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MERIBETH DEENE D I T O R

After reviewing the Economic Development Committee’s (EDC) suggested changes to the twenty-three sections of Bowen Island’s Official Community Plan, the municipal Advisory Planning Committee has approved a majority of the planned amendments. Similarly, the Islands Trust Executive Committee has advised the Bowen Island Municipality that the proposed amendments are not contrary to the Islands Trust policy statement. While members of the APC did not come to a unanimous agreement about all of the proposed

changes, and the Islands Trust Executive Committee has asked for some clarifications, neither of these issues is likely to hold up the amendments process.

APC chair Drew Rose says that many of the proposed changes to the OCP are about clearing up terminology, elimi-nating redundancy, and “housekeeping.”

“For the most part it is about a change in tone, throwing the Island into a more positive light in terms of economic develop-ment,” says Rose.

One of the changes the APC recommended to the draft OCP amendments relates to the development of Snug Cove, and is found within policy 175. The Economic Development

Committee suggested that the statement, which previously rel-egated all development in the Lower Cove to the south side of Bowen Trunk Road (meaning the Orchard area) replacing the word “South” with “North.” Members of the APC agreed that new commercial development should be allowed on both the south and north sides of Bowen Island Trunk Road.

“We thought it would be good to keep the possibilities wide open, and the specifics of any proposed project can be decided in the future through the planning process,” says Rose.

Visiting LeibenAn upcoming tour of a writer’s paradise

Holy hoola-hoops!Bowen Island’s senior gymnastics team goes to Calgary

Homegrown coachesYoung Bowen Islanders will help you get on the water

Me to We participants Kassidy Wishart, Kamille Gruft, Greg Pennington, Mait Davis (in the background poking his head up), Chloe Jackson, Tara Pearman, Matias Broderick, Justin Walker. Meribeth Deen, photo

Proposed amendments to Official Community Plan (OCP) move forward following reviews by Advisory Planning Committee and Islands Trust

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On Sunday, July 13, the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) is sponsoring a free guided tour of Lieben hosted by Bowen Island’s own Bernice Lever. This event is being held in conjunction with Steamship Days as part of Bowen’s celebration of summer.

As many people know, Lieben was the name for the 10-acre waterfront property at Eaglecliff that was a retreat for writers, painters and performing artists throughout the 40s, 50s and 60s. Einar Neilson and his wife, Muriel, invested their time in entertaining a veritable “Who’s Who” of Canadian writers and artists including Eric Nicol, Malcolm Lowry, Earle Birney, Jack Shadbolt, Lemoine FitzGerald, Lister Sinclair, and Margaret Laurence. Very little is left of the Neilson home, but the property is just as beauti-ful as ever with stunning views across Howe Sound and beach access. The ghosts of so many creative

souls whispering in the trees make the property a special place to gather.

The Lieben walk is a free event; however, partici-pants are asked to reserve in advance by contacting Bernice at 604-947-0017. Everyone is welcome to join Bernice in enjoying the beauty of the gorgeous waterfront property and learning something about the historical significance of Lieben.

Bring a picnic lunch, water, paints, paper, pen, and a camera, and wear sturdy walking shoes suit-able for uneven terrain that is also very steep in some areas. The sign to the Lieben lands is posted on Scarborough Road, two miles from the ferry dock. Catch the Eaglecliff #10 bus. The Lieben walk begins around 1p.m. Participants are welcome to stay all afternoon and perhaps even get in a swim if the weather is hot.

A free guided tour of LiebenBernice Lever reads at Lieben during a guided tour.Bowen Island Arts Council, photo

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Triology’s concert sponsored by BIAC at the Art Gallery on Saturday, July 5, was superb and worthy of the packed-house reception.

Its members are three highly respected jazz fig-ures, all now based in Vancouver but widely known nationally and internationally. Each has played in many different groups and styles, each has an exten-sive discography, and all three are respected teachers on their instrument. The audience was also pleased to learn that these musicians also have (less often heard) skills on other instruments!

