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Growth in arts highlighted in report Community’s needs identified in VitalSigns document will determine grants for local groups KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
The VitalSigns Report, a comprehensive project of the Alberni Valley Community Foundation, was launched Tuesday after six months of research and compilation. It brings to light emerging sectors of the economy. “What stands out for us is the arts and culture,” said Maggie Hodge Kwan, the project’s research facilitator. “We have strong participation with 125 working artists. That number doubled between 2006 and 2011.” She said Port Alberni has a high use of culture and recreational facilities. Another strong category is leadership. Nearly 50 per cent of the popu-
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lation contribute to volunteerism and the average charitable donation made by individuals has increased by 8.3 per cent from $240 from $260 from 2008 to 2013. What came out as a surprise to
Hodge Kwan was the disparity in poverty and income. “Thirty per cent of children in Port Alberni [in 2013] live in poverty versus 20 per cent across the province,” she said. The overall poverty rate at 18.5 per cent in 2013 was up from 17.8 per cent in 2012 and 46 per cent of renters are spending more than 30 per cent of their income on rent and utilities. Also of concern is the illiteracy rate of 41 per cent in the Valley. Hodge Kwan said it is a useful study for all community sectors. “It has all of the information in one place and for many people, they are going to overlap,” she said. “For example, someone in health care can look for information on poverty in the same place.” VitalSigns Reports have been
published in 75 communities throughout Canada for the past 15 years. The Alberni Valley Community Foundation was left a bequest in 2014 which allowed them to put money into funding its own. The foundation’s chair, Hugh Grist, said there were two main reasons for producing the expensive and time-consuming booklet. “It raises the profile of the foundation,” Grist said. “But it is also helpful for the community. We can look at our own records and see how we are doing.” All foundations benefit by seeing Alberni’s strength highlighted, but the research also brings forth areas of opportunity and improvement, Hodge Kwan said. “It is important for community members to have this information to be able to take informed action,”
Hodge Kwan said. “It makes it easy because it can all be found in one place.” The AVCF will also use this research when deciding on recipients for the annual grants. “This year we will look for requests based on the need as identified in the report,” Grist said. In the surrounding region, the West Coast published a report in 2012 and 2014, Nanaimo this year and in 2014 and Victoria has produced one for the past 10 years. Digital copies of the report can be found at www.albernifoundation.ca and booklets can be picked up at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre, City Hall, the health unit and the library. Kristi.Dobson@avtimes.net
SAFETY
Fire Prevention Week: Busy year shows fires are more volatile than in the past, says chief MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
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Port Alberni’s fire chief recommends installing a smoke alarm in every bedroom. This week is the National Fire Protection Associaton’s Fire Prevention Week. The message this year is to “hear the beep where you sleep.” Install a working smoke alarm in every bedroom of your home. “Make sure those smoke alarms are audible from where people are sleeping in the home,” said Fire Chief Tim Pley of the Port Alberni Fire Department. “It’s a lifesaver.” Smoke alarms are even more important now than they were 25 or 50 years ago; furniture nowadays burns more quickly, Pley noted. “It’s not as organic as it was,” Pley said of today’s furniture materials. “A lot more synthetics and a lot more petroleum-product based. So a lot of your furniture is solid gasoline, in effect. “When it breaks down and liquefies, it burns like gasoline,” he said. “The products of combustion are deadly.” Firefighters are trained to watch out for “flashover” – the point at which an entire room heats to ignition. The time it takes a room to ignite with today’s furniture materials is significantly faster than a generation ago, Pley said. “The fires are more volatile,” he said. “You have less time to escape a fire than you used to have.” It may only take a few
A member of the Port Alberni Fire Department attacks a blaze to a home on Ninth Avenue in July. With Fire Prevention week underway officials warn residents that new furniture is more flammable than it was in the past. [JERRY FEVENS FOR THE TIMES]
“The fires are more volatile . . . You have less time to escape a fire than you used to have.” Tim Pley, City of Port Alberni fire chief
minutes for a room to ignite, he noted. This has been a “busy” year for fires in Port Alberni so far, Pley said. There have been 40
structure fires during the year so far, he estimated. For the entire of 2014 there were 59 structure fires, compared to 55 in 2013. A possible root cause for many of the fires could be older homes that are not well maintained, Pley noted. The lower price of houses in Port Alberni compared to other communities may make renovation less of an attractive investment, Pley said, but upgrading your home is recommended to lower the risk
of fire. Every fire is preventable, Pley said. Three common causes of fires in Port Alberni are electrical cords and outlets, stoves, and smoking material from cigarettes and ashtrays. Port Alberni has its fair share of older homes, many of which were built decades ago when there were fewer electrical needs, Pley said. Many older homes have only one electrical outlet in a room. See FIRE PREVENTION, Page 3
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Arts Alberni Valley Community Band meets Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., E.J. Dunn band room. Info: 250-723-1285 (Cory) or 250-724-6780 (Manfred). The Barkley Sounds Community Choir practices on Wednesdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Alberni Valley United Church. Info: 250-723-6884. Lounge Music with guitarist David Morton from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Char’s Landing. Musicians open mic hosted by Jeff Hallworth from 7 to 9 p.m. first Wednesday of each month at Char’s Landing. AV Transition Town Society meetings, 6 p.m. third Wednesday of each month at Char’s Landing.
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Child and youth Navy League Cadets (ages 9 to 12), meet Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at the Port Alberni Youth Centre. Info: 250-7236365 or 250-723-7442. PacificCARE free music dropin program for children and their families on Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the Kiwanis Hilton Children’s Centre. Closures follow school calendar. Registration is required. Info: 250-735-3022.
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to help at Red Cross Loan Cupboard for four-hour shifts, once per week. Info: 250-723-0557 (call on Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) MS Port Alberni self-help group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Echo Centre at noon. The group meets to support those living with MS and their families. Info: 250-7237403 (Susan). Chair Fit Exercise Program for those with physical limitations or mobility issues. Group meets Wednesdays at Echo Centre, from 1 to 2 p.m. Info: 250-723-2181.
