ZOOM | SUMMER 2024

yours to keep! 

the sunshine coast magazine summer 2024 

issue 56 | langdale to lund | zoomsunshinecoast.com

inside 

steven bulman 

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COAST RECITAL SOCIETY 

New leadership carries on the 

society's enduring legacy on the 

Sunshine Coast. 

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FINDING RELIEF & HEALING FROM GRIEF 

evelyn kirkaldy 

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rainforest circus 

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WAKE UP IN THE WILDERNESS 

Summertime is all about being outdoors. 

What better way to enjoy it than with a 

camping adventure! 

shain jackson 

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botanical garden 

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SAVING LIVES ON THE WATER 

Regardless of how you travel in or on 

the water, you need to know who to 

contact if you get into trouble. 

sky lights 

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diego's den 

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the sunshine coast magazine 

issue 56 | summer 2024 

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Trevor Lavender 

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Rosemary Bates Terry 

Heather Vince 

Nancy Cuthbert 

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the vastness and beauty of the 

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It is time. 

It is time for the artists of the Sunshine Coast 

to be represented in a publication that can 

do justice to the scope, intensity, beauty, and 

relevance of their work. A work of art in itself. 

INAUGURAL ISSUE - SEPTEMBER 2024 

SUNSHINECOASTARTS.COM 


FOCUS 

THROUGH THE LENS OF 

STEVEN BULMAN 

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STEVEN BULMAN 

AND HIS CAMERA 

GO OUT LOOKING 

FOR STORIES, A SORT 

OF DIVINING OF 

MEANING THAT MAY 

NOT BE RECOGNIZED 

BY VIEWERS BUT 

NEVERTHELESS 

GIVES LIFE AND 

COHERENCE TO 

HIS IMAGES. 

WORDS | NANCY PINCOMBE 


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FOCUS


Steven Bulman's incredible photography gives the viewer everything: light, 

colour, form, subject, composition, and, if we spend some time with the 

image, maybe even a story. Steven frames unexpected colours and finds 

composition so that we notice. He has a broad affinity for landscape and 

is as comfortable capturing his native Alberta skies as he is shooting his 

new home's rocks and water. He urges new photographers to study three 

key aspects of photography: histograms (exposure graphing), the use of a 

polarizing filter, and composition. 

Regarding the latter, Steven says there is much to be learned from studying famous 

paintings. He cites the example of Monet's enigmatic Water Lilies. There is no 

horizon and an unsettling endlessness: 

“Monet and his paintings of lilies. In one instance, a field of dead soldiers during WWI 

inspired a story of lilies. This explains why some are broken, others upside down, 

and some appear incomplete. That story is not common knowledge but inspired his 

composition. Most will not know the story but instead, see the results, and that is 

the goal.” 

Steven and his camera go out looking for stories, a sort of divining of meaning that 

may not be recognized by viewers but nevertheless gives life and coherence to his 

images. His waterfall image is a great example. We see pure, filmy white, falling 

water against earthy browns and greys. Steven sees something else, and when 

prompted, so do we: 

“Look at the waterfall. The moment I tell you the story behind it you cannot unsee 

it. Think of a woman in a long white dress. So, first find something interesting. A 

waterfall fits that. Second, think of a story. My story is a woman and a long white 

dress, with her arms reaching up the canyon walls, and her dress long enough, it sits 

flat on the floor.” 

The iceberg is another example. Steven was initially drawn to the triangular shape, 

“the strongest and most powerful shape in photography.” The story he perceived 

was one of fate, “the moment ice breaks away to become an iceberg. Its fate is 

sealed. It will eventually melt.” And as the story grew clearer, the sky and clouds 

became more important, for what he also saw was striving: 

“I asked if we could position our boat giving us access to certain clouds above, 

knowing how they would affect the result. The iceberg itself is melting and reaching 

for the sky . . . It creates an emotional attachment for the viewer and takes it above 

and beyond a simple picture of just one more iceberg.” 

Since arriving on the coast in 2022, Steven enjoys being a member of the Sunshine 

Coast Camera Club and works as both photographer and coach, to share his 

knowledge. 

This is a milestone year for Steven, as he celebrates two significant fiftieth 

anniversaries. It's been fifty years since he first picked up a camera, and fifty years 

since he was first diagnosed as having type 1 diabetes. The two things are in no way 

related, but he suggests it might be an example of the universe giving and taking. “In 

order to maintain my health, photography keeps me very active. This in turn helps 

me maintain excellent health as a diabetic.” · 

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ART 

THE TEXTURED ACRYLICS OF 

EVELYN 

KIRKALDY 

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Evelyn Kirkaldy's large, luscious acrylic paintings are like the marriage 

of a wildflower meadow to a beautifully decorated cake. Big buttery 

swirls, true colour, and surprising lifelike detail all come together in a 

visual synergy that is a feast for the eyes. 

