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DIVIDED NATION?Squamish Nation members call for the resignation of chief and council

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A petition calling for the Squamish Nation’s chief and council to step down has no legal claim, says Chief Ian Campbell.

Since April, a petition has been circulat-ing throughout the Nation requesting coun-cil hold a non-confidence vote. The petition alleges chief and council have breached the trust of members. It pinpoints the recent refer-endum on the Squamish Land Code — a docu-ment which would take Squamish Nation land out of Ministry of Indian Affairs and North Development governance and put it into the hands of the Nation’s council. The petition states the Nation did not fully disclose how the code would affect members’ rights.

Council’s lack of accountability and trans-parency has left members disillusioned with the Nation’s politicians, says Jo-Ann Nahanee, the petition’s coordinator. Squamish members remain in the dark when it comes to council’s business and finances, she adds.

“We feel that our only real strength right now is getting information through the media,” Nahanee says.

Close to 400 people have signed the peti-tion so far, she says. At a general meeting on Saturday, May 28, Squamish members put a non-confidence motion on the agenda. Ninety-seven people voted for the motion, with one against and 12 abstaining from the vote, Nahanee says.

“People just don’t trust council,” she says.

Council has reviewed the motion and peti-tion. It concluded there is no authority under the customary law of the Squamish Nation and the Indian Act “to permit a general meeting to dis-miss council.”

“There is no legal effect of the petition,” says Campbell, one of the Squamish Nation’s chiefs. “But my hopes are to see this as a catalyst to cre-ate dialogue and build the Nation.”

The Nation has experienced significant physi-cal and economic growth in a short period of time, he says, noting this has created anxiety among some members.

“There are a few different fractions in the Nation,” Campbell says.

He wants these groups to come together and articulate their concerns. The Nation’s govern-ment works hard to provide members with requested information and its departments’ doors are always open, he says.

“We have demonstrated that we are a stable government for many terms,” Campbell says, add-ing the Nation changed from a hereditary coun-cil to an elected council in 1981.

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They’re extremely hard to see, Barker says. But sure enough Joseph and his younger brother saw them. Joseph is one of the society’s most commit-ted members, Barker says.

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This year 68 pupils, all members of the Environmental Protection Network, waded through West Vancouver’s creeks for seven weeks helping the society with its salmon survey. EPN is losing 28 of its members to graduation. But Grade 11 student Angelica Noh, who will step into the role of EPN’s leader next year, is gearing up to recruit new members. Being a part of EPN and the salmon survey has been amaz-ing, she says. It shows youth they can make a difference. “I’ve been inspired by it,” she notes.

So too has Joseph. He’s heading to Pennsylvania for university, but he’s not straying too far from his passion. “I just discovered that they have got a watershed group too,” he says.

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Earlier this year, TransLink began the lengthy process of reviewing the needs, loopholes and strengths of transit service on the North Shore. At a presentation attended by all four North Shore MLAs and a handful of residents on April 7, Brian Mills, TransLink’s director of service and infrastructure planning, said data revealed that most travel trips now stay on the North Shore, and the commuter transit share is increasing as more people commute north over the bridges.

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B Beautiful Red Carpet Soiree co-chairs Renee Fischer and Erin Treloar welcome guests on the red carpet at Blue Water. C Red Carpet Soiree volunteer Alex Cubitt peeps out from behind a pair of disco red flashing glasses as she sells raffle tickets for the night. D Red Carpet Soiree past

president Anita Cheng, seen here with guest Jean Paul Walden, had to forgo her duties this year as she is soon to be a new mommy. Congrats. E Gala Committee members Kathryn Peck, left, and Deanna Eckstein work the bids in the room

at the Red Carpet Soiree. F Arti Gras volunteer Susanne Morris shows us that purple is her passion at the Braemar school fundraiser.G Dolled up in party beads and pink sequin masks, Arti Gras gals Candace Walker, left, and Deanna Loychu get into the spirit of things at Braemar. H Bridgitte Anderson, left, and Elly Safari aren’t masking their good time. A big round of applause for all their hard work and decorations at Braemar’s Arti Gras celebration.

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Galas galas everywhere. First up was North Vancouver’s Braemar elementary school where parents and friends donned Mardi

Gras beads and masks to celebrate “Arti Gras”. There was music, a casino, silent auction, food, drink – and a live auction of 20 “art-irondack” chairs each painted and decorated by a classroom in the school. Overall the gang raised $22,000 – good job. Next, it was the Red Cross Red Carpet Soiree held at West Vancouverite Jack Evrensel’s fabulous Blue Water Cafe. Sushi, a live auction, raffle prizes and more helped raise funds for this very worthwhile cause.

