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Destination ImaginationBICS students want to show their brainpower in Knoxville, Tennessee

Aboriginal Art on BowenLooking ahead to BIAC’s new showfocusing on Aboriginal art and culture

Fastpitch fury and funKatalina Bernard reports on the 2015season opener

Bowen Island’s Cubs and Scouts are ready for an adventure-filled spring and summer. They’re also looking for newadult volunteers to step up and lead a new troup of Beavers, ages 5 - 7.EMILY VAN LIDTH DE JEUDE, photo

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Ahealthy shoreline is good for human security, ecology andeconomics, and Bowen’s shores have a lot of potential, saysbiologist Ramona DeGraaf. DeGraaf sampled soft-sediment

beaches all around Bowen last October to assess their suitability forforage fish spawning, and delivered the results to council this week.“I sampled 75 beach units, with a beach unit being an area no

more than 300 metres long. Fourty beach units I sampled equalling3.4 kilometers, are amenable for surf smelt or Pacific sand lancespawning,” says De Graaf. “Being a Howe Sound Island, the shore-line is mostly made up of hard rock, limiting the amount of shore-

line that is available in the first place.”De Graaf explained to council that sandy, gravely beaches as well

as the subtidal zone with eelgrass beds and other seaweeds act ascritical habitat for forage fish, who lay their eggs in these areas.These fish (surf smelt, Pacific sand lance and herring) provide thecritical link in the coastal food chain, converting zooplankton intofood for animals at higher levels at higher levels. For example, sandlance and herring account for up to 78 percent of a Chinook salm-on’s diet.One of the Bowen beaches that stands out for De Graaf is

Tunstall Bay.

Bowen’s beaches help to feed the Salish Sea


On May 5, a revamped Queen of Capilanowill be back in action between HorseshoeBay and Snug Cove, with room for 15 extra

cars on deck. Councillor Melanie Mason is hop-ing that those extra spots won’t actually be neces-sary, as efforts to reduce travel by car as well as theBowen Island Municipal Transportation AdvisoryCommittee (BIMTAC) works on bringing on moreoptions for alternative modes of transportation.“In January of 2015, we saw roughly 33 fewer

cars getting on the ferry every day in comparisonto January 2014. Also, we saw 2,000 extra foot pas-sengers this January, which translates to roughly 93extra foot passengers per-day as compared to January2014,” says Mason. “The focus of my work when itcomes to transportation is to make the transporta-tion alternatives easier for commuters than takingthe car would be.”At council this week, Municipal Chief

Administrative Officer (CAO) Kathy Lalonde saidthat meetings with TransLink yielded positiveresults for at least the temporary continuation of theexpress bus that takes commuters downtown andback. TransLink agreed to temporarily transfer theIndependent Transit Service (ITS) agreement to thePeter King, who runs the service, until the end ofJune. For the bus service to continue, either PeterKing or the municipality will need to apply to theboard of TransLink for a permanent ITS transfer.BC Ferries also agreed to offer the bus the

Experience Card rate for it’s journey back to SnugCove on the 6:30 p.m ferry. This will bring the costof the trip down by approximately $50.Councillor Mason says that while ridership on

the bus still needs to increase by roughly 20 peopleper day, she is hoping that the consistency, flexibil-ity and reliability of the service will help bring thosenumbers up.Mason says that thanks to John Reid, half of the

Rennison parking lot will continue to offer commut-ers free parking for the day.

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Mason says that helping to create a reliable andsustainable water taxi service for Bowen will be next-up on BIMTAC’s agenda, as there are plans to createa water taxi action group with councillor MichaelKaile acting as the liason.

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“It is one of the outstanding beach areas in Howe Sound for for-age fish production, and in that, it is critical to the health of theSalish Sea,” she says. “It has a sandy gravel beach, and a shallowsubtidal zone that’s excellent for eelgrass and herring spawning.When it comes to valued ecosystem components, Tunstall Bay hasall of them.”One of the beach’s challenges, she says, is the stretch that sepa-

rates Tunstall from Sealeigh beach.“In order to secure docks and piers, the waterfront property

owners have used large boulders to stop erosion,” says De Graaf.“But in the past 15 years, new technology has been developed thatmaintains the soft-shoreline and effectively mitigates erosion. Inany case, sea-level rise is going to force change in areas like this. I’dlike to see it done in a way that creates a win-win situation for theecosystem and for people who want to use the beach.”On the subject of sea-level rise, DeGraaf points to Mannion Bay

as another example of an area that will be forced to change.“Now might be the time to start a conversation that might last

for five years, about how the bay is going to cope with all the exist-ing pressures, plus the pressures that can be expected with pre-dicted sea level rises,” says De Graaf. “It would be a challenge, butI think Mannion Bay could be a prime location for a major habitatrestoration project that would be as good for people as it is the eco-system. I think Mannion Bay is ripe for something really great.”De Graaf says that for her, working with local governments is the

best way to get traction in terms of protecting critical habitat forforage fish.“There are so many tools we have within local governments, and

I think we just need to expand on those. At this point, we haveLand Use Planning, why not Beach Use Planning in coastal com-munities? This would benefit fish, people and the economy.”Municipal Councillor Sue Ellen Fast says that these ideas already

fit in with several of council’s strategic priorities.“In 2015, surveying Bowen’s shoreline to figure out where docks

are appropriate and where they are not appropriate is already on theagenda,” says Fast. “Next year we plan to tackle the hazardous slopesbylaw. These both fit in to the category of shoreline protection.”

