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ISSUE 749 MARCH 5, 2021 • SERVING QUADRA & DISCOVERY ISLANDS SINCE 1993
I S L A N D E R
Bike Park Upgrade for Quadra at your Community Centre!
We did a thing and it turned out to be pretty exciting!!
Covid has hit everyone hard in so many
different ways and one of the biggest ways
it has affected us here at your Community
Centre is by not having you here and not
being able to connect with community events
and offerings. This is especially tough over
the winter months, as gathering indoors
in the hall and connecting and building
community is what we’re all about. Some
time ago, community members, Quadra
Island Recreation Society board members
and staff came together to dream big on how
we could add more recreation amenities
for you all and amenities that could, in
particular, be accessed free of charge and
safely, in a time such as COVID. There were
many ideas that came up, but one that had
been percolating for quite some time (way
before we even knew what COVID was),
came back into the forefront. This idea was
based on looking at something that Quadra
already does really well, in fact one might say
it’s one of our hidden, or not so hidden gems!
That is, that in terms of recreation, it is a
great place to explore on bicycle and we have Pictured here: (mask down for a quick outdoor photo, distanced and kids are in same bubble) are
a large and passionate biking community of some of the board members, staff and volunteers who helped work on the grant. Left to right:
all skill levels. How could we add to that in a Brian Simmons (volunteer - site research); Jane West (all-important support staff); Rebecca Young
really wonderful way and rejuvenate the now (Executive Director - grant writer); Sheldon Etheridge (Board Member - grant budget creation and
bike park research); Eamon Simmons (Board Member - site research and budget collaboration). As
under-utilized, user-maintained, high skill
well as some local kiddos who will no doubt be amongst the community members who will enjoy
jump park? Well, how about building on that the future Community Bike Park!
with a new professionally designed Bike Park.
One which could be enjoyed by all ages and
skills of riders, and which would tie in nicely We are super excited to share more and generations of Quadra children (and their
to the beauty of what the trails already have collaborate with the community on this adults) to enjoy for years to come!
to offer and be something the community can project in the coming months. Even though Looking ahead with much excitement and
access outside at any time and use for free! we will receive a very significant grant, as positivity for this community and sending all
Communities such as Cumberland and now usual, in our Quadra, grass roots, community the best out to each and every one of you,
the new bike skills park at the Sportsplex building way, we will also be relying on much Rebecca Young
in Campbell River have seen great success volunteerism, donations and community
drive to make this the best little bike park Executive Director
and benefit in adding bike skills parks in Quadra Community Centre
their communities. Well, we went for it and for our wonderful community to enjoy
for years to come. So, stay tuned for more info@quadrarec.bc.ca
applied for a big grant and got it! We are a 250-285-3243
recipient of the Province of BC’s announcements and get involved when we
start recruiting volunteers and donations. “Building community through recreation”
Community Economic Recovery This will be another legacy for future
Infrastructure Program (CERIP) funding.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Emergency QI Cemetery Society - Way to Go
Firewood AGM Join us for monthly Monday Zoom meetings
Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting on the following topics, 7 to 8:30 pm.
The Emergency Firewood program is still for the Quadra Island Cemetery Society. Mar. 15, Hospice,
happening every Wednesday afternoon from QI Legion, West Road, 7:30 pm Tuesday, Apr. 19, More about psychedelics for terminal
12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Community Centre. March 9, 2021. Everyone welcome. Covid distress.
If you run out of firewood and can’t afford restrictions apply. Please wear a mask. Contact Margaret margaret.verschuur@gmail.
more, we have some available, however this com to receive the Zoom invitation.
is not going to supply your entire firewood
needs for the rest of the winter. We do need Quadra Island Food
Guide
volunteers to cut, split and stack wood. People
with chainsaws are especially needed. Social Dine with the Children's
distancing applies. For more info call or text Have you checked out the Guide? It is a listing
Centre Heart Fundraiser
friendly & delicious
Sandy 250-202 5928. of the various food producers on the island
Gratitude
food service and is a great resource to find local food. It is
currently being updated for 2021, so check it
Rainwater
in pods of up to sixTanks
out and expect new information and listings as THANK YOU! Cafe Aroma, Island Farm to
guests per table we get into the growing season. Table, Kameleon, Java Bay Cafe, Heriot Bay
Inn, The Quadra Legion, Coveside Seafood
HBI Pub
Good News from the ICAN Water Team! Our
water tank supplier let us know they will be
www.qifoodguide.com
Are you a producer on the island who has
Eatery and the Clove for the enthusiasm
that you and your crew brought to our Dine
gettingThurs-Mon
a load of water tanks1pm
in the -next
7pmcouple not yet connected with the food guide? If
well-spaced,
with the Children's Centre heart fundraiser!
of weeks. It is not too early to start planning
Tues & Wed 4pm - 7pm
for your Spring water collection and water
you would like to be included, please contact We certainly felt the love; beginning with
beverage Kathryn at 285-2103 or qifoodguide@gmail. the children’s spirited designs, leading to
Pricesservice
for tankstill 10 pmgo
saving needs. generally
up during the Spring rush, but our cost will
remain $200 each! The water tanks are food
com for more information. We want to support
our producers and promote a local food great food &
colourful displays which in turn prompted
generous donations to our Children’s Centre.
culture!
grade Friday only
plastic, hold
a metal reservations
4pmare-encased
250 gallons,
frame, and measurerecommended
48x40x38
7pmin
inches.
casual fun
We look forward to organizing more
fundraisers in the future that support our
DI Submissions community's businesses while helping us with
take out seven days a week:
To reserve your tank, contact Jude (phone:
2302 or email: dunnjudy@hotmail.com) much needed operational costs.
Email us at
news @discoveryislands.ca Let's continue to support this lovely array of
Find out Drop off your item at Inspirations eateries that we are so fortunate to have on
call 285.3322
when theor
DIPub:
is 285.3539 a beautiful place to spend time
in Quathiaski Cove our island, throughout these very interesting
times. Cheers, everyone!
