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Snowfall and slippery roads ring in the new year More snow in Bowen’s forecast into the weekend ALEX KURIAL

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Sealeigh Park Beach turned into a temporary cross country ski path after Bowen Island receieved a snow dump to close out 2021.

Lisa Brougham was able to ski right to the waterfront uninterrupted from Adams Road. KEITH PATTERSON PHOTO

A Mannion Bay Christmas Eve ALEX KURIAL

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Of all the places to spend Christmas Eve – relaxing at home, playing in the snow, or doing some last minute shopping – diving into the sea likely wouldn’t appear on any Canadian’s

activity list for December 24.

But that’s exactly where Amber Spitkovski was. Underwater in Mannion Bay in fact, attempting to save a local boat owner from an unwelcome, and costly, holiday surprise.

The boater, who was off-island, had received a call that his vessel was starting to sink. He got in touch with fellow

Bowener Ivor Kerr, whose barge would be necessary for any hope of a rescue.

It took a few days for the barge to free up, but luckily the boat continued to float during that time.

“It was amazing that his boat stayed floating. It stayed floating for three days,” says Spitkovski.

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After enjoying a white Christmas, Bowen Island is in for further bouts of snowfall to kick off 2022.

Tuesday afternoon’s snow dump prompted the municipality to issue an advisory against driving unless absolutely necessary. Another winter storm is predicted to hit shortly after press time Wednesday evening, bringing with it approximately 10 to 20 cm more snow.

The storm is expected to last into Thursday before turning to rain. But the snow is then set to return Saturday.

“I know it’s really frustrating for a lot of people right now because it’s a new year,” says BIM communications coordinator Sophie Idsinga.

“We’re back in the swing of things, but the weather’s not really cooperating.”

Deliveries to the island have also been delayed as all of metro Vancouver deals with the snowy conditions.

Bowen’s trio of snowplows was out at 3 am Tuesday morning but efforts were hampered when one of the plows ended up out of commission. There was no immediate word on its return date.

“They’re doing the best they can,” says Idsinga of the roads crew. She advises people to “stay home and avoid driving, especially if they don’t have proper winter tires. You really shouldn’t be attempting to drive on any roads right now, especially on hills… If you must, drive slow and with caution for the conditions.”

Online photos showed cars that have ended up off the road, providing a busy week for the island’s tow trucks.

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Terminal Creek Re-greening Project

Events January 10, 2022 6:15 pm Regular Council Meeting

Terminal Creek is an important salmon spawning stream on Bowen Island. It connects the Island’s largest drinking water source, Grafton Lake, to the Terminal Creek Hatchery, municipal and regional parks, the Lagoon estuary and on to Mannion Bay and Howe Sound. Several years ago, a wellintentioned group brought heavy machinery down a slope to the edge of the Creek to dredge a small pond to improve salmon habitat. The slope was damaged and was almost void of vegetation. As a result, the side of the slope was eroding and a significant amount of sediment could have been introduced into the pond and creek with every rainfall.

Thanks to funding from BC Hydro and Tree Canada, the Regreening project involved cleaning up the debris that was left behind and replanting to rehabilitate the slope. Students from Island Pacific School helped plant, and the children attending daycare across the street observed and monitored throughout the summer. The upper slope is close to power lines and was planted with native shrubs including salmonberry, while the mid slope is suitable for native trees and the lower slope which is wetted through the year was planted with vine maple and western red cedar. The planting will stop the erosion and sedimentation in the pond and stream, enhancing fish habitat and will create new habitat for native flora and fauna.

Two promising Expressions of Interest received for Lot 1 of the Community Lands Last year, as part of Council’s commitment to improve housing diversity on Bowen Island, a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) was issued for the development of a housing project on Lot 1, Area 2 of the Community Lands. Intended to identify potential partners and creative ideas for housing projects, this innovative approach invited responses from non-profit housing providers, developers, community organizations or partnerships of any or all of these entities.

Upon the closing date in November, Council was pleased to receive four interesting EOIs, and Council directed staff to follow up with two of the respondents to engage in further discussion about their ideas for this property. Following these discussions, the Municipality may issue a Request for Proposals that could result in a project advancing to the construction phase.

Located on the southeast corner of Lot 1 of the Community Lands, Area 2 consists of 1.88 ha (4.64 acres) and is zoned as Comprehensive Development 22 (CD22) (Community Lands Lot 1), which allows for a maximum of 20 attached dwelling units under current zoning.

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Couple killed after tree falls on house in West Vancouver Victims identified in what police are calling a ‘tragic accident’ ANDY PREST/BRETT RICHTER North Shore News

Two people were killed in what police are calling a “tragic accident” after a tree fell on a house in the Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver early Sunday morning.

Officers were called to the 6200 Block of Wellington Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning after receiving reports of a large tree falling on a house, according to a release from West Vancouver Police.