Sea-level rise will force re-thinking of Bowen’s shorelines


On Wednesday, municipal councilors unanimously approved of a2.4% increase in property taxes for this year as well as a plan for thenext five years of the Bowen Island’s financial future. According toBowen Island’s Community Charter, the Five-Year Financial Planmust be adopted every year prior to the adoption of the AnnualProperty Tax Rates Bylaw is adopted on May 15.With the new tax rate, the municipality expects to derive a total

of $3,899, 228, or 41.4 percent of its total revenue, from propertytaxes.Although a 6.8 percent increase in tax rates the following year will

bring the revenue generated by property taxes to $4,167,141, it will

account for only 29.1 percent of the municipality’s total revenue.“This number takes into account interest and prinicipal pay-

ments if the municipality were to move forward with capital proj-ects, including a community centre and firehall, which wouldrequire loan payments on $4 million,” explains Kristen Watson, themunicipality’s Manager of Finance.At this week’s meeting, council also approved changes to several

parcel tax rates to be paid by Bowen Islanders. The cost of a solidwaste disposal will increase $3 to $218 per year. Garbage decalprices will also increase $1 to $92 per year.On Monday, when council passed these measures through third

and fourth reading, Councillor Michael Kaile expressed his approv-al of this budget based on its thoroughness.“This budget clearly shows what we will have to go through if we

want these community assets,” he said

Five Year Financial Plan builds in room forcommunity centre, firehall, water treatment plant


“This past week has not been a good week for the environment,not that we’ve had many good weeks in the past 10 years,” LiberalMember of Parliament John McKay told Bowen Islanders lastweekend. “This past week was budget week, and Mr. Harper pre-sented a 518 page document, which is really the Conservative plat-

form dressed up as a bogus balanced budget, and it did not men-tion climate change once. Five-hundred and eighteen pages, andthe existential threat to human-kind does not get mentioned once.”McKay came to Bowen Island alongside the Liberal candidate

for the Sea-to-Sky riding, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, to speak withislanders last Saturday. McKay, from Pickering, Ontario, has servedsix-terms as a Liberal MP, and has been the opposition critic on theenvironment since 2013.He told islanders about Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s car-

bon pricing plan (the “medicare” approach) and said that heviewed Canada as a renewable energy superpower, sighting allthe untapped hydro-potential in British Columbia and the $1 bil-lion worth of solar panels that are now generating power in PrinceEdward County (east of Toronto).McKay also answered a variety of questions from the audience.

On the subject of the Liberal policy on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG),McKay responded that the issue hinges on Canadians’ confidencein the regulatory framework including the National Energy Board.However, an audience member did inform him of the fact that inter-nationally and in the US, there are specific LNG regulations.When asked how a new government could possibly start to

rebuild all of the environmental legislation that has been destroyedby the Conservatives over the past decade, McKay said that if itwere up to him he would “legislatively reverse” each individual billthat has been watered down by the Conservatives (ie: the Species atRisk Act) and try to pass each one again in Parliament.Goldsmith-Jones responded that the number-one job in this

regard is to “get back to a level of respect where the federal minis-ters treat the premiers with respect, recognize the incredible rolethe mayors and councillors have... in every community that comesout differently, I think that leadership is important.”

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Dear Editor,

As Chair of Tourism Bowen Island, I was verypleased with your writeup on the “Tourist Gazebo” inlast week’s Undercurrent. Any mention of Tourismon Bowen pleases me. I have to admit, I was verynervous about the heron situation and very thankfulfor the Municipal Council and staff who bent overbackwards to make this happen.However, as Chair of the First Credit Union

Community Advisory Committee, I have to thankthe First Credit Union CEO, Dave Craigen for, notonly believing in Bowen and opening the CreditUnion 7 years ago, but for presenting us a cheque toconstruct a memorial for the late Dick VanAelst whoserved as a Director of the Bowen Board until hispassing 2 years ago.The Credit Union’s Community Advisory Board

had considered numerous concepts on how to rec-ognize Dick’s service to the Island. The BowenGolf Course had already constructed the VanAeilst/

Fraser stone bridge at the 9th hole in memory ofboth of these amazing gentlemen. We decided that a“Welcome Centre” would be ideal for our visitors andislander’s alike. It will house some very informativemaps of the attractions, shops and trails of the island.Kevin Manning and committee member Tom

Mitchell worked closely with the Municipality toensure that the structure meets all engineering stan-dards. The Bowen IRLY Building Centre assistedin providing materials with very generous pricing.The actual building of the Welcome Centre has beendone entirely by volunteers on the weekends….Thanks so much to Andy Rainsley (BowenshireStoneworks and Landscaping), Dave Atkinson (KoreResidential), Kevin Manning (First Credit Union)and Alec Pelzer (Valek Fine Homes). This is, indeed,a community legacy.

Murray AthertonChair, Tourism Bowen Island

In recognition of Dick Van Aelst

Dear Editor,

The environmental tragedies of the last two weekshave made one thing clear: accidents happen.On Wednesday 8th April, 2,800 litres of toxic bun-

ker fuel was spilled in English Bay, and the blacktar-like sludge has been washing up on Vancouver’sbeaches. A little over a week later a dock fire atSquamish Terminals blazed out of control, with toxicsmoke from the burning creosote pilings lingeringover town.The details of the emergency response for these

two accidents show that the Provincial and Federalgovernments don’t have the capacity to deal withthese kinds of accidents. Even Premier Christy Clarkadmitted: “We don’t have world class spill responseon our coast.”In English Bay, the emergency response was

delayed by several hours because the HarperConservatives closed the Kitsilano Coast Guard sta-tion in 2013, turning this relatively small spill into amajor tragedy. Responders from the Kitsilano CoastGuard could have been on site with the right equip-ment in 6 minutes, preventing a costly cleanup ofVancouver’s beaches.To add salt to the wound, the company contracted

to clean up the mess in English Bay is more than 50%owned by Kinder Morgan. This for-profit companyhas the capacity to profit from any oil spill, which is ahuge conflict of interest. The bigger the spill, the big-ger the bill.In Squamish, the Coast Guard response was much

quicker (potentially because of the political backlashthe previous week) however, the emergency responsewas still heavily reliant on volunteer firefightersfighting alongside career firefighters from Squamish,Whistler, and the City of Vancouver – all of whom-worked around the clock and did a tremendous job.How does this relate to Woodfibre LNG?