Evelyn's extensive training in the arts includes attending the 

Banff School of Fine Arts and the Ontario College of Art, where 

she attained a diploma in Communication and Design. Evelyn's 

westward migration took her to Calgary and then eventually to Vancouver. 

There she forged a successful career as a graphic designer, illustrator and 

art director in the world of print and advertising. Some projects involved 

researching environmental issues. This opened up a world of activism 

that would inform the direction of her creativity in the years to come. 

Evelyn began taking on more socially responsible clients. Her advertising 

background and illustration skills served her well when she created an 

image for the Western Canada Wilderness Committee that was exhibited 

in Vancouver and chosen for promotional items for one of the Committee’s 

campaigns. More environmentally focused art and activism followed. 

Evelyn has been especially passionate about bear conservation efforts. 

The interface between bears and humans has long been uneasy, and the 

resulting bear mortality rate unacceptable. Evelyn works on many fronts 

to raise awareness of this issue. 

Evelyn has traversed a lot of breathtakingly beautiful territory in Western 

Canada that is simply ‘home’ to wildlife. Her work reflects an intimacy with 

wild spaces and an empathy with wild creatures. In the artist’s words: 

“My wildflower, tree, mountain, and wildlife paintings are almost all inspired 

from my own photos, taken in the wilderness. Whether I am painting on a 

mountaintop, in my garden, or at my studio, my foremost passion lies in 

nature and the wild animals that live there.” 

Evelyn paints in 3D. Using flat sticks instead of brushes and piling the 

paint on in thick layers, she defies gravity and builds the image. It takes 

patience because of the extra time needed for drying: “I use big buckets 

of acrylic paint and work on them flat, using only painters' stir sticks.” 

The result, when seen from far away, is a realistic rendering of a wild scene. 

Up close, we see dips, waves, peaks, and swirls. The effect is sensual and 

borders on the abstract. Evelyn's work has been displayed and sold in 

numerous galleries in BC and Alberta and hangs in homes around the 

world. Her home studio/gallery is in the Wildwood area of Powell River. · 


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by elementary and secondary school students 

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Written arts. it is a celebration of student voices 

and a recognition of achievement in writing. 

special thanks to edmund arceo of ZooM 

Magazine for his support of coastal voices 

since 2011. 

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2 4 / 2 5 CONCERT SEASON 

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All concerts take place at the Raven’s Cry Theatre 

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Rachel Fenlon, soprano & piano 

Sunday, November 3, 2024 

Roman Rabinovich, piano 

Sunday, December 8, 2024 

musica intima 

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Timothy Chooi, violin & Jane Coop, piano 

Sunday February 16, 2025 

COULOIR – Ariel Barnes, cello & 

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Sunday, March 23, 2025 

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SPOTLIGHT 

RAINFOREST 

CIRCUS 

RETURNS TO THE 

SUNSHINE COAST 

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Ever stumbled upon a circus in the magical rainforests 

of the Sunshine Coast? If you’re one of the lucky 

ones, you have! Between 2009 and 2015, local arts 

organization Deer Crossing The Art Farm produced the 

annual Rainforest Circus amongst the towering firs and 

cedars of the Sunshine Coast. Sold-out audiences, so 

many generous participants, and a whole lot of beauty 

and magic inspired them to create–year after year–a 

unique production intertwined with dancers, aerialists, 

clowning, installations, and live music. 

In 2016 the organization took a break from production to reenvision 

what the Rainforest Circus could be. The team wanted 

to include more community in the creation process and continue 

to foster right relations with the First People upon whose lands 

our shows took place. 

Between 2016 and 2021, the cast and crew toured to four 

ocean-based communities along the BC coast, building 

relationships with partner organizations, Knowledge Carriers, 

performers, and community groups to create two entirely 

new iterations of The Rainforest Circus, inspired by the theme 

“Submerged.” They performed sold-out shows in each location 

and were overwhelmed by the support and involvement of 

these communities. 

Deer Crossing The Art Farm is excited to announce the longawaited 

return of the Rainforest Circus to the Sunshine Coast 

at shíshálh Nation’s ancestral village of klaath in Porpoise Bay 

Provincial Park. From August 8 to 11, “The Rainforest Circus: 

Intelligence” will bring together artists, performers, aerialists, 

musicians, storytellers, and dancers with community members 

to share a theatrical journey with audiences that explores 

the many diverse ‘intelligences’ in the human and natural 

world. This is a partnership with one of their closest creative 

collaborators, xets’emits’a Candace Campo, and her company 

Talaysay Tours. Candace started her tour operations in Porpoise 

Bay almost twenty years ago and has since expanded to provide 

remarkable tours in locations all around the Salish Sea, including 

Stanley Park, the North Shore, and beyond. 

Rainforest Circus: “Intelligence” will be performed August 

9 to 11, 2024, with a gala opening on August 8. Keep an eye 

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Shain Jackson is Coast Salish from Sechelt. As a 

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behaviour and the law with its complexities, its intent, 

and its effects. He has worked tirelessly to protect 

the rights of artists and to raise awareness of cultural 

appropriation and its harmful impacts on indigenous 

people. He is also an artist himself. 

