G azette 49th Year No. 50 Newsstand $1.29 + GST www.northislandgazette.com NEWS: [email protected]SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected]• TOP DRAWER Port McNeill youth is top pick in forestry art contest. Page 8 • FAST DRAW Midgets let lead slip away in tie with Juan de Fuca. Page 18 • A REEL FLING Highland dance club hosts annual Celtic Christmas recitals. Page 19 OPINION Page 6 HOT SPOTS Page 9 CLASSIFIEDS Page 13-16 SPORTS Page 17 Port Hardy council sworn in See our Shop Local and Win feature, pages 10-11 December 11, 2014 NORTH ISLAND Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275 Thieves snatch donation boxes 9045 Granville Street 250-949-7442 Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com DEALER #7983 “Stuff the Silverado” We have a Silverado in our showroom with the goal of filling it with non-perishables to be donated to e Harvest Food Bank in town on the 23rd. We are especially short on canned “proteins” and have ample dry cereals. Bring in a bag of donated goods will receive a $20 gift card from us towards their next vehicle service ABSOLUTELY FREE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. (Limit one per person). e Gazette Christmas Hamper Fund: For the entire month of December, ANY vehicle purchase, new or pre-owned, and Klassens will donate $250 on the purchaser’s behalf!! The guest of honour at Port Hardy’s Santa Parade waves down to the crowd from atop a fire truck Sunday. See more images inside, page 8. A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT HARDY—A packed Council Chambers welcomed the newly elected Mayor and coun- cillors to office Tuesday as the 2014-18 Port Hardy Council mem- bers swore the Oath of Office and took their seats for the first time Tuesday. Outgoing Deputy Mayor John Tidbury opened the meeting by paying tribute to the civic lead- ers who passed during the previ- ous term. “I’m not going to say much about the past council,” said Tidbury, “but what I would like to say is that I’d like a moment of silence for three of our colleagues who are no longer here today — namely councillor Al Huddlestan, Mayor Bev Parnham and Debbie Huddlestan.” After the Chamber paid its respects, Mayor Elect Hank Bood came forward to take the Oath of Office under the direction of bar- rister Paul Grier, welcomed by a round of applause from the gallery on signing. The swearing in of the new Mayor was followed by that of councillors Pat Corbett-Labatt, Dennis Dugas, Jessie Hemphill, See page 3 ‘New mayor’ Gazette staff PORT HARDY—With the season for giving upon us, there are those who still believe it is better to receive. The Port Hardy RCMP is currently investigating two separate thefts of donation boxes in less than a month. On Nov. 8, a window was smashed and entry was gained into the Canada Post office, where the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poppy donation box was stolen off the counter. A Property Crime Examiner attended the location and evidence was gathered which will assist in the investigation. However, RCMP said addi- tional information is need- ed to further the matter. The second offence occurred this Wednesday, Dec. 3, when a male and female entered the North Island Gazette, completed an application for a food hamper, and then stole the Gazette Hamper Fund donation box off the coun- ter. With the Christmas Season upon us, it’s in See page 2 ‘Info on thefts” $ 30,000 Gazette Hamper Fund $ 13,981.50
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Gazette49th Year No. 50 Newsstand $1.29 + GSTwww.northislandgazette.com
• TOP DRAWERPort McNeill youth is top pick in forestry art contest.
Page 8
• FAST DRAWMidgets let lead slip away in tie with Juan de Fuca.
Page 18
• A REEL FLINGHighland dance club hosts annual Celtic Christmas recitals.
Page 19
OPINION Page 6
HOT SPOTS Page 9
CLASSIFIEDS Page 13-16
SPORTS Page 17
Port Hardy council sworn in
See our Shop Local and Win feature, pages 10-11
December 11, 2014
NORTH ISLAND
Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275
Thieves snatch donation boxes
9045 Granville Street250-949-7442
Come see us today at EJ Klassen GMor check us out online at klassengm.com
DE
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R #7983
“Stu the Silverado”We have a Silverado in our showroom with the goal of fi lling it with
non-perishables to be donated to e Harvest Food Bank in town on the 23rd. We are especially short on canned “proteins” and have ample dry cereals.
Bring in a bag of donated goods will receive a $20 gift card from us towards their next vehicle service ABSOLUTELY FREE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. (Limit one per person).
e Gazette Christmas Hamper Fund:
For the entire month of December, ANY vehicle purchase,
new or pre-owned, and Klassens will
donate $250 on the purchaser’s behalf!!
The guest of honour at Port Hardy’s Santa Parade waves down to the crowd from atop a fire truck Sunday. See more images inside, page 8. A O’Toole
Gazette staffPORT HARDY—A packed
Council Chambers welcomed the newly elected Mayor and coun-cillors to office Tuesday as the 2014-18 Port Hardy Council mem-bers swore the Oath of Office and took their seats for the first time Tuesday.
Outgoing Deputy Mayor John Tidbury opened the meeting by paying tribute to the civic lead-ers who passed during the previ-ous term. “I’m not going to say much about the past council,” said Tidbury, “but what I would like to say is that I’d like a moment of silence for three of our colleagues
who are no longer here today — namely councillor Al Huddlestan, Mayor Bev Parnham and Debbie Huddlestan.”
After the Chamber paid its respects, Mayor Elect Hank Bood came forward to take the Oath of Office under the direction of bar-rister Paul Grier, welcomed by a
round of applause from the gallery on signing.
The swearing in of the new Mayor was followed by that of councillors Pat Corbett-Labatt, Dennis Dugas, Jessie Hemphill,
See page 3‘New mayor’
Gazette staffPORT HARDY—With
the season for giving upon us, there are those who still believe it is better to receive.
The Port Hardy RCMP is currently investigating two
separate thefts of donation boxes in less than a month.
On Nov. 8, a window was smashed and entry was gained into the Canada Post office, where the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poppy
donation box was stolen off the counter. A Property Crime Examiner attended the location and evidence was gathered which will assist in the investigation. However, RCMP said addi-tional information is need-
ed to further the matter.The second offence
occurred this Wednesday, Dec. 3, when a male and female entered the North Island Gazette, completed an application for a food hamper, and then stole
the Gazette Hamper Fund donation box off the coun-ter.
With the Christmas Season upon us, it’s in
See page 2‘Info on thefts”
$30,000
Gazette Hamper Fund
$13,981.50
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Chamber UpdatePort Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce – Angela Smith, Executive DirectorSubmissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email [email protected]
Port Hardy Chamber NEWSPort Hardy Chamber Commerce Update
Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Open HouseChamber Holiday Open House - Thursday December 11, 2014 4:00pm-6:30pm Join us for our annual Chamber holiday open house! Mingle, be merry, and enjoy this annual member event! Enjoy the premier viewing of the new promotional videos & marketing plan for Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre and Tourism Port Hardy. All members & guests welcome to this fun and relaxed business event.
December Hours & Holiday Closure - Changes to Hours of OperationIn order to provide consistency of service to the public and optimize the operations of the Visitor Info Center, the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre are changing the Visitor Centre operational hours effective December 1st. Please note the changes below:
WINTER 2014 HOURS OF OPERATION DECEMBER 1st through 19th, 2014
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY By appointment only: 9:00am - 12:00pm Open to the public: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
WEEKENDS Closed
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CLOSURE DECEMBER 22 THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2015 Closed
Next Chamber General Meeting January 21, 2015
PHCC Welcomes New Board Members.The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce was pleased to swear in new board members Chris Armstrong of Armstrong Construction and Lynette Tanaka of Eve Design and The Book Nook at Cafe Guido at our last General Meeting on November 14th at Seto’s Wok and Grill.
