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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Western Forest Products has announced it is switching to continuous shifting a decision local politicians fear will return the North Island to logging camp status. The announcement was made at the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting Oct. 20. Continuous shifting will mean four on four off, four on three off, etc. instead of a traditional Monday to Friday work week, however night shift will be eliminated. The news comes on the heels of Western’s decision to centralize operations in Campbell River which affected 14 staff members in total and resulted in the “net loss” of one job in both Woss and Port McNeill. Two WFP representatives appeared as a delegation to discuss the company’s “dramatic” changes Randy Boas, operations manager, and Kindry Mercer, regional engagement coordinator. Mercer explained that Western Forest Products is an amalgamation of Canfor, Pacific Forest Products and MacMillan Bloedel and had seven different sites around the island that were operating as separate business units. The company decided to amalgamate these operations to bring those systems together and to reduce duplication of work. Boas explained the operations were set up logistically for the wood flow, however, “we’re looking for ways to break those traditional boundaries and borders down.”
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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor This summer’s drought, followed by severe restrictions, has made the District of Port Hardy give serious thought to water preservation. At their regular meeting Oct. 13 council committed to a short-term plan of improving water level monitoring at Kains Lake by installing a level logger and recording discharge measurements to gauge water levels. The district will also begin to measure river discharge at the lower dam to see how it relates to what is happening at the upper dam. Determining river discharge near the water treatment plant will help with water withdrawal planning and ensure there are sufficient flows for fish. The district will investigate surface water inputs in the
Kains Lake and Tsulquate River area and check to see if the bypass valves at the upper dam are in good condition and free of blockages. The district will also look into the specific requirements of their water lease in regards to fisheries management. Long term, the district will be looking at upgrades to the upper dam such as increasing its height. “We feel that we should, sooner rather than later, get to work on the dam,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge. The district should “make sure our gates there are water tight,” said Councillor John Tidbury. “If we had those sealed a little sooner we would have saved a whole lot of water,” Tidbury said. Councillor Fred Robertson said the area received higher than average rainfalls in January and March and
asked if there was a way to capture some of that winter rainwater. “We know there’s a leakage,” said Davidge and part of the short-term plan is to learn how to fix it. Davidge said administration will come up with a plan which council will receive as a budget item. “Council can decided what to expend on that particular item,” said Davidge. Increasing the height of the dam is dependent on weather and it is “improbable that it will be done before next summer,” said Councillor Dennis Dugas. “To do that work you have to wait until the water level is below the dam,” Dugas added. Davidge said the district should have a plan in place and “be prepared to jump on it” when conditions are right.
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Submitted Off-road vehicle registration and safety provisions are mandatory on Crown land effective Nov. 1, 2015, following passage of regulations in support of the Off-Road Vehicle Act. Operating standards include: * Helmets: Helmets must be worn when operating an off-road vehicle (ORV). For standards of acceptable helmets see section 22 of the OffRoad Vehicle Regulation at www. bclaws.ca (Off-Road Vehicle Act). * Seat belts: If a manufacturer has installed seat belts, then the
seat belt must be worn during the operation of that vehicle. * Lights: ORVs must use lights during low visibility conditions when riding on Crown land 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. If lights are not installed by the manufacturer, temporary lights can be attached to the ORV. For details on light standards see section 24 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. * Children: Children must be supervised when riding on Crown land and be riding an appropriate sized ORV as recommended by
the manufacturer. For details, see sections 16-18 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. The off-road vehicle registration is integrated within the pre- existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) motor vehicle registry. This will reduce implementation costs and allows off road vehicle owners to register at any of the 900+ ICBC insurance brokers in the province. The regulations also fulfil the Province’s commitment to create a sticker option for those ORVs which are unable to house metal
plates. Owners who already secured an ORV number plate during voluntary registration can, between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2015, bring their registration and metal plate to any ICBC broker and exchange their metal plate for a sticker for no charge. After Dec. 31, 2015, an $18 fee will apply. As well, snowmobile owners who have already registered their vehicles will be eligible for refund, up until Nov. 16, 2015, when they register under the ORV Act. The refund will be for the amount they had already paid - this will be $5 for transfers
and $10 for registration. Voluntary registration has been in place since Nov. 17, 2014, and since then over 35,000 users have registered. As of Nov. 1, 2015, registration will be mandatory. The combined cost of the number plate and registration fee remains $48. The regulations govern the rules of operation, safety standards, penalties and conditions of use for a wide range of ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles or “quads”, dirt bikes and side-bysides).
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Chamber request approved Gazette staff The Town of Port McNeill approved a request to waive the rental fee for the Community Hall for the annual Award of Excellence Gala. The request was made by Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce President and Interim Administrator Gaby Wickstrom and dealt with at a recent council meeting “I’d like to move that we support this request,” said Councillor Shelley Downey. “I’m in full support of the event. They do an excellent job,” said Councillor Jay Dixon. The chamber will be responsible for the cleaning fee. The Gala will take place Nov. 20. Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Peoples and Flora Borealis (formerly the Flower Shoppe).
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create “six or eight” more jobs, help reduce maintenance costs of machinery and equipment and create some savings in overtime hours. WFP is hoping to have the new shifting up and running sometime in November or early December, said Boas. “We’re working with the union and the employees to determine what’s next,” he said. Some concerns have been raised about what the changes will mean to the Woss Fire Department. “I don’t see how the shifting will affect that. They will still be available there to attend practices,” said Boas. As for the Woss school, there are currently seven students enrolled and only one of those students is a WFP employee’s child. “I don’t see any changes in his job that would cause him to move,” Boas said, adding that is just his impression, he had not yet discussed things with the employee. “By making these changes we are hoping to have stability in our workforce,” said Mercer. The changes, Boas said, mean there will be opportunities for more people and bring more people to work sooner. “They can’t afford to sit around,” he said. “Today’s youth are more willing to just wander. I’ve got a better deal. I’ve got to go” is often their attitude, Boas said. “Employees are a really invaluable resource right now.” “I’m not trying to downplay the disruption this is going to cause. “I know there’s negatives, but I try to look at the positives,” said Boas. Mercer apologized for not interacting with the RDMW and other elected officials sooner. “I don’t know where it (that process) got lost. Moving forward we’ll keep an open line of communications with our advisory group and with the Regional District. In hindsight we should have involved you guys in the process,” Mercer said. “Moving forward our end goal, our intent, is good,” said Mercer, adding their goal is to continue to support the communities in which they operate and provide employment.
