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MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones hosted town hall LNG meetings in Squamish, Gibsons, and West Vancouver to overflowing crowds. In Squamish, organizers had to open up the stage and bring in chairs. Still, more people stood in the halls near the door to hear the discussion, bringing the total to roughly 300 people. The meeting was hosted by Goldsmith-Jones as part of the federal government’s renewed environmental assessment process. Because of the high turnout, Goldsmith-Jones limited speakers to three minutes, and most seemed to finish what they had to say within the allotted time. She outlined the changes that the new federal government is making to the environmental assessment process, saying they are currently using an interim process until the new one is finalized. “It will take several months to re-do the process,” she said. Goldsmith-Jones highlighted the key components, including not sending any projects back to the “starting line,” making decisions based on science, a need for public input, especially First Nations, and including greenhouse gas emissions are within the scope of assessments. When it came time for the public to speak, more than 30 people got up to the microphone and were almost unanimously opposed to Woodfibre LNG’s proposed plant. The lone voice of assent was the first speaker. Long-time resident Astrid Andersen read a letter saying she was perturbed by the opposition, adding that people against the LNG proposal ignored projects more damaging to the environment. She also said that these people seemed to feel it was fine to run gas lines through their properties yet were opposed to LNG, calling this stance “hypocritical NIMBYism.” Andersen also cited potential economic benefits, including tax revenue, from the project. “To have impact, we have to have export. Tourism is not enough,” she said. She received some applause for her presentation, yet no one else spoke in favour. The opponents covered a range of reasons, including fracking safety and emissions, the threats to recovering sea life in Howe Sound, a lack of economic benefits to provincial and local governments as well as communities, the shift of benefits to Indonesia and owner Sukano Tanato, his business practices, concern about compressor stations and the need to protect the natural assets of the Sea to Sky corridor. “We’ve had for the first time in living memory orcas,” said Eoin Finn, a member of My Sea to Sky, which opposes the project. One theme that emerged was the number of people, including area political figures like Brenda Broughton and Ken
TAEKWONDO KICKS INTO THE FINAL ROUND It’s testing day, at the end of a term, and Madison passes her test with a kick at the block of wood. Madison has her blue belt, and is testing for her red stripe, which she was awarded at the end of the class. Taekwondo for the students in this class focuses on five core principles of courtesy, integrity, self control, perseverance and indomitable spirit. CHRIS WILSON photo Melamed, admit they had initially been on board with the idea of expanding B.C.’s natural gas industry, saying it seemed like a better alternative to other fossil fuels, but that in recent years and after viewing research, they had changed their views for several different reasons, such as fracking emissions or problems with the province’s environmental assessment process. Melamed said, “Let’s turn our eyes to how we can use the gas locally and responsibly.” Some were longtime residents, while others were relatively new to B.C. Nick Sopczak said he had grown up in the shadow of refineries in Sherwood Park, Alta., at a time when people were living well off the oil boom, but he said he wanted a different life.
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“I chose Squamish because I wanted clear air and I wanted to look at the mountains,” he said, adding, “We are our environment. There’s no separation.” At times, there were questions about points of order and whether the meeting was slanted in favour of one view or another. Early on, someone in the audience asked how the speakers were being presented, as almost all were on one side of the issue, to which Goldsmith-Jones responded they were speaking in the order in which they had signed up. Later, Tracy Saxby of My Sea to Sky asked for a show of hands from the crowd as to who is favour or opposed, but Goldsmith-
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Municipal Hall MEETING CALENDAR March 8, 2016 10:00 AM Emergency Management Plan Review Task Force
March 8, 2016 5:00 PM Internet Connectivity Working Group
March 9, 2016 3:30 PM On-Island Composting Facility Working Group
March 11, 2016 9:30 AM Economic Development Committee
March 14, 2016 6:30 PM Public Hearing
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NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sec. 498 of the Local Government Act that Bowen Island Municipal Council will be considering an application for Development Variance Permit DVP07-2015 (Folio No. 321.05802.013) for the lands noted below at its meeting to be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:15 pm at 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC.
