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Minister will review ferry hikes SUSANNE MARTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR
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he community needs more information before it can vote on whether a national park should be created on Bowen Island. That was the main message of the national park community advisory committee when it made its report to council on Monday night. But there was an underlying message, too: if people don’t feel they have that information, they’re more likely to vote no. If delaying the community opinion vote gives people time to learn more about that concept, then that has to be an option for council to consider. “Over and over in the community we heard people say, ‘What’s the rush,’” said Rob Cairns, the committee’s chair. “I can’t overemphasize how important it is to get information into the hands of voters.... continued, PAGE 6
SANDY AND CLEAN: About 50 Islanders got together to clean up Sandy Beach last Sunday. The beach had become full of old boats, junk and garbage and a group calling themselves Bowen Island Nobodies (BIN) worked from early morning to early evening, with a break to lunch together, getting it ready for summer. “It really got to be pretty bad down here and it wasn’t safe,” one Nobody said. “Ideally people should clean-up after themselves but if we need to come back we will because it’s our community beach and we care.” Marcus Hondro photo
OCP process flawed, landowners tell council MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR
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y coming up with specific policies on such things as steep slopes and environmentally sensitive areas before adopting a new official community plan, the municipality may be opening itself up to a legal challenge, say two local landowners. “This is not the way to deal with the bylaw,” Wolfgang Duntz
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said during Monday night’s council discussion about the steep slopes bylaw. “What I’m concerned with right now is the process. Council exposes itself to be challenged in court. The process is not proper, and I’m waiting for another opinion. I have no problem challenging you on a legal basis. It would be in everyone’s best interests that you make sure you are on solid ground. I find the bylaw very nit-pickingly
intrusive and beyond the rural atmopshere of Bowen Island.” After the meeting, Duntz told the Undercurrent that when you have a land use bylaw, such as steep slopes, it has to be in accordance with the OCP. But council has yet to complete the OCP update. The purpose of the OCP is to paint a broad picture of development and planning. continued, PAGE 11
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nyone who has travelled on the Queen of Capilano this past week might have glanced at their ticket stub, noticed the rate increase and thought, “Oh no, that’s too much.” The B.C. Minister of Transportation, Blair Lekstrom, agrees. On April 1, ferry rates went up 8.2 per cent on minor routes such as Bowen Island. At a press conference, Lekstrom said, “It is a significant increase. It is not as high as what [BC Ferries CEO David] Hahn had projected originally, but a 4.15 and 8.23 per cent respectively on the major and the northern and minor routes, is still too high and we have to have a good look at this. We have a 90-day-process ahead of us. We want to hear from the public. We are going to look at this and see what we can do.” The ferry commissioner’s report set the maximum ferry fare increases over the next four years. The fare hikes were lower than those requested by B.C. Ferries but for Bowen residents they mean an increase of more than eight per cent on April 1 of each year from 2012 to 2015 which comes to a total of more than 37 per cent after rates are compounded. Lekstrom said, “It is obviously very clear that it’s the families who are being strained right now. continued, PAGE 8
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Metro to weigh new paid services in regional parks JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
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etro Vancouver will soon consider business partnerships that would bring more commercial ventures into regional parks to offer pay-per-use enhanced services. Ideas like zip lines, dog wash stations or water slides were bandied around last year but Metro parks committee chair Gayle Martin expects a staff report on the options will be out by June. “We’re looking at something that is probably going to be larger scale and a good potential revenue generator for our parks,” the Langley City councillor said. There are no concrete proposals yet but Martin expects one could come soon. “I have been in touch with a company since last year and we’re working through a process,” Martin said. She wouldn’t divulge what type of venture the firm intends but added a broad call for bids may
not be necessary if there’s only one operator of that type in the Lower Mainland. Martin stressed the region will entertain all proposals. “Obviously if somebody out there has an idea they think would be a good enhanced service for our parks, we’d look at anything.” The aim is to offer park-goers more recreation or service options while simultaneously pulling in more income for the parks system. Martin had previously highlighted Tynehead Regional Park in Surrey as one park that may mesh well with enhanced pay-to-play services. Metro once considered but abandoned allowing a golf academy to set up at Tynehead. Pay-per-use amenities now in Metro regional parks include the Brae Island campground, a concession stand at Boundary Bay Regional Park, canoe rentals at Grant Narrows in Pitt Meadows or bike rentals at Colony Farm in Port Coquitlam. Metro earns $2 million per year from its parks, but a good chunk of that comes from house rentals and
movie shoots by the film industry. Another site up for consideration is Aldergrove Lake Regional Park, where the popular swimming lake is being permanently closed due to more stringent health standards. Martin said the idea of a water park to replace the lake now looks unlikely because of the limited water supply there. Meanwhile, parks officials are pledging to deliver some free relief for park users. Portable washrooms will be set up in some parks and more permanent ones will be built over the longer term. More biffies that are easier to find were among the demands of users Metro surveyed for a study of park opportunities tabled this week. “A lot of people said washroom facilities are important to them,” Martin said. “Especially those with young children – you never get out without them having to go.” Metro’s Regional Outdoor Recreation Opportunities study found activities with strong growth potential include outdoor events and festivals, cycling, recreational boating and wildlife or bird watching. It also forecasts growing demand in the Fraser Valley Regional District for off-road motorized recreation, motor boating, fishing and camping.
