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Recovery crews have declared success after safely extracting nearly 400,000 litres of oil and contaminated water from a sunken Second World War ship in Grenville Channel roughly 100 kilometres from Prince Rupert. “This successful operation was an important experience building exercise for the Canadian Coast Guard. We thank the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the Gitga’at First Nation and the Gitxaala First Nation for their important support and cooperation,” Gail Shea, minister of Fisheries and Oceans, said. The USAT Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski sank in 1946 while en route to Alaska, carrying a variety of cargo. The wreck sits upside down on a rocky shelf in 130 feet of water. Since the wreck was discovered in 2003, the Canadian Coast Guard launched several operations to patch and seal the wreck as new upwellings

“The Gitxaala First Nation are satisfied with how things were conducted.” - Henry Clifton became evident. In March 2013, reports of an upwelling of heavy oil triggered the Zalinski Pollution Recovery Operation. The two-month operation extracted approximately 44,000 litres of heavy Bunker C oil and 319,000 litres of oily water from the wreck. The project was managed using the Incident Command System (ICS) model, which saw representatives from the Canadian Coast Guard, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Gitxaala First Nation collaborate within a Unified Command at Prince Rupert to make key decisions as the operation proceeded. “The successful collaboration between representatives from the Canadian Coast Guard, the Gitga’at First

Nation, the Gitxaala First Nation and the Province of B.C. helped build valuable relationships which will be important in supporting future spill preparedness in the local area,” said British Columbia Minister of Environment Mary Polak. Members from both the Gitga’at First Nation and the Gitxaala First Nation were important contributors to the operation. Each Nation provided valuable local and cultural knowledge and assisted in the identification of historically important and high value ecological sites within the surrounding area. “The Zalinski Operation was a great educational opportunity for several members of the Gitga’at First Nation which helped to build relationships with people from across

the project,” said Henry Clifton, Unified Command representative for Gitga’at. “The project provided a unique opportunity to teach others about our culture, our traditional ways, and the importance of our heritage.” “The Gitxaala First Nation are satisfied with how things were conducted and were pleased to have been an integral part of the planning and execution of the operation,” said Tim Innes, Unified Command representative for Gixaala. “I think that all parties have learned a lot from each other and are hopeful that these relationships will continue into the future.” Work will continue in nearby Lowe Inlet Provincial Marine Park, where several accommodations barges and communications network sites were located. As the project components are demobilized, the sites will be returned to their pre-project condition. An environmental sampling program will also continue to monitor the site into the new year.

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Lax Kw’alaams grandmothers inspiring others Connecting with children for Christmas Near Prince Rupert on B.C.’s North Coast, a group of grandmothers has been keeping Lax Kw’alaams children and youth connected to their culture and community while giving them a voice in planning their futures. The Tsimshian elders call themselves Nagantsi’istk (Ancestors/Grandmothers) and act as positive role models who build trust with the children, their families and their community through communication. For example, the grandmothers contacted each child in care from their community through video conferencing before meeting each child in person. This Christmas, the grandmothers sent cards to all of the children in the province who belong to their community. This personal approach helps the children feel more comfortable as they get back in touch with their roots and helps them understand just how much the grandmothers and the community care about them. Many aboriginal and First Nations children and youth in care are placed with families who live outside of their home communities. Some lose the connection to their culture and to their families of origin. Others may feel like they haven’t had a voice in planning for their futures, including developing permanency plans that might consist of adoption, living with

a relative or possibly being supported to live on their own. For three years, the grandmothers have been working with families, local agencies, the community and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to ensure that all parties, including the children, are able to provide input into the children’s permanency plans. As well, they are collaborating with social workers to help identify local foster homes so children and youth in care don’t have to leave the community. “Our children are paramount and we want them to come home,” said Helen Johnson, who helped found the group. “Many of them really don’t know who they are. We need to bring them back so they know where they come from, where they belong and how much we care for them. It’s important to them and important to us.” Through activities such as berry picking or fishing and fish-smoking camps, the grandmothers also provide cultural teachings to introduce or maintain the children’s connection to their cultural roots and foster a sense of belonging to their community. “These grandmothers have a genuine passion and concern for the Lax Kw’alaams children and are taking action to ensure their children stay connected to their community, heritage and culture,”

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said Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux. “Their efforts are helping to promote healing for families in the community and are thereby reducing the number of children being taken into care.” Along with helping to identify North Coast families who can provide permanent homes for the children that are in care, members of Nagantsi’istk also partner with the ministry to work with families in crisis and help prevent children from coming in to care in the first place. The goal of their work is to have children return to, or remain with, their families wherever possible; and whenever children do have to be taken into care, they work to ensure the children have an established permanency plan that

keeps them in their community. Such permanency plans work to ease the impact that being taken into care has on the children and helps preserve their community and cultural connection. Through this approach, child welfare services are provided in the context of Tsimshian culture, building greater unity and trust between families, the community and the social workers involved. The efforts of Nagantsi’istk have been noticed by other groups in the province who are now looking to emulate their approach. This year there are three aboriginal agencies and three First Nations involved in similar projects that are creating permanency plans for their children in care across the four avenues of permanency: cultural, physical, legal and relational.

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Music students rock the house with Christmas show By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Music students from Ring System Music Studio raised more than $1,700 for the Salvation Army Christmas program with the Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Concert at the Lester Centre of the Arts on Dec. 21. Teacher Ian Lihou was impressed by his students’ performance and was satisfied with the growth he’s seen in many of the young musicians he’s worked with over the years. “They’re getting more comfortable on stage, laughing and having fun, and they’re not afraid to show it,” Lihou said. “They always come through every year. They’re getting better and better.” More than 50 students of varying ages performed popular pop, rock, country music, and Christmas music, as well as some original songs. The young singers and musicians showcased what they’ve taken in from Lihou vocally, and on instruments like the guitar, bass and drums. Students also played the keyboards to bring a fuller sound to a number of songs. Last year’s concert raised $1,500, with rough estimates from this year’s performance being $1,750. Ring System Studio students put on an annual Christmas concert each year and hold another fundraising performance in the summer time. “We raised lots of money and did great for the community. The kids loved performing. I’m just happy to be the guy that’s able to facilitate that,” Lihou said.

More than 50 students from the Ring System Sound Music Studio took the Lester Centre stage for the annual Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Concert. Clockwise from top left: Suttira Johansen was centre stage for Superman, some of the Ring System Music Studio students helped bring Winter Wonderland to life with their guitar playing, Zac Paolo, Tuesday Musterer and Ben Cornwall performing Little Talks. Martina Perry / The Northern View

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Drawing a line in the sand

ust as 2013 came to a close, the Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel dropped a bomb on the North Coast that, although not entirely surprising, certainly sets the stage for an interesting year ahead. For almost four years, First Nations and many on the North Coast have been voicing their opposition to and concerns about the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, which would carry bitumen to Kitimat for export. Any time the joint review panel stepped foot in the region, there were protests outside the hearings and a unanimous outcry of opposition from those who spent time talking to the panel or questioning the company. The opposition Shaun Thomas to the pipeline was not only plentiful, but passionate. In many cases it wasn’t simply a matter of “we don’t want this” so much as a matter of “we’re not going to let you do this”. Case in point, consider the following quote from then-Haida Nation President Guujaaw from an ad that appeared in the 2010 All Native Basketball Tournament program: “I’m not going to say we’ll be affected, because there’s no damn way it’s going to happen.” That’s a strong statement from a strong leader, and it’s the kind of impassioned speech that has been echoed from numerous First Nations leaders and environmental activists across the Northwest. To be honest, most considered the Joint Review Panel to be completely useless as soon as the Conservative Government announced it would be cabinet making the final decision, but a no recommendation from the panel would have at least given a bit more teeth to opponents of the project. Now the government doesn’t have to worry about ignoring the voice of the people because the panel it sent out to consult with the public recommended the project’s approval, so cabinet approval is a foregone conclusion. The recommendation has drawn a clear line in the sand - you’re either for the project or you’re not. And if you’re not, digging in for a long fight is the only option left on the table.

