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THURS., JULY 28, 2011 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 11 SPORTS Page 15-16 CLASSIFIEDS Page 20-22
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Erin HaluschakBlack PressCOURTENAY—Friends
and family are preparing to
say their last goodbyes to
a former Port Hardy man
who was allegedly killed
by a teen in a weekend
knife attack.
A celebration of James
Denton’s life is planned
for Saturday, exactly one
week after police say he
was stabbed to death by a
16-year-old male, who can-
not be identified because of
provisions under the Youth
Criminal Justice Act.
The accused made his first
court appearance Monday
in Courtenay where emo-
tions ran high inside and
outside the courtroom.
Grieving family members
couldn’t restrain their emo-
tions as the 16-year-old,
looking stoic and unemo-
tional, was formally read
his charge by provincial
court Judge Peter Doherty,
who noted the court’s posi-
tion is to seek an adult
sentence for the suspect if
found guilty.
Family members of the
accused sitting in the front
rows of the gallery, burst
into tears as the charge was
read.
Family members of
Denton and friends of the
alleged assailant got into a
shouting match outside the
courthouse.
“He killed my boy — he
murdered by son,” yelled
Brenda Denton, mother of
James. “I want justice for
my son.”
She later added, “He died
sticking up for a friend.”
David Denton, hugging
his wife while surrounded
by friends and family, won-
dered aloud why his son
died.
“He died for nothing,”
he said..
The teen was arrested
Saturday night following
the stabbing about 11:30
p.m. near the entrance to
G.P. Vanier Secondary
School in Courtenay as a
crowd dispersed from a
music festival at the nearby
Comox Valley Exhibition
Grounds.
Denton, 19, later died
at St. Joseph’s General
Hospital in Comox.
Denton was raised in
Port Hardy, but moved
down island several years
ago where he attended
Highland Secondary School
in Comox.
James’ uncle, Leon Cake,
described Denton as a
straight-A student who just
started a full time job with
for BC Hydro.
“He got what he did
not deserve ... he was just
wanting to go his way,”
he said while struggling to
hold back tears.
“No reasons ... he was an
innocent 19-year-old kid.”
Comox Valley RCMP
said the accused has no pre-
vious history of violence.
“James was the person
he was because of the love
and support his family gave
him,” said long time pal,
Quinn Mellow.
“After he moved away
he frequently came back to
Port Hardy to visit, go fish-
ing and just hang out.”
Added another friend,
Carly Heavenor: “You
would never catch James
without a smile on his face,
and he had a positive atti-
tude towards everything in
life.”
Heavenor and Denton’s
close pal, Ryan Fedorak,
penned a letter to the
Gazette about their friend.
“James blew everyone
away with his fearless atti-
tude towards biking,” they
wrote.
“James was, for a short
time, a member of Nitro,
the local biking club ... and
would do jumps and drops
some of the senior riders
would not even attempt.”
One thing all Denton’s
friends said was he loved
Port Hardy. “It was his
favourite place that had
everything he loved most in
life,” said the letter writers.
“It was his own backyard,
and was the place that fitted
his lifestyle perfectly.”
In fact, Denton was
recently in town for the
Filomi Days celebration.
“He came up to visit all
of his Port Hardy friends
and to go fishing — it was
a great time with James,
as always.” The celebra-
tion of James’ life is sched-
uled for 2 p.m. Saturday
at Courtenay’s Florence
Filberg Centre, 411
Anderton Ave.
Slain man will be remembered
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James Denton in happier days doing one of the things he loved best. The 19-year-old former Port Hardy resident was allegedly killed by a knife-wielding 16-year-old soon after a Courtenay music festival ended Saturday.
A man remains in custody after
making an appearance in Port
Hardy court, accused of stabbing
another man during a dispute
Thursday.
Police said two Port Hardy men
were involved in an argument
at the Government Dock when
the 28-year-old suspect allegedly
stabbed a 25-year-old victim in
the leg.
“Luckily (the victim) wasn’t
seriously injured,” said Port
hardy RCMP Cpl. Ryan Netzer,
who noted the victim was
treated at hospital and
released.
One in jail,
one healing
after stabbing
An ambulance takes a stabbing victim to hospital as police question witnesses.
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Mike D’AmourGazette staffWhen the Vancouver Islanders
roll into a town, they usually
leave something good behind.
During a recent visit to Storey’s
Beach, nearly two dozen moto-
rhomes filled the parking lot of
the famous beach and held their
version of Christmas in July.
When they were done, the
area’s needy had seven full boxes
of food and close to 300 bucks —
all of which was handed over to
Port Hardy Harvest Food Bank
manager Cheryl Elliott.
The Vancouver Islanders is a
180-member chapter of the inter-
national Family Motor Coach
Association and do several trips
a year with varying number of
motor homes.
“We do about four trips a year,”
said Art Jackson, a member from
Victoria.
The group at Storey’s Beach
seemed to have a blast.
Food was cooking on a massive
barbecue, folks were laughing
and telling stories.
The participants held a 50/50
draw that raised about $280 for the
local food bank after the winner,
an unidentified woman, donated
the cash to the food bank.
Laurel Macanley, a member
of the motor-home club from
Nanoose Bay, said giving to the
communites they visit makes
everyone feel good.
“I know we feel good donating
food and other things, and I hope
the people who receive it feel a
little better knowing people out
here care.”
The group’s next trip takes it
to Buttle Lake, in the Campbell
River area.
“I know we’ll do something for
the community while we’re there,
I’m just not sure what it is yet,”
said Jackson.
Motor homers play Santa to area’s needy
Laurel Macanley, of the Vancouver Islanders, along with her unidentified friend, hands Harvest Food Bank manager Cheryl Elliott one of seven boxes of non-perishable food items gathered by dozens of motorhomers who gathered at Storey’s Beach last week to celebrate yuletide in July, as per the centrepiece above.
Mike D’Amour photos
Thursday, July 28, 2011 www.northislandgazette.com 3
I call upon the governments for immediate action. Supply
the basic needs for every person in the geographically
resource-huge country. This is the action of a desperate
man, an immigrant in the country now 60 years; 21
in Germany. Freedom from want: Churchill/Roosevelt
(Atlantic Charter, 1941) Albert Schweitzer: “Reference for
life”. Albert Einstein: “I believe in a God who manifests
Himself in the harmony of all human beings.” Albert
Einstein: “If I had known where this nuclear stuff leads, I
I would have been a carpenter.” Scientists did not wish
to develop the bomb once they knew Germany did not
develop it.
James Forestall went mentally ill and committed suicide
just prior before he ran away from a friend’s house and
shouted: “The Russians are coming, the Russians are
coming.” There was never a missile gap and the Russians
were never a threat and had to rebuild a destroyed Soviet Union, against the USA. (Read: The
House of War/The Pentagon/The Disastrous Rise of American Power by James Carroll, Catholic
priest who married and became a writer. He wrote the book to help save mankind from a
nuclear holocaust. He did it because he loved his country and did not want to see his country
going bankrupt over defence spending, for which there was no reason.
Wars are not won anymore with battleships and modern jet fighters and bombers but by
ideology and offering every human being a decent existence.
Walk around Port Hardy (and this is the case in every northern town among the Natives: the
unemployment and poverty! They have no money to feed themselves properly.
We must produce essential goods and services and not useless goods and services that pollute
and use up resources – no dirty oil to China to keep us unemployed and reduce the planet
to garbage dumps. (Read E. F. Schumacher’s Small is Beautiful and Good Work, and Erich
Fromm’s books on how to overcome the tyranny of money. (You can produce a billion and more
of DVDs to make money but this does not feed us, or the “Indians,” helpless in those northern
communities without the land base to feed themselves.
Immediately increase the welfare payments to a decent level above starvation level, and/
or establish immediately soup kitchens in every town and village and not leave it to religious
organization to do a little band aid damage control, as laudable as this may be. (Jesus: “love
thy neighbour as thyself”; “and those who believed were together and had all things common.”
Acts 2/44
When I see a family coming out of Owikeeno and they do not have the money to buy something
to eat from A & W or Subway here in Port Hardy, a divine anger overcomes me, similar to when
Jesus drove out the money lenders from the Lord’s house.
Abolish all weapons of mass destruction from the face of the earth and there will be sufficient
for every human being to be fed and housed and clothed. (Read Galbraith’s The Good Society)
Here is a poem by Thomas Hardy, so the truth be known why the people fought in World War
One and Two, not because they cared about freedom and democracy – a man cares about
feeding his family.
The Man He Killed
“Had he and I but met
By some old ancient inn,
We should have sat us down wet
Right many a nipperkin!
“But ranged as infantry,
And staring face to face,
I shot at him as he at me,
And killed him in his place.
I shot him dead – because
Because he was my foe,
Just so: my foe of course he was;
That’s clear enough; although –
He thought he’d list, perhaps
Off-hand like – just as I –
WAS OUT OF WORK – HAD SOLD HIS TRAPS –
No other reason why.
Yes; quaint and curious war is!
You shoot a fellow down,
You’d treat if met where any bar is,
Or help to half-a-crown.”
Isaiah 2/4 Turning weapons into ploughshares.
Let me repeat: Read: The House of War, the most important book of our time if you love your
children. Submitted, Wilhelm Waldstein
(To be continued) (Schweitzer wanted to make people think to make them better.) (Jails are not
a good investment.)
I
Wilhelm Waldstein
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The 31st Annual Terry Fox Run
is in danger of not taking place this
year in Woss Lake, if a volunteer
run organizer is not found.
“It would be such a shame for
the people of Woss Lake to miss
out on an opportunity to keep
Terry’s legacy alive as every com-
munity no matter how big or small
can make a huge impact, just
as Terry learned when a small
town of 10,000 people raised over
$10,000” said Donna White, pro-
vincial director for B.C. and Yukon
of the Terry Fox Foundation.
White, herself a cancer survivor,
is a testament to the difference
research is making in the fight
against cancer.
“The fact is if Terry were alive
today instead of being given a 30
per cent chance to live, he would
be looking at a 90 per cent sur-
vival rate,” explained White.
“And what’s wonderful about his legacy is it’s not just
about the type of cancer Terry had, or cancers affect-
ing youth, or men, or women — the Foundation funds
research in to all kinds of cancer believing, as Terry did,
that we need to conquer this disease once and for all for
everybody,” she said.
“When I started this Run, I said that if we all gave one
dollar, we’d have $24 million for cancer research, and
I don’t care, man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible.”
stated Terry Fox.
During his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Terry Fox did
just that raising $24.1 million.
Since that period more than $500
million has been raised through the
Terry Fox Foundation’s initiatives,
such as The Terry Fox Run, founded
by Isadore Sharp, founder of the Four
Season Hotels and Resorts, who had a
vision of his own.
“We will ask every
city and town across
Canada to join in on the
same day so that you
will be running in our
hearts and minds every
year until the battle is
won.”
The Terry Fox Run
began more than thirty
years ago with more
than 760 sites in Canada
and around the world,
attracting 300,000 par-
ticipants and raising
$3.5 million.
