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Guilty plea in dog abuse case Gazette staff Rupert James Wilson, the man accused of the mistreatment of Molly, entered a guilty plea to charges in Port Hardy courtroom Tuesday.

Molly, a Shepard-cross, made headlines across the province last year after being rescued from what the BC SPCA described as one of the most horrific animal cruelty cases it had seen.

RCMP officers discovered the then-18 month Molly tied up and emaciated on a residence in Fort Rupert with a chain embedded in her neck. Photos of the animal were quickly shared across social

media as the case gathered attention.

See page 2 ‘Date to be fixed’

• STUMPING

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits North Island.

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Lights, camera, action!

• TASTY TUNES

Concert society hosts talented tenor in its annual dinner show.

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Clockwise from left: Whitney Murgatroyd leaps during her solo performance in the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club’s ice carnival, Hooray for Hollywood, at Chilton Regional Arena last weekend; Chelsey Russell circles with a smile during a Level 3 group number; a trio of little stars represent the Walk of Fame. See more in North Island Life, page J.R. Rardon 10.

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Port Hardy midgets unveil new uniforms in home tournament.

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Council questions highway treatment J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—A motion to receive and file and routine notification from the Ministry of Transportation quickly escalated to approval of a motion to request clari-

fication of the ministry’s winter road maintenance on the North Island during Port McNeill council’s regular meeting.

A letter from the Ministry announcing the second phase of rehabilitation of the Nimpkish River Bridge

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deck beginning this spring, was introduced to council Feb. 17.

“I think we should send in a letter, Gerry,” coun.

Shirley Ackland told Mayor Gerry Furney. “I think that it’s time. I drove up from Victoria today and

the roads were clear. But there’s a section between the Tsitika (River) and just north of Schoen Lake that doesn’t seem to get any attention. There’s no sand, no brine, no anything.”

Ackland added a similar situation existed at the “T”

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Residential curbside recycling is coming to Port Hardy in 2014.

Producers of Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) are mandated by the Province of British Columbia to implement a product stewardship program by May 2014. MultiMaterials BC is the organization formed by the PPP producers to prepare and implement a plan that includes participation by all Municipalities in the province.

Curb Side Recycling is designed to keep our homes and community beautiful while saving energy, conserving our natural resources and reducing air and water pollution. Help us create a cleaner, more sustainable community.

Of ice and fire

Jon and Rory Korhonen took advantage of last week's snow and crafted this snow dragon.

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Program rollout information will be made available in the coming weeks, with an anticipated start-up date of May 2014. Program design and implementation is currently underway and residents will be provided with details about the program.

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After treatment at the local veterinarian office Molly was transferred to Nanaimo for longer-term recovery and has made remarkable progress. She has been adopted by one of the responding RCMP officers.

Defence counsel James Hormoth spoke for his client and indicated the guilty plea.

The Honourable Judge Ronald Lamperson asked that Wilson confirm he was pleading guilty to owning and causing unnecessary suffering to the animal, to which Wilson

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replied with a nod.

Hormoth indicated his intention to seek a Gladue report — a form of pre-sentencing report — and estimated the process could take six to eight weeks.

The case was referred to a Judicial Case Manager to fix a date.

HOT S T O SP February 27 Speaker’s Corner series, 7 p.m., St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church, Port McNeill. Activist Alexandra Morton will speak on salmon and the environment. No admission fee required; donations accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact: Operational Services District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Ph: 250-949-7779 Fax: 250-949-7465 pw@porthardy.ca

February 27 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School hosts its annual Fun Fair, 5-8 p.m. Tickets 50 cents each, with discounts on bulk purchase. Games, prizes and concession including Indian tacos and bannock. Info, Melissa, 250-949-7743.

March 1 Port Hardy Family Fun Day, 1-3 p.m., Civic Centre.

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March 7 Celebrate World Day of Prayer at Port Hardy Baptist Church, 6950 Highland Dr., 7 p.m., everyone welcome.

March 8 Free concert by the folk duo of Sussana Hill and David Freeman, 7 p.m., Gate House Community Theatre, Port McNeill. All ages, no donations requested. Info, gatehouseca.org.

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Candidate: rural communities key to B.C.

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— As thick snowflakes swirled outside the windows of the Quarterdeck Pub patio, inside the room Dan Brooks tried to generate a little warmth for his bid for leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party Sunday.

Stopping on the North Island during a province-wide tour of mostly rural communities, Brooks addressed a small but attentive audience of 10 people as he readied for the Conservatives’ April 11-12 leadership selection in Richmond.

“There are three things I need from you,” Brooks said in closing remarks that followed a back-andforth with participants.

“Money, members and momentum. We need to build an organization in every community.”

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“We want to go into our communities to get their platform ideas,

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Brooks spent part of his presentation highlighting his conservative bona fides — unwavering support of personal property rights, support of the resource sector and fiscal responsibility centred on governmental belt-tightening — and took a couple of obligatory swipes at the ruling Liberals.