In some ways, artists also deal with complexities, intent, and 

effects, just like lawyers. Symbolism can encompass, distill, 

and deliver strong messages. It is powerful and needs to be 

handled with wisdom and respect, just like the law. 

Shain is currently taking a break from the legal profession to 

channel passion and energy into his artwork. ‘Purity’ is what 

comes to mind when viewing his creations. Purity of form 

and a timeless sense of proportion make his work seem 

contemporary and classical all at once. Shain's gorgeous 

vessels, bowls, and boxes are functional and sublime. He 

works with beautiful materials to produce work that is 

sophisticated and layered with symbolism and meaning. 

Shain is aware of the challenges experienced by indigenous 

artists. He founded Spirit Works, an indigenous owned, 

operated, and staffed company that aims to support 

indigenous communities and artists with programs, space, 

equipment, expertise, training, and employment. Spirit 

Works also provides workshops for youth. Shain, through 

Spirit Works, has donated a valuable painted and inlaid 

bentwood box to the First Nations Law Students Scholarship 

fund. Giving back is never secondary to the bottom line. 

This sense of responsibility extends to the greater world. 

Caring for the environment is woven into the artistry of 

Spirit Works; reusing, recycling, and making the most of 

materials is always a priority at the studio. This is the way to 

create sustainably and soul, and it ensures the approval of 

respected elders. · 


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MUSIC 

COAST 

RECITAL 

SOCIETY 

New leadership 

carries on its 

enduring legacy 

For Denise Ball, becoming the new Artistic Director 

of the Coast Recital Society was a daunting 

proposition. After all, she was taking over from 

the legendary Frances Wainwright, who led the 

organization for twenty years and made it into one 

of the finest concert presenters in the country. 

“Frances has exquisite taste, an incomparable flair 

for programming and deep connections to both 

the classical music world and the people of the Sunshine 

Coast,” Denise says. “She is a tough act to follow.” 

Before joining the CRS, Denise was at the centre of Canada’s 

classical music scene for over three decades as a music 

producer with the CBC. She spent seven years leading 

the CBC Radio Orchestra, commissioning outstanding 

Canadian composers and capturing performances by 

the world’s finest soloists. After the CBC axed the Radio 

Orchestra in 2007, Denise became Executive Producer of 

Classical Music for CBC Radio until retiring in 2020. 

Her work has been recognized with the Vancouver Mayor’s 

Arts Award for Music, a Grammy, a couple of Junos, and 

a Western Canadian Music Award along with a Prix Italia 

for best radio series on music. She is a Fellow of the Royal 

Conservatory of Music 

Since stepping away from the CBC, she’s produced 

recordings for orchestras, soloists, and ensembles across 

the country and has established a thriving side-hustle 

helping musicians craft better bios. Despite her trepidation 

at taking over the artistic helm from Frances, she’s thrilled 

to be joining the CRS. 

Highlights of the 2024-25 season include the exquisite 

Vancouver chamber choir musica intima, with a midwinterthemed 

concert featuring Lil’wat composer and singer 

Russell Wallace. Timothy Chooi, the virtuoso Canadian 

violinist who is blazing a concert trail through Europe, 

appears with esteemed pianist Jane Coop. And the 

Scottish pianist Steven Osborne performs Schubert 

alongside music composed by legendary jazz pianists 

such as Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans. 

“I’m planning to keep the essential qualities of the CRS as 

the guiding principles for all programming,” says Denise. 

“Excellence in the standard of performance. A broad 

selection of repertoire. And concerts that take you on a 

journey of emotional discovery.” 

“I want every concert to be a vital opportunity to enhance 

our collective wellbeing.” · 

DENISE BALL PHOTO BY KAROLINA TUREK | FOR MORE INFORMATION 

ABOUT THE COAST RECITAL SOCIETY AND THEIR 2024-2025 CONCERT 

SEASON, VISIT COASTRECITALSOCIETY.CA. 

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FEATURE 

Our Botanical 

Garden 

WORDS | HEATHER VINCE AND ROSEMARY BATES TERRY 

A BEAUTIFUL PATH TOWARDS A 

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 

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the day we found two bulls at a stand-off?” 

“Right! One bull was from Mason Bluff Farm, and the other was from the farm on the 

other side of us. We had people on horseback and ATVs trying to keep them apart and 

herd them back home.” 

“We were like pioneers in the Wild, Wild West!” 

Nancy Webber and Harry Hill laugh as they reminisce with Paddy Wales, recalling the 

"Remember 

early acquisition and transformation of 5941 Mason Road into the Sunshine Coast 

Botanical Garden. The three, along with other 'pioneers,’ helped clear the property, purchased 

fifteen years ago. 

