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Former MP raises awareness chromatosis.

In an interview over the phone, Duncan stated that “hereditary hemochromatosis is a little-known hereditary disorder that’s actually quite prevalent. As you age, you could have symptoms they will attribute to something else. Doctors very rarely check ferritin levels in the blood.”

In the spring of 2013, Duncan was prescribed phlebotomies, a procedure that removes blood from the body, to help reduce the iron levels inside his body.

Ninety weekly treatments later (double the number that was originally predicted), Duncan is now at a regular iron level of 100 parts per million, takes only one phlebotomy per month, sees a hematologist once a year and gets an ultrasound of his liver to make sure cirrhosis has not turned into cancer.

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Duncan was born with a bicuspid aortic valve (two leafs instead of three), and had open heart surgery in 2010 to have the valve replaced.

Post surgery, he was prescribed iron supplements. After taking the supplements, he found that his body reacted badly to the iron and decided to stop taking them altogether.

Eleven months later, Duncan ended up in emergency in Comox with an endocarditis infection from bacteria collecting on his new valve.

The doctor who saw him ticked off the ferritin box on his blood test form and the iron number came back at 7,000 parts per million, 70 times the normal level.

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On May 12, 2015 Duncan spoke on the subject of early diagnosis for the disorder - a condition he has been diagnosed with at the Hemochromatosis Awareness reception in Ottawa.

Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease characterized by excessive intestinal absorption of dietary iron resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores.

The excess iron accumulates in tissues and organs disrupting their normal function.

The most susceptible organs include the liver, adrenal glands, heart, skin, gonads, joints, and the pancreas. Patients can

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Taking action on violence against women Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton marked the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with the following statement: “Today, we remember Dec. 6, 1989, the day 14 young women were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montreal.

“We commemorate those whose lives ended in a tragic act of violence against women: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault and Annie Turcotte.

“Here in British Columbia, we must work together to end violence against women, and our government is committed to doing just that.

“Our long-term Vision for a Violence Free BC strategy lays out our plan to prevent, respond to and rebuild from all forms of violence. Through civil forfeiture grants we support on-the-ground efforts of organizations that share our dedication to eliminating violence against women.

“Under the Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, we are also investing in programs to increase safety for individuals and communities by strengthening the systemic response to domestic violence, including programs for Aboriginal families, directing services for perpetrators and improving access to services and social housing for survivors in rural and remote communities.

“Through VictimLinkBC (1 800 563-0808), callers have 24/7 access to confidential, multilingual help and information and www.saysomethingbc.ca offers safe ways to help someone who may be experiencing abuse.

“But much remains to be done. Our work is strengthened if we address violence against women together. Let us commit to end the violence many women face and to support those who rebuild from its devastating effects.

“Today - and every day - we choose to act: what will you do?”

Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada which was established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, As well as commemorating the 14 young women whose lives ended in an act of gender-based violence that shocked the nation, Dec. 6 represents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in our society.

It is also an opportunity to consider the women and girls for whom violence is a daily reality, and to remember those who have died as a result of genderbased violence.

And finally, it is a day on which communities can consider concrete actions to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

The Government of Canada is urging all Canadians to commit to ending violence against women and girls, now and throughout the year.

You can start by taking the pledge and asking your friends and family to do the same on social media.

Yes, I believe all women and girls deserve a life free of violence! I hereby pledge to take action to end violence against women and girls.

Business not as usual on B. C. farmland Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products.

After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020.

It’s a mostly a status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products.

The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production. It’s a reflection of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property. Letnick says another key strategy is to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases.

Opposition MLAs formed their own agriculture committee to tour the province over the past year, chaired by NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham and independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to some of the issues not discussed by the government.

One of those is foreign purchase of farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but not B.C. Properties have also been purchased to grow hay for export to Asia, and Huntington says she continues to hear of costly farmland in Delta and Surrey being bought at prices long-established farm families can’t afford.

We’ve seen a British food and drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, a project that was wound down after local protests. Popham and Huntington are calling for a systematic inventory of foreign purchases, to determine if regulation is needed here as climate 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.

change shifts growing patterns. Popham argues that with California enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t continue to depend on imports for more than half its food.

“We have countries that are actively seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties producing under drought conditions,” Popham said. “So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively and smartly trying to ensure their own food security.”

Neither Letnick nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the government’s decision to split the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones, with more latitude for non-farm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan.

But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments. The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport.

The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ALR edge.”

The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing.

The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like.

The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming.

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Food ban usage surges that’s not the case,” commented Schwartz.

“Food insecurity affects a range of Canadians, from families to singles, retired to working-class.”

Schwartz and Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada also compiled some helpful ways that individuals can perform financial first aid and find good alternatives to food banks.

For instance, they recommend taking a good look at your finances and tallying up what money is coming in and what is going out, then creating a budget which prioritizes needs and forgets wants.

If needed, do not be afraid to use income assistance tools that are through federal and provincial programs.

British Columbia is doing far better than Alberta where the oil and gas industry downturn has had a huge impact on food bank usage.

From 2008 to March of 2015 food bank usage in Alberta has risen 82.8 per cent, and from March of 2014 to March of 2015 it went up 23.4 per cent.