Bring it to our office
posted online at 701 Cape Mudge Road
friendly & delicious
food service
in pods of up to six guests per table
HBI Pub
Thurs-Mon 1pm - 7pm
Tues & Wed 4pm - 7pm well-spaced,
beverage service till 10 pm
great food &
Fridays only 4pm - 7pm
reservations recommended
casual fun
take out seven days a week: a beautiful place to spend time
call 285.3322 or the Pub 285.3539
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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Help Bring Our Seniors Home! COVID Vaccinations
Seniors 80+ and Indigenous people 65+
Quadra Island has a brand new, beautiful, Please help us to bring our seniors home! will be able to book their appointments
well-designed home for seniors who, as yet, Donations over $20 are tax deductible and a this month. Eligibility in this group does not
are nowhere to be found on the property! receipt will be provided include spouses unless they are eligible by age.
The tragic circumstance we are facing is that Be one of 200 people who donate $500 (as of The call-in schedule to book appointments
our seniors, who are in need of safe affordable today 17 people have donated) will be staggered by age groups to avoid long
housing, can’t yet move into the physical Be one of 200 people who donate $100 waits:
building which is nearing completion. For • March 8: Seniors born in or before 1931
those who have tackled a renovation or new- Consider making a donation in memory of a
loved one who has passed. (90 years+)/Indigenous peoples born in or
build, you’ll know that costs inevitably exceed before 1956 (65 years+) may call to book their
budget, while the vision takes longer to be At the end of the year, you could give money
vaccine appointment,
realized. to the government in taxes or give to your
local community and receive a tax break. • March 15: Seniors born in or before 1936
Today, we’re reaching out to our wonderful (85 years+) may call to book their vaccine
community to seek its help in completing Do help us Bring Our Seniors Home! Go to
appointment, and
the essential tasks necessary to bring our www.qishs.ca for easy donating.
• March 22: Seniors born in or before 1941
valued seniors home. Much has already been
(80 years+) may call to book their vaccine
achieved with great effort on the part of many.
appointment.
We’re certainly in the ‘home’ stretch!
• There is no need to register before
We are appealing to local residents and
booking. Immunization clinic locations
businesses to support this endeavour. We
will be confirmed at time of booking, with
are in need of your help! Our goal is to raise
vaccinations starting as early as March 15.
$100,000 by March 30, 2021, which will go
exclusively towards: • A family member, caretaker, healthcare
worker, advocate or friend can also book an
A boardwalk over the pond spillway to enable
appointment on their behalf.
all local residents to safely walk into the Cove
for groceries, mail, doctor visits, prescriptions • Island Health’s appointment line for seniors
and other services. is 1-833-348-4787. This phone line will open
March 8th
A bridge to link the original Seniors Housing
on O’Connor with the new building • To avoid long delays it is essential that
people wait until they are eligible to contact
A communal walk-in tub so our Quadra
the call centre.
seniors have access to safe bathing
Microwaves in each unit to enable seniors to
reheat meals efficiently
A back-up Propane Generator to ensure
essential services
Raised garden beds so residents can get their
hands in the earth and continue their tradition
of growing some of their own food; a garden
shed to store tools; and privacy screens
between the patios. Most residents will not
have lived in such close proximity to others
and we wish to support an easy transition into
community living
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I S L A N D E R
ISLAND FORUM
Regarding: Salmon Farm Closures
ISSUE 749
5 MARCH, 2021 in the Discovery Islands
Publisher/Editor Philip Stone Once again, the anti-farm lobby farming in their territories.
has taken a snapshot out of Secondly, (I am going to ramble
context and created a narrative a bit but if you bear with me
The DI is published every two weeks. to suit their agenda.
Our current edition and upcoming there is a point.) I am a small
deadlines are online: As Minister Jordan declared “l” liberal. I vote left of center.
www.discoveryislander.ca when announcing the plans I gladly pay taxes in support
Mobile Mechanic
CONTACT US to close the Discovery Island of a world-class social safety
email news@discoveryislands.ca farms, the decision was not net. I believe that a sustainable
Heavy Equipment & Automotive based on science. Credit where economy requires vigorous
phone 250 285 2234
service and repair credit is due, many politicians corporate oversight and
mail PO Box 280 Quathiaski Cove
Welding and Fabrication could have and would have accountability.
BC V0P 1N0
Shop located on Quadra spun the decision as “cleaning Before my recent retirement
office 701 Cape Mudge Road the oceans” or “protecting wild
By appointment only I spent 17 years in the salmon
hours Monday – Thursday fish”. But Jordan made it clear farm industry. I was 50 when
10am to 4pm that such was not the case. Of I started, and had worked in
Opinions expressed in this magazine course, at the same time she was several industries previously,
are those of the contributors and are promoting salmon farming in including tourism. I did not leap
not the views of the publisher. 250-285-2215 her home riding in Nova Scotia, into salmon farming; I had heard
wolfdenmechanical@gmail.com so there’s that. the horror stories (although I’d
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
I won’t address the body of been around long enough to have
We welcome items for publica- Put this the Sierra Club’s letter; it’s the a healthy distrust of gossip and
tion on subjects of interest to the designer same tired old nonsense that rumours.) As a resort caretaker I
Discovery Islands community. to work!
Here are a few guidelines: the anti-farm lobby has been came into contact with the farms
regurgitating for decades. and the workers on them. And
• 300 words is an ideal length for Business Logos
community announcements.
cards
Posters I just want to bring up two wow, they weren’t monsters.
Rack
points: They were dedicated people who
• Articles do not need to be sent as cards Ads
worked very hard with high-tech
attachments. Simply send the text PR Books First, since the decision was
in the body of your email. Signage Brochures based on consultations with tools to monitor and protect the
environment around their farms.
