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Update on future of QI Medical Clinic Gallery Makes A Move Since our Community meeting May 24, the working group has been Art is moving, and in Quathiaski working very hard to find solutions to maintain the existing level of Cove it’s not just figuratively as medical services on Quadra after Dr Boegel leaves in November 2018. Raven Song Gallery has relocated Dr Boegel has had some serious inquiries from a few physicians from its previous Upper Realm interested in part time salaried positions and will meet with these over location down the spiral stairs to the next few weeks. a new home next door to Amped Many thanks to residents who wrote asking the Ministry of Health and on Nutrition in the Q Cove Plaza. Kevin MacKenzie Island Health to assist us with options. There are definite signs that you Walking through the door it’s 10 years and she and MacKenzie are being heard. While there are no definite decisions available as yet, immediately obvious this was a formed a business partnership, encouraging discussions with Island Health have started and several great move for the gallery. The high opening Raven Song Gallery back options are being considered. walls, bright natural light from the in April 2017. It is clear that evidence of community support for maintaining existing large windows and generous space The first year went well with lots and improved services is crucial to finding a solution, so it is important form the perfect facility for the of local interest and visitors. The that people keep writing letters to Ministry and Island Health. diverse artwork on display. gallery now exhibits work by over Proprietor Colleen Carter 60 local artists in a wide range ComingQUADRA ISLAND Events... REAL ESTATE TEAM described to me the gallery’s of media: there is original art by opening last year. While making painters, sculptors, textile artists, Non Stop Talk NEW LISTING: COPPER BLUFFS connections with the Quadra arts weavers, with work in pressed community local metalworker/ July 6 - then there was rock n’ rollCUSTOM funk! BUILT OCEANFRONT seaweed, cards, soap, jewellery, HOME $895,000 • Panoramic artist Kevin MacKenzie paintings on silk, pottery, glass ocean views acrossgr Discoveryeat Passage food mentioned· supe that rheb was e lookingvents and · more.casual fun Blue Kats • Tiger wood floors, heated tile flooring, for a space to display his work Colleen invites everyone to come July 13 - Blues & R&B surround sound speaker system as well as to showcase for the • Sliding glassop doorse fromn living e roomve ry day · live music Fridina andy check& Sat out theu newrd galleryay to covered deck with seamless glass broader Quadra arts community. location. To celebrate they will Gorailings Dog • Master bedroom Go with 5 pc ensuite and walk-in closet • Spacious family/ MacKenzie has built a strong be hosting a variety of events Beach Blanket Time Machine Julymedia 20 room - and third bedroom on lower level with doors to lower level wrap-around reputation over the years for his throughout the month of July, deck • 2.72 acre high bank oceanfront lot in low maintenance bluffy landscape 9pm in the Pub. No cover. art and his outstanding custom mainly on Fridays and Saturdays. work in railings, gates and the like. Bill Bradshaw There will be live music, PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Recently he’s been collaborating refreshments, prize draws for OpeSarahn M Bradshawic with Mo Inn: 285.3322 with John Cleasby making some some of Kevin’s metal art, sales joiwww.quadrarealestate.can in... or enjoy local talent at Pub: 285.3539 exquisite custom tables. and other surprises. Saturdays PHONEat 9pm250.285.3293 Colleen has a background in For more information and an TOLL FREE 1.877.735.3293 heriotbayinn.com business, having run a landscape online gallery see: with host Mo DaveFAXnp 250.285.3292ort a beautiful place to spend time design company in for www.ravensonggallery.com Coming Events... Non Stop Talk July 6 - then there was rock n’ roll funk! Blue Kats great food · superb events · casual fun July 13 - Blues & R&B open every day · live music Friday & Saturday Go Dog Go July 20 - Beach Blanket Time Machine 9pm in the Pub. No cover.