Former mayors talk about what it’s like to live in a national park LORRAINE ASHDOWN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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s Bowen draws closer to deciding whether or not to begin the process of becoming a national park, Stephen Foster of the national park community advisory committee (NPCAC) has assembled an evening of two speakers and a forum for discussion and questions. On Friday, April 8, two former mayors will talk about their experiences of running municipalities within a national park. From 1996-1999, Scott Fraser served as the mayor of the District of Tofino. He is now a sitting MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim. Leslie Taylor was elected the first Mayor of Banff, serving for two terms, from 1989 to 1995, and oversee-
ing the town’s launch as a municipality. She currently serves as a councillor for the town of Banff. Taylor also worked for 14 years in provincial and national parks, including as the acting superintendent of Banff National Park. “My hope,” Taylor says, “is that I can provide insights and share what I have learned by living cheek by jowl with a national park.” “Both Leslie and Scott see what a huge challenge it is for us to understand all that is before us,” Foster says. Fraser and Taylor will help to clarify issues concerning islanders. They will share their knowledge about such things as governance, fees, dogs on or off leashes, administrative styles, and the economic impact of a park.
U15 boys cup final: Nail-bitter end to team’s last game
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ast Saturday the Bowen FC U15 boys team played their final game of the season, squaring off against the Kerrisdale
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Running a Municipality, Living With a National Park Two Come Mayors Come to Bowen to Two Mayors to Bowen ShareHave What They Have Learned Share What toThey Learned Reena Virk’s Parents to speak on Bowen Island Listening to others’ stories, and telling our own, allows us the opportunity to learn and grow together. We invite parents and young adults on Bowen to listen to the Virks’ story, and reflect on their own, so that we can create opportunities for courage and compassion. Be it school bullying or substance abuse, we need a space to talk parent to parent, youth to youth, youth to parent. Please join us in creating this space on Bowen. Who: High School Students and Adults When: Monday, April 11, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Where: Bowen Island Community School Admission by donation
Please join us for a very special evening. Our guests, one a former mayor of Tofino, the other the very first mayor of Banff, are coming to Bowen to help us understand the challenges that arise from living in a town that adjoins a national park. They are here to address much of what concerns us - to talk about governance and decision-making, fees, dogs on/off leash, Parks Canada's administrative style, the economic impact of a park, etc. Our guests are:
Scott Fraser - From 1996 to1999 Scott served as the mayor of the District of Tofino and was involved in the creation of the first UNESCO World Biosphere designation in British Columbia. He is the current MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim and was named the Official Opposition Critic for Community and Rural Development in May of 2009. He previously served as Opposition Critic for Aboriginal Affairs. Scott has also served on many organizations, including Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board, Tourism British Columbia, Vancouver Island Health Board, Tofino/Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and treaty advisory and fisheries committees.
Leslie Taylor - Was elected the first Mayor of Banff, serving for two terms, from 1989 to 1995, and overseeing the town's launch as a municipality. Since 2007 she has continued to serve as a municipal councilor. Leslie previously worked 10 years for Parks Canada, holding a range of positions, starting as a seasonal interpreter and finishing as Acting Superintendent of Banff National Park. Before that she worked for 5 years for B.C. Provincial Parks.
Date: Friday, April 8
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Reena Virk wanted the same thing that we all want: family, friends and a future to look forward to. Reena’s family and friends never got the opportunity to share that future with Reena. Her life was taken by her peers over twelve years ago. Her parents now speak with communities, offering an opportunity to listen, reflect and move forward. All learning communities welcome.
Location: The Gallery at Artisan Square For further information call Stephen Foster at 604-947-0276
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Vipers in the Silver Commonwealth Cup final. It was a great endto-end game, well played by both teams, and with a final result of a 1-0 loss to the Vipers. The Bowen team did remarkably well against a team that significantly outsized them, and they had several great chances to tie the game up. This game was also their final game as a team. After five years of coaching under first Keith Watson and then Ian MacLennan, the team will disband and move on to teams in West Vancouver and beyond. As is common with a smaller community this team played with members that were aged 11 - 14, (as opposed to our opponents whose members were all aged 14), so we will see some of the players remain playing with our club. Congratulations to this team that reached the Commonwealth Cup finals this year, and who won the Community Cup final last season. They have shown that Bowen Island produces great soccer players, and has created an effective and enviable soccer club. Gian Perroni, team manager
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Federal election, week 2 Every week leading up to the May 2 election, the Undercurrent will be asking the
federal candidates three questions. Do you have a question you’d like to ask? Email editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com Terry Platt, NDP What local group hasn’t got the attention it deserves? The many millions of Canadians who volunteer their time working with non-profit groups, working with children, volunteering in hospitals, bringing meals to shutins, bringing a bit of joy and socializing to the elderly in care homes. This is the group that does not get the attention it deserves. And yet, volunteers across Canada provide millions of dollars in unpaid labour to organizations that are so desperately needed due to government cutbacks and neglect. Without the volunteers, so many needy would have nothing and life would not be worth living. What does your party need to do better? Our party needs to reach out to the undecided voter, to the voters who think that their vote does not count and so why should they even bother heading off to the polls. To the voters who believe that since the party that represents their values might not have a chance in their riding they vote strategically for another party. We need to show them that with their support, our party and candidates can represent them in Parliament. If someone wrote a biography about you, what should the title be? My Brilliant Careers. My mother has always said that “Terry always had a job while others were unemployed.” During my 55 years I have had a varied employment history. While others would send out resumes and turn down job offers in the hopes of something better, I chose to accept the offers and continued to search for something better in my spare time. One’s resume and employment history must not remain static. Dynamics make life more interesting. Every employment setback opens the door to new opportunities and possibilities. (In 1993 I met my husband while working at a temporary job assignment!) Dan Veniez, Liberal What local group hasn’t got the attention it deserves? The environment has gotten short shrift from the Harper Conservatives, as have the plight of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. Arts and culture – the spinal fluid of our national life – has been neglected. We need to open our eyes to the issue of
mental health and addictions. I have a passion for early diagnoses of these problems so children don’t suffer in their young lives and then turn to a life of self-medication, drug addiction and then crime and homelessness. Instead of pouring billions of dollars the Conservatives want to spend on mega-prisons, we should invest in our starved health programs for the mentally ill and addicted. What does your party need to do better? Michael Ignatieff’s determined to provide good government, and so am I. One that understands the importance and power of an entrepreneurial market economy and social and environmental responsibility. We will show Canadians that decency, compassion and accountability can be restored in government. We need to explain the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process. Democracy is hard, not easy. It takes work to nurture and maintain. But unless we do, its very foundations corrode. If someone wrote a biography about you, what should the title be? The Pragmatic Idealist. That is surely a contradiction in terms, but I am a change agent and a reformer at heart. I have entered public life to tackle the tough issues that need to be addressed if Canada is to meet the tremendous promise of our potential. That takes problem-solving ability. Leadership skills. And the thick skin needed to challenge and shake up the status quo. At the same time, change cannot occur without a broad and deep consensus for action. As André Pratte said in his wonderful new biography of Wilfrid Laurier, “If Canada still exists today, it is because there have always been Canadians who felt that compromise is not surrender or cowardice, but rather daring and courage.”