The Terry Fox Foundation is looking for
an enthusiastic individual to continue the
tradition in Woss Lake on Sunday, Sept.
18.
As long-term organizer, Elaine Marlon-
Lambert on Mayne Island, learned: “It’s
amazing how many times people and busi-
nesses want to help if you mention Terry’s
name.
“He was such an inspiration and it’s
really a privilege to be able to work on
carrying on where he left off.”
If interested in getting involved, please contact Donna
White at The Terry Fox Foundation either by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 1-888-836-
9786.
For more information about the Foundation, please visit
www.terryfox.org.
Marathon of hope doomed in Woss?
Terry Fox raised millions for cancer research.
Mike D’AmourGazette staffPORT HARDY—Don Orr said he had no
idea his plans to build a few cabins would
create such an uproar within the North
Island hospitality industry.
“I did anticipate some opposition, but
not that much,” said the man who owns
the five-acre Port Hardy RV Resort —
the former Sunny Sanctuary — at 8080
Goodspeed Rd.
“Nobody wants to see more competition,
but it’s just the nature of the beast.”
Several people got up to speak at a July
12 public hearing on the matter, before the
regular District of Port Hardy council meet-
ing, and many more wrote letters opposing
the cabins.
Donna Harvey wrote in a letter to council
that she and her partner have no trouble
with a little competition.
“We just feel, at this time, Port Hardy has
many accommodations that are not being
utilized,” wrote Harvey who, with Dan
Zimmerman, owns Ecoscape Cabins.
Harvey pointed to the abandoned and der-
elict Seagate Hotel as an example of what
could happen if council does allow Orr to
build the cabins.
“Some of the older hotels are just making
it as it is and with 20 potential less rooms
per night they could end up closing their
doors and end up being another eye sore in
our community.” But Orr said he doesn’t
plan to build 20 cabins at once.
He originally put in a proposal to do 20
“middle of the road, nothing super fancy,
nice little self-contained” cabins because he
believed the district was asking how many
he wanted to do overall.
“People were saying at the meeting I was
immediately building 20 cabins and that it
would devastate the economy, so I wanted
to clarify I only wanted to do four to six at
this particular time and see how things went
— pretty simple, I thought.”” he said.
“If the need was there I’d build some
more, but if the need wasn’t there for anoth-
er two or three years, or if it never arrived, I
wouldn’t build anymore.”
But Shannon Dayley, of Bear Cove
Cottages Resort, said the addition of any
extra rental accommodations would be “a
great burden” on her business.
“In recent years Port Hardy’s hotel and
B&B industry has been hit hard with the
Queen of the North sinking in 2006 and
the global economic crisis that we still face
today,” she wrote in a letter to Port Hardy
council.
“We do realize it is every person’s right to
prosper and have success (but) in this case
there simply seems to be too many busi-
nesses and livelihoods at stakes.”
Karl Thomas, of the Quarterdeck Resort,
agreed and said competition is the last thing
Port Hardy’s hospitality industry needs
right now.
“We feel Port Hardy has enough accom-
modations to serve our current market,”
he also wrote in a letter to Port Hardy
council.
“Although it is good to see the town
attracting local investment, this particular
area of business is at capacity already.”
And Tony Choi of the Airport Inn said it
doesn’t make sense to add new rooms for
rent.
“In the past six years we have seen a
decrease in summer BC Ferry traffic, sports
fishermen as well as tour operators,” he
wrote.
“With the economic downturn we are
seeing less business travellers and meeting
attendees to fill our rooms. It is our opin-
ion that this would be detrimental for all
accommodations in Port Hardy.”
The land is currently zoned Tourist
Commercial, T-1 with a commercial land
use designation.
Orr said he applied, at the urging of
District staff, to apply for a rezone to C-3,
which allows campgrounds combined with
hotels or motels.
“All I wanted to do was put in a cou-
ple of cabins, but was told the zoning
wasn’t right,” said Orr, who also owns
Port McNeill’s Black Bear Resort, a
40-room resort and spa.
“So they said well, we’ll change it
to C-3.”
But at the July 12 meeting, council
decided to toss all that and look at
rezoning as an amended T-1 to include
cabins, motels and hotels.
“(Council) wanted to put all the
tourist stuff into the tourist commer-
cial, which makes sense to me,” said
Orr.
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Miike D’Amour photo
Cabins create controversy
PORT HARDY—
After a tour of a few
of the projects that the
Rotary Club of Port
Hardy has contributed
to over the years, its
new executive team for
the 2011-2012 year was
recently and officially
sworn in by outgoing
assistant district gover-
nor Dave Nelson.
New President
Rebecca Olesen said
she is thrilled to lead
the extraordinarily
dedicated group of
volunteers that make
up the Rotary Club of
Port Hardy.
“Last year our club
contributed approxi-
mately 3000 hours
of volunteer time,
and spent more than
$43,000 to improve
the lives of those in
our community and
around the world,” said
Olesen.
“Our biggest com-
munity project was
resurfacing the tennis
courts and installing
new nets — they’re
now in great shape if
anyone is up for a chal-
lenge.”
Other projects sup-
ported by the Rotary
Club of Port Hardy last
year included $4,000
for Jeneece Place,
which provides accom-
modation for parents
while their children
receive medical care
in Victoria; $5,000 for
playground equipment
at Eagleview School;
and donations to the
Santa Parade, Filomi
Days, the Pumpkin
Patch Walk, the Gazette
Hamper Fund, and the
Japan Walk.
On the international
front, the eradication of
polio is a major focus
of Rotary International
and the busy club also
recently organized
a performance of
Roman Danylo, host of
Canada’s Comedy Inc.
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www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 28, 2011
The B.C. government has
released its audited pub-
lic accounts for what Bill
Vander Zalm enthusiasts
strain to depict as Year One
of the Harmonized Sales
Tax Apocalypse.
So let’s survey this alleg-
edly bleak landscape of
shuttered hair salons and
seniors hoarding pet food,
waiting for Belgian bureau-
crats to come calling.
Retail sales increased 5.3
per cent in 2010. Growth
has softened so far this year,
but there’s no evidence it’s
due to the HST.
The provincial deficit
dropped by nearly a billion
dollars, even though spend-
ing on government services
continued its relentless rise
with another billion-dollar
increase.
That’s four per cent
spending growth, the same
as the growth rate of the
economy.
But as usual, two thirds
of it is health-care spend-
ing, growing closer to twice
that fast.
My barber voted No to
Vander Zalm. His account-
ing is simpler, his price
is still reasonable and cus-
tomers aren’t prepared to
start cutting their own hair.
Restaurant association
head Ian Tostenson pre-
dicted thousands of restau-
rants would close because
of HST, and then mused
about running for premier.
Fortunately, we were spared
from both.
Finance Minister Kevin
Falcon put out some spin
about how tight-fisted
spending control brought
the deficit down from the
10-figure range. Prudence,
he called it.
It was economic
growth that paid the
bills, with mills and mines
opening and consumers
spending. Former premier
Bill Bennett’s observation
still applies: B.C. is a small,
open resource economy in
a volatile world market.
A skilled labour shortage
already exists in the B.C.
northeast and is forecast to
spread across the province.
The government’s latest
labour market survey esti-
mates that B.C. will be in
a labour shortage by 2016,
and there will be one mil-
lion job openings by 2020.
One third of these
will come from eco-
nomic growth, two thirds
from retiring baby boomers.
The public accounts also
confirm what we found out
last fall, that HST revenues
have run ahead of expecta-
tions. HST haters like to
claim the tax was promised
to be revenue neutral. That
finance ministry estimate
was only for the first year,
and it proved pessimistic.
It looks as if going back
to the old provincial sales
tax will cost the treasury
about $600 million in rev-
enue the next few years.
HST rate cuts are made up
by economic growth.
Or we can return to a
retail sales tax developed
for a post-war, pre-service
economy, and continue a
B.C. political debate that
revolves around 30-year-
old socialist ideology.
So if your HST referen-
dum envelope is still in the
bottom of your recycling
bin, you might consider
fishing it out and casting
a No vote. They have to be
delivered to Elections BC
by Aug. 5.
Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com, [email protected]
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PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier
EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike D’Amour
REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JR Rardon
SALES MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Stone
OFFICE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier
PRODUCTION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . Marlene Parkin
CIRCULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Meredith
STUDENT REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elena Rardon
COMMENTARY
James Denton was at an age when most teens at the far
edge of that classification are shaking off remnants of
childhood to become the adults they were meant to be.
Yet one part of his childhood the 19-year-old had no
intentions of leaving behind was Port Hardy.
All the friends who spoke to the Gazette — and there
were many — said Denton loved to return to fish, bike
or continue to explore the wilderness he loved.
He just started a new life, as novel as a new job can
make it.
It was just a short while ago the guy with the ready
smile and penchant for making friends — who’re still
loyal pals years after they learned their ABCs together
— took a job with BC Hydro.
That’s the kind of career job every kid out of electri-
cian school dreams about, and Denton achieved it.
That was surely only the beginning for Denton.
But we’ll never really know because his life ended
far too soon in a violent, senseless act at the hands of
another teen, just 16 himself.
Denton is described by his pals as as an easy going,
stand up guy who didn’t start trouble, but would be
there in an instant to back up his friends who were in
the middle of it.
Until something else is known, it seems that’s exactly
what happened in the scenario that claimed Denton’s
life.
The fact that is was a kid who ended Denton’s life is
doubly tragic.
One young man who will be remembered in the best
possible way, and another young man who will do his
time, then slither back into society where he will be
largely unknown.Until, of course, the next time he picks
up a knife.
Tragic that a young
bear sow died, leaving
two orphaned cubs,
but good that there are
people standing by to
help animals in need.
Seems the idiots are
at it again — several
fl owers and trees were
recently uprooted on
Granville Street for no
apparent reason.
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Dear editor:
BC Liberal Caucus retreat in Harrison
Hot Springs, tax payers pick up the tab
once again.
I speculate that the cost of this venue
will be very expensive and will be another
example of how our tax dollars are being
spent.
A few questions for the Liberals, how
much did it cost, you forgot to provide us
with a financial break down.
A paid vacation at an expensive resort
is something that most of us can’t afford
because we are being taxed to death or
have limited disposable income.
Next time you might consider paying
your own way, we are tired of “Dutch
Treat” at the tax payers’ expense.
Lead by example, be frugal with our
money and if you insist that we pay for it,
consider renting a local community centre
and bring your own lunch.
Wayne MossmanQualicum Beach, B.C.
Dear editor:
I am writing this
to express my grati-
tude about some
recent events in
Port Hardy and our
area.
The Music
Festival at Cluxewe
was awesome, and
I was proud to have
my granddaughter
and daughter with
me as well.
They too, enjoyed
it immensely and
my granddaughter
was dancing in the
rain, totally oblivi-
ous to it.
We, as adults
could take notes
from this free-spir-
itedness. A more
beautiful setting
could not be found,
and I look forward
to next year's.
