Our ColumnistsOur Steveston columnists write columns on various topics
relating to Steveston, BC, whale watching, business and the arts.  elcome to Our Columnists page. Here you can read and ask questions on various topics as our list of columnists grows. Read more about our columnists and their columns below. Enjoy!
Our ColumnistsWhat's Up With Whales! Our resident whale watching expert, Rick Thompson, is a lifelong resident of Steveston, and co-owner of Steveston Seabreeze Adventures, a local whale watching, charter, fishing and eco tour operator. Rick, who has 30 years experience in the commercial fishing industry, will keep you on top of what's happening during the season, and will answer your questions on whales and other marine mammals, as well as fishing in the area.
From the Desk of John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston is John Yap's column on provincial government events and policies. John Yap was first elected in the riding of Richmond-Steveston in the 2005 provincial general election. He was elected Government Caucus Chair on September 13th, 2006 and serves on the Treasury Board, the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture. John invites your questions about public policy, and should you wish to learn more about John, visit his official website.
Photography With Dave Kemp: Tips, Tricks and Other Good Stuff is Dave Kemp's new column on the techniques of good photography. Dave is co-owner/operator, along with his wife, of Picture Perfect B & B just north of the village of Steveston. Into the photography hobby since he was 11-years-old, Dave will shoot anything that catches his eye. His photos featured on television, as well as the Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers, and Real-Estate Weekly. Dave says: "If you ask me to take a photo of something, I will do it until I have achieved 100% satisfaction for myself and the individual who requested it." Apart from photography, Dave enjoys cooking, which at one point in his early career, he was aiming to become a chef. Picture Perfect B & B guests benefit from Dave's culinary skills acquired through his cook/chef training. You can see more of Dave Kemp's photos at Picture Perfect Gallery.
Arts in the Community is Erika Koenig-Workman's new column on arts and artists in our community. Erika was born in Leeds, England and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1966. Erika grew up in Greater Toronto and came out to BC in 1984. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a dancer, but spent more time climbing trees than taking classes. She attended York University and is a self-taught artist with a multimedia background, which includes visual art, dance, theater and voice. Erika is currently returning to graphic design through her new business, Typographika Designo, and is pursuing visual arts at Living Stone Studio. Erika lives and works in Steveston with her husband Doug Workman and three sons, and cat named Ella.
Andrea's Web Tips: Andrea Wilson, our business Web expert, has 26 years of computer experience, including customer service, management and software support. She holds a Web Publishing Certificate from Langara College, Vancouver, BC, and is a member of the International Webmasters Association and the HTML Writers Guild. Andrea is also a writer, and has been published in BC Woman magazine and Business Woman Canada magazine. Visit her website at AbleWebs.com.
Want to become a columnist? Well, wait no longer. Sea Breeze Media, through its website, Steveston iVillage, is looking for experts to write occasional columns for this website. We're looking for individuals who would like to share their area of expertise with visitors to Steveston iVillage. We would like to cover the following areas of knowledge:
- Maintaining ones physical or mental or spiritual wellbeing
- The history of Steveston
- The politics affecting Steveston
- Steveston restaurant and cafe reviews
- Steveston living
- Steveston real estate
- Photography
- Gardening
- The Steveston teen scene, written by a teen
- Various business topics
- We're open to suggestions, so please submit your column ideas
Click here to register your desire to join Steveston iVillage as a columnist. No contract to sign, write on your own schedule—within limits—and quit at any time. If this is not fun for you, it will show in your column.
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