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Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement Nº 40020421 Volume 20 Number 15 August 7—August 20, 2008 $1 at Selected Retailers Tide tables 2 Saturna 2 Galiano legal 3 Letters 4 What’s on? 5 Round the islands 6 Summer food 7 Basi-Virk 8 Bulletin board 11 Need to be quick for referendum funding Attorney General Wally Oppal announced on August 1 that a public consultation is underway on the proposed distribution of funding for Photo: Athena George registered groups who support or The ultimate westcoast experience. ‘J’ & ‘K’ orca pods passed Saturna Island’s East Point during Parks Day Picnic. oppose the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system. However consultation will close again on TILMA’s effect on Without strategic change ferry service will September 5. The provincial government has collapse, says advisory committee ~ Patrick Brown committed $1 million for groups who local government far support or oppose the STV system. The ‘A strategic approach is urgently required both increases over the next four years will be at least Province will make $500,000 available from clear to immediately mitigate the impact of excessive 7.2%, with the possibility of further fuel to each side of the STV debate to provide fare-shock and to develop a transportation surcharges as well. Traffic, particularly of information and educational material In late July, BC’s Minister of Economic Development service that will be resilient to anticipated visitors to the Gulf Islands, is showing a marked about their positions. Government will Colin Hansen announced that local government changing conditions. The absence of such an decline; but Island residents and businesses consultations about the BC/Alberta Trade, have little alternative to paying the fares. also fund a neutral referendum approach will likely lead to a collapse of BC Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement The new fuel surcharge is also applied to information office, as it did in 2005. Ferries’ business plan for the routes in question (TILMA) were completed and, stating the obvious, traffic on the main Vancouver Island-Mainland British Columbians will vote on and to irreversible damage to the vulnerable said that if a land use bylaw does not discriminate routes at 10.3%, and Route 3 to the Sunshine whether to adopt the STV or keep the coastal communities they serve’—Ferry against Albertans it will comply with TILMA. Coast at 9.2%. current, first-past-the-post system Advisory Committee Chairs’ (FACC) were (However a reading of TILMA shows it is not that Without any government intervention this during a referendum to be held in responding to massive fuel surcharges simple, see below.) will have a substantial impact on 750,000 BC conjunction with the May 12, 2009 implemented on August 1. The sweeping agreement, signed by the provinces At 17.6% on minor routes, these are the residents. Truckers, in particular, will general election. of BC and Alberta in April, 2006, will come into effect ‘experience the difference’. As the last vote was so close, this is largest fare increases ever seen on BC Ferries, for municipalities, regional governments, hospital and come on top of accumulated increases and Capital Costs to Come the second time British Columbians will boards, school districts, academic institutions, and have the opportunity to vote on the STV surcharges of 49.9% from April 2003 to April The FACC also commented on the high cost of other local government bodies, commencing in April 2008, with some prepaid fares rising more than system. The threshold for success will be fleet and infrastructure renewal for the minor 2009. 80%. The FACC expects that annual fare the same as it was in 2005—with at least Under public pressure, both provinces had FERRY SERVICE, please turn to page 2 60% of the province-wide popular vote undertaken to consult with local governments prior needed, along with majority support in to that date regarding the exact application of the at least 60% of the province’s electoral trade agreement, since it covers purchasing BC unions challenge election gag law districts. procedures, licensing requirements, and bylaws for Bill 42 violates freedoms of association and that Bill 42 violates an individual’s The consultation paper is available at: local government bodies. expression, say lawyers representing seven BC constitutionally-protected right to vote by www.ag.gov.bc.ca/public/spl/Referend Apparently marking the conclusion of these unions. Lawyers filed documents and launched preventing individuals from effectively bringing um_Group_Consultation_Paper.pdf. consultations, the two provinces have issued a press a legal challenge against Bill 42 on July 24. their concerns and views to the attention of Consultation is aimed at individuals and release containing assurance that ‘special provisions Bill 42, lawyers say, originally attempted to organizations on both sides of the include an exemption for non-discriminatory land- MLA’s during the pre-campaign period. restrict third party election advertising for five debate who may be interested in use bylaws.’ ‘Democratic governments should protect full months before the next provincial election. Not only has discussion of the effects of TILMA on and defend the rights of citizens not trample applying for funding. Documents Following widespread criticism, Bill 42 was local government not been made public, the exact them when it’s politically expedient,’ says BC includes information on the proposed amended but still goes far beyond any similar application and registration process, revisions to the wording of TILMA have not been Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair. published. In BC Minister Hansen’s words: ‘If a town laws in the country and essentially shuts off all ‘Bill 42 is Gordon Campbell’s attempt to silence duties and responsibilities of groups and third party election advertising for three or city’s bylaws do not treat BC or Alberta businesses critics and control the airwaves for months their financial agents and permitted uses months before the next election. or investors more or less favourably than those of the before the next election.’ of funds. The Statement of Claim filed on July 24 other province, there is no discrimination and Representing the unions in the Supreme But hurry! Groups and individuals alleges that Bill 42 violates constitutionally- therefore no complaint under TILMA. The vast Court of British Columbia will be lawyers have a very short time frame to give their protected rights to freedom of expression by feedback on distribution of the funds. majority of municipal actions are non-discriminatory Joseph Arvay, QC and Leo McGrady, QC. The and have no restrictive effects on trade, investment restricting reasoned political discourse and by Funding is scheduled to be distributed in legal challenge is being prepared on behalf of: or labour mobility and are thereby not affected by preventing groups from effectively January 2009. Canadian Union of Public Employees (BC TILMA.’ communicating their positions on election Island Tides has a number of article Division), BC Teachers’ Federation, Canadian TILMA Not That Simple issues before and during an election campaign. in its archive from the last STV Lawyers will also argue that Bill 42 infringes Office and Professional Employees Union 378, campaign. The main page address is: However, TILMA has wide application (presumably on an individual’s freedom of association by BC Nurses’ Union, BC Government and Service http://www.islandtides.com/html/bcpo not amended) to all ‘measures of the parties (the preventing individuals from collectively Employees’ Union, Federation of Post litics.htm. Scroll back to 2005 to find provinces) and their government entities that relate exercising their freedom of expression in the Secondary Educators, and the Hospital relevant articles. ✐ TILMA, please turn to page 8 pursuit of common goals. The claim also alleges Employees’ Union. ✐

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Shut the gate, mend the fences. 0156 5.9 1.8 0825 2.3 0.7 Some of the garden plants look decidedly tatty, all of the 5 0710 8.2 2.5 13 1710 10.2 3.1 spring and early summer growth needs pruning and trimming TU 1258 4.6 1.4 WE 2205 9.2 2.8 2001 10.8 3.3 back. It’s hard to think that this is the time to plant for winter while most of the summer vegetables are being harvested. 0244 4.9 1.5 0051 9.5 2.9 6 0836 7.9 2.4 14 0906 2.3 0.7 The chickens are moulting, their feathers look as messy and WE 1335 5.9 1.8 TH 1733 10.2 3.1 tatty as parts of the garden. Early mornings are so quiet, no more 2021 10.5 3.2 2225 9.2 2.8 choruses as the wildbirds are lying low and growing their flight Crystal (Chris) WADE – 1920-2008 0331 4.3 1.3 0150 9.5 2.9 feathers. Some have a long way to migrate when these new 7 1019 7.9 2.4 15 0944 2.0 0.6 My Mother passed away peacefully in the early dawn July 28 TH 1413 7.2 2.2 FR 1752 10.2 3.1 feathers are in place. after a brief illness. Born on January 20, 1920 and raised in 2039 10.2 3.1 2246 8.5 2.6 Orcas Come To The Party England, she returned on many occasions to visit with her 0418 3.9 1.2 0245 9.5 2.9 sister Myrtle, family members and friends. 8 1228 8.5 2.6 16 1019 2.3 0.7 We must have salmon because we have orca whales! Lots of FR 1455 8.2 2.5 SA 1809 10.2 3.1 orcas have been seen locally. Sockeye salmon are starting to Following her service in WWII with the British Forces she 2057 10.2 3.1 2311 8.2 2.5 return to their home rivers and J, K and L pods feed extensively immigrated to Ontario, Canada. Settling in Caledon, she 0506 3.6 1.1 0340 9.5 2.9 on salmon. Those orcas weren’t around here for the last several established a successful horse business and continued to be a 9 1431 9.2 2.8 17 1053 2.6 0.8 SA 1602 9.2 2.8 SU 1824 10.2 3.1 weeks just to entertain the tourists and locals—they are feeding celebrated rider. 