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Between Dec. 23, 2010 and Jan. 5, 2011, BC Ambulance Service

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Winter holiday tips are available on both the BC Children’s Hospital and BC Ambulance Service websites. Here are a few to keep in mind this season: 1. Toys: Choose items that match your child’s age, abilities,

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Some real answers for teen stress Fishing Increasingly I am seeing young men and women in their late teens and early twenties with a diagnosis of depression and anxiety.

Renee, age 19, was an example. She has been prescribed an antidepressant, Celexa, Zopiclone for sleep and Ativan to be taken as needed for anxiety.

The following is my five step plan for her.

1. Control blood sugar. Renee scored high on the hypoglycemia questionnaire that I had her complete. I reviewed her diet and she was not getting enough protein and too much sugar. I reviewed with her the foods she needed to eat daily to get 40 grams of protein.

When she did this her cravings for sweets greatly reduced and she was able to control her blood sugars more readily. This helped to stabilize her moods.

Hypoglycemia always needs to be ruled out in any case of anxiety.

2. Get eight to nine hours of sleep each night. Renee wasn’t sleeping well and one of my best remedies is taking a good quality calcium magnesium supplement before bed.

This replaces the old fashioned “hot milk before bed” remedy.

As I discourage the drinking of cows’ milk, I use a well absorbed supplement instead.

I also reviewed with Renee “Sleep Hygiene” to be followed one hour before bed: no computer or TV, (reading in bed to fall asleep is encouraged),

a hot bath (stabilizing energizing qualities. core body temperature Most patients’ blood before bed is known tests come back at to promote sleep), no half the value that I electronic gadgets in consider preventive the bedroom including for chronic diseases, TV’s or computers including depression. (this includes charging One of the best sources a cell phone), for this is keep the Carlson’s cod window liver oil, that propped open tastes good at night for too. Cod liver fresh air and oil is also an keep the clock important radio three feet source of from the head. Dr. Ingrid omega 3 Pincott 3. Rule out essential hypothyroidism Naturally Healthy fats that are and anemia. important I did the blood work for the treatment of with Renee and depression. determined by her 5. Provide ferritin iron stores that homeopathic mental she was very anemic. and emotional support.

By putting her on an I love using Rubimeds iron supplement that to help patients reduce she tolerated very well, and get off their antiher energy improved depressants. These within two weeks. I are homeopathic will keep her on it for combinations at least six months developed in until her iron stores are Switzerland over 15 normalized. years ago that are 4. Correct basic prescribed over a one deficiencies. Most to two year period to North Americans are help the person deal deficient in over 40 with unconscious micronutrients. (See my article published July 27, 2011).

Magnesium that I prescribed for Renee also increases energy and has a calming effect on the nervous system. My B complex combination provides the B vitamins necessary for stress reduction as well as thyroid support. I am convinced that B vitamins are a huge deficiency in North America due to the over processing of our foods. The other huge deficiency in this part of the world is Vitamin D, known for its antidepressant and

conflicts that are obstacles to cure.

They are very safe to take along with antidepressants and a great adjunct.

Within one month of following the above protocols Renee was a different person.

She was off the Zopiclone and Ativan completely and she had reduced the dosage of Celexa by half.

We then decided to wait until the spring to continue weaning her off the Celexa.

In the meantime she had purchased a SAD light that she uses daily and she now has the energy to get back to her exercise program.

When the time comes I will introduce some herbal remedies as she lowers her Celexa dosage.

Under careful professional supervision, Renee will most likely be able to get off Celexa and keep off of them successfully, because

we are doing it in a safe and gentle manner.

In the meantime the Rubimeds are helping her understand some of the underlying stresses that are contributing to her anxiety and I have counseled her on some stress reducing strategies.

In this day and age of increased risk of teen suicide, even with those on antidepressants, I believe that there are some very real answers for this age group that may not be addressed in an orthodox medical approach.

Everyone is unique, so have a naturopathic physician support you in your understanding of your depression and anxiety for the best results for you.

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Francisco Point is a popular area for prawning prawning; you can use a good mixture of Carlyle Cat Tuna and pe pellets at around 300 feet.

