Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Reconnect With Yourself πŸ’–

Reconnect With Yourself - Holistic Heart, Mind & Body Renewal πŸ’– 10am Saturday February 25 at Davis Bay on Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 20 spots available. Purchase ticket by February 11th for Early Bird Special at https://checkout.square.site/buy/W3AX2FXIDQHIMN7TAYSOFKVJ

Presented by Renewal Mind Body and Spirit and Driftwood Apothecary & Spa.

Event proudly co-hosted by Sunshine CoastBC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Facebook page

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Whales Belly Rubbing on Beach 🐳

Looks like it's Belly Rub time again 🐳

Annual January to February visit of Orca Killer Whales who rub themselves along beach pebbles on Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Want MORE? Check out our whale video playlist. Or search our Facebook page for "belly rub" at https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064429100047/search/?q=belly%20rub

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Whale Videos 🐳

74 Videos 🐳 Check it out!! Incredible Whales Orca Dolphins Porpoise Seals Octopus Jellyfish Salmon Marine Life Video PLAYLIST Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ https://www.facebook.com/watch/109315035764459/681989625587367

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Valentine's Getaway πŸ’

Come share the love! πŸ’ February promotions and packages are NOW available at Backeddy Resort and Marina on Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Book 2 nights in a Cabin with your special someone and receive a $50 Pub Credit and a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival between February 10-16, 2023 πŸ’•

Traveling midweek? Book our 'Midweek Escape' package and save 30% off our base rate Sunday-Thursday until February 28, 2023.

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— at Egmont, British Columbia.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Sechelt Chocolate Festival πŸ’ Valentine's Day

Any Chocolate Lovers! What's your FAVE??? Sechelt Chocolate Festival February 7-14th πŸ’ Valentine's Day 2023 on Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Taste your way through Downtown Sechelt.

Enter to WIN A PRIZE BASKET by posting a photo/video with #SecheltChocolateFestival and tag the participating shop where you enjoyed the chocolate experience. The more shops you visit the more chances to win! https://secheltdowntown.com/events

πŸ’– Presented by Sechelt Downtown Business Association

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— in Sechelt, British Columbia.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Now Hiring Kitchen Staff

#HIRING Join the Backeddy Crew! The Backeddy Resort and Marina is currently seeking a candidate for a 'General Kitchen Help' position at the Backeddy Pub on Sunshine Coast BC Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Located in Egmont, shifts are scheduled Thursday-Sunday from 12:00 pm-8:30 pm (approximately 30 hours per week) with an opportunity to transition to full-time hours during the summer.

Interested candidates are welcome to email Kathleen@backeddy.ca with a current Resume.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

WATER - The time is now!

WATER - The time is now! It will come as no surprise that everyone I talk to wants more water available this summer – it remains at the top of their list of priorities.

We are fortunate that there is lots of water available up and down the Coast. But how do we get it?

I’m pleased to provide my personal view of the actions we need to take to meet our immediate needs and to provide water for decades to come.

THE SHORT TERM SOLUTIONS

First, we must drill a well on District of Sechelt land on Dusty Road in East Porpoise Bay, immediately. Such a well is affordable and it could produce significantly more volume of water than the SCRD hopes to get from the soon-to-be completed Church Road well near Grantham’s Landing.

Second, I understand that our shΓ­shΓ‘lh friends and neighbours are considering providing some water from wells located on their Lehigh mine site to the SCRD. I hope they will be able to do so as we can never have enough water. Also, it’s a great example of our communities working together to benefit everyone!

For the Dusty Road well, I ask - what are we waiting for? The SCRD studied this about three years ago but chose to not proceed, for reasons that I, and many experts, feel are flawed. For example, test drilling was stopped at 275 feet despite plans to drill deeper. Concerns were raised about contamination risks and about the potential for future industrial developments in the area.

It is my contention that any such risks are miniscule and entirely manageable – especially when compared to the very real costs to our community from suffering through water shortages in the future. Also, if the well is impacted by developments in the decades to come, we can simply shut it down at that time. What matters is that we will have had water between now and then (by which time, we must have implemented the long-term solutions.)

To me, this is an emergency and we must act immediately. I know drillers who are ready to go. I plan to meet with the BC minister responsible for water management in the coming weeks to confirm that we will be proceeding with this plan and to seek his cooperation so we can get the Dusty Road Well into operation within six months.

THE LONG TERM SOLUTIONS

For decades, we have heard ideas and possible solutions, yet here we are, still, without a long-term plan.

Whether it is sourcing water from Clowhom or Sakinaw Lakes, increasing the height of the dam at Chapman Lake, connecting to Pender Harbour’s water system, building reservoirs, drilling more wells, or reducing the environmental flow needs (EFN) in Chapman Creek, solutions abound.

Sourcing water is something done around the world by experts. So, let’s invite the world to bring their expertise and recommendations to us! Let’s get the most innovative and sustainable solution possible – it’s the right thing to do.

I believe the best way to proceed is for us to have a Water Supply Solutions Team comprised of volunteers, experts and local government staff. We are fortunate to have industry experts who live here on the Coast, in addition to our very capable staff. This Team will be charged with outlining our needs and opportunities and reaching out to qualified companies to provide us with their proposed solutions. I believe it is reasonable for the Team to complete this work in the first half of this year, then give industry the second half of the year to respond. This means we could be in a position to assess and select the best solutions before the end of 2023!

I am honoured that you elected me to be your Mayor, giving me the opportunity to deliver solutions and get things done. I want to assure you, that I take this responsibility very seriously. My view is that Stage 4 – and even Stage 3 – restrictions are unacceptable. These have done real harm to our residents, businesses and visitors in recent years.

Of course, I realize that this is an aggressive approach - but the fact is, this is an emergency. We don’t need studies, we don’t need surveys, we don’t need approvals. We need water and we need it now.

In the coming two weeks, I will present the above to the SCRD Board and to the District of Sechelt Council for their consideration. My hope is that everyone will embrace the opportunity to get into action, without delay.

Sincerely

John R. Henderson, Mayor, District of Sechelt.

Questions? Suggestions? Send them to me at JohnHendersonForSechelt@gmail.com

John Henderson for Sechelt

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— in Sechelt, British Columbia.