The two quiet personalities of Miles Black (piano) and Bill Coon (guitar) are delightfully complemented by the outgoing friendliness of bassist Jodi Proznick, who acts as MC for the group. Saturday’s concert was presented in two sets: the first introducing the audience to the group’s recently released album also called Triology, all tunes arranged by members of the group, featuring in addition their compositions

on six of the 10 tracks. For this set, the musicians used sheet music as a guide although we noted that many more notes were played than were printed. The music stands were set aside for the second set in which the trio truly excelled, with delicate, purely improvised presentations of a number of more or less well known tunes in which one solo would blend smoothly with the next, the other members providing a gentle accompaniment. Their version of Robison’s tune “Old Folks” was a sheer delight, and this set came to a peaceful conclusion with a quiet rendition of “The Nearness of You.”

If you missed this concert, Triology’s album is available on iTunes – but for the magical second set, you’ll have to come to their next concert!

Would you like to develop your jazz skills as a vocalist and instrumentalist? Consider the VSO School of Music Summer Jazz Workshop – all three Triology musicians are on the faculty list for this week-long workshop from July 21-25 for which details can be found on the VSO School of Music website.

Triology, from left: Bill Coon, Jodi Proznick and Miles Black.Peter Wing, photo

EXPRESSION OF INTERESTBOWEN ISLAND BRAND INITIATIVE

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of the Bowen IslandMunicipality (BIM) requests Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualifiedconsulting firms to conduct a facilitated process on articulating theBowen Island brand.

A goal of Bowen’s Economic Development Action Plan for 2014-2015is to “create a welcoming community that knows who it is and what itoffers.” The first step in achieving this goal is to articulate the BowenIsland brand. This brand will influence a potential business, residentor visitor to choose Bowen Island, as well as infuse islanders witha proud sense of identity. Articulating the differentiating and uniquecharacteristics of Bowen Island is important to attracting investment,people and capital to our community for the creation and nurturing of asocially, environmentally and economically sustainable community.

To view the Expression of Interest in more detail please view the link:http://bimbc.ca/news_notices.php?nnid=1113#1113 .

Please submit on or before Monday, July 28, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to:Bowen Island Municipality (Attn: Hope Dallas)981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2Or via email to hdallas@bimbc.ca

Island Community Planner

Bowen Island Municipality is looking for a dynamic, self-­‐motivated professional to join our team.This is a permanent full-­‐time position at 35 hours per week.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will:

• Identify and research issues related to the management of land use and the orderlydevelopment of Bowen Island.

• Formulate policy and the preparation of regulations relative to the Official Community Planand the Land Use Bylaw.

• Process development applications and prepare development agreements, reports and bylawsrelative to the Municipality’s planning policies.

• Develop an annual operating budget for the Planning Department.• Communicate with diverse audiences utilizing a variety of formats.• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external agencies and groups.

You are a member in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Planners/Planning Institute ofBritish Columbia, or eligible for membership; you hold a Degree in Land Use Planning, UrbanPlanning or a closely related field; and, you have a minimum of three years’ experience inmunicipal or regional planning.

Please visit the BIM website to view the full job description at www.bimbc.ca

We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please submit your covering letter and resume via e-­‐mail, fax or mail by Friday, July 18, 2014 at4:00 p.m. to:

Christine Walker, Human Resources ManagerBowen Island Municipality981 Artisan LaneBowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

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MERIBETH DEENE D I T O R

In season one of a reality TV show called Urban/Suburban, a young, nature-loving couple with a modest (ugh) budget of $900,000 try to decide between the purchase of a home near Commercial Drive, or on Bowen Island.

A recent article in BC Magazine also described Bowen Island as a “suburb of 3,500 people.”

There are a lot of people in these parts who do, too. They say, “We just have to accept the reality, Bowen Island is a suburb of Vancouver.”

My life on Bowen definitely started with denial. I would have never considered moving to places I consider suburbs, like Surrey or New West or Richmond. When I think of living in those places

I think of being trapped in the maze of a shopping mall.

Bowen Island, on the other hand, is a place where I can get dive-bombed by owls on my evening jaunt around the lake.

Calling ourselves a “rural community” seems a bit of a stretch, though. A struggling exurb (region lying beyond the suburbs of a city, especially one inhabited principally by wealthy people, American Heritage Dictionary) might be a more accurate description.