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he political masters of the North Coast need and transportation not eco-tourism. While fishing to do just one simple thing in 2014: Build the and traditional industries will continue to play an road to yes. important part, they can no longer be thought of as Unfortunately, North Coast voters have the economic lifeline the North Coast so desperately been content to continually elect critics and not needs to cast off this longstanding pessimism. decision-makers. With this type of representation, Instead of jumping from photo op to photo an unwarranted but pessimistic outlook remains op or bullhorn to microphone to condemn oil pervasive for many in Prince Rupert. pipelines; promoting fear-mongering about the The exception that proves the North Coast number of LNG terminals; or just basically pessimism rule is Port Edward. Of course, over there opposing anything industry, provincial or federal they are literally and figuratively building roads and Todd Hamilton governments propose, Cullen and Rice must either bridges, not burning them. lead, assist or get the hell out of the way. In reality, our current provincial and federal To lead, they must present workable alternatives. representatives have the political decision-making clout of To assist, they must work with proponents and governments to a sack of ham sandwiches. Neither could pull the trigger — help these projects actually come to fruition in a positive and please excuse the gun reference — on a major infrastructure expeditious manner. program or grant, nor do they have the political equity to The sad fact is, however, instead of working on building bargain for such. this road to yes, both prefer to throw up roadblocks and As in hockey, where a coach can’t win the game but a bad answer anything suggested by the B.C. Liberals, the Federal coach sure can lose one, the same holds true for a pair of Conservatives or industry with a knee-jerk, “No. Now what government representatives always sitting in opposition. was the question?” The road MLA Jennifer Rice and MP Nathan Cullen must In 2014, while we can’t expect a miracle, the North Coast build is something the latter referred to in a late 2013 mailout: needs both Cullen and Rice to start building that road to yes. Building a road to yes. It’s no wonder many in Prince Rupert are pessimistic. Every The road to eliminating this decade-long pessimism in time they turn around somebody keeps telling them “no”. Prince Rupert will travel along rail and pipe lines. In 2014, why don’t we try “yes” for a change. The key to our future prosperity is resource development Hell, I would settle for a “maybe”.

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 On March 8th, the port’s $90-million Road, Rail and Utility Corridor project began. It includes construction of five rail tracks, service roadways and a power distribution system to serve new terminals at the Ridley Island Industrial Site. The RRUC helps increase Canada’s trade capacity and creates jobs and training opportunities for workers like Clive and Julia (below).

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More to life than money Editor: I am writing to point out several fallacies published in the Northern View on Dec. 11 2013. Tom Fletcher states: “The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.” The error is in the criteria used to determine prosperity. He is obviously using money as the measurement tool. There is more to life than money. I have lived and worked in an Alberta boom town, and now live in a small, sloweconomy, town in northern B.C. Yes, money is relatively scarce. But for the things that I value — a slower pace of life, quiet, less competition for everything from housing to parking spots to recreational space, more concern for environmental quality of land, air, and water, a slower rate of change — B.C., with its slower economy, comes out way ahead. It’s called quality of life. On the quality of life scale, B.C. is far ahead of Alberta. Tom Fletcher is only right if money is the most important thing in your life. For me, he is dead wrong. Joe Sawchuk of Duncan asks: “We all only life once, so why not take the benefits of pipeline construction royalties?” He acknowledges that there are risks and extols the money that will pour into the provincial treasury. It is true that we only live once, but we must also consider our children, grandchildren — the next 1,000 years. It is selfish and short-sighted

“On the quality of life scale, B.C. is far ahead of Alberta.” - Jeff Corbett to covet those benefits for your one lifespan when those who come after us will increasingly have to deal with the risk side of our decisions. Risk is a part of life. Intelligent people consider the risk and will only take risks where the benefit justifies the risk. Regarding Northern Gateway, the most direct risk is obviously an oil spill, but we must also consider the significant environmental degradation in northern Alberta and the ever more pointed warnings from the scientific community about green house gas emissions and climate change. The risks far outweigh the benefits. And how much money will actually come into B.C.? I’m skeptical. One has to wonder why the Alberta government, with all that energy development, is running bigger deficits than is the B.C. government. Jeff Corbett Prince Rupert

Seniors cut won’t help ferries Editor: Are B.C.’s over-65 seniors helping reduce B.C. Ferries $19 million deficit by having to pay half fares starting April 1, 2014? No. Under the terms of the Coastal Ferry Services Contract between the B.C. Ferry Corp. and the province, seniors 65 years of age and in possession of a B.C. Care Card may travel at 100 per cent discount Monday to Thursday and the province will reimburse B.C. Ferry Corporation So, unless the ferry corporation intends to collect the senior half fare and then bill the province for the full amount, the increased payment will have no impact on the ferry debt but, in effect, is a tax going to government coffers. There is nothing in the contract to suggest this scenario. I assume the “contract” will have to be amended. It hasn’t been

 On May 7th, the Port Authority made a $250,000 Community Investment Fund contribution to support construction of the Prince Rupert and Region Music Society’s new shared-use Community Music Studio. Since its inception, the Port Authority has contributed more than $1.2 million to enable local improvement projects and enhance quality of life in the Prince Rupert area.

to date. What really annoys me is that at the same time as crying poor and cutting services, the ferry corporation is announcing that it is tendering contracts for three new ferries and casually mentions the fact that it has just spent $13 million to upgrade one of the old “Queens” which is being immediately mothballed. And then there are the perks that ferry staff and their family members continue to enjoy which, I understand, include free ferry travel including vehicles. Oh, I forgot, apparently executive bonuses are being abolished, or are they being incorporated into their salary package and will be factored into any future percentage increases? And on it goes. P. Mostyn Parksville

 On September 3rd, a fourth container handling gantry crane arrived at Fairview Container Terminal. The Super-Post Panamax crane further enhances the ability of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 505 workers to quickly and efficiently work container ships , and is a milestone for one of the world’s fastest growing container terminals.

 On November 27th, the first vessel to call on Pinnacle Renewable Resources’ Westview Terminal arrived. Carrying BC wood pellets, it traveled through the Panama Canal to the UK, where its cargo will fuel a clean-burning biofuel power generation facility in Yorkshire. The Westview Terminal supports thousands of sustainable forestry jobs in communities across northern BC..