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from page 1in the spirit of giving that we reach into our pockets to help others who are less fortunate. Many of the business-es within our commu-nity assist by placing donation boxes or food hampers in open areas for the public to easily access.
“These donations are offered out of the good-ness of people’s hearts. The theft of these items has a direct impact on everyone in our commu-nity” said Staff Seargent Gord Brownridge, who would like to remind businesses to place donation boxes in a safe location and report any suspicious activity to police.
If anyone witnessed these crimes, or can pro-vide information about them, they are asked to contact the local detach-ment at 949-6335, or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Info on thefts sought
Gazette staffInternet Service
Providers who serve rural communities could be in line for a helping hand from the government under a scheme announced last week.
MP John Duncan invited ISPs to apply for funding under the Connecting Canadian program, which aims to provide access and increased speeds to
an additional 280,000 homes in rural and remote regions of the country, including the North Island. Successful applicants could receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs from Connecting Canadians. For projects serving very remote or Aboriginal communi-ties, the program could fund up to 75 per cent of eligible costs.
“The call for applica-
tions under Connecting Canadians is great news for rural and remote communities in British Columbia includ-ing Vancouver Island North,” said Duncan. “I encourage you to contact internet service providers that offer ser-vices in and around the areas identified on these new broadband maps to express your interest in high-speed Internet.”
The maps of eligible
coverage areas, in addi-tion to an application toolkit for ISPs, can be found by following links on the Industry Canada website, www.ic.gc.ca.
Successful ISPs will be expected to pro-vide services at speeds of at least 5 megabits per second (Mbps) to Canadians in rural areas of the country that currently have slow-er access, and 3 to 5
Mbps in the satellite-dependent communities served under the north-
ern component of the program.
The first projects
are expected to be announced in spring 2015.
Gazette staffNorth Islanders are being
invited to help make their communities stronger — and earn a little extra doing so.
Welcoming Homes is looking for more locals to get involved with its Home Sharing program, an arrangement in which an adult with a developmen-tal disability shares a home with someone who has a contract to provide support to the adult.
There are currently 33 adults receiving services on the North Island, 13 in residential care and eight in the home sharing program. But there are nine more in need of immediate respite or full time home sharing, and in most cases the need is urgent.
Jane Plant of the Welcoming Homes Support Services which administers the program argues that fill-ing that need locally ben-
efits all involved — and the wider community.
Plant points out that the value of services on the North Island is worth more than $900,000 to local communities, a figure that could rise if all adults who require home sharing could be accommodated. If suit-able arrangement cannot be found, the individuals may be forced to go elsewhere, taking the jobs and their own spending power with them.
For the adults seeking a home share the program offers a chance at indepen-dence in a safe and secure home close to family and friends. Besides payment, providers benefit by making a difference in the adult’s life, often forming lifetime bonds.
Support can be given full time or part time, offering respite cover. The level of support required varies on a case-by-case basis, and
the home is visited by a worker prior to any con-tract to ensure a good match between the home sharer and the individual. The parties involved also have an oppor-tunity to get to know each other before any arrange-ment is made.
The adults in the program have a developmental dis-ability or have been diag-nosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In many cases no special training is required, but some experience of living with or supporting vulnerable peo-ple is important. Typically, the provider is paid between $1,500- $2,500 per month per adult, dependant on the needs of the individual.
More information on the program can be found at www.communitylivingbc.ca or by contacting Plant at [email protected] or 250-871-7136.
Government offers broadband boosting incentive
Welcoming homes is sharing that pays
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V I C T O R I A —Former North Island RCMP members were among those honoured for their service at the 34th annual B.C. Police Honours Night at Government House recently.
Constables Fletcher Chisholm (cur-rently with Sooke Detachment), Cedric Gnyp and Ian McLeod (currently with Vernon/North Okanagan Detachment) of the Port Hardy Detachment, and former Port McNeill constables Andrew Bachmann (currently with Castlegar Detachment) and Christopher Voller (currently with Comox Valley Detachment) were awarded Meritorious Service medals for their role in “(saving) two peo-ple from a potentially deadly attack on a ves-sel at sea.”
Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton pre-sented the awards, with the Meritorious Service medal given for “exem-plary performance that enhances the image
of police officers in British Columbia. It is awarded to police officers who clearly demonstrated that they acted in a manner sig-nificantly beyond the standard normally expected.”
In all, 67 officers were awarded merito-rious service honours, with a further 19 given the award of valour — the highest award for a police officer in B.C. — given to those who place themselves at substantial risk to save others.
“As Brit ish Columbians, we are fortunate to have such outstanding members of our police agencies delivering exemplary service to our com-munities,” said the Lieutenant Governor. “I extend my thanks and congratulations to these men and women for their commitment to the safety and care of our citizens.”
“Officers like these directly contribute so much to the safety of our communities, and their accomplishments are worthy of recogni-tion and celebration,” said Minister Anton.
Former North Island police
honoured
from page 1Rick Marcotte, Fred Robertson and Tidbury, and the new council took its seat for the first time.
“It’s my pleasure to welcome the six newly elected coun-cil members to the table,” the mayor told the audience in his opening address. “Congratulations to all of you on your elec-tion. The challenge that lies before us, I think, is to carry on the good work done by previous adminis-tration that has made Port Hardy the best place to live and raise a family on the North Island.
“Our primary task will be to map our goals and objectives as well as a clear path to accomplishing them. Given that we have an ideal mix of experi-enced councillors and rookie councillors and that all of you are successful individu-als with a wide range of backgrounds and interests, I feel that we have the ingredients for a very successful team. Tonight the jour-ney begins and I look forward to working with all of you.”
In its first item of business, the new council adopted a schedule for the depu-
ty mayorship.The first regu-
lar council meeting took place Tuesday, December 9, after the Gazette went to press. Council will return after the Christmas break, with the first meeting of 2015 scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.
New mayor addresses council
Above, Flanked by RCMP members in red serge Paul Grier (center) reads the Oath of Office to Port Hardy’s new councillors. From left: Dennis Dugas, Pat Corbett-Labatt, John Tidbury, Rick Marcotte, Jessie Hemphill and Fred Robertson. Right, Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood signs the Oath of Office as barrister Paul Grier looks on.
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“I feel that we have the ingredients for a very
successful team.”
Hank Bood
Port McNeill Medical Clinic
Holiday Closure Please be advised that the Port McNeill Medical Clinic will be closed December 20, 2014 to January 5, 2015.Please ensure you have enough of your prescription medications to see you through.There will be emergency coverage only through the Port McNeill & District Hospital during this time.
The doctors and staff would like to wish you all a very
Happy & Healthy Holiday Season
Port McNeill Medical Clinic2161 McNeill Rd, Port McNeill250-956-3377
Short storiesMother Goose (Kate Gough) reads to attentive young listeners at the Port Hardy branch of VIRL during one of a series of recent events. Elena Rardon
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day fast approach-ing, contributions to the Gazette Hamper Fund are picking up steam across the North Island.
And local residents continue to find cre-ative and entertaining ways to encourage those contributions, even if it means brav-ing some of the harsh-est conditions the sea-son can throw at them.
Last Sunday evening, the Reinforest Riders equestrian club battled the leading edge of a winter storm to hold its annual Toy Ride through the streets of town. While overall contributions were off slightly from a year ago, a number of Port McNeill residents braved the elements to donate toys and non-perishable food items.
A rather more com-fortable time was had by Barb O’Connor and her 20/20 ladies group in Port Hardy, who gathered for their annual donation and present-wrapping party at her home ear-lier Sunday.
