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June 2010
Canada's Telus has invested $250,000 to enhance its wireless coverage in the southern Gulf Islands. The network operator turned on a new cellsite on Saturna Island this week that will provide enhanced coverage to the western part of Saturna as well as much of Pender Island, Mayne Island, and the surrounding water.
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December 2009
Book of Condolences - 3 December 2009
A book of condolences will be available for signing by Mayne Islanders who want to express their thoughts for the friends, families and community of Saturna Island, who are dealing with the tragedy of the Seair Float Plane crash on November 29, 2009 in Lyall Harbour on Saturna Island. The book will be available at Gulfport Realty, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for people to sign. As well, a book will be available at the Church on Sunday, at the Flu clinic on Monday and at the Mayne Island Local Trust meeting Monday from 1 - 4:30 at the Agricultural Hall, contact Jeanine Dodds or Dereck Atha for more information. |
November 2009
Four Vancouver-area residents, U.S. couple killed in Saturna plane crash
November 29, 2009
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Mayne Island Library Closure
- November 12, 2009
As many of you have already learned, the repairs to the library have been extensive and prolonged. Consequently, the library will remain closed for an undetermined period of time. There will be no library access for books nor for any other planned activity such as the TCAC Art shows.
We will announce the re-opening date when known.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ed Pedersen, Library Chair.
November 6, 2009
Attention: Lighthouse Waterworks District Only - Boil Water Notice
This notice is for those in the Lighthouse Waterworks District Only - (in the Georgina Point Area).
As of Friday November 6, 2009 there is a Boil Water Notice in effect until further notice. Do not use our system's water without first boiling it.
A notice will be posted at the Lighthouse Waterworks District pumphouse located at Aya Reach and Georgina Point Roads when boiling is no longer required.
If you require further information, contact one of your trustees:
Ken Chubb - 250-539-5343
Bill Warning - 250-539-2399
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October 2009
CAPITAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM 2009
Hello! We know it must feel too early to mention
this, but it’s once again time for us to start
planning our gift program for the holiday season.
As our volunteer wrapping team works in November,
it is important that we set about requesting items
for them to wrap.
Many people who have experienced mental illness
may no longer have family connections or the support
of friends. Each year at this time, Capital
Mental Health Association begins collecting
gifts and donations for persons with mental illness
who are in hospital, care facilities, and the community.
The gift you offer may be the only one received at
Christmas and it has a very special meaning:
that someone is expressing the message of caring in
a tangible way.
Over 2,000 gifts will be needed to make sure everyone
on our list is remembered. Our gift program is staffed
by a small but very dedicated group of volunteers;
all donations go directly to our Christmas Fund to
purchase suitable gifts and to make it possible to
serve extra “cheer and treats” such as
special desserts or a Christmas dinner party. If
you wish to make a cash donation, it can be receipted
for income purposes. Cheques should be made
payable to the “Christmas Gift Fund”
Capital Mental Health Association, 125 Skinner Street,
Victoria, BC V9A 6X4. If you have any questions,
please call our office @ 250-389-1211. If you wish
to donate a new gift, it may be left
UNWRAPPED at our office at 125 Skinner
Street, or may be dropped off in the designated box
inside St Mary Magdalene Church from Sunday November
29 to Sunday December 13th.
Were you wondering what to give? Anything you might
like to receive! Some suggestions for gifts that have
been popular in the past are:
“Outdoor” Gloves “Outdoor”
Scarves Toques or Hats
Umbrellas Wallets Men’s Socks
Jewellery Puzzles New toiletries
Photo Albums Flashlights Candy
Table Games Key Cases Stationery & Pens
Sports/Movie Tickets Playing Cards Ladies Gloves
Recreation Centre “swim” passes
Your help in the past has indeed been appreciated.
Thank you so much on behalf of those we serve.
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Mayne Island Car Stops will zoom in on October 10th! Our sustainable free transportation system of 25 Car Stops around Mayne, based on Pender’s successful model, will be installed on October 3rd. Sharing the ride will be easier for both drivers and passengers, thanks to the big signs at convenient locations. Ferry drivers can also have dashboard signs. Car Stops are being funded by the CRD, our Local Trust Committee, our Chamber of Commerce, and the Victoria Real Estate Board.
The Car Stops Launch is Saturday October 10th. This will be a great time for people to try Car Stops to participate in events and visit - it’s the Thanksgiving Weekend, the last Farmer’s Market, and the Apple Festival.