The idea of a botanical garden was conceived years earlier by Glenn Lewis, an artist turned 

nurseryman, and Paulean MacHale, a realtor and avid gardener. They felt the Sunshine Coast 

deserved a botanical garden of its own and enlisted fellow plant enthusiasts including Wales, 

Hill, Bill Terry, Karin Tigges, Amanda Offers, Beverley Merryfield, Eva and Erwin Diener, and 

Verity Goodier to support the mission. They went on to form the Sunshine Coast Botanical 

Garden Society. 

Progress proceeded on a shoestring. Meetings were held anywhere free; the first fundraising 

plant sale operated out of car trunks parked at the Heritage Playhouse Theatre. They 

searched the Coast for an appropriate site and, at one point, were in talks with the Town 

of Gibsons for a potential site there. In 2008, realtor Mike Carson, spouse of then Garden 

president Lori Pickering, saw an acreage listed on Mason Road, Sechelt. It had been the home 

of Murray’s Tree Farm, and Carson saw its potential as a botanical garden. 

“I remember the day so well,” Wales tells of the site visit. “January 2008. Snow on the ground. 

It was sleeting sideways, and the site was under 8” of slush. But when we saw it, we knew this 

was the place.” 

With many of its original members still involved, the Garden has flourished. Staff has grown 

from two part-time in 2012 to six part- and full-time in 2024. After overcoming masses of 

broom and bramble, a third of the Garden’s forty acres has been beautifully transformed, 

thanks to the efforts of staff, volunteers, donors, and fundraising events. 

“I thought it would make a positive statement if the first breaking of ground was to create a 

food garden,” Harry Hill recalls, noting that the property was zoned Agricultural Land Reserve. 

“We had no budget, so all materials were donated by supporters and volunteers.” Hill, along 

with Susan Blockberger, Odessa and Dave Bromley, set to work. “We used the ‘lasagna 

method’ to create the garden beds: first, you put down newspapers, then cover them with 

coffee grounds, hay, seaweed, composted horse manure, and finally, soil.” Now the volunteerrun 

‘Veggie Garden’ is bigger than ever; its bountiful harvest goes to the Food Bank. 

Today, the Garden showcases plants from Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Various ponds 

attract multiple birds and other critters, to the amusement of many visiting school children. 

The Welch Family Viewing Platform overlooks the Censi Creek ravine, an exquisite, mossy 

wildlife corridor with huge Big Leaf Maple trees. 

As the Garden celebrates its 15 th anniversary, the focus is on plant education, climate 

adaptation, and biodiversity. A new greenhouse is the hub for a plant propagation program, 

an initiative promoting native plants for restoration efforts on the Sunshine Coast and for 

home gardeners to purchase. 

“We set out to create a beautiful spot to admire plants and flowers,” Paddy Wales reflects. 

“The Garden has become more important as time goes on. It’s a living refuge, a classroom to 

study and preserve native plants at risk. Its role to preserve native plants and habitats on the 

Sunshine Coast is even more vital.” · 

THE SUNSHINE COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN IS LOCATED AT 5941 MASON ROAD, WEST SECHELT. FOR DETAILS ON 

BUSINESS HOURS, VISIT COASTBOTANICALGARDEN.ORG | AERIAL PHOTO ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE BY NORMA BROW; 

BARRED OWL (THIS PAGE TOP RIGHT) BY SEAN HARPER; ALL OTHER IMAGES BY HEATHER VINCE. 


SPOTLIGHT 

John Kalman Photography 

Sky Lights 

In early May, the skies treated us to a rare display of aurora 

borealis. A “severe” geomagnetic storm made the northern lights 

visible across Canada and much of the U.S. This coincided with 

clear skies so that viewers in many places got a thrilling light show 

that lasted for hours and will be recalled for lifetimes. Magenta, 

cerulean, turquoise and green . . . our eyes gave us unexpected 

and wonderful colours. Our cameras saw even more. 

John Kalman caught some exceptional photos of the heavens 

dancing from his home in the Shores area of Sechelt. He felt lucky to 

be able to view the lights with his wife and daughter: 

“. . . we felt blessed to be experiencing this event together. . . that 

puts into perspective our place in the vast universe; we felt humbled 

to bear witness to its beauty.” · 


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thank you! 

Pender Harbour 

pender harbour music society 

2024/2025 

cONCERT SERIES 

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, all the fabulous musicians that 

performed at the festival and the wonderful folks that came to enjoy the 

music and support live music in our community! Big shout out to all the great 

volunteers for helping to make our festival the wonderful success it was! 

See you next year on June 6 to 8 when we celebrate our 20 th year! 

see you in 2025! 

Tickets now on sale! 

