The Northern View, January 15, 2014

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Investigation ongoing into fatal collision Third vehicle may be involved in death of 27-year old man

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BY MARGARET SPEIRS PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press

RCMP specialists continue to investigate the cause of a Jan. 7 accident 50 kilometres west of Terrace on Hwy 16 which claimed the life of a young Prince Rupert man.

The investigation includes whether or not a third vehicle was involved when a westbound Honda Civic lost control and collided headon with an empty dual axle gravel truck traveling east at approximately 3 p.m. that day.

The 27-year-old Honda passenger lost his life and the 31-year-old driver, also from Prince Rupert, was sent to hospital in serious condition.

They were wearing seatbelts and the airbags did go off, said Terrace RCMP media relations officer Const. Angela Rabut.

The 58-year-old gravel truck driver, who was from Terrace, was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, said police.

The highway was closed to traffic both ways and reopened at 9:45 p.m. that night.

The prospect of a third vehicle being involved arose on Jan. 8 when RCMP officers released a photo of a dark-coloured Dodge

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This photo shows the scene of the Jan. 7 accident that claimed the life on a 27-year-old Prince Rupert man.

pickup truck, saying it fled the scene west toward Prince Rupert following the accident.

A tip resulted in the driver being found Jan. 9, said RCMP. The investigation includes the condition of the highway at the time of the accident.

Road conditions at the time were snowcovered and slippery, said police. There was a light dusting of snow on the ground when the accident happened, said local transportation ministry manager Lori Wiedeman

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Tragic end to search for Adam Moore

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The search for Adam Moore, the 26-yearold Prince Rupert man missing since Dec. 29, came to a tragic end on Wednesday.

After parts of the black 2005 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Moore were discovered near Galloway Rapids on Jan. 5 the search turned to the waters separating Kaien Island from the mainland, but an initial search came up empty handed. A dive team from Kamloops arrived in Prince Rupert on Jan. 7 and, after a day and a half of searching, the divers located the vehicle.

RCMP closed the highway on the afternoon of Jan. 8 as a crane raised the car from the waters.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. after a few attempts to bring the vehicle ashore, which was

“It is too early to speculate as to what may have attributed to this collision” - Matt Ericson complicated by strong tides, the vehicle was recovered and crews located the body of a deceased male inside.

Later that night the coroners service confirmed to the family that the deceased was indeed Adam Moore.

“At this time it is too early to speculate as to what may have attributed to this collision,” said Const. Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert RCMP..

The recovery of Moore’s body brings to an end an exhaustive search that included RCMP, search and rescue volunteers from Terrace and Prince Rupert and countless volunteers from the community. Tips and assistance also came through a Facebook group created by the family, which quickly ballooned to over 5,100 members. The family said it is thankful for everyone involved.

“The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all the members of the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment who were involved with the investigation and the search and rescue of Adam. In addition, thank you to the Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat Search and Rescue teams, and the Fisheries officers from Terrace and Prince Rupert and BC Hydro volunteering their helicopter services,” said family member Maynard Angus in a statement.

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Unemployment up as 2013 ends

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BY ROD LINK PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press

Seasonal employment conditions were reflected in December 2013’s jobs total for the Northwest compared to November 2013.

Based on Statistics Canada data, there were 38,400 people working in the region in December, a drop from 40,000 in November.

But if the number of people working dropped, so did the available workforce from 42,100 in November to 40,900 in December.

The workforce total contains those who are working as well as those who consider themselves part of the labour market and are looking for work.

The number of people who considered themselves unemployed crept up from 2,100 in November to 2,500 in December.

As a result, the unemployment rate rose in December to 6.1 per cent from five per cent in November.

Despite the increase, the overall jobs picture in the Northwest is brighter given that the unemployment rate in December 2012 was 8.2 per cent.

But the number of people who considered themselves part of the workforce, whether employed or not, was also higher in December 2012 and the number of people who were unemployed was also higher.

The Northwest’s December 2013 jobless rate was the fourth lowest of any region in BC, behind the Lower Mainland’s 5.7 per cent, the 4.5 per cent in the Cariboo and the 4.7 per cent in Northeastern B.C. In BC overall, the number of people working in December increased by 16,000 over November.

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Prince Rupert RCMP and fire personnel responded to an early morning accident on McBride between a Mazda Protege and a rental Toyota SUV on Jan. 10. Both vehicles suffered extensive front-end damage to the passenger side of the vehicle. Const. Matt Ericson said one driver was taken to hospital as a precaution while the other went to the hospital under their own power.

Road standards met at accident site FATAL from Page A1 She said the roads were well within the standards for snow clearing, adding a westbound snowplow belonging to the area’s highway maintenance contractor, Nechako Northcoast, was the first vehicle on scene.

The maximum allowable accumulation of snow for a Class B highway, which is the classification for Hwy 16 West, is six cm and the skiff of snow on the road that day at the time of the accident was well below that, said Wiedeman.

“Once it starts snowing, the contractor has to be

out there clearing at least one lane in each direction,” she said.

And photos taken by the snowplow driver are clear enough to see the colour of the asphalt and the lines on the road, she said.

“In terms of a report from Nechako Northcoast Construction, they are required to document the accident and keep their records to supply them if requested,” said Wiedeman.

A Facebook memorial page has been set up for the passenger who died in the crash, Tuan Hoang.

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Utilities fees to rise $55 per year

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Mayor touts regional planning

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By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Homeowners in Prince Rupert will have to dig a little deeper into their pocketbooks to pay for utilities in the years ahead.

At the Jan. 6 meeting, council approved a five per cent per year increase for water, sewer and garbage collection in each of the next three years. The result in 2014 is a $19 increase to both water and sewer fees and a $12 increase to garbage, followed by a $20 increase to both water and sewer and a $12 increase to garbage in 2015 and a $21 increase to water, a $20 increase to sewer and a $24 increase to garbage collection in 2016.

Collectively the new fees will increase utility bills by at least $167 over the next three years, an average of $55.66 per year per household. Counc. Barry Cunningham said he was concerned about the impact such an increase could have to residents.

“You didn’t raise taxes a lot, but again we keep putting up utilities and we have one of the highest utilities around from what I understand,” he said.

“It’s an evil we have to put up with. It just seems that since splitting the utilities and the taxes, utilities keep climbing and it is a concern for me, particularly for people on a fixed income.”

Mayor Jack Mussallem said he understood Cunningham’s concerns, but said the increases were needed given the infrastructure maintenance requirements of the city.

“I echo what you say. But utilities have to be self liquidating and, of course, municipal government budgets have to be self funded so we don’t have a lot of options.

It would be nice if we didn’t have to replace aging infrastructure because we could be a little easier on these

Mayor Jack Mussallem is calling 2013 a year of change, both at City Hall and in the community.

The interest from major industry on the North Coast reached an unprecedented level at the same time as there was a complete turnover in the senior management team at the city, including the city manager, chief financial officer and corporate administrator. Yet with all of the industry walking through the door, Mussallem said the best part of the 2013 was what he heard from residents on the street.

“The highlight for me is talking to people and seeing them transition from one career to another, whether young people are moving from fisheries to longshore work or people who have been looking to get ahead in life being able to enroll in programs like the mechanical or electrical foundations. It’s hearing people saying their family is doing better because of the activity we are seeing,” he said.

“We’re seeing a change of attitude because we were in a 10 year period of dormancy — what you’re hearing now is optimism.”

Part of that optimism was new businesses locating in town,

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in part driven by port expansion that included the beginning of the Ridley Island Rail, Road and Utility Corridor, the ongoing expansion of Ridley Terminals and the construction and commencement of operation of Westview Terminal.

“It was a productive year in terms of local trade and commerce considering we’re the fastest growing port in North America,” he said.

“Prince Rupert is a world-class North American gateway. As long as the demand for resource-based commodities remains strong, truly Prince Rupert’s well-being is looking more and more secure.”

With LNG terminals proposed for Ridley Island, Lelu Island and Grassy Point, Mussallem said 2014

should be a time of planning for what may be coming, but not necessarily a time of increased activity. In that regard, Mussallem said he has asked staff to gather information from project proponents about the number of workers needed for construction and operation and the project time frame, and will be looking to bring the region together to plan for growth.

“We want to take all of that information and look at what it could do to our fire rescue, our policing, our hospital, our recreation facilities ... we have to start looking at the effect it is going to have on all of us. It is incumbent upon all of us, particularly elected official as community leaders, to prepare for what is coming,” he said, noting that Prince Rupert would be the service centre for any projects located in Port Edward or Lax Kw’alaams.

“It is the first time in history we would have that conversation and I don’t think it is premature to discuss that because some of these projects could be started in the next year ... if you take into consideration everything proposed from Lax Kw’alaams down to Port Edward, we could see construction underway from 2012 right through to 2021, if not further.”

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Time to bring the region together

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f the North Coast is to truly experience the prosperity that is to come, the “us versus them” mentality that is all too common among neighbouring communities cannot be allowed to rear its ugly head.

Right now there are three major LNG terminals proposed for the region. Only one of those is within the confines of Prince Rupert’s municipal boundaries; one is located on Grassy Point near Lax Kw’alaams and the other is on Lelu Island within the boundaries of Port Edward. As Mayor Jack Mussallem points out, however, both of these terminals and the companies behind them are going to be relying on the people and resources of Prince Rupert.

There are no hotels Shaun Thomas or apartment buildings in Port Edward or Lax Kw’alaams to house temporary workers, there aren’t major grocery or retail outlets to supply those workers and there aren’t the industrial resources in those communities in terms of engineering and consulting firms to handle the projects.

This isn’t a dig on those communities by any stretch of the imagination, just the facts.

A lot of these plans need a healthy Prince Rupert to be part of the plan and Prince Rupert is looking to many of these projects to provide a healthy economy.

The North Coast is a bit like a tripod at the moment, with Prince Rupert, Port Edward and the surrounding villages each representing a leg of the tripod. If one of the groups falters, the likelihood of failure is very high.

Fortunately there has already been a lot of work done in forging relationships between the leaders of the three communities in the form of regular Community-to-Community forums. But 2014 may be the year to move things forward from simple discussion to a formal understanding.

And in a perfect world, this ideal of cooperation would extend beyond the borders of the North Coast and to the Northwest as a whole. It’s something I saw during my time in the Northeast and something that needs to come to the region with everything being proposed.

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here are statistics floating about that indicate there right now for every one who wants one. And the North Coast has an unemployment rate even better, higher-paying jobs for those who want to of about six per cent. In Prince Rupert, most develop their skills. figure that number may actually be high.

There are only three reasons someone doesn’t have But of that six per cent, are they unemployed or a job in Prince Rupert right now: unemployable? Or are they, like the hundreds more A) Debilitating, severe mental or physical not looking for a job, just plain lazy, happy to suckle challenges — and even in these cases there are at the government teet. options. B) Lazy; C) Retired.

Time and again, employers in Prince Rupert TOP 10 RULES TO GETTING A JOB IN lament the deplorable state of the labour force — PRINCE RUPERT: both skilled and unskilled — in this community.

