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Notes from the Upper Mainland
Nicholas Simons M L A , Powell River and Sunshine Coast
Young people who turn 18 are suddenly eli-
gible to vote, and evidence shows that if they register, they are far more likely to exercise their newfound democratic right.
Most of the decisions made by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) have a direct im-pact on young people. Some of these decisions are immediate –like how much their schools have to spend on academics, sports, trades or the arts, or when they can legally drive, while others –like how we manage our natural resources or where we rank in student debt, will impact them not just now, but in the future.
� at is why last week Adrian Dix introduced a bill, Promoting Youth Vote Act that, if passed, would become a law that would allow young people to pre-register with Elections BC before they turn 18.
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being registered as a voter before General Voting Day.” -Chief Electoral O� cer
In his 2011 Report, the Chief Electoral O� cer said that allowing pre- or, pro-visional registration, as they do in Australia and increas-ingly in the United States, would have a positive e� ect on voter engagement and turnout. It would also allow Elections BC to work with schools and the Superinten-dent of Motor Vehicles to ensure maximum exposure to the registration process for young voters.
Every election people ask how I am going to encour-age young people to become more engaged in the politi-cal process. � ey point out the struggles that previous generations had to make through wars, on picket-lines and in marches and demonstrations; people of First Nations, immigrants and women all demanding the right to vote. I usually answer that the way politics is portrayed, distances many young people from the pro-cess, and the relevance of what we do is not always ap-parent. But for those who are, I try to be accessible and responsive to their concerns. � is bill, if it became law, would be a practical step
towards encouraging people to vote.
In 2011, I declined to submit my social media passwords to my Party as part of its vetting process for the leadership race. At the time, there was no leg-islation in North America prohibiting the practice of requesting passwords from prospective employees; in fact it was and remains rou-tine in some workplaces. But in 2012, in response to a correctional o� cer who was asked for his passwords upon his return to work, the State of Maryland en-acted the User Name and Password Privacy Protection and Exclusions Act. Asking for passwords has since been prohibited in California, Il-linois and Michigan. Nine other states, and the U.S. Congress have plans to en-act legislation, and the issue has recently arisen in the UK. � is week I introduced the Social Media Password Protection Act which would speci� cally prohibit any organization from asking anyone for their social me-dia passwords, or request that the individual sign-in in their presence, a practice known as shoulder-sur� ng. It would be the � rst legisla-tion of its kind in Canada.
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New bylaw raises infrastructure standards, lowers costs
After several months of review and � ne tuning,
Council enacted a new Sub-division and Development Servicing and Stormwater Management Bylaw, which comprises a complete re-write of servicing standards in the Town. � roughout the process, Director of En-gineering, Dave Newman provided clear and careful explanations about past, present and proposed leg-islation and policies. � is very comprehensive bylaw re� ects the Town’s goals of sustainable infrastructure, low impact design, stream-lined process and reduced development costs.
From the initial planning stages to the end phases of infrastructure design devel-opment, this bylaw focuses on our goal of a healthy, safe and accessible commu-nity. We see more and more people leaving their cars at home and walking or cy-cling to shops and services. � is legislation encourages
Talk of The Town
Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons
and accommodates this very healthy trend, with a clear emphasis on pedestrian safety and accessibility for all modes of transportation: walking, cycling, strollers, and motorized scooters.
With the adoption of this bylaw the Town expands its use of the Platinum Edition of the Master Municipal Construction Document Speci� cations and Stan-dards Manual (MMCD). � ese standards are regu-larly updated and revised to incorporate new infor-mation and techniques. As over 90 communities in BC rely on the benchmarks set out in these documents, their use will be familiar to companies considering new projects in Gibsons.
� e new bylaw intro-duces narrower road re-quirements and a revised standard of construction, anticipated to reduce initial construction costs as well as long-term operation and maintenance costs.
A number of areas open to development are now ex-empted from providing the standard full services along the property frontage. � is will result in cost savings for developers, harmonious frontage, and minimal dis-
ruption for neighbouring property owners.
Effective stormwater management is a prime consideration in Gibsons. � e bylaw ensures that new projects are engineered so that runo� matches pre-development conditions, is e� ective and will not cause negative e� ects for nearby properties.
As Council gave this legislation � nal reading on February 5, 2013, we were con� dent that the internationally-recognized construction and servicing standards embedded in the Subdivision and Develop-ment Servicing and Storm-water Management By-law ensures our codes and development provisions require a rigorous level of professional conduct from developers – while also making it easier and more economical to do business in the Town of Gibsons.For furter information con-tact Emanuel Machado,Chief Administrative O� cer:[email protected] Dave Newman.Director of Engineering [email protected] Town of Gibsons604-886-2274
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Editorial Opinion
Volume 11Issue 11
Letters to the Editor – Opinions
In Canada and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the o�cial �rst day spring is when the sun crosses the celes-
tial equator, moving northward. �is day is known as the Vernal Equinox and lands on March 20 this year. As the rain continues to fall and the last moments of winter try to rear it’s ugly side (still good for the gardens), it’s a time when many Coast families sneak away for a little vacation.
More importantly to kids, it’s spring break, which runs from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22. �is has many families making all the necessary arrangements for their time away. Whether travellers are o� on a three-day excursion to go skiing in Manning Park, or a two-week sun-ny vacation in the South Paci�c, the Coast will see a mass exodus of local residents to all points beyond.