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Continued from Page 1 Mercer explained WFP decided to amalgamate its operations in Campbell River, because it is a central location between Gold River and Woss. Boas said that in order for WFP to “recruit the young folk” they need to be located in “bigger communities” that have more to offer. Another reason for the amalgamation is that WFP is “in a period of transformative change,” said Mercer. “We barely survived the last downturn in the economy. We have to change how we do business if we want to survive,” she said. “We want to be the last ones working if the market turns,” said Boas. They believe the changes the company is making will ensure that happens. “Competition is fierce,” said Mercer, and ultimately WFP “answers to our shareholders.” Mercer said that currently WFP has 175 employees. About 60 of them live in Woss, 80 live outside of Woss, and 50 live outside of that, mostly in Campbell River. The continuous shifting will result in “a disruption to the normal Monday to Friday work week,” said Boas, but should
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Intense week for politics This has been an intense week for any watcher of politics and I believe for most Canadians. I am very pleased that federally, the North Island once again has a NDP MP. Rachel Blaney is engaged, inclusive and passionate about our communities. She will be a great voice for us in Ottawa and I look forward to working alongside her in my MLA Update capacity as MLA. with Claire Trevena Just hours after the final BC results were announced, MLAs were gathering in Victoria for a slightly shortened legislative week. We picked up pretty well where we left off with questions to the Minister and the Premier about cuts to the Ministry of Children and Families that have left young people vulnerable. It is sad to see the Premier laughing and chatting in the legislature while we asked about deaths of young people. It was the cuts made when she was minister 13 years ago that started putting the ministry under stress and it has become even worse, The main piece of legislation before us this week was amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. People facing problems accessing WCB continues to be one of the biggest challenges brought to me as MLA. This bill however addresses none of the problems brought about by the BC Liberals when they changed the legislation on first coming to power. These problems relate to access, to pensions cut off and to simply putting workers first. The government is also preparing the way for changes to the electoral boundaries ahead of the next provincial election and introduced a motion ahead of bringing in legislation. The changes are the result of work done by the Electoral Boundaries Commission. The North Island constituency remains the same, but there are big changes for the Comox Valley. That constituency will be split with Comox and Courtenay becoming one constituency and Cumberland, Denman and Hornby becoming part of a constituency which goes out to Tofino and the islands beyond. This is a concern for people in the Valley and especially for those in Cumberland. As I mentioned in an earlier report, I had the honour to attend the celebration at Cape Mudge to mark the return of Chief Billy Assu’s House poles to the community. I was able to talk about this in the Legislature. I am also continuing to follow up on the question of paid parking at our new hospital. Island Health’s excuse is that we will need to pay for parking in order to maintain the parking lot. I do not think this is an acceptable justification and am asking for the matter to be revisited. The cross-party Finance Committee has completed public hearings and this week we started the task of going through the many hundred submissions and recommendations. We are aiming for consensus on our report, which will then be submitted to the Finance Minister for consideration in preparing his budget. This weekend sees me back in the constituency ahead of another week in the Legislature. I can always be reached by email at Claire.trevena. mla@leg.bc.ca or by phone in Campbell River on 250 287 5100, in Port Hardy on 250 949 9473 or toll free at 1 866 387 5100. You can also friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena or check out my web page www. clairetrevena.ca.
Myths of the Highway of Tears VICTORIA – The scandal of the week at the B.C. legislature is what could be termed “delete-gate.” Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP opposition has been trying for a year to get under freedom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communities along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert. If you want all of the accusations about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the latest report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc.bc.ca, and transcripts of question period in the legislature this week. What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a shortage of safe and practical transportation options in and out of these communities, most of which are federally-funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway. What we have seen for decades is a dramatic media narrative about one or more serial killers preying on vulnerable women hitch-hiking along what is now known world-wide as the Highway of Tears. The Wikipedia entry for Highway of Tears gives a sense of the credibility of this narrative. It begins with the unsolved murder of Gloria Moody, last seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16. Then there was Monica Jack, killed in 1978. DNA technology resulted in a charge finally being laid last year against a known serial rapist. This was even further away, near Merritt, and she was a 12-year-old riding her bike. Other cases involve street prostitution in and around Prince George, an urban hub for a large aboriginal population similar to Regina and Winnipeg. Discussion in Victoria focuses on urban notions of increased transit, in places where existing service may be under-used. The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at 7305 Market Street in Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Nationally, the narrative is that deep-seated social problems within aboriginal communities would somehow be solved by a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry that looks only at tragedies involving women. If you drive Highway 16 today, you will see fading billboards pleading for information on the disappearance of Madison Scott. She was last seen in the early hours of May 28, 2011, after a grad party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. Her truck and tent were still there. Again, nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at least it was near Highway 16. Here’s something else you won’t often hear in the Highway of Tears melodrama. There is commercial bus service on Highway 16, although Greyhound reduced frequency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs. BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments. Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care. Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed towards political blame. I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted, but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities. “Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca” A member of
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Still time to take part in Operation Christmas Child Dear Editor, This year’s Fall Fair was a great success for the Port Hardy Baptist Church, not just because we won first prize in the nonprofit category, but because we raised
awareness of a special mission of our church. This mission is called Operation Christmas Child. O p e r a t i o n Christmas Child is a program which sends
shoeboxes filled with gifts to children all over the world who might never receive a Christmas present. A lot of boxes go to areas that are wartorn, or have suffered natural disasters.
Seeing this brings to mind the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child. For Operation Christmas Child to be a success it takes many villages, not only abroad, but also
Gazette column stories downloadable Dear Editor, Several years ago I wrote a weekly column in the North Island Gazette called ‘True Tales’. The stories were then published in a book called ‘Dead Birds Don’t Sing But Witching Rods Talk”. The Gazette sold some copies and the book was offered by donation at our Fall Fairs and
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here in Canada. It takes thousands of volunteers to collect and pack the boxes, and then many more to drive the boxes to all the stops before they finally get to a large warehouse in Calgary. There they are sorted into age groups and then into different countries, after which they are packed onto large cargo ships and planes where they will be taken by more volunteers and animals to travel the rest
of the way so that children may receive Christmas gifts. The Port Hardy Baptist Church would like to thank all of the people of our community who sponsored or donated items to this program. Special thanks goes to Monk Office Supply for their generous donation of school supplies and Sara Klatt, who works at Monks, for helping us design, print and laminate all the pictures for our
display used at the Fall Fair. We are still raising money to fill these boxes. If you or your company would like to donate any items or money towards these boxes, you may do so by contacting Pastor Kevin Martineau at 250-949-8036 or Kathy Klatt at 250949-8078 or in Port McNeil contact Susan Mitchell at 250-902-1040. Kathy Klatt Port Hardy
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Officials react to WFP restructuring news By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A move by Western Forest Products to eliminate their Monday to Friday work week and go to continuous shifting without a word to the Regional District of Mount Waddington “is totally disrespectful and inconsiderate of the North Island as a whole,” said Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland. The move means the North Island could revert back to being a logging camp, where people come to town and work their shifts and “live anywhere.” Ackland’s comments were made at the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting Oct. 20 to Western Forest Products’ representatives Randy Boas, operations manager, and Kindry Mercer, regional engagement coordinator. Ackland was also upset the decision was made public when North Island mayors and councils were all away at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Vancouver. “You can’t effectively have good change unless you communicate. This is what really annoys me,” said Ackland, adding that had the RDMW, or other mayors,
had the opportunity to have input, they would have been able to “give your company some very useful information.” “I am very angry that I was not phoned. I was not contacted about this information,” she said. “I don’t disagree with what Shirley has said,” said Village of Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen, who had questions about whether the change would affect employees’ paycheques. “There are so many moving parts, it would be hard to come up with a number. Generally speaking there will be a little less money earned by employees, but there will be more employees,” said Boas. RDMW Board chair, and Woss Representative, Dave Rushton is concerned about the impact long shifting worries are having on morale; and down the road how it will impact safety. The ability to attract people with school-aged children, Rushton said, “is even less now.” TH Rushton has also heard people say that if they are going to have to work shift work, they may just go work in the oil patch. Boas said what WFP is doing with the changes is providing employment and a steady pay-
cheque to employees. In the early 2000s, said RDMW Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy, Weyerhaeuser switched to shift work, which didn’t seem to last. “It wasn’t successful back then,” Donaghy said. “I don’t believe there’s a lot of companies waiting for Western Forest Products to fail so they can buy into the coast,” said Boas. “Has anyone considered what it looks like without this company in the communities? The alternative scares me a lot more,” Boas asked. “We need to make this work,” said Boas. District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood asked how important it was to the company to have local employees. “To me as an operations manager it is important. It’s my preference to hire from up here. Kids from here, they don’t melt. They’re not made of sugar. They’re less of a flight risk,” said Boas. Bood said the communities are like a wheel with spokes in them. When the North Island loses a spoke, it becomes less attractive for people to move here. “It just really seems to me that this isn’t a good strategy for you.