If someone wrote a biography about you, what should the title be? What you do today, is about tomorrow.
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est Vancouver Memorial Library and Kay Meek Centre are co-hosting an all-candidates meeting on Sunday, April 17, 2011 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The following candidates for West Vancouver -Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky have confirmed participation: John Weston, Conservative Party; Dan Veniez, Liberal Party; Terry Platt, New Democratic Party of Canada; and Brennan Wauters, Green Party. A moderator from the West Vancouver Library will preside over the meeting, which will include the candidate speeches plus a question-and-answer period. This evening event will offer interesting political discussions and an opportunity to meet your local candidates. Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information, contact the Kay Meek Centre Box Office at 604.913.3634 or visit www.westvanlibrary.ca orwww. kaymeekcentre.com.
Surprise – March was a wet month ERIC LAWSON SPECIAL TO THE UNDERCURRENT
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ere are the highs and lows of March 2011. Maximum temperature: 18° Minimum Temperature: 1° Wind Chill: 14o Maximum Wind Gust: 31 kph Total Rainfall: 187.00mm Folklore: When the bubbles in coffee collect in the centre of the cup, the weather will be fair.
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What local group hasn’t got the attention it deserves? Gibsons Recycling Depot - www. gibsonsrecycling.ca - and Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network) - www. squamishcan.net. Gibsons Recycling Depot is a model of low energy input waste management that can and should be propagated to other communities, particularly Greater Vancouver. Their principles are where economic development and environmental stewardship converge. Squamish CAN recognizes that the most valuable, tangible and rewarding action for global mutual aid resides in one’s own backyard; they not only promote the cultivation of locally grown organic (and therefore energy efficient) and autonomous food production but cultivate community at the same time. Both deserve a closer examination; both recognize that green innovation results in social justice. What does your party need to do better? Inform the public about Green Party policies and positions beyond the assumptions that make voters dismissive; encourage people to join the party and participate in how the Green Party develops policy. The Party also needs to better gather supporters to engage in the necessary tasks that a strong election campaign requires. The Green Party of Canada platform is such that if every Canadian examined closely our platform without voting on their assumptions of what our platform is, we would win many ridings. If someone wrote a biography about you, what should the title be? When I was in grade school my teacher would forgo grading on certain assignments and personify a student’s performance by using animated descriptions. He called me The Tractor because I could plough through anything. I think his measure is accurate, BW: No Obstacles Too Large. However, my life as an environmentalist is motivated by the two things people must know to understand why the environment defines all life and economic success: The Laws of Thermodynamics and the principle of Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROEI). Please ask me how these two scientific principles will change the way a person sees everything in their world. BW: It’s ALL about Energy.
John Weston, Conservative What local group hasn’t got the attention it deserves? The parent (moms or dads) who gets up every day, goes to work, pays taxes, never complains and wants a better world for his/her kids. What does your party need to do better? Not let the attacks or the trivial sidetrack the government from focus on jobs, economy, crime and communities.
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Sharing opinions M y mother had breast cancer but neither she nor I will ever wear a pink ribbon, the symbol of the havoc and hope that this disease can cause. I once outraged a woman by declining to wear a blue ribbon to highlight the fight against child abuse; she took it as a sign that I was somehow in favour of child abuse. I never sign petitions either, no matter how just the cause. My dislike of telephone surveys has more to do with a distrust of who’s doing the calling, but I also won’t answer those questions. This doesn’t mean I’m against the wearing of ribbons or signing of petitions or any other opportunity that people use to share their views. People who take part in these activities often do so out of a genuine desire to add their voices in support (or disapproval) of various issues. I respect them for their passion. I just have an aversion to putting my opinions up for public display. (Have you noticed that most of my editorials also try to
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remain firmly perched on the fence?) If I’d been asked to sign the petition to keep Crippen Park out of the national park, I would have declined the offer. Does that mean I’m in favour of including Crippen in any potential national park? Who knows. Or at least who out there in the community knows. I just believe in keeping my opinions to myself, one of my small-town survival tactics. Not signing the petition could mean a lot things, just like signing it could mean a lot of things. This leads to the issue of how complicated it will be to formulate the wording of the community opinion vote. What a minefield! Should the question be in parts? What if people agree with some parts but not others? If you agree to three out of five parts, is that a yes? A lot of thought will have to go into that one. Good luck! Martha Perkins
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Traffic at school crosswalk a safety concern To the Editor:
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here is a marked crosswalk at the crest of the Government Road hill, heading up toward the school. Last Friday morning, my kids and I were crossing the street here, enroute to BICS. The downhill eastbound traffic had stopped for us, but another motorist, heading west up the hill, blew right through the crosswalk in front of us, foot on the gas. I screamed at the driver, who looked back at me, stunned and bewildered. I was too upset to get her licence plate. Unfortunately, this has happened before. The problem is especially acute on Fridays, when
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school buses are not running, more kids are on foot, and more drivers are shuttling their children to school. I’ve asked for the RCMP to step up enforcement of motorists ignoring this crosswalk; citing resources, they more or less referred me to the school. The school, citing resources, more or less invited me to volunteer as a parent crossing guard. I don’t feel this is the school’s responsibility, and I’m just not in a position to play policeman. This is an accident waiting to happen. Can we please have some police enforcement on this crosswalk? James Glave
