power of social media was helpful during that time to keep things going and keep [awareness about] Marshal
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAIVED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW (OUTDOOR PATIOS) NO. 2284, 2020
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act that the Council of the Resort Municipality of Whistler has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to proposed Bylaw 2284, an amendment to Whistler’s Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015. Section 464(2) allows for the waiving of public hearings in relation to a proposed zoning bylaw that is consistent with a municipality’s Official Community Plan. Council will consider giving third reading to the proposed Bylaw at its regular meeting of Council commencing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
SUBJECT LANDS:
The lands that are subject to the proposed Bylaw are: the Whistler Village and Whistler Creek core commercial areas as shown outlined in a heavy bold black line and identified as “subject lands” on the map attached to this notice, all roads vested in the Municipality, and all lands within the TA8 Zone (Tourist Accommodation Eight) as shown outlined in a heavy bold black line and identified as “subject lands” on the map attached to this notice.
PURPOSE:
In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to: • designate the Whistler Village and Whistler Creek core commercial areas as temporary use permit areas where outdoor patio areas for food and beverage services may be allowed • permit outdoor patios for food and beverage services on roads vested in the Municipality • add “auxiliary uses” to the list of permitted uses in the TA8 Zone (Tourist Accommodation Eight).
INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS:
A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected on the Resort Municipality of Whistler website at www.whistler.ca or at the Reception Desk of Municipal Hall at 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded) until June 23, 2020.
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Sea to Sky police stop muscle car stolen from Lillooet with road spikes POLICE BRIEFS: SECOND MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN RECENT WEEKS; VANCOUVER MAN CAUGHT FOR EXCESSIVE SPEEDING
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POLICE ARRESTED a Surrey woman and two passengers this week after they allegedly stole a muscle car from Lillooet, according to a release. At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8, Whistler and Pemberton RCMP were tipped off to a stolen vehicle, a grey 2011 Dodge Charger with black racing stripes, heading southbound on Highway 99 from Lillooet. Pemberton police first noted the car as it entered Mount Currie, but were unable to stop the driver before it continued on to Whistler. In the meantime, Whistler RCMP set up a series of spike belts, which successfully deflated the car’s tires, bringing it to a stop near Highway 99 and Crazy Canuck Drive in Rainbow. Two women and a man were taken into custody for possession of stolen property. The driver, a 23-year-old Surrey woman, is also being investigated for driving dangerously, fleeing from police, and driving while prohibited. Mounties continue to investigate and are asking any witnesses who have
not yet spoken with police to contact the detachment at 604-932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or solvecrime.ca to remain anonymous.
SECOND MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN RECENT WEEKS INJURES VANCOUVER MAN The second motorcycle crash in recent weeks has Pemberton RCMP urging the public to use caution when driving on mountain roadways, according to a release. At roughly 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, Pemberton police received a report of a motorcycle crash on Highway 99 at Titcomb Road in Birken. Police learned that the driver, a 49-yearold Vancouver man, had crashed his Harley Davidson while entering a curve and swerving to avoid some debris on the roadway, ending up in the ditch. The man was transported to a Lower Mainland hospital for what police said appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. “This is the second incident in recent weeks involving a motorcycle which was unable to avoid debris on the road, and
the police are reminding the motorcycling public to please use caution on all roadways, especially those that are in mountainous regions or those that may not be travelled as much, as these roadways can collect debris or remain slick due to recent rainfall or weather events,” the police said.
VANCOUVER DRIVER CLOCKED GOING 138 KM/H IN 60 KM/H ZONE A Vancouver man was ticketed for excessive speeding this week after he was clocked going 138 kilometres an hour in a 60
km/h zone near Joffre Lakes, police said. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, Pemberton RCMP spotted the vehicle, a grey 2017 BMW M5, speeding southbound towards Mount Currie. The car was stopped at the intersection of Highway 99 and In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road. The 23-year-old driver was given a ticket and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. “Pemberton RCMP would like to thank several motorists who proactively stopped to speak to the police about the driving behaviour they noted and for removing the vehicle and driver from the road,” police said in a release. n
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make sure that everyone is doing absolutely everything that can be done to bring answers to Marshal’s disappearance.” Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call Pemberton RCMP at 604-894-6634, the Lethbridge Police Service at 403-328-4444, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or at solvecrime.ca to remain anonymous. n
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Zero Ceiling helps launch youth peer support group YOUTH CONNECTIONS INTENDED TO CREATE SAFE SPACE FOR MENTAL-HEALTH SUPPORT FOR AGES 16 TO 24
BY BRANDON BARRETT ZERO CEILING is committed to ending youth homelessness, and as part of that mission, wants to address important issues like mental health that can contribute to homelessness— particularly during a time of isolation. That’s why the Whistler-based nonprofit has teamed up with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation to launch Youth Connections, a weekly peer support group for Sea to Sky youth aged 16 to 24. Rhianna Russell, caseworker for Zero Ceiling, said the concept came from the organization’s Work 2 Live participants as they were managing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of our participants have accessed some kind of mental health support before coming to our program. It may be like counselling or peer support groups in Vancouver, which was what some of the individuals educated me on,” she explained. “It was really the participants that brought it to the table for me … and they were saying how much they got out of it.” The idea of the program is simple: a small number of youth meet weekly to
share their experiences, and although facilitated by a VCH peer support worker, a clinical counsellor, and Russell, they guide the focus of the sessions. The group remains open for the first two weeks, before being closed to newcomers to help participants “build relationships and trust with each other,” Russell said. After six weeks, the program opens up again to new youth, and current participants can choose to continue on with the program if they wish. The goal is for it to be as accessible as possible, and is not solely intended for youth experiencing acute mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression— although those experiences can add important insights to the group, too. “I believe peer groups are valuable because they create dedicated spaces for people to find meaningful connection through lived experience,” said Laurel Ward, VCH peer support worker, in an emailed statement. While applauding the support programs that do exist locally, including Whistler Community Services Society’s six-day-aweek Outreach Services, Russell said much of what is available is geared more towards individuals in crisis. “There’s not much support when some of those mental-health presentations maybe start, or just generally coping when
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you might not be looking at a counsellor at that point or going to VCH and seeing a psychiatrist,” she added. “But really, if you are just struggling in day-to-day life and don’t feel like you can take that step to [counselling], there isn’t much.” Zero Ceiling has expanded both its staffing levels and mandate in the past year or so. It is already looking at growing its Work 2 Live program, which provides
at-risk youth with supportive employment, housing and wraparound services for a calendar year, from eight participants to 12. But the organization has also recognized that ending youth homelessness means tackling the bigger issues as well, and has ramped up its advocacy efforts at the provincial level, including consulting on a business-to-business guide developing in conjunction with WorkBC and the Ministry of Social Development aimed at achieving more inclusive hiring practices. Youth Connections is just another example of this broadened focus, Russell said. “We’re really trying to make some big moves. We feel that we want youth homelessness to end. So in order for us to be an active part of that, we have to be involved in community policies and be a voice in the community for some of these issues,” she noted. “I think every single one of us looks to jump on the bigger things going on, because we know anything we do to help reduce youth homelessness will impact our participants.” Youth Connections runs every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. until July 9. For more information, or to register, contact Alanna Ray at alanna.ray@vch.ca or 604-848-8393. To donate to Zero Ceiling, visit zeroceiling.org/donate. n
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CD-1 Zone (WedgeWoods Estates) and Area C Retaining Wall Amendments Pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act this is to provide notice of intent of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to amend Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002 in a manner consistent with the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 689, 1999. Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be waived regarding the following bylaw: 1. Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No.765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1649-2019. PURPOSE OF BYLAW 1649-2019: The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is in the process of updating all the Electoral Area bylaws to include provisions for retaining walls in order to minimize the potential negative impacts of large retaining walls. In addition, Amendment Bylaw No. 1649-2019 addresses the need for limits on the number of accessory buildings within the CD-1 Zone (WedgeWoods Estates). It includes updated provisions for the CD-1 Zone (WedgeWoods Estates) to permit carriage homes to be built prior to principal residences in order to support the provision of affordable housing. Proposed Zoning Amendment The following amendments are proposed for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 1649-2019: •
Introducing limits to the number of accessory buildings permitted in the CD-1 Zone (WedgeWoods Estates).
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Allowing for carriage homes to be built prior to principal residences in the CD-1 Zone (WedgeWoods Estates).
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The area covered by Bylaw 1649-2019 is the entire Electoral Area C. INFORMATION & SUBMISSIONS? A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected on the SLRD website at www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices. Inspection of documents at the Regional District office is not possible at this time as the office is closed to the public due to COVID-19. A copy of the Board resolution waiving the public hearing is available for public inspection along with a copy of Bylaw 1649-2019 as set out in this notice. Third reading of Amendment Bylaw No. 1649-2019 is scheduled for June 24, 2020. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Graham Haywood, Interim Director of Legislative and Corporate Services Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Box 219, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 www.slrd.bc.ca P: 604-894-6371 ext. 224 TF: 1-800-298-7753 F: 604-894-6526 E: info@slrd.bc.ca
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NOTICE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
1394 Portage Road -Lot B, DL 203, LLD, EPP46258 No�ce is hereby given in accordance with Sec�on 494 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 2015, that the Village of Pemberton will consider a Temporary Use Permit at its Regular Mee�ng scheduled on Tuesday June 16, 2020, commencing at 5:30 pm via Zoom Webinar, Mee�ng ID: 82538261971 What are the details of the applica�on? The subject lands are located at 1394 Portage Road, having the legal descrip�on of Lot B, DL 203, LLD, EPP46258. The subject lands are zoned CD-5: Comprehensive Development Zone 5 (Tiyata at Pemberton). Pemberton Portage Ltd. has applied for a Temporary Use Permit to allow for a Food Truck. The applicant has requested the maximum term of three (3) years, with the op�on to request a one-�me renewal for an addi�onal maximum (3) year term. How do I a�end the electronic Public Hearing? In order to par�cipate by Zoom Video Conferencing, in addi�on to the mee�ng ID Loca�on Map: Subject lands indicated in bold are number set out above, a�endees will need located at 1394 Portage Road. to first download Zoom on your computer or the Zoom APP on your phone, which is available at www.zoom.us (it is recommended that this is done and tested well in advance of the Public Hearing to ensure connec�ons and func�ons work).