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You’re making it harder to recruit employees,” Bood said. “I’m starting to be of the opinion that I’d like it (allowable cut) to go to a company that invests in the North Island. They are the people that are going to make my community viable in the future,” said Bood. “From a political point of view we’d like to have somebody cutting that allowable cut that’s hiring locally. You can either tear the fabric of the North Island apart or you can build on it,” said Bood, adding he fears WFP will be hiring all their employees from down island. “Companies have an attitude towards social licence (in communities) and I’m not sure your’s is where I’d like it to be,” Bood said. “If an operation isn’t operating, the community is gone. Is it more important that we have an operation that runs steady, or not? If they don’t have a steady job, they’re going to leave here. I bet that is more destructive,” responded Boas. When the pulp mill closed in Port Alice, Boas said, “it changed from a vibrant community to a bedroom community.” “Western Forest Products made record profits last year,”
said Ackland, and this decision is not “going to add profits to our community”. (The Town of Port McNeill receives about $250,000 in tax revenue a year from Western Forest Products, she said.) WFP employs 175 people and 125 live from Woss north. “I’m thinking we’re going to lose people that live in these communities,” Ackland said. “I value an employer that’s providing a stable workplace. It’s not all bad,” said Area B Director Phil Wainwright. Later in the meeting Wainwright said Western’s “social licence” in the community is “represented in the work they’ve done in my area” which includes expanding the parking lot at Grant Bay, putting up barricades to keep ATVs off the beach, and by doing a clean-up on the shoreline. “Actions speak louder than words,” Wainwright said. “Have you been beaten about the head enough, or would you like more,” joked Area A Director Heidi Soltau. “I will bring forward what you said to corporate,” said Mercer. “I hope you are all wrong” and the company will “do what we can to make sure you are all wrong,” said Boas.
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Planned power outage By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor About 7,000 customers will be without power on Nov. 8. BC Hydro has scheduled an eight-hour outage from 12:01 a.m. to 8:01 a.m. for system improvement work. “We actually have a damaged piece of equipment that needs to be repaired in the Woss substation. It is a wood pole substation and the
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Black Press Following a lengthy political career spanning nearly two decades, Vancouver Island North Conservative MP John Duncan was defeated in the federal election by NDP candidate Gord Johns. “Obviously it’s a sad night for a lot of my friends, my colleagues. This was not the result I was anticipating at all,” Duncan noted during a concession speech in the newly-created Courtenay-Alberni riding. He is most disappointed that his fellow Conservative candidates he was mentoring on Vancouver Island did not succeed. “It’s kind of tough - it’s kind of tough, yes. I know that everyone worked as hard they could and I actually thought we had a good message.” He admitted the national campaign dictated voters, and added “there’s no way around it. That’s what happens. And obviously on this occasion, that’s what happened big time.” Appointed in 2010 as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Duncan said his most proud moment came in the appointment, particularly in nation building. He added he never stopped caring and working for the community and the greater Island. He said he will spend the next few days clearing out his three offices and preparing for life out of the public eye. “All good things do come to an end at some point.”
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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor North Island residents believe tourism is very important to the local economy. According to the preliminary results of a resident survey conducted by Vancouver Island North Tourism this summer, 80 per cent of the 241 people that responded, said tourism is “very important”. Another 17 per cent felt it was “somewhat important”. Only 14 per cent of the respondents were iden-
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tified as working in the tourism industry, said Tourism Coordinator Joli White at the Regional District of Mount Waddington meeting Oct. 20. Of the 241 people who responded to the survey the majority were from Port Hardy (47 per cent) and Port McNeill (37 per cent). White told the board that 40 per cent of respondents said they “moved here for work.” These responses will be combined those from the out-of-area Visitor Experience Survey in a final report which will be out this week.
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Area adds voices to free parking cries Gazette staff The District of Port Hardy has added its voice to those calling for free parking at the new Campbell River Hospital, although cries appear to be going unheard. At their regular meeting Oct. 13, council agreed to send a letter to Island Health requesting no parking fees “for our citizens.” Despite an outcry from the public, various elected officials and the region’s own hospital board for it to be free, Island Health has decided it will charge for parking at the new Campbell River Hospital. Just how much it will cost, who will be in charge of collecting it, and what that money will be spent on are yet to be determined. “Fees will be determined by Island Health Parking Services based on St. Joseph’s General Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital parking rates,” according to the recent announcement by Island Health. St. Joseph’s parking rates are $1.50 for one hour, $2.25 for two hours, $7 daily and $25 for a weekly permit. Nanaimo Regional’s rates are $2.25 for the first two hours, $1.25 per hour thereafter with a weekly permit costing $26.75. “Island Health recog-
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nizes that pay parking in hospitals is not popular,” says Dan Maclennan of Island Health Communications, “however pay parking is standard practice in the vast majority of care facilities in urban areas.” Unpopular might be an understatement. Letters have been flowing in to Island Health and the Ministry of Health condemning the concept of pay parking for months. Mayor Michael Barry of Alert Bay’s letter reads, for example, “There are already prohibitive costs to North Islanders travelling for medical care,” and goes on to reference ferry cost and fuel for travel, meals and often accommodation requirements
for many who travel to Campbell River for care. Please do not exacerbate the financial burden of North Island citizens who already face barriers to medical care.” Similarly, letters from our region’s MLA have had seemingly no effect. “There is already stress when an individual or a family member is in hospital; knowing there will be a cost to access that health care will add further stress,” wrote Claire Trevena, MLA for the North Island in support of parking being free at the new facility. “Further, people who are on low or even moderate income simply will find the cost of paying for parking day after day, to visit and support
friends or family, untenable.” Island Heath says paid parking is meant to generate revenue to maintain and repair the parking facilities. “Parking revenues pay for services such as snow removal and deicing, painting, repaving, pothole repairs, parkade repairs, equipment, lighting costs, security and future parking supply,” Maclennan says. In 2004, when there was a new hospital being built in Delta, the mayor and council went so far as to draft a bylaw stating that parking at hospitals within their municipal borders must be provided free of charge. That bylaw was read three times, went through public
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In the Oct. 21 issue of the Gazette, in the story entitled ‘McNeill strongly supports tourism’ it was incorrectly stated that Gaby Wickstrom was the manager of the Tourist Information Centre when the town took over management. In fact, the manager was Cheryl Jorgenson. Also in the First poppy story, George Kearey’s name was spelled incorrectly in the photo caption. The Gazette apologizes for the errors.
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Owl released into the wild By Kathy O’Reilly-Talor and Frank Green Reporters Two Barred owls were released back into the wild on Oct. 16 - one in Port Hardy and one in Port Alice. “This was a beautiful and humbling experience helping a wild creature return to the wild,� said Kari Watkins, who released Port Hardy’s new feathered citizen. “I will never forget this experience. He stayed up in the tree for a long time and was still there when we left about an hour later,� Watkins said. She went back the next day to see if the owl was still there, but could not spot it. “Thank you to staff and volunteers at MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) for saving this amazing creature and entrusting him to me for the release.� Since 1995, MARS has operated a designated Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on three acres north of Courtenay, in Merville, BC. MARS specializes in avian species such songbirds, waterfowl and raptors and they rescue everything from Bald Eagles and Trumpeter Swans to Hummingbirds. The year they opened, MARS had a wildlife case load of 102. Since 1995, they’ve dealt with 7,211 animals. Since 2002, they have averaged 410 cases a year. It appears more young owls than usual are get-
ting hurt on local highways lately - which may actually be a good sign. “Naive� birds are being injured, because lots of them survived their first winter. Mild temperatures meant there were more rodents scurrying about for the raptors to eat. “Lots of them survived, so lots of them are getting in trouble,� said Reg Westcott, the supervisor of wildlife care at MARS. “Those little guys really go through the resources when we get a lot of them� - the birds eat as much as half their body weight each day. Westcott has two tips to keep owls numerous and healthy. First, don’t use rodenticide. Owls get poisoned when they eat poisoned rodents. Second, don’t throw garbage out the window when you’re driving. Garbage draws rodents towards the road and then cars hit the owls hunting those rodents. MARS encourages the public to help with the rescue of injured wildlife by bringing small species to them, or to a veterinarian. With large or dangerous wildlife such as Bald Eagles or Great Blue Heron, their trained staff and volunteers will respond. Before you interfere with any wildlife, please call MARS at 250-337-2021. After hours Wildlife Emergency: 250-897-2257. MARS is currently fund-raising to build a hospital and flight pen to help eagles and other wildlife recover. They are also always looking for volunteers.
