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Mall Hotel set for 2015 Cameron Orr By the end of this year the City Centre Mall should have its new restaurant open, anchored to the planned hotel which should be ready 12 months after construction begins. Mall owner Jerry Minni showed the Sentinel the plans for “The design is the building and some a little different of the floor plans last than the ﬁrst week, following his design we company receiving the development permit came up with which sets conditions but we sort of for how the building jumped the will look. He just needs a gun.” construction permit now but he said it’s all lining up to begin building this spring. It will only be about two weeks, he anticipates, to get the construction permit and to put the project out to tender. The hotel will be built between the breezeway where the Salvation Army store was, to where the video store was. It will be a two storey hotel — three floors when you include the ground floor where a restaurant will be built — which is short of Minni’s original vision. “The design is a little different than the first design we came up with but we sort of jumped the gun a little in the sense that the footings here would only support so much weight,” he said. Any possible construction was also delayed last year because the mall’s original engineering plans were lost to time, meaning extra work had to be done to figure out how much the existing structures could support. But the new restaurant should be ready to go by the time the year turns to 2015. “We’re trying to push to get the roof on, the [restaurant] open by December 31 this year, and then we’ll continue on the inside of the rooms.” Minni purchased the City Centre Mall in 2006, and had ideas from the start to build a hotel. He said he began considering the land where Tim Hortons is now for his hotel, but then decided to build it over the existing mall. His entire plan for City Centre will cover two phases. By early to mid next year the hotel will be complete, ending phase one. Phase two will be an upgrade to the mall itself, inside and outside, and modernizing its look, similar in a way to how Terrace’s mall was recently renovated. Continued on page 6

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

1.30 INCLUDES TAX

Today is the first day of advance voting for the plebiscite, and both sides of the question continue to battle it out for public opinion. The issue has also sparked the interest of our readers who have been pouring in letters on the subject. Those begin on the next page.

Kitimatian cooks way to success Cameron Orr Did you know the Sguazzin’s? Then you may already be familiar with a President’s Choice product in SuperValu right now. Those who watch the CBC series Recipe to Riches, where competitors race to have their food chosen for cash prizes and their product in the frozen food aisle, will have seen appetizer finalist Elisa Hendricks. And if Hendricks herself seems familiar, it’s because she was born and raised in Kitimat, and is now making a mark in the food world. “I’ve had contact from lots of wonderful old friends and from people who knew my family, and from people who get in touch with me and say ‘your mom was one of my favourite teachers,’” Hendricks told the Sentinel following her win. Her story has been shared widely since in Kitimat’s social media circles. “Being from Kitimat, no matter where you go in the world you’ve got this group of people who can always have

“I think lots of people in Kitimat would have had a version of this recipe.” your back.” Her award winning recipe is called Italian Lollipops, which may sound more like a dessert food, but the cheese and meat dish is anything but. “An Italian Lollipop is friulano cheese, mortadella, in a crispy coating on a lollipop stick,” she said. It’s been modified in some ways, especially to allow it to properly freeze and cook to be on store shelves, but in general its a recipe she adapted from her dad, Italo Sguazzin. “It’s a family recipe that my dad brought with him from Italy and I worked on it a little bit to make it work for this competition,” said Hendricks. A more resilient crust is among the major changes, using cornmeal. “I think lots of people in Kitimat would have had a version of this recipe

at one of my parents’ parties somewhere along the line growing up. I was born and raised in Kitimat, I was born in the old pink hospital that’s not there anymore,” she said. “My parents were always big entertainers and very active in the community and lots of people will remember them there.” The specific ingredients in the appetizer tell a story of her family history. “The friulano cheese is a really important part of it for me because it’s the cheese from the region of Italy that my dad is from which is called Friulano.” Her parents Italo and mom Cindy are, understandably, very happy for her. “My parents are just delighted and so pleased. I think in many ways this is about honouring them and that fusion of Canadian and Italian culture that I was so lucky to grow up with.” Hendricks is still connected to many friends in Kitimat but she calls Gibsons, BC her home now, on the Sunshine Coast, where she commutes to Vancouver for her work in social housing. Continued on page 3

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Details overlooked in LNG excitement Dear Sir, During this last cold stretch in February, I would admit to spending a few more hours indoors rather than outdoors. Perhaps it was that my warm space heater or a hot coffee had more appeal that the bitter north wind. Even though remaining indoors was pleasant enough, my thoughts drifted back to my naturalist beginnings and to the future of my special places in this valley.

They all began on a rocky hilltop park near my family home in Victoria. While visiting Victoria this past Christmas, I returned to this same park where I spent endless amounts of time as a young naturalist. I used to explore hidden trails in the underbrush, spy on quail and towhees as they pronounced their springtime vigor, and marveled at the lush wildflowers of Camas and White Fawn Lilies. Today,

the park is but a shadow of what it once was. The wild oak forest with its abundance of open spaces, scrub forest, and rocky viewpoints has been minimized by monolithic housing developments. As a young person, it never occurred to me that this special place and its natural inhabitants might one day be diminished or gone. When I moved to Kitmat some 36 years ago, I had the same feeling. There was so much forest,

lake, stream and channel waters. They seemed inexhaustible. They would be here forever - pure and pristine. Imagine my surprise when I received a phone call regarding our local Pine Creek. In the flurry of LNG excitement, drawings on display at Riverlodge showed a gas pipelines traversing Pine Creek. Did no one seem to know there was a legal covenant on Pine Creek, protecting in perpetuity, a

60 m zone along both sides of the creek? In 2006, the creek and surrounding old growth forest was forever saved from the saw, guaranteeing that fish, birds, bears and even butterflies would have a safe refuge, clear water, and open air spaces. The short, two km loop trail allowed all human visitors free access to see truly large trees and watch salmon spawning in the autumn. Continued on page 8

