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K’awat’si Economic Development General Partner Corporation (KEDC) has another new business venture, an aquaculture pilot project focusing on scallops and oysters that is currently underway offshore in the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw traditional territory.

The project provides both a sustainable economic development opportunity for the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations and a potential means of livelihood for community members wishing to live semiindependently in their traditional homelands.

The goal of this pilot project is to explore the feasibility of growing Pacific scallops and oysters to market size in a condensed period of time of two summer seasons, relying on rich and pristine waters offshore to supplement and promote optimal growth rates of the species.

The first major milestone, that occurred earlier this month, was stocking the site with scallops and oysters as two of the project’s candidate species for market.

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“With the Community Paramedicine program will come enhanced patient care and new full-time career opportunities across the province,” Barter said.

The province says the enhanced role is not intended to replace care provided by health professionals such as nurses, but rather to complement and support the work these professionals do each day. The Province and BC Emergency Health Services have committed to creating at least 80 new full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) to support the implementation of the program over the next four years.

Port Hardy is one four communities selected to participate in the current program. The others are Cortes Island, Tofino and Ucluelet. Northern BC communities were announced in April; Interior ones in August.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy has been chosen to participate in British Columbia’s new Community Paramedicine Initiative.

“This is great news for us, I think,” said Councillor Dennis Dugas at the regular meeting of the District of Port Hardy council Dec. 8.

Through the initiative, there is a Community Paramedic Unit Chief that works with local health care providers to develop a service plan, to find ways in which paramedics can augment the local health care provider services, and address gaps in the system.

For instance, in some of the communities that already have the initiative in place, paramedics visit the elderly, or people with chronic diseases, at home and check their vitals, medicines, and look through their homes for fall hazards, etc.

C o m m u n i t y Paramedicine is a partnership launched earlier this year by the provincial government to benefit patients and help sustain the presence of paramedics in rural and remote communities.

“Community Paramedicine is enabling us to develop an integrated approach to patient care to best suit the unique needs of each community population,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“With a focus on prevention, health promotion and primary care, community paramedicine will help us tailor services to meet the unique needs of rural patients,” said Lake.

“This partnership is a great example of how we are working in collaboration with health care providers and stakeholders to improve the delivery of health care in rural and remote areas of the province,” said Lake.

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Core ideas unchanged In 1917, a historic compromise was reached between workers and employers when the Workmen’s Compensation Board of British Columbia was created (the name was changed to Workers’ Compensation in 1974 and is currently referred to as WorkSafeBC). Workers gave up the right to sue their employers or fellow workers for injuries on the job in return for a no-fault insurance program fully paid for by employers.

Fast forward to today and the core ideas behind Workers’ Compensation have not changed, although coverage has expanded to more of the workforce (76 per cent of B.C.’s private-sector payroll is now subject to WorkersafeBC rules, the highest percentage of all provinces).

How well the system serves employers and employees is an important question, particularly since governmentmandated monopolies do not have the strong discipline of competitors pushing them to better serve clients while keeping costs as low as possible. Small businesses, in particular, can find their obligations challenging both from the perspective of getting good value for the premiums they must pay and dealing with their regulatory obligations.

To help assess how workers’ compensation systems across Canada are serving their small business clients, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently released the second edition of a report that ranks the 10 provincial systems based on 35 indicators in seven major areas: cost of premiums; claims management; experience rating; classification and assessment; coverage; long-term fiscal sustainability; and customer service.

How does B.C.’s system stack up? It is in fifth place overall, with a score of 5.7 out of a possible 10 points on the index. Since the first edition of the report in 2011, B.C.’s position has slipped two ranks from third place overall.

One of B.C.’s worst scores is in the important area of customer service, where it rated a 1.8 out of the possible 10 points. P.E.I. scored highest with 8.6, while Ontario had the lowest score at 0.5. The service scores are based on survey results rating workers’ compensation systems on everything from accessibility and knowledge of staff to the user-friendliness of the websites. The results are well worth a deep dive for WorkSafeBC staff.

B.C. received its highest scores in the areas of long-term financial sustainability and experience ratings. Experience rating takes into account a business’ claims history when determining its annual assessment. B.C.’s high score is a reflection that it is better than average at rewarding businesses that have good safety records with lower premium rates. Relative to many other provinces, WorkSafeBC has a good relationship with small business, and CFIB has found them a willing partner on projects such as the Small Business Primer: A Guide to WorkSafeBC. But the current customer service results should be taken as a wake-up call against complacency. I remember a conversation that I had with former WorkSafeBC president and CEO David Anderson. He was referring to the businesses that pay WorkSafeBC premiums as “customers.” I commented that his “customers” had no choice in the matter since there is no competition, but I still really liked his use of the word. He reminded me there is always the threat of competition if the organization does not perform well. Its current executives would do well to heed that advice because in answer to the question, “Should businesses be allowed to buy their workplace disability insurance coverage for employees from a private insurer (not the workers’ compensation system)?”, more businesses said yes (48 per cent) than no (35 per cent). The rest were undecided.

