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Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines

Minister Bill Bennett recently is-sued a conditional Environmental Assessment Certificate to Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. for the Narrows Inlet Hydro Project, ap-proximately 50 km north of Sechelt.

The decision was made after con-sidering a review led by British Co-lumbia’s Environmental Assessment Office, which concluded that the project is not expected to result in any significant adverse effects, based on the 26 conditions and mitigation measures set out in the Environmen-tal Assessment Certificate. The con-ditions, along with the design aspects specified in the Certified Project De-scription, are expected to mitigate potential impacts of the project.

The certificate conditions were developed following consultation and input from the public, First Na-tions communities and government agencies. Each of the conditions is a legally-binding requirement that Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. must meet to be in compliance with the certificate. In addition, the proj-ect is required to be built and oper-ated in accordance with the Certified Project Description.

Key conditions for the project include that Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. must: conduct a study to determine the levels of methyl mercury in sediment/soils at Ramona Lake and potential effects on the release of methyl mercury into Ramona Lake; only draw down Ra-mona Lake in accordance with con-

servative conditions specified in the certificate; develop and implement a water quality and lake level moni-toring program at Ramona Lake that includes monitoring water tempera-ture, total solid sediments and nu-trients; maintain the in-stream flow rates and diversion rates specified in the certificate during operations; communicate with the public on the status of the project and communi-cate with the Narrows Inlet Users Group on the timing of construc-tion activities related to the power-house, transmission line and other infrastructure in the Lower Ramona Creek area; develop and implement a fish habitat compensation plan for Chickwat Creek; and develop and implement plans for erosion control, drainage management and surface

water quality protection during con-struction to protect water quality in Ramona Creek.

Consistent with its enhanced com-pliance and enforcement program, the Environmental Assessment Of-fice will co-ordinate compliance management efforts including a rigorous, thorough review that pro-vides for significant opportunities for First Nations, government agen-cies and the public to provide input on the potential for environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects from a proposed project.

A record of the factors that the ministers considered in making their decision can be found in the Reasons for Ministers’ Decision at: http://tinyurl.com/ny4c9wr Submitted

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Narrows inlet hydro Project given conditional environmental assessment approval

the narrows inlet Hydro Power (niHP) project will place its powerhouse at the river narrows, in an area of logging regrowth. Peter Schober, niHP Principal, notes that the company has been careful to choose a location well away from sand and gravel beds attrac-tive to spawning fish. PHoto CourteSy narrowS inlet Hydro Power CorP.

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White Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that kills bats during their winter hi-bernation period. In order to improve the understand-ing of bat biology in B.C. and potentially increase their survival rate from the disease, provincial wild-life officials are urging the public to report any bats observed flying during day-light hours this winter, or sites where they are known or thought to hibernate.

Bats provide tremen-dous benefits because they are such effective consum-ers of pest insects, and their loss could lead to significant ecological and economic impacts.

White Nose Syndrome is named for the fuzzy white fungal growth on the nose, ears and wings of hibernat-ing bats. First discovered in New York State in 2007, the disease has killed millions of bats in 22 states and five Ca-nadian provinces.

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Scientists in B.C. are working to understand what bats need, how to protect them from White Nose Syndrome and how to help populations survive should the disease arrive. One of the first steps is to better understand bat be-haviour and habitat use in the winter.

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With a few e-mails and word of mouth, organiz-ers of the Gibsons Public Market project rounded up a team of more than 50 vol-unteers to give the former Yacht Club building and grounds a wash and brush-up last weekend.

“We got here at a quarter to nine,” said School Trustee Silas White, in attendance with partner, children, and in-laws. “We thought we’d be early, but the parking lot was full and it looked like half the work was already done.”

Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe demonstrated own-ership of the project, don-ning work gloves to haul trash and clear debris out-doors beneath sunny skies, while teams from various construction companies re-paired chairs, power-washed the exterior, and cut back the overgrown gardens. A team of heroes attacked the long-neglected kitchen, even scrubbing floors on their hands and knees.

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Healthy Little Brown bats (top) before White Nose Syndrome arrived in their colony, and after they were infected by the fungus. Wildlife officials are asking the public to help them identify local bat habitat and behaviour patterns to better understand how to keep the disease from impacting local populations. PHotoS courteSy NeW BruNSWick MuSeuM

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The newly formed ‘Sal-ish Sea Coal Committee’ (SSCC) met Sunday, Janu-ary 19, to discuss next steps in addressing the proposal to ship eight million tonnes of thermal coal through our coastal waters on its way to China to be burned for elec-tricity generation.

Following the presenta-tion of the Coal Hard Facts community forum late last year, organizers from the Al-liance for Democracy, the Sunshine Coast Conserva-tion Association and the SC Senior Citizens organization realized that a significant ongoing effort would be required to halt this serious threat to the area’s health and environment. Accordingly they reached out to the com-munity at Sunday’s meeting, and were quite pleased with the number of commit-ted volunteers who have stepped forward to dedicate time and energy to this issue through the SSCC.