Refinery proponent weighs in on tankers My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. I worry about the impact of a bitumen spill on our coast so for the last two years I have spent a great deal of time studying oil refineries, oil pipelines and tankers. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. Since there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. Refining bitumen before it is loaded into tankers solves this problem because refined fuels float and evaporate. There is a great deal of misinformation being disseminated about the threat to the coast. For example, recently a senior executive at one of the big oil companies in Canada told me their official position is that bitumen doesn’t sink. That is nonsense. The Federal government published a thorough study on November 30 2013 proving that it does sink if there is sediment around. The report is available online and I encourage you to access it. Also, the BC Chamber of Shipping is currently running ads talking about the advantages of GPSbased navigation and saying spills such as Exxon Valdez would not be possible today because of double

hulls and sub-divisions within tankers. Again, this is nonsense. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All

ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t. The crew on the Queen of the North also didn’t do so. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick

search of the internet shows human error is usually the problem. We can rest assured there will be more accidents in future. Our research has shown us that modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and US gov-

ernment websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. Unfortunately we cannot have the same level of confidence about tankers which are the most critical

Guest Column: David Black component involving the shipment of oil because recovery is so difficult. The grounding of the Exxon Val-

dez is usually held up as an example of how bad a spill at sea can be. Continued on page 8

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B.C. briefs Conclusion Truck driver representatives and provincial government officials shook hands on a deal to get picket lines down at Port Metro Vancouver. United Truckers Association and Unifor representatives joined Premier Christy Clark and Jobs Minister Shirley Bond at the B.C. legislature to announce the deal, which addresses pay and wait time issues. The B.C. government will abandon back-to-work legislation to impose a 90-day cooling off period, along with stiff fines for Unifororganized truckers who had been poised to continue their strike in defiance. More than 1,000 other nonunion independent ow n e r - o p e r a t o r s represented by the United Trucking Association who weren’t covered by the legislation had been under threat of port access permit terminations by Port Metro Vancouver. The federal government committed to increase trip rates by 12 per cent within 30 days, with a temporary rate hike to take effect after a week of normal operations. “What changed today was a willingness to listen,” said Unifor president Jerry Dias, adding that he had arrived in Victoria to announce a plan to defy the back-to-work law that was being debated. Port Metro Vancouver has agreed to consult with truckers on the licensing system to control the number of trucks calling at the port and get the multiple trucking companies to comply with rate and employment agreements. A wait time fee of $50 per trip is part of the agreement.

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Elisa Continued from page 1 Hendricks said she got involved in the contest after sending in an audition tape but it was part a lesson to her kids and part pursuing her passion in the kitchen. “For me the bigger picture was really trying something new and showing my kids that sometimes you have to stick your neck out there and do something different and leave your comfort zone and be willing to take some risks and take some chances and try something new,” she said, but also noted that she’s most happiest in the kitchen with friends so her own passion for food creation played a large part. She said she’s very

“The bigger picture was really trying something new.” grateful for the support she’s had from people in Kitimat since her win. As for the contest itself, she said it was high energy and put herself to the test, having to create 500 of the lollipops in three hours. “I’ve never made that many and certainly not under that kind of pressure. The way the show is you know you have to make 500...and they’re throwing curveballs at you and surprising you

with what you can and can’t do in a professional kitchen.” Public voting on Recipe to Riches products ended on Sunday, Winning the category means in addition to having her product — complete with a caricature of herself on the box — on store shelves, she takes home a $25,000 prize. If she manages to win the grand prize on the series finale, she’ll earn $250,000.

Elisa Hendricks in promotional photos from Recipe to Riches.

Airport numbers rise The Northwest Regional Airport continues to post record passenger numbers with February’s total being the second highest on record. The 18,092 figure was eclipsed only by December 2013’s total of 18,182. Combined with the January total, the figure to date for 2014 is 35,595. That’s more passenger traffic than generated at the airport for the first four months of 2011, the year passenger traffic at the airport began to climb and broach 120,000 for the first time for a calendar year. Airport manager Carman Hendry attributed the healthy passenger numbers to the increasing amount of industrial activity in the area. “We’re only looking forward,” said Hendry in sketching out a projected busy year at the airport. Rio Tinto Alcan is not only extending its work on rebuilding its Kitimat aluminum smelter but has arranged for a converted Baltic Sea ferry, dubbed a ‘flotel,’ to hold 600 construction work-

ers as it ramps up activity. And if the Northwest Regional Airport here is busy, so are ones in Smithers and at Prince Rupert. “Across the region, for the 2013 calendar year, passenger traffic increased by 17 per cent. Everyone was up double digits, but we were more so,” said Hendry. Northwest Regional Airport’s overall share of northwest passenger traffic has also increased. In 2012 the share was 51 per cent, a figure that climbed to 56 per cent in 2013. Northwest Regional Airport’s 2011 passenger total was 120,384, climbing to 139,193 in 2012 and 177,294 in 2013. The ever increasing number of passengers has put a strain on the airport’s parking capabilities. “Parking is at a premium right now. If you can get a ride, please do so,” said Hendry. The airport will be expanding its long term lot to handle 800 vehicles, an increase from the 340 spots now available.

Sewer charges for ferry No property taxes from the Delta Spirit ferry in Kitimat’s harbour means the town won’t be flush with money from its arrival, but the town will establish a sewage rate for its waste. At their March 31 meeting it was expected that Kitimat Council would be debating a fees bylaw to potentially add 10 cents per bed, per day to cover the cost of processing the ships sewage. That cost would mean a sewage fee of $21,900 a year. The bylaw is actu-

Public Advisory Please be advised the Rio Tinto Alcan’s BC Operations will be testing its emergency siren system on a monthly basis beginning 6 February 2014. While it’s unlikely, there is potential that the siren could be heard as far as Kitimat or Kitamaat Village. This is just a test and will repeat on the first Thursday of each month until further notice. For more information please contact Rio Tinto Alcan’s Plant Protection at 250.639.8273.