1. Get off your arse; the most important step.

Todd Hamilton What has been most surprising, if the statistics are 2. Take a shower; yes, it’s also important. anywhere near accurate, is somewhere around 500 3. Put on appropriately clean clothes; no, you can’t people in Prince Rupert are actually ready, willing and able to wear an Arcade Fire tank top and Skater Boy jeans. work — if, when they sign their Employment Insurance benefits 4. Show up sober; more of a problem than one would think. forms, they aren’t lying.

5. Show up on time; do a refresher course on a.m. vs. p.m.

Yet, Rupert employers across the spectrum, offering from 6. Have a resumé; please spell check, yes, even your own unskilled minimum wage positions to big dollar white and blue name — free service at Hecate Strait. collar careers, are having a hell of a time finding warm bodies, 7. Have a contact number; and yes, there are seven digits plus let alone qualified workers. an area code in all phone numbers, special note: write it down on As it stands right now, there are extremely few valid reasons your resumé. to be unemployed in this city.

8. Don’t begin the job interview by asking how much the If, however, you have been unemployed for some time and position pays and if you can start vacations next week; again have had no job offers, the time is now to look in the mirror. something that happens more than one would expect.

Prince Rupert has, in my opinion, the best career 9. Smile and be cheerful; the employer wants to give you development centres of any community I have every resided. If money for your services not the other way around. you have the gumption, Hecate Strait Development Centre and 10. Once you get a job offer, repeat Steps 1 through 5 and get the Coastal Training Centre have the tools. You put in the time, the hell to work. And yes, even on days that rain. you put in the effort, they’ll put you on the right track.

If these 10 don’t work, see Rule No. 11.

No matter your capacity or capability, there are jobs out 11. Get down to Hecate or Coastal and become employable.

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January 15, 2014 • Northern View • A5

On the street

Is Hwy 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert adequately maintained in the winter?

With Shaun Thomas

DENNIS NYCE

HEATHER WESLEY

JOHN WICK

PAULINE STEWART

“At the moment I don’t feel it is well maintained ... it’s not kept to the level it should be.”

“I haven’t driven it recently, but a few weeks ago it took my dad two and a half hours to get back from Terrace.”

“No I don’t.”

“I’m from Terrace and I think it is.”

Letters to the editor

Alzheimer’s plan needed

Editor: January is Alzheimer’s awareness month. Such awareness is essential as we have entered the age of Alzheimer’s.

This crisis is predicted to grow year by year for decades to come affecting millions worldwide.

Currently, 70,000 here in BC are inflicted with this dreadful disease, some with early onset, meaning they were 40 to 65 years of age and likely still in the throes of career or raising a family when the diagnoses came.

Sadly, early onset often is discovered through a poor job evaluation and many sleepless nights trying to figure out what is going on.

One is left desperate to fathom the future while having the knowledge that you will slide back to being a child again.

If you are fortunate, you may have a loved one in which to walk together through the maze that is dementia. Imagine the courage it takes to reach out your hand to another and say, I am so frightened, I am so sorry and I am so grateful.

Alzheimer’s is not just memory loss but the slow unrelenting deterioration of all human functions and unfolds differently for all.

Recently, a member of the Danish Alzheimer’s support community suggested that in regards to dementia care, Canada was in the dark ages.The validity of such a statement is up for debate but what is not is that Canada is the only member of

“Billions have been invested worldwide to find a cure, but it has proven to be elusive.”

- Robert Read

the G8 without a plan plus all countries in the European Union have created a strategy. This is both baffling and unacceptable.

Billions have been invested worldwide to find a possible cure but it has proven to be elusive.

While the search goes on it is imperative that appropriate care be provided for those afflicted and essential support be available for the caregivers up against challenges that can best be described as daunting.

Finding a way to keep those who suffer in their homes as long as possible and creating the highest quality of life through thoughtful, nuanced care is the least we can do for these incredibly vulnerable people.

Our current care facility model is antiquated and we can do better. Canada needs a plan. Please add your voice and kindness to the discussion for the sake of us all.

Robert Read Nelson

Stand up for B.C.’s future Editor: Back in the day, when my wife and I were racking up 40 years of combined ocean-going merchant marine service between us, New Zealand was known for having a human population of three million along with 70 million sheep.

Presently their human population has risen to around 4.5 million, while the sheep population has declined to around 32 million. Still a whole lot of lamb chops, but we have recently wondered if a large number of those sheep have found their way to British Columbia, whose human population is coincidentally identical to New Zealand’s.

Knowing the penchant that sheep and lambs have for blindly following the leader and for quietly being led to the slaughter, we now hear the constant bleating of two-legged B.C. sheep of a green-ish hue. The bleating is occurring in so many letters to the editor, in blogs and social media, with nauseating, erroneous repetition about “inevitable oil spills from tankers plying our pristine, wind-

swept coastline”, or words to that effect.

It only took a few environmentalists’ misperceptions about tanker safety to start the misinformation campaign ball rolling, and the aforementioned B.C. two-legged sheep simply flocked behind them. Would be nice if there were some facts to go along with the opinions of the two-legged bleaters; maybe they could start by considering another country with a population size comparable to B.C. That would be Norway, where the very prosperous capitalist welfare state has trillions of dollars in the largest reserve per capita in the world. About a third of the Nordic nation’s huge revenue comes from state involvement in a booming oil and gas industry, of course.

Let’s hope B.C.’s silent majority will become more vocal, and support the Northern Gateway and LNG pipeline proposals, before the poutine really hits the fan.

Bernie Smith Parksville

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FROM SHIP TO TRAIN TO TRUCK: Intermodal shipping containers move by rail to and from the Port of Prince Rupert. Standardized containers have revolutionized the shipping industry during the past half-century, increasing speed and efficiency of cargo movements.

Thinking inside the box transformed shipping

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he system of transporting goods in standard-sized containers is a relatively recent innovation.

Prior to World War II, ports around the world shipped cargo as “break bulk.” The term refers to goods that must be loaded and unloaded individually. This form of shipping is still prevalent today, but declined dramatically with the introduction of standardized containers, as it is labour intensive, requires warehousing, and is generally much less efficient. However, break bulk shipping remains useful for accessing minimally-developed ports that lack modern infrastructure, and for transporting cargo that simply cannot be stuffed into containers.

The first purpose-built ships for transporting containers were introduced in the 1950s, after trucking company owner Malcom McLean developed the modern intermodal container in the United States.

The first purpose-built container ship was the Clifford J. Rodgers, which successfully completed its maiden voyage in 1955, carrying 600 containers between Vancouver and Skagway, Alaska.

This trip also marked the introduction of the first intermodal service using ships, trucks and railroad cars. A number of those containers were loaded to new, purpose-built rail cars and moved to the Yukon.

During the first two decades of containerized trade, a series of compromises between international shipping companies brought about the evolution of standard sizes, fittings and reinforcements for containers.

By 1970, the International Organization for Standardization had defined common terminology, dimensions and ratings for shipping containers that were adopted by trading nations around the world.

The introduction of large-scale container shipping dramatically changed the port landscape, both in North American and Europe.

The Port of San Francisco, which had functioned as a major commercial port for break bulk for decades, lost its status as a major commercial port to the neighbouring Port of Oakland, which was able to build new infrastructure and capitalize on the emergence of containerization.

In Europe, the ports of London and Liverpool declined in importance, while the Port of Felixstowe and the Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam became two of the largest on the continent.

Today, approximately 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is moved by container ships.

The benefits of this form of shipping include dramatic reductions in the cost of international trade, and vastly increased speed in the movement of consumer goods and commodities. Containerization also improved cargo security, as goods are no longer readily visible and are locked inside the containers. The use of standardized container sizes has also lessened issues of incompatibility between rail networks in different countries, making transshipment between different trains much easier.

At the Port of Prince Rupert, the rise of containerization made possible the conversion of Fairview Terminal from an under-utilized breakbulk facility to one of the world’s fastest growing container terminals.

Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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No shortage NWCC losing president in May of flu shots

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BY TOM FLETCHER VICTORIA / Black Press

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Supplies of influenza vaccine are still available to B.C. residents, despite high demand as the H1N1 strain of the virus has returned, provincial health officials say.

Cases since the current flu season began in December have shown a shift towards people aged 20 to 69, rather than the very young and the elderly who are typically most vulnerable. There have been severe cases involving healthy, younger people and two deaths have been confirmed, one in the Okanagan and one on Vancouver Island.

The main strain of influenza to emerge this winter is a descendant of the H1N1 that prompted the largest vaccination in Canadian history in 2009-10, when the illness was declared a global pandemic.

Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the B.C. health ministry purchased a record 1.4 million doses of the current vaccine, which offers immunity to H1N1 and other strains. Some doctors’ offices and pharmacies have run out as demand has been higher than last year.

“We have supplies currently available, but it’s conceivable that if demand continues to be high, we’ll use up all of those 1.4 million doses,” Kendall said Wednesday.

“So I wouldn’t call it a vaccine shortage, I’d call it an unusually high demand.”

Kendall said confirmation of North America’s first case of H5N1 “bird flu” is not a cause for public concern, because that strain is typically caught from poultry and rarely transmitted from person to person.

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Northwest Community College is losing its president to an Alberta postsecondary institution with a larger budget, more students and more faculty.

Denise Henning’s last day at the college is May 1 and she starts at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat in southeastern Alberta on May 15.

Henning, who made her departure announcement Jan. 6, began at NWCC on March 2011.

The decision to leave was motivated by wanting to be closer to family, she said.

“Quite honestly this was a decision made for the needs of my family and my husband,” said Henning.

“I have six kids and 12 grandchildren and as you know it’s expensive to live in the north.”

While she has no family in southeastern Alberta, the area is closer to where family members do live than is northwestern B.C. Medicine Hat College’s last president left in June 2013, just before an audit was released criticizing the lack of financial oversight and controls that existed within its international student division.

The college then hired an executive search firm which first appointed an interim president in early October as it began looking for a permanent president.

A Fall 2013 announcement from Medicine Hat College said a hiring decision would be reached by the

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middle of December 2013 with an announcement to be made after that.

Henning said she was called last fall and asked if she was interested, an inquiry which then lead to her accepting the new position.

Henning’s NWCC tenure was marked by two themes – budget and people cuts in early 2012 that curtailed operations in some northwest communities to erase a deficit in the $2 million range and positioning the college to become a partner in training people for the kinds of jobs that will come open based on potential liquefied natural gas and other developments.

“No one likes to start a new position early on with a structural deficit,” said Henning.

Layoffs affected both support workers and instructors, although the union representing one group of instructors was successful in receiving compensation after filing a grievance.

Since then, the college has received money from both the province and federal government to beef up its trades offerings. Included in that has been outfitting a larger trailer equipped with heavy equipment simulators, enabling the college to offer instruction in more rural and remote areas.

Henning said that while cuts did affect people and programs, the college is now on a sound financial footing compared to several years ago.

Henning’s particularly happy with a program expected to start soon in Prince Rupert that will train underwater welders.

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Henning also noted that the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, located on the college’s Terrace campus, received a $300,000 grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, an American philanthropic trust.

It’s the first time it provided assistance to a Canadian institution, said Henning.