But most of the meeting was tailored around his vision for B.C.’s rural communities, and it included the introduction of some ideas

District of Port Hardy 2014 – 2018 Financial Plan Pursuant to Section 166 of the Community Charter, there will be an open meeting to present the proposed 2014-2018 Financial Plan.

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www.royallepage.ca • 250-949-7231 DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE, REMOVAL OF DEDICATION AS HIGHWAY AND DISPOSITION OF LAND

In accordance with sections 40 and 94 of the Community Charter, the District of Port Hardy here-

by gives notice of its intention to consider adopting District of Port Hardy Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 1019-2013 (the “Bylaw”). If adopted, the Bylaw will have the effect of closing to all traffic, parts of unnamed and unconstructed highways that comprise 2,981.9 square metres as shown outlined in heavy black line on the plan below (the “Parcel”), and to remove their dedication as highway. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided the opportunity to make representations to District of Port Hardy Council at its meeting at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC, on March 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or by delivering a written submission by 4:00 p.m. on March 10, 2014 to the Director of Corporate & Development Services using the contact information below.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Time: 6:30-7:00 pm Place:Municipal Hall Council Chambers 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC We invite you to view the draft bylaw online at: www.porthardy.ca All enquiries may be directed to: Allison McCarrick Director of Finance alli@porthardy.ca 250-949-6665

Notice of Public Hearing Alert Bay Bylaw No. 754, 2014 being a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 418, 1982 Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday March 12, 2014 in the Council Chambers located at 15 Maple Road Alert Bay, BC. The purpose of the amendment to the Alert Bay zoning regulation No. 418 is to change the designation of Lot C, Section 68, Plan 21386 from Commercial 1 (c-1) zoning to Residential 1 (R-1) zoning.

Please visit the Village of Alert Bay website www.alertbay.ca for details on the site location and bylaw or call the Village Office at 250-974-5213 for more information.

In accordance with sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the District of Port Hardy further gives notice of its intention to sell the Parcel as well as that portion of land described and shown on the above plan as “Part Section 30 Township 6 PLAN VIP61471” comprised of 1,530 square metres (the “Land”), to the adjacent property owner, Port Hardy RV Resort Ltd. (Inc. No. BC0910515), for $22,649.74 plus the District’s costs associated with closing to traffic and removing the dedication as highway as well as conveyance of the Parcel and the Land. The sale is subject to Port Hardy RV Resort Ltd. amalgamating the Parcel, the Land and its two properties described as: 1) Block 2, Section 30, Township 6, Rupert District, Plan 810, Except Parts in Plans 38040, 1593RW and VIP78088; and, 2) Block 3, Section 30, Township 6, Rupert District, Plan 810, Except Parts in Plans 38040, 1593RW and VIP78088; into one property.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Telephone: 250-949-6665 Email: jlong@porthardy.ca Facsimile: 250-949-7433

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Engineers eye NISS HealtHyt i pcorner s heating project February a time ofCanadians year whenare weliving are encouraged to think about healthy hearts. The between chronic disease Over nineis million with diabetes or prediabetes in Canada.

Thislinks life-threatening disease can and are strong and as Heart Month 2014disease, comes to a close, it’s worthwhile to consider the strong November connectionis leaddiet to many complications, such as heart kidney disease, eye problems and neuropathy.

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School Board significant and I don’t see them going down any time soon.”

Superintendent Scott Benwell enquired as to possibility of future expansion of the system to incorporate Sunset Elementary. “ P o t e n t i a l l y,” replied Martin.” The pool could be done first because it’s on the way. It’s got plenty of potential.”

Martin explained that the suggested system is already in place in Langford.

“It can work really well,” he said, “but it needs to be engineered well. The technology’s there.”

Court case The recent ruling by Justice Susan Griffin in the B.C. Supreme Court which saw the government ordered to pay $2 million to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was discussed at the board meeting.

“They struck down Bill 22 is the long and the short of it,” explained Benwell.

“And Bill 28,” added Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association representative Fred Robertson.

The province has indicated that it would

appeal that decision.

“We anticipate word this week on whether a stay will be granted; the appeal may take some time,” said Benwell.

In his report later, Robertson said, “Justice Griffin was quite clear: Bills 28 and 22 were unconstitutional... Students have lost out on what the teachers (who were) laid off could have provided.

“We have the second worst per-capita funding in Canada and the worst student to educator ratio. We’re struggling to get to average.”

Robertson was quick to note that his criticisms were aimed at government not teachers. “ That’s not to say that teachers in this district don’t do a good job —they do.”

Policy updates Trustee Jeff Field advised the board of suggested revisions to the policy manual from the last policy committee meeting.

Particular attention was paid to a studentassisted piece of policy aimed at tackling anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

“It’s been a real treat to work with students,” said Benwell. ”This could be a model moving forward.”