NOTICE is hereby given that Bowen Island Municipal Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations on the following proposed bylaw:
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• Bylaw No. 402, 2016 cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 402, 2016”
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The purpose of this Development Variance Permit application is to vary a setback requirement for the replacement of an existing residential building at 1622 Woods Road, Bowen Island, BC. If issued, the Development Variance Permit would have the effect of varying Section 3.16 of the Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw, No. 57, 2002 as described below. “Bowen Island Municipal Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is varied as follows: 1. Required setback from the sea for development proposal shown in the Site Plan below is reduced from 30.0 m to 3.4 m. TAKE NOTICE that this is a general description only. A copy of the draft permit can be inspected at Municipal Hall. LANDS SUBJECT TO THE PERMIT APPLICATION: 1622 Woods Rd, legally described as Lot 1, DL 2958 & 2958A, Plan LMP 37792 P.I.D. 024-138-096 INSPECTION OF THE PERMIT APPLICATION:
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A copy of the draft Development Variance Permit DVP-07-2015 may be inspected at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from Tuesday, February 9, to Monday, March 14, 2016. For further information please contact the Planning Department at 604-947-4255. COMMENTS RECEIVED IN WRITING BEFORE 4:30 PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 WILL BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL Location Map
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At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw No. 402, 2016 is to remove the prohibition on the rental of limited speed motorcycles. This amendment would enable the rental of limited speed motorcycles as part of “general services” use, which is allowed in zones VC1, CD 1 Area 1, CD 2 Area 3, CD 5, CD 6 Area 9, CD 19 Area 1 & 3. A copy of the proposed bylaw and any background material that may be considered by Bowen Island Municipal Council in respect of the proposed bylaw, may be inspected at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, or on the BIM website at www.bimbc.ca commencing Friday, March 4, 2016. Written submissions may be delivered to: Bowen Island Municipal Hall in person or by mail to 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 or by fax: 604-947-0193 prior to 9:00 am Monday, March 14, 2016. OR Bowen Island Municipal Council at the Public Hearing at 6:00 pm Monday, March 14, 2016. Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Emma Chow, Island Community Planner 1 at 604-947-4255 or by email at echow@bimbc.ca NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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Porpoises making a splash around Bowen LOUISE LOIK EDITOR
With smelt larvae developing on the pilings around Squamish, we may see more cetacean activity around Bowen Island as the smelt hatch and become a food source for a wide range of predators from fish to porpoises. With very little known about temporal distribution of whales, dolphins and porpoises, the research co-ordinator of B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network is asking for help to track the marine mammals. Tessa Danelesko says “every sighting counts,” when it comes to an increased understanding of the marine mammals in the area. Danelesko says that in the last couple of months one or two humpback whales have been seen around the island, but she adds that there could be more humpbacks that are travelling undetected or unreported. “The more eyes out there, the better,” she says. Last Thursday, passengers heading from Horseshoe Bay in the late afternoon spotted a trio of harbour porpoises. The researcher says the difference between a harbour porpoise and a Pacific white-sided dolphin is that the porpoise has a small triangular dorsal fin, which is grey to black. “They are elusive, travel in
groups of one to three and often look like they are spinning.” Danelesko says “there’s been a resurgence of Pacific whitesided dolphins. They were virtually absent from the area for the last 10 years or so. Now they have been sighted in the area again.” Danelesko says that whitesided dolphins are gregarious, and playfully leap out of the water while travelling in groups that can number in the thousands. In 2012, the dolphins were seen regularly from the fall through to the spring. The general explanation for their appearance was that the area was recovering. The era of heavy industrialization was over and 100-year-old pilings around Squamish were being carefully covered by the Squamish Streamkeepers with fabric that acted as a barrier to the toxic coatings in the wood. Smelt eggs are now able to attach to the pilings and thrive. Spawning happens two to three times from late January into early April, with the majority of spawning going on right now. Danelesko says that warming waters from climate change will have complicated results. “Some of the migratory species have a high tolerance to changing temperatures, especially the species that travel between warmer waters and Alaska. The local effects from human
impact, she notes, “will have to be researched very carefully.” The marine mammal researcher says that grey whales, more typically sighted off the outer coast of Vancouver Island, were seen along the Sunshine Coast last summer, close to Bowen. Sightings reported by citizen scientists are used to assess habitat usage, animal movements, impact of noise or other human factors. “Sightings from network observers have led to the discovery of previously unidentified hot-spots, such as a population of Pacific white-sided
dolphins that began to use the waters around Howe Sound in 2010 or to the discovery that in some years grey whales are utilizing Baynes Sound to feed on herring roe on their annual migration to the Bering Sea,” says Danelesko. To help researchers track whales, dolphins and porpoises you can learn to identify the behaviours and the species for accurate reporting by checking out Wild Whales, home of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, at wildwhales.org/ watching-whales/identifying-species.
