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crash New park features old stones Car off the Iconic millstones to be located on waterfront green space along Somass River KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
A new waterfront park will soon be home to the heritage millstones that date back to Port Alberni’s industrial beginnings. The location at the bottom of Roger Street at the Catalyst Mill gate entrance is fitting as a permanent display for the millstones, which originate with the first paper mill. It will also provide green space, an area for gathering and an enhanced view of the corner. The City is on board and providing $25,000 to the development. In-kind sponsors have also been secured to help defray costs. Finding a location for the millstones was a project spearheaded by Charlene Patterson a few years ago. “When I first saw them in December 2012, I wanted to find a location for them where everyone could see and enjoy them,” Patterson said. Since then, Patterson has put in a lot of legwork, made connections and worked with the City to put things into place. “I met (Catalyst manager) Fred Chin, who is a lover of heritage and community,” Patterson said. “Then in December 2013, Hugh Grist and Scott Kenny looked at the millstones. They are well-loved in the community and we needed to find a suitable location.” Last year, a survey went out and determined the concensus to be at the foot of Roger Street, close to Victoria Quay. The old focal point sign from the entrance to Port Alberni at the Visitor’s Centre will be installed at the same site to incorporate a theme. “It had previously been dropped from the budget, so when the mayor came to see me last week and said he had good news, I was happy that it was approved, Patterson said. “I am proud to be
Redford extension Man drives off highway after falling asleep ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Charlene Patterson overlooks Victoria Quay from the site of a new park that will be built opposite the Catalyst mill gate entrance. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
a part of it and pleased for the community.” Work will begin on the undeveloped land in July. First the site will be regraded, followed by the construction of a base for both the millstones and focal point sign. Benches will be installed and a view deck built with a picnic table. “This will finish off the undeveloped corner,” Kenny said. “Portions of it will be visible from Victoria Quay.” “There is still a lot of work to do but it is an important part of the community,” Patteson said. She said the park will highlight two icons of Port Alberni¹s past.
In this file photo, Charlene Patterson stands by the old mill grinding stones at their location along the Somass River behind a Catalyst administrative building. [TIMES]
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A local man in his early 50s drove off the Redford extension early Tuesday morning after falling asleep at the wheel, according to the Port Alberni RCMP. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when the driver had just dropped his wife off at work. He was headed southbound on the Port Alberni Highway when the man fell asleep while passing the West Coast General Hospital. His car steered to the right off the road, rolling down an embankment to Morton Street and McIntyre Drive. “The male was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” said Cpl. Jen Allan of the Port Alberni RCMP. Nodding off at the wheel is alarmingly common, according to an ICBC survey that found 30 per cent of respondents admitted to falling asleep while driving. “Fatigue can slow your reaction time and impair your judgment,” stated a release from the insurance corporation. “When driving at highway speeds, even a slight reduction of your reaction time can significantly increase your risk of a crash.” Allan said that police are dealing with an increase in cases of the dangerous behaviour. “We’re seeing more of this,” she said. “There’s studies showing that we as a society are quite sleep deprived.”
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Tax breaks for non-profits under review ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
A review is underway for local groups currently benefiting from tax exemptions. Sixty local organizations are currently waived from owing property taxes to the city, an amount that totaled $298,685 in forgiven dues last year. Twenty of these groups are churches or other buildings of worship that will soon be facing a review with council’s motion to assess the city’s places of public worship bylaw on Monday. Other community groups that currently enjoy levy exemptions could owe dues in the future, as Port Alberni’s elected representatives look into the appropriateness of
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the tax breaks. “We’re responsible for this money,” said Coun. Jack McLeman. “That’s our job, we’re responsible to the taxpayers for
this money that is here and therefore we should be the ones that give direction.” According to B.C.’s Community Charter taxes can be waived for properties run by the province, city, regional district, the library, hospital, schools, cemeteries and worship groups. In 2013 the city approved a list of other operations for exemptions, including athletic facilities, special needs programs, seniors care, arts programs, emergency services and groups that partner with the municipality to provide a public service. A recent report for council from city clerk Davina Hartwell explained that tax exemptions are not line items in the budget or
financed through other property levies. “They do, however, impose a cost on taxpayers who are not exempt as they reduce the total value of the tax base,” she stated. At a public meeting on Monday council delayed a decision on making any changes to the tax exemptions to allow more time for reviewing each organization on the list. Groups currently benefiting from a tax break encompass a variety of services provided to the community. The tax exemption list includes the Fir Park Village seniors home, the Alberni District Fall Fair, curling club, Alberni Valley Rescue Squad, the local branch of the
B.C. SPCA, John Paul II Catholic School, the Black Sheep Rugby Club, the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society and the Port Players Dramatic Society’s running of the Capital Theatre. “It is equally important to recognize the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the social, spiritual, cultural, educational and physical well- being of the community,” said Hartwell in her report. “A reduction or elimination of exemptions would seriously impact the ability of these agencies to do the work they do in the community.” eric.plummer@avtimes.net
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Woman wants pitbulls destroyed after attack MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Judy Andersen was walking her Labrador retriever on Seventh Avenue and China Creek on Easter Sunday afternoon when two pitbulls attacked, she says. The pitbulls jumped a low fence from a nearby property and pounced on her pet, Lucky, Andersen told the Times, sinking their teeth into the retriever’s neck. Andersen sprung into action to defend Lucky, she said, grabbing one of the pitbulls and pulling it off while fending off the other. The caretakers of the animals ran out and forced the pitbulls to back off, Andersen described. After the attack, Andersen took the wounded dog to a veterinarian in Nanaimo to treat its injuries. “I’m lucky he’s still here,” Andersen said. “I want those two dogs destroyed.” Given the proximity to Eighth Avenue Elementary School and an alleged history of aggressive behaviour from the two pitbulls, Andersen said they’re too much of a risk to keep alive. “What if that was a little kid?” Andersen asked. “He wouldn’t have had a chance.” Andersen reported the incident to the Port Alberni RCMP and
“I’m lucky he’s still here. I want those two dogs destroyed.” Judy Andersen, Port Alberni resident
the Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA, she said. She doesn’t blame the breed for the pitbulls’ violence. “It’s not the dogs, it’s the owners,” she said. The City of Port Alberni’s bylaw officer, Tim Hautzinger, said any decision to destroy pets because of an attack would be rendered by the courts. The vicious dog bylaw is under the city’s animal control bylaw, Hautzinger said. The bylaw was passed in June, 2006 under the authority of the Community Charter, which is provincial legislation. A vicious dog is defined as: “(a) a dog which, according to the records of the City or the Poundkeeper, has killed or injured an animal or a human, or which has, without provocation, aggressively chased or threatened a human, (b) a dog which, to the knowledge of its owner, has killed or injured an animal or human or which has, without provocation, aggressively chased or threatened
a human, (c) a dog specifically bred for fighting or training purposes, or (d) a dog with a known tendency, propensity or disposition to attack animals or humans without provocation.” The most severe penalty the city can impose is a $500 fine, Hautzinger said. “The city has no authority to destroy a dog,” Hautzinger said. The SPCA are the primary investigators for vicious dog complaints in the city, he said. Irene Towell, branch manager for the Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA, said the incident is under investigation. Towell said most reported dog attacks are from German Shepherds; but pitbulls cause the most severe attacks. Andersen adopted Lucky, now 14 years old, in 2005 from the local SPCA. “I said, ‘I’m lucky I found you and you’re lucky you found me’,” Andersen said. “He wouldn’t hurt a fly.” martin.wissmath@avtimes.net » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to news@avtimes.net. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
Judy Andersen shows her pet retriever’s wound from an attack Andersen said took place on Easter Sunday afternoon, when two pitbulls pounced on her dog near Eighth Avenue Elementary School. [MARTIN WISSMATH, TIMES]
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Clutesi Haven lease postponed to pursue development “The port authority is going to be granted this land for 20 years. I find that unacceptable. It’s been too long that I think that Clutesi marina land has sat there unused and undeveloped.”
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The city has delayed a $1a-year, two-decade lease of the Clutesi Haven Marina to the Port Albeni Port Authority amid concerns that the property will continue to sit undeveloped. Municipal officials and the port authority agreed to the 20-year lease during a private in camera meeting this winter, but reservations on following ahead with the deal were brought up by Coun. Chris Alemany at a public meeting on Monday. After decades of the port authority running the marina and boat launch on the municipally owned property Alemany believes the arrangement is due for a change. “The port authority is going to be granted this land for 20 years. I find that unacceptable,” he said. “It’s been too long that I think that Clutesi marina land has sat there unused and undeveloped.” The councillor proposed to allow the port authority access to the land while the city explores possibilities for developing the large parking lot and field.
