The Northern View, May 07, 2014

PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 19

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Paralyzed and homeless

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Wheelchair-dependent man left out in the cold

Business Success stories top NABOC meetings Page A6

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

“Everything is in the air.”

Our City A powerful story of survival Page A11

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Madysen Edgers, 7, peers through the metal fence that now surrounds the Port Edward Trailer Park. Tenants of the park and Stonecliff Properties, the owners of the land, are engaged in a pitched battle over access to their homes while infrastructure upgrading is conducted.

Sports Squashing the competition Page A13

Need dialysis? Get out of Rupert Kidney disease sufferers forced to move

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Haida Gwaii Hospital takes next step Page B1

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A shortage of affordable wheelchairaccessible housing units in Prince Rupert forced Durwin Gordon to spend a number of nights last month living on the street.

“There is no housing for someone who is wheelchairdependent,” said Peggy Davenport, a retired nurse who has been trying to - Durwin Gordon help Gordon find housing.

“I just don’t know where I’m going to go,” Gordon said.

“Everything is in the air.”

A number of years ago an accident paralyzed the lower half of Gordon’s body, with the 45-year-old being unemployed for sometime.

Depending on social assistance, Gordon utilized the Salvation Army’s housing program and lived at Raffles Inn. But after the elevator broke down, Gordon was no longer able to reside at the inn as it was difficult for him to get up the stairs.

“I’ll be lucky to walk five steps with crutches, and I’ll have pain all the way up my spine,” Gordon explained.

“He would have to leave his wheelchair downstairs where it would be vandalized, and pull himself up the stairs. It’s petrifying for him,” Davenport said.

Gordon was then moved to Sunset Villa temporarily, but said he was told he could only stay for one month.

Davenport said she was called on April 15 and told that Gordon had spent the night outside of the former Shopper’s Drug Mart on Third Ave. West; Gordon had spent the night on the streets on both April 14 and 15.

Then, on April 16 Davenport said Gordon pooled all the money he had together and, along with some donation he received while on the street, was able to rent a room at the Pacific Inn. See HOMELESS on Page A2

Jaswinder Bains has vowed to do all she can to get a dialysis facility for Prince Rupert in honour of her late mother.

Her mother Jaswant Kaur Kalar was unable to spend the last months of her life in Prince Rupert because she required hemodialysis every other day after her kidneys failed. Bains hopes by sharing her story she can raise awareness about the need of a centre in Prince Rupert so that people needing treatment can remain in the community with their loved ones.

After suffering from kidney failure and heart failure, Kalar was brought to the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital where she was in intensive

“I will always regret this.”

- Jaswinder Bains care for a number of days.

After originally being told her mother wouldn’t be transferred to Vancouver for further care due to her age, Bains said Prince Rupert Regional Hospital staff pulled some strings and Kalar was eventually moved to the Kidney Care Clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital. Here, Kalar was hospitalized for more than a month, with Bains and her five-year-old son travelling traveling down a number of times to be with her.

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City holding off despite safety concerns at Mariner’s Park

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert city council will hold off on upgrades to Mariner’s Park despite what the Prince Rupert Special Events Society said is needed to ensure the safety of festival-goers.

Engineering coordinator Richard Pucci outlined a project that includes installing additional power outlets behind the public washroom and along the walkway, as well as an outlet for an electrical spider-board near the Tot Lot. The electrical upgrades would cost between $55,000 and $75,000 and, while requiring the park to be closed for six weeks and under construction for even longer, would improve the functionality and aesthetic appearance of the park.

Barb Gruber of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society said more than improving functionality, it would improve safety on the site for events like outdoor concerts and Canada Day celebrations.

“When we hold any festival or part of a festival at the park, we have chords running throughout the park and little red cones on them so the kids don’t trip. It’s not safe, that is what it boils down to,” said Gruber.

“When the first kid trips over a

“When the first kid trips over a cord and breaks their arm, I wouldn’t want to be in the city’s shoes.”

-Barb Gruber cord and breaks their arm, I wouldn’t want to be in the city’s shoes.”

While supportive of the idea, council said it was simply not possible to pay for the project given the tight budget that was recently passed.

“It’s not something that could be done this year, but I would be interested in putting it into the budget for next year,” said Coun.

Gina Garon.

“It’s just not feasible for us to be having the conversation at this point,” added Coun. Judy CarlickPearson.

For her part, Gruber acknowledged it wasn’t something that absolutely needed to be done in 2014.

“If we have to wait a year then we have to wait a year I guess,” she told council.

Martina Perry / The Northern View

Durwin Gordon was happy to have a room at the Moby Dick Inn last week, after spending several nights on the street this month.

Housing system fails paralyzed man HOMELESS from Page A1 The following day arrangements were made to send Gordon to Smithers on the Northern Health Connections Bus so he could be housed at the emergency shelter there. However, only a few days later he was back on his way to Prince Rupert, claiming he was told they were unable to provide the support he needed.

On April 28, Gordon once again was forced to spend the night on the streets.

“I’ve been bounced around in the

system,” said Gordon.

After returning to Prince Rupert, anonymous donations allowed Gordon to stay at the Moby Dick Inn most of last week.

Gordon said he had been told he was at the top of the waiting list for an apartment at Sunset Villa, where he would prefer to live permanently. However, he found out his application was denied by the property manager M’akola Housing Society on May 1.

B.C. Housing did not immediately return requests for comment from the Northern View.

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Daughter fights for Rupert dialysis Forced to send dying mother away because a lack of medical services TREATMENT from Page A1 During her stay at St. Paul’s, Kalar’s condition continued to deteriorate.

“I offered my kidney. My brother offered his kidney, but they told us [no because she was 80 years old],” Bains said.

Kalar required hemodialysis every second day, taking between three and five hours to complete with each centre visit.

While present on the North Coast at one time, there is no longer a hemodialysis facility in Prince Rupert; the closest centre is in Terrace.

Sheila Gordon-Payne, health service administrator for Northern Health, said there are people in Prince Rupert who have home hemodialysis, which requires training to perform. Because Kalar’s first language isn’t English, she was unable to get the needed training. Bains tried to get the training but was overwhelmed with all she needed to know.

Although she wanted to, Bains knew she couldn’t make the required number of trips with a full-time job and family to take care of.

Then Bains had to make the difficult decision of relocating Kalar and her husband to the Toronto-area to live with her son. The resolution was especially hard on Bains, who was extremely

close with her mother; her mom and dad had lived with the family for more than 20 years prior to her becoming ill.

“My mother never liked Toronto, neither did my dad because it’s too crowded. We are from a small village back home and this town is just like my own village,” she Bains, who said her mother pleaded to go back to Prince Rupert with her.

“I had to let her relocate in the time she needed me most. She left on the condition that I would visit her every two months. She stayed with my brother for about 10 months before she passed away. I could not be there in her last moments; I will always regret this,” said Bains.

Gordon-Payne said Northern Health tries to provide services as close to the community as it can, but cannot offer every service without a certain level of demand.

“Every once and awhile this comes up because it is difficult for families. We try to support families,” she said, adding the Northern Health Connections Bus runs every second day.

“The issue for us is that our numbers are low. For us to run a program you need to have a certain number of people who require that specialized care,” she said.

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Jaswinder Bains holds a photograph of her parents. She is fighting for a dialysis machine in Prince Rupert after being forced to send her dying mother away for treatment.

Gordon-Payne was unable to provide the cost of equipment, but said the cost of training would be more significant.

“If someone was to say tomorrow they would buy the equipment, what we would still need to look at is training the nurses. Do we have enough cases that they keep their skill level up, how do we cover if people are sick or on holiday, how do we keep everyone up to date

and current. It’s more than just having a piece of equipment?” she said, adding the BC Renal Agency and Northern Health monitor communities to decided when a centre is needed.

“If our need was to increase, we aren’t saying there won’t ever be increased service here. It needs to be identified at a sustainable level,” Gordon-Payne explained.

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Don’t blame the regional district

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ayor Jack Mussallem seems to have a real bee in his bonnet when it comes to the Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District.

While some of his targeted rants can make you shake your head in disbelief, it would be tough to argue that he doesn’t have a point when it comes to the money Prince Rupert taxpayers pay for the regional district compared to the services taxpayers receive.

In fact, it would be even tougher to argue that the taxpayers of Prince Rupert aren’t subsidizing other communities in the region. I don’t think anyone sees 75 per cent of services happening here, despite roughly 75 per cent of the administration coming from Prince Rupert.

Shaun Thomas The reality is Prince Rupert taxpayers, and those in other municipalities, are being hit up twice for services those in some rural areas are only paying for once. Residents in Prince Rupert pay taxes to the city for road maintenance, water, sewer and the cost of operating the landfill. They then pay money to the regional district, which cares for road maintenance, water and sewer in rural areas and the cost of operating the landfill on Haida Gwaii.

So while Prince Rupert taxpayers pay both the city and regional district to look after roads, water and sewer, those in places like Sandspit only pay once.

The problem with Mayor Mussallem’s targeted approach to saving taxpayers money is that it is aimed in the wrong direction.

This double-dipping isn’t exclusive to the SQCRD, nor is the idea of larger municipalities covering the costs of services in rural areas. And those sitting at the table really have no say in the matter — they are given a mandate and a set of rules from the provincial government and their job is to achieve that mandate and follow those rules.

The mayor’s venom should not be directed at the regional district but rather at the provincial government. It will be the government that is going to institute change, not the directors of the regional district.

A.G. should be brought into MMBC fiasco

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he B.C. Auditor General does not have jurisdiction over the Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC) program set up by our provincial government.

But it should.

