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HERITAGE

Hope for truth and reconciliation Alberni First Nations endorse recommendations by T&R commission’s final report, wait for changes “The government should immediately put in place a plan to implement the recommendations.”

MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES

Alberni Valley First Nations leaders are responding hopefully to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report.

The TRC issued its final report in Ottawa on Tuesday, completing nearly eight years of work since the Indian residential schools settlement with the federal government and four Christian church organizations in 2007.

Jeff Cook, hereditary chief of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and residential school survivor, was in Ottawa for the TRC closing events, which started on Sunday and end today.

“We’re here to tell a story, and we have a story to tell,” Cook said.

Cook said he agreed with all of the TRC’s 94 recommendations, calling on governments and religious leaders to take action to heal the damage done to aboriginal people as a result of over a century of forced assimilation in residential schools.

The TRC calls the abuse suffered

by First Nations, Métis and Inuit in the residential school system as a “cultural genocide.”

The final report quotes Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, stating his view to the House of Commons in 1883, that “Indian children” must conform to

Hugh Braker, Tseshaht First Nation chief councillor

Boys in the Assembly Hall of the Alberni Indian Residential School, circa 1960.

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the “habits and modes of thought of white men.”

Cook attended the Alberni Indian Residential School from 1956 to 1969.

“It wasn’t the best experience from my point of view,” Cook said.

He remembers when the remnants of the Alberni residential school, which closed in 1973, were finally torn down in 2009. “It’s gone now, so [we’ve] got to move on,” he said.

Cook said he remains hope-

ful that the recommendations from the commission will be implemented.

The Tseshaht First Nation issued a press release Tuesday noting their full endorsement of the TRC’s 94 recommendations, which

include help for aboriginal child welfare, health care, language training and reforms to the criminal justice system.

“By calling for efforts to bring back aboriginal languages and establish healing centres, the TRC is addressing the effects of residential schools,” said Tseshaht chief councillor Hugh Braker.

“By calling for residential school effects to be added to school curriculums and by calling for Canada to adopt the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples the TRC is confronting the need for Reconciliation.

“The TRC report and recommendations are measured, wide ranging, constructive and, ultimately, aimed at healing and reconciliation,” Braker noted.

“The government should immediately put in place a plan to implement the recommendations.”

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COMMUNITY

PA ranked 207th by MoneySense 2015 We’re no longer ‘Worst Place to Live’ but still near bottom of list; locals work to boost image Entrepreneur opens home-grown B&B Jenn Haddock is excited to open her home as a bed and breakfast, complete with locally grown produce for her home-made meals. » Alberni Region, 3

Former UFC champion talks to ADSS wrestlers Matt Hughes, a former retired UFC champion, took some time out of developing his hunting show to drop by Alberni District Secondary School. » Sports, 5

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o longer considered Canada’s Worst Place to Live by MoneySense magazine, Port Alberni is ranked 207 of 209 in this year’s report.

The 2014 last-place ranking by the magazine did not to discourage all residents. Instead, it started a movement to promote the community’s assets. The grassroots movement from one person’s Facebook status turned into an internationally-recognized awareness campaign.

Ben West, former Port Alberni resident, now lives in Vancouver, but was shocked when he learned of the magazine’s list.

His Facebook comment, typed out of anger, led to a satirical page dedicated to Port Alberni.

His Worst Place to Live page grew, posts were shared and recognition gained at national and international levels.

That, West concludes, is the real measure of what makes a community the best place to live.

“Regardless [of placing], I really do think we have moved forward in a positive way.”

Kama Money, community advocate

“What people actually enjoy are the quality of life, affordability and geographic location,” West said.

“You would be hard-pressed to find such amazing features like the mountains and lakes we have, which make it a really special place.”

According to MoneySense, cities are ranked based on attributes that can be measured and are compared overall and against cities and towns of similar size.

Divided into 20 categories, some of the attributes judged were population growth, household income, housing and unemployment rates. This year eight cities, including Comox, were added to the list.

Kama Money, who, along with West and technology-based

MONEY

entrepreneur, Tashia Potter, has been driven to show the world what Port Alberni has to offer, “Regardless [of placing], I really do think we have moved forward in a positive way,” Money said.

She said last year’s title of Worst Place to Live created a community-wide rallying of support.

“Sometimes you have to feel anger and frustration before you commit yourself to making change,” Money said.

As a result, the three turned it around and created the Heart of Vancouver Island tag line, social media campaign and related marketing material.

“Locals have taken it on and taken ownership,” Money said.

“The City and regional district have also both embraced it wholeheartedly. It is not just about the three of us.

“The local and international communities are noticing and I am excited about what opportunities we will have this year and in the years to come. It won’t happen overnight.”

Although West believes the comparisons are skewed and does not adequately represent quality of life, he was happy to see the community rise from the bottom.

“There’s still work to be done,” he said. “But it was a little bitter-sweet to lose the crown of the Worst Place to Live.”

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Arts

250-720-4855.

Narcotics Anonymous, 1-800-807-1780 for meeting times and locations.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary afternoon jams every Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 3561 Third Ave.

Special interest

Sports CONNECT A Parent Program meets on Thursday evenings, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Info: 250-724-0125.

Drop-in Badminton on Mondays and Thursday, Alberni Athletic Hall, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: 250723-8990 (Marg).

Taoist Tai Chi arts, twice weekly classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Hall. Everyone welcome.

Please enter by parking lot side door.

Info: 250-723-7956.

Touch rugby games at the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Alberni Valley Billiards Club, 2964 Third Ave., adult mixed eight-ball league on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Info: 250-723-1212.

Horseshoe Club on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Dry Creek Park. Info: 250-7244770 or 250-723-6050.

Child and youth Army Cadets, ages 12 to 18, meet Thursdays at Cherry Creek Hall from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Info: 778-421-0552.

Join the Sea Cadets, ages 12 to 18.

They meet Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at 4210 Cedarwood St. E-mail: 109sea@cadets.gc.ca or call 250-730-0944.

Youth Clinic services are available at ADSS (around the left front corner) on Thursdays, from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Info: 250-731-1315 or the Youth Clinic cell at 250-720-9591.

Support and help Having trouble connecting with your teen? Connect, an attachment-based program to support parents and caregivers, is held Thursday even-

Mount Klitsa Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Dogwood Room at Echo Centre. Everyone welcome.

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Cool visit Alex Bentley had fun cooling off at the water park when he came to visit Port Alberni from Victoria on Saturday.

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ings, from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration: 250-724-0125 or 250-731-1315 (ext.

41766 - Debra).

Grief Support Group meets Thursday afternoons at the Hospice Society office. Call Ruth at 250-723-4478 to register.

First Open Heart Society of Port Alberni support group. Info: 250-723-2056 or 250-724-2196.

Volunteers needed to help at Red Cross Health Equipment and Loan Program for four-hour shifts. Call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 250-723-0557.

KUU-US Crisis Line, plus mobile outreach support services. If you, or

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someone you know, is having difficulties, please call 250-723-2040.

Service groups Literacy Alberni, drop-in times Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-723-7323.

Addictions Come and join Port Alberni Friendship Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relapse prevention group every Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee and snacks included.

Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Support Groups, for family and friends of problem drinkers, on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Knox Church Hall. Info: 250-723-5526, 250-723-2372 or

Bread of Life AGM, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at 3130 3rd Avenue.

Lunch and Learn, Funding Sources for Tech Start-Ups, June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.

West Coast Dragon Boat Society hosts the Sproat Lake Ladies Regatta June 6 at the Sproat Lake Provincial Park boat launch from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fifteen teams from around the Island are participating, with the first race scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Contact Colleen Brooks for info: 250-730-0334.

Steak Night, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. followed by a dance at the Legion Branch #293 Ultimate Frisbee, June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7 p.m. at Sweeney field. Drop in. No experience necessary.

Celebrate seniors in the Alberni Valley with Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week June 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13. All senior citizens are welcome to participate in special events and activities.

Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week flyers available at the Echo Centre. For information call 250-723-2181.

ADSS pancake breakfast, June 11 from 7-9 a.m. at ADSS. Proceeds to KidSport.

ADSS Show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Shine, June 13 at ADSS from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 250-731-7782.

Exercise and nutrition workshop, June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Gyro Youth Centre. Fundraiser for Nepal earthquake relief.

Email sfoxfit@gmail.com or text 250-730-0008.

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Parks, Recreation & Heritage Echo Aquatic Centre 250-720-2514 Echo Centre 250-723-2181 Alberni Valley Multiplex 250-720-2518 Alberni Valley Museum 250-720-2863 Go to portalberni.ca and click on the Parks, Recreation & Heritage tab to see daily schedules, facility hours and special events.

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TOURISM

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Jenn Haddock is excited to open her home as a bed and breakfast, complete with locally grown produce for her homemade meals. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]

the yard to make it a plentiful food and flower garden.

“It is important for me to have locally grown produce to serve my guests,” Haddock said. “I believe that is the future as transportation costs go up. More and more people are planting in their back yard or buying local.”

Breakfast for guests includes

either a two-egg scrambler using her own fresh garden ingredients and other side dishes or homemade granola, yogurt and fruit. Sleeping quarters are a choice of one room in the house or a suite with private bath.

The doors of the B&B just opened last month, but already Haddock has enjoyed meeting

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new people from near and far.

“Locals book for family and I’ve had international guests from as far away as the Czech Republic,” she said. “I love hosting people from all over and hearing their perspectives on the world.”

Haddock said the guests are free to enjoy their own privacy or sit on the deck, but many

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FINANCE

Helpful hints for first-time investors

Ticket giveaway Volunteers Rollie Hurst, far left, John Land, second from right and Barry Miller, far right, along with Mayor Mike Ruttan and Neil Malbon have made 300 free tickets available to Alberni Valley residents for the Mayor’s Steam Weekend on June 27–28. Tickets are available now at Echo Centre on a first come, first served basis and limited to five per family. June is also the time for the first Beaufort Gang Robbery and Father’s Day runs.

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You’re newly graduated, with a great job and a solid future in sight – and you’re making your own money for the first time. You could spend some of it on a great vacation, a new car … or you could start investing in your retirement portfolio.