Regular Mee�ng scheduled on Tuesday June 16, 2020, commencing at 5:30 pm via Zoom Webinar, Mee�ng ID: 82538261971 How do I provide feedback? If you would like to a�end and provide feedback at the Regular Council Mee�ng on June 16, you may log-in as an A�endee of the Council Mee�ng Webinar and provide comment on this agenda item when the mee�ng is opened for comments. To par�cipate by Zoom Video Conferencing, download Zoom on your computer or the Zoom app on your phone, which is available at www.zoom.us Should you wish to make a wri�en submission pertaining to the applica�on; it can be made to the a�en�on of Sheena Fraser, Manager of Corporate & Legisla�ve Services, sfraser@pemberton.ca or Box 100, 7400 Prospect Street, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 prior to Monday, June 15th at 4:00 p.m. All submissions received by Thursday June 11th at 4 pm will appear on the June 16, 2020 Council Agenda; all submissions received a�er June 11th will be circulated to Council a�er the Agenda is posted. How do I get more informa�on? A copy of the applica�on and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Village of Pemberton Office, 7400 Prospect Street during the office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (statutory holidays excluded). Please call the Village Office at 604-894-6135 to arrange for an appointment to inspect documents. Also, online at www.pemberton.ca. For more informa�on, or to request an email copy of the applica�on please contact Joanna Rees, Planner at jrees@pemberton.ca.
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ACC Whistler calls for ‘more balanced approach’ to grizzly management GRIZZLY RECOVERY SHOULD BE EMBRACED, ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS IN RESPONSE
BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHILE THE Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) moves forward with a revised conflict mitigation strategy for grizzlies in the alpine, the Alpine Club of Canada’s Whistler section is decrying the impact on alpine users. “The result [of the revised strategy] appears to be to stop planned trail construction and restrict recreating in local areas used by a grizzly bear,” wrote Michael Blaxland, chair of ACC Whistler’s alpine access subcommittee, in a letter to mayor and council. “To make such a decision is a display of a lack of balance between the interests of encouraging grizzly bears and the interests of hikers and bikers.” The revised strategy was informed by grizzly expert Grant MacHutchon, who completed a habitat-mapping project with implications for trail management, in the process identifying some key recommendations: that the RMOW not build trails to Gin and Tonic lakes, or Beverley Lake; reconsider the routing for the Flank Trail south, as well as reroutes
BALANCED APPROACH Grizzlies in Whistler’s alpine continue to be a source of discussion among local user groups. GETTYIMAGES.CA
for the Skywalk and Pot of Gold trails; install additional signs, information and monitoring, and; continue to ban e-bikes and dogs on alpine trails (read more in Pique, April 16: “RMOW goes back to drawing board on grizzly management.”) “We should not be prevented from hiking the Skywalk and the Sproatt/Rainbow areas,” Blaxland wrote, noting that RMOW trail counters tallied 6,226 hikers on Skywalk,
4,534 on the Rainbow trails and 7,980 hikers and bikers on the Sproatt trails in 2019. “Are we to stop because the area is used by grizzly bears?” In his letter, Blaxland suggested grizzlies be tranquilized and moved “to a valley well away from here,” and that the problem could be managed with signage and rules. “If a grizzly bear is in the area recommend, or mandate, at the trail head,
a minimum group size and ban less than three entering the area,” he wrote. “Patrol by helicopter to encourage the bear to move on from the Sproatt/Rainbw/ Skywalk/Garibaldi prime recreation areas. “There is more land in B.C. that is free of humans for the grizzly bears. Do not encourage them to live close to the world famous recreation location where we hike.” The ACC-Whistler did not respond to an interview request before Pique’s deadline. For Johnny Mikes, field director for the Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative, the views expressed in the letter elicited “surprise and disappointment.” “I was really disappointed at just the tone of unwillingness to coexist, really,” he said. “It’s like somebody would say, ‘I’m going to park my car in your driveway; now it’s inconvenient, so you start parking your car somewhere else and we’ll call that balance.” The term “balance” has been used in relation to B.C. conservation efforts for decades, Mikes said, but what does it actually mean? “When we look at balance when it comes to wildlife and the province, our wildlife populations are, generally speaking, in terrible shape. They’re really, really
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NEWS WHISTLER depressed, and the fact that these grizzly bears to the west of us in the mountains are starting to make a little bit of a comeback … it’s really one of the few bright spots when you look around in terms of the stats of wildlife in B.C.,” he said. “And we should really embrace that and make it work. And besides, what do we want to be known as? ‘Hey, it’s Whistler, come bike here! And it’s OK, we sterilized
“If we’re going to coexist, it’s really important we’re working from the same information.” - JOHNNY MIKES
the landscape for you; we got rid of all our problem wildlife?’” After reading the letter, Mikes reached out to the ACC-Whistler to offer to arrange a webinar with grizzly experts, which the group accepted. There’s no simple solution to alpine grizzly management as the population continues to recover, “and so that’s really why we made the offer,” Mikes said. “If we’re going to coexist, it’s really important that we’re working from the same information.” n
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Patios OK to pitch expansion, but no drinking in parks VOP COUNCIL BRIEFS: PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT APPROVED PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT APPROVED
BY DAN FALLOON TO HELP FACILITATE economic recovery, the Village of Pemberton (VOP) has waived its option to review proposals allowing liquor-primary and manufacturing establishments to temporarily expand their service areas. As part of a provincial initiative, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is allowing these types of businesses to expand their service areas on their own property—in most cases, in the form of a larger outdoor patio— to allow establishments to serve a greater quantity of patrons as physical distancing requirements remain in effect. The LCRB is extending the offer to foodprimary establishments as well, though these applications are generally not subject to local government approval. At a special meeting held via Zoom on June 9, Councillor Ryan Zant chaired the discussion after Mayor Mike Richman, himself a restaurant owner, recused himself. Council ultimately elected in favour of the staff-recommended option to allow for blanket approval, waiving the Village’s opportunity to approve proposals before they move on to the LCRB for consideration. The LCRB would not require evidence from applicants that they are complying with local bylaws, though applicants must affirm that they are. Manager of development services Lisa Pedrini confirmed that, though an establishment’s footprint can increase, maximum capacity levels would remain unaffected. “It just means that patrons would be spread further apart,” Pedrini said, adding that existing bylaws such as noise control would stay in effect. Establishments looking to expand onto public sidewalks or right-of-ways must
PARK IT Village of Pemberton council briefly discussed looking into licensing parks and public sites, such as the community barn, for alcohol consumption, but decided against further study. FILE PHOTO
receive approval from the VOP. After approving the motion, with Richman still recused, council entered a brief discussion pondering whether to follow the lead of jurisdictions such as the City of North Vancouver to allow alcohol consumption in select parks and other public spaces. Chief administrative officer Nikki Gilmore broached the topic to see if it was an avenue council would be interested in pursuing, noting that it is seen more as a way of increasing capacity for local restaurants in that it would allow patrons to order takeout and, as an example, a bottle of wine, to consume at a park. That said, there would be nothing prohibiting members of the public from bringing their own booze. “We’d also need to coordinate with the RCMP because we most certainly, from an employee perspective, would not have the capacity to enforce people not
overconsuming, etc.” she said. The pitch was met with a negative response as all sitting members voted against it. “To open up the parks or, say, the barn, for extra liquor distribution at this time, I’m not sure the community would be in favour of that. I think we have enough that’s on the table right now,” said Coun. Ted Craddock. “I don’t see it being a great idea in our small town, especially with the lack of controls over it. We already have a lot of drinking going on in these spaces, which is not really what we want to see,” added Coun. Leah Noble. While unable to envision any park in which she feels it might be appropriate, Coun. Amica Antonelli said council should consider listening to a business bringing forward such a proposal, but should not initiate the process. “I wouldn’t just start opening it up right now,” she said.