Based on latest information available, Northwest Community College had a student headcount of 5,199 people for a full time equivalent enrolment of 1,376 with a budget in the range of $25 million. By comparison, Medicine Hat College has a budget of approximately $53 million employing 340 faculty and several hundred support workers. At least count the college had 5,425 people enrolled in credit courses amounting to a full time equivalent number of 2,482 students and 4,930 people in various non-credit courses.

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Time is running out to nominate your favourite business as the best in Prince Rupert.

The nomination period for the 2013 Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards comes to a close at midnight on Jan. 22, with awards to be handed out in 12 categories this year.

Nominations are being accepted for Business of the Year, for those with more than 25 employees and in operation for more than three years, Rookie Business of the Year, for those in operation for less than three years, Aboriginal Business of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service, Community Involvement, Child Friendly Business of the Year and Green Business of the Year.

As with years past, given the number of businesses in Prince Rupert with less than 25 employees, the small business category has been broken down into three subcategories.

The chamber is taking nominations for Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation, Small Business of the Year: Retail, and Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service.

Non-business awards to be handed out this year include Volunteer Organization of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year.

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The value of Prince Rupert real estate sales more than doubled in 2013 compared to 2012, with more than 100 additional properties trading hands than the year before.

A total of 261 properties worth $55 million was sold in Prince Rupert in 2013, in contrast to 160 properties worth $26.9 million in 2012 – an increase of 101 properties and $28.9 million.

Of the 261 properties, 187 were single family homes sold for an average of $192,379 compared to 127 homes being sold for an average of $183,896. The average selling price was the highest its been in the last three years, up $17,162 from the average selling price in 2011.

Keith Lambourne, managing broker of Royal LePage Prince Rupert, said there are two factors that are contributing to the increase in Prince Rupert, both of which are related to people investing in Prince Rupert.

Lambourne said many buyers in 2013 were younger people that would have left Prince Rupert a decade ago because of the lack of well-paying jobs. But these individuals were able to come into the market with more money, seeing the future Prince

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Rupert could give them.

The second factor, said Lambourne, is both local and international investors buying bulk property in preparation for a surge of construction workers.

Looking forward, Lambourne expects real estate pricing in Prince Rupert will go up as it did in Kitimat.

“The example of where we’re going to go in Prince Rupert with regards to pricing this year can be seen quite adequately in Kitimat,” he said.

“The demand is going up, so the prices have to go up. It can’t do anything else.”

Last year in Kitimat the average selling price for a residential detached house was $238,411, compared to

$181,074 in 2012, an increase of 31.7 per cent.

Lambourne said Prince Rupert’s market is currently balanced, although it won’t be for long.

“We’re rapidly heading toward a sellers market ... in some price brackets we’re already there.

Somewhere between $150,000 and $225,000 if you have a half decent property and it’s priced well, it’s going to sell with more than one offer,” he said.

Other sales in Prince Rupert last year included 26 parcels of vacant land, five townhouses and three halfduplexes. At the end of the year there were 190 properties still listed for sale in Prince Rupert, down from the 214 properties listed at the end of 2012.

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IPP plans Another record year for Port of Prince Rupert for Port Ed

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Plans are underway to utilize some of the old dams in the region to create clean energy for projects on the North Coast.

An independent power producer calling itself the Port Edward Power and Water Corporation (PEPWC) has acquired the land and infrastructure for the Kloiya and Diana Lake dams “We’re in the middle of doing that and of transferring the water licence to the company. It is still early on, but we are planning some open houses coming up,” said Elton Tanner of PEPWC. The two dams, which were formerly used to supply water to Watson Island, are red flagged by the province, but Tanner said he doesn’t see the dams as being unusable.

“They’re not as problematic as thought. We think they were red flagged because nobody has done much with them for 12 years ... we think the dams are in good shape,” he said.

Despite a slight drop in traffic at Fairview Terminal, the Port of Prince Rupert had another record year in 2013.

At Fairview, there was a five per cent drop in tonnage through the terminal last year, with 536,439 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo being moved through Fairview Terminal by the end of 2013 compared to 564,856 in 2012.

Fairview had 303,840 TEUs imported through the terminal last year, down nearly 4.5 per cent from 2012 when 318,067 TEUs were imported.

Exports were also down in 2013 by close to six per cent, with 232,599 TEUs being shipped out of Prince Rupert in contrast to 246,789 TEUs in 2012. While exports may have been down, the number of loaded containers exported through Fairview was up by more than 20 per cent while the number of empty containers decreased by close to 34 per cent.

“We acknowledge the slight year over year container decline overall. The real story is the fact that success is measured not just in growth but how a port operates. The Port of Prince Rupert’s ability to be flexible, operate responsibly and safely and to grow in specific ways in the midst of changing market conditions makes it a successful port,” said Michael Gurney, the Port of Prince Rupert’s manager of corporate communications.

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Fairview Terminal saw a five per cent drop in tonnage in 2013 compared to 2012 figures.

for consumer goods for North American markets. What we’re seeing now is a shift where packed in those containers being exported are B.C. and Canadian resources destined for Asian markets. There’s been a kind of reversal.

Every other terminal saw increases in 2013, with log exports from the harbour seeing the highest gains. Last year, Harbour Terminal had 417,527 tonnes move through the operation, up 27.5 per cent from 2012 when 327,351 tonnes were exported.

Prince Rupert Grain’s exports increased by 8.5 per cent in 2013, moving 5,136,602 tonnes compared to 4,731,469 tonnes in 2012.

Ridley Terminal also saw an increase in the amount of coal exported through the operation last year, with 12,072,211 tonnes compared to 11,530,777 in 2012, which sets another record to RTI.

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Harbour Terminal saw a massive increase month-over-month in December of nearly 206 per cent and Ridley Terminal saw an increase of 20 per cent this December compared to last.

While Prince Rupert Grain saw an increase in tonnage year over year, in December the terminal saw a 25 per cent decrease in tonnage moved compared to December 2012.

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Smithers Steelheads captain Darryl Young sneaks a rebound past Rampage netminder Devin Gerrits during third period CIHL action at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre on Sunday. Young’s goal knotted the game at 4-4 sending the game into overtime. The Rampage’s Kendall Stace-Smith would end up the overtime hero, giving the Rampage a 5-4 victory.

Rampage hook Steelheads in overtime Stace-Smith’s extra frame winner earns Prince Rupert split, playoff tilt with River Kings next

BY TODD HAMILTON PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Kendall Stace-Smith’s overtime goal handed the Prince Rupert Rampage a 5-4 win over a depleted Smithers Steelheads lineup in CIHL action on Sunday.

Stace-Smith took a feed from Rampage captain Jared Meers and backed off a Smithers defender before moving to the high slot and firing a wrist shot top shelf past Steelhead netminder Steve Andrade to earn the Rampage a split of the weekend double-header at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

The Rampage took an early two-goal lead after the first period on markers by Jared Davis and Mike Coolin before the Steelheads roared back to tie the game at two apiece early in the second.

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players on Sunday, equalized the score on goals by Randall Groot and Ryan Green.

Prince Rupert re-established a two-goal lead within five minutes of the Steelhead pushback on goals by Stace-Smith and Ryan Fuzi.

Less than three minutes later however, Adam deVries, on the powerplay, pulled the

Steelheads back to within one.

The Steelheads powerplay struck again at the 6:05 mark as Smithers captain Darryl Young pounced on a rebound at the side of the Rampage net to knot the game 4-4.

With about five minutes to play, Rupert’s Craig Munro hammered a Steelhead forward from behind. When the dust settled

from the ensuing donnybrook, Munro and two Steelheads — Ryan deVries and Cody Sutherland — were ejected leaving the Smithers club with only four extra skaters on the bench — but on a three-minute 5-on4 man advantage. Rampage netminder Devin Gerrits made two spectacular saves during the Steelheads powerplay to send the game into overtime.

In the extra frame, Stace-Smith struck for his second goal of the game to give the Rampage a 5-4 victory.

Steelheads 2 - Rampage 1 Two second period goals by Adam deVries lifted the Steelheads to a 2-1 win over the Rampage Saturday in Prince Rupert.

Craig Munro’s shorthanded goal midway through the third gave Prince Rupert life, but Steelheads netminder Tyler Perreault shut the door for the Smithers victory.

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In his first year with the Rampage, Craig was not only one of the team’s most dangerous offensive weapons, but his energy and attention to detail spread to the entire Rampage lineup.

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U16 hockey set for BC Winter Games

BY ANNA KILLEN TERRACE / Black Press

With the BC Winter Games fast approaching, the roster for the northwest zone’s U16 female hockey team has been finalized and two Prince Rupert players are ready to represent the northwest in Mission next month.

Akemi Storey and Brittany Waite will join teammates from Terrace, Smithers, Stewart, Fort St. James, and even Dease Lake to fight against teams from all over the province at the end of February – the competition is, as usual, expected to be tough but coach Brad Andersen is hoping for some close games and aggressive play from the northwest team.

“If they play the way they can play, I think we’ll do okay,” he said.

“I’ve got some really good aggressive girls.”

The high performance camp to determine the roster was held Jan. 4 at the Terrace Sportsplex, with coach Andersen – who is in his first year with BC Hockey’s high performance program – and BC Hockey representative Chantal Tom helping to lead the session. The day saw 13 of the 14 players who will make up the team spend a full day training, playing, and bonding together – a crucial gathering as the team will only be able to practice as a full team right before the competition.

“It went good,” said Andersen, of the camp.

“There was just the right amount of girls that we didn’t have to break any hearts ... I was impressed with the amount of kids who did show up, their parents commitment to driving them from Dease Lake, Stewart, Fort St. James, that’s pretty awesome.”

And the camp wasn’t easy – the girls were at the rink at 7 a.m. (with a no phones until 8 p.m rule) and after a morning of drills and evaluations, they had a quick lunch before dry-land training and more fitness tests before another meal together. Later in the day they played against one of Terrace Minor Hockey’s Peewee house teams – which Andersen said is when the team really started to come together and show what they could do.

The fact that they were together getting to know each other, and clicking all day long “really showed in their game play,” he said.

“With just being put together like that they showed excellent team play, having them together and bonding was pretty important I think... the kids really showed positional, they made lots

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Perry Terrell drive the lane in Saturday’s game against Caledonia.

Rainmakers win two against Terrace

BY MARTINA PERRY

“I’m really impressed with their energy.”

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After defeating Terrace’s Caledonia Secondary School 56-39 on Friday, the Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) senior boys basketball team came back to once again overcome their competitors 63-51 on Saturday in a game that appeared to be in Terrace’s favour until the final quarter.

By half time of Saturday’s game, the Rainmakers led 28-24 over Caledonia. But when the teams came back for the third quarter, Terrace took over the lead and ended the third up 45-39.

“We were up seven points [in the first part of the third quarter] but we let them back in ... the first run after the start of the second half hurt us a bit,” said coach Mel Bishop of Saturday’s game, adding Caledonia

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was able to get 21 points before the start of the fourth.

But in the final part of the game, CHSS caught up and was able to overcome Caledonia.

“Then the defence really stepped up in the last quarter. They didn’t get to score a lot ... we created some turnovers and put more pressure on the ball,” Bishop said.

In the end, the Rainmakers took the game 63-51, led by John Sampson with 19 points, 14 from Justin McChesney and 12 from Rosendo

Masocol.