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September rain records set in 1962. By Friday night, the effects of the deluge were being felt as creeks and rivers flooded their banks and mud and debris slid down banks and mountainsides. Area B Director Phil Wainwright gave “kudos” to Emcom Services Inc., BC Highways, Western Forest Products and BC Timber Sales for getting the work done.
Program to address health issues By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Regional District of Mount Waddington’s Manager of Economic Development certainly can never be accused of not thinking outside the box. At the RDMW meeting Oct. 20, Pat English told the board he had completed a funding application on behalf of the North Island Health Network to the Island Health Authority’s Community Action Initiative. The funding is for a two-stage project to address mental health and substance abuse among seniors and their care givers. While he admitted it may seem like a bit of an odd task for him, English said “I see my role here as bringing resources into the North Island.”
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Submitted Vancouver – Quatern Limited Partnership, a logging company co-owned by Quatsino First Nation and Western Forest Products, accepted the Joint Venture of the Year award last week at the 7th Annual BC Aboriginal Business Awards. Cathryn Wilson, executive director of the BC Achievement Foundation that presents the annual awards, said Quatern Limited Partnership was selected by an independent panel of judges representing Aboriginal business expertise throughout the province. “The jury was looking for successful and sustainable businesses that exemplified good corporate citizenship,” said Wilson. “Quatern Limited Partnership demonstrated accomplishments in both social and environmental responsibility along with positive employee relations.” “Our annual harvest program ranges between 40-60,000 m3 with an equal volume from each partner,” said Robert Duncan, one of Quatern’s six board members and the economic development Submitted Photo Officer for Quatsino. “We’ve been profitable every Robert Duncan, Quatsino economic developyear which has allowed us to make significant ment officer, accepts the award. investments in other economic development initiaforestry business,” said David Elstone, TLA executives and community projects.” Quatsino Forestry, a separate forestry company tive director. “The TLA understands that working run by the Quatsino First Nation, is a member of the cooperatively with First Nations will strengthen the Truck Loggers Association (TLA). “I’m encouraged forest industry in British Columbia and several TLA to see the Quatsino First Nation diversifying their member companies are First Nations owned.”
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(NC) Eerie sounds, spooky lights and jack-o’-lanterns aglow will keep visitors coming back for both tricks and treats. However, to keep the fun going, it’s important to plan your home’s scary set-up with safety in mind. Decorations for special events, most often involving
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Libraries show appreciation
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Spencer Laviolette, Harlow Laviolette, and their grandmother Delaine Laviolette played Scrabble at the Port Hardy Public Library Oct. 17.
By Frank Green Reporter The Port Hardy Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library held a customer appreciation day Oct. 17. There were cookies, drinks, and two new contests for patrons to participate in to win books. One is the Edward Scissorhands Contest. Library Technician Aileen Selbee explained that she cut up a book - one that was already falling apart, she insisted - and library patrons have to figure out the title and the author’s name based on the snippets of text she stuffed into a big glass jar. And there’s a one-word hint: “Iris.” The second contest is the Haunting Weeks Monster Mania Scavenger Hunt. Kids with moms and dads are invited to drop in to the library during open hours for a Monster Scavenger Hunt
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and enter a draw to win great prizes. The draw date will be on Halloween. Customer appreciation days were also held at the Port McNeill, Port Alice and Sointula public libraries. Selbee said she hoped customer appreciation days might draw in people who don’t know about the library or understand how it works. “There’s free stuff here for people and people don’t know that!”
Temporary Remembrance Day exhibit By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A Remembrance Day temporary exhibit will be at the Port Hardy Museum next month. The exhibit opens Nov. 3 and will remain in place until Nov. 14, said Curator Jane Hutton. The museum is closed on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day. This will not be the first time there has been a military exhibit at the museum. “A couple of years ago Lew Bartholomew brought his travelling exhibit about HMCS Alberni to the Port Hardy Museum. He encouraged me to borrow from local lenders, and the exhibit ended up being mainly about the Royal Canadian Navy,” Hutton said. (Bartholomew’s HMCS Alberni exhibit now has a permanent home at the Comox Centre Mall.) The exhibit was very well received. “I must say it was that experience that inspired me to create another Remembrance Day exhibit here,” she said. “We have very few military type items in our permanent collection, but the fellows of 101 Squadron have come up trumps. They have loaned us several things which will allow us to create a creditable temporary exhibit,” explained Hutton. “Joey Eilertsen has also loaned us his fabulous Second World War pilot’s flying suit.” The museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
Spookiness descends on McNeill
Gazette staff Port McNeill will be bustling with haunting Halloween activities. On Oct. 31, the Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department will be setting off fireworks for the 19th year. They are the grand finale to other activities being held. The Port McNeill Events Committee proposed a kid-friendly, by-donation event to town council that would be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Halloween Day at the Community Hall and asked for the rental fee to be waived. Council approved the request. The stage will be set up as a “Mad Scientist Lab” with stations set up for kids to put their hands into “brains and eyeballs”, if they dare! The gym floor would feature games as well as colouring stations and a small concession. There will also be goodie bags. Concession proceeds and donations will be put towards future events such as a Christmas with Santa party. Council approved a request to waive the rental fee for the hall for the event. On Oct. 30, the Gate House Theatre Society will be presenting the Halloween Town Mystery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is an interactive family-friendly play written by Terry Eissfeldt. Groups will leave the Flora Borealis (former Port McNeill Flower Shop) every 15 minutes on a journey to solve the mystery.
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North Island audience taken in by Imposteures
Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo Martine Gaumond, violinist and vocalist for Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures, delighted Gordon and Ann Henschel, by coming down from the stage and sitting beside them in the audience at the Oct. 24 North Island Concert Society’s first show of the 2015-2016 series at the Port Hardy Civic Centre.
By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Four great friends who obviously love each others company, and appreciate each other’s musical talent, put on a fabulous show at the Port Hardy Civic Centre Oct. 24. By the end of the evening they had over 100 more new friends. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures took to the stage and treated the audience to some toe-tapping Gypsy Jazz music. The quartet features Tassan on lead guitar and lead vocals, Blanche Baillargeon on double bass; Martine Gaumond on violin, and Lise-Anne Ross on rhythm guitar. Ross was not able to make this trip, but the group did not miss a beat with the addition of Ivan Garçon. Tassan joked that it took six hours for the Montreal-based band to fly to Victoria and another six hours to drive to their gig in Port Hardy. Port Hardy was the start of their Western Canadian tour, said Tassan, which will take them cross Canada and to Belgium. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures are pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the gypsy wave that swept across Québec. From standards by George Gershwin, Félix Leclerc and Django Reinhardt, to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements are innovative, and creative and involve many
opportunities for incredible dueling instruments. Since their inception in 2003 the group has solidified their reputation. With concerts in various venues and festivals, including numerous appearances in major events and tours across Canada and France, they have cultivated the adoration and loyalty of an ever-growing fan base. On two occasions, their show has been taped and broadcasted by CBC Radio as part of the Concerts on demand, in Montreal and Saskatoon. Their first two albums, De bon matin (2007) and Pas manouche, c’est louche (2010), achieved rapid critical acclaim. Only a few weeks after it was released, De bon matin went to the top of RadioCanada’s Coup de Coeur hit list and reached number one on the Radio Couleur Jazz top 4. The band is currently working on its fourth album: “Entre Félix et Django“, a double tribute to those two great artists, Leclerc and Reinhardt. This event kicked off the 2015-2016 North Island Concert Society performance series. The next performance by the North Island Concert Society will be Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Flora Borealis (former Port McNeill Flower Shoppe and from Gail Neely in Port Alice at: (250) 284-3927.