August 15-18 

2024 

Rockwood Centre | Sechelt 

www.writersfestival.ca 

604.885.9631 

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17 & 18 August 2024 

MID-SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC WEEKEND 

Kai Gleusteen, violin 

Catherine Ordronneau, piano 

Joan Blackman, violin 

Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello 

Jane Hayes, piano 

22 September 2024 

Triology - Bill Coon, guitar 

Jody Proznick, bass 

Miles Black, piano 

20 October 2024 

Siobhan Walsh 

10 November 2024 

John Wort Hannam 

8 December 2024 

O Come All Ye Soulful 

Dawn Pemberton 

Jodi Proznick 

Tickets are $30 per concert, with special pricing 

for the 2-day Mid-Summer Chamber Music Weekend and the 

Piano Heist 1-hour morning concert for children. Tickets are available 

on our website penderharbourmusic.ca, at the Sechelt Visitor Centre, 

and at Harbour Insurance in Madeira Park. All concerts begin at 2:00 

pm at the School of Music, 12956 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park. 

19 January2025 

Seumas Gagne, Celtic Harp 

2 February 2025 

John Reischman and the Jaybirds 

PHMS FAMILY WEEKEND 

30 March 2025 

Piano Heist 

Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin 

27 April 2025 

Duo Beija-Flor 

25 May 2025 

Cameron Crozman, cello 

Meagan Milatz, piano 

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NATALIA LISOVSKAYA 

TRI-TIP WITH CHIMICHURRI 

Chimichurri (originally from Argentina) is a colourful and flavourful 

addition to any barbecued or grilled meat. Treat yourself and your guests 

to this welcome change from typical steak sauces! 

For the Grill 

• 1 (2lb) tri-tip 

• 2 teaspoons olive oil 

• Salt & pepper 

For the Chimichurri 

• 5-6 large garlic cloves 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 

• 1 cup flat leaf parsley, measured then chopped 

• ¼ cup cilantro leaves, measured then chopped 

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

• ½ tablespoon honey 

• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 

• ⅓ cup olive oil 

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

• Salt & pepper to taste 

FLAVO URS 

THE SUNSHINE COAST FOOD & DRINK MAGAZINE 

From the same team that brings you 

ZOOM Magazine! 

Remove the tri-tip from the refrigerator and rub the 2 teaspoons of 

olive oil over the entire surface of the meat. Season both sides with salt 

and fresh ground black pepper. Allow to rest at room temperature for 

30 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place the unwrapped garlic cloves into a 

small ramekin and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cover with foil 

and bake for 15–20 minutes. Remove cloves and set aside. 

Add the parsley, cilantro, vinegar, honey, oregano, red pepper flakes, 

and ⅓ cup olive oil. Stir all ingredients together and season with salt and 

pepper. Set aside. 

Preheat your grill with the lid closed. Once preheated, turn off half of 

the burners and put the tri-tip on the indirect heat side of the grill. 

Cover and grill, turning once, until a thermometer (inserted at thickest 

part of the meat) reads 100 degrees (about 30 minutes). Move the 

tri-tip to direct heat and grill until lightly charred and the thermometer 

reads 115–120 degrees (about 5 minutes). 

Remove from the grill and rest for 15 minutes before slicing. 

Slice against the grain and serve with the chimichurri. 

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WELLNESS 

finding 

relief & healing 

from grief 


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We turn to friends and family, we immerse ourselves 

in work and creativity, we cloister ourselves away, we 

become very still, we stay in motion, and we set off on a 

journey with no fixed date of return. Grief is individual 

and absolutely life-altering. 

No one dodges grief. We seldom think 

about it and don't like to talk about it, and 

if we live long, the griefs escalate and 

build as we move through life. Our journey here 

might be likened to a symphony of griefs with a 

resounding finale. 

The joy that counterbalances grief, and the grace 

that helps us go on – these things we seem to have 

to work at and cultivate, whereas grief is guaranteed. 

It is said that grief is as unique as the love that precedes 

it. Maybe that's why grief makes us feel so alone, so 

set apart. 

But we're not alone. At any point in time, over a third 

of British Columbians are grieving the recent death 

of a loved one. If we include losing pets, jobs, 

health, abrupt changes in life circumstances, and 

the whole spectrum of loss, we're all grieving 

something. And support is available in a range 

of modalities. 

Bereavement can be a lonely place of heightened 

sensitivity and weariness. It can be especially 

difficult to find understanding company. Even the most 

well-meaning, loving people can be out of sync, for grief 

moves quickly sometimes and slowly at others. Many grieving 

people need extra nurturing while they process their loss, 

but they may struggle to find it. 

Adele Anderson, a Life Coach and Death Doula, 

understands this need after her own life-altering 

experiences and profound grief. She has created 

a stunningly beautiful retreat environment for the 

grieving at her private waterfront property on the 

Sunshine Coast. Anderson offers individual, family, 

and group retreats tailored to different needs. Her 

location provides a soothing and uplifting natural 

environment. She offers solitude or the company of 

others who truly understand. Anderson says her Grief Relief 

Retreat offers the “unparalleled power” of human connection and 

shared experiences: “In-person retreats provide the opportunity to 

connect deeply with others who truly understand what you're going 

through. Common bonds of grief and loss offer safety, genuine empathy, 

support, and release.” 