�e Canadian Safety Council recommends that if you are going to head out of town over the break, it’s smart to make safety a top consideration by checking travel advisories and warnings at www.travel.gc.ca. Don’t be afraid to adjust your travel plans if there are warnings.
Also, try and go to your family doctor and tell him/her what countries you will be visiting, especially if you are heading somewhere exotic, in case you need vaccinations. Di�erent destinations will have better or worse qualities of water and knowing that ahead of time is very important – especially when travelling with young children.
Don’t be caught o� guard with an expired passport. It is the sure way to end a trip before it starts. Go and check all expiry dates on your passports and if one of them is past due, don’t panic, you’ll be happily surprised at how fast you can get a passport from the Sinclair Centre on Granville in downtown Vancouver. You will have to pay an extra fee, but it’s worth it. �e passport o�ce is not open on weekends, only from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
It’s also a good idea to copy your travel documents and leave the copied set with a trusted friend in case you need to retrieve lost information while you’re away.
For all of you hitting the roads this spring break, traf-�c will be heavy and conditions are always changing at this time of year. Be sure to expect the unexpected. Check your �uid levels, tire pressure and head lights. Also, check that your emergency kit is stocked with essentials such as water, food, �rst-aid supplies and booster cables. �e Government of BC has recently issued a warning that avalanches are common place in many areas across BC right now, so stay on the marked trails and always ski with a friend.
Of course while you are away, your �rst instinct (or at least your teenaged child’s) is to post lots of cool pictures on Facebook telling the world how awesome it is to be away. Let your family know that it is best to wait until you are back home to post pictures from your trip so that you don’t draw attention to the fact that your home is unoccupied.
For all those staying on the Coast over the break this year, your kids will be treated to some great opportunities to en-joy themselves and be active. �e YMCA is sporting some excellent camps for kids. Check their website at: http://www.vanymca.org/camps/campelphinstone.html for more details. �ere are also several skating and swim-ming activities being provided by the SCRD. Some of these will be all day programs while others will be one hour long. Check the SCRD website for more information at www.scrd.ca and simply sign up online.
Finally, it must be noted that Saint Patrick’s Day is on Sunday March 17. History tells us that Saint Patrick said that he was called by God to go to Ireland in the year 432AD, to Christianise the Irish. His teaching methods in-cluded using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. He died on March 17, 461. Although this isn’t a public holiday, there will be some good times to be had here on the Coast at Trail Bay Mall as they o�er prizes, activities and entertain-ment for all to enjoy on Saturday, March 16.
Have a fun and safe spring break everyone!Jim Dorey, Editor
Time to break away from the pack
Become empowered to deal with mental illness
Mental illnesses are chronic disorders whose onset and acute phases are stressful and traumatic for everyone involved. �ose who are ill struggle with mood, anxiety and delu-sions; family members struggle with guilt, grief, fear and isolation. �e health system o�ers some help to those who are ill, but the family is usually left to cope alone as best they can.
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Branch can help. We are so pleased to be o�ering Family to Family, a free, intensive, 12-session pro-gram, presented by family members for family mem-bers. Family to Family gives participants the tools to understand the symp-toms of mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, and to empathize with those experiencing them. Treatment, communica-tion, advocacy and self-care are among the topics that are covered. Partici-pants learn from and give support to each other within the structure of this well- tested program,
and become empowered to deal more con�dently with their own particular situation.
Classes will be held Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, starting March 26 and ending June 11, at Arrowhead Centre in Sechelt.
�e course is free, but class size is limited, so ear-ly registration is advised. To register please call Re-becca at 604-740-0406.Rebecca Pavitt, Sechelt
New Sechelt logo created and approved
I attended the Wednes-
day council meeting, on March 6 and was elated to see our new logo for Sechelt.
Kudos to Doug Hockley for all his work in getting us there and to everyone involved in its design, a job more than well done.
�e logo is very progres-sive and innovative. I can hardly wait to see it ap-pear on our work vehicles and signs.
�e cost of procuring it was less than 10 percent of what that dreadful yel-low ball cost. A great job everybody.Anita Paulin, Sechelt
School districts through-out BC are getting a
boost from the BC govern-ment to help reduce their carbon footprint and save money.
A total of $5 million is being provided through the Carbon Neutral Capi-tal Program (CNCP) so 25 districts can undertake electrical and mechani-cal improvements to their schools.
For example, air source heat pumps will be installed at Palmer Secondary school in Richmond and a sewage heat exchange system will
be set up at Hammond Bay Elementary in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. �e Cowichan Valley school district is also replacing the boilers at Lake Cowichan Secondary with a new, more e�cient biomass boiler.
In total, districts will re-duce their emissions by ap-proximately 1,500 tonnes and save $36,000 in carbon o�sets as well as $416,000 in operating costs every year. Districts will embark on their projects this year with completion by March 2014.
Not only will these proj-
ects provide cleaner air to local communities, they will also help districts lower their energy consumption. As well, as part of the $5 million provincial fund-ing, 43 districts will re-ceive about $10,000 each to identify possible carbon neutral projects in the fu-ture.
�e Ministry of Educa-tion launched the Carbon Neutral Capital Program in 2012 to compensate school districts for the amount they pay to pur-chase carbon o�sets from Paci�c Carbon Trust each
year. �e program was de-veloped in consultations with education stakehold-ers including the British Columbia School Trustees Association.