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The year in review: January 2013 Early earthquake Residents of the waterfront were awakened from their beds near the start of the year when a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit southeast Alaska at 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 5. Although no wave resulted from the shake, RCMP and emergency personnel evacuated Water Street and Beach Place and blocked off waterfront access. The quake also caused the evacuation of workers at Ridley Terminals, Fairview Terminal and Prince Rupert Grain.

New year, new school Students in the District of Port Edward started off 2013 by moving from the former Port Edward Elementary into the new community school attached to the district offices. Students were welcomed to their first day of school on Jan. 7 by B.C. Education Minister Don McRae, Mayor Dave MacDonald and Prince Rupert School District board chair Tina Last.

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Despite projections that property owners in Prince Rupert would, on average, see a modest seven per cent increase in their assessment, many in town were shocked

when they opened the assessment notices sent out in early January. Some residents saw assessments increase 25 per cent, ranging from $30,00 to $60,000 despite not undertaking any improvements.

Three-year high for realty Figures from the Northern B.C. Real Estate Board showed a significant increase in market activity in 2012. In total, 160 properties with a value of $26.8 million were sold in 2012 compared to 116 properties worth $19.3 million sold in 2011 — a difference of 44 properties and $7.5 million. 127 single family homes were sold at an average price of $183,896 compared to 96 homes at an average price of $175,217.

Port hits traffic record The Prince Rupert Port Authority had a lot to celebrate as the calendar turned from 2012 to 2013. During the year, Fairview Terminal surpassed its initial design capacity of 500,000 TEUs, moving 564,856 TEUs compared to 410,469 TEUs in 2011, Ridley Terminals reached a shipping milestone of 11.5 million tonnes of coal and total tonnage through the port reached a record of 22.25 million tonnes.

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Experience trumps youth in Alumni Tournament BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

It was a battle of two generations in the finals of the Jim Ciccone Memorial Rainmakers Alumni Tournament as members of the current senior boys squad tipped off against players who competed on the team between 1946 and 2005. The two teams proved to be evenly matched in the early going, as a slam dunk by Justin McChesney made it 11-9 through five minutes. When the buzzer went to end the first quarter, the elder Rainmakers enjoyed a slim three point, 19-16 lead. The alumni were able to maintain their slight lead midway through the second, up 25-21, and continued to push the pace extending that four basket lead to a 12 point advantage just three minutes later. The alumni took a comfortable 17 point, 40-23 lead into the second half. As the second half got underway, the alumni had an answer for whatever the younger players brought to the court and led 54-29 through five minutes. With one quarter left to play, the alumni had the game firmly in hand with a 58-33 lead. Despite the sizable lead, the alumni didn’t let up, opening up a 34 point, 74-40 lead early in the final frame. Leading by 33 with five minutes to play, the result of the game was no longer in question and when the final buzzer sounded the 1946-2005 alumni were crowned tournament champions with an 81-52 victory. The road to the championship for the 1946-2005 alumni included a 110-37 victory over the Junior Boys

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Members of the 1946-2005 alumni gather for a team photo with the trophy after winning the ﬁnal game of the Jim Ciccone Memorial Rainmaker Alumni Tournament by a score of 81-52 over the current Senior Rainmakers.

Rainmakers and a 70-51 win over the Senior Boys Blue team. Other round robin competition saw the Senior Boys White team defeat the 2011-2012 alumni 83-61, the Senior

Boys Blue team defeat the Junior Boys Rainmakers 7930, the 2011-2012 alumni defeat the 2006-2010 alumni 82-58 and the Senior Boys White team squeak out a 7674 win over the 2005-2010 alumni.

Highlights from the 2013 year in sports

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From left, David Venman kisses the cup after winning the 2013 Men’s Jubilee; the CHSS Rainmakers Rugby team not only won their ﬁrst game in the fouryear history of the program, but won the Northern Championship in Smithers in October; Desi Collinson lets out a yell after the Skidegate Saints defeated the Kitkatla Warriors to repeat as All Native Tournament Senior Champions. Look for a full review of the year in sports in next week’s issue of the Northern View.

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The year in review: February 2013 Oil by rail to Rupert

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It was reported early in February that Calgary-based Nexen was planning to ship oil-by-rail to a site on Ridley Island. The company had been in discussions with the Prince Rupert Port Authority since 2011, but the news was met with staunch opposition from environmental groups in the region.

Enbridge hearings get underway Prince Rupert became the focal point for national media as the Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel setup at the North Coast Convention Centre for a series of 10 public hearing sessions over the course of four months. Representatives from the company and their legal counsel faced questions from elected officials, First Nations and environmental groups from across the Northwest as rallies against the project were held outside of the venue.

Sexually suggestive play criticized Debate around what is and isn’t acceptable for high school students came to the forefront when the Prince Rupert School District was hit with a complaint that December’s performance of Legally Blonde: The Musical was sexually suggestive. The complaint came from parent Catharine Hague and was met with mixed reaction; some defended the play while others, including trustee Louisa Sanchez who said she was shocked by some of what she saw, agreed.

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The Skidegate Saints made it back-to-back Senior Division championships after coming through the back door to defeat the Kitkatla Warriors 69-63 in a back-andforth game. The Haisla Braves captured the Intermediate title with a 70-67 win that literally came down to last few seconds. The ladies of Nanaimo defended their Women’s championship against the Metlakatla Crest with an exciting 63-61 victory. Old Massett took home the community’s first Masters title of the All Native Basketball Tournament, handily defeating Bella Bella 65-52. Those entering the Hall of Fame in 2013 included Billy Robinson of Prince Rupert, Rod Bolton and Bill Wilson of Kitamaat and the late Andy Peers Sr. of the Heiltsuk Nation.

Port responds to oil leak An act of vandalism on a decommissioned electrical transformer on Prince Rupert Port Authority property on Feb. 22 triggered a joint effort to minimize damage from an oil leak into the harbour. The Port said less than 1,500 litres of mineral oil escaped, and no PCBs were leaked as a result.

Chamber hands out hardware The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce handed out the Annual Business Excellence Awards on Feb. 23. This year’s Rookie Business of the Year award went to the Fresh Onion Cafe, the Child Friendly Business of the Year went to Cowpuccinos,

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the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail won this year’s Green Award, the Aboriginal Business of the Year Award went to PAC 10 Tutoring, Stuck On Designs were voted as the Small Business of the Year in Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation, Small Business of the Year in Hospitality, Tourism and Service was Cow Bay Cafe, Small Business of the Year in Retail was Eddie’s News, The Crest Hotel was named the winners of the Excellence in Customer Service Award, the Rupert Square Mall was named the Newsmaker of the Year, the Community Involvement Award was given to the Prince Rupert Rampage, chamber President Jason Scherr was named Chamber Member of the Year, the Prince Rupert Special Events Society was given the Volunteer Organization of the Year Award and Ridley Terminals Inc. was given the biggest award of the evening, the Business of the Year Award.

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On March 8, Prince Rupert Contractors broke ground on the $90-million Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor. The project, which is designed to open up an additional 400 hectares of land on Ridley Island for future industrial development, includes an eight kilometre loop of five rail tracks, a two lane road and hydro lines. The Prince Rupert Port Authority and CN each paid $30 million for the project, while the provincial and federal governments provided $15 million each to reach the $90 million.