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Friday, July 6 Mondays • Live Music with Non Stop Talk, HBI Pub 9pm no cover AA, Big Book Study, 7pm Quadra United Church- Saturday, July 7 Wednesdays • North Quadra Fire Drill & Potluck page 7 for details 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1–2pm Sunday, July 8 Prayer Meeting, Bible Church, 7pm • Ad Una Corda Choir 7pm CR Baptist Church Poker Night, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 7:30pm What’s Happening Hand Drum Jam, 7:30 pm Upper Realm, Q Cove Wednesday, July 11 at Quadra Island • Knacker’s Yard HBI Pub 9pm $10 cover Thursdays Community Centre SMART Recovery group 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Boardroom, Friday, July 13 QCC, open to anyone over 19. THIS WEEK July 8 • Sean Ashby at Kameleon Dinner 6pm - show 7pm • Live Music with Blue Kats, HBI Pub 9pm no cover Fridays SUNDAY: 9:00 Somatic Yoga with Rob Selmanovic Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm Quadra United Church Saturday, July 14 MONDAY: 10:00 Yoga w/ Josephine; 10:00 Parents • Lindy Vopnfjörd at Quadra legion 8pm $10 Saturdays & Tots; 1:00 Island Theatre Camp for kids (ages 8-14), Friday, July 20 Farmers Market in Quathiaski Cove 10 am–2pm 1:30 Caregivers Support Group • Live Music with Go Dog Go, HBI Pub 9pm no cover Meat Draw, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 5 pm Open Mic with Mo, 9pm at the HBI pub TUESDAY: 9:00 Yoga w/Brenda; 10:30 Learn to Cook Mom’s Day Brunch (ages 8-12); 1:00 Island Theatre Sundays Camp for kids (ages 8-14); 5:00 Yoga w/Trinity Buddhist Meditation, 10 am, Upper Realm, Q Cove List Your Event Family Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30am WEDNESDAY: 10:30 Kids Nature Hike; 1:00 Island • Email us at: news @discoveryislands.ca Quadra Sunday Painters, 11am–2pm, 285.3390 Theatre Camp for kids (ages 8-14) • Drop off your item at Inspirations Q-Cove Find your way THURSDAY: 9:00 Yoga w/ Brenda; 10:00 Parents • Or you can bring it to our office: around online... and Tots; 12:30 SMART Recovery; 1:00 Island Theatre 701 Cape Mudge Road Camp for kids (ages 8-14) QuadraIsland.ca FRIDAY: 1:00 Island Theatre Camp for kids (ages 8-14), NEXT DI DEADLINE: Monday, July 16 @ 7pm NEXT WEEK July 13-20 FRIDAY: 6:45 Josephine’s Opening the Heart Mediation Retreat (pre-registration only) SATURDAY: 10:00 Josephine’s Opening the Heart Mediation Retreat (pre-registration only) SUNDAY: 9:00 Somatic Yoga with Rob Selmanovic (Main Hall); 10:00 Josephine’s Opening the Heart Mediation Retreat (pre-registration only) MONDAY: 9:00 Water Rats for kids (ages 6-12), 10:00 Parents and Tots; 10:00 Yoga w/ Josephine TUESDAY: 9:00 Water Rats for kids (ages 6-12), 9:00 Yoga w/Brenda; 5:00 Yoga w/ Trinity; 2:00 Watercolour for kids (ages 6-14) WEDNESDAY: 9:00 Water Rats for kids (ages 6-12), 10:00 Intro to Sailing for Kids (ages 7-12) THURSDAY: 9:00 Water Rats for kids (ages 6-12), 9:00 Yoga w/Brenda; 10:00 Sushi Making for kids (ages 8-12); 10:00 Parents and Tots; 12:30 SMART Recovery; 2:00 Watercolour for kids (ages 6-14) FRIDAY: 9:00 Water Rats for kids (ages 6-12), 10:00 Mani Pedi for Kids (ages 7-14)

ISSUE 682 • JULY 6, 2018 www.discoveryislander.ca PAGE 3 discove R y COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS ISLANDER ISSUE 682 Quadra Quilt Quadra Island Quilt and 6 JULY, 2018 Guild update Publisher/Editor The Quadra Island Quilters Garden Tour 2018 Philip Stone held our 2018 summer wrap In spite of the weather on Sunday, this year’s tour was the most The DI is published every two weeks. up potluck and meeting June successful we have had. We sold just over 400 tickets, a record for Our current edition and upcoming 12 at the Community Centre. the tour and, once all bills are paid, will have in the region of $6000 deadlines are online: Approximately 40 members and to disperse to the Recreation Society for children’s programming and www.discoveryislander.ca guests were in attendance. to the quilters for their marathon. This was only possible because CONTACT US We followed our usual format individuals were willing to share their gardens and their talents with email [email protected] for our meetings including Show other islanders and visitors. It was a wonderful showcase of just what it phone 250 285 2234 and Share, various updates for is possible to grow in this beautiful place we call home. The livestock mail PO Box 280 Quathiaski Cove coming events, a financial report, added to the attraction, especially the baby goats who were much loved BC V0P 1N0 block of the month and our annual and petted over the weekend. office 701 Cape Mudge Road summer challenge. After our A huge thank you to the gardeners who shared their gardens: Janice and hours Monday – Thursday business was completed we all Gerald Ammundsen, Kathy Sales and Nick Knuit, Dawn Seeley-Ross 10am to 4pm enjoyed a delicious pot luck lunch. and Ed Jordan, Donivee and Buck Laird, Ann Graves and Peter Stone, Thank you to all who came and Karen and Allan Richards, Joan Varley and members of the Quadra Opinions expressed in this magazine Island Golf Course, Carol and Mike Gall, Marie and