• Canadian spelling is preferred. Weebly & WordPress First Nations in the DI territory,
I would fully expect the same I became interested enough to
• Please use the title of your item want to learn more, so I invested
in the email subject line. We get a Robyn Budd level of support, by government
creative design in an aquaculture course at NIC
lot of items called 'DI Article'. and by the good folks at Sierra,
& content
to be extended to the many First to see what they had to say. In
• Remember to include credits the end I was able to make a
and captions for photos & artwork. taseko1@ telus.net • 250.285.3563 Nations who welcome salmon
decision based on knowledge
WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO INCLUDE and information rather than
ALL ITEMS SUBMITTED, ERRORS AND
ACCIDENTAL OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR. The Market is Still Red Hot! assumptions and innuendo.
Over the years I learned fist-
We are seeing homes sell very quickly normally with multiple offers and for hand that salmon farming in
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS over asking price. There are only 13 active listings, 5 of which are homes and
Are available for delivery in Canada British Columbia holds itself to
by mail $90 for 12 months almost all of those have accepted offers! a high degree of accountability.
If you are thinking of selling call me today for a free market Is it perfect? Absolutely not.
Local Voluntary Subscriptions are But it willingly pours massive
welcome to help support the DI, analysis to discover what your home is worth today! investments into research and
suggested: $30 per calendar year development toward constant
Find more details online at Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate! improvement. And so when I
www.DiscoveryIslander.ca see activists attacking salmon
COPYRIGHT 2020
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Heidi Ridgway farming with the same rumours
and gossip that were discredited
Your Resident Quadra Island Realtor® 20 years ago it occurs to me
NEXT DEADLINE tel 250 285-2217 that the activists, not the
7pm Monday, March 15 cell 250 202-2217 industry, lack oversight and
for publication on Heidi@QuadraIslandRealEstate.com accountability.
Friday, March 19, 2021 www.QuadraIslandRealEstate.com Sincerely,
Bruce Banta
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ISLAND FORUM
Response to Dr Hughes’:
‘Is Long-term Regular Cannabis Use Harmful?’
While I haven’t seen the study referred was the last line in the article: “[a]dvice for substance) can lead to detrimental health
to in Dr Hughes’ article and therefore those under 30 - avoid a relationship with a effects.
cannot negate the stated facts, I can express daily cannabis user!” ….. This is an arrogant So allow me to offer a piece of advice to those
(based on ample research) that there are misuse of the power that comes with offering under (or over) 30 - don’t take someone’s
many health benefits to regular cannabis a respected opinion! opinion as your own, just because they’re a
use. The cannabinoids found in marijuana To lump all users into one “avoidable” doctor. Do your research, be informed, and
blend almost seamlessly with those category is prejudiced and offensive. I am think for yourself!
produced by our own bodies, making it a closely acquainted with many daily cannabis Elysia Toporowski
powerful medicine. Due to its effects on the users, and not one of them exists in the dire
endocannabinoid system (present in all living situation described by the outcome of the
creatures), marijuana products can help Australian study. I recognize that my sample
alleviate symptoms from disease or injury, population doesn’t speak for the world as a
decrease stress and anxiety, and provide relief whole, but it speaks for the individuals I know
from insomnia. and respect who seek to calm their ailments
Arguably the worst effects from chronic or open their minds using marijuana.
marijuana use occur in the respiratory Regular marijuana use is different from
system, as smoking anything regularly marijuana abuse. Many, many people use
will damage this sensitive system. This marijuana daily to help deal with chronic
particular problem can be circumvented by health conditions. Many, many people use
using other methods of administration (oils, marijuana daily for the pleasure of it. Many
tinctures, edibles, topicals, etc). Rarely, early people use marijuana to smoke themselves
use of marijuana (or any drug, including into oblivion, damaging their bodies and
prescription medication) can exacerbate minds from incorrect use - but they are the
mental health conditions, especially in minority of cannabis users.
predisposed individuals. Human brains Marijuana use is not without its risks, but
become fully developed at the age of 25, so a well-informed individual can make that
any alteration of the chemical balance of the choice for themselves. While it is not a
brain before that age has potential dangers. substance to be taken lightly, incorporating
But truly, regardless of all these facts about cannabis into your health program can be
cannabis (you can pick and choose the beneficial to your body in numerous ways.
research for yourself), what really got me Conversely, abusing cannabis (as with any
Ferry Schedule
Leave Quathiaski Cove Leave Campbell River
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† Daily except Sundays & Dec. 25 & Jan 1. ** Tuesdays - Dangerous Cargo
† † Commuter sailings, expect overloads No passengers or cars.
* Fridays and Saturdays Only
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ISLAND FORUM EDITOR NOTES
I feel inclined to respond to Dr. More on the SRD:
have worse side effects than cannabis. I believe
over-prescribed sleep/pain management
Hughes article in the last issue. meds, (especially opiates), and psychotropic Budget Process Critiqued
All due respect to our (very) good doctor, medications, to be a far more a risk to our
I did find the article to be dated, biased, children and youth than cannabis alone has Funny how some things remain an
redundant, and ultimately dismissive of mental potential to be. I have come to understand that undercurrent for so long and then burst into
heath and addiction issues in general. I found unresolved trauma is the foundation of most view in every direction. The ink was barely
his final statement regarding relationship significant addiction issues… therefore making dry on last edition’s editorial questioning the
advice to be offensive and highly uncalled for. it the true “gateway drug” relationship between Strathcona Regional
I think this is a good opportunity for us all Up until more recent years., the only mindset District (SRD) staff and our elected Regional
to consider and discuss (a lot) of information to cannabis was prohibition. Its really quite Directors when Cortes Island representative
that is now out there, and perhaps re-shape interesting how cannabis prohibition even Noba Anderson released a scathing report on
our views on cannabis, addiction and mental came to be.. but that’s another topic for the SRD’s budget process, see:
health issues. Ultimately, we just hope for some other time. Cannabis is still actually tinyurl.com/yaeaomzz
everyone to be healthy and well. classified as a schedule 1 drug, alongside The report makes for pretty dry reading and
The title of the article was “Is long term heroin, LSD, Peyote, MDMA, Quaaludes, it’s not for the faint of heart. This is, after all,
cannabis use harmful?” Its pretty telling where bath salts *(and mushrooms), and as having the skills that our Directors posses, at least
his views stand, and to support those views, no medicinal benefits. ( *This is also not true those that endure for any length of time in
he cites a 20 year research project (that ended for psilocybins... but that’s also another topic.) the position: to understand and parse the
in 2012), involving high school students, As far as I’m aware, people don’t physically complexities of legislation and finances on
cannabis use, and life outcomes. It strongly die from cannabis. If that all isn’t outdated our behalf.