The Sunshine Coast is in a unique position to con-tribute to the campaign that is mobilizing residents from Oregon, Washington, and the greater Vancouver area. The Coast has been over-looked by authorities seek-ing citizen approval, as it is not in the area immediately adjacent to train routes or Port of Greater Vancouver expansions.

Not only has the Sun-shine Coast community not been consulted about this dangerous proposal, but in an alarming display of dis-respect for the sovereignty of the Sechelt Nation, the Sechelt Indian Band was neither informed, nor their approval sought, despite the fact that the transport route goes directly through their unceded territory and could significantly impact their traditional fishing grounds.

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Diverse tapestry of organizations join to support shíshálh Nation in opposing barging of coal through ecologically sensitive historic fishing grounds

the SSCC will join efforts with the diverse tapestry of organizations and com-munities who are saying no to coal export expansions, including the Dogwood Initiative, the Powell River Pebble in the Pond Society, and Voters Taking Action on Climate Change. The collective will actively sup-port the Sechelt First Na-tion in their opposition to the proposal by gathering and sharing relevant infor-mation regarding impacts on marine environments, particularly in relation to sensitive ecosystems and traditional fishing grounds throughout the area and in the Sabine Channel. The group will also continue to press for a comprehensive

health impact and environ-mental impact assessment not only for the Port of Metro Vancouver dock ex-pansion, but of the entire shipping route. The group expects to work with Sun-shine Coast Regional Dis-trict representatives to ad-vocate for the community’s right to have a say.

Anyone is welcome to join this committee, or may attend the next meeting on Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Creek Library. Please contact Naomi at [email protected], or 604-741-9859 to get involved or receive more information by email. Visit www.thescca.ca for more in-formation.Submitted

Encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to explore training opportunities, learn how to make good decisions and stay safe was the focus of Avalanche Awareness Days, Janu-ary 18 and 19. Avalanche Awareness Days celebrate avalanche safety expertise and provide an opportuni-ty for people to learn how to safely enjoy the winter backcountry with educa-tion and training.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne

Anton notes, “More and more people are heading into the backcountry to en-joy winter sports like skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing; but as we saw over the holidays, as the number of people in the backcoun-try increases so do search and rescues undertaken by volunteers. Avalanche Awareness provides a great opportunity for people to learn to stay safe during winter recreation.”

Gilles Valade, executive director of the Canadian

Avalanche Centre reminds everyone heading into the backcountry that they are required to be prop-erly prepared. “When you make the decision to go into the backcountry, you need to be able to take care of yourself and your partners. That means ava-lanche rescue equipment, first aid supplies and awareness of the risk you’re taking.”

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Editorial Opinion

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Letters to the Editor and Submis-sions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The LOcaL publication. Letters should not exceed 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The LOcaL reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be with-held from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. E-mail letters to: [email protected] Deadline for letters and submis-sions is Monday at 3pm.

Volume 12Issue 4

Times have changed?I would like to add to

the facts presented in Jim Cleghorn’s excellent letter in the January 9 issue of The Local. Mr. Cleghorn points out that the $7.50 car and driver fare charged by Black Ball back in 1952 had been reduced to $4.00 by BC Ferries by 1962. The reason? Black Ball was a private company. The government took it over and created BC Ferries in order to provide the af-fordable transportation that facilitated economic growth in coastal com-munities. This was done by W.A.C. Bennett’s Social Credit Party—the party the right-wingers used to vote for. Yet, any sugges-tion that the government should, in the name of the public good, take over any aspect of private enterprise these days is greeted with shouts of “Socialism!”

My, how times have changed. Anne Miles, Gibsons

Wants to stay on the Coast

My name is Luke Har-bison. I was born on the Sunshine Coast and I am 23 years old. My chosen profession is food / hospi-tality which I am currently employed in. My employ-ers talk about the George Hotel but I haven’t really paid much attention until recently. I would like to stay on the Sunshine Coast and eventually raise a fam-ily here. It would be great if there were jobs in the hospitality industry here at a professional level in-stead of having to move to Vancouver to further my career. I think the Hotel is a great idea.Luke Harbison, Gibsons

Getting burned by incineration

Two recent articles within the Burnaby newspaper (Burnaby NOW) should be brought to the attention of your readers. The first, on January 7 detailed move-ments by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) to impede any renewal of the Burnaby incinerator’s permit process by the Min-istry of the Environment (MoE). The article can be read here: http://www.burnabynow.com/unpre dictable-burnaby-incinera tor-bad-for-airshed-fraser- valley- 1.780801

The second, on Janu-ary 10, was a “testy” re-buttal by Mayor Cor-rigan of Burnaby: it can be read here: http://www.burnabynow.com/news/mayor-calls-fvrd-hypocriti cal-over-burnaby-incinera tor-attack- 1.785343

What are some of the facts? The FVRD is down-wind of Burnaby and, due to surrounding mountains, is encapsulated within an air ‘trap’. The FVRD is concerned about both its residents’ health and the healthiness of the consider-able agricultural produce generated within its area(s). Burnaby, meanwhile, cur-rently burns about 285K tonnes of garbage per year, including all the garbage barged to it from many coastal First Nations com-munities up and down our coastal waters.