Ric Holt, Karen are those of the contributors and are enjoyed our quilts at the Quilt and Dunn and Peter Booth, members of the Community Garden, Val Barr not the views of the publisher. Garden Show. and Grant Hayden, and Judy and Kurt Hagen. We hope they can enjoy It’s easy to join the Quadra SUBMISSION GUIDELINES their beautifully tended gardens for the rest of the summer. Thank you Island Quilters Guild! Our next also to the quilters who hung quilts, protected them from the rain and We welcome items for publica- meeting is September 11th. Our tion on subjects of interest to the sat in the gardens even if under cover and well wrapped up. The quilts meeting starts at 9 am with tables were beautiful and the largest show we have ever had. A thank you also Discovery Islands community. set up to sew all day and our Here are a few guidelines: to Gerry Enns and David Varley for signposting the route. business meeting starts at 10am • 300 words is an ideal length for and then a break for BYO lunch. Quadra Island Quilt and Garden Tour Committee. community announcements. The afternoon portion ends at Nicky Ballingal, Bev Barclay, Nancy Essig, Eileen Mackay, Leslie • Articles do not need to be sent as 2:30. Come join us! You can call Mackenzie, Joan Varley, Marci Wolter attachments. Simply send the text Deborah at 778-682-0684 in the body of your email. • Canadian spelling is preferred. • Please use the title of your item in the email subject line. We get a lot of items called 'DI Article'. • Remember to include credits and captions for photos & artwork. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS SUBMITTED, ERRORS AND ACCIDENTAL OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.

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Slovakia Choir Hand Drum Jam Market Music Sean Ashby Sings on July 8 Come join the Hand Drum Local musicians continue to play Plays Kameleon Jam. Beginners are welcome. Extra at the Saturday Market every At 7 pm on Sunday July 8, We are excited to host acclaimed drums are available if you need week. The music happens from 10 come hear an Adult Choir guitarist Sean Ashby (1 man, one. Come to Spirit Books upstairs am to lunch time. from Slovakia perform spirituals, 7 guitars) on his 2018 tour on in Q Cove folk and sacred music at Campbell Willow, a Quadra Island women’s Friday July 13th at Kameleon on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm River Baptist Church. Tickets group, rocks the Market on July Food & Drink. seanashby.com to 9pm. Suggested donation is 7th. John Toelle and Richard are $10 at The Music Plant and Chances are, if you’ve had a only 5 dollars. Call Steve Moore at Christie play the Market for the at the door. Ad Una Corda will radio on today you’ve heard his 285.3323 for more info. first time this year on July 14th. be on tour from the Kathaumixw guitar playing. Sean Ashby has Mary Ellen Wilkiins sings and International Choral Festival in played and recorded with Sarah plays guitar on July 21. Richard Powell River and Island Voices McLachlan, Delirium, Ginger Christie and Brian Wilson, a Chamber Choir is delighted to (former Grapes Of Wrath),and popular duo, perform on July 28. host yet another award-winning many more. He has appeared Buddhist Willow returns on August 4th choir from this wonderful on the Grammy Awards twice, to warm your hearts once again. festival. Info: Joyce, 285-3298 Meditation The Tonight Show with Jay John Toelle and Richard Christie Join us for a 45 minute silent Leno five times, SNL and David return on August 11. Live music meditation every Sunday at Letterman three times, as well continues until mid-September. 10am at Spirit Books upstairs in as other major TV shows. Sean’s Quadra Island Q Cove. Everyone is welcome Please make generous donations guitar playing is present on CD’s to experience the beauty of to our local musicians when with sales in excess of 10 million Outdoor Club this simple practice. Free or by your visit the Market. Thanking copies worldwide... so far. donation. Call Steve or Danielle at you in advance for keeping our Upcoming Events Dinner 6pm - show 7pm 285.3323 for more info. local music groups alive and Suggested donation $10 - $15 As we start the summer high well. Call Steve Moore for more Reservations strongly season, we have a great mix information at 250.285.3323. of kayaking, classic local recommended 250.285.3282 destinations and hikes. Here are the upcoming trips for the next month: 9 July, Monday - kayaking to the Breton Islands and Village Bay 11 July, Wednesday - hiking to Mt. Seymour and Nugedzi Lakes 18 July, Wednesday - hiking to Newton Lake 25 July, Wednesday - hiking to Crest Mountain 27 July, Friday - hiking to Woss Lookout and to Little Huson Caves 1 August, Wednesday - kayaking at Granite Bay - Small Inlet area We’re scheduling more than one trip per week in some instances to accommodate all the outings members want. The details for these trips and others can be found at: https://qioutdoorclub.org/ schedule-summer-2018/ Please make sure that your membership is up to date and to contact the coordinator several days in advance of a day trip.