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NOTICE OF SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION NORTH ISLAND COMMUNITIES BC Hydro will be making transmission system upgrades to allow for the interconnection of Kokish IPP. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 1 hour.

Where: North Island Communities - Including Woss, Telegraph Cove, Alert Bay, Malcolm Island, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Coal Harbour, Holberg, Quatsino, Winter Harbour and surrounding areas.

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Gazette staff With the snow beginning to fall on the North Island, School District 85’s Board of Education had a timely discussion on the planned NISS heating project during last week’s meeting.

Treasurer John Martin told trustees that SD85 were looking at entering into agreement with the Regional District of Mount Waddington on the project which would see waste heat from the nearby arena being used to heat the school.

Engineers have been on-site in recent weeks to size up the project, which could be put out to tender as soon as this summer.

Martin told trustees that the system could potentially be eligible for carbon neutral funding and, once installed, could run for $1,800 per month — a significant saving on current costs.

While a backup heat source may be necessary, trustees were told, “There’s a good chance that backup generators would never be switched on.”

Trustees responded favourably to the report, with Trustee Lawrie Garrett noting, “In a small district like ours, energy costs are

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Council seeks answers from page 1 trol in that corner. That’s not fair to anybody.

There needs to be a concerted effort that people can leave this community and safely come into it. I’m going to write a letter, but I would love for one to go out from council to highways and to Emcon.”

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Gaby Wickstrom concurred and added the aggregate placed on the road on the North Island remains hazardous to windshields and traffic in general.

“Ministry of Transportation and ICBC are both government entities,” Wickstrom said. “And yet one can refuse to insure you, or put your rates up, but the other will do nothing about the problem. It’s very

Council Meeting Port McNeill frustrating.”

Council voted to forward a letter to the Ministry, cc’d to Emcon, identifying areas receiving inappropriate winter maintenance and the size of the aggregate spread on the road during winter weather events.

New treasurer Dan Rodin was approved by council as the new treasurer, replacing Mark Wiber, who departs after fewer than four months on the job.

Rodin is former treasurer in Prince Rupert and has worked as a school district secretary-treasurer. He will

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work in the community on a part-time basis, for five days a month, said Furney, including appearing at one council meeting a month.

Rodin was not in attendance for the vote.

MOU renewed Council voted to approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce that extends the Town’s partnership with the organization.

The MOU covers two areas: one, a transfer of 70 per cent of the value of Town business licenses to the Chamber to help offset its operating costs, and a $20,000 contribution to help staff and operate the Visitors’ Information Centre.

Helen joined the Hardy Buoys Team in July 2008. As Manager of the company’s Quality Maintenance Program and responsible for Quality Assurance, she is in charge of one of the most important departments.

She says “she believes in the products and the people she works with”.

Helen oversees and monitors all the company’s record keeping for incoming and outgoing products, maintains Kosher certification as well as ensures the company is always following strict rules and regulations as set out by Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Helen has lived on the North Island since 1997 and takes full advantage of the lifestyle offered. Sport fishing, hiking, & exploring with her partner Steve keep her busy now that their daughter has left them empty nesters. Helen is always available to volunteer for community events and is our biggest cheer leader for the “Smokers” baseball team. In recent years Helen has taken on the role of Production Manager. Able to coordinate all production orders and still meet requirements for QMP duties is just one of many reasons why Helen is such an AMAZING employee.

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Science goes undercover When 16th-century astronomer and scientist Galileo attempted to prove the earth revolved around the sun, he was tried by the Inquisition, sentenced to “curse and detest” his own views and placed under house arrest for life.

The guy could probably sympathize with the plight of Canadian scientists in public service.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government has a fairly extensive of cutting scientific and environmental research positions. And those who have survived the purge are at risk of being shunted off to some sort of governmental witness-protection program if they try to release findings contrary to the PMO’s preferred outcomes.

Now, though, a Federal Court judge has not only caught the government’s hand in the petri dish, but given that hand a slap.

A DFO memo, released following a lawsuit filed by the Nuu-chah-nulth Nations to protect herring stocks off Vancouver Island’s West Coast, revealed Fisheries Minister Gail Shea overruled her own department’s scientists in giving the go-ahead for a herring fishery this season.

The judge last Friday summarily slapped an injunction on the proposed fishery in three areas under dispute by the First Nations, and rightly so.

This is not an issue of First Nations fighting over allocation with commercial fishers.

This is about basic governmental transparency.

The kind, that is to say, “democratic” governments are alleged to promote to earn the consent of the governed.

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Grizzly hunt isn’t going away VICTORIA – A littlenoticed protest tent sprouted up on the rain-soaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales.

That would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of B.C.’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt.

It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limitedentry hunts for deer and other animals, only about a third of those hunts are successful in an average year.

The rally produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunting,

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and researchers calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching.

The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast.