2116 9.8 3.0 2342 7.5 2.3 and going about their own business—while keeping an eye on us. After a change in life’s direction, Mum moved my brother 0557 3.3 1.0 0437 9.2 2.8 Two weeks ago Parks Canada and The Saturna Parks and Michael (deceased in 2006) and I to Pender/Saltspring 10 1532 9.5 2.9 18 1125 3.0 0.9 Island, British Columbia. She enjoyed the island life and SU 1829 9.5 2.9 MO 1840 10.2 3.1 Recreation Commission sponsored a Picnic Day at East Point 2140 9.5 2.9 Park. About 100 people came to share in the day’s activities. The became involved and well-known in the communities. My wife (Karen), daughter (Rachelle) and I were 0649 3.0 0.9 0018 6.6 2.0 Recreation Commissioners handed-out icecreams and park 11 1610 10.2 3.1 19 0539 9.2 2.8 warden were around with identification guides and spotting fortunate enough to have Mum live on the same street in MO 2058 9.5 2.9 TU 1157 3.9 1.2 Black Creek, Vancouver Island for the last nine wonderful 2227 9.5 2.9 1856 10.5 3.2 scopes. Athena George, our local park interpreter was all set up with a fun project—kites you can make in 10 minutes. The years. My mother will also be lovingly remembered and sadly 0739 2.6 0.8 0100 5.6 1.7 missed by grandchildren Christopher, Jessica, Jordan, as 12 1643 10.2 3.1 20 0649 8.9 2.7 Saturna Heritage Committee had the lighthouse’s fog alarm TU WE well as relatives, friends and all those who knew her. Mum 2141 9.5 2.9 1231 4.9 1.5 building open for visits and tours. 2342 9.5 2.9 1913 10.5 3.2 lived everyday with a strong willed passion and concern for The grand finale, just as the official Picnic Day was ending, everyone. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of ADD ONE HOUR FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME was marked by about 40 orcas showing up at East Point for humour and her unique perspective on life. May we all be everyone to see! They were in a sociable mood, apparently, and Fulford Tide Table Courtesy of blessed to know a person like her; she will forever be in our stayed a while, showing the fascinating behaviors that are so Island Marine Construction hearts and memories. intriguing to us humans (see front page picture). People were There are just not enough words to express how much I Floats • Ramps • Moorings • Pile Driving beyond delighted, they were shining with what they had seen. will miss you, Mum. All my love, your son Philip. Ph: 250-537-9710 Email: [email protected] The next day in the café a visitor overheard park warden, We gratefully acknowledge the special care given by Dr. www.islandmarine.ca Dave Pemberton’s excited recounting of the event. ‘When do Ness and the 3rd floor staff at Campbell River Hospital. they come? Where do you go to see them?’ She was disappointed There will not be a service as per her request. in the fact that seeing whales is a come-by-chance proposition— no guarantees! Part of the joy in seeing them is you don’t know seeming source and shovel out the area. The fire seemed out. So where or when your life and their’s will intersect. what to do? Even without smoke, how ‘out’ is an area apparently Start Of A Wildfire rocky but full of roots? What is the responsible course of action We had a fire on Saturna last Monday, following several weeks of to follow? dry weather. On a steep, south-west facing slope of sandstone They decided to call Firechief John Wiznuk at home to GULF ISLANDS WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS boulders, old arbutus, and firs with roots deep into the rock, consult about whether this situation warranted calling out the fire department or whether their efforts were enough. The Well Water • Rain Water • Surface Water smoke was billowing out of a small area. Islanders busy constructing a house while living in their firechief wasn’t at home and a call to the store didn’t produce any • Whole-house Treatment cabin, fortunately noticed the smoke. Galvanized, they leaped more information. into action with their construction crew to hose water at the fire’s • Self-cleaning Sediment Filters SATURNA, please turn to page 9 • Media Filters FERRY SERVICE from page 1 • Ultraviolet Systems routes and have expressed their concern that BC Ferries will risk. For example, the traffic demand forecast estimates a 25% have difficulty financing renewal—‘These added costs and increase over the next 15 years. The plan also assumes fuel costs REMOVE: resulting changes in travel patterns may render the routes will not exceed 41¢ per litre. Iron / Odour / Bacteria / Hardness / Arsenic serving ferry-dependent communities unsustainable and could ‘If the traffic demand forecast fails to materialize, fuel costs 250-412-1110 • 604- 630-1114 • 320 Mary Street, Victoria threaten the viability of the whole ferry system, while causing rise beyond the rate of inflation, and the capital program proves www.watertiger.net substantial, and irreversible, economic and social trauma to one-third more expensive than currently estimated, then the coastal communities.’ taxpayers of British Columbia will incur additional public debt of The FACC points out that a government strategy has already approximately $1 billion.’ been agreed for the Northern Route Group ‘with provincial Plan Gone Awry government financial assistance assured through increases to However, the government’s plan have been upset by a perfect the northern service fee to cover higher infrastructure costs as storm: fuel costs have risen to $1.33 per litre, and nearly all the new replacement vessels and terminal upgrades are increased costs have been passed on to ferry users through AT POINT ATKINSON commissioned.’ massive surcharges; traffic demand has not increased and is These actions show that the provincial government may be AUGUST expected to decrease further, (it is lagging 8% behind the prepared to consider modifications to the original business plan forecast); the estimated capital program costs at the time of the Day Time Ht./ft. Ht./m. Day Time Ht./ft. Ht./m. for the ‘privatized’ BC Ferries in the face of circumstances much original study were $1.8 billion. They are currently estimated at different from what was originally assumed. 0224 7.2 2.2 0058 12.5 3.8 $1.95 billion in 2007 dollars, not counting future inflation. 5 0749 12.1 3.7 13 0910 3.9 1.2 Early Warnings TU 1348 5.9 1.8 WE 1702 14.1 4.3 2025 15.1 4.6 2212 11.5 3.5 Even in the original 2003 business plan, there were warnings. The Subsidy Effect 0311 6.6 2.0 0206 12.8 3.9 The following paragraphs appears under the heading While fares have increased on the main profitable routes, the 6 0859 11.8 3.6 14 0953 3.3 1.0 subsidized minor routes have experienced much larger percentage WE TH ‘2.6–Current Business Model Risks’ in the planning study for the 1426 7.5 2.3 1731 14.1 4.3 fare increases because there has been no accompanying increase 2051 14.4 4.4 2243 11.2 3.4 ‘corporatization’ of BC Ferries. in the traditional government subsidy, so all increased costs are 0358 5.9 1.8 0305 12.8 3.9 ‘To support the financial component of the plan, a number of 7 1025 11.5 3.5 15 1031 3.3 1.0 assumptions are made. These assumptions, on an individual translated into increased fares. (For example, say it costs $20 per TH 1508 9.2 2.8 FR 1756 14.1 4.3 car to run a ferry on a certain route. If the route attracts a 50% 2116 14.1 4.3 2314 10.8 3.3 basis, are credible. 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This puts the public at a distinct (c) Section 904 of the Local Government Act does not apply unanimous refusal of Galiano bylaws 199 and 200—the disadvantage; the findings and the implications of the Lambert to an official community plan as the introductory words of Ffirst such rejection in the 34-year history of the Islands case have surfaced repeatedly in public meetings and trustees’ subsections (1) and (3) read ‘a zoning bylaw may’ Trust—the Galiano Local Trust Committee voted to refer the circulars over the past several months, while the Trust solicitors’ (emphasis added) and subsection (2) refers to subsection 1 (b).’ issue to the full 26-member Trust Council for reconsideration. actual views remain closed to public view. The local committee’s Motion to Refer cited three reasons: Commentary • Problems with consistency of interpretation of Trust Policy. Lambert Case Irrelevant Of itself, point (c) makes the local trustees’ argument simply • Absence of discussion of the effect of s. 904 of the Local And now the situation has come to a head, as the Local Trustees irrelevant. It seems clear that in consequence of their having Government Act and the Lambert vs. Whistler court decision. are apparently convinced that the Executive’s purported failure overlooked this elementary point, for the past nine months they • Absence of discussion of the risk of depending on existing to address the Lambert case is sufficient grounds for Trust have been barking up the wrong tree. And now the entire Trust Forest provisions in the Official Community Plan with respect to Council to reverse the decision of the Executive and approve Council is to be drawn into considering what are arguably both Section 904. their proposed bylaws. an irrelevant issue and a misreading of the law. The first reason appears to refer to the Executive’s having In doing this, the Local Trustees ignore an elementary The full legal opinion has been provided to members of the declared the proposed bylaws generally inconsistent with Islands procedural point: the proposed bylaws must stand or fall on their Trust Council. It would appear that the only issues left to be Trust Policy, and specifically inconsistent with six of the nineteen own merits; if they are defective in themselves, they should not be considered from the objections raised by Galiano’s Local Trust applicable Trust Policy Directives. The Islands Trust Act requires approved, regardless of potential legal problems with the existing Committee are those related to the bylaws’ compliance with Trust that no bylaws be approved that are ‘contrary to or at variance bylaws. Any such problems should be addressed separately. Policy in general, the Policy Directives in particular, the Objects of with’ Trust Policy. As such, the Executive Committee was not Closed Debate the Trust, and their consistency with Galiano’s OCP. ✐ only correct in their assessment of the failings of the bylaws, they Any debate about this matter at Trust Council, however, will be were taking the only avenue legally open to them in such closed to the public: the legal opinion from the Trust solicitors circumstances: to refuse them. will remain confidential, and the discussion related to it will be The second and third reasons deal with a legal issue that has held in camera. As a result, the public will never obtain any clear preoccupied Galiano’s local trustees since it was first brought to idea of what the Trust lawyers actually said with respect to the WE MAKE BASEMENTS AND CRAWLSPACES their notice last October: the application of Section 904 of the application of Lambert. The public has only second-hand DRY AND ENERGY EFFICIENT...ALL THE TIME! Local Government Act to Galiano’s current OCP and Land Use interpretations of fragments of that opinion from one of Bylaw. Galiano’s local trustees, who admits to having no legal The Whistler Case background. At that time, a ‘constituent’ approached a local trustee and drew The