The Northern View, December 02, 2015

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No, it’s not a rip in the space-time continuum, Rupertites.

You’re also not re-living your own Twilight Zone episode.

Alarm clocks in the morning have been waking people up to an hour earlier, or more unfortunately, later than they should.

Digital and analog clocks tied to electrical outlets and not satellites, have been telling the wrong time day after day and it’s thanks to BC Hydro’s use of Prince Rupert’s Gas Plant power generator after a city wide power outage in mid-November, that people have been arriving to work 20 minutes early — or late.

“I shut [my clock off]. Why stress out over that? I just let mine go. I don’t even bother anymore, I got so mad at it,” laughed Rupert resident Mary Lorello last week, adding that she started seeing a change in her times on Tuesday, Nov. 17 – the day following a city-wide power outage in Prince Rupert, Port Edward and the area.

“It kept being late so I just let it go [instead of repeatedly fixing it].”

BC Hydro’s Dave Mosure explained the phenomenon that led to the wonky clocks last week.

“The normal BC Hydro power grid operates at a frequency of 60 Hertz and is very stable due to its vast size. When an area is islanded and no longer part of the larger grid, there can be minor variation in the operating Hertz and the system can operate just over or under 60 Hertz, but well within our operating standards,” explained Mosure.

“The variation does not damage electronics and billing meters are unaffected, but it will cause electromechanical clocks to run faster or slower as they use the line frequency as their time reference.

“We recognize and apologize for this inconvenience. At the same time we are thankful for the Rupert Gas Plant being able to supply the city of Prince Rupert through the time it has taken to effect repairs to the damaged transmission lines,” Mosure continued.

Work was completed on the two downed transmission lines, including the main 287-kilovolt line by 4 p.m. last Thursday afternoon, ensuring Rupert’s wonky clocks could return to their reliable time-telling ways.

“Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding while we worked to repair the damage these landslides caused,” said Mosure.

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Hawkair suspends Rupert flights

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Hawkair Aviation will no longer service the Prince Rupert Airport starting on Dec. 1 until May or June of next year.

Hawkair president Jay Dilley confirmed on Thursday the company’s plans to pull its service from Prince Rupert, move it to Kelowna and its subsequent layoff of seven of its customer service staff in Prince Rupert.

“During the slower winter months, we’re going to be shifting the capacity out of Prince Rupert and moving it over to Kelowna,” said Dilley.

“It’s a normal [practice] we’ve done in the past. In the past few winters, we’ve stayed over the course of the winter time, but this year we’ve decided we’ve got a lot more flying opportunity to happen out of the Kelowna market, so we’re moving the aircraft there.”

“A couple” full-time workers’ positions have been lost and approximately five parttime or casual staff are also being laid off.

The rest of the Prince Rupert operation’s pilot, flight attendant and administrative staff are largely based in Vancouver.

Customers who have flights booked for the winter months are currently being

contacted about transitioning over to an Air Canada flight, except for a few select Hawkair flights in December and January, which won’t be affected.

The reason for the pulling of its service is hard to be pinned down on one reason, but Dilley explained that the company is experiencing slower traffic in more areas than just Prince Rupert.

“Just in general, we’re seeing much lower traffic in Terrace, we’re seeing lower traffic in Vancouver – the Alberta market is very slow. I can’t really pinpoint anything with respect to Prince Rupert itself. We’re just seeing a general slower market, but we are seeing a stronger market over in Kelowna,” Dilley said, adding that Kelowna will be serviced six days per week.

The company is targeting a May or June return to Prince Rupert.

“That’s when we see traffic. Individuals in Canada just start to travel a lot more during that period of time and that’s our intention – to restart the seasonal summer session probably in May or June ... We had a great summer [in Prince Rupert]. We served a lot of guests, but right now we see it as being a slower period of time and its prudent for us to move that aircraft to a place that’s in need of a larger aircraft,” said the president.

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Cullen to “take a run” at Canfisco fishing licences Union pleading for help for unemployed shoreworkers

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

With Canfisco’s announced closure of approximately 500 salmon canning positions in Prince Rupert at its Oceanside plant, shoreworkers everywhere in the area are scrambling to figure out how to earn income.

“Shoreworkers are in dire need for some help with employment. Prince Rupert needs to come together once again to help our community in these dark times,” the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union (UFAWU) stated in a release late last week.

Employers looking for help from these shoreworkers from anywhere between “one hour to full-time” are asked to call 250-624-6048.

The release further outlined the decimated return on both the sockeye salmon and pink salmon – both of which were expected to bring in 1.1 million and seven million fish respectively this year.

“This year’s catch was only 10,000 sockeye and no pink salmon,” said UFAWU. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan

Nathan Cullen

Cullen was on his way to Paris this week for the COP21 Paris International Climate Conference, but before he left, he mentioned a plan of action to help the Rupert workers try and regain gainful employment canning salmon.

“I want to take a run at these fish licences. I don’t believe it’s right – we’re issuing licences to catch fish with no

conditions at all and those fish are now being moved off to China and everywhere else for processing,” said Cullen last week.

“We’re going to spend some time with our new fisheries minister (the Hon. Hunter Tootoo) and our [NDP] fish critic, Fin Donnelly, who’s been on this as well, to see what we can do about the [Canfisco owner] Pattison Group’s licences.”

The MP said that adjacency policies used to be in place in the B.C. logging industry to have lumber processed where its chopped, and is now looking to implement similar policies in Prince Rupert with salmon processing, but the B.C. and federal governments have neglected the west coast fishing industry.

“There’s a number of different vehicles [we can take]. One is through the competition board, another is just right through DFO (the Department of Fisheries and Oceans) and bringing in the idea of adjacency ... What are the legal and economic options available to us, because this is a disaster,” said Cullen.

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December 2, 2015• Northern View • A5

Promises but no action on Highway of Tears

BY ALICIA BRIDGES SMITHERS / Black Press

Transportation Minister Todd Stone has promised to turn discussions into action after First Nations and government leaders met in Smithers to consider transportation options to improve public safety along Highway 16.

At least 18 women have been murdered or gone missing along 700-kilometre stretch of road between Prince Rupert and Prince George.

Advocates say better public transportation is needed to connect small communities, which have limited access to services and amenities, and to reduce the need to hitchhike between towns.

The Ministry has ruled out a shuttle bus service, which was recommended by the Highway of Tears Symposium report in 2006.

Instead, it says it is focused on “community-based” transportation solutions which are suited to individual communities along the highway.

Northern Health’s medical transportation bus, a community-led service in Lake Babine, and the Seniors Helping Seniors program in Fort St. James were among the models discussed.

Minister Stone, who was not at the meeting but issued a press statement this afternoon, said it was an important step and promised to act on today’s discussions.

“We’re now going to turn the discussions into action and to work on a plan that provides an effective model for transportation along the highway as quickly as possible,” said Stone.

Mary Teegee from Carrier Sekani Family Services had hoped to see a financial commitment to better service today.