Combined with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down.

Wildlife management

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Port Hardy’s atom wolves hockey team scored in the Heritage Classic contest, winning a set of tickets to the NHL game.

We appreciate the efforts of road crews to work in inclement conditions, but can we get equal treatment on all parts of Hwy. 19?

is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.

He’s heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C. Growing up hunting in northeastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters.

The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population.

Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management including relocation of animals.

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The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic.

Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head.

They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.

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NICS serves vocal buffet A review by J.R. Rardon PORT HARDY— For its annual dinner show, the North Island Concert Society last Saturday served up a substantial buffet line of dishes.

The ham, however, was found only on the stage.

Ken Lavigne, a founding member of the Canadian Tenors, performed in the third event of the 2013-14 NICS season, and proved much more than just another pretty voice.

A purveyor of the increasingly popular genre known as “Classical Crossover”, a mix of operatic arias and contemporary adult pop hits with a vocal emphasis, Lavigne certainly covered the traditional bases.

From the soft-rock ballads Be My Love, Keep Holding On, You Raise Me Up and, Hallelujah to foreign language and operatic standards like Andrea Bocelli’s Dell’more Non Si Sa, the Brazilian Tico Tico no Fubá and O Sole Mio, Lavigne covered the bases.

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[more-online northislandgazette.com Danny Boy. He was capably backed by the quartet of pianist Angus Kellett, violinist Sarah Tradewell, guitarist Casey Ryder and bassist Simon Millington, who each had turns to shine instrumentally.

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Clockwise from above: Natasha Grafton glides with a tray of wine glasses during the junior routine, Waiting for a Call-back, during the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club’s ice carnival, Hooray For Hollywood, at Chilton Regional Arena; Tyanna Laming leaps as Audrey Hepburn; Superhero Kierra Shambrook glides on one skate; Ella Fjeld is a menacing zombie to Thriller; Talent agent Darian Murgatroyd goes for a spin; zombies Jasmine Brown, Ella Fjeld, Danielle Barnes and Nicole Wigard link arms during the Thriller finale; Port Hardy’s Sasha Marcinkiw portrays a country star.

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Stars shine in Port McNeill

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The weather outside may have been North Island winter, but Chilton Regional Arena’s rink was given over to Hollywood last weekend as the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club hosted its biennial skate carnival with the theme, Hooray for Hollywood.

The wide-ranging performance featured North Island skaters from age 3 to 17, who portrayed everything from stars on the Walk of Fame to Tom Cruise’s Risky Business character — sans pants — avenging heroes, beach kids, superstar divas and a group of no fewer than seven Marilyn Monroes gliding and twirling to Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.

The fund-raising event for the club included evening shows Friday and Saturday and a Saturday matinee, choreographed by instructor Elizabeth Kines with assistance from Melanie Weber and Hanna Ray Rosback.

Academy Award-level announcing was provided by longtime MC Cliff Rosback, music by Trine Pedersen, and decorating, lighting, costumes and raffles assisted by an army of volunteer parents and other helpers.

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February 27-28 Soccer North Island Youth Soccer registration; Port Hardy forms available at Rec Centre; Port McNeill forms available at Timberland Sports.

February 28 Men’s hockey A League: Warriors vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

Feb. 28-March 2 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club’s Hugh Fraser Memorial Men’s Open bonspiel. Draw/ matchup times to be determined. Dinner, prizes, concession; lounge open throughout.

Info, Naomi 250-949-2311 or Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook.

March 1 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees exhibition, 1:15 p.m., Port Hardy (opponent tba); Eagles atom development playoff, 2:45 p.m., Port McNeill (opponent tba).

Men’s hockey B League: Whalers vs. Rookies, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy; Mainline vs. Smokers, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

March 2 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees exhibition, 9:45 a.m., Port Hardy (opponent tba).

Men’s hockey A League: Islanders at Mustangs, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League: Mainline vs.

Whalers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

March 6-9 Hockey Oscar Hickes Memorial Tournament, Doug Bondue Arena.

Competition in several 19-over divisions; $600 per team, field limited, entry deadline Feb. 14.

Info, oscarhickes@ gmail.com.

Left: Port Hardy goalie Jesse Jackson swats one away during Sunday's game against the Campbell River Hornets at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Right: Jaidyn Staniforth opens up for a shot during Sunday's game.

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Midgets unveil new uniforms at tourney Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The local house midgets didn’t finish up with the win but they went down swinging against the Campbell River Hornets last weekend in the finals of the Port Hardy Midget Tournament.

Port Hardy’s 6-4 round-robin win against Comox Hamilton on Saturday was good enough to earn a berth in Sunday’s 5th/6th place playoff of the eightteam tourney.

The Port Hardy side — a mixed North Island squad made up of players from Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice and Alert Bay — went down 9-5 to the Hornets, but the final scoreline was somewhat misleading.