Laura Jones is Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at laura.jones@cfib.ca. Follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.

Hogan on trade, carbon tax and LNG NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at [your paper’s website].

TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade?

JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets.

But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it.

TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized.

And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers making regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home.

TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate?

JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier’s [advisory] group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got to. What I’m comfortable with is that the date that they’ve selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have 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.

time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax.

For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.

TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had?

JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that.

(Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc) A member of

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Residents get look at draft economic development strategy

By Tyson Whitney Reporter The last public Port of Potential Economic Development Strategy meeting was held Dec. 14 at the Port Alice Community Centre.

About 40 community members were present at the meeting to review and provide feedback on the draft economic development strategy.

Colleen Hamilton, a planning associate for EcoPlan International, the company handling development of the strategy, chaired the meeting and engaged the audience with worksheets to fill out, as well as a power-point presentation.

Hamilton presented a list of 39 actions and strategies to improve Port Alice’s economy which had been whittled down from 150 ideas.

Some of the actions and strategies include optimizing tax rates, continuing to work on high speed internet, continuing discussions with Neucel Specialty Cellulose, supporting job training, improving

the community’s online presence, promoting Port Alice as a marine fuelling and supply hub, developing industrial tourism, continuing marina upgrades, supporting the development of an outdoor school, promoting a buy local campaign, and to encourage volunteerism in the community.

Hamilton also handed out a worksheet which asked for people’s general thoughts on the strategies and actions in the plan; if they felt the plan captures the most important actions, and, if not, what was missing; and what they felt was the #1 priority.

Once everyone had filled out the worksheet, Hamilton listened to comments which included ideas on senior housing, making Port Alice a place for young retirees, and needing a set population to sustain the community, whether the mill starts up again or not.

Finally, Hamilton handed out an implementation worksheet where residents could check off areas they

had interest in such as starting a business or a community garden; starting a civic volunteer group or a tourism committee; promoting Port Alice on social media; buying local; being friendly to visitors; or picking up pieces of litter.

“We were really excited to see how many people came out and took the time to carefully consider the draft plan and provide feedback,” said Hamilton.

“People were generally happy with the draft actions, with a few suggestions for changes that will be taken into account.

“Dozens of community members Tyson Whitney Photo volunteered to help out with implementation, which will be a great EcoPlan International presented the draft economic development strategy for Port Alice to residents Dec. 14. support to the Village and help ensure that things move faster,” medium to long term (three to five Allen said. years) once the ‘Port of Potential’ Hamilton said.

The process of creating the Strategy has been released,” said Economic Development Strategy Mayor Jan Allen agreed.

“The residents were keen on Allen. has been “both exciting and exhila“It was clear the actions for rating” and “includes trepidation as looking at our vision that shows the current potential of Port Alice the strategy are all necessary for we look forward to the release of and the actions in the first 100 days; our positive, successful vision ‘Port of Potential’”, Allen said, in short term (zero to two years); and for the Village of Port Alice,” late January, 2016.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Fox Disposal Services will continue to provide waste collection services to Malcolm Island.

“Fox Disposal has been doing the collection for the past five years. We didn’t see any other local contractor with (their) capacity and we have been very satisfied with the service they have been providing,” said Regional District of Mount Waddington Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy.

At their meeting Dec. 15, Donaghy told board of directors that Gas Tax Funds will be used in 2016 to build a small lift station at the Sointula ferry terminal to handle the waste material.

“The budget for the lift station is $30,000 and a fair chunk of that is for surveying and legal work,” Donaghy said, in an interview.

The actual construction cost will be about $16,000. The five-year contract with Fox Disposal includes a two per cent increase in 2016 and annual increases of one per cent, or the BC Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater.

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Frustration expressed over a lack of consultation by Western Forest Products has prompted the company to propose quarterly meetings with the Regional District of Mount Waddington board of directors starting in February.

The issue came to a

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Making the decision without consulting the communities was “totally disrespectful and inconsiderate of the North Island as a whole,” said Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland, at the time.

“I am very angry that I was not phoned. I was not contacted about this information,” Ackland said.

District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood was equally upset.

“I’m starting to be of the opinion that I’d like it (allowable cut) to go to a company that invests in the North Island. They are the people that are going to make my community viable in the future,” said Bood.

At the time, Mercer apologized to the board for not interacting with the RDMW and other elected officials sooner.

“I don’t know where it (that process) got lost.

Moving forward we’ll keep an open line of communications with our advisory group and with the Regional District. In hindsight we should have involved you guys in the process,” Mercer said.