In the meantime, there are as many as six proposed sites within the Lower Mainland for at least one larger incin-erator, the target for burn-ing being 1,000 tonnes per day. What is alarming is that three of these proposed sites surround the Sunshine Coast; one at Duke Point

near Nanaimo, which plac-es the incinerator about 25 miles upwind of us, given the prevailing south-easterly winds; two other sites are being suggested, at Wood-fibre and at Port Mellon. Either one of these latter two would be a few miles upwind of us during our occasionally experiencing the northerly ‘outflow’ wind patterns.

The FVRD is taking con-certed action with the MoE about their future. When will our local governments begin to express themselves regarding the future of our communities vis-a-vis the possibility of pollution/con-tamination? Brian K. Sadler, Gibsons

Getting burned by coalThe Sunshine Coast

Clean Air Society is op-posed to a coal transfer fa-cility at Fraser Surrey Docks and the transport of coal to Texada Island on the Sun-shine Coast for the follow-ing reasons:

(1) There are health haz-ards due to the transporta-tion of coal and coal dust such as increased damage to cardiovascular and pul-monary systems, increased asthma attacks, heart at-tacks, and ER visits, and in-creased incidences of bron-chitis and risk to cancer. Children and the elderly are most susceptible to coal dust pollutants such as mer-cury and sulphur.

(2) There’s increased cost to our health care system because of these health haz-ards. The coal industry is passing their costs onto the health system/taxpayer.

(3) Coal, more than any other source of energy, con-tributes to greenhouse gases and climate change. It’s the dirtiest form of energy. Coal

dust is a major air pollutant.The Sunshine Coast

Clean Air Society joins others in opposing your coal project: Canadian As-sociation of Physicians for the Environment, British Columbia Nurses’ Union, The Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Health Authorities, the Provincial Chief Medi-cal Officer, the SCRD, our MLA, Nicholas Simons, & the Shishalh Nation. The World Bank in 2013 stopped financing the con-struction of coal-fired power plants in developing coun-tries due to global warming impacts.

We support the shíshálh Nation, whose traditional waters could be contami-nated by coal dust, in their request for a full Envi-ronmental Assessment, a Health Impact Assessment, a Navigational Risk Assess-ment, an Environmental Management Plan, a Spill Response Plan, and an Air Quality Management Plan.Elizabeth McNeillS.C. Clean Air Society

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There they go againWhoops, it’s an election year and with just ten – count

‘em, 10! – months to go before Coast residents head to the polls to choose their local government representatives, the issues are on the floor and the invective is in the air.

In Gibsons, the George project is still months away from a Public Hearing, but that’s not stopping its opponents. Landing merchants make no secret of their support for the project - badges and signs are prominently displayed – and thus are easy targets for the coercive anti-George letters threatening a wholesale boycott of their premises that were hand-delivered this past week. First thought: how many of those threatening the boycott actually regularly patron-ize those businesses? Second thought: How valid are their points of opposition, if they must resort to intimidation to get their way instead of reasoned debate? Apparently, the team that specialized in lies and innuendo in past elections and development hearings are back at work, pumping up the rumour mill. Psst, did you hear that a five-way traffic light will be installed in Lower Gibsons if this project goes forward? Psst, did you hear that … Did you read on Face-book that … Did you share the post on the anonymously-administered page that said … A lack of factual informa-tion and the surplus of fear-mongering indicates a weak argument and an old-fashioned political mindset reaching back to the traditions of Tammany Hall.

In Sechelt, the sewage treatment plant prompts fewer let-ters to the editor but equally emotional responses from the public, pro and con. The writ has not yet been dropped for a recently-proposed borrowing referendum and already we hear calls to VOTE with capital letters. Sometimes with var-iously coloured and sized fonts, just to make their point. In this issue, as with others that will come forward before elec-tion season, reason must trump emotion and votes should be cast based on soundly presented economic data.

While we respect the passion of the various camps, we wonder: without the vitally-important reports requested by Gibsons Council at the last Committee of the Whole meet-ing, how can either side make a fully-informed decision? Until all the financial data is in the public’s hands, how can voters in Sechelt head to the polls confident of casting an enlightened vote that will impact the future economy of their community? At The Local, we are waiting until all the facts are in before we weigh in on either debate.Heather Jeal, Editor


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The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, is calling for a ban on fla-voured tobacco products in BC after a new poll showed overwhelming support from British Co-lumbians.

The Angus Reid poll revealed that 81 per cent of BC teens between 15 and 18 years of age agree that the BC government should adopt legislation to ban all tobacco prod-ucts with fruit and candy flavours as a measure to reduce tobacco use among youth. In addition, 74 per cent of British Colum-bians over the age of 18 support a ban. The survey of more than 1,100 teens and adults was conducted in December.