Does the description matter?I think it does. How we define ourselves will

define our future.The municipal Economic Development

Committee is taking a stab at defining Bowen, in another sense, through the branding process. If they

can pull it off, and find a definition that a major-ity of Islanders can get on board with, I will be extremely impressed.

Personally, I hope that the definition allows us to grow into something truly unique and creative. Something more than a wealthy suburb, or a com-munity clinging to its rural past. I hope it’s more than yoga studios and essential oils, or a place for people sporting the latest synthetic materials made to withstand wind and weather to hang out. I hope that the definition mines our community’s diversity, and dreams big. Well maybe not big, but to dream, and to take a chance that plucks us from the category of suburban (exurban) communities.

Life in the burbs

Dear Editor,

Kudos to the Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF) for producing Maggie’s Story about one of Bowen’s iconic individuals in so many ways (Undercurrent article, p. 12, July 4, 2014). To know her was to love, admire, and learn from her. Her principles were unquestionable as was her love for the Bowen Island community and the respect and decency she showed to others whether in agree-ment with them or not.

The book chronicles her incredible life of living, loving, and giving to causes that were important to her which have benefitted all of us on Bowen. I was most fortunate to meet Maggie during the early stages of the conception of the golf course, an

initiative of which she was highly supportive. Oh how I enjoyed her stories about as a child, running barefoot through the trails at Cowan Point, some of which were on our public golf course, to meet the Lady Rose or Lady Pam as it docked at Seymour Bay to unload mail, food, building supplies, and passen-gers all destined for the Cowan Point community. How fitting the BICF’s promotion of the book is in the same issue of the Undercurrent promoting this year’s Steamship Days (July 11, 12 & 13). Here’s hoping a great number of Bowen Islanders will run barefoot, or otherwise, to Snug Cove to join in on the “good old days” celebration - Maggie would have loved it!

As to those trails, the book concludes with a ref-erence to and a photograph of the memorial plaque

the Bowen Island Golf Club spearheaded, including a memorial bench and dedication of a section of the perimeter walking trail around the golf course as Maggie’s Walk.

I think it wonderfully ironic our beautiful golf course, which Maggie was able to see and enjoy as a trail walker, is located on virtually the same parcel of land her grandfather, George Cowan, had pro-posed a nine hole course in the 1930s great depres-sion era, so I don’t hesitate to say, “this one is for you our dear Maggie.”

R.B. (Bruce) Russell

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Dear Editor,

The Bowen Island Museum and Archives Board of Directors and People, Plants, and Places Committee held a social event to meet, socialize and thank the 2014 tour hosts who are contribut-ing their unique and beautiful sites for our biannual major fundraising event.

We were also fortunate to receive a copy of Maggie’s Story from the chair of the Bowen Island Community Foundation, Soren Hammerberg, who presented it to us at the party. Thank you, Soren for your donation. It will be in our archival book collec-

tion, which was established and maintained over the years by Lois Meyers-Carter.

The delectables were provided by Vine & Garden. Thank you, Matthew and Cassius, for the superb food and service, and to my grandson Jaimie for your help at the bar.

Sincerely, Beverly Underhill

PPP Tour party

Dear Editor,

June 29-July 1 Bowen Island Gymnasts Senior Team travelled to Calgary to compete for a spot on the Canadian National team going to the 2015 World Gymnaestrada event in Finland. National and World Gymnaestrada events are held every four years and feature multi-gymnastics disciplines of artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, circus and acrobatics team

routinesDespite the fact that this Bowen Island Team lost

crucial gym-time due to the teacher’s strike two weeks before the event, the team of girls ranging between nine and eighteen years of age rallied and put in an exceptional team performance to qualify for the 2015 World Gymnaestrada Event in 2015.