Grief can make one feel like a ghost. It may even be that others, in 

their confusion, avoid the bereaved. In-person retreats are a 

wonderful way to be seen. Anderson explains: “Too often, 

someone suffering from deep loss feels invisible. 

Some friends and family and co-workers may be 

uncomfortable to, or just cannot find the words to 

‘talk about it.’ Being physically present in a retreat 

designed specifically for grief support may make 

it easier to open up about your feelings, feel seen 

and heard, because RETELLING is a crucial step in 

the healing process.” 

A wide variety of intentional healing activities are 

offered at Anderson's retreat, such as meditation, 

visualization, movement, stress reducing, philosophy, 

spirituality, ceremony, nature walks, and more. 

When we grieve, we often ‘soldier on’ and just keep 

putting one foot in front of the other. This sometimes 

means losing perspective and missing the profound 

opportunities for transformation that grief can 

open up. Because grief was thrust upon us, there 

can be a great deal of healing in choice. Choosing 

can be a beautiful act of self-care. 

“There's something inherently transformative about 

stepping away from your daily life and immersing 

yourself in a supportive, compassionate environment . . . 

Choosing an in-person retreat means choosing to immerse 

yourself in an environment where every aspect is designed to 

support your healing. It's a choice to connect, share, and 

heal in a deeply personal and impactful way. Our Grief 

Relief Retreat offers this sacred space where you 

can find solace, understanding, and hope.” 

Anderson sees everything in life as energy. The 

great energy of grief is the reciprocal form of the 

great energy of love. But the process does not 

need to be harsh; as her website explains: 

“The process of healing can be gentle, like a release 

of tension, sadness, limitation. This allows that energy 

to be repurposed towards self-confidence, self-worth, 

happiness, passion, and purpose.” The bereaved do emerge, usually 

with a strong commitment to joy and gratitude. Grief can be the crack 

through which music sounds, and light shines. · 

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PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA TO HELP YOU MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TRAVEL SAFELY. SEND YOUR TRAVEL PHOTOS VIA EMAIL 

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DESTINATIONS 

WAKE UP 

IN THE 

WILDERNESS 

WORDS | NATALIE FINDLAY 

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Summertime is all about being outdoors. What better way to enjoy it than with a 

camping adventure? Soak in nature, enjoy relaxing summer days, and leave the 

hustle and bustle of everyday life behind while you spend a few days or weeks in 

a tent, van, boat, or RV. 

The Sunshine Coast has access to beautiful outdoor locations, great summer 

weather, and a plethora of options for camping/outdoor adventuring. This 

includes a mix of small cabins, glamping tents, RV parks, and campsites. You can 

find them tucked back into the woods, dotting the coast, or deep into rugged 

terrain where you are truly off grid. 

There are marine access only sites dedicated to kayakers and boaters. Alpine huts 

provide sheltered stays for those who love hiking excursions through the rugged terrain 

of the back country. Many serviced RV parks are located close to communities for those 

that want to have access to restaurants and shops. There are family-friendly provincial 

parks, private campgrounds, and plenty of provincial and regional recreation sites for you 

to enjoy your summer vacation. 

The North Coast offers A-frame cabins in the woods at Rocky Valley Resort on Texada 

Island or campsites at Shelter Point Regional Park. SunLund has both an RV park and 

cabins in Lund. Seabreeze Resort has room for RVs, as well as camping sites. If you 

are looking for a place that is close to the city but still surrounded by trees, oceanside 

camping and RVing are available at Willingdon Beach Campsite in the heart of Powell 

River. Desolation Sound Marine Park has more than 60 km of shoreline and is water 

access only. There are places to camp for kayakers who visit, along with boat anchorage. 

The South Coast has camping and modern rustic cabins at Strongwater in Egmont. Quaint 

cabins and glamping tents are found at Ruby Lake Resort. Unique geodesic domes are 

available at both The Backeddy in Egmont and Stay Wilder in Sechelt. The Garden Bay RV 

Resort has full-service RV sites as well as campsites, along with the necessary amenities. 

While road trips and outdoor living conjure up the feeling of freedom, it’s also good to 

be prepared so you can let the fun happen. If you are set on your dates and a particular 

vacation site, then it is wise to reserve it beforehand. Some places save room for ‘freedom 

campers,’ but the spots can fill up quickly. 

Stay informed about the weather and area wildfires. The Sunshine Coast can have long 

stretches of dry, hot weather that may cause wildfires, so summer campfire bans are 

common. Make sure you are clear on restrictions before you set out on your vacation. 

If your vacation dates fall on a wet week (rare, but it can happen) you can still have an 

amazing time, as long as you have your wet weather gear. It might even be more romantic? 

Also remember, you’re not the only one looking to have an amazing time on your vacation. 