Government cuts have created a situation whereregulators do not have sufficient staff, knowledge, ormoney to effectively regulate the oil and gas industry,leaving industry to monitor itself. Remember LacMegantic? What about the Mt Polley tailings pondspill? These accidents were never meant to happen.Negligent government oversight and a self-regu-

lating industry, combined with a lack of emergencyresponse capacity can only mean that we will seemore incidents like this in the future.Woodfibre LNG and its associated tankers, pipe-

lines, and compressor stations pose an unacceptablesafety risk for people in Squamish and other commu-nities along the shores of Howe Sound. We need tostand up and say enough is enough.

Tracey SaxbyCo-Founder of My Sea to Sky

Accidents happen: IsWoodfibre LNG worth the risk?

Dear Editor,

Thank you for this opportunity to respond toconcerns raised by Anton van Walraven in theBowen Island Undercurrent last week.At Woodfibre LNG Limited, safety is the number

one priority, which is why, should our project goahead, we will have firefighting capabilities on landand on the water. In particular, we will have a tug-boat equipped with firefighting capabilities at theWoodfibre site, and it will be available to respondshould an incident, similar to what happened atSquamish Terminals, occur in the future.In terms of potential fuel spills, the LNG carriers

that would come to and from our proposed projectwill primarily use the boil-off gas (methane) thatthey are transporting as fuel. In the unlikely event ofa spill, LNG does not pollute water. It turns back intoa gas and quickly dissipates. LNG carriers have com-plex containment systems and double hull protec-tion, and they carry bunker fuel as a back-up fuel.In terms of marine-traffic related to the

Woodfibre LNG project, we are licensed by theNational Energy Board to export 2.1 million tonnes

of LNG per year. The natural gas that we will exportis the same gas being distributed to homes on theSunshine Coast and in Squamish. We expect anLNG carrier to arrive at the Woodfibre site threeto four times per month (up to about 40 vesselsper year), escorted by at least three tugboats, andpiloted by two BC Coast Pilots who know our coastbest. The application before the EnvironmentalAssessment Office does not call for the exaggeratednumber of tanker return trips per month claimed inlast week’s letter to the editor.At Woodfibre LNG we are committed to building

a project that is right for the region.If you have questions, please contact us. Our

email address is [email protected] and you canreach us by phone at 1-888-801-7929. More proj-ect information can also been found at our website(www.woodfibrelng.ca) or at our new questions andanswer website (www.askwoodfibrelng.ca).

John FrenchCommunity Relations ManagerWoodfibre LNG Limited

RE: Even more concerned citizens

Last Saturday’s film festival event at BICS was awonderful gathering of community and despite thenumerous events on the island that night the turnout was incredibly rewarding.Thank you for coming. And thanks so much to all

the volunteers and sponsors who made this eveningpossible.The funds raised on Saturday will be used topurchase communal gear for the outside45 studentsuse. The students enjoyed hosting this event and alsowish to thank you for supporting their endeavours.We hope to see you for another film festival movie

night next spring!

Jud Berry and the outside45 VIMFF team

Thanks again from the VIMFF team


PAULINE LE BELC O M M U N I T Y C A U L D R O N

At the Concerned Citizens of Bowen LNG information meeting last month, Iheard anthropologist Wade Davis say that the re-industrialization of Howe Sound -which he calls the most magnificent fjord in the world - has everything to do withideology. This is good information. Ideology is a way of looking at the world, a setof conscious and unconscious ideas that shape our goals and motivations.Ideology is, of course, just a fancy word for story; and stories can be changed.

If it’s story driving this threat to our home, then let’s create more thoughtful sto-ries - stories that focus on how we can maintain and even enhance the beautyof Howe Sound and promote alternative industry - stories that acknowledge thesacredness of the waters and the land as part of a living and generous organismthat supports our lives and the lives of countless (we’ve only just begun to countthem) other beings that add to the enjoyment and quality of life in our inlet.We could start by taking a look at what is wrong with the current political and

industrial ideology in B.C., one that focuses on extraction, rather than produc-tion, to power our economy. To get a two-minute glimpse of the inefficient pro-cess that is LNG and the extractive economy, in general, I suggest you go onlineand watch Damien Gillis deliver: LNG in a Nutshell.The current system of managing water, air, soils, fish, minerals and wildlife is

utterly dysfunctional because the focus is on the production of wealth for a few,and not on the collective public good.We need to ask who benefits? Who takes the risks? And that “who” must include

the waters, the land, the Squamish Nation, the salmon, the forage fish. We mustdetermine how they will benefit and how they will shoulder the burden of risk.

We cannot enhance the economy of our bioregion bykilling Howe Sound. So I offer a couple of optional

stories, other ways of looking at our home.

We cannot enhance the economy of our bioregion by killing Howe Sound. SoI offer a couple of optional stories, other ways of looking at our home. We couldview Howe Sound as the dynamic living system that it is, a web of intricate rela-tionships that includes the land, the waters, the air, the flying things, the swim-ming things, the walking things. Each one is a participant in this living habitatwith a stake in its well-being. You take one of them away, or endanger its health,and you disrupt the elegant workings of the bio system.This thinking leads us to the concept of The Commons – a story that was the

foundation of most indigenous cultures and many cultures in medieval Europe.The land and those who occupy it are bound together; if the land suffers, thepeople suffer. The Commons includes the cultural and natural resources thatbelong to all members of a group. It involves self-restraint and individual stew-ardship. No one takes more than their share and everyone participates in the careand protection of home. The idea of the Commons is making a comeback. If ittakes hold, it would make it extremely difficult – impossible – for corporations toextract our water, our minerals, our fish for their own benefit.Here’s another proposal for a better story. We could nominate Howe Sound

as a Mission Blue “Hope Spot.” Mission Blue is an initiative of marine biolo-gist and deep sea diver, Sylvie Earle. Their plan is to make a global network ofMarine Protected Areas; the goal is to have 20% of the ocean protected by 2020.Currently, less than 3% of the ocean is protected in any way. They have currentlyidentified 50 Hope Spots – areas that need protection from the stresses put onmarine ecosystems by human activity. Why not Howe Sound?I talked with Karen Wristen, executive director of Living Oceans Society. Karen

believes it’s a good idea but they don’t have all the data for Howe Sound - yet. Sheanticipated “collecting a good deal more in their collaboration with the variousgroups working on protecting the Sound…We probably wouldn’t be in a positionto advise on areas in need of protection for several months.” I’ll follow up on that.While we work to Save the Sound, let’s savour the Sound. Get out on the

waters, the land, get to know the trees, the birds, the fish, the beaches. This is ourhome. Love it. Love it the way you would love the best present you ever received.It probably is. And I invite you to share your stories to help realize the hope ofHowe Sound.This is my last column on Howe Sound – for now. It takes a lot to change a Big

Story. That’s okay. I’m in this for the long haul.