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Crews were called to the 800 block of 8th Ave. East on March 8 to battle a major house fire. The resident in the house was able to escape without injury.

hall on hold and rejected plans to build the facilities at Moose Tot Park and the adjoining tennis courts. “At this point in time, the answer is we can’t afford to do it, but we do recognize that we need to do something,” said Coun. Gina Garon.

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Home sales in Prince Rupert continued to grow, with the Northern B.C. Real Estate Board reporting 66 properties worth $18.1 million being sold in the first three months of 2013 compared to 38 properties worth $14 million in 2012.

On April 10, the B.C. government announced four companies had submitted proposals to construct an LNG terminal at Grassy Point, across from Lax Kw’alaams. Australian energy giant Nexen, Woodside Petroleum of Australia, SK E&S of Korea and Canada’s Imperial Oil all submitted proposals to develop the site following a request from the provincial government.

Following the February departure of city manager Gord Howie, Prince Rupert’s chief financial officer Dan Rodin announced his intentions to retire after submitting a budget to the province on May 14. Before the year was up, Rodin and Howie would be joined by corporate administrator Robert Grodecki and economic development officer Derek Baker as high-profile departures at City Hall.

Work camp in Port Edward PTI Group Inc., a company that provides housing for workers across the globe during major construction projects, announced its intention to develop work camp in Port Edward to serve the many projects proposed for the region. The company purchased a 40-acre parcel of land from the District of Port Edward for $1 million to build a modular camp that would open up the area for future development with road access and utilities such as sewer and water.

And then there were three Those attending the first provincial all-candidate forum at NorthWest Community College on April 12 were a bit surprised to see Hondo Arendt seated at the table. Arendt had submitted his papers to run on the North Coast for the Green Party earlier in the week and joined Judy Fraser and Jennifer Rice in the campaign.

Clark visits Port Edward In the midst of the election campaign, BC Liberal leader and Premier Christy Clark stopped in Port Edward to discuss the impact the growing LNG industry could have on the community, pointing specifically to the community’s school that opened earlier in the year. With several members of the provincial media in tow, Clark stopped briefly in Prince Rupert to open the office for Liberal candidate Judy Fraser.

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$30 million hotel During the 2013 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference, the 2G Group announced plans to construct a $30 million hotel on the old Elizabeth Apartments site. Plans called for a fiveto-six storey integrated hotel, apartment and restaurant complex. Before the end of the year, the project had been turned over to the Coast Tsimshian.

CityWest leaves city hanging CityWest dropped a financial bombshell on the City of Prince Rupert during the April 22 council meeting, telling council it would not be able to pay the $500,000 dividend the city expected

this year and likely wouldn’t be able to pay next year. The company said the money would not be coming due to how much the company had spent on infrastructure for expansion during the year. The news came less than a month before a final budget was to be submitted and increased the budget shortfall to more than $1.2 million.

Superintendent moving on The management of the Prince Rupert School District was shaken up in late April when Superintendent Lynn Hauptman announced she would be leaving to take a job with the Southeast Kootenay School District effective Aug. 1. She was replaced by assistant superintendent Sandy Jones.

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North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice speaks to supporters following her May 15 election victory.

The year in review: May 2013 CUPE resolves budget dilemma

The issue of a budget shortfall facing the City of Prince Rupert was resolved following an in-camera meeting with members of council and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The union brought forward ideas to save the city $150,000 in operation expenses, though what those are remained unknown. Those savings were coupled with a 1.5 per cent tax increase and drawing down the surplus by approximately $523,000. The meeting with the union came just days after a public forum to address the shortfall this year and the expected shortfall in the years ahead.

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RTI accused of dumping coal Allegations of coal dumping by Ridley Terminals came to light in midMay, as on-site witnesses told of coal being pushed off the dock into the harbour, machinery dumping excess coal into the harbour, coal falling off the belts into the harbour and a lack of drainage ditches allowing coalladen water to enter the harbour. RTI denied the allegations, outlining steps the company takes to protect the environment. Both Environment Canada and the Prince Rupert Port Authority launched an investigation of the allegations.

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This high profile retail/office location is situated in one of the most desired shopping/business areas in Prince Rupert. The one storey, 2500 square foot building has retail area of 2100 square feet, plus receiving area off to back lane. A great location for someone looking to move their existing business or start a new business. Call now and inquire about buying or leasing this excellent property.

Prince Rupert is going to require new high end condo housing units to be built so consider this prime harbour view 1 1/2 acre parcel of development land. Situated atop Acropolis Hill this imposing location looks down upon the city and enjoys breathtaking panoramic harbour views. There is a shortage of development land available so do not miss this golden opportunity.

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Haida singers and dancers will join players on the court at the All Native Basketball Tournament in February as organizers have selected the Haida Nation to perform at the opening ceremonies in 2014. The All Native Basketball Tournament committee confirmed the news through its Facebook site late last month and tournament chair Peter Haugan said the Haida Nation were - Peter Haugan chosen in part due to the timeliness of their application. “How groups get asked to be the ones to perform is submit letters, then the board looks over the letters and it is usually done on a first come, first served basis provided they haven’t performed recently ... in the case of the Haida Nation, they haven’t done the opening for five years,” he said. The opening ceremonies for the 54th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament, which also includes the entrance of every player in every division, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9 beginning at 8 p.m in the Russell Gamble Gymnasium. The performance at the opening ceremonies comes at the same time as the Skidegate Saints look for the their third straight Seniors Division title and the Old Massett Masters attempt to defend their championship from last year. Season passes for the tournament are now on sale and fans are encourage to call 250-6278997 to confirm their seats.

“In the case of the Haida Nation, they haven’t done the opening for five years.”

Masset Lions member Mary Isaacs, centre, presents a $12,000 cheque to Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital nurse manager and clinical educator Lisa Froese and site manager John Short. The money will be used to replace an older model ARJO tub for the hospital, which also gets used by some community members followed by home care.

Paramedics hired in Queen Charlotte BY MARTINA PERRY QUEEN CHARLOTTE/ The Northern View

There is a light at the end of the tunnel after months of paramedic shortages in the Village of Queen Charlotte. Late last month the BC Ambulance Service informed the Northern View it had hired two new staff members in Queen Charlotte with another application pending. “These employees have been trained and they’re ready to start working with us ... this is really positive news,” said Kelsie Carwithen, spokesperson for the BC Ambulance Service, adding there was also a member hired in Masset. This comes after months of paramedic shortfalls in the community that left ambulance shifts without coverage much of the time. Despite the hires, Queen Charlotte Mayor Carol Kulesha said the current BC Ambulance Service structure needs to be changed.

“We’re pleased that people are stepping up to the plate, but there is an inherent problem inside the service. It’s been a long time and it’s gotten worse, especially as the level of older volunteers can’t do it anymore,” she said, adding it’s hard to find dedicated volunteers to cover shifts. “There is very little opportunity to move ahead and there isn’t enough pay to keep [people going for] anything more than a short term position.” Carwithen was unsure of when the recruits will start, but said it will be in the new year. Kulesha said to her knowledge both of the new members are from Haida Gwaii, adding she has been in contact with one. “He can’t be hired quite yet, but it will be soon,” she said, adding the individual needs to get his Class 5 licence first. “Then he’ll ride out on calls as a third person to get some experience. There is someone else that passed, but I’m not

sure who they are. I’ve heard they’re not here all the time.” Despite paramedic recruitments, Kulesha still worries the issue isn’t yet over. “[Queen Charlotte] has three primary care paramedics, and the rest are all emergency medical responders. No one is [an advanced care paramedic],” she said. Under the current structure there aren’t usually full-time paramedics in rural communities, something Kulesha said needs to change. “There’s a true disparity between part timers and full-time employees. It is very hard for the part-time people to build up enough sonority ... to move on up the scale for training and pay,” she said, adding part-time paramedics often need another job to sustain themselves and tend to move from rural communities for other opportunities. “The urban service is working. They need to look at the rural service and see why it isn’t,” said Kulesha.