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Four Sea to Sky municipalities are coming together to create a Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. After a provincial ministerial order came down in March requiring neighbouring municipalities to work together to keep essential services on track, the VOP is set to join a coalition including the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), District of Squamish and Village of Lions Bay to ensure that first-responder, wastewater and drinking water services are maintained over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gilmore stressed that when considering lending staff or resources, the VOP’s own needs come first, as would be the case with all other stakeholders. “For us, this is a huge benefit because we have such a small staff. What this does is it enables staff from one of the communities to come in and assist [when needed],” Gilmore said, noting that, for example, the VOP has only one operator at the wastewater-treatment plant while Whistler has several. “If that person isn’t able to be at work because of X, Y or Z, we can have the services of our regional municipalities to come in and provide assistance. “We probably wouldn’t have the capacity to lend out. We would more be a beneficiary,” she later noted. Gilmore added that services would be provided at cost. “No one is going to be receiving a mark-up for any services that are needed,” she said. Though the agreement was created in response to the pandemic, it will look to extend beyond the emergency, as it proposes a five-year term. Other municipalities will discuss the agreement at a later date, with the RMOW
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Pemberton SAR sees quiet spring VOLUNTEERS PREPARED FOR SUMMER WITH PROTOCOLS
BY ALYSSA NOEL PEMBERTON SEARCH AND Rescue had a quiet spring, presumably thanks to recreationalists obeying COVID-19 protocols. “We had a small number of calls this spring, but they haven’t amounted to much,” said David MacKenzie, head of Pemberton Search and Rescue (PSAR). “Last year we came out of a record year for tasks that we were called out on. It was certainly busy, busy, busy—and right across the board. It wasn’t one specific area.” While MacKenzie didn’t have exact call numbers, he pointed to the Pemberton Ice Cap as an example. “We had no calls to the Pemberton Ice Cap this year,” he said. “The sledders were non-existent in the spring. Usually in that area, we’ll see three to four calls for service.” That’s in stark contrast to Squamish Search and Rescue, which saw five incidents over three days from May 28 to 30. Helicopters had to be called in for three of the incidents and amounted to 500 volunteer hours. “The fact that we had a relatively quick uptick in calls over a short period of time— you know, the system can handle that, but I still think it’s in everybody’s best interest, and we’re still asking people to recreate in more of a moderate pace than they may normally do,” said rescue manager BJ Chute, in a Squamish Chief story. While most provincial parks reopened on
June 1, the popular Joffre Lakes Provincial Park outside of Pemberton did not. MacKenzie said he didn’t have an opinion on whether the park should re-open or remain closed. “It’s not our place to decide if something should be open or closed—especially when it comes to parks,” he said. “That’s not our mandate. Our mandate is to be there and provide assistance if there’s a need.” To that end, he said PSAR is feeling prepared to conduct rescues with COVID-19 safety in mind. “All our members feel safe,” he said. “We’re obviously implementing some new protocols as far as how we’re responding to incidents… There have been some COVID protocols we’ve had to implement into preplans. That spills over to other agencies—how we interact with helicopter companies or dealing with the patients we’d be dealing with in regard to our calls.” With summer getting underway, MacKenzie said it’s always a good idea to brush up on backcountry safety. “It’s always good to reference BC Adventure Smart program,” he said. “They talk about the essentials. You want to make sure you’re going through those checklists and always letting people know what your travel plans are. Leave those plans with somebody so if something happens, people know where you are. When people get into peril the toughest part of our mission is locating people. If we can narrow that down, it saves us a lot of valuable time.” n
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NO PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON SUNSTONE AMENDMENT A proposed text amendment to Sunstone Ridge Development Ltd.’s Residential Townhouse Amenity (RTA-1) Zone passed the public hearing stage with no feedback at council’s most recent regular meeting on May 26. Sunstone initially received approval to build 52 townhouse units as part of its Elevate at Sunstone project, but after beginning construction of the first building, has found limited demand for two-bedroom interior units. Sunstone is applying to amend its existing approvals in order to construct a duplex multi-family project, which would allow for more three-bedroom end units. The total number of units constructed
would decrease to 45. Proponent Cam McIvor of Sunstone said the text amendment is essentially rectifying an oversight from earlier in the process. “Most of the multifamily townhome zones in the corridor allow for duplexes. Back when the zoning was created in 2011, I believe there was a bit of an oversight why duplexes were not included into the RTA-1 Zone in Sunstone,” he said. “This is really a bit of a housekeeping exercise to allow us to do duplexes.” McIvor said the amendment, which would impact the Elevate project, would result in only some minor changes to the plans. “The Elevate townhomes, if we shift two duplexes, will be very similar. Basically, just the larger end units get sandwiched together into a duplex, which will make for a nice living arrangement,” he said. During the meeting, manager of development services Lisa Pedrini clarified that the amendment would only apply to the multifamily section, and not to the small-lot section also zoned as RTA-1. The amendment passed third reading later in the meeting, and will have its fourth and final reading at a later date. n
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Of trash and treasure BREAKFAST IS OVER, but it’s still early as the Island Solitude manoeuvres up the inlet on a falling tide. Dropping anchor, we pile into Zodiacs and head for a cove now constellated with barnacleencrusted boulders. Tying the rafts to trees, we bushwhack over a forested isthmus, crawling under a tangle of winter blowdown onto a flat bench of grassy tussocks rimmed by a palisade of massive fir. Beyond this final picket lies a small, half-moon beach exposed to the full force of the Pacific, its tideline piled high with massive logs. Visions of rival characters Nick and Relic of CBC’s The Beachcombers come to mind, leaving me shaking my head at how such a thin
BY LESLIE ANTHONY premise was translated into such a popular, long-running series. But maybe it wasn’t so thin after all; these logs are surely worth something in a one-man’s-trash-is-anotherman’s-treasure kind of way, even if the cost of recovering them no longer makes sense. Walking the beach, tracks of otter and deer crisscross the black sand while ravens and eagles peer down from Hemlock towers; the only human footprints on this strand are ours, the first in over a year. Treasure indeed. Gwaii Haanas National Park provides a rare opportunity to explore the kind of pristine coastal wilderness now before us. These isolated islands off B.C.’s north coast are difficult to reach, requiring a floatplane or boat, and we’re happy to sail with the most venerable company to provide
and tangled rope, Styrofoam of every description, dishwashing pads, plastic cigar tips, even toothbrushes. Fittingly, the trash detail takes on the air of a treasure hunt, and our group becomes more diligent, peering between logs for stray bits, yanking out things buried in sand, generally relishing the chance to make a difference if only to one tiny beach in the vast North Pacific. After an hour, during a final tideline sweep, I spot something distinctly different from my armload of plastic shards—a bluegreen, mouthblown, glass fishing-net float from Japan, the only place where this art is still practiced. Though I don’t know it at the time, the following winter, I’ll visit the Japanese port of Otaru on the island of Hokkaido, where the floats are actually made, closing a circle I never thought I’d be part of. At that moment, however, I simply head back to Island Solitude bearing not only my burlap-bagged cleanup effort, but a treasure seemingly plucked from the trash heap of humanity. Bluewater adheres to the core ecotourism principals of employing low-impact practices, supporting local communities, promoting conservation, and providing guests with highlevel knowledge about wildlife, Indigenous cultures, and the environment—hence the opportunity for both learning and action when it comes to water-borne plastics, an experience that would soon inspire our group to double down. A few days later, we anchor in expansive Luxana Bay with the intention of going ashore for a leisurely beach walk. Before long, however, we’re all picking up plastic again, and over two hours later, have stacked a literal ton of it onto the expansive tidal flats: more ropes and nets,
The message is clear: when it comes to reducing plastic in the environment, every little bit helps, and we can all do more.
such service—Bluewater Adventures. But after lazy days spent tracking spectacular archipelagic scenery, photographing humpback whales, and visiting key cultural sites of the Haida people who’ve occupied these islands for millennia, we haven’t hiked into Bowles Beach to notch another touristic superlative. Instead we’re here to give back—by taking away, so to speak. Brandishing burlap sacks, we fan out to collect a winter’s worth of washed-up trash—which is to say, plastic. Immediately, it’s clear that the most common items are plastic drink bottles, either whole or pounded into bits by the surf. The latter is unsurprising given how many have travelled the full breadth of the Pacific to arrive here, and we find bottles with labels in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Malaysian and even Russian. The remaining myriad jetsam includes food containers, mounds of fishing nets
floats and buoys, packing containers and trays, Taiwanese water bottles and Russian toothpaste. The bay is so large we’ve only made the tiniest dent, but are nevertheless satisfied with the Zodiac-load of garbage we drop at a warden cabin the next day, where other park visitors have also dropped their own clean-up efforts. The message is clear: when it comes to reducing plastic in the environment, every little bit helps, and we can all do more. But a rethink of your own relationship to plastics doesn’t require going to a remote beach— though the beach is happy to have you—it simply means committing to reducing plastic consumption in daily life, and cleaning up where you can. Who knows, it might even lead you to some kind of treasure. Leslie Anthony is a biologist, writer and author of several popular books on environmental science. ■
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The importance of the rural-road ritual MANY, MANY MOONS ago when I was a youth in the backseat of my grandparents’ car on the way out to the family farm, I noticed what seemed like a peculiar habit. Any car
BY VINCE SHULEY or pedestrian we passed in the opposite direction was met with a subtle wave from my grandmother behind the steering wheel, a lift of a finger or two to acknowledge the other party. “Do you know that guy, Nan?” I inquired of my grandmother as she cruised by another vehicle on the familiar road she’d driven for a couple of generations. My elder brother, ever quick to point out my absence of knowledge (as elder brothers do), replied on her behalf. “That’s what they do in the country, Vince,” he said. “There’s not as many people, so everyone waves to everyone else.” For a kid who’d already had a number of
A FRIENDLY WAVE The more rural the road, the more important the ritual. PHOTO BY VINCE SHULEY
negative experiences with motorists while riding my bike around the suburbs, it took a bit to wrap my head around. My mother, who grew up on that dairy farm, would later explain that there’s an innate friendliness in rural communities that we don’t necessarily have in the cities and suburbs. She used the example that if our car broke down on that rural road and we needed help, wouldn’t you want that farmer passing by in their truck to stop and give us a hand? The “Farmer’s Wave” is a common staple in the rural western world. It takes little-to-no effort to do and is almost always reciprocated in kind. It promotes a feeling of community, an acknowledgement that both parties are out here on a similar job, errand, or adventure. To ignore this tradition in rural communities is not only considered discourteous, but can be construed as ignorant or even antagonistic. Whistler doesn’t really qualify as a rural community. A drive down to Function Junction on Highway 99 can (on occasion) feel like an extension of crosstown commuter traffic in Vancouver. But once the pavement changes to gravel, so should the attitude. And we don’t have to go very far to begin travelling on gravel roads, what the Province of British Columbia
technically calls “resource roads.” B.C. has over 620,000 kilometres of resource roads. They are a highly valued part of the province’s transportation network, essential to economic development of forestry, mining, oil and gas, and agriculture operations. They are also crucial links for rural communities and access routes for recreational opportunities. Most people reading this will fall into that last category. Resource roads are how we access ski touring, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, paddling and pretty much every other activity that makes use of B.C.’s vast backcountry. Why, then, is the farmer’s wave or similar trailside greeting still sometimes met with a silence or similarly blank response? Not all cultures are ingrained with the rural-road ritual, I get that. In other countries, a wave on the road or quick hello and smile when passing each other on the trail might just seem weird or eye-rollingly cheesy. In B.C., some folks are just lazy or just don’t think about it, keeping their eyes on the road instead of on the hands of the driver travelling the opposite direction. Yet for such a small and simple gesture, it’s not too much to ask of each other, especially if we choose to stay in this beautiful province for a while.