Friday’s game came easier for the senior boys, with the Rainmakers going into the second half of the game with a 10-point lead. In the end, CHSS took the game 56-39.

Leading the charge was Garret Kobza with 17 points and 10 points each from Sampson, Masocol and Perry Terrell.

“We held them at 39, which is very good ... we rebounded better in the first game,” Bishop said.

“I’m really impressed with their energy. I thought they worked hard.”

This week the senior boys are down in Pitt Meadows competing in the 2014 Air Show Tournament against a number of skilled teams. Prior to the tournament the Rainmakers will play an exhibition game against Pitt Meadows’ team. Tomorrow, the boys will take on Heritage Woods in a morning game.

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2013 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Call for Nominations!

Nominations Open Jan 9, 2014 and Close Jan 22, 2014 at midnight.

Nominations will require a reason as to why a specific business has been nominated.

For the past award winners or more information, visit the Business Excellence Awards pages of the chamber website: www.princerupertchamber.ca

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Business of the Year -

Chamber Member of the Year -

Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Over 25 employees; in operation for over three years).

Awarded to a chamber member that has made significant and consistent contribution to the Chamber of Commerce throughout the year.

Rookie Business of the Year Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (In operation fewer than three years).

Small Business of the Year—Industry, Manufacturing, and Transportation -

Volunteer Organization of the Year Recognizes an outstanding community or charitable organization that operates primarily through the use of volunteers.

Excellence in Customer Service Honours a business that provides exceptional and consistent customer service.

Honours a business in the industry, manufacturing, or transportation sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years).

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Honours a business in the retail sector that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operations for over 3 years).

Small Business of the Year—Hospitality, Tourism and Service Honours a business in hospitality or tourism sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees in operation for over 3 years. Includes not-for-profit organizations operated by salaried staff).

Aboriginal Business of the Year This award of excellence is presented to a business that is majority Aboriginal owned and operated.

Honours a business that contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and businesses development or promotion in Prince Rupert.

Honours a business that appreciates that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility and makes environmentally responsible decisions; encourages energy conservation; encourages others to strive for clean air, water, and land; and/or encourages sustainable use of renewable resources and the protection of special spaces.

Child-Friendly Business of the Year Presented to any business that can demonstrate child-friendly practices designed to welcome families and children to the workplace and/or employs workplace policies and/or practices that support the ability of its employees to maintain a healthy work-family balance.

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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

After more than a year of preparation, Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) students can start incorporating gardening into their learning.

The groundwork to create a greenhouse outside of CHSS is now underway, as part of the school’s new horticultural project.

The project will have various classes in the school tend to plants and herbs in the greenhouse’s garden, with the science and home economics departments identifying relevant learning outcomes to align with the project.

“It will help students get hands on learning, and make them see that what they’re learning is relevant,” said former CHSS principal Sheila Wells, a driving force behind the horticultural project.

The program will expand recycling in the school to include food products, growing flowers for school beautification and study, growing and learning about indigenous plants, and cultivating vegetables and herbs for use in the school and to support families in need.

Wells, along with CHSS principal Sandy Pond and vice-principal Kevin Leach, was ecstatic to see the project get underway on Jan. 9.

“It’s been a long-time coming. A lot of people have done a lot of work to get us to where we are today,” Leach said, adding talks of the project began over a year ago.

“It’s going to be really good for the school.

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“Golden Swinger” - that’s what you’ll be if you take part in our drop-in exercise classes starting Monday Jan. 27.

Darlene Savorelli is going to be teaching these low impact chair and standing exercises on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - come early for warm up. No registration is required, the cost is $1 each time. Please try and bring correct change.

Darlene is volunteering her services to the Centre and we thank her very much.

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Former CHSS principal Sheila Wells, whose original concept led to the greenhouse, is joined by Ridley Terminal Inc.’s Ryan Staschuk and Northern Savings Credit Union’s Nancy Edwards in putting shovels in the ground to begin preparation for the school’s new greenhouse. Other CHSS staff and students joined in the groundbreaking ceremony.

The kids and staff are going to benefit,” said Wells.

The greenhouse is set to arrive in the beginning of February and will be assembled on-site by Rupert Wood ‘N Steel. Wood ‘N Steel is also excavating the site, running water and electrical services from the school to the greenhouse, installing drainage and building the greenhouse’s foundation.

Pond said the plan is to have students planting seeds in the greenhouse in February or March. Leach said vegetables like kale and cauliflower and herbs like parsley and chives will likely be the first plants, with the school working toward mixing plants that provide natural pest control properties. Leach said

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The approximate cost of the CHSS horticultural project is $53,000 overall, with the district receiving $14,000 of funding from the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation, $7,500 from Ridley Terminals Inc., and $2,500 from Northern Savings Credit Union. Other funds were generated as school-based funding.

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Former Prince Rupert resident Robert A. Jones (Bob), 82, died November 26, 2013 after a short illness, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. A gathering was held at the Ophir Place, Victoria, BC, on December 1, 2013.

Robert Jones (Bob) was born June 23, 1931, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to William and Margaret Jones. Bob’s father had joined the Navy in 1939 and was trasferred to Esquimalt in 1941. In 1942William was transferred to Prince Rupert.

Bob graduated from Booth Memorial High School (Prince Rupert) in 1949 and spent two years at UBC. He married Norma Enockson on January 27, 1967 in Prince Rupert.

Bob retired as a Stationary Engineer for the Canadian Fishing Company in Prince Rupert in 1998. Bob was a member of the UFAWU since 1952. In the year 2000 Bob retired to Vancouver Island (Parksville) with his wife of 47 years, Norma.

He is survived by his wife Norma Jones ; step-daughter Marlane Caplette of Saanich, step-son and daughter-in-law Don and Janalee Enockson of Parksville; step-son Matt Leggeat of Victoria, step-daughter Lani King of Victoria; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other loving family members.

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MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position.

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Archibald, Clarke & Defieux Insurance Services has an opening in their Prince Rupert office for a personal lines / autoplan representative.

This is a full time position consisting of 35 hours per week and benefits are included after three months of employment. Salary is based on qualifications and / or experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The successful candidate should be well organized, well spoken and be fluent in English.

The right individual who may be interested in a career, this position could be an excellent opportunity for advancement and training in the insurance industry.

If you are interested in joining our office staff, please submit your resume and references to our office located in the lower level of Rupert Square Mall to the attention of Rita Van Summeren office manager or by email to rvansummeren@acdinsurance.com. No phone calls please.

Closing date for this position is January 31, 2014

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Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society Employment Opportunity Family Services Director Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society is a delegated agency based in beautiful Hazelton, BC. It is a rural agency serving the Gitxsan communities. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery, clean rivers and a thriving culture. We are seeking a qualified experienced Family Service Worker to join our dynamic team.

The Family Service Worker is expected to carry a regular caseload, using clinical and interpersonal skills as well as good case management system to provide a variety of services. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of family support services to families and children who require them, guardianship services and the development and maintenance of caregiver homes.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a Bachelor Degree in a human relates services field, plus two years related experience Requirements: We are looking for individuals who are delegated or are eligible to be delegated under the current Provincial (BC) Legislation.

Willingness to travel.

Have a valid BC driver’s license Must successfully pass a Criminal Records Check Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture and language would be an asset Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity should apply in writing, faxed or emailed with a copy of their resume and 3 references to: Christine Pearson-Bronsch Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society P.O. Box 333, HAZELTON, BC V0J 1Y0 Fax # 250-842-2481, Email: chris@gcfss.com DEADLINE for applications is 4:00 pm on January 17. 2014 Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Relocation Expenses can be negotiated. Only those who have made the shortlist will be contacted.

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WE ARE EXPANDING... NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE Advertising Sales Representative The Northern View and Northern Connector has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time advertising sales representative.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to service not only an established account list but to increase that list in an environment of unprecedented marketing growth in this region.

Experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary, extensive training can be provided to the right candidate who has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary, commission plan, bonuses and vehicle/phone allowances coupled with a strong benefits package. (Remuneration of $50K or more/ per year can be expected).

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States, and for the proven candidate, the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resumé with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

Office/circulation administrator The Northern View and Northern Connector is searching for an office/circulation administrator for our Prince Rupert office.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, positive

team player with a penchant for customer service.

The office/circulation administrator responsibilities include general office duties including telephone reception, accounting and database entry, as well as assisting in the day-to-day administration of our carrier force.

Demonstrated computer skills are mandatory.

Office experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary, extensive training will be provided to the right candidate. We offer a great working environment with a competitive salary coupled with a strong benefits package.

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States, and for the proven candidate, the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resumé with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

*New* relief carrier squad members Due to expanding delivery efforts, The Northern View and Northern Connector currently have two (2) parttime positions available to join our team of relief carriers.

Ideal for seniors or those wishing to augment their income.

Salary is negotiable and sub-contractors are welcome.

Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence are preferred but not absolutely necessary.

The successful candidates will be courteous, punctual and reliable. Must be available on Wednesday and Fridays.

Please submit your resumé to: Terry St. Pierre 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, B.C.

*New* Graphic Designer We are looking for a talented graphic designer with an artistic flair to design ads, print flyers, brochures and online banners to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities include daily production of advertising pieces such as flyers, newspaper ads, web ads and magazine projects. Process requests for print material needed for the Northern View, Northern Connector, Black Press, as well as its online platforms.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Adobe CS6 and comfortable with a multitude of Mac platforms. This candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well with others and willing to pitch in to assist in day-to-day operations.

Please submit your resumé with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

*Carriers needed in the East End Five (5) positions currently available.

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Smithers Public Library is seeking a Library Director.

The Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Smithers Municipal Library under the direction of the Smithers Library Board.

4ualiÀcations ([Serience (Gucation • Masters of Library Science or Library Technician Diploma or Community Library Training 3rogram CertiÀcate or ([tensive 3ublic Library ([perience. ([Serience • 3referred years of directly related e[perience. .noZleGge • Library management & administration • Community program development • Strategic planning • Financial management and budgeting.

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Suitability • Should enjoy the amenities & lifestyle of a small northern community.

• Should be looking forward to making a long-term commitment to the community. &losing Date February 14, 2014 For a full job description, further TualiÀcations and application instructions visit: smithers.bclibrary.ca. (nTuires about this position can be sent to the library board: board@smitherslibrary.ca

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Consultant – Community and Aboriginal Engagement Liaison CoŵŵƵniĐa WƵďliĐ īairs is a ĐonsƵlƟng ĐoŵpanLJ with oĸĐes in CalgarLJ and sanĐoƵǀer, ĨoĐƵsed on edžĐellenĐe in the Įelds oĨ staŬeholder engageŵent, ĐoŵŵƵniĐaƟons, and staŬeholder inĨorŵaƟon ŵanageŵent͘ te are seeŬing a ĨƵllͲƟŵe ĐonsƵltant in WrinĐe ZƵpert to sƵpport >E' deǀelopŵent͘ YualiĮcaƟons include͗ ͻ egreeͬdiploŵa in ĐoŵŵƵniĐaƟons, ďoriginal relaƟons or related Įeld ͻ ϯͲϱ LJears’ edžperienĐe in ĐoŵŵƵniĐaƟons andͬor staŬeholder engageŵent ͻ džperienĐe in resoƵrĐe seĐtor and regƵlatorLJ ĨraŵeworŬ in BC ͻ Zeside in WrinĐe ZƵpert ;or prepared to reloĐateͿ and willing to worŬ Ĩroŵ hoŵe iniƟallLJ ͻ džĐellent wriƩen, interpersonal and presentaƟon sŬills ͻ ZelaƟonships with loĐal ďoriginal and ĐoŵŵƵnitLJ organinjaƟons an asset do learn ŵore, ǀisit www͘ĐoŵŵƵniĐa͘Đa͘ Wlease sƵďŵit LJoƵr Đoǀer leƩer and rĠsƵŵĠ in ĐonĮdenĐe to info@communica.ca.