For more information on Food Banks in British Columbia, visit website is www.foodbanksbc. ca.

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Continued from Page 1 This is a 2.8 per cent increase between 2014-2015, and a 28.1 per cent increase from 2008.

Over 800,000 people across Canada used food banks in March 2015, a 1.3 per cent increase between 2014-2015, and a 26.1 per cent increase from 20082015.

Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada’s Executive Director Jeff Schwartz, commented via press release on the rise in food bank users across Canada, stating, “whether it’s low wages, high housing costs, credit card debt with crippling interest charges, or any of the other day-to-day living expenses, it’s becoming harder and harder for Canadians to make ends meet.”

Schwartz added that “increases in food bank usage since 2008 show that people are still in need.”

Food Banks Canada’s report also breaks down that one in six food bank users are employed, and that 67 per cent of households helped by food banks live in rental housing and pay marketlevel rent.

“There’s a belief that only a narrow section of our population uses a food bank, but

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The Port Hardy Lions Club was out in force Dec. 6 for their annual Timmy’s Road Block fund-raising event. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Esso Gas Station in Port Hardy.

Icy roads to blame for pair of accidents

By Tyson Whitney Reporter Dec. 2 was a rough day for drivers on the North Island.

There were two motor vehicle accidents caused by slippery roads that morning.

The first took place on Highway 19, just south of the Port Alice turn off, at 7 a.m.

Two vehicles were involved in the accident, one person was injured and transported to hospital via ambulance.

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McLachlan said the accident was caused by “road conditions. There was ice in certain areas.”

The second single-vehicle accident occurred on the Port Alice road at 10 a.m.

McLachlan said this accident was also caused by road conditions.

Both accidents involved individuals from the Tri-Port area.

The Port Hardy RCMP would like to remind people to be aware of the road conditions this time of year, plan their trips ahead of time, and to drive appropriately for conditions.

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Norman and Heather Wadhams were at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy, Saturday, Dec. 5, to watch the North Island Midget Eagles team vs the Port McNeill Warriors Bantam league team play an exhibition hockey game.

By Trish Weatherall For the Gazette About 25 citizens attended the Port Alice Health Forum presentation, ‘Fear and Change in Difficult Times’ at the community centre on Nov. 27.

Registered Nurse Jane McKillop developed the presentation specifically for the Port Alice audience at the request of the Health Forum to help residents cope with the challenges of the extended Neucel Specialty Cellulose shutdown which has left nearly 400 employees out of work on the North Island.

McKillop told the audience she had experienced a similar situation living in Prince Rupert following a mill shutdown in 1995 which left her unable to sell her home for two years, and resulted in her losing a substantial amount of money.

She led the presentation with a few internet videos of the mill which had the audience engaged and laughing at the familiar scenes and people.

As McKillop transitioned into how people were feeling, audience emotions were strong as they discussed how loss brings on fear of the unknown, anger, anxiety, and helplessness.

Mill workers and spouses voiced concern over their economic future and re-sale values of their homes.

Retired seniors were concerned about the future of the town and its services. Others talked about the need to re-invent Port Alice without the mill.

McKillop emphasized the need for people to identify and voice their feelings. She said that loss of any kind can bring grief and symptoms like crying, sadness, fear, anxiety, emptiness, anger, helplessness, and irritability.

The presentation covered the stages of change, a lengthy process that can take months or even years: 1. Pre-contemplation: Before you are ready to make a change.

2. Contemplation: You have ambivalence, but are weighing the pros and cons, and want to stop feeling stuck.

3. Preparation: Getting ready and planning for action 4. Action: Taking the steps necessary to make the change 5. Maintenance: Continuing to do the things necessary to embrace the change.

McKillop also discussed Elizabeth KublerRoss’ five-step grief process: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance, and stressed that each individual’s process and progress is unique, with no set time limits, and may not necessarily occur in order.

She provided overviews of brain function and cognitive behaviour therapy, and an inspiring video by technology mogul Steve Jobs, but she also encouraged people to talk to each other, and to professionals if necessary, and to listen and empathize with others.

McKillop, a mental health nurse at Port Hardy Mental Health and Substance Use Services, also provides counselling at the Port Alice Health Centre once a week.

Many attendees, who ranged from students to seniors, stayed after the presentation for coffee, tea, and cookies provided by the Health Forum, and shared conversation and a few hugs with neighbours and friends.

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BCFerries profits up BC Ferries has announced its second quarter results with net earnings of $84.5 million and $103.3 million for the three and six-month periods ended Sept. 30, 2015, up from $76.4 million and $90.3 million for the three and six-month periods ended Sept. 30, 2014.