When you’re a young Canadian strapped for cash, with student loans to pay off and lots of new lifestyle expenses, it’s difficult to save for the future. But the experts, and the life experiences of many investors, tell us that without a doubt, starting young is the key to investing successfully for retirement. Even if you start small, start now – because the longer you are in the markets, the more your savings will grow over time. Check out this example: • Mary invests $2,000 at the beginning of each year between ages 21 and 29, for a total of $18,000 over nine years. Assuming a pre-tax return of 7 per cent, by age 65, she will have $292,828 in pre-tax savings.

• Lynn also invests $2,000 at the beginning of each year with the same pre-tax returns but starts at age 30. To get near Mary’s savings total of $292,828, Lynn will need to invest nearly four times as much -- $70,000 over 35 years.

Liz Gaudet The Happy Life Project And here are some investing tips to get you going: • Are you investing to buy a house or for retirement? Knowing where your money is going will help you define how to invest.

• Do your research. You need to be comfortable with your investments and the best way to do that is to become knowledgeable.

• Talk to a financial planner. Even if you only have a little money to invest, a financial planner will be happy to help you. It’s in their interest to establish a relationship with young investors who will be clients for a long time.

For your best financial outcome, start investing early and develop good financial habits. That way, you’ll have more options for how you want to live your life from here to retirement… and beyond. » Liz Gaudet is a consultant with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in Port Alberni. She can be reached at 250-720-9935.

Free lunch Haiden Simpson and Ethan Sutherland take a bite at the wrap up to Bike To Work Week at Save-On Foods on Saturday.

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hen Jenn Haddock moved to Port Alberni in 2011 from Powell River, the former Toronto resident was impressed with her new surroundings.

She purchased a home because of the view of the Alberni Inlet. Her intent was to rent the house out, but found it was smarter to move right in.

With an interest in natural food, health and environmental protection, Haddock soon opened Jenny’s Fine Foods, Gifts and Eclectica on Kingsway Avenue near Harbour Quay. The shop expanded to the Visitors Centre but she recently closed the storefront to pursue a new venture. Along with a mobile service of her specialty and organic products, she has opened a bed and breakfast.

“The store came about as a need in the community and I can still offer it through the mobile service while running the B&B,” Haddock said.

Jenny’s B&B, Garden Nook and Mobile Artisan Foods & Gifts is run out of her home with a view on First Avenue.

When she first purchased it, Haddock envisioned it transformed into accommodations for visitors. She completed several renovations and worked

like to talk to her and ask questions about the area. She is quick to promote Port Alberni as a tourist destination.

“I send them to different restaurants, trails or shopping, whatever they want to do,” she said.

She also makes sure to stock pamphlets and maps.

She also has a regular guest who is not a tourist, but goes away for work and prefers the cosy stay over a hotel.

The B&B has distinctive qualities. It is both animal and bike friendly, is open to all ages and lifestyles and offers kayaks to rent. As a proprietor, Haddock is down-to-earth and friendly.

She especially likes to share her ideas of urban farming.

“People can see that you can grow a bounty on a small lot,” she said.

As an organic gardener for 15 years, Haddock said the secret to success is staying on top of pests and using a layering and mulching technique to keep weeds down. As a result of the warm weather, she already has extensive growth, including early strawberries.

Haddock is taking bookings for the season for those travelling from abroad or locals who want to enjoy a “staycation.”

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» Our View

Pit bull attack controversy rages on J ust the name is often enough to spark controversy: pit bull.

There really isn’t much in the way of middle ground when it comes to these particular pooches.

There’s the “they are dangerous fighting beasts” side and then there’s the “they’re big mushbags and this is an ownership issue, not a breed issue” side.

The controversy hit Nanaimo last week.

A city woman’s 13-year-old Maltese poodle cross ‘Rosie’ died following an unfortunate encounter with a pit bull.

The woman was out in a residential neighbourhood, walking her two small dogs, which were not on a leash.

At the same time, area residents were warning parents to take their children off the street, because a dog (a pit bull) with a “reputation for aggression” toward other animals was on the loose.

Witnesses said the big dog appeared and attacked. Despite the efforts of a neighbouring resident, Rosie could not be saved.

The pit bull was taken to the city animal shelter.

Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP said the investigation continues and no charges are being considered at this time.

So is this a case of a bad breed?

It it an ownership issue?

Or in this case, is it simply bad luck?

Understandably, this is an emo-

tional issue. Critics are quick to call for increased punitive measures and bans based on the breed of the dogs.

“Breed shaming” as the defenders call it.

But we’re not of the mind that stricter laws will make any difference.

The overall issue is really about owners themselves — not the animals.

It’s about responsible ownership and how to better encourage people to be more aware of the risks associated with owning a large and potentially aggressive dog.

Leon Davis, Nanaimo SPCA shelter manager, said “there’s no evidence to show pit bulls are generally an unsafe breed.”

In the 1980s, Doberman Pin-

schers were associated with “tough guy image,” tarnishing that breed’s reputation, then in the 1990s “it shifted to Rottweilers, then into the 2000s it became pit bulls,” Davis said.

He correctly added that any breed can be made aggressive through improper treatment.

If you ban one breed, wouldn’t owners who want aggressive dogs just find another breed to parade around?

Even small dogs are capable of biting, it’s just no one is scared of them.

When you bring animals together, sometimes there are going to be fights.

Breed bans are not the answer.

Some pit bulls may indeed be dangerous, but most are not.

The focus should be on edu-

cation for dog owners, and punishments better geared to ensuring those owners are more responsible.

If dogs are judged to be dangerous, through their repeated actions (and regardless of breed), then the onus should be on the owners of those animals.

Token fines or putting down the animals will not resonate with this particular group.

It’s unfair to paint all pit bulls with the same brush and it is far too easy to criticize a particular breed without exploring the broader context of ownership.

The controversy rages on. » We want to hear from you.

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No real representation on ICF board for Parksville

T

he taxpayers of Parksville area effectively have no voice on the board of directors of the Island Corridor Foundation, despite promising the ICF $1 million.

The evidence supporting this theory came to light last week during the Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors meeting.

The RDN board was about to debate a motion that formally asked the ICF to release a consultant’s report on the effectiveness of the proposed repairs to what was historically called the E&N Railway.

Too many people, including many with experience and knowledge related to railway operation, have said there’s no way the ICF will be able to get passenger rail service up and running on the Island for $20 million. That’s what the ICF hopes to gather from regional districts and the provincial and federal governments. The ICF

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has a commitment for about a third of that funding, all from the five regional districts that

are so-called partners in this venture.

Each regional district sends a representative to sit on the ICF board. The RDN’s rep, Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay, excused himself from the RDN board’s discussion last week.

If the RDN’s rep on the ICF board isn’t going to participate in RDN discussions about the ICF, what’s the point of having such a rep?

RDN chair Joe Stanhope agreed McKay’s decision not to participate in the discussion last week was odd. Perhaps McKay’s move would be understandable if there was some financial commitment being discussed, Stanhope told us, but that wasn’t the case last week.

“Mayor McKay did not have to excuse himself from the information report,” Stanhope told The NEWS. “He’s taking a conservative approach, I’d assume.”

Chairman Joe is too nice a

person to say it, but what’s happening here is further indication the ICF wants no scrutiny or input from its supposed partners. Just the million bucks from taxpayers, thank-you very much. The RDN has to pass a formal motion to pry a consultant’s report from the ICF, for crying out loud.

We understand why McKay would want to keep the rail service dream alive. If it was real, it would have a positive economic impact for the city he represents.

However, when he goes to ICF meetings as the RDN’s rep, he is also representing the taxpayers of Bowser, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, Errington, Parksville et al.

For many reasons, especially ones related to taxpayer money, it’s time to fish or cut bait with the notion of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island.

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WRESTLING

Former UFC champion talks at ADSS SUBMITTED FOR THE TIMES

Matt Hughes, a former retired UFC champion, took some time out of developing his hunting show to drop by Alberni District Secondary School to answer questions and show a few wrestling moves to our local Armada Wrestlers.

Matt is part of the Trinity Oaks Charity that sponsors outdoor hunting and fishing events for veterans, youth, terminally ill or disable persons.

Sean Lingl of Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd. was Matt’s guide and helped make the event at ADSS happen. U.S. Veteran Charlie Lemon was with Matt and shared some of his experiences being in the military.

There was a question and answer period with Matt and Charlie that focused on what skills and mental mindset it takes to be a champion in the UFC. Many of these skills Matt and Charlie directly related to life and success people have after their athletic or military careers.

Former UFC champion Matt Hughes visited ADSS last week to speak with Alberni Valley wrestlers. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

Matt Hughes then took to the wrestling mats where he worked with some of the Armada wrestling team and demonstrated some his own wrestling moves

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and some grappling submissions. Matt then posed for a picture and signed some personal pictures as gifts for the kids in attendance.

Head Coach John McDonald summarized the experience for local martial art enthusiasts and the local Armada wrestlers.

“Matt and Charlie had similar

messages coming from different backgrounds. Both agreed that success in life was part timing and a whole lot of preparation and hard work.

“As the coach of our local wrestling team it is great to hear the same message we are trying to send through the sport of wrestling come from such a prominent figure in sport,” McDonald continued. “It was really nice that Matt took time out of his schedule to spend time with our kids. I was really appreciative of local hunting guide Sean Lingl for helping to make this happen.”

The local wrestlers are hard at work now during their fundraising season which includes many service related events in our community. The second week in July will see our wrestlers back on the mats helping out at our elementary school wrestling camp. Alberni’s main camp for wrestler’s grades 6 to 12 will be July 9–12.

More information can be obtained from the Alberni valley Wrestling Club website at www. alberniwrestling.ca

TRACK & FIELD

Former John Barsby Bulldogs star Cole Virtanen signs his Canadian Junior Football League letter of intent with the Vancouver Island Raiders on Tuesday at Comox Field. [SCOTT MCKENZIE, DAILY NEWS]

Virtanen leads 2015 crop of Raiders recruits SCOTT McKENZIE NANAIMO DAILY NEWS

The Vancouver Island Raiders announced their 2015 recruiting class on Monday, one they hope will bring them back into Canadian junior football’s elite.