Under the Auditor General Act of B.C., the Auditor General has broad oversight responsibilities for all government organizations included in the B.C. Public Accounts: Government organizations come to be included in the Public Accounts if they are part of the ‘government reporting entity’ and report through the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

Organizations come to report through the Consolidated Revenue Fund if they are in receipt of public money.

Public money includes government revenue and money collected by a government corporation under an enactment.

The Auditor General’s jurisdiction includes other government corporations that are controlled by government.

MMBC is arguably a government organization. It has taken over operational control and financing responsibilities for substantially all the recycling facilities in the province.

The organization is doing so under the auspices of Victoria’s Recycling Regulation. The recycling facilities were previously assembled and operated under the jurisdiction of local governments using taxpayer dollars. Now, MMBC has control and is pursuing a program of advancing recycling which is actually a public policy objective of the BC Ministry of Environment. Without approval and power delegated to it from the B.C. Ministry of Environment, MMBC could not do anything and would not exist.

MMBC is using monies collected from all the B.C. businesses that are caught by the Province’s Recycling Regulation to fund its operations. The Recycling Regulation funnels the companies to MMBC and forces them to pay up to $100 million per year under contract with that organization.

Although the arrangements are made in the form of contracts between MMBC and the individual companies, it is the province’s Recycling Regulation which forces the companies to sign the contracts. So, in substance, the fees are mandated by regulation, just like any other form of taxation.

The actual amounts of fees are determined unilaterally by MMBC and not by reference to the cost of recycling the paper or packaging that flows through the businesses that have to pay.

Indeed, the fees are determined on the basis of how much MMBC decides to spend on recycling. There are stiff fines and penalties for companies that do not comply. The companies have no ownership in MMBC and no control over MMBC. They do not receive any services from MMBC,except the avoidance of fines and penalties.

MMBC chooses to set up whatever recycling facilities it wants, contracts with whomever it chooses, advertises however it likes, assembles whatever assets it desires and operates in a completely autonomous manner, except for the direct connection between itself and the B.C. Ministry of Environment which empowered it.

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On the street

Do you agree with the school district’s decision to cancel recess?

With Kevin Campbell

TINA DAVENPORT

HARVEY RUSSELL

JOHN WALE

MATTHEW BRIGHT

“No, but I’m sure they have reasons for doing it ... it would be nice if they could find a different way to do it.”

“No.”

“No, not at all, none whatsoever.”

“[If it’s part of the teacher’s job action] in that case, I would agree.”

B.C.’s blue box battle rages on MMBC from Page A4 The Auditor General should be concerned with the MMBC program because, despite the form that the regime takes, it is a government program involving hundreds of millions of dollars that are collected from B.C. companies. Although the monies take the form of contract payments, they are in substance taxes paid by the companies to fund recycling in the province.

All the normal concerns associated with any government program involving the collection and expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars apply to the MMBC program. Whereas the MMBC contract requires MMBC to appoint financial statement auditors, their role does not approximate the role of the Auditor General in addressing those concerns.

The Auditor General’s role includes oversight of efficiency, economy, effectiveness, legal and contractual compliance, procedural compliance and procedural appropriateness, in addition to the routine concerns of financial statement auditors.

Unlike the financial statement auditors who report to the MMBC Directors, the Auditor General reports to the Legislative Assembly. And ultimately, the Auditor General has the view to ensuring that none of the monies collected through statutory requirements stray from their intended purposes into the electoral environment where they do not belong.

Can the Office of the Auditor General undertake any sort of oversight of MMBC on its own?

Probably not, because every part of the program has been set up deliberately to avoid the statutory provisions which would enable Legislative oversight.

Should the Office of the Auditor General be concerned? Yes, because of the enormous sums of money involved, the vulnerability of the companies which are forced by regulation to pay the money, and the direct relationship between MMBC with money in hand, and the B.C. Ministry of Environment.

A second reason is that if the government can transfer responsibility for recycling and all the funding mechanism required for it out from under the Auditor General’s jurisdiction and any Legislative oversight, it can do it again for something else, and then for something else.

Gradually, chunk by chunk, Legislative oversight of the public sector is lost and the business of government goes back behind closed doors where the public and those who pay for government no longer have a view of what is actually going on.

Should the Auditor General be concerned?

Indeed, it should be the responsibility of the Auditor General to speak up in a report to the

Legislative Assembly to prevent exactly this sort of outcome.

There is scope in the statutory authorities which establish accountability in the province of British Columbia to resolve this situation.

Section 24(2)(d)(1) of the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act of B.C. anticipates that just such circumstances might arise. Under the section, the Minister of Environment could, after consultation with the Auditor General, request that the Lieutenant Governor in Council make a regulation to include MMBC in the reporting entity of the Province.

This would have the effect of bringing MMBC under the Province’s Budget Transparency and Accountability Act, the Financial Administration Act, and the jurisdiction of the Office of the Auditor General.

Alternatively, Section 14 of the Auditor General Act provides for the Auditor General to be appointed directly to serve as the auditor for MMBC. Both provisions would place MMBC within the framework of accountability of the Province of British Columbia and either outcome would allay the concerns of the companies paying into the scheme. Indeed, the public could rest assured that the financial arrangements which are currently outside any public scrutiny would be brought into line with appropriate standards for public programs and public expenditures.

Again, should the Auditor General be concerned?

Yes indeed, everyone should be concerned. The paying companies should be at the top of the list.

Can the problem be resolved? Certainly.

The legislation which sets up the accountability framework for B.C.’s provincial government operations already contemplates such situations and has solutions at the ready to be implemented.

No one should have to pay monies mandated by government outside the accountability framework for government.

If the B.C. provincial government is determined to advance recycling so badly that it decides to force B.C. companies who are already taxpayers to pay an additional $100 million per year for the purpose, then it has an obligation to those who are spending the money, and those who are being displaced by the new program, and those who depend on recycling, to put the recycling program and all its financial operations within the framework of accountability which was set up in this province for this purpose. *Kelvin McCulloch is the CEO of Buckerfields.

He has written other columns for Black Press and is fighting to have the province scrap its controversial MMBC rollout, which is scheduled for May 10, 2014.

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority PICK UP STICKS: The forest products industry in Smithers and other northern BC communities benefits from access to overseas markets through the Port of Prince Rupert. For OJ Egan at West Fraser Pacific Inland Resources, this means steady work with an optimistic future.

Port access a plus for lumber industry

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ituated halfway between the Port of Prince Rupert and Prince George, the town of Smithers is the hub of the Bulkley Valley region.

Since the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway reached the north coast more than 100 years ago, Smithers has remained a logistically important community to the railroad industry. The Canadian National Railway Station in Smithers is recognized as one of Canada’s Historic Places. As the oldest building in the community it signifies the economic impact of railway development in Canada. Today, the community’s forestry industry relies on rail to bring increasing volumes of local lumber to the Port of Prince Rupert and on to Asian markets.

OJ Egan is a quality control supervisor at West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources, a sawmill that has been one of the largest employers in the community for decades. Born and raised in Smithers, OJ and his brother Bill are both second-generation mill workers who enjoyed many years of work alongside their father before he retired several years ago.

OJ’s formal career with West Fraser began more than 20 years ago after completing high school, starting out at a base job rate and working his way through the production line.

The opportunity to build a long-term career starting from an entry-level position is still there for today’s workforce. Currently more than 40 of Pacific Inland Resources 240 staff are over the age of 55, which means that dozens of positions will open up as employees look to retire in the next few years.

“You can build a great career here, and with the aging workforce the younger guys and girls coming in have a real opportunity,” said OJ. “We’re even busier now than five years ago, and you can see how West Fraser is really adapting to changes in the industry. And one of the benefits of being close to Prince Rupert and the port is that we were able to take advantage of the Chinese market in the American downturn.”

Roughly 30% of the mill’s production now moves through Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal and on to the markets of Asia. That figure is poised to increase as softwood exports to China grow to record volumes and the country begins to embrace the use of higher-grade lumber for wood-frame construction and interior finishing.

In addition to the opportunities created by a rebounding forest sector, with new development at the Port of Prince Rupert the next generation of Smithereens will also have the ability to pursue rewarding careers in areas such as resource extraction and transportation and logistics without leaving home.

Like their father before them, OJ Egan’s kids show an interest in his work, and his oldest son is currently taking advantage of West Fraser’s weekend clean-up program for high school students.

“This industry has given me the opportunity to raise four kids quite comfortably,” says OJ. “I live in a place where 20 minutes from my back door is everything you could possibly want to do. I know I’ve been fortunate to have a great run over the last 20 years, and with everything that’s happening right now between here and Prince Rupert, I’m hopeful my kids will too.”

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Lax Kw’alaams Industry deals improve Tsimshian life to develop Leaders outline funded projects youth centre

BY SHAUN THOMAS

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL

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Fitted with computer stations, a fireplace, kitchen and media room, soon the youth of Lax Kw’alaams may have a brand new pad to call their own.

Developed by Lax Kw’alaams elected council, with feedback from the youth in town, council members have developed a proposal to add an addition to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Recreation Centre and swimming pool as a haven for kids and teens to hang out, finish their homework and eat some snacks.

“We had a meeting early on this council term with the youth and they gave us a laundry list of stuff they’d like to see in the community and they also expressed a lot of concerns they had,” said Lax Kw’alaams band councillor and recreation youth and elder chair Carl Sampson Jr. “We decided that ... they need some dedicated space of their own and so we started going with the youth centre idea.”

Among the issues the teens had were problems with drugs and alcohol, explained Sampson, so it was clear a positive environment needed to be in the area.

“The reason we decided to make an addition to the existing building is so we didn’t have to worry about re-hiring new staff, so we can take advantage of the staff that are already there for the swimming pool and recreation centre,” said Sampson.