“These numbers speak loud and clear: British Co-lumbians want a ban in BC on flavoured tobacco products,” says Kathryn Seely, Director, Public Is-sues, Canadian Cancer So-ciety, BC and Yukon. “We are urging the BC gov-ernment to protect chil-dren from the predatory marketing practices of the tobacco industry and the products which, through their packaging and ap-pearance, are aggressively targeted to youth. It’s time, now during National Non-Smoking Week, to commit to a ban.”

In Canada, many types of tobacco products are heavily flavoured, includ-ing cigarillos (little ci-gars), water pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco and menthol cigarettes. Fla-vours include chocolate, mint, cherry, peach, straw-berry, and other fruit and candy flavours that are appealing to youth. These flavours reduce the harsh effects of cigarette smoke, making it easier for youth who may be experiment-ing with smoking to be-come addicted to tobacco.

A national Youth Smok-ing Survey released last fall by the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo found more than half (53 per cent) of youth tobacco users in BC had used flavoured tobac-co products. This equates to approximately 30,500 BC students.

“This is a real issue in BC and we can make an equally real impact by implementing a ban,” ex-plains Seely. “We believe the BC government has made great strides to help reduce smoking rates in our province but we need

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Smoking rates in British Columbia are the lowest in the country at 13 per cent. However, Tobacco use is still the leading cause of death and disease in BC, killing more than 6,000 British Columbians each year. Second-hand smoke is linked to the death of more than 100 British Columbians each year. In total, tobacco use costs the BC economy $2.3 billion annually.

The majority of new to-bacco users are under the age of 18. Tobacco has no safe level of consump-

tion, is highly addic-tive and is the only legal product that kills when used exactly as intended by its manufacturers. One-half of long-term regular smokers will die because of their smoking.

The Canadian Can-cer Society is a national, community-based organi-zation of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate can-cer and enhance the qual-ity of life of people living with cancer. For more in-formation, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilin-gual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).Submitted

Sunshine Coast Youth Soccer Associat ion (SCYSA) Rep teams Fal-cons and Storm played their first games after the winter break. Under foggy conditions on Saturday, Falcons lost to their arch-rivals, Marpole Blue Aces, 1-nil. Despite the defeat, Falcons played an exciting game and are currently at second place in their divi-

sion (Gold 2). On Sun-day, Storm tied against the West Vancouver Spur-aways. After practicing new drills and concepts Storm demonstrated a stellar performance prov-ing that hard work really pays off.Sign up for SCYSA Spring Academy

Registration for the Spring Academy is still

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SCYSA teams deliver excitement, stellar performances

Cross-country skiing provides a superb all-around aerobic workout in the pristine air of Dakota Ridge’s backcountry trails. Photo CouRtesy of sunshine Coast touRism

With its close proximity to Vancouver, more and more people are choosing to enjoy winter activities on the Sunshine Coast either on a daily basis or for the weekend, and one of the most popular winter activi-ties that people are pursu-ing is cross-country skiing.

Although it may not be as popular as downhill ski-ing, in terms of all-around aerobic benefits, it’s the front runner. Using mus-cles in the shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, and legs, cross-country ski-ers can burn as many as six hundred to nine hun-dred calories per hour. The kick and glide technique, combined with the pol-ing motion to propel you along, can provide a more complete workout than running or cycling, both of which emphasize lower body muscles.

Another advantage of cross-country skiing is that it has a lower risk of serious injury than downhill ski-ing. Also, you can rent (or buy) skis, poles, and boots for considerably less than what you would pay for downhill gear. You don’t need to make any reserva-tions at high-priced ski resorts, because you can cross-country ski in a local winter recreation area or even your own backyard.

Most people don’t need a lesson before starting out. With a little bit of practice and some good equipment you can turn a bleak rainy day at sea level into a magi-cal snowy day in one of the Sunshine Coast’s best kept winter paradises waiting to be explored. The Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area, located just past Rob-erts Creek is an ideal place for cross-country skiers -- whether you are a fam-ily seeking a fresh air activ-

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hut, explore quiet snow-covered meadows and open fields, and glide to higher peaks for spectac-ular views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island and Salish Sea.

For information on passes, to learn more about snow and road conditions, or for driv-ing directions, visit the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s website at www.scrd.ca/Dakota-Ridge or call 604-885-6802.Submitted