Pauline Le Bel is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter, award-winning novelist andthe author of Becoming Intimate with the Earth.

The hope of Howe Sound:Part 6

For cutting the end of last week’s letter: Senior’s housing vs. the Docks

... Against a backdrop of the current 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan BudgetConsultation Meeting, this is a perfect time to consider the most appropriate use ofour taxpayers’ monies and priorities in the community. Let’s focus more time, sup-port, effort and resources on seniors’ housing.So keep up the good work Snug Cove House directors and “long live our seniors”,

hopefully on Bowen!

Yours truly,Bruce Russell

Apologies to Bruce Russell ANDSnug Cove House

Continued from last week’s paper. At the endof last week’s story, Hans recalled one of theRussian refugees taking shelter at his parentsfarm who gave him a toy to celebrate Easter.

HC BEHMS U B M I S S I O N

Shortly after Easter the Russians left, but the refu-gees needing help from us, increased. The news fromthe advancing Russian front must have been hor-rifying. I remember the screams of babies and somany faces and voices I did not know, day and night.I felt, that something dark, heavy and gloomy wasapproaching. Mother had less and less time for myone and one half year old brother and me. So I wasput in charge when one of mother’s helpers couldnot look after us. I remember feeling abandoned anddesperately looking for my mother.Meanwhile, she was preparing the village and us to

flee, to join the stream of refugees, if necessary. Allmotorized transport had been confiscated for the wareffort.But we had horses and each family in the village

was given a horse, if they wanted to leave. Peopleloaded a wagon in front of our house with impor-tant farm and family things. On the evening, beforewe wanted to leave (April 27, Hitler forbade anyone,who was not already on the road, to flee, because hewanted to bring any available troops to Berlin in alast effort to stop the Russian advance. To enforcethis command, two armed guards were placed at thetwo main exits of our farmhouse. One was a fifteen-year old member of the Hitler Youth the other wasa clubfooted man in his seventies. Both were armedand ordered to shoot.That evening two ladies from mother’s school days

stopped in to feed and rest their horses. Hearing ofour situation, they convinced mother to pack theabsolute necessities and climb onto their wagon earlynext morning.Before dawn we crawled out of a basement win-

dow undetected, mother carrying my little brotherand I dragging a small suitcase. The farmhouse andgarden were surrounded by a white picket fence.We slipped through a hole in the fence, where theRussians had pulled off slats to make the toys forus children. Hiding behind a hedge we spotted ourfriends’ horse drawn wagon and settled amongst sev-eral big crates. It took us an hour and a half to breakinto that panic driven endless stream of refugees.Both sides of the road leaving the village of Mestlin

were lined with mounds of all types of broken downtransport and abandoned belongings.Mid morning we heard the drone of aircraft

engines. Within seconds they were upon us. Russian,English, American? We never found out. Mother’sfriend, who rode the lead horse pulling the wagon,was able to reach a small forest. Thick branches gaveus cover. As I looked across the country highway I

saw a woman handing a small bundle to a man onthe ground. I blinked for a moment. When I openedmy eyes again I saw the two figures and the littlebundle collapse in an explosion of blood. That sameblast form an aircraft also spooked our horses somuch, that they suddenly jerked forward and dis-lodged the crates. Between them our friends’ littledachshund was crushed. I can still hear his last gasp-ing yelp.Apparently, the air raid was triggered because

German military units were using the same road,which made the refugees targets, as well. I heardscreaming and yelling and saw fires. Ahead of uswere several destroyed wagons, injured and deadpeople and animals. It took a while for survivors andhelpers to make the road passable again, until thetrek could continue to move.After several hours of crawling forward, at about

noon, we were stopped again. We had come closeto the Stöhr Kanal, carrying waters out of theSchwerin Lake near Mecklenburg’s capital. At theYalta Conference Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelthad declared this waterway as part of the bound-ary between the future Russian Zone to the East andthe British to the West. Across it led one of the fewbridges still intact. It was a drawbridge in two sec-tions, one on either shore, which could be raised tolet boat traffic through.Late that afternoon it was our turn to cross. The

bridge was so worn out, that the weight of the horsespulling our wagon pushed the half under us down.The horses spooked, but our friend reigning themfrom the saddle, was able to calm them enough toclimb on the other half , bringing it down to an evenlevel, that the wheels could roll across the crack with-out getting stuck. We made it. After a while the riderpulled over, slipped out of her saddle in utter exhaus-tion and walked back to the wagon. I saw my motherand her two friends hug and embrace one anotherand the horses were fed and given water …. and afew pieces of sugar.That evening, about five hours later, the Russians

reached the bridge and no one was allowed to crossanymore. It was April 28,.We by-passed the city moving West and reached

my mother’s uncles farm late that evening. All of us,and the horses, had a few hours of rest. Some timeafter mid night we were on the road again, to avoidair raids. Traffic was light. At dawn we reached mygrandparents’ estate, the house, where I was born. Iran toward them. I can still feel their arms aroundme. Breakfast was waiting and it smelled good.The radio was switched on and the program was

interrupted with sombre music and then a voicecame on. I saw all the adults around me stiffen. Aftera moment my grandmother raised her hand and laidit on grandfather’s with words: “Finally, finally themonster is dead.”Hitler had committed suicide.

Memories of war’s end, 1945

FIRST CREDIT UNIONS U B M I S S I O N

The new structure, located on the municipalwharf, will serve as a ferry shelter for high schoolstudents, commuters, locals and tourists alike. It willalso be a bandstand for Steamship Days Festival, abar or ticket booth for the Dock Dance and act asan info and welcome centre as it will house maps ofpopular Bowen Island sites and trails and informa-tion on commercial centres and local businesses.“Dick was a member of the original Bowen Island

Credit Union Board and contributed many hours andimmeasurable positive energy and guidance into thebranch in the formative years”, shares Manning, “thistype of community hub is an ideal way to honour thememory of him.”