implied that cannabis alone is the catalyst and misinformed information already, then I Anderson uses tables that compare the
of addiction issues.. which also then leads just don’t know what is really. I find it tragic information provided in previous years to
to at risk drinking, tobacco smoking, illicit that cannabis was ever under prohibition support budget planning (and thus Board
drug use, financial hardship, unemployment at all. Consider how much farther along approval) to make the case that:
and relationship issues.. etc. I’m inclined to we’d be at now, had it been continually and “This year, I see essentially no room for
believe that alcohol by comparison, is more properly researched, generally understood and informed Director input. Although it is
“a gateway” drug than anything else out medicinally used all along. What a complete clearly staff’s job to bring forward baselines
there.. which is even more easily accessible to waste it wasn’t. That, and to consider the huge and recommendations, it is the job of elected
young people. That, and tobacco, and maybe economic loss we’ve missed out on, including officials to reflect the will of our constituents
those prescribed mother’s little helpers in hemp textiles..(especially here in BC). I expect
through workplan and budget deliberations
the medicine cabinet.. if already so inclined even more changes ahead though. Anyway,
and modifications. As a director, I do not
to do so. Even caffeine which is a stimulant., no prohibition, or war/brain on drugs, or
feel sufficiently empowered this year to do
can lead to anxiety, appetite and sleep issues devil’s lettuce warnings... etc... has ever once
my job.”
for young people.. and is always available. stopped any teen or adult from obtaining and
Alcohol has led to more bad life choices and consuming cannabis, or from trying any other So adding to the questions raised last edition
events than cannabis has by a long shot.. not non-prescribed drug…alcohol and tobacco regarding the Director’s code of conduct
to mention the countless ruined lives and included here, ..if they weren’t already so stymieing our elected representatives
deaths related to alcohol and alcoholism. That inclined to do so in the first place. from effectively communicating with SRD
being said, some cannabis these days is pretty staff, we now have at least one director
I’ve known many people one would never even
powerful and a strong dose could exacerbate on record describing a work environment
suspect of consuming cannabis, including
an underlying mental health condition or where it would appear that the SRD staff
professionals and other seemingly happy,
possibly trigger a psychotic break for some, are throttling back the information supplied
normal and otherwise functioning people
especially in young people. to the Board in the execution of its duty to
included…some even under the age of 30!
operate in the public trust.
There’s a difference between casual/ Quadra has always had its moderate share
recreational, habitual and medicinal use of of open cannabis consumers and always And when I say ‘public trust’ I mean spend
cannabis. Those lines may sometimes be will. I am not advocating its recreational our tax dollars.
blurry, but it still merits strong individual use here, especially to our youth. I’m just This, I would venture, is a troubling situation
consideration before coming to conclusions saying there is just so much more to consider and represents the worst of what our
about anyone. Not every cannabis consumer when attributing cannabis to a plethora of next correspondent calls ‘administrative
is someone struggling with addiction and misery. We are only beginning to discover the creep’. Does this raise questions about the
significant mental health/life issues anymore astounding value of this amazing plant despite functionality of the SRD as a whole? Is this
than someone who enjoys a casual or even it having been around and widely used a situation that the Ministry of Municipal
a daily glass of wine is a alcoholic, etc. The and enjoyed for thousands of years before Affairs needs to get involved in? Because
medicinal benefits of cannabis is essential for prohibition. Be knowledgeable, and use when I hear that a $70,000 grant seems to
many, and is often a better choice than many within your best interests. have been squandered it seems not so much
of the prescribed medication alternatives, of Carole Cornell just ‘creep’ as downright creepy.
which many which aren’t effective and/or - Philip Stone
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ISLAND FORUM
Illuminating ‘Administrative Creep’
Sir managers extending their powers to district staff, it is difficult to and it is their boss who will be
Problems concerning the beyond their authority is not new. see how directors can represent left to account. However, the
Strathcona Regional District It is called ‘administrative creep’ their individual constituents. restrictions that have been placed
arose in the February 19th and it was also demonstrated in The free flow of information upon communication between
issue of the Discovery Islander. the two other stories. may not always be in the narrow with Strathcona directors and
Quadra Island Regional Director, In one story, the regional district interests of staff and managers. line staff is draconian. As it
Jim Abram, raised the matter gave notice of their finding a However, if public servants are stands, the general public will
of lighting at the Granite Bay conflict of interest against the empowered to withhold it from often be in a better position than
wharf. His story fits rather well Cortes regional director. The elected representatives, there is a their representative in seeking
with The Editor Notes insertion director had used, or appeared problem. information or in arguing
and regional district’s Statement to use, her position as a director There may be good reason why their case. While I can request
of Expectations of the Cortes to obtain personal service from directors may not direct staff, planning information from or
regional director. the regional district. Such a but directing is not the same as argue my case with a planner, a
As Jim described, all night every finding can be serious. Conflict seeking information or arguing director cannot do so for me. In
night, the new lights at the of interest is the only operational the case. Public service staff grasping control of directors’
matter for which a director need to know who is their boss continued...