McNeill competition attracts BC dancers Gazette staff The Mount Waddington Highland Dancing Association held their annual fall competition and workshop Oct. 17 and 18 at North Island Secondary School. Dancers from around British Columbia travelled to compete in a number of events and win cash prizes. One of the highlights of the day were the choreography competitions, which included competitors from Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, and Vancouver. In the group choreography section, the local Team Charlton group (comprised of Premier dancers Emily Walker, Xandryn Frost, Abigail McCorquodale, and Jerzie Cheetham) performed a piece entitled “Dolls,” and was pleased to place second in a tough slate of competitors. In the solo choreography competition Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy took first place in the Under 15 years section, and Catherine Symons of Port McNeill
placed 6th in the 15 years & over section. Another highlight of the event was when a power outage occurred in the middle of the afternoon Sword Dance. Six dancers were dancing over swords when the lights went off and the emergency lighting came on. The bagpiper kept piping, the dancers kept dancing, and at the end of the dance everyone gave a thunderous ovation in the dark! A number of deer thrilled visitors to the North Island by hanging around for most of the day on the lawn at the school. Piper Alan Walters from Vancouver said in all his years of piping he had never seen deer at a competition before. Judges Bill Troock from Edmonton and Ross Armour from Calgary adjudicated the event. The Mount Waddington Highland Dancing Association’s next event will be the annual Celtic Christmas recital, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at
Port Hardy Secondary School and Sunday Dec. 6 at the Gatehouse Theatre. Results for North Island dancers at the competition. Primary Pas de Basques 1. Sienna Cotter 2. Chloe McNulty 3. Liv Humphrey 4. Natalee Paige Hunt 5. Kilynn Wilson 6. Piper Chapman Pas de Basques & Highcuts 1. Sienna 2. Chloe 3. Liv 4. Natalee 5. Hailey Young Fling 1. Liv 2. Chloe 3. Sienna 4. Natalee Beginner 9 & Under Fling 1. Kaia Mackay 4. Paisley Barolet Sword 1. Kaia 5. Paisley Seann Truibhas 3. Kaia 4. Paisley 5. Elenah Hunchuk Lilt 3. Kaia Flora 3. Kaia
Sandy Grenier Photo The ‘Dance Dolls” from left to right Xandryn Frost, Jerzie Cheetham, Emily Walker and Abigail McCorquodale perform at the Mount Waddington Highland Dancing Association annual fall competition. 5. Paisley Beginner 10 & Over Fling 2. Kayley Clair 3. Talia Child 4. Aliya Therien Sword 1. Kayley 3. Talia 4. Kayleigh Moult Seann Truibhas 1. Kayley Clair 3. Talia Child 4. Aliya Therien Lilt 1. Kayley 3. Talia 4. Aliya Flora 1. Kayley
2. Jenna Aggregate winner Beginner 10 & O: Kayley Clair, Port Hardy Confined North Island Beginner Award: Kayley Clair Novice Fling 3. Emma Harrison Sword 1. Emma Seann Truibhas 3. Emma 8. Madison Lilt 2. Emma 5. Madison Flora 2. Emma
4. Madison Confined North Island Novice Pat Prestwich Award: Emma Harrison Premier Under 13 years Fling 1. Xandryn Frost 2.Abigail McCorquodale 5. Emily Walker 6. Jerzie Cheetham Sword 2. Abigail 4. Emily 5. Xandryn Frost Seann Truibhas 1. Abigail 2. Xandryn 5. Emily 6. Jerzie
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Voter difficulties experienced By David Faren For the Gazette Predictions about difficulties for some voters to exercise their rights were realized on the North Island Oct. 19. Problems occurred for voters on both the ‘Namgis and Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nation according to some voters. In the past it has been common to create separate polling stations based on the alphabet. Polling stations this year were based upon geographic location of the voters’ address. This created difficulties for some voters on Cormorant Island. The new designation for each polling station based upon geography created two polling stations that were available at the Alert Bay Legion: one for the village, one for the reserve. Complaints about the excessive line up at the latter poll surfaced throughout the day. An Alert Bay resident posted a photograph on Facebook showing the large line size discrepancy and described it as segregation. Officials running the polling stations were directed by Elections Canada to separate the polling stations based on geographical location rather than where the voters’ last name fell in the alphabet as had been done in the past. Some asserted the line was a sign of racism given the optics of the dividing line. One resident questioned the dividing line being based upon geography was valid and said “my legal address was off reserve when I got the election card in the mail and it had 205 on it, which was the reserve lineup. I just changed my address in the last two weeks.” “There was a whole slew of problems with the VICs (voter registration cards),” according to Jennifer Rowell, the chief returning officer for Alert Bay. One resident, who had always lived in Alert Bay and had always voted in Alert Bay was directed by his VIC to vote in Port Hardy. Another woman received her VIC with her maiden name, “a name she hadn’t used in 30 years.” Another person had a card with everything correct except the last name. “There were a number of problems with addresses” on the card, said Rowell. Acknowledging the line for polling for the reserve residents was typically longer, the delays were also attributed to a large number of young voters in that line. Rowell noted there was a “slew of brand new voters, a lot of 18 year olds.” Beth Dunlop, deputy returning officer for Alert Bay, saw the longer line as a result of additional processing time for voters on the reserve line who did not have identification. This was “especially 18 to 25 year olds” when
asked to provide mail with their address where “practically no one gets mail to their street address”. Rowell noted the contradictory behaviour of the federal government who, on the one hand are Cathy Swain reducing door to door mail resulting in more people having only post office box numbers on their mail, while on the other hand placing a heavier demand on mail with street addresses if you want to vote. In spite of the problems encountered, the polling station was also moved outside twice to accommodate voters who, because of disability, could not come inside the building. Each time, according to Rowell, the line was consulted and they agreed the additional delay was worth having the two voters participate. Port Hardy’s experience was not mirrored, but issues arose according to Cathy Swain, a resident of Tsulquate reserve. Swain was active in getting people out to vote, or as she put it, to “Stop Harper”. She now dons a shirt that says, “We did Stop Harper.” She said “everyone wanted to see change,” and went on to say she “found a bunch of Champions” who got out and voted and helped get others out to vote. Voter identification was still an issue there, but some took sport in dealing with the situation. Swain claims many did not even bring their VIC and that according to an information sheet she had from Elections Canada, the VIC was not needed for voting. Her husband, instead, used a letter from the band and a prescription bottle to show his address. Swain claimed one person had his name questioned on the identification he did have, because his name was Buddy. The election official doubted the authenticity of the name. Swain was prevented from helping elders to the polling station during the election. “They let me help them for the advanced polls,” said Swain, “but this time they only let me bring them to the door. Others were allowed to help,” she added. The Fair Elections Act was predicted to have caused difficulties for under-represented voter demographics, and here on the North Island difficulties existed, but they seem to have been primarily caused by a shift in how voter’s polling station is determined.
