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The Spirit of BC - Sunshine Coast is committed to keeping you current with its activities. Headline information appears below with full details by following the links. At the bottom of every page is a direct contact to our communications person. Looking for something in particular or want to comment on what is happening, drop us a line.
Contact us at:
Mail: Spirit of BC Community Committee Email: spiritofbc-sc@dccnet.com
c/o 855 Oceanmount Boulevard, Phone: 604-886-7263 604-886-7263
Gibsons, BC VON 1V8
Elphinstone Secondary Olympic Live Site
Running Monday through Thursday each week of the Olympics, the public is invited into the school after school hours (3:30 and onward) to watch Live CTV coverage of the Olympics in High Definition and on the large screen. Additional weekend times and coverage will depend on involvement of Canadian athletes and events. Please visit the Elphinstone website at www.sd46.bc/elphiweb/ to confirm times. 3:30 PM Elphinstone Secondary School Gym
Schedule
Follow this link to find FREE ATTTRACTIONS during the Olympics.
Follow Spirit of BC Sunshine Coast on Facebook!
Torch Relay - Wasn't that a party???!!
We have lots of photos and they will be uploaded soon but Duane Burnett is the guy with the pics!
Sunshine Coast Artists are featured at the Olympics Games
Sunshine Coast – January 14, 2010 – Two Sunshine Coast artists are creating art of Olympic proportions. Dionne Paul, a Sechelt First Nation artist will exhibit her stained glass work at the Killarney Community Centre - 2010 venue for short track speed skating, and Gordon Halloran will unveil a three-dimensional ice installation at Richmond's City at the O Zone, a 2010 celebration site.
Dionne Paul’s 47 sq. metre stained-glass work titled The Eyes of the People was selected by VANOC for the Venues’ Aboriginal Arty Program after a long application process. The Emily Carr University of Art and Design graduate works in various mediums and styles including metal, glass, wood, painting and weaving. The stained glass piece is based on a weaving design that represents yellow and red cedar—inspired by the Sunshine Coast from a Coast Salish eye.
Gordon Halloran’s Ice Gate will be 30 metres across by four metres high, which will be attached a special refrigerated wall built near his home on the Sunshine Coast. The artwork will be covered by Plexiglas to keep it dry and cold and engineered to not fog up. His inspiration comes from years of perfecting backyard ice rinks in Ontario, playing hockey and seeing ice as a blank canvas. Hallaron is currently completing his masterpiece and the public will have to wait to see what it is about when it is unveiled in Richmond. www.richmondozone.ca, http://theicegate.blogspot.com
About the Sunshine Coast Art Scene
Arts and culture is woven into the fabric of the Sunshine Coast, a place that has attracted a creative community of artists, writers and musicians. The relaxed pace along with spectacular scenery makes the Sunshine Coast a haven for the creative arts and artistic residents. The coast has embraced the artistic lifestyle of its residents and encourages visitors to pick up a Purple Banner Route brochure, a self-guided artisan tour map, which leads to various galleries, studios and workshops. A Purple flag indicates an artist in residence creating their next masterpiece.
About the Sunshine Coast
Named for its 2,400 hours of annual sunshine, the Sunshine Coast stretches along 180 km of land which boasts some of the world’s best boating, fishing, scuba diving biking and hiking. Although it is part of the mainland, the coast is only accessible by sea or air.BC Ferries make frequent 40-minute sailings from Horseshoe Bay, just north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway, to Langdale on the Lower Sunshine Coast. BC Ferries also connect Earls Cove north of Sechelt to Saltery Bay near Powell River and link Powell River to Comox on Vancouver Island. West Coast Air flies to Sechelt from Vancouver International Airport to several resorts directly to their docks. www.sunshinecoastcanada.com
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Media Contact
Patsy Duggan
Sunshine Coast Tourism
patsyduggan@gmail.com
'TOURIST VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC' video (& clips of SUNSHINE COAST, BC) Check out the tourism video produced and edited by Arwen Hunter and filmed by her partner (they are Gamut Productions). This is our very own Heather Jeal's daughter!