A huge thank
you to all the folk
involved; I am
aware of all of the
work done behind
the scenes to bring
us such a variety of
musicians.
My family came
up again for the
Filomi Days cel-
ebrations to have
fun with parade
watching (especial-
ly the candy part!),
activities, food and
music that can only
be presented with
a small town feel
of camaraderie and
warmth.
I appreciate the
commitment of the
groups of people
who can pull this
off, especially the
nice weather part!
To sit and listen to
music is so relaxing
and to be in such
a beautiful, natural
surrounding is truly
a gift that I take for
granted too often.
To hear the chil-
dren laughing, see
them eating mini
donuts, walking
about with fresh
tattoos and balloon
hats connects with
the child in me.
These days are our
children's good ol'
days and thanks
again for all of the
work done to give
it to them.
Please, everyone,
give yourselves a
big pat on the back
for a good job well
done!
Thank you Port
Hardy! I get a sense
that there is more to
come? Bring it on!
Betty-Jean Dziekan
Port Hardy
She likes Filomi, she really, really likes it
Taxed to death
Dear editor:
No one can disagree that
natural gas produces fewer
GHG emissions than coal
or oil.
Likewise, there is no
point questioning the fact
that natural gas can play
a role in transitioning the
world away from more car-
bon intensive fossil fuels.
However, I would dis-
agree with anyone who
believes we can build a long
term clean energy strategy
around natural gas.
In fact, if we place too
much emphasis on natu-
ral gas, it will invariably
slow the development of
the renewable clean ener-
gy sources we really need,
just as a report from David
Suzuki recently pointed
out.
Natural gas has a place in
reducing GHG emissions.
It’s also a major revenue
source for the province.
However, our province’s
clean energy resources
could also become a major
revenue source if we were to
develop them, and the rev-
enue they could potentially
generate could surpass the
revenue being generated by
our non-renewable natural
gas resources.
Fred ReemeyerCoquitlam B.C.
It's a gas, but not long term
Just a little more ...
Rick Snowdon puts the finishing touches on a greenhouse while other members of the Grassroots Garden Society work party prepares raised beds recently at the community garden on Park Drive in Port Hardy.
J.R. Rardon photo
What happened to climate change?Dear editor:
Climate change is one of
the key challenges of our
time, but it seems to have
dropped off people’s radar
in the last year or so.
Are people simply over-
whelmed by the enormity
of the issue, or have the
big emitters of greenhouse
gases managed to convince
people that climate isn’t
happening? Maybe it’s a
bit of both, and that’s truly
unfortunate.
Denying that climate
change is happening is
not going to make it go
away. It will only make
things worse in the long
run. We need to recog-
nize that climate change is
occurring and turn quick-
ly to energy sources that
don’t emit the greenhouse
gases responsible for the
problem. The signs that
climate change is occur-
ring are there for all to
see.
The coming century is
going to be a crucial one
for humankind, and if we
hope to survive as a spe-
cies we must make the
change to energy sources
that are clean, renewable
and sustainable.
We can rise to the chal-
lenge climate change and
show ourselves to be the
infinitely adaptable, clever
species we’ve proven to
be throughout history and
pre-history.
Or we can become the
dodo birds of the twenty-
first century.
The choice is ours, and I
know which choice I will
make. How about you?
Pamela GardnerBurnaby, B.C.
Dear editor:
Electric cars have been around since the
1830’s and 1840’s, and production models
have been around since the late 1800’s and
early 1900’s.
There’s really not much new about the
electric car concept other than the 21st
century technology now being used to get
them back onto our streets in a big way to
reduce emissions.
The media have given electric cars some
good exposure, and modern electric cars
are definitely creating interest and excite-
ment.
But I can’t help wondering what it’s real-
ly going to take for us to lose our collec-
tive attachment to the internal combustion
engine and the fossil fuels they run on.
After all, we’re paying through the nose
for gas at the pump and you would think
this alone would propel a lot of people
toward electric car dealerships.
To me it seems crazy that we’re power-
ing our cars with gasoline made from oil
that’s pumped out of the ground mostly
outside BC’s borders when we’re living in
the clean electricity capital of the world.
Not only is it crazy to be importing this
oil, we’re also exporting jobs and revenues
in the process.
If we can shift the majority of vehicles
on our city streets to clean electricity
it would obviously keep those jobs and
revenues inside this province while also
reducing emissions.
Let me say that I’m certainly not in
favour of governments mandating what we
can drive and/or where we can drive.
But I also can’t help wondering what
carrots and sticks are still needed to make
electric vehicles the norm on our city
streets.
If high gas prices haven’t already done
the trick, then perhaps some stronger moti-
vators are needed to drastically reduce
vehicle emissions and keep jobs and rev-
enues in the province?
Michael McBratneyPort Moody, B.C.
Carrots and sticks for electric cars?
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July 30Annual Boardwalk Craft Fair and salmon BBQ
at Telegraph Cove. For more information, contact Gordon Graham at 250-928-3131.
July 30Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or
shine. Follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
July 30-31Quatsino Fishing Derby. $1,000 for largest spring
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July 30-31North Island Timing Association’s Rumble on the
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July 30-31Annual Don McLeod Golf Tournament at Port
Alice Golf and Country Club. Everyone invited for
fun-format tourney; no scorecards allowed. Barbecue, prizes. Info, 250-284-3213.
July 31Fishing Derby at Telegraph Cove from dawn until 4
p.m. All proceeds donated to the Salmon Enhancement Program. FMI, Gordon Graham, 250-928-3131.
August 1-5Gate House Theatre “Drama Day Camp” provides
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Veteran logger sports competitors will host demon-stration nights on August 3 and 10 to offer everyone interested a chance to test the equipment and get familiar with the events.
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August 13Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or
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August 20Orcafest in Port McNeill; theme: “Scales and Tales
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August 20Basking Shark presentation, 7 p.m., Whale
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August 27Sointula Salmon Day celebration and farmer’s
market at the ballfield. Barbecue, games, artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-973-6593.
August 27Second annual Tour de Rock/Cops for Cancer
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ISLAND, B.C.—The
‘Namgis First Nation
was proud to celebrate
the grand opening of
their new waterfront
boardwalk and five tra-
ditional awak’was.
“Our Government
is happy to support
British Columbia’s
coastal communities
whose economies have
relied heavily on sea-
sonal fishing indus-
tries,” said Aboriginal
Affairs Minister John
Duncan, on behalf of
the Honourable Lynne
Yelich, Minister of State
for Western Economic
Diversification.
Awak’was means a
“place to sit and talk” in
the Kwakwala language
and represent the five
‘Na’mima — clans —
of the ‘Namgis Nation.
The Awak’was were
the summer seats where
‘Namgis Chiefs met,
women often gave
small potlatch gifts out
to other ladies and was
a general place to meet,
discuss and make deci-
sions for the people.
The new look was
made possible because
of a partnership with the
Government of Canada,
the Island Coastal
Economic Trust and the
North Vancouver Island
Aboriginal Training
Society.
“This grand open-
ing of our boardwalk
and these awagwas
represents a ‘Namgis
‘Na’mima,” said Chief
Bill Cranmer.
“This is a positive
step towards enhanc-
ing our waterfront and
more importantly our
culture,” he said.
“I hope these awag-
was will bring our com-
munity and our nation
closer together and I am
eager to see our people
utilizing these struc-
tures as our past heredi-
tary leaders did, as our
elders did.”
The enhanced water-
front will feature a new
boardwalk that connects
the Cormorant Island
ferry terminal to the
world famous U’Mista
Cultural Centre.
It will also feature five
traditional awak’was
— each awak’was
represents one of the
five founding nami-
mas (families) of the
‘Namgis First Nation.
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Above: an awak’was, (right, left to right) Heriditary Chief Charlie Beans, Chief Bill Cranmer, David Mitchell (Community Futures/RDMW), Tyler Cranmer, Art Dick Jr (sitting), Port McNeill Gerry Furney and Alert Bay Mayor Mike Berry were all on hand for the new boardwalk opening in Alert Bay.
Photos courtesy Gina Wadhams
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North Island Life2011
Saturday started out with a drizzle, but the day warmed as visitors poured into the island town to take in the sights and sounds of the 29th annual Alert Bay Seafest. (Clockwise from top) Isadora Datt paints a mask at
the Visitor’s Centre, Giselle Alfred has her face painted, also at the Visitor’s Centre, people mingle inside the entrance to the Alert Bay Art Loft, sisters Meadow (front) and Julia Austin dance up a storm to Sointula’s Backbone Road, Barb Cranmer hosts a game of Retro Alert Bay-style Family Feud at the Town Square, the line was busy at the food booth and Seafest visitors check out the booths along the boardwalk
All photos by Elena Rardon, except bottom middle by David Faren
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Maori natives from New Zealand come off the Alert Bay ferry doing one of their tradition-al dances. More than 50 Maori youth came on an exchange to Alert Bay.
Robin Quirk photo
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Discover and Explore
Telegraph Cove
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Staying on Vancouver Island this summer?Why not Whale Watch Telegraph Cove!
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Important stuffImportant stuffHOW TO GET THERE: The centre is just a couple of klicks west on Byng Road off the highway.
COST: Cheap — Five bucks for adults, two dollars for kids and seniors, under five free, and families get in for $10.All proceeds generated at the centre and campground fund salmon conservation efforts on Northern Vancouver Island.
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Clockwise from top: A model orca Clockwise from top: A model orca goes after a similarly frozen-in-time goes after a similarly frozen-in-time salmon, centre manager Ken Fuller at salmon, centre manager Ken Fuller at the doughnut-shaped aquarium, some the doughnut-shaped aquarium, some of the scenery from the Quatse Loop, of the scenery from the Quatse Loop, Fuller in the midst of fry tanks, one Fuller in the midst of fry tanks, one of the many signs around the facility of the many signs around the facility to let you know what’s happening and to let you know what’s happening and the background photo is Corey’s Sea the background photo is Corey’s Sea Wall, with items supplied by the late Wall, with items supplied by the late Corey Hayes’ parents.Corey Hayes’ parents.