Above, Pacific white-sided dolphins are known for leaping and playful behaviour. Below, humpbacks were once plentiful in these waters and are now being spotted again around the shores of Bowen. Two were seen in the last couple of months. photos supplied Vancouver Aquarium
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Hot topic The hot topic this week, no pun intended, continues to be climate action. Our MP held jam-packed meetings in Gibsons, Squamish and West Vancouver and, not surprisingly, the consistent message from our coastal communities is that we want LNG to go away. Canadian laws are too lax or non-existent when it comes to the safety of this kind of plan. While it may seem that that your voice won’t hold sway, think again. If you haven’t sent a letter or signed a petition there is still time. In the meantime, in this issue you’ll see that I’ve provided the perfect counter to the potential industrialization of the inlet with images and news of the whales and dolphins that have been active in the area. Enjoy the paper. Louise
Bowen residents help Syrian families ’Bundle Up’ Last week, 120 refugee families from Syria and other countries arrived in Metro Vancouver and immediately went ‘shopping’ – in a large activity room at Surrey’s City Centre Library. There were, of course, no cash registers; the gently used goods on offer were all gifts from communities around the region, including Bowen Island. Arriving with next to nothing, the newcomers were invited to select from a large assembled collection of clothing and housewares in DiverseCity’s Bundle Up event. On New Year’s weekend, Bowen Islanders donated what can only be called an avalanche of quality surplus items. Surrey’s DiverseCity, an immigrant settlement agency, took delivery of Bowen’s collection on Feb. 22, just in time for the new arrivals. Bowen Island Freight donated the delivery, with owner Alan Mills absorbing the full cost of transporting 105 bags and boxes. Laura Mannix of DiverseCity says she was a bit surprised that Bowen needed a truck to handle the volume. A huge thank you to some 60 Bowen families who came up with an excellent variety of highly usable items. We are particularly pleased with the bedding and towels collected; high demand items. For fellow team members Deborah Bramm, Heather Hodson, Jane Kellett, Betty Morton, Virginia Penny and Manal Siddiqui, it was no small challenge to cull, sort and label the huge volume of contributions in a very short
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time. Amazing teamwork, and the Bowen Legion’s ample table space, made it all wonderfully efficient, even fun. Big thanks to: Bowen Island Freight, Bowen Island Legion, and Peter Moir and Michael and Virginia Penny for on-island transport and storage. Gestures such as these can, of course, seem frustratingly small given the unfolding tragedy. But it’s gratifying to do something – and DiverseCity assures us these donations are urgently needed, and deeply appreciated. If you are looking for other ways to help, consider becoming a literacy assistant in special pre-ESL workshops. Find out about that and other volunteer roles at DiverseCity by contacting Raihan Akhter, volunteer co-ordinator, at 604-954-4014, or rakhter@dcrs.ca. Heather Prittie
The clothing drive team loading 100 bags and boxes of donated goods for Syrian refugees, Betty Morton, Heather Prittie, Virginia Penny and Heather Hodson. Missing: Deborah Bramm, Jane Kellett and Manal Siddiqui. At right, Randy from Bowen Island Freight. MICHAEL PENNY photo
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Thanks to all those who came to encourage the actors of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week. You were all lovely audiences and we’d like to take you home with us. It wouldn’t have been possible without you and the support of Cates Hill Chapel and Island Pacific School, the astonishing skill and dedication of costume-maker Shirley Wrinch, the lighting skills of Ian Davidson, the creative technical wizardry of Jon Ritchie and Ros Leggatt, the artistry of poster designer Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart, the patience of program designer Frazer Elliott, the caring creativity of choreographer and fairy wrangler Sarah Winny, and the polished professionalism of stage manager and team leader Maureen Sawasy. Oh, and the fabulous writing skills of that 452-yearsyoung William Shakespeare. Graham Ritchie
March 10-11 The Fullness of Time 6:30 p.m. A time-travelling tale of intrigue featuring an introverted and inventive high school girl who meets unusual and nefarious folks and has an amusing adventure whilst trying to create a time machine. Tickets: $15 at Phoenix on Bowen or IPS. Every year it is standing room only.