Now to Feb. 9Friends of the Gallery (FOG) Exhibition, at SC Arts Centre, Trail Ave. & Medusa, SecheltJan. 24DJ Night: BoomBoom Room, with Jason Whyte, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pmJan. 24 – 26A Weekend of Beethoven with Kai Gleusteen & Catherine Ordronneau, Pender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Park, Jan. 24 – 7:30pm, Jan. 25 & 26 at 2pmJan. 25Pruning Basics with Cheryl Topping, SC Botanical Garden, 1pmJan. 25Laughin’ in the Dark Comedy Night, David Roche, Jenica Vaneli, Gerry Hills, Roberts Creek Legion, 7:30pmJan. 25Planting Seeds of Cooperation, Dr. Leta Burchailo discusses co-op community gardens, Roberts Creek Elementary School Library 1pmJan. 25Family Literacy Day, Gibsons Public Library 1 – 3pmJan. 25Robbie Burns Night, with Coast String Fiddlers, Pender Harbour Legion. Tix $25Jan. 25Dance with Jim Taylor, Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre 7pmJan. 25Celebration of Conservation, Roberts Creek Hall 7pmJan. 26Pruning Fruit Trees with Cheryl Topping, SC Botanical Garden, 1pmJan. 26Driftwood Players AGM, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse 1pmJan. 26Live via Satellite: Bolshoi Ballet ‘Jewels’, Raven’s Cry Theatre 2pmJan. 26Drumming Circle, St. Hilda’s Church 4pmJan. 27Film: Gabrielle, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse 7:30pmJan. 27Beekeeper Julia Common: ‘Bringing Hives to East Vancouver’, Seaside Centre, presented by Sechelt Garden Club, Sechelt 7:30pmJan. 31 – Feb. 2Mixed Bonspiel, Gibsons Curling ClubJan. 31House Concert: Simon Paradis, Mark Vance, Russell Marsland, Copper Sky Café, Madeira Park 7pmFeb. 1Grow the Garden Gala, Dinner and Auction, SC Botanical Garden, 5:30pmFeb. 1Evelyn Lau Reads, SC Arts Centre, Sechelt 8pmFeb. 2New Moon Festival Potluck and Celebration of the Lunar New Year, Roberts CreekCall 604-885-8103 for more infoFeb. 7Live Music: The Blue Voodoo Duo, Boomer’s Burger Bar, Sunnycrest Mall 8pmFeb. 8Cold Nights – Warm Hearts Fundraiser, Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre 2pm

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Miss Berni G & Frenz (including Joe Stanton, Ken Dalgleish and Boyd Nor-man) host an afternoon of classic cabaret, comedy, and entertainment at the Sech-elt Seniors Activity Centre, 5604 Trail Avenue, on Sat-urday, February 8 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Toes will be tapping to tunes from the

40s, 50s and 60s delivered by the Coast’s favourite warm-hearted entertainers. All proceeds help keep the doors open at the Sechelt Cold Weather Shelter. Tick-ets are $15 at Strait Music and the Activity Centre in Sechelt, Swish in Gibsons, and online at www.sccss.caSubmitted

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This winter the Literary Committee of the Sun-shine Coast Arts Council will be hosting some of Canada’s most prominent authors at the Arts Cen-tre, corner of Trail and Medusa in Sechelt.

Evelyn Lau, poet and memoirist, J.B. MacKin-non, author of The Hun-dred Mile Diet, Aislinn Hunter, novelist and poet, and Rudy Wiebe, novel-ist will share their recent work in a series of read-ings sponsored by the Canada Council. Admis-sion is by donation.

Evelyn Lau launches the series, reading from her work on Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m. The precocious Lau was first published at the age of twelve. Her first book, Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid won wide acclaim and was adapted for film. Her poetry has received nu-merous awards including the Milton Acorn Award and the Pat Lowther Award. Her collection Oe-dipal Dreams was short-

As the Lunar New Year launches the Chinese Year of the Horse on January 31, the appropriately-named Roberts Creek band Robotic Horse Mechanical Sun launches their self-produced – live off the floor at SuperCabin – CD at Gum-boot Garden Café. Filled with original songs and beautiful harmonies, the album features songs telling tales close to the heart (and funnybone) with a refreshing twist and alternative country style. Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 9. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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Warm-hearted entertainers will gather with Miss Berni G at a fundraiser for the Sech-elt Cold Weather Shelter February 8. File photo

Evelyn Lau, Vancouver’s Poet Laureate, reads at Arts Centre

listed for the Governor General’s Award. She has also written a novel, two books of short fiction and two books of essays. For the last three years she has served as Vancouver’s Poet Laureate.

Writing helped Evelyn survive an unhappy child-hood and also her teen-age years on the streets of Vancouver. An autobio-graphical author, writing has given her the freedom to observe with unsparing honesty the experiences of her life. In her latest work, A Grain of Rice, the same attention to detail is there, the same aware-ness of hypocrisy that she experienced with anger in her early years, but there is also pleasure in “the contemplation of a sim-ple object” that “might squeeze more meaning out of the moment / than all this frantic busyness we’re praised for.” To read Evelyn Lau’s work is to experience a life lived pas-sionately.Submitted

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Simply submit your recipe on-line at IGA’s Facebook page or via email: [email protected] – or drop your favourite recipe off at your local Marketplace IGA in Gibsons, Wilson Creek or Madeira Park. Look for the entry boxes.

Then, Marketplace IGA in-house chefs will choose the top three recipes based on ingredients, flavour combinations and nutritional value. Our chefs will prepare each of the 3 recipesand pick a favourite.

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Preparation:Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.

Combine with the marinade ingre-dients, adding the cornstarch last. Marinate for 25 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Set aside. Cut the chilies in half and re-move the seeds. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the green onion on the diagonal into thirds.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok set on medium-high. When oil is hot, add the chicken. Stir-fry until it turns white and is 80 percent cooked. Remove and drain on plate.