“On behalf of First Credit Union, I wish to thankthe volunteers and the Bowen Building Centre fortheir kind support of this project,” says Manning.Among the volunteers were Alec Pelzer of Valek FineHomes, Andy Rainsley of Bowenshire Stoneworksand Landscaping and Dave Atkinson of KoreResidential.Funds for the project were donated to the commu-

nity by First Credit Union in 2013 when the BowenIsland membership of First Credit Union voted toeliminate the unique to Bowen E-shares and switchfrom the Community Partnership Branch model tobeing a standard branch under the First Group ofCompanies umbrella.Construction of the Dick Van Aelst Memorial

Welcome Gazebo commenced April 18th and isscheduled to be complete by May 15th, 2015.

What’s that on the wharf?The Dick Van Aelst Memorial Gazebo willserve tourists and Bowen Islanders alike


BRIAN CRESWICKS U B M I S S I O N

A team of seven grade 6 &7 students from BowenIsland Community School have made it to the globalfinal competition in a program called “DestinationImagiNation”. This is an innovative organization thatteaches creativity, teamwork and problem solving tostudents in more than 40 countries. It is an uncon-ventional learning experience where children andyouth solve mind-bending challenges. Participantsare tested to think on their feet, work as a team, anddevise original solutions that satisfy the requirementsof specific problems.Over the past several months, thousands of teams

throughout the world have presented their individualchallenge solutions in local tournaments, and selectteams have advanced to the Global Finals, the culmi-nation of every Destination ImagiNation season.Our little group from Bowen Island chose a struc-

tural engineering challenge as their main entry ele-ment – one of 5 challenge possibilities (each challengeis weighted towards engineering, theatre arts, science,or applied arts). In addition to building a weight bear-ing structure conforming to some highly technicalspecifications, the team also had to apply their creativ-ity to interpret their design into a theatrical perfor-mance with a central prop that was required to trans-form in some way during the narrative.In the BC regional competition, the team, con-

sisting of Anna Grace Corbett, Abigail Creswick,Meghan Creswick, Oliver Creswick, Carter Gaudet,Bebel Gill-Norris, and Emma Reynolds, were ableto create a structure that was technically superior tothose of all teams at all levels including the seniorhigh school teams. This, along with high scoresachieved for their performance piece, and the cre-ativity and quality of their costumes, allowed them toqualify for the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee.All team members and their parents MUST sign a

contract of “non-interference” which states the entirechallenge will be done by only the children, includ-ing all ideas, research, planning, and construction.The team of 12 year olds did all the measuring, cut-ting, gluing, tensioning, and adjusting themselves.In addition, they scripted, directed and performed aplay, as-well-as making their own costumes, make-up, props, and set..This is like the Olympics of the imagination and it

is an incredible honour for a small island communityto have won.We are incredibly grateful to West Jet for given

the whole team flights for an extremely reduced rateand also to Toshiba Business Solutions for provid-ing all printed material for our campaign efforts. Theteam is still looking for community support to helpcover the costs of accommodation and food while inKnoxville. If you are a facebook user please join andshare our facebook group; “Bowen Island DestinationImagination” where we have news updates and aneasy paypal donation link. Otherwise look out forcommunity fundraising events and help the kidsmake it!

Grades 6 & 7 students have qualified for the Olympics of creativity and imagination!Photo: Abigail Creswick in her role as “Mr. Lalala” - a teacher on theplanet Retipuj. The script was written by Anna Corbett and BebelGill-Norriss and performed by the rest of the team.

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This article was meant to be a good news story, letting you knowof the great night we had at Sue and Jerry Hurn’s home on April17th. Sue and Jerry were the winners of the raffle prize “NepaliDinner for Six,” from my January 18th fundraiser at The Gallery. Itwas a great night, lovely meal and interesting group of people, allwith a love of Nepal. How things change in a matter of a week.Saturday April 25th at 12 noon Nepal time, saw a massive 7.9

earthquake causing significant damage in the centre of Nepalincluding the Kathmandu Valley (pop.2.5 million). As I write this,deaths number 2,500 and rising, casualties number 6,100 and alsorising. Much of the country is devastated with the already tenu-ous infrastructure severely affected and many homes and buildingshave collapsed. The aftershocks continue and are strong making itdifficult to return home. People are sleeping outside in makeshifttents. It’s raining and miserable. Roads are inadmissible. Potablewater, food, electricity and medical supplies are scarce. Emergencyaid is starting to arrive and hopefully life will improve for the peo-ple. The Nepalese are a resilient bunch, creative and have a hugesense of community. They are joining hands (the term they use towork together), rolling up their sleeves and improving their situa-

tion as best they can. I did not expect anything less.As for Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre (SIRC), they fared bet-

ter than most. The earthquake-proof building did indeed survivethe massive earthquake and there were no fatalities or casualtiesat the centre. A miracle really. And in no small thanks to Swissconstruction standards. Despite no damage to the building, over50 spinally injured patients, their families and SIRC staff all sleptoutside in tents on Saturday night as a precaution. They have nowreturned inside the building and SIRC is beginning their prepara-tion to receive many of the casualties with spinal cord injuries inthe coming days.Many of you have asked how you can help SIRC in their provi-

sion of medical care to the Nepalese. As we go to press, that list ofneeds is being defined. Please check our blogs for updates, as wellas postings on the Phorum as more is known. I am keen to ensureall donations made to SIRC are spent as intended. Your continuedinterest and support is very much appreciated by the Nepali people.Thank you.www.bowen2bangladesh.wordpress.comhttp://spinepal.orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/

Also, Bowen Island Rotary will be setting up a Shelterbox tentoutside of the Snug Café this Saturday to collect donations in sup-port of temporary housing for the victims of the earthquake.