The company is keeping that promise.

In a letter to RDMW Chair David Rushton, Mercer writes, “while WFP must make

operational changes to improve its business, we now have a much better understanding of the resulting perception if such changes are made without effective communication.”

As a result, WFP has committed to more frequent and more forward-looking dialogue with the Regional District.

“Through these discussions we believe we can form the mutuallybeneficial partnership that we both desire.

This includes a shared interest in training, recruitment and retention for employees living in North Island communities,” Mercer said.

WFP has proposed quarterly meetings with the regional district, and indicated they are open to suggestions on timing, content and venue.

Mercer proposed the first meeting be held in February to review 2015 activities, establish priorities and share plans for the upcoming year.

“We commit to being mindful of contacting the Regional District, or individuals representing the communities within the Regional District to share information relating to community stability in a timely and respectful manner,” said Mercer, adding there are some things the company

cannot share ahead of time due to confidentiality.

At the Regional District meeting Dec. 15, the board reviewed a letter they are sending to Western in response, signed by Chairman Dave Rushton.

“As a forest dependent community we understand the need for tenure holders operating within the Regional District to maintain financial viability and be able to respond to changes in market prices and preferences,” writes Rushton.

“However, we also believe that the longterm viability of your operation will be severely impacted if our communities are unable to function due to loss of crucial residentdependent infrastructure such as schools and emergency services.

“Our future success as a sustainable forest community is dependent on attracting and retaining a skilled and qualified workforce that would establish permanent residences within the Regional District,” writes Rushton.

The board confirmed that as of yet, a meeting has not been scheduled, however, Western representatives will be appearing as a delegation at the District of Port Hardy council meeting Feb. 9.

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VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE Public Notice

Regular Council Meeting Dates In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, the following is the schedule for the Regular Meetings of Council for the Village of Port Alice for 2016.

The Regular Council Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Village Office Council Chambers, located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC.

January 13, 2016 January 27, 2016 February 10, 2016 February 24, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 23, 2016 April 13, 2016 April 27, 2016 May 11, 2016 May 25, 2016 June 8, 2016

June 22, 2016 July 13, 2016 August 10, 2016 September 14, 2016 September 28, 2016 October 12, 2016 October 26, 2016 November 9, 2016 November 23, 2016 December 14, 2016

Madeline McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Port Alice 7355497

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Forum set for March 16

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The new Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) will be a guest speaker at the North Island Tourism Forum being hosted by the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

AtBC is a non-profit, stakeholder-based organization that is committed to growing and promoting a sustainable, culturally-rich Aboriginal tourism industry.

At their regular meeting Dec. 15, Manager of Economic Development Pat English told the

board that an agenda is being developed for the forum.

English said he is also working to expand the North Island Protocol Agreement to include a co-operative approach with First Nations on the development of the tourism sector.

The Protocol was established in March of 2010 as a framework for communities to work together to address specific issues of mutual interest or concern.

The event will be held March 16 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre and invitations and agendas will be sent out in January, English said.

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Balwinder Bal has lived in Port Hardy for the past 25 years. Four years ago he purchased Town Taxi. Prior to that he had worked at the business for 12 years.

“I wanted to own my own business, so I bought it from the previous owner” says Balwinder.

Town Taxi provides the service of transportation, but there’s more to it than many people realize. “Normally we have five vehicles running, but we have a few extra cabs that we bring in for the busy season. Whenever the ferry comes in to Port Hardy, six vehicles are sent down there to pick people up, and we regularly transport people out to the airport. We run 24/7 to make sure everyone gets where they need to go safely”, says Balwinder.

“Moving forward we would like to purchase a few more extra vehicles and to become busier during the summer season by focusing on tourism,” says Balwinder.

During this holiday season Balwinder has his community and customers in mind when he says, “We just want to make sure everyone is safe during the holidays, and not drinking and driving.”

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Regional District of Mount Waddington is preparing to switch from depot tags to a cellularbased capture system for its recyclables.

Through the new system, there is “less likelihood of tags going missing,” Manager of Operations Patrick Donaghy told the board of directors at their regular meeting Nov. 17.

“The new system is very similar to when a courier picks up a package for delivery. They scan the barcode on a bag of recyclables at a depot where it is being picked up and from then on they can track it till the materials get processed.”

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Port Hardy RCMP are still investigating the previously reported ‘broken window’ incident that occurred on Monday, Dec. 14.

St.-Sgt. Gord Brownridge said Mounties are “still trying to figure out what exactly happened” and are “actively investigating” the incident.

Brownridge would not comment further.

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Singers board the Rotary Caroling Float last Friday evening. The annual event sees Port Hardy Rotary Club members and their families, along with Santa and a few of his elves, travel around the Port Hardy community spreading some holiday cheer.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Quatsino will soon have its own fire dispatch service through North Island 9-1-1

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Submitted On Dec. 5 and 6 the Port McNeill RCMP hosted their first Cram the Cruiser event to raise food and money for the Harvest Food Bank.