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ed Benson’s letter to BC Ferries likely resonated with many since criticizing BC ferries is a popular pastime here. Frankly, I’ve always considered the ferry system to be what allows us to live on this island, so I tend to list more towards appreciation than contempt wanted to offer a different perspective. I would surmise that BC Ferries’ first priority (regardless of how successful they are) is efficiency, which translates into adhering to their schedules. Nothing raises the ire of ferry passengers like a late ferry and contrary to what we like to assume, they don’t like to anger passengers. So it made sense, to avoid the invariable dribbling on of latecomers to put a five-minute cut off for foot passengers on the Bowen side. If we don’t arrive ahead of that cut off, is it really fair to complain that they didn’t wait for us? It’s frustrating, yes, but should it really be defined as “poor customer service”? Don’t we bear the responsibility to be on time? What about the folks on the other end who also deserve the “customer service” of an on time ferry? Furthermore, if they adhere to their five-minute cut off, and there are no foot passengers present, wouldn’t it make sense for them to depart five minutes early in order to get a jump on staying on schedule? In this era of “customer service” being hailed as the most important consideration, we are oblivious to countless other considerations a complex operation needs to have in the mix of priorities. I’m sure that discussions about dealing with foot passengers disembarking from the car deck were focused on many operational and passenger considerations and not “how can we change our procedures so our Bowen passengers will feel mistreated?” Have any of us asked what the reasons behind the change were? Believe me, I don’t enjoy waiting on the car deck with my bicycle while cars unload, and I’ve been pretty cranky when I arrive at Horseshoe Bay in what is in reality enough time to make it onto the boat, but not before the almighty 10-minute cut off. But do I consider it bad customer service? No, I take it as a by-product of a very complicated transportation operation trying to improve its systems in order to improve service and avoid problems, and figure it’s incumbent on me to try harder to get there earlier next time. Good customer service should not be defined as “giving me what I need and want when I ask for it”, but it has become so, and many businesses are forced to bend over backwards (or forwards!) in order to accommodate the demands of the consumer. Like everything else, if we walked in the shoes of those we criticize, our perspective would change dramatically. So when I feel the sense of entitlement and righteous indignation surging inside of me, I’m trying to learn to take a deep breath and consider that there’s always another side to it. If nothing else, it allows for enjoying life a little more. Hell, my overriding attitude for 17 years has been “I get to take a boat ride to get home!” Or...”nap time”! Shari Ulrich
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Echoes of today in a petition from the past
Bowen bricks were used for Vancouver market hall van with people like Martin Clarke, Bob Doucet, Jim McConnan, Neighbours Brian Jones, Rodger Grant and Graham Ritchie. •Bowen realty pages offered a delightful selection his week’s topic: Bowen of homes including a stylish Tunstall bricks! Bay home, with three bedrooms, During the first years of 2.5 baths, a great floor plan, a fabuVancouver’s history, bricks were a lous garden and private patio for popular building ingredient so, in $319,000. 1886, when Vancouver planned • Birthdays: first up are the April a Market Hall, the mayor, David 10 celebrants: Keelan Hondro and Oppenheimer chose H.F. Keefer Cheryl Landry. On April 11, Bianca as the contractor. Keefer had built the conPhoto courtesy of Bowen Island Museum and Archives Rose Hartle and Bjorn Vik-Parker nection link of the C.P.R. from Port Moody celebrate. April 12 is the special day to Vancouver and the waterworks from the but bricks were still being made on Bowen. for Jonny Bacon, Olivia Harding Capilano across the First Narrows. The mayor, There was another Bowen brickyard in the and Krista Peel. April 13 is the George Black, Sam Brighouse and W.H.A. same area as the Oppenheimer one. Joseph birthday of Alyssa Zandvliet while Armstrong owned a Bowen Island brickworks Mannion’s brickyard was in business by 1886 April 14 is the natal day of Ruth so that’s where Keefer bought his bricks (surand operated until 1905. It was important prise, surprise). The bricks whose cost was less enough that newspapers of the day ran stories Riddell and Bob McKnight. When April 15 rolls around, Richard Goth, than $4 a thousand sold for $10 per thousand. about the Mannion yard. What became of the Erin Sparks and Peter Willis should As building began under the supervision of brickworks, and why, is an area which offers get lots of birthday wishes. On April Dancing Jim McDonald, a well-known foreman opportunity for more research. However, the of the early days, the building gave signs of not Mannions who had originally come over from 16, Barrie Moore and Renee Bird have birthdays.( I bet that Renee being able to stand the strain of the second Vancouver to camp on their Bowen property, story. Perhaps the brick was either not burned between Deep Bay and Snug Cove, built a sub- would love a card or two from old enough or the clay was not the best brick clay stantial home and stayed, thus becoming a part friends. ) April 17 has lots of birthdays: Pam Bailey, Andrew Huinink, in the world. What to do? The architect had a of Bowen’s early history. Terry Cotter, Lorinda Strang, Chris brainwave and incorporated two lovely towers, • Ten Years Ago in the Undercurrent of Spieght and Karen Willis. Next up one on each side of the now half-completed April 6: The gas station in Snug Cove was are April 18 birthday folks: Anna building. The towers gave the building an air “poised and ready to go “ said Robin Smith, Corbett, Ron Haxby, Ed Sanders of importance and citizens were very proud of the future proprietor of the gas station said. and Claire Leverton. April 19 is them. “If everything is on track... we’ll start buildbirthday time for Mac Davidson and The hall was large: the ground floor was ing in late summer, sooner if possible.” Plans Theo Husby. April 20? That’s the used as a public market for poultry and small called for two islands and four pumps plus a farm produce while the basement on the lane local convenience store. Service hours were to birthday of Deborah Woodward, Maya Tamblyn and James Glave. behind was for horses, cattle and pigs, etc. The be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. •The second floor was a large auditorium or hall Garden Club had booked Margaret Horsfield, On April 21, extend birthday with a stage known as City Hall Theatre. The author of Cougar Annie’s Garden, who was to greetings to Carol Robb, Sarah first public meeting took place in the new City show slides and talk about the amazing woman Haggerstone and David Riddell. Come April 22, Emily Winkler and Hall’s ground floor. Eventually, the council who left this legacy.