On one of my many trips over the years to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, I’ve noticed the rural-road ritual is alive and well amongst the locals. Visitors can be a bit slower on the uptake, but most get it after a day or two. Returning back to the mainland and exiting the ferry at Horseshoe Bay can be jarring experience when cars start jostling for their lane in order to get home sooner than everyone else. Such behaviour is telling, and not what we need or want on our rural roads. Now, more than ever, we need to be civil to one another. That means a subtle wave on the Forest Service Road whether the oncoming vehicle is a lifted F-350, an Evo car-share rental or an Audi SUV. It means similarly greeting your neighbours on your cul-de-sac street. It means responding to kindness with kindness on the trail, no matter who you are. A little bit of rural-road ritual will go a long way. Vince Shuley will wave the next time he sees you on a gravel road. For questions, comments or suggestions for The Outsider, email vince@vinceshuley.com or Instagram @whis_vince. ■
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Women’s-only enduros rose up in the Sea to Sky and are now gaining a foothold across B.C. By Dan Falloon
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hough pop culture and sports alike continue to be a man’s world of archetypal women, mountain bikers in the Sea to Sky are writing their own narratives. Even as women continue to make up a larger portion of sport’s population, making up a majority of riders in some communities, men continue to be disproportionately represented in co-ed contests. At the 2019 Squamish Enduro, for example, men outnumbered women 199 to 32 across all categories in the full-course event. However, a surge of new women’s-only events has created an opportunity for riders to participate on their own terms as the Sea to Sky serves as the vanguard of a movement that is starting to spread across the province.
Betty vs. Veronica All of the women Pique interviewed for this story expressed a feeling of intimidation when taking part in co-ed events, even in lower-stakes contests such as weekly Toonie races. Racing a women’s-only event, however, can be a breath of fresh air even for skilled and experienced riders like Nicole Heisterman. While she avoided large, locally set races like the Test of Metal or Nimby 50, as a supporter of community camaraderie, in the early aughts, Heisterman regularly lined up for Tony Horn’s legendary grassroots Samurai of Singletrack races that saw only a few women from the then-smaller pool of riders.
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FEATURE STORY Focused more on the joy of riding than racing competitively, Heisterman appreciated when Horn organized a Betty and Veronica race for the Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association (WORCA) in 2011. She’s subsequently taken part in other local contests such as Spud Crusher, which first sprouted in Pemberton in 2018. Heisterman has enjoyed the ability to compare herself to a group of riders of similar speed and strength without the added competition of a bunch of male riders dropping in soon after. “Seeding yourself is so much different with women than it is if you put men in the mix. It’s so much less pressure,” she says. “Even in Toonie rides, you could be in the top five in women, but you’re in 50th place and there are guys all around you, they want to get on their bike in front of you. “We were riding [in Betty and Veronica] and I looked up and I was like, ‘Oh my God, there’s less than 10 people in front of me. This has never happened to me in a race, ever.’ “You’re actually not in the mix with hardly anyone because there’s space … I have never known what this is like as a woman. “I’ve never known what it’s like to not be in the crowds.” Horn recognized this sentiment after beginning to reckon with why so few women entered the events he organized, whether the Samurai series or the Four Jacks, which were focused more on riding than racing. “There was definitely a hardcore group of women that did those races, but it was a select few and a lot of people just felt like it was too much for them. I wanted to do something that was more inclusive and just promoted women’s riding in general,” he says. “I’d done all these super-gnarly events and it was kind of fun to do something that was all about fun. I didn’t feel like the course had to be super hard and I could scale things back a bit.” After filling out a short questionnaire, including such irreverent questions as what song a rider would play for the first dance at her wedding, registrants were divided into two teams based on the personality types of the classic Archie Comics characters. (Some riders weren’t overly pleased, however, when they were placed on the team of noted diva Veronica rather than girl-next-door Betty.) Fulfilling Horn’s mission to create an epic day, the race started with a Whistler Mountain Bike Park portion in the morning before heading to the resort’s west-side trails for 15 kilometres of mostly blue-level intermediate riding. With the volunteer base having primarily been women at prior events, the script flipped with only men lending their time. Horn acknowledges there were some “shenanigans” that were, in hindsight, inappropriate. Examples include the Tunnel of Love, where scantily dressed male volunteers gave sponge baths as riders ascended Whip Me Snip Me, or created a gauntlet of pool noodles as they descended in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. He appreciates that events such as the Spud Crusher have offered a more professional environment. “Looking back, it’s good that it’s progressed to something more serious,” he says.
Heel thyself After the Betty and Veronica race, WORCA held a similarly styled Charlie’s Angels contest, but the movement’s groundwork shifted south to Squamish as Melissa Sheridan debuted the Hot On Your Heels enduro, with competitors racing timed stages and riding more casually in between, with roughly 60 racers in 2012. “Most of them were my friends or people that I knew that I begged to come and do the race,” she says. “I wouldn’t say it was a hard sell—women wanted to do it, but they didn’t want to race. “I thought the enduro format really made it not competitive.” The next year, the participant list grew to roughly 100 and ballooned to 400, with more on the waitlist, in 2019. Though Sheridan offers a pro division, it had only seven
racers last year. “It’s not a race for the pros. They have tons of different races. The pros that do come out just do it more for fun,” she says. Sheridan admittedly keeps the course on the tamer side, opting primarily for blue trails with some of the easier black options thrown in to spice things up, though she has slowly but surely increased the level of difficulty each time out. Sheridan provides a unique perspective as she also boasts experience organizing co-ed events as The Gryphon race director, noting that she takes a different approach to each race. Most enduros, for example, won’t release the map until the week of the event, but Hot On Your Heels bucks that tradition by revealing the route with significantly more lead time. “Every year, I’ll have women cancel closer to the race date because they just feel they’re not prepared, but I don’t find that in regular enduros,” she says. “I get a lot of women who feel like they haven’t gotten their confidence level up.” While she’s been asked to provide multiple course lengths, she eschews that, wanting instead to motivate registrants with a longer course. “I want it to be a length that women can work towards throughout the year,” she says. “It’s usually about 20 to 25 kms, which you can’t do off the couch and you need to do some training for, get some longer rides in.”
Crushing it Despite Hot On Your Heels’ quick success, it was the only event of its kind until 2018, when the Spud Crusher came to Pemberton and a sister event broke ground in Revelstoke. Pemberton was a natural host, says organizer and Pemberton Off-Road Cycling Association (PORCA) executive director Bree Thorlakson, who notes the club’s 2019 membership boasted a slim majority of women. Inspired by Hot On Your Heels, Thorlakson explains the Spud Crusher grew out of the women’s bike club, which holds 28 weekly rides per summer and, in addition to a night on the trails, looks to instil a sense of know-how and independence in its ranks. Club members filled many of the 150 slots before they were opened to the public. It was vital, she says, to organize a more formal contest to help members reach their next levels. “A lot of women use these events as setting goals for themselves. It’s not always about the time you’re getting, but perhaps just going out there and trying something new, or seeing if you can complete the course,” she says. “It’s not always about getting the fastest time or being the best racer. “It helps women build confidence and maybe go out to their local Toonie races or maybe go to co-ed events where they want to race.” PORCA board member Ming Sartee, who took up mountain biking in 2014 after moving from California’s Bay Area, helped organize the first Spud Crusher and enjoyed the fruits of her labour as a participant last year, says the atmosphere differs greatly from the aggressive nature of the co-ed contests she’s witnessed as a volunteer. “It’s not to say that women aren’t competitive or fast. It’s just the overall vibe and the mentality is more laidback, more about supporting each other and doing the best that they can do,” she says. The 2019 event sold out in eight hours, though this year’s race, which was scheduled for May 9, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PORCA hopes to bring the event back next year, as Thorlakson says it’s especially important to keep flagship events in transient communities like Pemberton to help new arrivals establish a sense of place and belonging. PORCA vice-chair Emma Mostrom-Mombelli, who gained riding experience in the bike park before settling in Pemberton last year, says joining the women’s bike club helped her settle in to the new community. As well, she said her first Spud Crusher provided some life lessons. “It’s very much pushing your limits and making yourself keep going even though you’re sometimes about to give
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FEATURE STORY up,” she says. For her part, Heisterman acknowledges gaining a truer appreciation for the race when her sister came from Victoria to join her last year. “We were rolling into the parking lot and she said, ‘I’ve never seen so many women on bikes in my life,’” Heisterman recalls. “I said, ‘This is kind of just normal around here’ when there are 100-plus women on their mountain bikes.”