RCMP officers along with office staff, family members, BC Conservation Service and volunteers were on location outside the Market Place IGA with a marked police truck inviting the public to Cram the Cruiser with non-perishable food and cash donations. The heavy rain and high winds did not dampen the spirit of giving in the community.

The goal of filling one cruiser and collecting $1,000 in cash donations was easily surpassed. In fact, the students and staff of Sunset Elementary School filled three cruisers by themselves as part of the Elementary School Challenge.

Over the course of the two-day event almost 4,500 pounds of food and over $3,000 in cash donations was collected.

All the food and cash was given directly to the food bank to help meet the needs in our North Island communities.

As reported recently in the North Island Gazette, the demand for the food bank services has increased 60 per cent from last year.

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Right now, the Quatsino Fire Department is on a cascading phone system.

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By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Port Hardy Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on Cadwallader Crescent on the morning of Dec. 21. By the time the Port Hardy Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene, “it was pretty much out,” said Deputy Chief, Brent Borg. “So we emptied out the fire box and he’s going to clean out his chimney.” No one was injured and there was no damage to the house.

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monthly meeting Dec. 15, the Regional District of Mount Waddington board approved picking up unfunded costs associated with setting up the service after they learned that not only would it help Quatsino, it will also improve service in Coal Harbour, Port Alice and Holberg The North Island 911 Corporation was established in 1995, and manages the provision of 9-1-1 services to the regional districts of Comox Valley, Strathcona, Mt. Waddington and Alberni-Clayoquot, Powell River and a portion of the Nanaimo Regional District.

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Phase two of trail program Submitted When surveys show that 50 per cent of visitors to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast choose to go hiking during their visits here, even if it was not their primary motivation for coming, it makes sense to leverage that fact and create a plan to effectively market, manage, and improve the hiking trails in the region.

Tourism Vancouver Island is embarking on the second phase of a three-phase project to do exactly that, and the Island Coastal Economic Trust is a partner in funding the multi-year project.

“In Phase 1, we created an inventory and user-friendly database of 235 ‘market-ready’ trails in the Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast regions,” said Dave Petryk, president and CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island.

“Now that we have that baseline data, we can start the work of developing a strategic plan to align visitor needs and expectations with the supply of trails here on the Island and Sunshine Coast.”

The project will see coordination and collaboration between stakeholder groups with an eye to identifying the gaps in our trail product and how the region can work together to improve and transform these existing assets into international market ready tourism attractions.

“We’ve seen the success that has come from ICET investments in some of the region’s more well-known assets, like the Wild Pacific Trail, the Sunshine Coast Trail or the North Coast Trail,” said ICET Chair Phil Kent.

“Hiking trails are a significant attractor for visitors to our region, and they play a role in broader economic activity, too.”

Kent said that communities are recognizing that infrastructure like hiking trails will not only appeal to visitors and attract tourism sector businesses, but also play a significant role in encouraging entrepreneurs of all stripes to relocate or launch a business in the region.

“Employees today are seeking work-life balance, and with advances in technology like

broadband internet, many companies no longer need to be in major metropolitan areas to be successful,” he explained.

“Access to amazing hiking trails can help companies recruit and retain workers who value an outdoor lifestyle, and that translates into more economic activity in our region.”

Tourism Vancouver Island has pegged the value of this second-phase project at $60,000, and ICET is a funding partner for $30,000 of the total.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC will be providing $20,000, with the region’s communities providing the balance of funding for the project.

“The Province, through Recreation Sites and Trails BC, is pleased to be able to support an important, collaborative project that will benefit not only trail users living on and visiting Vancouver Island, but will also provide opportunities and economic benefits to many communities across the Island,” said Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.

The project is expected to get underway shortly, with completion anticipated in early 2016.

The Island Coastal Economic Trust is a $50 million endowment established in 2006 by the Government of British Columbia to help diversify the economies of central and northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

ICET is guided by a Board of Directors and two Regional Advisory Committees which include more than 50 locally-elected officials and MLAs and five appointees. This exceptional team of leaders collaborates to set regional priorities and build vital multiregional networks.

Through a community-centred decisionmaking process, ICET has approved $49 million for over 140 economic infrastructure and economic development readiness projects on the Island and Sunshine Coast since implementing its grant program in 2007.

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Enjoy a safe and sound New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular party days of the year. As the clock ticks down toward a new year, revelers across the globe raise glasses of champagne in celebration of what’s to come.

Such celebrations are a staple of the holiday season, but so, too, are accidents that result from excessive partying.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Jan. 1, when many New Year’s Eve celebrants are heading home in the wee hours of the morning, is when the highest percentage of deaths related to alcohol occur.