Last year, the ministry provided $5 million in CNCP funding to 41 eli-gible districts. �is funding has sparked projects such as a ground source heat pump system at Princess Margaret Secondary in the Okanagan-Skaha school district and an electric car in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, in collaboration with the City of Nanaimo.
Provincial funding sparks green upgrades in school districts
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The decision to pull potentially damaging
changes to the Forest Act o� the table is a win for British Columbia.
“I’m pleased that the for-est minister heard the calls from environmentalists, forest professionals and the opposition and has re-moved these sections from Bill 8,” said forest critic Norm Macdonald.
“I had a long conver-sation with the minister about these proposals and raised my concerns,” said Macdonald. “� e proposed changes were deeply problematic, and went in exactly the wrong direction. � ey threat-ened public control over BC’s land base and risked hard-won environmental standards.
“I’m glad to see that the minister listened, not only
to what I had to say, but to the concerns of thousands of British Columbians who let the Liberal govern-ment know that this was simply unacceptable.”
Bill 8, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, amends a variety of other legislation. � e act would have given the minister incredible discretionary powers to sign new tree farm licence agreements and give corporations strong private property rights over vast areas of publicly owned lands.
“� is is a time of tre-mendous challenge for the forest industry. It is also a time where we could � nd real opportunities,” con-tinued Macdonald. “But we will only maximize these opportunities if we all work together to make the best decisions.
BC Forests are breathing a bit lighter as the provincial government amends changes to Bill 8.
Removal of changes to the Forest Act a win for BC’s forests
Sechelt Council has released documentation related to negotiations and contracting for the construc-
tion of Sechelt’s new Wastewater Treatment Facility. � ese include:
• Request for Proposal (RFP) – Design Build Ser-vices RFP (issued September 4, 2012)
• Council Resolution, regarding the companies se-lected to receive the RFP
• In Camera Council Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2012
• Council Resolution from December 19, 2012, en-dorsing Maple Reinders / Urban Systems / Veolia as the preferred proponent
• Limited Notice to Proceed agreement with Maple Reinders, dated January 29, 2013
• Consulting Services agreement with Mr. Paul Nash• Owners Technical Consultant Services Contract
with Tetra-Tech.These documents have remained confidential
to protect the proprietary interests of the firms involved in the tendering and to ensure negotia-tion of contracts proceeded in good faith. Sech-elt is now finalizing the design-build contract with Maple Reinders Inc., the proponent of re-cord, representing the consortium that includes Urban Systems and Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies Canada.
The planned wastewater facility will be the first of its kind in North America, with a design that uses, among other processes, a greenhouse filtering and nutrient removal system already employed in Europe and Asia.
� e released documents can be viewed on Sechelt.ca and copies can be requested from the District Offi ce. Submitted
Sechelt wastewater treatment facility public release of documents
The act would have given the minister incredible discretionary powers to sign new tree farm licence agreements and give corporations strong private property rights over vast areas of publicly owned lands.
“We heard from indus-try that it suited no one’s interests to make decisions in the highly politicized environment we are cur-rently experiencing. � ese
decisions, which will im-pact our forests for gen-erations to come, must be made in a bi-partisan and transparent manner.Submitted
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Horoscope March 15 to March 21Horoscope
MichaelO’Connor Astrologer
Tip of the Week:�e last days of winter
are symbolic of the deeper reaches of Pisces. �is is akin to the pre-dawn glow that emerges from the darkest, coldest period of the night. �e in�uence of last week’s New Moon will linger for the next few weeks. Yet it will increas-ingly play a background role as the energies of Aries take the stage. In addition to the Sun entering Aries marking Equinox, Mars is also there and will form an exact conjunction with Uranus (March 22) fol-lowed by a hard aspect to Pluto on March 26. �is will have an igniting e�ect. With so many revolutions rumbling, this next cycle will produce much more action and drama. �e uproar in the clear face of corruption such as the forced implementation of Smart Meters, Geoengi-neering (chemtrails, not contrails; learn the di�er-ence) and Bill C51 are a few examples of an old or-der way caught in the des-perate death throes.
Further, the cry of crimes against human-ity linked to the Roman Catholic Church and the recent resignation of Pope Benedict XIV (16 – the Tower) revealing a web of deception literally millen-nia old. �e steady fall of icons and has been heroes all symbolize the light of a new day. Much has been at play in the night, a good deal of it foul, so this dawn brings with it many rude awakenings. Spring 2013 is here, the year of the skin shedding Snake. And the �rst o�cial year post 12-21-2012 is certainly deliv-ering as promised.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
You are in a revolution-ary mood, and ideally, this will manifest as major and signi�cant initiatives. Be careful not to let this ener-gy lead you to regretful re-actions. Handled well, this powerful impulse could catapult you into promis-ing new territory. Signi�-cant change is imminent; deliberate self-controlled direction is required.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Many dreams and am-bitions are brewing on both conscious and sub-conscious levels. As with
dreaming, your focus may not be so clear and/or oth-ers may not be clear with you. At worst, this lack of clarity is obscuring deni-als and deceptions within your own mind and/or coming from others. Like entering a patch of fog while driving, proceed slowly with due caution.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)
Shifts, changes and ini-tiatives in your public and/or professional spheres have begun. �ese are lead-ing you into new territory. Exciting exchanges with friends new and old are fea-tured. Yet things are not as they were nor do you want them to be. You want to make a fresh start and woe to anyone preventing you from doing just that.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
New visions, percep-tions, beliefs or at least imaginings have been acti-vated. �ese vistas of your higher mind are allowing you to truly see. Perhaps it is your own soul, or fam-ily member’s or humanity as a whole. �is inner sight might not be easy to bear, however. It takes courage, strength and responsibil-ity. �is is a call to learn how and/or perhaps to show others.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)
A process of rebirth is underway. �e �ip side is ending. Either way, a regenerative phase has be-gun. Since this is destined to occur and is actually happening for you, choos-ing to consciously cooper-ate is wise. �e more will-ing and able you are to see yourself and the world and in it, in new ways, the bet-ter. Break habits, change patterns, clear, clean and renew!