Be respectful of those around you, of the nature that you are visiting and the animals 

that may come across your path. While semi-rural campsites and parks have garbage 

containers available; the backcountry and wilderness areas do not. Pack out what you 

pack in. Whatever food you have packed in, make sure to be bear aware. Keep food away 

from your campsite and use bear caches or hang food from a tree that is inaccessible 

to bears. 

The Sunshine Coast is filled with lots of choice for your next outdoor adventure this 

summer. Grab your cooler, food, drinks, and sleeping gear and get outside to enjoy the 

beauty of nature, the warmth of the sun, and your best person (or persons) to do it with. 

Wherever you find to lay your head at night, the Sunshine Coast will have the perfect 

place for your summer dreams. · 

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HIREGOUDAR, ANDREW LY, AND EVERETT MCINTIRE. 


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FEATURE 

SAVING LIVES 

ON THE WATER 

WORDS | TREVOR LAVENDER 

PHOTOGRAPHY | KEITH DAVIDSON 

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REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU TRAVEL IN OR ON THE WATER, 

YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU GET INTO TROUBLE 

The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is a nonprofit, 

all volunteer-based organization that operates more than 30 

marine rescue stations in British Columbia. RCMSAR is a key part of 

the marine search and rescue (SAR) system, with over 900 highly 

trained volunteers who work in one of the most challenging regions 

of the world. These individuals are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days 

a year, ready to respond to marine emergencies at a moment’s 

notice. All station crew members and supporting board members 

are volunteers. 

Station 14 is the local Gibsons RCMSAR rescue station, one of three 

along the Sunshine Coast (Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay, and Pender Harbour). 

Through an agreement with the Canadian Coast Guard, Station 14 is tasked 

with responding to marine emergencies by the Joint Rescue Coordination 

Centre in Victoria. Crew members are also available to provide support for 

on-the-water humanitarian aid when called upon by provincial authorities. 

The station’s volunteer base is managed by a station leader and local 

governance boards at each individual station, with support from RCMSAR 

headquarters in Sooke BC. 

YEAR-TO-DATE STATISTICS FOR ALL OF THE PROVINCIAL RCMSAR STATIONS 

514,539 VOLUNTEER HOURS 

43,595 TRAINING EXERCISES 

12,502 MISSIONS 

9,847 PEOPLE ASSISTED 

2,798 LIVES SAVED 

Station 14's service area is about 600 sq km, which is a large operating 

area, with considerable commercial traffic day and night. The area is also 

busy with pleasure craft, especially in the summer and on weekends. The 

station responds rapidly to kayakers and kiteboarders in trouble, fires on 

board vessels, boats adrift, onboard medical emergencies, damaged and 

sinking vessels, and missing or overdue persons. The Station 14 vessel and 

boathouse, situated in Gibsons Harbour, were both paid for by grants and 

donations from the community. 

In addition to its on-the-water rescue activities, Station 14 runs two other 

programs which give back to our community. With support from Telus and 

the Coast Guard, it has initiated “Kids Don’t Float”, a program that not only 

teaches children about water safety but also provides personal flotation 

devices for children, which people can borrow at Gibsons Marina and GLHA 

Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority (GLHA) location. 

CONTACT THE FOLLOWING FOR HELP IN A MARINE EMERGENCY, 

LISTED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE: 

VICTORIA COAST GUARD RADIO ON CHANNEL 16 

IF VHF RADIO IS AVAILABLE 

VICTORIA COAST GUARD RADIO VIA CELL PHONE AT 

*16 (MAKE SURE THE CELL PHONE IS NOT FORWARDED 

ELSEWHERE) 

JOINT RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRE (JRCC) AT 

*727 ON A MOBILE, 1-800-567-5111 OR 1-250-363-2333 

FROM A LANDLINE 

911 

Station 14 also operates an annual Junior Training program, with support 

from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, to encourage volunteerism and 

support skill-building for high school students. This program gives teens 

in the last two years of high school an opportunity to learn and train 

with current crew members in the hope that, somewhere down the line, 

they will return as mature trainee candidates or be able to serve in other 

communities. 

RCMSAR relies on the generosity of donors to fund its lifesaving work. Every 

cent received is used wherever the need is greatest. From giving crew the 

tools and training they need to go out on a rescue and return home safely, 

to equipping young people with water safety skills, local RCMSAR stations 

are there to provide support whenever it is needed. 

Gibsons Marine Rescue Society (GMRS) is a registered charitable 

organization whose purpose is to raise funds for Station 14, and to provide 

governance and oversight of the Station. You will, for example, see 

RCMSAR volunteers out on the streets alongside other first responders like 

paramedics and firefighters for the annual “Crash the Coast”' campaign, 

which raises money on the Sunshine Coast for the Elves Club. About 50 

percent of the annual operating costs for Station 14 come from donations 

or fundraising. The balance is provided by BC Gaming and the Canadian 

Coast Guard. 