Groups The Freemasons Barclay Lodge #90 meets the second Wednesday of each
month, 7:30 p.m. at the Freemasons Hall. Info: 250723-6075 or 250-723-3328. Genealogy Club members are able to visit at the Family History Centre in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Addictions Al-Anon and Al-Ateen support groups for family and friends of problem drinkers meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at 3028 Second Ave. Info: 250-7235526, 250-723-2372 or 250-720-4855. Narcotics Anonymous, Port Alberni. Info: 1-800-807-1780. Port Alberni Friendship Center offers free counselling on
Start of U2 Friday Novice Curling League, Oct. 9. Call 250723-3111 or albernicurling@ shaw.ca. Alberni District Historical Society 50th Anniversary, Oct. 15 with a commemorative tea. Alberni Valley Museum from 2-4 p.m. Free 2-day Advance Care Planning Workshop Oct. 19 and 21 at Echo Field House 3–5 p.m. Seats limited to 30. Call 250-723-4478 to register. PAACL Artisan Show, Oct. 19-23, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at 4471 Margaret Street. Dad’s Night Out Pirate Mystery Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 21 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the library. Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Bulb luncheon and fashion show, Oct. 22 at noon at Alberni Valley United Church. Tickets at 3030-3rd Ave. Bread of Life harvest dinner in recognition of long-time volunteer and board chair Roy Gunter-Smith Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the BOL dining hall. Tickets available from the BOL office or Cornerstone’s Thrift Store. Boo to You, Scooby-Doo Halloween Celebration, Oct. 24 from 2-3 p.m. at the library. Pumpkin Carving contest, Oct. 31 at Rollin Art Centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the light-up at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Older Police search for 85-year-old homes Elderly resident last seen in a Ford F250 pickup truck; police seeking public info a fire hazard ERIC PLUMMER ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
PA fire chief says adding electrical outlets can help FIRE PREVENTION, from Page 1
Stanley Robinson has been reported missing since he left his Port Alberni home on Saturday. [RCMP PHOTO]
“We are just an extension of the public and we always need the public help. We can’t get anything done if the public doesn’t step up and help us out.” Sgt. Dave Boyce, Port Alberni RCMP
all the time, not just for missing persons,” said Boyce. “We are just an extension of the public and we always need the public help. “We can’t get anything done if the public doesn’t step up and help us out.” Eric.Plummer@avtimes.net » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@avtimes.net. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
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Alberni RCMP Insp. Richards to transfer MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Port Alberni’s top RCMP officer will transfer to the east coast sometime in the next few months. Insp. Mac Richards, officer in charge of the Port Alberni RCMP detachment, announced his departure to city council at their regular meeting last week. “My actual departure date’s not known,” Richards said, adding he will be working with the RCMP to identify a replacement to take charge of the local detachment. His move is “still a ways off,” Richards noted. “I just want to thank both the city council as well as city staff for all the assistance they’ve provided me, as well as the detachment,” Richards said. “There will be much more work ahead of us yet.” Richards, who is from B.C., will be transferring to the Maritimes on a “bit of an adventure,” he said. “It was a good job opportunity.” “You’re going to be missed,” said Coun. Ron Paulson. “Thank you for all your service.”
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“I just want to thank both the city council as well as city staff for all the assistance they’ve provided me, as well as the detachment.”
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Rather than keep extension cords and splitters plugged in, they should only be for temporary use, or else have an electrician install additional outlets, Pley recommended. There is a cost involved, but it’s worth it to prevent disaster. Extension cords when left in use can fail and overheat – a common cause of fires, said Pley. Don’t leave pots unattended on your stove – they can overheat and ignite, said Pley. Cooking is a common cause of house fires, so ensure that you’re not distracted, he recommended. Cigarette ashes should never be disposed of in a combustible container, Pley said. Dump ashes into a metal trashcan and keep them outside the house, he said. A two-bedroom home burned to the ground on Lakeshore Road by Sproat Lake last Friday. No one was home at the time and there were no injuries but the cause is still under investigation, said Wade Hepp, fire chief of the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters battled the blaze for three hours; six trucks were needed from the Sproat Lake department, with the Beaver Creek and Port Alberni fire departments sending one truck each. More information on Fire Prevention Week is available at nfpa.org/safety-information/ fire-prevention-week. Martin.Wissmath@avtimes.net
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Police and the family of a missing 85-year-old man are hoping information will surface from the public to help with a search that currently has little to go on. Stanley Robinson was last seen at noon Saturday, when he left his home wearing little more than a sweater, slippers and pyjamas. His family reported Robinson missing shortly afterwards, and believe he could be travelling in the logging areas around Port Alberni in a white pickup truck. Sgt. Dave Boyce of the Port Alberni RCMP said Robinson wasn’t dressed for the outdoors when he left his home. “He hasn’t taken anything with him that would help him support himself like a wallet or anything else,” he said. “That’s very concerning.” Boyce stressed the importance of tips from the public as police seek clues. At the moment not enough information has been provided to even launch a helicopter search. “Aerial searches are great but they also need to at least be initiated along a corridor that we can reasonably expect to find him,” Boyce said, noting that a report of Robinson being seen in Port Alberni’s Downtown near Johnston and Gertrude this week turned out to not be the missing person. Stanley Robinson was last seen on Saturday wearing a charcoal grey fleece sweater, green checkered plaid pyjama pants and slippers. The 85-year-old has grey hair and blue eyes. When Robinson left his home he was driving a white 1988 Ford F250 pickup truck, with the licence plate 528 6RM. The truck may have a plywood tailgate across the back. Any tips on Robinson’s whereabouts can be directed to the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. “We are relying on the public
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anadians have good reason for pride in the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in physics to Arthur McDonald for a breakthrough that, in the words of prize officials, “changed our understanding of the innermost workings of matter.” It’s a landmark achievement for McDonald, a professor emeritus at Queen’s University in Kingston, but also for this country’s scientific establishment and its education system. McDonald’s response to receiving the prize on Tuesday was also quintessentially Canadian:
“This kind of pioneering work shows Canadians are eminently capable of making world-leading discoveries.” sharing the credit and describing his work as a “friendly collaboration.” McDonald is co-winner with Takaaki Kajita of Japan for work in helping to explain the bizarre nature of neutrinos. Theirs was a big discovery that shed light on some of nature’s
most exquisitely small and elusive particles. Disgorged by nuclear reactions in the sun, billions of neutrinos stream through us every day. But scientists were puzzled for years by a gap between the volume calculated to be flowing from the sun and how many actually reached Earth. Up to two-thirds of neutrinos seemed to disappear. Working separately, McDonald and Kajita showed that the apparently missing neutrinos actually “changed identities” along their route and became different particles – a finding that meant neutrinos also had
mass. This proved revolutionary because the orthodox scientific view held that such subatomic bits had no mass at all. The new finding forced scientists to reconsider their basic understanding of what the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences called the “fundamental constituents of the universe.” Now, according to the Academy, “intense activity is underway worldwide in order to capture neutrinos and examine their properties.” It isn’t an easy process. In making his discovery McDonald used one of the deepest underground physics laboratories in