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
�e seeds of change have been sown in your rela-tionships. �ese are a�ect-ing your home, family and your career and worldly status. Expansion and risk taking is implied, even re-quired. Yet, so too is cau-tion. �e in�uence of Pi-sces is still lingering and is likely obscuring percep-tions, creating confusion and even deceptions. Be extra clear in all exchanges.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
�e call to strengthen your constitution contin-ues to sound like a steady whistle in the wind. De-ciphering what to do is your basic task. Nurturing your body with medicinal herbs and supplements
and wholesome food is the proactive way of wis-dom. Your clean body and strong constitution will lay the foundation for mental and emotional balance as well.
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In terms of creative pos-sibilities, you have hit upon a vein of gold. Your main obstacle now tends to be too much talk and not enough walk. �is is certainly not the time to be a spectator. �is is your cue to take the stage. Your spirit is calling. Are you willing to answer? Medi-tate upon what is your truth. Feel it, realize it, ac-cept it and do it!
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
Some major events are unfolding close to home. Out with the old should be especially clear. �e new is coming but is not here quite yet. �e old may well include stu� or it could be habitual rhythms. In any case, beliefs and percep-tions with very deep roots are losing their grip as winds of change with the magnitude of hurricanes are pushing them loose.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
Dreams of possibility on the wings of imagination have taken �ight. Your challenge now is to make them lucid. �is means clarity and close attention to details. �e �nishing touches often take the most time. Yet you also want to feel centered in your core, �exible and strong. A driv-ing urge to get a �rm grip will require initiative and some instruction.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
A big activation of your sense of values and pri-orities has begun. You are very much in a foundation building period. Converse-ly, it may feel as though you are on the mountain scaling steep slopes. Many new perceptions are con-sequently stirring and you have already begun to take action upon them. Expect much more of the same.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
You are in the mood to assert yourself. Many new initiatives are already un-derway. Breaking through inner and outer resistance is essential for success. Yet, you are also wise to pro-ceed steadily and consis-tently, as though setting the momentum for a long run. Your con�dence levels are on the rise so advance accordingly to give them an added boost.
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pletely. Not even a nomi-nation. It was also di�cult to see for most of us, as the �rst edition on disc was released with no subtitles. Finally, everyone can enjoy it. Based on a true story of a disabled French aristo-crat who hires a straight-
The French aristocrat played by François Cluzet hires an immigrant from the projects played by award winning ac-tor Omar Sy in this uplifting story of hope and friendship. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Intouchables possesses a simplicity and charm that clearly grabs you
talking immigrant from the projects as his assis-tant, this is an exuberant, joyful and yet brutally honest �lm that leaves its audience feeling happier than when they sat down to view it – a major plus in my book.
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�e BC Coroners Ser-vice, working with the Canadian Avalanche Cen-tre (CAC) and Emergency Management BC (EMBC), has found that over the past several winters, avalanche awareness has been improv-ing. A higher proportion of
backcountry users are car-rying essential avalanche safety equipment-trans-ceivers, shovels and probes. Avalanche airbag packs are highly e�ective when worn/deployed properly (including the leg-strap).
However, many still have not taken enough train-ing to use that equipment with maximum e�ective-ness. A person buried in an avalanche can su�ocate in minutes - long before help can arrive - so the ability to
perform quick and e�ective self-rescue and companion rescue is vital.
Information about train-ing courses is provided through the CAC. On the CAC website at www.ava lanche.ca – you will �nd a basic online course, as well as information on introductory and advanced Avalanche Skills Training courses. �is training is essential for any-one planning to venture into the backcountry in winter.Submitted
Be careful out in the backcountry over the next couple months. There have been an average of 10.1 avalanche-related deaths each year since 1996. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Between 1996 and 2012, there were 127 avalanches that caused 181 deaths. 41 percent were snowmobiling, 31 percent were skiing, 18 percent were heli-skiing, 5 percent were snowboarding and 4 percent were hiking or climbing.
BC Coroners Service urges proper preparation for backcountry outings
when treated with sensitiv-ity and the energetic hu-mour that these two actors bring, is still a wonderfully satisfying plot line. Fran-cois Cluzet has been doing this for a long time, and is a master, but Omar Sy as the ex-con thrown into a �sh out of water situ-ation is brilliant. He has won a few international best actor awards for this performance. If you don’t usually opt for foreign �lms, please try this one. It might change your mind.