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ism offerings, but the lease carries no guarantee of this. “From what I’ve heard from other councillors it doesn’t seem like the port authority is overly interested in developing that portion of land,” said Minions. “Although we have this development clause in there it
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“We can simply guarantee them access, much like they have access to the Centennial Pier,” Alemany said. “We can do what we hope to do with that land, develop it or make it a park…have a community process to develop it that way.” Coun. Sharie Minions sug-
gested that not proceeding with the lease would allow the city to issue a request for proposals for building on the waterfront land. The agreement drafted between the city and PAPA includes the possibility of both parties pursuing commercial development to improve tour-
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doesn’t give any time frames to develop the land or any specifics. I’m a little concerned that the land is just going to continue to sit there for another 20 years.” Council voted to meet again with port authority representatives to discuss other possibilities for the land. “I know that they said at the last meeting there was no longterm plans, they had no plans for Clutesi in the near future because they are concentrating on China Creek right now and perhaps the acquisition of land from the Somass Mill,” said Coun. Dan Washington. “Rather than pull the rug out from under them I’d like to meet with them and to encourage some development down there.” eric.plummer@avtimes.net 250-723-8171
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YOU AND THE LAW WHY a SURVEY or EASEMENT? If you have a difficult next-door neighbour, you might decide to just go ahead and do what you want on your property regardless. But if it isn’t clear that you own that land, you could end up in a fight. Taking some basic steps up front instead could save you a lot of hassle and expense later on. Consider this recent court case. The Jones and the Lings (not their real names) owned one-acre properties next to each other. A number of boulders were placed along or near the boundary between them. These boulders were big and difficult for either neighbour to move without going over on the other side. The Lings’ house sat well back from the property line, while the Jones’ house was built close to it. A year after they moved in, the Jones started to improve a pathway between the two lots, thinking it was on their land. The Lings told them it wasn’t and so the Jones’ stopped that work. But the following year, without knowing where the property boundary was and without a survey, the Jones built a patio next to their house which went to the edge of the boulder line and also placed some artificial rocks on the boulders. It turned out these improvements encroached (i.e. were located) on the Lings’ land, going almost 2 metres onto the Lings’ property. The Jones asked the B.C. Supreme Court for an “easement” (right to use another person’s land) or transfer of this area to themselves, in return for paying the Lings some compensation. The Lings asked the court for removal of the improvements instead. By this point, relations between the neighbours had gotten very bad. The bit of land in question wasn’t really accessible or usable by the Lings, being on the other side of the boulders from them. The encroaching Jones’ deck and improvements were well behind and away from the Lings’ house and didn’t obviously intrude on their living space (except psychologically). But the way the Jones had just barged ahead without honestly believing they were building on their own land or getting a survey was inexcusable, said the court. To resolve this messy situation, the Jones had to pay the Lings $22,000 for the Jones’ increased property value (and some loss of value of the Lings’ property). But to reflect the court’s disapproval of their high-handed actions, the Jones also had to pay special costs to the Lings (and their out-of-pocket and survey costs) – an expensive proposition. If the Jones didn’t pay within 90 days, they would have to remove the improvements and restore the land to its original condition. It’s clear the court intended to discourage others from acting like the Jones did here and send a message that doing so wouldn’t be profitable. Had the Jones obtained a survey early on, they might have been able to negotiate an easement or similar agreement for the patio extension, while remaining on good terms with the neighbours, or pursue other options. Chances are the costs (financial and emotional) would have been a lot less. This column has been written by Janice and George Mucalov, LL.B.s with assistance from FABRIS McIVER HORNQUIST & RADCLIFFE. It provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact FABRIS McIVER HORNQUIST & RADCLIFFE for legal advice concerning your particular case. Lawyer Janice Mucalov is an award-winning legal writer. YOU AND THE LAW is a registered trade-mark. © Janice and George Mucalov
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Anti-terrorism bill fails to protect public W
ith all the hard-hitting talk surrounding the Harper government’s anti-terrorism legislation, Bill C51, you’d think the Conservatives were actually tough on terror. But if you follow the money trail, it’s clear the federal government isn’t putting its money where its mouth is. And that may put Canadians at risk. As the Star’s Alex Boutilier reported last week, documents indicate that the RCMP’s antiterrorism units are shockingly underfunded and understaffed. That’s partly because they have had to target new resources at anti-terrorism activities as the threat has grown. But it’s also because the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs) have not received
an increase in funding since 2003. Yes, 2003. Instead, funding has remained static at $10 million a year. That means the RCMP has had to divert funding and resources from other parts of its budget, aimed at fighting other kinds of crime, to fund its anti-terrorism activities. That’s good news for criminals but bad news for Canadians. Indeed, in 2013-14 the RCMP diverted $22.9 million and 600 staff members from operations fighting organized crime, economic crime and other national security files to INSETs. As RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson told a Commons committee in March: “We have enough people who are working these (terrorism) cases, but they’re not
doing what they’re supposed to be doing.” The RCMP isn’t the only security agency that is being shortchanged in the fight against terrorism. While Bill C-51 would expand the mandate of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to fight terrorism, the government is not allocating any new resources to it. Critics say that while CSIS and other services spend $1 billion a year protecting us from terrorism, cyber attacks, crime and other threats, their resources are already badly stretched. In fact, not only are our antiterror services not getting more money to take on more duties under Bill C-51, they have actually seen their budgets cut in recent years. CSIS, for example, saw its fund-
ing reduced to $496 million in 2013 from $540 million in 2012. Meanwhile, the RCMP’s estimated budget for 2014 was $2.63 billion, a 5-per-cent decrease from 2013 and a 15-per-cent drop from four years earlier, Senator Colin Kenny points out. If that weren’t cause enough for alarm, Public Accounts figures show the departments didn’t even get to spend what they were allotted. Reports say the drive for restraint has had a “chilling” effect, leading agencies to underspend. Since 2007 the RCMP has handed back $1.7 billion and CSIS was unable to spend $180 million. In 2014 alone, the RCMP handed back $158.7 million, the Canada Border Services Agency underspent by $194.2 million, CSIS
returned $18.2 million to the treasury, and the Communications Security Establishment returned $25.1 million. As Kenny has said, “This sad state of affairs is not only compromising Canada’s anti-terrorism efforts, it is simultaneously making us more vulnerable to other types of threats as well. Hardly the actions you’d expect from a tough-on-crime government.” He is right. The Harper government would do better to increase funding to the RCMP and other security agencies to fight terrorism – and other forms of crime – than it would by pushing through a security bill that threatens to chip away at Canadian freedoms.
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restrictions placed upon it. For an industry that contributes significantly to the BC economy, that essentially leaves only 40% of the province available for mineral-based economic development regardless of where mineral deposits might be located. If you take things a step further, the area of BC covered by registered mineral titles actually covers less than 12% of the province’s land area. However, the numbers above don’t tell the whole story because the land area actually taken up by mineral exploration and mining activity covers just 0.05% of the province’s land base; and close to half of that 0.05% is reclaimed and rehabilitated land from older, decommissioned mines. In terms of a core resource industry, BC’s mining and exploration industry has an incredibly small footprint. Which brings me to my main point: if 60% of BC’s land base is essentially off-limits, how much of our province’s mineral wealth is locked up and economically out of reach? Are there adjustments and accommodations that could reasonably be made to unlock potentially rich mineral deposits? With so much of our province’s land base effectively offlimits to mining and mineral exploration it makes sense to ask these questions and see if there may be a better way, because it would be a shame to leave hundreds upon hundreds of millions of dollars in potential economic activity sitting idle in the ground helping no one.
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» Your Letters // e-mail: letters@avtimes.net City should hire a pro for re-branding After writing about how we need professionals to brand Port Alberni and how there is no room for more amateur marketing attempts, I realized many who live in Port Alberni don’t know the difference between a consultant and an Advertising Agency Brand Strategist’s role. Last week I spoke with a Brand Strategist, formerly the Creative Director of an ad agency in Europe, who is accredited with creating the highly successful Telus animal campaign still running today. His Vancouver-based company helps companies create strong brands which including well known international brands such as Intel, Compaq, British Airways, GlaxoSmithKline, Formula1, FoxTV, Canucks, Channel 4TV and Colgate. To boot, he’s also the Chairman of TEDx Vancouver, the 3rd largest in the world. Brands he’s personally managed have attained award-winning status including a UK Marketing Magazine ‘grand prix’ and a Canadian Marketing Magazine ‘best brand in Canada’. He’s also helped to provide new brand insights and directions for clients such as Virgin, Telus, Canpages, Saputo, Tourism Vancouver, Coastal Contacts, BC Hydro and Yokahama. I was thrilled to learn he’s willing to do the same for our city brand! His services include Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Campaign Strategy, Digital Strategy, Media Strat-
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egy and Building Marketing Teams. I contacted him to speak about the process of utilizing a professional brand strategist’s expertise to re-brand our city and he was very engaging and spoke on point, specifically on approaches to work, life and projects like this, which I was thrilled about considering his mammoth success with wellknown brands. Most importantly he is open to going through a discovery process with decisions makers here and has already offered to come over from the mainland and walk through what a good brand process looks like with Pat Deakin, our Economic Development Manager. If the city decides to utilize his expertise and talent and reallocate funds for local marketing efforts, I’ve offered to use my fundraising skills to
Problems in Creationist vs. evolutionist debate In response to a letter to the editor I’d written against the legislated poverty of the welfare system, I received a phone call from an individual residing in the Lower Mainland’s “Bible Belt” who took objection to my opinion. After letting them exhaust their spiel, I said, “So, is what you’re telling me is that you think people who have no means of income or doing for themselves ought to just crawl away somewhere and die?” To which my caller vigorously replied, “Yes! It’s God’s will via natural selection.” Which (in His/Her infinite sense of humour. . .) means that God/The Creator and author of “Creationism” is also an evolutionist. Liz Stonard Port Alberni
Much of B.C.’s mineral wealth is locked up Almost 60% of BC’s land base, including parks and protected areas, is either closed to mine development and mineral exploration or has significant
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Turntablist passing on his DJing lessons Nanaimo’s Peter Poole wants to turn converted U-Haul ‘Turntemple’ into pop-up community centre JULIE CHADWICK NANAIMO DAILY NEWS
From his first experience in scratching records on his Fisher Price turntable at four years old, Peter Poole has been hooked on the art and culture of DJing. As a “turntablist” - which is the act of physically manipulating records and the mixer as they play to produce a variety of new sounds - Poole is now on a mission to teach the skills to a new generation of aspiring DJs. Though he has worked in his incarnation as DJ All Good at festivals and parties for years, Poole now seeks to combine his skills in music with a background in education and youth work to create an educational experience he feels reaches young people from all walks of life. It was two years ago that Poole created a solar-powered DJ unit he calls The Turntemple and toured it to festivals for a variety of activities from allstar “scratch jams” to public workshops. “I noticed, after a summer of doing it and hosting workshops through Parks and Rec, that setting up and breaking down stuff - that’s the hard part. That takes a long time,” said Poole. “So I bought a 26foot U-Haul truck last year, and set it up in there, and now it’s mobile.” Gearing up for a full schedule of summer fes-
“I want the Turntemple to be like the pop-up community centre, where I can use my background in youth work, workshop facilitation and DJing to use music to connect to young people in a way that’s meaningful and helps them come of age.” Peter Poole, turntablist
tivals coming up, including everything from Elevate the Arts in Courtenay and hosting workshops Shambhala in the Kootenays, Poole also has his eyes toward developing a local after-school initiative that can utilize his mobile equipment. “I want the Turntemple to be like the pop-up community centre, where I can use my background in youth work, workshop facilitation and DJing to use music to connect to young people in a way that’s meaningful and helps them come of age. This is something that’s really lacking in our culture is these coming of age rituals, “ he said. “Music’s one of those things that is huge to do with our identity. “For teenagers in par-
Nanaimo turntablist Peter Poole. [AARON HINKS, DAILY NEWS]
ticular, they may not want to talk about feelings but they can say, ‘well this is the song that I listen to, and this is how it’s relevant to my life, and this is how I feel when I listen to it.’” Another aspect of the educational programs he hopes to get support for is to create a venue where he can pass on the skills and techniques of turntabling. “There’s an art and a language around it and just like any language, if you don’t practice it, it goes extinct,” he said. People, especially youth, are typically kept out of the
DJ booth and a mystery and secrecy has sprung up around it, added Poole. The idea with the Turntemple is to create that accessible place where people can come and touch records and try out the turntables in a supportive environment. “The general public can even just come in and see up close what is going on when a DJ is up there doing things with a record and twiddling knobs and see what’s going on in the booth,” he said. Educational projects he has done in the past have been well
received. Last year, Poole worked in Ladysmith with a theatre program for at-risk youth and has taught DJ skills to inner-city youth at the annual YOUth Got Skills - 5 Elements of Hip Hop Workshop hosted by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre. It was this work that has proven to be most inspirational and fulfilling to date, said Poole. “When I’ve heard people have started DJing because of me, that’s just the best thing ever,” he said with a laugh.
ABORIGINAL PEOPLE
Five Island First Nations sign agreement for treaty ANDREA PEACOCK VICTORIA NEWS
The Songhees Nation, along with four other southern Vancouver Island First Nations, signed an agreement-in-principle for land and cash. The treaty also involved Beecher Bay, Malahat, T’Souke and Snaw-Naw. The Te’mexw Treaty Association agreement-in-principle includes provisions for approximately 1,565 hectares of Crown land and transfers of approximately $142 million including a land fund for the 5 First Nations once final agreements are reached. “We believe and hope that this signing will mark a commitment by Canada and British Columbia to do the hard work that will be needed to find solutions to problems that are ahead on the road to a modern treaty,” said Songhees Chief Ron Sam. “We need to find land that will not only serve as a source for economic benefit for our community, but also as a home for our growing community. For without land, there is no future.” The agreement-in-principle is not a legally-binding agreement. It is the next stage of negotia-
tions, which will lead to legallybinding final agreements with the five nations. Songhees First Nation will receive the provincial capital commission headquarters in downtown Victoria. The agreement-in-principle includes 27 chapters of issues such as governance, taxation and lands. It also outlines the processes for transition from the Indian Act to self-governance. “These documents can be blank pages without meaning without the commitment of all parties, our nations, the federal government and the provincial government, to see them live and take flight,” said Sam.