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The year in review: June 2013 Relay tops $66,000

Rice steps down

Prince Rupert’s generous spirit was on display again this year as the Annual Relay for Life on June 1 brought in more than $66,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. 224 people on 25 teams took part in the relay compared to 120 people on 13 teams the previous year.

On June 10, less than a month after being elected to the B.C. Legislature, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice announced she would be immediately stepping down from Prince Rupert city council. Her resignation set the stage for a Nov. 15 byelection to fill the vacant seat, which was expected to cost the city between $15,000 and $25,000.

Mini storage burns down

RCMP raid Smoke Shop

A plume of smoke that could be seen as far away as Oliver Lake filled the sky on June 5 as North Coast Pacific Mini Storage was engulfed in flames. Firefighters spent hours battling the massive blaze, but were not able to save the structure or any of the contents of the building as the building. Among the items lost in the fire were boats, motorhomes and classic cars, but nobody was injured. The result of the fire was determined to be electrical and was not suspicious.

The Chad Smoke Shop on Third Ave. West was forced to close its doors after RCMP executed a search warrant and seized thousands of bongs, pipes and grinders, equating to approximately 80 per cent of the store’s inventory. The June 8 seizure came following a six-month investigation and although no other store selling the items faced seizures, RCMP did request they take

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pipes and bongs off the shelfs. The effort earned the detachment the Most Time Wasted trophy, which was mockingly presented by Sensible BC leader Dana Larsen later in the month.

Monika Clifton. Tourism Prince Rupert would be operating with no staff in the community and would be vacating the office in the Museum of Northern B.C.

Fourth crane announced

Tourism restructured

Maher Terminals Canada vicepresident Mark Schepp confirmed the company was expecting receipt of a fourth container crane for Fairview Terminal later in the summer. The crane marked the first expansion of Fairview since it began operations in 2013.

The board of Tourism Prince Rupert announced in mid-June changes to how the organization would operate. The board terminated the contract of CEO Bruce Wishart and announced the pending departure of marketing director

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The Canadian Coast Guard announced that it would be undertaking a $50 million project to remove oil from the U.S.S. Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski, a Second World War U.S. Army vessel that sank in Grenville Channel near Hartley Bay in 1946.

Watson Island leaks

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Sockeye fishery closed

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Crab fishermen protested what they called an unjustified closure of the fishery that would leave 150 boats docked.

oil to drip from a pipe near the dock into the harbour. It was estimated that 1.5 litres of fuel was entering the harbour per day over the course of approximately 10 days. The province paid for the cleanup, but warned a bill may be sent to the city’s court case was settled.

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Honda’s contemporary on a dying breed 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6 It’s fascinating to watch trends in the auto industry play out over time. Some changes happen quickly, with one manufacturer coming out with a feature, then the rest of the industry following suit. Backup cameras would be a good example of this. Other trends are much slower, changing because of demographic fluctuations. One example of a slow-moving trend is the two-door coupe falling out of favour and its replacement by sedans and crossovers. This trend is greatly affected by baby boomers getting older and buying more for practical reason, rather than styling. In the 1980s, and even the beginning of the 90s, there were plenty of coupes to choose from and they sold well. But where are the Honda Prelude, Toyota Celica, Pontiac Sunfire and Ford Probe coupes? Now gone and many not replaced with newer models. I’m thrilled to report that there are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6. Looks The Accord Coupe is based on the all-new Accord sedan that has been selling very well for Honda. In fact, it won the Canadian Car of the Year this year as decided by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada. Honda has done a good job of updating this big coupe with a more modern twist. Sold in three configurations from the base EX to the EX-L Navi (L stand for leather and navi is self-explanatory),

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Inside It’s a big and comfortable coupe. The back seat is actually usable for adults and the front seats are very comfortable. The trunk is huge and the back seat folds for extra long items but the seats do not split and fold, plus the opening to the back seat is small. Standard feature on all Accord models is a backup camera and heated seats. Honda, in my opinion, has raised the bar in the mid-sized category and produced the nicest dash I have seen in this class. There are two screens in the centre console, one for the navigation unit and the other for the radio. They are framed in beautiful, high quality satin metal, chrome and soft touch materials. One area that could be improved is the

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power plants and duel clutch automatic transmission in favour of a manual. I’m glad that Honda still offers this layout; it shows they are serious about being a true enthusiast’s car company. Granted, most buyers will get the very good 6-speed automatic transmission with the 3.5L V6, but with 278hp and 252 lb.ft. of torque it will be a very lively car in either configuration. The manual is a joy to use and it is like a throwback to drive a V6 equipped manual car. The 4-cylinder models have 185hp from a direct injection 2.4L engine and either a manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) for added fuel savings. The CVT is capable of 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway. The

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V6 uses more at 10.0L/100km in the city and 6.1L on the highway. Verdict When I started reviewing cars back in the early 1990s, cars like this were common: a mid-sized sedan with a V6 engine and a manual transmission. I can clearly remember driving a Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and Accord equipped this way. While most companies are moving away from this design, Honda is sticking with it for now. Soon Honda will have smaller turbocharged 4-cylinder engines available and this big coupe might too be fitted with something more efficient. If you like the idea of a smart looking car that is well equipped and powerful, you might want to move on an Accord Coupe V6 before it follows the latest trend.

The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 185hp or 3.5L V6 with 278hp Fill-up: 7.8L/5.7L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $26,400-$35,500

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The 2014 Toyota Tundra The 2014 Toyota Tundra has deep roots in the Wild, Wild West. The 1794 Edition is a tribute to the ranch, founded in the year 1794, on which the Tundra plant is located in San Antonio, Texas. In 2002, Toyota began the search for a U.S. facility to build the second generation Toyota Tundra. The 2,000acre ranch site was acquired and ground breaking took place Oct. 17, 2003. Just like the ranch it replaced, The ride was a hard work and dedperfect combination ication prevailed, bringing production of on-road comfort numbers up to and off-road 200,000 units. On toughness. Sept. 18, 2013, the one-millionth truck, Ian Harwood a Sunset Bronze Mica coloured 1794 Edition Tundra, rolled out. This truck has a completely new body design with an aggressive grille that extends from the bumper to the raised hood. The fender flares are larger and more defined and the tailgate has Tundra stamped into the sheet metal. The top of the line Western themed 1794 Edition comes with a unique chrome grille and chrome and silver bumper. It’s almost like a large belt buckle! The inside screams country music with its exclusive