Recruitment is ongoing for the Station, GMRS Board, and Society (shore 

crew). Incoming crew are trained through different levels of competence, 

including training offered through Coast Guard and the RCMSAR 

headquarters in Sooke. However, support for the station can take many 

forms. If someone is not interested in serving on the water, they might 

become a member of the Board, or join the shore crew. · 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE RCMSAR WEBSITE AT RCMSAR14.CA OR LOOK FOR THEM ON FACEBOOK @RCMSAR14. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CREW OR MAKING A DONATION TO THE 

STATION, PLEASE CONTACT RECRUITING@RCMSAR14.CA OR DONATIONS@RCMSAR14.CA. 


Our pets are family. They are our comfort, our brothers 

and sisters; they are children, protectors, companions, 

co-parents, and friends. We depend on them, build our 

lives around them, and we grieve them. When they go 

over the Rainbow Bridge, they leave behind a space 

that is never quite filled again. 

ZOOM's publishers and their younger dog, Scout, mourn 

the passing of Miguel. He was the perfect, handsome, 

personable, athletic mix of German Short-Haired Pointer and 

Labrador Retriever. Miguel was born in a kennel that raised 

both breeds and was a product of an accidental pairing. He 

came home to the Sunshine Coast at nine weeks old and was 

a delightful, exuberant puppy. As an adult dog, Miguel was a 

kind and steady mentor to Scout. He brought joy, security, 

and companionship to his people. 

forever 

in our hearts 

Miguel loved swimming in McNeill Lake and hiking the many 

trails in Pender Harbour. He enjoyed his wooded hilltop 

acreage and the fabulous view from the deck, where he 

could stand still and lift his nose to read the many scents on 

the breeze. He loved the bed. He loved his family. 


Miguel had a unique spot on his brow where white hair grew 

back on a tick bite. Like this identifying mark, Miguel has left 

his distinctive mark in the hearts of those who loved him 

and whom he loved in return. 

Goodbye for now, Miguel. 

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THIS SECTION IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF DIEGO (2002-2014), ZOOM’S BELOVED YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER. 

READERS SHARE PHOTOS OF THEIR OWN PETS IN WHAT HAS BECOME OUR MOST POPULAR SECTION. PLEASE SEND YOUR FAVOURITE 

PET PHOTOS VIA EMAIL TO DIEGO@ZOOMSUNSHINECOAST.COM. 

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ENZO 

by Cory Fortier 

GOLDIE 

by Tina Brunell 

PANDI 

by Pat Dallin 

MIGUEL 

with Motoko 

SCOUT 

by Edmund Arceo 

SCOUT 

with Edmund Arceo 

CHLOE 

by Ann-Lynn Flowers 

TEAGAN 

by Brian Romer 

BUCCA 

with Darrell 

DASHI 

by Edmund Arceo 

SAILOR 

by James Michels 


TIJUANA BOB & MR. HIGGINS 

by Wendy Mitchell 

LOLA 

by Elizabeth Baker 

KIRA 

by Kate Storey 

AYLIE 

by Karen Wells 

PEPPER 

by Ursula Schmidhauser 

LUCY 

by Dagmar Nunn 

KEIKO 

by Diaya Maseja 

JINGLES 

by Candace Pinkster 

JEWEL 

by Jacquie Donaldson 

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HOLLY 

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LUCKY 

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SWEET PEA 

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604.883.2488 

Unit 101 - 12890 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park, BC . Regular Hours: M, W, Th, F - 9am-5pm 

Fax 604.883.2489 . mpvh@dccnet.com . madeiraparkvethospital.com 


The Good Morning Feeling! 

A great morning comes after a great sleep. Mattresses with natural, healthy, and 

clean materials, along with trustworthy advice from our sleep specialists, can help 

get you there. Sleep better knowing your mattress was handcrafted locally in BC. 

Your mattress supports you night after night; buying your mattress close to home 

supports your community. 

We don't want to keep you waiting so we keep a wide selection of mattresses 

in stock, right here on the Sunshine Coast. We are proud to offer an extensive 

selection of mattresses from brands like Pure Energy, Nature's Rest, Chattam & 

Wells, Spring Air, Scott Living, Restonic, Kingsdown, TempurPedic and others — 

all of which are made in Canada. See also our selection of luxurious bedding and 

linens, lifestyle bases, bedroom furniture, locally made gifts, and more. 

Over 90% of our products are made in Canada! 

Feel confident in your purchase knowing we have BC’s best prices, guaranteed! 

Gibsons Park Plaza 

#110, 1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy 

604.886.0102 | dreamlandsleepshop.com 

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IS HERE! 

GIBSONS 

Gibsons Plaza, Upper Gibsons 

604.886.3487 

WILSON CREEK 

Wilson Creek Plaza, Hwy 101 

604.885.6331 

MADEIRA PARK 

12887 Madeira Park Road 

604.883.9100

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