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“We believe and hope that this signing will mark a commitment by Canada and British Columbia to do the hard work that will be needed to find solutions to problems that are ahead on the road to a modern treaty.” Chief Ron Sam, Songhees First Nation
Songhees First Nation Chief Ron Sam, centre, signs the agreement-in-principle before onlookers. [ANDREA PEACOCK, VICTORIA NEWS]
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This Is Then...
With Kris Patterson
With this week’s column I wanted to look back at a prominent member of our community. Dr. George Clutesi worked hard to bring back his culture and language. He was born in 1905. He spent countless hours teaching the younger generation about their history and their heritage. He was an artist, an author, and an actor who appeared in over 20 films. George authored and illustrated two books, “Son of Raven, Son of Deer”, printed in 1967 and “Potlatch” printed in 1969. He also wrote newspaper articles and gave lectures and hosted a radio show
in Port Alberni and had several displays of his artwork in galleries and museums. He produced hundreds of paintings and drawings depicting whale hunts, native masks and other aspects of native culture and people. Emily Carr was so impressed with his artistic ability that she willed George her brushes and paints in recognition of his talent. In addition to his artistic work, he worked as a fisherman, a fish buyer and a pile driver. Some of the many honors were receiving an honorary Doctorate from the University of Victoria in 1971, Membership into the Order
of Canada and of course Clutesi Haven Marina was named after him in 1973. The name was Theresa Kingston’s suggestion and was selected by anonymous judges in the Port Alberni Port Authority’s Marina naming contest. George Clutesi died at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria on February 27th, 1988, but his legacy continues. Please email me your memories of Dr. Clutesi at kpatterson@ avtimes.net
A copy of George’s book “Son of Raven, Son of Deer.”
Dr. Clutesi receiving the Order of Canada
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The following was sent in by Marjorie Tombs after reading the column requesting more information from the tidal wave. I thought really reflected on how the community pulled together and it is a great perspective from someone who was here during that time. I hope you enjoy Marjorie’s story and if you have more tidal wave memories or other things you would like to see in future columns please email me at kpatterson@ avtimes.net
Recollections on the 1964 tsunami in Port Alberni. In 1964, my husband was the Imperial oil bulk plant agent on Harbour Road and I had for some time previously been working with MB at Alpulp. On returning home quite late from a bonspiel, it was a quick dash into the house to answer the ringing phone. Barry Simpson, with PWA (floats next to Imperial oil), had been calling for some time and he said “all the bulk plant motors are running! They’ve been swamped with water! You’d better get down here!” It was a frantic drive to attend to the motors, retrieve oil trucks and office records even though the RCMP already had barricades at the railroad tracks on Argyle. The last truck backed out into the next incoming surge of water already covering Harbour Road. Trucks parked on higher ground, we walked to the former site of the sea cadet hut to watch, to watch what it was the pitch black of night. And how to explain a total silence you could almost feel and at the same time hear wharves creaking, the long argyle street wharf wiggling like a snake, log booms grinding – there was no talking, it was so eerie, and then the tension release of seeing a float house heading out to sea with a light in the window. Mayors Fred Bishop (Alberni) and Les Hammer (Port Alberni) convinced me to return to the workplace to become part of the disaster relief fund office team. And for three months at one solitary desk in the whole upper floor of what was Weber Robinson’ s store I spent full days. Ray Newman,
the team accountant, came around once a week to check on happenings. All furniture and supplies were donated. It was a major exercise and a committee of businessmen from many areas of the province directed the course of action – one of whom was Laurie Wallace. Seldom have comments been made about the huge efforts extended by military personnel who assisted with cleanup. As well the team of assessment people who struggled with fair determination of losses (from Port Alberni to villages on the West Coast) as quickly as possible so that monies could be distributed soon as needs were urgent. Those fellows slogged nonstop through all that mess and hazardous destruction and extended valiant effort. Every cheque had to be picked up in person – no alternates – and this was strictly adhered to. The first and largest cheque was to the owner of the destroyed motel located on the Clutesi Marina site. I’d like to relate a moving story of one disaster relief recipient. A fine, young, strong man who had some months previous experienced a horrendous accident at the paper mill. He lost both hands at the wrist in moving equipment. And now his home, in the floodplain area had been flooded and damaged extensively. A young wife and family, many months of difficult rehabilitation and here he was standing in front of me with a broad smile and two artificial hands. I asked how I might assist him to sign the documents the smile never wavered in a thank you, no this is my first official signature, so just hold out the pen for me and I’m going to do it all by myself. He went on to further his education and very competently held a staff position with MacMillan Bloedel for many years. Yes, Port Alberni is a community with a heart and I experienced in that disaster relief fund office how big a heart the world had for our community at that time. Donations were received from several Canadian troops stationed overseas, so many cheques from bingo proceeds from a branch of the Legion in Vancouver (I believe Mount Pleasant), fixed income seniors responded
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Dr. George Clutesi working on one of the hundreds of paintings he produced.
over and over again and how heartwarming to count handfuls and handfuls of pennies from schoolchildren – in Africa, Québec and elsewhere. The list could go on and on. I have no recall now on the amount of money received from the government or by donation but remember that daily deposits were a must as so much cash was sent to us.
We acknowledged the force of Mother Nature, we relearned and used our strengths, we were reminded again and again of human kindnesses and giving and we are forever grateful that our losses were only material things. Marjorie Tombs
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NZEVs now entering How to fight the deadly trio of illness in N. America B.C. neighbourhoods Obesity, diabetes and heart attack kill more than anything else
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hat kills more North Americans than anything else? It’s the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and heart attack. Each is a huge problem by itself. But when lumped together they constitute three raging epidemics completely out of control with catastrophic consequences for patients and our health care system. But there are ways for smart medical consumers to avoid becoming victims of the deadly trio. Consider what’s happened in the last 60 years. When I was a medical student 5 percent of Type 2 diabetes, better labeled as lifestyle diabetes, was due to obesity. Now, numbers have reached a shocking 95 percent. The deadly trio kills by atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries). The resulting decreased blood supply sends patients on their way to the medical hell of blindness, leg amputation, kidney failure and coronary attack. It’s the Gifford-Jones Law of one problem leading to another and another. The obvious answer to avoid these disastrous complications is to lose weight. But that’s easier said than done. We know that 95 percent of diets fail. Few people have the will power to say no to desserts or to count calories. And from my experience, to get smaller plates or less food in a restaurant, you have to threaten the waiter. Why is it that so many attempts to lose weight fail? I believe there’s a simple answer. People get hungry. Unless guarded 24 hours a day, the refrigerator door gets opened too frequently. Drs. Michael R. Lyon and Michael Murray, in their book, “Hunger Free Forever”, claim the logical solution is to tame the hunger, forever. The only safe, natural way to do this is to fool the stomach’s hunger reflex by what
Dr. Gifford Jones The Doctor Game researchers call “filling volume”. For instance, soft drinks have practically no filling volume. But a fiber rich apple satisfies the reflex because it fills the stomach and stops the desire for more food. Lyon and Murray report, “a newly discovered remarkable soluble fibre complex called PGX (polyGlycoplex) helps re-train an overweight body so that hunger is reduced and eating is again under the patient’s control”. PGX contains virtually no calories and has now been reported in several international journals. Gram for gram it provides more punch that any other fiber products. One to two soft gels are swallowed one hour before meals with a glass of water. They then expand because of their ability to absorb many times their weight in water. This creates the same result as three bowels of oatmeal! Its distinct message tells the brain the stomach is full and has no desire for second helpings. The dose can be increased over several days or decreased if there’s bloating or loose stools.
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“[A] newly discovered remarkable soluble fibre complex called PGX (polyGlycoplex) helps re-train an overweight body so that hunger is reduced and eating is again under the patient’s control.” Drs. Michael R. Lyon and Michael Murray
PGX also prevents the complications of the deadly trio in other ways. For instance, today’s sugarloaded diet produces highs and lows in blood sugar. This yo-yo effect is often the prelude to type 2 diabetes. PGX decreases this risk by slowing the digestion of food thus normalizing blood sugar levels. By stabilizing blood sugar, PGX also decreases the risk of insulin resistance. In this condition the body’s cells are less able to absorb glucose and more insulin is needed. Eventually the pancreas, which produces insulin, falters and blood sugar increases, resulting in diabetes and all its complications. PGX similarly combats the nation’s number one killer, heart attack. Studies show that PGX reduces total and bad cholesterol in those suffering from pre-diabetes and diabetes. Moreover, maintaining a healthy weight decreases the risk of blocked arteries due to atherosclerosis. So what’s new about what I’ve told you today? In the past I’ve stressed that North Americans need 35 grams of fiber daily, but few reach this amount. It’s because whatever way you look at fiber, it’s simply not as appetizing as other foods and will always be a hard sell. PGX gels offer an easier sell and fortunately a natural one. My advice? Become a smart consumer to escape the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and heart attack. Remember, history shows you can’t beat obesity when you’re always hungry. Without PGX, the refrigerator door always wins. » W. Gifford-Jones M.D. is a graduate of University of Toronto and the Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard. He has also been a general practitioner, ship’s surgeon and hotel doctor. For more information, see his website, www.docgiff.com or to comment, e-mail him at info@ docgiff.com.
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saw a new sign beside the road in my neighbourhood last week: NZEV Zone Begins. This means that I might now encounter Net Zero Emission Vehicles in my local travels. Also known as Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) or Neighbourhood Vehicles, these electric vehicles are designed to operate at speeds of 40 km/h or less. NZEVs are vehicles that bear a national safety mark issued by Transport Canada. They must meet minimum safety levels which include: headlights, turn signal lamps, mirrors, parking brake, glazing requirements for a windshield and have seat belt assemblies present. Finally, there is the maximum speed capability of 40 km/h. These low speed vehicles may be operated on provincial roads under authority of a permit issued by the local office of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. They may also be driven on municipal streets with speed limits of 40 or 50 km/h if the municipality has authorized it through a bylaw. You must have a valid driver’s licence and insurance and licence
Tim Schewe Behind the Wheel plates from ICBC. An NZEV may be a golf cart, but a golf cart is NOT an NZEV! They don’t bear the required safety mark and they do not meet the safety requirements, so a golf cart cannot be operated under the same conditions as an NZEV. In light of the current slow vehicle keep right issues in the public eye, one wonders why a NZEV whose speed tops out at 40 km/h is allowed on a road with a posted speed of 50 km/h. Our NZEV zone contains a lot of winding road with double solid center lines. Will there be many violations of the no driving on the shoulder or pass over solid double line laws? We’ll see. » Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www. drivesmartbc.ca.
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Canadian veterans tell their stories in Nanaimo ROSS ARMOUR NANAIMO DAILY NEWS
A Canadian veterans event that will see nearly 700 serviceman tell their stories of the battlefield to communities across the country arrived in Nanaimo on Saturday. The Communities for Veterans Foundation’s Ride for Canada has Paul Nichols, who fought in the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, take on a 211-day journey across Canada on horseback which began in Victoria this pas Friday. Each day, Nichols will be joined on the back of the horse by six other servicemen, three per half day, from whichever community he happens to be in. Saturday saw Nichols appear at the Old City Station Pub where he was joined by Nanaimo veteran Mark Smith, as well as The Fox and Hounds in Ladysmith. Nichols, 46, says he wants to “change the face of veterans across Canada” with many having a more elderly stereotype of those who have served. Nichols lives in Quesnel these
days but used to work on Vancouver Island. “When I moved around smaller towns in B.C., I noticed there was not much connection to the military in a lot of them,” he said. “Then I bumped into a girl who lived in Bosnia where there was a lot of trouble at one time and she said her life changed (for the better) after the Canadian troops moved in. “She gave me heartfelt thanks and it was a life-changing moment.” That gave Nichols the motivation for the ride and he says he’s looking forward to meeting and collecting stories from other veterans. Nichols’ wife, Terry, is a horse riding instructor and will be aiding the veterans along the ride. “I’ll be assisting with horsemanship basics,” she said. “This is about making these veterans more visible in their communities.” At the end of last week, the foundation confirmed it had 160 veterans registered for the ride.