If Intouchables works, there is another one from 2009 that comes to mind; Goodbye Solo, Ameri-can, about an immigrant taxi-driver helping out an old bodyguard for Elvis. Again, it’s an odd couple developing a sincere and mutually bene�cial friend-ship in unusual circum-stances. It too missed the big awards, but it’s terri�c. Enjoy!
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This �rst phase of the project will see a drive-on concrete �oat and a commercial grade drive-on ramp installed. Completion is expected within 3 weeks (�rst week of April). This expansion will support the �shing industry and increase the ability of the harbour for a variety of uses and signi�cantly enhance the economic revitalization of Gibsons Landing. Work will involve driving piles (6) and noise is expected to be a factor, albeit minimal. The Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority will be operating within the regulations set out in the Town of Gibsons’ Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 364. If you have questions or would like more information on the project, please contact the Harbour Authority at 604-886-8017 or [email protected].
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Sunshine, competitive games, penalty shoot-
outs and a hard-fought �nal game capped a great week-end of U15 girls’ soccer at Kinnikinnick, March 9-10.
Although staged as a round robin, the house tournament culminated in a �tting �nale, as both unbeaten teams hap-pened to meet last. Gibsons’ Navy Blue team prevailed as tournament winners, beat-ing the Red Hot Chili Pep-pers of Roberts Creek/Gib-sons 3-1 in the �nal game of the weekend.
Coach Ian Armstrong’s Navy Blues had already won the league and started like champions, blitzing the Chili Peppers’ net with three early goals from Charli Johnston, Emma Rayner and Asha Wareham. De-termined to make a �ght
of it, the Reds clawed their way back. A �ne solo run by Reds’ winger, Taylor ‘Boots’ Whittall, created havoc in the Blues’ penalty area, end-ing with the ball scrambling over the line to make it 3-1 at the half.
Fed a diet of Skittles, or-anges and Katy Perry lyrics by Reds’ coach Neville Judd at half time, the Chili Pep-pers returned to the pitch en-ergized but unable to score. Goalie Charlotte Buhr had made Navy Blues’ net a for-tress all weekend, conceding only two goals in four games. Attack proved to be the Reds’ best form of defence, and the score remained 3-1 at the �-nal whistle.
All �ve teams had mo-ments to celebrate during the tournament. Shelbi Mc-Donell’s Orange team from
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Pender’s Teal team coached by Josh Young shook o� a disappointing Saturday to win both games on Sunday to �nish third. Sam Angus’s battling Yellow team from Sechelt/Roberts Creek was a match for any opponent, and won a grip-ping penalty shootout ver-sus Team Orange.
For players, coaches and parents, it was a weekend to remember. �anks to the referees and thanks es-pecially to coaches for all their volunteered time. En-joy the break!Submitted
Another great year of U15 girls soccer comes to an end
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Amber Henderson keeps her eye on the ball as Navy’s Taylor Fiedler awaits in defence. STAFF PHOTO
All five teams had great moments to celebrate during the end of year tournament.
Mount Robson Pro-vincial Park, which
was designated a UNES-CO world heritage site in 1990, turns 100, an-nounced Environment Minister Terry Lake.
Events are planned for the upcoming summer season to mark Mount Robson Provincial Park’s centennial and honour its great history as one of BC’s best known and frequented parks.
Established by the Brit-ish Columbia legislature in 1913, Mount Robson Pro-vincial Park is BC’s second oldest provincial park, after Strathcona Provincial Park.
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cial Park o�ers scenic year-round activities to enjoy. Hikers, horseback riders, snowshoers and skiers can explore over 200 kilome-tres of trails. Climbing, spelunking, canoeing, boating and swimming are a few of the other activities available in the park. �ose looking to stay overnight can set up camp in one of the park’s campgrounds from May to October.
Spanning 224,866 hect-ares, Mount Robson Pro-vincial Park is known for its various wildlife viewing opportunities. Over 182 species of birds, 42 species of mammals and four spe-
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Mount Robson Provin-cial Park also protects the headwaters of the Fraser River. A national highway, railway, �ber-optics sys-tem and pipeline help keep people and goods moving through the park. Parking fees were eliminated at pro-vincial parks in 2011, mak-ing them more accessible to BC families.
Mount Robson Provincial Park protects the headwaters of the Fraser River. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Key changes at St Mary’s BEFORE March 25March 11 – March 25: CT Scanner will be out of service while it is moved into the new building. Sunshine Coast residents requiring a CT Scan during this time will be directed to either Powell River Hospital or Lions Gate Hospital.
Key changes at St Mary’s ON March 25Emergency department and all inpatient units will move from the current building into the new building on that day. On-site traffic flow and parking will change.
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Wednesday, March 20More details to come in
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Open HouseGuided TourOF THE NEW ST. MARY’S TOWER
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The Capilano Univer-sity Mountain Bike
Operations (MBO) pro-gram in partnership with O� � e Edge Adventure Sports, Salish Soils, Hem-street Contracting, Kane Boyce, � e International Mountain Biking Asso-ciation, � e Sechelt Indian Band, and the District of Sechelt have come together to build a community bike ‘pump track’ facility.
A pump track is a man-made closed circuit bike track with rollers in between and berms at each end. � e track is designed so it can be
ridden over without pedal-ing. It’s similar conceptually to riding a swing at the park.
