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PRRD debates tax on work camps The Peace River Regional District’s proposal to tax area work camps and put the money towards enhancing medical services does not look promising, but officials aren’t giving up on the idea quite yet. PRRD staff found that the province does allow for a 2 per cent “bed tax” to be levied against hotels. However, that revenue must be put towards tourism, and work camps are specifically excluded from it. But Area C Director Arthur Hadland wasn’t ready to throw in the towel: “Maybe we need to talk to the province about expanding the parameters of this rule so that it includes worker camps, and has retroactivity,” he said. It was suggested that the issue be brought up at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) meeting in Whistler next month. In a show of support between rural and urban directors, Fort St. John Mayor Lori

Ackerman agreed. “Because of the seriousness of this, if we’ve got time, wedge it into all of our meetings, because as ministers, they all sit at the decision-making table,” she said. Other directors voiced a common complaint: there were too many ministers with jurisdiction over work camps. “We need to have a central governance policy guiding how they implement worker camps in our region,” said Bumstead. “The tax issue and that stuff is a byproduct of what we really need. We want a governance structure so we can understand what’s happening in the region.” Bumstead said he’d like to see policy recommendations brought to the ministers, with one ministry responsible. “I think it needs to be regional, because if you take it to a provincial level then it’s all over the map,” said Ackerman. “I do think that we need to be creative, and think of a way to implement this regional dis-

trict tax that allows for short-term accommodation. If that’s a way of bringing that money in and using it to enhance the region, then I think we need to.” With the conference fast approaching, it was decided that they would approach the various ministries with these concerns, and follow up by forming a committee to look into the matter further. Site C The province has not yet made its final decision on whether to build the Site C dam, but the North Peace Airport Society is already making suggestions as to where the anticipated extra money from the project should go if the project gets the nod. That money is called a “grant-inlieu,” and it comes from hospitals, government buildings, hospitals and Crown corporations, like BC Hydro. The utility doesn’t pay taxes to the municipality or regional district; rather, it pays a lump sum to the regional district. See PRRD on Page 5

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Green thumbs gathered at the North Peace Cultural Centre this past weekend as the 21st Annual North Peace Horticultural Society Flower Show and Exhibition took place in the North Peace Cultural Centre. Rows of colourful blooms were on display for entries and the general public to take in. There were 253 entries in total, from 24 different gardeners, competing in seven categories such as arrangements, houseplants, cut flowers, and even photography. To one organizer, it was as much an educational experience as it was about the competition. “We try to show people what they can grow in the Peace area, and what they can grow in their homes, such as orchids,” said Cathy Wilkinson, one of the event organizers. “Most people that come here don’t think you can grow orchids in your home, but you can.” Every plant in the show had to be grown in the Peace Region. Wilkinson has been with the society for a decade, and said compared to other years, attendance was down for a number of reasons, not just the hot, dry weather conditions.

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Are challenges the best way to get people to donate to charity?

When something becomes a fad, it loses some of its value. When that something is giving to a charity, that’s sad. I get it; it’s fun to do something that you see everyone else doing, and it’s for a good cause. But it’s just so narcissistic and self-serving that I can’t help but roll my eyes when I see yet another ice bucket challenge pop up on my Facebook or Twitter feed, on television, on the radio, even in this paper. I guess it’s a part of human nature to want to compete with or emulate people we look up to, and I guess that’s why this particular challenge has gained so much traction. I’m glad that it has increased the awareness and raised funds for ALS, but surely giving to a worthy charity should be more than a publicity stunt. This challenge will no doubt fade from memory in a couple of weeks. The internet’s short attention span will reach it’s limit and will move on to something else, but ALS will still be there, and it’ll still need to raise funds and support and awareness. Next time you decide to get out the chequebook and donate some money to a good cause, try doing it without making a splash. I promise you that it’ll feel just as good, and maybe better.

Science Matters David Suzuki

Leaders must put people before politics When we elect people to office, we give them power to make and enact decisions on our behalf. They should have a vision that extends beyond the next election and the latest Dow Jones average — to our children and grandchildren. We expect our leaders to have a clear picture of our world and the conditions necessary for human life and well-being. If they don’t, how can they make informed decisions? So let me outline some simple, scientifically validated truths about us and the world we live in — truths that should guide our political decisions. We are, above all else, biological beings, with an absolute need for clean air from the moment of birth to the last death rattle. We take air deep into our lungs and filter whatever’s in it. Plants on land and in the ocean take in the

greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis, creating the atmosphere we depend on. We are about 60 per cent water by weight, so we need clean water to be healthy. When water falls to Earth, it’s filtered through tree and other plant roots, soil fungi and bacteria, cleansing it so it’s safe to drink. All the energy in our bodies that we use to move, grow and reproduce is sunlight captured by plants in photosynthesis and converted to chemical energy, which we ingest. We eat plants and animals for our nourishment, so whatever they’re exposed to ends up in our bodies. We need clean soil to give us clean food. These are basic, biological facts and should be the prism through which any decision is made at individual, corporate or government levels. Protection of air, water, soil and the web of life should be the highest social, political and economic priority. We’re also social animals. Scientists have shown that love during childhood is essential for healthy development. Children who are deprived of love at critical points can develop a variety of physical and psychological deficits. To avoid those, we have to