Fostering greater diversity
Graversen is another acorn falling from the Hot On Your Heels tree, having completed the Squamish race last year, quickly moving to bring the event to the coast. “There were no expectations, nobody elbowing you to get out of the way, nobody flying by you as you’re pedalling,” she says. “It was really comfortable.” Graversen says Sheridan quickly connected her with the other women’s-only race directors, giving her additional confidence as she started to plan and approach vendors and potential sponsors. “It was a plethora of knowledge and experience and people supportive of each other, throwing ideas around,” she says. There’s been talk of creating an official series with acknowledgement of riders who complete the seven-stop circuit, but Sheridan notes that setting it in stone is still a ways away. She’s glad to see more events start to appear, explaining that in the heat of the moment, racers would excitedly ask her advice on how to bring an event home, only to be deterred after discovering the amount of work involved. However, Sheridan credits the 2018 class, including the Spud Crusher, with helping to get the ball rolling.
Growing up south of the border, Sartee participated in sports ranging from soccer and basketball to running and rowing to volleyball and lacrosse. Though the area was more racially diverse than the Sea to Sky, Sartee says as an athlete, she was often on an island as a woman of colour. While she’s dealt with it, Sartee also acknowledges that the efforts to include women have mostly resulted in attracting white women. “I was usually one of those that did not look like the others, which is something I’m OK with and comfortable with now, but I’d really like to see change going forward in the future, and especially for my children growing up,” she says. “It’s amazing how mountain biking has spread in popularity among women, but I would like for it to become a more culturally diverse sport as well. “Mountain biking can be quite inaccessible because of the cost of owning a bike. Having more outreach programs among non-profit communities to draw more people in and make biking more accessible, and also having more trails that would MELISSA SHERIDAN be beginner-friendly and accessible for beginners.” In a follow-up email, Sartee adds that the onus should be on event organizers to proactively discover what they can do to become more inclusive, including reaching out to members of minority communities and listening to feedback about what they can do to facilitate their participation. One of enduro’s major appeals for Sartee is the “Once those popped up, people realized that they could camaraderie established among riders as they cheer one start small. It didn’t have to be Hot On Your Heels,” she another on course and continue to grow closer during après. says. “You can start with 50 people and if that’s all you have, “The Spud Crusher really cultivated a real culture of that’s amazing. [being] a big celebration of biking and a big challenge,” she “If it grows to 100, that’s perfect.” says. “I really enjoy just having a big day on my bike, and In her eight years running the event, Sheridan has the après of all the women being together and recapping taken joy in seeing women continue to improve their the day, being part of the community is a really big part.” riding and challenge themselves by attacking more difficult trails. Horn, meanwhile, has noted impacts on the next generation as women continue to be represented in greater numbers on trail nights and in the coaching ranks. With more and more women signing up as an Though the 2020 schedule is currently a jumble because of opportunity to get their feet wet, these types of contests the pandemic, it was initially set to be a season of optimism, appear to be here to stay. with seven total women’s-only events on the calendar, Says Thorlakson: “When I see co-ed events being a including brand-new dates in North Vancouver, Kamloops 50-per-cent participation rate, maybe there won’t be a need and Roberts Creek. for these women’s-only events, but we’re obviously selling Sunshine Coast Women’s Enduro race director Melanie out and doing something right, so there’s a need.” ■
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BY DAN FALLOON PANDEMIC ASIDE, Sea to Sky rugby programs are enjoying a heyday. To start, the Axemen Rugby Club continued its progression, with its top men’s team earning promotion for the second consecutive year. With the BC Rugby Union season cut short due to COVID-19, the Axemen unfortunately won’t have another trophy for their case despite finishing tied for first in Division 2 in terms of points ratio after posting a 9-1 record while outscoring opponents by a league-best 447-74. Still, a year after winning the Division 3 title and climbing up a league, it was enough to secure yet another promotion, this time to Division 1. “It’s been a lot of fun. It’s a testament to all the hard work put in by the coaches and the players and the general growth of interest and performance level in the sport,” said club captain Neil Irwin. “It’s a nice position to be in as we keep improving and try to keep going up.” Irwin said jumping up to Division 2 meant the Axemen had to make some adjustments, including dealing with a step
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up in physicality, which worked to a T. One major factor was creating an “inclusive” game plan to allow all the players on the pitch to contribute. “The coaching team had a plan to combat that, to improve our play and match that,” he said. “[We had] lots of continuity in our place. We tried to link up and keep the ball moving. We didn’t have any weak players on the field and everyone had to
skilled—stronger, faster, fitter,” Irwin said. “And the opposition coaches will have a more-developed game plan to attack our weaknesses and pick us apart.” Meanwhile, the new Axemen men’s team, a combination of younger players and veterans interested in playing at a social level, finished eighth overall in Division 3 in its first season while the nascent women’s team played some competitive matches against
“It’s a nice position to be in as we keep improving and try to keep going up.” - NEIL IRWIN
play their part. “Our coaches focused on getting our skill level up across the board so everyone could play a part, and on the other side of that, we just worked really hard on a strong defensive game, staying aggressive and physical against these new teams we were playing for the first time.” Moving up another level will mean the Axemen reaching for a higher gear against a new set of competitors whenever play resumes. “We’ll expect the players to be more
established clubs, pulling out some victories. “We’re seeing the interest level grow and grow and it’ll be a slow process, but it’s been massively positive,” Irwin said. Irwin hopes to have some skills development and training sometime in the near future, though full-contact practices will be further down the line, adding that the club is ready to resume when safe to do so. For more, visit axemenrugbyclub.com. Meanwhile, the Whistler Wolves of the BC Rugby League (which fields 13 players at a time compared to rugby union’s 15)
are seeing their inaugural season delayed because of the pandemic. Club president Blake Stewart said on June 6 that he had recently met informally with a Canada Rugby League board member, leading to some hope that proper training could resume soon. “It’s a bit hard to run a rugby team in the current times when you’ve got to be two metres away from everyone and our game is built on contact,” he said. “We’re still confident that by the end of the year that we will have had a season.” The Wolves’ season was scheduled to start back in May with its first home game slated for later this month. Stewart added that the response has been strong, though fallout from the pandemic reduced numbers from around 35 to a group of about 15. Most players have been from Whistler, though there is interest from Pemberton and Squamish. Recruiting continues, however, as the Wolves meet at Tapley’s, physically distanced, of course, on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Stewart expects to see an uptick in interest as reopening continues. “They’re wanting to get involved in some group activities. It’s good for people, after this isolation, to get back involved in a group that will help your health, both physical and mental,” he said. “We’re a community club. We’re all friends.” For more information on the team, check out www.facebook.com/WhistlerWolvesRL. n
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THE BULK OF Kaitlyn Hill’s competition is generally able to have significantly longer golfing seasons, if not year-round opportunities. Still, even with the disadvantage compared to her Lower Mainland peers, the Whistler golfer always aimed for the top. Hill’s determination recently paid off as she’s set to join the UBC Thunderbirds on a golf scholarship. “A few years ago, I put it as a mission, and just hearing that it became a reality was so amazing,” she said. “Coming from Whistler and being in such a small town with a limited season to play in, it was really amazing.” However, because of COVID-19, Hill acknowledged that she isn’t entirely certain when she’ll begin her post-secondary athletic career. Of the 143 schools entered in NAIA women’s golf, just UBC and the University of Victoria are situated north of the border. UBC is also the lone Canadian school in the Cascade Collegiate Conference, which includes institutions from Oregon, Idaho and Washington state. With next year potentially affected by the pandemic, Hill is being given the option to defer her competitive debut until the following season. “We might not get as much of a chance to play, so they’ve given us the option to start our year in 2021 as opposed to this fall and maybe not playing as much,” she said. “It’s something that I’m thinking long and hard about because I’m not sure if I want to stretch my degree for five years or finish it in four years. “You’re only eligible to compete for four years, so whether I extend my program [or not], I might take my first year off. But if I only go for four years, then I will start in the fall.” Regardless of when she tees off, Hill said receiving the vote of confidence after being recruited and awarded a scholarship by UBC has helped push her game to a higher level. “It’s not that I’ve been working on anything in particular, but all of a sudden, my game has just jumped. I’ve gained 10 or 15 yards off the tee and all of a sudden, I’m making birdies every round as opposed to pars and bogies,” she said. Another reason Hill feels comfortable with the team is that UBC head coach Chris MacDonald has a Sea to Sky background, having previously served as the Nicklaus North Golf Club assistant professional while running the Sea to Sky Junior Golf Tour. “It’s really amazing just seeing that he’s also in my community,” she said. “I have a really great connection with him, even though he’s the head coach.” In addition to joining a strong team that won the NAIA Women’s Championship in 2019 and sat third in the overall league rankings when play was halted in March
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“Coming from Whistler and being in such a small town with a limited season to play in, it was really amazing.” - KAITLYN HILL