Add and heat more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the chili peppers and the Szechuan peppercorn if us-ing. Stir-fry briefly until they turn dark red.Add the sauce to the wok. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to wok. Stir in the peanuts and the green onion. Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve hot.

Serves 3 to 4.

Year of the Horse gallops in January 31With the New Moon vir-

tually invisible in the night sky of January 31, Chinese New Year kicks off a 15-day celebration with a tradition-al family feast, and ending with a Lantern Festival on Feburary 14. Each year in a Chinese calendar is ruled

by one zodiac beast and this year, the Horse takes its turn in the 12-year cycle.

Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanks-giving, centred around a communal feast called

‘surrounding the stove’ or ‘weilu’ that symbolizes family unity and honours past and present genera-tions. Certain foods sym-bolizing wealth, long life, happiness, and family are always served at the New Year’s table: eggs or seeds for

fertility; oranges and tan-gerines for wealth; chicken for happiness; whole fish for prosperity; noodles for a long life. Avoid white foods like fresh tofu – that colour symbolizes death and mis-fortune in Chinese culture.Heather Jeal

Supposedly created to honour the Qing Dynasty Governor (Kung Pao) of China’s Szechuan province, Ding Baozehn (1820 – 1886), this recipe is a staple of Chinese cooking with as many variations as there are regions and cooks. Chicken at the New Year’s table is symbolic of happiness and marriage, peanuts symbolize long life, and the spicy pep-pers indicate a hot time in the old town tonight.

Ingredients:2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 7 to 8 ounces each

Marinade:2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry1 teaspoon sesame oil1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Sauce:2 tablespoons dark soy sauce1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry1 teaspoon sugar

Other:8 small dried red chili peppers (adjust to taste)2 cloves garlic • 2 green onions 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn, optional1/2 cup peanuts or cashewsa few drops sesame oil, optional


SecheltAll About Town •

Last week, Council unani-mously resolved to hold a ref-erendum to accept the Green Municipalities Funds (GMF) offer of a $1 million grant (non-repayable) and a loan of $7.4 million that is repayable over 10 years at a fixed inter-est rate of 2.25per cent.

Although funding is al-ready in place for Sechelt’s new wastewater treatment facility, this new grant and loan package provides the District with an improved payment option and reduces

Mayor’s Message

John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

Sechelt recognized for leadership and innovationthe demands on our reserves.

The referendum will only affect how we pay for the project. The new plant is already 35 per cent com-plete and the total cost of the project is unchanged at $24.9 million.

Some residents have been asking me why are we now considering changing the funding when the project is already underway?

In short, it was always our hope to secure this funding. The GMF is an arm of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities that “funds the very best examples of leadership and innovation in municipal sustainable development.”

Attracting alternative

funding options for the new wastewater treatment plant has been an ongoing ob-jective of District staff. The GMF application offered us such an opportunity.

In the absence of GMF funding, our current fund-ing plan has been to pay for the new facility by us-ing $11.2 million of gov-ernment grants already in place, the majority of our sewer reserves, a portion ($2.5 million) of our un-restricted surplus fund and short term financing (also, $2.5 million.)

Securing the GMF fund-ing would leave more re-serves available for other sewer projects. (While the wastewater treatment facil-

ity is our top sewer-related priority, it is not our only priority.) As well, while the $2.5 million contribution from our unrestricted sur-plus fund would have been repaid from sewer user fees over time, the GMF fund-ing means we will not need to use those funds which will then be available for other projects that benefit all Sechelt residents.

Over the next few weeks, you will have an opportu-nity to hear more about the choice between our cur-rent funding plan and the new GMF funding option. Please take the time to learn more so you can decide for yourself what you feel is best for Sechelt.

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FortisBC and the Busi-ness Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) are team-ing up once to promote energy conservation dur-ing Turn Down The Heat Week, February 1 to 8. Participating businesses in approximately 20 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) will turn down the heat at work and at home and wear sweaters to help pro-mote energy conservation. This event is a collabora-tion between FortisBC and BIABC with the enthusi-astic support of Business Improvement Associations from all over the province.

“FortisBC encour-ages a culture of energy efficiency and conserva-tion in the workplace and in the home,” said Doug Stout, vice president of en-ergy solutions and external relations at FortisBC. “We welcome supporting the Business Improvement Ar-

eas in this challenge and en-courage our employees and customers to get involved.”

As part of the ‘Turn Down the Heat Week’ initiative, throughout the province, BIAs will be col-lecting warm gently-used sweaters and coats to be distributed to persons in need; FortisBC employees in these areas will also be challenged to collect and donate these items. In Sech-elt, the Sechelt Downtown Business Association will be collecting and forward-ing donated items to The Salvation Army – Sunshine Coast Ministries, to be dis-tributed as needed through-out the Sunshine Coast.