How to help Nepalese earthquake victimsSIRC staff membersHasti (3rd right),Sonika (4th right) andVocational Trainer(5th right) takingrefuge under a tarp inJorpati, Kathmandu.

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The Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) and the Gallery @ Artisan Square arethrilled to be presenting Authentically Aboriginal on Bowen -- a multi-mediaevent highlighting Indigenous culture through the display and celebration of tra-dition and contemporary art forms and practises. The arts organization, in col-laboration with guest curator Simon Daniel James Jr., is mounting a first-of-its-kind exposition on Bowen to include an exhibit and art sale, a reception featuringtraditional dancing, singing, drumming and feasting, a panel on the subject ofcultural appropriation, artist talks and demonstrations plus a number of otherspecial events.James, also known as Winadzi, is from the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation. He

explains the choice of title of the exhibit and its rationale: “Authenticity is some-thing we as native artists strive for. Indigenous art and craft are a reflection of thesophistication, diversity and resilience of indigenous culture. There is very littlethat is more important to the well being of our people than the protection of ourdesigns, artworks and artistic traditions.“This exhibit and performances will reinforce this conviction, as well as pro-

vide an opportunity to share with non-natives, to enhance deeper cultural under-standing and develop a stronger sense of connection and community.”The exhibit will present creations and work by 12 artists from all over British

Columbia and from a number of different nations and tribal affiliations, includ-ing Cree, Haida, Heiltsuk, Kwakwaka’wakw, Coast Salish, Musqueam andSquamish. The work to be showcased includes beading, weaving, textiles (i.e. but-ton blankets, ceremonial regalia, wall hangings, clothing), jewellery, carvings, etc.

Exhibit & FeastAuthentically Aboriginal on Bowen will be on display at the Gallery @ Artisan

Square at 589 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, from May 15 – June 21. The grandopening and reception, to include a community feast featuring a traditionalnative menu and live performances, will be held on Saturday, May 16. The cultur-al appropriation panel is set for Sunday, May 17 at Cates Hill Chapel, 661 CarterRoad, Bowen Island.Supporting Families of Sisters in SpiritA number of participating artists are also donating work, for a silent auc-

tion, with proceeds to support Families of Sisters in Spirit. This grassroots, non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting families of missing and murderedAboriginal women and girls. (Please see attached fact sheet.)Culture Matters – a panel on Cultural AppropriationAnother component of Authentically Aboriginal on Bowen is the special event:

Culture Matters – a panel on Cultural Appropriation, set for Sunday, May 17, 3pm. At Cates Hill Chapel. Hosted by Paul Tennant (Ph.D), Professor Emeritus,we will launch a conversation on this topic, exploring the difference betweencultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. We’ll explore the subject ina thoughtful, compassionate and respectful manner with the hope of creatingawareness and understanding of the subject.Other Special EventsThroughout the duration of the show, the exhibit will be open to welcome

school groups and others. Artist talks and demonstrations are also being planned.Please stay tuned.

Island to focus onAboriginal Culture

This mask carved by Simon Windazi James will be on displayalongside the works of 12 other aboriginal artists from all over BritishColumbia.Bowen Island Arts Council, photo

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Bowen Island Community for this grantIn 2015, The Knick Knack Nook Re-Use It Store Society approvedgrants to be distributed to Bowen Island initiatives that willcontribute to the environmental sustainability of the community.

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Project will contribute to the environmental responsibility of thecommunity of Bowen and must include one or several aspects ofthe following goals:• Principles of zero-waste• Recycling• Composting• Food security• Encouragement of minimal consumerism, and/orEducation regarding any of these goals. (5)

• The project should be supported by a network of volunteers whoare prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability toaccomplish their goals (3)

• Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)

Applications must be submitted electronically to the Bowen IslandCommunity Foundation by May 15th:[email protected]: KKN/BICF Grants Committee Foundation

2. Social Sustainability GrantApplications are invited from the Bowen Island

community for this grantIn 2015, The Knick Knack Nook Re-Use It Store Society approvedgrants to be distributed to Bowen Island initiatives that willcontribute to the social sustainability of the community.

GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA(weighting shown in brackets)

The Project will contribute to the social sustainability of thecommunity of Bowen through:• Assistance to seniors• Assistance to children, youth and families• Encouragement of diversity and inclusiveness on Bowen

• Promotion of wellness and safety, and/or• Education regarding any of these goals.(5)• The project should be supported by a network of volunteers whoare prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability toaccomplish their goals (3)

• Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)

Applications must be submitted electronically to the Bowen IslandCommunity Foundation by May 15th:[email protected]: KKN/BICF Grants Committee Foundation

Some examples of KKN CommunityGrants in past years include:

• Tech Tutor program at the library that provides free computer assistance to all Bowen Islanders.• Garden project operated by BICS• The purchase of a higher capacity composter for the Montessori school Zero Waste Project


KATALINA BERNARDC O N T R I B U T O R

The men of the Bowen Island Men’s FastpitchLeague opened the 2015 softball season with all thestyle, silliness, and occasional grace we have cometo expect in the early days of a fresh, young season.The weather gods were quite as highly entertainedas the fans, and favoured the League by withholdingthe rain until after the final game had ended. Or it’spossible that they misinterpreted Glen MacGregor’sbackward-running, tumbling pop-up catch at firstbase as a form of sacrificial appeasement; either way,the fans and players were chilly, but mercifully dry.Clayton Miller of the Bowen Island Mariners little

league team threw a zinger of a first pitch to start theseason off just right, and the first official match-upof the season was an exciting, back-and-forth battlebetween the Twins and the Diggers. Both teams areknown for their impressive arsenal of pitchers andbatters, and it showed. The Twins were up by two,then the Diggers matched them and pulled aheadby one, only to have the Twins sneak up again. Withtwo out, one runner on base, and the final minutesof the timed game ticking away, the Diggers neededtwo runs to tie the game. Fortunately for the Diggers,Daniel Cowper is no stranger to clutch hitting. Hesmashed the first home run of the season right overthe left field fence, sending the fans to their feetand the dugout into full rally mode. Some excellentbase running by the next batter to put him in scor-ing position at third, followed by a perfectly placedbase hit by a Digger rookie, and it was all over. TheDiggers secured a very close and hard-fought win,7-6 over the Twins.The second game had some back-and-forth