Lock out crime initiative
Over the course of this past summer, Port Hardy RCMP established that there had been a significant rise in vehicle break-ins compared to previous years. In an effort to address this issue, the Port Hardy RCMP has increased its street and vehicle checks within the community. They have also initiated a program in which they have conducted an audit around the community to determine how many people were actually locking their vehicles and ensuring no valuables were left in plain view. What they found was an alarming amount of vehicles parked in public places were left unlocked. Many vehicles contained valuables such as electronics, purses, keys and jewellery left out in the open for thieves to window-shop and access. RCMP also noticed that only a very small number of vehicles
checked had security systems installed; a first line of defence and a great deterrent to potential thieves. Your local RCMP wants to stress that the best way to keep from becoming a victim of theft is to lock your vehicle and store valuables out of sight. A similar approach should be taken when it comes to securing your home and other valuables such as bicycles or tools that all too often get left outside and unprotected overnight. Something as simple as locking your car, using a bike lock and locking your doors and windows when you leave your home can have a huge impact says St. Sgt. Brownridge. Police encourage the public to continue to call 250-949-6335 and report instances of theft and suspicious persons in order to make our streets safer. Dial 911 if it is an emergency.
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October 20 – 31 Murder Mystery at Sointula Public Library. Solve a mystery at the library and be entered to win prizes to be drawn on Halloween. For young adults and adults. October 28 Halloween Storytime and Craft at Port McNeill Pubic Library, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wear a costume or come as you are! October 29 North Island Writers Society meets Oct. 29 at the Port Hardy Library 6:30 p.m. start. Everyone welcome. October 30 Gate House Theatre presents the Halloween Town Mystery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. An interactive family-friendly play. October 30 Port Alice Halloween Howl at the Community Hall. Cost is $5 per Goblin or $15 per Goblin family, spooky fun for all. 7-11 p.m. at the Community Hall. October 31 Sointula Family Community Halloween dinner/dance party. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fire Hall. October 31 Port Hardy Halloween fireworks display. Storey’s Beach, 6:30 p.m. Bonfire, fireworks to follow at 8 p.m. Free hot chocolate.
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November 4 Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General membership meeting hosted by Grief Seafood. From 6 - 8 p.m. at the Black Bear Resort. (Food & refreshments provided)
the draws for Scissorhands Shred a Book (Oct. 17-31) and Monster Mania Scavenger Hunt (Oct. 10-31). Wear a costume or come as you are! Halloween at the Sointula Pubic Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lots of Halloween themed activities suitable for all ages.
November 7 Fund-raising for Syrian refugees. Cabbage roll dinner and dessert at St. Columba Church, Port Hardy. 5 to 7 p.m.
October 31 to November 28 Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society Christmas Sale, Thunderbird Mall, Port Hardy, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 7 Port Hardy Public Library a Veteran’s Day story and fun for kids, all ages 2 to 4 p.m.
November 1 to November 30 Library Bingo for Kids, Port Hardy and Port McNeill libraries Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
November 10 Kids enjoy a “Celebration of Fall” at the Woss Public of Woss Public Library.
November 1 6 to 8 p.m. Great Pumpkin Patch Walk, Carrot Park, hosted by the Port Hardy Visitor Centre. Enter the pumpkin patch at your own risk! Spooky sights and sounds abound along the sea walk Enter through the “graveyard” and be greeted by the Grim Reaper Make your way through the patch amidst lighted Jack-o-lanterns and complete your haunting journey with hot dogs and hot chocolate around a roaring bonfire.
November 14 St. Columba Church Port Hardy Fall Tea & Bazaar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Plants, baking, classy ‘junque’. November 14 and November 28 Baby and preschool time at the Port Hardy Public Library from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
November 3 Well known residents of Echo Bay in the Broughton Archipelago, Bill Proctor and Yvonne Maximchuk add another book to their list of titles. “Tide Rips and Back Eddies - Bill Proctor’s Tales of Blackfish Sound” was released in September. Tide Rips follows up on what is now a coastal classic, “Full Moon Flood Tide,” with a close look at Blackfish Sound. Bill draws on his eighty years of memories and his broad view of the history, people, fishing and tides of the area, Yvonne worked closely with Bill through every stage and illustrates the book with softly rendered drawings and original cover art. Billy and Yvonne will be
November 18 Health Forum with panel presentations and opportunities to learn more about how technology and technological aids can help Mt. Waddington residents access the medical services and supports they need. Sointula Fire Hall 11a.m. - 4 p.m. November 20 Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Award of Excellence Gala at the Community Hall. Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.
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October 17 – 31 Scissorhands Shred a Book for Teens and Adults. Scissorhands is loose at the Port Hardy Library our library! Guess the shredded book in a bottle and enter to win great prizes. (we’ll give you a keyword to search in our new catalogue if you want). Draw date: Halloween!
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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Ongoing Fridays, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena family skate, 1 to 2 p.m. Ongoing Saturdays, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, family skate 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ongoing Sundays, Public skate at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ongoing Aquafit at the Port Hardy pool Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 250-949-6686 for more information. Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays adapted landfit at the Port Hardy Recreation Centre. Call 250949-6686 for more information. Ongoing Floor hockey begins in Port Alice, Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Centre gym. Nov. 6-8 Bantam Hockey tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Nov. 27-29 Midget Hockey To u r n a m e n t , Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Dec. 4-6 Peewee Hockey To u r n a m e n t , Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Jan. 8-10 Female Bantam/ Midget Hockey tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.
Port McNeill edging towards success By Frank Green Reporter The ice squeaked under the blades of the Senior skaters as they spun and leapt and pumped their way across the ice. They’re at the top of the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club, and they’ve worked long and hard to get where they are today - six hours a week for practice, plus hours more helping novices as part of the Club’s CanSkate teaching time. Elizabeth Kines is their coach and leader, a position she’s held since she was a teenager back in 1979 and agreed to take on the job. “North Island communities have supported us hugely over the years,” Kines said. “They started their skating when the arena was built. They’re still skating,” she said of the longtime dedication of many local parents. Kines is excited and, of course, a little stressed about the ice show the Club will put on in several months time - it has been put on every other year for more than three decades now. The show this year will be about “gliding through time,” with stops in the age of the dinosaurs, the Roaring Twenties, and the modern day, among many others. Most Club members at the senior level in recent years have been girls, but boys have often progressed through the younger levels -
Frank Green Photo The Port McNeill Figure Skating Club senior skaters spend hours on the ice each week honing their skills.
and sometimes returned to the Club for extra skating lessons. “Skating is skating,” Kines said, when asked
about the difference between figure skating and skating in hockey. “They learn their edges.”
Atom Eagles soar to victory over Comox By Frank Green Reporter The Atom Eagles soared past Comox Valley on Oct. 18, making it look easy
with a 10 to three victory at the Chilton Regional Arena. Every time Comox tried to clear the puck it seemed to land on
Cain considers summer usage By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Regional District of Mount Waddington’s Manager of Economic Development is working with the Mount Cain Alpine Park Society on attracting some summer users to the ski hill. At the RCMW meeting Oct. 20, Pat English told the board that if the ski hill has another bad winter “they will probably be in some financial difficulties.” If they can rent some of the cabins and open the area up to people looking for an alpine experience, they may be able to generate some additional revenue, English said. The ski hill was only able to operate six days last year due to poor snow conditions, English said. At the society’s annual general meeting Sept. 19, which English attended, it was reported they do have sufficient funds to make it through one more bad season.
an Eagles’ stick, and every time the puck was near Comox’s net, there were always more Eagles around to muscle it in. Comox’s players were on the defensive, generally just trying to dump the puck forward before an Eagle swooped in to take it away from them. Jack Barrett scored a whopping four times in the match, and Ethan Fuller added two more for the Eagles. “We’re gaining some confidence, moving the puck well,” said Coach Doug Grant, and the players positioned themselves better, trusting their teammates to do their jobs and just doing their own - instead of chasing the puck en masse. “I think we had a good game.”
Frank Green Photo Ethan Fuller flew past his Comox Valley defenders during the Atom Eagles’ win on Oct. 17.