Her organization also runs the Highway of Tears initiative, which provides advocacy and support for vulnerable women and families of victims.

“We were there to ensure that the issue of the Highway of Tears and missing and murdered aboriginal women was not forgotten in this,” she said.

“The number one recommendation of course in the Highway of Tears recommendation is to have a shuttle bus and to develop a transportation system.

“I did bring that forward and I was hoping that there was going to be resources for that ... that hadn’t been identified or announced today.”

Although Teegee said she had seen numerous reports and discussions on the issue, she was cautiously optimistic that this meeting was a step towards seeing improvements.

“The government says that they are committed to dealing with this issue,” she said.

“I’m not going to hold my breath, but I am hopeful.”

Today’s meeting also considered the

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Carrier Sekani Family Services Highway of Tears coordinator Brenda Wilson stands next to photos of Highway of Tears victims displayed at a transportation symposium in Smithers.

Her sister, Ramona Wilson, is among the faces shown in the poster.

results of a First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) survey on First Nations travel needs along the Highway 16 corridor.

FNHA engagement and coordination manager Mark Matthew told Black Press his organization’s main interest in partnering with the Ministry was to improve public transportation for medical reasons.

However, he said there may be opportunities for his organization to help other groups with transportation measures that improve public safety overall.

“Anything that looks solution-based beyond the medical transportation work that we’re mandated to provide, we will have to have more discussions on how

involved we actually would be on that,” said Matthew.

“By us supporting the process it may sort of provide us direction to pursue other external partnerships but it won’t necessarily mean us delivering a service.”

Moricetown Band member Lorna Morris hoped any new service would help stop hitchhiking, which she said was a problem in her community.

“We have quite a few that are still on the road hitchhiking because of the rising cost of fuel and low-income, no jobs,” she said.

“It’s hard to say what can we do.

“There is a lot of options but it takes money to move a rock.”

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December 2, 2015

In our opinion

Be a part of the 10 per cent

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inety per cent of the work is done by 10 per cent of the people.

It’s a common thread that weaves itself into the tapestry of nearly any volunteer organization.

Before some get themselves into a lather, any help is appreciated, even if it is just part of the 10 per cent.

This weekend, the Prince Rupert Special Events Society will be putting on the 20th Annual Winterfest. These are the same hard-working folks that bring us Seafest, Children’s Festival, Canada Day to name some of their top projects.

It’s a lot of hard work and be well aware, it is altruism at its finest.

On Friday or Saturday, when you see one of the organizers or workers from this organization, please extend a hearty handshake and a profuse thank you.

When you are done that, how about contacting the society and offer to volunteer — even if it is part of the 10 per cent. They would be glad to have you.

Inconvenient truths of climate change

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remier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty.

The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggestever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called.

In this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with

reference to the Pacific Decadal problem for global warming Oscillation or other long-term alarmists.

NASA recently warming and cooling trends in confirmed that contrary to UN oceans. projections, total ice mass in Other countries have put new Antarctica is increasing. This is emission reduction proposals much more likely to slow sea level on the table for COP21. Danish rise than an Obama or Trudeau environmental economist Bjorn speech.

Lomborg did the math, and Arctic ice, meanwhile, is concluded that if every major rebounding rapidly after receding emitting country keeps its word in recent years. And while UN this time, the total of all their climate conferences always cause Tom Fletcher efforts would reduce global a spike in sightings of people B.C. Views warming by about 0.2 degrees by wearing polar bear suits, here’s 2100. another inconvenient truth.

What? A statistically meaningless decrease B.C. polar bear researcher Susan after 85 years of energy austerity? That Crockford reports that the world bear Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from That Crockford, she’s just a denier…. Oh wait, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the International Union for Conservation that finds the same thing – two tenths of a of Nature “Red List” says that’s about degree by 2100. right, and the population trend is no longer Wobbly climate models aren’t the only “decreasing” but is now “unknown.”

None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture.

It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling.

B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018.

Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold.

And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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“When I hear about the jobs and financial gain the community stands to benefit from this planning, it sounds very positive.”

“I am excited. It’s so exciting for people who have a vision, to bring some excitement to what’s happening.”

“Without this kind of thinking, Prince Rupert will die. More trade will make Prince Rupert a better place.”

“Every single business will be affected by more trade, positively. We have to ... do it in consultation with the proper groups.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FROM C TO SEA: The Quickload Logistics C-Loader, at the Port of Prince Rupert, stuffs containers with forest products before they are exported to Asian markets through Fairview Container Terminal.

Filling containers on their return trip is known as “backhaul.”

Backhaul boxes make Clark needs to visit Digby Island trade flow both ways

Letters to the editor

Editor: Open letter to Honourable Premier Christy Clark.

My name is Des Nobels and I live in Dodge Cove on Digby Island, on B.C.’s north coast. I am writing to you in an open letter with regards to concerns I have with the proposed NexenCNOOC, Aurora LNG project slated for the south end of Digby Island. After two letters to your office and one failed meeting with Minister Coleman at the UBCM, I felt that I was left with no choice but to address you in this fashion.

Here is the problem; the provincial government made available crown land on Digby Island for development, with no notice to either the Regional District or the community of Dodge Cove. This attracted the interests of Nexen-CNOOC as a spot for their proposed Aurora LNG project.

Upon completion, this proposed project would surround our community and be within half a kilometre of the community’s boundaries. I believe this contradicts international standards and the LNG industry’s own best practices.

If this project moves forward, our community of over 100 years could disintegrate as people leave due to concerns of living with noise, light and air pollution so close to their homes. This, along with the destruction of the natural habitat would make living here intolerable.

As a citizen of B.C., I cannot believe that this is what you, the premier, had in mind when you embarked down the LNG road. I hope this is not the world-leading best practices the province continually refers to.

Where else in the world are LNG facilities built this close to people?

I understand international standards require

“Where else in the world are LNG facilities built this close to people?”

- Des Nobels

at least 3.5 kilometres from human habitation on all sides. What world-leading standards and best practices is the B.C. government using to inform the siting of LNG facilities?

To date, I can find no clear provincial standards.

The residents of my community are living with the stress and anxiety of what this project will mean for their futures, but I believe that the answer lies in strict adherence to at least the international standards of 3.5 kilometres from human habitation and following closely the industry’s best practices as set out by the Society of International Gas Tankers and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO). At present it appears that not one of the four LNG proposals for the Prince Rupert area meets the SIGTTO guidelines.

In closing, I would urge you, the premier, to meet with my community so that you might better understand what is at risk, to clearly define what the province means by world leading and to create transparent best practices for the siting of all LNG facilities in the province of British Columbia.

Des Nobels Dodge Cove

Oil tanker ban not based on evidence Editor: During the recent election campaign, the new federal government committed to pursuing evidencebased public policy. In the mandate letters delivered to each minister, there’s a sentence that states: “our work will be informed by performance measurement, evidence, and feedback from Canadians.” We applaud that sentiment: the unofficial motto of the Fraser Institute is “If it matters, measure it.”