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Gosselin on All-Star team Alberni Bulldogs defenceman chosen for BCHL’s best players ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ three-year defenceman Kurt Gosselin has been named to the B.C. Hockey League’s 1st All Star Team. The club announced Gosselin’s all-star status on Monday. “Kurt is certainly well deserving for the BCHL 1st All Star Team vote,” said head coach and general manager Kevin Willison. “It speaks volumes about the impact that Kurt had in the short amount of games he played. We are all thrilled for Kurt and look forward to seeing him continue to do great things at Alabama-Huntsville,” Gosselin, from Brighton, Michigan, played three seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs after making the jump to the BCHL directly from the Detroit Falcons U18 program in the North American Prospects Hockey Leage. Gosselin helped the Bulldogs reach the playoffs in all three seasons with the club. In his rookie year, Gosselin was a part of the 2012–13 Island Division Championship team and in 2014–15 he was named one of the team’s alternate captains. The 20-year-old defenceman’s was selected for the all-star team despite missing nearly a third of the regular season games. Gosselin’s 2014–15 campaign was cut short due to injuries in January, only dressing in 32 of 58 games, yet he was named to the BCHL 1st All Star team which indicates the level of contribution
MacDermott’s Insurance Thrashers capture the 2014–15 AV-NCHL Championship “A” Division Playoffs with a two-games-to-one win over Canadian Tire/Jal Design. The Thrashers last won the Playoff title in 2012-2013. [SUBMITTED PHOTO] GOSSELIN
“It speaks volumes about the impact that Kurt had in the short amount of games he played.”
MacDermott’s Insurance ‘A’ Division playoff champs
Kevin Willison, Bulldogs coach
Thrashers secure rare double win after taking regular season title BRUCE EDWARDS FOR THE TIMES
Gosselin brought to the Bulldogs and the league. Gosselin’s additional accomplishments in the 2014/15 season included being tied for fifth in the BCHL for power play points (29), tied for third in the league in power play assists (23), and tied for eighth overall for points per game (1.3). All these accomplishments – despite playing 26 fewer regular season games than other players. Gosselin committed to the NCAA Division 1 program at the University of Alabama-Huntsville for 2015–16. News@avtimes.net
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Thursday, April 9 MacDermott’s Insurance – 6 Canadian Tire/Jal Design –2 In this third and deciding game of the AV-NCHL Championship “A” Division, it was the tale of two halves. In the closely played opening half, Canadian Tire/Jal Design’s two top players combined to score the game’s opening goal. Braeden Lattanzi’s scored 2:31 into the game on an assist from linemate Graham Melton. Canadian Tire/Jal Design had a couple of early powerplays with scoring opportunities to build onto their 1–0 lead but they were unable to capitalize on their chances. Canadian Tire/Jal
Design really missed having Jordan Hamlyn (a crucial component of their top line and their powerplay) for the night’s final game. MacDermott’s also had an opening half powerplay with 8:09 left, but failed to score. With 1:11 left in the opening half Melton scored on an assist from Lattanzi to help Canadian Tire/Jal Design to a 2–0 lead by the halftime break. MacDermott’s narrowly outshot Canadian Tire/Jal Design 14–13 in the opening half. Fifty-four seconds into the final half Dave Murphy put MacDermott’s on the scoreboard with his powerplay goal assisted by Carey Evans and Trevor Ruel. Thirty-five seconds later MacDermott’s defenceman Jamie Noye picked up a
pass from Brady Janzen. He then skated through the Canadian Tire/Jal Design defence, deked and scored on goalie Eric Johnson to tie the game for MacDermott’s. For the remainder of the final half MacDermott’s top line (Doucette, Barabash and Murphy) asserted themselves along with their team’s depth, determined more balanced lineup picking up the pace and by keeping Canadian Tire/Jal Design’s two top players closely in check. MacDermott’s carried the play and outshot Canadian Tire/Jal Design 17–10. With 6:48 remaining in the game, their team efforts began to be rewarded with Carey Evans eventual game and series winning goal on a lone assist from Kevin
Kimoto. Twenty seconds later Mike Doucette added an insurance goal for MacDermott’s on an assist from C. Evans. Kevin Barabash followed with a powerplay goal on assists from Doucette and C.Evans made it 5–2 with 4:07 left to play in the game. Finally, with 1:46 remaining Doucette’s unassisted effort and second goal finished off the game’s scoring in a decisive final half comeback to take the 20142015 AV-NCHL “A” Division Playoff Championship. MacDermott’s Insurance outshot Canadian Tire/Jal Design 31–23. With the Playoff Championship MacDermott’s Insurance Thrashers capped off the rare double win after earlier taking the regular season title as well.
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Clippers drop Game 3 to Penticton SCOTT McKENZIE NANAIMO DAILY NEWS
Two nights after the Nanaimo Clippers scored an overtime goal less than a minute into the extra frame to take a 2-0 lead in the Fred Page Cup finals, the Penticton Vees returned the favour. Tied 1-1, 53 seconds into overtime of Game 4 of the B.C. Hockey League championship series Monday night in Nanaimo, Vees’ rookie Tyson Jost took advantage of one of the rare Clippers errors of the night. Jost, a 16-year-old predicted to be taken in the first round of the 2016
NHL entry draft, was left alone untouched in front of the Nanaimo goal to beat Clippers goalie Guillaume Decelles and give the Vees their first win of the series after dropping the first two games. The Clippers are now clinging to a 2-1 series lead after letting a chance to take a stranglehold on the series slip by. However, the chance still remains to be in a dominant position as Game 4 of the finals goes tonight in Nanaimo — the Clippers have an opportunity to go up 3-1. Monday night was the Clippers first loss at home
since Game 4 of the playoffs’ second round against the Powell River Kings, but they will get a chance tonight to be the first home team to win a game in this series. The Clippers had gone up 1-0 Monday night midway through the first period as Brett Roulston stole the puck in the Vees end and fed the puck in front of the net to Nic Carrer, who jammed the puck past Penticton goalie Hunter Miska. It ended up being the Clippers lone goal of the night as they went 0-5 on the powerplay — the Nanaimo PP unit has yet to score three games into the series.
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SCOREBOARD HOCKEY NHL Playoffs
Round 1, Games 1-4 All series best-of-seven Today’s schedule (Games 1) Ottawa at Montreal, 4 p.m. Regular season series: Senators lead 3-1-0 NY Islanders at Washington, 4 p.m. Regular season series: Series tied 2-0-2 Chicago at Nashville, 5:30 p.m. Regular season series: Blackhawks lead 3-1-0 Calgary at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Regular season series: Series tied 2-2-0 Thursday, April 16 (Games 1) Detroit at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. Regular season series: Lightning lead 3-1-0 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 3 p.m. Regular season series: Rangers lead 3-0-1 Minnesota at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m. Regular season series: Series tied 2-2-0 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m. Regular season series: Ducks lead 3-0-0 Friday, April 17 (Games 2) Ottawa at Montreal, 4 p.m. NY Islanders at Washington, 4 p.m. Chicago at Nashville, 6:30 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 (Games 2) Detroit at Tampa Bay, noon Minnesota at St. Louis, noon Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 5 p.m. Winnipeg at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19 (Games 3) Washington at NY Islanders, 9 a.m. Nashville at Chicago, noon Montreal at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 7 p.m. Monday, April 20 (Games 3) NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Game 3) Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Games 4) Washington at NY Islanders, 4:30 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 (Games 4) Montreal at Ottawa, 4 p.m. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 6:30 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 (Game 4) Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4 p.m. Dates, times of additional games to be determined as necessary
NHL.com staff picks Corey Masisak Vancouver Brian Compton Calgary Dan Rosen Vancouver Mike Morreale Vancouver Shawn Roarke Calgary Adam Kimelman Calgary John Kreiser Vancouver David Satriano Vancouver Arpon Basu Calgary Matt Cubeta Calgary Consensus picks Other teams in the Western Division Anaheim vs. Winnipeg Ducks 8-2 St. Louis vs. Minnesota Blues 6-4 Chicago vs. Nashville Blackhawks 9-1 Eastern Division NY Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Rangers 9-1 Montreal vs. Ottawa Canadiens 6-4 Tampa Bay vs. Detroit Lightning 10-0 Washington vs. NY Islanders Capitals 7-3 - Courtesy NHL.com
Western Hockey League Playoffs All series best-of- seven *=if necessary Yesterday’s results (Games 3) Kelowna 4, Victoria 2 (Kelowna leads series 3-0) Regina 3, Brandon 2 (Brandon leads series 2-1) Today’s schedule (Games 4) Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m. Calgary at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m. (Calgary leads series 2-1) Thursday, April 16 (Game 3) Everett at Portland, 7 p.m. (Everett leads series 1-0) Friday, April 17 (Games 5) Medicine Hat at Calgary, 5 p.m. Regina at Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.* (Game 4) Everett at Portland, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 No games scheduled Sunday, April 19 (Games 6*) Calgary at Medicine Hat, 5 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m. Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. (Game 5) Portland at Everett, 4:05 p.m. Monday, April 20 (Game 7*) Medicine Hat at Calgary, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (Games 7*) Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.* Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.* (Game 6) Everett at Portland, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday , April 22 (Game 7*) Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Yesterday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Rockets 4, Royals 2 First Period 1. Victoria, Forsberg 3 (Magee, Carroll) 1:03 2. Kelowna, Draisaitl 3 (unassisted) 8:18 (SH) 3. Kelowna, Merkley 2 (Martin, Chartier) 14:10 (PP) Penalties: Southam Kel (kneeing) 6:27; Quinney Kel (interference) 9:21; Brown Vic (hooking) 13:42; Chase Vic (goalie interference) 16:38 Second Period 4. Victoria, Chase 6 (Walker, Soy) 0:54 5. Kelowna, Quinney 4 (Baillie) 9:02 6. Kelowna, Bowey 4 (Baillie, Draisaitl) 15:16 (PP) Penalties: Hicketts Vic (roughing) 6:47; Merkley Kel (hooking) 11:09; Magee Vic (high sticking 4 min, 14:29; Gagnon Vic (tripping) 17:46 Third Period No scoring Penalties: Soustal Kel (high sticking) 3:12; Merkley Kel (charging) 17:26; Draisaitl Kel (slashing) 19:56 Shots on goal 1st 2nd 3rd T Kelowna 11 17 8 36 Victoria 12 5 13 30 Goaltending summary: Kelowna: Whistle (28/30) Victoria: Vollrath (24/28), Paulic (8/8) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Kelowna: 0 of 0, Victoria: 0 of 0 Att: 5,517
How they got here Round 1 results Western Conference Kelowna vs. Tri-City Kelowna won series 4 - 0 Victoria vs. Prince George Victoria won series 4 - 1 Everett vs. Spokane Everett won series 4 - 2 Portland vs. Seattle Portland won series 4 - 2
Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis, left, forces out Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria at second base. [CP PHOTO]
Rays extend streak by topping Jays 3-2 GREGORY STRONG THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO — Steven Souza Jr. homered and later scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. In the eighth inning, Souza Jr. reached on a bunt single, stole second base and took third when Toronto catcher Russell Martin’s throw was low for an error. Desmond Jennings lifted a fly ball into centre field off reliever Miguel Castro (0-1) to bring Souza Jr. home and help the Rays earn their second straight win. Kevin Jepsen worked the ninth inning for his first save. Tampa Bay (5-3) has won four games in a row. Souza Jr. opened the scoring by launching a solo shot that reached the third level above the centre-field wall and nearly hit the stadium’s large video scoreboard. It was his first homer of the season. The Rays touched up Toronto starter Daniel Norris for another run in the second inning. Jennings was hit by a pitch, moved to second on a passed ball and raced to third on a double steal after Logan Forsythe walked. Tim Beckham’s sacrifice fly was deep enough to score Jennings. The Blue Jays opened the bottom half of the frame with a Josh Donaldson infield single and a Dioner Navarro walk. Tampa Bay’s Matt Andriese — making his first major-league start — left them stranded by getting Martin on a strikeout, Kevin Pillar on a flyout and Devon Travis on a groundout. In the fourth, Pillar drove in Toronto’s first run after Donaldson and Navarro hit back-to-back singles. Travis hit a grounder that forced out Pillar at second base but his hard slide prevented a double play and left runners on the corners. Kirby Yates came on in relief and Jose Reyes greeted him with a double that scored Navarro with the tying run and moved Travis to third.