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Time for climate change commitment Hello Pam and Stephanie and mayor and council, I am writing to voice my very strong opposition to the LNG production proposal in Howe Sound not because I live in Howe Sound on Bowen Island but because this is very destructive to the environment in general. The energy necessary to refrigerate and the gas will come from burning gas. It will not be done with electricity, which can be environmentally friendly but rather with gas because it is cheap, available and, for the gas production company, it is a reliable source of energy. The combined effect of burning this fossil fuel, to not only refrigerate the gas but for the end-users who will also burn it, is something that should be avoided at all costs. The acceleration of global warming due to this activity cannot be overstated. The most concerning thing for me regarding global warming is ocean level rise. Every major city is built on a river estuary, which is just slightly above sea level. It will be a massive expenditure to defend or replace the kind of infrastructure that will be destroyed. The environmental devastation will also be to the point where many of the farm fields and natural species will be wiped out as well and which is directly attributable to burning fossil feels in a manner such as this. Gordon Reid
Breeding season: These eggs could belong to one of two amphibian species, either the Ensatina salamander or the Western Red-backed salamander. Guessing from the relative size of the eggs to moss and cedar fronds, and the likelihood of finding them, they are likely to be Ensatina eggs, which are slightly larger. Both female salamanders stay with the eggs and guard them underground or undercover of a log or wood debris, bark, etc. photo LOUISE LOIK
New provincial spill response legislation The provincial government is introducing amendments to the Emergency Management Act intended to strengthen spill preparedness and response in BC. Given the well-known spill response challenges we currently face in B.C. for all types of hazardous materials being shipped through our communities, this legislation is an encouraging step forward, but its effectiveness and credibility will depend on how it is implemented through specific regulations. We welcome moves to seek more input from communities and First Nations,
and to create area-based response plans. However, the new framework doesn’t change the fact that there is no known effective technique for recovering spilled diluted bitumen, nor does it justify increasing our region’s risk for spills by approving new heavy oil pipelines. The yet-to-be-determined regulations will define the specifics of the new framework, and Georgia Strait Alliance will be watching closely to see how key features measure up. These include response times, recovery standards, and the degree of public accountability in the industry-funded
Preparedness and Response Organization. Citizens deserve to have input on rules that are established to protect their communities and environment. Georgia Strait Alliance strongly encourages the province to facilitate full public consultation on these proposed regulations, and notes that failure to do so will undermine the ultimate credibility of the new rules, and will mean the province isn’t meeting its commitment to a fair and transparent process. Christianne Wilhelmson Georgia Strait Alliance
Realtor takes down his sign As of the end of February, I will retire as a realtor. After over 25 years it is time for me to be with family to do some of those things that we have only talked about but never done because of time constraints. I wish to thank all of you that have been part of my career as a realtor here on Bowen. I have met and assisted many over the years. Some have stayed and others have moved on. Thank you to all of my current and past co-operating realtors here on Bowen. It has been good to work with you and I wish you all the very best for your futures. Bowen remains a very wonderful community and I am so thankful for all that it has provided to me and my family. Our children have grown up here and although they too have moved on still consider Bowen their roots. These roots go way back and are tightly entwined into our family history. Now with grandchildren we continue to expand and look to spend more time together. I am not moving away, nor will I become a hermit hidden away on our land. I will be around within the community the same as I have been for so many years. I just may have more time for a chat or a coffee instead of running off to meet clients! I look forward to this new direction that will be my life moving forward. Thank you, David Riddell
Bowen Island Community Foundation helps bring governor general to Kay Meek Centre The Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, will speak to a community gathering in West Vancouver on Thursday, March 3. Geoff Jopson, board chairman of the West Vancouver Community Foundation says the Governor General’s vision for a better world was the inspiration for inviting him to West Vancouver. A press release noted: “As Canada approaches its 150th birthday, the Governor General has challenged Canadians to envision a better world, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute and develop their talents to their fullest potential. It is our hope that his visit will serve as a call to action as we consider how we can work together to build smarter and more caring communities,” says Jopson. “It is only through the service and generosity of all our citizens that we will be able to achieve this vision.” The event takes place on Thursday, March 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts in West Vancouver. At the event, the governor general will deliver a keynote address on the important work of community foundations in ensuring members of the community thrive and succeed. The program will include a panel discussion and a reception. The event is free to the public but seating is limited and tickets are required. Go to kaymeekcentre.com for ticket information. The Sea to Sky Community Foundations include the Bowen Island, Whistler, North Shore, Squamish, Sunshine Coast and West Vancouver Community Foundations. “For all these community foundations, the Governor General’s visit is a signature event that we hope will stimulate interest and pride in the work that we do. We greatly appreciate the Governor General’s recognition and acknowledgement of the importance of community foundations,” says Jopson. The West Vancouver Community Foundation’s mission is to leverage the generosity, talent, and commitment of our residents to build a stronger, more caring and compassionate community. As stewards of donated and managed funds, the foundation distributes grants to a broad range of recipients. For information go to westvanfoundation.com.