In addition, analysis from the National Safety Council found that roughly 42 percent of traffic fatalities during the New Year’s holiday between 2007 and 2011 were related to drinking and driving.

While New Year’s Eve revelers may be more focused on celebrating than safety, all celebrants can take the following safety precautions to ensure they make it home safe and sound come January 1.

• Pick a designated driver. When making New Year’s Eve plans, pick a designated driver from your group of friends and/or family members. Many bars or clubs will waive cover charges for designated drivers, and such establishments may even provide them with complementary soft drinks and coffee throughout the night. The designated driver should agree to avoid alcohol entirely.

• Use public transportation or taxis. If you can’t find a designated driver or are simply more comfort-

able letting professional drivers get you around on such a busy driving night, travel via public transportation or taxis.

Leaving your car at home removes the temptation you may feel to get behind the wheel after a few drinks. Keep a bus or train schedule and the phone numbers of local taxi services in your wallet or purse so you are not stuck waiting for a ride home.

• Let others know your plans. Before heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, let loved ones know of your plans for the night.

This may help should you find yourself separated from friends or if you want to end the night early and need a ride home while your friends stay out.

Periodically check in with a quick text message or email to a parent or sibling at home so they know you are safe.

Such check-ins may also motivate you to keep a clear head throughout the night.

• Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.

Drinking and driving is dangerous, but drinking to excess even when you are not driving is also risky.

While alcohol tends to flow freely on New Year’s Eve, drink only in moderation to ensure you don’t lose track of your fellow revelers and to protect you from others who may not have your best interests at heart.

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by Madison Guldager NISS student Writer On Dec. 15, Santa Claus paid a visit to the students of North Island Secondary School.

During his visit Old St. Nick took pictures with willing students and handed out candy canes, spreading the Christmas cheer.

Students paid $2 for a picture with Santa, and all proceeds went towards the NISS student council. Many teachers also participated in the holiday fun, by Madison Guldager Photo stopping and taking a Danika Durrant, who attends Little Stars Childcare in Port McNeill, picture with Santa. chats with Santa about what is on her list for Christmas this year.

Earlier in the day, Santa also visited the what they would like a four year old that ing the Christmas tree little ones at Little Stars for Christmas and they attends the daycare, and getting to see my Childcare. The chil- also received a treat for had this to say “My family.”

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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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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 of for health care. on Port Hardy care,” recommendation. the creation and work and expanded options of where we’re demands offering easily accessible attend Bev A driving force in then-Mayor was not “This is really indicative with the health department and group Terry Lake, who did the local working going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister who died last May. in a written release. she Wilson health Parnham, a the ceremony, said authority,” said Dean leader of Port Hardy construction of the Clinic. “We’re in “She knew as a 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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In the true spirit of Christmas, we present a few simple ways to help make the season more meaningful for you, your family and others.

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2 Help to spread some cheer by visiting

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Parents chatted as their children played at the Deck The Halls Christmas event Dec. 12. at the Community Hall in Port McNeill.

The event included a cookie colouring station, a gift wrapping contest, a giant igloo building station, penguin races, and an elf laser training obstacle course. There were baked goods and other Christmas treats in the concession, which were also by donation. Santa Claus graced the event with his presence, handing out candy canes and asking children what they wanted for Christmas.

4 Telephone an old friend or invite a new friend to your home for dinner

5 Adopt a pet from your local shelter 6 Get creative! Make decorations and cards from recycled material!

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Although he has been taking pictures all his life, McIntosh has only been selling his work for the past four-and-a-half years.

Since then, he has sold more than 200 framed prints and hundreds of photo greeting cards and calendars. His customers are most often locals, who want to bring the familiar outdoors into their homes, or share it with loved ones around the world; although tourists buy the majority of his cards.

“I’m kind of surprised at the success,” said McIntosh.

“It inspires me to do more, try harder, take better photos. I’m the harshest critic of my own work.”

McIntosh has been documenting his environment through pictures since he was a boy growing up on a farm in Grand Prairie, AB, in the 1960s.

“I was just capturing the scene of whatever was going on - just farm stuff,” he said.

As an adult, throughout a varied career working in the Alberta oil patch, Calgary real-estate, and the

trucking industry, he was often in rugged, remote locations and McIntosh’s camera was always close by.

In 2001 he started working as a longhaul truck driver, and spent 10 years travelling between Calgary and the Mexican border - about a 5,000 km round trip every week.

“The scenery made the trucking so much more interesting,” he said.

“There were endless new things to see and document. That’s where the camera really earned its keep. It was 10 of the most interesting and rewarding years in my working career.”

He also took two winters off work to explore and camp in the remote desert area around Yuma, Arizona.

“Those two winters, with my camperized van, camera, quad, and trusty dog Tucker, were very special times for me,” said McIntosh.