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portion of the work involved in setting up, Canada Day 2018 running the event and in the takedown and Farmers’ Market Our 17th Annual DICC Canada Day clean up at the end. Celebration, was held July 1 at Rebecca Spit. Quadra Island Volunteers make events like Although the weather was not ideal, hundreds Canada Day possible !! of residents and visitors to the island enjoyed With Thanks, beautifully BBQd salmon, assorted salads, Mornay, Sarah and Betty hot dogs and cake. We appreciated all the QI community members who brought items to share in our 3rd annual Great Canadian Potluck Lindy Vopnfjörd to The Canada Day Cake winner was perform at Quadra TsaKwaLuten Lodge for the 3rd year in a row !! Arlis Scott was the runner up for her creation. Island Legion Cake was enjoyed by all who got a taste. Lindy Vopnfjörd is a Canadian-Icelandic We apologize for our generator failure that musician with the rare ability to capture removed coffee from our Toony Tent menu, poetically in lyric and sound such profound despite the many requests we had for a hot nuance in modern stories. Vopnfjörd is a drink. Kids, young and old, enjoyed Popcorn, proficient storyteller who distills human Cotton Candy and Root Beer Floats. experience into the vital emotions that define The Children’s Festival area was kept very a moment so crisply, and memorably. Hope, busy with games, face paining and a popular despair, triumph and loss, are feelings framed The Quadra Farmers’ Market and Bazaar runs craft “ make it and take it” table. Many families by Vopnfjörd’s sixth album, Frozen In Time, every Saturday 10-2 on the grass beside the made use of the badminton and volleyball cast as a melodious folk soundtrack with a credit Union. Exceptional artisans, fresh local equipment for impromptu games. retro feel. The effect is stunning. Consistent with the magic of his live performances, produce and baking, handcrafted soaps and Gillian Green from QI RC Legion, in uniform, the new album was recorded live in studio, woodwork, healing massage, great live music welcomed attendees on behalf of the Canada and emanates an organic resonance, void and always lots more. See you there! Day Committee, thanked sponsors and led the of technical manipulation. Stripped down For more info contact Naomi: quadramarket@ crowd in singing Oh Canada. gmail.com and folky, Vopnfjörd plucks his acoustic Jim Abram, our Area C Regional Director, guitar sensitively to songs about courageous brought welcoming remarks from Strathcona stories of freedom champions, Vikings, and Photo: Kanish Wood Crafter Don Meester Regional District, one of our financial sponsors the love for his wife. There are also tracks of Courtesy of James Smith for this celebration. quiet betrayal haunted by the eery guitars of Musical entertainment was provided by Canadian musician, . Frozen In Quadra Young Musicians, Charlotte and Time is produced by award-winning composer Gabrielle Doll, and Aayla Moon Anctil, as well Todor Kobakov, who has worked with many Ferry Schedule as Kelly Beamish, local musician and teacher prominent acts such as Lights, Metric, Stars, Leave Quathiaski Cove Leave Campbell River Blaine Waldbauer, and special guest Janae and . Vopnfjörd’s quiet confidence QUADRA ISLAND VANCOUVER ISLAND Kratt. permeates the album, inviting the listener The Canada Day Committee would again, like in to his world of wisdom and attention to † 6:20 am † 6:40 am to thank all our Sponsors, the Di Chamber social consciousness, human rights, political 7:05 am 7:30 am of Commerce, Strathcona RD, and Canadian oppression – and tenderness. 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am Heritage Foundation, and also the many Lindy will be appearing at the Quadra Island 10:00 am **10:30 am “in kind “ Community supporters, Cermaq Legion Saturday, July 14th with local support 11:00 am 11:30 am Sea Foods, Walcan Sea Foods, the Swanson from David Bozzenberry. The show begins at 12:00 pm 12:30 pm family, Jim and Rhonda Thievin, Wildcoast 8PM. $10 at the door. 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Adventures, QI Bible Church, BC Ambulance 2:05 pm 2:30 pm Paramedics, Susan Brerton and Derek Moore 3:00 pm 3:30 pm from BC Parks and All Clear Septic. **4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:25 pm We would like to express our appreciation 5:50 pm 6:15 pm to the Volunteers from Quadra Emergency 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Program and Quadra Fire who provided 8:00 pm 8:30 pm Parking and Security Services and to Dude and 9:15 pm 9:45 pm Mary for driving the shuttle. *10:15 pm *10:45 pm We are so very grateful to Quadra Fire † Monday to Friday only. ** Tuesdays - Dangerous Cargo Volunteers and others, who took on a large * Fridays and Saturdays Only No passengers or cars.