“Due to the seasonality of ferry travel, we typically generate higher net earnings in the first and second quarters, which are subsequently reduced by net losses in the last two quarters of the fiscal year,” said Mike Corrigan, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. “Traffic volumes are higher in the spring and summer months, and when traffic slows down in the fall and winter months, we begin our refit season, making substantial investments in our vessels and terminals to maintain our high levels of service.” Total revenue for the three-month period ended Sept. 30, 2015 increased from $284.2 million to $292.5 million compared to the same period last year, mainly due to increases in traffic. Operating expenses increased marginally, from $192.6 million to $194.0 million compared to the same period last year. For the six months ended Sept. 30, 2015, total revenue was $510.2 million, up from $497.3 million in the prior year. Operating expenses for the same period were $378.6 million, up from $375.1 million in the prior year. “We have an ambitious capital plan to invest over $3 billion over the next 12 years to replace aging vessels, marine structures, information technology systems and other capital assets required for continued safe and reliable ferry service,” said Corrigan. “Earnings are important so we can continue to invest in projects such as new fuel-efficient vessels and new technology systems that will offer customers opportunities for discounted fares at off-peak travel times, a model we are currently testing with our 50 per cent off vehicles promotion.” Capital expenditures in the three and six-months ended Sept. 30, 2015 totalled $28.7 million and $65.3 million, respectively. Projects included terminal marine structures, vessel upgrades and modifications, information technology investments, and terminal and building upgrades and equipment.

During the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015, BC Ferries provided over 45,000 sailings and carried 7.1 million passengers and 2.6 million vehicles, an increase of 3.4 per cent and 3.5 per cent, respectively, compared to the same quarter in 2014.

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Small business seminar planned for Port Alice

By Tyson Whitney Reporter A small business development seminar could be on the horizon for Port Alice.

Susan Mohler, who owns the new Seaside Studio & Gallery in Port Alice, proposed the idea to Village of Port Alice Council at their regular meeting Nov. 25.

Mohler, a stained glass artist, is hoping to host the seminar tentatively on Jan. 23. at the Port Alice Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m.

According to the results of a recent Eco-Plan survey conducted at a public meeting Sept. 29, “seventy-three per cent of people in town are interested in starting their own business. I think there is a real need for it,” Mohler said during her proposal, adding that at ■ ■ ■ ■

“this conference we would provide a huge amount of information to people looking to start a business.”

The seminar would include presentations by new business owners regarding the start-up process, the rewards and challenges of starting your own business, a presentation on advertising, marketing, and promotion initiatives with Tourism BC, and information on available properties in Port Alice.

Mayor Jan Allen asked if this is not information provided by Community Futures Mount Waddington.

Mohler’s said the ultimate goal is to “answer all the grey areas for people wanting to start their own business.”

She said more businesses are needed in Port Alice because “people come here for all the scenery and beautiful places, but it’s not enough.”

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December 12 Seniors’ Christmas potluck, 6:30 p.m. Community Centre Port Alice. Bring a side or a dessert to share.

December 1-23 Port Hardy Museum presents “Textiles, Part 1: Smocking.” Museum closed December 24 to February 2 for maintenance.

December 12 Deck the Hall, Saturday, Dec. 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Hall in Port McNeill. Santa will visit, gift wrapping contest, penguin races, and more.

Christmas bake sale with proceeds donated to the Gazette Hamper Fund.

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December 10 “Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys” concert Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Port Hardy Secondary School. For more info. and to purchase tickets call Kevin at 250-949-6844.

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“Most of that (MOTI portion) will come back to us,” Donaghy said.

Some of the labour was sourced directly by the Quatsino First Nation and for next year the band will look into “funding that may be available to them exclusively,” he said.

According to Donaghy “property owners should know that knotweed is listed as an Invasive Species and owners are responsible by law for removing it.”

Early in 2016, the RDMW will be applying for a grant of $150,000 from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation’s Job Creation Partnership for a 20 to 26-week knotweed eradication program.

The RDMW had applied for funding from the same government body earier this year, but it was too late in the season to accommodate that many weeks of work.

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According to Regional District of Mount Waddington Manager of Operations Patrick about $13,000 was spent on Knotweed removal.

The RDMW had budgeted $5,000 to deal with Knotweed in Coal Harbour and Quatsino.

“Private property owners in Coal Harbour and the Quatsino First Nation Reserve were treated where permission was provided,” said Donaghy.

“Once residents in both communities understand the risks associated with knotweed, more often than not they want us to treat the feed on their land. Knotweed on the road right of way is being funded by the Province,” he said.

Donaghy said about $5,000 was spent on private property and about $8,000 was spent on Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

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Vehicles still left unlocked

By Tyson Whitney Reporter Port Hardy RCMP are getting tough on auto crime in the community.

This past September, RCMP started an initiative to decrease the number of theft from vehicles compared to previous years.

Mounties increased street and vehicle checks in key areas, and audited people’s vehicles parked in different areas of the community.

After the audit was finished, the RCMP reminded people to lock their doors and remove valuable items from plain sight.

A second audit of vehicles was conducted this

November to see if campaign and the first audit had any effect on citizens’ behaviour.

The results of the second audit were mixed.

While more vehicles were locked, the RCMP found vehicles still had valuables left out in plain sight.

S/Sgt. Gord Brownridge pointed out that “as the holiday season approaches and Christmas shopping gets into full swing, it is more important than ever to ensure you keep your valuables out of sight and your vehicle locked up.”

The Port Hardy RCMP encourage the public to report any suspicious activity to help keep the streets safer.

District plans cultural education

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor At their regular meeting Nov. 24, District of Port Hardy council approved in principle proceeding with cultural education and training workshops for staff and employees.

Kathi Camilleri, from Campbell River, will be contracted at a cost

of $1,250 per day, plus travel and accommodation, for three days of First Nation training for a total of about $5,000.