Three of the Campbell River goals came in the final minutes of a penalty-plagued third period, and the local side showed huge heart to come back three times in a great game for the spectators.

Port Hardy actually opened the scoring early in the first period. Evan Gordon-

The Port Hardy midgets sporting their new-look uniforms pose for a photo after their last game of the weekend tournament.

Valan found Klyde Pausang down the left and he did well to come from behind the net under pressure to slot in a pass to Connor Scott waiting at the far post.

Campbell River replied with a backdoor of their own before adding a second and taking a lead they would never

relinquish.

Port Hardy tied it up before the buzzer with a stunning Jaidyn Staniforth solo effort.

An icing call saw a puck drop in Hardy’s zone which Staniforth picked up and drove down the right through traffic to slot home.

Gordon-Valan got on the scoresheet himself in the second but

his goal punctuated a four-goal tally for the visitors, leaving the home side chasing a 6-3 deficit.

To their credit, the locals never quit fighting and got one back when Corey Miller put Staniforth in on goal to bag his second.

A Jacob Foldy strike brought the home side back within one with

8:57 left to play but the momentum swung again and back-toback strikes from the Hornets pushed them out to 8-5.

A series of penalties left Port Hardy on the wrong side of a 5-on-3 with the minutes ticking away and with just 1.8 seconds left the Hornets struck again to cap the win.

The North Island team used the tourney as an opportunity to unveil the new uniforms and logo recently purchased by Port Hardy Minor Hockey.

The tournament was won by the Fuller Lake Flyers, who topped the Nanaimo Cougars 7-5 in Sunday’s final.

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Special Olympics Mt. Waddington is go Gazette staff PORT HARDY— With a successful first executive meeting out of the way, and coaches registered and waiting in the wings, Special Olympics BC has all the pieces in place to launch a Mount Waddington chapter.

Well, all except one: the athletes.

Now that the operational side is in place,

the newest chapter of the SOBC community is calling for those with an interest in taking part in an aquatics program to get in touch with local coordinator Anita Brennan.

All athletes must be fully registered by April 4 to participate in the program.

The Special Olympics’ mission is to provide individuals with intellectual

disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences. The program offers 18 sports which give athletes the opportunity to compete in local, regional, national and international competition.

The local chapter will begin by offering swimming which, under the SOBC pro-

gram, covers 25- to 200-metre races in the four major strokes as well as medley and relay events.

C o m m u n i t y Development Manager Bobby Debrone explained that in the future the chapter would look at expanding into other sports, like 5-pin bowling, but chose to focus on the aquatics program at launch.

“We’re still looking at the idea of expanding into bowling,” he said, “but we wanted to do one thing really well first.”

While 5-pin may be a little further down the road, local organizers are keen to gauge interest in launching an Active Start program.

The 18 summer and winter sports in the regular SOBC pro-

gram are open to athletes 8 years old and up, while the Active Start program is aimed at children from 2-6 years old.

Active Start is a 12-week family-centred activity program.

Through the Active Start program, children learn basic motor skills such as walking, running, jumping and throwing in a fun and asafe environment.

If you are interested in learning more about the Active Start program, or to register an athlete for the aquatics program, contact Anita Brennan at 250230-9005 or anitabrennan14@gmail.com.

If you would like to get involved as a volunteer get in touch with Courtenay Cox at 250-902-8426 or cox. courtenaym@gmail. com.

McCorquodale places against tough competition Gazette staff Despite having to move up an age category, North Island highland dancer Abigail McCorquodale was happy with her placings at the recent Queen Mary ScotFest Highland Dancing Championships in Long Beach, California.

McCorquodale and her teacher, Teresa Charlton, attended the February 15 competition, and due to the age split at the championship McCorquodale

had to dance in the under 12 years championship group, with older dancers than the nine-year old usually faces in her usual 9 & under age group.

“They don’t have as many young dancers in the US,” said McCorquodale, “The competitors in my group were from Ontario, and around the U.S., including Washington and California.”

McCorquodale scored well, earning a 3rd place in both the

Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy, 9, steps her way to a fourth-runnerup finish at the recent Queen Mary ScotFest Highland Dance Championships in Long Beach, Calif.

Highland Fling and the Sword Dance, and 6th in the Seann Truibhas and the Strathspey and Highland Reel, to earn a 4th runner-up position overall in the Championship.

“It was a great way to start the season,” said McCorquodale.

A number of Team Charlton Highland Dancers from the North Island will be travelling to Vancouver to compete in the BC Open Highland Dancing Championships in March.

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Local figure skaters claim gold at Kerry Park competition Gazette staff Lexie Murgatroyd and Natasha Grafton claimed gold medals in their respective categories and Alyssa Busch placed fourth in the Sr. Silver Ladies free skate to lead the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club in the 2014 Vancouver Island Regional figure skating competition in Kerry Park.

Murgatroyd earned gold and teammate Tyanna Laming was bronze in the Star 4 Girls 13-over class.

