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1211 Morales
Jeff Morales is an award-winning documentary filmmaker for National Geographic known for his groundbreaking films on social insects and wildlife. One of his early successes was a film on giant hornets in Japan called "Hornets from Hell" which took editorial risks but had high rewards. Morales has a passion for invertebrates and capturing animal behavior, and immerses himself in the communities he films. One profound experience was living with elephant orphans in Kenya and witnessing their transformations. Currently he is producing the large-scale documentary series "Wild Canada" surveying the country's natural history.
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Jayeson Hendyrsan has been building homes using hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp fibers, lime, and water, for over 15 years. He and Kim Brooks, CEO of Hempcrete, will be hosting a two-week workshop on Bowen Island to construct a prototype tiny hemp house. The small house will test the material's strength, efficiency, and suitability for affordable housing applications like lane-way homes. Hempcrete walls regulate temperature well and the material breaks down very slowly, providing durable housing with low environmental impact. The workshop aims to demonstrate hempcrete as an affordable, adaptable solution to housing shortages.
nov 17 pg 7 xenia
The email is from Martha Perkins, an editor at the Bowen Island Undercurrent newspaper, to Louise Loik regarding an article on page 7 about xenia. Martha is contacting Louise about making changes to the article on xenia for the next issue of the newspaper.
1211 Morales
Jeff Morales is an award-winning documentary filmmaker for National Geographic known for his groundbreaking films on social insects and wildlife. One of his early successes was a film on giant hornets in Japan called "Hornets from Hell" which took editorial risks but had high rewards. Morales immerses himself in the communities of both humans and animals he films. One profoundly impactful experience was living with elephant orphans in Kenya and witnessing their transformations from rescue to independence. Though passionate about invertebrates, large animal stories are easier to sell. Morales continues producing impactful documentaries while balancing his filmmaking career with family in Canada.
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1211 Morales
Jeff Morales is an award-winning documentary filmmaker for National Geographic known for his groundbreaking films on social insects and wildlife. One of his early successes was a film on giant hornets in Japan called "Hornets from Hell" which took editorial risks but had high rewards. Morales has a passion for invertebrates and capturing animal behavior, and immerses himself in the communities he films. One profound experience was living with elephant orphans in Kenya and witnessing their transformations. Currently he is producing the large-scale documentary series "Wild Canada" surveying the country's natural history.
page 3
Jayeson Hendyrsan has been building homes using hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp fibers, lime, and water, for over 15 years. He and Kim Brooks, CEO of Hempcrete, will be hosting a two-week workshop on Bowen Island to construct a prototype tiny hemp house. The small house will test the material's strength, efficiency, and suitability for affordable housing applications like lane-way homes. Hempcrete walls regulate temperature well and the material breaks down very slowly, providing durable housing with low environmental impact. The workshop aims to demonstrate hempcrete as an affordable, adaptable solution to housing shortages.
nov 17 pg 7 xenia
The email is from Martha Perkins, an editor at the Bowen Island Undercurrent newspaper, to Louise Loik regarding an article on page 7 about xenia. Martha is contacting Louise about making changes to the article on xenia for the next issue of the newspaper.
1211 Morales
Jeff Morales is an award-winning documentary filmmaker for National Geographic known for his groundbreaking films on social insects and wildlife. One of his early successes was a film on giant hornets in Japan called "Hornets from Hell" which took editorial risks but had high rewards. Morales immerses himself in the communities of both humans and animals he films. One profoundly impactful experience was living with elephant orphans in Kenya and witnessing their transformations from rescue to independence. Though passionate about invertebrates, large animal stories are easier to sell. Morales continues producing impactful documentaries while balancing his filmmaking career with family in Canada.
the snug
Piers and Joan Hayes have had a life full of adventure together. They met decades ago in an elevator in South Africa and began sailing adventures together. With their three young children in tow, they sailed from South Africa to North America over the course of four years, living aboard their boat. They eventually settled on Bowen Island and took over running the local cafe, The Snug, where they have found new excitement and community. The couple's travels taught them about the kindness of strangers and strengthened their faith in humanity.
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Par-T-Perfect is a party planning franchise that was started 28 years ago by Michelle Gibson in Bowen Island, BC. It has now expanded across Canada and provides services for thousands of events each year. The company was recently awarded the Gold Award of Excellence from the Canadian Franchise Association, recognizing its support for franchisees. Par-T-Perfect also recently launched its own line of party supplies called Par-T-Pets, which includes stuffed animals and craft kits. Looking ahead, the owners plan to expand the product line and introduce smaller "mini-franchises" to appeal to more entrepreneurs.
Merran Smith
Merran Smith spoke about the global energy revolution towards renewable energy sources. She noted that renewable energy has become cost competitive with fossil fuels in over 30 countries. However, in Canada the focus remains on LNG and pipelines rather than renewable energy. Smith argued that renewable energy provides huge market opportunities and jobs but Canada is lagging behind other countries that are embracing the transition. Germany was presented as a global leader in renewable energy, having already achieved 25% of its energy from renewable sources. Smith remains optimistic about the renewable energy revolution and its ability to compete with fossil fuels.