Granite Bay wharf illuminate the
whole bay, including our own can be expelled. However,
adjacent property. There had the board chose to admonish NO. M1911526
been no lighting at the wharf the director and to require
VANCOUVER REGISTRY
since local residents built it more that she take certain steps to
correct her behaviour. But, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
than a decade ago. Jim took
up the matter on our behalf. once again, the managers, BETWEEN:
Although there has been some through the Chair, appeared to BONNIE HARMINDER SENGARA
tinkering, two months later the overstep their authority. In this PLAINTIFF
lights are still there. case, the director was advised
AND:
The lights were installed despite to “seek advice from Senior
Management” on any potential ROBERT JOSEPH JUPE and DARYL HARLEY BUERGE
many provisions in the Official
Community Plan to protect conflict of interest. However, the
ecosystems; to preserve the Community Charter, which is DEFENDANTS
island’s rural character; and to the provincial legislation guiding ADVERTISEMENT
consult residents. Bright lights, the matter, makes no such
To: The Defendant, DARYL HARLEY BUERGE
as these ones are, may cause prescription. Instead, if a director
perceives a potential conflict of TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 15, 2021 an Order was made
disruption within local ecosystems for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the
and this wharf is at the mouth of interest, the director can appoint
a personal representative to Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in
a salmon-bearing stream. proceeding number M-1911526 by way of this advertisement.
pursue their interest. Senior
Some aspects of the light managers have no place in In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against
problems extend beyond the directing the behaviour of you: An award for non-pecuniary damages, special damages,
immediate issue. Technically, directors but, in Strathcona loss of past and future income and earning capacity, loss of
the installation of light standards Regional District, they appear to housekeeping capacity, future care costs, interest pursuant to the
is a development. Before any have assumed the right. Court Order Interest Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 79 and the costs in this
development can be realized, action and such further and other relief as to this Honorable Court
the neighbourhood must be In his editorial in the same issue,
the Discovery Islander editor may seem just.
consulted [Quadra Island Official
draws attention to the prohibition You must file a Response to Civil Claim within the period required
Community Plan]. It was not.
against regional directors making under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further
If a new development requires demands upon line staff. If proceedings, including judgement, may be taken against you
public funds, then those funds they do so, the staff may not without notice to you.
must be shown in the regional act upon those demands and You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry at 800 Smithe
district budget. While provision must seek authority from senior Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E1, a copy of the Notice of Civil
for wharf repairs was budgeted, management. Presumably, the Claim and the order providing for service by way of this
no provision was made for senior managers can then decide advertisement.
lighting. In other words, whether to accede to a director’s
the administrators were not This advertisement is placed by the solicitors for the Plaintiff,
demands. In so doing, managers Randhawa Minhas LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, whose address
empowered to spend the money may restrict, hinder or control the
or do the work. But they did. for service is 205-7134 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC, V3W
flow of information to directors. If 5A3, Facsimile- 604-449-7501.
The problem of public service they are not permitted free access
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access to information, senior
managers are taking control North Island Communities to Get
beyond their remit.
Infrastructure and Jobs Boost Through B.C.’s
Economic Recovery Plan, says MLA Babchuk
The problem of control is in no way
unique to regional districts, but our
regional district managers seem
to have usurped all control. Other CAMPBELL RIVER – New is providing $100 million in • Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis
agencies have faced it and seem to Democrat MLA Michele one-time infrastructure grants First Nation- Revitalizing the
have resolved it more acceptably. Babchuk says that communities for impactful projects across Shores of Gwa’yas’dums -
around the north Island will be B.C. These projects will improve ($274,971)
For example, provincial
able to recover more quickly community economic resilience, • Klahoose First Nation-
government ministers are not,
from the economic impacts develop tourism infrastructure, Klahoose First Nation Marine
in any direct sense, in charge of
of the COVID-19 pandemic support unique heritage Access Revitalization ($ 361,590)
their ministries. That control
with help from close to $3.4 infrastructure, and support • Tlowitsis Nation-
goes to a civil servant, the deputy
million in new funding for local economic recovery for rural Redevelopment of the Naka
minister. The deputy minister
infrastructure projects. communities. Creek Campsite ($ 352,583)
is accountable, not to a minister,
but to the Premier’s deputy “I’m thrilled that so many CERIP’s funding is distributed • Sointula Resource Centre
minister. Yet ministers routinely north Island organizations are through different provincial Society- Sointula Community
call meetings with and make benefiting from this funding,” ministries, including Municipal Pavilion (BC Ministry of
telephone calls to civil servants said Babchuk, MLA for North Affairs; Tourism, Arts, Culture Municipal Affairs) ($105,660)
within their ministry. They ask Island. “The stress of the and Sport; and Forests, Lands,
pandemic has impacted us Natural Resource Operators and • Dzawada’enuxw First Nation-
questions and get replies from Himanis Traditional Bighouse
ministry employees. They may all, particularly those who Rural Development.
reside in smaller, more remote Upgrades 2021 ($354,650)
tell those same civil servants This funding is part of BC’s $10
communities. Investments billion COVID-19 response to • Quatsino First Nation–
what they think should be done.
like these benefit folks at the help support people, businesses, Indigenous Food Hub ($556,157)
The civil servants, for their part,
know that they must account to local level and help promote a communities, and critical • Cortes Community Economic
their managers and they do. If a sustainable economic future for services, and build a strong Development Association
deputy minister has problems with communities. These projects economic recovery that works (CCEDA) COVID-19 Response
what the minister is requesting, highlight our New Democrat for everyone. Project ($63,052)
then they see the minister. The government’s commitment to North Island community • Mount Waddington- Train
situation is managed. There is no bringing an economic recovery projects receiving funding: Engine Viewing Platform and
reason why the same should not that works for people to the Infrastructure for Nimpkish
North Island.” • U’mista Cultural Society-
be true in a regional district. Centre upgrades ($294,000) Valley Heritage Park ($121,650)
Administrative creep is a The funding is going to 15 • Quadra Island Rec. Society-
projects around the north island • Dzawada’enux First
widespread problem that often Nation- Traditional Bighouse Quadra Island Community
finds its way into none-too- (see backgrounder below for a Centre Bike Park ($180,000)
full list). Restoration ($135,660)
sympathetic courts. It certainly • Tahsis- Outdoor shelters and
This funding is coming through • Ehattesaht Chinehkint Tribe-
appears that it has found its way benches ($82,800)
B.C.’s CERIP (Community Wisdom Bench – nawaayisim:
into our regional district. Perhaps • Alert Bay- Alert Bay
Economic Recovery ($304,500)
now is the time for that to change Campground Enhancement
Ted Hayes Infrastructure Program) which • Sointula Museum and
Historical Society- ($50,195) Project ($183,055)
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Gabbing About Gardening with Lu
Gabbing About Gardening Marches Into Spring
As we head into Spring, Gabbing About • Correct commonly made mistakes when it
Monday, March 22
Gardening continues to present a weekly comes to soil health
zoom gathering for gardeners from around the at 3:30 pm
• How can we improve soil texture
world. Our mission is to inform, inspire and • The common signs that our soil is deficient Gabbing About Growing Lavender with Judy
connect gardeners to each other-locally and and what we can do about it Kemchand.