PAGE 6 www.discoveryislander.ca ISSUE 682 • JULY 6, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Local, Bulk Landscape Products Weekend Fire Drill & Top Soil, Fish Compost & Mulch Creative Landscape Structures Meditation Retreat Potluck Dinner Decks and Fences Opening the Heart with Loving-Kindness Dear North Island Neighbours: everyone’s Bobcat Service with Buddhist nun Venerable Viranani invited to a Fire Drill & Potluck Dinner (with Friday July 13 - Sunday July 15 homemade ice cream!) on Saturday, July 7 from 4-9 pm at Paul & Deb Doherty’s place at 260 Friday 7 - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10- 4 Bold Point Road. Quadra Community Centre RSVP to Lu by email by Friday, July 6: This non-residental weekend meditation [email protected] retreat is a rare opportunity to learn from and Fire drill! Learn how to assemble & use a variety practice Mettā meditation with a kind and of fire-fighting equipment. Paul Doherty will skillful teacher. lead a fire drill. Bring & use your own equipment Ven. Viranani will offer a simple and direct or use Paul’s set-up. 250 202 4429 method to develop and strengthen the heart’s Info table! Lu & Dalyce will host an info table [email protected] natural capacity to connect with others with including: kindness.The weekend will include periods of sitting and walking meditation with • North Island fire tips instruction, talks, and time for questions • Recommended fire-fighting equipment & and answers. This retreat is suitable for both resources beginners and experienced meditators. • Phone trees & communication lists Everyone is welcome. • Fire smart literature Ven. Virañani began to practice meditation in • Evacuation maps (srd) 1979, as a scientist and conservation biologist • Suggested fire hazard & fire safety signs in Hawai’i and New Zealand. In 2003 she began a four-year period devoted to intensive • Open Bay, Granite Bay, Homewood updates/ Preschool Program practice and in 2006 she took permanent info For 2.5 to 5 years ordination in Burma. She now resides in • SRD update re meeting with South Quadra (Toilet training not required) Burma and teaches mettā and vipassana Fire Dept. meditation retreats worldwide. Quadra Kids For more information and to register: www. facebook.com/Discovery.Islands.Dhamma or school age program [email protected] or 250.204.9642 For 6 to 11 years Find us online quadrachildrenscentre.weebly.com Find your way 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. around online... Monday to Friday 250-285-3511 QuadraIsland.ca Please inquire about government subsidies

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Enhancing Caregiver Well-Being Survey Strathcona Community Health from University of Alberta and AGE-Well Network receives Regional Housing Enhancing Caregiver Well-Being Needs Report Caring for a loved one or friend AGE-WELL is a national Campbell River – The Strathcona Community Health Network with a health issue can be a big research and innovation (SCHN) has received the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which commitment and have a serious network of industry, non-profit provides a snapshot of housing needs, quality of available housing and impact on a caregiver’s own organizations, government, care demand throughout the Strathcona Region. health and well-being. We want providers, caregivers, end-users, The findings have been shared at a high-level with local governments to hear from you because your and academic partners working and housing non-profits and is now available to the public through the voice matters to us. This survey together to drive innovation SCHN website. The results highlight what SCHN members have both will help us understand the and create technologies and been seeing and hearing from residents. things you want to accomplish services that benefit older adults. “The report confirms that the housing crisis underway in the Lower now and in the future as a One example is internet-based Mainland and the southern parts of Vancouver Island has started person and as a caregiver (your individualized rehab support for to impact all of us living north of the Oyster River,” says SCHN goals). Your responses will older adult stroke patients who Coordinator Libby King. “The report shows that in Campbell River, help researchers contribute to need more support. The survey single-parent families and individuals living alone