“That and the trucking exposed me to so much. All of which increased my interest and appreciation of the camera.”

In 2011, he made his first sale accidentally, after uploading a photo to Flickr, a public photo-sharing

web site.

He was ‘discovered’ by an advertising agency promoting the same truck that McIntosh had taken a head-on shot of, with snowy mountains in the background. They purchased the photo for a one-year contract.

That year he moved to Port Alice to work for Gypsy Wagon Courier, and for the opportunity to explore the rugged magnificence of North Vancouver Island.

Capturing thousands of images a week, he says the key to finding so many fantastic scenes and capturing wildlife like eagles, heron, deer, bear, and seals, is that he takes his camera everywhere he goes.

He travels nearly every day between Port Alice and Port Hardy, and always keeps his photographer’s eye out for wildlife or a captivating scene.

On his days off, McIntosh heads out on the backroads to remote locations like Side Bay and Raft Cove, or in his kayak on local lakes and the west coast.

“Get out and about with your camera,”he advises.

“Things

seem to show themselves to you.”

He recommends taking photos in the early morning or late afternoon lighting, to add life to pictures, and prefers cloudy days, to bright, sunny, blue-sky days.

“Some of my best shots have been on overcast days,” he said. “The colours are more intense,” While he’s happy with his success so far, it remains mainly a hobby for him, and the opportunity to explore more of Vancouver Island with his best friend, 10-year-old Schnauzer Tucker.

“I don’t want it to be too much of a job, where the fun isn’t there anymore,” he said.

“There is a fine line to keeping a balance, but I am in the spot I should be. I absolutely love the incredible amount of wilderness, remote beaches, mountains lakes and rivers. It is a true paradise for anyone who loves a slower pace, the great outdoors with all its wildlife and endless places to point ones camera.”

Contact Darrell McIntosh at northislandimages@hotmail.com or call 250209-0945.

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STARTING 1st JANUARY 2016 Wheels for Wellness will be operating a second van starting 1st of January 2016.

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December 18 Port Hardy Rotary Club Christmas Carolling, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Santa will visit.

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

December 19 Kids Christmas story and craft. Port Hardy Public Library, at the Thunderbird Mall, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

December 17 Avalon School Christmas pageant, 6:30 p.m.

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Ongoing New on Thursday nights at the Port Hardy pool, family swim at 6 p.m. and public swim at 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 The Broughton Curling Club is hosting (our first annual) Christmas Family Curlapolooza on December 30th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Everybody welcome. Even come solo and we’ll find you a team! No experience or equipment required - just clean shoes and helmets for the kids.

By donation and hot chocolate and goodies will be provided!

Jan. 8-10 Female Bantam/ Midget Hockey tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.

Jan. 15-17 Fort Rupert Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel.

Jan. 15-17 Atom tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.

Cain has best opening weekend in years Gazette Staff Mount Cain Alpine Park opened Dec. 12 with a flurry (flurries, in fact), reporting the best opening weekend in years.

Mount Cain, just southeast of Woss, opened with 21 of 21 runs, and a couple of bonus runs, operating.

Neil Borecky, president of the Mount Cain Alpine Park Society, says they had great crowds, with many skiers and snowboarders purchasing day passes and season passes, and everything ran very smoothly for opening weekend.

Borecky says there were no accidents, all the equipment worked, and all the volunteers and staff came together to make it happen.

As well, they have new management at the Cain Cafe this year, and Borecky says that went over very well.

“It was our best ever,” he said.

“What made it such a good opening is that we had so much snow. We had a really good base and it just kept snowing the whole weekend.”

Borecky would like to acknowledge the presence of the ‘Namgis First Nation on the hill.

Borecky encourages people to bring chains if they are driving up to Mount Cain, and he says skiers and boarders should not venture into the backcountry unprepared because avalanche hazards are quite high right now.

The great opening weekend was discussed at the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting Dec. 15.

“We may have a ski season for the first time in three years,” said

Administrator Greg Fletcher.

Mount Cain has the highest base elevation of any coastal ski hill in BC, Alaska and Washington State.

Its peak elevation is second only to Whistler.

The hill is run by the nonprofit Mount Cain Alpine Park Society, and is Vancouver Island’s only community owned and operated ski hill. Mount Cain typically receives 1,500 cm (38 feet) of snow annually.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort, near Courtenay, also had a great opening weekend.

“These are the best conditions we (have) opened with in three years, and even today, conditions are mid-season conditions,” Don Sharpe, the resort’s director of business operations and marketing said on Monday, Dec. 14.

When Mount Washington opened, the Sunrise, Eagle and Hawk chairs were all operating, as well as the Magic Carpets. Sixtyeight of 81 trails opened — which is all of the front side of the mountain — as well as 23 kilometres of Nordic trails and three kilometres of marked snowshoe trails.