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Steven and young Theo Pyfe from On Roberts Lake wind Courtenay with 10lb spring. conditions can change rapidly and can blow you to shore. Some large g trout can be caught trolling various plugs and spoons Over at Flurer Smokery this fishing season, the largest sport caught fish was a spring salmon weighing in at 37 lbs with the head off and gutted. The owners of this monster chose to have it professionally processed and smoked into all five flavors. Alll Tomic plugs at Tyee Marine the fish at Flurer Smokery is hand ccut and hand boned pproviding customers with tthe professional quality pprocessing and a superior ssmoked product.

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Many anglers new to that area try their usual methods of fishing that simply don’t work. I recently spent some time at Tyee Marine and wanted to see what flies are working for Steelhead.

Murray Whelan has fished the area, notably the Nimpkish, Quinsam and Gold River. Using a longer rod between 10 and one half to 14 feet is the preferred length of rod to drift fish Santa visits Tyee Marine with. Flies will work rk better in March.

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Plan ahead before you take off, eh?

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is advising travellers to plan ahead for the holiday travel season.

“We are expecting to see a significant increase in terminal traffic beginning around the third week in December and continuing until a few days after the New Year,” says YQQ CEO Shirley de Silva.

“Our busiest days will likely be Dec. 20 and Jan. 3. We are preparing to process up to 1,350 passengers daily throughout the holidays.”

YQQ is gearing up for the increased traffic by assigning additional staff and volunteers during peak hours.

The airport is also engaging in regular communication with its tenants about terminal hours of operation and changing flight schedules.

De Silva says the airport is anticipating up to 2,700 people per day moving throughout the terminal building over the holidays.

This includes guests who are dropping off or picking up passengers.

Here are some tips for passengers to help improve their holiday travel experience no matter which airlines or airports they use: • Check airports’ holiday hours.

• Arrive to the airport early. Check with your airline to determine what time you should arrive to the airport and give yourself some additional time if necessary. This will ensure that passengers have plenty of time to check in and make their way through security without feeling rushed.

• Plan for parking.

Phone ahead to ensure there are spaces available and have a back-up option just in case. Once parked, don’t forget to purchase a ticket.

• Investigate checkin options. Check with your airline to determine if there are

Some planning beforehand (above and below) can help to make your holiday airline travel much smoother and less stressful. Photo submitted. options for web, kiosk or mobile phone check in to help save time when you arrive at the airport.

• Know your baggage requirements.

Check with your airline to ensure that you have the latest information about baggage restrictions.

Be prepared if any extra charges may apply to you. If you have any items that you are unsure about, call your airline prior to arriving at the airport so that you can avoid any unnecessary delays while checking in for your flight.

• Help keep the security line moving.

Ensure that all personal toiletry items such as liquids, aerosols and gels are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml/100 grams (3.4 ounces) or less. The containers must fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag,

with a capacity of no more than one litre.

One plastic bag per person is allowed and must be removed from carry-on baggage. Visit the Canadian Air Transport Security website at catsa.gc.ca for packing, travel and security screening tips.

• Transport gifts appropriately. Keep all gifts (whether packed in your carry-on or suitcase) unwrapped until you arrive at your destination point.

• Be patient.

Expect that airports will be busy and lineups may be longer than usual.

Maintaining good cheer and having respect for airport staff, volunteers, tenants and other passengers will help to ensure an enjoyable holiday travel experience for all.

“The holidays are a wonderful and exciting time for YQQ,” said de Silva.

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Nickelback makes love to goats, Jack Layton touches our hearts: Ketchum’s Best and Worst Communicators of 2011 show us how it’s done, or not From the selfmockery (“we make love to goats”) of the Alberta rockers everyone loves to hate, to a moving farewell from a dying politician who so many grew to love, it has been a poignant, perilous and sometimes pathetic year for Canada’s public communicators.

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“When everyone with a cell phone is a potential publisher, there’s really no such thing as private these days,” said Geoffrey Rowan, Partner/ Managing Director of Ketchum Public

Relations Canada.

“But today’s always-on world doesn’t excuse blatherskite from those with a duty to communicate with clarity, integrity and purpose.”