And as is always important for the Raiders to do so, they kept John Barsby Bulldogs graduates in Nanaimo in what is new head coach Jerome Erdman’s first recruiting class.

Cole Virtanen, the Varsity AA provincial defensive player of the year last season for the B.C. champion Bulldogs, leads the way in that class, and officially became a Raider on Monday evening.

“I’m just really interested in staying at home and playing on a good football team,” Virtanen said. “They have all the same ideals that we did at Barsby, so winning’s the No. 1 attitude around here.

“I had a few walk-on opportunities to a few CIS and NCAA schools, but I decided to stay home for a year and try to play well here first, and hopefully I’ll be able to move on in a few years.”

Virtanen, along with high school teammates such as defensive lineman Matt Hill and linebacker/ runningback Trentyn Anderson, will now join former Bulldogs-turned-Raiders such as Dexter Shea and Ryan Dekker.

Erdman, having coached collegiately at UBC in the past, knew all about the Barsby program and what its players could do in the Canadian Junior Football League.

“They’ve got a great program down there,” Erdman said.

“They’re tough, they’re smart, they’ve got a great work ethic, and that’s something that we pride ourselves on being as Raiders, so it’s a natural transition.”

On July 25, Erdman will lead the Raiders into a season where they will attempt not to be the first V.I. team to go two seasons without winning a conference championship.

Monday was the first day CJFL teams were allowed to sign players and Erdman’s recruiting class will need to be the basis of the Raiders’ efforts to get back to that level.

“We got some great kids from Winnipeg, some great kids from Regina, and even from up north, too, so we’re very happy.”

Jerome Erdman, Raiders head coach

“We’ve done a really good job of getting the really good local talent, so I’m very pleased with that,” he said. “We got some great kids from Winnipeg, some great kids from Regina, and even from up north, too, so we’re very happy.”

The Raiders do have quality, veteran pieces already in place such as All-Canadian quarterback Liam O’Brien, Dustin Rodriguez, Quinton Bowles, and Shea, among others.

And while Erdman said depth was key in signing this season’s crop of recruits, he said he would never expect any of them to walk into starting positions — although they will have the opportunity to.

“There’s a few kids that are coming in that will have the opportunity to start and challenge for a starting position,” Erdman said.

“I’ll never tell a rookie coming in that he’s going to start, because that’s unfair to the veterans that are here, and I think that’s the wrong way to recruit.

“Obviously Cole Virtanen’s not very far away. He might be a starter. We’ll have to wait and see.”

For the entire team, getting back to the level of winning championships is the only goal they have in mind.

The senior class at Barsby had won three provincial titles in the past four years, and Hill, a key piece of that team’s defence said it was something they wanted to be a part of.

“I’ve been coming to Raiders games ever since I was like 10 years old,” he said. “The feeling of home here is a big thing . . . Our goal is a national championship, and that’s it. With the players on this roster, I think we can definitely achieve that.”

Alberni Valley Track Club’s Rylee Mitchell throws the javelin 52.67 metres – a personal best – at the Nanaimo Rotary Bowl last month. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

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SCOREBOARD HOCKEY

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Best of seven series) Today’s schedule (Game 1) Chicago at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 (Game 2) Chicago at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, June 8 (Game 3) Tampa Bay at Chicago, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10 (Game 4) Tampa Bay at Chicago, 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 (Game 5*) Chicago at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Monday, June 15 (Game 6*) Tampa Bay at Chicago, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17 (Game 7*) Chicago at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Recent Cup champions 2014: Los Angeles def. NY Rangers 2013: Chicago def Boston Bruins 2012: Los Angeles def. New Jersey 2011: Boston def. Vancouver 2010: Chicago def. Philadelphia 2009: Pittsburgh def. Detroit 2008: Detroit def. Pittsburgh 2007: Anaheim def. Ottawa 2006: Carolina def. Edmonton 2005: Season cancelled, lockout 2004: Tampa Bay def. Calgary 2003: New Jersey def. Anaheim 2002: Detroit def. Carolina 2001: Colorado def. New Jersey 2000: New Jersey def. Dallas 1999: Dallas def. Buffalo 1998: Detroit def. Washington 1997: Detroit def. Philadelphia 1996: Colorado def. Florida 1995: New Jersey def. Detroit 1994: NY Rangers def. Vancouver 1993: Montreal def. Los Angeles 1992: Pittsburgh def. Chicago 1991: Pittsburgh def. Minnesota 1990: Edmonton def. Boston 1989: Calgary def. Montreal 1988: Edmonton def. Boston 1987: Edmonton def. Philadelphia

American Hockey League Calder Cup playoffs - Round 3 Eastern match-ups 1-Manchester Monarchs def. 3-Hartford Wolf Pack 4-0 Western match-ups 1-Utica Comets def. 2-Grand Rapids Griffins 4-2 Yesterday’s result (Game 6) Utica 2, Grand Rapids 0 (Utica wins series 4-2)

Calder Cup Final Manchester Monarchs vs. Utica Comets Saturday, June 6 (Game 1) Utica at Manchester, 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 (Game 2) Utica at Manchester, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10 (Game 3) Manchester at Utica, 4 p.m.

Friday, June 12 (Game 4) Manchester at Utica, 4 p.m.

BASKETBALL NBA Championship final (Best-of-seven series) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Thursday, June 4 (Game 1) Cleveland at Golden State, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 (Game 2) Cleveland at Golden State, 5 p.m.

BASEBALL

Nationals 2, Blue Jays 0

Athletics 5, Tigers 3

Cardinals 1, Brewers 0

GOLF

TENNIS

MLB - Results and standings

ab r h bi ab r h bi Reyes SS 4 0 0 0 Escobar 3B 3 1 2 0 Donaldson 3B4 0 1 0 Desmond SS 3 0 1 0 Bautista RF 4 0 1 0 Harper RF 3 0 1 1 Smoak 1B 4 0 0 0 Zim’man 1B 3 0 0 1 Colabello LF 4 0 1 0 Ramos C 4010 Thole C 4 0 2 0 Moore LF 4 0 1 0 Carrera CF 2 0 1 0 Espinosa 2B 4 0 1 0 Goins 2B 2 0 0 0 Taylor CF 4 0 1 0 Dickey P 2 0 0 0 Zim’mann P 3 1 1 0 a-Martin PH 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 2 9 2 Totals 31 0 6 0 Note: Edwin Encarnaction pinch hit, walked for R Goins in the 7th. a-(Martin) Pinch hit, grounded out for R Dickey in the 7th.

ab r h bi ab r h bi Burns CF 5 1 2 1 Gose CF 5000 Zobrist LF 4 1 1 4 Iglesias SS 4 0 0 0 Vogt C 4 0 0 0 Cabrera 1B 4 1 1 0 Butler DH 4 0 1 0 Cespedes LF 4 1 2 0 Reddick RF 3 0 0 0 Kinsler 2B 4 0 0 0 Lawrie 3B 3 1 2 0 Martinez RF 4 0 0 0 Muncy 1B 3 0 0 0 Collins DH 3 1 1 0 Semien SS 4 1 1 0 Cast’anos 3B 3 0 2 2 Sogard 2B 4 1 0 0 McCann C 3 0 2 0 Totals 34 5 7 5 Totals 34 3 8 2

ab r h bi ab r h bi Gomez CF 4 0 1 0 Wong 2B 3 0 0 0 Parra LF 3 0 0 0 Carpenter 3B 1 0 0 0 Braun RF 4 0 1 0 Holliday LF 3 0 0 0 Lind 1B 4 0 1 0 Peralta SS 3 0 0 0 Lucroy C 4 0 2 0 Grichuk RF-LF3 1 2 0 Ramirez 3B 4 0 0 0 Molina C 3 0 0 0 Segura SS 3 0 1 0 Reynolds 1B 3 0 1 1 Sardinas 2B 3 0 0 0 Jay CF-LF 3 0 0 0 Cravy P 1 0 0 0 Lynn P 2010 Rogers PH 1 0 1 0 Totals 24 1 4 1 Totals 31 0 7 0

Results, winnings

French Open - Men, Women

American League East W L NY Yankees 27 25 Tampa Bay 26 26 Baltimore 23 28 Toronto 24 30 Boston 23 29 Central W L Minnesota 30 20 Kansas City 29 20 Detroit 28 25 Cleveland 25 26 Chicago Sox 23 27 West W L Houston 33 20 LA Angels 28 24 Texas 27 25 Seattle 24 27 Oakland 21 33 National League East W L NY Mets 29 24 Washington 29 23 Atlanta 26 26 Miami 21 32 Philadelphia 20 33 Central W L St. Louis 34 18 Chicago Cubs 27 23 Pittsburgh 28 24 Cincinnati 22 28 Milwaukee 18 35 West W L LA Dodgers 31 21 San Francisco 30 24 San Diego 26 28 Arizona 24 27 Colorado 23 28

Toronto

PCT .519 .500 .451 .444 .442 PCT .600 .592 .528 .490 .460 PCT .623 .538 .519 .471 .389

GB Strk - W1 1.0 L1 3.5 L4 4.0 W1 4.0 W1 GB Strk - L1 0.5 L2 3.5 L5 5.5 W3 7.0 L1 GB Strk - W2 4.5 W5 5.5 W4 8.0 L3 12.5 W2

PCT .558 .558 .500 .396 .377 PCT .654 .540 .529 .440 .340 PCT .596 .566 .472 .460 .451

GB Strk - L1 - L1 2.5 L1 8.5 W1 9.5 W1 GB Strk - W1 6.0 L1 6.5 W2 11.0 L1 16.5 L1 GB Strk - W1 1.5 L4 6.5 W1 7.0 W1 7.5 L1

Yesterday’s results Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 4 Washington 2, Toronto 0 Oakland 5, Detroit 3 Miami 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Boston 1, Minnesota 0 Texas 15, Chicago Sox 2 Houston 6, Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2, Kansas City 1 St. Louis 1, Milwaukee 0 Colorado 6, LA Dodgers 3 Tampa Bay 6, LA Angels 1 Arizona 7, Atlanta 6 San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 7, San Francisco 4 N.Y. Yankees at Seattle Today’s schedule with probable starters Milwaukee at St. Louis, 10:45 a.m.