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Nestled at the base of Mount Seymour, along the pristine waters of Indian Arm, Deep Cove is one of the North Shore's not-so-secret jewels.

For decades the coastal community has been a haven for outdoorsy types eager to hop in a canoe or hike the Baden Powell Trail, but in recent years a new activity has also been making ripples – stand-up paddleboarding.

Enthusiasts will tell you the sport, which uses long paddles and a surf board, is the closest one can come to walking on water. But don't just take their word for it.

This summer Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre is offering introductory lessons to help beginners master funda-mentals such as stance, form, and ocean safety.

Once you have the basics down, there are a number of more advanced courses, as well as paddling groups and weekly races.

For more info on rentals and lessons, visit www.deepcovekayak.com or call 604-929-2268.

EYE OF THE WIND GROUSE MOUNTAIN Feel like you're standing on top

of the world this summer with a visit to Grouse Mountain's newest attraction — The Eye of the Wind.

Take an elevator ride up the moun-tain's 20-storey high wind turbine to a glass bubble with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Coastal Mountains, the ever-green forests, the shimmering waters of the Burrard Inlet, and the skyscrapers of Downtown Vancouver.

The Eye of the Wind offers guests the unique opportunity to stand inside an active wind turbine as its three massive blades woosh by you're window.

The attraction opened to the public last summer at its mountaintop location, 1,231 metres (4,039 feet) above the city.

Tours of the tower are $25, but can be bundled with general admission to Grouse Mountain. So why not make a day of it? Take a hike, watch the lumber-jack show, go for a chairlift ride, and visit the grizzly bear refuge.

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It doesn't all have to be climb-ing, running and nature... does it? For those interested in slightly more urban activities, or for those who just want to give the hiking boots a day off, a day in Lower Lonsdale may be the answer.

Although the neighbourhood isn't always considered a hot bed of cultural activity, LoLo's Café for Contemporary Art is working hard to change that per-ception. This summer, the café has two interesting openings scheduled. In July, local filmmaker and musician Shenpenn Khymsar will be premiering his new documentary "Journey of a Dream," an autobiographical account of his return to his hometown of Darjeerling, India after pursuing dreams of playing heavy metal music throughout North America.

In August, Vancouver's Sachiyo Takahashi will bring three performances

from her "Microscopic Live Cinema-Theatre" series to the café. The artist uses small found objects to populate a microscopic play, which is simultaneously projected on an adjacent wall. The work plays with fable-like narratives, the imagi-nation and our forgotten emotions.

Visit www.cafeforcontemporaryart.com for dates and show times.

Need a bite to eat before — or after — taking in a show? Just a few steps from the caf, the Pinnacle Hotel is offering summer-long brunches on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m., prime rib on Sundays, three-course dinners nightly and wine specials on Wednesdays.

Don't worry, the hiking boots will be there when you get back.

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Getting dirty is a rite of summer pas-

sage, so why not learn a little bit about farming in the process? Loutet Farm, a collaborative project between the city, North Shore Neighbourhood House and the University of British Columbia, has been up and running for a few months and this summer staff will be hosting Community Workbees sessions. Open to all, the workshops will offer a range of courses centred on sustainable food pro-duction and farm activities. Tools are pro-vided, activities vary. To register, contact Emily Jubenvill at [email protected].

Produce will be available for sale at the farm, dates and times will be available at www.ediblegarden-project.com

If going to the market for produce is more your speed, then the North Shore Green Markets likely has what you're looking for. Throughout the summer, the markets will maintain three locations — Wednesdays at Civic Plaza (city hall) from 2 to 7 p.m., in Lynn Valley on Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m., and Parkgate on Saturdays from 10 to 4 p.m.

Starting June 17, North Shore Green Markets will also be hosting a night mar-ket at Shipbuilders Square on Friday evenings in Lower Lonsdale. The night market will feature six hours of live music and 70 vendors selling food and produce. Face painters and jugglers will also make an appearance. The night markets will run from 5 to 11 p.m. Be sure to make it out early – organizers anticipate 5,000 attendees per night market.

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And if you're really wanting to test your mettle as a paddler, why not sign up for the Round Bowen kayak challenge on June 26? There are several categories and you can even split your circumnavigation of the island with another pad-dler. Go to www.bowenislandkayaking.com for details.

A BRIDGE(S) TOO FARNORTH VANCOUVER They're North Shore tourist institutions, but if you haven't walked across the Capilano or Lynn Canyon suspension

bridges then this is your summer to do it.This year, the Capilano Suspension — the old-

est visitor attraction in the Vancouver area — will be offering a new exhibit, Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey. It features an educational look at a host of different birds.