face the most developing technologies, policies is interested in knowing whether significant affordability challenges, with over 50 per cent of single- and practice that are best suited and how carers and their loved parent families effectively priced out of the rental market.” to enhance your well-being and ones would use such technology Rent for a one-bedroom property in Campbell River increased by 42 support you and the person in to lessen the burden of care for all percent in the last ten years, while during the same period, the vacancy your care. concerned. rate fell from seven per cent to 1.3 per cent. For context, a healthy The survey is cosponsored vacancy rate is defined as being between three to five per cent. by the Canadian Home Care “The report shows that members of our community who are the most Association, a non profit vulnerable have the fewest options,” says King. “Low-income earners, organization which is dedicated Mobile Mechanic especially low-income seniors, the disabled, First Nations, and those to ensuring the availability of Heavy Equipment & Automotive with mental health or substance use issues are the most vulnerable in accessible, responsive home service and repair this housing market. Survey respondents reported rental discrimination care and community supports Welding and Fabrication based on family size, sexual orientation, physical ability, and cultural to enable people to safely stay Shop located on Quadra identity - especially amongst First Nations.” in their homes with dignity, By appointment only independence and quality of life: House prices across the region have increased significantly with www.cdnhomecare.ca/ single detached dwellings rising in price by 28 per cent, while patio condominiums rose 48 per cent between 2015 and 2017. Of survey Click the link below or type it respondents who identified owning their own one day as a priority, into your internet browser to take 82 per cent of those felt that they would face significant barriers in 250-285-2215 the survey by July 20,2018: achieving this goal. 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At Your HBI WEDNESDAY NIGHT FUN! July 11th TUESDAYS: KARAOKE’S BACK! Sing the Knacker’s Yard – Traditional Irish, Scottish, song in your heart on stage every week. Not a English & Original Music. High energy band singer? Karaoke loves an audience, enjoy the paying tribute to, and take inspiration from, local and visiting talent. 9:00pm. HBI Pub. legendary predecessors; The Dubliners, The THURSDAYS; Pogues, Planxty, The Clancy Brothers, The Classic Rock Bingo 7:00pm Chieftains, and The Wolfe Tones. $10.00. with your host Linda Gallagher. Sing a long, 9:00pm. HBI Pub. meet new friends, have a trip down memory lane and win prizes, rock on Quadra! HBI MORE WEDNESDAY FUN July 25th. 1066 Pub. No charge to play or to have tons of fun! returns to Quadra Island on their 2018 Marine Begins 8:00pm in July and August. Pub Tour. Celtic Music with Attitude! A Great HBI FRIDAY NIGHT BANDS: Night of Fun, laughter and some rollicking July 6th Non music thrown in! 9:00 pm HBI Pub. No Cover Stop Talk - Then there was ROCK ‘N ROLL FUNK FLAMENCO! EVEN MORE WEDNESDAY July 13th Blue Kats - Blues And R&B FUN! Aug 15th. Fin de Fiesta Flamenco July 20th Go Dog Go – Beach Blanket Time dance and music ensemble presents SALVAJE, Machine an untamed new production that explores July 27th DUFFY Live – Bring your Dancing the wild, unrestrained side of one of the Shoes! HBI Pub. 9pm. N\C world’s most passionate and intense art forms: flamenco. Fin de Fiesta will leave SATURDAYS; Open Mic. 9:00pm. HBI Pub. you breathless, with the pulsing rhythms of “One good thing about music, when it hits you, flamenco beating in your heart. $15.00 Show you feel no pain.” Bob Marley only Herons. Optional dining before. 9pm – Midnight. Call 285-3322 to reserve. GRANT LAWRENCE AND FRIENDS Saturday Like the DI August 18 in Herons Dining Room. Enjoy a on FaceBook 2 course dinner with stories and music, an evening to remember for sure! 69. 6:00pm seating. Limited show only seats 25.00 7:00pm seating. Building for and employing HARRY MANX joins us in Herons for two oelle Construction Ltd islanders since 1980 shows; September 15 and 16. A multiple award winning Canadian musician he blends Custom and budget homes blues, folk music, and Hindustani classical Resorts and commercial music to move and sooth the soul. Two course BC licensed residential builder dinner and show 79.00. Seating at 6:00 Aug Cost effective design 15, at 5:00pm Aug 16. Limited show only seats 59.00, setaing at 7:00\6:00. Reserve; Green energy rated 285-3322.