Orr-page3
1) Caroline Orr has lived an adventurous life, traveling extensively around the world including time spent in Vietnam during the war.
2) She spent 3 months teaching English at a remote Tibetan Buddhist monastery in northern India, becoming close with the 32 young monks aged 4-17.
3) During her time there, she noticed the monks had vision problems and lacked eyeglasses. With support from friends, she was able to provide custom eyeglasses to the monks and get their vision tested.
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This document summarizes the sustainable food practices of David Demner and Heidi Kuhrt who live on Bowen Island off the coast of Vancouver. They grow much of their own food and get other items from a nearby community farm. Demner has set up an aquaponics system in their basement to grow food indoors year-round, with plants filtering the water for fish in connected tanks. They are able to get food from field to fork in under 10 km, eating fish from their tanks within 25 minutes of harvesting. While still sourcing some items from further away, they are committed to eating locally.
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Haig Farris is the co-founder of D-Wave, the world's first commercial quantum computer company. The document discusses Farris' accomplishments in founding D-Wave and other technology startups. It explains that quantum computers can process vast permutations at once, unlike classical computers which operate step-by-step. Farris believes quantum computing will have major environmental benefits compared to traditional computing. However, he feels Canada lags behind countries like China and the US in supporting new technologies.
Salish Sea Conference
Over 1100 scientists and policy experts from BC and Washington state attended The Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Vancouver to discuss the latest scientific research on the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem. Among the presenters were Adam Taylor from Bowen Island, who has been documenting glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound, and citizen scientist John Buchanan from Squamish, who presented six years of herring spawn observations showing that proposed LNG facilities could impact key spawning areas. The conference highlighted the importance of local community science and the need for more funding support for environmental research and protection in Canada compared to the United States.
kelly and prince
Konno was a 17-year-old backup dancer from Surrey, BC who got an audition with Janet Jackson but was instead offered a job dancing for Prince. As one of Prince's two backup dancers on his North American tour, Konno had to follow his exacting standards and was amazed to find herself performing for and interacting with Prince and other stars. Though she was excited when Prince asked her to join the European leg of the tour, Konno instead chose to tour with Janet Jackson. She feels lucky to have had the experience of working with Prince at a young age.
andrew todd indd
Andrew Todd is an experienced art restorer who has worked on restoring artifacts in royal palaces around the world, including Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and Windsor Castle. He has restored artifacts for museums and been given private access to storage areas. Todd focuses now on restoring First Nations totem poles and art due to his location on the west coast of Canada. He is critical of a deteriorating totem pole in Horseshoe Bay being left on the ground against preservation standards.
animator final2
Mary Lynn Machado is an award-winning animation specialist who worked on the visual effects for the orangutan in Life of Pi. She won an Academy Award for her work, but was laid off shortly after from her company of 17 years. Machado has since worked on numerous major films, including The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio. She recently moved to Bowen Island where she enjoys the creative community and spending time with her dogs on weekends after long work hours in Vancouver.
1111fish ladder fresh
Fish ladders are structures built next to dams and other barriers that allow fish to swim upstream to spawn. They consist of a series of ascending pools or steps that enable fish to bypass dams and reach their habitat upstream. Fish ladders have helped salmon and other fish species recover from nearly being wiped out by the construction of dams that blocked their migration routes.
andrew wright- page 7
1) Andrew Wright pursued engineering instead of photography as his father advised, and became successful in developing cell phone technology.
2) He now enjoys photography as a second career and uses his skills and resources to support conservation causes like the Great Bear Rainforest.
3) Through his foundation, he funds programs like an after-school science club to inspire inner-city youth and has advocated for stronger protections for areas like the Great Bear Rainforest and its rare Kermode bears.
clowning
Paul Hoosen pioneered therapeutic clowning to ease suffering in hospitals. After studying mime in Paris under Marcel Marceau, he performed with a street troupe and for Salvador Dali. In the 1970s, he began using clowning in Canadian hospitals. Through gentle interactions, props like bubbles, and building relationships, he helps reduce fear and loneliness for patients. Considered a leader in the field, Hoosen teaches others and continues his work, showing therapeutic clowning is a valuable healing tool.
davis
Wade Davis is an anthropologist and explorer who lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia. While he has traveled extensively around the world and published numerous books and articles, he enjoys living in the small town community of Bowen Island with his family. Davis continues to take on new projects, writing multiple books at once and advising various organizations. He encourages young people to seek out new opportunities and take risks in their careers and lives.