the world: the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, located in a nickel mine two kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface in northern Ontario. It helps to go that deep to measure neutrinos as they stream through the universe, otherwise signal “clutter” from other sources makes them exceedingly difficult to trace. This kind of pioneering work shows Canadians are eminently capable of making world-leading discoveries. That’s well worth celebrating as we honour McDonald’s extraordinary achievement. — THE CANADIAN PRESS (TORONTO STAR)
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hen I first came to the AV Times in 2004, I worked in the production department. I came with a background in marketing and graphic design, so I was excited to be able to use my creativity to produce ads. Our former production manager, Cindy Donovan, quickly taught me how to work under fire and under pressure. I always knew there was a writer inside me and at that time, former editor Karen Boden, allowed me to “write on the side.” I covered some community events and stories on our local residents. I had just moved back to my hometown from about 10 years of education and work experience and realized how much Port Alberni had to offer. I also realized it is my home, the place in which I feel the most comfortable. When I had the opportunity to freelance for the AV Times while working other jobs, I took it. That led to a full-time position as a reporter with this newspaper, a paper with a long history in Port Alberni. Over the years I have met countless
Kristi Dobson Reporter people and have witnessed the generousity of this town. I have written stories about families, and have heard stories of heartache, struggle and triumph. It made me realize that the way to make things happen is to get involved and writing about these individuals whose actions speak louder than words proved that belief. My first taste of writing for a newspaper was in my Journalism 11 class at ADSS, taught by Mr. Joseph, aka Mr. Positive Port. I learned from him more than just grammar and punctuation. I learned about tolerance, respect and integrity. Before I met him, I knew Mr. Joseph had a “can do” attitude and he strived to pass that on to his students. He had more patience than any teacher I have ever had and he had his own ways of instilling those values in every-
one he encountered. Thank you, Mr. Joseph for your continued contributions to the AV Times with your Positive Port column. No doubt it had an impact on many people over the years. From the time I started reading the AV Times as a child, it has been a time capsule for my family. How many people kept clippings on the fridge with their children’s accomplishments, photos from a first soccer game and school plays or an anniversary announcement for grandparents? My older brother’s first job was delivering the paper around our neighbourhood. Occasionally I would go with him or take on the route if he was unable. I remember the end of the month when he would collect subscription money from each home and return to his bedroom to dump all of the cash on his bed to count. The bonus was always adding up the tips. Then there was Christmastime when the neighbours generously gave him boxes of chocolate and other gifts. Sure, there were days when the paper was print-
ed late and he would have to ride around on his bike to get them out in the evening, but that was where the invaluable lesson in responsibility came in. All of the carriers to this day played a role just as important as every other staff member because without them, the papers would not get out. There have been changes, not only with the AV Times, but in the newspaper industry in general. I have always believed in adapting to change and this is just another example. But losing the AV Times to the economic downturn is a loss to the community. It is my hope that I can continue to share stories of my hometown community members, business owners and friends in some capacity and wish my coworkers all the best in their future endeavours. Everyone I have worked with have shown a committed work ethic that helped put out a product for our readers each day. To those who have contributed to the AV Times in any capacity over the years, thank you on behalf of Port Alberni. You have been a part of history.
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AGRICULTURE
Warm summer brings early pumpkin harvest Growers find that a well-drained field maintains the crop, especially during a heavy rainfall this autumn “You don’t gain much by planting [pumpkins] too early....By doing so you risk damage from any periods of cold weather and we wouldn’t plant them late because it’s hard to anticipate what future weather would be like.”
KRISTI DOBSON ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
Trick-or-treaters can expect to see plenty of jack-o-lanterns on patios this Halloween. While other communities on the Island are facing concerns over the pumpkin growing season coming early, farmers in Port Alberni are optimistic about their crops. The field at Naesgaard’s Farm Market has been full of pumpkins for the past month. The family-run business has various family members in charge of all aspects of the harvest. Asker Naesgaard is responsible for farming and planted about the same number of seeds at the same time of year as last season. “You don’t gain much by planting them too early,” said Asker’s brother, Helgie Naesgaard. “By doing so you risk damage from any periods of cold weather and we wouldn’t plant them late because it’s hard to anticipate what future weather would be like.” He said squash need warm weather to germinate and grow, which the Valley experienced this summer. A large quantity has been harvested and to ensure the pumpkins keep for Halloween, staff have moved them indoors to the market. The biggest concern for the remaining gourds in the field would be a heavy rainfall in the next few weeks. “A key to storing pumpkins is keeping them dry,” Helgie said. “Our pumpkins are lying in a
Helgie Naesgaard, Alberni Valley farmer
Chris Naesgaard sits in a pile of pumpkins at Naesgaard Farm Market, all of which will be ready for Jack-o-Lantern carving this Halloween. [KRISTI DOBSON, TIMES]
fairly well-drained field so that may limit spoilage. During the fall pumpkins always deteriorate in the field and this year we only expect to lose the same amount that we would lose in a normal year.” He said if the heavy rain is to come, it would probably result in
more pumpkin spoilage, but the most damage would be to their strawberries. For Bob and Ann Collins, Halloween is a month-long affair on their grounds. Like last year, the two planted pumpkins slightly later than usual and now the fall fruit are ripe on the vines.
“It wasn’t drastically later but a couple of weeks,” Bob said. “We noticed the seasons are kind of changing and the pumpkins are ready a little sooner every year.” This year the pumpkin patch hayrides at Arrowvale Farm are extended from two weekends
to three, beginning Oct. 10. The Collins are more concerned about the season’s rainfall for that than the state of the pumpkins. “We’re not too concerned about rain damage,” Bob said. “The pumpkins will be left in the field right til the end. The rain just makes it muddy and unpleasant.” Last year the event lost a day due to rain, but the kids are still willing to put on their boots and ride behind the tracker to pick out a perfect pumpkin. “We will also have some available inside if anyone doesn’t want to go down to the field,” Bob said. “After Halloween the leftover ones will be fed to the cows.” Kristi.Dobson@avtimes.net
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Join us on Sunday, October 25th for our Business EXPO co-hosted by ourselves and Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot. The EXPO is being held at Echo Centre and features four ur morning sessions for Business Owners and Key personnel el re with Best Practices shared by many of Port Alberni’s more wed by established businesses. These presentations will be followed a provided lunch for the business attendees and then thatt will be followed by a full EXPO that will be open to the public.. We invite all business owners, small, medium and large e to attend. There is something for everyone to learn and of course ourse during the EXPO itself there will be opportunity to gain additional customers who may not currently be familiar with your service and/or product. Our training and informative sessions include four sessions with a guest speaker line up of: Cheryl Iwanowsky – Blue Fish Gallery, Dan/Bouchra – Swept Away Inn, Sarah Jones – Walk the Coast, Cheryl MacLean – Sun Life Financial, Rob Anderson – Anderson Associates, Kevin Wright – Steampunk Café, Rebecca Palmer – Gayle’s Fashions, Jennifer Norn – Jowsey’s Furniture, Anita Sutherland – Valley Vision. We also include moderators: Jan Lavertu – Home Hardware, Brad Minton – Retired – Financial Services, Bill Collette – AVCOC, Bill Brown AV Employment and Lori Camire – Community Futures.