Nelson (2-5) vs. Lackey (2-3) N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 12:40 p.m.

Capuano (0-2) vs. Walker (1-5) Atlanta at Arizona, 12:40 p.m.

Foltynewicz (3-1) vs. De La Rosa (4-2) Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 12:45 p.m.

Liriano (2-4) vs. Hudson (2-4) Toronto at Washington, 4:05 p.m.

Buehrle (5-4) vs. Strasburg (3-5) Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.

DeSclafani (2-4) vs. O’Sullivan (1-3) Oakland at Detroit, 4:08 p.m.

Graveman (2-2) vs. Farmer (0-0) Minnesota at Boston, 4:10 p.m.

May (3-3) vs. Miley (4-4) Chicago Cubs at Miami, 4:10 p.m.

Arrieta (4-4) vs. Haren (4-2) Chi. White Sox at Texas, 5:05 p.m.

Sale (3-2) vs. Martinez (4-0) L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 5:10 p.m.

Frias (3-2) vs. De La Rosa (1-2) Cleveland at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m.

Kluber (2-5) vs. Young (4-0) Baltimore at Houston, 5:10 p.m.

Gonzalez (5-3) vs. McCullers (1-0) N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 6:10 p.m.

Syndergaard (1-2) vs. Shields (6-0) Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.

Karns (3-2) vs. Santiago (3-3) Thursday, June 4 (early games) Oakland at Detroit, 10:08 a.m.

Gray (5-2) vs. Sanchez (3-5) Baltimore at Houston, 11:10 a.m.

Chen (1-3) vs. Hernandez (2-3) Minnesota at Boston, 1:05 p.m.

Gibson (4-3) vs. Kelly (1-4) Chicago Cubs at Washington, 4:05 p.m.

Hammel (3-2) vs. Gonzalez (4-2) Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.

Cueto (3-4) vs. Hamels (5-3)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada throws during a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals in Washington on Tuesday. [AP PHOTO]

Blue Jays, Nationals split doubleheader THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Jordan Zimmermann shut down the highest-scoring team in the majors.

Bryce Harper gave him all the support he needed.

Zimmermann blanked the Blue Jays for eight innings, Harper hit a go-ahead single off R.A. Dickey and the Washington Nationals ended a three-game losing streak by beating Toronto 2-0 Tuesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Zimmermann (5-2) threw a season-high 105 pitches and helped save a struggling bullpen.

“He was in command from the first pitch, throwing it where he wanted to,” Nationals manager Matt Willams said. “Early on, he was keeping his pitch count down, which allowed him to go deep.”

Harper singled during a two-run fifth against Dickey (2-6).

A day after rain postponed the first meeting between the teams since 2012, the game began with only a few dozen fans in the stands.

Zimmermann (5-2) gave up six hits, struck out four and walked one to win for the third time in four starts. After Toronto loaded the bases with one out in the seventh, Zimmermann got Russell Martin to ground into a double play.

Rather than go for his first complete game since throwing a no-hitter last year on the final day of the regular season, Zimmermann deferred to Washington’s closer. Drew Storen pitched a perfect ninth, earning his 17th save in 18 chances for the NL East leaders.

“There was no discussion,” Zimmermann said about returning for the ninth. “That was Drew’s job. He can have it.”

Harper’s single gave him 29 RBI in his last 27 games. Ryan Zimmerman added a sacrifice fly later in the inning. Dickey (2-6) gave up eight hits, struck out six and walked one in six innings.

Washington

Toronto 000 000 000 0 Washington 000 020 00x 2 SB: WSH Harper (3, 2nd base off Schultz/Thole). GIDP: TOR Martin, R. S: TOR Carrera; WSH Desmond. Team Lob: TOR 6; WSH 9. DP: WSH (EspinosaDesmond-Zimmerman).

Toronto IP H R ER BB SO R Dickey (L, 2-6) 6.0 8 2 2 1 6 P Schultz 2.0 1 0 0 1 1 Washington IP H R ER BB SO J Zimmermann (W, 5-2) 8.0 6 0 0 1 4 D Storen 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 Time: 2:17. Att: 23,192.

MLB Team batting TEAM AB R 1 Toronto 1744 268 2 NY Yankees1779 235 5 Washington1678 228

H 458 435 426

Avg .263 .245 .254

Red Sox 1, Twins 0 Minnesota Dozier 2B Hunter RF Mauer 1B Plouffe 3B Suzuki C Rosario LF Escobar DH Hicks CF Santana SS Totals

Boston

ab r h bi ab r h bi 3 0 0 0 Pedroia 2B 4 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 Betts CF 4010 4 0 1 0 Ortiz DH 4010 3 0 0 0 Ramirez LF 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Sandoval 3B 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 Napoli 1B 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 Bogaerts SS 3 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 Leon C 2000 3 0 0 0 Castillo RF 3 0 1 1 29 0 3 0 Totals 29 1 7 1

Minnesota 000 000 000 0 Boston 000 000 10x 1 SB: MIN Hicks, A (4, 2nd base off Buchholz/Leon, S); BOS Bogaerts (3, 2nd base off Pelfrey/Suzuki, K). 2B: BOS Napoli (6, Pelfrey), Bogaerts (6, Pelfrey). GIDP: MIN Suzuki, K; BOS Ortiz, D. Team Lob: MIN 5; BOS 6. DP: MIN (Dozier-Santana, D-Mauer); BOS (Bogaerts-Pedroia-Napoli).

Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO M Pelfrey (L, 4-2) 7.0 6 1 1 2 1 C Fien 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 Boston IP H R ER BB SO C Buchholz (W, 3-6) 8.0 3 0 0 2 8 K Uehara 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 Time: 2:21. Att: 32,622.

Rangers 15, White Sox 2 Chicago Sox

Texas

ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton CF 4 1 1 2 DeShields LF 6 1 2 0 Cabrera LF 4 0 0 0 Choo RF 5232 LaRoche 1B 4 0 1 0 Fielder DH 5 1 1 1 Garcia RF 4 0 0 0 Moreland 1B 4 3 2 0 Gillaspie DH 4 0 1 0 Andrus SS 3 3 2 1 Ramirez SS 4 0 1 0 Gallo 3B 4334 Beckham 3B 4 0 2 0 Corporan C 4 1 2 5 Soto C 3 1 1 0 Martin CF 5 0 2 2 Sanchez 2B 3 0 0 0 Alberto 2B 5 1 2 0 Totals 34 2 7 2 Totals 41151915

Chicago Sox 002 000 000 2 Texas 402 104 04x 15 SB: CWS Ramirez, Al (7, 2nd base off Lewis/Chirinos). 2B: TEX Gallo (1, Samardzija). 3B: TEX Andrus (1, Noesi).

GIDP: TEX Choo, Fielder.

HR: CWS Eaton (3, 3rd inning off Lewis, 1 on, 1 out); TEX Gallo (1, 3rd inning off Samardzija, 1 on, 1 out), Choo (8, 4th inning off Samardzija, 0 on, 1 out), Corporan (2, 8th inning off Noesi, 2 on, 0 out). Team Lob: CWS 5; TEX 7. DP: CWS 2 (Sanchez, C-Ramirez, Al-LaRoche, Noesi-Ramirez, Al-LaRoche).

Chicago Sox IP H R ER BB SO J Samardzija (L, 4-3) 5.012 9 9 1 4 D Jennings 1.0 2 2 2 2 1 H Noesi 2.0 5 4 4 1 0 Texas IP H R ER BB SO C Lewis (W, 5-3) 7.0 6 2 2 0 4 J Edwards 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 A Bass 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 HBP: Chirinos (by Samardzija).

Time: 2:35. Att: 27,558.

Astros 6, Orioles 4 Baltimore

Houston

ab r h bi ab r h bi Machado 3B 4 0 2 1 Springer RF 5 1 1 0 Snider LF 3 0 1 0 Altuve 2B 4 1 2 0 Jones CF 4 0 0 0 Tucker LF 4 1 1 1 Davis 1B 3 0 0 0 Gattis DH 4 1 2 3 Young RF 4 1 1 0 Valbuena 3B 2 2 1 1 Paredes DH 4 1 1 0 Carter 1B 3 0 1 0 Pearce 2B 4 1 1 1 Conger C 3 0 1 0 Flaherty SS 3 1 1 2 Gonzalez SS 4 0 0 1 Joseph C 3 0 0 0 Marisnick CF 4 0 0 0 Totals 32 4 7 4 Totals 33 6 9 6

Baltimore 040 000 000 4 Houston 005 000 01x 6 2B: HOU Conger (2, Wright, M). 3B: BAL Flaherty (2, McHugh). GIDP: BAL Snider; HOU Gonzalez, M. HR: HOU Gattis (12, 3rd inning off Wright, M, 2 on, 1 out), Valbuena (12, 3rd inning off Wright, M, 0 on, 1 out). Team Lob: BAL 3; HOU 7. DP: BAL (Machado, M-Pearce-Davis, C); HOU 2 (Altuve-Gonzalez, M-Carter, MarisnickCarter).

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO D Wright (L, 2-1) 5.0 8 5 5 1 4 C Roe 2.0 1 0 0 0 3 O Drake 0.2 0 1 1 2 1 D O’Day 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 Houston IP H R ER BB SO C McHugh (W, 6-2) 7.0 6 4 4 2 6 P Neshek 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 L Gregerson 1.0 1 0 0 0 3 Time: 2:42. Att: 18,730.