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Rock the vote Get out your voting hat, today is the first day of advance voting for the plebiscite. Yes, that plebiscite. Whether you’re in Kitimat, Vancouver, or anywhere in between or beyond, this plebiscite has taken the corporate and environmental world by storm. It’s a far greater beast that I ever expected. I’ll hope that my story on page 11 will give a little insight into how it will be conducted. What I learned from the questioning at the meeting is that the voting rules are a little more relaxed than they would be in a ‘real’ election, but in some ways it has worked out. For one, you don’t have to be a Canadian citizen. I’ve see remarks on the World Wide Web that seem to take issue with that, but from Douglas Channel Watch’s perspective that is actually good, as they say they learned recently there are a number of nonCanadians who have lived in Kitimat a long time who will be allowed to vote in this issue. It opens up the voting field more. However the biggest confusion appears to be that people think camp workers will be able to vote, because of the requirement you only have had to live in Kitimat for 30 days. But anything showing an address of a work camp doesn’t meet the “primary residence” requirement. The potential loophole is however that a person living in an apartment here could be a temporary worker but is eligible to vote. That will all depend if they’ve gone through the work to have Kitimat put on their government IDs. I couldn’t say if that’s common or not among workers who live outside of camps, but I suppose that’s where the element of trust comes into play. I personally feel that temporary workers probably don’t have the interest or time to bother to get tangled up in local politics, so in good faith I’ll assume the majority of whoever votes will be local in the truest sense. But that just means it’s extra important for Kitimatians to cast their vote. Sure it’s non-binding, and we don’t know exactly what will happen once the vote is done and counted, but both the company and opponents have committed a lot of time and resources into the question. It has struck a chord and even if it’s just a moral victory, the answer that Kitimat residents give at the ballot boxes will be heard far and wide. Do not be surprised at all that Canada’s Prime Minister could be briefed on what happens here. Even if nothing is impacted on the project in the end — whichever way it goes — we’ll be setting the tone for projects to come. It may be slight, but the vote matters. So get your hat on. Cameron Orr

The mystery of MH370 continues Plane crashes, with multiple fatalities, do not occur every day of the week. That’s why, despite the fact that they do occasionally and tragically take place, air travel, statistically they say remains the safest way to travel long distances. That will be of little comfort to the families of passengers and crew of Malaysian Air Flight MH370. The disappearance of Malaysian Air Flight 370, with its 239 passengers and crew, which departed Kuala Lumpur on March 8 and (at time of writing hasn’t been seen since) has captured the attention of the world. In a very short time, without doubt, it became one of the most mysterious and most discussed accidental airline disasters ever. (Actually, even as I write this, and continue to delay sending it to my editor, in the hour-by-hour expectation that answers will arrive, there is still no firm information on what happened.) For more than three weeks, the story has gripped the imagination of the world and demonstrated the lengths to which some news entities, such as CNN, are prepared to go to fill in the gaps while there is no “real news” other than activities in the ongoing search for the missing aircraft.. This is Day 21 and in front of me are three more talking head experts dis-

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cussing the latest abrupt change in the search area off Australia. No need to recap, but this aircraft, a Boeing 777, last made verbal contact with air traffic control during the night on March 8, less than an hour after takeoff. The plane simply vanished and ceased to communicate in a conventional way. I was among the many millions of people around the world, semi-transfixed, following the day-to-day events related to tracking and re-tracking the whereabouts of this flight. Daily, I expected to turn on the TV or check my phone to find that actual wreckage had been found and the search would be focused on for the aircraft’s “black box” pilot cabin and data recordings. But for three weeks, every day, the story was the same. No real news of the plane. Just endless evolving talking head speculation, accompanied by a huge build-up of criticism about the way various authorities communicated information as the mystery expanded

into a series of increasingly fantastic “conspiracy” theories about the whereabouts of the missing plane, ranging from pilot suicide to hijacking and reports of various possibilities about flight direction changes, and more theories about how long, how fast and how far the plane could travel before running out of fuel. What I did learn was that there are dozens, maybe hundreds of retired pilots, air safety experts, floating debris consultants and multiple speciality theorists who can help maintain the mystery around a vanished aircraft for as long as needed with some very credible, often eminently sensible conversation about the many eventualities that could be involved in the disappearance. We also learned that air traffic control conversation is only one of a number of ways that can be used to track the movements of a plane in the sky as it reports automatically with satellites, engine makers and other monitors in the sky. I remain startled to know there are more than 1,600 satellites orbiting earth as high as 22,000 miles in space. That’s why, three weeks later, technology pointed the way to one specific search area in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of western Australia, to concentrate the hunt for debris. Continued on page 13

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Government starting to see the reality When it comes to the much trumpeted new industry in the Northwest and its glacial progress towards becoming a reality, I have this image stuck in my head of premier Christy Clark, decked out in a Snow White costume, plaintifully singing “Someday my prince will come”. As in the LNG prince. It is understandable if she feels a wee bit melancholic given the extravagant promises she made prior to the last election. But I will give her and her government credit for finally facing facts on LNG as in absolutely no mention of the fictional X plants by year Y in the Throne Speech and fi-

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nance minister Mike de Jong not including in his budget speech any LNG Prosperity Fund money in his three year revenue forecast. De Jong went further in talking to reporters after the speech by saying he did not expect any LNG tax revenue to be rolling in during the next five years. He is right on the money - or lack thereof - in saying that. That’s because none of the projects have yet been greenlighted by proponents

and even when they are it will be four - three at the most optimistic years before any LNG flows from the new plants. Granted, on that construction time scale it is theoretically possible one plant could be up and running in 2018 - a year earlier than de Jong has factored in. But that would require what’s called a Final Investment Decision (FID) being made almost immediately. And that ain’t gonna happen. The reason is that

the proponents need to have certainty on what their costs and revenues will be before making a positive FID decision - these companies are not about to spend billions of dollars on a wish and a prayer. The curious thing is the provincial government is not exactly helping them achieve that certainty on the costs side. Which takes me back to the budget speech in which the government’s proposed LNG export tax regime was unveiled. It has a two tier structure which will see a 1.5 per cent tax applied in the early years, then up to 7 per cent for the rest of the lifetime of the plants.