I’m just looking at the space I have to write this story and know I don’t have anywhere near the room I need to adequately tell you about the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre.It’d be easy if we didn’t have all these pictures to go with the story — and if I quit wasting valuable space whining about the lack of space.Simply and cliche-ly put, the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre is an absolute jewel for the North Island. It’s a first-rate, world class facility we’re lucky to have. Ken Fuller, the extraordinarily knowledgeable manager of the centre, said the place all started in the early 1980s with a few Atco trailers no one else wanted. Fast forward to my recent visit to the new facility that underwent a $1.6 million facelift with an eye towards education and another towards aesthetics.The Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre is operated by the Northern Vancouver Island Salmonid Enhancement Association — a non-profit organization dedicated to salmon conservation and education on northern Vancouver Island — whose directors wanted an educational element to this working hatchery that helps put millions of salmon into three of our rivers each year.“Everything we do is stock enhancement for conservation and, ultimately, harvest opportunities,” said Fuller.“Fish taken from a particular river are returned to the same river.”Fuller said his crews don’t do “any Johnny Appleseed-type” programs. “We do Quatse River, Cluxewe River and Waukwaas River.”Most impressive is the interpretive centre of Quatse that has several notable features, not the least of which is a 10-ft. doughnut-shaped aquarium that was loaded with wee coho during a recent visit.There is plenty for kids to do and much of the interpretive centre seems to have been built for them, but the kid in you will come out while you’re there, guaranteed.Outside the facility is the two fire pit pavilion, which is free for public use, and the head of the spectacular Quatse Loop, a three-kilometre trail perfect for those casual sunny days we’ve all heard so much about.As well, the compound boasts a 62 campsite campground — 42 are full service. When you add in a full meal deal conference facility that can easily host upwards of five dozen people, it’s obvious this place has it all.Guided tours are available and truly, people of all ages will love the experience.
—story and photos by Mike D’Amour
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 28, 201114
Drinking wilderness water has many
inherited risks of illness due to bac-
teria (E coli, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae);
protozoan cysts (giardia, cryptosporidium);
viruses (hepatitis A); or by parasitic eggs
or larvae.
Imagine some alien life form attached
and growing to your innerds.
There are basically three methods of dis-
infection; heat, filtration, and chemical.
There’s ample informa-
tion out there, some of it’s
ancient and there’s even the
odd myth.
I’ve used all three includ-
ing drinking directly from the
source.
Everyone has a preference,
the only bomb proof one-step
method is boiling water.
It’s a total wipe out as you
will nuke everything, protozoa
are destroyed at 70 degrees
Celsius, viruses at 85, and bac-
teria at 100 degrees Celsius.
Disinfection occurs from 60C to boiling
temperature, once boiling is attained one
minute of boiling is more than enough,
I still do five minutes.
Altitude is a consideration, for every
2000 metres gained add two minutes of
boiling time.
Water filters are great if you’re concerned
about fuel use, but you need to focus on
the specifications, not the propaganda by
the manufacturer as a friend of mine found
out.
Gary ended up with a great dose of giar-
dia — an unpleasant infection of the small
intestine caused by a microscopic organ-
ism, the protozoa Giardia lamblia — that
took about three months to recover from.
It turned out the micron size of the filter
was too large and allowed Mr. Giardia to
pass unchallenged into Gary’s digestive
tract.
The other issue is viral removal which
should be discounted as it hasn’t been well
substantiated, neither the C.D.C. (Control
Disease Centre) or the W.H.O. (World
Health Organization) recommends water
filters.
Manufacturers such as PUR, MSR, and
Swellwater filters have iodine resins which
are incorporated to kill viruses
I carry one of these filters and have used
it extensively to date without any adverse
reactions.
The micron reading of the filter should be
in the .2 to .5 range.
Parasitic eggs/larvae are removed at 20
to 30 microns, maximum effec-
tive pore size for giardia is
five microns, cryptosporidium
oocysts require less than three
micron pore size, with enteric
bacteria a .2 to .5 micron pore
is effective.
There are also ceramic filters
on the market, the downside
of which is the possibility of
microscopic fractures due to
handling which can’t be detect-
ed.
Maintenance is another issue,
if it isn’t cleaned regularly it
becomes a dank, dark, moist cavern loaded
with bacteria and protozoa, a great breed-
ing ground for viruses.
Chemicals such as iodine and chlorine
are effective, but you need to know how
much of the chemical to use in relationship
to water temperature and contact time.
Both are ineffective against cryptosporid-
ium which is spread by birds and humans.
With iodine use, pregnant, allergic, or
people having a thyroid problem should see
a doctor or avoid use of iodine all together
— and that includes filters with a iodine
resin base.
As for that yucky taste of iodine just
add some vitamin C or some powdered
juice with vitamin C which will mask that
hmmm hmmm home cooking taste.
All three methods have their benefits, you
may be concerned about weight or fuel use,
and of course you can gamble and drink out
of that crystal clear waterfall.
Until you hike to the top of the waterfall
to find a rotting carcass of a black tail deer
in mid stream, gee I wonder what you have
growing in your innerds.
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Harbour Manager Dave Pratt reports
the winners of the Filomi Days Fishing
Derby were:
• Largest Chinook: Nick Rasoviz - 35lbs,
second largest Chinook: Tanner
Forsyth - 34lbs
• Largest Halibut: Andy Steele - 97lbs,
second: John Steele- 91lbs
• Largest Coho: Norm Collins - 11lbs
Derby winners
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July 25-29Soccer
Annual World Cup
Soccer Camp at NISS
track field. Session 1
ages 6-8; session 2 ages
9-12; session 3 ages
13-16. Tournament
Friday 9 a.m.-noon.
Info, Sandy at 250-
956-4306 or Liz at
250-949-7965. www.
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July 30-31Fish derby
6th Annual Quatsino
Fishing Derby. Info,
Gwen at 250-949-7960
or quatsino.museum@
recn.ca
July 30-August 1Drag racing
North Island Timing
Association hosts
points series drags at
Port McNeill Airport.
Golf
Annual Don McLeod
Golf Tournament at Port
Alice Golf and Country
Club. Everyone invited
for fun-format tourney;
no scorecards allowed.
Barbecue, prizes. Info,
250-284-3213.
July 31Fishing
Annual Telegraph
Cove fishing derby.
Info, 250-928-3131.
August 1Golf
Don MacLeod
Memorial Golf
Tournament at Port
Alice Golf and Country
Club. Scramble
format with prizes and
barbecue. 8:30 a.m.
registration, 9 a.m. start.
For info, call clubhouse
at 250-284-3213.
August 19-21Slo-pitch
Annual OrcaFest Slo-
Pitch Tournament in
Port McNeill. Game
times TBA; locations
at Centennial Field,
Mantic Field, Hyde
Creek Ballpark. Info,
Orma at 250-956-3345.
J.R. RardonGazette staffHYDE CREEK—The
Hyde Creek Hillbillys cred-
ited an infusion of youth
for their run to the finals of
the North Vancouver Island
Baseball League playoffs.
But it was one of the
grizzled vets who led the
squad to a 14-0 win over
the top-seeded Port Hardy
Cubs Sunday in the league
championship game at the
local ballpark.
Jason West, who sports a
salt-and-pepper beard and
jokingly refers to himself
as “an amateur silverback,"
pitched a seven-inning,
complete-game shutout and
added a two-run home run as
the Hillbillys (9-4) claimed
their second straight league
title.
Hyde Creek coaches
were prepared, if necessary,
to relieve West in the late
stages of the game, but the
hurler was at his best at the
end, allowing just one bas-
erunner over the final three
innings and getting two of
his five strikeouts in the bot-
tom of the seventh.
It was the second playoff
win for West, who pitched
four innings of scoreless
relief in the Hillbillys’ 18-8
comeback win over the Port
McNeill Rangers in the first
round last Wednesday.
“I’m confident in what I
do,” said West, who scattered
three singles and allowed
only one runner beyond
first base after escaping a
bases-loaded jam in the first
inning Sunday. “I felt good.
I just went out and had fun;
that was the plan from the
get-go.”
West was backed by error-
free defense. Up the middle
behind him were a trio of
youngsters from Woss —
rookies Taylor Galeazzi
in center field and Curtis
Carmen at second base and
third-year shortstop Ryan
Rushton, who recruited the
other two after an extended
lobbying effort.
“It took three years to
get this guy,” Rushton said,
pointing at Galeazzi. “And
it took halfway through the
season.”
The three paid dividends
in the team’s playoff run last
week. Carmen threw a com-
plete game in the Hillbillys’
8-1 semifinal win Saturday
over Port Hardy (8-5).
Galeazzi hit two home runs
and raced to the wall in left-
center field to rob the Cubs’
Chris Lamothe of a potential
tying grand slam homer with
Hyde Creek leading 5-1 in
the fifth inning. Rushton had
six infield assists without
a bobble in the final. “The
key to this season was those
extra young guys Ryan
recruited,” said coach Bill
Cessford. Lamothe, who was
presented the league MVP
award based on a vote by all
players before the playoffs
began, started Sunday’s final
after catching back-to-back
games Saturday. He ran into
immediate trouble, serving
up a leadoff walk and an
RBI double to Galeazzi.
A hit batter and two more
walks produced another
Hyde Creek run, and Glenn
Moore capped the five-run
inning with a two-out, two-
run single and eventually
came around to score on a
throwing error.
The Hillbillys added sin-
gle runs in three innings to
push the lead to 8-0, and put
the game away with a six-
run seventh as Lamothe ran
out of gas.
“My arm’s toast,” said
Lamothe, who wore an ice
pack on his pitching shoul-
der for the post-game bar-
becue at the adjacent com-
munity hall. He's played
three seasons through a torn
rotator cuff in the shoulder
but said he plans to finally
have surgery on it, “as soon
as possible.”
West and Moore each
finished 2-for-4 with three
RBIs, Ivan Hall scored
three runs and Galeazzi and
Carmen each had a pair of
hits.
Hillbillys 8, Cubs 1Tom Cessford and
Galeazzi led off Saturday’s
semfinal with back-to-back
home runs, and that would
be all the Hillbillys would
need to clinch a spot in
Sunday’s final. Galeazzi
added another homer in the
fourth inning and finished
with three RBIs and three
runs, and Moore plated two
runs with a single and also
scored a run while drawing
three walks.
Cubs 12, Rangers 6Lamothe snapped a 1-1 tie
with a two-run triple in the
third inning of Saturday’s
elimination game, and the
Cubs went on to score 10
runs in the inning. Jason
Hodson’s bases-clearing
double was the other big
blow in the frame, from
which the Rangers (2-10)
never recovered.
Romas finished 3-for-4
with three RBI and two runs
and picked up the win on
the mound while collecting
six strikeouts through six
innings of work.
Hillbillys 18, Rangers 8In Wednesday’s first-
round game, Hall homered
in his first three trips to the
plate, later added a bases-
loaded double and finished
with 10 RBI as the Hillbillys
overcame an early 8-2 defi-
cit. Rushton and Cessford
scored four runs each and
West was 3-for-3 with an
RBI double and two runs.
Tyler Berry reached base
four times and scored twice
for the Rangers, who scored
all of their runs in the first
three innings.
Hillbillys shut out Cubs
Hyde Creek infielder Tom Cessford tags out Port McNeill baserunner Tyler Berry on an attemped steal of third during the teams' first-round game in the North Vancouver Island Baseball League playoffs July 20. (Below) Hyde Creek baserunner Scott Fisher leaps but can't avoid the tag of Port Hardy Cubs catcher Chris Lamothe during the NVIBL semifinals Saturday at Hyde Creek Ballpark.
J.R. Rardon photos
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Around the bend
Justin Reusch in No. 88 battles it out with three other drivers — Daniel Hovey in No. 7, Kevin Doucette in No. 11 and Glen Day in No. 77 — for position during Saturday night's races at Tri-Port Speedway.(Below) Hovey and Reusch get up close and personal during a scrap for first place and (bottom) the flagman signals the race is done.