The centre’s dimensions, in the current planning stages, measure to 4,000 sq. feet and include two offices for the Brighter Futures program staff and a newly-devised youth council, an outdoor fire pit, a kitchen area, and lounge space.

“It’ll likely be [open] after school to the evening ... with portions of the centre open throughout the day (such as the kitchen) but there won’t be any programs running until after school.”

The council is currently finishing the design concept of the building, and, while its not finalized, they’re “pretty positive” the current plans will be approved.

“We’re working on the designs and feasibility plans right now, but we’re hoping to have a complete package to propose to potential funders by mid-July or the end of June,” said Sampson.

If all goes well, the councillor said he expects construction to commence “shortly after the new year”. The project’s cost estimate from the management company the council is working with is expected to be $1.5 million based on similar undertakings the firm has completed with similar projects in the north.

“We haven’t identified the [potential funders]. We do have a fundraiser that we may bring in on contract to help with the fundraising,” said Sampson.

“It’s a developing project that we’re pretty certain we’re going to see through to the end.

It’s something that’s just going to have a huge impact on the youths of the community.”

Residents and anyone interested in the design plans can visit www.laxkwalaams.ca and view them online.

Money coming from industry to the communities of Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams are having a big impact on the quality of life for residents, according to Chief Harold Leighton and Mayor Garry Reece.

For Leighton, money from agreements such as the revenue sharing deal signed with the provincial government is part of moving the Nation out of a system of federal funding that simply no longer works.

“We want to get beyond that. We want to develop our own economies and to pay our own way. We no longer want to be dealt with with program dollars that are not sufficient enough to do what we want to do for our communities. We want to move ahead,” he told delegates of the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference on April 30.

“We see many opportunities that aren’t going to stay here for a long time, so we really have to take advantage of it while we can and at the same time protect what is important to our community in terms of our environment.”

Although such agreements were only signed recently, Leighton said there are already tangible improvements in his community.

“Just recently, Metlakatla built an emergency response vessel so that if something happens in Metlakatla, and we’re looking at our youth and elders, we can respond to those emergencies.

There is always a vessel available in Metlakatla. We’re just building a ball field and recreation park for the Metlakatla people and that is coming from these early benefits ... we just finished construction of a new health

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Metlakatla Chief Harold Leighton looks on as NCSG president and CEO Ted Redmond signs an agreement that creates Coast Tsimshian/NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul Ltd. Partnership.

“We want to develop our own economies and to pay our own way.”

- Harold Leighton centre in Metlakatla. We didn’t have enough money for it, so we used the money from these early benefits to complete the health centre,” he said.

“Those benefits work very well for our community and that is the way we want to go forward. We want to build capacity for our members.”

For Reece, the revenue sharing and partnership agreements are a way of making up for the lack of other payments Lax Kw’alaams would be receiving.

“Everything that is happening in our territory, I always mention that we don’t get taxes. The City of Prince Rupert gets paid taxes, Port Edward gets paid

taxes, so the agreements we sign that we get revenue sharing for, that to me is part of the taxes we would have been getting,” he explained.

“It is so we can do a lot in our community and it makes a huge difference for our people.”

The comments came during the final panel of the conference and immediately after the two signed a partnership agreement with NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul Service president Ted Redmond to create a new joint venture that will offer crane service on the North Coast.

“Through our combined entity here we are going to have 320 cranes available to the partnership, 1,300 lines of self-propelled modular trailers, 435 lines of hydraulic platform trailers and 300 conventional trailers,” said Redmond.

“We have a lot of equipment and we are looking forward to developing the local expertise to operate that equipment.”

Mayor seeks SQCRD staff audit

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem wants the Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) to show city council just how their money is spent.

Taxpayers from the City of Prince Rupert will be providing an estimated $252,425 to the regional district in 2014, a figure which accounts for 74.25 per cent of the total administration budget of the SQCRD. Mussallem said he wants to see if the city is getting what they pay for.

“The request is that the City of Prince Rupert ask the Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District to implement the tracking of staff time for a six month period to actually determine where the regional district staff time is spent. The results could be considered during next year’s budget and adjustments could be made to the appropriate individual budgets for each service and function the

“I wouldn’t bring it up unless I felt it was necessary.”

- Jack Mussallem regional district provides,” he said.

“We are aware that some of the smaller, unincorporated communities are requiring a lot more time.”

One of the issues Mussallem raised is that, despite providing almost threequarters of the administration budget, those from outside of Prince Rupert can control what projects or expenditures do or don’t proceed.

“I wouldn’t bring it up unless I felt it was necessary. I hear stories that even though the City of Prince Rupert has a weighted vote on financial matters at the

table, that our members get outvoted,” he said.

“If we want some redress, if we want to save some money, I see this as a simple way to see who is requiring the most administrative time down there and whether there should be adjustments made to save ... us as a council and residents of Prince Rupert taxpayer money.”

But Coun. Anna Ashley, who sits on the SQCRD board, said council should hear from the regional district before asking them to do anything.

“Maybe something that could be considered is to get a presentation from someone at the regional district to tell us what is going on now and then we’d have a better idea of if it is necessary,” she said, noting the request may be redundant.

“I know they have done some of that tracking of time ... they have done that and there has been changes done.”

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Mob descends $150 million more to be spent on Ridley on The Argosy Major projects

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BY SHAUN THOMAS A mob of Prince Rupert shoppers left the Argosy with $1,000 in merchandise last week as part of a new campaign encouraging Rupertites to shop local.

“It was a pilot and a successful one. It drew a couple dozen shoppers to one of Prince Rupert’s newest businesses,” explained Jasper Nolos, Community Economic Development projects coordinator for Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest.

The Cash Mob campaign has participants commit to spending at least $20 in a small business, with mobsters not being told what business will be targeted until they arrive.

Argosy owner Frances Riley appreciated being the first target of the initiative, getting 22 individual transactions in an hour while also generating in-store traffic from curious bypassers wanting to know what was going on.

Following its success, Cash Mob organizers Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest, the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce and RupertReigns.com have decided to continue with the initiative on a quarterly basis.

“Cash Mob is taking nominations from the community through Facebook. All you have to do is go to the Rupert Reigns Facebook page, like the page, and comment with a business that you’d like to see get cash mobbed and use the hashtag #Spend20,” said Nolos.

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Coming with a price tag of $90 million, the Road, Rail and Utility Corridor (RRUC) is a significant investment opening up Ridley Island for future development, but Prince Rupert Port Authority president and CEO Don Krusel said what is happening now is just the tip of the iceberg.

“What you see is only the first phase. We anticipate investing another $150 million in that project in the future,” he told delegates at the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference on April 29.

Phase one of the RRUC, which is 75 per cent complete and is expected to be finished in December, includes three inbound and two outbound rail lines that are expected to service Canpotex’s proposed potash terminal. At full build out, the port authority expects 14 inbound tracks and 12 outbound tracks each capable of carrying 450 rail cars.

In addition to discussing continued expansion at Ridley Island, Krusel provided an updated timeline for

Prince Rupert Port Authority

Phase 1 of the Road, Rail and Utility Corridor on Ridley Island is expected to be complete in December, paving the way for further development in the years to come.

some major projects in Prince Rupert.

The port authority now expects the expansion of Fairview Terminal to come online in 2017, the same year as an off-dock container yard is expected to open, while the commencement of operations for Canpotex is expected in 2018 and LNG shipments could begin in 2020.

“These projects, once online, will create an additional 60 million to 80 million tonnes of capacity at the port of Prince Rupert,” he said.

Coupled with LNG developments

proposed for Grassy Point, Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem is anticipating brighter times ahead.

“After construction, it could be that Prince Rupert is home to many workers even though the jobs are in Port Edward or the Tsimshian Peninsula ... we believe our population will climb back up,” he said, noting the city is making land available for new subdivisions and industrial businesses.

“People are anxious for work. We want a good quality of life here.”

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LNG firms sign Province to fund aboriginal training global partners

BY MARTINA PERRY

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The eyes of the energy world continue to turn to liquefied natural gas development projects on the North Coast as both Pacific NorthWest LNG and the BG Group announced new international partnerships last week.

Pacific NorthWest LNG, proponents of the export terminal on Lelu Island, announced a deal with the China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC) that gives the Chinese firm a 15 per cent interest in the upstream LNG reserves and commits the company to take 1.8 million tonnes of LNG per year, equivalent to 15 per cent of the terminal’s total production. SINOPEC, through its affiliates, also signed a binding agreement to purchase an additional 3 million tonnes of LNG per year from Petronas, with the majority of that coming from the Lelu Island terminal.

While the agreement is subject to approval from the Chinese authority, this is the fourth international firm to take a stake in the project.

SINOPEC joins PetroleumBrunei, the Indian Oil Corporation and Japex. The four partnerships account for 38 per cent of the project.

Meanwhile the Financial Post reports that the BG Group, the company planning to construct an LNG export facility on Ridley Island, had signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s CNOOC Ltd. to jointly study creation of a plant capable of exporting between 21 million and 29 million tonnes of LNG per year. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The provincial government will provide more than $4 million to prepare Aboriginal learners for future industry jobs.

“Today’s Aboriginal youth will make up a key part of tomorrow’s work force and play a vital role in B.C.’s future economic development.

Participation by aboriginal people in skills training programs will help build a brighter future and stronger British Columbia for us all,” said B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad.

The funding, which Rustad announced during the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference in Prince Rupert last Wednesday, will go toward the B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

“We want Aboriginal people to be part of the local, skilled labour force when it comes to fulfilling the millions of job openings expected by 2022. B.C.’s Blueprint includes funding for community-based delivery of training to ensure that aboriginal people are positioned to take advantage of those job openings,” said Rustad.