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Trevor is employed at the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel at 4277 Stamp Ave. Trevor maintains the parking lot so everything is clean and tidy. Trevor is very proud to be a Best Western employee.
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month the Port Alberni Association for Community Living, Community Employment Program hosted a Business after Business meeting on September 23. Employers were invited to say a few words about their experiences in hiring individuals through our program and it was evident from the comments that they all felt they made the right decision in doing so. Some of the comments made by employers were the individuals they have hired through our program are punctual, hard-working and always pleasant during their shifts. I would like to extend a thank you to the employers who have helped to make Port Alberni a community that includes all its citizens. If you would like to hire one of our dedicated and hard-working individuals please call our Community Employment Program at 250-724-7155 and speak with one of our knowledgeable staff. Respectfully Submitted, Nona Hawley Manager Community Employment Program
Tyler is working for Teresa Cutting at the new location of Multi- Max The Movie Store located at 4746 Johnson Road. Don’t forget they have the “Best popcorn in town.”
Dawn has been employed at the Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre for 3 years now. Dawn receives many compliments from the people that stop in for assistance from the qualified and friendly staff at the Visitors Centre.
October has been proclaimed,
“Community Living Month” This annual celebration is a time to welcome all members of the community to celebrate and bring awareness to the strengths and achievements of the people with developmental disabilities and recognize the hard work of individuals, their families and partners in the building as inclusive community.
In celebration of
Community Living Month and Inclusion Awareness, you are invited to attend the following events.
PAACL Artisans Show October 19-23, 2015 Open Daily from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Connections 4471 Margaret Street
In celebration of Community Living Month PAACL will be showcasing the many talents of our participants, volunteers and employees. Everyone is welcome!
Hope to see you there!
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CURLING
WHL
Victoria Royals Tyler Soy celebrates on his back after scoring on a powerplay against the Kamloops Blazer goalie Connor Ingram on Saturday. The Royals won the game 5–1, their second in two nights against the Blazers to begin the season with a 4-0-0-0 record. [DON DENTON, VICTORIA NEWS] Brandon and Donelle Ivan of team Cheetham Rink sweep the ice to get their rock in place during a league match at the Alberni Valley Curling Club on Monday. A new ‘U2’ league for players with less than two years of curling experience starts up this Friday at the club. [MARTIN WISSMATH, TIMES]
Royals snuff out New ‘U2’ league for new Kamloops Blazers players starts this Friday THE CANADIAN PRESS
Alberni club manager hopes to create interest for game MARTIN WISSMATH ALBERNI VALLEY TIMES
A new beginners’ league to bring newcomers to the game starts this week at the Alberni Valley Curling Club. Club manager and ice technician Gord Twanow came to Alberni last year and said the league was an idea he took from his time at the club in Gibsons. “The whole premise of it is to make it easy for people to learn,� Twanow said. “Right at the beginning there’s half an hour of instruction each ses-
sion.� League play will last for eight weeks until Dec. 18, with games each Friday night. Coaches will be available to provide instruction. An open house registration for the U2 league starts on Friday at 7 p.m. at the local curling club. There is a registration fee but equipment is free this week with instruction followed by refreshments in the lounge. There’s a limit of 48 curlers for the league. U2 is for new players who have less than two years of experience with the game, said Twanow.
Twanow said they’d like to limit the league to adult players age 19 and over. The best part of curling is the friendship and camaraderie, said Twanow. But the game requires some tactical thinking. “Chess on ice,� is how Twanow described it, adding that the sport has also become more physically demanding than it used to be. “These guys are athletes now.� Interested players can contact Twanow at albernicurling@ shaw.ca; 250-723-3111.
The Victoria Royals scored two unanswered goals in the first 20 minutes to defeat the Kamloops Blazers 5-1 in the second of backto-back games Saturday night to continue their hot start to the season. Royals’ Matthew Phillips and Regan Nagy gave the home team a two-goal lead in the first period. The game-winner was scored by Nagy with 27 seconds left in the first period. Victoria’s other goals were fired in by Tyler Soy and Alex Forsberg on the power play, while Jack Walker would score the fifth and final goal for the home team. Nick Chyzowski scored Kamloops’ lone marker in the second period.