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A review of how the province shares its gambling profits with com-munity groups must restore slashed grants to former levels and curtail Victoria's ability to interfere in the future, charity advocates say.
The Community Gaming Grant Review, recently announced by Premier Christy Clark, is to deliver a top-to-bottom assessment of the system and determine options to "create certainty and sustainability" for affected non-profit groups and charities.
It will be headed by former Kwantlen University president Skip Triplett.
Many groups were outraged in 2009 when the province cut grants to community groups from $156 million to $120 million a year. That was raised to $135 million this spring after Clark took office.
Susan Marsden, president of the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming, said many non-profit groups are "on life support" after cutting staff .
Provincial gaming review
underway
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District of Port Hardy
Notice of Public Hearing
Per section 892 (1) of the Local
Government Act, the District of Port
Hardy hereby gives notice of a Public
Hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 9,
2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port
Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 to seek public input
on Bylaw 08-2011, a bylaw to amend
the District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw
No. 10-2006. This amendment proposes
to change the zoning of Lot A, Sec. 22,
Tp. 6, Rupert Dist., Plan VIP85579 from
Mobile Home Park Residential: R-3 to
Single Family Residential: R-1. The
street address of this parcel is 5056 Peel
Street, Port Hardy, B.C.
Per section 892(1) of the Local Government Act, the District of Port Hardy hereby
gives notice of a Public Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Office located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at
6:30 p.m. to seek public input on Bylaw 13-2011, a bylaw to amend the District of Port
Hardy Zoning Bylaw 10-2006. This amendment proposes to change the zoning of Lot
2, Section 24, Township 9, Rupert District, Plan 42801 from General Commercial to
Commercial Animal Services. The civic address of this parcel is 5040 Pioneer Place,
Port Hardy, BC.
A copy of the proposed bylaws and
relevant background documents may
be inspected at the Municipal Office
on any business day between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday to Friday inclusive, except
Statutory Holidays, to August 9, 2011
or on the District website at www.
porthardy.ca.
All persons who deem their interest
in property to be affected by the
proposed bylaw shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard in person, by attorney or by petition on all matters contained in
the proposal. Signed, written submissions should be sent to Gloria Le Gal, District of
Port Hardy, PO Box 68, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 or by email to
[email protected]. Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from hearing
any representation made after the time of the Public Hearing.
Gloria Le Gal
Director of Corporate Services
By Tom FletcherBlack PressBC Ferries is offering
refunds for assured-
loading passes that
have expired.
BC Ferries CEO
David Hahn announced
Tuesday that the com-
pany will provide a
one-time refund to cus-
tomers who purchased
assured loading tickets
between 1984 and July
25, 2011.
For a 90-day period,
from today to October
24, 2011, BC Ferries
will provide a one-
time cash refund to any
customer who has an
expired assured load-
ing ticket.
BC Ferries phased
out printed passes for
assured loading last
year and enforced a
two-year expiry that
canceled about 15,000
trips that had been paid
for. The move sparked
protests and efforts to
organize a class-action
lawsuit to recover the
money.
Hahn said even if cus-
tomers no longer have
their expired assured
loading tickets, if they
can produce the credit
card that purchased
them, refunds can be
arranged.
“The reason why we
are going to offer time-
limited refunds for
assured loading is to
clarify any confusion
about this particular
product once and for
all,” Hahn said. “From
now on, all custom-
ers must register their
cards online, and read
and agree to the terms
and conditions of the
product before they can
purchase it, so everyone
will clearly acknowl-
edge the tickets have
a two-year expiry and
are non-refundable.”
Assured loading
passes give priority
travel on BC Ferries’
three major routes
when presented on
the three major Lower
Mainland-Vancouver
Island routes.
They are only sold
in groups of 10, for
$1,250, and are good
for one regular-sized
vehicle and driver.
“If a customer does
not have a need for 10
assured loading trips in
a two-year period, we
strongly recommend
that they not purchase
this product and use
BC Ferries reservation
system instead,” BC
Ferries said in a state-
ment announcing the
refunds.
BC Ferries offering refunds
BC Ferries’ new coastal-class fer-ries at the dock at Swartz Bay.
Celebrate the Glory DaysFilomi Days this weekend
Chamber Updatesubmitted by Yana Hrdy
Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce ManagerP
this message is sponsored by the
New member welcomeCindy Rose is the owner of
newly renovated Reflections
Restaurant located at Glen Lyon
Inn on 6435 Hardy Bay Road.
Delicious food is prepared by
a professional chef, open for
breakfast at 6:30 am; a daily
lunch special runs from 11:00
am. Dinner menu from 4:00 pm
till 9:00 pm. Call 250-949-9290
for reservations
Do you need gift for your visitor?Our Visitor Centre located at the
famous Carrot Park has a big
variety of Port Hardy T-shirts,
coffee mugs, ball caps, black
bear toys and much more. Just
come and see it for yourself at
7250 Market Street
Ideas?Got something to say? We’re
listening! Send your ideas and
comments to phcc@cablerocket.
com
Membership Benefits/Advertising
Are you interested in more
opportunities to promote
your business through Port
Hardy Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism or discuss your
membership benefits?
Call Yana at 250-949-7622.
The Port Hardy & District
Chamber of Commerce brings
together all the elements
of the business community
into a single, influential and
respected voice. The Chamber
of Commerce is the “Voice of
Business” in Port Hardy. In
order to have a strong voice,
we need the support of the
businesses of Port Hardy &
area.
I am enclosing some information
on Chamber membership,
including the Group Insurance
Plan available to Chamber
members, Merchant Visa and
Master Card Rates and other
Chamber benefit offerings.
Once you become a Chamber
member we will market your
business for you through our
Internet website. As a member
we also promote and refer
your business first; both at the
Chamber of Commerce and at
the Visitor Centre.
This is what we’ll do for youNew Resident Listing: Many
people relocating to Port Hardy
call the Chamber for community
information. As a member, you
will receive racking of a business
card or brochure (size specific)
at the Port Hardy Visitor Info
Centre at 7250 Market Street,
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Promotional Opportunities: The Chamber offers a variety
of effective opportunities to
connect your business to the
community residents and
business leaders.
Business Contacts: Through the many Port
Hardy Chamber activities
and programs, you will
have an opportunity to
meet potential customers and
clients.
Business Referrals: The
Chamber office receives a large
volume of calls requesting
goods and services -- we refer
our Chamber members.
Business Seminars/Workshops: The Chamber
offers programs directed
towards business development
as well as personal growth as a
business leader.
GM Luncheon offer members
the opportunity to exchange
business cards, network and
socialize with other Chamber
members.
Business Directory: Your
business will be listed in the
Chamber’s Business Directory,
which is on the Port Hardy &
District Chamber of Commerce
website.
Proudly Serving our CommunityFor more information on the
Chamber or to inquire about
joining, us call 250-949-7622
or visit our website: www.
ph-chamber.bc.ca
Love working with children?Qualify for work as a childcare assistant in your community with ECC 114 Partnerships Part 1: Child Guidance. This introductory course will take place on Mondays, from October 3 to December 12, 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm at Mount Waddington Regional campus in Port Hardy. No previous study is required, and registration is open to the general public. For more information or to register, call 250-949-7912.
INDUSTRY NEWS
DOES TRADES
TRAINING STILL MAKE
SENSE?In a slower economy, does it make sense to start learning a trade? Absolutely! And if you’re new to trades, there’s no better time to start.
Provincial estimates show that by 2019, British Columbia will need 134,000 more skilled workers to fill demand in trades. 28,250 of those jobs include cooks, welders, carpenters, cabinetmakers, automotive service
technicians, and other skilled trades workers on Vancouver Island.
By investing in skills development now, employers and students can get ahead of BC’s labour shortage and position themselves for better economic times ahead.
With the arrival of Carpentry Access, a new 10-month trades program starting at North Island College in Port Hardy on October 3, you can get started in trades this fall.
Combining upgrading with trades, Carpentry Access is designed to give students a strong start in trades math and study skills, plus the foundation training needed to become a carpenter apprentice.
For more information about funding, costs, and how to get started, call or drop by the Mount Waddington Regional campus today.
Register: 250-949-7912www.nic.bc.ca/trades
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Get Started in Office CareersDevelop office administration skills valued in virtually every type of business and industry—with online Applied Business Technology courses and programs starting this fall:
Office Assistant IAdministrative AssistantComputing Accounting AssistantLegal Administrative AssistantMedical Office AssistantOffice Management
Try a single course part time or register for full time studies to finish faster. Browse course descriptions online and register today.
Register: 250-949-7912www.nic.bc.ca/business
DID YOU KNOW ...
292 LAST YEAR AT MOUNT
WADDINGTON REGIONAL CAMPUS, 292 STUDENTS COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL UPGRADING CLASSES, A TUITION-FREE PATHWAY FOR ENTRY INTO COLLEGE PROGRAMS.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTSRegister now for over 100 classes available by distance and on campus
College Prep Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Grade 11 & 12) Prepare for entry into university studies and college programs. Flexible distance course. Sept 6 to Dec 9.
Cultural Anthropology, ANT 150 University transfer course by Interactive Television (ITV) distance. 10 to 11:30 am, Mon & Wed, Sept 7 to Dec 7.
English Upgrading (Grade 9 to 11) Flexible part-time drop-in, classroom-based, and distance options all start in September.
Essay Writing & Critical Reading ENG 098 (Grade 12) On campus, 1 pm to 2:30 pm, Tues & Thurs, Sept 6 to Dec 8
Food and Beverage Management, TMA 059 Hospitality training by flexible distance. Sept 6 start.
Introduction to Computers and the Internet, ABT 101 Applied Business Technology course online. Sept 6, and ongoing start dates.
Introductory Financial Accounting I & II, BUS 112/113 University transfer courses by distance. Sept 6 to Dec 9.
Introductory Keyboarding, ABT 100 Applied Business Technology course online. Sept 12, and ongoing start dates.
Introductory Psychology PSY 130 University transfer course by distance. Sept 6 to Dec 9.
Marketing Principles, BUS 162 University transfer course by distance. Sept 6 to Dec 9.
Math Upgrading (Grade 9 to 12) Flexible part-time drop-in, classroom-based, and distance options all start in September.
Occupational First Aid, Child Care First Aid, CPR & more Nine first aid courses are scheduled on-campus this fall. Start dates are ongoing. Call for details.
Space Science & Astronomy, SSA 100/101 University transfer course by distance. Sept 6 to Dec 9.
Browse the full course list! For a complete list, call 250-949-7912 or visit www.nic.bc.ca/mountwaddington.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
EVENTS & KEY DATESAug 4
Aug 10
NEW! Join Port Alice ElderCollege, an adult learning community age 50+. Unique course offerings. No exams, no grades, no pressure. Visit the Port Alice Village office to join. For more information, call 250-949-2863.