Each business will be taking a slightly different approach to the challenge during “Turn Down the Heat Week.” Some will of-fer sales on sweaters or on hot drinks; some will hand out flyers about energy ef-

SDBA collects sweaters during Turn Down Heat Week, Feb. 1 – 8ficiency; and some will find creative ways to collect warm clothes for local chari-ties. Each BIA will find a different local social service provider to accept the cloth-ing donations during or at the end of the event. Dur-ing this week as well, For-tisBC will be encouraging customers to turn down the heat and put on a sweater. Customers will be asked to tweet FortisBC a photo of them in their cozy sweater for a chance to win a $200 gift card.

“The objective of “Turn Down the Heat Week” is to make everyone more aware of energy consumption – and what can be done to reduce it – while collect-ing sweaters for those in our communities who can really use them, said Ken Kelly, Chair of the BIABC. “This is another example of downtowns and major com-mercial centers in the prov-

ince reinforcing the sense of community between busi-nesses and residents. We ap-preciate FortisBC support-ing our desire to emphasize the importance of living our lives differently, as business-es and as community.”

Sweaters and warm cloth-ing articles may be dropped off at any of these locations in downtown Sechelt:•Trail Bay Mall•Salvation Army Thrift Store•Rainbow Room Hair Salon•Pretty Natty Duds•Three Dog Bakery•Red Line Shoes•Butcher Dave’s Meat Market•Extra’s Imports•Artworks Gallery and Framing•Fiber Expressions•J&B Technical Group•Corner Gas Petro Can•Sechelt Visitor Centre•Service BC•Home HardwareSubmitted

Ferry protest draws hundreds to Sechelt rallyIn a daisy chain of protest across the Sunshine Coast, residents rallied to protest BC Ferries ser-vice cuts and fare increases. With home-made signs and letters ad-dressed to Premier Christy Clark, groups gathered at key points along Highway 101 to illustrate their opposition. In Sechelt, hundreds gathered outside the Raven’s Cry Theatre for speeches and songs, then lined the road-way as passing motorists sound-ed their approval. Rallies along the highway at Redrooffs Road in Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek Road and Pratt Road in Gibsons met with an equally enthusiastic response. PHoTo HeaTHeR Jeal


Jan. 23, 2014

Cap U literacy 1204

11:00 to 1:30Sat., Jan. 25th at Sunnycrest Mall with Heather & LyndaSat., Feb 1st at Trail Bay Mall with Bonny & Sue

Bookmark making

Storytelling

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Come and CelebrateFamily Literacy Day

For more information about literacy, contact: Sandy Middleton, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Sunshine Coast Literacy CoalitionPhone: 604-885-9310 • Email: [email protected]

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“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do

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An investment of $2.4 million by the provincial government is helping adult learners around the province improve their reading and writing skills by providing them with the help they need in their home communities.

On the Sunshine Coast, the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) will support literacy proj-ects offered by Capilano University/Sechelt Public

Library to provide instruc-tion and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high-school completion.

“Strong reading and writ-ing skills are the starting point for many adults look-ing to upgrade their educa-tion and get a job with a good paycheque in their back pocket,” said Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk. “This year alone the Community Adult Literacy

Program will benefit more than 9,000 adult learners, helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to pursue their ambitions.”

CALP projects focus on the individual goals of adults, offering one-to-one tutoring and small group classes tailored to meet the literacy and numeracy needs of young parents, Ab-original learners, and other adults in the community. Improving their literacy

and numeracy skills helps enhance the quality of their lives, improves their job prospects, furthers their ed-ucation and skills training, strengthens their families and increases their involve-ment in their communities.

Since 2001, the govern-ment of BC has invested more than $23 million in CALP, helping more than 84,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills.Submitted

Literacy week

Literacy programs benefit adult learners

An exciting school-community collaborative garden project being pro-posed for a small piece of land adjacent to the play-ground at Roberts Creek Elementary School would link the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and School District 46 Sunshine Coast (SD46) in development of a school/community teaching and demonstration garden. The community driven proposal now being con-sidered outlines ways in which this could be of

benefit to both the school and the wider community.

The One Straw Society, Roberts Creek Commu-nity Association, Rob-erts Creek Community School, Roberts Creek Elementary School staff, Parent Advisory Com-mittee and other commu-nity groups and volunteers have indicated interest in the possibility of a project of this nature. SCRD and SD46 staff are discussing details of what might be required in a formal agree-ment between the two or-

ganizations to make this collaboration happen.