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premium saddle tan brown leather seats with embossed and suede accents. Soft-touch materials are found on the centre console, the front and rear door trim and the instrument panel. Rich maple woodgrain covers the steering wheel, dash and shifter. Big improvement comes to the back seat of the Double Cab and Crew Max where a 60/40 split bench flips up with a one handed latch to allow more cargo space. The Tundra is equipped with Toyota’s advanced display audio system with AM/FM Radio, CD, MP3/ WMA capability, USB and auxiliary input and voice recognition. It also includes standard Bluetooth and an integrated backup camera. A SR model has a 6.1-inch display, while the SR5, Limited and Platinum models feature a seven-inch display with integrated Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Two engines are available, depending on the model you choose. The 4.6 L i-force V8 that puts out 310 horsepower and 327 lb ft of torque and the 5.7 L i-force V8 with 32 valve dual overhead cam engine that generates 381 horsepower and 410 lb ft of torque. Both motors are connected to a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift mode. Fuel economy numbers are; 5.7 L: 14.2/10.5 L/100 km (city/highway) 4.6 L: 11.0/13.6 L/100 km (city/highway) Driver and front passenger airbags, roll-sensing, head/side curtain and front mounted side airbags are included and it is the first 1/2 ton pickup to include driver and front passenger knee airbags. Toyota’s star safety system includes electronic brake force distribution, smart stop technology, anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability control and active traction control. The side mirrors have the blind spot monitor system that detects a vehicle in your blind spot.

Charging ahead The future of cars may be electric, but do not expect 2014 to be the dawn of the new age. In fact, I predict there’s a long road ahead for manufacturers trying to woo the driving public into buying a car with a chord attached. Throw in the sales numbers for all-electric cars, plug-in hybrids and gas-battery hybrids, and they don’t Range anxiety come anywhere near five is a major mental per cent of total vehicle obstacle for those sales. The commercial with the resources conundrum is that these (more) eco-friendly vehicles to contemplate the come with a premium stickpurchase of an aller price beyond most folks and the only way to bring electric car. them in range is to sell Keith Morgan many more. Most provincial governments have incentive rebates for those that make a green choice. While successful to a degree, they alone are not going to turn us all on. If gas prices soar then some more buyers will go the hybrid route, but that said there are an awful lot of four-cylinder vehicles out there that are remarkably economical on gas. Let’s get our heads out of the dark clouds and accept that economy of purchase and operation are what drives most sales. I am not an electric car naysayer, far from it, but we have to recognize that much needs to happen before the majority buy into this future. Sticker price is one thing but the single biggest challenge has to be the slow pace of infrastructure to fast-charge cars, whose batteries have run down mid-journey. ‘Range anxiety’ is a major mental obstacle for those with the resources to contemplate the purchase of an all-electric car such as the Nissan Leaf or Mitsubishi iMIEV. For that reason, it seems likely that the likes of the Chevrolet VOLT will enjoy more sales success as a main means of transport because an onboard gas-powered generator is ready to kick

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The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is a good car for people looking to save on gas. The ride was a perfect combination of on-road comfort and off-road toughness. The truck has exceptional steering response that is firm enough not to nose dive in the corners. The seats are spacious and very comfortable; I compare it to a living room couch with seat belts. It has a very quiet cabin, which I found to be true with the previous model, with very little road noise. I am happy they continued with the larger oversized buttons and knobs, which you can operate while wearing gloves. With the popularity of the Tundra growing, I can easily see the two-millionth truck roll out before the next design change.

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Tundra Range Sticker Price: Tundra 4x2 Double Cab SR 4.6L $30,750 Tundra 4x4 Regular Cab SR 5.7L $30,825 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR 4.6L $34,825 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR 5.7L $36,650 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab SR Long Bed 5.7L $36,865 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab Limited 5.7L $46,950 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max SR5 5.7L $39,990 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max Limited 5.7L $48,120 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max Platinum 5.7L $53,700 1794 Edition $54,000

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All-electric cars may be more common in the years ahead. in to recharge the battery when the juice runs out. Similarly, the new BMWi3, while available as a pure electric vehicle, can also be purchased with a range extending engine. Other manufacturers are set to follow that same route, but in the meantime the plug-in hybrid, which combines the pulling power of a gas engine and electric motor, is the early winner of people’s green-tinged hearts. But back to the thorny issue of infrastructure. Many advocates want government to play a lead role, but with all the demands made on the public purse that’s a dead end street. Maybe the tax incentives they can offer will encourage the private sector. For instance, the Canadian company Sun Country Highway has announced plans for a charging station network along the length of the Trans-Canada Highway. Other companies operating alongside major highways are extracting

planning concessions from local government by installing recharging points. Hats off to BMW and its holistic approach. The German giant is collaborating with small tech companies, who will work with customers to make sure their homes don’t require a major power refit just to own one of the new i3s. And as Dr. Ian Robertson, a BMW management board member, told me at the LA Auto Show recently there are many other power opportunities right in front our eyes. Urban areas are awash with street lights, which could be used as a source for curbside recharging. He also pointed out that there are many discontinued public phone sites in today’s cities. They have power wired to them and are ready to be tapped, should the phone company want to make a profit of more than a quarter per call. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

You are ready to brake to allow them to cross then they step back onto the sidewalk because they fear you are not going to stop quickly enough. Meanwhile, cars behind slam on their anchors and hit their horn in protest at your apparent indecision. As you pull away, the pedestrian glares at you! What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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Nearly new: A redesigned third-generation Subaru Forester was an early 2009 model year release. A new look, better performance, enhanced safety features and more interior space were The reliable all achieved without drastic changes Subaru Forester is a to the exterior very impressive blend dimensions of this of utility, comfort, popular compact utility vehicle. handling and fuel A “Boxer” type efficiency in a engine, with horizontally opposed compact package. cylinders (like a Porsche engine), Bob McHugh and a symmetrical all-wheel-drive system distinguish a Subaru as a Subaru. Forester has an excellent history of mechanical dependability and the Subaru essentials are packaged with a practical, utilitarian body. Compared to the previous generation Forester, the ’09 came with a new chassis with a wider track and a longer wheelbase (by nine centimetres), plus a new double wishbone rear suspension. The structural changes also yielded extra cargo space and more rear passenger head and leg room. The single overhead camshaft base engine can produce 170-horsepower and fuel economy is rated at

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10.6/7.5 L/100 km (city/highway). While reliable, it’s no rocket and flat-out acceleration to 100 km/hour takes more than 10 seconds. Agile handling does help compensate for tame straight-line speed. A turbocharged variant has twin-camshafts and can produce 224-horsepower. However, it likes premium fuel and consumes 10.9/8.3 L/100 km (city/highway). Manual transmission models have an electronic “hill holder” feature. When stopped on an incline this feature delays release of the foot brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward and gives the driver more time to achieve a smooth take-off. The automatic option was a conventional four-speed. Forester got top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its rollover test. The roof is more than double the strength required by U.S. federal safety standards. In addition to all-wheel-drive system, a Forester comes with anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability control system called Vehicle Dynamics Control. It also provides what Subaru describes as a ‘virtual’ limited slip rear differential function. The 2009 Forester was offered in four trim levels; 2.5X, 2.5X Touring Package, 2.5X Limited and a 2.5XT Limited model with a turbocharged engine. Even a base Forester 2.5X comes well equipped with heated seats, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, roof rails, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls. A new PZEV (partial-zero-emissions-vehicle) edition of Forester was added for the 2010 model year. Emissions are about 90 per cent lower than most 2010 vehicles, according to Subaru. In 2011, the base 2.5-litre boxer engine got a double overhead camshaft upgrade, plus new bore and stroke