NIC @ the Alert Bay Learning Centre. Get ready for entry into college courses with math and English assessment testing on Wednesday, Aug 10 in Alert Bay. Please pre-register by calling 250-949-2863
Sep 6 Classes begin at Mount Waddington Regional campus.
Oct 3 Carpentry Access starts in Port Hardy.www.nic.bc.ca/trades
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The new chairman of the Vancouver
Island Economic Alliance is excited
about the society’s role in provid-
ing a recognizable brand to attract
investment to Vancouver Island.
Nanaimo’s Bill Benoit was elected
to the alliance’s top spot at its annual
general meeting June 30.
“The global investment commu-
nity is aware of B.C. and aware of
Vancouver, but remains relatively
unaware of Vancouver Island, much
less Nanaimo or Ucluelet or Port
Hardy,” he said.
“VIEA is working to change this.
By raising awareness of our Island,
opportunities can more easily find
their way to the communities on
Vancouver Island.”
Benoit is also executive director
of the Vancouver Island Real Estate
Board, and along with chairman-
elect Dave Willie and past chairman
Rick Roberts – both from Parksville
– brings a broad knowledge of the
Island economy to the alliance.
“Business and community lead-
ers are more and more aware that
successful economic development
requires collaboration and lots of
thoughtful, strategic and persistent
work,” he said.
On Oct. 18-19, VIEA hosts the
fifth annual State of the Island
Economic Summit at the Vancouver
Island Conference Centre. The sum-
mit attracts more than 400 business
and community leaders from all over
the Island.
For more information about VIEA
and about sponsoring and attending
the upcoming Summit, please visit
www.viea.ca or e-mail summit@
viea.ca.
Economic alliance
chairman big on
Island’s future
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 28, 201120
James DavidDENTON
BornOctober 1, 1991 in Nanaimo, BC.J a m e s w a s abeloved son takentoo soon from hisfamily and friends onJuly 24, 2011.
James spent hisearly years in PortHardy where helearned to enjoy the
outdoors hunting and fishing. Later thefamily moved to Comox, BC where hegraduated from Highland Secondary.James had a drive to succeed rarely seenin a person so young. James attendedNorth Island College to pursue a career asan electrician beginning his apprenticeshipwith Canem Systems and recently BCHydro. James was a truly happy young manwith such potential for an amazing future.
James will be terribly missed by his lovingmother Brenda, father David, brotherShane, grandmother Peggy Olson, manyaunts, uncles, cousins and wonderfulfriends.
There will be a celebration of James’ life onSaturday, July 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. at theFlorence Filberg Centre, 411 AndertonAve., Courtenay. Flowers gratefullydeclined. A bursary in James’ name will beestablished at a later date.
Western Forest Products Inc.’s (WFP) Holberg Forest Operation (HFO) is renewing a
Pest Management Plan (PMP), which includes a description of proposed Integrated Pest
Management practices for managing problem brush, including the use of pesticides within the
PMP area. The PMP will apply to forest lands managed by HFO within Tree Farm Licence 6,
Forest License A19240, Forest Licence A19244 and WFP’s private lands. The PMP covers an
area generally located north of Quatsino Sound to south of Cape Scott and extends eastward to
near Nahwitti Lake. The communities of Holberg, Winter Harbour and Quatsino are located
within this geographical area.
The pesticides proposed for use under the PMP are glyphosate (trade names Vision, Vision
Max and Vantage) and triclopyr (trade name Release). Proposed application methods are
ground based foliar spray, stem injection, and cut stump treatment.
The proposed term of the PMP is from October 2011 to October 2016. A copy of the PMP may
be examined in detail during regular business hours at WFP’s Holberg office. Information can
also be provided by email.
A person wishing to contribute information or inquiries relevant to the development of the
Pest Management Plan, may contact the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the
publication of this notice.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANPest Management Plan # 3 – Western Forest Products Inc.
Holberg Forest Operation
David Poilievre, RPF
Mike Pitre, RPF
Western Forest Products Inc.
Holberg Forest Operation
#1 Main Street, Holberg, B.C. V0N 1Z0
Telephone: 288-3233; Fax: 288-3764
email: [email protected]
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
CALL FOR ENTRIES9TH ANNUAL
Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.
Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.
Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5
Applications for Artisans are available at
woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
INFORMATION
ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL School Survivors! If you re-ceived the CEP (Common Ex-perience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!
CRISIS LINE
250-949-6033or
250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome
PERSONALS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.
DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: LADIES eye glass-es/reading glasses on the cor-ner of Creekside Apts/High-land Drive in Port Hardy. Call to claim at 250-949-6225.
FOUND: WOODEN cross on a thin cord at the western end of the North Coast Trail (Nissen Bight) Ken: 403-862-2394.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our web-site: www.dollarstores.com to-day.
COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffi c Loca-tions. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Re-turn. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pric-ing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!
GRAVEL TRUCKING Compa-ny for sale. Trucks, loaders, hoe, crusher, seven pits, two yards, 3-bay shop, offi ce. Seri-ous inquiries. Call Larry 780-333-4726, Swan Hills, Alber-ta.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ADMIN ASSISTANT Trainees needed! Large & small fi rms seeking certifi ed A & P staff now. No Experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116.
DEATHS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011.
The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw op-erator course provides hands-on training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chain-saw for most non-falling appli-cations. Key topics covered in-clude creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSa-feBC. Numerous sessions of chain-saw training are scheduled around the province starting in August, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website atwww.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Mon-day to Friday, 8am – 5pm.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853
DEATHS
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, July 28, 2011 www.northislandgazette.com 21
North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland
Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities
Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist
Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available
Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]
11/11
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill
(across from Firehall)Sunday
10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741
Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor
Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs
Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org
11/11
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay
Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen
1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook
250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone
250-974-223411/11
ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point
for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings
- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies
now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens
at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life?
Everyone is welcome!11/11
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton
250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”
Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups
10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting
Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education
250-949-824311/11
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am
St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am
3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
11/11
PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2501 Mine RoadSunday
9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service
7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm
Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.
For information contact
11/11
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/11
PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St
Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pmTuesday Prayer 7:30 pm
Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place
250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald
(home) 250-949-9674E-Mail:[email protected]
11/11
PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Services - 4pm
Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247
Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to
share in our Services11/11
ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH
250-956-3533
Email: [email protected]
Summer hours
Sunday Worship - 10:00am
except August 28th - 9:00
All Welcome
175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)
Saturday/Sabbath
10:00 am-Sabbath School
11:15 am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott
250-230-1885 cell11/11
Start Date – August 15, 2001
Completion Date - September 30, 2011
The Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre and partners have received a Community Action Initiative (CAI) grant to help plan a project on the topic of helping vulnerable youth transition into adulthood, with an innovative, community based, collaborative, culturally safe approach that promotes mental health and prevents harmful use of substances.Job description – Facilitator/proposal writer
committee to facilitate focus groups in a number of different communities in the Mount Waddington Regional District.
Please submit letter of interest and resume electronically to [email protected] by
August 5, 2011
For more info on the Community Action Initiative go to their website at
www.communityactioninitiative.ca
Short Term Contract Position
WFP is currently seeking a Shift Maintenance Supervisor (afternoons) to join our Mid Island Forest Operation in Campbell River, British Columbia.
We require an individual with heavy duty mechanical experience, a comprehensive knowledge of air and hydraulic systems and an appreciation for the timely repair and turnaround of mobile equipment. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills and shift work is not a problem for you.
A detailed job posting can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php
WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive bene t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and quali cations that we are looking for, please reply in con dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: Wed., August 31, 2011Reference Code: Shift Maintenance Supervisor, MIFO
SHIFT MAINTENANCESUPERVISOR
(afternoons)
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
HELP WANTED
COMING EVENTS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredit-ed, web design training, ad-ministered by the Canadian Society for Social Develop-ment. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Vis-it: www.ibde.ca Apply today!
HELP WANTED
COMING EVENTS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment Certifi -cate program at GPRC, Fair-view campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
COMING EVENTS
HELP WANTED
CONCRETE FINISHERS. Ed-monton-based company seeks experienced concrete fi nishers for work in and out of town. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided. Phone 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-4258; [email protected].
TRADES, TECHNICAL
COMING EVENTS
JOIN OUR TEAM
Contract Administrative AssistantPort McNeill/Port Hardy
A part time contract Administrative Assistant position is available supporting our Broughton and Port Hardy Production Areas. Your responsibilities will include organizing meeting logistics, records keeping, and general administration duties supporting the Production Managers.Qualifi cations include high school graduation plus 3-5 years of relevant work experience in an administrative role. Candidates must be highly organized, have a strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to multitask, a positive attitude, and excellent computer skills.If you have the skills and experience we require and want to join a progressive company, please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.
A&W Port Hardy is seeking a
COOKThis is a full-time permanent position.
Duties include: cooking, food ordering, kitchen cleaning and participation in A&W’s training
program.
Must be mature, responsible and able to work flexible hours.
Wage starts at $9.35/hour.
Please apply in person with resume at A&W Port Hardy, Thunderbird Mall
HELP WANTED
ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVESLimited provides management expertise and business sup-port to 31 member-owned Co-ops in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. We are currently recruiting for the following po-sitions: General Managers - Assistant Managers - Relief Managers - Hotel Cooks. Please forward your resume to: [email protected], or fax to: 1-204-632-8575. Please visit www.arcticco-op.com and www.innsnorth.com for more information.
CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and fi eld analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifi cations: Post secondary degree or di-ploma. Oilfi eld experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top com-puter, GPS, camera. Send re-sume to: [email protected] refer-encing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the sub-ject line.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CONTROLLERA well established Kelowna based, underground utilities /road contractor has an im-mediate requirement for a controller. The successful applicant will have over fi ve years of experience in the construction fi eld after com-pletion of their accounting designation, CA, CGA. They will be required to perform all aspects of accounting cycle up to and including fi nancial statements. We are an ag-gressive company and re-quire a strong aggressive person that is ready to take on new challenges and grow with the company. Remu-neration complete with bene-fi t package will be consum-mate with experience. Please reply to the Adminis-trator by fax at 250-765-9603, or phone 250-765-9601.
EXPERIENCED log truck drivers on Queen Charlotte Islands. 5 days per week. Will help with accommo-dation. Fax resume to 250-557-4306 or email [email protected]
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CASCADE Energy Serviceshas immediate openingsavailable for the following posi-tions at their Grande PrairieAB, Fort St John, HudsonHope, Dawson Creek, TumbleRidge Divisions: Tank TruckDrivers, Hydro Vac Operators,Hot Oiler Operators, PressureTruck Operators, Swampers.The successful candidates willbe organized individuals withexcellent personal skills andexperience in a related fi eldwill be a defi nite asset. Knowl-edge of the industry, as wellas the service area will also betaken into consideration.Current H2S and Level 1 FirstAid, tickets will be required, aswell as a current acceptabledriver’s abstract.Pre-employment drugscreening is mandatory.Competitive wages andbenefi ts package will beoffered.Please send resume completewith references and driver’sabstract to Cascade Servicesat 3, 9302-144 Avenue,Grande Prairie Alberta T8V8E4, or by fax to (780)832-0459, or by email to:[email protected] apologize but only thosecandidates chosen for aninterview will be contacted.