Signature wanted for World Water Day On March 22, we’re honouring David Suzuki by celebrating World Water Day. This global day calls attention to a life-giving force (clean water) that is necessary for our survival. We’re calling on the federal government to respect, protect and fulfill our rights to clean water. You haven’t yet signed the Blue Dot pledge, a pledge to join Canadians from all walks of life who are taking a stand for environmental rights. Blue Dot pledge signers will be engaged throughout this month as we give David his birthday wish, by coming together to call on government to fulfill our right to clean water. The Blue Dot movement is close to David’s heart. As he says, constitutional recognition of environmental rights will be a once-in-a-generation game-changer. We can help restore balance in our relationship to the natural world. You can be part of that change. For David’s 80th, join with us in celebrating community power. Join the Blue Dot movement today. With hope, Reilly Yeo, Director of communications and public engagement
Clean fresh water flows in streams along the Mt. Gardner trails. photo LOUISE LOIK
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Plan needs your voice
The Cultural Master Plan, a bylaw of the municipality and a roadmap illustrating how this community visualizes and supports ways and means by which arts can enrich our social fabric, is currently under review. The committee tasked with that job – lead by the Bowen Island Arts Council, with support from the Bowen Island Municipality – respectfully requests your participation in the process. We welcome your thoughts, opinions and ideas on how to create a document that best reflects the needs and desires of this community. How to get involved: The simplest way is to take a moment to respond to a survey and answer a few questions that will help shape the work being undertaken. The survey can be found online at surveymonkey.com/r/bowenculture. Hard copies are also available at the municipal hall and the Gallery @ Artisan Square. We’ve extended the deadline of the survey so you have until March 13 to respond. Members of the committee are also busily conducting personal interviews, which take approximately 20 minutes. We’d love to get your input. We’d love to hear what you have to say. We urge you and everyone in your household to take the survey, and if you’re interested in being interviewed, please contact Dave Pollard at culture@biac.ca. To learn more about the process, please check out our website at bowenculture.ca.
Local architect James Tuer (seen in the photo below) won a Western Red Cedar design award last week at the 2016 B.C. Wood Design Awards for this Bowen Island Buddhist International Society Retreat (seen in the photo above). photos supplied JAMES TUER
Local architect wins for work in red cedar
Local architect James Tuer won an award last week for design in Western Red Cedar at the 2016 BC Wood Design Awards. Judges were looking for “innovative designs of wood structures in smaller urban B.C. centres and mid-rise construction.” The event was presented by Wood WORKS! B.C., an organization promoting Canadian wood sales for construction. The event, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, “recognized leadership in advancing wood use in design and building while being an opportunity to publicly salute and celebrate structural and architectural achievement using wood.” Tuer’s company, JWT Architecture and Planning, won the award for the design of the Bowen Island Buddhist International Society Retreat.