As for the present, with local courses having re-opened, Hill has been able to continue to train and push for greatness—a rare case in a community dominated by mountain bikers reining in their efforts to avoid injury during the health crisis. “A lot of sports have been heavily affected by COVID, and golf has, too, but they’ve been able to open up quite early,” she said. “I’ve been out there almost every day practising, playing, getting in as much practice as I can.” While Hill will spend the summer focusing on her training, she plans to attend the Canadian Junior Girls Championship in Quebec at the end of July, if it is held. Hill added that she’s grateful to her friends, family and community for helping her reach this point. “Growing up in Whistler, I never thought I would take up golf,” she said. “All of the support I’ve gotten over the years has been amazing.” n
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VELOCITY PROJECT
Nature lovers, you might not be as alone as you think. What if Nature loves you back? ALLIES IN UNLIKELY PLACES FOR THE PAST 10 weeks, I’d felt a low-level thrum of stress about the wintermess of my garden. It would spike when I saw other people, in March, as the Prime Minster was giving his briefings in a snowstorm, who were pandemic-proofing their future by getting in loads of soil, going to physically distanced plant sales, posting pics of their seedlings, their brand-
BY LISA RICHARDSON new garden beds. I was happy for them, of course. And happy for the idea that people would turn en masse to gardening. But I hated them, too. That little frisson of envy and anxiety would perk up at the panic-buying of chickens and the video pleas from West Coast Seeds to “please be patient, we’re experiencing unusual demand.” I was working and parenting and re-orienting to life in isolation and trying to fit in the occasional mindclearing walk in the woods. All my garden time in March and April was single-mindedly devoted to weeding the strawberry patch, an epic battle that left me hallucinating invasive wiry grass
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root systems whenever I closed my eyes. It was a race against time to excavate the plants before they began to flower. It was a race against the seven-year-old’s tolerance for solo play. It was a battle compounded by the sense that now everyone else in the world was jumping ahead of me, scooping up all the seeds, all the soil, on top of all the yeast, flour and toilet paper they’d already stockpiled. Oh, hello scarcity mindset, my pandemic dance partner. The things that matter most (stretches of uninterrupted time, kids for my son to play with, seeds, clarity about the future) all seemed in desperately short supply. One afternoon while trail running, the sudden scent of cottonwood stopped me in my tracks. It was as if someone had spilled a jar of infused oil. I stopped and inhaled deeply, looking around for the source. “What?” I wondered. “What are you trying to tell me?” It took a while for me to settle into listening mode, but when I finally did, the thought arose/the tree that I could smell but couldn’t see, said: “When you work with us, you create the relationship that allows us to work with you.” I had recognized that scent because I had worked with cottonwood–gleaning buds back in the spring of 2019, packing them into a jar and pouring olive oil over them, tucking it in the pantry and shaking it when I remembered. A year later, I strained out the plant matter and poured the sticky oil into an old tin can, into which I chucked the leftover ends of a beeswax candle, warming it all up in a
saucepan of water, to make a salve for aching muscles. Had that quiet afternoon, working with my hands, my attention, and the invisible company of the half-dozen women who had introduced me to this tree over the past few years, also been a gateway into a deeper relationship with the tree species itself? Could it be that a tree was now suggesting to me, that by doing that, I was opening up a portal of reciprocity, a way in which the plant could now work with me, too? Last weekend, I rolled up my sleeves and tackled the garden. As I cleared away mounds of last year’s garden debris from one bed, feeling that little surge of overwhelm and inadequacy and the possibility of starvation should my family actually depend on these efforts, I thought back to my cottonwood-perfume-on-the-trail moment and wondered if maybe, I could just ask the garden nicely to be prolific this season to support us, and even possibly, to allow me to support other families. After all, as I turned up self-seeded carrots and cilantro and a bounty of worms, it seemed bent on sprouting forth with life, in spite of my neglect, my lack of mastery. Perhaps we could work together. What if the Law of Nature is as simple and generous and sensible as this: Work with what you have. It will work with you. Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist, professor and the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants, asks her nature-loving students if they believe nature loves them back. They’re always a
bit insulted or shocked by the naivete of the question. They’re scientists, after all. Kimmerer writes, “How do I show my girls I love them on a morning in June? I pick them wild strawberries. We pick violets in May. How do we show our children our love? Each in our own way by a shower of gifts and a heavy rain of lessons. [Suddenly] I knew with a certainty as warm and clear as September sunshine—the land loves us back. She loves us with beans and tomatoes. By a shower of gifts and a heavy rain of lessons. She provides for us and teaches us to provide for ourselves. That’s what good mothers do.” I will always compare my garden to other people’s neater ones, the square angles, black soil, cute little labels, fancy trellises. Mine is chaotic and messy and imperfect. But it’s working with me. I felt the sudden lift of that, and eased my trust into it. Some things will get eaten before I can harvest them, by deer or slugs or the kid. That’s part of it. But into this unkempt, life-frothing patch of earth, I dropped my seeds and found a promise and a reminder: it’s not all on my shoulders. It never ever is. All these beings and energies and life forms—the seeds, the wind, the rain, the worms—are working with me. Bringing me back, beckoning me (beckoning us all) back into relationship. Together, we might be OK. In fact, we might even flourish. The Velocity Project: how to slow the f*&k down and still achieve optimum productivity and life happiness appears here when the author has words to share. ■
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Whistler food truck serving pizza for a good cause—and as a statement WHISTLER WOOD FIRED PIZZA CO. WANTS MUNI TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY PERMIT DURING PANDEMIC
BY BRANDON BARRETT IT’S A BRIGHT and sunny late-May day, and Korey Klein is busy making pizza out of the bright red Whistler Wood Fired Pizza Co. truck he started with his wife more than a decade ago. Parked in the lot at the conference centre, he is making free pizza for the users of the nearby food bank. Later asked if he had to get permission from the RMOW to set up here, Klein responds: “I didn’t know that I had to ask the municipality to feed people that are starving in our community, but I suppose if there’s a bylaw that prevents me from [doing that], I would be more than happy to pay for it.” Since COVID-19 hit, Klein has been hosting neighbourhood block parties around town as a way to connect isolated neighbours and give back to the Whistler Community Services Society—he has donated a slice to the food bank for every large pizza sold. But the block parties, which see him park in a driveway of a community member who has invited him there to sell pizza pre-ordered and paid for online to anyone in the neighbourhood, also serve as something of a statement to a local government Klein feels has been too restrictive during the pandemic. “I’d like them to come to the table,” he said of the RMOW. “I’m not looking for a pat on the back. Honestly, I’m not. What I’m looking to do is take care of my family, take care of our friends, take care of our community and to continue to survive in Whistler in what seemingly looks like insurmountable odds.” In an industry that relies on large gatherings, Klein has seen his business slow to a trickle. Unwilling to go on government assistance (“There’s people that need the CERB and they should have it,” he said), Klein penned a letter to mayor and council last month asking for some sort of temporary-use permit that would allow him to continue operating in the community.
BLOCK PARTY Korey and Tess Klein, who have been operating the Whistler Wood Fired Pizza Co. since 2010, have lobbied the muni to allow them to continue holding block parties in residential neighbourhoods during the pandemic. PHOTO BY BRANDON BARRETT
At the May 5 council meeting, held virtually, Ted Battiston, the RMOW’s GM of corporate and community services, said while such a move is possible, it would be a long and involved process. “Operation in that location is absolutely inconsistent with the zoning bylaw,” he said, referring to the neighbourhood parties. “Changing the zoning bylaw or altering it in some way, either through some temporary provisions or a change in the actual zone, would require multiple readings of council. It is possible—a public hearing to change the zone. It is a substantial change.” The concern for the municipality is that even a temporary permit could open the floodgates to other operators looking to set up in Whistler’s residential neighbourhoods, an idea that Klein found “absurd” as the only long-term, Whistlerbased food truck in town. “No one is going to take their 30-yearold food truck [from Vancouver] to drive it on the highway in the hopes of selling to locals who really don’t want to support anyone but locals right now. It’s fallacious
and kind of a red herring,” he said. By and large, Whistler has lagged behind the bustling street-food scenes in cities and tourist hubs around the world. Permitted at the Whistler Farmers’ Market, where Klein and his wife have operated for years, the RMOW launched a program in 2016 that sees a rotating handful of trucks allowed to operate in one of two parks (with a third serving as an alternate) on select days over a span of two months in the summer. Some operators have said the program sometimes isn’t worth the cost to participate, especially for trucks that have to commute, and nearly all vendors Pique has spoken with previously have lobbied for trucks to be allowed in the village. This speaks to the RMOW’s other chief concern around food trucks: the potential impact on brick-and-mortar restaurants, which has only been exacerbated by the devastating economic fallout of COVID-19. “That’s the big hurdle here,” said Coun. John Grills, who has years of experience in retail and restaurants, when reached by phone. “Our focus is, and there’s been
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a lot of energy put towards the recovery of our community businesses: retail, food and beverage, everybody, so that’s our core responsibility right now.” The RMOW’s opposition hasn’t stopped Klein from holding block parties—in fact, he argues that such a use should be allowed under the catering licence he holds along with his food-truck permit. “How do catering parties typically get paid for? I would argue, in my experience, that they get paid for by not just one individual, but many individuals: family members, friends of the party. But they’re typically in more classical types of catering,” he said, questioning how him parking in someone’s driveway to sell preordered pizza is any different from a group splitting the cost of a backyard barbecue or dinner party. “We’re seeing a need in the community, a need not only to feed our food bank and creating an avenue where we can feed people that can’t afford food and doing it with the support of the community, but we’re also just trying—like everyone else—to survive this.” n