• Bowen’s Morris Men’s Adam Morton have birthdays. Lastly, chamber and mayor’s office replaced the theshort notice urged adventurous souls who atre upstairs. In 1929, City Hall was moved to would enjoy putting on face paint and leaping on April 23, Clara-Beth Fincham and Larry Clay have birthdays. 16 E. Hastings and the old Market Hall became around in public with a large stick to contact • Want to share an item? Phone the reading room of the public library. Squire Bob Doucet. Exciting travel oppor947-2440 or e-mail to lbmcarter@ And the Bowen Island brickyard? It’s tunities included trips to places like Newton shaw.ca. unclear when the Oppenheimer yard closed or Port Moody and spending hours in a mini Welcome to Island Neighbours - stories of Island history, people, activities and events.
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he following are some quotes from a petition which was circulated on Bowen more than 20 years ago when the Bowen Island Park and Store Use Society was successful in getting the GVRD to purchase a newly created Class A park from the province. The 640-acre park was named for Glen Crippen, who sold it for $1,685,000 (cost per acre: $2,813). Herewith are some quotes from the petition: “It would seem that a large number of residents of Bowen Island are deeply concerned regarding the issuance of the Bowen Island Study relative to a 500-600 acre park on Bowen. The areas of concern are fourfold: “Access to the island: This is only by water, and in the main by ferry. Our present ferry is nearing capacity with overloads on many of its runs (with possibly a two- or three-hour wait on holiday weekends and Monday morning). It would be an extreme disservice to the residents of the island to add a considerable increase in the volume of cars and passengers without a firm commitment from the ferry authority for a complete revamping of ferry docking facilities. Although mention has been made of discouraging cars, there is not sufficient parking space at Horseshoe Bay, even at present. “ Concerns two, three and four were about fire protection, watershed areas and policing. Petitioners also said that they wanted to keep Bowen Island as close as possible to the type of place they chose to live in. So “the more things change, the more they stay the same” can be aptly applied to Bowen. Marion Moore
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People fear the unknowns about park continued, PAGE 1 “There’s a perception that this will be the last opportunity they will have as a community to weigh in on this decision. In the absence of more details, people may choose not to authorize further negotiation,” Cairns says. Committee member Wolfgang Duntz said that while he’s in favour of the national park, many of his friends are not. He’s come up with a story to illustrate the dilemma most islanders are in. “I compare Bowen Island to a young woman,” he said. “She hasn’t decided what to do with her life yet - university, raise a family, go into a career? She has wonderful potential, gorgeous potential, but she hasn’t come to terms with it. All of a sudden a young man proposes. How will she give him an answer if she hasn’t decided what to do with the rest of her life? “Unless you find entrance into her heart, you won’t convince her. She hasn’t asked how much money do you have. She’s comparing her undefined future with a need to decide her future. “If [council] would allow the process more time - not more than a year and half - and get people involved, you may get a majority. Right now I’m concerned it may be turned down for entirely the wrong reasons. You can overcome it only on emotional level. It’s not that people
don’t have enough information; they haven’t had enough information to lose their fear.” One of those fears is a loss of local autonomy, Cairns said. One of the committee’s 25 recommendations is that there would be a separate Bowen Island management board and separate complaints mechanism from the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. As well, since Parks Canada has said it hasn’t decided whether Bowen would be a separate national park or part of the existing Gulf Island reserve, it would be better if Bowen could be a separate entity. “There is an underlying fear or distrust of having outside government impose rules, such as potentially having to pay fees or have your dog on a leash,” Cairns said. “There are all kinds of fears but underneath them is a shared need for autonomy. More autonomy would be possible if Bowen Island was separate from Gulf Islands.” Colleen O’Neil, who headed the face-to-face meeting subcommittee, said people “were open and eager to learn. Even the most vociferously opposed group was wide open to discussion about what they didn’t know. It healed some wounds I think. But still, there are a lot of people who don’t know.” Committee co-chair Adam Taylor said, “as much as people are concerned about not hav-
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Youngson said, is the process that’s being followed on Bowen Island. A community opinion vote is slated for June 25 and Islanders want concrete information about what the park will look like before they vote. Parks Canada, however, says the process of coming up with those plans usually takes five years because there’s constant negotiation with the community about what the community does and doesn’t want in a park. Parks Canada can’t come up with a plan until those negotiations take place, but the negotiations won’t happen if the community says no on June 25 because voters are concerned there are no plans. “Unless Parks Canada has a detailed conceptual design of significant scale, and what scope the amenities will be, and whether there’s entry fees, where the campsites are going to be and offleash areas people can’t get their minds around it,” Youngson said. “People who have entrenched themselves in the no response won’t want to hear anything but if you could say ‘this is where the theatre could go’ and ‘this is how people will come off the ferry,’” other people will be more open to the park.” Councillor David Wrinch said, “Most people don’t feel Parks Canada has given enough answers on some of the major things. Is there any mechanism, if people feel that once they say