This year’s hampers will be delivered by volunteers on Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with water taxi deliv-ery to Kingcome Inlet scheduled for Dec. 19.
Sunday proved a particularly busy day for the Hamper Fund’s partners. Tsakis FC of Fort Rupert held its annual Christmas Bazaar, which includ-ed collections for the Hamper Fund.
Also in the past week, the staff of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations held a Hamper auction of gift baskets pre-pared by employees
And the new bingo committee in Tsulquate brought in multiple bags of food and toys gathered through its weekly games.
More events are coming this week:
• The North Island Eagles hockey pro-gram hosts its annual Alumni Benefit Game Saturday, Dec. 13, fea-turing the midget team against a group of the program’s alumni. Suggested admission for this afternoon of fun is two non-perish-able food items or a new, unwrapped toy suitable for ages 0-12, and a cash donation jar
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Lions Club, which is instrumental in the Hamper Fund’s efforts in Port McNeill, Zeballos, Woss, Kingcome Inlet and Guilford Island, will host its annual Turkey Bingo event Saturday as well, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall.
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Despite a late start to the school year, NISS is thriving with activi-ties and energy, from exciting new courses to student councils Halloween spirit, and a reminder of why we remember.
There were a lot of new courses announced at the end of June. One of these courses is Greg Muirhead’s Outdoor Pursuits, which encourages stu-dents to learn not only about being outdoors and things to do, but also how to survive and understand the wilder-ness around us.
Though it’s only a junior elective this year, Mr. Muirhead expressed utmost enthusiasm towards a senior class eventually.
NISS’s student coun-cil started off their school year with the
organization of the annual Halloween spir-it week and assembly, giving out prizes and showing spirit with different themed days, such as pajama day and costume day. The council says it plans on having more spirit weeks this year, as well as collecting donations for the local food bank this Christmas.
From new courses and school spirit, NISS
turned to a more seri-ous and respectful note at the Remembrance Day Assembly. It was a touching event, as there were traditional and student-written poems read aloud.
Guest speaker Bonnie West of the Port McNeill Legion read the very moving poem “Every Day Is Remembrance Day.” The ceremony ended with a moment of silence and remember-ing why poppies are proudly worn.
As NISS and its stu-dents have started the year off in full swing, the students are look-ing forward to see what the rest of the year has in store.
Brodie Wilson is a Grade 11 stu-dent at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill.
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Elena RardonGazette staffS O I N T U L A —
Young actors-to-be had a chance to participate in a comedy theatre workshop as a part of the recent Winterfest weekend in Sointula.
I m p r o v F U N d a m e n t a l s for Youth, run by Vancouver improv art-ists Shawn Norman and Nicole Passmore, offered to teach begin-ner improvisation to 12- to 17-year-olds through games. The event was held in the dance studio with free admission.
This is the second youth improv work-shop in Sointula this fall, after the Finnish Masala Youth Theatre stopped by in early October.
“Improv is all about saying ‘yes’ to being spontaneous,” said Passmore at the begin-ning of the Winterfest workshop. “It’s like doing a play, except you have nothing pre-pared for it.”
Norman and Passmore are both members of Vancouver’s Instant Theatre company, a group that has been producing improvi-sational theatre in Vancouver for the past twenty years.
Norman has been to Sointula once before, for a theatre workshop last fall. He described his previous trip as a “great experience,” and was excited to come back to the island. For Passmore, it was her first time in Sointula.
They took full advan-tage of the Winterfest
events: watching the bands at the Whale’s Rub Pub Friday night, attending the market on Saturday morning, and checking out the bakery, where they both discovered Pulla, a unique Finnish bread.
The most exciting part about the trip for Passmore? “I real-ly want to see some whales while I’m here,” she said. “If I see a whale, I can die happy.”
The duo began their workshop Saturday afternoon with a small
group of youth partici-pants. They coordinat-ed a number of intro-ductory warmups and exercises to break the ice and get the young actors improvising. After the introduction, the group began char-acter work, gameplay, and scene building in the creation of their own improvised sto-ries.
“My goal for you today is to fail glori-ously,” said Passmore. “I would rather see you jump in and do some-thing wrong than hold
back.”Norman and
Passmore went on to perform their sketch comedy routine “Could You Be More Pacific?” as part of the Sointula Stagehogs show at the F.O. Hall that evening.
The Improv work-shop was just one of a few workshops held over the weekend as part of the 38th annual Sointula Winterfestival in November. Other events included arm knitting and a sea trea-sure terrarium work-shop.
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Shawn Norman, left, and Nicole Passmore introduce themselves at the beginning of Improv Fundamentals for Youth, a free workshop taking place during Winterfest in Sointula Nov. 15. Elena Rardon
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A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at northis-landgazette.com.
TF: Are you confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014?
PCC: We’re still in nego-tiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months.
TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitiga-tion specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG indus-try and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020. What do you think?
PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive
to invest in new technology to minimize that as well.
I think the bigger pic-ture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribu-tion that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change.
TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East,
which involves conversion of gas pipelines and tak-ing Alberta oil to the East Coast. What do you think?
PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elabo-rated on them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions.
One of the things they say they want to protect against is a shortage of nat-ural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec. These are the same two provinces that have put a moratorium on extracting natural gas. They want to make sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves.
TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basi-cally bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth?
PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary and believed it. Here in British Columbia
we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard.
TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggest-ed that much of that would have to go to pay off defi-cits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view?
PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards.
We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it.
Tom Fletcher is legisla-ture reporter and colum-nist for Black Press news-papers. Email: [email protected].
COMMENTARY
Well, the dark side of the holidays hit close to home this week, as the Gazette’s Christmas Hamper Fund donation box was pilfered from our front counter.
It was a rather audacious theft, occurring in the middle of the business day with two employees on site. But we prefer to look at the bright side — as such, it did not involve broken windows or doors, as Port Hardy’s Canada Post office suf-fered a month earlier when its Royal Canadian Legion poppy collection tin was stolen.
Each year, as the Gazette rolls out its annual Hamper Fund campaign to benefit needy North Islanders, we get a few random reports of the theft of our coin-collection tins from the coun-tertops of area businesses.
Anywhere money is left out unattended, or even sporadically attended, these things are going to happen. Not just money, of course, but anything of resale value that’s quick and easy to snatch and conceal.
Yes, we’re disappointed. No, we don’t con-done this behaviour.
But, as with the matter of damaged property, we prefer to view the larger picture.
These petty thefts, when measured against the response of the vast majority of our neighbours and businesses, are merely the exception that proves the rule. That rule is, simply, that when the chips are down, we stick up for each other.
Consider this year’s donation campaign carries on apace with that of recent years, even while up against a recent, monthlong fundraising effort by Port McNeill’s hockey-playing youth that raised more than $21,000.
The flood of donations to this year’s Hamper Fund — much like the preceding 34 years of the fund’s existence — can hardly be slowed, much less choked off, by a few exceptions who are either opportunistic, greedy or, let’s admit it, needy in their own right.
Is every recipient of a Christmas hamper truly in need? Frankly, we don’t know. But we know there are hundreds of our fellow residents who are. If you’re inclined to make a quick grab of a handy collection tin, just realize you’re not steal-ing from us.
You’re stealing from them.
It was a dark and stormy night, but that did not deter the Reinforest Riders from their annual Toy Ride in Port McNeill.
‘Tis the season for giving. Apparently, it’s also the season for taking, based on a pair of donation-box thefts under investigation.
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for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.
It is just one year since the government announced brutal cuts to the ferry sys-tem, at the same time it said it would charge seniors, and let fares continue to rise well above the rate of inflation.