The main attraction this summer is Cliffwalk — a platform jutting out from the cliff face, provid-ing visitors with a bird's-eye view from 70-metres above the canyon. Opened on June 3, Cliffwalk is already being billed as "a heart-stopping cliff-side journey."

For those looking to satisfy their bridge-fix on a more regular basis, the free-of-charge Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is the place to be. Located in the heart of North Vancouver, the Lynn Canyon bridge offers more than just spec-tacular views. East of the bridge is Twin Falls, a less popular tourist spot, but perfect for anyone looking for a quiet place to sit and relax. A short walk on the north side of the bridge is 30-foot pool, a popular choice among hikers and tourists.

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Nothing says summer like a fun-filled festival, and this year there will be no shortage on the North Shore.

Be sure to mark the weekend of July 16 and 17 on your calendar for the fifth annual Party at the Pier. This popular event, sponsored by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, is always a gas. This year's party includes live jazz and swing music, children's entertainers, Bollywood dancers, and interpretive tours by the North Vancouver Museum & Archives. (www.lowerlon-sdalebusinessassociation.com)

SummerFest, the North Shore's Waterfront Festival, will also bring children's entertainment, dance classes, farmers' markets and live concerts to Lonsdale Quay ever weekend this summer from June to September.

The ever-popular Caribbean Days Festival returns to North Vancouver July 24 and 25 at Waterfront Park. The event, sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, will also feature a waterfront party at the Quay on July 23, featuring live reggae, soca and calypso music. (www.caribbeandays.ca).

Across the Capilano River, West Vancouver's Harmony Arts Festival will run from July 29 to August 7 at locations along the waterfront.

For more than two decades this North Shore celebration has included everything from studio tours, art markets and live demonstrations, to film screenings and concerts by some of Canada's hottest acts. www.harmonyarts.com.

TRAIL TALKCYPRESS PROVINCIAL PARKThere is nothing quite like it, Larry Syroishko says.

On one side there is the loop through a sub-alpine bog community, while on the other side

stand 150’ tall old growth trees. Both are wheel-chair and stroller accessible.

"I don't know anywhere else you can do that," the North Shore supervisor for BC Parks says.

What he is talking about is Yew Lake Trail, a two-kilometre low-grade loop that mean-ders through an alpine lake system in Cypress Provincial Park. Several information signs high-light the area and it is not uncommon to see squirrels and curious birds along the path. If your lucky, you may even spot a mountain goat, Syroishko notes.

"They come from the North. They're just visi-tors," he says.

In August the wildflowers are blooming and the snow should all be melted, Syroishko adds.

For those seeking a more adventurous hike, the Howe Sound Crest Trail offers a lot of vari-ety — from the reconstructed two-kilometre hike from Yew Lake Trail to the Bowen Lookout to a three-day trek to Porteau. The trail passes three lakes and there are four camping sites along the way.

"It is very strenuous. You will be challenged for sure," Syroishko says, noting the views are spec-tacular.

Access to both these trails is from the park-ing at Cypress Bowl by the main information kiosk, located in front of the downhill ski lodge. For more information visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/BCParks100/ and click on Find A Park.

IT'S A DOG'S LIFEAMBLESIDEIt's a lot of fun for seniors... senior dogs that is, says Sheena Trenholm.

Sam, a mastiff/chocolate lab mix, sits down in the sand before placing his large head on her knee. He's 12 years old, but when a young point-er rushes by with three golden retrievers in pur-suit, Sam proves he's still got gas in his tank.

"We got a hot item on the beach," Trenholm says with a laugh as Sam joins the high speed game of tag.

Trenholm operates a dog walking service called Urban Dog. When she's caring for dogs that can't hack the North Shore's mountain trails she usually ends up here at Ambleside's dog park. The park's paths are easy on the joints for both four-legged and two-legged creatures, she says. There's the sandy beach, ocean and lots of logs to sit on.

On second thought, the Ambleside dog park is fun for everyone — senior dogs, puppies, and dog lovers, Trenholm says. A crowd of pedestrians and dog owners has gathered to watch the growing fur ball of a game. Sam wonders back to Trenholm for a time out. The young pointer's still running and new dogs join the chase.

HIGH TIDEWHYTE ISLET PARK

During high tide, Whyte Islet Park is an island. But when the tide goes down, it's a beautiful place for a picnic. Just make sure you've had des-sert by the time the tide comes back up again or you'll be staying the night!

The islet is part of Whytecliff Park west of Horseshoe Bay. It overlooks a quiet bay where novice scuba divers often like to get their feet wet. There's lots to explore without having to go down the depths of the Howe Sound.