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“These training programs include a diverse range of specializations from skills training for employment in liquefied natural gas to the resource sector, eco-tourism, fish and wildlife management, and training to teach indigenous languages,” explained Rustad, who also said the goal of developing B.C.’s LNG industry is to create thousands of new jobs.

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Heart of our City

Terror on the highway Marlene Swift proves she’s a survivor

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

In fear he would return, Marlene Swift crawled to the ditch and hid herself from the road. When she heard the sounds of trucks approaching she tried to wave them down for help; they didn’t stop.

Finally a vehicle pulled over. She pleaded, “please drive me to the RCMP, I’ve been raped”.

Despite struggling with significant traumas and years of addiction, Marlene conquered her demons and now uses her past to help others.

“We are all human beings with our own story ... I want to encourage all victims you can rise above the tragedy and face life from a different perspective,” she said.

The eldest of five children, Marlene was born on Feb. 29, 1948 and was put under the care of her grandparents.

“Alcohol was predominant in our home, especially in the early years,” she remembers.

“I did not look forward to Christmas or any special holiday. I was constantly in fear of consumption of alcohol by adults. It meant I would be subjected to sexual acts by an older person and touched in inappropriate ways,” Marlene said, adding this happened from when she was four-yearsold to 14.

“There were so many other drinking episodes and violence in the home. That was absolutely frightening.”

As a teenager, Marlene had a lot of pent up anger which was intensified when she was told who she thought was her older sister was actually her mother.

“I hated her. I felt betrayed, abandoned and left to face sexual acts that were inflicted on me. I felt she didn’t love me enough to raise me herself, that there was something wrong with me as a child,” she said.

“Little did I realize she had problems of her own ... she died at 42, due to heart complications after surgery. My biggest regret was I did not call her mom during her living years. I know this broke her heart.”

At 16, Marlene had her first taste of alcohol. Around this time she met and married her first of three husbands, giving birth to her daughter when she was 18.

While they tried to keep their marriage intact, the pair eventually separated and divorced. Marlene said it was then her drinking started to spiral out of control.

While living in Vancouver on her 21st birthday, Marlene tried hashish, which eventually led to marijuana and cocaine use.

After returning to Prince Rupert, Marlene and a partner began dealing drugs. While alcohol was always her drug of choice, Marlene says she was also using and had tried everything aside from heroin and magic mushrooms.

“I often wonder just how many lives I was responsible for putting in the grave or how many children’s lives were affected by absentee parents,” she said.

While she quit dealing, the partying continued when Marlene was hired as a dispatcher for a cab company.

Eventually she got her licence and drove a taxi part-time.

Physical violence was something Marlene dealt with in many relationships following her marriage, with one fight leading to Marlene using a knife.

“I was attacked and reacted. I was charged with attempted murder. The case was declared self-defence and I was acquitted,” she said, adding she gave birth to her son

“Suddenly the young man pulled a knife. He looked like the devil himself.”

- Marlene Swift while in this relationship.

“The children had to endure the alcoholism and witness the ongoing violence in the home.”

Marlene remarried in 1983, with someone she knew was addicted to heroin. This intensified her drinking, giving her an excuse to indulge.

That same year, Marlene’s life almost ended. On an early November morning, Marlene was driving a taxi when she picked up a young man who wanted to go to Port Edward.

“Suddenly the young man pulled a knife. He looked like the devil himself. I will never forget those piercing eyes.

My body began to vibrate as he said ‘turn around and go to Terrace. Do as I say or I’ll slit your throat’,” Marlene recalled.

Marlene drove until she was told to pull off the highway down a side road where she was dragged out of the cab and raped.

“I tried a couple of times to grab the knife. He pierced it to my throat and said ‘do as I say and I’ll let you live’,” she said, adding visions of her family were running through her head.

After sexually assaulting her, the man took off in the cab and left Marlene.

When she arrived at the RCMP detachment, an officer took her statement and brought her to the hospital.

“I felt humiliated and degraded as the doctor and nurses examined me. While in the examining room I overheard someone say, ‘oh, it’s another indian’,” she said.

Once Marlene was released, she immediately picked up alcohol from a bootlegger. Her doctor had also prescribed her pills, and for the next nine-and-a-half months Marlene was a recluse.

“I was frightened to answer the phone or the door. My condition put my family and friends though a living hell as they watched me deteriorate,” she said.

The RCMP found the suspect, and after Marlene picked him out of a lineup, he fled the area. It wasn’t until September 1984 that the trial took place.

“I did not want to be there,” she said. “While waiting to be called into the courtroom, this sweet lady in a Salvation Army uniform came running up the stairs. She hugged me and said, ‘you can do this Marlene. You can put a stop to this man so no other woman needs to go through this with him’.”

The rapist was charged, and was put in jail for five years.

Following the trail, Marlene turned her life around. A few days prior she had called the 12 Step Line in a drunken stupor, with her daughter offering to take her to a 12 Step meeting awhile later; the first of many.

Marlene started regularly attending church and became involved wherever she could.

After three years of sobriety, Marlene ended her marriage with her husband, who continued to drink and use heroin.

“This was the hardest decision of my life because I loved

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Marlene Swift not only survived an attack on Highway 16 but has become an inspiration in the community.

him dearly. He left and moved to Vancouver late spring of ‘87. He died there in a rooming house in May 1989. My son and I were absolutely devastated,” she said.

Her experiences with addiction motivated her to become an addictions counsellor for a Salvation Army program from 1989 until 1996 when funding was cut. In the late ‘90s she became part of North Coast Victim Services.

Marlene said it was very difficult for her to help with sexual assault cases in the beginning. She recalls the first time she was able to help a sexual assault victim, who asked her to come up to the stand with her and hold her hand the whole time.

“After that particular case, it seemed to get easier as time progressed,” she said.

Fifteen years later Marlene is still with victim services, becoming project manager in 2002.

“I enjoy my job and the officers I work with ... we’re all doing our part to make Prince Rupert a better place,” Marlene said.

“It’s more than just a job for me.”

She also remains active in her church and volunteers whenever she can. Marlene is also pleased to say she will celebrate 30 years of alcohol and drug abstinence in September, without a relapse.

Marlene said a comment that her son made early in her sobriety gave her the courage to keep going. Returning home from Terrace, her son, who was 13 at the time, reflected on their life in comparison to his stepfather.

“He said ‘we are so lucky. We have a roof over our head, a nice bed to sleep in, food in the house’. The next part brought tears to my eyes. He said ‘and we have each other and love each other. What else could we ask for?’” Marlene remembers.

“He said his stepdad was living on skid row and didn’t know where his next meal was coming from. He said we’re rich to compared to people like that.”

In 2008, her commitment to sobriety earned her a Courage to Come Back Award from the Coast Mental Health Foundation.

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Science meets history at North Pacific Cannery

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Within the confines of a classroom, it’s pretty difficult to find and dissect a salmon, build stable structures with just flimsy paper, make your very own windmill or watch a fisheries canning process in action.

That’s why North Pacific Cannery and an anonymous donator teamed up to bring Vancouver-based Science World to Port Edward and Prince Rupert last week, bringing science to life as part of their Community Science Celebration. “[It] used to be funded through the provincial government. Unfortunately it was lost a few years ago, but it was an anonymous donor that knew that this site was available and interested in doing the celebration that made a donation so Science World could come up,” said North Pacific Cannery operations manager Stephanie Puleo.

Throughout the rustic, boarded and majestic halls of the 125 year-old site, organizations such as WWF Canada,

the Vancouver Aquarium, Ecotrust Canada, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Northern Health, Northwest Community College and the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society set up booths and activities for kids and adults alike to take part in, to help the North Coast area’s science come to life.

“At some of our tables today, we have Charles Hays Secondary students and a teacher that are volunteering with us ... to support the site,” said Puleo, adding that the representatives from Science World have been visiting area-schools, and giving science shows to promote Sunday’s free event at the cannery.

Joann Cogdan, manager of community outreach programs at Science World, and Peter Carlone, a science facilitator, were two such delegates from Vancouver’s storied science centre to make the trip to Prince Rupert and they imparted wisdom on the attendees.

“The reason I like it is because this is how I learn,” said Carlone.

“I wish I could go back in time and tell

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Peter Carlone demonstrates a science exercise to interested Port Edward youth.

my teachers that I needed to learn this way.

It’s very hands-on, it’s practical. You’re really seeing the results, especially with the shows, you’re seeing the science rather than being told about it.”

A lot of Science World’s activities were physics-based and designed to let kids trick their friends back home with the ‘makeand-take’ projects they worked with at the booths.

“One of the main reasons why we originally got funding to do outreach in

the first place was because there’s so many different types of science going on around the province,” said Cogdan.

“What’s going on in Vancouver isn’t what’s going on up here and it is not what’s going on in Fort St. John, and so we wanted to introduce the community to the science that’s going on in their community ... they’ve picked up something that’s going on right on the island, whether it’s forestry and fisheries, or more gasoline- and oilfocused.”

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Squashing the competition Racquet Centre numbers rising

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

It’s not an ideal city for tennis, but what Prince Rupert lacks in sunny days it makes up for in its indoor racquet facility and the Prince Rupert squash club has taken full advantage it.

The latest seven-week league is just wrapping up at the Prince Rupert Racquet Centre and their playerbase has recently seen a rise.

“We spread it out to eight teams, three [players] per team and we play every Wednesday night,” explained member Richard Haley.

“Afterwards, we have a few beers, play ping pong, darts, whatever, and have a social ... It’s allencompassing. From advanced to novice, everyone can play.”