It’s a full-body workout, where riders use their body to pump—or push down into the dip after an eleva-tion and pull up before the crest of a mound—through-out the continuous loop.
By absorbing and com-pressing your bike over rollers, you convert gravita-tional force and downward thrust into speed. It’s been said that pump tracks were � rst designed by profes-sional bike racers to advance their skills and racing times.
Today, pump tracks can be found worldwide and en-joyed by riders of all levels.
� e new facility will be open for use on Wednes-day March 20 at 2 pm. � is pump track will ex-pand the resources that cy-clists have access to on the Sunshine Coast. � e loca-tion of the track is on the east side of Trail Avenue at Neptune Street under the power lines. Prior to the development, the area was dormant and unused, but it was a BMX track in the 1970s and 1980s.
� is is a community proj-
ect that let the MBO pro-gram give back to the locals who have them let them live and ride our trails for eight months at a time. � e entire process was � lled with vol-unteer help from communi-ty members. Without their support this facility would not have been developed.
O� cially the park will be open on Wednesday afternoon on March 20. � is will provide the track enough time to harden and get the last details completed by the builders. Until then, the public has been asked to stay o� of the facility.
New Sechelt pump track for bicyclists
Looking over the new pump track as it nears the � nal stages of completion. STAFF PHOTO.
A pump track is a man-made closed circuit bike track with rollers in between and berms at each end. The track is designed so it can be ridden over without pedaling.
The BC government’s ‘Buy Local’ program
will encourage diners and shoppers to connect the BC seafood they are about to en-joy with the place and people who harvested it, through $69,794 in funding to pro-mote Ecotrust Canada’s ‘� isFish’ program.
� isFish is a web-based seafood traceability system that was developed in col-laboration with the BC � shing industry to connect consumers to � sh harvest-ers. � e funding will be used towards expanding the market potential of trace-able BC seafood by engag-ing local small retail and res-taurant markets. � e system also is used to market and
share information along the seafood supply chain. It will assure consumers that the products they buy are in-deed local BC seafood.
� e ‘Buy Local’ program o� ers successful applicants matching funds up to $100,000 to launch or ex-pand local food marketing campaigns.
Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick said “British Columbia’s seafood indus-try has a wholesale value of $1.4 billion and provides thousands of jobs in the commercial � shing and seafood processing sectors. Programs like � isFish will encourage local retailers and restaurants to use BC sea-food products and consum-
Tracing seafood from ocean to plateIn 2011, BC seafood was served in approximately two billion meals in 73 countries.
ers to buy locally.” Building the local mar-
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BC gained 19,800 jobs this month, with gains
in both full-time and part-time employment. With an additional 20,200 people entering the labour force, the unemployment rate is un-changed at 6.3 percent.
Compared to this time last year, employment is up by 4,700 in the Vancouver Is-land and Coast region; up by 15,400 in the Lower Main-land/Southwest; Kootenay by 3,300; and the Northeast by 400. Declines are record-ed in the � ompson Okana-gan, Cariboo and the North Coast Nechako regions.
� e unemployment rate was down throughout the province by 0.7 percent from February 2012, with Prince George reporting a drop of 2.9 percentage points and Kamloops by 3.3 percentage points.
BC’s average hourly wage rate of $24.26 in Febru-ary was up by 2.1 percent compared with February 2012. For BC youth under 25, the average hourly wage in February was $14.73, up by 6.2 percent compared
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youth (aged 15-24) in-creased in February by 3,600 jobs compared to January 2013. Women (over 24 years old) also fared well by adding 15,800 positions while men (over 24 years old) added 600 positions.
In February, strong gains were recorded in accom-modation and food ser-vices (gained 6,100 jobs or +3.4 percent), agriculture (gained 5,600 jobs or +21.1 percent) and � nance, insur-ance, real estate and leasing (gained 5,500 jobs or +4.0 percent).
� e biggest losses were felt in manufacturing (lost 7,000 jobs or -4.2 percent), utilities (lost 2,200 jobs or -15.4 percent), and profes-sional, scienti� c and tech-nical services (lost 1,400 jobs or -0.8 percent).
Since February 2012, BC has added 15,400 jobs, as a result of a gain of 23,600 full-time positions com-bined with a loss of 8,100 part-time positions. Submitted
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Patrick Muncaster, BC Liberal Candidate for
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� e Commissioner an-nounced some time ago fare cap increases of 4.1 percent e� ective April 1 of this year followed by four percent and 3.9 per-cent on April 1 in the next two years.
Muncaster praised the government noting: “� e government has respond-ed in a timely way to the BC Ferry Commissioner’s report launching a ferry consultation to gather public views and provid-ing $79.5 million in fund-ing increases. � e Ferry Consultation report has now been made public.
“It remains however that we have an unten-able situation. We are proverbially between a rock and a hard place where long term cost pressures are concerned. Status quo operations are not an option.” Costs are rising faster than provin-cial or regional economic growth.
BC Ferries needs to � nd ways to be more ef-
� cient in their operations. I think the consultation process was a good � rst step in � nding ways to be more e� cient.
He went on to state: “I am committed to a sus-tainable and e� cient ferry service for ferry depen-dent communities and to bringing that message home clearly to the MLA’s across this province and the government.”