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Merran Smith
Merran Smith spoke about the global energy revolution towards renewable energy sources. She noted that renewable energy has become cost competitive with fossil fuels in over 30 countries. However, in Canada the focus remains on LNG and pipelines rather than renewable energy. Smith argued that renewable energy provides huge market opportunities and jobs but Canada is lagging behind other countries that are embracing the transition. Germany was presented as a global leader in renewable energy, having already achieved 25% of its energy from renewable sources. Smith remains optimistic about the renewable energy revolution and its ability to compete with fossil fuels.
Orr-page3
1) Caroline Orr has lived an adventurous life, traveling extensively around the world including time spent in Vietnam during the war.
2) She spent 3 months teaching English at a remote Tibetan Buddhist monastery in northern India, becoming close with the 32 young monks aged 4-17.
3) During her time there, she noticed the monks had vision problems and lacked eyeglasses. With support from friends, she was able to provide custom eyeglasses to the monks and get their vision tested.
FROM TANK TO TABLE-1
This document summarizes the sustainable food practices of David Demner and Heidi Kuhrt who live on Bowen Island off the coast of Vancouver. They grow much of their own food and get other items from a nearby community farm. Demner has set up an aquaponics system in their basement to grow food indoors year-round, with plants filtering the water for fish in connected tanks. They are able to get food from field to fork in under 10 km, eating fish from their tanks within 25 minutes of harvesting. While still sourcing some items from further away, they are committed to eating locally.
farris pBIU_A007_0429.jpg
Haig Farris is the co-founder of D-Wave, the world's first commercial quantum computer company. The document discusses Farris' accomplishments in founding D-Wave and other technology startups. It explains that quantum computers can process vast permutations at once, unlike classical computers which operate step-by-step. Farris believes quantum computing will have major environmental benefits compared to traditional computing. However, he feels Canada lags behind countries like China and the US in supporting new technologies.
Salish Sea Conference
Over 1100 scientists and policy experts from BC and Washington state attended The Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Vancouver to discuss the latest scientific research on the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem. Among the presenters were Adam Taylor from Bowen Island, who has been documenting glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound, and citizen scientist John Buchanan from Squamish, who presented six years of herring spawn observations showing that proposed LNG facilities could impact key spawning areas. The conference highlighted the importance of local community science and the need for more funding support for environmental research and protection in Canada compared to the United States.
kelly and prince
Konno was a 17-year-old backup dancer from Surrey, BC who got an audition with Janet Jackson but was instead offered a job dancing for Prince. As one of Prince's two backup dancers on his North American tour, Konno had to follow his exacting standards and was amazed to find herself performing for and interacting with Prince and other stars. Though she was excited when Prince asked her to join the European leg of the tour, Konno instead chose to tour with Janet Jackson. She feels lucky to have had the experience of working with Prince at a young age.
andrew todd indd
Andrew Todd is an experienced art restorer who has worked on restoring artifacts in royal palaces around the world, including Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and Windsor Castle. He has restored artifacts for museums and been given private access to storage areas. Todd focuses now on restoring First Nations totem poles and art due to his location on the west coast of Canada. He is critical of a deteriorating totem pole in Horseshoe Bay being left on the ground against preservation standards.
animator final2
Mary Lynn Machado is an award-winning animation specialist who worked on the visual effects for the orangutan in Life of Pi. She won an Academy Award for her work, but was laid off shortly after from her company of 17 years. Machado has since worked on numerous major films, including The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio. She recently moved to Bowen Island where she enjoys the creative community and spending time with her dogs on weekends after long work hours in Vancouver.
1111fish ladder fresh
Fish ladders are structures built next to dams and other barriers that allow fish to swim upstream to spawn. They consist of a series of ascending pools or steps that enable fish to bypass dams and reach their habitat upstream. Fish ladders have helped salmon and other fish species recover from nearly being wiped out by the construction of dams that blocked their migration routes.
andrew wright- page 7
1) Andrew Wright pursued engineering instead of photography as his father advised, and became successful in developing cell phone technology.
2) He now enjoys photography as a second career and uses his skills and resources to support conservation causes like the Great Bear Rainforest.
3) Through his foundation, he funds programs like an after-school science club to inspire inner-city youth and has advocated for stronger protections for areas like the Great Bear Rainforest and its rare Kermode bears.
clowning
Paul Hoosen pioneered therapeutic clowning to ease suffering in hospitals. After studying mime in Paris under Marcel Marceau, he performed with a street troupe and for Salvador Dali. In the 1970s, he began using clowning in Canadian hospitals. Through gentle interactions, props like bubbles, and building relationships, he helps reduce fear and loneliness for patients. Considered a leader in the field, Hoosen teaches others and continues his work, showing therapeutic clowning is a valuable healing tool.
davis
Wade Davis is an anthropologist and explorer who lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia. While he has traveled extensively around the world and published numerous books and articles, he enjoys living in the small town community of Bowen Island with his family. Davis continues to take on new projects, writing multiple books at once and advising various organizations. He encourages young people to seek out new opportunities and take risks in their careers and lives.