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Submitted In sport, as in other areas of life, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. You can get so focused on individual tasks, that you sometimes forget the bigger picture. That’s what a recent team building weekend in Port Hardy offered for the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls soccer team. It was a chance to take a step back from the details of soccer development and build deeper connections. That sense of connection, strengthened in so many ways over the weekend, resulted in what will undoubtedly be one of the team’s most powerful memories of the season - and beyond. For that, the Riptide U15 Girls soccer team has many people to thank. For deepening connection to history, the land, and to Kwak’kwaka’wakw Nations culture: Deep thanks to Stephanie Nelson, Connections Worker from Port Hardy Secondary School and to the K’amk’ala Professional Dance Group, including singers, Harold Nelson, William Wasden Jr., Ross Hunt Jr., Kaleb Child, and Rejean Child. Not only was the team welcomed to the T’sakis Bighouse to witness sacred dances such as Tlasala and Am’lala, but they also had the honour and pleasure of dancing together around the fire in unity with the group. Thanks also to Jillian Walkus who, on a Saturday night, gathered up and drove students to the venue so they could perform. Riptide members felt very blessed to have enjoyed this unique and powerful experience. For strengthening connection to the sea and to the official Riptide sponsor: Sincere gratitude to Brian Walkus who skippered the seine packer, Pacific Joye, touring the team around Marine Harvest’s Doyle Island Farm Site and sharing his knowledge of local waters. For nurturing connection through comfort and abundance: Warm thanks to Jennifer Smith and Ivan Argyle from North Coast Cottages, and Denny Seto and his team at Seto’s Restaurant, whose environments naturally supported team bonding. For connecting the team to the future and the value of sport in local communities: Thanks to Kayley Clair, Mollie Johnson, and Isabella Schmidt for their willingness to take risks and grow by joining Sunday’s training session. For a thrilling connection to the sky and a new perspective of
Haley Wigard Photo Riptide U15 Girls soccer squad was honoured to witness sacred dances by the K’amk’ala Professional Dance Group, including teammates, Kristen Clair and Georgia Walkus, on their recent team building weekend in Port Hardy.
the natural beauty of the North Island: Big hugs to West Coast Helicopters and Chief Pilot, Dave Wigard, whose generosity created many smiles to wrap up the weekend’s activities. For strengthening the bond between players, which will ultimately be evident on the soccer pitch: Heartfelt thanks to Angela Clair and Brad Campbell, the team parents who humbly worked behind the scenes to organize the weekend’s unforgettable schedule of activities. On behalf of Coaches Matt Laver, Lisa Wigard, and the entire Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls team, “Thank you Port Hardy for your warm and generous welcome and for supporting us in strengthening connections that will underlie our team’s individual and group success!”
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By Frank Green Reporter The Peewee Eagles went two for two in recent action. The Peewee Eagles walloped Saanich 16 to two at the Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill on Oct. 17. The demolition took a few minutes to get underway, with Joey Grant opening the scoring with 10 minutes left in the first period, assisted by Chelsea Noel and Tyler Roper, but the goals came fast and thick after that, Frank Green Photo including two consecu- Chelsea Noel made her move against Campbell River during the rough tive goals at 8:19 and and tumble Peewee match-up Oct. 18. then 8:11 - the first Campbell River on Oct. 18 - after being up 6 to 0 from Ethan Bono and early in the second period at the Don Cruickshank the second from Roper. That was just one of the three times the Eagles Memorial Arena in Port Hardy. Campbell River’s comeback was just the chickscored immediately after a face-off - Noel and Bono scored just nine seconds apart in the second ens coming home to roost after a game’s worth of period, and Joey Grant and David Klatt did it lack lustre play, according to Coach Bono. “They were flat as pancakes,” he said. “They again when there were 25 seconds and 13 seconds got what was coming to them.” left in the game. That third period was a mess, featuring seven The Eagles were obviously having a good time - many kids grooved on the ice to the music that penalties between the two teams. Both teams had two players in the penalty box played whenever there was a break in play. Coach Ray Bono was pleased with his team’s at one point. But the game had its moments. Goalie Griffin effort, but worried about the consequences of Handley was mostly stalwart in front of the playing in a blowout. “Kids came out playing hard like we asked Eagles’ net. Bono scored twice and Noel scored and assisted on a goal off the stick of Brandon them to,” Bono said. “I just don’t like games when we’re up 15. Kids Brotchie. “It was an ugly win, but it was a win,” said get into bad habits.” The Peewee Eagles eked out a 7 to 5 win over Coach Bono.
phones. It was a great team bonding, enjoyable evening. “Sunday morning we felt like we were in pursuit of retribution. We came out determined and competed very well with PR. It was the toughest hockey most, if not all, these kids have ever played. Hard hitting, fast hockey,” said Gage. The Eagles were leading throughout the game on Sunday even with a short bench. They had two players not dress due to injury, another player go down at the start of the first and multiple players played through minor injuries. “Our team showed real grit, determination and character on Sunday.” Towards the end of the 3rd, PR came back, tied the game and eventually went on to beat the Eagles 7-5. “It was a great weekend of hockey. Our Bantam team went through a great learning experience and we are ready to learn from it and we’d like another crack at that team down the road.” PR will be playing tier 1 this season and the Bantams will be playing tier 2.
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Cermaq Canada has an opportunity for interested parties to bid on a 3 year contract for harvesting services for the East Coast of Vancouver Island in the Campbell River and Port McNeill areas starting July 2016. This Letter is intended for the use of bidding on this contract opportunity. Ř All vessels must be able to meet or exceed ISO 14001, 9001, 22001 and 18001 requirements of Cermaq Canada Ř Vessel requirements for this tender must have a capacity to hold a minimum of 240,000 lbs Live Weight of product Ř Price must be by pound of gutted product Note: for calculations Gutted Weight is the valid weight produced from the processing reports and that Live Weight and Dressed Weight are calculated as follows; Live Weight = 108% Round Weight = 100% Dressed/Gutted Weight = 100% Pertinent information; Stunners Ř Each boat will need to have stunners in use able to manage approximately 4 00 ŵsh/hr Ř Each vessel will be required to have back up stunners and parts on the boat in case of mechanical breakdowns to the existing stunners and harvest equipment Cooling system Ř Each vessel will be required to have a minimum of 4 holds with our preference of having 6 or more, with a chilling system that will be able to cool the product to a temperature of 2oC 2 hours or less Contingency Plan Ř Each vessel must ŵle a contingency plan with Cermaq Canada that details the means by which they will ensure that there will be no interruptions to the processing in the event of mechanical breakdowns Ř All contingency plans ŵled with Cermaq Canada Quality Assurance Ř Cermaq Canada will provide one Harvest Quality Supervisor per harvest to liase with the vessel and assist in ensuring quality optimization of our product and that Cermaq standards are met. Ř All vessels are to supply enough personnel to ensure they can do the following work 1. Pull seines 2. Shallowing the seines/pens as needed 3. Vessel crew must be able to perform harvest duties on the boat; stun table, bleeding, on-going temperature monitoring, pre and post harvest cleaning and disinfection of equipment Ř Cermaq Canada maintains the right to demand that the contractor implement any corrective action(s) necessary to increase and/or protect quality of our product or meet Cermaq/industry standards Off Loading of Vessels Ř The vessel crew/contractor is responsible for all aspects of off-loading the vessel at the processing plant as it pertains directly to the vessel and its holds 1. This includes activities such as the movement of the pumping equipment from one hatch to the other, monitoring the equipment and product quality while pumping on the deck of the vessel and ensuring each hold is completely emptied of product 1.1 Terms of Bidding Ř All bids must be in by December 18, 2015 including a proposed contingency plan. Ř Cermaq will determine the winning bid by February 20, 2016 Ř Tender packages are available but bidders will be required to sign a conŵdentiality agreement with Cermaq before receiving the package Ř All bids received and discussions with bidders will be held in conŵdence Please submit your bid to: Brock Thomson | Cermaq Canada Ltd. brock.thomson@cermaq.com phone: 250-286-0022 Fax 250-286-0042
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free satellite. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR
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NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email:
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PORT HARDY-Harbour View Apt’s, Unit 408, 3 bdrm, top floor, ocean view, large balcony. Heat/hot water incl. $650/mo., avail. immediatly. Contact Crystal, Cel 250-2300731, Office 250-230-3375.