Emergency crews confirmed the deaths of two inhabitants of the house, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s.

“This appears to be a tragic accident,” stated Const.

Kevin Goodmurphy in the release.

“We are supporting the British Columbia Coroners

Service as they conduct their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loss of life. … Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.”

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, winds were recorded gusting up to 98 kilometres per hour at West Vancouver’s Point Atkinson weather station that night.

Friends and colleagues have identified the couple as Mike and Caroline Sharp.

Mike served as president of the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association until 2015.

The group posted a tribute to him on Sunday.

West Vancouver spokeswoman Donna Powers said municipal staff are now assisting with the coroner’s investigation.

“We’ve had all of our crews on the site there,” she said.

“Depending on what that outcome is, there could be further actions but it’s too early to say.”

Mayor Mary-Ann Booth, who knew the victims, issued a statement on Monday, paying tribute to the Sharps.

“This terrible accident has taken two valued community members away from us. It is such a shock to us all.

I first met Michael a decade ago when he was president of the WV Minor Hockey Association. He was advocating for earlier ice times for his teenage players, and he was effective, smart and caring,” she said.

“Michael and Caroline will be deeply missed. On behalf of council, I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences to their son, their family, their friends, and their hockey community.”

A section of a fallen tree rests on a house in the Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood of West Vancouver Jan. 2. Two residents inside the house were killed. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal’s underground parkade closed after rockslide causes structural damage CHARLIE CAREY

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This BIM snowplow was hard at work going up and down Bowen Island Trunk Road as heavy snowfall began Tuesday afternoon. Road crews will be prioritizing roads according to the Snowplow Priority map, which can be found on the muni website. ALEX KURIAL PHOTO

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The BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay underground parking lot is now closed, after a rockslide sent rocks and debris into multiple levels of the parkade Sunday afternoon.

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ing and dry sprinkler system in the building, and minor damage to some vehicles in the parkade.

“Now that the scene is secure, the District of West Vancouver will investigate the circumstances of the hillside collapse,” the district said in a statement to the North Shore News.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, about 25 millimetres of rain fell on Sunday leading up to the time of the slide.

BC Ferries said the parkade is now closed due to safety concerns. “Safety is

our highest priority and the parkade has been closed until further notice,” the ferry service said.

“Surface level parking is limited, but available in the lot adjacent to the ticketing and administration building. Staff are on site at the parkade to assist customers,” the statement read.

No injuries were recorded, and ferry sailings were not impacted.

“We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of the parkade closure.”

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First Annual Christmas Parade Happy faces warmly welcomed Santa and his “crew” to Bowen Island on Sunday December 12th, 2021. I would like to extend sincere thanks to all the parade volunteers and all those who attended for their contributions to this successful event. It was a small parade with one flat deck truck, two pick up trucks, a small European truck, a mini Fiat and several Christmas mascots on foot, including one on stilts! Despite the size of the parade the enthusiasm from drivers and all 44 volunteers in costume made it magical, and definitely spread the holiday spirit.

The floats were amazing.

Thank you to all those who helped decorate them. Big shout out to Keith Ashley for helping us decorate the flat bed and video taping the entire parade and to the lad that lent us his trailer as a dressing room the day of (I can’t remember his name but he is the painting contractor for the new apartment complex.)

I want to extend a special thank you to Michael and Barb Bingham for letting us use their very large flat bed truck and for driving it in the parade. It made for a beautiful winter wonderland with all our favourite “Frozen” characters;

Snow King (Michael Windler), Snow Queen (Cynthia van Hoff), Elsa (Hannah Florendo), teen Elsa (Chloe Degner), the three Polar Princesses (Hadley & Ella Shannon & their friend Georgia), of course Olaf (Claire Carchrae), Anna (Harmony Shire) and Christophe (Aaron Davison) and there was a North Pole reindeer (Liz Nankin), Buddy the elf (Tania Webb), two of Santa’s work shop elves (August & Wyatt) and a toy solider to guard them all (Felicity Buskard). Thank you so much volunteers who love this season as much as I do.

As well, a big thank you to Rob & Lorraine McGregor, Michael & Gail Pearce, Scott & Cathi Westrop and Matthew Harrison for driving (and helping to decorate) the vehicles. Thank you to our walking mascots who kept the crowd entertained and stuffed with candy; Phil Adkins (Rudolph), Tim Rhodes (North Pole Reindeer), Cicely Ashley (Ginger), and our elves Darcie Buzzelle, Eva Kepesova, Chantelle Harding and Allison Rodgers.

Huge thank you to Clara Chisholm who was a toy soldier on stilts! (can you even imagine). Big applaud to our snowgal familySuzan Ross, Lise Cote

and Mary Goldie, to ourcandycane/North Pole elf family-the Dowdeswell Clan, to our Nutcracker cast- Isabella Windler (Sugar Plum Ferry) and her toy soldiers, Robert Windler & Sasha Buchanan and to the Santa’s crew in the little red FiatMatthew & Pokane Harrsion and MIchael Windler.