moments of its own, with the Firemen opening the

scoring in the first inning. The Brewers, who havebeen practicing since at least Christmas, didn’t quiteget their bats in stride until the third inning, butwhen they did, they sure knew how to use them.They hit a lot of well-placed balls that even theFiremen’s refreshingly tight defence couldn’t con-tain, including a massive homer by Derek Sinke, andinning by inning, run by run, they crept ahead of thered boys. The Firemen pulled together for a bit of arally to close the scoring gap in the final inning, butthey just couldn’t chip away enough of the Brewers’strong lead to get a win. After a controversial callover a ball who just wanted to be fair, the Brewerswalked away with an 8-5 victory over the Firemen.The Shakers and the Cruisers finished off the

opening day fun, helped and heckled along by theBrewers who had taken to the stands to celebratetheir win and show off some coordinated cheerlead-ing moves accompanied by questionable spellingprowess. Rumour has it that the team is now spon-sored by National Lampoons. The Shakers appearedunshaken by the good-natured, egalitarian heckles,and the Cruisers cruised on through the game with afew select Jim Gibson-esque spears of their own. Thiswas a hard-hitting, high-scoring, home run-smash-ing game, with too many big hits to list here. Cruiserpitcher Spencer Grundy’s “Scorpion” just couldn’tquite outdo Shaker pitcher Steve’s “Moustache of theBaskervilles,” and the Shakers shook down Eddie’sCruisers in a wild 16-11 bruiser of a game.It’s not every day you get to see baseball this excit-

ing, featuring a roster of all your favourite maleBowen friends and neighbours. Unless, of course,you come down to the ball diamond every day.Games are Monday-Friday, starting at 6:30 everynight. Bring a blanket, bring a friend, bring home asweet spring memory.

Fastpitch season opener: Not a dull moment on day one at the diamond

Eddie Weismiller playing with the Cruisers.Casey Grundy, photo


Twenty-two years ago, the Supreme Court ofCanada told Sue Rodriguez, who had been diag-nosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) justa few years earlier, that she had no right to take herhave a doctor’s assistance in taking her own life. ThisFebruary, the Supreme Court, led by Judge LynnSmith (former Dean of UBC) reversed that rul-ing by allowing for doctor-assisted suicide in somecases. A few weeks ago, Bowen Islanders attendingthe AGORA Forum at the Gallery at Artisan Squareheard about the case, and discussed the issue, underthe guidance and moderation of Provincial CourtJudge Judi Gedye.“I feel this is really a Bowen topic,” says AGORA

Forum organizer, HansBehm. “Especially sinceMrs. Jillian Bennett tookher own life here. Butbefore that even, I thinkSue Rodriguez’s fight issomething many of usremember and for me atleast, is her question – ifit’s not my body, whoseis it? – it rings in myears.”Behm adds that for

him, the experience ofvolunteering with pal-liative care patients atLion’s Gate Hospital for10 years has convincedhim that in so manycases where people arein desperate situations,regulations and fear oflaw suits leaves peoplein need as good as for-gotten.The discussion par-

ticipants, Behm says, allentered into the conver-sation cautiously, nonewith a strong or forceful

opinion about the legality of assisted suicide. He addsthat many practical points, such as the availability ofa representation agreement (through which you canappoint a loved one to take-over decision-makingfor you should you be unable to make those deci-sions yourself) at Caring Circle, or the fact that if youhave a “Do not recussitate order” it should be postedclearly on your fridge, where a paramedic mightactually find it.“The beauty of our conversation was that so many

subjects were touched upon,” says Behm. “But in theend we found consensus, that we must go forwardwith the legalization of assisted suicide.”Behm says he looks forward to one further discus-

sion, on state of democracy in Canada, and then willtake a break from hosting these forums at least untilthe fall.

A conversation on assisted suicide

Places of Worship WelcomeYou

BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

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Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.Collins Hall Bookings: HelenWallwork

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CATES HILL CHAPEL www.cateshillchapel.com 604-947-4260

10:00 a.m. Worship • Sunday School: Tots to Teens

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BURSARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYThe purpose of Knick Knack Nook is to foster environmental responsibility through both action andeducation. To that end $2,000 Bursaries will be awarded in 2013 to students with ties to Bowenand who are pursuing careers in support of environmental sustainability through studies at theundergraduate or post-graduate level (or equivalent).

An applicant must provide the following information, by April 30, 2013:

1. Her/his full name, address, telephone number and email address.2. A letter outlining:

• The course of studies being pursued;• How the applicant’s course of studies will help her/him foster environmental sustainability;• The applicant’s connection to Bowen and the Bowen community;• Volunteer or other work that relates to community life and environmental sustainability;• Her/his financial need and the assistance the $2,000 Award would provide.

3. Proof of acceptance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, including theapplicant’s student number and the address of the institution.

4. A letter of reference from someone other than a relative.5. A copy of the applicant’s official transcript of scholastic standing from the most recent year ofattendance at a recognized educational institution (either secondary or post-secondary).

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Please note that preference will be given to applicants demonstrating strong ties to Bowen and thosewho have already shown a commitment to environmental sustainability. Though not the primarydetermining factor, financial need will be a consideration and should there be several candidateswho appear equally deserving, the selection committee may ask for further, standard financialdocumentation to assist in its decision making.

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STUDENT BURSARIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYThe purpose of The Knick Knack Nook is to foster environmental responsibility through both actionand education. To that end Bursaries will be awarded in 2015 to students with ties to Bowen who arepursuing careers in support of environmental sustainability through studies at the secondary (gr. 12)and post secondary levels.

The applicant should provide the following information, by May 15, 2015:1. Her/his full name, address, telephone number and email address.2. A letter outlining:

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On the calendarFRIDAY MAY 1Legion Dinner

Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 6:30

Youth Week begins with Sports Challenge at theBowen Island Youth Centre, 4 p.m - 7 p.m.