You can get involved. This Saturday October 3rd, we’ll install the signs (the first shift starting at 8:30am, proceeding clockwise around Mayne). Convivial crews will insert signs in pre-drilled holes. More volunteers needed – please email me
At the market on October 10th, with a giant Car Stops map, we’ll be giving away map/brochures. And at the Ferry terminal, too. I’ll provide volunteers with their official Car Stops toycar, headband, cap, or tiara. More volunteers needed – please email me at alwayssunny@telus.net . |
September 2009
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June 10, 2009
Winning Art Announced for Island Posters
VICTORIA : The Islands Trust has selected art by three island artists which will be used to create posters with conservation messages for visitors to the Islands Trust Area.
Dawn Stofer of Denman Island, Debbie Bowles of Mayne Island and Darlene Olesko of Lasqueti Island will each receive a $1000.00 honourarium for their winning submissions.
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April 30, 2009
April 30, 2009
ISLANDS TRUST ANNOUNCES
2009 NOMINEES FOR COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
VICTORIA A total of six individuals and seven groups have been nominated for the eighth annual Islands Trust
Community Stewardship Awards Program. The nominees’ projects include a wide range of initiatives, from ecosystem mapping to creating organic community gardens. “The award program provides an opportunity to honour dedicated individuals and groups who have donated countless hours to the stewardship and communities of the islands in the Trust Area,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Chair of the Islands Trust Council.
“Every year, the diverse nature of the work of the nominees and the quality of the projects in which they have been involved is outstanding,” she added. “These nominations reflect the contributions of groups and individuals to improve the community, culture, or sustainability of the Trust Area islands.”
This year the Islands Trust added new criteria to the Community Stewardship Award Program to recognize and
encourage the actions of individuals and organizations that are working in the area of climate change.
Nominees are from eight local trust areas: Denman Island, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Hornby Island, Lasqueti Island, Mayne Island, Pender Islands, and Salt Spring Island.
Individual Nominations
• Jacqueline Booth (posthumous nomination), Salt Spring Island for her work on ecosystem mapping and conservation;
• Andrew Carmichael, Hornby Island for his work on developing a network of non-motorized trails;
• Linda and Peter George, Gabriola Island for their work on green building design;
• Patricia McLaughlin, Denman Island for her work on the Denman Island Marine Stewardship Committee;
• Kelsey Mech, Salt Spring Island for her work in organizing an environmental action day and youth group; and,
• Janice Oakley and Martine Paulin, Galiano Island for developing the Galiano Community Food Program.
Group Nominations
• Hornby Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association Trails Committee for creating a non-motorized trails network;
• Lasqueti Internet Access Society for establishing internet access and a community communications network;
• Mayne Island Early Childhood Society for creating and providing an early childhood program;
• Mayne Island Agricultural Society and Fall Fair for organizing the Agricultural Fall Fair in operation since 1925;
• Pender Islands Community Service Society for financing community programs through a volunteer-run thrift store;
• Pender Organic Community Garden Society for their work to create organic community gardens; and,
• Salt Spring Island Conservancy Stewards in Training School Program for their environmental stewardship elementary school program.
The Islands Trust Council will select the recipients during its quarterly meeting on North Pender Island in June. The recipients will then be notified and their awards will be presented at local trust committee meetings later this year. The Islands Trust is a federation of independent local governments that represents some 25,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area. The Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, cooperation with other agencies, and land conservation. The area covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island. It includes 13 major and more than 450 smaller islands covering 5200 square kilometres. Itis celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
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April 30, 2009
The Islands Trust is seeking submissions of oil, acrylic and watercolour art from artists residing in the Islands Trust Area. The art will be used to create three posters with conservation messages for visitors to the area. For complete details, please go to http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/VisitorInformationPoster.cfm.
Deadline for submissions: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Three $1,000 Prizes!
This project is made possible through a grant
from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
April 22, 2009
March 4, 2009
ISLANDS TRUST
2009 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
Do you know someone (or a business or group) that deserves an award for helping to make your island or community a better place? The Islands Trust is seeking nominations of individuals or organizations for its
2009 Community Stewardship Awards Nomination forms and more information are available at www.islandstrust.bc.ca or from Islands Trust offices. To receive a form by mail or fax call Jas Chonk at (250) 405-5164 (toll free 1-800-663-7867)
NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 27, 2009
June 9, 2008
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free on your lawn and garden, and receive a free lawn sign
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