Except it is not that simple. The 1.5 per cent will apply to the revenue less expenses and those expenses include the capital cost of constructing the plant. And the 7 per cent may not actually be that - see the words “up to” above - and even if it is it won’t really be because the companies can deduct the total of 1.5 per cent tax they have already paid from the higher rate. In reading the government’s budget backgrounder #3 on the proposed tax I noticed that the list of expenditures that would be regarded as capital costs did not include either the pipeline to deliver the natural gas to the LNG plant or the gas-fired

power plant needed to liquefy that natural gas. So I sought clarification from the Finance ministry as to whether they did count as capital costs or not. They said they’d get back to me. Three weeks later there has been no answer. In the interval I came up with another question: the scenario offered in the backgrounder assumed the companies would “fully deduct” their capital costs “by the end of year four”, year one being the start of production. I asked whether the companies had to fully deduct in that time span or whether they could choose to drag it out, which

would make total sense to me - as in delaying the higher tax rate as long as possible. I did get a reply to that one but unfortunately it was contradictory and then ended with “these are some of the details that will become more apparent and specific when the legislation is introduced.” So nothing has really been decided? I do not see much certainty in any of this. And that will remain the case until the government brings down legislation for the tax, now postponed again until the Fall. But in fairness to the government, it is not the elephant in the room. More on that next time.

Enbridge project “by far” not worth risk, says reader ReadeR’s WRite Dear Sir, After researching and analyzing the nasty results of various dilbit and condensate spills that have occurred in the US and Canada in the last few years it is painfully obvious to me that the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal is too dangerous and by far not worth the risk. I will be voting no on April 12 in an effort to maintain what little remaining protection we have of our streams and head waters here in northern B.C. A no vote on the Kitimat plebiscite will go a long ways in helping to protect the existing integrity of North Coast B.C. from the

ravages of dilbit and/or condensate spills. By not having super tankers plying our coast we can all rest a lot easier. Think of it as 100 per cent spill prevention even in the worst of weather conditions. After closely following all of the Joint Review Panel proceedings I am unable to vote anything other than no on April 12. A short while into the proceedings it became clear to me that the level of the playing field was being manipulated by the National Energy Board and the federal govern-

ment. Due to timelines and the JRP’s narrow, and NEB mandated, scope there were pertinent facts and science that was not allowed to be introduced into evidence. This in my view put a black eye on the quasi-judicial proceedings, and for me called the whole process into question. For example the JRP looked past all the flaws that were found in the Environmental Assessment that were pointed out by many and some flaws even Enbridge concurred

Chance to change for better Dear Sir, It’s an open secret that B.C.’s Northwest, with a few notable exceptions, has struggled for years. We have a chance to change that for the better and that’s why I’m voting ‘Yes’ in the upcoming Northern Gateway plebiscite. When I first arrived in Kitimat in 1980, the economy was still rolling along pretty smoothly,

thanks in part to my old employer Methanex and its construction of the methanol plant in 1982 and the related ammonia plant a few years later. Alcan was the key employer, and the Eurocan mill was also a significant player, not yet hit as it was later by a global economic slowdown and plummeting US housing starts. Continued on page 8

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with. The JRP were then able to make a finding of any and all spills that would be viewed as “insignificant.” As if that statement weren’t sickening enough they went on to find that a spill of “Significant Adverse Environmental Impact would be justified un-

der the circumstances”. The majority of Kitimat jobs that may be produced by this proposal are fleeting and any remaining jobs would be few. These few remaining jobs would come at the peril of many existing jobs and lifestyles that already exist on our coast.

Long term windfall tax benefits may not be as plentiful as advertised. We are all aware of the ability and ease in which large corporation’s claw back their tax dollars. I view the JRP findings as more than just absurd. People who have watched the

Enbridge Northern Gateway review process unfold and are still able to vote anything other than no on April 12 have been watching with more than just one eye closed. I implore you to please reconsider and vote no. Sincerely, David G McRae

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Youths breaking in to Nechako Centre March 18 A male “turned himself in” at the RCMP detachment. The man was heavily intoxicated and upset, wanting to be “locked up” so officers arrested him for public intoxication and released him in the morning when he was sober and could care for himself again. Police are investigating a hit and run in the parking lot to the BC Employment building. A witness to the incident reported it to the office’s secretary and more information on the subject vehicle was left on the car owner’s windshield. A car key was reported stolen from a gas station on south Lahakas Boulevard. Complainant said he left his key at the station counter to authorize the fuel pump but

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DCW is not anti-development This reader Dear Sir: Things are heating up in Kitimat as the April 12 Enbridge plebiscite gets closer. Assumptions have been made, and accusations hurled at Douglas Channel Watch for being an anti-development organization, and nothing could be further from the truth. Our group formed because of our shared concerns regarding Enbridge’s history of spills and their Northern Gateway dual pipeline and supertanker port proposal. We have not stood in the way of any other project currently being proposed in Kitimat. Many of us believe the tar sands should be refined in Alberta, thereby creating thousands of jobs for Canadians. Royalties and taxes garnered could fund

ReadeR’s WRite research for better, cleaner energy solutions. The stone age didn’t end because they ran out of stones, it was because of the bronze age. We could utilize our tar sands in a wiser, forward looking way which could put Canada at the very forefront of cleaner energy systems into the future. When you lay down on an issue, you get stepped on. Douglas Channel Watch prefers to stand firm with our conviction to protect the place we love, stare Enbridge and the Federal Government right in the eyes, and ask the hard questions

while also demanding solid evidence, and will not apologize for doing so. The JRP figures temporary foreign workers can build pipelines in Canada, that Enbridge’s project should be for the export of unrefined, raw, diluted bitumen, and that the Exxon Valdez and Kalamazoo spills, if they happened in BC’s salmon rivers or onto our pristine north coast, would be “justified in the circumstances”. I, and many others, intend to send a massive, clear message to Ottawa that Enbridge’s Northern Gateway is a bad deal for Kitimat, for BC, and for all of Canada. They need to rethink their priorities, and why we are voting no to Enbridge. Sincerely, Murray Minchin

Change Continued from page 5 Those dwindling housing starts, in part, effectively shut down several regional sawmills that dried up Eurocan’s residual fibre supply. The rest is history – and not very positive history at that. In terms of jobs, those past several years have been very hard indeed. Just look at the numbers: 535 jobs gone with the closure of Eurocan; 120 more disappeared with Methanex. The modernization of the Alcan smelter has been important, but the workforce will be reduced there as well, moving forward. And as for all those sawmills, the loss of positions in the services sector, and in hospitality, we can as-

sume at least several dozens of job losses, if not more. I worked in the petrochemical industry more or less for my entire working life, and only recently retired from Methanex after having managed and shipped methanol and ammonia in Kitimat for the past 34 years. Over that time I’ve seen cycles where the local economy has grown, then foundered. When you’re in the midst of one of those economic low points as indeed we are right now, you tend to look more diligently for an opportunity to turn the corner and move forward toward prosperity. And if it’s prosperity for the long term, then it’s so much the better.