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Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets around the world. PRG is currently accepting resumes for the entry-level position of General Labourer.

Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, grass and weed cutting, snow removal and others as necessary. General Labourers also provide relief and support for various plant operations including maintenance and ship tie-ups and let-go’s.

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250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

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Trail king tri axle trailer, pintlehitch, low pro tires. Call for further info Transpacific. 250868-2178 located up north

Ideal candidates for this position will have a grade 12 diploma, GED or equivalent relevant industrial experience; a Class 5 Driver’s License; good physical and mental health; be reliable and responsible; have a positive attitude and desire to learn and be able to provide strong work-related references. Possession of current Occupational First Aid Level 3, 4th Class Steam Engineer and/or C.R.O.R. Locomotive Operator or Switch Person tickets are definite assets. A minimum of two years’ industrial work experience is preferred.

Submit your resume to: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. 1300 Ridley Island Road Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3Y1 or Electronically to: hrops@prgrain.bc.ca Closing date is January 31, 2014.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted to proceed with the hiring process.

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CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

Prince Rupert

250-624-5800

GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets

627-7137 PR: Spacious 1 Bdrm suite, downtown location. Security entrance. Single quiet person Only. NO parties. No kids, N/S, N/P, Heat, Hot Water, W/D & garbage pick-up incl. $700/mo.

Phone 250-6243434 before 6pm.

Duplex / 4 Plex P.R: Avail. immed. 3 bedroom fully reno’d lower duplex, elec. heat. $750/mo. 604-339-9278 or 250-624-4331.

Homes for Rent PR: 2 bdrm suite, close to town, cable incl. Off street parking. Looking for quiet, working people. N/S, N/P. Avail. Feb.1. Asking $600. Call 250-624-2054.

PR: 3 bdrm+, 2 1/2 bath, 3 levels, fenced yard, hot tub, gas heat/hot water not included. $1,500/mo. Call Lynn at Randall North 250-627-1414.

PR: Bachelor suite. Mature tenants only! $525/mo. References required. Call 250-6271715 or 250-624-5955 PR: Two bedroom suite, includes all appliances with washer and dryer. Call 250624-3734 or 250-624-3044

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Rentals Homes for Rent Skyline Manor

1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.

Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included.

Sorry no pets.

Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown.

References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

Rooms for Rent PR: Furnished room for rent.

Shared living dinning room and kitchen, all utilities and internet included. Laundry facilities. Ocean View, fireplace.

Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-6245854 (home) 587-646-1329 (cell)

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ONE Bedroom Suite for rent located in the nicest quiet neighborhood of town(Silversides Drive). Newly renovated at $750/month.No pets and non smoker pls. Call 250-6249557 or email abamba@shaw.ca

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This is a notice to Sean Scott of Prince Rupert, B.C. Your 1993 GMC Pick-up 4 wheel drive VIN# 2GTGK29N7P1503316 will be sold for repair and storage fees owing in the amount of $3,502.26 under the Warehouse Lien Act in 21 days on or about the 21st of February, 2014 at Franks Auto Repair (1996) Ltd, 1045 Saskatoon Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4P1

NKTICE TK ELECTKR^ K& PRINCE RhPERT K& AN ALTERNATIsE APPRKsAL PRKCE^^ &KR A PRKPK^E EyTEN^IKN K& KhN ARIE^ NoĆ&#x;ce is hereby giÇ&#x20AC;en that Ćľnder seÄ?Ć&#x;on ϴϲ Íž lternaĆ&#x;Ç&#x20AC;e pproÇ&#x20AC;al WroÄ?essÍż oĨ the Community Charter and seÄ?Ć&#x;on ĎŽĎŹ oĨ the Local Government Act, the CoĆľnÄ?il oĨ the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert intends to peĆ&#x;Ć&#x;on the Dinister oĨ CožžƾnitÇ&#x2021;, ^port and CĆľltĆľral eÇ&#x20AC;elopĹľent reĆ&#x2039;ĆľesĆ&#x;ng an eÇ&#x2020;tension oĨ the area oĨ the žƾniÄ?ipalitÇ&#x2021; to inÄ?lĆľde the lands loÄ?ated generallÇ&#x2021; to the north oĨ the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert aÄ?ross ĨroĹľ &ern Wassage and legallÇ&#x2021; desÄ?riÄ?ed as W/ Í&#x2014; ϏϭϰͲϾϲϭͲϭϯϏ, istriÄ?t >ot Ď°Ď°Ď°, Zange Ďą, Coast istriÄ?t, eÇ&#x2020;Ä?ept Wlans ϭϹϴϰ, ϭϹϴϲ, ϭϹϾϴ, Ď­Ď´ĎŽĎŽ and Ď°Ď´ĎŹĎ° Ížthe Í&#x17E;BoĆľndarÇ&#x2021; Ç&#x2020;tensionÍ&#x;ÍżÍ&#x2DC; dhe Ĩollowing Ĺľap shows the road networĹŹ and parÄ?els to Ä?e inÄ?lĆľded in the BoĆľndarÇ&#x2021; Ç&#x2020;tensionÍ&#x2014;

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit/Approval Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Avanti Kitsault Mining Ltd., 595 Burrard Street, PO Box 49314, Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre, Vancouver BC V7X 1G3, intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effluent, from an advanced wastewater treatment plant to a pressure distribution effluent field. The source of the discharge is from a 150 person construction camp located on an upper bench adjacent to the treatment facility.

The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is Block A, DL 35, Cassiar District, located at Avanti Kitsault Mine Ltd., within the Kitsault geographical location, Lime Creek- Alice Arm watershed. The land upon which the discharge will occur is Block A, DL 35, Cassiar District, located at Avanti Kitsault Mine Ltd., within the Kitsault geographical location, Lime Creek-Alice Arm watershed.

The maximum rate of effluent discharged from this facility will be 37.854 m3/day.

The operating period for this facility will be (24 hours/day, 7 days/week). The characteristics of the design waste discharged are as follows: Parameter

Class B Effluent

Class C Effluent Design Discharge

BOD5

10 mg/L

45 mg/L

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10 mg/L

45 mg/L

10 mg/L 10 mg/L

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The type of treatment to be applied to the discharge is/are: secondary treatment

by Primary Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF), Aerobic BCR Treatment, Secondary DAF, Sludge Transfer, Sludge Digestion and Dewatering, Effluent Disinfection and Disposal to a Pressure Distribution Infiltrator Field.

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Environmental Protection Division, Skeena Region, Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0.

The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE In accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince Rupert gives notice of its intention to lease.

The City intends to lease to the Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives Society (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Archivesâ&#x20AC;?) a portion of the premises located at 424-3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia and legally described as: Ç&#x2020;panding the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ä?oĆľndaries ĨroĹľ the Ä?Ćľrrent žƾniÄ?ipallÇ&#x2021; owned lands to Ä?e readÇ&#x2021; to aÄ?Ä?ožžodate ĨƾtĆľre potenĆ&#x;al growthÍ&#x2DC; >d ZE d/s WWZKs > WZKC ^^ E >/'/B/>/dz And &urther TaĹŹe NoĆ&#x;ce dhat the žƾniÄ?ipalitÇ&#x2021; ĹľaÇ&#x2021; proÄ?eed with the BoĆľndarÇ&#x2021; Ç&#x2020;tension reĆ&#x2039;Ćľest Ćľnless at least ten perÄ?ent ͞ϭϏКͿ oĨ žƾniÄ?ipal eleÄ?tors indiÄ?ate that a reĨerendƾž žƾst Ä?e held Ä?Ç&#x2021; sĆľÄ?ĹľiĆŤng a signed leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľ to WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert CitÇ&#x2021; ,all no later than Ď°Í&#x2014;ĎŻĎŹ pÍ&#x2DC;ĹľÍ&#x2DC; on &eÄ?rĆľarÇ&#x2021; ĎŽĎ°, ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď°Í&#x2DC; leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľs žƾst Ä?e in the ĨorĹľ estaÄ?lished Ä?Ç&#x2021; the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert, and onlÇ&#x2021; those persons who Ć&#x2039;ĆľaliĨÇ&#x2021; as eleÄ?tors oĨ the žƾniÄ?ipalitÇ&#x2021; are enĆ&#x;tled to sign leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľsÍ&#x2DC; Resident Elector â&#x20AC;&#x201C; zoĆľ are enĆ&#x;tled to sĆľÄ?Ĺľit an leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľ as a resident eleÄ?tor iĨ Ç&#x2021;oĆľ are age Ď­Ď´ or older on the daÇ&#x2021; oĨ sĆľÄ?Ĺľission, are a Canadian Ä?iĆ&#x;Ç&#x152;en, haÇ&#x20AC;e liÇ&#x20AC;ed in BÍ&#x2DC;CÍ&#x2DC; Ĩor at least siÇ&#x2020; Ĺľonths, and haÇ&#x20AC;e Ä?een a resident oĨ the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert Ĩor the past ĎŻĎŹ daÇ&#x2021;s or ĹľoreÍ&#x2DC; NonͲResident Elector â&#x20AC;&#x201C; zoĆľ are enĆ&#x;tled to sĆľÄ?Ĺľit an leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľ as a nonͲresident propertÇ&#x2021; eleÄ?tor iĨ Ç&#x2021;oĆľ are age Ď­Ď´ or older on the daÇ&#x2021; oĨ sĆľÄ?Ĺľission, are a Canadian Ä?iĆ&#x;Ç&#x152;en, haÇ&#x20AC;e liÇ&#x20AC;ed in BÍ&#x2DC;CÍ&#x2DC; Ĩor at least siÇ&#x2020; Ĺľonths, haÇ&#x20AC;e owned and held registered Ć&#x;tle to a propertÇ&#x2021; in the CitÇ&#x2021; oĨ WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert Ĩor the past ĎŻĎŹ daÇ&#x2021;s or Ĺľore, and do not Ć&#x2039;ĆľaliĨÇ&#x2021; as a resident eleÄ?torÍ&#x2DC; EKd Í&#x2014; KnlÇ&#x2021; one nonͲresident propertÇ&#x2021; eleÄ?tor ĹľaÇ&#x2021; sĆľÄ?Ĺľit an leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľ per propertÇ&#x2021;, regardless oĨ how ĹľanÇ&#x2021; owners there ĹľaÇ&#x2021; Ä?eÍ&#x2DC; /Ĩ less than ten perÄ?ent ͞ϭϏКͿ oĨ žƾniÄ?ipal eleÄ?tors sĆľÄ?Ĺľit an leÄ?tor Zesponse &orĹľ, the BoĆľndarÇ&#x2021; Ç&#x2020;tension reĆ&#x2039;Ćľest will Ä?e deeĹľed to haÇ&#x20AC;e the approÇ&#x20AC;al oĨ the eleÄ?tors and the proposal ĹľaÇ&#x2021; proÄ?eed to the Dinister oĨ CožžƾnitÇ&#x2021; ^port and CĆľltĆľral eÇ&#x20AC;elopĹľent Ĩor Ä?onsideraĆ&#x;onÍ&#x2DC; &or the pĆľrpose oĨ Ä?ondĆľÄ?Ć&#x;ng the alternaĆ&#x;Ç&#x20AC;e approÇ&#x20AC;al opportĆľnitÇ&#x2021;, the nƾžÄ?er oĨ eleÄ?tors is Ä?alÄ?Ćľlated as Ďľ,ĎŹĎŻĎ´ and the nƾžÄ?er oĨ eleÄ?tor responses reĆ&#x2039;Ćľired to preÇ&#x20AC;ent the žƾniÄ?ipal Ä?oĆľnÄ?il ĨroĹľ proÄ?eeding with the BoĆľndarÇ&#x2021; Ç&#x2020;tension withoĆľt the assent oĨ eleÄ?tors is Ä?alÄ?Ćľlated as ϾϏϯÍ&#x2DC; Elector Response Forms are aÇ&#x20AC;ailaÄ?le ĨroĹľ CitÇ&#x2021; ,all at Ď°ĎŽĎ° ĎŻrd Ç&#x20AC;e test, WrinÄ?e ZĆľpert, BC, sĎ´: Ď­>ĎłÍ&#x2013; KĸÄ?e ,oĆľrsÍ&#x2014; ĎľÍ&#x2014;ĎŻĎŹaĹľ Í´ Ď°Í&#x2014;ĎŻĎŹpĹľ ÍžDondaÇ&#x2021; Í´ &ridaÇ&#x2021;Íż eÇ&#x2020;Ä?ept statĆľtorÇ&#x2021; holidaÇ&#x2021;sÍ&#x2DC; nd that this is the ÄŽrst oĨ two pĆľÄ?liÄ?aĆ&#x;ons oĨ this noĆ&#x;Ä?e in a newspaperÍ&#x2DC; CITz K& PRINCE RhPERT Rory MandryĹŹ Corporate Administrator