Here are the lessons we learned from Canada’s best and worst communicators in 2011.

1. Appeal to our better selves, with feeling When NDP leader Jack Layton had every right to be thinking about himself, just two days before his death, he was writing an encouraging farewell letter to Canadians.

His final words touched our hearts because they showed that he knew the end was imminent for him but his thoughts were with those who would carry on.

His was a simple, genuine message - part instruction manual, part poetry - delivered with grace and eloquence.

“My friends, love is better than anger.

Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.

So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic.

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2. Don’t be arrogant unless you’re the only game in town, forever A lot of lessons from former tech darling RIM this year. First is that you shouldn’t bank on your status as “tech darling.”

The media and the world love to bring down darlings.

Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis found himself in hot water after the BBC posted a short video of him abruptly ending an interview because he didn’t like the questions -- about government interference in India and the Middle East with RIM’s BlackBerry network security. “Not fair,” he complained.

But when you take the public’s money by issuing stock, you don’t get to pick the questions reporters ask you.

Then the coCEOs seemed to sleep through a reputationcrushing service outage. The good news was that a lot of people rely on Blackberries to conduct their daily business. The bad news is that the bigger the gap between what you promise and what you deliver, the madder your customers get.

But that only becomes a problem for RIM if there’s ever some other smart phone alternative, and what’s the likelihood of that iHappening?

It’s enough to drive employees to drink too much on airplanes.

3. Good gravy, Mr. Mayor.

Last year we acknowledged Toronto Mayor Rob Ford for using a simple, clear, credible message to connect with the Toronto electorate.

“No more gravy train.”

A year later, Mayor Ford’s battle with the gravy train has left him a hot mess.

There’s too much bad communication

by Mayor Ford and

his brother Doug to single out one issue.

By all reports, when he’s not directing rude digital (middle-digit) communication at fellow motorists, he’s directing vulgar verbal torrents at fellow city employees after being confronted by fictional TV characters, or petulantly picking a fight with the Toronto Star. Governments should not play favourites when it comes to sharing information. Publiclyfunded. Public information. For a big, tough politician sometimes he seems pretty delicate.

Also, see above: minimize the difference between what you say you’re going to do (no service cuts, no layoffs) and what you actually do to preserve credibility.

4. Occupy huh?

The Occupy Wall Street movement successfully communicated the ideas that the world isn’t fair and that some people are unhappy about that.

Unless it transforms itself into something other than a forum for whinging, it is doomed to irrelevancy.

After visiting the camps, reading the signs, watching countless hours of live, streaming video, poring over main stream media coverage and blogosphere journaling, we have been able to distill the essence of the OWS discussion: “You suck! No you suck! Well, you’re stupid. Am not. You’re stupid! Drum break!”

Communication failures include: lack of focus, lack of anything new to say, lack of credibility, excess of irony (being photographed, Starbucks cup in hand, screaming at police about the evils of globalization), lack of direction, and in many cases lack of connection to the real

world.

5. We’re sorry you suck Small wonder the OWS movement vilifies the business community when they see stories like this.

A group of Montreal business school students painted themselves in black face and acted out insulting stereotypes of Jamaicans. A student of Jamaican descent found the performances degrading and offensive, given the history of insulting and degrading blackface performances by whites, and the fact that it was in fact insulting and degrading.

The response from this institution of higher learning? “We spoke to the students and they found the reaction regrettable and are sorry.”

Really? They found the reaction to their incredibly offensive behaviour regrettable?

They regret that people were offended by their offensiveness?

6. In the thick of it, communicate well and often Mining is a dirty business on a large scale that often takes place in remote, undeveloped areas and often involves enormously complex human, environmental, economic and political issues. Unless we decide we don’t want the products that mining enables, we have to accept its necessity and do our best to ensure miners behave responsibly.

Barrick Gold made front-page news when the world’s largest gold miner was involved in a scandal where allegations of sexual assault at its mines in Tanzania and Papua New Guinea came to light.

“The allegations were highly disturbing and will be fully investigated and

publicly reported,” the company vowed.

It pledged to fire any employee involved in human-rights violations, or who knows of human-rights abuses and fails to report them.