Cotter’s Home Inspiration Society is looking for a home-support worker for 2 mentally challenged adults. This is a permanent/part-time position for Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4pm-9am. Applicants must be fe-male and have a valid driv-er’s license. An oncall/casual position is also available. Applicant must be female and have a valid drivers
license. For particulars of position contact
Deb McNabb by phone: 250-949-6135 or by email: [email protected].
EXPERIENCED PARTS Per-son required for progressiveauto/industrial supplier. Hiredapplicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store islocated 2.5 hours N.E. of Ed-monton, Alberta. See ourcommunity at LacLaBicheRe-gion.com. Send Resumes to:Sapphire Auto, Box 306, LacLa Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email:[email protected].
GENERAL LABOUR. Must bephysically fi t and reliable. Jobentails raking of top soil.Phone: 250-949-7414 or 250-902-9110.
GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill islooking for 2 full time cooks.Please drop by with resumeand see Tasos.
Holbrook Dyson Logging LtdHas vacancies in the followingjobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.2)Processor Operator. Fax re-sumes to 250-287-9259
INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Re-quired Immediately! Do AllMetal Fabricating-Estevan SK.Seeking an applicant to paintin an industrial setting. Qualifi -cations & Duties:-Must haveknowledge of how to run/main-tain an airless painter,enameland epoxy products, workingknowledge with Endura paint(sprayed preferably)We offerCompetitive Wages, Benefi ts& RRSP programs. Apply byemail [email protected] or fax 1-306-634-8389.
JOURNEYMAN MECHANICrequired immediately, GrandePrairie, (NW) Alberta. HeavyDuty position, Caterpillar expe-rience, competitive wages,benefi t plan. More info:www.ritchiebr.com. Fax 780-351-3764. Email: [email protected].
Medical Offi ce Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s
need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin staff!! No Experience?
Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
N.I. SPORTSMAN in PortMcNeill. Now hiring servers.Please apply in person & askfor Arta or Yannis.
The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume tooffi [email protected] or fax to:250-956-4888.
www.bcjobnetwork.com
Start Date – August 15, 2011
Completion Date - September 30, 2011
The Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre and partners have received a Community Action Initiative (CAI) grant to help plan a project on the topic of helping vulnerable youth transition into adulthood, with an innovative, community based, collaborative, culturally safe approach that promotes mental health and prevents harmful use of substances.Job description – Facilitator/proposal writer
committee to facilitate focus groups in a number of different communities in the Mount Waddington Regional District.
Please submit letter of interest and resume electronically to [email protected] by
August 5, 2011
For more info on the Community Action Initiative go to their website at
www.communityactioninitiative.ca
Short Term Contract Position
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 28, 201122
HELP WANTED
North Island Community Services Society is now accepting applications for the following Huckleberry House positions.•Daycare Supervisor•Daycare Assistant Supervisor•Woss Strong StartQualifi cations: Valid provincial ECE/ECE assistant certifi cate, First Aid Certifi cate and mini-mum of two years experience working with children 3-5 years of age.Closing date: August 19, 2011, please forward application on or before 5:00pm to:
North Island Community Services Society
PO Box 1028Port McNeill, BC
V0N 2R0Email: [email protected]
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
RAINBOW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD.
Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician
Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top
wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate.
Apply by email: [email protected],
FAX (250)624-3214 Attn Service Manager,
or by mail 1105 Chamberlin Ave,
Prince Rupert, BC , V8J 4J5DL#24707
The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract Highway Truckers; Owners/Operators. Total volume to move is 65,000 cubic metres for North-ern Vancouver Island (Schoen Lake Area), accommodations available. For more details, please call Jennifer at 250-591-0067 or email: offi [email protected].
T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Posi-tion comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: [email protected]
We are currently seeking a marine mechanic. Specializing in Honda and Yamaha is an asset. Full time position with benefi ts. Wages dependant on credentials and experience. Apply in person to Colleen or e-mail resume to: [email protected].
Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MEDICAL offi ce assistant (MOA) required for a new specialist physi-cian in Vernon, BC. Full time; remu-neration equivalent to experience. [email protected]. 902-220-0808
TRADES, TECHNICAL
• BRIDGEMAN/PILE DRIVER(bridgeman & welding exp.)
• CONVENTIONALCRANE OPERATOR (Cert.)
Required for Gadd Marine.Wages commensurate
with experience.Please Fax: 1-250-754-3073
or e-mail: [email protected]
Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or
Apprentice MechanicP & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset.
Excellent Wage &Benefi t Package.
Please e-mail resume to [email protected] or
fax to 250-746-8064
PERSONAL SERVICES
HEALTH PRODUCTS
BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glu-cose, Cholesterol & Cardio-vascular Health! Call today to fi nd out how to get a free bot-tle with your order! 1-888-470-5390.
HOLISTIC HEALTH
Healing Touch for relief of pain and symptoms of stress.Port Hardy and Port AliceCall Sharon: 250-230-4562
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Re-fused. Fast, Easy, 100% Se-cure. 1-877-776-1660.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FUEL/FIREWOOD
SEASONED FIREWOODVancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your for-est, Burndrywood.com or 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE
BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE ho-tel order.800 coils. MSRP$1299.00 Liquida- tion Price $490.00 tax inc. (11 available) Kings $790.00. In-cludes both boxspring/ mattress.. Delivery available. text or call1 250 334 7527 to reserve a set.
GARAGE SALES
#5 & #8 Central Estates. July 30-31 and August 1st 9am-2pm. No early birds.
TV’s plus stands & receiv-ers. Lots of goodies incl. fur-
niture, framed pictures & misc. Adults only. Do not
park in lane, use Central St. and Rupert St.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
A FREE Telephone service - Get your fi rst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No de-posits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.
ALL MUST GO: Dining room table w/6 mahogany color chairs. New metal bunkbed w/2 single bed mattresses (al-most new). 2 car seats, head-board. Black-cat side table lamp. Bud light NHL Stanley Cup Champion poster w/frame. Toddlers bike w/train-ing wheels. Heavy duty garden hose. 2 bedroom side lamps (almost new). Bouncy castle (almost new fi ts 3-5 kids ages 3-9) If interested please call 250-902 -1373.
FOR SALE: •Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200.•Grade 80, 20’ tow chain with hooks (new) $80.
Call 250-949-8928
FUTON COUCH/BED $100, oak coffee table w/ 2 end ta-bles $250, New adult hockey bag with mens used gear & skates size 8/9? $50. Call 250-902-8208 or 250-902-8202.
GET FREE Vending ma-chines. Customers play them like Legal VLT’s. Can earn in-come of $100,000.00 plus. 100% Canadian Owned. De-tails at www.tcvend.com Or CALL 1-866-668-6629
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit:www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-473-5407.
SALE $2000 NEW 8X10 GREENHOUSE 6 auto gas fi lled adj. vents 2 6’6” slide doors opt. shelf alum. heat cured powder coat box style frame system 250-210-1648
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
REAL ESTATE
ACREAGE
20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, own-er fi nancing, FREE map/pic-tures 800-755-8953.
TEXAS LAND Foreclosures! 20/40 acre tracts. Near grow-ing El Paso- Was $16,900 (USD) now $12,900 (USD) $0 down, take over payments, $99/mo (USD) Beautiful views, owner fi nancing, free map/pic-tures. 866-484-0857 (US)
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3 BDRM, 1 bath, 2 additions, great street for kids, drive by 2550 Cassiar Place. Call to view at 250-230-0276.$129,000 obo.
OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-956-3546 for viewing.
PORT HARDY 7550 W. Gla-cier Cres. Renovated 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrms down, 1.5 baths, deck (up & down). All appli-ances, oil furnace, inspected woodstove. 2 fl at driveways, shed big enough for 17’ boat on trailer. Large wood shed. Ready to move in. Must see! $190,000. Call 250-902-8208 or 250-902-8202 to view.
HOUSES FOR SALE
EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom cus-tom built 1995 home. Out-standing 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Fea-tures hardwood, tile through-out, custom cabinetry. Gas fi replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!
Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this
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Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great
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OCEAN GOING Sailboat. Theideal vessel to cruise local wa-ters this winter, a warm com-fortable closed wheelhousecutter, 50 feet on deck. Oneowner last 40 years, vessel iswell taken care of, right downto meticulous housekeepingand spares kits. Painted, var-nished and clean. No rust.Beautifully fi tted galley, built-infreezer and sep. fridge. Rollerfurling jib, staysail. main andstorm sails, most about twoyears old and immaculate. Allrigging stainless. Engine roomto eat from, new Kubota 67hpdiesel gives 6 knots at about1600 revs. Wagner autopilot:the best steersman on board.Radar. Bunks for eight; luxuryfor two. One electric head.Two ninety-gallon stainlesswater tanks and a 65 gallonutility tank. Ready to sail withcomplete charts and GPS, fuelin tanks, and the best moor-age in West Vancouver. Thisis one of the ferro boats worthseeing. Photos on-line throughHarbour Yachts, Fisherman’sCove, West Van. Comes withdinghies etc., new life jackets,too much to mention. Was$140, now $90. Talk to Danabout the “Talofa Lee”, 604-921-7428
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OK, it wasn't an invasion, but Port Hardy did host the BMW Vintage & Classic Car Club of America recently when 30 owners and their vehicles stopped overnight before heading to the Sunshine Coast.The two-week Canadian expedition will see some 3,700 kilometres of western Canada in the vintage BMW automobiles. The owners hail from various locations around the globe, including Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain and the United States. In the works for over a year, the tour will cover some of the most picturesque parts of British Columbia and Alberta. Starting in Vancouver, it will make its way north, across to Alberta, south along the famed Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise and Banff, finally working its way back to Vancouver two weeks later.
Mike D’Amour photo
Germans invade Port Hardy
Copsforcancer
OK, now it’s personal
ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.
HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca.
FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to: www.tourderock.ca
Toby GormanBlack Press
Chris Bush has a bone to pick with cancer.
In the last few years, cancer has taken his
mother, aunt and three friends, the latter of whom were all close to Bush’s age of 53.
His aunt, who died in June, is described by Bush, a Black Press photographer based in Nanaimo, as a “vibrant woman with no reason to shut down at
all.”Not one
to normally participate in the seemingly weekly five-kilometre local runs for cancer, Bush decided over many months to participate in something a little bigger – the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.
The bicycle journey will take Bush and
21 Island teammates from Port Hardy to Victoria from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a retreat for children with cancer, and pediatric cancer research.
Some of Bush’s reasons for participating are selfish, some are to help others, while others still are to do his part to drop-kick cancer into the history books.
He wants to do it while he still can.
“I’m grateful at my age to be able to do this. A lot of people can’t,” said Bush, the oldest member of the team.