Royals’ defenceman Joe Hicketts notched three assists to surpass former Chilliwack Bruin Brandon Manning for the most assists by a defender in franchise history. Hicketts has tallied 94 assists in his 170 game career, while Manning recorded 91 assists in the 200 contests he played with the Bruins. Victoria’s netminder Coleman Vollrath tied former Royal goaltender Patrik Polivka for most victories in club history at 56. The Friday night game saw the Royals score on two power play opportunities in a 4-2 victory over the Blazers. The Royals will wrap up their six-game home stand with a weekday back-to-back series against the Spokane Chiefs on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
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MLB
HOCKEY
FOOTBALL
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SOCCER
WILD CARD
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
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AL PLAYOFFS
NL PLAYOFFS
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DIVISION
DIVISION
(Best-of-5 series) KANSAS CITY VS. N.Y.-HOUSTON WINNER Thursday's game Houston at Kansas City, 7:37 p.m. (FS1) Friday's game Houston at Kansas City, 3:45 pm. (FS1) Sunday's game Kansas City at Houston, 4:10 pm (MLBN) Monday, Oct. 12 x-Kansas City at Houston, TBA (FOX or FS1) Wednesday, Oct. 14 x-Houston at Kansas City, TBA TORONTO VS. TEXAS Thursday's game Texas (Gallardo 13-11) at Toronto (Price 18-5), 3:37 p.m. (FS1) Friday's game Texas (Hamels 7-1) at Toronto, 12:45 p.m. (MLBN) Sunday's game Toronto at Texas, 8:10 p.m. (FS1) Monday, Oct. 12 x-Toronto at Texas (FOX or FS1) Wednesday, Oct. 14 x-Texas at Toronto (FOX or FS1)
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(Best-of-5 series) ST. LOUIS VS. PITTSBURGH-CHI. WINNER Friday's game Pittsburgh-Chicago winner at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m. Saturday's game Pittsburgh-Chicago winner at St. Louis, 5:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 St. Louis at Pittsburgh-Chicago winner Tuesday, Oct. 13 x-St. Louis at Pittsburgh-Chicago winner Thursday, Oct. 15 x-Pittsburgh-Chicago winner at St. Louis LOS ANGELES VS. NEW YORK Friday's game New York (deGrom 14-8) at Los Angeles, S P Saturday's game 1HZ <RUN 6\QGHUJDDUG DW /RV $QJHOHV S P Monday, Oct. 12 Los Angeles at New York (Harvey 13-8) Tuesday, Oct. 13 x-Los Angeles at New York Thursday, Oct. 15 x-New York at Los Angeles
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GP Prince Albert 5 %UDQGRQ Moose Jaw 3 Saskatoon 4 Swift Current 4 Regina 4
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CENTRAL DIVISION Red Deer Calgary Lethbridge Medicine Hat (GPRQWRQ Kootenay
GP 5 5 5 5 5
W 4 4 3 2 1
L OL SL GF GA 1 0 0 21 13 1 0 0 14 10 2 0 0 21 15 2 1 0 18 21 4 0 0 11 17
Pt 8 8 6 5 2
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP .HORZQD Victoria 5 Vancouver 5 Prince George 3 .DPORRSV
W 4 3 1
L OL SL GF GA 1 0 0 20 12 1 0 1 20 21 2 0 0 6 7
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U.S. DIVISION Spokane Everett Tri-City Seattle Portland
GP 4 3 3 3 3
OL 0 0 1 1 0
SL GF GA Pt 0 15 13 6 0 6 6 4 0 13 15 3 0 11 10 3 0 7 13 0
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BCHL W 7 5 4 2
T OL GF GA Pt 0 0 32 14 14 2 0 35 20 12 0 0 40 46 8 0 0 21 33 4
W 2 1
L 6 6
T OL GF GA Pt 0 0 16 36 4 0 1 15 28 3
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GP 13 14 13
W 8 8 5
L 5 6 8
T PF PA Pt 0 350 383 16 0 354 376 16 0 280 282 10
W L 10 4 5 8 2 12
T PF PA Pt 0 350 261 20 0 314 365 10 0 342 432 4
WEST DIVISION [ &DOJDU\ x-Edmonton B.C. :LQQLSHJ Saskatchewan
GP 14 13 14
x — clinched playoff berth. 7XHVGD\¡V UHVXOW Toronto 38 Ottawa 35 )ULGD\¡V JDPH Saskatchewan at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday's games Edmonton at Calgary, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at B.C., 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 Toronto at Montreal, 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Calgary vs. Toronto (site TBD), 4 p.m. B.C. at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 Hamilton at Montreal, 1 p.m.
NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST 1HZ (QJODQG 1 < -HWV %XIIDOR Miami
W 1
L 3
T Pct 0 .250
PF PA 65 101
W 1 1
L 3 3
T 0 0
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PF PA 77 108 62 107
W 4 1
L 0 3
T Pct 0 1.000 0 .250
PF PA 121 77 85 102
W 1
L 3
T Pct 0 .250
PF PA 100 125
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At Beijing Men's Singles — First Round Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, 6-1, 6-1. Rafael Nadal (3), Spain, def. Wu Di, China, 6-4, 6-4. David Ferrer (4), Spain, def. Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, 6-4, 6-3. John Isner (6), U.S., def. Dominic Thiem, Austria, 7-5, 6-1. Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, B.C., def. Victor Estrella Burgos, Dominican Republic, 4-6, 7-5, 6-0. John Millman, Australia, def. Tommy Robredo, Spain, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0. Lu Yen-hsun, Taiwan, def. Adrain Mannarino, France, 6-3, 6-2. Men's Doubles — First Round Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, B.C., and Jack Sock, U.S., def. Simone Bolelli and )DELR )RJQLQL ,WDO\ Daniel Nestor, Toronto, and Edouard Roger-Vasselin (4), France, def. Leander Paes, India, and John Peers, Australia, Women's Singles — Second Round Flavia Pennetta (3), Italy, def. Teliana Pereira, Brazil, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4. Ana Ivanovic (6), Serbia, def. Venus Williams, U.S., 7-6 (3), 6-2. Caroline Wozniacki (8), Denmark, def. Wang Qiang, China, 7-5, 6-0. Angelique Kerber (10), Germany, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 6-1, 6-4. Timea Bacsinszky (12), Switz., def. Mariana Duque-Marino, Colom., 7-5, 6-2. Andrea Petkovic (13), Germany, def. Samantha Stosur, Australia, 6-2, 7-5. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, U.S., def. Lara Arruabarrena, Spain, 0-6, 6-2, 6-0. Sara Errani, Italy, def. Caroline Garcia, France, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1.
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At Tokyo Singles — First Round Stan Wawrinka (1), Switzerland, def. Radek Stepanek, Czech Rep., 7-5, 6-3. Gilles Simon (3), France, def. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 6-4, 6-4. Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, def. Richard Gasquet (4), France, 6-4, 6-1. Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, def. Kevin Anderson (5), South Africa, 6-2, 6-3. Benoit Paire, France, def. Grigor Dimitrov (8), Bulgaria, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Steve Johnson, U.S., def. Bernard Tomic, Australia, 6-3, 2-1, retired. Jeremy Chardy, France, def. Sam Groth, Australia, 6-3, 2-0, retired. Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, def. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 7-5, 6-1. Austin Krajicek, U.S., def. Matthew Ebden, Australia, 5-7, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5). Nick Kyrgios, Australia, def. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-3.
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CLEVELAND INDIANS — Promoted Chris Antonetti to president of baseball operations, Mike Chernoff to general manager and Derek Falvey to assistant general manager.
NATIONAL LEAGUE MIAMI MARLINS — Promoted Jeff McAvoy to vice-president-player personnel, Brian Chattin to assistant general manager and David Keller to director-pro scouting. Agreed to terms with OF Ichiro Suzuki on a 1-year contract.
BASKETBALL NBA MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Signed F Sampson Carter.
FOOTBALL CFL EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed RB Zach Bauman to the practice roster. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DL Jamarkus McFarland, WR Desmond Lawrence, RG-KR Jeff Scott, DL Roy Philon and DL Leon Mackey.
NFL ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed S Charles Godfrey and TE Tony Moeaki. Released TE Mickey Shuler. Placed WR Devin Hester on injured reserve-return. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed RB Dan Herron. Placed TE MarQueis Gray on injured reserve. Signed WR Walter Powell to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed C Will Montgomery on injured reserve. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DL Ray Drew and DB Ty Zimmerman to the practice squad. Released DL Dylan Wynn and OL Garth Gerhart from the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Bruce Gaston to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Traded LB Gerald Hodges to San Francisco for C Nick Easton and a 2016 6th-round draft pick.