Phillies 5, Reds 4 Cincinnati

Philadelphia

ab r h bi ab r h bi Phillips 2B 5 2 2 0 Revere RF 4 0 0 0 Votto 1B 5 0 2 2 Galvis SS 4 0 0 0 Frazier 3B 5 0 0 0 Utley 2B 4131 Bruce RF 3 0 2 0 Howard 1B 4 1 1 0 Pena C 4 0 0 0 Franco 3B 4 2 2 2 Byrd LF 2 1 1 0 Asche LF 4010 Boesch LF 1 0 0 0 Herrera CF 4 1 1 1 Cozart SS 4 1 2 1 Ruiz C 3000 Cueto P 2 0 0 0 O’Sullivan P 2 0 0 0 Hamilton CF 3 0 1 1 Blanco PH 1 0 0 0 Totals 34 4 10 4 Ruf PH 1011 Totals 35 5 9 5

Cincinnati 101 200 000 4 Philadelphia 010 001 021 5 SB: CIN Hamilton, B (22, 2nd base off De Fratus/Ruiz). 2B: CIN Votto (9, O’Sullivan), Phillips (4, O’Sullivan), Byrd (6, O’Sullivan), Cozart (9, O’Sullivan); PHI Asche (4, Cueto), Franco, M (2, Cueto), Howard (12, Diaz, J), Herrera, O (12, Cingrani). GIDP: CIN Pena, B. HR: PHI Utley (4, 6th inning off Cueto, 0 on, 0 out), Franco, M (3, 8th inning off Diaz, J, 1 on, 2 out). S: CIN Cueto; Hamilton, B; PHI Ruiz. Team Lob: CIN 8; PHI 6. DP: PHI (Diekman-Galvis-Howard).

E: CIN Frazier 2 (7, fielding, fielding); PHI Galvis (8, fielding). PICKOFFS: PHI O’Sullivan (Hamilton, B at 1st base).

Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO J Cueto 6.0 5 2 1 0 4 R Mattheus 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 J Diaz 1.0 2 2 2 0 0 A Cingrani (L, 0-2) 0.1 2 1 1 0 0 Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO S O’Sullivan 5.2 9 4 4 1 1 J De Fratus 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 J Diekman 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 L Garcia 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 J Papelbon (W, 1-0) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 HBP: Byrd (by O&#39;Sullivan).

Time: 2:52. Att: 20,209.

Oakland

Detroit

Milwaukee

Oakland 000 000 500 5 Detroit 000 300 000 3 2B: DET McCann, J (7, Graveman). GIDP: OAK Zobrist.

HR: OAK Zobrist (2, 7th inning off Nesbitt, 3 on, 1 out). S: DET McCann, J. Team Lob: OAK 7; DET 7. DP: DET (Cabrera, M-Iglesias, J-Cabrera, M).

Oakland IP H R ER BB SO K Graveman (W, 3-2) 6.0 8 3 3 2 1 E Scribner 2.0 0 0 0 0 2 T Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 Detroit IP H R ER BB SO A Simon (L, 5-3) 6.1 4 4 4 5 6 A Nesbitt 0.2 2 1 1 0 1 A Alburquerque 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 J Soria 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 Time: 2:50. Att: 28,362.

St. Louis

Milwaukee 000 000 000 0 St. Louis 010 000 00x 1 2B: STL Grichuk (8, Cravy). GIDP: MIL Ramirez, Ar; STL Wong, Holliday, Reynolds, Ma. S: MIL Cravy. Team Lob: MIL 6; STL 1. DP: MIL 3 (Segura-Lind, Sardinas-Segura-Lind, Ramirez, Ar-Sardinas-Lind); STL (Carpenter, M-Wong-Reynolds, Ma). PICKOFFS: STL Lynn (Segura at 1st base).

Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO T Cravy (L, 0-1) 7.0 4 1 1 2 6 M Blazek 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO M Lynn (W, 4-4) 7.2 5 0 0 1 5 K Siegrist 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 T Rosenthal 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 Time: 2:27. Att: 42,835.

Marlins 5, Cubs 2

League leaders

Chicago Cubs

Batting AL Average AB 1 Prince Fielder, TEX 206 2 Jason Kipnis, CLE 206 3 Nelson Cruz, SEA 198 3 Miguel Cabrera, DET 183 5 Jacoby Ellsbury, NYY 148 6 Avisail Garcia, CHW 155 7 Stephen Vogt, OAK 149 8 Mike Moustakas, KC 175 9 Anthony Gose, DET 156 10 Jimmy Paredes, BAL 157 11 Josh Donaldson, TOR 202 12 Kendrys Morales, KC 184 13 Eric Hosmer, KC 182 14 Michael Brantley, CLE169 14 Josh Reddick, OAK 169 16 Adam Jones, BAL 187 17 Jose Altuve, HOU 209 18 Lorenzo Cain, KC 172 19 Mike Trout, LAA 194 20 Dustin Pedroia, BOS 201

H 74 70 66 61 48 50 48 56 49 49 63 56 55 51 51 56 62 51 57 58

Avg .359 .340 .333 .333 .324 .323 .322 .320 .314 .312 .312 .304 .302 .302 .302 .299 .297 .297 .294 .289

NL Average AB 1 Dee Gordon, MIA 211 2 Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 185 3 Adrian Gonzalez, LAD 180 4 DJ LeMahieu, COL 164 5 Bryce Harper, WSH 163 6 Matt Holliday, STL 157 7 Anthony Rizzo, CHC 177 8 Nori Aoki, SF 198 9 Yunel Escobar, WSH 179 10 A.J. Pollock, ARI 189 10 Kolten Wong, STL 189 12 Matt Carpenter, STL 183 13 Jhonny Peralta, STL 190 14 Andre Ethier, LAD 136 15 Brandon Belt, SF 164 16 Joe Panik, SF 184 17 Justin Upton, SD 192 18 A. Hechavarria, MIA 180 19 Angel Pagan, SF 194 20 Lucas Duda, NYM 178

H 78 65 61 55 53 50 56 62 56 59 59 57 59 42 50 56 58 54 58 53

Avg .370 .351 .339 .335 .325 .318 .316 .313 .313 .312 .312 .311 .311 .309 .305 .304 .302 .300 .299 .298

AL Homers 1 Nelson Cruz, SEA 2 Mark Teixeira, NYY 2 Josh Donaldson, TOR 4 Albert Pujols, LAA 4 Mike Trout, LAA 6 Chris Davis, BAL 6 Edwin Encarnacion, TOR 6 Hanley Ramirez, BOS 9 Alex Rodriguez, NYY 9 Luis Valbuena, HOU 9 Evan Gattis, HOU 9 Miguel Cabrera, DET 9 Stephen Vogt, OAK

AB 198 166 202 189 194 172 190 180 170 179 182 183 149

HR 18 15 15 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11

NL Homers 1 Bryce Harper, WSH 2 Todd Frazier, CIN 3 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA 3 Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 5 Joc Pederson, LAD 6 Nolan Arenado, COL 7 Ryan Braun, MIL 7 Justin Upton, SD 9 Adrian Gonzalez, LAD 9 Starling Marte, PIT 9 Marlon Byrd, CIN 9 Ryan Howard, PHI

AB 163 181 193 185 169 180 178 192 180 189 163 172

HR 18 16 15 15 14 13 12 12 10 10 10 10

AL RBIs 1 Mark Teixeira, NYY 1 Josh Donaldson, TOR 3 Nelson Cruz, SEA 3 Prince Fielder, TEX 3 Stephen Vogt, OAK 6 Kendrys Morales, KC 7 Miguel Cabrera, DET 8 Brian McCann, NYY 8 Evan Gattis, HOU 10 Torii Hunter, MIN 10 Ed. Encarnacion, TOR

R 26 43 32 25 25 32 28 23 23 25 29

H RBIs 40 39 63 39 66 38 74 38 48 38 56 37 61 34 38 33 42 33 48 32 41 32

NL RBIs 1 Giancarlo Stanton, MIA 2 Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 2 Bryce Harper, WSH 4 Ryan Braun, MIL 5 Justin Upton, SD 5 Nolan Arenado, COL 7 Adrian Gonzalez, LAD 8 Brandon Crawford, SF 8 Starling Marte, PIT 10 Kris Bryant, CHC 10 R. Zimmerman, WSH

R 30 39 42 30 33 26 34 26 26 28 22

H RBIs 44 44 65 43 53 43 46 38 58 37 52 37 61 35 52 34 49 34 42 33 43 33

Pitching AL ERA GS 1 Dallas Keuchel, HOU 11 2 Sonny Gray, OAK 11 3 Nick Martinez, TEX 10 4 Jesse Chavez, OAK 8 5 Chris Archer, TB 11 6 Hector Santiago, LAA 10 7 Kyle Gibson, MIN 10 8 Jake Odorizzi, TB 11 9 Felix Hernandez, SEA 11 10 Alfredo Simon, DET 9 11 Mike Pelfrey, MIN 9 12 Scott Kazmir, OAK 10 13 Edinson Volquez, KC 10 14 Trevor Bauer, CLE 10

IP 81.2 74.0 62.0 59.2 68.0 62.0 62.0 72.1 75.1 57.1 52.0 58.1 61.0 63.2

ERA 1.76 1.82 2.03 2.11 2.12 2.18 2.61 2.61 2.63 2.67 2.77 2.93 2.95 2.97

NL ERA 1 Zack Greinke, LAD 1 Shelby Miller, ATL 3 Max Scherzer, WSH 4 A.J. Burnett, PIT 5 Gerrit Cole, PIT 6 Aaron Harang, PHI 7 Michael Wacha, STL 8 Jacob deGrom, NYM 9 Jason Hammel, CHC 10 John Lackey, STL 11 Cole Hamels, PHI

IP 67.0 67.0 71.2 64.2 71.0 71.1 63.1 71.0 67.0 63.2 74.1

ERA 1.48 1.48 1.51 1.81 1.90 2.02 2.27 2.41 2.82 2.83 2.91

GS 10 10 10 10 11 11 10 11 10 10 11

AL SAVES 1 Glen Perkins, MIN 2 Huston Street, LAA 3 Andrew Miller, NYY 3 Joakim Soria, DET 3 Brad Boxberger, TB 6 Luke Gregerson, HOU 6 Fernando Rodney, SEA 8 Zach Britton, BAL 9 Cody Allen, CLE 10 David Robertson, CHW 10 Koji Uehara, BOS

GP SV BSV 25 19 0 22 17 2 22 15 0 22 15 1 22 15 0 23 14 1 22 14 2 21 13 1 23 11 1 21 10 3 18 10 2

NL SAVES GP SV BSV 1 Drew Storen, WSH 22 16 1 2 Jason Grilli, ATL 18 15 1 2 Santiago Casilla, SF 25 15 3 2 Jeurys Familia, NYM 24 15 1 2 Trevor Rosenthal, STL 23 15 1 6 Mark Melancon, PIT 24 14 1 7 Craig Kimbrel, SD 21 12 1 8 Jonathan Papelbon, PHI 20 11 0 9 Francisco Rodriguez, MIL 19 9 0 9 Hector Rondon, CHC 22 9 3 9 John Axford, COL 15 9 0

Miami

ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler CF 4 1 2 0 Gordon 2B 4 1 1 0 Bryant LF-3B 4 0 0 0 Prado 3B 3 1 1 0 Rizzo 1B 3 1 1 1 Stanton RF 3 1 1 1 Lake RF 4 0 2 1 Bour 1B 4000 Castro SS 3 0 1 0 Ozuna CF 4 1 2 3 Russell 2B 3 0 0 0 Yelich LF 4000 Ross C 3 0 1 0 Realmuto C 4 0 1 0 Szczur PH 1 0 0 0 H’avarria SS 3 0 1 1 Hendricks P 2 0 0 0 Hand P 2110 Coghlan LF 2 0 1 0 Solano PH 1 0 0 0 Herrera 3B 2 0 0 0 Totals 32 5 8 5 Montero PH-C2 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 8 2

Chicago Cubs 002 000 000 2 Miami 010 030 10x 5 2B: CHC Ross, D (5, Hand), Rizzo (15, Hand), Lake 2 (4, Hand, Hand); MIA Hechavarria (10, Hendricks), Ozuna (10, Hendricks). GIDP: CHC Bryant.