And the anniversary was marked by more compel-ling evidence that shows how badly the B.C. Liberals have handled our ferry sys-tem. The week started with a report that revealed how tourism in the Chilcotin has been devastated by the gut-ting of route 40 and the introduction of the small, 16 vehicle Nimpkish to serve the Bella Bella to Bella Coola run.
At a news conference hosted by Opposition leader, John Horgan, and myself, a representative of the West Chilcotin Tourism Association spoke about the economic impact on businesses in the region, many of which are fac-ing closure because of the decline in traffic. This sum-mer alone, cuts have cost the region $3.3 million in economic activity and $3.9 million in tourism revenue.
While the B.C. Liberals said they were aiming to save $725,000 annually by cutting the Route 40 ser-vice, the study showed a loss of $870,000 in munici-pal, provincial and federal taxation in 2014.
When we asked the Minister about this in Question Period he con-tinued to try to defend the indefensible and talked about vague notions of sustainability. Outside the Legislature he tried to dis-credit the report as he did the September Union of BC Municipalities study on the impact of a dozen years of ferry mismanagement.
As we know, those dozen years of the quasi-private operation of BC Ferries has led to skyrocketing fares as well as service cuts and figures released this week show that ridership is down to its lowest levels for more than 20 years. And the Minister has dismissed this report too. One simple thing he could do to start dealing with fares would be to remove the fuel sur-charge on each ticket given the plunging cost of oil.
For the next two and a half years it is the BC Liberals responsibility to clean up the mess they have created for our ferries. But look-ing at their track record, that’s unlikely to hap-pen. I keep getting asked, “what would the NDP do?” Simply put, if the NDP forms the next govern-ment, we’d make sure that BC Ferries becomes part of our transportation infra-structure. It is both of our highway system and our transit system and needs to reflect that. I have said many times that the current Coastal Ferries Act, which created the monster with which we live, would have to go and a new framework established.
I spent much of the week working on the commit-tee stage of the Container Trucking Act. This legisla-tion is intended to improve relations between truckers and Port Metro Vancouver by establishing an inde-pendent commissioner who will be responsible for licenses for truckers to operate at the ports.
On another, more local, but very important trans-portation issue, I’ve been talking with the Ministry of Transportation about road markings, particularly the so called fog lines – the white lines at the side of the road. The season for line painting is over and the budget was very small but I highlighted specific areas where there are real concerns and will push for more adequate funding for this simple, essential safety measure.
Some of the white line problems were caused by digging to lay the fibre optic cable to Port McNeill. While internet service in parts of the North Island has been improved, I con-tinue working on how to
improve cell and broad-band access in other areas in the constituency. I had a meeting with those in charge of programmes in Victoria to push to translate government pledges about connectivity into reality.
There is a great deal of concern about the future of Port Hardy and Port McNeill emergency rooms. I have had a lengthy dis-cussion with senior execu-tives at Island Health and they have assured me that there is no intention to close either emergency room. The Health Authority is trying to find new ways of both attracting and training doc-tors and other medical staff for our rural communities and I have said that I will do what I can to assist includ-ing following up directly with the Health Minister. High quality healthcare is fundamental to our commu-nity wellbeing.
I would like to congratu-late everyone who ran for civic elections across the North Island, whether for school trustee, councillor, regional director or mayor. Civic engagement is impor-
tant for our communities and for our democracy. I look forward to working with all those who were successful and hope those who were not successful continue to stay involved in their communities.
The Office of the Seniors Advocate is setting up a council of advisers. This will be a volunteer organi-zation made up of seniors from around the prov-ince to raise issues from their communities and from their own experi-ence. Applications have to be in by 18th December. The application form and details can be found at www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca. Interested seniors can also get more information by phone at 1-877-952-3181 or email at [email protected].
I can always be contacted by email: [email protected] or by phone at my Campbell River office: 250-287-5100; Port Hardy office: 250-949-9473 or toll free at 1-866-387-5100.
Best regards,Claire
MLA Updatewith Claire Trevena
First year of ferry closure shows negative impact
New bingo group benefits TsulquateDear editor,Do you know anyone with
cancer? I do — and have lost loved ones to cancer. Have you? I would say that practically every person we know has lost a loved one to cancer. Smoking is one of the causes of some can-cers. I have a sister who has recently been diagnosed with emphysema. That is a scary, scary disease.
I lift my hands up to all the community members who have, throughout the years, spoken out to have a smoke-free hall here in Tsulquate. The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw council have stepped up to the plate and banned smoking in the hall. Along with this smoking ban, a new interim bingo committee has also been formed. The down-
side to being smoke-free is, that the community’s bin-gos held each Tuesday and Friday evenings has seen a vast decline in attendance!
There is a bingo in town that, due to provincial reg-ulations, does not allow smoking in its hall. There are smokers who still attend that bingo. I myself still do attend bingos at another facility here in our commu-nity that still allows smok-ing, it is by my choice.
I would like to send kudos to Chrissy Johnny, for her commitment and dedication toward running the new, fledgling bingo on Tuesday and Friday evenings. She, her partner Joe and foster son Dave, along with the bingo caller Loraine, have persevered, despite low attendance. I want to take
this time to urge communi-ty members to see it in their hearts to once again support this bingo – which will sup-port community members as well as provide financial help toward upkeep of the hall.
As part of their com-munity support, they have initiated a food drive for the North Island Gazette Hamper Fund by collecting food items, issuing tick-ets for each item donated and issuing gift cards in appreciation. They will continue doing so at each bingo and will be having a $1,000 bingo on Dec. 12. For every item donated, attendees receive a ticket to win. Thank you for your support to the new bingo.
Cathy SwainPort Hardy
Chrissy Johnny and her foster son Dave stand beside the donations they collected for the North Island Gazette Hamper Fund.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS& HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Winter wonderland
Clockwise from left: Sparky the Fire Dog lends Santa a hand and doles out the candy at Port Hardy’s Santa Parade Sunday; The Bonhomme de neige and Port Hardy Minor Hockey players lead the parade down Grey Street; The special guest waves down from atop a fire truck as the parade passed down Market Street. A O’Toole
J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL—
Perhaps it’s no sur-prise that 8-year-old Robin Bennett would win a forestry-centred art contest.
After all, she grew up in one.
Bennett’s crayon-coloured picture, which shows her walking through a for-est filled with birds, animals and a small, running stream, was selected the top entry among 6-8-year-olds in the province-wide contest, jointly sponsored by the Association of BC Forest Professionals and the Truck Loggers Association.
Bennett, who splits her year between a home in Port McNeill and the lodge her fam-ily runs on remote Baker Island, spent her first five years entirely growing up on the heavily timbered Island in Simoom Sound.
“I like seeing all the interesting ani-mals and plants,” said Bennett, who despite having lived her whole life in B.C. speaks with a lilting British accent, perhaps the result of her having home-schooled under her mother, UK-born Hannah Bennett.
Three winners were chosen in each of three age groups —
4-5-year-olds, 6-8, and 9-12.
“This year’s win-ners include children who saw the forest as places for their parents to work; somewhere for them to play; and as homes for wildlife,”
said Amanda Brittain, director of communi-cations for the ABCFP.
Bennett sees the for-est as all those things, and recognizes the importance of preserv-ing its environment.
“Lots of things
live there, and there are lots of important things forests do,” she said.
Robin was given the entry sheet for the contest by her younger brother, Stephen, who picked
it up while joining his Cub Scout pack at the National Forest Week predators exhibition hosted at Gate House Community Theatre.
After sending it in, she more or less forgot about it until being notified she was a winner.