PID: 014-777-037, Lot 11, PID: 014-777-045, Lot 12, PID: 014-777-061, Lot 13, PID: 014-777-070, Lot 14, Block 21, PID: 014-777-088, Lot 15, PID: 014-777-096, Lot 16, PID: 014-777-100, Lot 17, PID: 014-777-126, Lot 18, PID: 014-777-134, Lot 19, PID: 014-777-142, Lot 20, All inclusive of Block 21, Section 1, District Lot 251, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 923 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premisesâ&#x20AC;?).

The proposed lease will be for a term of Âżve (5) years. 8nder the terms of the lease, the Archives will pay the City rent of $912.50 per month and the Archives will be responsible for all telephone costs with an additional payment of $150.00 per month to cover their share of all other utility expenses.

A full copy of the proposed lease can be viewed in Administration at City Hall during regular ofÂżce hours and for further information, please contact 0s.

Corinne Bomben, Deputy Corporate Administrator at (250) 627-0935.

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Survey gauging pulse of northern B.C. communities

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Top: Paul Rajendram, left, Jeff Carlson and Jim Martin of the Prince Rupert Lions Club handed Capt. Gary Sheils of the Prince Rupert Salvation Army a cheque for $5,350 for the Salvation Army’s food bank and meal program.

The funds were raised at the 21st annual Marc Desautels Memorial Blue Knuckle Fishing Derby that was held on Dec. 27.

Below: The Prince Rupert Lions Club’s Wayne Lundman, left, Paul Rajendram and Jim Martin handed over a $6,500 cheque to Andrée Fawcett of the Prince Rupert Garden Club, to help with the group’s Sunken Gardens Restoration Project. Funds were raised from the Marc Desautels Memorial Blue Knuckle Fishing Derby on Dec. 27.

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Black Press has partnered with respected research company Pulse Research to bring the Pulse of BC North survey to readers, which looks at the shopping plans and priorities of our readers and their media reading habits.

Reader answers will help guage the current consumer climate to help local businesses craft new and better ways to serve their clients and customers.

Responses will be kept confidential; reader contact information will only be gathered in order to enter the name into a prize draw for one of two, $1,000 cash prizes to be given away across the Black Press BC North region.

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January 15, 2014 • Northern View • A19

“ The Joint Review Panel’s recommendation is an important step toward building a better pipeline.”

My name is Janet Holder and I am the leader of the Northern Gateway Project. This past December, my team came one step closer towards our goal of building a better pipeline.

After weighing the evidence in the most comprehensive, scientific review in Canadian pipeline history, the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency provided its recommendation.

From the beginning, Northern Gateway has committed to building a safer and better pipeline. The Panel’s conditions are an important step towards that goal. They reflect the input of thousands of British Columbians and Canadians, and include many of the commitments we made in our submission.

But our work is far from done. As a proud British Columbian, I assure you that my team will continue to work hard towards meeting all of the final conditions set out by the Joint Review Panel, just as we’re working hard to meet the Province’s tough conditions.

Building a better pipeline isn’t easy. It takes hard work and complete dedication to meeting the highest standards possible. The Joint Review Panel’s recommendation is an important step toward building a better pipeline.

Sincerely,

Janet Holder Leader of Northern Gateway

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The Panel concluded that Canada and Canadians would be better off with the Northern Gateway Project than without it. They also provided 209 conditions we must meet before we build the project or before we start operations.

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HAIDA GWAII VOL. 9 NO. 3

Masset RCMP handle more than 1,200 calls

BY CONST. CORY ABBOTT MASSET / Masset RCMP

The Masset RCMP ended 2013 with a total of 1295 calls for service. These calls covered the full array, from minor complaints to serious criminal investigations. There was a total of 174 prisoners lodged in cells over the year. The majority of prisoners were in custody due to being drunk in a public place and were held until safe and sober. Masset RCMP also lodged prisoners in relation to serious crimes and in assistance to the B.C. Sheriff Service.

Between Jan. 1 and 6, Masset RCMP were busy and responded to 22 calls for service. The calls for service over the last week included six drunk in public files, four assault investigations, two causing disturbance files, two collision investigations and one break and enter investigation. There was a number of calls for service received on New Year’s Day, most of which involved alcohol.

On Jan. 1, Masset RCMP responded to a report of a fight between two intoxicated males near the old military barracks in Masset. Neither male was cooperative with police, and there were no injuries, so both parties were separated and sent on their way.

On Jan. 2, Masset RCMP received a report of a theft of a women’s wallet that was believed to have occurred during a basketball game in Old Massett on December 27, 2013.

There was no money in the wallet when it was stolen, but there were several pieces of identification that the owner would appreciate being turned in to the Masset RCMP if found.

On Jan. 4, Masset RCMP responded to a report of a fight involving a knife near the Masset Recreation Centre. Investigation revealed that during a confrontation between two intoxicated males, one produced a knife and made several attempts to stab and slash the other male. The victim managed to escape without injuries, and the suspect was later located and arrested by the RCMP. On Jan 4, a male attended the Masset RCMP detachment to report that all four tires on his new Honda ATV had been punctured with a knife on New Years Eve while the ATV was at his residence in Masset.

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Haida Gwaii FREE

Ocean fertilization partners in court

BY SHAUN THOMAS OLD MASSETT / The Northern View

The controversial ocean fertilization project and the future of its results is now before the B.C. Supreme Court.

On Jan. 3, Russ George and his firm, Ocean Pastures Corporation (OPC), filed a civil suit against the Haida Salons Restoration Corporation (HSRC), the Old Massett Economic Development Corporation, HSRC directors Jason McNamee, Cecil Brown and John Disney and two unknown defendants. The filing claims “OPC asserts an exclusive property right in, and lien upon, all use of the intellectual property and technology” and “any income derived therefrom”.

According to the filing, HSRC informed George on May 1 that the company was unable to pay rent on its office space, so he took possession of certain computers, assets and samples to prevent seizure by the landlord for nonpayment of rent. But, George alleges, “at the last moment, Jason McNamee feigned objection to the safe keeping of samples by Russ George and OPC”. On May 10, HSRC was said to have passed a resolution to remove Russ George as a director that included allegation of theft of company property — but in the filing George said no proper meeting of the board was conducted and “HSRC could not terminate Russ George as a director”.

That same day, OPC legal counsel “demanded it be provided with the data derived from the project”, “demanded that HSRC had no right to deal with the intellectual property or the information derived from the project” and “demanded that Russ George be advised of all dealings with third parties”. George claims HSRC made no movement on those demands between May and October, so on Oct. 28 legal counsel for OPC demanded “Russ George have access to all documents, information and records” pertaining to HSRC and that a director’s meeting be held so OPC could appoint a new HSRC director in place of Jason McNamee.

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Russ George and the Haida Salmon Restoration Corporation launched suits against each other in the B.C. Supreme Court earlier this month.

George claims those demands have not been responded to and HSRC has engaged in “substantial contract negotiations” with two unknown parties to continue HSRC’s work “to the exclusion of Russ George”. A Dec. 20 notice of a Jan. 4 HSRC board meeting stated HSRC would be discussing a carbon offset agreement with a company called Blue Carbon, a company George said he has no knowledge of, although that meeting was pushed back until Jan. 20. OPC sought to acquire information, documents and records regarding the nature of the agreement and the involvement of Blue Carbon, but did not receive a response.

Among the items George is seeking in his filing is an order that HSRC provide free and unrestricted access to all business records, documents, information, emails records, bank records and dealings with third parties, an injunction against the use of the information or technology, an order that all data from the ocean fertilization project be copied to OPC for its own use and an injunction against HSRC entering into an agreement with Blue Carbon.

Also on Jan.3 , HSRC filed a suit against George and Ocean Pastures.

That filing claims George “knowingly and willfully took the corporate property of the plaintiff for his own use ... knowing full well that this was the intellectual property and proprietary

interest developed and held by the plaintiff ”. The filings allege that the items “wrongfully converted for his own use” included all copies of data collected, company records and copies of company records, the data server, the physical plankton samples, an iPad, five laptops, a computer, two cameras, a hard drive containing all of the video records of the company and other company tools.

HSRC said it has demanded the items be returned, but allege George and OPC has refused to return them and “is seeking to use this oceanographic data - in breach of fiduciary data for personal gain of the defendant, George, and without notice to the plaintiff ”.

The company said it is also concerned about what may or may not have been done with the information gathered through the ocean fertilization project.

“The defendants have clearly taken steps to disregard the plaintiff’s interest and may have engaged in commercial operation making direct us of the confidential information,” reads the filing.

HSRC is seeking a declaration from the court that it is the owner of the data, an order to return all of the assets it alleges were taken, an injunction preventing George and OPC from using the data or disclosing it to third parties and clarification on what has been done with the data.