From my perspective, the Northern Gateway pipeline project needs to form a key part of this region’s sustainability for the future. The commitment from the proponents is that Northern Gateway will be built to the most specific, strict safety and environmental standards, and that monitoring and maintenance will be done in the most diligent way. The Joint Review Panel, after rigorous scientific review, has imposed 209 Conditions on Northern Gateway to ensure the project meets its commitments and Canada’s high safety and environment expectations. How do I know this? Having been a

close observer of this project since its inception, I’ve watched how the proposal has evolved through its public engagement and review phases to where we stand today. Every aspect of the proposal has been open to scrutiny and analysis, and nothing has been spared. Further, if you have a question of concern about Northern Gateway, at some point you’ve had the opportunity to ask that question and receive your answer. When Kitimatians vote in the April 12 plebiscite, we should think about future employment in connection with this project and really consider the significant number of jobs the area could win.

Post-construction, the project will require more than 180 employees in Kitimat alone. These will include electrical and mechanical technicians, tug and mooring operations personnel, emergency response, administration, environmental and land coordination positions and more. Bottom line? We need this project, and voting yes in the upcoming plebiscite is Kitimat’s opportunity to say that. Now is the time to get out and show support for Northern Gateway and the sustainable jobs it will bring to this region. On April 12, please cast your vote for a strong future. Sincerely, Bill Eynon

Refinery Continued from page 2 However, a bitumen spill would be far worse. Exxon Valdez carried light oil and lost 250,000 barrels (the equivalent of 17 Olympic swimming pools). The light oil floated for the most part and could be washed off beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10% was recovered. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom and be unrecoverable. If we lost a tanker load, which is eight times greater than the Exxon Valdez spill, we would destroy the coast and fishery for hundreds of years. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we destroy the coast on our watch. In my view, we should build a refinery to remove any chance of a bitumen spill at sea. There are other benefits to be had from a state-of-the-art refinery: There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. The refinery will be

built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and it will emit double the CO2 of our new Kitimat design. An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be skilled highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

It is also our intention to build a safe pipeline and a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence the money is available to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a new tanker fleet, owned by a BC company that cannot shirk its liability for a spill at sea, and that carries refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. David Black is the Chairman and owner of Black Press, who owns, among others, this newspaper

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Dear Sir: On April 12th, I’ll be voting “yes” in support of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, which has undergone thorough public and scientific scrutiny. In December, a non-partisan panel recommended moving ahead with the pipeline subject to 209 rigorous environmental and socio-economic conditions. Pipelines are not new to this country, this province or this region. Canadians know how to build safe pipelines — they’ve been building them since the 1850s. We’ve learned a lot in that time, and modern pipelines are the safest way to transport Canada’s oil. Northern Gateway will provide direct economic benefits to Kitimat, including 180 jobs and some $5 million in tax revenue, while ensuring our beautiful environment is protected. Sincerely, Dennis La Hue

Excitement Continued from page 2 A meeting with TransCanada pipeline was arranged and the terms of the covenant were explained. The value of Pine Creek to both the wildlife and the community was explained. The pipeline planners listened. Reasonable alternatives were put forward and it now seems the pipeline route has been diverted around the creek watershed leaving the covenanted land alone. Pine Creek, however, is but the tip of the proverbial iceberg. We are now faced with an unimaginable threat to the Kitimat River and 60 km of pristine shoreline along Douglas Channel. The tankers and freighters that have navigated our waters for years are about to be dwarfed by some of the largest vessels in the world. Most will be tankers, specifically built to carry LNG and oil. Not oil, however, as we see on the TV as it surges out of wells in the Arabian desert. Rather, the proposed pipeline and tankers will ship bitumen, the product we see being dug out of the ground in northern Alberta. Fast forward to February 14 of this year. The front page of the Northern Sentinel carried a story about a proposed refinery. Mr. Black, the refinery proponent, spoke of a bitumen spill. “It would be pretty awful,” and worse than the Exxon Valdez,” he is quoted as saying. “And even if we did know where it went (in the water column) we couldn’t get it back up.” Bitumen is not your average, everyday oil product. And as Mr. Black relayed, it is pretty awful and not something anyone would want in any of our drinking water, waterways or ocean shorelines. To me, this is like visiting the park near my Victoria family home. How did the park become so small, so insignificant, and lost to the local residents. It happened, at least in part, because the developer won the day with the municipal council. They were somehow convinced a dozen or two more homes were more important than preserving a piece of irreplaceable parkland. Does this also have to happen here? Will we put at risk or even lose the very part of our landscape and waterways here that makes this valley special and even unique? The answer is no, provided enough of us say ‘no’ to moving bitumen products throughout our valley or along Douglas Channel. Sincerely, Dennis Horwood

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“ENBRIDGE HAS DEVASTATED OUR COMMUNITY.” — DEB MILLER, COMMUNITY RESIDENT

Protect the Kitimat way of life, say no to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Dear Kitimat citizens, I am a citizen of Ceresco Michigan, located on the Kalamazoo River, and I need to let you know the truth about how an Enbridge pipeline devastated our communities. Here is the truth: • 3 ½ years later, the clean up is not complete — and Enbridge has been dragged kicking and screaming to keep their commitments • We still have toxic bitumen sunken in the river • Houses sit empty and property values are down • We are still living the nightmare while Enbridge buys ads trying to convince people that everything is okay Enbridge devastated our community. Please don’t let them do the same to you. — Deb Miller