Grafton led a strong showing Alyssa Busch of Port Hardy glides through her solo routine in a dress among PMFSC’s rehearsal for last weekend's ice carnival in Port McNeill. Busch will Star 2 level skatrepresent Port McNeill Figure Skating Club in the B.C. championships ers, winning gold in Group 2. Rebecca in March.

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Griffith was silver and Nicole Wigard bronze in Group 1, and Danielle Barnes of Alert Bay was silver in Group 4.

K a r l i e Shambrook, the team’s only representative in the Star 5 division, placed fifth.

The competition was held Feb. 7-9 at Kerry Park Arena.

Busch, of Port Hardy, will go on to represent Port McNeill Figure Skating Club in the upcoming B.C. Figure Skating Championships in Kelowna, beginning Mar. 7. She will compete in the Junior Silver Ladies division.

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10 selected as winners in the Canucks CONNOR Heritage Classic, fromSCOTT 147 entries. The entire team wins tickets to the Heritage The Port McNeill midget skater and Classic game in Vancouver Mar. 2. atom assistant coach was named Player J.R. Rardon of the Year during Port McNeill Minor Hockey’s annual awards night.

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THE FAMILY of Lilian Whitehead invites you to the Comox Legion, March 22, 2-4 pm for refreshments and to wish Lilian a happy 90th birthday. No gifts. Donations may be made to the S.P.C.A.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1-877379-6652.

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Avalon’s Kindergarten Round-up will be held on Tuesday March 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

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PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org

Celebration of Life will be held at Port McNeill Lions Hall at 1:00 pm Saturday March 15th 2014.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm.

Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

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Roy leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years Susan (nee Taylor), son Ryan, daughter-in-law Jill, grandsons Nathaniel and Brennan and sister-in-law Shirley Taylor.

Sisters, Marie, Ellen, Eva (Vern) Beattie (Ernie), brother Norman, many nieces and nephews will miss his jovial ways.

Roy is pre-deceased by father Leo, mother Frances (1995) and sister Patsy 2012. ,n lieu of Àowers donations to Port McNeill Hospital Auxiliary or B.C. Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

LOCAL CRISIS LINE 24/7 Port Hardy (250)949-6033 Alert Bay/Kingcome (250)974-5326

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/14

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome�

Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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A public review of the proposed 2014 Regional District of Mount Waddington Financial Plan and Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) reporting will be held on March 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill BC. www.rdmw.bc.ca 250- 956-3161

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Twin T. Holdings Corporation, of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island – Central Coast Resource District for a Licence of Occupation - Log Handling, Log Storage, Float Camp and Dryland Sort, File # 1414102 situated on Provincial Crown land located near Bones Bay, on West Cracroft Island.

For more information or to make written comments, please contact Ione Brown, of Hecate Integrated Resources at 250 902-9604 or ibhecate@gmail.com or Sheldon Martell, Ministry of FLNRO, North Island – Central Coast Resource District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 or email to Sheldon.Martell@gov.bc.ca . The public review period will extend for 30 days from February 20, 2014, ending on March 22, 2014. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity for reference.

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LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca

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Janitorial/ Housekeeping Services Sointula Health Centre, Malcolm Island

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is looking to contract a Janitor/Housekeeping service for the Sointula Health Centre.

The services will be required 4 – 5 days a week or as requested by the Sointula Nurse or the Rural Manager for Mount Waddington.

The contractor will: • Provide services approximately 30 – 40 hours a month • Be responsible for supplying own cleaning supplies (excluding sanitary paper products, hand sanitizer and liquid hand soap, supplied by Island Health) • Be responsible to provide and maintain commercial general liability insurance • Comply with the Worker’s Compensation Act of the Province of British Columbia VIHA will provide all of the tools required to perform duties Total building floor area is approximately 2,600 square feet If you are interested in providing these services please submit your resumÊ to:

Alison Mitchell, Sr. Manager Rural Health Mount Waddington PO Box 548, Port McNeill BC V0N 2R0 Fax: (250) 956-3653 Email: Lesa.mollinga@viha.ca

Closing Date: March 3, 2014 - 4:00 pm, PST.

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2014 Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for Lifeguard Instructors.

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GARAGE SALES INDOOR Multi-family garage sale St Columba Church Port Hardy (by hospital) Sat Mar 1 9:30-2. Furniture, household, books, lots more. FMI Robert 250-949-2360.

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A detailed job description and list of required qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or from the Town’s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Town Office. Copies of accreditation MUST be included with resumes.

Please apply in writing with resume and accreditation copies to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax with cover letter to 250-956-4300; or email reception.portmcneill@telus.net

TOWNHOUSE . #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet strata complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main floor.

Kitchen with built-in dishwasher, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric baseboard heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, greenhouse and tool shed. Price reduced to $144,500. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

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PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1bdrm furnished •1 bdrm suites Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

PORT HARDY 3 bedrooms for rent. Available immediately.