The Subaru Forester is a good buy for someone looking for reliability. dimensions. While maximum output remained at about the same level, more power is available at a lower RPM and fuel economy improved. Other than a new height-adjustable front passenger seat no significant changes were made in 2012. The reliable Subaru Forester is a very impressive blend of utility, comfort, handling and fuel efficiency in a compact package. While Forester has a loyal following, Subaru’s smaller dealer network may be an issue, depending where you live and used resale values are typically higher than average. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

552 horspower in the snow? Under the frozen silver metallic exterior coat of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe parked at my home was a powerplant, not for the faint of heart. The Two Twin-scroll Turbochargers (BMW’s TwinPower Turbo Technology) along with a 4.4L, V8 generates 552 horsepower of gargantuan fun. But that smile can be turned upside down quickly if it starts to snow. Does that mean you need to park this potent piece of German engineering until the spring? Not at all. Granted, the “M” badge symbolizes that this 4-door coupe has a healthy dose of the German automaker’s renowned performance and it means it has a rearwheel drive configuration, other 6 Series nameplates without the M designation (whether the Cabriolet, Coupe or Gran Coupe) come with the xDrive allwheel drive system. So when the sky starts to fall and results in slippery roads, what is one to do with a vehicle that is track ready straight from the dealer’s lot? Get snow tires! I picked up some tips ahead of my ride from John

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The designs of AMC By Rob Sass This year marks the 30th anniversary of the end of the American Motors Corporation as a truly American enterprise. In 1983, Renault of France bought a controlling interest in the company, bringing to an end some of the most stunning shoestring budget innovation that the American auto industry had ever seen. Here are five of our favorite oddball AMCs: 1. 1965-67 Marlin: The introduction of the Ford Mustang in April 1964 caught most of the competition flatfooted. Like its similarly fishy competition from Plymouth, the Barracuda, it had a bit of a makeshift appearance with a strange fastback grafted on to an existing design. It gave way to the much prettier (and far less weird) Javelin in 1968. 2. 1975-80 Pacer: The Pacer may well be one of the strangest cars ever to come from a U.S. manufacturer. Built to house GM’s stillborn rotary engine, it made due mostly with AMC’s ancient 258 cid six. Seemingly almost as wide as it is long, the Pacer, due to an appearance in the film “Wayne’s World,” was briefly popular as a collectible “nerd car” along with the next car on the list. 3. 1970-78 Gremlin: AMC had a wonderful history of talented designers making due with miniscule budgets, which often meant new models

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Price check Year/Edition Expect to Pay Today 2009 2.5X Limited $16,000 to $20,000 2010 2.5X Limited $19,000 to $23,000 2011 2.5X Limited $22,000 to $26,000 2012 2.5X Limited $25,000 to $29,000 Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

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could have been an interesting situation. Mahler, who has been in the And while one might be tempted to put automotive industry for decades the twin turbochargers to good use in adas both a racecar driver or as a verse conditions, Mahler advised against coach. He is currently the owner it. Before I fired up the beast, I asked and chief instructor of Max PerforMahler for some tips for all drivers. mance Driving and is the director He responded thusly: “It’s real simple one of Bridgestone’s Canadian Winter and it’s the one that should be at the top Driver Training program. of everyone’s list: Slow down.” He says, “As the temperatures When the sky A close second, he mentioned, is, “Pracdrop, all-season tires get firmer tice looking ahead.” and the rubber hardens up. Winter starts to fall and results in slippery “One of the things that you should be tires don’t harden up and that’s the big difference.” roads, what is one to doing when you’re driving in slippery Mahler continued, “Traction essendo with a vehicle that conditions is break down the jobs your tire has to do.” tially depends on the tire’s rubber is track ready?. He expands, “If you need to brake for a conforming to the tiny, minute, corner, make sure you that you brake in a irregularities in the pavement ... Alexandra Straub straight line before the corner so that you if the rubber gets too hard, it just have all the available grip for slowing the car.” can’t do that, so it slips. Meaning, it’s not just for Other tips Mahler offers is to test out how much snow and ice, but also for cold pavement.” traction you have by applying your brakes. In the Thankfully, the M6 Gran Coupe had them because it

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case of the M6, they’re the M Carbon Ceramic Brakes ($6,750), which are designed to stop you in a flash. But if’s there’s no traction, the pricey option isn’t going to help much. But on the days where grip is plentiful and you can enjoy the ride a little bit more, the M6 Gran Coupe has a lot to offer. Not only is it, in my opinion, one of the sexiest vehicle’s BMW has ever produced, it comes loaded with the features that make you feel warm and fuzzy on a winter’s day. Like the Bang and Olufsen Sound System ($5,900.) It’s music to the ears. Following Mahler’s tips, I had no mishaps and really enjoyed the drive. In fact, if I hadn’t seen the white stuff on the ground I would have sworn I was driving in dry conditions. Driving conservatively and letting the seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission with Shift Paddles do its work made for a satisfying and safe drive. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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were slice-and-dice versions of older models. And so it was with the Gremlin, which was basically a truncated AMC Hornet. The advertising of the day even made light of this fact with a commercial in which a grizzled gas station attendant looked quizzically at a Gremlin and asked the owner, “Where’s the rest of your car, toots?” 4. 1980-88 Eagle: The Eagle was perhaps AMC’s most brilliant mashup of existing parts, marrying a drivetrain from its Jeep division with the AMC Concord wagon to create the first successful mass-produced four-wheel-drive passenger car. The Concord wagon-based cars still turn up in places like Colorado and Alaska in regular use. The Gremlin-based Kammback is particularly weird and nearly extinct. 5. 1954-62 Metropolitan: American Motors was among the first of the U.S. automakers to see the value in trying to compete with foreign companies who were beginning to send large numbers of small cars into the United States by the 1950s. The Metropolitan was a tiny VW Beetle fighter that came in hardtop and convertible body styles. A bit of a “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” type of thing, it was built by Austin of England and sold under the Nash, Hudson and Metropolitan names in North America. Collectors like them today for their bright two-tone color schemes and their “almost too

The AMC Eagle Wagon has a timeless design. cute to function as a car” appearance. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