It’s curious then why one of the first mandate items that the new minister of transportation will follow is to “formalize a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic on British Columbia’s North Coast.”

Because any review of the actual data on tanker

safety would dispel the idea that this policy is evidence-based.

Earlier this year, a Fraser Institute study examined the safety of oil transportation by tanker in Canada.

The study concluded that, in general, moving oil by tankers is safe and has been improving and that, in fact, Canada has an outstanding record on maritime oil spills.

According to Transport Canada, there has only been one major oil spill in the last 20 years off Canada’s West Coast, and it did not involve an oil tanker but rather resulted when the Queen of the North ferry sank with 240 tonnes of oil on board.

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he geographic and strategic advantages of the Port of Prince Rupert have enabled the Fairview Container Terminal to become one of the fastest-growing container terminals in the world.

This achievement reflects the exponential growth in volume moving through the terminal during each of its first five years of operation. North American demand for high-value Asian goods—as well as time-sensitive cargos like seasonal apparel—was the primary force driving those volumes ever higher, but by the end of the third full year of operation in 2010, Asian demand for North American goods was escalating and began contributing in earnest to the growth of containerized trade through the Port of Prince Rupert.

At any container terminal on the west coast of North America, nearly every container inbound from Asia is “laden” or “loaded,” meaning it is stuffed with cargo. The same is not true for all the containers being shipped back across the Pacific. Depending on the port, a certain number of containers make the return trip empty, as an equal demand for our goods in Asia does not exist. Filling these returning containers (known as the “backhaul”) poses a significant competitive challenge for ports and their terminals, one that the Port of Prince Rupert improves upon every year.

In its first two years of operation, only 35% of containers exported through Fairview were loaded. As the number of exported containers increased through 2010 and 2011, so did the ratio of loaded/empty containers. By 2012, more than 50% of total exports were loaded with domestic goods, and in 2013 that figure jumped to 65%.

This remarkable growth is largely due to increasing demand for BC forest products in China and Japan, and the ability of Canadian industry to respond to that demand. The opening of CN’s intermodal terminal in Prince George meant forest products from the central interior could be stuffed into containers and sent directly by rail to Fairview Container Terminal. Quickload Logistics, a local company, has enabled this growth through its transloading operation at Watson Island, where a C-Loader machine stuffs packaged lumber into containers for export.

Today, more than 90% of Prince Rupert’s exported containers are destined for China, the majority of which are stuffed with lumber and wood products derived from spruce, pine and fir trees.

China’s booming recycling industry provides a strong market for wastepaper from North America and Europe. Chinese industries use it to create the paper and paper board products that package light manufactured goods for export. This scrap paper represents the second-most exported product through Fairview for the last four years.

Agricultural products like wheat, soybeans and livestock feed are also exported in containers through Fairview, and this category makes up more than 20% of the Port of Prince Rupert’s containerized exports.

Scrap metal exports continue to grow, due to strong demand from developing countries like China, which alone imported more than $160 billion in non-iron scrap metal in 2011.

Other categories of goods exported in containers through Fairview in low volumes include logs, pulp, scrap plastics, textiles and chemicals.

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Tanker ban ignores evidence of safe transportation of oil by sea TANKER BAN from Page A7

In 1970, 1,207 million tonnes of loaded crude oil was transported by sea. This number has increased to an estimated 1,710 million tonnes of loaded crude oil in 2014.

When the broader data on maritime safety and oil transport are considered, the evidence points to a high degree of safety that has

continued to improve over time.

This is not to say that concerns about safety should not be paramount. But it needs to be recognized that economic consequences will follow from the moratorium.

The move to place a moratorium on tanker traffic likely ends the prospect of constructing the Northern Gateway pipeline, hampering

the ability of Canadian oil to gain access to new and growing markets. This pipeline would have helped Canada diversify its energy exports, thereby becoming less reliant on the U.S. which is increasingly producing its own oil. One analysis noted that a pipeline and port project exporting oil from Canada’s Pacific coast could increase gross national product

by $270 billion, labour incomes by $48 billion, and government revenues by $81 billion over 30 years.

Issuing a moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast ignores the evidence on the safety of transporting oil by sea.

Kenneth P. Green Centre for Natural Resource Studies

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BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY W.A.C. BENNETT DAM RIPRAP UPGRADE PROJECT KŶ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϭϯ͕ ϮϬϭϱ͕ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ ,LJĚƌŽ ĂŶĚ WŽǁĞƌ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƚLJ ; ,LJĚƌŽͿ ĮůĞĚ ƚŚĞ t͘ ͘ ͘ ĞŶŶĞƩ Ăŵ ZŝƉƌĂƉ hƉŐƌĂĚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ĐĂƉŝƚĂů ĞdžƉĞŶĚŝƚƵƌĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ; ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶͿ ĨŽƌ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĂŶĐĞ ƉƵƌƐƵĂŶƚ ƚŽ ƐĞĐƟŽŶ ϰϰ͘Ϯ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ Đƚ͘

An Open Letter To The People of the Skeena My traditional name is Yahaan, my western name is Donnie Wesley.

I am the hereditary leader of the Gitwilgyoots tribe of the nine Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams. As a Tsimshian hereditary leader, as a father and grandfather and as a commercial fisherman who depends on the health and abundance of wild salmon, I have a responsibility to protect and defend the Skeena River and its salmon. Pacific Northwest LNG, a massive industrial project proposed for the estuary of the Skeena River, represents a grave threat to the health and abundance of Skeena salmon as well as other marine resources.

My decision to defend Lelu Island and Flora Banks was informed by ancestral knowledge that this area is crucial to the health of Skeena salmon. The scientific research conducted by the Lax Kw’alaams fisheries team, the Skeena Fishery Commission, which included the very best independent experts from our finest Universities, confirms Flora Bank, Lelu Island and the estuary of the Skeena River would be placed at severe risk if this project proceeds. The proponent hired oil and gas industry consultants to try and disprove this independent and leading edge science. It would be irresponsible for me, or anyone who treasures wild salmon, to depend on a flawed and dysfunctional process to decide for those who depend on this place what development can or cannot happen on our homelands.

The lower Skeena River has been home to Tsimshian for many thousands of years. Other First Nations hold title to other parts of the Skeena. We now share the Skeena with settler communities and we all embrace common values – we know the health of this river and its salmon defines us and binds us together. All of us have an obligation to pass on a healthy Skeena and a healthy wild salmon resource to our descendants.

The First Nations who would be impacted by this project were not consulted in regard to the proposed site of this project. This is contrary to Canadian law and international commitments to the concept of free, prior and informed consent. There are other issues associated with this project that need to be addressed by all Canadians, including the massive number of new fracked gas wells needed to supply the project, as well as Canada’s ability to meet international standards in regard to climate change. The decision to site this massive project in the worst site possible has inevitably led to conflict and uncertainty. There are also legitimate questions as to the cost of the project, who will pay for it, and who will build it.