W/D, new paint. Ref. req. Call 250-902-2226, 250-504-0067.

FOR SALE BY OWNER Side by side Duplex, 3bdrms, 2 brs, carport, deck, ocean view. Needs renos. $179,000 2201 Quatsino Cr. Port McNeill.

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Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites!

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available.

Well maintained secure & quiet buildings.

Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite resident managers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca PORT HARDY- Large 3 bdrm ocean view apt. 1.5 bath, Fridge, stove, W/D. New laminate flooring. Short walk to hospital and shopping. N/S, N/P. Includes heat and hot water. $850/mth. Avail Mar 1.

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SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite.

Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises.

Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets.

References required.

Inquiries contact 250-230-1462.

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Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro.

Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Nov 1. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

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PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 3 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $825 (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw.ca PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $700. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT McNeill 3 Bed, 1.5 bath 1600 sq.ft. Awesome View. $900/mth. Available July 1st (Possibly sooner). Call 250871-4511.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT 2 or 3 bdrm house/duplex in the Port Hardy area for mature couple starting in April or May. Must be dog friendly.

Call 250-230-1070.

PORT MCNEILL: Large 3 bdrm, tri-plex suite. No loud music/parties, good view, close to town and schools. $700/mo. Call Oley at 250956-2682 or John at 604-5810574.

Talent on show Left: Kashia Cook performs Days of Elijah at the Avalon’s Got Talent Valentine’s Extravaganza.

Above: Grade 4 and 5 students perform the first of their three renditions of Les Trois Petits Cochons at the Avalon talent night.

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Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $286.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

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HOMES FOR RENT 4-BDRM HOUSE with ocean view. $1600./mo + utils. N/S, N/P. Avail now. (250)949-7774 PORT HARDY 3bdrms, 2.5 baths, deck, fenced yard, green space, walk to schools, f/s, w/d, ample parking, sm. pet considered, N/S, avail May 1st. $1150/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-230-0320.

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TRUCKS & VANS FOR SALE 2005 White 1 Ton Dodge Sprinter 2.7L Panel Truck • 5 doors, • LED lighting • battery backup • DC hookup • rear wheel drive 140,000 Kilometers Asking $19,9000 OBO. Please call 250-949-9757 or email: locknbar@cablerocket.com

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SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appliances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo.

N/S, N/P. 250-902-1236.

SUITES, UPPER STOREY’S BEACH 1 bdrm, 1 bath basement suite. Hydo, heat included.

Shared laundry. $650/month Contact Marty 250-230-2520.

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The North Island’s history contains a number of stories of First Nations and pioneers who lived very interesting lives.

In the 1800s a number of First Nations people from the North Island, perhaps most notably the Quatsino, established a connection with Asian countries like China and Japan through their involvement in the sealing and whaling industries. Prized for their skill, First Nations sailors were recruited by ships that would come to the North Island and take the locals away — sometimes for more than a year at a time.

A number of Chinese Canadians left their legacy closer to home, here on the North Island.

Jim King emigrated as a young boy from China to Vancouver in 1882. After working at low-paying, unskilled jobs for a number of years he decided to set off up the coast to try his luck in the logging industry. King worked as a boom man, camp cook and sawmill labourer before ending up in Alert Bay in 1910.

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Railway H a l l i d a y, and in befriended many of King and the area’s helped him coal mines. to start a Stopping small store in at Alert in Alert Bay, Chong Bay. King met King, originally and decidsold tobacA Look Back ed to buy co and then branched his store. with Brenda out into a Chong McCorquodale dry goods w o u l d store. deliver goods to his Dong Chong left customers by row Hong Kong in 1922 boat and wheelbarrow. aboard the “Empress When the Canadian of Asia” and landed government outlawed in Vancouver at the the potlatch Chong age of 16. Chong would always be one started off selling of the first to know if fresh vegetables at there was an illegal pota grocery stand, and latch going on because then expanded these the hosts would order sales into a success- huge quantities of ful wholesale business goods from his store. based in Vancouver’s He never reported these goings-on to the bustling Chinatown.

In 1928 Chong got police, and noted that married, sold his busi- in Alert Bay everyone ness, and travelled up got along at that time: the coast in search of white, Asian, and First a job. Unfortunately, Nations.

Chong was known he found that many businesses on the to help out locals by coast would not hire extending credit to Chinese. At this time those could not pay the Head Tax had their bill. At one point been implemented, he ended up taking and many Caucasian over part ownership British Columbians of a logging company were vocal in their from a customer who discrimination against couldn’t repay the Asians, who had come loan. Ironically, it was in large numbers to the illegal for Chong’s province to work on logging company to the Canadian National employ Chinese work-

ers.

In the 1960s Chong purchased land in Port Hardy, and built a number of successful commercial units. His business eventually included grocery stores and commercial holdings all over British Columbia.