HR: MIA Stanton (16, 7th inning off Rosscup, 0 on, 2 out). Team Lob: CHC 7; MIA 5. DP: MIA (Hechavarria-Gordon, D-Bour). E: CHC Herrera, J (2, throw).

Chicago Cubs IP H R ER BB SO K Hendricks (L, 1-2) 6.0 7 4 4 2 7 Z Rosscup 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 E Jackson 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Miami IP H R ER BB SO B Hand (W, 1-1) 6.0 6 2 2 2 2 S Dyson 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 M Dunn 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 A Ramos 1.0 2 0 0 1 2 Time: 2:33. Att: 23,789.

Rockies 6, Dodgers 3 LA Dodgers

Colorado

ab r h bi ab r h bi Pederson CF 3 1 1 2 Blackmon CF 5 0 0 0 Heisey RF 4 0 1 0 LeMahieu 2B 5 1 2 0 Gonzalez 1B 3 0 0 1 Gonzalez RF 3 0 0 0 Kendrick 2B 4 0 0 0 Arenado 3B 4 2 2 1 Turner 3B 4 0 1 0 Paulsen 1B 4 2 2 1 Guerrero LF 4 0 1 0 McKenry C 4 1 2 3 Hernandez SS 3 0 1 0 Descalso SS 4 0 2 1 Ethier PH 1 0 0 0 Barnes LF 3 0 1 0 Barnes C 2 1 0 0 De La Rosa P 2 0 0 0 Grandal PH 1 0 0 0 Rosario PH 1 0 1 0 Rollins PH 1 0 0 0 Ynoa PH 1000 Totals 30 2 5 3 Totals 36 6 12 6

LA Dodgers 002 010 000 3 Colorado 010 220 10x 6 SB: COL LeMahieu (5, 2nd base off Thomas/Barnes, A). 2B: LAD Guerrero, A (6, De La Rosa, J); COL Arenado (12, Nicasio), Paulsen (4, Thomas), McKenry (4, Thomas).

HR: LAD Pederson (15, 3rd inning off De La Rosa, J, 1 on, 1 out); COL McKenry (3, 4th inning off Thomas, 1 on, 0 out), Paulsen (4, 7th inning off Hatcher, 0 on, 1 out). Team Lob: LAD 5; COL 8. E: LAD Gonzalez, A (4, pickoff).

LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO J Nicasio 2.0 3 1 1 0 1 J Howell 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 D Hatcher 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 D Huff 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 Colorado IP H R ER BB SO J De La Rosa (W, 2-2) 6.0 4 3 3 4 6 B Logan 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 R Betancourt 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 J Axford 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 Time: 3:01. Att: 28,148.

West Coast League Standings East Division W Kelowna Falcons 0 Yakima Valley Pippins 0 Wenatchee AppleSox 0 Walla Walla Sweets 0 West Division W Bellingham Bells 0 Victoria HarbourCats 0 Kitsap BlueJackets 0 Cowlitz Black Bears 0 South Division W Bend Elks 0 Medford Rogues 0 Klamath Falls Gems 0 Corvallis Knights 0

L 0 0 0 0 L 0 0 0 0 L 0 0 0 0

Pct GB 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Pct GB 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Pct GB 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 -

Schedule Friday, June 5 (Opening day) Kelowna at Victoria, 6:35 p.m.

Corvallis at Bend, 6:35 p.m.

Medford at Walla Walla, 7:05 p.m.

Kitsap at Bellingham, 7:05 p.m.

Klamath at Yakima Valley, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday June 6 Corvallis at Bend, 6:35 p.m.

Kelowna at Victoria, 6:35 p.m.

Klamath at Yakima Valley, 7:05 p.m.

Medford at Walla Walla, 7:05 p.m.

Kitsap at Bellingham, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday June 7 Kelowna at Victoria, 1:05 p.m.

Corvallis at Bend, 1:05 p.m.

Kitsap at Bellingham, 3:05 p.m.

Klamath at Yakima Valley, 5:05 p.m.

Medford at Walla Walla, 5:05 p.m.

Monday June 8 Klamath at Medford, 6:35 p.m.

B.C. Premier League Team North Delta North Shore Vic Eagles Langley Okanagan Nanaimo Whalley Abbotsford Coquitlam Vic Mariners Parksville White Rock

W 12 14 17 15 16 15 12 8 8 5 4 5

L 3 3 7 7 8 11 13 15 18 13 14 19

Pct GB .800 .824 1 .708 .5 .682 .5 .667 .5 .577 2.5 .480 5.0 .348 8 .308 9.5 .278 8.5 .222 9.5 .208 11.5

Yesterday’s result Whalley at North Shore, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 4 Victoria Eagles at Vic Mariners, 7 p.m.

North Delta at White Rock, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 Whalley at Parksville, 12:15 p.m.

Victoria Mariners at White Rock, 1 p.m.

North Shore at Langley, 2:30 p.m.

Whalley at Parksville, 2:45 p.m.

Victoria Eagles at Okanagan, 3 p.m.

Vic Mariners at White Rock, 3:30 p.m.

North Shore at Langley, 5 p.m.

Okanagan at Victoria Eagles, 5:30 p.m.

PGA The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, June 4-7.

Muirfield Village Golf Course Dublin, Ohio. Par 72, 6875 yards. Purse: $6,200,000 Player 2015 Winnings 1 Jordan Spieth $5,704,238 2 Jimmy Walker $4,102,257 3 Rory McIlroy $3,912,533 4 Dustin Johnson $3,332,710 5 J.B. Holmes $3,116,200 6 Charley Hoffman $3,049,872 7 Bubba Watson $2,838,174 8 Brandt Snedeker $2,811,110 9 Rickie Fowler $2,758,848 10 Patrick Reed $2,558,311 11 Hideki Matsuyama $2,508,524 12 Jason Day $2,400,513 13 Ben Martin $2,396,211 14 Justin Rose $2,337,824 15 Gary Woodland $2,305,905 16 Chris Kirk $2,245,227 17 Robert Streb $2,239,052 18 Ryan Moore $2,238,981 19 Kevin Kisner $2,207,907 20 Steven Bowditch $2,206,578 Canadian golfers 67 Nick Taylor $1,006,519 80 David Hearn $814,431 103 Adam Hadwin $615,859 105 Graham Delaet $589,087 201 Mike Weir $72,800

Canadian PGA Tour This week’s schedule Bayview Place Island Savings Open presented by Times Colonist, June 4-7 Uplands Golf Club, Victoria. Par 70, 6,420 yards. Purse: CDN$175,000. 2014 champion: Josh Persons * Denotes Canadian golfer Player 2015 Winnings (Note: After last week’s first tournament of 2015) 1 Drew Weaver $31,500 T2 Ross Beal $11,550 T2 *Taylor Pendrith $11,550 T2 *Adam Svensson $11,550 T2 *Riley Wheeldon $11,550 6 Vince Covello $6,300 T7 *Seann Harlingten $5,454 T7 Cody Martin $5,454 T7 *Ryan Williams $5,454 T10 *Albin Choi $4,375 T10 James Erkenbeck $4,375 T10 J.R. Myers $4,375 T13 Charlie Bull $3,383 T13 *Michael Gligic $3,383 T13 Phillip Mollica $3,383 T16 Bo Hoag $2,538 T16 Logan McCracken $2,538 T16 *Bryn Parry $2,538 T16 *Christopher Ross $2,538 T16 J.J. Spaun $2,538 T16 Joshua Stone $2,538

LPGA Manulife LPGA Classic, June 4-7.

Grey Silo Golf Course, Waterloo, Ont. Par: 71, 6,532 yards. Purse: $1,500,000 Player 2015 Winnings 1 Lydia Ko $931,542 2 Inbee Park $871,500 3 Sei Young Kim $757,528 4 Stacy Lewis $754,392 5 Amy Yang $555,414 6 Hyo Joo Kim $535,046 7 Brittany Lincicome $533,994 8 Morgan Pressel $531,226 9 Anna Nordqvist $526,054 10 Cristie Kerr $476,603 11 Mirim Lee $449,791 12 Na Yeon Choi $382,070 13 Shanshan Feng $330,807 14 Ha Na Jang $325,796 15 Minjee Lee $318,470 16 So Yeon Ryu $316,826 17 Ilhee Lee $282,859 18 Lexi Thompson $272,232 Canadian golfer 84 Alena Sharp $52,095 129 Sue Kim $10,697 148 Rebecca Lee-Bentham $4,253

Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic, June 5-7 (54 holes).