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B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup Playoff Best of Seven series Yesterday’s result Penticton 8, Nanaimo 5 (Series tied 2-2) Thursday, April 16 (Game 5) Nanaimo at Penticton, 7 p.m.
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Friday, April 17 (Game 6) Penticton at Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Yesterday at Frank Crane Arena
Vees 8, Clippers 5 First Period 1. Penticton, Steen Cooper (Cam Amantea) 1:52 2. Nanaimo, Devin Brosseau (Nicholas Gushue) 8:20 3. Nanaimo, Sheldon Rempal (Brendan Taylor, Nicholas Gushue) 11:26 (PP) Penalties: Bast Pen (Tripping) 0:55; Taylor Nan (Slashing) 1:07; Taylor Nan (Roughing) 5:51; Carrier Nan (Roughing) 10:22; Conroy Pen (Slashing) 10:45; Rempal Nan (High-sticking) 16:10 Second Period 4. Penticton, Gabe Bast (Dakota Conroy) 3:20 5. Penticton, Mike Lee (Dakota Conroy, Dante Fabbro) 6:33 (PP) 6. Penticton, Demico Hannoun (Dakota Conroy, Gabe Bast) 12:58 (PP) 7. Penticton, Steen Cooper (Connor Chartier) 13:39 (PP) 8. Nanaimo, Spencer Hewson (Brett Roulston, Cole Maier) 17:46 Penalties: Alferd Pen (Misconduct) 0:00; Renwick Nan (Misconduct) 0:00; Carrier Nan (Slashing) 4:35; Decelles Nan (High-sticking) 9:28; Roulston Nan (Tripping) 11:29; Team Nan (Unsportsmanlike) 11:29; Hannoun Pen (Tripping) 14:35 Third Period 9. Penticton, Tyson Jost (Demico Hannoun) 1:25 10. Penticton, Jordan Bellerive (Connor Chartier, Dakota Conroy) 4:24 11. Nanaimo, Sheldon Rempal (Jacob Hanlon) 11:09 12. Nanaimo, Brendan Taylor (Nicholas Gushue, Sheldon Rempal) 17:37 13. Penticton, Tyson Jost (Gabe Bast) 19:26 (EN) Penalties: No penalties Shots on goal 1st 2nd 3rd T Penticton 15 16 10 41 Nanaimo 13 10 15 38 Goaltending summary: Penticton: Hunter Miska (33/38); Nanaimo: Guillaume Decelles (33/40) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Penticton: 3 of 6, Nanaimo: 1 of 3 Att: 1,654
American Hockey League Eastern Conference Atlantic W L OT SL GF GA Pts Manchester 48 16 6 3 233167105 Providence 40 24 7 2 200176 89 Worcester 40 27 4 2 213187 86 Portland 37 27 7 2 193181 83 St. John’s 31 33 8 2 176228 72 Northeast W L OT Hartford 41 23 5 Syracuse 41 23 9 Springfield 37 28 8 Albany 34 28 5 Bridgeport 27 38 7 East W L OT Hershey 44 22 5 W-B/Scranton 43 23 3 Lehigh Valley 33 32 7 Binghamton 32 33 7 Norfolk 26 38 6 Western Conference North W L OT Utica 45 20 6 Toronto 37 27 9 Hamilton 34 28 12 Adirondack 34 31 6 Rochester 28 39 5 Midwest W L OT Grand Rapids 44 21 6 Rockford 44 22 5 Chicago 39 27 6 Milwaukee 33 28 7 Lake Erie 33 28 8 West W L OT San Antonio 45 22 6 Texas 38 22 13 Oklahoma City 39 27 5 Charlotte 30 36 6 Iowa 23 47 2
SL GF GA Pts 4 214207 91 0 210204 91 1 185202 83 6 185197 79 1 206239 62 SL GF GA Pts 3 210178 96 4 202154 93 1 190223 74 1 229250 72 4 160212 62 SL GF GA Pts 2 208172 98 0 196198 83 0 195198 80 2 223228 76 1 202240 62 SL GF GA Pts 2 238173 96 2 212173 95 1 201186 85 6 201211 79 4 197228 78 SL GF GA Pts 1 243215 97 1 235211 90 3 217210 86 1 163221 67 2 170238 50
Yesterday’s results Lehigh 4, Hershey 1 Hamilton 5, Oklahoma 3 Texas 3, San Antonio 2 Toronto 5, Iowa 2 Today’s games Syracuse at Albany, 4 p.m. Utica at Binghamton, 4:05 p.m. Charlotte at Rockford, 5 p.m.
LACROSSE BC Junior A Lacrosse League Last night’s result Burnaby Lakers vs. New Westminster Salmonbellies, 8 p.m. W Burnaby 0 Coquitlam 0 Delta 0 Langley 0 Nanaimo 0 New Westminster 0 Port Coquitlam 0 Victoria 0
L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OT Pts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yesterday’s result (Exhibition) Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Victoria Shamrocks Sunday, April 19 Burnaby Lakers vs. Langley Thunder, 8 p.m. (Exhibition) Friday, April 24 (regular season) Langley Thunder vs. Port Coquitlam Saints, noon (Exhibition) Saturday, April 25 Burnaby Lakers vs. Delta Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
National Lacrosse League GF 199 179 180 188 GF 205 156 179 154 142
Friday, April 17 New England at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Rochester at Colorado, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Calgary at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Colorado at Edmonton , 6 p.m. Rochester at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Vancouver at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m.
LPGA Tour Lotte Championship, April 15-18 Ko Olina Golf Club, Kapolei, Hawaii. Par 72, 6,383 yards. Purse: $1,800,000. 2014 champion: Michelle Wie Official winnings 2015 Player Official Winnings 1 Stacy Lewis $648,730 2 Lydia Ko $608,810 3 Brittany Lincicome $497,758 4 Amy Yang $470,755 5 Sei Young Kim $429,735 6 Inbee Park $426,326 7 Hyo Joo Kim $347,014 8 Mirim Lee $335,001 9 Na Yeon Choi $314,599 10 Cristie Kerr $303,597 11 Ariya Jutanugarn $255,656 12 Anna Nordqvist $254,749 13 Ilhee Lee $240,022 14 Ha Na Jang $227,340 15 Morgan Pressel $212,545 16 Jessica Korda $198,649 17 Carlota Ciganda $191,247 18 Shanshan Feng $178,981 From Canada 79 Alena Sharp $27,127
Champions Tour Greater Gwinnett Championship, April 17-19 (54 holes), TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia. Par 72, 7,259 yards. Purse: $1,800,000. 2014 champion: Miguel Angel Jimenez Official winnings 2015 Player Official Winnings 1 Bart Bryant $406,632 2 Mark O’Meara $342,725 3 Paul Goydos $338,975 4 Marco Dawson $329,308 5 Miguel Angel Jimenez $325,832 6 David Frost $299,404 7 Lee Janzen $277,520 8 Colin Montgomerie $266,610 9 Kevin Sutherland $236,200 10 Tom Pernice Jr. $229,575 11 Gene Sauers $225,229 12 Michael Allen $219,581 13 Scott Dunlap $210,141 14 Olin Browne $208,399 15 Tom Lehman $206,484 16 Esteban Toledo $198,515 17 Rocco Mediate $196,717 18 Wes Short, Jr. $194,484 19 Fred Couples $163,890 20 Jeff Sluman $142,860 Canadian golfers 35 Rod Spittle $86,151 43 Stephen Ames $53,344 78 Jim Rutledge $13,895
Web.com Tour El Bosque Mexico Championship, April 16-19, El Bosque Golf Club, Leon. Par 72, 7,701 yards. Purse: $700,000. 2014 champion: Carlos Ortiz Official winnings 2015 Player Official Winnings 1 Peter Malnati $164,607 2 Patrick Rodgers $160,102 3 Andrew Landry $144,372 4 Dawie van der Walt $123,400 5 Mathew Goggin $118,577 6 Kelly Kraft $113,414 7 Harold Varner III $97,267 8 Steve Marino $91,813 9 Erik Barnes $81,810 10 Steve Allan $77,775 11 John Mallinger $73,379 12 Miguel Angel Carballo $72,863 13 Rhein Gibson $71,500 14 Henrik Norlander $69,261 15 Abraham Ancer $68,135 From Canada T84 Roger Sloan $11,660
European Tour Shenzhen International, April 16-19 Genzon Golf Club, Shenzhen, China. Par 72, 7,145 yards. Purse: $3,000,000. Official winnings 2015 Player Official Winnings Note: €1=CDN$1.33 1 Rory McIlroy €1,224,670 2 Danny Willett €1,118,691 3 Justin Rose €927,972 4 Ross Fisher €753,512 5 Anirban Lahiri €749,002 6 Bernd Wiesberger €727,942 7 Branden Grace €692,279 8 Louis Oosthuizen €666,071 9 Gary Stal €529,852 Canadian golfer 98 Richard T Lee €73,858
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Sunday April 26 Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Coquitlam Adanacs, 2 p.m. New Westminster Salmonbellies vs. Victoria Shamrocks, 5 p.m. Port Coquitlam Saints vs. Burnaby Lakers, 7 p.m.