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A Sweet Way To Save An Animal: Feb. 29 was National Cupcake Day and Karis Clayton baked up a bunch to support animals in need. Selling cupcakes is a way to raise awareness and help with SPCA programs benefiting animals. The First Credit Union hosted the event. photo LOUISE LOIK
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Island style is a feeling and philosophy WYNN NIELSEN CONTRIBUTOR
The topic of garden style comes up often in gardening circles, traditionally a region, culture and/or ecology of a place, including familiar ones like English style, Mediterranean or Japanese. It is also used to describe naturalistic, native/indigenous, wildlife-friendly, meadow lands, screed, alpine or entirely eclectic based on one’s own style and special interests. Today, traditional garden styles have borrowed substantively from each other and the purest of historical/ regional gardens are almost museum pieces, rigorously maintained as cultural historic sites. And then there is island style. What is an island style garden, you ask? Well, I’m not exactly sure either but you will know one when you see one. It has a special quality, aged-in-placeness, connection to its natural environment and informal charm that is very much its own. A small island like Bowen or any exposed coastal setting will provide the right context, however island and coast are not the only defining characteristics. So what are? While exploring this idea with others, words were offered to describe the informal garden that is island style. These were authentic, an openness, subtly, neighbourly, artistic, quirky, creature-friendly, relaxed, organic, bio-diverse, natural, eclectic, random, harmonious, flowy, spontaneous, looks to nature for inspiration, and with stone and water. The term naturalistic could apply if defined as, “A naturalistic garden combines a gardener’s needs and desires with nature’s dictates: it cannot be premeditated because its inherent beauty and authenticity is inextricably linked to the landscape on which it is created.” This at least helps explain why I have so much difficulty rendering drawings for an island garden – it resists rendering, it evolves in place. So, in order to classify a garden that defies classification, here are a few characteristics one might observe about an island style garden. The look and feel. An island style garden has a ‘wild-ish’ look that resists containment, garden trends and conventional maintenance. It feels settled (in place), has a light ecological footprint on the land and is visually harmonious with its natural surroundings. Plants are chosen for horticultural suitability and visual compatibility. Low, spreading garden beds inspired by shapes of adjacent bluffs, ravines, moss berms, grassy knolls and distant mountains usually work
best (always look for context). Visitors will comment that the new garden looks like it had always been there. Planting mimics nature’s randomness and gravity (i.e. spilling from bluff levels in flows as if naturally seed-dropped over many years). It borrows views of near and far vistas. It keeps deer out and children/dogs in with open, low visibility wire (green) fences that allow the garden to flow through rather than to end abruptly at the fence. An island style garden is a friendly, neighbourly one that openly shares its charms and beauty with the community at large. Uses local indigenous materials. Typical characteristics of island style is use of local and/ or similar materials (e.g., local quarry stone, crushed on-island gravel for driveways/ paths/patios, wood mulch for woodland paths, sustainably harvested cedar/fir/hemlock, moss covered stones and fallen logs, driftwood, shells). Often these materials are already on your property and can be easily incorporated into a new garden. Granted, there will always be a need for non-local, imported materials for building landscapes, but island style seeks the most natural context with its surroundings. Plants and plantings. Ecologically sound gardens complement nature by planting in layered compositions rather than singular plants (unless a feature specimen). Nature’s planting is completely random, yet combines plants for mutual benefit in layered compositions of trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers. This has added benefits of preserving moisture and discouraging browsing. Mulching is best using crushed gravel, bark, compost or fern bracken or straw for a vegetable garden. Integration of native plants with introduced garden plants creates a more diverse, semi-indigenous garden. A subtle garden isn’t boring – just design for seasonal change and annual events using ephemerals – plants that appear briefly and go dormant (e.g. massed snowdrops, crocuses full of bees, bluebells or cyclamen, bird crazy amelanchier as berries ripen, the glorious pure white flowers of Mt. Fuji cherry, autumn color and humming birds’ early feast on native ribes). These are the magic moments of the garden. Wildlife, habitat and conservation focus. Island style gardens put special emphasis on conservation by planting gardens that help foraging wildlife, using plants with high food value, nectar, berries, seeds and shelter. Creating habitat
Examples of island style, including ponds, pathways and casual design. photos WYNN NIELSEN in your garden is supremely helpful to the “little life” of the garden, including dozens of bird species and even the doe-eyed four-legged kind for tenderhearted owners. Intentionally enhancing habitat in your garden and pond helps to restore and enhance, although not replace, natural habitat lost through development and pollution. Food – What is more local than home? Food has always been an important aspect of island gardens. I’m pleased to see it now coming back into style in a big way with a whole new generation of home garden food growers. Organic is in. Even root cellars are cool again. Art and the arts. It goes without saying that an island garden would be a muse to creativity and art. Many a poem, novel, painting, sculpture and love found life in the fertile ground, ambience and fragrance of an island garden. In conclusion, I think I can say that an island style garden is not so much a thing as it is a feeling and a philosophy. A place of beauty, spirituality, creativity, healing and simple pleasure for us and an oasis of conservation, shelter and forage for wild creatures. A successful melding of indigenous and non-indigenous plants in ways that are not harmful. A patch to grow one’s own fresh food in small, benign ways. And, I think most of all, representing a way of life and a place to express love of where one lives.