“These deplorable crimes, if confirmed, are neither acceptable nor excusable. They send a clear message to us that we have not met the promises we have made to the community, and to ourselves, to pursue responsible mining in every location where our affiliates and we operate. We can, and will, do more.”

Barrick is involved in some of the world’s most difficult mining environments, facing problems that defy simple answers. But it is consistently open about these difficulties, takes responsibility for finding solutions, and keeps the channels of communication open.

That doesn’t mean it is beyond reproach, but it’s the best way to protect your reputation in an industry as big and dangerous as mining.

7. Don’t wing it, or even chopper it Even the most experienced communicator can’t afford to helicopter … errr phone it in.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay, suffering lately from a bit of changing-story-itis over his use of a Canadian Forces helicopter to pick him up from a fishing trip, had another embarrassing gaffe this year. In an oncamera meeting with former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mr. MacKay observed that British Columbia and California share a border. If Arnold, or Sarah Palin, or some other American politician had displayed such geographic ignorance, Canada might have recalled its ambassador.

Mr. Mackay got off easy, and has probably learned not to fish out any old statement without researching it.

8. Don’t take yourself too seriously It’s one of life’s enduring mysteries.

How have Alberta’s three-chord rockers Nickelback managed to sell more than 50 million albums and regularly fill arenas around the world when no one on the planet will admit to liking their music. (We don’t, really.)

One of their biggest anti-fans, on learning the band would play the halftime show during the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game, launched a no-Nickelback online petition. Some 54,000 people signed it, hoping to get the appearance cancelled.

Rather than cursing out a 911 operator, or taking over a park and beating a drum until all meanness is removed from the Internet, front man Chad Kroeger and the band sat down on camera with their (faux) record label boss to address some of the roots of the “crisis.”

“We make love to goats,” corrected Kroeger, when asked about a particular nasty rumour making the rounds on the Internet. After brainstorming a bunch of ideas to appease fans in Detroit— such as playing Motown music as The Four Nickels — the band dressed up as different people and characters from Detroit, including RoboCop and Alice Cooper.

We liked it, we really liked it. (Now about that music …)

9. Know what century you’re in.

Hell, know what planet you are on.

We have three winners in the outof-touch-old-guy category this year.

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Economic Development Manager Kwakiutl Nation is seeking a creative and energetic Economic Development Manager (EDM). The successful candidate will possess a tightrope walker’s ability to balance Aboriginal Title & Rights interests with First Nations Economic Development aspirations.

Kwakiutl (pop. 755) is located in Tsakis, British Columbia, adjacent to the community of Port Hardy on the scenic north end of Vancouver Island.

Reporting to the Band Manager, the EDM will have the requisite skills to protect Kwakiutl’s Land Base, research and/or develop a statement of declaration and promote Employment and Job Creation. Further, the successful candidate will have experience in First Nations community economic development, strategic planning, project management and writing: funding proposals, TORs, and business plans. The position requires 35 hours per week in an ofďŹ ce environment with ex time (as needed), criminal records check and valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

The closing date is January 12, 2012.

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LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certiďŹ ed heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

VOLUNTEERS

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Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

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-Must hold and maintain agging certiďŹ cation, WHMIS certiďŹ cation and Level 1 First Aid certiďŹ cation.

-Must have a good working knowledge of highways maintenance standards.

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For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resource drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.

CRUDE ENERGY Services is an industrial contractor providing services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, accepting resumes for PipeďŹ tters, QA/QC Personnel, Foreman, Lead Hands, NCSO Safety Advisors, PipeďŹ tting Apprentices, Welder Apprentices, Crane Operators, Welder Helpers, General Labour, OfďŹ ce Administrators. H2S Alive and CSTS are required. Fax 1866-843-2118. Email: car e e r s @ c r u d e - e n e r g y. c a . www.crude-energy.ca.

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VOLUNTEER REQUESTS December 19, 2011 Transition Society: Moms Mentoring Moms 3 hours per week.

Radiant Life Community Church: Assist with the soup kitchen one Sunday per month from 12 to 3.

Clear up after meals, do dishes and general cleaning.

John Howard Society: Kidstart Mentor for children and youth aged 6-18. Be a positive role model for 3+ hours per week for 6 months or longer.