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NHL CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled D Ville Pokka from Rockford (AHL). Assigned D Viktor Svedberg to Rockford. Placed D Michal Rozsival on long-term injured reserve. COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed F Jack Skille to a 1-year contract. Reassigned F Dennis Everberg to San Antonio (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS — Signed F Braden Christoffer to a 3-year, entry-level contract. MINNESOTA WILD — Placed RW Justin Fontaine on injured reserve. Assigned D Mike Reilly to Iowa (AHL). Placed C Jordan Schroeder on waivers. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Claimed F Paul Byron off waivers from Calgary. Assigned G Dustin Tokarski, D Mark Barberio and F Jacob De La Rose to St. -RKQ¡V $+/ NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Acquired F %ULDQ 2¡1HLOO IURP /RV $QJHOHV IRU D 2017 conditional 7th-round draft pick. Assigned D Seth Helgeson to Albany (AHL) and F Pavel Zacha to Sarnia (OHL). NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Claimed G Jean-Francois Berube off waivers from Los Angeles. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Named Rob DiMaio director of player personnel. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Assigned C Mike Angelidis, G Kristers Gudlevskis, RW Jonathan Marchessault and D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Claimed D Frankie Corrado off waivers from Vancouver. Assigned D Scott Harrington to Toronto (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Rookie co-ordinator learning on the job Running the Raiders offence has been a new experience for Todd Hansen, youngest OC in Canada SCOTT MCKENZIE DAILY NEWS
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hen it comes to rising up the B.C. football ranks,Todd Hansen’s ascent has been meteoric. Three years ago, he was coaching with the Nanaimo Redmen minor football program. Then he took over as quarterbacks coach for the Vancouver Island Raiders in 2014 under then-head coach Brian Ridgeway before being handed the keys to the junior football team’s offence — one of the top jobs in the province — for 2015 as the youngest offensive co-ordinator in the Canadian Junior Football League at age 22. “It’s been fun,� said Hansen, the former Redmen quarterback. But it was never supposed to be his job. Jordan Botel called the plays last season under Ridgeway, when the Raiders finished 5-5 and lost in the B.C. Football Conference semifinal. Ridgeway was fired, and Jeremy Conn, an offensive-minded coach who had been running the Ballenas Whalers program in Parksville, was hired with the expectations to call the plays on offence, too. But Conn had to back out due to health problems, which led to newly hired defensive co-ordinator Jerome Erdman being promoted to head coach. “So when we were looking for an OC, Jerome approached me and asked me if I was willing to take it on and I went from there,� said Hansen, who’s dad, Curtis, coaches the Raiders’ linebackers. “It was a little nerve-wracking at first, but once you sit down and think about it and draw it up — I knew what type of players we had here — the transition was pretty easy.� Stepping in and taking over
Vancouver Island Raiders offensive co-ordinator Todd Hansen, left, shown during practice on Tuesday at Comox Field. [SCOTT MCKENZIE/DAILY NEWS]
the offence, Hansen knew he had some weapons to work with. Quarterback Liam O’Brien returned after his All-Canadian season, while runningback Nate Berg was also back for a year, as were receivers Arthur Fabbro and Dustin Rodriguez. But some players, such as runningback Michael Ritchott, took off after the coaching change while dominant receiver Marshall Cook graduated and headed to UBC. So rather than go with the same offence, Hansen switched things up. “I changed it up quite a bit to base it around the players that we had here,� he said, “and get back into the Raider mentality of running the ball first, throwing it second and grind teams down and play aggressively.� There was instant gratification when the season began, as the Raiders beat the defending BCFC champion Langley Rams
in their home opener. But there were also peaks and valleys, such as a win over the Kamloops Broncos and a loss to the same team, as well as their continued struggles to score against the unbeaten Okanagan Sun. Hansen took the gratitudes when they came to him in wins, but also the brunt of the Raiders losses — it’s all part of being the guy who calls the plays. “It’s one of those things,� he said, “when you call a good play everybody turns to you and you’re getting high-fives and when something doesn’t work out, everybody’s looking at you and wondering what you’re doing.� But for better or for worse, it’s his offence. Along with quarterbacks coach Colin Pippy, Hansen runs the show. Although he does have Erdman, a former pro football player, as a sounding board.
“It’s always good to have input, especially with Jerome,� Hansen said. “He’s got tons of experience, so even though he’s a defensive-minded and special teams-minded guy, he’s still a wealth of knowledge so I know if I have any questions I can always turn to him.� With their 10-game schedule now complete, the Raiders improved their record by two wins from a year ago to 7-3. They made the playoffs and will play the BCFC semifinal on their home field. They have a chance to go 3-0 against the Langley Rams when they host them Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., a start time that is now official. “It was good this season,� Hansen said. “It’s a lot to build on, and the players bought in early. As a coach, you kind of just put the tools together and the players go out and execute.�
What the Raiders have accomplished already, however, won’t mtter much if they can’t get further than they did a year ago, and if they go another year without playing for the conference championship Cullen Cup. “We’ll change up little things, minor adjustments here and there,� Hansen said of preparing to play the Rams for the third time this season. “But for the most part, we’ll stick with what we’ve been doing, coming in and executing. Getting the time for Liam to sit back there and throw and for him to step up and run when he needs to. “Our veteran guys like Taylor Flavel, Arthur Fabbro and Jaryd Lobo need to come out and have a big game for us, and I think they will.� Scott.McKenzie @nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4243
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Father guilty of multiple weapons charges
El Salvadorian expatriate fights deportation order from Canada
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A Langley dad once dubbed the ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ of weapons pleaded guilty to dozens of weapons-related charges during in Supreme Court on Monday. Bradley Michael Friesen’s trial began in New Westminster on Sept. 28, where he was facing 47 firearm and gun trafficking related charges. His lawyer then indicated that the alleged gun maker would be entering a guilty plea. Friesen, 38, appeared next on Oct. 5. A pre-sentence report has been ordered for later date. He has been in custody since his arrest last year. On the morning of July 17, 2014, Friesen was arrested while he was with his five-year-old son at a campground in Osoyoos. Numerous firearms and illegal firearms-related devices were seized from Friesen’s van at the campground. Many of the weapons found in the van were stashed underneath a booster seat in which Friesen’s young son was seated, police alleged at a press conference called shortly after his arrest. Officers from the Tucson, Ariz. office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives called RCMP to tell them they had been investigating Friesen for selling Glock switches, silencers and gun parts via the internet. A joint Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC) and U.S. investigation began, resulting in investigators conducting surveillance of Friesen. “It did not take long before he was observed mailing packages of parts and silencers to addresses in Canada, the U.S., and Australia,” said CFSEUBC’s Sgt. Linsday Houghton at the press conference at RCMP headquarters. Police also observed the man visiting a Walnut Grove home on 95A Avenue, which officers suspected of being a workshop for making silencers and gun parts. Investigators obtained search warrants for his residence in the 21000-block of 95A Avenue, his pickup truck, his workshop on another property on 95A and his van and tent at the campground. Friesen rented two properties on 95A Avenue. It’s unclear if the U.S. plans to try him as well.