globally. We hope to motivate people to grow Nothing compares to the beauty and fragrance
gardens wherever they are. Monday, March 15 of lavender growing in the garden. And no one
All of our Gabbing About Gardening zoom at 3:30 pm grows it better than Certified Horticulturist
sessions are FREE to everyone, operating on Gabbing About Growing Apples with Harry and Landscape Designer Judy Kemchand, a
the principles of the “gift economy” whereby Burton professional gardener on Cortes Island. Judy
folks contribute according to their willingness will teach us about:
No one knows more about growing apples on
to support the project. Half of all donations
go to our weekly guest and the other half goes
the BC coast than Harry Burton. Monday, March 29
towards supporting free garden education His certified organic apple orchard on Salt at 3:30 pm
programs for all ages and abilities. Spring Island is called Apple Luscious Organic
Gabbing About Gardening presents veteran
Orchard and he grows and sells over 200
Here’s a complete list of upcoming Gabbing garden-teacher Connie Kuramoto. Connie
connoisseur varieties of apples. Harry also
About Gardening zoom sessions scheduled for will be “Gabbing About Growing Herbs:
hosts the annual, world-renowned Salt Spring
March. For the zoom links for each session, Culinary & Medicinal”. Connie grows a
Apple festival. Harry will share his wealth of
go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ prolific herb garden from oregano to cannabis.
knowledge and experience with us.
QuadraIslandandCortesIslandGardens She uses her homegrown herbs in cooking,
To learn more about Harry visit his website: making salves & medicinal teas.
You can also reach Lu by phone at 285-2213 or
www.appleluscious.com
by email: lucretia.schanfarber@gmail.com And here’s a sneak peak of two experts who
will be Gabbing About Gardening in April...
Monday, March 8 at 3:30
Find your way Carolyn Herriot, author of several best-selling
Gabbing About Soil Health with soil gardening books and Mike Gall, the DIY Pond
health ambassadors Whitney Vanderleest around online... Guy!
(professional gardener & permaculturist
on Cortes Island) & Marc Doll (food forest
gardener, permaculturist & compost junkie on
QuadraIsland.ca
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the success of our gardens than the health and
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At Your HBI Sportfishing Institute BC
2021 Chinook
Proposals - Hope For
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store, there’s something for everyone.. Up to 50% off almost everything!
Southern BC Anglers
The recent DFO evaluation of the SFAB
proposals for data supported fisheries and
wider implementation of mark selective
fisheries (MSF) offer a significant ray of hope
for coastal communities that have been hard
hit by the combination of Chinook non-
retention and Covid 19 travel restrictions.
The evaluations confirm SFAB statements
that these fisheries represents extremely
low risk to stocks of concern yet provide
important opportunity for local anglers
and the businesses that support them. An
approval of the proposals represent an
important recognition of the dual mandate
of Minister Jordan to ensure conservation
of fish stocks while at the same time
ensuring that fisheries and their important
contributions to the Blue Economy of
BC’s coastal communities are maintained.
Redirecting harvest to abundant hatchery
stocks provides an excellent demonstration
of DFO’s understanding of how to achieve
that balance. We are encouraged to see this
happening while recovery efforts of stocks of
concern also gain momentum through the BC
Salmon Restoration and Innovation Funds
and, hopefully, additional investment by all
levels of government in future months.
It is worth noting that many of the evaluated
and proposed opportunities are for the spring
and early summer months. We continue to
urge DFO for the earliest confirmation of
implementation possible and certainly by
April 1st at the latest.
HBI Pub is cooking Thursday - Monday 1pm - 7pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 4pm - 7pm We applaud DFO in the thorough, concise,
Herons Dining Room is serving Fridays 4pm - 7pm and well-organized presentation of the
evaluations, and encourage SFI members to
Fuel Dock Hours Wed. & Saturdays 10am - 3pm read them and support their implementation.
Matt Knoedler 250.285.2754
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Happy March everyone! An Ongoing Question Rural & Northern Communities
Getting closer to spring every day!
Facebook has been alive with chatter about Grant for the Outer Islands
I have been on the phone all day today the Shellinck proposal at Gowlland Harbour Frustration!. We were told months ago that
with SRD business that pertains to you. and some have been frustrated by the fact we would hear about this shortly after the
GOOD NEWS! I will try and just list them that I had not posted an actual link to the close of the application for the money for the
as quick points as I am getting fried and proposal. Well, guess what folks, after an Surge Narrows projects that we have on the
it is getting late! hour with our IT person at the SRD we were books. That was the end of December 2020.
Number One: able to narrow it down for those that wish We are now being told we might know by
to read the incredibly long report. The SRD June 2021.
I have been having conference calls with does not have the ability to link directly to
BCFS for the past couple of months on the reports at this time but you can link to the Integrated Community
two replacement vessels that will serve our meeting and then scroll down to the item you Sustainability Plan
route. are looking for. So, I am providing that link More frustration!