The District has 60 employees and each day a different group of 20 will participate in the training.

The Provincial Health Services Authority of British Columbia offers training at a cost of $250

per person.

Director of Corporate Services Heather Nelson-Smith was asked to look into grant funding to offset the costs. According to Chief Administrative Officer Allison McCarrick, the recommendation must still be adopted within the 2016 financial plan (budget).

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Our Voices, Our Stories screens in Alert Bay

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By David Faren For the Gazette The entire room of over 350 people formed a circle to listen to, and participate in, a healing song and dancing following the screening of Barbara Cranmer’s latest award-winning film, Our Voices, Our Stories.

Our Voices, Our Stories exposes Canada’s brutal residential school history.

An estimated 9,200 children passed through the doors of St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in Alert Bay between 1929 and 1975.

Numbers replaced their names, their aboriginal languages were forbidden, family ties broken and histories denied.

Scores of children died at the school, many were abused and many never returned to their families; following gen-

erations continue to be fractured by the horrors of the colonial government and church mandated residential school systems.

The film received a standing ovation and many members of the audience were compelled to share how the film gave a voice to what many had felt. A weight had been lifted.

Cranmer, already the winner of several awards for her films, had recently won at the 40th annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco in the category of Best Documentary Short.

Our Voices, Our Stories tells the story of the recent demolition of St. Michael’s Residential School, the attendant ceremony, and the stories shared by some of the survivors and intergenerational survivors.

The residential school experience was deeply damaging to those who attended. Speaking after the film, one of the people interviewed in the film, Stan Hunt, said “I want you to walk in their shoes and think about what happened.”

Cranmer’s film helps deliver the feeling of what happened to so many while St. Michael’s doors were open.

The film began following a sudden opportunity to demolish the school.

According to Chief Debra Hanuse, who spoke ahead of the screening, a grant was available to demolish the building within a very short time frame. Footage of the building’s demolition was found throughout the film.

Talking about the goal for the film Cranmer said “there is a sense of hope and

Port Hardy Chamber Update Message From Your Chamber Board and Staff It’s time for Rotarian caroling (Dec.18th) and holiday cheer, time for being on the go … So take a moment here and there to show appreciation for those that have supported you throughout the year. Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season and prosperity in the New Year! Thank you for your continuous support and membership in 2015. We look forward to serving you and continuing our partnerships in the coming year.

All the best to you, your family and your organization.

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Ad deadline for both dates: Friday, December 18th at 4pm

Deadline December 15th - 16th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards Now accepting nominations for the VI Business Awards celebrating the best of the best in Island business, which will be held in Nanaimo this year, on January 21, 2016. The nomination deadline is December 15. Please contact mark@businessexaminer.ca for an application form.

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a sense of healing that needs to come from the film.”

The film and its message can have a wide impact and “that’s on every level, that’s world wide, for everyone.

“If they can get that from this film then it’s achieved what it set out to do.”

Speaking of the initial knocking over of the pillars at the front entrance, Chief Dr. Robert Joseph said in the film, “I won, I’m still here.”

The demolition of the building had a powerful affect on many people and the film delivers the impact felt there. The story it tells is about victims of the school, and the victory in its destruction.

The award-winning film will be shown in communities across Canada.

Cranmer will be present at a number of these locations as the film is shown.

Two other screenings were held in Comox on Dec. 3 and Campbell River on Dec. 4. Other west coast screening locations include Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Victoria, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert.

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Captain Hardy’s dinner proceeds to benefit Hamper Fund

By Tyson Whitney Reporter Captain Hardy’s restaurant in Port Hardy will be hosting a Christmas turkey dinner Sunday, Dec. 12, for the first time in over a decade.

The dinner will be

held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will be by donation of non-perishable food, or cash.

All proceeds will be going to the Gazette Christmas Hamper Fund.

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The feedback received so far has been “extremely positive, and the support from my sponsors has

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• Rocking horse: Babies don’t wait long before they start to run around and climb. A classic rocking horse makes for a fun baby gift, and rocking horses come in many different styles • Piggy bank: Foster good saving habits by gifting a personalized piggy bank. Get kids off on the right foot by depositing a few dollars into the bank before giving the gift.

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The tale of December Diamonds All artists, be they poets, songwriters, singers, writers, dancers, painters, sculptors, photographers and so forth, have periods of what is often called ‘artist’s block’.

At these times ‘The Muse’ is somewhere else and creativity is at a standstill.

These poor souls are usually found in a cold sweat; inspiration replaced by perspiration.

It’s like the old saying goes, ‘The race is over and you’ve been ridden hard and put away wet.’

Nobody seems to have an answer to this dilemma. There are no formulae because all people have their own personality and are in a different space when the great computer between their ears lets them down.

An artist friend of mine in Eastern Canada has dry spells that last as long as six months.

They usually happen during the winter when physical activity is at a low due to cold outdoor temperatures.

What eventually gets his spirits up and his creativity flowing is his first game of golf.

What’s that got to do

with painting and art?

Don’t ask me; I don’t play golf.

What does it for me also takes place outdoors, but I don’t have to wait until spring.

I grab my oil paints (watercolours don’t like rain) and head out the door with no preconceived destination in mind. I just wander until something grabs my attention.