We should identify and support development that is more sustainable, and brings greater benefits to all our communities. I am asking that all Skeena First Nations and their leaders, and all people of good will, come together and share this responsibility to defend and protect our home and native land. Together we can find a way to protect salmon, our cultures and our children’s future, as well as collectively decide appropriate places where development could occur.

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City must be fit for kids: Mirau

No security passwords for gym

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL

Port Edward council won’t be giving out the security pass code to evening recreational user groups at the school gym. The school is currently being used by Pacific NorthWest LNG for office space.

“The whole building is on one security system,” said Port Edward chief administrative officer, Bob Payette. “We’re trying to get something figured out

by Christmas.”

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Civeo work camp impresses District Coun. Christine Mackenzie took a tour of a Kitimat Civeo work camp under construction last week, and was thoroughly impressed with camp security.

“There is a gate before you even get in and then when you get in you’ve got to report again – you’ve got to sign in twice ... If you’ve had some drinks [and are visibly intoxicated], then you’re out. You’re not allowed in – your room’s gone,” she said, adding that the camp was an alcohol-free zone.

Help for Port Edward church The District of Port Edward council responded to an early November request from Port Ed’s Church of Christ the King for fundraising items to help revitalize the church through renovation. The District concluded that they would send two gifts for the Loonie Auction that the church is holding.

Council to match pledges Council decided to match monetary donations of Port Edward Community School’s Walk-athon. The proceeds of the pledges will go toward the Salvation Army. Council will match pledges up to $500.

Prince Rupert Coun. Blair Mirau gained a new outlook on city design policy earlier in November when he attended the Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit in Vernon.

The summit, which brings together municipal and regional policymakers, advocates for municipalities in B.C. to encourage child-friendly urban design and initiatives. “[We explored] jut-out sidewalks to reduce the length of crosswalks and improved sightlines for pedestrians,” said Mirau.

“The theme of the event was how to make municipalities, in general, accessible for children. That was the overarching theme and I know with our budget constraints we’ve got to be very careful not to pick and choose which projects we’re going to cater to ... But there is one initiative that’s taking hold across Canada I think we could take a look at and that’s the Children’s Bill of Rights being adopted at the municipal level.”

Mirau explained that the Children’s Bill of Rights would take the City’s child-friendly proclamation introduced in 2009 one step further by enshrining children’s rights in the city’s collective conscience. “[The bill of rights] makes a great

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Jut-out sidewalks near crosswalks, such as the one recently installed on Fraser Street, improve safety for pedestrians, especially children. Instituting child-friendly city design is one of the focuses of Prince Rupert Coun. Blair Mirau after his attendance at the Cities Fit for Children summit in Vernon.

statement – it protects the rights of children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to speak for themselves so that’s something I’m happy to provide the materials for and something we can easily pursue without adversely affecting the budget,” said Mirau.

Success by 6 regional coordinator Kate Toye also attended the

conference as did city planner Zeno Krekic.

“I am so thrilled that our city and council are looking at building on the proclamation... creating change that will not only positively effect the children and families in our community, but cities that are fit for children are really cities that people want to live in,” Toye added.

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The coordinator added that everyone is welcome to these discussions, from city officials to those affected by neglect and abuse to alcoholics or substance abusers.

CRN’s work is guided by B.C.’s Adult Guardianship Act and its outreach to community agencies is part of the follow-up to the Truth and Reconciliation C o m m i s s i o n of Canada’s recommendations to identify “what’s possible in the community”.

In the past, CRN has held regular workshops, including teleconference meetings and special event awareness opportunities like ‘Together to Reduce Elder Abuse’ (TREA) week – a B.C. strategy.

“The two agencies that are mandated to respond when they receive a report are Northern Health and the B.C. Association of Community Living.

Everyone else is not mandated to follow up. The RCMP will approach it in their own way and there may be reasons why they sit on it and not follow up, but if we report it to Northern Health, they are mandated to do something about it,” said Davenport. “[Adult abuse and neglect] is rampant in Prince Rupert, but unless that person has the confidence to come and talk to you about it, there’s nothing anyone can do,” said Sanchez, adding that trust issues and expensive court costs are main reasons that victims are often left struggling.

“I can’t tell you what’s happening in Port Edward and this is why we’re inviting you to join us.”

Coun. James Brown from the District of Port Edward agreed to attend the CRN’s regular meetings on behalf of the District.

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In business, two minds are better than one After meeting her partner on Vancouver Island nine years ago, April Link chose to set up shop in Rupert

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Many entrepreneurs likely know the feeling.

Starting up their own business, they might have a solid idea in their mind of what form and shape their initiative will take, how it will look and what it’s designed to do and to be.

But that image changes, many times more than once over the course of actually putting an enterprising idea together.

So it’s been for April Link and her partner in life and in business, Chris Ridley.

“We’ve had a few different ideas to how exactly the business would look and each time we’d come up with an idea and work on a plan with some financial stuff. [We then] decided whatever that vision was, wasn’t actually going to be something viable to support our entire family right away, so that has definitely been an up and down [process],” said Link last week.

“Each time we thought we were close to being able to start and then when I really worked it out, I realized it wasn’t going to work ... We both reworked the idea two or three times before we got to where we are now.”

Those types of struggles are far from uncommon in the often cutthroat business start-up world, but Link and Ridley figure they’re right where they need to be and know the right people in order to be successful in Prince Rupert with their new outdoor adventure company focused on guided canoe and hiking trips, outdoor education programs and gear rentals, called Outer Coast Outfitters.

Growing up in Prince Rupert, Ridley knows the North Coast area quite well, and he met Link almost nine years ago at a Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training (COLT) guide training course

“When you leave town you have immediate access to really wild areas, so that part of it is very appealing to me.”

- April Link at Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. She then visited Prince Rupert a few times and decided if they were going to start a business, doing it on Ridley’s traditional territory through his Tsimshian roots would be the best place to do it.

“We both had these visions independently of each other more than 10 years ago and then we decided we were going to combine those visions and do something that would work for a family business ... We wanted something that would allow us to stay close to our community and family and still do the work that we love,” said Link.

Link and Ridley have been working with Futurpreneur Canada’s core loan program. She’s received her loan and is currently working with her mentor match, Kristi Farrell, owner of Cow Bay Cafe and Opa Sushi, to help her get started on the launch of her business.

“She’s shared some resources and information with me that I was needing to get lined up for this startup right away ... She was telling me her story about becoming an entrepreneur and what that’s been like for her for two different businesses over the years,” Link said, adding Farrell will be working with Link and Ridley over the next two years as a mentor.

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through the small business challenge last spring and that got the ball rolling. Over the last few months we’ve been working with them – they’ve given us a lot of coaching around the business planning and the peer mentor circle.”

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their own enterprise than in Prince Rupert.

“I love the size of the community and the feel of the location as well. Especially when you leave town, you have immediate access to really wild areas, so that part of it is very appealing to me. I think it makes it really well-suited to this type of business,” she said.

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Sports In Brief Final weekend for PRMBA The Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association will hold its final weekend of play this Saturday and Sunday.