“I’ve always wanted to cycle the Island and this is a great opportunity. At the same time,
I’m helping kids and getting a better understanding of what it’s all about. It’s hard to overstate how neat this experience has been so far.”
The training rides are gruelling – one in mid-July included a ride up the 18-kilometre Strathcona Parkway to Mt. Washington – but necessary to prepare the riders for the 1,000-kilometre tour that visits nearly every village, town and city along the way.
Hard work, long drives to get to training sites and late dinners aside, Bush said the experience is worth it.
To balance home, work and Tour de Rock responsibilities, he’s had to lean on his network
of supporters, mostly his wife Laurie. He has also forged many friendships on the team, a group of people he describes as committed and interesting.
“You really get to like your teammates a lot,” he said.
Team members are made up of police, auxiliary police and media, all of whom need to raise a minimum of $5,000.
Along with training rides, team members are asked to participate in community events leading up to the tour, the most notable for Bush being a visit with children at Camp Goodtimes last week.
“It’s going to be interesting,” he said, before leaving for the
camp. “I know it’s going to be emotional. Any time you’re confronted with kids in a difficult situation it’s tough. I won’t know how I’ll react until I get there.”
Until the tour officially begins, Bush said he’s going to continue to keep pace with the increasing demands that come with being a tour rider. He’ll continue to put the kilometres in, do his best to fundraise to meet his goal of $25,000 and continue to have fun.
“You only get one shot at this and that’s it,” he said. “But I’m feeling healthy – healthy as I’ve ever been. My clothes are loose, my lungs are healthy, I’m tired but it’s a good tired.”
Black Press photographer Chris Bush wants to drop-kick cancer into history books
Special feature
Black Press newspapers on Vancouver Island will publish this special feature page spotlighting police officers taking part in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Black Press photo
Chris Bush, with teammate Sandra Holman, hopes to raise $25,000 in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.
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Our CoastCelebrating Life and Work on the Water
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Under the Fisheries
Act, the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans is
responsible for the man-
agement and protection
of marine mammals.
The Marine Mammal
Regulations specifically
prohibit the disturbance of
whales.
The DFO has devel-
oped guidelines for whale
watching in Johnstone
Strait, where killer whales
are found on a daily basis
each summer. It is strong-
ly recommended that ves-
sel operators follow these
guidelines for all whale
species.
Diving or swimming
with whales constitutes a
type of approach to whales
and falls under these guide-
lines and regulations. It is
illegal to hunt, chase, dis-
perse, drive or herd pods
or individual whales.
Be conscious of the
effect of your actions on
the whales. Be familiar
with the distances required
and activities that will dis-
turb and interfere with
whales. Whale watching
activities should not take
place in Robson Bight
(Michael Bigg) Ecological
Reserve.
Whale Watching Guidelines for BC
- Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the rear.
- Approach no closer than 100 metres and shift your motor into neutral or idle.
- Keep noise levels down - no horns, whistles or racing of motors.
- Start your motor only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.
- Leave the area slowly, gradually accelerating when you are more than 300 metres
from the whales.
- Approach and depart slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction. Do not
"leapfrog."
- Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.
- Maintain low speeds and constant direction if travelling parallel to whales.
- When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or
coming between the whales and the shore.
- Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when
within 100 to 200 metres of whales.
- If there is more than one vessel at the same observation site, be sure to avoid any boat
position that would result in encircling the whales.
- Minimize the time spent and the number of vessels with any one group of whales.
- Limit time, as above, and then move out to allow other vessels access to good viewing
positions.
- Coordinate activities by maintaining contact with other vessels, and ensure that all
operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.
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Tugs may be towing barges or other vessels on a long tow-line astern. Often, the length
of the tow is so great the tow-line hangs below the surface of the water and is nearly
invisible. If a small craft were to strike the submerged tow-line, it could capsize and be
run down by the barge.
Never pass between a tug and its tow and be alert for special lights displayed by vessels
towing barges, other vessels or objects. The towing vessel is usually more visible than
its tow. The tow’s navigation lights do not include masthead lights and are often much
dimmer than those of the towing vessel.
In the case
of a power-
driven vessel
t o w i n g
a n o t h e r
vessel from
its stern,
the towing
vessel must
exhibit the
following:
• Sidelights
and
sternlight
• T o w i n g
l i g h t
( y e l l o w
light with
the same
characteristics as the sternlight)
• Two masthead lights in a vertical line – three of these lights if the tow exceeds 200 m
(656’)
• A diamond shape where it can best be seen, if the tow exceeds 200 m (656’) – day
signal
In the case of a vessel being towed, it must exhibit the following:
• Sidelights and sternlight
• A diamond shape where it can best be seen, if the tow exceeds 200 m (656’)
• If impractical for the vessel being towed to comply with the lights stated above, it must
carry one all-around white light at fore and aft.
Watch for tugboats
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Adults: $5Youth: (5-18) $2Seniors: (65+) $2Family : $10Under Five: Free
Wednesday to Saturday - 10 am to 5 p.m., from mid May to September
All proceeds of the centre directly fund salmon stewardship, conservation and
education on northern Vancouver Island.
ur Coast…Experience what it’s like to live in salmon’s world at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre
Located at 8400 Byng Roadnext to Quatse River Campground
in Port Hardy.
….is home to the salmon that are born and die here. Surround
yourself with salmon and discover the animals and plants that share their freshwater and marine
habitats, and challenges of
survival on the coast.
Learn about the salmonid enhancement and habitat restoration programs carried out at
Quatse Hatchery.
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre
“Your Local Resource Management Specialists”
Pacifi cus Biological Services Ltd. provides a wide variety of environmental services. Our professional staff are resource management specialists, providing expertise to a diverse set of clients.
Technical services provided include:
and research
– marine impacts – underwater video
cations
Pacifi cus Biological Services is a full-service consulting company.Call us for professional advice.
www.pacifi cus.caor contact us at
250-949-9450 or info@pacifi cus.ca
Pacificus Biological Services Ltd. provides a wide range of environmental
services. Our staff includes Registered Professional Biologists (RPBios),
Biologists, Technologists and commercial divers. We offer technical
expertise to a diverse set of clients - including First Nations, forestry
companies, municipal, provincial and federal governments, aquaculturecompanies, recreation and tourism
companies, independent power producers and private developers.
We have extensive experience conducting environmental impact assessments,
commercial diving/underwater assessments, project management, environmental
monitoring, stream classification, habitat assessments, habitat restoration
and rehabilitation, and hydroelectric screening assessments.
Look for our satellite office in Campbell River. Opening August 2, 2011 to
better serve Vancouver Island and the Central Coast.
“Your Local Resource Management Specialists”• Port Hardy’s five leading aquaculture industries provide nearly $16 million in wages
annually to North Island employees.
• Port Hardy ranks number one for groundfish landings for all of BC, with Prince Rupert
second and Ucluelet third; Port Hardy accounts for 46% of all landings.
• Port Hardy ranks an impressive second for aquaculture landings, with Prince Rupert
first and Vancouver third.
• Dr. Mark Sheppard (Veterinarian, Aquatic Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and
Lands, Government of British Columbia) reports that his agency alone is responsible
for completing audits and monitoring the industry fish farms approximately 150 times
a year. In other words, the fish health staff are on the salmon farms, on average, more
than 12 times per month. He also states that some farms are as far apart as 50 km while
others are within 3 km of each other.
• To put the numbers into perspective on the importance of aquaculture to the North
Island economy, Marine Harvest Scotland reports that the Regional District of Mt.
Waddington alone accounts for 37,000 tons of the world’s farmed salmon; Scotland
accounts for 40,000 tons.
• Over 23% of the population in Port Hardy alone either work directly in aquaculture
or industries providing services to aquaculture.
• At peak season, up to 55% of Keltic's work force is First Nations. Cards Aquaculture
employs approx. 85% First Nations, and pays an average wage of $16 per hour.
• Hardy Buoys has nearly tripled the size of its operations in the last two years, with
primary exports to the United States and Switzerland.
• Marine Harvest’s Port Hardy plant is a showcase for advanced technology, offering
one of the most state-of-the-facilities for aquaculture processing plants in the world.
• Port Hardy serves as an industry hub for aquaculture with Marine Harvest, Keltic,
Hardy Buoys, Cards Aqua, and James Walkus Fishing Co. located within the munici-
pality.
• Port Hardy offers significant infrastructure with harbour upgrades, etc., - multiple
wharfs - to support industry.
Fact Sheet on Aquaculture on the
North Island
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Making coastal communities stronger.
BC’s farm-raised salmon is recognized around the world as a healthy and deliciousproduct that sets global standards for quality and sustainability. We’re world leaders in what we do, but make no mistake – our commitment is very local. Salmon farming provides thousands of jobs and supports local businesses. We work to be good community partners because we know we’re an important part of keeping localeconomies strong and diverse.
BC’s number one agricultural export doesn’t grow on land.
We represent over 6,000 people in BC who work or provide services
on salmon farms. Find our more at ssalmonfarmers.org
Proud to serve our coast
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Remember to always observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and drive. Dress properly with a Canadian Coast Guard approved personal floatation device and protective gear.
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Paddling a sea kayak is easy to learn, perhaps too easy. A novice can easily paddle into
many situations a more knowledgeable kayaker would avoid that could require expert
paddling skills to survive. In skilled hands kayaks are extraordinarily seaworthy craft. Sea
kayaking has proven to be a safe form of recreation for those who have taken the time to
learn the basic skills and understand the potential hazards.
The most important factor to safe sea kayaking is having the knowledge and experience
to judge the level of potential danger and the ability to accurately compare it to your
groups capabilities leaving adequate margin for error.
The most likely fatal accident is due to hypothermia following a capsize and subsequent
failure to execute a rescue. Winds and/or rough seas will cause the capsize, the rescue
failure will be due to lack of practice, insufficient rescue equipment, inadequate flotation
in the kayak, or separation from the kayak or paddles. Most often the victim is paddling
alone and carrying no distress signals or an entire group is in trouble making it impossible
for the paddlers to take care of each other.
Be Prepared
• You must have skills, knowledge, and equipment adequate for whatever conditions you
might encounter.
• You need a clear understanding of the potential hazards and you must stay alert for
them. This includes knowing the latest weather forecast.
• You must practice in advance with safety equipment and rescues.
• You should be able to swim and know when not to swim (when the water is under 60
degrees F.)
• If capsized on a windy day you must never lose a firm grip on your kayak and paddle.
Losing them is frighteningly easy as your kayak can blow away faster than you can
swim.
• You should have a plan of action (and a back-up plan) worked out in advance for any
emergency including capsize and separation from your kayak or separation from your
group. A plan will help prevent the panic and feeling of helplessness that can immobi-
lize the unprepared.
• You should be wary of goals which may be clouding your judgment. Getting to work
on time or preventing your friends from calling the Coast Guard is not worth the risk
to life. You should get a comfortable life jacket and wear it whenever you paddle. You
must have plenty of secure flotation in both ends of your kayak.
Be prepared when sea kayaking
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