We hit a speed bump about a month ago here so you can do your own research. Please
and I have been trying to get over it ever We recently had to get a one year extension
keep in mind, this is the applicant’s proposal
since. Today they announced to me that I on this project as we have heard nothing back
and if you need the back-story, you will need
have succeeded ! The problem was that they from the consultants that were supposed to
to do your own digging. It is complicated.
wanted to home-port one of the vessels in have the project complete by Dec. 3!, 2020.
Here is the link: tinyurl.com/y8abtb69
Campbell River and one in Q. Cove due to We have no idea when we will have a report.
I hope this will allow a better look at what we
“crewing” issues…. are studying at the committee. Harper Road pathway.
So my suggestions during lengthy Some individuals are saying we should have a Well we got a good start on it (also supposed
consultations, got them to turn around 180 virtual public hearing and move on. I am very to be complete more than a year ago) but
degrees and agree that the best solution is much in favour of a public process as soon as we are stalled. We got as tar as the Seniors’
both vessels to be home-ported in Q.Cove, practical, but in person. complex and that was it. I had numerous
which is what I was lobbying for all along. This is the biggest proposal to ever come to donations of machine work, rock fill,
I worked on two main points: the weather Quadra Island and needs considerable input materials and time lined up, but under
in CR would not allow for overnight from all sectors of our community. Those current SRD rules, I am not allowed to be
berthage and that we DO have available that favour virtual may not be thinking involved in operational issues. So I suggest
crew accommodation on Quadra Island. about all of the people that do not have you contact our Parks staff and ask them what
This point was essential, in their minds, in reliable internet to join in, the incredibly is happening with that project . I get asked a
their attraction of crew. Well, after a bit of complex process required to join in and the lot, but really do not have any answers.
sleuthing, a couple of community minded fact that some people are not comfortable
individuals agreed to consider the supply of in a virtual world. I need to take that all
that accommodation and anyone is welcome So I think I have given you a few things to
into consideration. According to the Act, think about and now I am calling it quits.
to join in, even if it was in small suites. Since all individuals that feel that their interests
we have already done the work in our Local are effected must have a right to speak. This While I am still recovering from my broken
Area Plan to allow for higher density of units, is a tough one as I do not want hold up the back injury, please continue to use email,
it has all fallen into place. Still lots of work to applicant, but I do not want to see people jimabram@xplornet.ca , or my home phone
do, but they made the announcement today left out in the cold due to technology. So we of 250-285-3333 (for the time being). I post
to the (very pleased) crew and to me. I called will see where this goes. I am looking into the occasional item on Facebook for your
Mark Collins, CEO, BCFS, and thanked him options, but so far it is not looking good. information, but I will not be debating issues
for his “wise” choice and decision. So we get on that forum. Please DO NOT post items
two vessels on our side of the pond and more Minister’s Transition Team of an SRD nature on that Facebook forum. I
crew living here to boot! As most of you know, the Federal Minister will not respond. It can take as many hours as
there are in a day to keep up.
Number Two: of DFO has made a decision to remove the
remaining fish farms from the Discovery I hope you enjoyed the shortened report!
As I have mentioned before, I have been Islands. This has been in the plans in various There is a lot more I could go into but I’ll save
trying to get a BC Hydro truck stationed iterations since 2003. She has also committed it for another time.
here permanently and all we needed was a to a transition plan for any displaced workers Respectfully
building to meet their specs. So I reached and also to look at the future of sustainable
out on Facebook and got a number of replies. Jim Abram
aquaculture, possibly on land. I was chosen to
Three are of note and are going to be looked be on that transition team and have presented Director, Discovery Islands- Mainland Inlets,
at this week by BC Hydro crews and then to the Minister’s team last week and will Area C
they will make their choice. I won’t mention be involved in future discussions. The idea Strathcona Regional District
the property owners as that is between Hydro is to save the wild salmon stocks and to try
and the owners. But it IS going to work out, and mitigate any negative impacts for the
I am sure. The crews will come over by crew workers. I am hoping to be of help to her in
boat if the ferry is not sailing during storms. her task.
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Petition to Establish a National Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice
Participatory democracy is the idea that citizens Moreover, citizen’s assemblies are well suited • Citizens’ assemblies produce evidence-
should be able to directly participate in the to overcoming roadblocks such as: based public judgment, and are not
environmental, economic, social and political • Corruption in public institutions equivalent to other forms of public
decisions that affect their lives. Yet public • Political stalemate consultation, such as town halls or
consultation is too often an exercise in gathering referendums, which rely solely on the
public opinion, regardless of how uninformed, • Ethical dilemmas collection of public opinion;
misinformed, or biased it might be. • Complex problems • Other G7 countries, such as France and
Citizens’ assemblies, also known as citizens’ • Long-term issues vs. Short-term incentives the United Kingdom, have created national
reference panels or policy juries, are a • Entrenched political positions citizens’ assemblies on climate policy; and
remedy for this problem. A random yet • A lack of representation in the current • There exists a pre-qualified vendor of
demographically representative group of political process record with the Government of Canada,
ordinary citizens is selected by civic lottery with expertise in the design and delivery of
There is now a petition on the House of
(in the way people are called for jury duty) citizens’ assemblies (MASS LBP).
Commons website requesting that the
to participate in a professionally facilitated We, the undersigned, citizens and residents
Government of Canada establish a National
process of learning and deliberation on a of Canada, call upon the Government
Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and
specified range of issues. Members of the of Canada to create, and implement the
Ecological Justice. The petition reads:
assembly work by consensus to produce a set recommendations of, a national citizens’
of evidence-based policy recommendations. Whereas:
assembly on climate and ecological justice.