Final games for each division are scheduled to be played for this Sunday, Dec. 6.

Approximately 175 players took part in this year’s season and the age divisions break down into Grade 3/ 4, Grade 5/6, Grade 7/8 and Grade 9/10. This year, each team had one practice and one game per week.

Rainmakers head to provincials The Charles Hays senior boys’ volleyball team continue their season today when they take on the province at the 2015 BC Boys High School Volleyball Provincial Championships held at the Langley Events Centre.

The Rainmakers made it to the big stage after defeating the Smithers Secondary Gryphons in the Northwest regional zones ‘AA’ final.

Sixteen teams make up the pool of competitors to win the 2015 ‘AA’ crown and Charles Hays is in Pool D, with high schools Woodlands, Prince Charles and Sa-Hali providing round robin competition.

Fans can follow along as the team makes progress this week at http:// bchighschoolboysvolleyball.com/2015-drawresults/

Rampage continue road trip After a long ride out east to Williams Lake and Quesnel last weekend, the Prince Rupert Rampage will head back down Highway 16 for the second week in a row.

They’re taking on the Terrace River Kings on Friday at 8 p.m. The Rampage have had some success in Terrace earlier this season, beating the defending CIHL champs River Kings 7-4.

Sr. boys’ hoops get started The Charles Hays senior boys’ basketball team will look to begin their long road back to provincials this weekend when they head to Terrace to take on the Caledonia Kermodes and other teams from around the Northwest zone. The ’Makers have previously reached the provincial stage over the past two years, placing second in B.C. in 2014 and third in 2015.

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After a lackluster first quarter, the Masset Raiders were able to top the Hazelton Spartans 85-59 in the Senior Men’s All Native Qualifying Tournament final, sending them to the main event in February.

Chris Campbell from Masset started off the game hitting open jump shots, and building the Raiders a lead.

Hazelton played hard defence in the beginning of the game, as tempers nearly boiled over. This was a rematch of a heated earlier contest between the two teams. The first quarter ended in a close 22-21 edge for Masset.

Jesse Olson from Hazelton moved the ball well, with good passes into the post. However Chris Campbell’s energetic play promoted ball movement and added hard defence at the other end of the floor.

Campbell took the ball hard to the hoop and was fouled for an attempt. He hit the free throw. Masset took the lead, 30-25 in the second quarter. Darren Fargey played well inside, scoring a couple six-foot buckets for the Spartans. Gary Brown of Masset came back with a jumper, making the score 32-27.

Perimeter play from the Raiders gave easy rebounds to Hazelton. Against the run of play though, Brown was able to steal the ball and take it hard to the hoop, drawing the foul and hitting both free throws. The score was 34-30 at this point.

Masset started to pull away with better ball movement off screens. Hazelton’s lack of care for the ball and sloppy play helped Masset build a 14-point lead, 44-30.

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Masset’s defensive intensity was not matched by the Spartans, but Fargey was the lone bright spot for them, grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring inside.

Poor shot selection by Travis Smith of Hazelton contributed to Masset’s lead. The half ended 52-34 for the Raiders. “I thought we came out a little slow in the first quarter. We weren’t focused on doubling coming off screens. The second, third and fourth quarter performance was fantastic.

Our defensive intensity rose, and that led to some success in the offensive end. This success showed our hard work paying off.

Chris Campbell and Cooper Wilson who run the point, really set a good tempo defensively and those are the guys that are ripping the ball out of guys’ hands, it was great,� said Masset head coach Cal Westbrook.

The second half started out the same way the first ended, with tenacious defence

by Masset, and discombobulated play by Hazelton.

Quality entry passes to Gwaliga Hart, opened up the floor for Masset and created

“Chris Campbell and Cooper Wilson, who run the point, really set a good tempo defensively.�

- Cal Westbrook easy shot opportunities, building a 22-point lead halfway through the third quarter. Hart was not guard-able due to his length and used that to his advantage, nailing turnaround jumpers on consecutive possessions to extend their lead to 70-38 with 3:40 to go in the third.

With the game now essentially out of reach for Hazelton, most of the reserves for both teams came into the game. Smith continued to settle for deep threes and off balance shots, and that contributed to the unsettled offence. Hart’s inside/outside game was not reconcilable for Hazelton.

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The athletes showed a lot of heart, playing hard for 40 minutes, but in the end it was Vancouver who were able to outlast their opposition, beating Greenville 53-43 for the win.

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With Greenville running a four-high, one-low offence and their pressure man-toman defence, the intensity was ramped up.

Vancouver countered with solid shooting from Joleen Mitton.

Vancouver’s Rhonda Simpson kept the game fresh with good handles and ball movement.

The first quarter ended 14-14.

The second quarter began with turnovers.

Fatigue from all the games over the weekend was catching up with the athletes. Hard defence dominated the second, with only two buckets from each team being scored halfway through the quarter. Micita Barton from Vancouver had a good quarter shooting draining two long jumpers. The score at the half was 26-25.

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Greenville came back with some big shots and shrunk the lead back to one right away but Barton opened the lead back up as she went to the hoop for an and-one bucket.

She then continued the strong play with more baskets, extending the lead 42-32.

In the fourth quarter, there was much of the same for Vancouver, as their superior ball movement and penetration in the paint to get quality shots gave Greenville fits. The team mounted a comeback at the 6:20 mark where they were down as many as 10 and cut the lead to six points, 44-38.

Another Greenville basket caused Vancouver to call a full time out with the deficit now at four. This was as close as Greenville would get as Vancouver’s Jade Montgomery stopped the bleeding with a fast break lay-up. The game finished 53-43 for Vancouver. “I was proud they played together as a team.

It wasn’t an individual game, but they were passing well and looking for the open player, rather than themselves. We were more aggressive than we have been in the past two games, and the girls trusted each other,� said player and coach Montana Howe. “We will be back in February.�

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Notice of Community Meeting Pursuant to the City of Prince Rupert Amendment to the zoning, the Aurora Resorts Inc. application will be hosting a community meeting at the Charles Hayes Secondary School on Wednesday 9 December 2015 The purpose of the community meeting is to provide information and maps respecting the Amendment to the Zoning and Development of Lot 3, District Lot 251, LD14, R-5, Plan 10313 Prince Rupert The meeting will consist of an Open House with opportunity for Questions & Answers.

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December 2, 2015 • Northern View • A17

Seawolves earn split with Storm

BY WILLIAM GYE PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert peewee rep hockey team was in action over the weekend at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

After dropping Saturday night’s game 4-1 to Smithers, the Seawolves looked to bounce back Sunday morning in the rematch and they would eventually emerge victorious in game two, taking it 4-3.

The first frame started out the way the Seawolves wanted, as they were able to gain the zone often. Nolan Stava created some early chances, and much of the play was in Smithers’ end.

Ivan Handrard of Smithers went against the run of play and scored a very nifty backhand goal, top corner to put Smithers in front 1-0.