The facility, run by the Prince Rupert Racquets Association and built in the early 1980s, has seen recent renovations revive the second floor into a hardwood social haven with a TV and a bar area fitted with recreational games like fooseball and ping pong.

The centre plays host to children’s birthday parties and other functions. Davit and Kirsten Dzavashvili’s Red Shadow Boxing business also calls the building home.

The centre’s squash courts host the league’s games, and yearly tournaments, which Haley said attract a good number of players.

“We have about one tournament and one doubles tournament... Next year, the plan is to have two major tournaments and they usually draw players from Smithers, certainly, and also from Terrace.

Roughly in the neighbourhood of 35 to 40 people attend,” said Haley.

The court fiend, who also plays tennis and badminton, is looking to gain more people for the league and there is an opportunity to claim top spot.

“We want to attract more new players who haven’t maybe played squash before and they can start at that lower level. There’s lots of competition at the lower level right now,” he said.

“We have a lot of players that have played here for a long time but, frankly, they’re getting older so we need the new players to move up.”

Haley, who started playing the game in university in

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Richard Haley prepares to take a shot at the Prince Rupert Racquets Centre on Saturday.

“There’s lots of competition at the lower level right now.”

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Victoria made sure his new home had a squash facility.

“That’s the first thing I went to,” he said.

For people looking to get a rigorous workout that’s easy to get into, Haley says squash is a perfect match.

“For fitness, hardly anything touches squash because it’s just 45 minutes to an hour of just concentrated workout. The breaks between games, if you’re playing

in a tournament, are 90 seconds ... and then between serves, it’s just a matter of seconds so it’s going, going, going constantly and it’s in a condensed amount of time. People don’t have a ton of time.”

Haley also runs impromptu Sunday night training sessions with drills and exercises, but anyone who wants to get better are welcome to challenge players slightly ahead of them in talent level as another way to improve.

“Everybody here’s willing to play anybody, it’s a super friendly club,” he said, adding that the facility has many loaner racquets at the ready for interested newcomers.

The club is looking to start a summer league in the coming weeks for those who are looking to stay in the city during the warmer season. It would last anywhere between seven and 14 weeks depending on the number of participants.

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Subway U15 rookie Cachero has clutch strike

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Daniel Cachero is in his first year with the under-15 boys’ soccer category after graduating from the younger division, but you wouldn’t know it from his performance last Monday night.

Cachero opened the scoring in in the middle of the second half for Subway in their game versus Cook’s Jewellers, and he did it in style.

“I just had a good pass ... and a clear break,” said Cachero after the game.

In a match where the forwards on either side couldn’t buy a goal, Cachero found himself alone in the Cook’s Jewellers penalty area and made no mistake.

The goalie challenged the youngster and collapsed in front of him, but calmly, as if he had been playing with guys older than him for years, Cachero made a move around the fallen keeper and slid it into the open cage to break the game open and give Subway the 1-0 lead.

It’s not his first goal this year, but he also doesn’t know how many he’s collected. He doesn’t keep track.

“I haven’t been paying attention,” he said.

Cachero does, however, work on his dribbling so he can make more calm, cool and collected plays like his goal last week.

“Yeah, in the summer,” he said.

The match was highlighted by Cook’s Jewellers’ Daniel Page, who got four or five glorious chances to give his team the lead.

On his first rush, Page had an open net to shoot on after the keeper was left in no man’s land trying to track down a stray ball, but the striker swung it wide. Later, Page tried to deliver on a break down the left side, but hit the post.

Page would shoot another ball over top of the net

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Daniel Page makes a quick turn with the ball at left field in Cook’s Jewellers’ 1-1 draw with Subway in U15 action.

and collide with the keeper on two occasions chasing a loose ball down, prompting some outrage from Subway’s squad, whose apt team cheer, “Eat fresh, eat fresh, eat fresh!” could be heard off the rocky banks lining the Charles Hays field.

After Page had threatened all game long for Cook’s Jewellers, it was another player getting the black team on the board, evening the score at one apiece.

Jakob Ingvallsen scored on a deft shot off his left foot

after a breakaway sent him in alone to beat a couple defenders from centre field.

“Complete surprise,” said Ingvallsen.

“I thought the goalie had it [but] it just slipped under his armpit by luck.”

The right-footed striker closed out the scoring with his marker, and Subway in their reds and Cook’s Jewellers ended the game knotted at 1-1.

“That was a surprising shot,” said Ingvallsen.

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Depleted Rainmakers fall short in Smithers “The girls were tired but they fought hard and Coach Kyla Ragan carried less players than she would have liked for the Charles played amazing.”

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL The Northern View

Hays’ girls soccer team’s trip to Smithers, so she told her players they weren’t allowed to get injured.

While most heard the message, poor Harjot Sidhu suffered a head injury, but played through the pain in a dazzling performance in goal for the Rainmakers.

In both matches with no substitutions, the team played an “intense” weekend, said Ragan, and both Sidhu and striker Tanveen Sahdra led the way.

Sahdra notched a goal versus Terrace in the club’s first game versus their outof-town rivals and Charlotte Kobza rounded out the scoring in a 4-2 loss.

Later, the club fell to Kitimat 3-0, in a rematch of the Rainmakers’ first game of the season against the black-clad group.

“The girls were tired, but they fought hard and played amazing,” said Ragan.

Kobza’s goal continued her torrid scoring streak from the week before, where she notched a brace against the

- Kyla Ragan Queen Charlotte Saints.

Ragan estimated that Sidhu stopped 30 to 40 shots during the team’s two matches and deserves full credit for her part in the games, despite the head injury.

“She did an amazing job in both games,” said the coach.

Ragan has received a positive response from the team and their cohesiveness has improved dramatically since the start of the season just three short weeks ago.

The group practiced corner-kicks last week leading up to their matches and they’ll scrimmage more this week.

A bottle drive was hosted on Tuesday and they’re selling chocolate to fundraise in preparation for their trip to zones on Friday and Saturday in Kitimat.

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The Proposed Project Avanti Kitsault Mine Ltd. is proposing the construction and operation of an open-pit molybdenum mine, located approximately 140 kilometres north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and south of the head of Alice Arm, British Columbia. The proposed annual ore production rate would be 40,000 to 50,000 tonnes per day over approximately a 15-year operation period.

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Fresh off their impressive showing at theTerrace meet two weeks ago, the Charles Hays track and field team only got better on their recent trip to Prince George as the club finished fifth out of 13 competing teams.

Among the dominant performers was Kevin Rioux. The star student claimed three first-place finishes in long, high and triple jumps and finished third in the 16-17 year-old boys’ category of the 100-metre dash.

Lars Larsson showed fatigue was a non-factor in his first-place 1,500 metre finish and three second-place qualifiers in the 18-19 year-old boys’ high-jump, long-jump and discus.

Kory McSorley claimed second in triple-jump and four third-place showings including the 18-19 year-old boys’ long-jump, discus, 100-metre and 400-metre races.

Teammate Jason Rioux took second-place in the 300 m run and third in high-jump and the 100-metre dash in the 14-15 year-old boys’ category.

Caile Kendal scored second in 16-17 year-old boys’ high-jump with Joey Shaw following closely behind him at third, and Kody Deschamps took third-place in the 800 m race.

The results speak to an immediate impact Charles Hays’ new coach Dighton Haynes is having on the team, coming over from Terrace and bringing a wealth of teaching experience with him.

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Crest Glory Days on runners’ horizon

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

For 13 weeks, the Rupert Runners have been training their muscles, minds and spirits for an hour three times per week in preparation for this day.

The Crest Glory Days five km and 10 km race is the climax to the Runners’ Learn to Run program that sees members increase their endurance level week-by-week so they can take on the 10 km that awaits them this Saturday.

“We start in February and run until the Glory Days in May. However, we do have individuals who participate in the club and some of our coaches who continue to run on various days during the week where people are more than welcome to join us,” said race organizer Amber Sheasgreen.

The five km walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by the five km and 10 km run at 10:00 a.m.

The route starts at the Crest Hotel before turning towards the waterfront at Mariner’s Park, then running through Cow Bay to George Hills Way, making its way to 4th Ave. and settling back at the Crest.

Over 100 runners signed up last year and Sheasgreen expects the number to be in the same neighbourhood this time around.

“I find that it is slightly more attended [compared to the year’s other races]. I don’t know if it’s because it has a shorter component to it, but also it’s getting the opportunity to spend a little bit more time getting into running, usually with nicer weather and we do have at least 20 of our participants from the Learn to Run program,” said Sheasgreen.

The Rupert Runners held their 33rd annual half-marathon April 13, and the digital clock the club books will be back to time their runs.

“We usually have one official water table and ... another unofficial water table [along the way of the route],” explained Sheasgreen.

“We have doorprizes and an awards ceremony.”

Since February, the club has been starting their training at Charles Hays school, heading down to the Rotary Waterfront Park and back, but only on certain days.

Each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, the group divides the workload between a recovery day, a building day and a peak day to challenge their bodies and fitness levels in preparation for the Glory Days.

After the race this Saturday, members usually branch off into unofficial running groups to keep up their cardio dedication.

“It’s not as structured but we continue to run a few times a week and people are welcome to join us for whatever we’re doing,” said Sheasgreen.

A map of Saturday’s five km and 10 km route can be found on the club’s website, along with registering information at www.rupertrunners.com.

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Kathy Liu (top third from right) and the Badminton Club have prepared their first citywide undertaking.

Birdies invade civic centre for first citywide tourney

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Among the usual fixings at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre auditorium on a typical Wednesday and Sunday night, you’ll find racquets, birdies and even senior citizens holding them.

The Prince Rupert Evening Badminton Club has attracted everyone from 17 to the golden ages and they’re inviting everyone else this Saturday.