The Tube Park opened as well, and the snow school, ski and board rentals, retail stores and food and beverage outlets all began operating.

The Eagle Chair closed Saturday due to strong winds, but reopened Sunday.

“We had amazing conditions,” said Sharpe.

“We had clear skies Friday morning and lots of very happy people, and we brought in a DJ,” he said.

Mt. Cain Photo If conditions persist, it could be a great season at Mount Cain Alpine Resort.

Jan. 23 Cain Cup. Feb 12-14 Novice Jamboree, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.

Mar. 5 I n i t i a t i o n Jamboree, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.

Mar. 4-6 Fort Rupert Curling Club Men’s Bonspiel.

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By Madison Guldager NISS Student Writer By day the members of the North Island Secondary School Volleyball team seem like normal teenage girls, but every Tuesday and Thursday the girls tear up the court with their bumps, sets, and spikes.

The girls started practising back in October. Their first game was against Port Hardy Secondary School on Oct. 15.

The match ended with Port Hardy taking the win. The roles were reversed in the second game, when the NISS girls defeated PHSS in a very equal match.

Julia Roy, the coach of the NISS team, had this to say, “Despite only having on-andoff practices twice a week, the girls’ skills have greatly improved.

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Drake Baron of the North Island Eagles Alumni played a great game against the North Island Eagles Midget team Saturday, Dec. 12., at the Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Baron made a bunch of tough saves, in particular a very nasty looking one that knocked his neck protector off, as he backstopped his team to victory.

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Thirteen games into the VIPL season, the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls soccer team remains firmly placed in top spot amongst the five teams in its age group on the island.

In what was another battle in the cold, wind and rain that players have had to get accustomed to over the last month, Riptide played Storm at home turf on Saturday to wrap up their final game of 2015 with a 1-1 tie. Both teams fought hard with Riptide ahead until the final minutes, when Storm claimed a late goal to even things up.

That was the second tie game for Riptide. Combined with the team’s 11 wins to date, Riptide relaxes into their well-earned and much-needed twoweek winter break with a total of 35 points, seven clean sheets, and a goal differential of 23. Riptide is the only team to have no losses at this point in the season.

Proud coaches, Matt Laver and Lisa Wigard, credit the team’s success to the players and their hard work.

Additionally, to implement the team’s top-notch season plan designed by the Riptide technical staff, ongoing training support from Geoff Hackett and Ken Garraway has been invaluable.

After the team returns from break, the focus will be on reaching peak performance. With only three regular league games remaining in 2016, Riptide will prepare for tournament play. VIPL A-Cup Play downs begin late February, followed by Coastal Cup in April and, hopefully, A Cup Provincials in Burnaby in July.

The team will also head to the mainland in March to compete in the annual Surrey Mayor’s Cup tournament.

Beyond the standings, Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls have had to overcome some setbacks this season which has contributed to their growth, on and off the pitch. The team is grateful for all the community support they have received and wish everyone Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas.

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Aug 30, 1928~Dec 31, 2014 A dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great Great Grandfather who left us one year ago.

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Feb. 13, 1925 Dec. 14, 2015 It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Sigrid Gunvor McGillawee “Gunnie� on December 14, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, B.C. Gunnie is survived by her husband James McGillawee, son Sheldon (Dorothy) McGillawee; daughters, Carolyn (Milton) Moore and Sharon (Stu) Smith, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great greatgrandchildren, brother Mel (Freida) Ost, sisters Lilly (Sam) Lewis, Hillevi (Gerry) Walters, Ines (Bill) Adamson and many nieces and nephews.

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Gunnie worked for BC Hydro in Port Hardy until she retired in 1985, at which time her and her husband James moved to the Comox Valley until her recent passing.

Gunnie was a sensitive and caring lady who lived and cherished family and friends. Throughout a marriage of 70+ years she was happiest just being with her best friend and “Love her of life� Jim. She forever had family in her thoughts.

She cherished her memories of Ocean Falls and Port Hardy, as well as her retirement years in the Comox Valley.

Flowers gratefully declined. Please consider a donation in her memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A celebration of Gunnie’s life was held on Friday, December 18th, 2015 at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre.

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Renumeration based on experience.

For more information on this posting please visit: http://www.porthardychamber.com/#!job-posting-/c8yr Job posting deadline: Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 9am Please send resumes to manager@porthardychamber.com Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted..

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Recreation Facility Attendant Applications are being accepted for a Casual On Call Recreational Facility Attendant. This position is available immediately and runs to March 2016. This then becomes an annual seasonal position for the term of August to March.

The successful candidate will be required to perform a broad range of duties in arena and pool facilities as well as custodial duties. Shift work is required. For position qualifications and more information please go to: www.porthardy.ca/your-municipal-hall/employment

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Applications: A cover letter and resume may be delivered, mailed or faxed to the Recreation Department, District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N2P0 Fax: 250-949-8237 or emailed to recreation@porthardy.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their submissions but only those selected for an interview will receive a response.