For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our web site www.volunteercr.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SUSHI MONG needs F/T cook 3+yr exp./completion of secondary/Korean is asset (Will handle ďŹ sh/develop menu/make sushi and rolls)$17/hr, 40 hr/wk Resume: sushimong@yahoo.ca or 988 Shoppers Row Campbell River, BC V9W 2C5

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St. Johns Ambulance: Volunteer members needed to provide ďŹ rst aid at public events for 5 hours per month plus 1-2 meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays per month at 7 p.m.

CR Search and Rescue: Volunteer on call and work as a team member in response to emergency situations. Training begins in February.

CR Alano Club: Monitor/Cooks needed once a week for 4 hour shifts.

For these and many more volunteer opportunities, contact: Volunteer Campbell River at 250-287-8111 Or check our website www.volunteercr.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING THE GIFT of Music Singing/Music with Susie McGregor Jan-March Private instruction & coaching 10 weeks/$500 more info or register at www.highlandmusicmultimedia.com/susie

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RENTALS

RENTALS

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TOWNHOUSES

FOR RENT IN PORT HARDY

ST. ANDREWS Village. Large bright 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated apartments in quiet crime free building. Non smoking, near hospital. (250) 287-3556

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new, 2 bdrm, $675.

Avail. now. (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca

Water and City views.

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Walk to shopping and all amenities. Heat, parking & storage incl with onsite laundry. Contact resident manager

TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new, 3 bdrm, $800.

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AUTO FINANCING

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Cable/phone/internet incld, $1150. Dec 15. 250-337-5487.

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DALMATION TOWERS, 1 bedroom, close to town, elevator, no pets, manager on site.

Call 250-287-9817.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm 4-plex, near ocean/schools, town. Hrdwd flrs, new exterior/paint, W/D. Available Jan 1. $725./mo. Call 250-889-9353. boarsnest@shaw.ca CAMPBELL RIVER 2bdrm apt in centrally located 4-plex.

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CAMPBELL RIVER- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage, adult oriented patio home, all appls, built-in vac. $1100. Available Jan. 1. (250)949-8510.

HOMES FOR RENT 3 BDRM, 2 bath with garage.

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SUITES, LOWER 1 Bedroom Ground floor, Furnished, Bright. Laundry and Internet incl. NS, NP. $500. 250902-0773 CAMPBELL RIVER very nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, avail now. incl gas heat, 5appls, ns/np, refs req’d $750. 250-923-2484 WILLOW POINT, level entry 670 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 6 appls incl’d, storage, hrdwd and tile floors, new private rear unit, avail immed. 250-923-4344.

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From Page 8 Unfortunately one is the bright, young hope of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau.

Trudeau said he was “uncomfortable” calling honour killings “barbaric.”

Eventually he apologized for his remarks, “if they’ve been interpreted by any one as dismissing or diminishing the serious and appalling nature of honour killings and other gender-based violence.”

So, it’s our fault that when you dismissed the heinous nature of honour killings that we “interpreted it” as … dismissing the heinous nature of honour killings? Oops. We’re sorry, Justin.

Cut to the Toronto cop who advised staff and students at Osgoode Hall law school “not to dress like sluts” if they want to avoid sexual assault.

The officer eventually “apologized,” saying he was “embarrassed” by the remark and that assaulted women are “not victims by choice.”

Our bad. Sorry for the discomfort you experience by being embarrassed.

In contrast, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair stepped up right away, taking responsibility.

“If that type of, frankly, archaic thinking still exists among any of my officers, it highlights for me the need to continue to train my

officers and sensitize them to the reality of victimization.”

10. Learn from Nickelback and react appropriately Yes, take any complaints of wrongdoing seriously. Assess the threat. Is it core to what you are, like an accounting firm getting caught cooking the books? Is it credible?

Does it have legs?

Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos caused himself more trouble than he needed by calling a press conference to deny rumours that the Jays were stealing signs (cheating.) The Jays were a mediocre (but exciting) team.

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it legs by holding an emotional news conference. Something that few people heard about was spread to many people. A year from now all they’ll remember is something about the Blue Jays cheating.

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