It could be anything: a sparkle in a stream, perhaps, or a bright bit of stubborn colour that has hung on to a willow through the winter storms; maybe even the way the snow has settled on a cedar bough (as in the accompanying painting).

Breaking my artist’s block by taking my oils and heading outdoors is a kind of ‘double whammy’ that has a lot to do with nostalgia.

Some 40 years ago in Manitoba, when I first began painting, it was in oils. Every once in a while my artist friend (the golfer) and I used to head out into the Canadian Shield to paint for the day. On the way we would

and using oils once again increases the challenge and spurs the whole effort along.

The accompanying painting came out of one of those efforts.

The original oil sketch was totally unsuccessful as a finished product, but it got me painting again as well as doing the

stop for the necessities of life: fresh bread, some cheese and a bottle of red wine!

Thus it is, when I try to get myself going again, nostalgia becomes a big remedy.

The old eagerness to emulate The Group of Seven or the French Impressionists returns

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same subject in a way I had seen, but never tried.

Watercolour paints were poured layer upon layer on to heavy paper until, after several attempts the result dazzled our eyes. We liked it so much we did a print of it. Not a bad way to end a dry period.

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Victoria a sweet spot for dancers Gazette staff Two North Island dancers came home with trophies from the St. Andrew’s Day highland competition, held in Victoria on Nov. 28.

Madison Grenier of Port Hardy competed in the Novice Under 11 category.

She placed first in the Highland Fling, third in the Seann Triubhas, fourth in the Lilt, and fifth in the Flora.

In a special all ages Novice Trophy Fling, Grenier placed second overall in the Novice class and earned a trophy for her placing.

Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy competed in the Premier Under 12 group.

McCorquodale placed first in all of the dances (the Fling, Seann Triubhas, Blue Bonnets, Earl of Errol, and Jig) to Submitted Photo win the overall aggregate trophy for the Madison Grenier celebrates her winnings from the Victoria St. Andrew’s Day competition. group.

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Arts & Crafts Tri-Port residents shopped and mingled at the Port McNeill Lioness Christmas Arts & Crafts Showcase, Nov. 28 at the Port McNeill Community Hall & Recreation Centre.

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Gazette staff Alert Bay’s U’Mista Cultural Society was awarded $25,500 from the B.C. Arts Council grant adjudications for Capacity & Sustainability, performing and studio arts.

These monetary awards will enhance arts and culture in 57 B.C. communities and are the result of applications examined through the B.C. Arts Council’s independent peer-review process between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2015.

“It is immensely rewarding to see the creative excellence of our province’s artistic community be nurtured and celebrated through the important work carried out through the BC Arts Council,” BC Arts Council chair, Merla Beckerman, said, adding that “thanks to funding from the Government of British Columbia and a respected peerreview process provided by our juries, the council supports more than 1,300 individual artists and arts organizations throughout the province each year.”

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Oyster workshop on the menu Gazette staff The B.C. Shellfish Growers Association and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control are co-hosting a workshop for oyster

tries, and different traceability, data colgovernment agencies, lection and sharing.

Vibrio parahemoworking together so B.C. raw oysters can lyticus is a naturally be enjoyed in restau- occurring bacterium in sea water. rants in 2016.

Its numbers increase Growers will be working with when water temperathe BC Centre of ture rises during the Disease Control and summer months.

The bacteria may Vancouver Coastal Health to develop a grow in molluscs plan in response to and shellfish such as last year’s experi- clams, oysters and ence, when warmer mussels when seawaTOWN OF PORT MCNEILL TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL than average sea tem- ter temperatures are TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL Volunteer Positions: Volunteer Positions: peratures resulted in warmer. When those Volunteer Positions: Volunteer higherPositions: than normal shellfish are eaten Volunteer Positions: Harbour Advisory Committee Members Harbour Advisory Committee Members levels of Vibrio para- raw or undercooked, Harbour Advisory Committee Members TThe is interested and thinking hemolyticus in B.C. a food-borne illness he Town Town of of Port Port McNeill McNeillHarbour is seeking seekingAdvisory interestedCommittee and forward forward Members thinking individuals individuals for for volunteer volunteer Harbour Advisory Committee Members he Townon of the PortHarbour McNeillAdvisory is seekingCommittee. interested and forward thinking for volunteer Tpositions positions on the Harbour Advisory Committee.

In coordination coordination with aaindividuals Council liaison liaison and the the may occur. oysters.

In with Council and he Townon of the PortHarbour McNeillAdvisory is seekingCommittee. interested and forward thinking individuals for volunteer Tpositions In coordination with a Council liaison and the Harbour Manager, Manager, you you will will be be asked asked to to advise advise Council Council with with respect respect to to future future planning planning and and Harbour The Ministry of There was a corpositions on the Harbour Advisory Committee.

In coordination withtoa future Councilplanning liaison and Harbour Manager, will be asked to advise with respect andthe development of Port McNeill Harbour and foreshore. development of the theyou Port McNeill Harbour and Council foreshore.

Agriculture provided responding increase he Town of Port is seeking for volunteer Harbour Manager, will beTasked to advise with McNeill respect to future planning andinterested and forward thinking individuals development of theyou Port McNeill Harbour and Council foreshore. $4,000 to support in illness associated The successful candidate(s) will possess excellent positive communication skills and be willing development the Port McNeill Harbour and foreshore.