I also want to thank Aubin & David van Berckel for coming on board with their own decorated truck.

They made a gingerbread house, a giant story book (of course) and Aubin was the “queen” of story book land. Well done!

Everyone loved it.

Big thank you to Liz Nankin for all her work on the costumes and to Sue Lieske for the use of her basement suite to prep all 44 of them.

I need to thank those who kept us safe: THANK YOU to our flaggers;AnneSmitton, Hayley Mythen and Peter King, our Fire Department (now that was a welcomed surprise! I love their red shiny trucks and flashing lights) and Adam & Robert from the Bowen RMCP detachment.

Last, but not least, in the parade, was the big guy. Santa himself!

Driven by his BEST ELF, Jewal Maxwell, in a comfy seasonal plaid convertible.

Nothing gets better

than this. Santa has visited us in years past by fire truck, tug boat and in the back of a pick up truck and almost every Bowen child has sat on his knee and shared their Christmas wish list with him. He loves Bowen Island and we love him! Happy New Year Santa and we hope to see you in 2022.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for keeping Christmas magical for the children.

Wishing everyone a new year filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings. ~ Basia Lieske & the Light UP Bowen team

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Bowen Wildlife: Pest, Predator, or Natural Ally?

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Contributor/Bowen Island Food Resilience

The question in the title of this article is far more complex than we can resolve in a short newspaper article.

What we are hoping to initiate is a dialogue about how to support biodiversity on Bowen Island without relinquishing our food gardens and chickens (for instance) to predators.

BowenAgriculturalAlliance (BAA) and Bowen Island Food Resilience Society (BIFS) are looking to understand the issues of bird and mammal damage to crops and livestock that arise when humans and other animals coexist in a shared environment. And, while “pests” aren’t the most upbeat topic to start off a new year, it is an opportunity to create solutions – together.

Bowen Islanders, I believe,

like supporting local businesses, helping neighbours in times of need, and finding answers to challenges like local food resilience.

For centuries, humans have assumed a place of dominance over nature. And, while some Indigenous cultures have lived far more harmoniously with nature, many of our predecessors privatized land and laid claim to nature’s bounty. Forests, fields, mountains, and oceans have been exploited to provide food and material for human comfort and profit. As we reach the limits of some of our natural resources, it has become increasingly apparent that domination is not a sustainable strategy for the survival of our species, let alone others.

But, if black squirrels brought from England long ago eat all the hazelnuts, deer ravage nearly every type

of plant, and mink destroy chickens by the dozen, how do we propose to live in balance? Are these problems getting worse? What are people doing to control rats or cats or birds from damaging their crops? Are there island-wide measures that we can take that would benefit us all without harming wildlife?

David Griffiths, an avid food gardener and a volunteer coordinator with the Bowen Farmers Market accepts that some damage comes with the territory.

“We have fruit trees, gardens and a flock of 25 to 45 chickens, and we’ve had some level of pest pressure on all three. The fruit trees - apple, pear, and fig - have been picked clean by birds in various years. Poultrywise, we’ve lost three hens during day-time attacks (ravens, dog, mink) over 6 years, but I think that’s pretty reasonable.”

Like most gardeners on Bowen, the primary culprit around David’s property is deer. “If there’s an opening in the fence, it’s amazing how fast the deer discover it. We’ve lost some kale, Brussel sprouts and blue-

Residents at Belterra Cohousing creating a new fenced area last March to protect raspberries and other crops from deer, the island’s iconic mascot and most persistent pest. SUSAN SWIFT PHOTO berry bushes to a family of deer that found their way in last winter,” says David.

BAA and BIFS have created a short survey to identify which pests predominate and where, and what deterrents are working. You can help us figure out the nature of Bowen’s ‘pest’ problem and if, as a community, we can find solutions. It should only take 5-7 minutes, and

here’s the URL: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ BowenPests Despite many challenges, more people than ever are growing some of their food at home. The summer Farmers Market continues to draw visitors and bring out an amazing array of local products and produce, even during the pandemic. Grafton Agricultural Commons (The

Commons) has become a place of learning and connection for experienced and aspiring gardeners -- from students and teachers to dozens of volunteers.

As the past two years have demonstrated, opportunities for change abound. The world may be out of balance and polarized, but we can begin doing things differently.

A Christmas Eve rescue, spurred by Amber Spitkovski and Ivan Kerr, returned a Mannion Bay boat from an unfortunate upside-down state (left) to the more appropriate rightside-up. AMBER SPITKOVSKI PHOTOS

Underwater boat rescue a ‘big joint effort’

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“You can still recover it if it’s gone straight down, however it probably wouldn’t have been usable.”