But the Seawolves did not give up at all and pressed for the equalizer. Penalties were common and after a penalty to Jonathan Pirillo of Prince Rupert, Handrard hit the post.

Aiden Watkinson was a force for the Seawolves all morning, going hard to the net, and drawing a penalty.

Braeden Anderson continued the smart play, putting the puck on goal with traffic. Rupert captain Ben Northcott took the puck from his own blue line and was able to get in on goal and scored far side, low on the Smithers goaltender.

More Rupert penalties followed and the period ended 1-1.

The second period started with Rupert short-handed.

Rupert goalie Jacob Gordon played well, and helped the Seawolves kill the penalty.

A give-away up the middle hurt the Seawolves as Handrard capitalized on a wrist shot from the slot making it 2-1 Smithers. Prince Rupert’s Arlen Deschamp then pounced and scored to tie the game up 2-2. Momentum shifted and Stava went end to end and buried, making it 3-2 for Prince Rupert at the end of two frames.

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The peewee Seawolves mob goalie Jacob Gordon after a win.

The athletes worked hard and chances were created at both ends of the ice. Stava fed Deschamp and he scored making it 4-2.

James Shorter of Smithers took advantage of a giveaway at the Rupert blue line, and went in on a breakaway, finishing with a nice forehand-backhand deke from to close the gap 4-3. Gordon stopped the remainder of the shots that came Rupert’s way. The game ended in a 4-3 win for the Seawolves.

“Our game is about speed and puck movement. We took it to them in the first, we had a few breakdowns in the first part of the second, but we came back.

“To a man I think we outplayed them and took advantages of the chances we got. [There was] a lot of character displayed today, I think that’s one of the keys to our victory,” said coach Bruce Watkinson.

The peewees’ next action comes in the form of road play as they head to Kitimat for two games on Jan. 9 and 10.

Rampage winless on eastern trip

BY WILLIAM GYE WILLIAMS LAKE / The Northern View

Meet Buddy and Ziggy!

These boys are looking for a home together. They have spent their entire lives together and are the best of friends. Ziggy is 12 and Buddy is 8, they both walk well on a leash and enjoy going for nice leisurely strolls. These boys have lived with cats, kids and other dogs. These boys are absolutely adorable and have lots of love left to give to the family who opens their home to them. If you would like to know more about Buddy and Ziggy please contact the BC SPCA Prince Rupert Branch

The Prince Rupert Rampage embarked on their annual eastern road-trip over the weekend to Williams Lake and Quesnel, but failed to register a win.

The Rampage opened up against Williams Lake on Saturday night. The visitors went down 3-1 early and the score held until after two periods when the guys tried their best to muster a comeback, making it 4-4 halfway through

the third period, but fell just short in the end, 6-4.

Game two on Sunday saw Prince Rupert fall again in an offensive slug-fest to Quesnel.

The game was close after one, but the Rampage lost their momentum after two periods and Quesnel opened up a 6-2 lead. The final score was 10-4 for the Kangaroos.

Although it was a lopsided score, the shots were even in the game, but the quality chances were in favour of Quesnel.

The Rampage are back in action on Dec. 4 in Terrace against the River Kings.

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Points North runners-up in Prince George meet Trey Kish, Jarred McMeekin win aggregate medals for Rupert

BY WILLIAM GYE PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Select members of the Prince Rupert Rapids swam at the Prince George Medical Northern Sprint Swim Meet from Nov. 20 – 22 and returned home, placing second at the event as part of the northwest crew, Points North, just behind the host winners, Prince George.

The squad had another strong showing at the meet, building on the momentum from their earlier meet this fall.

Individual achievements from the Prince Rupert athletes were common throughout the event, with strong showings from all the city’s entrants.

Natalie DeMille (10) swam new personal best times in all eight of her events.

Zach Dolan (14) finished second in the 50 backstroke and first in the 50 breaststroke (35.67s).

Brandan Hagen (18) finished second in the 100 IM and third in the 100 breaststroke. Jakob Hall (10) finished

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Isaac Mastroianni (12) set a new “AA�

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Ethan Toye (13) had a first with an “A� time as well, in 100 backstroke (1:29.48).

Hannah Toye (13) set a new “A� time in the 100 free (1:12.70). Robert Warren (16) finished second in the 100 backstroke and third in 50 & 200 backstroke.

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The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highly-motivated individuals for the following new position:

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Graphic Communications Coordinator is responsible for designing, creating and coordinating dynamic print, online, video and interactive content and experiences that engage specific audiences of the Prince Rupert Port Authority and inspires them to acquire and retain accurate knowledge about the Port’s values and activities.

Working collaboratively with members of the Communications and Trade Development teams, the Graphic Communications Coordinator will develop-or liaise with contractors to develop-assets supporting messaging campaigns and ad hoc internal and external initiatives.

The ideal candidate would possess a University or College degree in Commerce, Communications, Journalism, or Commercial Art and Design and a minimum of three to five years’ of related experience. In addition, the ideal candidate would also possess: t Expert skills in Adobe CS6 or Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; t Competency in web coding and design, including HTML, JavaScript, JQuery and SQL skills; t Strong spoken and written communication skills; and t Perform well individually in a team environment.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing with respect to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3377, 2015 will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, 424 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C. Purpose:

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3377, 2015 will introduce a new commercial zone and accordingly amend the Downtown Development Permit Area Design Guidelines.

Affected Lands:

Lot 3 District Lot 251 Range 5 Coast District Plan 10313 PID No. 005-372-895

Schedule “A” as depicted below:

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Revised Environmental Protection Notice Application for a Permit under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, the City of Prince Rupert, located at 424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L7, have submitted an application to the Director to authorize the discharge of refuse from demolition of the former Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill, on Watson Island.

The source of discharge is from the former pulp mill landfill site.

The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is D.L. 507, except Plans 4844, 1167 and 4779, Range 5, Coast District, located at Watson Island B.C., within the City of Prince Rupert’s Municipal Boundary.

The maximum rate of refuse discharged from this facility will be 226 cubic meters per day, 24 hours/day, and 365 days per year.

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A copy of the Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the City of Prince Rupert City Hall during regular office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday through Friday from November 24, 2015 until December 7, 2015.

At the Public Hearing all persons who deem themselves affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing, all written submissions (mailed, or electronic) must be received by Corporate Administrator by no later than 12:00 Noon on December 7, 2015. Please mail to City of Prince Rupert, 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L7 or email to rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca If you have any questions please contact Mr. Rory Mandryk, Corporate Administrator at (250) 627 0963

The characteristics of the waste discharge is Demolition Debris, including wood products, fibre-glass, windows, insulation etc., inert re-causticizing process materials, tank dregs, lime-mud, ash from boilers, ash from controlled open burning of wood and pulp stock residual from tanks. Also asbestos refuse, treated as per Ministry requirements.

Leachate will be collected and monitored for compliance under the current effluent discharge permit 1157.

The application also seeks authorization to conduct open burning of Alder trees from the landfill site clearing, in accordance with Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (OBSCR).