Winners’ Legal Opinion his attention to the case of Lambert v The Municipality of In the face of this, the Galiano Residents and Owners Association Whistler, heard in BC Supreme Court in 2004. In that case, the (GROA) sought a knowledgeable and authoritative view of the Court considered the scope of Section 904 and held that while it relevance of the Lambert case which could be made available to the did permit a local government to offer changes in density in public. exchange for amenities, it did not allow for exchanges involving On the grounds that if anyone had a firm grip on the details changes in land use (rezoning). and implications of that case it would be the lawyers who won it, However, it appears that Galiano’s local trustees believed this GROA retained Farris and Company, who represented the finding had the effect of invalidating those sections of the current JAKOBSEN Lamberts in their successful challenge of the Whistler bylaws. Galiano OCP and Land Use Bylaw that governed rezoning for (By an odd coincidence, the Island’s Trust lawyers were also ASSOCIATES residential use. involved in that case, acting for the Municipality of Whistler in its (This idea was raised despite having no relevance to proposed unsuccessful defence of the Lamberts’ challenge.) bylaws 199 & 200—whether or not existing bylaws may be proven To demonstrate irrelevance of Lambert, it is only necessary to Custom designs for Homes, invalid is not an argument for the adoption of bylaws 199 & 200). quote the most salient point of Farris and Company’s opinion: Renovations, Interiors, Late last year, local trustees requested that Trust Executive and Vacation Homes seek a legal opinion on the subject. In response, the Executive ‘We have reviewed aforesaid sections of the Galiano OCP obtained an opinion from the Islands Trust’s solicitors, and in and Land Use Bylaw and are of the opinion that they have Keith Jakobsen www.jakobsenassociates.com due course made it available to the Local Trust Committee (LTC) not been rendered illegal by the Lambert decision as: … 604.261.5619 [email protected] to consider. (b) None of Sections 5.4, 7.1 and 7.4 of Galiano Land Use However, citing a general policy, the LTC declined a request Bylaw provides for increased density as provided in

The Good Life: Hornby-style ~ Reina LeBaron pparently we who grow our own food are part of what turns talking about the food we brought and where the CBC’s ‘The National’ calls ‘a social trend.’ It’s great to be ingredients came from. Each dish has a wonderful history to it. I Apart of a ‘social trend’ that involves positive cultural and noticed how seasonal changes in local produce created themes in environmental outcomes. How wonderful to know that many each potluck. (You know it’s springtime when the most common other people share my concern for the state of the Earth, and the ingredients are eggs, kale and nettles!) human race. So in keeping with this trend, I’m writing about my The talking circle portion of the meeting allows for lots of ‘good life.’ networking and information-sharing, as well as connecting more I live on Hornby Island, where I was born and grew up. I now deeply with neighbours who share our values. I was delighted to share my parents’ farm with my husband, daughter, brother and discover recently that Hornby is well on its way to being an eco- sister-in-law, as well as my mother and father, who have the village. We have recycling, seed-saving, water conservation, organization, energy and skills to actually run the farm. This year, ISLA community land trust, a great deal of forest/park inspired by world events and a recognition that my parents are conservation, abundant local arts and culture, frequent barter getting older, I’m bring my life more in line with my values. and trade, natural building styles, participatory local governance, I’ve participated in food gardening and harvesting all my life. and international peace and environmental activism. Now I’ve actually taken charge of a patch of our 18-acre farm and We still need to think about alternative electricity sources for have just harvested a wheelbarrow load of garlic from it. It was the island, more self-sufficient food supply, and super-efficient thrilling! Daunting too, to realize how far I still am from food electric transport, including a Hornby/Denman bus service. One self-sufficiency. impediment to getting more electric vehicles on the road is that for The market farmers on Hornby are all growing older (median low-speed Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) to be legal, the age of Canadian farmers: fifty-two). Land ownership here is speed limit everywhere on the island would need to be lowered to totally out of reach of younger working people. When local 50km/hr. Fortunately, we can request that this be done. farmers are forced to compete with cheap industrial produce Sometimes it seems we have an overwhelming task ahead of from California, Mexico and China, small-scale farming certainly us, as invincible forces try to keep us heading down the oil-slick doesn’t seem to be financially viable. slope to ever greater economic growth and greater This is where a Community Land Trust, such as Hornby’s environmental disaster. Islanders’ Secure Land Association (ISLA), can hold land and But we are part of a ‘social trend.’ Society only functions offer life-time leases on residential and agricultural land. because all of us collectively agree to it. We have enormous Community Land Trusts (different from conservation land power in how we live our lives: what we buy, how we vote, what trusts) are still a fairly recent phenomenon in Canada. ISLA is we read and write, whether or not we watch television, what just in its early phases of research, fund-raising and policy work we do, where we live, what we talk about, what we value Barnes development. and, perhaps most importantly, what we eat. As oil production peaks, the cost of fuel, fertilizer, and We may never know what effect our actions have on the contractors ltd. biocides (all made from petroleum) will rise, and shipping from world, but be assured that those actions matter. The biggest an average of 2,414 kms away will no longer be cheap. Then, local thing we can do to slow climate change and reduce our carbon • Hitachi ZX Excavator • John Deere Sand Pro growers will be well-placed to provide food security for their local footprint is to eat local, organic, primarily vegetarian food. • Bobcat 334 Mini Excavator • 5 Ton Dump Truck community. Garden and farm-work trades will become more I am excited about the Gulf Islands being at the center of • Bobcat 763 Skid Steer Loader • Tandem Slinger Truck common, and food will once again be valued as the miraculous learning and education in post-petroleum survival skills. I am result of people’s patience, commitment and hard work. sharing some of my simple-living, farming skills this summer in Serving the Gulf Islands On Hornby, about twenty people have started meeting to four-day ‘hands-on farm learning programs.’ For more Paul Barnes share local and organic food and discuss our ideas and actions information visit www.elderfieldfarm.com and ‘What’s On?’ toward a more sustainable local community. We call it The Crop page 5. ✐ Cell: 250-740-7021 Circle. It is such an amazing and life-affirming experience to take

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hen BC Ferries was ‘privatized,’ the government told threatened. us that the main problem with the management of the The fuel surcharges of 9 to 17%, introduced last weekend, Wferry system was that politicians had far too great a say bring ferry fares to the boiling point. 750,000 residents of 22,250 copies this issue in its management, and it needed to be put on a commercial Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gulf Islands have basis and run like a business with no political interference. So it experienced massively increased costs to access the rest of the Every Second Thursday was set up as a company completely financed by money province, and for essential supplies. Visitor traffic has borrowed on the private market, supervised by a Ferry disappeared; businesses are suffering. Communities are being SALISH SEA’S ONLY FREE & Commissioner whose main responsibility was to protect its hollowed out. MAIL DELIVERY NEWSPAPER credit rating. Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon has recognized that The sole government role (besides owning the company) was both the ferry company and the communities it serves are to provide a constant subsidy under the guise of a contract to threatened. He has arranged for some special funding for BC 14,000 print copies delivered to provide coastal ferry services. These services, an essential part of Ferries’ Northern Routes, but has done nothing about the rest of the provincial transportation network, were to be both adequate the system. Instead, he suggests that service levels on some of the Gulf Islands’ households and affordable. Beyond the subsidy, all further costs were to be minor routes be re-examined, particularly in winter. covered by fares—including operations, maintenance, capital This clearly demonstrates that he has no actual knowledge of costs, and interest on billions of dollars of borrowed money. the structure of the ferry system in his charge. But it does suggest Well, it’s not working. Blame it on massive increases in fuel that the penny has dropped that ferries are of political concern to costs if you like, but fares are no longer affordable, and traffic is the government in the face of an on-coming election. not increasing as forecast. As costs have increased, the provincial The government cannot afford to continue to flounder along government has stubbornly refused to contribute its share. At with BC Ferries on auto-pilot any longer. British Columbians 4,500 print copies on the Ferry Routes this point, the financial viability of BC Ferries Services is can’t afford it either. BC may be booming, its citizens aren’t. ✐ and in Sidney, Victoria, Mill Bay Duncan, Nanaimo & Campbell River 7,500 online pdf readers each month Editorial: Celebrating Our Writers www.islandtides.com e thought it was high time to give our writers some January 24/08 recognition. 