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Translate the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;head, shoulders, knees and toesâ&#x20AC;? into your language and sing with your child to help them learn parts of the body.

From Dec. 3, 2013 to Jan. 5, 2014, the Prince Rupert Library ran a Food for Fines program, where patrons could have their ďŹ nes forgiven in exchange for a donation to the food bank. On Jan. 7, Erica Collison of Salvation Army Family Services and food bank worker Doreen Milton accepted the food from library assistants Lisa Doolan and William McDuff, library board member Peter Maksymszyn and chief librarian Joe Zelwietro.

In your Community Kate Toye Regional Coordinator prsuccessby6@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ 250-622-9458

FOOD FOR FINES

Annunciation School is now accepting applications for the September 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015 Kindergarten class.

Francophone fun at 2014 Sugar Shack

Children must be 5 years of age before December 31, 2014.

Applications can be picked up at the school office (627 5th Avenue West) or downloaded from www.annunciationpr.ca.

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BY MARTINA PERRY You can almost smell the maple syrup in the air as Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Association des Francophones et Francophiles du NordOuest (AFFNO) prepares for the 2014 Sugar Shack Festival dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hiver.

Headlining this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival is Les BĂťcherons, a French-Canadian entertainment group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[They] play on the traditional lumberjacks in Quebec that would run around chopping trees to get the maple syrup, then get some spoons or a guitar and sing about it. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a couple of fun guys, the kids will love them and the adults will too,â&#x20AC;? Patrick Witwicki, AFFNO executive director, said.

Les BĂťcherons will be at Roosevelt Ecole on Friday doing a workshop with students, and will hold another workshop on Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. for members of the public prior to performing at the Sugar Shack Brunch.

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Then, the following evening there will be a night of live-Prince Rupert music taking place at the Tom Rooney Playhouse at 8:30 p.m. for Vive la Musique. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be four live bands, all Prince Rupert-based. There might even be the odd surprise French tune or two, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly rock and a little bit of country,â&#x20AC;? Witwicki said.

The main event of the festival is the Sugar Shack Brunch, which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 in the Dick St. Louis Auditorium, with the doors

Tips for Tax Time

To help you prepare for your 2013 personal income tax return, MP Nathan Cullen is hosting free tax tips clinics.

Along with volunteer accountants, we will help you get the information you need to make this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax return as easy as possible.

opening at 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year was the best ever, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting more of the same this year as we continue to grow momentum,â&#x20AC;?

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The brunch includes delicious traditional French Canadian food like tortières, sugar pies and maple toffee on snow, as well as activities for children and a performance by the Les BĂťcherons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a true family fun event,â&#x20AC;? Witwicki said.

Tickets for the brunch can be purchased at Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellers, tickets for the musical event at the Rom Rooney are available at Teddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and admission for the kick-off can be purchased at Cowpuccinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Tickets for all events are available at the AFFNO office.

Witwicki said the festival is still in need of volunteers, mainly to help with take down on Saturday. Anyone interested in helping out with various tasks throughout the festival is encouraged to call AFFNO at 250-627-1313.

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic.

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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and function makes it more North CARMEL, CA: The Toyota American looking.

Highlander is a perfect exI believe that this is the ample of the trend towards best-looking Highlander crossovers away from to date and import buytraditional SUVs. ers will take note and a Before its 2001 introducfew domestic intenders tion, the Toyota SUV of should too. choice was the 4Runner, A very good built off a pickup truck platfamily crossover that Inside The dash is form, providing ruggedness improved with will get the job done much and versatility. more soft-touch materiCrossovers now accomplish every day. als and a large 6.1-inch the same versatility in terms screen in the centre of Zack Spencer of seating, cargo and all the dash on the base LE wheel drive capability but or an 8.0-inch screen on do so with a better on-road drive, thanks all other models, makes operation easy. to a car-based platform.

One problem is the angle of the screen The first Highlander was rather small, is hard to see if there is any sunshine, about the same size as a compact the glare a bit more than I had anticipatcrossover today. ed. Back up camera is standard.

In 2008, its size was adjusted to make Below the screen and heat controls is a room for a standard third row of seats. tray-like shelf that runs from the middle Now the Highlander has grown again to the passenger side of the dash. This is and is packed with more standard a clever space to place your smartphone equipment and features. but also enable it to be plugged in.

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Looks Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. The 2014 edition is 7.5cm longer (mostly in the rear seat and cargo area), 1.5cm wider and 3cm lower. The stance is wide and lower, making more of a visual impact. Combine this with a large grille borrowed from the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander has a very rugged, yet polished, look that

The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area inside; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable.

The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,

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there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality.

It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition.

Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here.

When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering.

The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times

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when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy.

The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.

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Verdict The Highlander is a functional vehicle for young buyers with kids and friends that need to get to practice and carry all the sports equipment that goes with it. Overall, a very good family crossover that will get the job done every day.

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The highs and lows Much motoring mythology surrounds Germany’s speed-limitless autobahns.

Many readers who favour an increase in posted limits on our freeways point to the superbly engineered German highways as the example to follow.

The latest round of praise follows the recent Insights West poll conducted for Black Press that found 37 per cent back increased limits on routes such as the Coquihalla Highway.

And, doubtless, B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone I wound up the A6 will hear the same in to 200 km/h for less his review of highway than a minute and speed limits during the eight regional shortly after hit 220 public forums being km/h, but that lasted held this month. all of 20 seconds.

Hate to be a party pooper, but today’s Keith Morgan autobahns really don’t live up to their past reputation. They are excellent to drive, but if you expect to cruise along at 250 km/h for the duration of a multi-hour journey you will be disappointed. In recent years, I’ve driven thousands of kilometres along high-speed freeways throughout Europe while attending launches for a variety of high-powered cars.

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One of the most memorable trips I drove was the 585 kilometres between Munich and Berlin, which I covered in an Audi A6, with a 2.8-litre V6 generating 207 horsepower under the hood. Just like Vancouver, Munich is a thriving city and there’s congestion with a capital C even on the A9 autobahn. The queues continue even 30 kms outside of the city, but it must be said that they move at a uniform speed of 100 km/h!

To say there are no speed limits is inaccurate: I encountered city areas where the maximum was 120 km/h overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. There are also restrictions in motorcycles, large trucks and cars towing trailers.

What I find most interesting was the unwritten rule, which, while it can’t be enforced, if you disobey it and are involved in a collision it may cost you. Say what? – The advisory speed limit under this “rule” is 130 km/h, referred to in German as the Richtgeschwindigkeit. Smash up at a higher speed and you could be found partially responsible due to “increased operating danger”.

Within an hour, I was comfortable with the car and itching to let it go. It seemed to be tugging to the right at one point, but that was near the car’s birthplace at Ingolstadt. On the other hand, it could have been a crosswind.

You can only pass another car in the left lane. The right lane is for slower vehicles so you risk a ticket if you pass on the right at any speed. That threat didn’t seem to worry too many in the approaches to the various urban areas along the way.

As the traffic thinned, I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds. I managed to do 180 km/h for about three minutes

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No speed limit doesn’t always mean you can drive as fast as you want. before slowing to 140 for a sustained period of around 20 minutes. Europe is full and nowhere is that more evident than on the roads. I found 120 km/h was more easily achieved for most of the journey and seemed to be more typical a speed for most.

From Munich city limits to Berlin it took me around 5 hours 30 minutes, which means I averaged about 105 km/h. Pretty good, but not the 200 km/h many think you can do.

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There’s the reality check: Generally, I agree that some of our freeways could stand a slight increase in the posted limit, especially in the rural areas where drivers would likely be able to maintain the top speed more easily than on the theoretically speed limitless autobahn.

Next week: The so-called Texas Autobahn. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The Infiniti QX70 may be a looker, but its range of safety equipment is its most attractive feature.

Looks: Its distinctive Infiniti look to it should attract many buyers. The projector style headlights flow The safety features with the body lines and the fog lights look like are incredible and they actually belong most people would rather than appear feel very safe driving an afterthought as is the case in some of its it. competitors. The side Ian Harwood body lines almost give the appearance of waves moving up the vehicle.

LED rear brake lights and centre high mounted stoplight sit atop the rear power lift-gate. Chrome accents around the windows give it a sense of elegance. The functional side vents on the rear of the front fenders give it a European sporty look and reduce front end tilt by five per cent.

In The Cab: The cabin seems large at first, but after climbing in and Keith Morgan getting comfortable you realize it is not all that big. Access No speed limit doesn’t always mean you can drive as fast as you want. to the controls is easy as they are well positioned. I like the impact supplement airbags, roof-mounted curtain side Roadworthy: navigation screen with 3D mapping and the around view impact airbags with rollover sensor for all row outboard Excellent handling to this vehicle, steering was quick and remonitor that gives you a bird’s eye view of the vehicle. occupant head protection. Intelligent brake assist system is sponsive, and body roll was at a minimum. Even though the An eight-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar a safety feature that continuously monitors and analyzes engine was more than adequate providing plenty of power, support, six-way power front passenger’s seat, 60/40 closing speeds to a vehicle ahead and provides warnings. If the CVT transmission was continuing to make adjustments split folding rear seats that individually fold flat, make for a collision is imminent, it will also apply the brakes. There is and I found at times sudden bursts of power followed by a comfort. also a lane departure warning and prevention system. hard up shift. Definitely not something I expected with this The audio system is a Bose 11 speaker with two subwoofPower: type of luxury. ers, AM/FM/CD with MP3 playback capability and has a A 3.7 litre, 24 valve V6 engine with 325 horsepower and Verdict: speed sensitive volume control. Colour monitors are built 248 foot pounds of torque power this vehicle. The 7 speed I was excited to drive this vehicle after reading some of in to headrests so rear passengers can enjoy movies or play automatic transmission is an electronically continuously the press releases, but was disappointed on the size of the their favorite games. There is an advanced climate control variable (CVT) with manual shift capabilities, that features interior space and performance. The safety features of this system that continuously cleans the cabin and automaticaldownshift rev matching technology. vehicle are incredible and I think most people would feel ly shuts off the outside air vents when exhaust fumes are Pump frequency: very safe driving it. detected.

12.9/9.1 L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: Safety first: Warranty support: Price as tested $64,495 The QX70 includes dual stage front airbags with seatbelt 48 month/ 100,000 km ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca and occupant sensors, driver and front passenger side

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Signals It was a Christmas Miracle: that’s all I can put it down to.

Pulled up behind a new sportute at a busy intersection, just a second before the light changed green. And predictably that’s when the driver put on his left turn signal.

Then to my absolute amazement, he did exactly what he was supposed to do after failing to signal at the appropriate time. He drove across the intersection and took the next left!

There was a police car behind me so perhaps the errant driver feared a $121 ticket and two penalty points on his license.

Not likely.

What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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Nearly new: The Honda Crosstour, introduced for the 2010 model year, is a stylish and more versatile hatchback version of its Accord stable mate.

Taller than its sedan counterpart, the Crosstour has more ground clearance, a cavernous cargo area and it’s available in both front-drive and all-wheel-drive editions.