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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The complete Kitimatians guide to plebiscite Cameron Orr The upcoming plebiscite for Kitimatians to decide whether or not they accept the Joint Review Panel’s 209 conditions for the proposed Northern Gateway Pipelines proposal will be slightly relaxed from how an official election is conducted. The differences between a real election and this plebiscite comes down to the fact that you have to have been a resident of Kitimat for only 30 days before you’d be allowed to vote, and you also do not have to be a Canadian citizen. In questioning councillors on the specifics, Douglas Channel Watch representative Murray Minchin said the Canadian citizenship requirement is beneficial to some in Kitimat. He said there are many people in town who do not have a Canadian citizenship but who’d be allowed to vote this time. They discovered that when they had gone door-todoor. As for how voting will play out, the District of Kitimat’s returning officers will have a voter list of residents and you will sign your name on the form to prove you had voted. Deputy Municipal Clerk Shirley Boudreault explained the process at the March 24 committee of the whole meeting. In the case you’re not on a voters list, you’ll have to produce identification showing that you have a primary address in Kitimat. An address showing you live in a work camp will not satisfy the requirements of Kitimat being a permanent residence. In the absence of any identification, potential voters will be asked a series of questions to determine their eligibility. Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole admitted that there is always a potential for some people to com-

mit voter fraud, but much in the same way the same opportunity exists in municipal and provincial elections. There is an element of trust that comes into play.

During the count of the ballots, scrutineers have been appointed to watch over the process. An invitation to the community was made for the positions, and three people

representing the “yes” vote to the question came forward immediately. Boudreault said that the District went to people who were known to represent the

“no” vote and invited them to apply to be scrutineers as well, to ensure both sides were represented. Six scrutineers have now been appointed in total, three

representing each side of the vote. The first chance to vote in the plebiscite is April 2, today. The poll will be open in the meeting room between the Tamitik Arena and

the swimming pool. April 9 will be the next advance poll, at the same location. Both days will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The main voting day is April 12.

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“i want my grandchildren to work here. i’m voting yes.”

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“With all the ups and downs over the years, it’s been tough for Kitimat. We need some stability. We need to know that everything’s going to be good for a long time, not just a year or two. The Northern Gateway project will bring that stability. I’m glad it’s going to bring jobs, but also training. Wouldn’t it be great if our kids could get more education here, rather than heading off to Vancouver or Calgary? For me, the best thing about living in Kitimat is that you can go hiking or fishing on your way home from work. It’s a special place to live. But without jobs and stability, I worry that my kids and grandkids won’t be able to live here with me. And that’s what I want more than anything. So I’m voting yes.”

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Enbridge money returned to college Northwest Community College has turned down a $15,000 student bursary donation made by Enbridge, the company that wants to build the Northern Gateway pipeline to pump Alberta crude oil to a marine export terminal at Kitimat. The donation, made up of six bursaries of $2,500, was first announced by the college March 3 and 71 applications for the money were received by the middle of last week. But that was before the college board, in a March 21 meeting, reversed the original decision to accept the money. A two-sentence statement released by interim college president Denis Caron provided no explanation as to why the money was returned. “At its regular monthly meeting on Friday, March 21, the NWCC Board of Gov-

ernors passed a motion to return a donation of $15,000 to Enbridge. As a result, the NWCC board will be reviewing its donations policy,” read the release. Even before the board met, the college came under criticism for the wording contained in its March 3 press release announcing the money. The wording, a description of the project provided by Enbridge, was removed after college vice president Dave O'Leary said he received emails and several phone calls, the latter from college employees. Prior to the board meeting, O'Leary said the original wording should not be taken as an endorsement of Enbridge or its Northern Gateway project. He said the college does not take positions endorsing projects or positions by companies or others providing it with mon-

ey or services in kind. He said the college will only accept money or services if it comes with no strings attached. “We've had occasions where someone has wanted to [provide money] and has been pretty specific and we've said 'no,'” O'Leary continued. He noted that Enbridge was a sponsor of a recent regional skills competition held at the college. After receiving the emails and phone calls, O'Leary said he contacted Enbridge and was asked to remove the project description. “They didn't want to be seen to have an effect on the intent of their donation,” he said. The six bursaries, to be distributed based on need, were for trades, technology,

science or environmental studies students. It's not known if the six students chosen were informed they had been selected prior to the March 21 board meeting. The Northwest Community College Students Union, which met with O'Leary after the wording had been removed and before the college board met, did question the release, saying Enbridge provided the money after a deadline for bursary provisions had passed. “We are not opposed to bursaries but we are opposed to NWCC publicizing comments that are not balanced on behalf of any corporation or group, and specifically projects or companies that are this controversial,” said union organizer Mikael Jensen. “The college acted far too favourably by giving them special coverage of their bursary, upon missing the deadline.”

Author sails back to Kitimat on book tour In 2012 it was a nautical trip through the Great Bear Rainforest, a firsthand look at the area where tankers are proposed to come and go to support industry, in this case namely the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Today, that trip has earned writer and journalist Arno Kopecky a Hubert Evans NonFiction BC Book Prize nomination. Kopecky was in Kitimat this past weekend on a book tour promoting his book, The Oilman and the Sea: Navigating the Northern Gateway. He said he was motivated to take on the project of the tour

in 2012 because he felt the people who actually lived in the Great Bear Rainforest region were not being represented in the media when people were talking about projects like Northern Gateway. “There’s no roads, one or two airports... so it just seemed like it was this big blank spot on the map of the Northern Gateway debate,” he said. But Northern Gateway was, in his words, a plot device to shine a light on the geographic area. “I was trying to tell a great story as well and I find that I’ve fallen into a bit of an activist advocate role here with this book, which I’m

happy to take on because I do feel strongly about this issue but I also take some pride in being a writer who can tell a good story.” He said he’s pleased with the award nomination for his book which validates his writing. “The people who give these awards, I don’t think they’re out to validate any particular set of politics. They don’t care for Northern Gateway per sé, they like good stories and they like good literature. Hopefully this award will help me be taken a bit seriously as a writer,” he said. Kopecky said he planned to also take the opportunity of his visit

to apologize to anyone who might have taken an issue with the way they were portrayed in his book. Some First Nations members, he said, were apparently unhappy with his portrayal of them. “It was certainly not my intention. I did my best to paint First Nations in a sympathetic light that was also honest. I do believe that came across but I also know what it’s like to be written about, that you are defenceless as the subject of a book.” The book includes the photography of Ilja Herb, who accompanied Kopecky on the original trip.