Muncaster said: “I do not believe the solution lays in just throwing mon-ey at the problem. Rather I believe that the solution is to be found in a number of adjustments in di� er-ent parts of the ferry and transportation system that would see ferry dependent communities economic fabric maintained. � ere are alternatives to current ferry operations. � e cre-ation of those alternatives will take time.
Muncaster concluded by saying: “Properly man-aged, BC can enter an energy golden age and we will have funds for necessary infrastructure upgrades. � e broader ferry solution lies in cre-ating conditions which strengthen the BC’s econ-omy. � is is how we will enhance the economic prospects of Powell River-Sunshine Coast.Submitted
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If your drinking is causing you prob-lems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshinecoastaa.ca btfn
200 COMMUNITY NOTICESGRIPS (Garbage Recycling in Pen-der Society) Annual General Meeting, March 18, 7:30pm at the Pender Harbour School of Music (across from Elementary School) SCRD sta� will be present to inform about the proposed Resource Recovery Park coming to PH Land� ll. For more info 604-883-1165. p11
CLASSESFeldenkrais® Classes for healthy, organized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and eliminate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general maintenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall or customized, hands-on sessions by appt. 604-885-9064 or [email protected] btfn
300 MARKETPLACERE Décor Consignment. Every-thing in the store is recycled or repurposed, real and reasonably priced. Everything is carefully se-lected and displayed for you with an eye for style & value. Still Good ReFurniture, 5520 Inlet Ave., same same but with a more woodsy, masculine vibe. Always stylish, al-ways a� ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b11
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2 twin beds, c/w 3 storage draw-ers,$50/ea. Phone 604-883-2609. p12
Guitar w/case, $40. Doll collec-tion; 10 various types, gd cond, $30. Recliner, rose colour, gd cond, $20. Little Tikes workbench w/tools, $15. 604-885-9643. p12
New cable tire chains, Z-Chain, $100. Large jade, � cus, rubber plants, $15 to $100. Interior doors: qty 5, 80” X 30, plus 4 other sizes - all for $50. Victorian jelly molds, $25/ea. Signed Karen Magnus-sen sweat shirt, $40. Framed Greta Guzek poster, $50. All OBO. Proceeds to Happy Cat Haven. 604.886.0776. ptfn
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In December, 2012, the Sunshine Coast Labour Council and KIN Canada –
Sunshine Coast, celebrated their 20th year of o�ering the Breakfast with Santa event. Donations totaling $650 were gratefully accepted for the purpose of donating to
Sunshine Coast Elves Club. On March 6, Sunshine Coast Labour Council president Robert Hood, and KIN Canada – Sun-shine Coast president Shawn Boyd pre-sented the check to Elves Club Represen-tatives Jacquie Braun, and Kay Belanger.
The annual Canadian Cancer Society fund-
raiser will come to Pender Harbour on Friday March 22 from 10 am to noon at John Henry’s Store.
Da�odils will also be
available at the Petro Can-ada Station in Garden Bay and the Madeira Park Mall on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 be-tween 10 am and 4 pm. Submitted
Cancer Society da�odil sales are growing
Donations gratefully accepted
Attention all procrastinators! Save $10 if you register online by mid-
night this Friday March 15.�e very popular ‘Fool’s Run’ is
open to anyone who can walk or run, from 5k (relay) to 21.1k (half mara-thon). All ages, all paces welcome – there’s even a free kids run.
All race entrants have a chance to win the Grand Prize Draw package of a weekend getaway to Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina!
If you don’t plan to run or walk on April 7, please consider volunteering – it’s fun, and you’ll get a long-sleeved T-shirt, entry in the prize draw, and invited to the volunteer wrap party! Enjoy a �rst-hand view of all the ac-tion and warm appreciation from the participants and organizers.
�e Fool’s Run supports the Sun-shine Coast Food Bank and the Ruby Slipper Fund.
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Save $10 on Fool’s Fees36th BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run presented by Coast Cable on Sunday, April 7
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BC Liquor Stores customers can now help support alcohol-free
events for graduating high school students by making a donation at the cash register to support the Dry Grad campaign.
Contributions by BC Liquor Store customers and sta� top up funds raised by parents, students and teach-ers who work throughout the year raising money for alcohol-free gradu-ation celebrations.
Last year, BC Liquor Store custom-ers and sta� throughout the province donated over $540,000 that helped graduating classes celebrate at events such as carnival nights, overnight
All ‘Support Dry Grad’ donations from each store go to the local school district, which, in turn, provides the funding to the local grad committees.
Students will always look to make their grad special. One way is by renting a limosine and driver for the night.
Support Dry Grad campaign in BC Liquor Stores
camping trips and boat cruises.Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy, Mines and
Natural Gas states, “Dry Grad is a terri�c pro-gram that will help the Class of 2013 celebrate in a fun and safe manner and it is something I support every year. I encourage British Colum-bians to make a donation to support students in celebrating their hard work and success.”
For over a decade, the Support Dry Grad campaign in BC Liquor Stores has helped pre-vent underage drinking and has raised more than $4.4 million.
British Columbia recently launched a strategy outlining
short- and long-term measures to prevent, recognize and respond to elder abuse in British Columbia.
“Protecting seniors from all forms of abuse is a priority for myself and for our government,” said Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan, “With this collaborative strategy, we hope to bring about a positive change where all British Colum-bians are involved in protecting seniors from abuse and creating a culture where older adults are re-spected in every way.”