Guide to island style design A few tips for designing a harmonious and healthy island style garden: ! look for windswept “scruffy” plants that appear to have gone a few rounds with Mother Nature; ! plant randomly – nature doesn’t plant in rows, triangles, squares or six inches apart; ! mimic nature for stone and plant compositions; ! use local indigenous materials (or similar) whenever possible; ! minimize the amount of hardscape; ! work with existing land/topography versus levelling or overdecking whenever possible; ! soften new stone walls mixing old stones/ moss; ! gently feather soil edges into grade, create low, spreading berms reflecting surrounding natural shapes; ! keep garden areas visually open and integrated with natural areas and community;
! always look for context: in nature, near and distant views, house architecture, bluffs, water sources; ! consider needs of indigenous creature-life; ! avoid placing utilities, septic fields and outbuildings where they dominate the landscape; ! avoid using chemicals for weeds, fungal and bug control – these toxic products not only affect your garden but also neighbours, shared water aquifers and common lands; ! avoid purchasing plants grown with neonicotinoids as they are harmful to bees (ask at the nursery/store); ! do not plant invasive plants with potential to damage vulnerable ecosystems or infest your garden; ! remove top one inch of soil from pots before planting to reduce spread of introduced weeds; ! and, be careful when purchasing discounted plants as they may be diseased and carry pathogens or soil pests.
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Seismic science gives us new early warning systems An investment of $5-million to Ocean Networks Canada aims to increase the development and use of earthquake early warning systems in B.C. that could enhance life safety for British Columbians living in areas of the province with seismic risk. The one-time project funding will add more offshore strong motion sensors and help integrate them with land-based sensors for more robust collection and analysis of seismic activity, with the aim of contributing to early detection and notification tools for the community. Ocean Networks Canada currently collects data from offshore and coastal strong motion sensors that will link into networks of land based sensors from other agencies including those owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada and the University of British Columbia. Our investment looks to bolster the integrated network of earthquake sensors, increase the reliability and effectiveness of the data and analysis that comes from them, feed it to a centralized source that in turn can immediately deliver early detection notifications prior to the arrival of the damaging waves of an earthquake. This tool will complement the local Neighbourhood Emergency Response Plan that is asking that everyone on the island personally invest and contribute to our communal resilience by having plans and supplies to survive a minimum of 72 hours. Quick Facts: ! Primary wave (P-wave) sensors detect the first movements from the earth’s crust when an earthquake occurs. These first non-damaging waves are followed by secondary waves (S-waves), which cause the majority of shaking. The ability to quickly detect the P-waves can provide seconds of advance warning before the arrival of the
S-waves. The effectiveness of the detection tool depends on having enough sensors and reliable communication infrastructure to get accurate information out quickly, as well as the distance from the quake’s epicentre to the recipients of the warning. This funding helps provide more P-wave sensors and precise GPS receivers. ! Ocean Networks Canada will install three more P-wave sensors in the Cascadia Basin, Barkley Canyon and Clayoquot Slope regions and five more along the coast of northern Vancouver Island to help test and refine the earthquake early warning system they have developed. To help reduce the likelihood of issuing false notifications, a minimum of three sensors need to be triggered by a seismic event. This one-time funding will support the development of a more effective and reliable notification system by increasing the number of sensors that comprise the network. Learn more: Ocean Networks Canada: oceannetworks.ca PreparedBC: www2.gov.bc.ca/preparedbc Basic emergency kit supplies: bit.ly/1JTPKOy Household preparedness and neighbourhood preparedness guides: bit.ly/1OHIM6P Emergency Info BC, B.C.’s officials channel for emergency alerts: ow.ly/WCDbj
Andre Chollat takes measured sand samples along Sandy Beach in Deep Bay.
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Marine shoreline research is underway Pacific sand lance, capelin, and surf smelt spawn along the edges of our beaches. These forage fish are the cornerstone of marine food webs and are essential food for seabirds, marine mammals fish and their predators. Juvenile salmon forage along the high tide line, feeding on land-based insects swept to the ocean’s surface by winds, and on tiny invertebrates living within the beach seaweed high and low tide lines. Bowen’s volunteers are helping to collect samples for tracking forage fish reproduction around Bowen as part of a province-wide research program to document and protect their beach habitat.