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Austin backs John Horgan in NDP race Skeena MLA Robin Austin has put his endoresment to NDP leader-hopeful John Horgan. Austin now joins 14 other MLAs in their endorsement of Horgan. “I am incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement from this group of talented and committed colleagues and the growing number of New Democrats throughout the province,” said Horgan. “They are a reflection

Techahche Under Water by Loretta Quock Sort is one of the works on display now at Kitimat Museum & Archives, part of their Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art Student Exhibition. The show runs to April 12.

Robin Austin of the diversity of our province.” Austin said Horgan understands re-

source communities. “John gets the needs of resourcedependent communities like ours and can connect with voters who live in the outer regions of B.C.” said Austin in endorsing Horgan. “In particular, John’s work on the energy file is well known and respected – having a leader who understands the importance of this issue matters a great deal for those of us living in the northwest.”

Election changes applied Tom Fletcher Candidates for municipal and school board elections will have to register with Elections BC and report donations of $50 or more when they run in elections this November. Legislation tabled by the B.C. government last Wednesday will extend the term of office to four years as well as tightening rules for campaign financing and advertising. Third-party advertisers will also have to register before promoting candidates, and financial disclosures will have to be filed with Elections BC within 90 days of the vote.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said the new rules have been developed in consultation with the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and that discussion determined that an outright ban on anonymous donations is too strict. The disclosure rule will also apply to third-party advertisers, who will have to report sources of donations more than $50 and identify themselves in advertising. Campaign spending limits won’t be imposed until after the elections scheduled for Nov. 15, 2014.

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Submitted The Kitimat Marlins attended the Smithers regional swim meet with a small group of swimmers but had some great individual results from all. Olivia Pearson (9) took the silver medal for overall points in the 10 and under girls division. Ewan Thomopoulos (10) took the bronze medal in the 10 and under boys division.

In the 11-12 age groups Hannah Pearson (11) took the bronze medal for the girls while Gabriel Lamarre (12) took the bronze for the boys. Kleanza Cathers (14) also took the silver for the 13-14 girls. Making the largest one swim improvement for the Marlins at the meet was Laurence Bouchier (13) with a 30 second improvement in her 200 meter backstroke.

Police beat Continued from page 6 Police were unable to track down a suspicious person reported at the corner of Haisla Boulevard and Tsimshian Boulevard. A caller reported the person wearing all-black and wearing a skull-design face mask. The same person has been observed before by another RCMP member. March 21 A black Dell laptop was reported stolen from a vehicle in the lower City Centre Mall parking lot. A person matching the

description of the suspect was later seen near the Dairy Queen. After being asked to empty his backpack police say they found the stolen laptop. The individual was arrested and will be appearing in court. Police attended to a fight near the First Line bus depot. An officer arriving witnessed a man and woman in a fight. A member arrested the man but a witness said that the fight may have been initiated by the woman and the woman herself was not cooperative. The man was

released and police are still investigating. March 22 Police are unsure who threw a 2x4 through a window at Kildala Elementary. The hole it made was not large enough for a person to enter. Damage estimated at $300. There was property damage to the Presbyterian Church estimated to cost $100, possibly done between 11:30 pm March 22 and 7:30 a.m. on March 23. Police have no suspects at this time.

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NDP takes aim at province’s recycling program Jeff Nagel The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature, calling on the province to change course before

the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire

concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-

sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Torontobased senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the

MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competititon and innovation in recycling. She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling

it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. MMBC says it will

take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can depositrefund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On May 2, 2013, around the 500 block of Mountainview Square, Kitimat, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Kitimat RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2,400 CAD, on or about 14:55 Hours, and $156.14 CAD, on or about 15:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1837, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

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Rustad hopeful for 2015 LNG A provincial cabinet minister is confident at least one liquefied natural gas company will make a final investment decision either by the end of this year or at least by this time next year. â€œMy hope is that by the end of 2015, hopefully weâ€™ll see three,â€? said Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad who was on a brief tour of the region recently. Although the northwest is regarded as the hotbed for potential LNG projects, he said one near Squamish shows great potential. Woodfibre LNG, owned by a company controlled by an Indonesian billionaire, has expectations of producing LNG by 2017. It has yet to receive environmental approval for a project that would export 2.1 million tonnes of LNG a year, making it one of the smaller proposals being promoted in B.C. It would be built on a former pulp mill site, has access to an existing natural gas pipeline and access to power. In making his prediction, Rustad did acknowledge the billions of dollars it costs to build natural gas pipelines and liquefaction plants. Financial troubles have stopped, at least for now, development of the

BCLNG facility near Kitimat. Small in nature (its gas would come from the existing Pacific Northern Gas pipeline), the project was the first to receive environmental and regulatory approval. Initial plans called for it to be under construction by this year. And Apache, an equal partner with Chevron in the Kitimat LNG project, has announced plans to sell some of its ownership stake because of increasing costs. â€œYou have to remember that any one of these projects dwarfs what is now the largest industrial project in B.C. and that is Rio Tinto Alcan at $3.3 billion,â€? said Rustad. â€œThe [LNG] plants themselves are $10-15 billion.â€? Thatâ€™s why Rustad said it isnâ€™t unusual for companies to sell off portions of their projects to other companies. â€œItâ€™s tough for a company to raise that kind of capital,â€? said Rustad. If anything, Rustad added, it should be comforting to know that the largest energy companies in the world are interested in northwestern B.C.â€™s LNG potential. â€œAnd weâ€™ve got the gas supply to support a number of these projects,â€? he said.

Slim majority in Terrace poll A small majority of Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce members â€“ 51.3 per cent â€“ who filled out an online survey about Enbridgeâ€™s planned Northern Gateway pipeline support the project. And more than 60 per cent feel the pipeline will benefit their business. Conducted from March 5 to March 19, the survey asked 11 questions surrounding the Northern Gateway project. Results were released last week. Of the nearly 290 members of the chamber, approximately one in seven â€“ or 41 members â€“ filled out the survey, a chamber press release indicated. Here are those 11 statements and the re-

sponse percentage. 1. The 180 day Joint Review Panel provided an adequate review process â€“ 59.4 per cent in agreement. 2. Pipelines are a safer means to transport oil/condensate product than rail â€“ 83.8 per cent in agreement. 3. The process to date has been adequate in keeping First Nations informed â€“ 59.4 per cent in agreement. 4. People in the Northwest will benefit from Northern Gateway Pipeline skills training programs â€“ 72.9 per cent in agreement. 5. A pipeline designed with todayâ€™s engineering expertise and technology will adequately minimize the risks of pipeline leaks â€“ 67.5 per cent in agreement.