Lisa Brougham

Congratulations to Bowen Gymnasts

Congratulations to the team: Callie Brougham, Maia Blomberg, Katie Brougham, Ashley Murphy, Shelby Murphy, Carlie Froats, Twyla Lotenberg, Briar Blomberg, Ali Catchlove, Aria Willis.Siobahn Catchlove, photo

Team Bowen does a headstand with hoops that elicited a round of applause from the audience In the back row: Carlie Froats, Katie Brougham, Callie Brougham. Front Row: Briar Blomberg, Aria Willis.Siobahn Catchlove, photo

DEBRA STRINGFELLOWC O N T R I B U T O R

Summer biking camps with Dan Cowan are the fastest and safest way for your kids to learn how to ride the Bowen trails safely. Cowan works on confidence and balance while riding with the kids. He leads them through the back trails near Killarney Lake and around the community school (BICS) so they get a feel for the terrain and are able to practise technique in a safe environment.

All bike camps will meet at BICS. Cowan is offering three separate camps to choose from, falling on these dates:

July 22-24th, Aug 5- 7th and Aug 19th-21st. The younger kids ages 6 to 8 yrs of age (Little Rippers) will go in the morning from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. while the older kids ages 9-11 (Biking Barbarians) will be in the afternoon from 1-3 p.m.

A great opportunity to learn from one of the best trail blazers around. Register today at www.bowencommunityrecreation.com.

Or call: 604-947-2216.

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Dan Cowan will lead Little Rippers and Biking Barbarians through Bowen trails during his action-packed summer camps.Debra Stringfellow, photo

Summer sessions presents Neil and Keona Hammond

BOWEN ISLAND ARTS COUNCILS U B M I S S I O N

After a huge success last Saturday with the Triology concert kicking off the sec-ond annual Summer Sessions, the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) will bring more live music starting this Saturday from 3 p.m. for the next four weeks and these concerts are offered to the public free of charge.

“Summer Sessions really is a great way of bringing the community together and as the arts council we would like to help promote our local artists as much as pos-sible. We had great responses from last year’s concerts and we would love to have our local bands playing this year again,” says Jacqueline Massey, BIAC’s executive director.

Playing this weekend are two lead musicians from the band Thereafter. The band’s debut release Ceremony has received great recognition and responses.

“The couple at the core, Neil Hammond (guitar and vocals) and Keona Hammond (flute and vocals), deliver a ‘two-headed’ synergy to the songs and instrumentals on Ceremony, most of which are self-penned,” writes Cal Koat from World Beat Canada.

Their performance will be taking place by the Rotary Stage beside the Snug Café at 3 p.m. What a great idea to bring your friends and family to sit back and enjoy some music on a sunny Saturday afternoon!

Exciting Times at the Museum & Archives

BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM AND ARCHIVESS U B M I S S I O N

There are so many things to see and do during Steamship Days. The Museum and Archives are happy to have our exhibit opening “Hippies and Dippies, Dodgers and Codgers – Bowen 1960-79,” included in the action. The highlight of the day is sure to be the “Living History Fashion Show.”

We begin the show with bustle dresses and cutaway suits, and wind up with tie-dye and bell-bottoms. We’ve come a long way baby!

The exhibit opens at 12:30 and the fashion show begins at 1:30. There will be a “Guess who?” contest. Try to match the name with the photos from the 60s and 70s. There will be some lovely prizes. The museum is at 1014 Miller Road – across from the RCMP station.

Join us later as we march our way down to the Steamship Marina. There will be lots of fun on the Pier.

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FLORRIE LEVINES U B M I S S I O N

More qualified coaches mean more possibilities for learning to sail.

If you happen to visit Tunstall Bay beach on a weekday, you may be lucky enough to see a group of young people busy with sailing dinghies, getting ready to go or returning from their adventures at sea. Starting this week, and continu-ing through to the end of August, the Learn 2 Sail program of the Bowen Island Yacht Club will teach sailing skills to young people of all ages. These fun and engaging programs will be led by an amazing team of BI young adults, also known as highly qualified coaches. As this year we have more coaches than ever, we can finally respond to public requests for sailing lessons for older teens and adults.

All of these terrific coaches grew up on Bowen Island, playing in the sand at Tunstall Bay, swimming to the dock, and then learning to sail with the BIYC summer program. Whether it was sailing with friends, Friday pic-nic adventures, or participating in the annual end of summer Commodore’s Cup Regatta, each coach was some-how inspired by learning to sail at Tunstall Bay.