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Proportional Representation: An overview Part 1 A referendum on whether or not to change · Widespread disaffection with our political by Bonnie Brownstein the provincial voting system will be held system results in low voter turnout and · Parliament reflects a wider range of political in BC in fall 2018. Registered voters will troubling low participation rates among views and more women and minorities get receive a voting package in the mail. The young people. People believe their vote won’t elected campaign period starts July 1st with the make a difference · Higher scores on measures of health, voting period lasting from October 22nd to · The need for strategic voting, defined as education, the economy, the environment and November 30th. See how to register to vote at choosing the lesser evil, means many voters standards of living electionsbc. seldom get a provincial Member of Parliament For more information see Fair Vote Canada Voters will see a two part question. who shares their views BC https://www.fairvote.ca/pr4bc/ 1. Which system should BC use for provincial · Some regions have no Members of elections? (Vote for only one) Parliament in the governing party at all. This · The current First Past the Post voting system is currently true for the , Shuswap, · A proportional representation voting system Boundary, Thompson and regions Quadra Island Seniors 2. If BC adopts a proportional representation · Incoming government spends much money --B.C.O.A.P.O.--BR. 91 and energy undoing the work of the previous voting system, which of the following voting We all had a great time at the Convention in systems do you prefer? government, and process gets repeated when the next turn to the right or left occurs: Nanaimo which was convened by Branch 4 · Dual Member Proportional (DMP) “policy lurch” who is celebrating their 80th Anniversary. · Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) Let’s review some of the advantages of We are presently working daily at the Tourist · Rural-Urban Proportional (RUP) Proportional Representation (PR) as seen in Information Booth where we meet tourists IMPORTANT NOTES: other countries: from Italy, Mexico, Japan and all over the world including Vancouver Island. If you don’t know which system you prefer, · Voter intention is respected – 39% of the you can leave the second question blank. Your vote should equal 39% of the seats We are invited to a Picnic hosted by Fanny Bay OAP Br. 127---- The Picnic is held on vote in Question 1 still counts! · Most votes count towards electing a Wednesday If a proportional respresentation system is provincial Member of Parliament July 18th 2018 at their Senior OAP Hall at voted in – the current BC government has · More motivation to vote – voter turnout up 418 Ships Point Road Fanny Bay. at 11:00 am committed to using it for two province wide to 7.5% higher across the street from the Community Hall. elections, then giving voters a chance to · Reduces the need for strategic voting decide if they want to keep this new system. We are if possible wear jeans or dark slacks · More fiscally responsible and stable with sticker Diamonds which we can get at the But at this time let’s review some of the governments disadvantages of the system we currently use dollar store, so go crazy and come and join the – First Past the Post (FPTP): · Decrease in income inequality party. Please bring a potluck item enough to feed 8 to 10 people. Cutlery and Plates will be · False majorities – less than 50% of the vote · False majorities should no longer happen provides. They will have games and the best delivers 100% power to the winning party · Parliaments less adversarial and abuses of power are reduced costume contest. All the branches will bring · False majority governments can fail to reflect four prizes each. Please call Ruth Amiabel · Voters are more satisfied with the quality of the priorities of the majority of the people @ 250-285-3801--if you plan to attend, and if their democracy they “represent” you need transportation. And Don’t forget to · After every election at least half of all voters · Stronger long-term planning and less “policy bring a sun hat for protection from the sun. lurch” don’t get a provincial Member of Parliament To become a member in our fun group call aligned with their values Lois Norman @ 3061 Trauma & Abuse All Aboard!!! Counselling Centre Summer’s here, time for sun, fun and sh.. Professional individual counselling Call Frank for an appointment today and be ready by appointment. for smooth sailing and peace of mind on the water Now Available Boat Hauling & Blocking NORTH ISLAND SURVIVORS’ Can haul up to 24’ and 7500 +lbs • Reasonable rates HEALING SOCIETY CALL 250-287-3325