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of refuse and wishes to be provided with relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the: Director, Environmental Protection at Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Division – Authorizations North, Bag 5000 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers B.C. V0J 2N0 Alternatively, responses may be directed to authorizations.north@gov.bc.ca; however please include a reference in the subject line identifying either the applicant or the location. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Dated this 23rd day of November, 2015.

Contact person: Richard Pucci

Signed by: Richard Pucci Telephone No. 250-627-0950

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The City of Prince Rupert hereby gives notice that it will consider Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 3380, 2015 (the “Road Closure Bylaw”) at the December 7th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. The Road and Lane Closure Bylaw will operate to close and remove the road dedication from that property marked “1” (approx.416.4m2) abutting Lots 1 and 34, Plan923A (land in the direction of Pr. Rupert Blvd); and that property marked “2” (approx.324.3m2) abutting Lot 3, Plan 923A (land in the parking lot); and that property marked “3” (approx.240 m2) abutting Parcel B, Plan 923A (land that is the extension of Albert Avenue) portions of unused Road and Laneway shown outlined and marked “1”, “2” and “3” respectively on the reference map (the “Closed Road Lands”) which is set out below and forms part of this notice.

Closing Date for submissions is: Wednesday January 6th 2016 For further information call 250-624-2000 Ext. 1

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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 3380, 2015 Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter

Please submit your proposal to: Dave Belling G.M. 523 9th ave west Prince Rupert B.C. V8J-2S9

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing with respect to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3377, 2015 will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, 424 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C. Purpose:

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3377, 2015 will introduce a new commercial zone and accordingly amend the Downtown Development Permit Area Design Guidelines.

Affected Lands: Lot 3 District Lot 251 Range 5 Coast District Plan 10313 PID No. 005-372-895 Schedule “A” as depicted below:

Furthermore, the City of Prince Rupert also gives Notice, pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, of its intention to sell the City owned Closed Road Lands to Macro Properties (the “Purchaser”). The Closed Road Lands will be consolidated with the Purchaser’s lands. In consideration of the land sale between the City of Prince Rupert and the Purchaser, the combined monetary value of all 3 properties is $73,000.00.

The City of Prince Rupert invites anyone who considers themselves affected by the Road Closure Bylaw or land sale, to submit written comments prior to the December 7th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting or make presentation at the meeting on this specific agenda item. Any inquiries concerning the proposed disposition of lands should be addressed to Rory Mandryk, Corporate Administrator, or sent via email to rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca or fax 250-627-0999 no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 4th, 2015.

A copy of the Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the City of Prince Rupert City Hall during regular office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday through Friday from November 24, 2015 until December 7, 2015.

At the Public Hearing all persons who deem themselves affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing, all written submissions (mailed, or electronic) must be received by Corporate Administrator by no later than 12:00 Noon on December 7, 2015. Please mail to City of Prince Rupert, 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L7 or email to rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca If you have any questions please contact Mr. Rory Mandryk, Corporate Administrator at (250) 627 0963

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A22 • Northern View • December 2, 2015

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The stores are reserving dedicated shelf space starting Nov. 30 for beer from local microbreweries that has not typically been offered in government stores.

Exactly what’s sold will vary by location.

There are more than 100 eligible microbreweries – producing no more than 15,000 hectolitres a year – and each store is expected to carry up to 12 currently unlisted varieties from the nearest breweries.

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The latest change to B.C. liquor policy loosens the rules for restaurant goers who just want to order a drink, without food.

They’re now allowed to sit anywhere in the restaurant instead of being relegated to a separate lounge area or feeling pressured to order food.

That’s expected to provide some more flexibility to restaurants that no longer need to have defined lounge areas.

“This is a small change that will make a big impact,” said Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association. “The restaurant can open up more physical space that can be used to seat customers who are dining or enjoying a cocktail.”

The rules for music and comedy performances are also relaxed. Restaurants no longer have to apply for a permit to host entertainment, as long as patrons aren’t participating in the show.

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Raise carbon tax, B.C. advisors recommend The B.C. government’s climate advisory panel wants to start increasing the province’s carbon tax with a 33 per cent jump in 2018, and says even with higher fuel tax the province won’t meet its current target to reduce greenhouse gases one

third by 2020.

The carbon tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, a rate that translates to about seven cents a litre on gasoline and similar taxes on diesel, natural gas and other carbon-based fuels.

The government’s advisory team

r e c o m m e n d s increasing the carbon tax by $10 a tonne each year starting in 2018, with increased rebates for lowincome and rural B.C. residents.

Environment Minister Mary Polak released the panel’s re c o m m e n d at i o n s

Friday, as the B.C. delegation led by Premier Christy Clark prepares to attend the United Nations climate change meetings in Paris next week.

Polak was skeptical about one of the panel’s recommendations,

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to cut the provincial sales tax from seven per cent to six and replace the revenues through higher carbon taxes in the years ahead.

“It is one of their recommendations, and so we’ll be looking at it along with the others, but I think at first blush, the numbers probably don’t work,” Polak said.

The panel, appointed in May with industry and environmental re p re s e n t at ive s, concluded that the 2020 reduction target isn’t going to be met.

It recommends a new target of a 40 per cent reduction by 2030, and says the original target of an 80 per cent cut can still be reached with “aggressive” carbon pricing and expansion of the tax to include industrial emissions.

Polak said she accepts that assessment, and will consult with industry and B.C. residents before setting new policies next spring to meet the new 2030 target.

NDP leader John Horgan said the Clark government has frozen the carbon tax and delayed progress on Metro Vancouver transit with a referendum they expected would fail.

“Rather than reduce emissions, they’ve gone up,” Horgan said. “And we’re not even counting liquefied natural gas.”

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said the recommendation to resume increases in the carbon tax is “bold,” but the report also shows Clark’s government gave up on the 2020 target that is still in legislation.

“The key thing is that these re c o m m e n d at i o n s are completely incompatible with the government’s LNG plan,” Weaver said.

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Providing the Facts SUSPENSION BRIDGE MARINE STRUCTURES

Agnew Bank

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As illustrated here, the support structures for the suspension bridge and trestle would be located on Agnew Bank. Our 3D modelling demonstrates there would be modest erosion and deposition immediately around the structures. The eelgrass on Flora Bank would remain healthy and vibrant.

Why did PNW LNG conduct 3D modelling of Flora Bank?

Why has the modelling work taken so long?

We used computer modelling because it simulates the real world and tests how man-made structures would interact with the environment.

The purpose of our modelling was to analyze and understand the natural processes occurring on and around Flora Bank, and how, or if, they might be affected by the marine infrastructure. The model we used is an accurate, computerized representation of the coastal features from Lelu Island to Haida Gwaii.

As a result of questions raised by local First Nations and community members, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) asked Pacific NorthWest LNG to conduct further rounds of modelling with the 3D modelling being the most recent and extensive round of modelling. As our modelling work has progressed, each round has increased the level of certainty in our predictions.