Kathy Liu and the organizing committee within the club has developed the first-ever Prince Rupert Adult Badminton Tournament, open to anyone in the city, and it’s a great introduction, they think, to a friendly, competitive game that’s already growing as one of the centre’s most popular associations with 40 to 50 participants.

“We have adult categories [like men and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles] and we have a juniors division,” said Liu. The cost to register for one event is $35 and for two to three it is $45. A pot luck dinner willl

follow from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. with door prizes being awarded right after the finals of the tourney. The day’s festivities kick off at 10 a.m. at the Civic Centre gymnasium.

“It doesn’t matter how young or how old, we have people in their 70s and 80s and it’s really encouraging to see that,” said Liu. Kathy’s son and international badminton star Adrian Liu will also be in attendance to support the first-ever citywide competition, and the Rupertite has been named to Team Canada for July’s upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

“He’s very fortunate, we have a lot of support from Prince Rupert,” said Kathy.

The game of badminton, one of the fastest racquet sports in the world, has many intriguing qualities that make it suitable for everyone to pick it up and play, says Liu. “Cohesiveness, because you have to work well with your partner ... and it’s also great for [personal] fitness.”

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Golf club provides program for female beginners

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

For beginning ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; golfers, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like a little fore-play learning, says the Prince Rupert Golf Club.

The group is holding a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladies ForePlayâ&#x20AC;? introductory four-session course every Thursday in May, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to attract 12 females to learn the ins-and-outs of the game under golf instructor Jackie Touchet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try and integrate is having some of our own club members come down on the first night to help with the orientation. That way they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel as intimidated to come and it might make the members a little more outgoing and friendly to newcomers,â&#x20AC;? explained club manager Judy Fraser.

The sessions are split into four nights, with each lesson covering the fundamentals of the greens, chipping, putting, driving, handling, dress code, etiquette and golf terminology.

The club is also sprucing up each night with some entertainment and a complimentary glass of wine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few women I talk to, their husbands come and golf and they kind of want to come but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scared and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any knowledge ... and [hopefully] theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel more comfortable going out when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some instruction,â&#x20AC;? said Fraser.

Orientation also includes a tour of the pro shop and, on the final night, each participant will play nine holes with green fees and club rentals covered by their initial registration fee of $100.

The club has also gathered sponsors for a few of the nights, including a fashion show by Udder Bags and a lesson in skin and hair care by Cowlicksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jane Handforth.

The club hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done anything similar to this initiative before and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brainstorming that it exists this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was doing some research on the

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The Prince Rupert Golf Club plans on attracting a new user-base with four weekly sessions.

Internet and found that [other places] had been doing something similar. I was looking for a way to integrate new members and saw this and wanted to mirror it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

If any women are interested in the courses, they can contact Fraser at princerupertgolf@gmail.com or 250624-2000.

Along with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introductory lessons, the group is also offering free junior lessons to increase their youth base every Saturday starting May 31,

organized by Byron Gordon. Hot dogs and pop will be provided to those who come out.

The club currently has two junior members and has already sold green fees to Prince Rupert youth, which is an encouraging sign for a membership base that had dropped from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totals.

Along with Touchet, Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club members Carol Schaeffer and Josie Lam will also be available on orientation night to provide advice for newcomers.

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Haida Nation opposes Spirit Eagle project Calls for company to abandon pipeline

BY MARTINA PERRY HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

The Council of the Haida Nation has written a letter to Eagle Spirit Energy Holding Ltd. stating its opposition to the company’s proposed oil project.

Along with other First Nations, the Haida Nation met with Calvin Helin, chairman and president of Eagle Spirit Energy, and other representatives in December 2013 and February 2014, with the company describing its business case and the project’s benefits.

“We indicated to you very clearly in our meeting that the Haida Nation strongly opposes any oil developments on our coast, regardless of who the proponents are,” reads the letter dated May 1.

“Pleased be advised that we will not support such an idea. The risk of an oil - Peter Lantin spill, refined or not ... no amount of money would justify putting our waterways, oceans and beaches in peril.”

The letter, which is signed by Council of the Haida Nation president Peter Lantin, requests Eagle Spirit Energy abandon the idea and join with First Nations to stop the Enbridge Northern Gateway project and any other project that “might put our life source at risk”.

Helin said the company gathered feedback from First Nations communities for more than a year to learn how to earn a social licence for its proposal, announcing April 14 it had signed a “substantial number” of non-disclosure agreements with northern bands to explore alternate solutions to the Northern Gateway.

“No amount of money would justify putting our waterways, oceans and beaches in peril.”

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From left: Sheila Gordon-Payne, health service administrator of Northern Health, Stoney Stoltenberg, North West Regional Hospital District chair, Evan Putterill, Skeena Queen Charlotte director, Carol Kulesha, Village of Queen Charlotte Mayor, Roy Jones Sr., Haida Nation elder and Michelle McDonald, Skidegate Band councilor stand at the future site of the hospital.

Construction of hospital now underway

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL QUEEN CHARLOTTE / The Northern View

The Queen Charlotte/Haida Gwaii hospital site is taking its first major step towards its completion date for the fall of 2015.

A 44-metre crane has arrived and is already fully operational to begin heavy construction on the lavish $50 million project.

“We are pleased and delighted to be entering this phase of construction and look forward to continued progress to the completion of this new facility,” said North West Regional Hospital District Chair Stoney Stoltenberg.

The release states that much of the excavation has been completed and the new crane will be used for lifting and placing concrete to reinforce the

“We are pleased and delighted to be entering this phase of construction.”

- Stoney Stoltenberg new hospital, as well as steel stud, drywall electrical materials and roof materials.

Health Minister Terry Lake welcomed news of the crane’s arrival.

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Funding for construction of the hospital comes from the Province of British Columbia as well as the North West Regional Hospital District, and according to Northern Health COO Penny Anguish, “will improve staff and physicians’ work space and therefore patient care”.

The design of the building was decided upon last July by Perkins+Will of Bouygues Building Canada along with the citizens of Haida Gwaii and Skidegate.

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and out If a road trip is part of your vacation An easy check and repair item is plans this summer, it’s time to get lighting. You may need some help the horseless chariot prepared. confirming that the brake and That means cleaning it inside and backup lights are functioning at out and performing some important the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple maintenance to ensure you get the walk-around check that should best fuel economy. include the turn signals and headIn most parts of B.C., the swap lights (both low and high beams) Unnecessary from winter tires to all-season or weight increases fuel and don’t forget the license plate summer tires is already well under and those little side marker lights. consumption and way (studded winter tire removal is If you’ve got a vehicle with a mandatory by April 30). Winter tires some of that extra headlight (clear plastic) cover are made with a softer and stickier weight could be in that’s showing its age, there are rubber compound that wears faster the form of mud and some good products on the market and increases fuel consumption at now that help restore clarity. dirt on your vehicle’s Wiper blades are another easy higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them undercarriage. check and replace item. A buildeven more, now that you can finally Bob McHugh up of grease or grim on the roll down the windows. windshield will also reduce the You may also be dragging around effectiveness of the wipers. Clean too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked you always pack during in the winter months. in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption wipers typically work harder than anywhere else and some of that extra weight could be in the in Canada and life expectancy can be less than form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercara year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that generally not doing the job – replace them. muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a weather conditions can be a punishing test for look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel tread remaining may not be in great shape. The well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its “best before” date on most passenger tires is inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make eight years old and you should be able to find sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on also in good working order. sidewall of the tire.

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Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine!

On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good.

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There are many different ways to get you on the open (or dirt) road to enjoy the best of the great There are many outdoors. I’ll suggest some new makes and different ways to get models to consider in you on the open (or dirt) each category, but by road to enjoy the best of no means are these the great outdoors. the be-all-end-all of choices.

Alexandra Straub Cruisers Cruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally comfortable ergonomics and ability to get you from point A to B in style. Some models have the foot pegs stretched forward, some don’t. They might not be the most nimble bikes around but they certainly do have mass appeal. Better yet, they come in all different sizes, shapes and displacements making it even more accessible to riders.

Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, Harley-Davidson Superlow 1200T, Suzuki Boulevard C50 Sport Tourer Want a sportier edge while still maintaining the comfort associated with riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you get the best of both worlds.

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Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200 Touring When asked how I’d describe a Touring bike I say: not small! These machines are typically heavy, but come equipped with the technology and luxuries that can take you across the country and further. Their fuel tanks are generally much bigger so you can keep going for longer. Furthermore, storage compartments, relatively speaking, are quite generous.

Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. Trials Those looking into trying riding without the high speeds might fall in love with trials riding. But get ready for a workout. If you look, there’s no seat. That’s because you’re meant to stand. Trials is a slow speed type of thrill where you manage obstacles and find ways to do things that even you didn’t think was possible. Think: riding up huge logs, up steep hills and Cruisers are a fun way of hitting the streets this summer.

Alexandra Straub over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s a lot of fun and both physically and mentally challenging. you want! Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki Ninja Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200, Gas Gas TXT Pro get you through some incredible terrain.

Naked Dirt Bikes: BMW F700GS/F800GS/R1200GS, Suzuki No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit!

Playing in the dirt has never been so much fun! No, V-Strom, KTM 1190 Adventure Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and really. It’s true. Whether you’re young or young at Sport handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

If you’re looking for the ultimate performance covering the engine and mechanical components.

Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are the You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, bikes that are generally designed with the racetrack in without the aggressive seating and the stress on your you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower wrists. generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Since there are so many different kinds to choose prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make them an aggressive seating position and aren’t always Yamaha FZ-09.

Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and Suzuki, Aprilia something to work, we make it work! more. I could go on!.