“I was really excit-ed,” Robin said. “It was really hard to believe that it hap-pened.”
She and the other winners received $50 gift certificates from Borders bookstore, and Robin admitted she is an avid reader.
But, while other pieces of her art adorn the walls of her fam-ily’s home, she is not necessarily planning on a career as an artist.
“I don’t know yet,” Robin said when asked about her future. “I’ll probably change my mind, anyway. I do know I want to work
with animals.”And she knows, of
course, right where to find them.
Eight-year-old Robin Bennett of Port McNeill won first place in her age group in the 7th annual National Forest Week art con-test. J.R. Rardon
Drawing on inspiration earns award
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December 11Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce hosts a Holiday
Open House, 4-6:30 p.m., Visitor Info Centre. Meet, mingle and be merry with the premier viewing of new promotional videos, snacks and drinks.
December 11Christmas Ornament Craft for teens and adults, 6:15-
7:15 p.m., Port Hardy Public Library. Create an origami star for the tree. Free of charge, bring an old book and some scissors.
December 11Poetry Slam and art display/sale, 7 p.m., North Island
Secondary School multi-purpose room. Musical perfor-mances between poems; refreshments available for sale.
December 12Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band hosts bingo, 7 p.m.,
Wakas Hall. Doors open 5 p.m., bring donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund. 50/50 draw entry for cash donation. Info, Christine Johnny, 250-230-4242.
December 12-13Portside Academy of Performing Arts presents Alice
in Wonderland, doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. both nights, Sunset Elementary School, Port McNeill. Concession, raffle baskets; tickets $10, available at door or in advance by calling 250-230-0825 or emailing [email protected].
December 13Port McNeill Lions Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo
benefit for the Gazette Hamper Fund. Doors open 6 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., Port McNeill Lions Hall. Donation of non-perishable food item or child’s toy welcome.
December 13Joey Clarkson and Some Guys perform in concert, 7
p.m., Gate House Community Theatre, Port McNeill. Family friendly holiday rocking; admission by donation.
December 13Hardy Bay Seniors annual Christmas Bake Sale, 11
a.m.-2 p.m., 9150 Granville St. Come and stock up on platters of festive baking while aiding the Seniors’ Centre programs.
December 13Rhyme and Song with Mother Goose, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
at Port Hardy Public Library.
December 17Story Time for little ones at the Sointula Public Library,
1:30-2 p.m.
December 17Wild Heart Choir performs in the spirit of Christmas,
6-6:30 p.m. at Port McNeill Public Library. Christmas Ornament Craft for teens and adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m., following the performance. Free of charge, bring an old book and some scissors.
December 18Avalon School’s annual Christmas Pageant kicks off
with a Gift Basket Silent Auction starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pageant at 7 p.m. and a Pie Auction at 8 p.m. in the school’s gym on Byng Road. Admission is free and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by donation, so join us for an evening of music and fun! All proceeds will go towards the building of the much needed new playground. Call 949-8243 for more information.
December 18Port Hardy Library’s Remarkable Women series contin-
ues with Strength in Movement, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
December 18 Christmas-themed After school Story Time and Activity
3:15-4 p.m. at the Port Alice Public Library.
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THE NORTH ISLANDTHE NORTH ISLANDTHE NORTH ISLANDChristmas Recipe
By Kellie DukesThis is a very special recipe for me because it has been in the family for a long time. I have had the pleasure of smelling this cooking at Thanksgiving and Christmas in both my Nana’s and Mom’s homes. It just wouldn’t be the holidays if I couldn’t smell this stuf ng mixing with all the other traditional holiday foods. Just thinking of it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling of good holiday times and happiness with the ones I love most. I hope you try this recipe and maybe, just maybe, start a new warm fuzzy holiday tradition for you and your family.
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2 tbsp oil250 g bacon - sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
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2 Large apples - cored, cut in 8 and
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1 Large onion - diced
4-5 stalks celery - chopped
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp salt2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 tsp sage1/4 - ½ cup chicken stock
Heat a large non stick frying pan over high heat and add oil. Get the pan
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For 2015, I’m shar-ing an overview with contact information for some services that may support individu-als and communities on the North Island in the coming year. Merry Christmas!
1. Seniors AdvocateIf your matter is
urgent or you require assistance with an indi-vidual issue or con-cern, there is a net-work of organizations in British Columbia that provide avenues for seniors, their fami-lies and caregivers to address concerns and complaints about care and consumer services. To learn more about
these organizations and how to reach them www.gov.bc.ca/seniors concerns or call 250-952-3033.
2. Outreach theatrePeople who have
experienced addictions and/or homelessness are most welcome to come and help describe what that has been like, and changes that they feel would be helpful to assist in improving their lives. Tickets for a Port Hardy Civic Centre interactive the-atre event Feb. 4, 2015 will be available as the event draws closer. Call Linda Cochrane at 250–956-4461 exten-sion 66252 for infor-
mation on where to purchase them.
3. One-stop callingAlso in 2015, Island
Health will be offer-ing one phone number to receive informa-tion about a variety of services. For Mount Waddington residents the number is 1-855-902-6048. You can also text 250-230-6048. The phone will be answered Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
4. HousingFor those who are
trying to plan hous-ing in their commu-nities, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation offers
Seed and Proposal Development Funding. Their Corporate Representative at BC Community Development Centre, Rob Jaswal, is hoping to come up and pro-vide more information; [email protected] or phone 604-
742-4382. 5. Green savings
If your home qualifies for the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP), you could receive a free evalua-tion of energy usage in your home, installation of energy efficient light bulbs, a showerhead and faucet aerators, door weather stripping, and pipe wrap. Some homes may also qual-ify for a free refrig-erator or attic, wall or crawl space insu-lation. Eligible homes include detached homes, townhouses, row houses, duplex, multi-plex and mobile
homes. Contact info: fortisbc.com/ecap or call Cathy McDonald, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Vancouver Island at 1 877 806-3242 Ext 4. Those who apply before she is in our area will receive a home visit.
6. Service CanadaA representative
from Service Canada wants to visit the North Island to share infor-mation with clients and service providers about the changes to Canada Pension, Old Age Security, and, for fami-lies with small kids, the Canada Learning Bond. Contact Laurie
Bruce at 250-701-1840 regarding fed-eral programs such as: Apprentice Incentive & Completion Grants, accessing federal ser-vices online or by phone, Employment Insurance, Tax Free Savings Accounts and the Registered Education Savings Program.
Barb Park is coor-dinator of the Mount Waddington Health Network, which advocates for North Islanders across a spectrum of health and social services issues. [email protected] or 250-230-1238.
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Nominate now for Business Excellence AwardsGazette staffNominations are pour-
ing in for the 15th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, set for Thursday, January 22 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort in Langford.
“We shouldn’t be sur-
prised at the level of inter-est and quality of nomina-tions for these awards,” says Business Examiner Victoria Publisher Mark MacDonald. “Each year they’re outstand-ing. But this year, there seems to be a special, extra level at which the companies
nominated are operating.”“It looks like we’re head-
ed for a record number of nominations this year.”
North Islanders are encouraged to nominate the local business of their choice for the Island-wide awards.
Deadline for nomination is Dec. 13, with nomina-tion forms available at www.businessvi.ca/events.
There are 18 categories in the awards this year: Automotive, Business of the Year (over 50 employees), Construction/Development,
Entrepreneur, Forestry/Wood Products, Health Company, Hospitality/Tourism, Small Business of the Year (under 50 employ-ees), Insurance/Financial Services, Professional, Real Estate, Retailer, Manufacturer, Technology,
Green, Trades and Ocean Products.