Two years after seeking sanctuary in Langley church, man says he’s not a terrorist MIRANDA GATHERCOLE LANGLEY TIMES
“I am not a terrorist.” Those are the first words spoken by José Figueroa in a new video plea to end his deportation warrant. Oct. 4 marked two years since Figueroa took refuge inside the Walnut Grove Lutheran Church after the Canadian Border Service Agency ordered him back to El Salvador. “I have been here in Canada for more than 18 years, have a family, my kids are Canadians, and all of the situation that has been evolving with the family really doesn’t make any sense,” he said in the video titled “Never Home: ‘I am not a terrorist,’” which was posted on YouTube on Aug. 29. “I call myself a Canadian because I have been here long enough in order to clearly say I am a Canadian,” he said. The warrant is based on Figueroa’s affiliation with the FMLN party during El Salvador’s civil war, and would force him to leave his wife and three Canadian-born children in Canada. Last year, a federal court judge ruled his deportation decision should be re-reviewed by a different immigration agent in Ottawa, but with no timeline provided, Figueroa is still waiting to hear when his case will be looked at again. Now, Langley City council wants to help bring his video to national attention. Both MP Mark Warawa and Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be receiving the video, a decision council made after Figueroa’s neighbour Gillian Dyck showed council the YouTube clip at its Sept. 28 meeting. Dyck was joined at the meeting by Figueroa’s wife and children and nearly two dozen supporters, who sat in the council audience holding red and white “Support! We are Jose” signs. “Some people might argue that it’s not the responsibility of the local government to be involved
Sunday marked two years since Langley father of three José Figueroa found sanctuary inside Walnut Grove Lutheran Church. On Monday, Langley City council voted unanimously to support Figueroa’s appeal to the minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, and ask him to direct the CBSA to cancel Figueroa’s arrest warrant. [LANGLEY TIMES]
in this largely federal affair,” said councillor Dave Hall. “But quite frankly, I think that we need to, as an elected official, step up sometimes and represent the citizens and the residents of their own community. So I would suggest that ‘we are Jose,’ we have a responsibility to bring this to the attention of the federal government.”
Hall also made a motion to officially support the appeal of Figueroa to the minister of public safety and emergency preparedness and ask him to direct the CBSA to cancel the arrest warrant and allow Figueroa to be reunited with his family. “I can’t find the right words for what the Figueroa family must be going though,” said councillor
Paul Albrecht. “Eighteen years here in Canada. To be put into this position is completely unfair, unjustified, and from a social justice perspective, is dead wrong. “My heart goes out to the Figueroa family and something needs to happen here.” Hall’s motion passed unanimously.
Teen killed in Nanaimo Parkway head-on NANAIMO DAILY NEWS
A 19-year-old man was killed and a second man is in critical condition after a head-on crash on the Nanaimo Parkway Monday. The driver of a Suzuki Sidekick travelling south went full speed
through the left-hand turning lane at Mostar Road at about 10:30 p.m., then continued into the northbound passing lane, where his vehicle plowed into a Mazda RX8, The driver of the Mazda was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Suzuki, a
35-year old from Nanoose Bay, was transported to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with massive head injuries and was later airlifted to Victoria General Hospital. “Both vehicles were at highway speed,” said Const. Kate Mooney of the of Nanaimo RCMP.
“There were witnesses (and) there may have been erratic behaviour” by the Suzuki driver, Mooney said. Neither man’s name was released. Witnesses are asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP and reference file 2015-29322.
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NDP commit to federal ferries funding A federal NDP government would allow B.C. Ferries to access federal infrastructure funding to reduce ferry costs for passengers, the party’s Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidate promised on Monday. Sheila Malcolmson said the provincial government and the ferry corporation would be able to access the funding to pay for terminals, new vessels and other costs. Malcolmson said B.C.’s ferry system has been starved of funds by the Conservative government and said “skyrocketing” ferry fares and service cuts need to be addressed.
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Tories promise action on derelicts The Conservative Party has promised, if re-elected, $1 million in annual funding to help communities remove derelict vessels from harbours. The fund, which would come into effect in the 201617 fiscal year, would cover up to the third of the cost of removing “priority” derelict vessels. Conservative candidate Mark MacDonald, running under the party’s banner in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, said his party will also make it a criminal offence to abandon a boat, with jail time and fines of up to $100,000 as penalties.
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Greens pledge water protection Leader Elizabeth May unveiled the Green Party’s plan to defend Canada’s water on Monday. “Water is life. The Green Party’s vision for our water is clear: keep it, conserve it, and protect it,” said May. “We will defend Canada’s water from bulk exports, create a National Water Policy, and restore Canada’s environmental laws to protect our waterways.
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Defending its operations, apologizing to victims and promoting internal reforms, the Canadian Olympic Committee has entered damage-control mode in the wake of president Marcel Aubut’s resignation. Aubut stepped down on the weekend after women accused him of sexual comments and unwanted touching. Interim president Tricia Smith told reporters on a conference call Tuesday the COC board was “not aware of any specific interactions that would be construed as harassment.� But the lawyer and four-time Olympic rower, who has been a COC vice-president since 2009, was repeatedly asked if the board turned a blind eye to Aubut’s behaviour. La Presse and the Globe and Mail both reported a letter
written to Aubut in 2011 indicated high-ranking people in the organization were uncomfortable with Aubut’s conduct towards women. Smith insisted the board did not know about the letter, but also said an independent body has been asked to “look into the circumstances of the June 2011, letter to understand what happened, what steps were taken and why.� An employee lodged a harassment complaint with the COC, but withdrew it with Aubut’s resignation. Smith says the COC is fielding no other official complaints at this time, but other women have given interviews to Quebec media accusing Aubut of sexually harassing them. One of them was Montreal lawyer Amelia Salehabadi-Fouques, who is on the Canadian Soccer Association’s board. None of the allegations have
been proven in court and there is no criminal investigation of Aubut. Aubut apologized to “those who may have been offended by my behaviour� in a statement announcing his resignation Saturday. “I realize that my attitude could at times be perceived as questionable by some women and could have caused them to feel uncomfortable,� he said. “I acknowledge this and will adjust my behaviour accordingly.� The COC is among the most powerful sports organizations in the country with influence over dozens of Olympians and their coaches and national sport federations. With the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro less than a year away, the COC has a job to do restoring its reputation and athletes’ confidence in it.