yes or no, that it’s cast in stone. Is there any other step along the way people can stop it.” Cairns said, “There are other stopping points but it’s not the people, it’s council. As it stands, this is the last chance that individual community members will get.” “It’s a slow moving process,” said Mayor Bob Turner. “My take is that we just can’t see that far, not this council.” Councillor Nerys Poole said that people do have a voice in municipal elections which will determine who will be negotiating with Parks Canada. If there is a yes vote in June, she has no doubt that how the island proceeds will be an election issue. She understands, however, why Parks Canada wants an idea of the island’s sentiment before committing to a long process. It doesn’t want to invest five years of planning only to have the community say it doesn’t want the park. (Parks Canada, by the way, has not yet determined whether a national park on Bowen is feasible from its perspective. It too can still say no.) Cairns told councillors that “I personally trust your intention to represent the community but I don’t think that trust is shared by everyone.” Council needs to reassure the community that it will listen to the community’s wishes. For the committee’s full report, go to www.bimbc.ca
Davidson, Alan Thomas October 29 1933 – March 28, 2011 It is with great sadness that we share with you the peaceful passing of Alan Thomas Davidson, with his wife Marilyn Harris, family and friends at his side. Alan was born on October 29, 1933 in Vancouver, B.C. Alan spent most of his career as a manager at BC Tel. From his young adult years through this spring, Alan spent much of his life living or vacationing in his favorite place, Bowen Island. Al had many friends including a group of buddies that built strong bonds through early adulthood calling themselves the ‘Bowen Island Boys’. They continued their lifelong friendships over the years by meeting for lunch every Thursday. After he retired he rekindled a friendship with Marilyn that they had started long ago during high school. Al and Marilyn shared the last 23 years together, living on Bowen Island. They enjoyed boating, socials with friends, and spending time every fall in Maui. Al was also a great friend to all animals and he enjoyed his daily dog walks with Don, exercising his beloved Taffy and many friends’ dogs over the years. As he had done as a young man, Al returned from retirement to driving water taxis out of Snug Cove around the Howe Sound and English Bay. He enjoyed special family time with Marilyn’s three children, Bruce, Scott, Sandra (Geordie), and granddaughter Paige to whom he was affectionately known as ‘Papa’. All of us who had the privilege to have known Al will miss this gentle man. Special thanks to the many health professionals involved with Alan over the years and to the North Shore Hospice which allowed Alan and those close to him to mark his passing with the dignity and respect he so richly deserved. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Al’s life will be held at Bowen Island United Church 1120 Miller Rd. on April 16, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or to charity of choice.
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n March 11, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northeast Japan triggered a ferocious tsunami that caused massive destruction, obliterated cities, sparked major fires and killed thousands of people. The Japanese people are working hard to reassemble their lives and a very long road lies ahead of them. In response to this atrocious global disaster, musicians Keona and Neil Hammond have put together a fundraising event designed to gather donations for ShelterBox Canada. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter to people affected by disaster worldwide. The shelter comes in the form of a tent designed to house a family of up to 10. The box contains children’s toys, blankets, mosquito nets, water purification equipment and more. Recently, the Bowen Island Rotary Club raised $12,000 in one week for ShelterBox Canada. Musician and mother Keona Hammond says, “I was lying in bed two weeks ago, worrying about the world and wondering what we could do. We don’t know anyone in Japan and we have never been there but the world is
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“And transportation is a big part of their budget on a dayto-day basis,” Lekstrom says. “I’m going to have a good look at this with my colleagues and I know Premier Clark is extremely interested in ensuring that families can move around this province in an affordable manner and with a system that meets all of our needs.” Councillor Alison Morse, a representative of the Bowen Island Municipal Ferry Advisory Committee, was pleased with the minister’s response. She said, “I think he is the first minister who has come out and said that. That is positive but we’ll see how it will get resolved within the next three months. There are two options to reduce the fares. One is by making service changes. But they have to be agreed on by the province. Or the province could contribute more dollars.” Morse said, “I assume the worst impact would be on people who have to take the ferry every day, people who are coming over here to work or who go off island to work. They don’t have another option. People who work from home or are retired can choose to travel less. The comment I hear is that for most people, their families are coming to visit less. There are young families who are struggling to make ends meet due to the high cost of housing. The dollar increase by itself isn’t very much but when
you add it to everything else, it makes quite a difference.” Ann Silberman, executive director of the Bowen Children’s Centre, echoed this sentiment, “These are hard economic times and the increased ferry rate is putting another burden on families. Parents who are going off island to work feel the impact the most. But the ferry costs also affect ties between families and friends. Somebody told me that they often had visitors on weekends. Now they don’t want to come because by the time they pay for the ferry and for parking in Horseshoe Bay, it is getting too expensive. This is putting up barriers for families and friends and for families who are separated by the water.” Families’ activities are also affected. Silberman said, “Two people told me over spring break that they were not going into town to do things with the kids because the ferry costs are so prohibitive.” Silberman thinks that this can have long-range consequences as students have to travel off island for secondary schooling. She said, “I think that it is important that people have a chance to build friendships and relationships in the city. Those barriers aren’t good.” Fare hikes are nothing new. Since 2003, the cost for a round trip for an adult and vehicle has increased from $25 to $39. This is felt most painfully by commuters who make up
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• Legion Dinner: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. • Baby Connections: For new and expecting parents and babies 0-12 months. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Family Place 947-6976. • Youth Centre: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Free food, free movies. Drop in.