The event is coordi-nated by Invest Northwest Publishing Ltd., which pub-lishes Business Examiner Victoria and Business Examiner Vancouver Island newspapers.
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Dorothy was born at Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute, Scotland on November 18, 1923. She passed away at Oceanviews, Comox on November 28, 2014.Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Fred Walker (1984); and companion Wilf Moores (2001). She is survived by her three daughters and families: Donna Beech (Stan) Merville; Helen Burns (Terry), Comox; Joan Gamble (Gary) Qualicum Beach; grandchildren Diane Beech, Glen Beech (Robin Hannah); Deanna Walker (Todd); Maureen Hanic (Jon); Greg Burns; Amanda Cormier (Steve); and Dale Tanner and 12 great-grandchildren.Dorothy came to Canada with her family in 1925. She grew up in Vancouver with 2 sisters and 2 brothers. All have predeceased her. She married Fred in 1943 and moved to Prince Rupert where Fred was stationed with BC Provincial Police. From there they went to Queen Charlotte City. When Fred decided to leave the police force they moved to Sandspit to work for Crown Zellerbach. They also lived in Nitinat, Courtenay and finally Kokish where Fred was camp manager from 1967 to retirement in 1980. After retirement they moved back to Courtenay to enjoy golf, fishing and travel. Having grown up in a house with her dad playing piano, Dorothy was always happy when someone would play a musical instrument and she could sing along. A special thank you to the workers and volunteers at Oceanviews at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox for their kind and responsible care.Private family arrangements. The family will gather together at a later date.
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JOAN DARLENE MURRAY
On November 30, 2014 with her family by her side, we said goodbye to a very loving, Joan Darlene Murray. Joan is predeceased by her husband Jack, son Michael and daughter-in-law Tina. Joan is survived and will be lovingly missed by her brother
Russell Johnson, son Pat, daughter-in-law Heather, grandsons Russell and Bruce and granddaughter Emily (Janice Bratton) as well as numerous other family members.A passion for helping people blossomed into a 40+ year career as a nurse working in hospitals in Geraldton, Fort William, Port Alice, Port Hardy and BC Children’s Hospital. She was an active member of the Comox United Church and the St. Joseph’s Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.She loved playing the role of cheerleader as a mother and a grandmother on many occasions in hockey arenas across the country. The Scott Tournament of Hearts always found its way to her television, fueling her love of curling. She loved to travel, curl, and golf. She dearly loved her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.Flowers gratefully declined. We ask that you make a donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in her name. The family also asks that you please take the time to register as an organ donor at www.transplant.bc.caA celebration of Joan’s life will take place at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox, BC on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm.
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Jeanne passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Port McNeill Hospital on December 2, 2014 at the age of 91. Left to mourn her departure and cherish her memories are her children Colleen (Ronnie) Kallio, Lorraine (Tony) Behan, Grandchildren Lawrence, Rhonda, Lloyd, Brandon, Roy and Jill, as well as ten Great –Grand children. Mom was a giving and generous soul who throughout her life’s journey touched the hearts of many. She will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at the F.O. Hall, Sointula BC on Friday December 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of owers please consider a donation to the Sointula Cemetary Fund. Box 51 Sointula BC, V0N 3E0
Jeanne Helen Lawrence
October 17, 1923 – December 2, 2014
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMITNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act that the Board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) will consider adopting a resolution to approve the issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP-02-2014 at its meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, to be conducted in the boardroom of the RDMW administrative office located at 2044 McNeill Road in the Town of Port McNeill, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
If approved, the Temporary Use Permit would allow, subject to conditions, siting and conditional use of a single detached dwelling and accessory structures at 10 Kaleva Road, Sointula (Block A of the Fractional SW ¼ of Section 9, Malcolm Island, Rupert District). A copy of the proposed permit and related information can be inspected at the RDMW administrative office located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the office hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from December 4, 2014 until December 15, 2014.
Written submissions regarding this proposal can be sent by email, facsimile, mail or hand delivered using the contact information below. All submissions must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014.
Jonas Velaniskis, Manager of PlanningRegional District of Mount WaddingtonPO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0n 2R0Telephone: 250-956-3301 Ext. 222 Facsimile: 250-956-3232 Email: [email protected]
In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, the following is the schedule for the Regular Meetings of Council for the Village of Port Alice for 2 1 he Regular Council Meetings are held at 7 m in the Village f ce Council Chambers, located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. January 14, 2015 June 24, 2015February 11, 2015 July 8, 2015February 25, 2015 August 12, 2015 March 11, 2015 September 9, 2015March 25, 2015 September 23, 2015April 8, 2015 October 14, 2015 April 22, 2015 October 28, 2015May 13, 2015 November 10, 2015May 27, 2015 November 25, 2015June 10, 2015 December 9, 2015
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The Home Hardware Build-ing Centre is looking for a dynamic leader and team-builder that can drive superi-or customer service and profi tability. In this position, you will develop goals and strategies that enhance the customer experience and maximize sales and prof-itability.The primary responsibilities of a Store Manager include:- Oversee and Manage staff of 15-18 colleagues.- Develop and initiate strate-gies that drive store prof-itability.- Effectively manage inven-tory to budget.- Proactive approach to growing lumber and building material sales.- Hire and train employees to insure maximum effi ciency and productivity in all depart-ments.Minimum qualifi cations include:- 2 or more years of experi-ence in managing in a retail environment preference given to experience in a hardware & building supply setting.- Proven track record in growing sales in a retail environment.Please email resume with cover letter to:Sean Dunlop [email protected] by December 15, 2014.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.
WE ARE looking for enthu-siastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to sub-scribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your fi rst job and to earn a little extra spending money! If in-terested please call the of-fi ce at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.
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Amendment #6 to the Lion's Gate Forest Products' and LeMare Lake Logging Multi-Licensee Forest Stewardship Plan
Notice is hereby given that Lion's Gate Forest Products Ltd and LeMare Lake Logging Ltd will make available for review and comment an amendment to the approved Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP), originally approved May 22, 2007. The proposed Amendment to the FSP covers areas within the Kingcome and Midcoast Timber Supply Areas, North Island – Central Coast Forest District. The geographic areas covered under this amendment are within the region of Belize, Seymour and Smith Inlets.
The purpose of this amendment is to add Gwa'Nak Resources Ltd as a holder on this FSP and to incorporate land use objectives that have been established by Order (South Central Coast Order) pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act. The most recent amendment to this Order, in effect April 2013, has been established to implement Ecosystem-Based Management on the Central Coast of BC.
The FSP amendment provides details concerning the results and strategies developed to meet the objectives set out in the South Central Coast Order. The Order establishes land use objectives for forest and resource values including; cultural heritage resources, stand level and landscape level biodiversity and freshwater ecosystem habitats.
This amendment is available for review and comment for a 60-day period, from December 11, 2014 until February 20, 2015. We wish to invite all members of the public, First Nations and all other stakeholders to review this amendment to the FSP. Please provide comments prior to the deadline in order to have them considered and addressed before the submission of the FSP amendment to the Ministry of Forests and Range for approval.
The FSP will be available for review at the following locations during regular business hours. Attn: Joshua Hiebert - LeMare Lake Logging Ltd.,
3341 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0Phone: 250-956-3123 • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
OrGwa'Nak Resources’ Office
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation Office, 154 Tsulquate ReservePort Hardy, BC
If you wish to make an appointment to view the amendment or either of the above locations are unavailable to you, please contact Joshua Hiebert, RFT, ATC to arrange another time and location.