The successfulofcandidate(s) will possess excellent positive communication skills and be willing positions on the Harbour Advisory Committee. coordination a Councilthough liaison and the The successful candidate(s) will possess excellent the workshop with In consumption of with to meetings aa minimum of 6 aa year. to attend attend meetings minimum of 6 times times year. positive communication skills and be willing The successful candidate(s) will of possess excellent to attend meetings a minimum 6 times a year. positive communication skills and be willing the to future Investment raw Council oysters with that led Harbour Manager, you15,will be asked to advise respect planning and Please forward your no than 2016 to attend meetings minimum 6 times year.p.m.

Please forward youraresume, resume, nooflater later thana4:00 4:00 p.m. on on January January 15, 2016 to to the the attention attention of: of: of Agriculture to restrictions of their Please forward your resume, no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2016 to the attention of: Port McNeill Harbour and Please forwardAdministrator your resume, development no later than 4:00 p.m.of on the January 15, 2016 to the attention of: salesforeshore. at Vancouver Foundation of B.C.’s Sue Harvey, Administrator Sue Harvey, Sue Harvey, Administrator Email: SueHarvey@portmcneill.ca, SueHarvey@portmcneill.ca, Mail: Mail: Box Box 728, 728, Port Port McNeill, McNeill, BC BC V0N V0N 2R0 2R0 or or Coastal Health-area (IAF) Aquaculture Email: Sue Harvey, Administrator Email: 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or Deliver by Place, Port McNeill, BC restaurants to communication be Innovation Fund.

Trish Weatherall Photo DeliverSueHarvey@portmcneill.ca, by hand: hand: 1775 1775 Furney FurneyThe Place,Mail: Port Box McNeill, BC candidate(s) successful will possess excellent positive skills and be willing Email: SueHarvey@portmcneill.ca, 728, Port Deliver by hand: 1775 Furney Place,Mail: Port Box McNeill, BC McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or More information served cooked.

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Deliver by hand: 1775 Furney Place, Port McNeill, BC attend meetings a minimum of 6 times a year.

Discussions at about the fund and We thank for All applications and inquiries willinterest. be treated in strict confidence.

We thank all all applicants applicants for their their interest.

The Christmas “Tree” and decorations All and inquiries willinterest. be treated in strict confidence.

Weapplications thank all applicants for their government the workshop will other were lit up for a crowd of about 100 SunWe thank all applicants for their interest. testing, mon- funded Please forward your resume, no later than include 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2016programs to the attention of: 29 in front of the Port Alice Vilday, Nov. itoring procedures, delivered by IAF is lage Office. temperature tracking, at: http://iafbc.ca/ The two-day workshop in Courtenay in early December will feature representatives from shellfish growers, the seafood and restaurant indus7319934

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Nothing Goofy about skateboard proposal

By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Kyle Scow Memorial (KSM) Skatepark in Port Hardy is in need of renovation.

According to the proposal, the park ultimately lacks in design and doesn’t have the aestheticallypleasing atmosphere found in other parks on the North Island, such as Alert Bay’s skatepark built by Spectrum Skateparks and opened in August of 2015.

As a result, a proposal was recently submitted to the District Kyle Scow Memorial Skate Park Photo of Port Hardy’s Parks & Recreation Committee A proposal has been presented to the Parks & Recreation Committee to update the Kyle Scow Memorial (KSM) Skateto investigate updating park in Port Hardy’s out-of-date facilities. The KSM Skatepark was built in 2003. the skatepark’s out-ofdate facilities. ficult for people to skate the ramps. want to start skating to use the streets of Port The KSM Skatepark was originally built in Stephen Ralph, who was the catalyst for the Hardy instead.

2003, after over three years of fund-raising by KSM skatepark originally being built, men“Skating on the street can be dangerous. the Port Hardy Skateboard Club, a $20,000 tioned that the plastic ramps “were what we There’s traffic, rocks, and people walking dollars from the Port Hardy Rotary Club, and could afford at the time, but they weren’t the around,” said James Fisher, a longtime member donations from local business owners to help best long-term decision.” of the Port Hardy Skateboard Club, adding that cover the shortfalls.

At the moment, the space inside the KSM kids also skate on the streets because the ramps The park has since seen better days. The plas- Skatepark is under-utilized, with a minimal at the park “are hard to enjoy. Smaller kids tic boards on the ramps are starting to separate number of plastic ramps. aren’t able to use them.” and the transitions have peeled due to years of The ramps are also simply too big for beginThe proposal lists numerous reasons that a use and abuse, making it more and more dif- ners to learn on, which in turn forces kids who new skatepark will be beneficial to the Port Hardy community.

For example, skateparks offer youth a safe place to learn to skate and socialize with family and friends; they are a cost-effective business venture that requires little maintenance if built correctly; they can be a valid attraction for tourism, the low cost to participate makes the sport accessible for everyone regardless of income, and skateboarding in itself is a healthy outdoor activity for kids, teens and adults who might not want to play team sports.

Fisher agreed with the proposal, stating that skateparks “are a great way for parents to spend time with their kids, and they’re enjoyable for everybody to use.”