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An intelligent way to get a mortgage. Readers’ Letters Lower than posted bank rates Gulf Island Financing Islands Trustees’ Role degraded or even an uncertain future. Self-employed Dear Editor: For these reasons I would urge trustees to follow the example (may not have to prove income to qualify) The Islands Trust faces another critical challenge on August 13 of their Executive Committee and reject the Galiano bylaws on First-time buyers August 14. Debt consolidation and 14 when a special meeting of Trust Council will be held in Graham Brazier, Denman Island Sidney to consider bylaws passed by the Galiano Trust Sandy Noble No fee for consultant services Committee but rejected unanimously by the four members of Re: Galiano Bylaws 199 and 200 Mortgage Consultant Trust Council who sit as the Executive Committee. The following letter was sent to Island Trustees and forwarded Thinking about buying… Find out what you can qualify for! At the meeting, the Council’s 26 members will be asked to to Island Tides for publication. • Phone: 604.825.0081 Email: [email protected] second-guess the stand taken by their Executive Committee— Dear Trustees: www.migroup.ca/sandynoblewww.sandynoble.com the same committee they elected to conduct the business of the I implore you to follow the lead of your Executive, and refuse Council at the beginning of the term. these two bylaws. I write to you with great concern not just for While the history leading up to the preparation and the past, present, and future of Galiano Island, but for all of the presentation of the bylaws in their present form may be lengthy Islands Trust. and convoluted, the issue facing trustees in August 2008 is I have been following the land use decisions very closely on Coast Cottages remarkably straightforward. Are the bylaws before them Galiano for the past 20 years, going back to when I too was a Authorized Representative For consistent with the legislated mandate of the Islands Trust as set Trustee (for Gabriola). I have read most, perhaps all, of the out in section 3 of the Islands Trust Act? letters published in the Islands Tides, pertaining to the current The Wilderness Cabin Company For many of us living in the Trust Area the phrase ‘preserve bylaws and the preceding issues that have led up to these two bylaws. B.C’s Premier Western Red Cedar and protect’ (the short form of the mandate) must surely rank as one of the most often quoted, so much so that it may seem to be I believe that the Galiano trustees do not have the Trust Home & Cabin Packages in the air we breathe. Nevertheless, it is worth restating one of mandate or the Islands Trust policy in mind in persevering with the findings of the consultant hired to make recommendations these two bylaws. What is even more disheartening to me is that to the Governance Task Force last year: the Islands Trust, the Galiano trustees are making a travesty of local process and concluded the Neilson-Welch report, ‘was created, and local government. For the sake of the integrity of the Islands Trust, and for continues to exist, as a provincial ‘trust’ with a legislated Galiano as one of our precious islands to be preserved and provincial mandate to preserve and protect, on behalf of the protected for all British Columbians, please vote ‘no’ to Galiano people of the province, an area of provincial significance.’ Its sole Bylaws 199 and 200. Thank you for your consideration of my function is to protect ‘an area of provincial significance’—a submission. place—that is its reason for being. Susan Yates, Gabriola Island The Trust was not intended to be a local government; it was Thanking Trustees For Airing Issue (Adams Model as shown - $61,450) not intended that it represent the interests of its residents and Dear Editor: landowners. On the contrary, it was intended to protect a ‘place’ All Inclusive Lock-Up Packages Now that the Islands Trust Executive Committee has made its for the people of British Columbia. WWW.WILDERNESSCABIN.COM decision on Galiano Island’s proposed Bylaws 199 and 200, I Admittedly, this appears to put Trustees in an awkward think it is time for us to recognize the contribution of trustees Coast position, for they are elected by people—people whose interests Roy Smith and Mike Sharpe to ‘democracy in action’. The Cottages may very well be at variance with the objective of the trust. Should introduction of what could be considered the ‘other side of the they serve the interests of their electors or the legislated object of question’ regarding the issue of dwellings in the Forest Zone for (604) 886-0917 the trust? The answer, I believe, is in the title they have been given: formal public debate and discussion, took courage especially in [email protected] they are ‘trustees’. They are charged with protecting interests that this rather fractious island community. 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VISA credit card accepted to Baltic’s decline Saturdays till September Aug 12 to 13 & Aug 26 to 29 Most international cruise ship companies operating in the Baltic Galiano Saturday Market—come rain or shine—eat great food, Elderfield Farm Hands-on Learning Program—learn basic listen to music and support the local economy; a little bit of small-scale farming skills including gardening, animal care, Sea have refused to co-operate with a plea from World Wildlife everything: arts and crafts, market gardeners, healing arts and simple shelters, spinning, knots, and living without electricity; Fund (WWF) to stop dumping their sewage straight into the fleamarket • Lions Park, Burrill Road • 10am–2pm • Info: Andrea, minimum age ten years, adults encouraged • August 12 to 15 or water. The Baltic, an inland sea, is one of the most polluted seas 250-539-3700 • ON GALIANO ISLAND August 26 to 29 • Registration: $125 per person • Info in the world, so much so that the countries on its northern [email protected], www.elderfieldfarm.com 250-335- European shores have recently joined together to form the Baltic Saturdays till Thanksgiving 1990 • ON HORNBY ISLAND Sea Action Plan in an attempt to reverse its decline. Pender Islands Farmers’ Market—’Come drop by ‘cuz you just never know what you’ll find or who you’ll meet’; fresh, local Fri, Sat & Sun, August 15, 16 & 17 WWF contacted ferry lines and cruise ship companies sailing produce; baked goods and cheeses; local art and artisan works • The Big Time Out—3 days of music, 1 stage; there asking for a voluntary ban on waste-water discharge. So far Community Hall • Every Saturday 9:30am-1pm • ON PENDER De La Soul, Metric, Matisyahu, K'naan, Daniel most of the ferry lines have responded positively, but only three ISLAND Wesley, Delhi 2 Dublin, Shane Philip, Ganga of the international cruising lines have signed up. Giri, Moshav, Velvet/Kuba Oms, Adham ‘We think it should be the responsibility of anyone operating Saturdays, Aug 9 & 14 Shaikh, Small Sins, Wil, That 1 Guy, The CR Pender Film Group Screenings—SAT AUG 9: The Band’s Avery Band, Mat the Alien, Five Alarm Funk, a ship in the Baltic Sea to take care of their own wastes in a Visit (2007)—an Egyptian police force band goes to Israel to play You Say Party! We Say Die! and bigredtruck responsible manner and stop polluting the sea,’ said Mats at an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong plus more • Weekend passes $130, Friday $45, Abrahamsson, Program Director of the WWF Baltic Ecoregion town; SAT AUG 14: (9:30pm) Special Outdoor Screening of Iron Saturday $65 Sunday $65 • Tickets and info at Program. ‘If some companies can sign our agreement, why can’t Man (2008)—when wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to www.thebigtimeout.com or toll free 1-866-301-4636, 250-334- the others?’ build an armoured suit, he decides to use its technology to fight 4885 • IN CUMBERLAND against evil • All shows 7:30pm, except where otherwise noted • The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea located in Northern Community Hall • Admission by donation • Info: Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17 Europe. It is artificially linked to the White Sea by the White Sea www.penderislands.org • ON PENDER ISLAND Celebrating Our Own—a summer arts festival; art exhibition & Canal and to the North Sea by the Kiel Canal. It is 1600km long, sale: studio tour, artisan market, craft demos and short, fun Wed & Thurs, Aug 6 & 7 an average of 193km wide, and an average of 55 metres deep. workshops for adults and kids • Opening reception: FRI 7-9pm, The Baltic receives between 250 and 300 cruise ships each Fri & Sat, Aug 15 & 16 Festival: SAT & SUN 10am-4pm; ‘¿Qué Bolá?’ magic show, SAT 8pm • Denman Community Hall• Info: www.artsdenman.com • ON year and the waste-water produced is estimated to contain 113 ‘Shirley Valentine’—This solo performance is DENMAN ISLAND tons of nitrogen and 38 tons of phosphorus, substances that add your chance to fall in love, with England, with to the eutrophication of the sea. Greece and, without doubt, with the unstoppable Wed to Sat, Aug 20 to 23 Shirley Valentine; starring Sheila (Grace) Eutrophication is considered by many to be the main The Elements—Lulu Performing Arts presents a festival of Jordan; featuring wine from Salt Spring environmental problem of the Baltic Sea, causing both biological nature in performance, celebrate our shared natural and human Vineyards on Aug 15 and 16 • ArtSpring • Tickets environment through multi-media installations, sound walks, and economic damage to marine environment and coastal areas. 