Will your marine infrastructure impact the eelgrass?

What did you learn from the modelling?

We learned that Flora Bank would remain naturally stable and the eelgrass on Flora Bank would remain healthy with our proposed marine structures. The modelling demonstrated that there would be small changes to the seabed immediately around the structures, and with each progressive round of modelling, the predicted effects from the marine structures have been refined.

How accurate are the 3D modelling results?

The results are very accurate. All model outputs were thoroughly compared to actual measurements of regional and local weather, ocean hydrodynamics and water qualities. Once the model was proven to realistically generate short and long-term natural conditions, our engineers used it to test how the marine structures would interact with the local environment.

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No. Based on our modelling, the eelgrass, fish and fish habitat on and around Flora Bank would remain healthy. The modelling results show minimal erosion and deposition immediately around the marine structures, which would be hundreds of metres away from the nearest eelgrass beds.

I have questions about the modelling and your research.

How can I get more information?

The study results can be found on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s website at http://bit.ly/pnwlng. We would be pleased to speak with you and provide more information. You can visit us at one of our community offices in Port Edward or Prince Rupert, or call 250.622.2727.

Prince Rupert WINTERFEST EDITION

2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Winterfest Guide & Christmas Songbook

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Winterfest 2015

Join us for Songs of the season Santa Claus Is Coming To Town The First Noel the 20th Annual Winterfest Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why:

The first Noel, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

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his two-day event takes place annually on the first weekend of December.

It kicks off with throngs of people coming out to participate in the Lighting of the Trees at the Court House on Friday evening.

Local choirs, musicians and bands sing Christmas carols while everyone munches on cookies and candy canes, washed down with steaming hot chocolate, all supplied free by local sponsors.

Saturday is a special day for the children.

With a traditional pancake breakfast and Santa Claus Parade there is lots of opportunity to meet with Santa. In the afternoon there is free swimming and skating.

Saturday evening brings the Sailpast where vessel operators decorate their boats with Christmas lights and themes.

As the boats parade by folks look on from the Waterfront Rotary Park where a bonfire burns to brighten up the evening and keep everyone warm along with free hot chocolate, apple cider, and cookies, which are generously sponsored by local businesses.

See Page B5 of this special Winterfest edition for the complete schedule of events.

Enjoy the 20th Annual Prince Rupert Winterfest.

He’s making a list, He’s checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake.

He knows when you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

So...You better watch out, You better not cry You better not pout, I’m Telling you why.

And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Little tin horns, little toy drums.

Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

This star drew night to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

The kids in Girl and boy land will have a jubilee.

They’re gonna build a toy land town all around the Christmas tree.

Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon their knee; Ohh....You better watch out, you better not cry.

And offered there in his presence, Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

You better not pout, I’m telling you why.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Santa Claus is coming to town. elcome to interfest Born is the King of Israel.

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Songs of the season God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

Angels we have heard on high

Away in a Manger

God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy!

Angels we have heard on high, Singing sweetly through the night, And the mountains in reply Echoing their brave delight.

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name.

“Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Savior Of a pure virgin bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan’s power and might.”

Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace.

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why these songs of happy cheer?

What great brightness did you see?

What glad tiding did you hear?

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the new-born King.

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. See him in a manger laid Whom the angels praise above; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While we raise our hearts in love.

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Silent Night Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;

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Winterfest

Christ the Savior, is born!

Christ the Savior, is born!

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

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The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created; Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Refrain See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, We would embrace Thee, with love and awe; Who would not love Thee, loving us so dearly?

Refrain Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

Refrain

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Friday December 4th 9am Living at the Edge: Canada’s Northwest Coast 930am Children’s Tree Decorating Contest 5pm Gingerbread Decorating Fun - pre-register 630pm Festival of Lights - Lighting up the Town!

630pm Friday Night Magic the Gathering 730pm CHSS Student Musical, Catch Me If You Can Late Night Santa Shopping

Saturday December 5th 8am Breakfast & Photos with Santa 9am Living at the Edge: Canada’s Northwest Coast 9am Art Fair - North Coast Artists’ Cooperative 10am Craft & Gift Fair 11am Santa Claus Parade 1130am Hot Chocolate after the Parade 12pm Force of Will - Twilight Wanderer Pre-release 12pm Photos with Santa - PRPA 1230pm Free Ice Skate 1pm Christmas Bella Arts, Family Crafts & Arts 2pm Free Swim 2pm Fire in the Wheelhouse Chili Cook Off 6pm Celebrate Ugly Sweater Party - Chances 630pm Sailpast - 34th Annual Christmas Carol Boats 730pm CHSS Student Musical, Catch Me If You Can

Sunday December 6th 3pm WinterSong - First United Church

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Songs of the season Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose.

And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows.

I saw three ships

I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day. I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas Day in the morning.

All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names.

They never let poor Rudolf play in any reindeer games.

And what was in those ships all three on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three on Christmas Day in the morning?

Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: “Rudolf with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day. The virgin Mary and Christ were there on Christmas Day in the morning.

Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee: “Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!”

Drummer Boy Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, So, to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum?

Mary Nodded, pa rum pum pum pum, The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I play me best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum me and my drum

Joy to the World Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King!

Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!

Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem!

Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King!

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; Let men their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Risen with healing in his wings, Light and life to all he brings, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!

Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessing flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.

Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace Hail the Son of Righteousness Light and life to all He brings Risen with healing in His wings Mild He lay His glory by Born that man no more may die

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness, and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love.

Welcome to Winterfest.

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Come Desire of Nations come, Fix in us thy humble home.

Rise, the woman’s conquering Seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head.

Adam’s likeness now efface Stamp thine image in its place

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Songs of the season Do you Hear What I Hear? O Christmas Tree

Silver Bells

Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see?

Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see?

A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite.”

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear?

Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?

A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the the sea, With a voice as big as the the sea.”

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know?

In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know?

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold-Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold.”

Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say!

Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say!

The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.”

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!

How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!

Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures

Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa’s big scene And above all this bustle You’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells Each bough doth hold its tiny light, It’s Christmas time in the city That makes each toy to sparkle bright.

Ring-a-ling, hear them sing O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Soon it will be Christmas day Thy candles shine out brightly!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!

Jingle Bells

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

O what fun it is to ride in a Dashing through the snow, in one-horse open sleigh a one-horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle Over the fields we go, all the way! laughing all the way; O what fun it is to ride in a Bells on bob-tail ring, one-horse open sleigh making spirits bright A day or two ago, I thought What fun it is to ride and sing I’d take a ride a sleighing song tonight And soon Miss Fanny Bright, (Chorus) was seated by my side;

The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank and we got upsot (Chorus) A day or two ago, the story I must tell I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell; A gent was riding by, in a one-horse open sleigh He laughed as there I

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sprawling lie but quickly drove away (Chorus) Now the ground is white, go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song; Just get a bob-tailed bay, twoforty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you’ll take the lead (Chorus)

We Wish You A Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. Refrain We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, so bring some out here. Refrain We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

White Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white

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All is calm. All is bright.

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