Skateboarding has been a part of North American culture for over 40 years. According to a 2009 Research and Markets skateboarding report, there are 11.08 million people who skateboard around the world, and the skateboarding industry has an annual revenue of $4.8 billion.

Since the 1970s, skateparks have been built for use by skateboarders, freestyle BMXers, and most recently, scooters.

Currently, there are over 127 skateparks in British Columbia, all providing a safe environSandy Grenier Photo ment for people to skate and have fun without Diving into Learning worrying about traffic, trespassing, or damagA five-part scuba diving course is currently underway under the guidance of Steve and ing local property. Fisher thinks a new skateTrudy Lacasse from Sun Fun Divers in Port McNeill. The instructors took their students out park is a great idea for Port Hardy because on a group beach ocean dive this weekend at Bear Cove in Port Hardy. In the photograph, skateboarding’ is “an affordable, active sport from left to right, Shelby Schnurr, Instructor Steve Lacasse, Abbi Kervin and Jaylon Grenier and I know the skatepark would be used a lot test the waters in part two of the course. more if we had a ‘sick’ park.”

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Harry Sarah Kowalenko, Island Health’s George Hunt Sr., Waddington, Kwakiutl Kwakiutl Chief rural health, Mount Councillor director Jeff Beselt, Mitchell, senior manager for Quatsino Band Health medical Alison Don Hubbard, and From left: Island Centre last Thursday, xda’xw bands, Health board chair Gwa’sala-’Nakwa new Primary Health J.R. Rardon Hank Bood, Island Webber of the on Port Hardy’s Port Hardy Mayor front, cut the ribbon For more photos, see page 12.

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together concerned The group brought Mount Waddington the community members, Nations, the Regional First Island Health Network, J.R. Rardon Waddington and a District of Mount which submitted Gazette staff a flurry of eagle Health Representatives, that included the PORT HARDY—With the snip of scissors and Port report and recommendations care facilities in down, a blessing song Hardy Primary Health Port creation of integrated public on ribbon, the new its doors to the Hardy and Port McNeill. late last year, the Port Care Centre opened Following a renovation recently re-opened services in a Thursday morning.

Clinic in a cool, biting some community McNeill Medical and the opening Under a large canopyIsland Health, local health care and integrated care centre, Hardy facility from patient- as an the single location. breeze, dignitaries new Port services in a First Nations extolled to this spring of the “By providing completion of that government and area access we’re helping reduce mark the successful offers in increased centered primary setting, Hospital’s emergency will promise the centre Hardy for health care.

Port recommendation. work of on options and care,” the creation and expanded of where we’re demands offering easily accessible attend Bev A driving force in not “This is really indicative with the health department and group was then-Mayor Terry Lake, who did the local working going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister last May. Wilson said in a written release. health Parnham, who died of Port Hardy she in a the ceremony, authority,” said Dean of the leader a as “We’re knew construction Clinic.

“She The concept and with all communities more than ’Nakwaxda’xw Healthwere 10, 15 years ago.” from the formation we needed to collaborate I want to pay her some the centre resulted different place than the completion of of the Mount Waddington on the North Island, so working The ceremony marked metre facility, which three years ago Stabilization local See page 2 staffing $2.6 million, 482-squareConstruction of Port Health Services to address chronic group, which hoped was built by Norkanof local subcontractors. room closures ‘Parnham recognized’ rolling emergency McNeill with the help operational, but will be shortages and The clinic is not yet primary in Port Hardy. this spring to offer officially opened

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By Tyson Whitney Reporter The North Island Eagle’s Midget hockey team played an exhibition game against the Port McNeill Warriors Bantam squad on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

It was quite the wild game, with two players being ejected, coaches shouting at each other about the play being too rough, and the Eagles’ goalie Cam Meredith having to play with a regular hockey stick for a few minutes, all of this happening in the 1st period alone.

The chippy exhibition game started off at a fast pace.

It was 1-1 early on, thanks to goals from the Warriors’ Jesse Lloyd and the Eagles’ Seth Hanuse just 17:30 into the 1st period.

Even though it was an exhibition game, both teams were clearly playing to win, pressuring at each end of the ice, hunting for goals, but it was the Warriors who soon broke ahead, scoring five straight goals thanks to Reese Lloyd, Jesse Lloyd, and William Johnson.

The Eagles’ Logan McLaughlin added a goal near the end of the 1st period, but the Warriors’ Johnson notched his third goal of the game to make it 7-2 for the Warriors going into the 2nd period.

In the 2nd period it was more of the same, as the Warriors kept pouring on the goals, adding six more to their tally to bring the score to 13-4 in their favour.

The Eagles’ Cody Walkus added one more goal for his team in the 3rd period, but it was too little too late, as the North Island Eagles Midget team fell to the Port McNeill Warriors Bantam team 14-5, in what turned out to be a high scoring game filled with tons of drama.

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Close match in midget league

By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Eagles edged the Warriors is Midget league action Dec. 6. at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

The action kicked off just 19:08 into the first period, with the Whalers’ Roy Wadhams notching the first goal of the game.

The Eagles’ Riley Nelson answered to tie the game 1-1 at 18:20, only to have the Warriors’ Evan Gordon Vale blast in a long wrist shot at 15:37 to pull his team ahead 2-1.