250-537-2102 • ON SALT SPRING ISLAND panel discussions, workshops, and performances • Family/group It is caused by an overload of nutrients, such as phosphorus Saturday, August 9 passes $50, adult $30, youth $10 • Info: www.elementsfestival.ca and nitrogen, into the ecosystem. Eutrophication causes many Leah Hokanson: 250-247-9854 • ON GABRIOLA ISLAND Galiano Wine Festival—wines from up-and-coming local problems, including unusually strong and frequent blooms of producers and around the world; Thurs, Aug 21 to Sun, Aug 31 ‘blue-green’ algae. local cheese to taste and purchase; 22nd Annual Victoria Fringe Theatre Some of these algae produce toxins harmful to both humans music by Brad Prevedoros; raffle, Festival—twelve venues packed with live and animals, with people even advised not to go in the water in silent auction, refreshments, souvenir international comedy, drama, live art and crystal wine glass; fundraiser for the many parts of the Baltic. spoken-word, see 10 shows for just $65; free Galiano Health Centre • Lions Park • Furthermore, when the algae die they sink to the bottom and Fringekids Fest with live entertainment, crafts, 1-4pm • Tickets: $30 @ door or consume large amounts of oxygen, causing ‘dead zones’. Seven of and more on Saturday 23rd, 11am-4pm, in Jacques Roy, 1-250-539-5976 or [email protected] • Info: Market Square • Tickets & Info: 250-383-2663, the largest dead zones in the world are at the bottom of the Baltic www.galianoisland.com • ON GALIANO ISLAND www.victoriafringe.com • IN VICTORIA Sea. The lack of oxygen and sun-light—blocked out by the alga— also has an impact on plant life and on fish re-production. In Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10 Saturday, August 30 Coombs Fair—4-H & open displays, animals, arts & crafts, addition to excess nutrients, the waste water dumped by the 11th Annual Live Jazz Dance—a Saturna domestic science, horticulture & more; boats also contains bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Island tradition featuring The Metropolitan blacksmithing, spinning & weaving, Stompers, Alan Matheson’s hand picked ‘The most obvious thing they should do is install storage tanks beekeeping & master gardening demos; masters, led by Benji Bohannon; dancing and/or large enough for them to carry the waste to the next port,’ said live music, games, food & fun for whole listening, cash bar • Saturna Community Hall, family • Coombs Fairgrounds, Ford Road, Abrahamsson. ‘Ships go into port quite often, so they can easily 200 yds from ferry terminal • 8-11pm • Advance behind Coombs General Store • SAT: do that. We concede that the facilities could be improved and we tickets $17.50, at the door $20 • Info & tickets: Paul White, 250- 8am-6pm, SUN: 8am-5pm • Tickets at gate • Info: Janet Boley have told the companies we’re happy to work with them to 539-9883 or [email protected] • ON SATURNA ISLAND 250-752-9757, www.coombsfair.com • COOMBS, VANCOUVER influence the authorities to improve their capacity to receive this ISLAND Sat and Suns until September waste.’ Sunday, August 10 Duncan Outdoor Swap Meet—Trans Canada Highway Dr Anita Mäkinen, Head of Marine Programme for WWF exposure • Vendor fees: $15 per day, $25 for 2 days, • Info: 250- Galiano’s 18th Annual Poetry Festival—lyrical poetry and Finland, said: ‘Some big cruise ships are treating their waste 709-1192, www.duncanswapmeet.com • IN DUNCAN prose from matters of import to the completely frivolous; hosted waters onboard, but only according to the Alaska regulations, by Huguette, with Bryan Canning as MC; snacks, beer, wine at which do not regulate nutrients but only bacteria and organic intermission • In La Berengerie’s beautiful garden, or La Boheme Salish Sea-wide Visibility content of the waste water. They don’t seem to understand that outdoor restaurant if raining, 2806 Montague Road • 2pm • Info: [email protected] • 250-629-3660 ✐ Fay Oko, 250-539-9806 • ON GALIANO ISLAND this is not enough in the Baltic Sea.’

LETTERS from previous page at places where Islanders get together, so open, formal, public or partially burned fuel. This disgusting poisonous stench has a MOORINGS discussion had become a necessity. tendency to linger as our forested roads trap this haze and it is INSTALLED • SERVICED • MAINTAINED The trustees showed tenacity and resilience through the then absorbed by our lungs, and flora and fauna. This as a rarity, many hours of public meetings and in the face, often, of personal wouldn’t be so disturbing, however, so many people drive such insults. We forget that the proposed bylaws are not the result of evil vehicles, and don’t seem to care. Chris West Dive Services opinions of the trustees, but of information presented to them by If you consider buying a vehicle that used to be registered in community members. the Fraser Valley, then I implore you to see proof of its AirCare The democratic process, though slow and often painful, is records, before you decide to purchase it. If you decide to 250-888-7199 always worthwhile, and for taking our community through it, purchase it without rectifying the deficiencies then I want you to Trustees Mike and Roy are to be thanked. be mindful of the phrase ‘If you’re not part of the solution, then 250-538-1667 [email protected] Elisabeth Bosher, Galiano Island you are part of the problem.’ Island Air Care Grant Baker, Pender Island Dear Editor: Rising Above The Nation State I live here where so many people share the same love of clean air, Dear Editor: and an appreciation of all nature’s purities. I’ve noticed Your article ‘500 MPs join call for International Parliament’ something lately, and I find it distressing. My belief, that almost signals a growing awareness of the limited capability of our EVERGREEN- Bowen Island all people on the Islands share this ideal, has suddenly and coercive sovereign-state based method of social organisation. As from $525,000 rudely been debunked. Joseph Camilleri (Professor of International Relations, LaTrobe A place where Nature is revered. A place where homes are crafted. A place where life is balanced. I used to live in the Fraser Valley where traffic is congested University) points out: ‘The concept of sovereignty was a Meander through the rich coastal forest and emerge and there is a program there that has been contested and response to civil war in the Christian world at the close of the at The Ridge.Time Stands Still.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of four bare lots detested. The program is called AirCare. Many think of it as little Middle Ages. It spawned an era of centralizing, territorial power that will be made available to the public. more than a cash grab. True, the bulk of the vehicles that are that in our times—half a millennium later—is coming into www.evergreenbowen.com question. Sovereignty—the notion of ‘absolute, unlimited power This is not an offering for sale and such offer can only be required to be tested every second year for fifty bucks and twenty made by Disclosure Statement.E.&O.E minutes or so of idling, pass without a lot of fanfare. The odd car held permanently in a single person or source, inalienable, truck or van that fails to pass is required to be fixed. There are indivisible, and original’—is today a theory under siege.’ more details but I will spare you the boredom and drive to my The move towards an International Parliament suggests an point. around-the-globe revival of populist sovereignty which It seems to me that there are a great many vehicles being sold encourages local democracy and organises by cooperative to areas that do not require AirCare. Every time I go for a walk or accords (which recognise that we are all included in a common ride my bike it seems there is one and often many a vehicle that living space dynamic) rather than by point-source-directed passes me and it is belching out excessive toxins and unburned LETTERS, please turn to page 10

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Young at Art — Tina Farmilo Round The Islands The Mosaic Summer Art-Camp Christa Grace-Warrick et al at the Mayne Island Community Centre in July was a roaring success. Twenty-one children attended the free program, which was sponsored by the MOSAIC project through Ptarmigan Busy Weekend on Music Theatre Society of Pender Island. Sixteen of the participants were full-time residents of the island, three were THREAD GUZZLER Denman visiting cousins of local children, and two were children of long- A gala opening reception kicks off Denman’s time summer residents. was donated by the Mayne Island Community Centre ‘Celebrating Our Own’ weekend festival. The Campers sang and danced, played rhythm and theatre Association and the Recycling Depot donated some wonderfully festival is a fundraiser for the arts centre pictured in Island Tides games, painted pictures and scenery for their ‘shows’, made interesting art materials! last edition. puppets, masks and told Creative programs will continue to be offered at the school The Friday evening opening at the centre stories. The week finished off this fall and also on Pender, Galiano, and Saturna Islands. features an art exhibition showcasing the with a Sunday concert that Ptarmigan Music Theatre Society is committed to providing work of over 40 local artists—from jewelry included some of the week’s creative education for children in the Southern Gulf Islands and and pottery to painting and sculpture. It’s a activities, a show of puppets, is engaged in on-going fund-raising efforts to this end. Anyone rare opportunity to view (and buy) the work and a performance by the wishing to offer support is welcome to contact us, please call of so many local artists under one special ‘Hope Rising Trio’ from Mayne Island facilitator Samantha Taylor at 250-539-3580. roof. Proceeds raised from the weekend will Pender Island, led by All funds raised on each island will be allocated to help to fund both the arts centre’s operating Ptarmigan director Patrick programming on that particular island, and will support creative expenses and the purchase campaign Smith. programs for local children. underway to make the building a permanent There wasn’t enough time Quilt Show — Brian Haller community asset. to really do everything we We had a fabulous quilt show on Mayne the last weekend in July. Over the weekend, you can also pick up a wanted but everyone had a It is held every four years. This year it was held in the Japanese map and take the Island-wide studio tour, good time. We’ll certainly do Gardens as well as the adjoining Dinner Bay Park with its new where you can visit twenty-one artists this again next year! Lions cook shack. Over 700 people attended with about half working in a wide variety of mediums. The summer art-camp being from off-Island. We warned the ferries to expect an It’s a great opportunity to view some of was an extension of the overload on the Saturday night. the techniques taught at the Denman Arts MOSAIC programming that Pictured (above) is an old car decorated with quilts Centre’s impressive summer workshop began this spring at Mayne representing a day at the beach, done by Judy Taylor. program. For details of the perfect art ART CAMP Island School. It was directed weekend, see ad in ‘Attractions,’ page 12. by three creative Jazz Dance — Paul White professionals; Samantha At 8pm on Saturday, August 30, the Saturna Community Hall Taylor, Tina Farmilo and will again thrill to the dancing and listening music of the best of Michelle Footz. Stalwart BC’s players of classic jazz. With the wonderful acoustics of the volunteers included Annette Saturna Community Hall the Jazz Dance has become a favourite Witteman, Michelle Steele, Ollie feature of Saturna’s rich fare of lively arts and is unparalleled in Day and Laara Jarvey. Space RTI, please turn to page 8

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Photo: Helen Schnare, wwwhenny.ca Fairy tale view from above Galiano’s Montague Harbour. New electricity cables (centre) across Parker Island can just be discerned by their coloured flight spheres (see also BC Transmission advertisement, facing page).