'SPIRIT of BC - Sunshine Coast'
♥ Experience the Ride! to the Sunshine Coast, BC ♥
Big Pacific, Sunshine Coast, BC
GamesTown 2010 update: a message from ActNow BC
It starts with your story...
The countdown to the 2010 Winter Games has begun. We want to hear what your B.C. community is doing to get in the spirit. Tell us and the world how individuals and organizations in your community are making a difference in supporting sport, healthy living, sustainable development and of course, the Olympic Games spirit. Let's get some info posted...... Gibsons
Check out our Canada day pics:
 
Setting up was fun in the wind!
 
Hammy and Liz get prepared for the crowds. The cake was deeelicious - thanks Marketplace IGA - Gibsons.
We also helped the Rotary by cutting and serving their cakes . . . and hte crowds kept coming!
 
Celia Robben showed up to help out.... some people even had to use their hats to carry slices to friends and family!
Vancouver 2010 invites Canadians to share their photos and words about their country and neighbourhoods through innovative online digital scrapbook called Canada CODE
Olympic tickets on sale June 6th at 10:00am
Experience the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games — tickets start at just $15 for sport and $30 for the Opening Ceremony! Visit vancouver2010.com to purchase tickets, learn more about the sports of the Paralympic Winter Games and view the Competition Schedule.
Annual General Meeting - held on May 11th, 2009
2009 -2010 Directors:
Hamilton McClymont - Chair
Al Mulholland - Vice Chair
Charles Jeffery - Secretary/Treasurer
Nancy Hache - Community Events
Carol Doyle - Community Events
Colleen Clark - 2010 Commerce Business Opportunities
Connie Jordison - Torch Relay
Celia Robben - Sport Tourism (New Director)
Michelle Jansson - Municipal Liasion (New Director)
Mary Bittroff - Youth/School liasion
Sandra Cunningham - Communications
VoiceThread - Contest Results - BC - The Best Place On Earth
The Spirit of BC Community Committee - Sunshine Coast invited students (elementary school and secondary school) to take part in a short VoiceThread contest. We wanted students to share their experiences of growing up in BC - The Best Place on Earth.
As we did not receive any submissions in the Class Category, we decided to change the Student category to allow us to award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place to each grade (or split grades) that entered from Elphi, Cedar Grove and Halfmoon Bay.
Well done to all of the students who took part! It was really interesting to see the diversity in why they believed B.C. to be the "Best Place on Earth". Whether relating to Gibsons, The Sunshine Coast or elsewhere, the Voicethreads really capture the essence of the students growing up in a caring community and beautiful province.
Grade 8 - Elphinstone - Teacher Peter Beyser
1st Place
Alyssa - My Beautiful British Columbia
2nd Place
Eric - Why we are so lucky to live in British Columbia
3rd Place
Jemma - Beautiful British Columbia: Jemma
Honourable Mention - For his presentation style
Jonathan - Beautiful West Coast
Grade 6/7 - Cedar Grove, Teacher Gail Kennedy
1st Place
Ruby - The Sunshine Coast
2nd Place
Alysha - The Wonderful World of Gibsons
3rd Place
Jessica - Why I love to live in Gibsons
Honourable Mention - For her detailed descriptions
Chloe - Why I Love the Sunshine Coast
Grade 4/5 - Halfmoon Bay, Teacher Raun Desharnais
1st Place
Jessica - B.C. Means Everything Marvellous Because....
2nd Place
Emily - Wonders Await You Within B.C.
3rd Place
Brenna - British Columbia, like no other Place on Earth
Honourable Mention - For his colourful use of descriptive language
Connor - B.C. is Beautiful Because...
We are in the process of preparing the certificates and they will be available along with the prize money (1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00 and 3rd $20.00).
