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The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize
and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the
lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these
recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert
Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael
O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan
Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper "The Westcoast
Reader" and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and
Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious
wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also
showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward
Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper,
Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve
Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice
Allan McEachern.
Illustrated with lush reproductions of Grant and Nixie's art and
photographs of their amazing garden, "The Romance Continues" is a
love story, an art-appreciation adventure and a garden tour, all
wrapped up in one gorgeous volume. Nationally known artists Grant
Leier and Nixie Barton are also husband and wife, parents and the
creators of an astonishing and whimsical garden on Vancouver
Island. Their paintings differ greatly, though both artists make
extensive use of rich, luminous and vibrant colours, and both are
widely admired and collected. Over their long careers, Grant and
Nixie have experimented with subjects and styles, and observing the
growth and change in their work is fascinating. When they moved to
a rural, seven-acre property, they turned their love of colour and
sense of fun onto the land, and the rambling, witty garden they
created is a visual spectacle that draws thousands of delighted
visitors every year.
Nanaimo is one of Canada's fastest-growing communities. Positioned
beside a stunning and vibrant harbour, where the sight of
seaplanes, fishboats, ferries, kayaks and sailboats paints an
ever-changing seascape, Nanaimo is a city blessed with spectacular
natural beauty, a vivid commercial history, cultural diversity and
a vibrant attitude towards the future. Through Goody Niosi's broad
knowledge of Nanaimo and its surroundings and through the
discerning vision of local photographer Terry Patterson, " Nanaimo:
The Harbour City" captures the human spirit and broad landscape
that have clearly marked this place as being special. Designed to
be a treasured keepsake for locals and visitors alike, this
elegant, colourful visitor guide showcases the cultural fabric,
arts community, recreational activities, tourism amenities,
transportation links and shopping options that have made Nanaimo
the premier trading centre of Vancouver Island's inland coast.
"Nanaimo" also describes walking tours in and around the city's
historic centre and in neighbourhoods that shed light on Nanaimo's
fascinating past and its growth from small Aboriginal settlement to
thriving city and modern-day playground.
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