Wakonda Club Des Moines, Iowa. Par 72, 6,959 yards. Purse: $1,750,000 Player 2015 Winnings 1 Colin Montgomerie $882,600 2 Esteban Toledo $606,793 3 Joe Durant $585,106 4 Olin Browne $581,489 5 Jeff Maggert $574,800 6 Kevin Sutherland $527,310 7 Tom Lehman $524,896 8 Tom Pernice Jr. $514,400 9 Ian Woosnam $499,880 10 Bart Bryant $497,167 11 Bernhard Langer $493,661 12 Mark O’Meara $480,347 13 Paul Goydos $467,855 14 Michael Allen $453,218 15 Marco Dawson $442,373 16 Billy Andrade $416,519 17 Gene Sauers $407,021 18 Rocco Mediate $376,817 19 Miguel Angel Jimenez $365,792 20 Lee Janzen $349,263 Canadian golfers 34 Rod Spittle $186,106 35 Stephen Ames $184,894 96 Jim Rutledge $23,130

Web.com Tour Greater Dallas Open, June 4-7.

The Lakes at Castle Hills Lewisville, Texas. Par 72, 7,356 yards. Purse: $500,000.

Player 2015 Winnings 1 Patton Kizzire $217,099 2 Peter Malnati $200,363 3 Kelly Kraft $192,812 4 Wes Roach $177,418 5 Miguel Angel Carballo $170,873 6 Patrick Rodgers $162,070 7 Smylie Kaufman $159,535 8 Andrew Landry $150,870 9 Rod Pampling $147,460 10 Dawie van der Walt $133,005 11 Steve Marino $125,903 12 Harold Varner III $121,266 13 Kevin Tway $121,122 14 Mathew Goggin $120,299 15 Kyle Thompson $112,500 16 D.H. Lee $88,564 17 Steve Allan $84,553 18 Erik Barnes $83,498 19 Chase Wright $83,445 20 Timothy Madigan $80,524 From Canada 81 Brad Fritsch $28,043

European Tour Nordea Masters, June 4-7.

PGA of Sweden National, Lakes Course, Bara, Sweden. Par 72, 7,417 yards.

Purse: $1,500,000.

Player 2015 Winnings Note: €1=CDN$1.35 1 Rory Mcilroy €2,665,169 2 Danny Willett €1,823,656 3 Byeong Hun An €1,148,456 4 Justin Rose €1,037,717 5 Bernd Wiesberger €1,003,339 6 Thongchai Jaidee €939,402 7 Louis Oosthuizen €927,563 8 Branden Grace €909,739 9 Miguel Angel Jimenez €886,590 10 Ross Fisher €834,249 11 Anirban Lahiri €823,389 12 Kiradech Aphibarnrat €776,981 13 Tommy Fleetwood €776,565 14 Andy Sullivan €707,532 15 George Coetzee €685,300 16 David Howell €646,321 17 Marc Warren €601,811 18 Soren Kjeldsen €586,444 19 Alex Noren €585,252

Grand Slam event: Stade Roland Garros, Final June 7 Paris, France Surface: Clay. Total purse (men and women): €13,008,000 Competitors: 128 singles, 64 doubles Men’s singles - Quarterfinals Stan Wawrinka (8), Switzerland, def.

Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (4).

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (14), France, def.

Kei Nishikori (5), Japan, 6-1, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3.

Women’s singles - Quarterfinals Ana Ivanovic (7), Serbia, def. Elina Svitolina (19), Ukraine, 6-3, 6-2.

Lucie Safarova (13), Czech Republic, def. Garbine Muguruza (21), Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3.

Men’s Doubles - Quarterfinals Jean-Julien Rojer, Netherlands, and Horia Tecau (5), Romania, def. Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, B.C., and Jack Sock (2), United States, 6-3, 6-3.

Bob Bryan, United States, and Mike Bryan (1), United States, def. Marcin Matkowski, Poland, and Nenad Zimonjic (7), Serbia, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4.

Women’s Doubles - Quarterfinals Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, and Elena Vesnina (2), Russia, def. Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, and Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, 6-1, 7-6 (5).

Casey Dellacqua, Australia, and Yaroslava Shvedova (12), Kazakhstan, def.

Michaella Krajicek, Netherlands, and Barbora Strycova (13), Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-5.

Women’s Doubles - Quarterfinals Bethanie Mattek-Sands, and Mike Bryan (2), USA, def. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, 6-0, 7-6 (3).

SOCCER MLS

Eastern League Club PTS GP W L T GF GA DC United 25 14 7 3 4 16 12 N. England 21 14 5 3 6 20 18 NY Red Bulls 17 12 4 3 5 15 13 Toronto 16 11 5 5 1 17 15 Columbus 16 12 4 4 4 19 16 Chicago 14 11 4 5 2 14 14 Orlando 14 13 3 5 5 16 17 Philadelphia 12 14 3 8 3 14 23 Montreal 8 8 2 4 2 9 13 NY City FC 8 13 1 7 5 10 17 Western League Club PTS GP W L T GF GA Seattle 26 13 8 3 2 20 10 Vancouver 23 14 7 5 2 16 13 Dallas 21 13 6 4 3 18 19 Sporting KC 21 13 5 2 6 21 15 Los Angeles 21 15 5 4 6 15 17 Portland 19 14 5 5 4 13 14 San Jose 18 13 5 5 3 14 15 Houston 17 14 4 5 5 17 17 Salt Lake 17 14 4 5 5 13 18 Colorado 13 13 2 4 7 11 12 Today’s schedule Chicago at DC United, 4 p.m.

Columbus at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Vancouver at Montreal, 5 p.m.

UEFA Champions League Final - Saturday, June 6 Olympiastadion, Berlin, 11:45 a.m.

Juventus vs. Barcelona

Pacific Coast Soccer League Team Mid Isle Victoria Vancouver Utd Vancouver Tbirds Kamloops Tim Hortons Khalsa Abbotsford FC Tigers

W 5 4 4 2 2 2 1 0 0

D 1 4 2 2 1 0 1 3 2

L 1 1 0 1 3 4 2 3 5

GF GA Pts 14 7 16 15 10 16 11 3 14 11 8 8 11 13 7 11 19 6 4 4 4 5 10 3 11 19 2

Thursday, June 4 Khalsa vs. Abbotsford, 8 p.m.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015, Canada, June 6-July 5 Defending champion: Japan Group A W D L GF GA Pts 1 Canada (H) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 China 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Netherlands 0 0 0 0 0 0 Saturday, June 6 Canada vs. China, 3 p.m. at Edmonton New Zealand vs. Netherlands, 6 p.m. at Edmonton Group B W D L GF GA Pts 1 Germany 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Ivory Coast 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Norway 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Thailand 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunday, June 7 Norway vs. Thailand, 10 a.m. at Ottawa Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 1 p.m. at Ottawa

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League Champion’s Cup Finals (best-of-three) Saturday’s result (Game 1) At Air Canada Centre Edmonton Rush 15, Toronto Rock 9 (Edmonton leads series 1-0) Game 2 Friday, June 5, 6:30 p.m., Rexall Place Toronto at Edmonton Game 3 (if necessary): Saturday, June 13, 4 p.m.

Edmonton at Toronto

Western Lacrosse Assn WLA Senior A Standings GP New Westminster 3 Nanaimo 3 Victoria 4 Langley 3 Burnaby 3 Maple Ridge 2 Coquitlam 2 Yesterday’s result Langley 15, Burnaby 8

W 3 2 2 2 1 0 0

L 0 1 2 1 2 2 2

T Pts 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0

Today’s schedule Langley at Coquitlam, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 4 Delta at Langley, 8 p.m.

Friday, June 5 Coquitlam at Port Coquitlam, 8 p.m.

BC Junior A Lacrosse League Standings GP W L T Delta 11 9 2 0 Coquitlam 9 8 1 0 Victoria 11 8 3 0 New Westminster 9 5 4 0 Port Coquitlam 10 3 6 1 Nanaimo 8 3 5 0 Langley 10 2 7 1 Burnaby 12 1 11 0 Yesterday’s results New Westminster 8, Burnaby 3 Today’s schedule Langley at Coquitlam, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 4 Delta at Langley, 8 p.m.

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HOROSCOPE by Jacqueline Bigar ARIES (March 21-April 19) Appreciate the ease of relating to others that you seem to be experiencing right now. An awkward moment could occur when relating to a child. You might need to figure out what is going on and take another stab at this same conversation. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You finally will be able to identify with a partner over a difficult issue or need. Nevertheless, you still might not agree with this person. For the sake of peace, consider going along for the ride and seeing what happens.

Tonight: Make plans for a summer getaway.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your ability to get through problems is heightened. You will need to defer to someone else more frequently; otherwise, you could find it difficult to relate to this person. Both of you have valid ideas. Hold off on making judgments for now. Tonight: Buy a token gift of affection.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your diligence and willingness to pitch in will score high with others, specifically a close

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 24) You have so many ideas right now that you might find it difficult to get into a routine, though you might have to. Others seem to enjoy your upbeat nature, but a boss expects more, and that becomes clear. Avoid a problem rather than create one. Tonight: Be fluid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will want to rethink a matter more thoroughly. You might not realize how important this issue is for you until something goes wrong. Keep a steady course. Reiterate any question if you are not clear about the response. Tonight: Go out and let off some steam.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Speak your mind and get past an issue. Everything will work out, though perhaps not immediately. For now, you need to be more in touch with what you need rather than what others need. News heads in from a dis-

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tance, and quite quickly at that.

Tonight: Out and about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Use good sense with your finances. You need to hear what someone else has to say. You might be thinking of an investment for which you will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Have an important discussion with someone in the know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will appreciate the support you get from several people.

The real question is: Can you open up more without feeling like you are taking a risk? Someone might surprise you with an insight that is not only provocative but also enticing. Tonight: A quick check on your budget.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be much more involved in a situation than you need to be. Why not deal with the issue another day? Tomorrow would work. Try to stay out of noncontroversial waters, as it probably won’t bring you any kind of benefit. Tonight: How about a massage?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You will zero in on what is important and go full speed ahead. You could discover that the time has come to act. Use caution with someone whom you need to have an important discussions with. You might reveal a lot about yourself.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) No one likes dealing with mayhem, especially with finances, but you’ll witness a friend create just that. You could be taken aback by this person’s bluntness. Know that you need to get involved. Just be polite, and don’t let him or her get to you.