6. Northern Gateway Pipeline creates a risk to marine environment â€“ 67.5 per cent in agreement. 7. My concerns around the Northern Gateway Pipeline have been answered â€“ 59.4 per cent in agreement. 8. Northern Gateway Pipeline is important to the economic strength of Canada â€“ 67.6 per cent in agreement. 9. Northern Gateway Pipeline will positively affect my business â€“ more than 60 per cent in agreement. 10. Northern Gateway Pipeline will bring economic stimulus and infrastructure dollars to the northwest â€“ 73 per cent. 11. I support the Northern Gateway Pipeline project â€“ 51.3 per cent.

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Oil Spill Truth #1:

Oil spill “cleanup” is a myth.

10 Truths About Oil Spills That Every British Columbian Should Know March 24, 2014 was the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. To help remember the spill, and to provide a dose of reality in the face of millions of dollars of advertising for the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, here are 10 truths about oil spills that every British Columbian should know: 1. Oil spill cleanup is a myth: Once oil is spilled, the battle is lost. Rarely is more than 10 per cent of a marine spill ever recovered. Exxon spent more than $2 billion trying to clean up its Alaska spill, but recovered less than seven per cent. 2. Oil spills cause long-term environmental damage: Twenty-five years after the Alaska spill, scientists are finding oil on the beaches that in some cases is just as fresh and toxic as if it had been spilled only a few weeks ago. Some populations, such as Pacific herring and the AT1 killer whale pod have never recovered. 3. Oil spill restoration is impossible: Once a coastal or marine ecosystem is “broken,” it cannot be “fixed.” All the money in the world can’t repair a destroyed ecosystem or the human communities that depend on it. 4. Taxpayers are on the hook: Oil spill “cleanup” costs are covered by international cleanup funds up to only $1.4 billion. Taxpayers would be on the hook for as much as $22 billion if an Exxon-sized spill occurred in B.C.

Oil Spill Truth #2:

Time doesn’t heal all wounds.

5. Enbridge has zero liability: If there’s a spill outside its marine terminal, Enbridge is not responsible. This lack of responsibility is compounded by the fact that tanker companies use numbered companies to reduce their liability and financial risk in the event of a spill. 6. Double-hull tankers do not eliminate the risk of oil spills: Enbridge has acknowledged that approximately 30 double-hull tanker incidents have been reported over the past 20 years. At least one of these, the Volgoneft, spilled 1,300 tonnes of oil into the Black Sea after suffering a structural failure during a storm. 7. Government officials play down the risk of an oil spill: Seeking approval to build the Trans Alaska Pipeline in the 1970s, industry and government promised oil would be shipped safely from Alaska, and “not one drop” would be spilled thanks to fail-safe technologies. BP and Shell made similar promises before their drilling rig accidents in 2010 and 2012. We’ve heard the same “world-class” promises in Canada, at a time when coast guard resources and environmental emergency response centres are being cut in B.C.

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8. The coastal economy would be destroyed: An oil spill would have devastating impacts on B.C.’s marine economy. Marine sectors on the north and central coasts and Haida Gwaii generate $386.5 million in revenue and provide 7,620 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. 9. Coastal First Nations have already banned oil tankers from their traditional territories: In upholding our ancestral laws, rights and responsibilities, the Coastal First Nations have declared that oil tankers carrying crude oil will not be allowed to transit our lands and waters. It is a sacred duty to pass our territories and culture on to following generations in good order. 10. Oil spills will be an issue in the next federal election: The Conservatives are the only political party that supports the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and oil tankers project. British Columbians will have a chance to vote against those who put our coast at risk of an oil spill in October 2015.

If we care about B.C.’s north coast and the people that live there, then we will reject the Northern Gateway pipeline and oil tankers project. The Coastal First Nations invite all concerned citizens to support our oil tanker ban by signing a declaration of support at: www.oilspilltruths.com

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COMING EVENTS April 30 IS YOUR CHILD starting kindergarten this year? The Health Unit will be holding a Pre-Kindergarten Immunization ClinicKindergarten Round Up fair for all children born in the year 2009. Please call 632-3181 to book your appointment for 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ongoing THURSDAYS, sign up for the BC Seniors Games Zone 10, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kitimat Seniors Centre. Every Thursday as long as necessary. The Christ the King

Parish Bereavement Ministry Committee is sponsoring “Connecting Each Other with Hope,” a six week grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Sessions begin March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall, and ends April 7. Sessions open to anybody regardless of religious affiliation. Call Lidia at 250-6326292 or Susana at the parish office at 250632-2215 to register. PICKLE BALL. Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the River-

lodge. For those aged 50+. Call the Kitimat Seniors’ Centre at 250632-3475 for further info. THE KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild meetings are the first Thursday of every month, held at M.E.S.S. Sewing room. All experience levels welcome. (19+) Call Aileen at 250632-6225 or Wanda at 250-632-4458. HEALTHY BABIES drop in is held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Center. They welcome families throughout pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and in-

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KITIMAT, LET’S TALK BUILDING A SAFER, BETTER PROJECT

We’ll also host a panel presentation during the evening so you can learn about specific aspects of our proposed marine safety programs and the long-term opportunities associated with the project.

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We hope you will find this to be a great opportunity to talk with our team and other community members. Bring your questions, and let’s continue the discussion about Northern Gateway. We look forward to seeing you there.

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We would like to invite the community to an open house on Tuesday, April 8 at the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club. There, you will have the chance to meet with Northern Gateway Project experts in the areas of Marine Emergency Response; Skills and Training; Marine Terminal Design and Construction; Pipeline Leak Detection; and Tanker Safety and Shipping.

Tuesday, April 8 6:00-7:00pm: Open house, meet the experts 7:00-8:00pm: Presentations 8:00-9:00pm: Open house, meet the experts