West W L GB Pct xEdmonton 10 5 - .667 xColorado 8 7 2 .533 Vancouver 5 10 5 .333 Calgary 5 11 5.5 .313 East W L GB Pct xToronto 12 4 - .750 xRochester 10 4 1 .714 Buffalo 8 7 3.5 .533 Minnesota 5 10 6.5 .333 New England 4 9 6.5 .308 x=Clinched playoff spot
RBC Heritage, April 16-19 Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Par 71, 7101 yards. Purse: $5,900,000. 2014 champion: Matt Kuchar Official winnings 2015 Player Official Winnings 1 Jordan Spieth $4,958,196 2 Jimmy Walker $3,509,349 3 Dustin Johnson $2,991,117 4 J.B. Holmes $2,942,520 5 Bubba Watson $2,720,950 6 Patrick Reed $2,344,556 7 Charley Hoffman $2,228,407 8 Ryan Moore $2,171,580 9 Hideki Matsuyama $2,156,046 10 Jason Day $2,047,528 11 Brandt Snedeker $1,986,007 12 Sang-Moon Bae $1,917,411 13 Robert Streb $1,791,267 14 Brooks Koepka $1,747,981 15 Ben Martin $1,682,453 16 Bill Haas $1,621,386 17 Paul Casey $1,565,580 18 Henrik Stenson $1,537,100 19 James Hahn $1,490,639 20 Kevin Na $1,458,022 Canadian golfers 46 Nick Taylor $913,506 88 David Hearn $511,731 117 Adam Hadwin $381,522 195 Mike Weir $72,800
GA 143 182 221 198 GA 166 134 180 188 170
Food City 500 Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee. 500 laps, 266.5 miles Qualifying Saturday, April 18, 6:45 a.m. Driver standings Pts Winnings 1 Kevin Harvick 306 $2,991,675 2 Joey Logano 280 $2,702,331 3 Martin Truex Jr. 266 $1,447,503 4 Brad Keselowski 246 $1,547,567 5 Kasey Kahne 230 $1,144,435 6 Jimmie Johnson 216 $2,028,023 7 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 213 $1,808,545 8 Denny Hamlin 205 $1,492,043 9 Aric Almirola 195 $1,210,897 10 David Ragan 194 $1,190,679
Formula One Grand Prix of Bahrain Sunday, April 19, 8 a.m. International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain Qualifying Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. Drivers’ Standings (After 3 of 19 races) Points 1 Lewis Hamilton 68 2 Sebastian Vettel 55 3 Nico Rosberg 51 4 Felipe Massa 30 5 Kimi Raikkonen 24 6 Valtteri Bottas 18 7 Felipe Nasr 14 8 Daniel Ricciardo 11 9 Romain Grosjean 6 10 Max Verstappen 6
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National League East W Atlanta 6 NY Mets 5 Philadelphia 3 Miami 2 Washington 2 Central W Cincinnati 5 Chicago Cubs 4 St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 2 West W Colorado 6 LA Dodgers 4 San Diego 5 Arizona 4 San Francisco 3
HR: BAL - A. Jones (4). 2B: NYY Beltran (3, Gonzalez, M), Young, C (2, Gonzalez, M), Teixeira (2, Gonzalez, M). 3B: BAL Joseph (1, Sabathia). GIDP: BAL Pearce, Machado, M. HR: BAL Jones, Ad (4, 1st inning off Sabathia, 0 on, 2 out). Team Lob: NYY 5; BAL 4. DP: NYY 2 (Gregorius-Drew-Teixeira 2). E: NYY Sabathia (1, throw), Gregorius (1, fielding); BAL De Aza (1, fielding). NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO C Sabathia (L, 0-2) 7.0 7 4 4 1 7 C Martin 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO M Gonzalez (W, 1-1) 7.0 4 1 1 1 10 K Gausman 0.2 2 2 1 0 0 Z Britton 1.1 0 0 0 0 0
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PCT .750 .625 .375 .250 .250 PCT .625 .571 .500 .375 .286 PCT .750 .571 .556 .500 .333
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Time: 2:29. Att: 19,283.
Yesterday’s results Boston 8, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 0 Baltimore 4, NY Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 Chicago Sox 4, Cleveland 1 Miami 8, Atlanta 2 NY Mets 6, Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Texas 8, LA Angels 2 Oakland 4, Houston 0 San Diego 5, Arizona 1 Seattle at L.A. Dodgers Colorado 4, San Francisco 1
Rays 3, Blue Jays 2 Tampa Bay
Toronto ab r h bi ab r h bi Guyer LF 2 0 1 0 Reyes SS 5 0 1 1 Kiermaier CF2 0 1 0 Pompey CF 4 0 1 0 Souza Jr. RF 5 2 3 1 Bautista RF 3 0 0 0 Cabrera DH 5 0 0 0 En’acion 1B 4 0 0 0 Longoria 3B 1 0 0 0 Don’son 3B 4 1 2 0 Jennings OF2 1 0 1 Navarro DH 3 1 1 0 Forsythe 2B 3 0 1 0 Martin C 4 0 0 0 Rivera 1B 4 0 0 0 Pillar LF 4 0 2 1 Beckham SS3 0 0 1 Travis 2B 4 0 1 0 Wilson C 4 0 1 0 Totals 35 2 8 2 31 3 7 3
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SB: TB Jennings, D (4, 3rd base off Norris, Da/Martin, R), Forsythe (1, 2nd base off Norris, Da/Martin, R), Guyer (2, 2nd base off Norris, Da/Martin, R), Souza Jr. (2, 2nd base off Castro, M/ Martin, R). 2B: TB Guyer (2, Norris, Da); TOR Reyes (3, Yates). HR: TB Souza Jr. (1)Team Lob: TB 9; TOR 8. E: TOR Martin, R (1, throw). Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO M Andriese 3.2 5 2 2 1 2 K Yates 2.0 3 0 0 0 2 S Geltz (W, 1-0) 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 G Balfour 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 K Jepsen 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Toronto IP H R ER BB SO D Norris 5.0 2 2 2 3 4 L Hendriks 1.2 1 0 0 1 3 M Castro (L, 0-1) 1.1 2 1 0 1 2 J Hynes 1.0 2 0 0 0 2 HBP: Jennings, D (by Norris, Da), Bautista (by Andriese). Time: 3:06. Att: 17,264.
Red Sox 8, Nationals 7 Washington Boston ab r h bi ab r h bi Escobar 3B 5 0 2 0 Betts CF 5 0 1 2 Werth LF 4 1 0 0 Pedroia 2B 4 1 3 1 Harper RF 5 1 1 0 Ortiz DH 5 0 1 0 Zim’man 1B 3 1 0 0 Ramirez IF 5 2 1 0 Rob’son DH 5 1 1 1 Sand’val 3B2 0 0 0 Ramos C 4 0 0 1 Victorino RF0 1 0 0 Desmond SS4 1 3 2 Napoli 1B 4 2 1 0 Espinosa 2B 2 2 1 0 Nava RF-LF 3 0 1 1 Taylor CF 4 0 2 3 Craig PH-LF0 1 0 0 Totals 36 7 10 7 Hanigan C 4 0 1 1 Holt SS 4 1 2 1 Totals
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Washington 010 060 000 7 Boston 022 100 30x 8 SB: WSH Taylor (2, 2nd base off Masterson/Hanigan); BOS Betts (3, 2nd base off Stammen/Ramos, W). 2B: WSH Desmond (3, Masterson); BOS Betts (2, Strasburg). 3B: WSH Taylor (1, Ogando). GIDP: BOS Ortiz, D. HR: BOS Pedroia (3). Team Lob: WSH 7; BOS 8. DP: WSH (Espinosa-Desmond-Zimmerman). E: WSH Desmond (6, fielding), Treinen 2 (2, fielding, throw); BOS Masterson (1, pickoff). Washington IP H R ER BB SO S Strasburg 5.110 5 5 0 5 C Stammen 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 M Thornton 0.2 0 2 0 0 0 B Treinen (L, 0-1) 1.2 1 1 0 0 0 Boston IP H R ER BB SO J Masterson 4.2 8 7 7 3 4 A Ogando 1.1 1 0 0 0 2 E Mujica (W, 1-0) 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 J Tazawa 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 K Uehara 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 HBP: Werth (by Masterson), Sandoval (by Strasburg). Time: 3:23. Att: 35,258.
Orioles 4, Yankees 3 NY Yankees
Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi Ellsbury CF 4 1 1 0 Cabrera SS 2 1 1 1 Headley 3B 4 1 1 0 Mach’do 3B 4 0 1 0 Beltran RF 4 0 1 1 Jones CF 3 1 1 2 Teixeira 1B 4 0 1 1 Pearce 1B 4 0 0 0 McCann C 4 0 0 0 Young RF 4 1 2 0 Jones DH 3 0 0 0 Lough LF 0 0 0 0 Petit PH-DH 1 0 0 0 Davis DH 3 0 0 0 Young LF 4 0 1 0 Schoop 2B 3 0 0 0 Drew 2B 2 0 0 0 Joseph C 3 1 2 1 Rod’guez PH1 0 0 0 De Aza OF 3 0 0 0 29 4 7 4 Gregorius SS3 1 1 0 Totals Totals
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Oakland 100 002 001 4 7 0 Houston 000 000 000 0 8 0 W: K. Graveman (1-1) L: B. Peacock (0-1) HR: None Miami 301 101 020 8 11 1 Atlanta 000 200 000 2 8 0 W: T. Koehler (1-1) L: T. Cahill (0-1) HR: MIA - None ATL - F. Freeman (2), A. Pierzynski (2)
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Today’s schedule Miami at Atlanta, 9:10 a.m. Haren (0-0) vs. Stults (0-0) Chi. White Sox at Cleveland, 9:10 a.m. Danks (0-1) vs. Bauer (1-0) Washington at Boston, 10:35 a.m. Gonzalez (0-0) vs. Miley (0-0) L.A. Angels at Texas, 11:05 a.m. Santiago (0-0) vs. Holland (0-0) N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Eovaldi (0-0) vs. Norris (0-0) Detroit at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Simon (0-0) vs. Locke (0-0) Tampa Bay at Toronto, 4:07 p.m., Buehrle vs. TBA Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m. Williams (0-0) vs. Niese (0-0) Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m. Marquis (0-0) vs. Wood (0-0) Oakland at Houston, 5:10 p.m. Pomeranz (0-0) vs. McHugh (0-0) Kansas City at Minnesota, 5:10 p.m. Volquez (1-0) vs. Gibson (0-1) Milwaukee at St. Louis, 5:15 p.m. Peralta (0-0) vs. Lynn (0-1) Arizona at San Diego, 6:10 p.m. Anderson (0-0) vs. Morrow (0-0) Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m. Walker (0-0) vs. Anderson (0-0) Colorado at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m. Matzek (0-0) vs. Lincecum (0-0)
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LA Angels 000 000 110 2 7 0 Texas 130 004 00x 8 11 1 W: N. Martinez (2-0) L: D. Rucinski (0-1) HR: LAA - None TEX - E. Andrus (1), R. Chirinos (1)
Team W Abbotsford Cardinals 1 Victoria Eagles 3 Okanagan Athletics 3 Nanaimo Pirates 2 Whalley Chiefs 1 Langley Blaze 0 Parksville Royals 0 Coquitlam Reds 0 North Delta Blue Jays 0 Parksville Royals 0 Victoria Mariners 0 North Shore Twins 0
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Yesterday’s result Abbotsford 6, Whalley 1 Thursday, April 16 North Shore at Coquitlam, 7 p.m. Saturday April 18 Whalley at North Delta, 11 a.m. Abbotsford at Parksville, 12:15 p.m. Okanagan at White Rock, 1 p.m. Vic Eagles at Langley, 1 p.m. North Shore at Vic Mariners, 1 p.m. Whalley at North Delta, 1:30 p.m. Abbotsford at Parksville, 2:45 p.m. North Shore at Vic Mariners, 3:30 p.m. White Rock at Okanagan, 3:30 p.m. Vic Eagles at Langley, 3:30 p.m. Sunday April 19 Langley at Coquitlam North Shore at Vic Eagles, 11 a.m. Abbotsford at Nanaimo, 11 a.m. Okanagan at White Rock, 11 a.m. Vic Mariners at Parksville, 12 p.m. North Shore at Vic Eagles, 1:30 p.m. White Rock at Okanagan, 1:30 p.m. Abbotsford at Nanaimo, 1:30 p.m. Langley at Coquitlam, 1:30 p.m. Vic Mariners at Parksville, 2:30 p.m.