A good vehicle match for an outdoor or active lifestyle owner, Crosstour retains the fuel economy and nice riding virtues of an Accord and adds the flexible storage options and the functionality of a utility vehicle, without the “boxy” design drawback.

Prices seem higher than the sedan because every Crosstour comes with a comparable level of equipment as the EX-L (top-line) edition of the sedan. It also comes with a 3.5-litre V6 engine mated to a fivespeed automatic transmission (no 4-cylinder 2010 to 2012). Called a J-series engine, this 4-valve/cylinder, and 60-degree V6 also has variable valve timing and it’s built at a Honda engine plant in Anna, Ohio.

A unique feature of this clever engine is its Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that can seamlessly turn off one bank of cylinders when power demand is light, or transform it into a V4 for

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medium loads. Max power output is 271 horsepower and 254 ft-lb of torque. Its city/highway fuel economy rating is 11.7/7.2 and the all-wheel-drive system adds an extra 0.8 L/100km.

A higher roofline translates into a significantly more spacious cabin that provides exra headroom for taller occupants. Handy release levers in its rear cargo area allow users to fold-down the rear seats remotely, when extra cargo space

is needed. Seat-up cargo volume is 729 litres (25.7 cu-ft) and there’s another 54 litres (1.9 cu-ft) in a large under-floor storage box.

The Crosstour was largely unchanged for the 2011 model year and other than the addition of a standard rearview camera, it was status quo again in 2012.

For 2013, changes included a new lower-priced 4-cylilder edition and the V6 engine was coupled with a new 6-speed automatic transmission.

Generally very good occupant protection ratings were marred by an IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) roof crush test, which simulates a rollover. The 2010 Crosstour received a 2.82 strengthto-weight ratio result and a “marginal” rating. Hidden structural changes for the 2013 model year allowed it achieve a 4.62 strengthto-weight ratio result, which is a “good” rating.

Crosstour is nowhere near as popular as the Accord sedan so used offerings for sale may be harder to find. Like the Accord, it does get top owner reliability ratings from Consumer Reports and resale prices also tend to be on the higher side. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Vehicles that loom large Before looking ahead with hope for a promising new year, indulge me while I check my rearview mirror.

My review of 2013 might offer you some thoughts to ponder for your 2014. I tried to count how many cars I tested last year. I tried. However, I could only come up with an approximate figure. And it comes in at around 102. That’s a lot of When the sky vehicles. And it doesn’t even include motorcycles, ATVs, ROVs and anything starts to fall and else that you could consider some sort or results in slippery transportation or recreational vehicle.

So, within that lot, you have to either be roads, what is one to pretty good or pretty bad to stand out. do with a vehicle that Though, there were a few surprises along is track ready?. the way that made the list.

Here are the cars that stuck with me and Alexandra Straub still leave me wanting more (or less.)

Making the top of my list as the most memorable car that I drove is not what you’d expect. It’s the 2013 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van. – Say what?

Without taking up too much space, I fell in love with its utility, its practicality and its ability to be a workhorse, even though it only has 131 horsepower. In the city, it fit in underground parking lots and surprisingly had pep.

Visibility is non-existent out the rear and there was no vanity mirror, but it was just an admirable vehicle to drive. And it even fits a motorcycle inside. I’m not a small business owner who could fully make use of its adaptability, but I made Costco runs, helped a friend move and

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Price check Year/Edition Expect to Pay Today 2010 2WD $19,000 to $23,000 2011 2WD $22,000 to $26,000 2012 2WD $26,000 to $30,000 2013 EX-L 2WD $31,000 to $35,000 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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transported audio equipment for a band with which I occasionally sing.

I just love it.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST makes the list because, in all the years that I’ve been testing vehicles, I have never been as tempted to impulse buy a car. For under $25K you get a firecracker of a car, a manual transmission, 197 horsepower and an amazing chassis setup. For an everyday driver and a car you could put on the track, it’s just stellar. The smile on your face when driving is included in the price tag.

The least bang for your buck, that I tested, comes with the 2013 BMW 320i xDrive. At $46,500, that’s pretty steep for a car that doesn’t even have a backup camera or streaming Bluetooth audio. Not to mention, it comes with a humble 181 horsepower engine. That said, it’s a BMW, therefore has some nice touches to it. Put it in Sport mode, tinker with the throttle and you’ll instantly become a happier person. And for everyday driving, I really had no complaints.

My favourite convertible of the year goes to the Bentley Continental GT Speed drop top. It’s not hard to see why. Yes, I could have opted for the Porsche Boxster S (it came so close and is hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper,) but I hand the title to the Brits because I love the craftsmanship. After all, that’s what luxury is all about. Getting inside and feeling like you’re in your living room, albeit a posh and exquisitely detailed living room. And one that has 616 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Sign me up.

It’s always a fabulous time when I can be behind the wheel of a racecar.

I had two opportunities. The first came when I participated in the Bridgestone Racing Academy at the Driver Development Track at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Two days behind the wheel of a Van Diemen Formula car was heaven. And I learned a thing or two about car control (www.race2000.com) Then, I drove a track ready vehicle that was super fast and zero

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Canadian. From 1993-2002, the Camaro and its twin, the Pontiac Firebird, were built in St. Thérèse, Quebec, a Montreal suburb.

3. “Camaro” means nothing — The name was actually a contrived moniker, much like “Camry” and “Corolla.” Although some claim that it is French slang for “friend,” neither the GM product people (nor most French-speakers, for that matter) are aware of this.

4. “Outpaced” the Mustang — Although the Camaro came 2½ years after the Mustang and was often outsold by the Mustang, it has a healthy lead in the Indianapolis 500. The Camaro has been the official pace car at Indy six times, versus just three for the Mustang. Only the Corvette (12) has paced more 500s than the Camaro.

5. Current Base V-6 Puts V-8s of old to shame — Amazing as it may

emissions. Nissan’s world renowned LEAF was available for laps at the manufacturer’s international event called Nissan 360. But this one was a little more special. It was the LEAF NISMO RC (RC stands for race car) and had been on tracks around the world. It was lightening fast and of course, a very memorable experience.

And while I loved most of all the cars I drove in 2013, adding the 2014 VW Touareg TDI to the family was certainly a highlight of my year. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Some secrets you may not know

By Rob Sass One of North America’s favorite pony cars, the Camaro has an interesting past with more than a few buried facts and secrets hiding just below the radar.

Here are five of my favorites: 1. The Camaro was almost called the Panther — It took a while for Chevrolet to come up with a final name for the Camaro. For quite some time it was referred to internally as the Chevrolet Panther. In end, Chevy’s preference for names beginning with a “C” won out, and the Panther name died as part of an elaborate PR campaign.

2. The Camaro was actually Canadian — like William Shatner and Michael J. Fox, the seemingly All-American Camaro was actually stealth

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seem, the 2013 base six-cylinder engine, at 323 hp, puts out more ponies than the most powerful small-block V-8 in the original car (295 hp).

In fact, it probably makes nearly as much power as the fiercest big block V-8 of 1967, the 396 cubic inch, 375 hp. In modern “net horsepower” (measured with mufflers and accessories hooked up), the new six and the old big-block V-8 are probably just about even.

Hagerty’s employees just recently finished a full restoration of a 1969 Camaro SS. To find out more about the restoration process or where the Camaro is now please visit our Comeback Camaro page on Hagerty.ca.

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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Crossword Feb 6: Northern Health -Health Promotion ProgramType 1 Adult Diabetes Education SessionThursday, February 6, 2014, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 4th Floor- Room 429 Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. For further information or to register, please call 250.622.6225 ONGOING BC Metis Federation of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information call 250-6274013 Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at (250) 6243913 for more details.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Correct code 6. Foundation 9. A pulpy condition 13. Venezuelan river 14. Orange-red chalcedony 15. The shallowest Great 16. Floating ice mountain 17. Japanese cervids 18. Special Interest Groups 19. Divertimentos 21. Indian wet nurses 22. Flatfishes 23. Haitian currency (abbr.)

24. Southeast 25. One point N of due W 28. 10 decibels 29. Wild oxes of SE Asia 31. Ancient Greek City of SW Italy 33. A passing glancing blow 36. Marriage announcement 38. Tandoor bread 39. Mag_____: Time 41. Portended 44. Alicante’s 7th city 45. Gulf of, in the Aegean 46. Strike 48. Hill (Celtic) 49. Stuart Little’s author White 51. Male sheep 52. Indian dresses 54. Pears 56. Tardy arriver 60. Smudge of ink 61. Youngsters 62. About aviation 63. Small ornamental ladies’ bag 64. Unreturnable serves 65. Fante and Twi peoples 66. Round shape 67. Of she 68. Beard lichen genus

CLUES DOWN 1. Strikes lightly 2. Fencing sword 3. Hooked pericarp 4. Entreats 5. Edison’s Corp.

6. Cooks in an oven 7. Amounts of time 8. Tooth caregiver 9. Spellbind 10. Solo opera piece 11. Audible exhales 12. Siddhartha author 14. Coach’s game area 17. Gross revenue 20. Toff 21. 1896 Italian defeat (alt. sp.)

23. Auto fuel 25. A woven structure 26. Reveal a secret 27. Hawaiian geese 29. Brings into being 30. Displaced liquid 32. Frigid Zone 34. Newsman Rather 35. Prefix for inside 37. Short-billed rails 40. Sensory receptor 42. Egyptian temple ___-Ombo 43. Challenges 47. Photograph (slang) 49. Declined gradually 50. Tilapia nilotica 52. One-edge sword 53. Wets 55. Small coins (French) 56. Twine together 57. The middle point 58. Sea eagle 59. Activist Parks 61. Humbug 65. Atomic #79

The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if interested, drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committee, PO Box 181, P.R, B.C, V8J 3P6 Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3pm. Everyone 19 yrs and older welcome.

Al-Anon Meetings: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues.

8pm. All are welcome. Call 250-627-4899 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 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.

Answers

P.R. Royal Canadian legion meeting every 3rd Mon each month. Call Marie250-622-2869 Visit the Military Museum at the Royal Canadian Legion 1pm- 4pm from Thurs -Sunday 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 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

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.

Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mon 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door).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.

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 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.

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

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JANUARY CLEAROUT 2009 HONDA CIVIC SPORT

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT TRJ572989

$19,900

C9H105486

2010 GMC SIERRA 3500HD SLE TAF152374

$14,900

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO

$32,900

CC7363305

$18,900

2013 BUICK ENCORE TDB113355

• 2007 Toyota Camry C7U500809 ......................................$12,900 • 2008 Ford F150 4x4 T8FA00555...................................... $16,900 • 2009 Chevrolet Uplander LS C9D111786 .......................................$13,900 • 2010 GMC Canyon SLE TA8126744 ......................................$17,900 • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo CB77189411 .....................................$16,900

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• 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT TBF232191 .......................................$34,900 • 2011 Dodge Journey SXT TBT569294 .....................................$21,900 • 2012 Chevrolet Impala LT CC1134819 .......................................$18,900 • 2011 Chevrolet Colorado LT TB8137514 ......................................$19,900 • 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LS CAF187656 .......................................$13,900

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MacCarthy

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Terrace Dealer #81113

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