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Investing in collector cars By Nigel Matthews Looking into my automotive crystal ball, I see a number of reasonably priced Japanese cars with the potential to go up in value, not down. And while you wait for their price to rise these collector cars of the future should give you endless driving pleasure – that is until you sell. Now to be fair, I’ve not always been right so there’s a caution. In 1973, I recall talking to a man, who had just returned to the U.K. from Australia. He told me about a car called a Honda Civic, which would make a Mini look ridiculous in comparison. My immediate reaction was that I had seen the Toyota Corollas that were just beginning to arrive in England and felt that the Mini did not have anything to worry about. Japanese cars were cheap and would not catch on. How wrong was I? I can tell you that early Japanese cars are becoming much sought after so let’s look at some that are still affordable, if you can find a survivor or rust free example. If you still have one of the first generation Honda Civics, the majority were finished in a metallic gold, blue or green, I would suggest you look after it. In the future, these cars will appeal to the demographic that grew up with them and they will be the future collectors. 1973-1979: Honda Civic: The Honda Civic was introduced during the OPEC oil crisis, first as a two-door and then a three-door hatchback. The transversely mounted (similar to the Mini) 1169 cc engine driving the front-wheels was very peppy and spacious. The Civic was similar to other “Made in Japan” items and considered a throw away automobile and that is exactly what happened to most of them. Rust helped speed up the process. If you can find a pristine, rust free example, wrap it in cotton wool, it won’t command over $1 million as some Toyota 200GTs have recently, but it will increase in value as time goes by. Pay $4,000 - $9,000. 1990-1999 Mazda Miata: Introduced in May of 1989, the Miata is considered the Japanese Lotus Elan. Unlike the thoroughbred and somewhat finicky Lotus engine, the Miata’s four-cylinder, twin-cam, four-valves-per cylinder engine is very reliable. In an eight-year production run, 430,000 first generation Miatas were built. This rock solid, rear-wheel-drive sports car does not rattle or shake like most convertibles. The soft top can be raised and lowered effortlessly with just one hand. The Japanese engineers tried out more than 100 different exhaust systems until they achieved the sound they desired to make it sound like a British sports car. Pay $5,500 - $9,000.

The 1971 Datsun 240Z could be a wise investment, if you can find one. 1990-1999 Toyota MR2: The second generation MR2 was larger and weighed (160 kg to 180 kg) more than its square predecessor. The body styling was now much more streamlined; if you use your imagination, it has a resemblance to both the Ferrari 348 and the Ferrari F355. Because of this, the new MR2 was labeled by some as “the poor man’s Ferrari”. If you purchase the turbocharged version, you might feel like you are driving a Ferrari! Pay $5,250 - $7,000 1971-1973 Datsun 240Z: An early Datsun 240Z or even a 260Z from a dry climate such as California or Arizona, one that you can still see and count the spot welds on the quarter panel rear wheel arches, is a car to snap up. These Ferrari 275 GTB lookalikes have a magnificent overhead-cam, straight six-cylinder engine and independent rear suspension. Consequently they are fast and handle very well. Parts are also still readily available. Pay $7,250 - $21,000.

Premium brands Premium brands are in demand no matter what the state of the economy. This trend is good for all levels of the market as non-premium car makers try to offer a better bang for your buck when purchasing the workaday wheels. Loaded top-of-the-line flagship models frequently nip at the heels of their premium brand siblings. But does Merc have a deal for you. The sporty 2014 Mercedes CLA, which stands for Coupe-Light A Class, starts at under $34,000. It sits on the less than sport This trend is B250 hatchback platform but this sloping roof coupe-style four-door sedan is all good for all levels of fun. the market as nonUnder the hood is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, matched to premium car makers a 7G seven-speed dual clutch transmis- try to offer a better sion generating 208 horsepower for the bang for your buck front-wheel drive machine. Keith Morgan It is also fast as I discovered at the launch in the South of France — zero to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h. Estimated fuel consumption is around 6.2L/100kms. It also performed well on the very twisty mountain roads that roll away from the sun-blessed Mediterranean coast. Audi is a powerhouse across its model-range but you can expect to pay premium prices for these powerful and beautifully crafted machines that just eat up the miles, sorry kilometres, on roads worldwide. Travelling the motorways of the U.K., you could be forgiven for thinking you are in Germany: every other cars seems to be either a BMW 3-Series/5-Series or Audi 3, 4 or 6! The 2014 Audi S4 Sedan would tempt me if I had 53-grand-plus in my jeans. Load it up and you will soon hit 60 and more. A few days in an S4 recently on a deserted high-speed highway south of the border spoiled me. The supercharged 3-litre TFSI V6 pumps out 333 horses and, with the aid of six-speed manual dual-clutch transmission, pushes the all-wheel drive S4 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. It’s not just about performance: the leather interior is beautifully crafted and comfy to boot, which is not always the case with some of today’s leather upholstered cars.

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1993-1995 Mazda RX-7: The twin sequential turbocharged RX-7 is a model that has generally been overlooked by many. The 1.3-litre Wankel engine screams and behaves like a motorcycle with its 8,000 RPM redline. With 255hp it is a sports car without compromise, unfortunately also not many buyers. Mazda had priced this model out of the market. If you can find a mechanic familiar with rotary engines and want to have some fun, this is the model to consider, definitely one-step up from the Miata. Pay $10,500 - $18,000 The quoted prices are converted from US Dollars. Sourced from Collector Car Market Review and N.A.D.A. Valuation Guide books. Nigel Matthews is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Hagerty Canada. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Contact him at nmatthews@hagerty.com or visit hagerty.ca

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list. My next choice might surprise, but the BMWi3 electric car knocked me out when I attended its launch the other week in Amsterdam (featured in the first Driveway). It has a range of 160 kilometres, sells for $45,000 and if you cough up another $4,000 for the gas-powered range extending generator, the far horizon is the limit.One brief mention because a full test follows soon. The 2014 Acura MDX marks the strengthening of this Honda premium brand product in the mid-sized SUV segment. The three-row seven-seater has come under challenge in recent years. The longer all-new body with its lower stance distinguishes it considerably from the outgoing model. With a starting price just below $50,000, it features a solid 3.5-litre, 290 hp V6 that consumes just 7.7 litres of gas on the highway. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119 Al-Anon Meetings: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8pm. All are welcome. Call 250-627-4899 Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mon 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door). Join the YWCA for a 2 day FREE-Trainthe-Trainer course on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info. contact Project Co-ordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ywcavan.org or 604-895-5790 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel. Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tues. 3- 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info. Visit the Military Museum at the Royal Canadian Legion 1pm- 4pm from Thurs -Sunday P.R. Royal Canadian legion meeting every 3rd Mon each month. Call Marie250-622-2869 School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up.

Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30- 9pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30-9pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11am12noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for further info. Girl Guide Leaders needed immediately! Did you have a great experience with Girl Guides Canada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult females of any age are welcome, no experience needed, training provided, meet new friends, being a leader looks good on your resume. Contact Dawn 250-624-6450 or dquast@citywest.ca Scouts Canada - Scouting in Pr. Rupert. Meetings held at Pinridge school in the gym. Beavers aged 5-7 meet on Tues. 6:30-7:30pm Cubs aged 8-11 meet on Wed. 7:00-8:30pm Contact C. Green @ 250-624-3370 Fraser Street Literacy wants to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate fully in your life! If you would like tutoring or help to achieve your goals, visit our community classroom open Monday ?F riday in Room 190 at the NWCC from 11 until 2:30. If you are a student upgrading, we can help you with your studies. We also specialize in forms, applications and paperwork. If you have knowledge or skills that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors. We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail fslprces@citytel.net. Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776. Geneology Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd Phone Josie at 250-624-3279 North Coast Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250627-7779

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MacCarthy Motors (Prince Rupert & Terrace) Ltd Prince Rupert Dealer #81156

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Terrace Dealer #81113

1001 Chamberlin Ave 1-866-624-9171 • 250-624-9171 $

MacCarthy Motors thanks you for your support as we transitioned from Sherman GM to MacCarthy Motors. We wish you and your family best wishes this holiday season

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