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BY ALYSSA NOEL RATHER THAN tossing in the towel in the face of COVID-19 restrictions, several local festivals and events have decided to shift online this year. The Whistler Children’s Festival, the Whistler Writers Festival, and the Holiday Market have all announced they will be moving to a computer near you. “As a not-for-profit—but any organization right now—you can’t afford to go headlong into a plan that has a high risk of losing money because you can’t execute at the 11th hour,” says Maureen Douglas, executive director of Arts Whistler, which runs the children’s festival and the Holiday Market. “With the children’s festival, there was no inclination on the road ahead when people could gather. We realized it would take extensive distancing anyway. That would definitely not work with this.” Instead, the children’s festival—which is marking its 37th year—will kick off early this year on June 12 at 9 a.m. with online
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videos of performances, craft workshops, face painting, magic and balloon animals. “We can’t replicate a festival that’s six hours a day; we don’t want people indoors for that long,” Douglas says with a laugh. “But we want to create a fun opportunity for kids to dig in and see some favourites.” That will include local Ira Pettle, The Kerplunks, magician Leif David, children’s
decision. It’s a slow realization based on a few factors. One is the overall situation and it becoming more and more clear that we won’t be gathering in large groups indoors for some time … We thought, ‘Can we shift online?’ We’ve been attending a lot of different events online and we feel pretty confident we can do it.” WWF organizers are finalizing details,
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entertainer, author, and artist Mike Bryden, and local singer-songwriter Susan Holden. While the Whistler Writers Festival (WWF) doesn’t yet have its talent list finalized, it announced last week that it would be moving its event online from Oct. 15 to 18. “We’ve been looking at it for quite a while,” says Rebecca Wood Barrett, program manager with the festival. “It’s not a sudden
but expect most of the reading events and workshops will translate well to an online format. They envision opportunities for Q&As after readings and digital face-toface pitching sessions while still hosting marquee events like the Saturday Night Gala and Sunday Brunch. In fact, one silver lining is being able to reach a wider audience while still maintaining the intimate feel the festival is
known for, Wood Barrett says. “In some ways, I’m hoping our fans, authors, and publishers will be able to send the message out farther,” she adds. “People that wouldn’t normally be able to come from different parts of the world will be able to see their favourite authors.” The festival expects to have more information in August, when it typically releases its lineup. Even though it’s not until the end of November, Arts Whistler is also working on shifting its Holiday Market online. That event usually draws anywhere from 7,000 to 8,000 people. With 100 to 130 vendors—including Bratz Biz, which takes place alongside their adult counterparts—“off the top, we have more vendors than the number of people allowed to gather,” Douglas says. “Even this far out, what we’re learning is we’re in a world of uncertainty.” To that end, Arts Whistler is working to create a listing section on its website with all of the vendors who would’ve been at the in-person event, linking to their pages. “For so many people who like certain products—I go every year and buy these certain products—they’ll be able to still do that directly online with vendors,” Douglas says. “We’ll be back next year in person and have another great market.” n
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TWO WHISTLER arts and cultural institutions have announced that they will be reopening on Friday, June 26 with new COVID-19 protocols in place. The Audain Art Museum and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) will both be opening their doors after months of restrictions. At the Audain Art Museum, visitors can expect: reduced capacity and group size to maintain two-metre distancing; a limited number of visitors in each space; hand sanitation throughout the museum; personal protective equipment for staff; and touchless check-in. Its hours will be Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. with additional openings on July 1 and 2. Public tours, meanwhile, will remain postponed. The museum’s Tuesday Night Talks, which take place on Zoom, will continue until June 30. “The museum aspires to be a welcoming space of cultural contemplation and inspiration for the public during these times of global uncertainty,” says Curtis Collins, director and chief curator at the museum. “We recognize that reopening comes with an entirely new set of operating protocols and are committed to maintaining the health, safety, and comfort of visitors as well as staff.” The SLCC, meanwhile, will also open with new hours in place. Visitors will be welcome from Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., into the museum, café and gift shop. However, the first hour will be set aside for seniors, vulnerable people, and first responders. While the guided tours indoors have been cancelled, the SLCC’s cultural ambassadors will be leading guided forest walks three times a day at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. On Thursday, June 25, the SLCC will be open exclusively for Squamish and Lil’wat Nation members from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. For visitors who would like to visit both the museum and the SLCC, there are cultural passes available at whistler.com/ arts/squamish-lilwat-cultural-centre.
WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL MAKES NEW HIRE The Whistler Film Festival has hired a new talent programs manager. Shelly Quade will now oversee the festival’s 11 talent programs that provide “creative and business immersion experiences for domestic creators to advance their projects and crafts leading up to and during the festival,” according to a release. First up, Quade has been overseeing the producers and screenwriters labs, which are currently underway online due to COVID-
19. She will be tasked with rolling out all the talent programming online until the province’s restart plan enters phase four. “We’re thrilled to have Shelly Quade join our team, and are confident that her commitment to fostering unique voices and visions, passion for storytelling and creative and market instincts will elevate and enhance our talent programs,” said Angela Heck, the Whistler Film Festival Society’s director of industry programming. Quade, who is based in Halifax, has 12 years of industry experience, including working as the former manager of programs and development and TELUS partner liaison at the National Screen Institute and with Frantic Films. The Whistler Film Festival is still set to run from Dec. 2 to 6. Organizers are currently accepting film submissions—including feature length, short films, and BC Student Shortworks—until June 30. However, it will continue accepting submissions until Aug. 15. For more, go to whistlerfilmfestival.com.
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LEVI NELSON’S ART IS UP Hydro boxes in Pemberton just got a lot more exciting. Pieces by Levi Nelson, a Lil’wat Nation artist in his last year at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, are now installed on hydro boxes along Portage Road and on the utility box at the Downtown Community Barn. “We are incredibly grateful and honoured that Levi shared his artwork with us,” the Village of Pemberton said on a Facebook post on Friday, June 5. Nelson’s work has been exhibited at the Talking Stick Festival, the Museum of Anthropology, North Vancouver City Art Scape, and the Emily Carr University of Art & Design Aboriginal Student Art Show. He also recently became the first Lil’wat Nation artist to have a piece in the Audain Art Museum’s permanent collection. The recent hydro box wraps were made possible thanks to a contribution from BC Hydro’s beautification fund. (Editor’s note: Pique’s feisty film columnist Feet Banks, who pens “Notes from the Back Row,” will be moving to a twice-monthly format as movie releases and production remain affected by COVID-19. Look for his next column on films and more June 18, or online at www.piquenewsmagazine.com.) n
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at Bill Bailiff and his column in the Community Weekly Sunset, the newsletter of the Alta Lake Community Club, which featured information about the history and environment of the area, alongside personal anecdotes. With summer approaching and the thoughts of many turning to camping, we thought we’d share another topic from Bailiff’s articles: practical advice from “Camping Out with Ol’ Bill.” In April and May of 1958, Bailiff wrote a series of articles about camping in the area, including suggestions on where to camp, what to bring, why one should go camping or hiking, and how to behave while out in the wilderness. While some of his advice still holds true today, his
cross on a snowbridge over a crevice as these are liable to give way anytime so leave that to the experienced mountaineers who rope themselves. • Don’t step on a wet greasy log with ordinary shoes on as you may go down hard enough to receive a cracked rib or two. • If off the trail and lost, don’t panic. • Don’t be a litterbug around a campsite, clean it up as someone else might be along to use it. • Don’t stay too long on a snowfield without dark glasses on as you may get a terrific headache from partial snowblindness. • Don’t go killing wildlife needlessly... Much better to try a shot with your camera. • Don’t be an old grouch round the camp or on the trail as this has a bad morale effect on others. If the going is tough, take it with a smile and joke about it as it makes it easier and pleasanter.
suggested campgrounds for the area look a little different today. In 1958, a getaway from the crowds at Alta Lake could be as near as a trip to Green Lake (“lots of good camping ground and sometimes good fishing”), Twin Lakes (“good safe place to camp, a good hike but no fish”), or Lost Lake (“ideal, good fishing, good camping site”). Today, just over 60 years later, very few spots around any of these lakes would be considered a campsite in the wilderness. Some of Bailiff’s more lasting advice comes from an article outlining what not to do while camping: • Don’t go sliding down a steep snowbank as you may not be able to stop and the rocks below are harder and sharper than your bones. • If on a glacier, don’t ever attempt to
The most pointed of Bailiff’s advice is reserved for campfires, as forest fires were a concern in 1958, much as they are today. Along with suggestions of where to make a campfire (not next to a tree) and instructions for reporting an uncontrolled fire (in 1958, not so simple as making a phone call), he reminded those who would go camping that they have a responsibility to the environment. As he put it, “Don’t take the attitude it’s none of my business because it is your business. You’re enjoying the cool green forest full of life and breathing in the sweet scented life-giving oxygen.” Camping in the area looks different than it did in the days of “Ol’ Bill” (tents now tend towards lightweight and waterproof), but his ideas of safety and stewardship should remain priorities for those heading out this summer. n
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ADVENTURE DOG Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) resident Lola was all smiles while out on an adventure through Whistler’s forests last week. PHOTO BY KENDALL BENBOW.