TENNIS ATP World rankings 1. (1) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 13,205 points 2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 8,895 3. (3) Andy Murray, Britain, 6,060 4. (4) Kei Nishikori, Japan, 5,280 5. (5) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 5,255 6. (6) Milos Raonic, Canada, 5,070 7. (7) David Ferrer, Spain, 4,670 8. (8) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 4,510 9. (9) Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 4,405 10. (10) Marin Cilic, Croatia, 3,360 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Surface: Clay Purse: €3,288,530 (€1=CDN$1.33) Singles - Round 2 Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, 6-1, 6-4. David Ferrer (5), Spain, def. Victor Estrella Burgos, Dominican Republic, 6-2, 2-0, retired. Marin Cilic (8), Croatia, def. Florian Mayer (96), Germany, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Andreas Haider-Maurer, Austria, def. Bernard Tomic, Australia, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4. Round 1 Grigor Dimitrov (9), Bulgaria, def. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Gilles Simon (10), France, def. Benjamin Balleret, Monaco, 6-4, 6-2. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (11), France, def. Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany, 6-4, 6-4. Gael Monfils (14), France, def. Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Tommy Robredo (16), Spain, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Jeremy Chardy, France, def. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, 7-5, 6-2. Lucas Pouille, France, def. Dominic Thiem, Austria, 6-4, 6-4. Juan Monaco, Argentina, def. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2. Marcel Granollers, Spain, def. Adrian Mannarino, France, 6-3, 6-0. Viktor Troicki, Serbia, def. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-2.
WTA World rankings 1. (1) Serena Williams, United States, 9,981 points 2. (2) Maria Sharapova, Russia, 7,890 3. (3) Simona Halep, Romania, 7,571 4. (4) Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 6,060 5. (5) Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 4,675 6. (6) Ana Ivanovic, Serbia, 4,200 7. (7) Eugenie Bouchard, Canada, 4,122 8. (8) Eekaterina Makarova, Russia, 3,420 9. (9) Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland, 3,385 10. (10) Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 3,335 Copa Colsanitas Bogota, Colombia. Surface: Clay. Purse: $250,000 Round 1 Monica Puig (2), Puerto Rico, def. Cindy Burger, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-3. Alexandra Panova, Russia, def. Ajla Tomljanovic (3), Croatia, 6-4, 6-1. Teliana Pereira, Brazil, def. Francesca Schiavone (4), Italy, 6-1, 6-4. Yaroslava Shvedova (5), Kazakhstan, def. Maryna Zanevska, Ukraine, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Mariana Duque-Marino, Colombia, def. Timea Babos (7), Hungary, 6-4, 6-7 (10), 6-3. Irina Falconi (8), United States, def. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, 6-4, 6-1. Sachia Vickery, United States, def. Kristina Kucova, Slovakia, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, def. Patricia Mayr-Achleitner, Austria, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Nicole Gibbs, United States, def. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, 6-3, 7-5. Danka Kovinic, Montenegro, def. Maria Paulina Perez Garcia, Colombia, 6-4, 6-1.
BASKETBALL NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L PCT GB L10 y-Toronto 48 33 .593 - 6-4 x-Boston 39 42 .481 9.0 8-2 Brooklyn 37 44 .457 11.0 6-4 Philadelphia 18 63 .222 30.0 1-9 New York 17 64 .210 31.0 3-7 Central W L PCT GB L10 y-Cleveland 52 29 .642 - 7-3 x-Chicago 49 32 .605 3.0 7-3 x-Milwaukee 41 40 .506 11.0 6-4 Indiana 38 43 .469 14.0 7-3 Detroit 31 50 .383 21.0 4-6 Southeast W L PCT GB L10 z-Atlanta 60 21 .741 - 6-4 x-Washington 46 35 .568 14.0 6-4 Miami 36 45 .444 24.0 3-7 Charlotte 33 48 .407 27.0 3-7 Orlando 25 56 .309 35.0 3-7 Western Conference Northwest W L PCT GB L10 y-Portland 51 30 .630 - 5-5 Oklahoma City 44 37 .543 7.0 3-7 Utah 38 43 .469 13.0 7-3 Denver 30 51 .370 21.0 3-7 Minnesota 16 65 .198 35.00-10 Pacific W L PCT GB L10 z-Golden State 66 15 .815 - 8-2 x-L.A. Clippers 56 26 .679 11.0 9-1 Phoenix 39 43 .481 27.0 1-9 Sacramento 28 53 .346 38.0 2-8 L.A. Lakers 21 60 .259 45.0 2-8 Southwest W L PCT GB L10 x-San Antonio 55 26 .679 - 10-0 x-Houston 55 26 .679 - 7-3 x-Memphis 54 27 .667 1.0 4-6 x-Dallas 49 32 .605 6.0 5-5 New Orleans 44 37 .543 11.0 7-3 Playoffs and Wildcards z-Clinched conference title y-Clinched division x-Clinched playoff spot Yesterday’s results Boston 95, Toronto 93 Indiana 99, Washington 95 LA Clippers 112, Phoenix 101 Today’s schedule Last day, regular season Charlotte at Toronto, 4 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 5 p.m. Boston at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Detroit at New York, 5 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Orlando at Brooklyn, 5 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 5 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Utah at Houston, 5 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at LA Clippers, 7:30 p.m.
Celtics 95, Raptors 93 Boston Turner Bass Zeller Bradley Smart Thomas Olynyk Crowder Jerebko Datome Sullinger Pressey Totals
MIN PT 31:20 14 28:15 13 26:22 12 21:16 14 30:29 9 27:12 11 12:46 3 20:50 9 16:38 4 05:43 0 13:59 4 05:10 2 95
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Toronto Ross Hansbrough Valanciunas Vasquez Lowry Williams Patterson Johnson Johnson Totals
MIN PT 27:40 12 23:27 0 29:24 10 32:16 11 34:34 16 30:36 16 27:04 10 15:50 8 19:09 10 93
RB A ST B TO 3 0 2 2 2 6 0 2 0 0 8 0 1 2 4 5 7 1 0 1 6 4 1 0 2 5 3 1 1 4 1 0 0 1 2 8 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 43 17 9 9 18
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SOCCER MLS Eastern League Club PTS GP DC United 10 5 NY Red Bulls 8 4 Orlando 8 6 N. England 8 6 Chicago 6 5 Columbus 5 5 NY City FC 5 5 Philadelphia 5 6 Toronto 3 4 Montreal 2 4 Western League Club PTS GP Vancouver 13 7 Dallas 10 6 San Jose 9 6 Salt Lake 9 5 Sporting KC 9 6 Houston 8 6 Los Angeles 8 6 Seattle 7 5 Colorado 6 5 Portland 6 6
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Today’s schedule Chicago at New England, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 Philadelphia at NY City FC, 4 p.m. Friday, April 17 San Jose at NY Red Bulls, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Chicago at Montreal, noon Houston at DC United, 4 p.m. Orlando at Columbus, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Seattle at Colorado, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Salt Lake, 6:30 p.m. Sporting KC at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
English Premier League Position/Club 1 Chelsea 2 Arsenal 3 Man United 4 Man City 5 Liverpool 6 Southampton 7 Tot Hotspur 8 Swansea 9 West Ham 10 Stoke City 11 Crystal Pal 12 Everton 13 Newcastle 14 West Brom 15 Aston Villa 16 Sunderland 17 Hull City 18 QP Rangers 19 Burnley 20 Leicester
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Pts 73 66 65 61 57 56 54 47 43 43 42 38 35 33 32 29 28 26 26 25
English FA Cup - Semifinals Saturday, April 18 Reading vs. Arsenal, 9:20 a.m. Sunday, April 19 Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, 7 a.m. Premier League Saturday, April 19 Crystal Palace vs. West Brom, 7 a.m. Everton vs. Burnley, 7 a.m. Leicester vs. Swansea, 7 a.m. Stoke vs. Southampton, 7 a.m. Chelsea vs. Man United, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19 Man City vs. West Ham, 5:30 a.m. Newcastle vs. Spurs, 8 a.m.
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HOROSCOPE by Jacqueline Bigar ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your words do draw a response from someone you care about. Go within and acknowledge your feelings. Be aware of what is happening between the two of you. People might seem a little off later in the day, and someone is likely to change his or her tune. Tonight: Not to be found. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be more forthright when dealing with others, and you will get a different reaction. You also could get a better understand of what is happening around you. Accept additional responsibility, as you will want to be in control of a project. Tonight: Find your friends. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You cannot stay in the world of your imagination forever. It’s important is to take a stand and express your different thoughts and ideas. Be aware that the responsibility to carry them out also could fall into your lap. Are you ready to be even busier? Tonight: A must appearance. CANCER (June 21-July 22) One-on-one relating touches others on a much deeper level.
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it could prevent a crisis that results in a time-consuming issue. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Relate to a loved one directly. Others seek you out, and you could feel a bit uptight. You might want to be responsive to everyone, but you need to be selective with your time. You will approach a situation very differently as a result. Tonight: Go with someone’s suggestion. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could find yourself in a situation that you would prefer not to be in. A matter involving your domestic life demands a lot of attention. You could feel pushed and become testy. Say “no” rather than put yourself in a tizzy. Tonight: Observe a tendency to close down. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Initiate a conversation with someone who does not listen well. Try to cut the judgments about this person. Be more open and forthright about where you are coming from. Ask questions. Return calls, as you’ll need to hear from a key person. Tonight: Be more serious. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) How you see a money matter might be quite different from how someone else sees it. You will be able to gain more understanding if you can tap into his or her thinking. Sometimes the issue is the same, even if the approach is different. Tonight: Let someone else treat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) People gravitate toward you and make the impossible possible. Someone whom you’ve wanted to have a conversation with suddenly might become available. You could see some closing down or withdrawal if this person is not ready. Tonight: Dream it up.