If you want to know more about the tides, and when it's safe to cross, Sewell's Marine in Horseshoe Bay has a handy tide chart.

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Amazing views from this custom 4 bdrm 4 bath Kelvin Grove home. custom kitchen, granite and stainless, hardwood oors, Huge decks for entertaining. Gorgeous master with custom shower, large walk in closet and view deck. Rare lawn and gardens. All with an easy entrance double garage. A must see!

260 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay $1,489,000

Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood oors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662

Charming westcoast home with dramatic oceanviews and peaceful forrest setting. 16900 sq ft lot provides incredible privacy! 1666 sq ft, 2 beds(possible 4) 2.5 baths, large decks....walk to the beach, 1/2 hr. to downtown...work in the city, live the dream.

#103-6388 Bay St, West Vancouver$432,000

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LOCATION, LOCATION...93% on walkscore.com...The Park is a worry free building with private garages. This one + den open plan home is ooded with natural light, Brazillian cherry oors, island cooktop oor to ceiling windows....walk to everything Coal harbour has to offer....a must see

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Beautifully remodelled from bottom to top that beats a new house in one of the most demanding area, in Del-brook, almost 3000 sqft of high quality which fi ts 2 families, 2 brand new open kitchens with S/S appliances, new dark H/W fl oors for the entire house ,new windows with high-end coverings ,new plumbing & wiring, new roof and hot water heating system. Sitting on a newly Land Escaped lot, fi nally enjoy an out-door swimming pool on newly fenced and private backyard.

Enjoy unobstructed 180 degree view of City,Ocean,Lions gate and Island from this S/E corner of Stonecliff complex next to Provin-cial park with over 2000 sqf,2bdrm, 2 bathrm,Family room and offi ce, high-end fi nishing, hard wood fl ooing, granite counters, S/S ap-pliances & designer window cov-erings A/C system, Gym,Spa, Fire-side Lounge with full size kitchen comes with 2 secured parking.

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GREG HOEKSTRAS T A F F R E P O R T E R

As darkness swallowed the last bits of daylight on a late-April evening last spring, music filled

the air at Dundarave beach. Huddled around a crackling camp-

fire, Colyn Cameron, Malcolm Dow and Jett Pace strummed acoustic gui-tars, slapped djembe drums, and sang in harmony for much of the night.

That evening, the three lifelong com-panions were celebrating Cameron’s 21st birthday with a larger group of friends.

For most of their lives the three had played music together, sometimes as part of their musical education at Waldorf elementary and high school, other times as a hobby. But on that particular night, the stars seemed to align in a slightly different pattern. Something just clicked.

“I remember we ended up having this really long, deep conversation about what is really important in life,” says Cameron. “It was that night we decided we wanted to play music together in a more serious way.”

By early fall, the band began performing under the name Ivory Sky. By early winter, they got down to brass tacks, and started writing material for what would later become their debut album.

The culmination of that work is “Heartbeats,” a collection of 12 indie folk songs released on iTunes last month. An official album release party followed on May 19 at The Media Club in Vancouver.

But it’s not just the new album that has Cameron and his bandmates excited these days.

Recently their song “Crazy Queen” was named a top-20 finalist in a summer song search by radio station The Shore 104.3 FM.

They were also finalists in a competition to play the Live at Squamish festival this August with headlining acts Weezer, Metric, Girl Talk, and North Vancouver’s Kyprios, and their music was featured nightly in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of The Graduate.

“It was really neat to see our music come alive like that,” says Cameron. “It’s meant a lot of new fans and new listeners.”

Cameron says part of what makes Ivory Sky special is the deep bond the three members have after growing up and studying together for so many years.

“I’d say we’re about as close as you can be to being brothers without actually being related,” he says.

Another thing that sets them apart is their early education and train-ing in music theory. Growing up, the trio studied everything from viola to piano to percussion to guitar. All three also had vocal coaching.

As a result, the songs they produce collectively are quite different than what tends to dominate the airwaves and music charts. On their album, Ivory Sky employs a wide variety of instruments, including banjoes, the cello, and a Peruvian percussion instrument called a cajón.

Lyrically, Cameron says he hopes to channel the passion and spirit of iconic musicians such as Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Michael Franti — art-ists who “see music as more than just a form of entertainment” and try to use song to spread a message.

“There’s a lot of issues in the world. A lot of disagreements and confused people... but music can help that,” he says.

And, like most songwriters, the members of Ivory Sky also look to their own experiences and personal relationships for inspiration.

“It’s about trying to capture moments in your life that have depth and meaning,” he says, “and then presenting them a form that’s poetic and beautiful.”