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hope that all of you enjoyed a Work has been continuous since then by the Connected Coast Subsidiary wonderful Canada Day with family ad hoc committee and myself. Many thanks Corporation to everyone who wrote asking the Ministry and friends. The weather cleared I (Strathcona Connected Coast Network of Health and Island Health to maintain the long enough for a great community Corporation)… the official name existing level of medical services on Quadra. gathering at the Spit with entertainment I provided the website for the Connected There are definite signs that you are being and BBQ’d food along with huge Coast initiative above. Now I am providing heard and that Island Health is responding to amounts of donated potluck dishes. the link to bring you up to date on the major our request. No details are available as yet but encouraging discussions with Island Health My thanks to all of the volunteers that part of that initiative: the formation of the corporation that will do the work. It is all have started and ideas tossed around. It is keep this celebration of our great nation explained in the information on the website. becoming clear that evidence of community alive. This was the 17th year they have This is a really big step and means we are on support for maintaining existing and improved been doing it! our way to actually making this happen. The services is crucial so it is important that sooner the better! The site is: tinyurl.com/ people keep writing. Connectivity yag5j9ae That’s it for this report. Feel free to contact I am reminding you that the SRD has me between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 launched a website for the “Connected Surge Narrows Community pm, Monday through Friday (please, not on Communities” initiative which will connect Association AGM and weekends or holidays, folks!) at 285-3355, or all of our communities with high speed Consultation you can fax me at 285-3533 or you can email fibre optic internet from Prince Rupert to me anytime at [email protected] or by I will be attending this meeting on Sept. 21st Vancouver. Please go to the following to check mail at Box 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0… or on at Surge Narrows. The outer islands have been on the progress: tinyurl.com/y7b49edp Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ having more than their share of problems JimAbram…. If it is important, my cell is 250- lately with issues such as oversize boats Stuart Island AGM 830-8005… Lots of choices. docking at the Hoskyn Channel Landing dock I attended the AGM of the Stuart Island Please do not use my residential phone Community Association on the 21st and (an SRD facility) and tearing out anchors and breaking chains, other boats staying for long number for SRD calls. All business calls had a great discussion with them about should be on 285-3355. Many thanks! the School district property that is being periods of time making it difficult for access Respectfully submitted, divested to the SRD and the future of the and egress from the islands for residents, water lease that adjoins it. I continue to meet some illegal activities taking place in some of Jim Abram with the Ministry responsible to try and get a the more remote areas, absolute overload in Director, Discovery Islands-Mainland inlets, reasonable rate for the lease. Transportation the parking lot at Hoskyn Channel Landing, Area C, SRD to and from the meeting was generously largely due to increased tourist traffic, etc., etc. provided by Rupert Gale (a previous Quadra So I am sure there will be good discussions at resident). Discussions will continue on the meeting and I look forward to it. agreements between the Association, myself Ferry news! and SRD. I mentioned in the last issue some Integrated Community unconfirmed news about our schedule being Sustainability Plan returned to the old schedule. Well we got almost all of it back. You can go to tinyurl. I have mentioned this in the past but am now com/y985qbuq to see the schedule. It has providing you with the actual link so you can been in effect since June 27th. read the entire detailed account of what it The second part of the previous news was entails. It is a good read and will be great to about the number of vessels: one 100 car ferry have this project in process within the next or two 47 car ferries. BCFS is leaning towards months. It will include Quadra and the outer the two 47’s but want to do some more Islands and will hopefully provide some clear “consultation” through surveys of customers. community driven direction. The link is on They will be on the boats and around the our web site at: tinyurl.com/y798cvrl community gathering information. So, if you Public Hearings are asked, I hope you will vote for the two June was a busy month for public hearings. 47’s! We had this system in place in 1984 - 85 The one for Quadra Links was held on the and it was great. Let’s get that in place again! 19th, Swanson on the 20th and Mallis on the Medical Clinic retention update 20th (double header). As you will have read in the last report and The minutes have been produced, so I assume other articles, we are facing a crisis with our all three will be coming back to the Board this Quadra Island Medical Clinic closing (not to month. Results to follow. be confused with Harbourside medical clinic).

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