Elder abuse may be physical or sexual, psychological or emotional, or �nancial. It can be at the hands of a spouse, an adult child or other family member, a caregiver, a service provider, or other person in a posi-tion of trust or situation of depen-dency. Abuse can take place in a se-nior’s home, a care facility and in the community.
Actions outlined in the strategy
entitled Together to Reduce ElderAbuse - BC’s Strategy include:• Expanding the Seniors Abuse
and Information Line. Longer hours will make it easier for people to get information, advice, emotional sup-port and assistance with respect to elder abuse by calling 604 437-1940 or toll free 1 866-437-1940.
• Providing information kits to help community groups, front-line service providers and individuals recognize elder abuse and encourage individuals to have the con�dence to speak out or to ask for assistance.
• Establishing a multi-sector Council to Reduce Elder Abuse, re-sponsible for galvanizing society to commit to taking action to prevent elder abuse.
• The council will be supported by an o�ce, located within the Se-niors’ Directorate in the Ministry of Health that will also be responsible for co-ordinating implementation of the strategy across government.
• Reviewing processes and staff
training for informed consent to care, including moving into a resi-dential care facility and use of re-straints, to ensure that the rights of vulnerable adults are protected.
• Supporting training and awareness-building initiatives for health professionals and oth-ers to improve their ability to recognize abuse and to take ap-propriate action.
Areas for work on longer-term actions are identi�ed in the strat-egy and will be prioritized as the initial phases of the strategy are evaluated and renewed.
“Elder abuse is, unfortunately, happening all across Canada,” said Martha Jane Lewis, executive director, BC Centre for Elder Ad-vocacy and Support. “Together to Reduce Elder Abuse - B.C.’s Strat-egy will provide extra supports for those who need help and create a culture change to help make elder abuse a thing of the past.”Submitted
BC launches elder abuse prevention strategy
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Help us celebrate another great year at the Chapman Creek Hatchery. Join us for a delicious catered salmon dinner prepared by Greg’s Catering, the opportunity to bid on terri�c auction items and a chance to win great prizes.
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Each area from emer-gency and labour de-
livery, through to isolation and the expansive, single bed patient rooms, as well as the bright family wait-ing rooms, has been re-searched to re� ect the latest approach in patient care. Each auxiliary member agreed that the � nal result was well worth the wait.
� e new technology alone (administrative/medi-cal) will make St. Mary’s Hospital a leader among regional hospitals. As a to-
tal package, inside and out, the community should be justly proud of everyone who has contributed their expertise, from the begin-ning planning stages to completion. Please take the time on Wednesday, March 20 to drop by for the o� -cial Open House between 1:30pm and 4:00pm. � ere will be organized guided tours of the expansion areas.
Monday, March 25 marks the day patients will move to the new building. St. Mary’s asks the public to re-frain from visiting the hos-
pital until after 6 pm that day unless absolutely neces-sary. It’s also suggested that local residents seek medical attention from a clinic on opening day instead of the emergency department, un-less they are experiencing an urgent medical issue.
Please note that the CT Scanner will be out of ser-vice between March 11 and March 25 while it is being moved to the new area. During that time, patients will be asked to go to Lion’s Gate Hospital or Powell River Hospital.
St. Mary’s Hospital innovative approach to child-care
The Sunshine Coast Pa-ci� c Blades speed skat-
ing club held a Skate-a-thon fundraising event at the Gibsons Arena. Ten mem-bers aged 10 to 50 years old skated for 30 minutes each, covering a total distance of 83 km. � at’s about the same distance as it is from Langdale to Egmont. Each skater covered about 8km in distance.
Some great sponsors helped make this event possible and a very success-
ful fundraiser for the club. � e Paci� c Blades has been steadily growing in interest here on the coast as more people learn just how fun it can be to move so fast without any gears let alone a motor.
� e Blades had a success-ful year this past season and look forward to next year. � ey would like to invite anybody interested in try-ing speed skating to come out next September as they will be skating at both the
Gibsons Arena and the newly renovated Sechelt Arena. It almost feels like � ying said a new speed skater in the group.
� e club owns skates, so if you are interested in try-ing it out, you don’t need to invest in a pair of skates. Just bring a helmet, knee pads, shin guards (soccer style) and some gloves and feel the speed.
For more info: http://www.paci� cblades.com or contact Peter at 604-885- 9097.
Sunshine Coast Blade members are pictured just after the Skate-a-thon. They are: Justin Fodchuk, Jaden Fodchuk, Liam Shannon, Maverick Shannon, Oliver Tulk, Kai Gerler, Madhava Bosold, Judith Mathieu, Shaun Thorold, Grayson Bush, assistant coach Sean Gerler and coach Peter Maseja. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Paci� c Blades covered 83km on ice
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NATUZZI red leather SOFA Reg. $2595SALE
$1557
TYSON SOFA Reg. $1149SALE
$689
PALLISER fabric RECLINER Reg. $1299
SALE
$779
Spring Bedding QUILTS starting at $49
5x 8 WOOL AREA RUGS starting at
$359
SPRING DECOR starting at $16
GLASS COFFEE TABLE reg. $999SALE
$599
LIVE EDGE TABLE reg. $5495SALE
$3297
March 14, 2013