Mark your calendars - Phase 2 starts June 6 at 10:00 am
The next phase of Vancouver 2010 Olympic tickets go on sale Saturday, June 6 on a first-come, first-served basis. During Phase 2, all Canadian residents can purchase tickets directly through vancouver2010.com or by calling the Vancouver 2010 Ticketing Call Centre at 1-800-TICKETS 1-800-TICKETS ( 1-800-842-5387 1-800-842-5387 ).
Ceremonies Volunteers needed!!
Both performers and supporters required.
Opening Ceremony - February 12, 2010
Victory Ceremonies - Nightly, February 14-21 and 23-26, 2010
Closing Ceremony - February 28, 2010
Check out the web site!
Planning for the Torch Relay is underway by the sponsors and the District of Sechelt.... time to get your Spirit on!
An invitation from the Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast & Cottage Owners Association - Spring General Meeting
April 21 Seaside Centre - 6pm
Their featured speaker will be Ken Veldman, Manager of Business Connections with the 2010 Commerce Centre. Ken will be discussing transportation plans for the 2010 Winter Games. How will we and our guests get around Vancouver and Whistler? How will the transportation system change? How will YVR be affected? How will business be affected? Please come and get informed and bring your questions.
The second feature will be our Tourism Partner Trade Fair. Come and visit with many local business representatives to see their newest products and service offerings. Pick up flyers, brochures and other materials for the upcoming season. Don't miss the opportunity to network with your fellow business owners.
BC Ferries has announced they will have a late night sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale at 11:00pm for the duration of the Games. Goods news if you or your guests plan to commute.
Looking for a great gift? Want to do all your Christmas shopping done early? Check out the awesome 2010 Olympic items check out The Olympic Store.....
Spirit Week 2009 - one year out and counting! Thank you to our sponsors!
proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Credit Union with thanks also to The Coast Reporter, C-VUE radio, Wendy's/Tim Horton's, Wheatberries, The Local, Coast Cable 11, CKAY FM, SCRD Parks & Rec. (Carleen McDowell & Tom Polton), Gift of the Eagle Gallery, Deep Rooted, Town of Gibsons, District of Sechelt, BCPRA/Active Communities, Tattle Tales Party Décor, 2010 Legacies Now, Gibsons Curling Rink, Pacific Blades Speed Skating Club, Richard Jackson and Brian Hardcastle!
Flag Raising at Town Hall in Gibsons
and at the District of Sechelt offices.
Pacific Blades Speed Skating Competition - Gibsons & Area Community Centre.
 
Free Family Swim at Gibsons Pool
Free Family Skate at Sechelt Arena
Book Reading by Patricia Hetherington, author of The Winter Gardener at the Gift of the Eagle Gallery.
Gibsons Curling Rink - Queen of Hearts Bonspiel.
YAHOOOOOO!!!!!
Sunshine Coast chosen as a route for 2010 Olympic Torch Relay!
ROUTE THROUGH SUNSHINE COAST:
February 2-4th, 2010 - Powell River, BC – Squamish, BC
Powell River, BC
Saltery Bay, BC
Earls Cove, BC
Madeira Park, BC
Sechelt, BC
Shíshálh, BC
Roberts Creek, BC
Gibsons, BC
Hopkins Landing, BC
Langdale, BC
Lions Bay, BC
Furry Creek, BC
Britannia Beach, BC
Stawamus, BC
Squamish, BC
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Jordison Coordinator, Council and Community Relations District of Sechelt (604) 885-1986 (604) 885-1986
Volunteers:
VolWeb.ca™ connects organizations looking for special event volunteers with people seeking short-term volunteer opportunities.
Free and easy to use, VolWeb.ca™ was created to increase access to volunteer opportunities and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism.......Read More
We did BC Proud as we celebrated the province's 150th Anniversary with the Sunshine Coast BC150 Trek 2008! Events were planned from Powell River to Gibsons during the August long weekend.
A joint project of Powell River Ayjoomixw and Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC Community
Committees, this regional event celebrated BC's 150th birthday over the August long weekend. Powell River and Sunshine Coast committees planned a series of celebrations that allowed residents and visitors to travel to four communities for fun activities. Participants signed pages for the Coast Trek 150 special commemorative booklet that will be compiled and presented to the Royal BC Museum.