Two volunteers from last summer,

Jasmine Gish and Derek Zandvliet, decided to become coaches this year, and completed Coaching Fundamentals and the CanSail 1 & 2 Technical courses this spring. Jasmine explains, “We all grew up in this program, and wanted to give other kids the chance to have as much fun as we did”.

Senior coaches Reed Plowright-Wills and Emily Hauner have improved their certifications this year in order to be able to teach the higher levels, CanSail 3 & 4. Senior coach Fineen Davis also improved her skills this year by completing an Optimist Race Module, so that she can teach racing skills to experienced Opti sailors.

With all that new coaching knowl-edge and confidence, sailors are sure to benefit this year. For information about BIYC Learn 2 Sail programs for children ages 7 to 15, go to www.biyc.bc.ca. Registration for all programs is online.

Classes for older teens (16+) and adults will run every Sunday at Tunstall Bay beach from 12–4p.m. at $60 per class.

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Members of the APC could not come to a unani-mous decision on the issue of camping, as stated in Policy 189. This policy effectively places a ban on camping and RV trailer parks on Bowen, and the Economic Development Committee recommended that this statement be deleted.

“I think it is important for Islanders to understand that taking away this prohibition would not mean that campgrounds and trailer parks would all of a sudden be popping up all over Bowen,” says Rose. “If someone were to propose the creation of such a facility, not only would the land have to be rezoned in order to accommodate this, but also the munici-pality would have to draft an entire bylaw to address the regulations of this zoning and this would be quite an undertaking. By changing the OCP by deleting Policy 189, the door would simply be opened slightly to the possibility of camping on Bowen. Either way, members of our committee could not come to a con-sensus on this issue.”

The APC comments on the suggested changes to the OCP are simply suggestions, and as council pro-ceeds with the amendment process, they are under no obligation to follow them.

The municipality was obligated to send the proposed OCP amendments to the Islands Trust Executive Committee following first reading but prior to the public hearing to ensure that all changes remained in compliance with the Islands Trust Policy Statement.

In response, the Executive Committee asked council for clarification on the OCP amendments in relation to how statement 5.2.4 of the policy is being address. That statement requires that Official Community Plans address potential growth with strategies that ensure land use is compatible with environmental protection, natural amenities, resources and community character.

However, that question does not need to be answered until prior to the bylaw’s fourth reading.

Sheila Malcolmson, the chair of the Islands Trust

Executive Committee, says a number of Bowen resi-dents have written to complain the that amendments process is being rushed.

“It might be a disappointment to some people, but policing that is not within the Islands Trust’s statuto-ry power,” says Malcolmson. “If people feel the deci-sion-makers are not following the proper procedure, they should file a grievance with the Ombudsman or communicate their feelings to municipal leaders at election time.”

It might be a disappointment to some people, but policing that is not within the Islands Trust’s

statutory power

Malcolmson adds that the Islands Trust’s approval of the OCP amendments does not amount to a “thumbs-up” to the plan on either an environmental or an economic level. It is simply a confirmation that the amendments fit with Islands Trust policy.

“Our policy statement gives each locality a great deal of autonomy,” says Malcolmson. “On rural island communities, we tend to want to be able to make our own way, but sometimes we also want some external authority to step in. A future Executive Committee could change that policy to be more interventionist but this is the approach we’ve taken.”

The municipality will be hosting an open house on the OCP amendments at Cates Hill Chapel on July 21. Public comments on the subject will be taken into consideration by council prior to passing the amendments to second reading.

Islands Trust review moves OCP process forward

From left: Samuel Holm, Derek Zandvliet, Fineen Davis, Ben Shapland, Robert Torok, front row: Reed Plowright Wills and Emily Hauner.Bowen Island Yacht Club, photo

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Let this mountainside retreat move you. Strikingarchitecture, high quality finishes, and spanning viewsover Howe Sound complete the package. Over 3600sq.ft. including a self contained suite.

368 Creek Road

This 0.6 acre property is perfectly situated within theforest. Entertain family & friends in this 1795 sq. ft.,3 bedroom craftsman charmer. A short stroll to KingEdward Bay Beach.