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planet, actor and singer Marlene Dietrich reinvented herself numerous times. She had superb insight into the nature of shifting rhythms, and a knack for gauging the right moment to adapt and transform. Good timing, she said, came naturally to people like her, as well as for “aerialists, jugglers, diplomats, publicists, generals, prize-fighters, revolutionists, financiers, and lovers.” I would add one further category to her list: the Aries tribe. Make maximum use of your talent in the coming weeks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author and theologian Frederick Buechner writes, “There is treasure buried in the field of every one of our days, even the bleakest or dullest, and it is our business to keep our eyes peeled for it.” In alignment with current astrological potentials, Taurus, I’ll name that as your key theme. More than usual, breakthroughs and revelations and catalysts are likely to be available to you in the midst of the daily slog—even when you’re feeling bored. Make it your business to be on high alert for them. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to novelist Octavia E. Butler, “Positive obsession is about not being able to stop just because you’re afraid and full of doubts.” That’s what I wish for you in the coming weeks, Gemini: positive obsession. It’s also what I expect! My analysis of the astrological omens suggests that you will have the pluck and craftiness necessary to veer away from murky, disturbing versions of obsession. Instead, you’ll embrace the exhilarating kind of obsession that buoys your spirit in moments of uncertainty. I foresee you making progress on your most important labour of love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): William Thomson, also known as Lord Kelvin (1824–1907), was a Cancerian physicist and mathematician who contributed to the understanding of thermodynamics and other areas of scientific and engineering knowledge. Despite his considerable intelligence, however, he was myopic about the possibility that humans might one day fly through the air while seated inside of machines. In a 1902 interview—a year before the Wright Brothers’ breakthrough experiment—he declared, “No aeroplane will ever be successful.” I suspect you could be on the verge of passing through a Lord Kelvin phase, Cancerian. You may at times be highly insightful and at other times curiously mistaken. So I urge you to be humbly confident and confidently humble! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author Marianne Williamson tells us, “Spiritual growth involves giving up the stories of your past so the universe can write a new one.” And what exactly does it mean to “give up the stories of your past”? Here’s what I think: 1. Don’t assume that experiences you’ve had before will be repeated in the future. 2. Don’t assume that your ideas about the nature of your destiny will always be true. 3. Even good things that have happened before may be small and limited compared to the good things that could happen for you in the years to come. 4. Fully embrace the truth that the inherent nature of existence is endless transformation—which is why it’s right and natural for you to ceaselessly outgrow the old plot lines of your life story and embrace new ones. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Philosopher and astrologer Marsilio Ficino wrote, “Mortals ask God for good things every day, but they never pray that they may make good use of them.” I hope that in the coming weeks, you Virgos will disprove that cynical view of human beings. As I see it, you will be more likely than usual to actually receive the blessings you ask for. And I hope—in fact, I predict—that when you receive the blessings, you will then aggressively seek the help of God or Life or your deepest wisdom to make good use of them. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I was hiking under a blue sky in a favourite natural location: the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, just north of San Francisco, where sublime vistas provide views of ocean and mountain. Although I was in a good mood, at one point I spied
empty Budweiser cans amidst the wild jewelflowers. “What kind of nature-hater was so careless as to despoil this wonderland”? I fumed. For a few moments I was consumed with rage and forgot where I was. By the time I recovered my bearings, the bobcat and red-tailed hawk I’d previously been observing had disappeared. That made me sad. My anger was justified but wasteful, irrelevant, and distracting. It caused me to lose touch with some glorious beauty. Don’t be like me in the coming days, Libra. Keep your eyes on the prize. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I have more memories than if I were a thousand years old,” wrote poet Charles Baudelaire. Was he bragging or complaining? Did the weight of his past feel like a burden or did it exhilarate him and dynamize his creative powers? I’m hoping that in the coming weeks your explorations of your past will feel far more like the latter—a gift and blessing that helps you understand aspects of your history that have always been mysterious or murky. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re primed to navigate your way through a sweetly gritty, tenderly transformative, epically meaningful turning point in the history of your relationship with your favourite collaborator or collaborators. If that sounds too intense, you could at least accomplish an interesting, stimulating, educational shift in the way you fit together with your best ally or allies. It’s up to you, Sagittarius. How much love and intimacy and synergy can you handle? I won’t judge you harshly if you’d prefer to seek the milder version of deepening right now. Besides, you’ll probably get a chance to go further later this year. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Actress Emma Thompson tells us, “I wish I wouldn’t have to say this, but I really like human beings who have suffered. They’re kinder.” Adding to what she observes, I’ll say that for many people, their suffering has also made them smarter and more soulful and more compassionate. Not always, but often, it’s the pain they’ve suffered that has helped turn them into thoughtful companions who know how to nourish others. I urge you to make a special point to converse with people like this in the near future. In my estimation, you will benefit from intense doses of empathetic nurturing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lake Elsinore is a city in southwestern California. Last spring, torrential rains there caused a “superbloom” of poppies. Millions of the goldenorange wildflowers covered many acres of Walker Canyon. They attracted another outbreak of beauty: thousands of painted lady butterflies, which came to visit. The magnificent explosion was so vast, it was visible from a satellite high above the Earth. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re experiencing a metaphorical superbloom of your own right now, Aquarius. I hope you will find constructive ways to channel that gorgeous fertility. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Lucumi is an Afro-American religion with Yoruban roots. Its practitioners worship their ancestors, and seek regular contact and communion with them. According to Lucumi priestess Luisah Teish, “Sometimes the ancestors deem certain information so important that they send it to the subconscious mind without being consciously asked.” It’s my belief that all of us, whether or not we’re members of the Lucumi religion, can be in touch with the spirits of our ancestors if we would like to be—and receive useful guidance and insight from them. The coming weeks will be a time when you Pisceans are especially likely to enjoy this breakthrough. It’s more likely to happen if you have an intention to instigate it, but it may come to pass even if you don’t seek it. Here’s this week’s homework: This devastating moment in history has the redemptive effect of calling forth our deepest longings to care for each other. Do you agree? RealAstrology.com
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Travels over water—Part II BARK CANOES, as described last week (“Maxed Out,” Pique, June 4), were the staple form of transportation during the era of the fur trade and the opening of land west of Montreal. A well-built and maintained bark canoe might last 10 years under hard use and when age finally made it unsuitable for travel, compost gracefully back into the forest from whence it came. Despite their ruggedness, bark canoes were not a favoured craft of the settlers of Upper Canada. With all their attributes, bark canoes were fragile. A recurring theme in the journals of early Canadian explorers was
BY G.D. MAXWELL the constant need to re-pitch the seams of bark canoes and the frequent need to patch them with new bark after close encounters with any object more solid than water. Needing a more robust working boat and lacking the substantial birches of the forests of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec, pioneers in the Ottawa and Otonabee valleys favoured the dugout canoe. Burned and scraped out of a single basswood or cedar log, dugouts were simple to build or inexpensive to buy from local natives. By the middle of the 19th century, they had reached the apex of their development and were surprisingly elegant craft. And then something interesting happened. In science, technology and medicine, among other fields, breakthroughs occur at the frontiers of knowledge. They happen when a flash of brilliance enables someone to bridge the developments in one field with those in another, creating a synergistic new direction of exploration. In 1857, in the industrious village of Lakeland, Ont., watching the best of the dugouts racing against the best of the bark canoes at the Katchewanooka regatta, John Stephenson and Thomas Gordon wondered why they couldn’t combine the finer elements of both craft. The result of that thought process set the stage for what would become the quintessential Canadian canoe, a craft that would spawn an industry, a pastime and some would say, a way of life. The towns of Lakeland and Peterborough formed the centre of the Canadian canoe-building universe for the next half-century. The canoe that quickly developed in small manufacturing shops in the area morphed from Stephenson and Gordon’s first attempt to bend and shape milled basswood boards over a skeleton of thin ribs into the fine-lined, lightweight cedarstrip canoe made famous by the Peterborough Canoe Company. At its height, early in the 20th century, the cedarstrip canoe utilized narrow, thin shiplapped planks of western redcedar and yellowcedar running the length of the canoe, made rigid and held together by a web of fine, delicate, half-round oak ribs spaced every few centimetres from bow
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to stern. Art and whimsy played a hand in the selection of fine woods for decks, gunwales and seats and the whole effect was stunning. Rich woodgrain, sleek lines, fine workmanship yielded functionality and beauty fit for a queen. Which may be why a canoe of similar design was chosen by the government of the day as a gift from the people of Canada to Princess— now Queen—Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding. Cedarstrip canoes were light and nimble, like bark canoes, rugged and durable, like dugouts, and their build-over-frame manufacture allowed them to be produced in sizable quantities. But their milling, framing and fitting were labour intensive and required many skilled workers. So when Harry and Henry Chestnut of Fredericton
rendered wooden canoes of any design almost obsolete. Fiberglass became the material of choice for canoe building. Easy to lay up and capable of moulding to compound curves and sharp entry lines, early Fiberglass canoes were light, inexpensive and efficient craft... until you hit a rock with one. But compared to what was coming out of the Grumman factory, Fiberglass was a warm, fuzzy material. Light, cheap, shiny and almost indestructible, aluminum canoes quickly became standard issue for boat rental concessions, canoe clubs, Scout troops and hundreds of summer camps throughout North America. Despite having no soul, despite sounding like a metal culvert in a hail storm whenever you hit the gunwales with the shaft of
canoes and kayaks. In 1983, Ted Moores and Merilyn Mohr published Canoecraft. The ideas and plans within its pages sparked a new interest or rekindled what had been a latent desire in many canoeists: a passion for the warmth and beauty of a handcrafted wooden canoe. As well, nostalgia for and an understanding of the near perfection of design of, say, a Chestnut Prospector, have made it the most copied canoe design for builders regardless of materials used in construction. And ironically, the application of polymer coatings atop raw canvas before final painting have, with proper care, extended the time between having to re-canvas cedar-canvas canoes almost indefinitely, spawning a renewed love for the craft.
“In a canoe a man changes, and the life he has lived seems strangely remote. Time is no longer of the moment, for he has become part of space and freedom. What matters is that he is heading down the misty trail of explorers and voyageurs, with a fair wind and a chance for a good camp somewhere ahead.” -SIGURD OLSON
appropriated designs for cedar-canvas canoes popular in Maine, and somehow managed to receive a government patent on the craft, canoe building in Canada began to undergo a shift away from cedar strip to the less expensive and simpler construction of wood and canvas. And when Ole Evinrude invented the infernal, peace-shattering outboard motor in the early years of this century, canoe building was sucked into a downward spiral as factories were retooled to build popular runabouts. Advances after the Second World War
a paddle, despite sticking to rocks like chewing gum to hot asphalt, aluminum canoes ruled the waters until advances in Fiberglass and plastics made those materials more durable, and, irony of ironies, led to the resurgence of cedarstrip construction and a longing for the warmth of cedar-canvas canoes. New polymers of polyester and particularly epoxy resins, coupled with a complete rethinking of construction techniques, have fostered a renaissance of interest in wooden, particularly cedarstrip,
Setting aside ocean travel, there is no better way to explore Canadian waters than from the seat of a canoe. With the pandemic, there is a need to curtail travels further afield, but we are blessed in this part of the country with an embarrassment of waters to explore from the seat of a canoe. Next week, I’ll describe two places to explore by canoe: a flatwater lake trip and a historic river trip, one a long day’s drive from Whistler, the other, well, a bit further afield but definitely worth the trip. n
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