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Tankers carrying potentially dangerous liquefied natural gas (LNG) would transit through the Gulf Islands and up Georgia Strait to Texada. Help stop the insanity. Page 8 ISLAND TIDES, August 7, 2008 Justice and Politics Commentary by Patrick Brown t is now close to five years since a raid on the legislative he now intends to appeal this bizarre request to the Supreme Clearly, in order to understand how much and what kind of offices in Victoria by the RCMP yielded many boxes of court of Canada. This maneuver, even if carried out influence it is alleged they might have been peddling, and how Idocuments said to have a bearing on the sale of BC Rail to expeditiously, will result in further delays, bringing the trial date relevant were the documents involved, we must understand how CN Rail. It is now close to four years since Dave Basi and Bob close to or beyond the next provincial election. the decision was made. How was the public interest considered? Virk were formally charged with influence peddling in Meanwhile, the court is still entangled in procedural (Not, we hope, in the same way as the recent government connection with the sale. It is now years since the prosecution wrangling over what documents may not be revealed to the decision to remove Western Forest Products lands from the TFL, was first ordered to disclose its evidence to the defence, and defense or to the public, because they are claimed to be subject a decision roundly criticized by the provincial Auditor-General.) many months since the first trial date was set. to either ‘cabinet privilege’ or ‘solicitor-client privilege.’ The Cabinet appears to be representing its own interests In the meantime, one provincial election has gone by, and we Mr Copley, counsel to the Cabinet, argues for a publication (rather than those of the public) and, by their continuing actions are now closing in on another one: an election preceded by two ban on documents which Madame Justice Elizabeth Bennett to prevent the publication of relevant documents, we might months during which ‘third parties’ are not to be permitted to appears to agree are relevant to the case; the effect would be to conclude that they feel that these documents might reflect advertise. allow defence counsel access to them, and to use them in unflatteringly on the government. The actual contract with CN Who’s Who argument, but not to let the public know what they say. This Rail has, of course, never been published. It is worthwhile identifying the parties to this criminal defies logic; it appears impossible in practice; but most There Must be a Trial, Promptly prosecution. The Special Prosecutor, Mr William Berardino, importantly it denies the public the opportunity to form its But the public interest will never be served unless there is a trial. represents the Crown. The defendants are represented by Mr opinions on the case. Hardly, as the premier has often promised, The charter rights of the accused demand a prompt resolution. Yet Michael Bolton and Mr Kevin McCullough. The provincial ‘open and transparent’. the Special Prosecutor, Mr Berardino, has, amazingly, used the Cabinet, in putting conditions on publication of evidence, is Madame Justice Bennett appears to have decided that these possibility that the prosecution might be abandoned altogether as being represented by Mr George Copley. For the purposes of this documents should be made available to the court as a moral a threat to enforce his version of procedures on the court. proceeding, all are officers of the Court, and all are duty bound to responsibility of Cabinet, but not as a legal obligation. Surely, if he resigned, it should be regarded as contempt of ensure that justice is not only done, but that it is seen to be done. Mr Copley is likely to ask for a publication ban should Cabinet the court? And, by extension, if the trial were delayed beyond the In the final analysis, this duty trumps their duty to their clients. decide to present the documents. This may be opposed by the next election, would this not be contempt of the public? And Secret Hearings and Secret press, represented by Mr Roger McConchie, counsel for the should this contempt not be laid at the feet of the cabinet and the Globe & Mail, another intervenor, which, in this case, might be premier? Documents said to be representing the public interest. Mr Berardino should immediately abandon his appeal to the Most recently, the Special Prosecutor Berardino sought How was the CN Rail Decision Made? Supreme Court of Canada, and allow Madame Justice Bennett to permission to hold secret hearings with an unidentified witness Despite the early declaration by the RCMP that charges will not get on with the trial. And the trial should not be delayed with who, it is claimed, may, in the course of his testimony, be made against any elected officials, it is hard to believe that arguments about the publication of evidence. The public interest inadvertently identify a secret informant. Madame Justice Dave Basi and Bob Virk, acting on their own and now charged is that justice be done, and that it be seen to be done, and that Elizabeth Bennett, hearing the case, denied this, and the with influence peddling, made the CN Rail decision on their own, public interest is more important than any ‘privileges’ that the Berardino’s appeal to the BC Appeal Court was similarly denied; without the involvement of cabinet and the premier. officers of the court may claim for themselves or their clients. ✐

TILMA from page 1 RTI from page 6 to trade, investment, and labour mobility’ and safety; health and social services; the excellence of its finger snappin’ and foot and, like his Grandpa, sings very well too and unless they are specifically exempted.’ (The conservation and prevention of waste of non- tappin’ music. will deliver his vocals with style, grace, and definition of an ‘investment’ used in TILMA is renewable or exhaustible resources.’ This year’s handful of talent calls itself ‘The vitality. Metropolitan Stompers’ and they defer to When Lloyd, forgetting himself in the similar to that used in the investor protection Jumping Through Hoops none of the big talents in Canada. Alan introductions on Salt Spring two years ago, sections of NAFTA and other international A ‘Chill’ on Local trade treaties.) Matheson has led different mixes of fine was asked ‘Who are you?’ he simply Government player in two previous engagements on answered, ‘I’m Kevin’s Grandpa’—more The specific TILMA clauses which apply Saturna. Alan will be playing his first would have been superfluous. Hear him while include: But to earn an exemption a measure or bylaws instruments—cornet, flugelhorn and he’s still in Western Canada. ‘3.1 Each party shall ensure its measures do must meet two additional tests: it must be ‘not trumpet—and will spend equal time at the Alan, Benji and all their minstrels can play not operate to restrict or impair trade between more restrictive to trade, investment or labour piano. anything. There is no finer band than this or through the territory of the Parties, or mobility than necessary to achieve that The nominal leader is drummer Benji one, all working experts at disciplined investment or labour mobility between the legitimate objective,’ and it must not be ‘a Bohannon, who points the way for the stellar improvisation with emotional investment in, Parties’ (this is known as the ‘No obstacles’ disguised restriction to trade, investment, or front line in the rhythm section, with as someone once said, ‘any key you want’. clause); labour mobility.’ Matheson, and Jon Roper on guitar. Each year one can hear a little buzz that ‘5.1 Parties shall mutually recognize or The agreement states that all three of the Lead trumpet will be featuring a says that classic jazz and 4/4 swing are otherwise reconcile their existing standards above tests must be met in order to exempt a remarkable young man from Australia—now staging comebacks, but for their hard core and regulations that operate to restrict or measure from challenge. The result will be to a first-call brass player in Vancouver. Simon fans they never went away. The Saturna Jazz impair trade, investment, or labour mobility.’ favour any challenge to a claim of exemption. Stribling is a musical wonder who plays all the Dance is for both listening and for dancing to ‘5.3 Parties shall not establish new In particular, the ‘not more restrictive than winds, and will also offer bass saxophone and ballads, blues and swing tunes from the standards or regulations that operate to restrict necessary' requirement will be extremely tuba from time-to-time in the program. golden age of jazz and of songwriting. trade, investment, or labour mobility'. difficult to defend, requiring that all and any Rob McKenzie, a music professor at Nothing can surpass it, so please treat These are the clauses to which the Union of claimed alternatives be specifically rejected—in Capilano College, is once again the yourself and strike a blow for liberty and listen BC Municipalities raised objections, arguing effect, requiring proof of one or more negatives. trombonist. He is a strong player who knows to the best and dance to the mostest. The hall that they would severely limit their ability to Revisions Not Made Public all the tunes, and never disappoints. will be full of nice people who appreciate the pass bylaws and enact policies in response to Confusion Abounds Another wondrous talent is a third- good ole good ones, played by the good young local issues, particularly zoning and land use. As the revising document has not been generation Arntzen. Young Kevin Arntzen is good ones, and thanks to whatever gods may TILMA has Rules for revealed, is not clear whether the ‘non- so good on all the reeds that we hope he never be that they love the music . Exemption discrimination’ exemption announced by the finds out how good he really is. Grandson of Saturday, August 30th this year, at the two provinces and ‘explained’ only by Minister veteran reed player and vocalist Lloyd Saturna Community Hall—100 short yards In order for any measure to be exempted from Hansen, does override these three tests or is in Arntzen, he seems to have distilled all the from the ferry dock—a thing of beauty and a challenge under TILMA, its purpose must be to addition to them. family’s musical genes into his own package, joy forever. ✐ ‘achieve a legitimate objective’. 