What's New in the Community of Tuwanek
Last Updated:
31-May-2010
BEAR WATCH THIS WEEK June 01, 2010
A Large 600 plus lb Female Black bear and small yearling have been roaming Tuwanek this week so keep a close eye on pets and small children. These are healthy looking bears so please make sure that you follow the Bear Aware Program and manage garbage properly. The bears should be starting to move back up into the hills as the berries come out and we will now be updating this section weekly through the summer.
>> Click for more info about
being bear aware
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Is your cottage serviced & ready for Spring?
Visit our links section for local service providers such as chimney cleaners and septic maintenance contractors. It might be a good idea to team up with a neighbor and have your cottage checked on a regular basis for insurance. Be sure you check your property insurance and see what requirements you have for weekly/MOnthly inspections
Home Safety: Protect your Family and Home
Good News...The first 2 waves of
this project are now complete so the FIT5 units are in place in Lower Tuwanek and The Tuwanek Trail.
If you are in these areas and still want to participate
it is not too late. Just sign up on the form
here
If you or someone you know has experienced the devastation of a
fire, then you know the importance of self-protection, preparedness,
and fast response. Some local residents in the community of Tuwanek
are currently looking at deploying the new The FIT 5 Fire
Suppression Devices in Tuwanek. There would be one located
on Tuwanek Trail which would service the Tuwanek Trail Homes one
located in Lower Tuwanek which would service homes from Sechelt
inlet/Upland Roads to the end of Sechelt Inlet Road and one that
would service upper Tuwanek from Upland Road around to the bottom
of Carmel Pl.
» Click
to learn more
Lexie – “Long standing Mayor of Tuwanek “
Feb 12, 2000 – Feb 02, 2010
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Lexie, long time Mayor of Tuwanek and friend to many. On February 02, 2010 Lexie came home late in the afternoon and lay down on her bed and went to sleep. She had been battling cancer for some time but that never stopped her from making her daily rounds to say hello, have a cookie or go for a walk.
Click her to see Lexies Memorial Page
 Lexies Memorial Slide Show click here.......
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Emergency
Response
The Tuwanek Hotel has been chosen as the radio contact point in
the event of an emergency such as an road closure, power failure,
earthquake etc.
The Hotel has been set up with CB radio equipment which allows
us to be able to communicate with the our emergency contacts in
other communities across the coast such as Sandy Hook, Sechelt,
Davis Bay and Gibsons. In the event of an emergency updates and
emergency response can be organized for Tuwanek by air or by boat
in the event of road closures and power outages.
» Check back often as more information
coming soon.
Interested in getting the Province or Vancouver Sun?
If you are interested in getting The Vancouver Sun or Province
delivered they will now be making a drop delivery to the Tuwanek
Hotel daily. Just call the Province at 1.800.663.2662.
Give them your name, address and what subscription you would like
and they will arrange to add you to the list. Have a great day!
Shellfish - Species and Limits Table
Red Tide in Tuwanek ?- Check your Fishery
Notices
Click to view Canadian Pacific fisheries and oceans & Coast
Guard related information including important Shellfish - Species
and Limits Table.
» Click
to view
Tuwanek Launches AED for Community
The Tuwanek Community will be one of the first on the Sunshine
Coast to have its own AED (Automated External Defibrillator) thanks
to the support of Chris and Krista Cutlan of the
Tuwanek Hotel and At
The Waters Edge Spa. This new equipment will be located
in the office of the Tuwanek Hotel and is available 24/7 for any
member of the community in the event of an emergency.
 Please
note: we are stocking adult pads as well as ped pads for infants.
In the Event of a heart attack response times to Tuwanek are typically
12-20 min reducing the life expectancy of the patient from 95 %
down to 5%. This new state of the art AED is easy to use and can
dramatically improve the chances of survival until medical emergency
response in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
In the event of an Emergency and Suspected Heart Attack:
- Call 911
- Have someone stay with the patient or call a neighbor
- Go to The Tuwanek Hotel day or night – Ring Office –
someone is always available 24/7
- AED is located in Main office area along with a medical first
aid kit
- Our staff are trained in the use of the AED as well as our Managers
but please take the time to review the demo as it is designed
for public use and everyone should know how it works.
Learn More information about AED:
For more information call Chris or Krista at 604.885.3442
or stop in and we would be happy to demo.
Red Tide? -
Tuwanek Area
>
See Fishery Notices for our Area
Time to get your cottage ready for summer, Visit our handy links
section for local businesses that can help you with everything
from pumping your septic to cleaning your chimney before winter.
Traveling on BC Highways? Visit Drive Safe BC for the
latest road conditions or just click
here
Diving at Tuwanek
Ever wanted to know what’s under all that clear blue seas...
click on the link below to come for a dive and visit the seals.
Thanks to Geoff at H20 Productions for some great underwater video
of the Sunshine Coast area. Watch the website for our new
Diving Section – coming this summer with daily visibility
reports for the area.
» Click to view seal
playing
Developments in process in and
around the surrounding areas of Tuwanek
Eden Bay Pacific Development
- Located directly above The Community of Tuwanek
www.edenpacific.ca
This strata development is located directly above Tuwanek on the
mountainside overlooking the Sechelt Inlet. The developer is currently
at the permit stages and has completed all engineering and geotechnical
work on the property. From attending the public hearing they plan
to phase in the lots over the next 2-3 years and the development
will consist of 34 1.5 acre lots which are estimated to be in the
450-600 k$ range and when fully developed will have higher end homes
in the 1.5- 2.0 M$ range.
Silverback Development
- Located halfway between Sechelt and The Community of Tuwanek
www.district.sechelt.bc.ca/cityhall/notices/20061017-silverback.pdf
The development has just received final approval and is now in
the permit stages. It is one of the largest developments on the
Sunshine Coast. It is located north of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
and south of the Sechelt Heritage Forest approx. 5 min drive from
Tuwanek.
The development when completed will result in the creation of the
following:
• 1,600 residential dwelling units, comprised of single family
and multiple family homes
• a 120 room lodge/hotel and conference centre
• 3,000 square meters of tourist commercial and neighborhood
commercial floor space
• 66 hectare signature golf course with club house
• 57 hectares of parks and open space which will be accessible
to the public.
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