Spitkovski works a variety of underwater jobs including boat cleaning and maintenance, mooring and dock repairs and inspections, and item recoveries. (She notes the majority of phones she’s found on the sea floor miraculously still work.)

But this was more of a unique challenge, especially because the boat was upside down by the time a rescue could be attempted. A perfect rigging plan would be the key.

Initially the idea was to attach a pair of straps to each end of the boat and use a crane on Kerr’s barge to hoist it upright. Spitkovski dove down and looped the straps around,

but when it came time to lift they kept slipping off.

That’s when the idea to add a pair of bights – and even an extra line to secure them – turned the tide in the rescuers’ favour.

“We rigged it perfect. And once we had it rigged he (Kerr) just pulled it up and it turned over awesomely. It was really smooth. It was a big joint effort for sure by everybody,” says Spitkovski.

In addition to keeping the boat in relative working order, avoiding a full sinking also saves boat owners a lot of money, both in retrieval and disposal costs.

But most importantly, says Spitkovski, is the negative impact a sunk boat has on the environment. When non-gutted boats go down, oil, gas and other chemicals

and fluids, along with garbage, seep into the area.

“Especially with all the work people are doing with the eelgrass and putting it in there, we want to make sure that it’s worth something and doesn’t get destroyed,” says Spitkovski of this specific instance in Mannion Bay. “Also if people want to keep swimming in the bay – keeping it clean,” is another reason to prevent a boating graveyard from forming.

“Responsible owners are really important,” says Spitkovski. “This person acted right away. Some people are just like ‘Meh, I’ll leave it.’

“He actually did get it out of the water.”

With plenty of help from Spitkovski and Kerr, of course.

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A safe place to land MERIBETH DEEN

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It’s been another quiet holiday season here on Nexwlélexwm, with smaller gatherings, fewer goings, and fewer comings.

Many of us are disappointed about plans that had to be canceled, and many of us are grateful that we could enjoy time with our loved ones. One of Bowen Island’s holiday visitors is particularly grateful for having spent the holidays here, and for the connections made. This island, blanketed in snow and covered in colourful lights, has proven to be a safe place to land, and a bridge between one life, and an entirely new one.

Spozhmay crossed Howe Sound to Snug Cove for the first time on December 10, 2021. There was no certainty as to whether the journey to Canada could even happen, less certainty about how it would happen. A long string of emails, Zoom meetings, and phone calls around the world preceded it. Upon her arrival at YVR on December 9 at 7pm, she was greeted with a computer screen showing the faces of the thirty smil-

ing, teary-eyed people who had worked to get her there.

Islander Brenda Morrison was holding the screen and told her: Three months ago we didn’t even know each other, now, we are family.

“In Kabul, my life was one of constant worry,” says Spozhmay. “I was teaching trauma and crisis intervention in the University, and at the same time, I felt the trauma in my own body. As a woman, I was made to feel like I should not be doing my job, and the men and women were separated.

I used to spend all of my spare time reading, but then when the Taliban came to power again, my book had no value for me. I hid all my books in English. For two or three months, I couldn’t read anything. All I did was write about what I was going through, every day.”

Spozhmay works with an organization called The Pocket Project, which delivers programs that fuel trauma-informed living and leadership. When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan this past summer, the Pocket Project reached out to its international membership with her story. This is how Spozhmay got connected to Brenda, and how the

team that worked to bring Spohzmay to Canada started to connect to one another.

Being here, Spozhmay says she is struck but a profound feeling of safety among the people she has met - especially on Bowen.

“Thomas Hubl, the founder of The Pocket Project, says healing trauma requires a healing environment,” she says. “For me, this is a healing environment. And when I call home, my brothers and sisters say they can hear a change in my voice. When I send them pictures, they say my face looks different. They say they feel confident now that I have been rescued, but now my stress is for them. I feel so much pressure to help them.”

And Spozhmay has learned that for some people, complete strangers even, her presence and the story she carries has the power to provoke an outpouring of tears and emotions.

“I met a woman in the Christmas Market in Vancouver who broke down in tears when she learned I was here to stay,” says Spozhmay. “When she did, I asked myself why I can not also cry? But there is a numbness I have. With her tears, that woman gave me

Spozhmay looks out over Howe Sound from her temporary home on Hummingbird Lane.

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a gift.”

This season of gifts has also been comforting to Spozhmay. She finds the appearance of gifts under the tree, and the ceremonial unwrapping of them particularly beautiful. She compares the making of Christmas cookies to the baking of special cakes during Eid. “The holidays here are different, of course, but the rit-

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“I am so thankful for this new life, and I will never forget the love and support I have experienced here,” she says. “When my family asks me, ‘Are you depressed because you are alone?’ While I am worried about the safety of my family in Afghanistan, I say no, because I am not alone because I feel the love of family.”

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