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Many Chilling time 3-4 hours • Serves 4 Sauce: DISPOSITION OF farmers in the South of Europe practice this About 3/4 kilo ripe pears, peeled and sliced 2 cloves shallots CROWN LAND 4 cups clarified chicken stock or consommé technique of tilling dry ground between the rows and 1 tbl fresh grated ginger Take notice that William only irrigating close to the plants to promote deep 1/2 cup sugar or honey, 1 tsp ground cardamom A little olive oil Brown and Gloria Perchynski roots. If you are attempting to cultivate large squash Juice of 1 lime, 1/2 cup sherry, pinch cayenne 1 tsp black pepper of Saltspring Island, BC intend or marrows for winter, a length of cotton string 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1 tsp cumin or Nigella seed to make application to carefully threaded through the stalk near the fruit fresh mint finely chopped 2-3 sprigs of fresh cilantro, chopped Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), Ministry of and placed in a jar of water will quench the thirst with Place the pear sections in a saucepan with the stock, 2-3 sprigs of fresh peppermint, chopped Agriculture and Lands, Coast greater efficiency than spraying it over the leaves and sugar, and cardamom. Simmer for 30 minutes or A large handful of fresh apricots, chopped Region office for a 10 year ground. until very soft. Puree in a blender until smooth, add 1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock license for Residential-Private • Left over seeds of many annual flowers such as the lime juice, and sherry, cool and then chill. Whip A glass of sweet white wine Moorage situated on Provincial schizanthus, antirrhinum, lobelia, and petunia, may the cream with the cayenne. Pour into serving bowls Crown Land located in the Peel and cut the squash into serving-sized pieces. be sown behind the salad beds or in pots set in the or glasses, top with the cream, dust with chopped vicinity of Long Harbour, Steam or bake until just tender. Or cut the zucchini ground and raised as house-plants for the late fall and Saltspring Island. mint. Reserve this dish for a hot day; makes a good into halves and lightly BBQ. winter. This is also a good time to take cutting of The Lands File Number that aperitif for a BBQ. Meanwhile: Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté chrysanthemums and geraniums. Many biennial and has been established for this Tomato Ice Cream the shallots and ginger until soft. Add the remaining perennial flowering plants should be sown now for application is # 1413167. Written Prep time 10 minutes • Chilling time 1-1/2 hours • ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes stirring comments concerning this next year. Forget-me-nots, alyssum, poppies, and Serves 4 occasionally. Blend the sauce but not too much. application should be directed foxgloves will make far superior plants if started now 3-4 over-ripe tomatoes, Juice of 1/2 lemon Return the sauce to the pan and add the squash. Re- to the Section Head, Integrated instead of waiting for spring. Curled parsley sown Land Management Bureau at # A generous dash of Tabasco Sauce, or to taste heat and serve hot with fresh buttered peas, potatoes now makes a fine winter border in the flower garden 142-2080 Labieux Road, Salt & Pepper, 1 cup whipping cream and they can be picked at any time through May with sour cream and chives, and a glass of pinot gris. Nanaimo, B.C V9T 6J9. when they should be pulled up before they flower. Skin the tomatoes by dropping them into boiling water Brian Crumblehulme is a member of the Islands Comments will be received by • Pears come into season now and many varieties for a few seconds, after which the skin will fall away. Sustainability Initiative (ISUNI) based on Mayne ILMB until August 24, 2008. ILMB may not be able to Place the tomatoes, lemon juice, Tabasco and pepper Island which is creating a book including this broad do not keep well. An excess of fruit can be made into consider comments received an excellent pomade (pear cider), chutney, or served in a blender and puree until smooth. Whip the cream series of ‘Good Life’ articles published in Island Tides. after this date. Please visit our with chocolate sauce (Pears belle Hélène) if you want and salt until stiff and fold into the mix. Freeze, stirring Readers are encouraged to respond both on and off website at to impress friends. occasionally until firm. Serve with Scotch. Island Tides’ pages. ✐ http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/ land_prog_services/programs. html under Tenure Overview SATURNA from page 2 TILMA from page 8 and Program Information for However, the store clerk, a firefighter’s wife, warrants it. In a wildland/urban interface area • If it does not discriminate, can it be challenged on the basis more information. said ‘Call 911’. And that is what they did and it’s about more than your property. that it is ‘a disguised restriction’? Be advised that any exactly what they needed to do. The fire Summer Recycling • Does ‘discrimination’ have to specifically mention the response to this advertisement department came, drenched the area and With the Island full of summer visitors (who province of origin of the challenger or can the ‘effect’ of will be considered part of the evaluated it for further problems. seem to find our ways and means of dealing discrimination be implied or inferred? public record. For information, A fire is about a community’s safety not just contact the Freedom of with the ‘garbage’ great), recycling was wild last • If a measure appears to discriminate, but passes the other the individual. Fire incidents vary in intensity. A Information Advisor at Wednesday—it was a party in the middle of a three tests, would a challenge be successful? huge blaze is an easy decision. Terror in your Integrated Land Management traffic jam! ‘Dispute Resolution’ Bureau’s regional office. fingers makes you call ‘911’ almost without So much gets done at the Recycling Centre TILMA’s ‘dispute resolution’ process operates outside common thinking. But a conscious choice may need to be twice a week in the organized handing-over of law, through specialized panels appointed by the same provincial made about when it is time to call for help, all that Island households can recycle. Then LONG HARBOUR governments who also wrote the treaty. Further, it is these same especially if you are responsible for the fire. there is the social scene—you will run into provincial governments which must defend municipal measures Individuals are not charged with the cost of almost everyone you need to have a which have been challenged before the panels. calling out the fire department so you aren’t conversation with! 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MLS 244878 $3,950,000 © Page 10, ISLAND TIDES, Aug 7, 2008 READERS LETTERS from page 5 coercive force (ie: the proposed International Parliament homestead belonged to Maria Mahoi, a Kanaka/Metis pioneer does not equate to a proposal that everyone on Earth should be who was profiled by noted BC historian Jean Barman in her coercively ruled by the point-source force of a single, globe- book, Maria Mahoi of the Islands (New Star Books). covering sovereign-state). When we brought our concerns to the attention of Mr Ron Voluntary Subscription? Keep As Camilleri says, the theory of coercive social organisation Hamilton, Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, meaning to send it in? Help keep is ‘under siege’, ... let’s keep the pressure up! we were told only that Parks Canada is in the early stages of Ted Lumley, Pender Island formulating a plan for Russell Island. The fact that Parks Canada all this great news coming! plans to evict the current caretakers prior to the implementation Soiled Bylaw of any such plan is troublesome and negligent. Dear Editor: We strongly urge Parks Canada staff to hold a public meeting Did something in this edition: Despite heroic efforts on the part of Stewart Road residents on on Salt Spring Island to share their plans for Russell Island Salt Spring, our trustees, including Kim Benson who sits on the before making any changes to its management. Given Russell • inform you? Trust Executive, have passed a soils bylaw that has some Island’s close proximity to major settlements on Salt Spring • pique your interest? significant shortcomings. Island and the Saanich Peninsula, it would be virtually I have written to Trust Executive and objected to the impossible, without a full-time, live-in caretaker, to ensure the • amuse you? subjective term ‘minimize’ as the only protection of nearby safety of this valuable Canadian heritage property. animals and people from dangerous industrial levels of noise. I Karen Pedersen, Friends of Russell Island, Salt Spring Island • give you a warm, fuzzy feeling? am concerned that this flawed Bylaw will become a template for Galiano ‘Leave Behinds’ • make you a good contact? soils bylaws throughout the Islands Trust Area. Dr William H Stewart, former Surgeon General of the United Dear Editor: • find you an opportunity? States states, ‘Calling noise a nuisance is like calling smog an The Superintendent was trying to save $400 or $500 by not inconvenience. Noise must be considered a hazard to the health having two extra crew on board to impress his bosses. He should • inspire you to take action? of people everywhere.’ be fired for incompetence. • make a conversation topic? The Municipality of Surrey protects its taxbase from the well- How can a company that pays $48,000 a year (plus a $1,500 known health hazards of industrial noise levels, by enforcing a attendance bonus) for board directors, who only meet 3 or 4 • find you a good buy or service? decibel level of 60db between industrial activities and residential times a year, justify keeping crews at a minimum? How much uses. In their Soils Bylaw, Metchosin enforces the scientifically did they spend on painting unnecessary, Olympic pictures on the If you are receiving Island Tides in your Island mailbox measurable noise standard of 55db, to protect its residents and new ships and all the hoopla in Germany? What is the PR or if you pick it up from one of our yellow free boxes wildlife from dangerous levels of noise generated by soils budget? Why does a monopoly even need a large expensive PR located across the Strait of Georgia and from Victoria to removal operations. (Decibels are an internationally recognized department in the first place? Campbell River or if you read online, you can show standard of measurement for noise pollution, which have been If they really want to save money BC Ferries should begin by your support and appreciation by mailing a voluntary adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO).) trimming the bloated management. Instead they keep adding subscription of Metchosin’s Soils Bylaw reads: ‘the noise level associated more VPs. ($25 + $1.25 gst = $26.25) to: with any Commercial Soil Removal Permit Area shall not exceed Don’t believe the hype. This is not a people-oriented company, especially when it comes to employees. All Box 55, Pender Island, B.C. V0N 2M0 a 30 second Leq of 55db measured at any boundary of the lot containing the Permit Area.’ management seems to do is to interfere with daily operations. (Or call us with your VISA number, 250-629-3660) Despite public opposition, the Salt Spring Trust Committee, As long as BC Ferries continues to waste money on has now adopted a voodoo/subjective standard for noise unrequired projects and managers, consumers and employees pollution, as opposed to the objective, scientifically verified, will pay the price. Thank You! Brian Horsfall, Pender Island And a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to those of you international standard of decibels. Salt Spring’s Soils Bylaw reads: ‘5.3.3.3 Operations during permitted hours shall be who have given subscriptions. And keep A Bridge Too Far conducted in such a manner as to minimize noise impacts upon Dear Editor: those lovely letters coming. We paste them neighbouring land uses.’ Recent discussions regarding the relative monetary costs and all in our scrapbooks! By passing this Bylaw, trustees have clearly undermined and benefits of ferries versus bridges have revolved around using the ignored the precautionary principle, international, and WHO Gulf Islands as potential ‘stepping stones’ in order to meet standards designed to protect those nearby from dangerous certain perceived short-term and expedient transportation levels of noise. RING YOUR RECYCLABLES TO US needs. B … The failure to provide any objective enforcible limitation for The Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound are noise in the Soils Bylaw contravenes the Trust Policy Statement internationally recognized for their beauty, tranquility, and We’ll take anything with a 3.1.5, which clearly states: ‘Local trust committees and island unique natural environment. It’s no secret that insatiable deposit for a full refund. municipalities shall, in their official community plans and demands for increased development resulting from the islands’ regulatory bylaws, address the regulation of land use and Open daily 9am to 6pm proximity to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island could development to restrict emissions to land, air and water to levels easily destroy the very values and features that make these Sunday 9:30am to 5pm not harmful to humans or other species.’ fragile and finite islands a national treasure. As I understand it, the bylaw still has to be reviewed by the In 1974, in response to recommendations of an International 250.539.2936 Trust’s Executive Committee on August 6. Send your objections Joint Commission and an all-party special committee of the to Violet Rodd [email protected], and ask her to forward Legislature, the government of the province of British Columbia SATURNA GENERAL STORE them to the executive. Tom Pickett, Salt Spring Island enacted special legislation to protect the islands. The Islands 101 NARVAEZ BAY ROAD, SATURNA ISLAND Trust Act establishes the Islands Trust as an autonomous local Caretaking Russell government with jurisdiction for land use and community Dear Editor: planning on the 13 major and more than 450 smaller islands that

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FERRY SERVICE from page 1 Diminishing Subsidy What’s A Surplus For? $49 Million In 30% of the selling price of crude oil, and on the amount of crude The province has been stubbornly successful in freezing the The Kitty From Ferry Fuel it takes to run the ferries, would be about $49 million. subsidy. However, it has deviated from this policy when it The new surcharges are designed to yield some $68 million in ‘We had no choice,’ claimed BC Ferries. They were correct; the a year’s ferry operations; this is a bit more than the anticipated appeared that the costs on the Northern Routes (which included Ferry Commissioner also had no choice, as the rules are written. the costs of a new secondhand ship to replace the sunken Queen $54 million increase in this year’s fuel costs. So ferry users are The choice lay with the provincial government, who chose once not only paying the royalty, but they are also paying the new of the North) would result in crippling fare hikes. again not to contribute to the increased costs. This despite a carbon tax, and other taxes, plus a bit of catch-up on previously In calculating its diminishing subsidy, the province has multi-billion dollar budget surplus, a good part of which came deferred fuel costs. But clearly, the provincial government has included the inflation-indexed federal contribution, payments from royalties on crude oil production. These royalties are about made to BC Ferries for fares for students and for BC seniors on the choice of making a bigger contribution. weekdays, and those traveling for medical reasons (all of which Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon’s take on the basic ferry do rise as ferry fares go up). Examples of Fare Increases subsidy was that it only benefited a few people who chose to live— inconveniently for themselves and for the provincial government— The province has not contributed in any way to the increased A family of four traveling to Hornby cost of fuel on the main routes and the minor routes, so all the on Islands, and that nowhere else in the province did it cost so increase has fallen on the fare-paying ferry user. Island paying cash* fare... much per person (he says $2,300) to provide transportation. A family of four traveling between Vancouver Island and However, in an interview with Christy Clark, Falcon could not A Special Summer Request Hornby Island will have to fork out a $93.60 cash fare for two provide any comparative figures to back up his claim. While fuel-cost surcharges were anticipated in the short ferry trips to Denman and then to Hornby Island, a total Reasons for ‘Privatization’ administrative arrangements made for fares under ‘Performance of 2.4 nautical miles. That’s $19.50 per nautical mile for a In 2003, the objects of ‘corporatization’ were to distance the Term Two’ (which started this April), the increase which took round trip. The same family of four would pay only $2.40 per provincial government from responsibility for BC Ferries; to effect on August 1 was the result of a special request by BC Ferry nautical mile for passage between Tsawwassen and Nanaimo. freeze and eventually reduce the annual subsidy; to finance the Services Inc to the Commissioner. A couple going to Cortes Island entire corporation with borrowed money and recover for the Paraphrasing BC Ferries’ request: ‘If we delay the fuel province the value of the previous Crown Corporation’s capital surcharge until November, when it would normally happen, it paying pre-paid* fare... A couple driving to Cortes Island will see $53.90 deducted assets; to ensure that BC Ferries’ apparent profits were enough would be 14.1% on the main routes, 13.5% on Route 3 so that it could borrow its entire capital needs on the open (Horseshoe Bay/Langdale), and 25.4% on the minor routes.’ from their prepaid card account for a round-trip from Campbell River that includes riding the Quadra ferry. That’s a market without ever again depending on the province; and to (Because the provincial government has been contributing to fund all future costs from fare increases. fuel costs on the Northern Routes, they were not included in this 20.3% increase from $44.80. The same trip cost $26.17 in request.) ‘However,’ continues the ferry corporation, ‘If we start 2003. New Government Involvement? the surcharge on August 1st, we would be able to charge less: * BC Ferries offers cash fares and cheaper prepaid fares Minister Falcon has now been quick to suggest that ‘levels of 10.3% on the main routes, 9.2% on Route 3, and 17.6% on the (available by loading a minimum amount to the Experience service’ on the minor routes should be examined, or maybe a minor routes (including the other two Sunshine Coast routes, Card). Because BC Ferries is applying the fuel surcharge at a ‘separate card or fee that can be for those that live fulltime on Earls Cove/Saltery Bay and Powell River/Comox).’ flat rate, cash fares are going up by 12-13% while prepaid fares island-dependent (sic) communities.’ He referred to the possibility This offer was promptly endorsed by the Ferry will increase by as much as 21.3%. (To comply with the of ‘reducing frequency, particularly when it’s not peak’. Commissioner, who, after all, is statutorily responsible for the Commissioner’s ruling fare increases must average out at Suggestions like this, coming from the Minister of financial health of the ferry corporation, and not for the public 17.6% on the minor routes.) Transportation & Infrastructure, suggest that the government is interest. not going to ‘distance’ itself from BC Ferries for much longer. ✐ Page 12, ISLAND TIDES, Aug 7, 2008 Endangered turtles dodging cars and predators to find nest sites estern Painted Turtles are Vancouver Painted Turtles live in many other water bodies, Turtles require emergent rocks and logs for their hind feet in exposed, sandy soil, Island’s only native freshwater turtle. these populations are often unknown to the sunning close to their weedy aquatic feeding sometimes up to 300 metres from their aquatic WHaving lived here for thousands of residents, who could help to protect turtle areas. People may also see turtles walking on habitats. These nesting sites are sometimes years, they are now endangered by habitat and nesting sites. land during the hot summer months as they found along trails and road cuts with south- development, road traffic, nest trampling and Western Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta search for nesting sites. Females dig nests with facing slopes. increasing predation. bellii) requires freshwater The Habitat Acquisition habitats that are often also Trust (HAT) is looking for favorite places for people. solutions to these new They have a low and threats, and the public can smooth upper shell. While play an important role in the turtle’s upper shell helping. Partnered, since (top) is dark green, the 2005, with the federal lower shell (underside) Habitat Stewardship features striking orange to Program, HAT meets with red patterns that give private landowners from them the name ‘painted Metchosin to Galiano turtle’. 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