Tashi & the Monk: Documentary Screening atBowen Island Yoga, 7 p.m

SATURDAY MAY 2Skate Day at the Firehall

4 p.m - 7 pm

SUNDAY MAY 3

MONDAY MAY 4Seniors Keeping Young (SKY)

9:00 - Exercises followed by a return visit of The HSBBand with Susanna Braund,Doug Stepple, and DougHillhouse11:00 YOGA with Diana Kaile

Spring tune-up for runners, cyclists and hikers12:30 p.m at Bowen Island Yoga, $30

TUESDAY MAY 5Free hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and checks

Caring Circle. Call 604-281-3691

Cut-off for donations to the Bowen IslandChildren’s Centre Clothing Sale

AA MeetingCollins Hall 7:15 p.m.

Synergy Cabaret, dinner at the Rowing ClubFundraiser for Tir-Na-Nog Theatre SchoolFor more info contact Karen Cowper at 947-2403

WEDNESDAY MAY 6Knitting Circle

2 - 5 p.m. Bowen Court - All levels welcome!

THURSDAY MAY 7Duplicate Bridge @ Bowen Court

Call Irene @ 2955

Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife AGMBill Rush Memorial Classroom in the hatcheryStarting at 7 p.m.

Deep Fry Night at the Bowen Island Youth CentreBring your creative food item, we deep fry it!

UPCOMINGMAY 9Bowen Island Children’s Centre Clothing Sale

Cates Hill Chapel, all items priced at $2

Bowen Island Garden Club Annual Raffle andPlant Sale, see details, right

MAY 14Bowen Island Children’s Centre Clothing Sale

Free hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and checksCaring Circle. Call 604-281-3691

MAY 14Grand Reception for the Authentically Aboriginal

Art Show, 5:30 p.m. Community Traditional NativeFeast (delicious menu to come)7 p.m. Grand Opening of the Exhibit featuring for-mal welcome, performances including dance, drum-ming. Everyone welcome! Tickets $20 adult; $10children available online at biac.ca or at the Gallery@ Artisan Square

MAY 20Bowfest AGM

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BOWEN ISLAND GARDEN CLUBS U B M I S S I O N

The Bowen Island Garden Club’sAnnual Plant Sale and Raffle will takeplace on Saturday, May 9.The Plant Sale and Raffle is the

Club’s annual fundraiser. Islanders arereminded that the funds raised sup-port a number of beautification proj-ects which are of benefit to the wholecommunity. For example the Club hasrenewed its commitment to fund theregular maintenance of the Librarygarden in 2015.The Plant Sale and Raffle will open

at BIC’s at 11 a.m., and lasts for onehour only. Be sure to allow yourselfplenty of time to get a place in thefront of the queue. The better itemssell out very quickly!The Club’s 300 members have been

busy collecting a wide variety of plantsand shrubs over the last six monthsto ensure that there will be generouschoices available for your gardens.Prices, as always, will be competitive.Given the ravages of our resident

deer population expect to find a largecollection of ‘deer resistant’ plants forthe unfenced portions of your prop-erty.Through the generosity of our many

donors, both on and off Island, theraffle will offer over a dozen differentbaskets of prizes. Tickets will be onsale at the General Store May 2nd and3rd and Friday May 8th; at the Legiondinner on the 8th: at the Library; andat BICs on the 9th. The raffle draw willtake place just before the conclusionof the sale. Be sure to get your ticketsnow!

Annual plant sale andraffle coming up!

On Saturday April 25th at theWhistler Fairmont Chateau, theBritish Columbia Society of LandscapeArchitects presented Holly Graff withthe 2015 BCSLA Community ServiceAward.BCSLA recognizes individuals or

couples who have, in their day today activities, made the landscape ofour world a more delightful and bet-ter place to live whether it be in theircreation of a small garden that manypeople enjoy or in their campaign to

preserve a portion of our environment.Holly Graff, a dedicated volun-

teer who works on the Bowen IslandGarden Gateway project, a 160’ longlinear pedestrian gateway garden pro-posed for the entry to Snug Cove,Bowen Island. Ms. Graff is being rec-ognized for her commitment this com-munity project by raising funds, work-ing with the municipality, and more.Her dedication will result in a positiveoutcome for many years.

Congratulations to Holly Graff

BOWEN BULLETIN BOARD

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woodfibrelng.ca

Building a project that’s right for Squamish, andright for BC. That’s our number one priority.

Community BenefitsIMPORTANT TO YOU. IMPORTANT TO US.

Jobs Here At Home

Multiplying The Benefit

We know that some people have to leave the community eachday for good-paying jobs. If our project is approved, we will hirea local workforce and contract local businesses and supplierswhenever we can. In fact, our project already employs eightpeople in Squamish, and we’re purchasing services like printingand graphic design from local businesses.

Woodfibre LNG will employ more than 650 people each yearof construction and create more than 100 local jobs duringoperation. During construction, our project will also help tocreate another 1,080 jobs in the community through indirect*and induced** employment. This means Woodfibre LNG can helpcontribute broadly to the local economy.

Paying Our ShareWe are a member of the community, just like you, and so we’ll payour fair share of property tax to the District of Squamish. In fact, asthe site’s official owner, Woodfibre LNG is already a contributingtaxpayer to the District of Squamish. We have offered to pay atleast $2 million in property tax each year of operation, an amountthat could help ease the tax burden on local residents.

Building A Strong CommunityWe want to support the things that give Squamish its strongsense of community, so we’re providing financial support toyouth sports and education programs, as well as communityevents and other local groups. So far, we have given more than$100,000 to groups in the community.

* Indirect impacts arise from changes in activity for suppliers.** Induced impacts arise from shifts in spending on goods and services as a consequence of changesto the payroll of the directly and indirectly affected businesses.

Having been with Woodfibre LNG since the beginning,Byng Giraud knows how important it is to build a projectthat’s right for Squamish. For him, it’s about ensuringWoodfibre LNG is an active member of the community;a company that respects the local environment andthat works to create long-term local jobs.

There are many reasons to be optimistic about thefuture of Squamish.

Bowen Island Undercurrent May 1 2015

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