When such informed public judgement • The COVID-19 crisis has revealed that swift
guides public policy the result is deliberative emergency action and systemic change in the If you are interested in signing the petition,
democracy. long-term public interest is both necessary go to: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/
and possible; Petition/Details?Petition=e-2853
The United Nations Democracy Fund and
the New Democracy Foundation have found • The United Nations has reported that the Note that you must be a Canadian citizen and
that these “deliberative mini-publics” can destruction of nature is the root cause of resident in Canada to sign.
establish stronger public mandates and create present and future global pandemics; For more information on citizens’ assemblies
a better sense of trust between the public and • The Government of Canada acknowledges see:
elected officials. that the climate and ecological emergency Rosenberg, P. (December, 2019). From
will contribute to worsening public health ancient Athens to the town hall: Can a
crises, including the further spread of new wave of deliberative democracy save
infectious diseases; the world? Salon. Retrieved from: https://
• Climate change is rapidly outpacing www.salon.com/2019/12/15/from-ancient-
scientific predictions, and the world is fast athens-to-the-town-hall-can-a-new-wave-of-
approaching tipping points that threaten deliberative-democracy-save-the-world/
abrupt and irreversible heating and United Nations Democracy Fund & the
biodiversity loss; newDemocracy Foundation (2020). Enabling
• Biodiversity loss and species extinction national initiatives to take democracy
threaten human food systems; beyond elections. Retrieved from: https://
epublishbyus.com/ebook/10048840/html/
Preschool Program • The climate crisis is predicted to lead to
catastrophic economic losses and worsening
index.html#page/1
For 2.5 to 5 years WA Climate Assembly. (2021) Addressing
(Toilet training not required) political instability;
climate pollution requires many
• Citizens’ assemblies are representative,
School Age Program democratic instruments well-suited
voices: About the Washington climate
assembly. Retrieved from: https://www.
Quadra Juniors to overcoming political deadlock and
Kindergarten to Grade 2 waclimateassembly.org/
addressing complex problems;
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How to Prepare Your Home For Sale
Having worked as a Real estate agent in all your stuff in a neat order. You don’t have 6. The furniture shouldn’t matter but buyers
Vancouver since 2014 most of my experiences to spend money on planting new hedges. It’s will look at your furniture. If you have too
come from selling $700k condos and $1.5mil about organizing and displaying the potential much stuff in your living room, just move
houses; however, generally the same rules your yard may have to the buyer. Can you see them to the garage. Declutter all bedrooms
apply to all housing price points. the condition of your roof from the driveway? and make them appear more inviting and
Virtually every article about this subject says Are gutters attached? Are there any standing spacious.
that the kitchen and washroom make the water puddles in front of your house? What 7. Are all your lightbulbs working? When I
biggest impact on the sale of your home. The impression will it leave with the buyers before show my listings I always make sure all lights
buyer will typically have 15min to judge your they even enter the house. are turned on in the house. Buyers will leave
home and within that time frame it’s crucial 2. How does your home smell? This aspect with the sense of abundance of bright light.
to make the first impressions count. Human becomes very relevant as soon as you open It’s important to make sure there is lots of
eye picks up details subconsciously and we the door. Is it damp and cold or warm and natural and artificial light in the house.
don’t even know it. Purchasing a home is a inviting? Oh, if I could have recorded all the 8. Call me and I’ll take care of the rest!
very emotional activity and consciously we buyers I’ve taken on buyer tours! They would Yes, selling here in the rural communities of
don’t register what’s happening, we have a be brutally honest and vocal about the smells the Discovery Islands is a bit different than
“feeling” about a place. The hard evidence of homes we would see. It’s obviously an in the big city. Everything is more relaxed
lies in the details that our minds process in important first impression. and takes longer but let’s not forget that the
split seconds and science confirms that most 3. Cleaning is probably the most underrated buyers have a different mentality. My job is
of our communications happen through non- activity. I believe hiring a professional to make sure that your home sells for the best
verbal cues. cleaning company is worth the investment. price and as quickly as possible.
Hiring a home inspector prior to listing a Sometimes we simply don’t see what could Calling a professional that has experience
property is a great investment and sales need a deep clean; however, the cleanliness and is competent with selling properties is
strategy. A pre-listing inspection gives both definitely affects a potential buyer. vital to a successful transaction. Filling out
you and a potential buyer an independent, As the buyer will be taking their shoes off the paperwork properly to be compliant with
unbiased look at the mechanical aspects to go view your home, they will have an all the rules, to make sure that the contracts
of the house. An inspection will give the up-close look at the floor in the entrance. It are enforceable and to make abundantly
potential buyer an idea of how to budget makes a big difference when they see a very certain that all disclosures are done by the
their purchase to be able to keep up with clean floor rather than sticky and messy tiles. book is extremely important. Selling real
the maintenance of the house. Every house 4. Kitchen countertops should show estate is nothing like selling cars because
needs regular maintenance and that can’t be full surface. There should be nothing on the relationship between an agent and the
avoided. Roof needs to be replaced, plumbing display on all countertops, sink and range. client doesn’t end when the transaction
has a certain lifespan, just like appliances, By removing all personal objects (photos, ends. Making sure you have someone in your
furnace and hot water tank. All of this magnets, etc.) from your fridge door you will corner that cares about you even after the
information will help the buyer to make an be displaying a neutral space and stimulating transaction is completed is very important.
educated decision. the imagination of the buyer. Believe me, you don’t want to be sued by the
What are some of the points to focus on? 5. Bathroom, the most intimate area, must buyer 2 years after you sold them the house.
1. Curb appeal- If your siding isn’t finished be clean; the type of clean you can smell. Hire a professional that will protect your best
yet maybe this is the time to finish the Put away the toothbrush and hide personal interests.
project, clean up your front yard and organize belongings. Real Estate agents have suffered bad rapport
over the years but since the government
oversight in 2017 has recommended few rule
Client Focused. Results Driven changes, that has started to turn around.
Realtors have clear guidelines to make
Curious about the value of your home? sure the public is protected from predatory
Call for a free valuation today. practices and ethics is very important in our
business.
Roman Krzaczek If you have any questions or suggestions,
Realtor® please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at
250-285-2141 I’m here to serve you better.
250-285-2141 Roman Krzaczek
Roman@RomansListings.com
www.RomansListings.com
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