• Help Japan Fundraiser: 8 p.m. Bowen Island Pub, three bands, great auction items. David Cameron MC. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 • Tir-na-nOg presents: Monstrous Regiment a comedy by Terry Pratchett, with an outstanding teen and adult cast, 7:30 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School, 585 Rivendell Drive, Tickets: $15 at the door or at Phoenix. • Bowen Roots for Japan: 7:30 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets $20 at Phoenix. Music, nature, art, poetry SUNDAY, APRIL 10 • Bowen Agricultural Alliance first Annual General Meeting: 2 p.m. at Collins Hall. Featuring speaker Don Bruchet, West Coast Seeds. New members welcome: www.bowenagalliance.ca to sign up. • Tir-na-nOg presents: Monstrous Regiment 6 p.m. Tir-na-nOg Theatre School. • Parent and Tot Drop-In: 9:45-11:15 a.m. in BICS gym. • Drop-in Meditation Circle Sundays, 7:15 p.m. in the yurt at 903 Windjammer. No cost. Call Lisa Shatzky 947-2246. • Bowen Island Community Museum & Archives: Open Sun. and Mon., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appt. For appt. call 947-9526 or 947-2440. MONDAY, APRIL 11 • SKY: 9 a.m. line dancing, 9:45 a.m. exercises, 10:30 a.m. singing and refreshments, 11 a.m. Diane Marshall
and Lois Meyers-Carter talk about the late Bowen author, Ethel Wilson.
• Family Place: For parents, caregivers and children 0-6 years. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 947-6976. Lower Artisan Square. • AA Meeting: Women’s: 9:15 a.m., Collins Hall. • Bowen Children’s Centre: Community Daycare, and Bowen Island Preschool. Programs run Mon.-Fri. 9479626. • Narcotics Anonymous: Open meeting, 7:15 p.m. Cates Hill Chapel. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 • Legion: Open from 4 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Drop by for socializing, pool, darts and shuffleboard. • AA Meetings: Open Meetings, 7:15 p.m. Collins Hall/United Church. 4343933. • Bowen Island Library: Library hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Now open Sun. Closed Mon. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 • Drop-in knitting group: Every Weds., from 2-5 p.m., in the lounge at Bowen Court. All levels welcome. • Weight Watchers: Collins Hall. 6:157:15 p.m. Info: Angie 947-2880. • Perfect Portfolio workshop: 7 to 10 p.m. $25 please register at Community Recreation (947-2216) by Monday April 11 or call 947-2454 for info. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 • Youth Centre: 4 to 6 p.m. Practise with your band or listen to music. Free food. • Bridge Club: 7 p.m. at Bowen Court. • Rotary Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Rivendell Retreat Centre. Wine and cheese reception for members, their families and others interested in learning more. All welcome.
sland residents are invited to share a story and a meal and watch Bowen’s young dancers perform their latest routines on Sunday April 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bowen Island Community School. Please come early as the complimentary lunch is limited to the first 100 patrons. Stories of Bowen is partnering with the Bowen Island Dance Academy to host this event. The dance performance will feature the
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eople who want to recycle their electronic waste will have to wait a while. Bowen Island Recycling Depot had hoped to be able to start accepting old electronics on April 1. That date has now been pushed back to July 1. The volunteers at BIRD ask that you hang onto small appliances that are electrically powered until that time.
students of the intermediate, senior, tap and musical theatre company who look forward to sharing their work with an audience before they head to competitions. In place of an entrance fee, donations will be accepted at the door and will go towards BICS Afterschool Art Programs. Bowen Stories is a community learning project that has been collecting reflections of island life. The organizers are grateful and honoured to
have received so many stories from people attending the previous sessions as well as by mail and email. The last island session will be held Friday, June 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Legion. For anyone who is unable to attend, an interview time can be arranged. Or the story can be sent by email. Please contact Yvonne McSkimming (ymuzak@telus. net, 726-5277) or Sarah Haxby (shaxby@sd45.bc.ca, 604 9479337).
Opportunity for Public Comment On Ferry Commission’s Preliminary Price Cap Decision The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the independent regulator of BC Ferries Services Inc. (BCFS), is seeking public comment on its preliminary decision on price caps for the company’s next performance term that begins April 1, 2012. Price caps, which are determined and enforced by the Commission, set the maximum permitted level of average ferry fares. The Commission’s preliminary decision, which includes a target for future productivity gains and reflects reductions in BCFS’ annual operating costs, is as follows: >
a 4.15% increase in average ferry fares on April 1 of each year from 2012 to 2015 on the major routes from the lower mainland to Vancouver Island and to the Sunshine Coast;
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an 8.23% increase per year in average ferry fares on all other routes.
The Commission’s preliminary decision may be amended depending on further submissions by BCFS and possible changes to the Coastal Ferry Services Contract (CFSC) between BCFS and the Provincial Government. The Commission will make its final ruling by September 30, 2011 after consideration of such further submissions by BCFS, any substantive changes to the CSFC and public feedback. The public is invited to comment on the Commission’s preliminary price cap decision, as well as on the information provided to the Commission by BCFS including their annual and quarterly reports and/or any other information on the Commission’s website that relates to the commissioner’s powers and duties to establish price caps for the next performance term. The public is also invited to comment on the levels of ferry service under the existing CFSC or on possible service level changes identified by BCFS as opportunities to enhance efficiency. For further information, visit www.bcferrycommission.com. Comments can be e-mailed to info@bcferrycommission.com or mailed to BC Ferry Commission, RPO Hillside, Box 35119, Victoria BC, V8T 5G2. Deadline for comments or submissions is June 30, 2011.