Adventure Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca Take the road less traveled, but take the road when Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000,

The 335GT a real stretch A recent jaunt to Beijing was a major revelation, from the sheer size of the population to the massive car market and the types of cars people like to buy.

In the luxury segment, elongated versions of existing sedan are very popular.

The all-new BMW There “long” wheelbase 335GT is the long cars instantly show that the owner has attained a wheelbase 3 series certain level of status and developed for China, a big part of that is being modified for a niche chauffer driven. market here.

In Canada, we have long wheelbase sedans but Zack Spencer typically, they are top models like a BMW 7 Series or S-Class Mercedes. In China, even base models like the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4 have stretched versions. I raise this because the all-new BMW 335GT is the long wheelThe BMW 335GT isn’t your typical BMW ride. base 3 Series, developed for China, modified for a niche a higher roofline the GT feels open, especially when fitted market here. with the panoramic roof. My kids loved the extra space but Looks noticed the doors sit a bit higher compared to a regular Adding 10 cms of additional legroom to the back seat mid-size SUV. The hatch has no rear wiper so expect rear of the 335GT opens up a different experience for rear visibility to be blurry on rainy or snowy days. (You do get passengers. The GT offers slightly higher seating position spoiled with a rear wiper on an SUV). The hatch is elecand roofline with a hatchback design that makes for a tronically operated and provides a long and wide cargo dramatic and functional car. BMW does have a 3 Series area, plus the rear seats fold in a snap. The rear windows station wagon but it looks like a wagon, this design mimics and cargo do not have darkened, privacy class like an SUV, a sedan silhouette with only a slight hint of the cars true practicality. There is a wing that emerges out of the hatch at which is something I would prefer.

Drive highway speeds to produce more down force, similar to the one found in Porsche’s Panamera. The GT is sold as a 328GT, The 3 Series sedan has been considered the benchmark in the compact luxury market for decades and a lot of the with a $48,990 starting price. It has a turbocharged 4-cylsame goodness is here in the GT. With a longer wheelbase inder engine and 18-inch wheels. The $56,990 335GT has a and a slightly higher centre of gravity it doesn’t handle as larger turbocharged 6-cylinder engine and 19-inch wheels. nimbly as the sedan but it is much better than the taller X3 (The wheels seen here are winter wheels and tires) SUV. The power from either 241 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder Inside The 3 Series sedan is already fitted with top-notch materials or the 300 hp turbocharged 6-cylinder engines goes to all four wheels and is shifted through a very slick 8-speed auto and a functional dash. This is carried over to the GT model, box. There are settings for vehicle dynamics and suspension so the front seats remain unaltered. It is the back of the from “Eco” to “Sport Plus” that can take this car from car that is dramatically different. With added legroom and

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relaxed to athletic at the push of a button. I really enjoyed driving in sport mode and getting the full effect of the 335GT, as the in-line turbo 6-cylinder is still one of the best power plants on the road. For buyers looking to save on fuel and when purchasing, the 328GT is still a potent machine.

Verdict The GT falls into a very nice spot in the 3 Series family, and I include the X3 in that group. The sedan is a great car but not as practical as the X3. Yes the X3 has traditional SUV appeal but looses some of the sedans nimbleness. This is where the GT plays. It has a bigger cargo area than the X3, more rear legroom but it also has more a sedan stance on the road. The price is more expensive than the X3 so this is a premium offering in the BMW family. If I were in the market for a BMW the 335GT or less expensive 328GT would be in the running. With kids I lake having and SUV but still want the fun and stability that a sedan offers. This GT might just be the right balance for some. So thank you China for helping to bring a unique new class of car to our market. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Power trip There is little more annoying than the power trips exhibited in parking lots.

You are in a busy shopping mall lot and after minutes of cruising you see a driver return to his car and load up.

As he climbs in he notices you waiting patiently and that’s when the mind games start.

He combs his hair in the mirror and fiddles with the radio or some other time wasting activity. Finally, you figure he’s waiting for a passenger and you pull past him. The moment you do, he backs out.

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

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Infiniti’s luxury sport utility The 2014 Infiniti QX60 is a luxurious sport utility vehicle that puts safety above everything else.

Looks: The QX60 is a very attractive vehicle to these The safety features eyes; it has distinctive Infiniti looks. The proof this vehicle are jector style headlights incredible and I think flow with the body lines and the fog lights look most people would like they belong instead feel very safe driving of an afterthought. The it. side body lines almost give the appearance of Ian Harwood waves moving up the vehicle. LED rear brake lights and center high mounted stoplight sit atop the rear power lift-gate. Chrome accents around the windows give it a sense of elegance.

In The Cab: The cabin seemed large to me at first, but after climbing in and getting comfortable it is really not that big.

If you are a . . . now how can I put this delicately? – If you are an amply proportioned person really spend some time trying out all of the seat positions.

Once in the driver’s seat I found the controls well positioned and easy to operate. I liked the navigation screen with 3D mapping, the monitor offers a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and detects moving objects thus providing more help in backing up in a tight parking lot.

It features an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjust-

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able lumbar support, 6 way power front passenger’s seat, 60/40 split folding and sliding second row bench seat that allows easy entry/exit even with a child seat installed, 50/50 split folding third row seat that reclines. The audio system is a 6 speaker, AM/FM/ CD with MP3 playback capability and has a speed sensitive volume control. The AWD model receives a Bose 13 speaker premium system.

Safety first: The QX60 includes dual stage front airbags with seatbelt and occupant sensors, driver and front passenger side impact supplement airbags, roof mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor for all row outboard occupant head protection. Infiniti recognizes how important it is to have children secure in their vehicles. They have developed a latch system that securely anchors a compatible child seat. Intelligent brake assist system is a safety feature that continuously monitors and analyzes closing speeds to a vehicle ahead and provides warnings. If a collision is immanent, it will also apply the brakes. There is also a lane departure warning and prevention system.

Power: A 3.5 litre, 24 valve V6 engine with 265 horsepower and 248 foot pounds of torque power this vehicle. The transmission is an electronically continuously variable (CVT) with manual shift capabilities.

Pump frequency: 10.5/7.6 L/100km (city/highway) 10.9/7.8 L/100km (city/highway) AWD Model Warranty support: 48 month/ 100,000 km Roadworthy:

puts an emphasis on safety

The Infiniti QX60 mixes the expected luxury with off-road capabilities.

Excellent handling to this vehicle, steering was quick and responsive, and body roll was at a minimum. Even though the engine was more than adequate providing plenty of power, the CVT transmission was continuing to make adjustments and I found at times sudden bursts of power followed by a hard up shift. Defiantly

Take your child to work General Motors has put a new spin on ‘Take your child to work day’.

You can’t put them to work while they are learning what mom and dad do but they can be useful as experiment subjects.

The so-called Human Factors group conducts Kids were asked about 100 studies globally into how peo- to use smiley faces to ple interact with their compare and rate the vehicles. ease of fastening the Having children around safety belt based on a means group members five-point scale. can test such things as seat belts. No, they Keith Morgan don’t crash test the cars but they do examine how easy it is for children to buckle up.

“Working with children on Take Your Child to Work Day is an excellent way for us to expand our pool of feedback,” said Don Shreves, GM Human Factors engineering group manager.

“Our group and research is very data-driven,” he said. “Designing every element to a vehicle comes down to millimetres. While a door handle placement

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or seat switch might feel right to the designing engineer, we come in with data points from real consumer feedback, including kids, to help determine the best location.”

This year during the special day, the Usability team conducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s third-row safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale.

A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring.

In the early days of DVD players in cars, there were many kids forced to reach for the barf bag during a long journey. Not now and some credit must go to Shreves’ group who figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.”

Shreves explains, sensitively: “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving.

“But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.”

The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise location required setting up a DVD screen on a track that

not something I expected with this type of luxury.

Verdict: I was excited to drive this vehicle but disappointed by the size of the interior space and performance. The safety features of this vehicle are incredible and I think most people would feel very safe driving it.. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

and experiment on them!

Children can have a lot of say in what does and doesn’t work for vehicles. could slide fore and aft along the roof of an Enclave.

Researchers recorded the responses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away. From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best

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location. The results were turned over to the vehicle engineering team to integrate into the Enclave’s design. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

The five most influencial car designs

By Rob Sass Certain cars just won’t recede into the automotive fossil record.

Designers (particularly those from their company of origin) keep going back to the well. And why not? – It’s almost impossible to top the cars on this list: 1967 Toyota 2000 GT: The gorgeous Toyota 2000 GT sports car was a giant commercial flop when it was introduced. The status of Japanese cars in the U.S. market at the time was roughly the equivalent of Korean cars about 15 years ago, and a Japanese car that cost more than a Jaguar E-Type, a Corvette or

a Porsche 911 found few takers. Just over 300 were built and the model’s failure continues to haunt Toyota. The roofline and greenhouse of the 1967 2000GT show up almost unaltered in the latest Toyota sports car concept, the FT-1. Incidentally, Toyota has probably had the last laugh here, as the 2000 GT is now the only Japanese collectible car worth $1 million.

1967 Cadillac Eldorado: The ’67 Eldorado is one of the great overlooked post-war American classics. A Bill Mitchell design triumph, it’s an ageless design that wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom today, particularly since Cadillac continues to revisit the ’67

Eldo rear end, one of the greatest ¾-views of all time.

1954 Jeep CJ-5: The original Jeep CJ may well be the most knocked-off vehicle of all time, inspiring the likes of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki Samurai, etc., not to mention, of course, the current Jeep Wrangler.

Jaguar E-Type: The E-Type was one of the prime influences for the above-mentioned Toyota as well as the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by

rival Enzo Ferrari’s own admission the most beautiful car in the world.