Opponents chanted their position from PAGE 1 Jones interrupted, saying the move was not appropriate as it could intimidate people from expressing their views, although another person later said that having a show of hands was part of the democratic process. Prior to the meeting, opponents
gathered in the school field to chant their position and hold up a banner showing the many signatures they had gathered from people against the plan. “We’ve managed to get over 8,000 signatures on the Howe Sound petition,” Saxby said. Almost 2000 have come from Bowen Island.
Volunteers filter the sand to gather samples for microscopic evidence of spawning along the shore.
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Coarse grains of pollen clump on the leaves of a plant, ready to drop to the ground and get transported by pets and on clothing making it hard on those who suffer from allergies to find a refuge. Pollen in a layer on a barbecue is thick enough to draw lines through it in the photo above right. LOUISE LOIK photos
Pesky pollen problem LOUISE LOIK EDITOR
It’s that time of year. For some of us the clouds of pollen rising out of the trees is an itchy-eyed nightmare. As if a sandstorm has just passed through, cars, decks, patios on island are covered in a layer of pollen. For people with allergies to tree pollens, living among the trees can be painful and exhausting. Here is some information that may help you get through hay fever season. What kind of pollen are your worst allergens?
Right now cedar, juniper, and alder are at a peak of pollen production and high. Trees produce pollen at different times of the year and will change from year to year and day to day as the environmental circumstances change. Pollen is made of microscopic male cells of a flowering plant and is spread through the air to fertilize plants and tree flowers during the spring, summer and fall. Pollen count is highest in the morning so it’s not a great time for people with allergies to be out doing sports. The following are some ways to help you reduce or avoid being exposed to pollen:
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Bowen Island Arts Council seeks Gallery Curator/Programmer (14 hr/week position) The Curator/Programmer reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the presentation of exhibitions on display at the Gallery @ Artisan Square, as well as coordination of cultural recreational programming. Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent working experience. Knowledge of the arts community on Bowen is an asset. Candidates should have: • Experience in selecting, pricing, hanging, promoting & selling artwork • Knowledge and experience in the areas of arts, culture and gallery management • Excellent interpersonal skills essential to communicating effectively with diverse groups and individuals • Strong organizational ability • Proven management and administrative skills A full Job Description is available for viewing at our website: www.biac.ca. Please email your resumé and cover letter to Jacqueline Massey, Executive Director, admin@biac.ca no later than Sunday, March 20, 2016.
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LEARN ABOUT THE GREEN SHORES INITIATIVE Our 2016 Speaker Series continues with a presentation by DG Blair, Executive Director of the Stewardship Centre for BC. DG leads and facilitates the Centre’s collaborative stewardship initiatives including Green Shores, Species at Risk, and Environmental Stewardship Community of Practice. DG will talk about Green Shores, which promotes sustainable use of shoreline ecosystems through education, planning, and design guidance that recognizes the ecological features and functions of shoreline systems. Green Shores encourages practical strategies for shoreline design and management and the promotion of healthy shoreline and marine environments. • When: Saturday, 5th March at 2:00 pm • Where: Collins Hall, 1122 Miller Road More information about this presentation is available at bowenislandconservancy.org. Refreshments will be served. We hope that you’ll be able to join us; everyone is welcome.
Union Steamship Marine Resort is hiring for the following positions: Maintenance (Full and part-time) • General maintenance, plumbing, and painting • Electrical experience an asset • Ability to work independently Gift Store Associates (Full and Part-time, Seasonal) • Greeting and assisting customers • Taking reservations and processing payments • Good communication and multitasking skills • Weekend and holiday availability required Dock Crew (Full and Part-time, Seasonal) • Greeting and assisting all guests as they arrive by boat • Working outside on the docks, rain or shine • Taking reservations, processing payments, and handling cash • Boat experience and line handling an asset • Restricted Operator’s Certificate (maritime) an asset Please apply in person or email with the subject line of the job you are interested in to marina@ussc.ca
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Above: The last of his tests, Alex breaks a board and kicks into the next belt level. Next term he’ll be working towards his black belt. At right: Aiden performs to perfection on his senior belt test. He has a green belt and is testing for his blue belt. Master Sun is holding the board. LOUISE LOIK photos
“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada
For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.
How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: • • • • • • •
A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements. A commitment to offset any greenhouse gas emissions resulting from construction. An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126. An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings. Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at fish-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla. Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks. Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.
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