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To date, efforts to humanely capture the hybrid have been unsuccessful. Therefore, further steps (including calling and tracking) are being taken to apprehend and remove the hybrid from the island. Continued assistance from the public is necessary to successfully track and apprehend the hybrid. The public is asked to immediately report sightings to Bylaw Services, by calling 604-328-5499. If your call is not answered in person, please press 1 to have the on call officer paged between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm daily. Alternately, sightings can be reported at any time via email to: cbuchanan@bimbc.ca. The public are reminded that if they encounter the hybrid they should: • Remain calm • Back away slowly • Don’t run • Take refuge in a safe location The public may wish to take further precautions by not letting small children or pets outdoors unattended. B O W E N I S L A N D M U N I C I PA L I T Y
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OPEN HOUSE regarding the draft Watershed, Aquifer and Stream Protection Development Area Bylaw
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Bowen Island Municipal Hall A presentation will be made regarding the Bylaw, and questions from the public will be taken. The draft bylaw can be view at: www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded/Draft%20Watershed%20and%20Stream%20Bylaw.pdf www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded/Schedule%20B-3%20Watershed%20%20Stream%20Bylaw.pdf www.bimbc.ca/files/embedded/Schedule%20B-7%20Water%20Resources%20Protection%20DPA.pdf
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Take a walk on the art side
Steep slope bylaw still under review
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he Bowen Island Arts Council thinks everyone should just take a hike. Well, they are suggesting residents would enjoy indulging in a Bowen Art Walk. As part of Arts and Culture Week in BC, which runs from April 10 to 16 April, BIAC is launching a self-guided event that involves an easy hike from the Dallas Marina in Snug Cove. Wind your way up Government Road with a few delightful detours and a stop at the Bowen Island Community School, ultimately landing at Artisan Square. Watch for the free map in your mail box, or pick up one at the Gallery @ Artisan Square, which will guide you in exploration and discovery of impressive sculptures, carvings, murals, mosaics and other artworks created by local creative residents in the fourth most artistic community in Canada. BIAC invites the community to take the walk on Saturday, April 16, at your own leisure, but ending up at Artisan Square, where merchants, galleries and studios will welcome you with special events including refreshments and live music from 1 to 3 p.m. (weather permitting). It’s a great opportunity for a little physical and creative exercise plus a chance to revisit favourite shops and boutiques at Artisan Square and discover a whole bunch of new ones. For more info, call BIAC at 604.947.2454, or email info@biac. TRANSPORTATION 845
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Land use bylaws fill in the details about regulations and guidelines. “You have to deal with the OCP first,” says Duntz, who co-wrote a five-page letter to council with Richard Underhill. “You don’t know if a land use bylaw complies with an OCP that has not been enacted.... “It’s like you haven’t received your test results but you’re already on the operating table. This is badly flawed.” In their letter, Duntz and Underhill outline many of their concerns with the process in general and land use bylaws in general. They find that the steep slope bylaw deals mainly with aesthetics rather than true protection of property from hazards created by steep slopes. Council is trying to control too much, Duntz told the Undercurrent, and that means they don’t trust citizens to do the right, and safe, things on their properties. “I feel insulted as a taxpayer.” As part of the OCP update, council received advice not to get too specific about land use, which is why it decided to go with separate land use bylaws in conjunction with the update. It has started the process of adopting the LUBs, which it is slated to adopt on June 27, the same day it wants to adopt the OCP update. The municipality has not had legal advice about the issue of process raised by Duntz and Underhill. At Monday’s meeting, director of planning Hap Stelling said, “what I can say in general is we’ve consulted with our solicitor. I don’t think that advice has been considered in context with changing language in ancillary land use bylaws. In terms of ongoing review of the OCP and the signifi-
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cant changes [in the OCP since first reading], we’ve received advice that’s consistent with going forward.” Council debate on the steep slopes bylaw is ongoing. On Monday, Stelling presented council with changes that had been proposed by councillors. “It’s better but it’s still not what I would want to see,” said Councillor Alison Morse. “I’m trying to make the best of a worst thing. The words were changed but the map wasn’t. One of the problems I have is that nowhere does it say very clearly, that if you’re doing development within a defined step slope area, you’ll need a development permit.... I maintain that anyone putting in a small garden shouldn’t have to ask to be exempted; they should be exempted.” Stelling said that the map indicates areas of steep slopes - a slope angle 30 per cent or greater over a minimum horizontal distance of 10 metres. If a home owner wants to make changes on his or her property, it’s their responsibility to check if their property is identified in the map. If it is in the steep slope designation, the property owner must consult with the planning department about the proposed work. The planning department will determine whether the work can go ahead or whether some studies will be needed first. “We need some more exemptions,” Morse said. “Someone with a normal size house that’s already built shouldn’t have to be worried about this. People won’t do things that jeopardize their own house.” Councillor Peter Frinton said he’d suggested an additional exemption, that was included, about creating gardens. “There’s nothing in here that says every development in this steep slope area should have
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a permit; it flags things.... There have been times when an additional structure has been put in and it fails and there’s slope slippage. Richard Underhill raised concerns about the accuracy of the map, especially since it will have such importance within the LUB. Councillor Nerys Poole agreed with Morse that if that there’s an activity that’s exempt, the bylaw should say that. Stelling said, “It’s all spelled out in the exemptions but you might have to phone to ask.” Councillors agreed that they needed more time to study the implications of the proposed steep slope bylaw before proceeding.
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Bowen to the rescue! Late last December, the call went out: a dog rescue group in northern Alberta was desperate for foster homes for pregnant dogs being rescued from a reserve, where they were living outdoors in Arctic temperatures. The pups would surely die if care could not be arranged. The rescue group, Rescue for Life, contacted CAWES on Bowen, and the emails flew. After heroic measures by many, transport was arranged and Jessie arrived on Bowen. Pam Cleary of Best
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