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Coast guard defends oil spill response LAURA KANE THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — Depending on who you were listening to on Tuesday, the response to Vancouver’s toxic fuel spill was either a fine example of speed and co-ordination or a chaotic event filled with miscommunication. Coast guard commissioner Jody Thomas called the agency’s handling of the spill “excellent” while city manager Penny Ballem stopped short of outright criticizing its response in a report to council. The spill dumped at least 2,700 litres of bunker fuel into English Bay last week. Ballem expressed frustrations about the limited information that trickled out in the hours following the spill. “There are lots of questions we’re going to have, and probably lots of benchmarks that we’re going to want to have a look at to see: Was this response adequate?” she said Tuesday. The MV Marathassa was on its maiden voyage to pick up grain from Vancouver when it began leaking fuel last Wednesday. A recreational boater called 911 at 5 p.m. but the city was not notified until 5 a.m. Thursday. Thomas defended the response
at a news conference, where she disputed statements by Environment Minister Mary Polak, who had chastised the coast guard for not immediately assuming control of the spill. “She is incorrect,” Thomas said. “Coast guard was running instant command from Wednesday evening.” Thomas has said a Port Metro Vancouver vessel confirmed a sheen in the bay at 5:38 p.m. and the coast guard performed its own assessment over the following hour. The coast guard alerted Western Canada Marine Response Corp., an industry-owned company responsible for cleanup, to stand by for a possible response at 6 p.m. The WCMRC was officially activated at 8 p.m. and arrived on scene at 9:25 p.m. Ballem said the city must look at international standards before judging whether the response was quick enough. But she voiced strong concerns about how long it took for information to be relayed to the public — including 48 hours to identify the substance as toxic bunker fuel. She added the coast guard only called Vancouver police at 9:53 p.m. to see if the department had heard any additional reports of
A spill response boat monitors a boom placed around the bulk carrier cargo ship Marathassa after a bunker fuel spill on Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday last week. [DARRYL DYCK, CANADIAN PRESS]
an oil spill — which it had not. Ballem’s report also said an oil-absorbing boom was secured around the vessel at 5:53 a.m. Thursday, in contrast with the coast guard’s previous statements that the boom was in place by midnight. While Thomas estimated that 90 per cent of the spill has been cleaned up, Ballem said the city
has no way to verify that figure. “What I understand from scientists is that it would be extraordinary to recover 80 per cent in a spill like this,” Ballem said. The coast guard’s estimate of 2,700 litres of fuel that was leaked is likely to rise to as high as 5,000 litres, Ballem said. The ship’s owners will face prosecution to recover cleanup
costs and have hired as their agent global company Polaris, which is now doing the environmental assessment. Ballem said the city has hired consultants to test the water and sediment near the bay’s surface to ensure they have independent information. There is a $28-million liability cap on the ship owner’s contributions, while $162 million is available through the Canadian Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund, which can be used if owner contribution caps are exceeded. “There’s no guarantee that we will get every nickel we have spent,” Ballem said. Mayor Gregor Robertson told reporters outside council chambers that the coast guard’s slugglish response is the “direct consequence” of federal cuts that saw the nearby Kitsilano coast guard quietly closed in February 2013. He said he has serious concerns about larger spills as tanker traffic is only expected to increase. “For a small spill, it was a slow response,” he said. “For a large spill, it’s unthinkable how much damage would be done in those initial hours.” — WITH FILES FROM TAMSYN BURGMANN
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Style with flair for all ages, seasons KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
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ayle Stephens-Player and her daughter Rebecca Player are proving they make a success team in the local retail industry. With years of education and experience, together they professionally seek the latest fashions, advise customers on styles and fit, and enjoy working with people. In 1983, Stephens-Player completed her degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Prior to that, she had achieved a Bachelor of Arts from UBC and decided to seek adventure and learn from the best in the United States. Stephens-Player stayed in Los Angeles to work as an assistant to designers at a fashion design company and then as a costumer for a production company. She was able to travel to various American cities while the live shows were on tour. In-between contracts Stephens-Player moved to Dallas, Texas for something new and found work at a hair and cosmetics salon and health club. There she studied and acquired her aerobics training. She was in her twenties and aerobics was all the rage and something she was interested in pursuing. At the same time, she decided to move back to Port Alberni where her family was. Stephens-Player quickly became
committed to supporting her hometown. “I put my two interests of fashion and aerobics together and Gayles Fashion and Fitness was born,” she said. The first location of her shop was on Argyle Street between First and Second Avenues. She moved to Fourth Avenue, established her shop and built long-term relationships with customers. At both places, she offered fitness classes. At the Fourth Avenue shop, StephensPlayer launched her own line of work-out wear, Gear by Gayle and her sister, Carol Pearce, set up the dance wear component. Later in the 1990’s, StephensPlayer stepped out of the aerobics arena and instead, brought in more ready-to-wear fashions. Overall, the shop set out to provide options for all ages since its inception. “When Rebecca was born, she came to work with me, so she was pretty much raised in the shop,” Stephens-Player said. Learning the ropes from her mother, Player is a natural for the business. “When I was a very young teen, I was very focused on the industry,” Player said. “I made it my goal to continue the business.” After graduation, Player attended the Fashion Merchandising program at Blanche MacDonald Centre in Vancouver for three years. She then worked at
Tommy Hilfiger Denim on Robson Street before deciding it was time to come home. Her knowledge of Port Alberni, her desire to invest in the community and the opportunity to eventually take over Gayle’s Fashions prompted Player to purchase a home in town. Player believes she has created the lifestyle she wants to have. “I felt the desire to get involved in the community,” she said. She joined the Young Professionals Alberni Valley and Women’s Business Network in hopes of encouraging other young people to stay in Port Alberni and promote the community’s assets. “We are both big advocates of investing in where you live,” Stephens-Player said. Together the mother-daughter team moved to their current, modern storefront at the Kingsway Crossing. “We made the decision three years ago to buy the retail space on Kingsway and move the store, as Rebecca was committed to carrying on the legacy of Gayle’s Fashions,” StephensPlayer said. Catering to a wide demographic of young dancers, skaters and gymnasts to grandmothers and everyone in-between, the two give everyone a variety of style choices. “We love to help people figure out what will work for their lifestyles,” Stephens-Player said.
Gayle Stephens-Player and her daughter Rebecca Player enjoy a partnership in their fashion retail business. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
They are happy to still provide a line of current active wear for children and youth. “We are fortunate to be able to see a lot of kids come in and the support they get from their parents for their activities,” Stephens-Players said. The move to lower Argyle Street and closer to Harbour Quay allows them to meet many tourists, as well as visitors accompanied by local residents. “We end up doing a lot of
ambassadorship because of that,” Stephens-Player said. “We tell them what Port Alberni is like and hand out so many maps and Visitor Guides.” The two also enjoy supporting numerous local organizations. The shop, which is full of wall-to-wall fashions, is located at Kingway and Argyle, across from the train station. KDobson@avtimes.net 250-723-8171 ext. 234
ACHIEVEMENT
Alberni businesses nominated for Chamber awards KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
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n just over one week, several local businesses and individuals will be recognized at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced on the evening of April 24 from a pool of nominees. Last week, we featured 12 of 39 nominees and continue with 12 more longtime and newly established businesses. The finalists for The Rising Star Award include Boomerangs, The Starboard Grill and Van Isle Ford. When the new owners took over Miller’s Place Restaurant, it included a name change to Boomerang’s Cafe. Darren and Laura Brown pride themselves on bringing a taste of Australia to Port Alberni with hearty menu items including soups, barbecue favourites, steak and seafood. The restaurant is also known as the go-to place for breakfast. Starboard Grill is popular for its waterfront location at Harbour Quay and delicious west coast style cuisine. Chef Brad DeClercq brings more than 25 years experience to the kitchen some of his specialities include popular menu items like seafood, unique burgers and sandwiches and vegetarian options. The Will Pulford name is synonymous to automotive sales in Port Alberni as owner of Pacific Chevrolet Buick GMC and Van Isle Ford. Five years ago, Pulford took over the local Ford franchise and has increased exponentially in staff and facility. The 2.7 acres of space on Beaver Creek Road has a larger service department with dedicated technicians. The nominees for the Image Enhancement Award include Aaron Vissia Financial, Steampunk Cafe and The Blue Marlin Inn. Aaron Vissia Financial started as a one-man operation. Eighteen years later, the office has grown
to include a wide range of services from financial planning, income tax and an in-house mortgage professional. Aaron Vissia Financial continues to grow with the recent expansion of the office which added a conference room with full kitchen, as well as two new offices and a board room. Having a dynamic team under one roof gives AVF all the tools to deliver complete financial planning services, Vissia said. “We are focused on building client relationships and creating a memorable client experience,” he said. “Our group is passionate about helping people establish their financial goals and seeing them realized. We add real value by the richness of relationships where trust, honesty and sincerity become unquestionable.” Kevin Wright, owner of Steampunk Cafe, said he chose the theme based on Port Alberni’s industrial heritage. “As an artist, I found the creative angle of all of the fun and funk of the genre very fitting,” Wright said. The cafe and the Steampunk design has garnered international interest and it is common to have people from all over the world to eat at the cafe, he said. “Last year we had six women dressed in Steampunk outfits dressed to a tee,” Wright said. “They came all the way from Victoria for afternoon coffee.” The Blue Marlin has recently undergone expansion and changes to the interior, while maintaining its heritage. Not only were the rooms renovated, the Turtle Beach Cafe was remodeled and renamed and to reflect its home cooked meals. The Frog on a Log Lounge, too, has fresh menu items and appetizers. The Blue Marlin’s Maggs 99 is a Mexican experience for take-out or sit-down meals. The Swept Away Inn is the latest in unique dining and
Both Aaron Vissia Financial and Boomerang’s Cafe on Johnston Road are finalists for the Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
accommodations. “Daniel (Savard) and I think the key to our success is amazing real food offered in an exclusive setting on our vintage tug,” said co-owner Bouchra Zouhou. “The food is cooked slowly using only the best possible ingredients with a focus on organic and local.” Guests, whether coming for dinner or overnight, have the boat to themselves and the undivided attention from Savard and Zouhou. They enjoy the chance to share a bit of their lives and home with those aboard. Tourism and hospitality continue to grow in Port Alberni and three businesses are in the running to take home that award. West Coast Edge ATV, owned by the husband and wife team of Blain and Patricia Pouliot, is starting its fourth year in business. The adventure company attracts visitors from all over the world, including Dubai, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, USA and from the east to west coasts of Canada. “We enhance the Alberni Valley’s tourism and hospitality industry by offering a new, one of a kind experience that you simply can’t get anywhere else,” said Pouliot. “Honestly, we are
pioneering a new category in the tourism industry on Vancouver Island, and our clients are having a blast! We have attracted guests to the Alberni Valley because they are looking for this type of adventure. We also like to promote other local business as our snacks and lunches are purchased from our local meat shop and bakery.” According to Pouliot, West Coast Edge ATV is the only company on the Island that offers the world accessibility options to experience the amazing backcountry and hidden gems by offroad vehicle. The Sunset Market has been supporting local businesses and catering to buyers for three seasons as a weeknight shopping event. Jolleen Dick, coordinator, said the market stands out because of its location on the T’suuma as (Somass River). “Sunset Market presents a gorgeous backdrop of a sunset as the entertainment for the evening winds down to pack up and go home,” Dick said. “What’s even more special is the opportunity to watch all the activity happening on the river.” Three outstanding businesses have been selected to run in
the Customer Service category, Pacific Rim Veterinary Hospital, Valley Vision Optometry and Quality Foods. Dr. Shaun Golemba purchased Valley Vision Optometry on July 29, 2005. Office manager, Anita Sutherland said diversity is what makes the company stand out. “The key to our success is our people, from the face that first greets our patients right through to the doctor,” Sutherland said. “We have loyal, caring and experienced staff who believes in preserving sight and offering solutions that will maximize vision and enhance lives.” Quality Foods is due to open its thirteenth store in View Royal in 2016. “When Ken, John and Noel opened the first store in Qualicum Beach they quickly recognized that they had to work very hard to be competitive, but by providing exceptional service and getting involves with the community, they built a strong loyalty with their customers and employees,” said QF’s Rob MacKay. “While every business talks about service and being part of our local community, we made it part of our culture in each store we opened.” Pacific Rim Veterinary Hospital, located at Pacific Rim Centre, opened in February of 2008. Dr. Patty and Dr. Holly, along with the staff, are mix of old friends and new faces that provide an excellent balance and an exceptional work atmosphere. Both Dr. Patty and Dr. Holly share similar philosophies in striving to provide high quality medicine in a comfortable and accessible hospital setting. This is the second of three instalments that will introduce each of the nominees in various categories. KDobson@avtimes.net 250-723-8171 ext. 234
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