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scored a beautiful breakaway goal over the Whalers’ goalie Jared James to tie the game up 2-2.

The Eagles started to pull away with goals from Seth Walkus and Cody Walkus to put their team ahead 4-2 going into the 2nd period.

The 2nd period was filled with penalties, mainly from the Whalers.

The Eagles took advantage of these powerplay opportuTyson Whitney Photo nities, scoring three Guest Mike Kelly, right, and the BC Outdoors Sport Fishing TV host goals to take a comMike Mitchell on one of his trips to Port Hardy. manding 7-5 lead.

With 1:55 left in the players, forcing the apart. the referees warned 2nd period, a brawl referees to intervene A Whaler was eject- they would throw the broke out between two and pull the players ed from the game and game out if the chippy play continued.

The 3rd period was a lot quieter, with only a goal each from both The first and second place teams received troBy Tyson Whitney teams. phies, and all the players in the tournament got to Reporter The contest ended Port McNeill Minor Hockey hosted a Peewee take home a keeper prize. “Each division hosts quietly in a close 8-7 tournament Dec. 4. to Dec. 6, at the Chilton a tournament annually, usually with a great turn win for the Eagles out. Our tournaments are well received with a lot Regional Arena.

Midget team, who There were six teams registered to play, Port of teams saying it’s one of their favourites,” said played their second Hardy, Port McNeill, Campbell River, Comox Chay Harper, the tournament director. rough and tumble Results in next week’s Gazette.

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Edgar Willms October 11, 1928 – November 28, 2015 Edgar Willms passed away peacefully at home with his wife and five children around him on November 28, 2015. Edgar Willms died at the age of 87. Eddie was born in Winnipeg on Oct 11, 1928 to Jacob and Louise Willms (Nee Dick). Eddie was born fifth of eight children. Dad was raised in Blackdale and Stonewall Manitoba after his family moved to Leamington, Pelee Is and then to Kingsville, Ontario, where Dad met and married the love of his life Patricia Black in 1953. Dad and Mom moved to Winnipeg where Dad started his career with Fairbanks Morris as a heavy duty Mechanic.

A 1960 move to Grand Rapids Manitoba had Dad working on the hydro dam project. This was also where they started their family with 2 sons Mark and Keith.

In 1965 the family moved to Mica Creek, B.C. where Dad worked 7 years on the Mica Dam. Three more children joined the family, Scot, Candice and Paul. In 1973 the next move brought them to Terrace, BC where Dad worked at Eurocan until retirement in 1993.

Dad spent 30 years with the Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department. Terrace Road Runners Club took Dad and Mom on many motorcycle adventures. Dad and Mom were also members of the Alliance Church.

Dads largest source of joy was his family, and coffee with the old boys club at Tim Hortons.

Dad and Mom moved to Port McNeill in 2007 to be closer to family and after six years moved along with family to Black Creek. Dad enjoyed his new church, friends and coffee at the Black Creek Diner in the last few years.

Dad will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Patricia, children Mark (Audrey), Keith (Peggy), Scot (Caren), Candice (Ron), and Paul (Lana), two brothers Fred and Eric (Dorothy), as well as 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

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Bonnie Ellen West

Bonnie West, long time resident of Port McNeill, died Saturday November 28th in the Port McNeill Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Bonnie will be fondly remembered for her years of service in the Royal Canadian Legion, at the local IGA, and for her catering events. Bonnie loved the making and sharing of food, and was a very sociable person. She also loved crafting, but especially loved her grandchildren.

Bonnie’s legacy will live on through her friends and family.

A celebration of life in her memory will be held on December 12, 2015 @ 11am in the Port McNeill Lion’s Hall.

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St., Port McNeill: 9:00am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11:00am St. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10:00am 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:30am Sunday School and Service Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available www.stcolumbaporthardy.ca Bible study check online for details 11/14

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone Welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/14

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00am - Worship Service 7:00pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/14

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St. Sunday Worship 10:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30pm Midweek Biblestudies Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail: pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/14

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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

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

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MUNICIPAL INSPECTOR

The District is seeking an individual to fill the role of Municipal Inspector, a position that is responsible for:

t Processing applications for building permits related to new construction and alterations / renovations / additions / relocation / demolition to/of existing buildings and structures t Examining and reviewing building plans, drawings and applicable documentation to ensure conformity with bylaws, codes (Building, Fire and Plumbing) and standards t Inspecting buildings and properties to ensure compliance with bylaws, codes and standards t Enforcement of the Provincial Fire Code and as local assistant to the Fire Commissioner, ensuring implementation of and compliance with the requirements of the Fire Services Act and regulations t Reviewing and processing applications and conducting inspections associated with solid fuel burning appliances t Reviewing and processing of applications for business licence and sign permit to ensure conformity with the applicable regulations t Undertaking activities associated with bylaw enforcement t Responding to public enquiries t Assisting with preparation of the annual budget related to Municipal Inspection services; and, t Oversee and assist with maintenance matters related to District-owned buildings Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume and references by 4:00pm on December 31st, 2015 via mail, email or fax to: Allison McCarrick, CAO District of Port Hardy, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 email: alli@porthardy.ca Tel: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433 www.porthardy.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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