1965 Ford Mustang: Fastback: Long before Ford went retro with the 2005 Mustang, they knocked off their own design for the original pony car with the European Ford Capri. Toyota went one step further with the 1973 Celica Liftback, a virtual ¾-scale replica of the Mustang Fastback. Even the upper crust Aston Martin with its V8 Vantage model of the 1970s went to the Mustang well. The 2015 Mustang still sports design cues from the original 1965 Mustang fastback.

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Mazda’s sub-compact Mazda’s first foray into the Canadian sub-compact market segment was the 2011 Mazda2, an inexpensive little car that exceeds the quality expectations of most buyers.

It was launched in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007 and won Cleverly crafted 48 automotive awards, automobile with including “2008 World Car of the Year”, prior to a unique body its arrival in Canada. design infused with Mazda2 comes in Mazda’s ‘fun to just one body style, a four-door hatchback. drive’ engineering Considering it’s diminuphilosophy. tive proportions, that’s Bob McHugh a lot of doors and “easy access” is big part of this small cars’ charm. The trim lines offered were GX, GS, and a top-priced Yozora edition, which was not sold in the US and limited to 500 units in Canada.

The GS trim upgrade includes air conditioning, automatic headlamps, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, trip computer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cloth door trim, sport-style cloth seats with red piping, body-colour door handles and mirrors, chrome tailpipe finisher,

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side sill extensions, body-colour rear spoiler, exterior temperature gauge, fog lights, silver finish interior accents, and six speakers.

The Yozora, which means “night sky” in Japanese, is actually a GX trim with air conditioning and a convenience package. Unique theme additions include its black exterior finish with decals, a spoiler, a chrome tailpipe, floor mats and 16-inch alloy wheels with performance tires. The Yozora package also came with a spare set of winter tires mounted on 15-inch steel wheels.

Power is provided by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine linked to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The small gas engine’s 100-horsepower output may sound meek, however, it can move the light-weight Mazda2 surprisingly quick. It’s a silky, smooth free-revving little engine that also sounds a nice sporty rasp from its exhaust at high engine speeds.

While there’s nothing wrong with the four-speed automatic transmission, there is a noticeable decrease in overall performance, plus an increase in fuel consumption. The manual can get 6.8 L/100 km in the city and 5.6 L/100 km on the highway. The automatic is rated at 7.5 L/100 km in the city and 6.0 L/100 km on the highway.

Driver sight lines in the Mazda2 are particularly impressive. Its big side mirrors are more visible due to a lowered window belt line at the A-pillar and the low-cut design of the rear window also aids rear vision when backing-up. In addition, Mazda uses

“They’re not safe.

But it would only be a problem in an accident.”

Confessions of a Curber I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it.

It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky.

I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered.

You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth.

I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options.

Get certified replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself.

Or, override the warning light.

I called and found that the first option was out of the question. Way too expensive.

But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online.

Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags.

Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me.

You can find how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way.

Soon, I had an ad up on several classified websites: Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition.

Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m flexible on price!!

I couldn’t believe how many calls I had.

I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal.

I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals.

With the transaction done, we parted ways.

Then I got a call from my buddy.

Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop.

“You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said.

“So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said.

“I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fire and with metal bits exploding when they deploy.

They’re not safe,” he scolded.

I’ll take my chances, I thought.

It would only be a problem in an accident.

The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship.

Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

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The 2011 Mazda2 is worth picking up second hand if you can find it. overlapping shingle-style rear seat head restraints to allow the driver an unobstructed view out the extra large rear window.

The Mazda2 was unchanged for 2012, except for a minor improvement in fuel efficiency with the four-speed automatic transmission and the deletion of the Yozora edition. The 2013 edition came with a new USB audio input as standard equipment, but otherwise there were no significant changes.

Not a big seller in the US so Consumer Reports owner feedback is incomplete, however, the reliability

Bigger fines People that talk and text on their hand-held smartphones while driving are not nearly as smart as their technology of choice.

There you go; I have made my position clear on the current red-hot driving topic of the day in the letters pages of every newspaper and on radio talk shows coast to coast. However, I have always that does not mean I am offering my unqualified support advocated for handsfor the countrywide torrent of free calling and figured get-even-tougher legislation, “driving without due designed to pick the pockets of care and attention” delinquent drivers. was a sufficiently good Currently in BC, the fine is $167 and last year police here catch-all charge. issued 51,000 tickets for disKeith Morgan tracted driving. Victoria knows a vote winner when it sees one and it is pondering a big fine hikes and additional demerit points. The local action comes on the heels of Ontario introducing legislation last month that increases fines from the already high $300 to $1,000.

Fanning the public outrage, BC Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced that distracted driving is killing more British Columbians than impaired driving. Forgive my cynicism, but I really question the sudden rush of statistics showing how heinous and deadly a crime this is.

I have always advocated for hands-free calling while driving and figured “driving without due care and attention” was a sufficiently good catch-all charge for those causing a collision during hands-on operation of a cell phone. The fine is $368.

When I began writing on this topic about five years or so ago, there were no such statistics available. It was all anecdotal because, let’s face it, it’s an offence very visible to other drivers. It’s always seemed to me that drivers who talk and text are reckless risk-takers, who run red lights, follow too closely and make dangerous lane changes even without a phone in their hand. My point being that when they crash while performing one of the preceding illicit manoeuvres with phone in hand it’s a little too convenient to blame it all on operation of the device.

Much of the current public debate was spurred by the revelation that a serial offender in Vancouver racked up 26 tickets and fines of $4,300 for distracted driving since 2010. He may be the pin-up boy for those seeking tougher penalties but interestingly, it appears he never once caused an accident

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ratings for Mazda2 have generally been better than average. Crash safety ratings are a mixed bag, although the overall rating is good, both side and rear impact results were less than perfect. As you might expect, being small and light is not an advantage when the other vehicle in an impact is big and heavy.

Not just another fuel-efficient little commuter car, Mazda2 is a cleverly crafted automobile with a unique body design infused with Mazda’s “fun to drive” engineering philosophy. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Distracted driving can be fatal. during the time he was caught in cellular action!

Now the law is in force, I’ve no problem in accepting it but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking this will stop idiots such as this overly chatty man continuing to take risks on the road that threaten us all.

The fines are already high enough to deter regular drivers who are tempted to err occasionally. That said; I do worry about how zealously this law is enforced. I frequently hear of tickets issued to drivers who mere glance at their device while at a red light or move it to a new resting place around the dash.

I fear the debate about the fines is a distraction in itself from getting to the heart of dangerous driving. Therefore, I am pleased to hear Anton is also considering public education campaigns on distracted driving, similar to previous initiatives targeting seatbelt use and drinking and driving. That is smarter.

Research shows that many distractions contribute to road carnage. Be careful what you wish for because there are other technological distractions in our vehicles that could invite bans of which you may not enthusiastically support. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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COMMUNITY OFFICE COORDINATOR (PART TIME) Applicants must be Canadian citizens and willing to undergo a medical examination. For information on Pacific NorthWest LNG is seeking a proactive team player for the Certification and Sea-time requirements please refer to role Community OfficeRegulations, Coordinator (part time).4Based theofPacifi c Pilotage Sections and in5.the The regulations can be found on our webpage: www.ppa.gc.ca Port Edward and Prince Rupert community offices, the successful under Corporate Information. applicant will be one of the public faces of the Pacific NorthWest

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MECHANIC RESIDENT MECHANIC FOR PRINCE RUPERT Cullen Diesel Power Ltd has an opening for a resident Mechanic for Prince Rupert and surrounding areas to Service the Industrial & Marine markets. Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport experience is required. Previous Diesel Engine experience with DDC & MTU products will be considered an asset. Strong electrical and computer skills.

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MILLWRIGHT • WELDER • PIPE-FITTER Cariboo Pulp & Paper has exciting opportunities within Quesnel BC. We are a forerunning producer of NBSK pulp as well as clean “green” energy. Forward thinking ownership, capital investment and movement towards bio-product growth ensures a secure life long career opportunity as Cariboo Pulp & Paper has a bright future.

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The Crest Hotel is looking for a full-Ɵme Accountant to oversee all Įnancial operaƟons.

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The Metlakatla Development CorporaƟon is looking to employ a Career Resources Director. The successful candidate will manage Human Resource services, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a skilled workforce.

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Please send resumes that include copies of your degree(s) to: Harold Leighton PO Box 224 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2P3 or email to: hleighton@metlakatla.ca

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Quadra Travel in Prince Rupert is looking for an outgoing, energetic individual to join our travel team.

Exceptional customer service skills, written and oral communications skills are a must.

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading edge port in trade growth, mariĆ&#x;me safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applicaĆ&#x;ons from highly-moĆ&#x;vated individuals for the following new posiĆ&#x;on:

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN ReporĆ&#x;ng to the Manager, FaciliĆ&#x;es Maintenance, the Maintenance Electrician is a Í&#x17E;hands-on posiĆ&#x;onÍ&#x; mainly responsible for the inspecĆ&#x;on, repair, maintenance, installaĆ&#x;on and modiÄŽcaĆ&#x;on of electrical and instrumentaĆ&#x;on equipment on Port property but also for maintenance of other type of equipment under the control of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, including but not limited to the following areas: Fairview Terminal, Ridley Island, Lelu Island, Westview Terminal, Atlin Terminal, Ocean Dock, Lightering Dock, Alaska Ferries, McMillan Dock, Digby Island Ferry, ScoĆŠ Road, Port oĸces and miscellaneous other Port property, including vehicles, boats and other equipment.

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Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Interested candidates are requested to submit their applicaĆ&#x;on in conÄŽdence by May 16, 2014, to: Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 Í´ 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 62Ďł-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com

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