Please submit all written comments prior to February 20, 2015 to the attention of:
Planning Manager, LeMare Lake Logging Ltd. Box 609, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0or Email: [email protected]
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTMount Waddington Health Network Coordinator
Expressions of interest are invited from qualifi ed individuals (the “Proponent”) to provide coordination services for the Mount Waddington Health Network (MWHN) for a one year term (with option for renewal). Th e Mount Waddington Health Network (MWHN) is a group committed to improving the quality of health care decisions, health services, and well being in the Mount Waddington communities. Established in 2007, the MWHN serves as an open forum for discussion on the determinants of health, the identifi cation of health service priorities, community and health services planning and development, and other issues related to the health status of Mount Waddington citizens and communities.
Th e Proponent’s primary functions will be to: 1 Coordinate and oversee operations for the MWHN, including its Co-Chairs and the Executive,
Steering, and Sub-Committees. 2 With the MWHN Steering Committee, develop and implement a one-year operational plan, including
tracking and monitoring progress of the plan; 3 Prepare an annual budget and provide written and fi nancial reports as requested; 4 Manage correspondence and communication of the MWHN, including social media and website; 5 Undertake activities to raise awareness and maintain a public profi le for the MWHN, while
developing and promoting working relationships with the public and stakeholders; and 6 Research and develop resources for the ongoing sustainability of the Network including grant
application preparation for the activities, projects and programs of the MWHN.
Th e Proponent must understand the determinants of health and population health in order to develop thestrategic and policy direction of the MWHN.
Th e MWHN intends to engage the Proponent under a contract for services.
Submission: Written submissions are not to exceed ten pages, and should outline relevant experience andqualifi cations in the fi elds of community development or health sciences as they relate to the primary functions listed above.
Th e budget for this engagement is subject to negotiation and is dependent on the level of experience andexpertise.. Part-time secretarial support may be provided to the Proponent and the MWHN.Any requests for clarifi cation or for a detailed description of the position contact: Greg Fletcher, ChiefAdministrative Offi cer, Mount Waddington Hospital District.
Deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm, January 9, 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTONBox 729, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0(250) 956-3301 Fax (250) 956-3232 Email: [email protected]
REPORTERThe North Island Gazette newspaper on northern Vancouver Island, is looking for a reporter to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms.
We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.
The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports.We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle.
The North Island Gazette is a member of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.
Send your resume and references to:Dave HamiltonPublisher, North Island Gazettec/o Campbell River Mirror104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9Or e-mail: [email protected]
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EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
with the DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY
The District of Port Hardy invites applications for the position of Emergency Coordinator. This is a volunteer position, although an honorarium is provided. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some prior training related to emergency planning and the establishment and operation of an emergency operation centre (EOC). Training will be provided through Emergency Management BC and the Justice Institute of BC. The Emergency Coordinator may be required to act as EOC Director during emergency events that necessitate establishment of an EOC, is responsible for coordinating regular meetings and activities associated with the District's Emergency Planning Committee, the day to day management of the local Emergency Program including coordination of staff and resources, coordination with external emergency management organizations, and implementing training exercises and operations under the District’s Emergency Plan. For a more detailed listing of the duties of the Emergency Coordinator, please see Emergency Program Bylaw No. 17-2007. This Bylaw is available at the Municipal Hall at the address below or on the District's website at www.porthardy.ca. To apply for this position, please submit a letter stating why you are interested in, and how you believe you are qualified to undertake this position, along with your résumé and list of references, by email, fax, hand delivery or mail, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014, to:
Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services District of Port Hardy
7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax 250-949-7433
[email protected] The District thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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SEAGATE PIEROFFICE / CARGO / MOORAGE FACILITY
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The District of Port Hardy will have available for lease early in 2015 an office and cargo facility located on the head of the Pier in the downtown waterfront area. Associated moorage is also available.
The District invites Expressions of Interest from parties that would contribute to the local economy and benefit the downtown core.
For detailed information please search Seagate Pier, Expressions of Interest on the District of Port Hardy website, www.porthardy.ca or contact:
Rick Davidge, Chief Administrative Officer Email: [email protected] Tel: 250-949-6665 PO Box 68, Port Hardy BC V0N2P0
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Expected qualifi cations include: Red Seal Certifi cation as an Electrician (Industrial preferred), experience with PLCs, VFDs and robotic control systems. Knowledgeable of manufacturing environment, preferably food industry, as well as experience with dynamic and static weighing units would be an asset.
If you are looking to make a diff erence with a progressive,growth-oriented company in a dynamic global industry, pleasereview the full posting and apply at www.marineharvestcanada.com.This position closes on the 15 Jan 2015.
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JOB SUMMARY: This janitor position will fill in for a 12 month maternity leave position, and will work closely with the Kwakiutl Health Team in ensuring the cleanliness and safe operations of the Kwakiutl Health Centre. The incumbent will be responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing the Health Centre facility, manage recycling and trash, and maintain supplies and janitorial equipment. Will follow all safety programs. May be asked to work special event cleaning. To assist with grounds keeping. Other job duties as assigned.
CULTURAL SAFETY: It is paramount that all positions within the health team strive to communicate and serve the Kwakiutl people in a manner that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well-being of both the individual and the health care providers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Be a team player. Have the ability to define, develop and implement cleaning maintenance programs. Willingness to learn and teach new skills. Possess attention to detail. Ability to priorize. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have basic knowledge of cleaning products or willing to learn. Possess strong planning and problem solving skills. Knowledge of Kwakiutl cultural and language preferred. Should have and maintain a valid BC drivers licence and access to reliable vehicle. Candidates must successfully undergo a criminal records review and police record check.
OTHER JOB INFORMATION: Required to work in a variety of different environments. Ability to maintain confidential information. Flexible work schedule. May frequently lift and or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Education / Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 years’ experience in facility cleaning. WHMIS Training
Preference may be given to qualified applicants who are of Aboriginal ancestry and applicants with one or more years of direct experience. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit a cover letter, 2 references, and resume via email to Marie Hunt, Health Director at [email protected]
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Elliah Krawietz, of Port Hardy, 5, shows off her hockey teeth during the recent novice jamboree in Port Hardy.
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December 12Men’s hockey
Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.
December 13Hockey
North Island Eagles midgets take on the Eagles alumni in their annual Gazette Hamper Fund benefit game, 3 p.m., Port McNeill. Admission by donation of non-perishable food, toys or money.
Rep hockeyNorth Island Eagles
peewees hosts Kerry Park, 2:30 p.m. Port Hardy.
Men’s hockeyIslanders at Bulls,
4:45 p.m., Port Hardy
December 19Men’s hockey
Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.
December 21Men’s hockey
Warriors at Mustangs, 6 p.m., Port McNeill.
January 9-11Curling
Fort Rupert Curling Club ladies open bon-spiel. Draw times to be announced; con-cession, lounge open throughout weekend. For info or to register, email [email protected].
Minor hockeyPort McNeill Minor
Hockey Atom tourna-ment, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more.
Port Hardy Minor Hockey Peewee tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more.
January 10Rep hockey
North Island Eagles atom development hosts Nanaimo, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice.
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Junior and senior members of the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club competed recently in the Vancouver Island Interclub com-petition in Port Alberni. Front row (l-r): Danielle Barnes, Ella Fjeld, Jasmine Brown, Carly Klughart, Cole Klughart. Back row: Lexie Murgatroyd, Karlie Shambrook, Natasha Grafton, Kierra Shambrook, Rebecca Griffith and Nicole Wigard. J.R. Rardon
Gazette staffEight members of the
Port McNeill Figure Skating Club returned home with medals last month after competing in the Vancouver Island Region Interclub competition in Port Alberni.