For more information on Ivory Sky or to sam-ple their debut album “Heartbeats” visit www.ivorysky.ca. You can also follow the band on Twitter @Ivory_Sky.

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Arts calendar

To June 12:• A Way of Seeing Photographic images by Maryam Russell who attempts to draw the viewer into a different perspective, in order to reconsider the world around us. Open reception Tuesday, May 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. www.silkpurses.ca.

To June 19:• Four Heathers Artists Heather Johnston, Heather McAlpine, Heather Cairns and Heather Aston display their work, in various media, at the Ferry Building Gallery. Artists in attendance June 4 from 2 to 3 p.m.

To July 3George Taylor and Iza Radinsky: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is proud to present these two artists’ work at District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road. George Taylor creates from his vivid imagination very unique and humorous garden sculptures using wood and recycled materials. Iza Radinsky’s art is a call for peace and serenity, for the appreciation of the beauty of architecture that blends with the power of nature in surrounding landscapes. Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1-4 and 8-11Checkout Girls: Set in a British supermarket in the present time, the action in this musical comedy revolves around the Supermarkets Singles Night and a talented girl. The Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th Street, North Vancouver. 8 p.m. Tickets $16 ($14 seniors/youth 18 and under). For more info visit www.northvanplayers.ca or call 604-983-2633.

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Richard Loney sings:O say can you see... a Canucks’ Stanley Cup victory?

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Richard Loney has started more games for the Vancouver Canucks than even Trevor Linden who played 1,140 games.

No, Loney’s name doesn’t hang from the raf-ters at Rogers Arena but his voice does echo from the roof high above Linden’s banner.

You see, Loney - who taught 28 years on the North Shore - has been singing the anthems at the start of Canucks’ games since the team entered the NHL 40 seasons ago in 1970.

“I was doing a lot of singing and I was

a hockey nut,” he says now, remembering back

to the Canucks’ first season. “I went to four or five games and they had different singers. I was going to buy season’s tickets but I thought, ‘This is ridiculous. I can do what they’re doing.’ Greg Douglas was in p.r. [with the Canucks] so I got hold of him and he said to come down and do two or three games and we’ll see how it goes.”

It must have gone pretty well because from then on he sang both the Canadian and American anthems at virtually every home game for 26 years before taking on a reduced schedule. He now sings at 12 to 15 games a season.

During playoffs, Loney sings The Star Spangled Banner while Mark Donnelly warbles O Canada.

Loney, who grew up in Calgary, dreamed of playing in the NHL. He did play Junior B and two years with UBC Thunderbirds.

But Loney was also into music and left performing on ice to per-form on stage with UBC’s Musical Society. That led to Theatre Under the Stars productions in 1956 and ’57 (including The Pajama Game, with Robert Goulet no less).

His first year on the North Shore was 1958 at Ridgeway Elementary. He moved to Balmoral Jr. Secondary when it opened in 1959. Most of his career was at Sutherland from 1961-89., where he also coached the tennis team for a few years.

He wasn’t the most famous singer or tennis player from Sutherland though. Two lads named Bryan Adams and Grant Connell – students at the school in the 1970s – have claimed those honours.

Loney, however, has appeared in quite a variety of entertain-ment venues. Besides the stage, he’s been in TV commercials and the 1965-67 CBC series

Chorus Gentlemen. He’s sung on cruise ships and even sang at Glen Hanlon’s wedding. Last month he was on Dal Richards’ radio show Dal’s Place.

But singing anthems is his claim to fame. He’s sung at Toronto Blue Jays games in Seattle; B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Giants games; and at the 1994 Grey Cup and 2007 Memorial Cup.

“Growing up,” he says, “I loved the Canadiens simply because of Beliveau, Richard, Lafleur, the legends. Now of course it’s the Canucks.”

So when he sings The Star Spangled Banner this week, in his mind he’ll probably actually be thinking, “O say can you see... a Canucks’ Stanley Cup victory?”Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver

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HSTREFERENDUMJUNE 13 - JULY 22, 2011

Elections BC is administering the 2011 HST Referendum. To vote in the referendum, you should know the following:

■ an HST Referendum Voting Package will be mailed to each registered voter beginning June 13 through to June 24, 2011.

■ voters who do not receive an HST Referendum Voting Package may request a package until midnight (local time), July 8, 2011. Call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

■ voting packages will include a ballot and instructions on how to vote and return your ballot package.

■ you can vote if you are: ■ a Canadian citizen ■ 18 years of age or older on July 22, 2011 ■ registered as a voter in British Columbia, and ■ not disqualified by the Election Act or any

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