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A former president of the United Nations General Assembly turned the world body into a “platform for profit� by accepting over $1 million in bribes from a billionaire Chinese real estate mogul and other businesspeople to pave the way for lucrative investments, a prosecutor charged Tuesday as he said still others may be arrested. John Ashe is a former UN ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda who served in the largely ceremonial post as head of the 193-nation assembly from September 2013 to September 2014. He faces tax fraud charges in what authorities call a conspiracy with five others, including Francis Lorenzo, a deputy UN ambassador from the Dominican Republic who lives in the Bronx. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara repeatedly noted that it was early in the investigation and told reporters that as it proceeds: “We will be asking: Is bribery business as usual at the UN?� He added: “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see other people charged.� The prosecutor said Ashe “converted the United Nations into a platform for profit� when bribery opportunities were dangled before him by Chinese billionaire Ng Lap Seng, 67, and others.
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Rich Beurre Blanc sauce will provide a mouth-watering topper to meat or fish CHEF DEZ
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lthough I don’t claim to be a nutrition expert, I feel the need to begin this column with a disclaimer. The following recipe contains a couple ingredients that are high in fat. This very classic sauce does however make for a wonderfully rich treat on occasion to top your favourite seafood or chicken. Beurre blanc, also known as white butter sauce is a brilliant combination of flavours and richness. This is a sauce that is known worldwide by all chefs and is sure to bring compliments at your dinner table. The original version of this traditional sauce is difficult for the average home cook to prepare as it needs consistent balance of temperature in order to come together as a sauce. I have, however, made an adjustment in ingredients to ease this preparation and help bring success to you every time you attempt it. In an original classic recipe of beurre blanc the goal is to melt the butter slowly, one piece at a time, while whisking to incorpor-
ate air into the butter as it melts. If the pan is too hot, or the butter not cold enough, or the whisking is inefficient, then the butter will melt too quickly resulting in a greasy mess not much different in consistency than microwaved butter. The properly incorporated air into the butter offers you the rich velvety sauce that you are striving for. So, what’s my secret ingredient to help turn this troublesome technical recipe into one of complete and utter bliss? Whipping cream. Adding two or three tablespoons of whipping cream to the reduction of shallots, white wine and white wine vinegar, will act as a stabilizer. The purpose of this stabilizer is to give you assistance in the amalgamation of the air into the butter. The whipping cream helps to give the butter substance and an increased ability to absorb air without separating. I have never seen anyone fail at this recipe with the addition of this secret ingredient. Shallots are important in this recipe because onions would be too overpowering. Shallots, although more expen-
sive, offer a sweeter, milder taste and are a classic ingredient for a proper beurre blanc sauce. I am not trying to sound pompous in any way, but substituting onions for shallots would devastate the original integrity of this beautiful sauce. For my health-conscious readers, this is not one for daily eating. This is a splurge. A divulgement into the model of classic French cooking, if you will. This is a chance for you to raise your glass in honour of the likes of Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, or any other French chef that you hold dear to your heart. Enjoy and bon appetite! Beurre Blanc “Beurre Blanc is a French term for White Butter Sauce. Excellent on fish or vegetables! • 2 shallots, minced • 1/4 cup white wine • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 2-3 tbsp whipping cream • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed into small pieces • Salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste 1. Add shallots, wine and vin-
egar to a medium size pan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the liquid in the pan to one tablespoon. 2. Stir in the whipping cream. 3.Reduce the heat to very low and start whisking the mixture while adding the cold butter pieces one at a time. Make sure that the butter is melting slowly so you can whisk it into a sauce consistency — if it melts too quickly it will just be a greasy mess. If it is melting too quickly, remove the pan from the heat for a minute or two and whisk it constantly before returning it to the low heat to continue whisking in the remaining butter. The addition of the cream in the previous step will act as a stabilizer to help you to whip air into the butter to become a sauce. 4. When all the butter has been incorporated, season to taste with salt & pepper and serve immediately. This recipe makes approximately 3/4 cup. » Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary travel host and cookbook author. Write to him at dez@chefdez.com.
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Community Kitchens helping low-income families cook
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ince 1991, Nanaimo Community Kitchens Society has been helping low income families in Nanaimo to learn how to cook. They say that if you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, if you teach him to fish; he will eat for a lifetime. The same goes for cooking. However, the effects may last for generations. By cooking daily meals in a household, all family members have the opportunity to learn the valuable skills of putting food on the table. Beyond just cooking techniques, participants of a Community Kitchen also learn shopping skills to help stretch the food dollar. They learn how to manage a budget. They learn where the deals are and how to use the newspaper flyers and sales to their advantage. Valuable tips are shared on how to save time when planning family meals. They learn how to make a recipe more nutritious and how to vary the recipe to accommodate what foods are available. Participants learn to read food labels so they are getting the best nutritional value for their limited income. They also learn to handle and store food safely to minimize the risk of food borne illness. Best of all, they make new friends and have fun while cooking together in a group. Nanaimo Community Kitchens society offers a variety of cooking options. In a regular community kitchen, a group of people meet monthly to choose recipes, shop, prepare the meals and take meals home for the family. Nanaimo Community Kitchens provides the kitchen facility and equipment, a group leader, a cookbook and food subsidy if needed. For pregnant women and young families there is “Bellies to Babies and Beyond.” This 10-week cooking series teaches basic cooking skills with an emphasis on babies and young children. There is basic nutrition for babies and toddlers and an emphasis on connecting with community supports for the early years. “Cooking out of the Box” takes the vegetables from a monthly Good Food Box and creates an opportunity to cook tasty recipes with fresh and inexpensive ingredients. To learn more about Nanaimo Community Kitchens or to make a tax deductible donation, check out the website at www.nanaimocommunitykitchens.org or call Anita at 250-753-7470. On Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Queen’s Hotel, there will be an Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Nanaimo Community Kitchens Society. For a $15 ticket you can enjoy a great dinner, a silent auction, 50/50 draw and plenty of fun. Tickets are available at The Queen’s, Nanaimo Museum, or from NCK Board members. » Eileen Bennewith is a registered dietitian in the public health program for Island Health. Reach her at eileen.bennewith@viha.ca.
“The effects may last for a generation. By cooking meals in a household, all family members have the opportunity to learn the valuable skills of putting food on the table.” Elaine Bennewith, nutritionist