Danielle Barnes of Alert Bay and Natasha Grafton, Jasmine Brown and siblings Carly and
Cole Klughart, all of Port McNeill, claimed silver medals in their skating classifications.
Bronze medals were earned by Rebecca Griffith and Ella Fjeld of Port McNeill, and Nicole Wigard of Port Hardy.
Three more skaters managed top-10 show-ings in free skate pro-grams held during the Nov. 21-23 competi-
tion.Karlie Shambrook
finished fifth and Lexie Murgatroyd eighth in the STAR 5 girls 13-over class, while Kierra Shambrook placed 10th in the Sr. Bronze Women’s free skate.
The club will return to competition in the New Year, with their next event scheduled for Victoria.
Figure skaters shine in club competition
Bantams score Vancouver skateJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL—
Christmas came early for the Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association this year, and club alum and two-time Stanley Cup winner Willie Mitchell played the role of Santa Claus.
During a fund-raising auction earlier this year to benefit wild salmon pres-ervation efforts, Mitchell placed the winning bid on a prize of a practice skate with Vancouver Canucks general manager Trevor Linden in Rogers Arena.
He then turned around and offered the prize to PMMHA, with the stipula-tion that the winning team had to earn the prize by rais-ing funds for the club.
And, boy, did the teams raise money.
Association executives set
a $1,500 bar for each team to qualify for the prize draw, with each additional $500
earning another "puck" in the draw bucket.
Through a monthlong
series of fundraisers in November, the peanut kids raised $955, the novices $3,528, the atoms $4,521, the peewees a club-best $5,069, the bantams $4,224 and the midgets $3,089.
"We had absolutely no idea this would get so big," PMMHA president Scott Mitchell — no rela-tion to Willie — said as he announced the grand total of $21,385.
He then drew the bantam team's puck as the winner of the Vancouver practice skate, set for Jan. 7, the night before the Canucks host Willie Mitchell's Florida Panthers.
Each of the other teams that topped the $1,500 level will get to keep $1,000 for a team activity.
Members of the Port McNeill Minor Hockey bantam team celebrate their selec-tion as winners of a Rogers Arena practice during a prize draw party at Gate House Community Theatre in Port McNeill Sunday. J.R. Rardon
Peewees play house
Port McNeill peewee goalie Alan Townsend dives to cover a rebound during his team's 8-2 win over Gold River in the third-place game of the Port McNeill peewee tournament at Chilton Regional Arena Sunday. J.R. Rardon
Chloe Noel of the Triport Girls program, left, steps on the puck as Port Hardy's Noah Doyle moves in for the steal during Sunday's playoffs. See more online at www.northislandgazette.com.
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Ken JolliffeThe Alert Bay forward had a hat trick as the Port McNeill peewee hockey team beat Gold River for third place in the Port McNeill tourney.
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Gazette staffPORT HARDY—
The Eagles bantams lost out 5-2 to the Campbell River Tyees Sunday in a physical league matchup.
The scoreline was a touch unfair to the home side, which cre-ated plenty of chances but was frustrated by the strong goaltending of the Tyees’ Carson Borgfjord.
Tanner Roberts scored both the Eagles’ goals in the game but the Tyees proved too powerful on the day.
The visitors had the better start, posting two goals in the first period and looking dangerous in the first half of the second.
But the home side stepped it up after the ice-cleaning break, rid-ing out a 3-on-5 penal-ty before applying the pressure at the other end.
Roberts sparked hopes of a comeback when he made it 2-1 late in the period, tim-ing his run perfectly to steer home a pass after David Charlie intelli-gently held up on the
wing to wait for the opening.
The Eagles’ hopes were dented in the third as they saw chance after chance turned aside by Borgfjord while, at the other end,
the Tyees found the net twice more.
Roberts got the goal that the Eagles deserved on a power play late in the period, tipping in a long-range Elliot Furney slap shot.
But, as the minutes ticked away, the game turned increasingly physical and the Tyees capitalized with an open shot from the slot to underline the vic-tory.
Gazette staffPORT HARDY—The
Eagles midgets squandered a two-goal lead as the T3 Juan de Fuca Grizzlies rode their luck to a 4-4 tie here Saturday.
A dominant second peri-od display from the hosts saw the Eagles rally from a goal down to take the lead, but a strong finish from the Grizzlies earned a tie for the visitors.
A well-worked power-play goal early in the third period gave the Eagles a 4-2 advantage and the local side looked to be cruising to another home win. Darryl Coon provided the critical touch on the back post after the side used almost the full two minutes to control the puck in the Grizzlies’ zone and craft a shooting chance.
But the Victoria side pulled one back against the
run of play, a round-the-boards clearance finding a gap and the breakaway strike finding the net.
Another break with 2:39 on the clock tied it up as a long-range wrist shot found the glove of Eagles goalie Nyck Ruel but dropped and dribbled behind for the goal.
Ruel was unlucky in the second period too, as the Grizzlies scored shorthand-
ed to tie 2-2. An intercepted pass put the visitors through one-on-one and again Ruel made contact with the puck but saw the shot deflect off his arm and roll into the net.
The visitors took a one-goal advantage in the first period but a power play strike from Nick Klein-Beekman evened the score early in the second.
The tie lasted all of 11
seconds as Coon won the puck off the drop and George Walkus drove it for-ward to score.
The Eagles found another quick reply to the deflected equalizer, Cameron Grant driving low and squeezing the puck in from a narrow angle.
The home side piled on the pressure in the closing minutes hoping to find a late winner, but a penalty
left them short handed and the Eagles had to settle for the draw.
“It was a good game,” shrugged coach Aaron Hinton afterwards. “We made about five mistakes the whole game and four of them cost us a goal.
“When we played our style of hockey we were all over them, it was like we were on a power play. But, when we didn’t it cost us.”
JdF rally to tie Eagles in Port Hardy
Bantams lose out to Tyees
Eagles goalie Michael McLaughlin gets across to cover the post during a Campbell River Tyees attack during the sides’ game Sunday in Port Hardy.
Left: Eagles goalie Nyck Ruel looks back to see the deflected puck bounce home on a Juan de Fuca Grizzlies break Saturday in Port Hardy.Right: Kenton Browne drives the puck down the boards as the Eagles faced off against Juan de Fuca.
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Alice in Wonderland takes the stage Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—
On the heels of a successful Celtic Christmas week-end, young North Island performers will again be featured as Portside Academy of Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland Friday and Saturday at Sunset Elementary School.
Portside has pre-sented The Nutcracker for each of the last six years, but instruc-
tor and choreographer Alana Collins opted
to provide a fresh new show this season.
Shows are 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are
$10 and will be avail-able at the door.
Clockwise from above: Special guest dancers Mellisa Carnegie and Ross Armour lead the Team Charlton dancers in the Irish Jig during the annual Celtic Christmas Highland dance show at PHSS Saturday; From left, Heather Mackenzie, Catherine Symons, Kacie Brittain and Katlynn Soper perform to Don’t Stop Believing at Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill Sunday; All the dancers take to the stage for the Fling finale of the Christmas show; Amika Poynter raises her pompom during the dancer-choregraphed Cheerleaders routine Saturday; Brittain takes to the sky while dancing to Abba’s Mama Mia Saturday.
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Christmas flingGazette staffLocal Highland
dancers took to the stage last weekend, playing to packed houses at PHSS and the Gate House Theatre in the ninth
annual installment of Celtic Christmas.
Presented by the Mt. Waddington Highland Dance Association and the Team Charlton danc-ers, the performance
showcases the skills of local dancers in both traditional rou-tines and choreo-graphed numbers set to modern themes.
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