The weekend began with a community picnic on Saturday, August 2 at Willingdon Beach with entertainment, food, birthday banner painting and a birthday cake.
On the Sechelt Peninsula, the Sunshine Coast committee joined the Pender Harbour Wooden Boat Festival at the Millennium Dock and Sechelt Arts Festival at Hackett Park on Sunday, August 3 with a big celebration at Winegarden Park in Gibsons on Monday, August 4.
 
"BC Day weekend includes a civic holiday intended for all residents and workers to relax and enjoy the beauty and culture offered within 'The Best Place on Earth,'" said Hamilton McClymont, chair of the committee. "We intend to encourage residents and visitors to experience as much of the Sunshine Coast as they can." BC150/Spirit of BC medals for most communities visited, longest distance travelled and best historic costume will be presented.
 
Funding for the events has been provided by the BC150 Years through 2010 Legacies Now Spirit of BC.
Welcome the new Board!
Chair Hammy McClymont, Vice-Chair Al Mulholland, Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Jefferies, Director of Spirit of BC Week Nancy Hache, Director of Arts & Culture Carol Doyle, and Director of Communications Sandra Cunningham, members-At-Large Colleen Clark, Executive Director of the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Mary Bittroff, School District #46 trustee to the 2008-9 Board.
There is still room for another member and interested parties are invited to contact us.
Greg Soohen, the last of the original ferry commuters who brought this committee to fruition, retired from the Board as did Liz Kingdon, who was gratefully acknowledged for her work as Treasurer this past year.
Journey of the Spirit Pole
COWICHAN 2008 SPIRIT POLE: "VICTORY IN SPIRIT, A STORY IN WOOD"
If you were one of the lucky ones you had an experience of a life time! This is what the Spirit Pole will look like when it is raised at the 2008 North American Indigineous Games in Duncan in August - and beside it is what it looked like before Sunshine Coasters did a little carving!
That is Carey Newman - master design and carver (5th generation) explaining the technique.
 
We were very excited to be included as one of the 45 communities that the Spirit Pole will visit on its journey throughout BC. View tour map
Conceived by the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) leadership and supported by the ministry’s BC150 Years secretariat, the Cowichan 2008 Story Pole: British Columbians Carve a Moment in History tour will be led by a lead carver and his team who will transform a 20-foot western red cedar log into a story pole that commemorates the history of B.C.’s Aboriginal peoples. “The Cowichan 2008 Spirit Pole is our opportunity to bring the message of the Games to all of British Columbia and to celebrate our shared history,” said Cowichan 2008 vice-chair Al Edkins. “We are confident that we have found the right person to deliver these messages through the carving of the pole that will stand as a legacy of British Columbia’s support of the Games.”
Sustainability and the Games
The word sustainability can mean many things to many people. For the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), sustainability means managing the social, economic and environmental impacts and opportunities of our Games to produce lasting benefits — locally and globally.
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IOC gives high mark to Vancouver’s Games preparations
On his second visit to Vancouver since the city was awarded the 2010 Olympic Winter Games five years ago, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, praised the progress that the Organising Committee (VANOC) is making. The President was in town at the same time as the Coordination Commission, the group of IOC members and experts monitoring preparations and guiding VANOC throughout the challenging journey leading to the staging of the Olympic Winter Games in 2010.
read more....
Spirit Week 2008!
Spirit Week was a great success! many thanks to our sponsors:
- Tim Horton's/Wendy's
- Wheatberries
as well as to the following:
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Town of Gibsons
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Mayor Janyk
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Wendy Gilbertson
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Lorne Lewis
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Gibsons Curling Club
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Gibsons Pool Staff
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Sechelt Arena Staff
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Pacific Blades Speed Skating Club
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Tetrahedron Outdoor Club
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Gibsons IGA, Bob Hoy
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Patrick Muncaster
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Tattle Tales Party Decor
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Christ The King Church/ The Club
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Graham Walker and The Barn Cats
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Jean Pierre Makosso and the Makosso Village
... and all the people who attended the events!
Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad 2008 takes the stage
Cultural Olympiad 2008 today launches a multi-year celebration of arts, culture and creativity staged as part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
What is the Sunshine Coast really like?
Visit these web sites to see more of our beautiful Sunshine Coast from well-known, local photographer, Duane Burnett - a youtube Sunshine Coast Music Video Collage and over 5,000 photos on a flicker site
Volunteer Update!
Have you ever thought of volunteering for the 2010 Winter Olympics? Positions are available now. To find out more about these pre-Games volunteer positions, click here.
Calling all artists! Olympic medal Designers Wanted!
On Dec. 13th, the Vancouver organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced that it is accepting official proposals from artists to design the Olympic medals! Find out more by visiting:
VANOC - medal design
Competition Schedule released!
Approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the daily competition schedule gives a day-by-day account of sporting activities over the 17 days of Olympic competition. Visit Olympic Winter Games Competition Schedule to view the entire schedule.
Junior reporters: In early December, more than 800 schoolchildren from grades three to five filled the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey, BC to witness the unveiling of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots. The schools in attendance were invited to provide two "junior reporters" to write a short piece about the day from a personal point of view.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/edu
Spirit Pole - be part of the excitement!
Coast Salish/Kwaguilth artist Carey Newman, has designed a 20 foot cedar pole that will make its way through the BC circle route communities and people in the community will have an opportunity to help with the carving. The pole will then be integrated in to the Tribal Journey at the Indigenous Games in August 2008 to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of BC! For more information visit - Spirit Pole - let the adventure begin!
Volunteers - Mark Your Calendars!
VANOC will announce the official call for volunteers on February 12, 2008. Several interesting pre-Games opportunities are already available, including the call for 100+ volunteers to help run the Volunteer Information Centre. During the application process and as VANOC rounds the corner to provide information and support to potential volunteers.
Volunteering is a direct route to developing new skills. And as a volunteer for Vancouver 2010, it’s a chance to learn from one of the biggest sporting events of our time. Even more powerful: what’s learned at these Games has the potential to trickle down to communities across Canada, from coast to coast to coast.
Watch Coast Cable Channel 11 over the next few weeks for an Interview with the Committee Chair and Board membersHammy McClymount, Al Mulholland, and Nancy Hache will join Sandra Cunningham on Thursday, Dec. 6th at 4:00pm on Channel 11. Tune in on one of the scheduled viewings to learn more about the background and accomplishments as well as the future plans and opportunities brought to you by the Spirit of BC Community Community - Sunshine Coast. Tuesday dec. 11th 8:30pm & 10:30pm and during the new year's weekend.
Check out what's happening around BC for our 150th Anniversary
Vancouver 2010 mascots introduced to the world Miga, Quatchi and Sumi make their debut before hundreds of schoolchildren, and on vancouver2010.com
Vancouver, BC – Months of mystery and anticipation finally ended today as hundreds of local schoolchildren were the first to personally meet Miga, Quatchi and Sumi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Many more children around the globe had a virtual introduction to these friendly figures on a new mascot microsite at www.vancouver2010.com. Read More.......
Sports Scan - now available for review....
This research provides an overview of the types of sports activity Sunshine Coast residents are engaging in, where the activities are taking place and how many people are participating. Read more about it....
SECHELT TO CREATE SPIRIT SQUARE LEGACY
Minister for Tourism, Sport and the Arts, Stan Hagen presented a cheque for $52,500 to Mayor Cam Reid to create Sechelt’s very own Spirit Square, a park area to be developed around all the municipal buildings, which will be used as a gathering place for future events and celebrations. Check out the story and see Mayor Cam's big smile....
Congratulations to Harbour Publishing....
Find out about local publisher being chosen as for the BC150 Years commemorative book entitled BC150 Years – Spirit of the People project.
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