Dong Chong Bay on Hanson Island is named after this North Island pioneer.

In more recent history, Dick Wong was well known for his café in Echo Bay, and later his restaurant, the Pagoda Gardens, which was established in 1961 in Port Hardy. The building on Granville Street was a landmark in the community until it was destroyed in a fire in 1991 (by the site of the town clock). The curator at the local museum published a multi-instalment biography on Wong in 1998 in the Gazette.

B r e n d a McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island history enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at storeysbeach@gmail. com. A collection of her past articles is available on her blog at undiscoveredcoast. blogspot.ca/.

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Cheslakees consists of two kindergarten classes housed in an early-education facility near a wooded area and a short distance from the beach, allowing ideal opportunities for student exploration and connections to nature. Cheslakees’ goals are to increase self-awareness and self regulation by providing a place-based, experiential program focussed on both our natural community and First Nations’ culture.

THOUGHTS THAT INSPIRE US “Nature is the greatest classroom you and your child will ever experience” “The best way to get children outside is to go with them” “Playing outside makes children smarter, healthier, happier” “Don’t prepare the path for the child; prepare the child for the path”

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We are a community of learners, guided by the motto, “we are all learners, we are all teachers.”

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K’ak’ot’lats’i School

“House of Learning”

K’ak’ot’lats’i School located just outside of Port Hardy on the Quatsino Reserve Celebrated it’s grand opening in January 2003

It’s Skate time for the Grades 5-­‐7 class

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Grades 2-­‐4 pose for a photo before beginning their school Olympic games!!

Culture: Drum Making

Trip to the Quatse River Hatchery

Ms. C’s Passport to Learning 2013-­‐2014 Pre K-­‐1 class has been soaring to success this year, in every way possible. They have been focused on learning to read and have been extremely successful. It has been a busy year! From preparing for the Christmas Concert to visiting the Quatsino Fish Hatchery and raising our own salmon, the fun is just getting started!

Swimming and Gymnastics are starting soon, with high hopes of a second community whale-­‐watching trip in the spring! These adorable little ones have an incredible passion for learning that is completely contagious. Everyday is packed full of literacy,

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We support education for our youth.

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The Connections program provides an opportunity for high school students to take part in “Workplace Awareness Activities� throughout the North Island. To date over 150 students have participated ranging from Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Woss, Sointula, and other surrounding areas.

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LIFE AT EAGLE VIEW Eagle View staff & students would like to thank Overwaitea Foods for their generous support of our breakfast program!

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WOSS LAKE ELEMENTARY At Woss Lake Elementary School we have been learning about our local industry and our environment. We thank the many interested adults who have contributed to our sense of community.

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“We like math” - Jorja & Mariah

“I like dancing” - Edie

“I love art!” - Olivia

“I like learning about the Kwak’wala alphabet Felicity “I love centres in Ms. Tuttle’s class” - Jordan “I like everything about learning” - Larissa

“I like doing art in Culture” - Maia “Our students and staff are amazing” - Mr. Brand

“I love culture class” - Anne

“I like math” - Alistair

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Located in the community of Tsulquate, Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre provides secondary educational programs for students from Port Hardy and the surrounding communities. Eke Me-Xi offers individualized programs for students working towards achieving a Dogwood Diploma, Adult Dogwood Diploma or Evergreen Certificate (School Completion).

At Eke Me-Xi, students’ individual learning needs are met as they work towards achieving their academic and career goals. Our welcoming, family atmosphere encourages personal growth and responsibility; students develop a strong sense of self-esteem and pride in their accomplishments.

Our program is designed to apply beliefs about learners and learning in a culturally responsive and community setting. In the spirit of working together, we provide an educational environment for students to develop ownership of their learning and to set their own goals and dreams. We strive to achieve this through fostering positive student and family relationships, project based learning and hosting open house events. Including community Role Models and implementing Kwak’wala language and culture are notable program strengths.

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What can you expect at PORT HARDY SECONDARY SCHOOL? An education that ďŹ ts the needs of the student; Professional and dedicated staff;

Relevant courses that connect you with real life;

A range of educational activities that focus on learning, and support health, healing, and community.

A school community the respects and supports diversity

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Christmas Program

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Be Active Be Healthy Come to the Port Hardy Recreational Complex for skating, swimming & more!

Visit our website at www.porthardy.ca for our latest schedule of upcoming events

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“Math is everywhere around you.” - Jenny

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Engaging the Community and Improving the Achievement of ALL Learners

“Bringing Learning to Life”

Our commitment is to: • Honour all students, families and communities through excellence in service; • Transform learning experiences through high quality instructional practice and effective leadership; • Promote respectful and engaged relationships among and between, the Board of Education, employees, students, families and communities; • Ensure relevant and meaningful learning for each individual student; • Support and promote self, staff, and district directed professional growth.