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POLITICS

HEALTH

Company says some producers paying MDs THE CANADIAN PRESS

Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau gestures during his speech to Yes supporters after losing the referendum in Montreal on Oct. 30, 1995. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

Former Quebec premier Parizeau dies at age 84 THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — Jacques Parizeau, the blunt-talking sovereigntist premier whose strategic cunning came close to ripping Quebec out of Canada, has died at the age of 84.

“Immense grief tonight,” Parizeau’s wife, Lisette Lapointe, said on her Facebook page in what was the official announcement of Monday’s death.

“The man of my life has gone . . . he was surrounded by love. After a titanic fight, hospitalized for five months, facing challenges one after the other with extraordinary courage and determination, he passed away...

We are devastated.

“We love him and will love him forever.”

The blustery, mustachioed Parizeau was premier during the 1995 provincial referendum which saw the federalist No side defeat

sovereigntists by a whisker after a bitter campaign.

In a career-ending slag on referendum night, Parizeau blamed “money and the ethnic vote” for the loss and was roundly criticized to the point that he resigned as premier a day later.

“That night was a tragedy for him and for us,” Jean-Francois Lisee, one of Parizeau’s key advisers at the time, said in a 2006 interview on the public Tele-Quebec network.

“It was brute emotion. (The referendum) was a big step forward but all he saw was his failure to take the next step. And that anger came out.”

In an interview in October 2013, Parizeau insisted the infamous remark was not meant to target specific voters — just community organizations. ”The common front of the Italian, Greek and Jewish congresses was politically active in an extra-

ordinary way in the No camp and had formidable success,” Parizeau told Montreal radio station 98.5 FM. ”It was very efficient.”

Parizeau, one of the most influential Quebecers of his generation, had never minced words.

He was outspoken, sometimes to the point of making his audience cringe, but love him or hate him, there was no question of where Parizeau stood — unabashedly in favour of Quebec sovereignty.

“To try to orient one’s life toward having and building one’s country, I think is a very worthwhile purpose,” he said in an interview after the loss.

Parizeau hailed from a prominent family in the upscale Montreal suburb of Outremont. His grandfather was the head of the Quebec Chamber of Notaries and his father was a historian and author as well as the president of an insurance company.

TORONTO — A major producer of medical marijuana says doctors and specialized clinics are receiving kickbacks from some licensed pot producers in exchange for sending them patients, a practice the company calls unethical and a violation of professional medical standards.

Greg Engel, CEO of Nanaimobased Tilray, said his company recently resigned from the Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association (CMCIA) after unsuccessfully pushing for the organization to adopt a code of ethics that would outlaw the practice.

The dozen members of the CMCIA were unwilling to sanction such a code because “many were currently participating” in such kickback schemes, he said.

Tilray is starting a new industry group, the Canadian Medical Cannabis Council, which will insist on strict adherence to ethical conduct.In a statement from the CMCIA, executive director Neil Belot said the organization agrees on the need for a high level of ethical conduct among producers, but more agreement had not been reached on the wording of such a code.

The CMCIA said Tilray’s proposal was not accepted by its board because it could “have had the inadvertent effect of prohibiting members from conducting meaningful research and data collection initiatives,” for which they receive specific compensation from doctors and clinics.

The group’s lawyers also advised the board to exercise caution in developing guidelines, due to potential risks associated with Canadian competition law.

“Tilray resigned from the association before the matter was fully discussed or resolved,” Belot said. “Instead of continuing to work together on an important issue, Tilray chose to exit the association.”

Engel said his company has never and will never compensate a physician for a referral or for writing a prescription for medical cannabis.

Yet the company provided copies of invoices it had received from two doctors, three clinics and two patient aggregator groups that work with health practitioners. The unsolicited bills seek direct payment, most for $50 each, or a percentage of cannabis sales.

“Even though we don’t have agreements in place with any physicians, they’ve actually submitted invoices to us for payment,” Engel said from Nanaimo.

“Some of these clinics are also asking for fees, anywhere from $150 to $400, for a patient referral to the licensed producer,” he said of the practice that’s begun permeating the fledgling industry.

“And then there are a number of patient aggregator groups that are looking to either payments or a percentage of sales for referring patients to them.”

The Canadian Medical Association has strict guidelines prohibiting its 80,000-plus members from accepting any type of fee related to prescribing a medical device, pharmaceutical or medicinal marijuana.

“The rationale is really fairly straightforward that you shouldn’t be recommending products or services and then have a financial incentive,” said Dr. Jeff Blackmer, the CMA’s vice-president of medical professionalism.

Patients should have the assurance that their health-care provider is acting in their best interest — not in the provider’s best “financial” interest, he said.

A number of provincial colleges of physicians and surgeons that regulate doctors’ conduct — including those in Ontario and B.C. — also ban acceptance of any fee from pharmaceutical companies or licensed cannabis producers linked to prescriptions.

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Under the direction of Service Manager, Mike Brouard at P.Y. Marine, James is learning basic motor and boat maintenance skills.

Slammers Gym is the winner of the Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award. The “Welcoming Workplace Award” was sponsored by the Port Alberni ACL Foundation and the Port Alberni Association for Community Living.

“From all of us here at Slammers Gym, we want to show our sincere gratitude for making this nomination possible. I would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for putting together such a lovely evening and event, and inviting us to partake in the festivities, laughter, awards and fabulous food!

Wonderful job Drinkwaters Social House!

Cat Zach, Slammers Gym, Simone Myers and PAACL Executive Director Craig Summers

The Port Alberni ACL Foundation and the Port Alberni Association for Community Living - MG Walker specifically, for establishing a friendship, and an amazing team member, Simone Myers. Simone, you are truly a gem.

Your positive energy is so contagious and work ethic is out of this world.

We really appreciate all you do, from keeping our facility in tip top shape, to inspiring us with how you go over and above with your athleticism, and always putting a smile on our face. Warm Thank you’s all around!

Congratulations Everyone!”

The Community Employment Program would like to recognize the many employers we have had the pleasure of working with.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

Ozzie’s Cycle, Chic Kids Consignment, Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, Alberni Communications & Electronics Ltd. , The Comfort Zone, Uncle Argyle’s, Alien Sports, Multi-Max, The Movie Store, Island Rhino/Totally Board, Port Alberni Port Authority, Slammer’s Gym, PY Marine, Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, Blue Fish Gallery, Starboard Grill, Port Boathouse, McGill & Associates Engineering, The Jim Pattison Group, Nuu-chah-nulth Employment & Training Program (NETP), USMA Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services, Paramount Theatre, Alberni Valley Hospice, Tyler’s No Frills, Walmart, Starbucks, Price-Less Construction, West Coast Home Hardware, CUPE Local 3403

Jolyn and her Starbucks partners The Port Alberni Association for Community Living cordially invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 12:00 p.m. @ Connections 4471 Margaret Street Port Alberni, BC • Financial Report • Program Highlights • Public is welcome to attend and learn about our organization • Light lunch served at the end of the meeting • Membership for 2015 – 2016 is $5.00

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JUSTICE

TRC makes 94 recommendations aimed at residential school healing THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A moment of shared emotional catharsis bound survivors of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential schools Tuesday as their collective ordeal was officially branded a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cultural genocideâ&#x20AC;? that tore apart their families and left them to deal with lifelong scars of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

The massive report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes 94 broad recommendations â&#x20AC;&#x201D;everything from greater police independence and reducing the number of aboriginal children in foster care to restrictions on the use of conditional and mandatory minimum sentences.

The summary of the report â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the full six-volume collection isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t due out until later this year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is the culmination of six emotional years of extensive study into the church-run, government-funded institutions, which operated for more than 120 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our spirit cannot be broken,â&#x20AC;? commissioner Chief Wilton Littlechild, himself a survivor of

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residential school, told a packed meeting room at a downtown Ottawa hotel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have listened very carefully to many courageous individuals in our search for truth ... through pain, tears, joy and sometimes anger, you shared with us what happened. There are still many, many survivors who have not healed enough to come forward with their story, or that are too angry to tell their story â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or worse, there are those who have given up hope.â&#x20AC;?

The extent of the abuse endured by survivors has been fully docu-

mented, with plans for those records to soon have a permanent home at a centre at the University of Manitoba. One of the incredibly personal stories documented by the commission includes an account of sexual abuse from Josephine Sutherland, who attended the Fort Albany residential school in Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call for help, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Sutherland testified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And he did awful things to me, and I was just a little girl ... I was so stunned, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

Justice Murray Sinclair, the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chairman, said the experiences of 6,750 survivors who spoke to the commission will now become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;permanent historical archive, never to be forgotten or ignored.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The residential school experience is clearly one of the darkest most troubling chapters in our collective history,â&#x20AC;? Sinclair told the hundreds who gathered to mark the release of the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The survivors showed great courage, great conviction and

trust to us in sharing their stories,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These were heart-breaking, tragic and shocking accounts of discrimination, deprivation and all manner of physical, sexual, emotional and mental abuse.â&#x20AC;?

Sinclair also stressed the need for Canadians to know the horrific history of residential schools. The federal government estimates around 150,000 students attended the institutions. The last school, located outside of Regina, closed in 1996. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The survivors need to know before they leave this earth that people understand what happened and what the schools did to them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The survivors need to know that having been heard and understood that we will act to ensure the repair of damages is done.â&#x20AC;?

The recommendations of the commission, borne out of the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, touch on a host of problems plaguing Aboriginal Peoples, including child welfare, education, justice and health.

Man accused of sex assault THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A man has been charged in the sexual assault and assault of two children in foster care at a home in southeast Calgary.

Police say an elementary-school-age girl told her teacher in February that a man providing her with foster care had sexually touched her on more than one occasion.

She also reported that the same man had assaulted another child in his care.An elementary-school-age boy living in the same house told detectives that he had been physically assaulted and shut in a dark room before being placed outside in winter weather without clothes.

Staff Sgt. Melanie Oncescu said Tuesday there were six children in the home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; four foster kids and two biological children Siksika Family Services immediately removed all foster children from the residence upon hearing of the allegations.

Police say Fortunato Jinon, 46, is charged with assault, sexual assault and sexual interference with a child under 16 years of age.

He is to appear in court July 2.

Police say the operators of the home have been suspended.

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