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Office Administrator Port Hardy Bulldozing is seeking an Office Administrator to start immediately at our heavy construction office. This is a full time, 40 hours per week position.

Organic salmon farming company, Creative Salmon, requires an Accounting/Office Assistant for the Tofino office. Position is fulltime, year-round, Monday to Friday.

Applicant must have: t Previous office experience t Good organization & accuracy skills t Familiarity with office equipment & functions t Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Simply Accounting t Have the willingness to learn with a professional approach t The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Duties include: invoicing, reporting, inventory tracking, reception, general office admin duties.

Necessary experience: minimum 2 years experience in accounts receivable, working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with ACCPAC and accounting-related studies/courses considered assets.

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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

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Cell: 250-527-0144 Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

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.

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

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

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Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

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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

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Zellstoff Celgar operates a World Class1,500 tonne/day modern bleach kraft pulp mill located in Southeastern BC. This market kraft operation is committed to being its customers preferred supplier of customized pulp while maintaining its responsible position within the community.

Presently we are seeking applicants for a Relief E & I Supervisor and an Instrument Mechanic.

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Relief E & I Supervisor Reporting to the Assistant Maintenance Manager you will play a key role as a member of our Maintenance Team applying your knowledge of pulp mill processes/equipment and the electrical/instrumentation trades to evaluate work requirements. With safety always a priority, you will plan, co-ordinate and monitor all aspects of regular maintenance activities. You will also assume supervisory responsibilities on a relief basis.

Your experience/qualifications include: • Technical training and/or qualifications in the electrical or instrumentation trades • Excellent communication skills • Maintenance planning experience • Supervisory experience • 5+ Years in a heavy industry setting • Knowledge of pulp mill processes an asset

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4:00pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

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 11/14

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00am-Sabbath School 11:15am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14 7312516

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

Application requirements Ĺ˜ Preference given to applicants with previous aquaculture education / experience Ĺ˜ )amiliarity with the concepts of Ĺľsh growth and stock management would be an asset Ĺ˜ Safety conscious with a positive attitude strong work ethic and the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions

How to apply Please forward a resume by e-mail to Paul *ernon Human 5esources *eneralist at paul.gernon@cermaq.com, or fax (250) 286-0042. Please state Saltwater Husbandry Technician in the subject line.

North Island Church Services CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10:00am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234

Cermaq Canada is currently looking for full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians to join our dynamic team. As a Saltwater Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of Ĺľsh stocks. 'uties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders boats and equipment in the marine environment.

Applications will be accepted to Ĺľll current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future employment opportunities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@creativesalmon.com by December 31, 2015. www.creativesalmon.com

Please drop resume off in person to 7890 Goodspeed Road, Port Hardy, BC

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau

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Instrument Mechanic You will be an integral member of the Maintenance Team. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and programming measurement and control instruments that are used in our pulp mill.

Your experience/qualifications include: • Red Seal Interprovincial certification • Knowledge and the hands-on experience in all areas of computerized control, programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems • A commitment to work to the highest level of safety and environment compliance • Establish and implement preventative & operational maintenance activities • Support manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose defects in pulp production equipment • A self-starter and dedicated team player We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a team focused on enhanced performance and improved quality and efficiency.

Zellstoff Celgar is just minutes from Castlegar, BC in the West Kootenay region.

To apply, please Email your CV to: jo-anne.shea@celgar.com (Apologies in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted)

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NEW HORIZON APTS

7275 Highland Drive, Port Hardy.

New manager.

Bright & clean newly renovated suites, new appliances. $450-$600/month.

250-949-6194

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PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

SAYWARD: 1 bdrm apt., $550 incld’s hot water. NS/NP. 3 bdrm ground flr apt., furn’d, $775 incld’s hot water. NS/NP. Call (250)286-3457.

PLANET...

www.bearcovecottages.com

KINGCOME MANOR

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.

Free sat tv, over 300 channels.

Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

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SUITES, UPPER PORT HARDY- Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School.

Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. Good carpets, NS, NP, $650/mo. 250230-1236.

LOCALS

buy and sell here

Call 1-855-310-3535

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Catholic Churches

Mass Schedule Christmas 2015 Thursday December 24:

Port Alice - 6:00pm Port McNeill - 9:00pm

Friday December 25:

Port Hardy - 11:00am

New Year 2016 Friday January 1:

Port McNeill - 9:00am Port Hardy - 11:00am 7352705

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ◊ The Be Your Own Santa Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 60 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $231 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash, $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash and $1,000 Holiday Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before December 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ◊Holiday Bonus Cash of up to $1,000 is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus, Durango, Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≤Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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