1749 Emily Lane

$898,000

$739,000

Only a short walk to the beach. This 4+ bedroom,raised pan abode home is located right in the heart ofTunstall Bay. Located creek side on a park-like settingw/ sunset ocean views.

1608 Whitesails RoadThe craftsman style of this home is truly charming.Perched on the mountain side boasting ocean viewsand landscaped gardens. Lower level suite is great forguests or income potential.

379 Creek Road$686,000 $668,000This 1 acre, creek side property is close to all theamenities Bowen Island has to offer. This 4 bedroomfamily home features open concept living withcontemporary design.

734 Grafton Road$628,000

Your dream beach home has been found in this westcoast wonder. Resting on close to an acre of privatelandscaped grounds with ocean and island views asfar as the eye can see.

1731 Arbutus Point RoadThis magnificent SE exposure home boasts over 3100sq. ft., resting on a 0.7 acre oceanfront lot. Loungeand entertain on expansive sun decks, with Vancouvercity skyline in the distance.

1251 Fairweather Road$1.75 Million $1.528 MillionGaze over Howe Sound in this well maintained &spacious oceanfront home. A great place to entertainfamily and friends, and only a short walk to theamenities in Snug Cove.

911 Hummingbird Lane$1.388 Million

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FRIDAY JULY 11Youth Centre drop-in

6 - 9 p.m.

Steamship Days - Day 1 Sip tea at Davies Orchard (3 p.m.) and join the Ukelele Jam at the Bowen Island Marina (5 p.m.)

SATURDAY JULY 12Bowfeast Farmer’s Market

9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Bowen Island Community School

Bowen Island Summer Market Boardwalk in Snug Cove, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Steamship Days - Day 2 Pancake breakfast at the Snug (9 a.m.), wooden boats at the USSC Marina, kids games, pie, swing dancing and music

Living History at the Bowen Island Museum & Archives 12:30 p.m.

BIAC Summer Sessions presenting Neil and Keona Hammond 3 p.m. at the Rotary Stage

Youth Centre drop-in 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SUDAY JULY 13Bowen Island Summer Market

Boardwalk in Snug Cove, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Lieben Walk 1 -3 p.m. contact Bernice Lever bernice@colourofwords.com or 604-947-0017

Steamship Days - Day 3 Kids races, Classic MGs, Walk on Dead

TUESDAY JULY 15AA Meeting

Collins Hall 7:15 p.m.

THURSDAY JULY 16Duplicate bridge at the hall at Bowen Court.

For more info call Irene Wanless 604-947-2955

Youth Centre drop-in (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

UPCOMING

SATURDAY JULY 19 Xenia Retreat Centre - 20th Birthday Celebration Open House - noon to 3 p.m.email xeniacentre@gmail.com or call Saria 604-947-9816

JULY 19 and 20People, Plants, and Places Tour

Tickets $25 purchase online at bowenislandmuseum.ca/ppp/

MONDAY JULY 21Official Community Plan Open House

Cates Hill Chapel, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY JULY 29Public meeting - Lot #2 Rezoning

Cates Hill Chapel, 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY AUGUST 2Dock DanceTickets $25, available from any firefighter or the General Store

On the calendar

Bowen Island MunicipalityPUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON BOWEN ISLAND

Monday July 21, 20145:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Cates Hill Chapel, 661 Carter RoadBowen Island, BC

(A presentation and Q&A period will be held at 6:30 pm)

Council has given first reading to a bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 282, 2010. Thedraft amendments stem from Council’s consideration of recommendations from Bowen Island’sMunicipality’s Economic Development Committee, to make the Official Community Plan moresupportive of economic development and of the enhancement to existing and new businesses onBowen Island.

Proposed Bylaw No. 357, 2014 would amend the Official Community Plan to:

Encourage new commercial development to locate within commercial areas in the VillageCommercial designated area;

Remove limitations on tourist accommodation, and provide for campgrounds but continuing tonot support destination attractions;

Encourage light industry in suitable locations to meet local needs; Support the creation of jobs and promoting economic activity that builds on diversity,

sustainability, innovation and creativity; Encourage the provision of ferry service to meet the needs of the island, and accommodate

population growth; Explore how Bowen Island’s unique attributes can be used to enhance the economic viability

and work toward an island economy that is diverse, sustainable and innovative, meeting theneeds of residents and visitors.