TELEGRAPH COVE Studio Furnished. Waterfront! Over marina. Comes w/King bed. $895/mth inclds hydro, water, sewage, satellite TV, parking. Available now. Lease. Call 808-283-8660.
PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.
Call 250-956-3526.
PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Avail. Nov 1 on Mountview Cres, Call 250956-3440. www.portmcneill townhouses.yolasite.com
PORT HARDY Very clean & bright. 2 bdrms, 5 appliances, balcony. On site manager. Available now. $645./mo. NS/NP. Call Rosaline
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Auto Insurance Sales & Service Representative
Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 16 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and benewt package. *lease visit our website www.viic.ca for additional information on our brokerage. Positions Available: *art time E ull time Ƃuto Insurance -ales E -ervice Representative Location: 1-Ç0xÎ arket -treet] *ort ardy] .C. Ideal candidates must have good communication skills, enjoy working with the public in a team environment as well as possess the ability to work independently. Education and training will be provided. *lease send your current resume along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to join our team to: Meagan Cadwallader, Branch Manager mcadwallader@viic.ca by 6 NOV 2015
k’awat’si Cold Storage 0997211 B.C. LTD
Shipper/Receiver (Full Time) The Shipper/Receiver is part of the warehouse team and will be in charge of incoming shipments, organizing and controlling inventory, packaging job materials, and ensuring timely deliveries. Qualifications: t Valid Driver’s license t Experience operating forklift t First Aid certification would be an asset t Excellent verbal and written communication skills t Organized and able to multi-task t Excellent time management skills t Strong work ethic and willingness to learn t Excellent interpersonal and communication skills t Able to work effectively both individually and in a team environment t Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department t Must be able to work unsupervised t Be punctual and at work daily t Work safely and comply with all Company Policies and Procedures Food safety and food quality are critical to the success of k’awat’si Cold Storage. The incumbent is responsible to adopt and carry out the food safety practices of the company and to report any food safety issues to his/her immediate supervisor. Preference will be given to applicants Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation heritage as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Competitive salary based on experience. If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter, and resume in the strictest confidence by Oct 30, 2015 to: Michael Schnurr, Controller Box 5120, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 Or by email to: accounting@kedc.ca or by fax 250 949 8301
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at Kwigwis Daycare in Fort Rupert • To work in a group centre within Code of Ethics, Provincial licensing and Kwakiutl Band Policy • ECE and/or Infant Toddler certificate • Criminal record clearance, TB test, 2 References, Immunization record, First Aid, Medical check • Good communication skills, Sense of humor, Flexibility • Wage according to qualifications/experience • Monday –Friday up to 7 hrs/day; possible split shift Submit cover letter & resume via fax, mail or in person to Betty-Jean Dziekan; Box 1440/ 99A Tsakis Way Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Phone/fax: 250 949 9015
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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School District No. 85 requires the following CUPE 401 REGULAR positions: Posting #30: First Nations Education Assistant, Sea View Elementary Junior Secondary School, Regular Posting #31: Noon Hour Supervisor I , Alert Bay Elementary School, Regular Further information regarding job scope, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, please go to our website at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=132. Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=31 and quote the appropriate posting number (s). Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85 PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability
Phone Rick 250-956-4555 TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR
Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com
APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm suites References Call Jason 250-949-0192
MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454
SUITES, UPPER PORT HARDY- Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School. Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. Good carpets, NS, NP, $650/mo. 250230-1236.
TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY-3 bdrm townhouse. prefer family, ref reqd, $850/m, Avail now. To view call 250-956-3106
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Posting #30: First Nations Education Assistant, Sea View Elementary Junior Secondary School, Regular RESCIND - Posting #16: Noon Hour Supervisor I, Woss Lake Elementary, Regular - RESCIND Further information regarding job scope, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, please go to our website at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=132. Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=31 and quote the appropriate posting number (s). Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85 PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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District looks at Kains’ dam improvements
By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor This summer’s drought, followed by severe restrictions, has made the District of Port Hardy give serious thought to water preservation. At their regular meeting Oct. 13 council committed to a short-term plan of improving water level monitoring at Kains Lake by installing a level logger and recording discharge measurements to gauge water levels. The district will also begin to measure river discharge at the lower dam to see how it relates to what is happening at the upper dam. Determining river discharge near the water treatment plant will help with water withdrawal planning and ensure there are sufficient flows for fish. The district will investigate surface water inputs in the
Kains Lake and Tsulquate River area and check to see if the bypass valves at the upper dam are in good condition and free of blockages. The district will also look into the specific requirements of their water lease in regards to fisheries management. Long term, the district will be looking at upgrades to the upper dam such as increasing its height. “We feel that we should, sooner rather than later, get to work on the dam,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge. The district should “make sure our gates there are water tight,” said Councillor John Tidbury. “If we had those sealed a little sooner we would have saved a whole lot of water,” Tidbury said. Councillor Fred Robertson said the area received higher than average rainfalls in January and March and
asked if there was a way to capture some of that winter rainwater. “We know there’s a leakage,” said Davidge and part of the short-term plan is to learn how to fix it. Davidge said administration will come up with a plan which council will receive as a budget item. “Council can decided what to expend on that particular item,” said Davidge. Increasing the height of the dam is dependent on weather and it is “improbable that it will be done before next summer,” said Councillor Dennis Dugas. “To do that work you have to wait until the water level is below the dam,” Dugas added. Davidge said the district should have a plan in place and “be prepared to jump on it” when conditions are right.
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Off-road vehicle registrations mandatory by Nov. 1
Submitted Off-road vehicle registration and safety provisions are mandatory on Crown land effective Nov. 1, 2015, following passage of regulations in support of the Off-Road Vehicle Act. Operating standards include: * Helmets: Helmets must be worn when operating an off-road vehicle (ORV). For standards of acceptable helmets see section 22 of the OffRoad Vehicle Regulation at www. bclaws.ca (Off-Road Vehicle Act). * Seat belts: If a manufacturer has installed seat belts, then the
seat belt must be worn during the operation of that vehicle. * Lights: ORVs must use lights during low visibility conditions when riding on Crown land 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. If lights are not installed by the manufacturer, temporary lights can be attached to the ORV. For details on light standards see section 24 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. * Children: Children must be supervised when riding on Crown land and be riding an appropriate sized ORV as recommended by
the manufacturer. For details, see sections 16-18 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. The off-road vehicle registration is integrated within the pre- existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) motor vehicle registry. This will reduce implementation costs and allows off road vehicle owners to register at any of the 900+ ICBC insurance brokers in the province. The regulations also fulfil the Province’s commitment to create a sticker option for those ORVs which are unable to house metal
plates. Owners who already secured an ORV number plate during voluntary registration can, between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2015, bring their registration and metal plate to any ICBC broker and exchange their metal plate for a sticker for no charge. After Dec. 31, 2015, an $18 fee will apply. As well, snowmobile owners who have already registered their vehicles will be eligible for refund, up until Nov. 16, 2015, when they register under the ORV Act. The refund will be for the amount they had already paid - this will be $5 for transfers
and $10 for registration. Voluntary registration has been in place since Nov. 17, 2014, and since then over 35,000 users have registered. As of Nov. 1, 2015, registration will be mandatory. The combined cost of the number plate and registration fee remains $48. The regulations govern the rules of operation, safety standards, penalties and conditions of use for a wide range of ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles or “quads”, dirt bikes and side-bysides).
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