On Saturday, January 25, at 1:00 p.m in Roberts Creek Elementary School Library, Dr. Leta Burchai-lo will share her experience as a coordinator of Pow-ell River’s DIGS garden project at James Thomson Elementary, also a collab-orative effort between the school and the community. She will explain the DIGS project’s visioning process, collaboration model and current operational status. Dr. Burchailo is a fam-

ily physician with a spe-cial interest in child and adolescent health, outdoor health promotion and community development. Her talk will be of interest not just for Roberts Creek folks but also other groups up and down the coast in-terested in bringing school and community together for mutual benefit. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. For informa-tion contact the Roberts Creek Community School at 604-885-3481.Submitted

SCRD, SD46 planting seeds of collaboration Jan. 25

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underway (Jan 19 – Feb 18). The noticeable in-creasing hours of daylight is a sign of it. The cycle of the Earth around the Sun, or the apparent path of the Sun, both ‘true’ from different points of view, reveals this very particu-lar and rhythmic distri-bution of sunlight. This is true everywhere in the world, though less so near and at the equator and has always been and will always be. This intimate relationship between the Earth and Sun determines what season, month, day and time it is. The Moon lends an important con-tributing factor as well. The calendars and clocks used all over the world are based on these natural, fundamental measures. It determines the celebration of the precise moment of New Year every year. Of course, the division of the year by Time Zone desig-nated by Greenwich and the International Date Line means that due to the rotation of our planet, there are 24 times zones based on the 24 hours of the day, the 360 degree cir-cle divided into segments of 15 degrees of longitude each. Despite the fact that modern technology pro-vides artificial light, the annular and seasonal dis-tribution of light remains consistent. We are also psychologically and spiri-tually influenced by the rhythmic and cyclic flow of sunlight. Western As-trology works on the basis of this intimate and perva-sive relationship our planet shares with its host star. The division of the year by 12 gives us the 12 ‘Signs’. As well as archetypes in themselves, these are illus-trated and experienced as the seasonal flow, steadily changing yet rhythmic dis-tribution of the sun’s light, change in weather, organic cycle, animal migrations and more. The Sun in Aquarius means that we have entered the month of mid-winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. Beyond even our precious clocks and calendars, the annual, rhythmic, natural ‘signs’ are self-evident.Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)‘The times are a changin’

and you are certainly tak-ing a lead once again. At

worst, this may be disrup-tive, both within you and close to home and thereby affecting familial relation-ships. There is a revolution-ary momentum underway here that will peak in mid-February and carry on into March. Accept the chang-ing status quo and be extra cooperative especially at home.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

You are fully in the lime-light now. Yet, do you want all the attention you are getting? Making the most of it, seek favours and earned rewards and any other kind of recognition that you do want. Oppor-tunities to improve, repair and heal performances, things and relationships, are also coming to the fore. Take a commanding lead for best results.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Your sights are set on creating a brighter future. You know that to achieve this some things have got to change. It is likely that this process has already be-gun both within you and in certain outer circumstances as well. Connections with unique, innovative and pro-gressive people are a source of inspiration. Aim to merge minds and visions into a new creative synthesis.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)As this week gets under-

way you find yourself in a deep mood. The needs and concerns of others, perhaps the world in general, is weighing in. This is provok-ing changes within you and is affecting your home, fam-ily, associations and profes-sional relationships too. The deeper meanings of security and power are under review.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Some nights are darker

than others. Sometimes the dark implies experiences that are heavy and difficult to bear while at others it is peaceful and restorative. Either way, a new day is dawning. This is stimulat-ing you to more fully ap-preciate your relationships with family, friends, and professional associations. Above all, focus on your own healthy self-regard and inner allegiance.Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)The Sun in Aquarius is ac-

tivating an inventive streak. At least you will be inspired to do something different, to alter your habits and routines. Your ambitions are deeper than usual. Yet part of the answer includes variety and play. New in-formation producing fresh perspectives and approaches should do the trick. Aim to be extra open-minded.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)You are in a playful, sport-

ing and provocative mood. You want to connect with others and they want to en-gage you too. Establishing a more efficient flow at home is featured. Blending beauty with function feels right. Taking calculated risks and making key investments to increase public and/or pro-fessional opportunities is your core goal.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

A steady flow of change in your lifestyle, especially noticeable over the past few years, is set to under-go yet another shift. Your vocation and health are important factors influ-encing your choices. This one comes with an added measure of challenge. A revision in some of your more important relation-ships may be required to improve the quality and equality of exchange.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Your social index is on the rise. Amidst an in-creased ‘to-do’ list, you are happy to meet and greet friends new and old. Now is a good time to dress for success. At deeper levels, the three constants of life: sex, death and/or taxes, may be extra prevalent now. With this cycle of added social stimulation, focus to enhance your sex appeal for increased opportunity.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

A window of opportunity has opened. Increased sup-port of all kinds should be available. You may have to ask but you will probably receive. Overindulgence is the main culprit to over-come. Excess could prove extra costly now. If neces-sary, acknowledge and break free of obsessive thoughts and deeds. Make the most of this window and ask re-spectfully.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

The time has come to be more assertive and advance your position somehow. As important as it is to take a few risks now, balance de-liberate action with good judgement in your deal-ings with others. It may be necessary to draw a clear line between business and pleasure. Fortunately, your intuitions are running extra high now so make full use of them.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A busy and productive

time behind the scenes is likely now. The key to your success includes seclusion. Your ambitions are probably running high now so this is a good time to get ahead. It is also a good time to ask for support. Family and friends will likely be more coop-erative, even supportive and you may also get more posi-tive response for employers and new clients.


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