You are invited to attend this public open house, and to provide your comments on these proposals.Should Council give second reading to bylaw, a formal Public Hearing will be held at a later date.

Background information, including a complete description of, and rationale for all proposed OfficialCommunity Plan amendments and background reports are available on the municipal website, under“Current Topics” at www.bimbc.ca. Comment sheets will be available at the Public Open House.

981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 TEL: 604‐947‐4255 FAX: 604‐947‐0193 e‐mail: bim@bimbc.ca website: www.bimbc.ca

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Whether your kid is a veteran on the field or a newcomer to the sport, this co-ed specialty camp is a great way to stay active while fine-tuning your football skills in a friendly team environment. Coach Devon Thomson and assistant James Milligan will put the kids through their paces teaching them basic skills of passing and shooting while developing strategic play with the group. Coaches will also tackle the nuances of defending and provide tips on how to be a great goalkeeper.

Camps will start on for kids between six and eight years old on Monday July 21 - 25. Kids ages 9 to 11 yr old will start on Monday July 28 and run until August 1. Register online at www.bowencommunityrecreation.com or call 604-947- 2216.

Summer soccer camps

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Applyfor a Disposition of CrownLand

Head Lease

BOWEN ISLANDApplication Area – 2411061Unsurveyed Crown Land onthe bed of Queen CharlotteChannel, NEWWESTMINSTERDISTRICT.

Take notice that Shaw Cablesystems Limitedhas applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands andNatural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West CoastRegion for a Licence of Occupation – SubmarineFibre Optic Cable situated on Provincial Crown landlocated at Queen Charlotte Channel.

The Lands File Number that has been establishedfor this application is 2411061. Written commentsconcerning this application should be directed to theSection Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and NaturalResource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd,Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to:

AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until DateAugust 7th, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able toconsider comments received after this date. Pleasevisit our website:

http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisementwill be considered part of the public record. Forinformation, contact the Freedom of InformationAdvisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and NaturalResource Operation’s office in Nanaimo.

HEALTH &WELLNESS

Dr. Gloria ChaoFamily Dentist

Artisan Square • 604-947-0734Alternate Fridays 10am-4:30pm

Horseshoe Bay • 604-921-8522www.bowenislanddental.com

Dr. Dana BartonNaturopathic Physician

596 B. Artisan Square

604-730-1174Natural Family Medicine

BLOOD TESTS,URINE TESTS OR ECGS6:45 - 9:00 A.M.

EVERY THURSDAYDR. ZANDY'S OFFICE

Dr. Utah Zandy604-947-9830CALL FOR APPOINTMENTOPEN TUESDAYS &

THURSDAYS

Diana Romer MEd, RCC

COUNSELLING THERAPISTBowen and West Van offices

604.290.6407Deromer@shaw.ca

www.clearhorizon.ca

BOWEN ISLANDWELLNESS CENTRE604-947-9755CATHERINE SHAWDr. Traditional ChineseMedicine/Acupuncturist

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MARY MCDONAGHRegistered Massage Therapist

(Available Mondays through Fridays)❦

SANDY LOGANRegistered Physiotherapist

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ROBYN IZARD RMTRegistered Massage Therapist(Available Thursdays through Sundays)

Dr. Susanne SchloeglM.D.

Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri.Call for an appointment

Artisan Square604-947-9986

ChiropractorDr. Tracy Leach, D.C.

595B Artisan LaneTuesdays

Call for an appointment(778) 828-5681

www.leachchiro.com

To advertise on the

Health Page

call 604-947-2442

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These beautiful southwest facing lots offer infinitepossibilities to create: family home, painting studio,organic garden, or just about anything else you can

dream of. The close proximity to downtown is unrivaled.The rewards are endless. The opportunity is limited.

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Dock dance August 2

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This year’s dance will be featuring Cease & Desist with Bert Jupiter & the Moon Raiders. Tickets $25 available from any Firefighter or at the General Store.