Elaine Anselmi

Prior to the Ice Bucket Challenge most of my knowledge of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease stemmed from a high school debate on euthanasia. How about you? Sure, people will write articles, blogs and rants about how dumping a bucket of ice on yourself doesn’t make you a philanthropist but they can’t escape the fact that the challenge has raised in excess of $40 million for the ALS Association, and furthermore, people are talking about the disease. The beauty of using a challenge to raise funds for charity is that it acts as a marketing tool, as well as a fundraiser. Challenges tap into the public’s appreciation for the flashy, goofy, ridiculous and in some cases painful things that other people do – just check the YouTube hits. While handing over a cheque may make it into the local newspaper, it doesn’t incite the same sort of awareness that these stunts do. The money is only one part of the challenges for charities we’ve seen, whether it’s the Ice Bucket Challenge, 30-Hour-Famine or any number of physical pursuits to raise funds for a cause. Granted, the funds are what will go towards research into that disease and support for those living with it, but the recognition of that disease is also a key component. Not only does recognition shine a light on those battling the disease, but it also opens up the public’s eye to consider donating in the future. work for strong families and supportive communities, full employment, justice, greater income and gender equity and freedom from terror, genocide and war. Finally, we are spiritual creatures who require sacred places, a sense of belonging to the world and a recognition that we are not in charge of nature, but dependent on the biosphere for our health and well-being. We are not outside of nature; we are part of it. To be fully healthy and human, our most elemental needs are biological, social and spiritual. Politicians ought to know this. Their role is to protect and enhance those necessities of life; otherwise there is no vision, direction or leadership. That’s why it’s absurd for a politician or government representative to speak about any aspect of the economy without acknowledging the threat of human-induced climate change. Many oppose doing anything on ideological grounds, but the science is overwhelming and compelling, and the need for action is clear. What can you say about “leaders” who choose to ignore the best available evidence to the detriment of the people they are elected to represent? Surely those who act only for

short-term economic gain, imposing destructive consequences on generations to come, must be held responsible. We must also consider the consequences of rapid and excessive exploitation of fossil fuels on the world’s poorest people, who have done little to create climate change but are most affected by it. Even though Canada ratified the legally binding Kyoto Protocol, which spelled out our obligations to reduce the risk of climate change, many of our “leaders” have wilfully ignored scientific evidence and urgent calls to meet the protocol’s targets, and Canada eventually abandoned the agreement. What should we call that? And what can we say about “leaders” who can see something is wrong and have the means to respond but choose not to? This is what Canada is doing — in the face of overwhelming evidence and pleading of other industrialized nations. Our elected representatives deserve respect for their commitment. But the elevated status and power of politicians also carries responsibilities. Many are abrogating those responsibilities for ideological reasons that have nothing to do with our well-being.

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Nature’s Spectacular Light Show Look up! We have one of the best ring-side seats in the world for viewing the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. Dancing lights of green, white, blue, and if we are lucky, violet and red appear during our dark, clear nights. Skies in northeast BC have shows lasting from minutes to hours every other night on average! These mysterious lights were welcomed by our northern ancestors as signs from Gods and spirits of loved ones. Whistling at the lights could bring them down to dance with you!

Hudson's Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson.

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PRRD continued.... Continued from Page 2 Traditionally, grants-in-lieu have been spread out, but the Society sent a letter to the PRRD requesting that, should the project move forward, they’d like to see some of the funds given to them. Some directors thought it was too early to start earmarking money the district didn’t yet have. “There’s no project at the moment – there may be in two months,” said Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson. “If there is a project, and if there are no court cases and challenges – if things go as they hope and plan – then the earliest it would be coming into play would be 2024. There are at least three provin-

cial and regional elections between now and the time that ... any grants are paid. The grants are not paid until the thing is online.” Johansson added that the PRRD doesn’t yet know what the amount of the grant would be. “We just put in the letter to have this conversation and see where it goes,” said Lori Ackerman, mayor of Fort St. John and member of the NPAS. “The location of this proposed project to the North Peace Regional Airport is quite close, and there are concerns about the impact to the airport and impact to the infrastructure, the runways etc., that are involved in that.”

So what do we really know about the science of the Aurora? Our sun gives off high-energy charged particles that travel out into space at high speed in a stream known as the solar wind. Some of this solar wind reaches earth’s magnetic field. ¬As these high-energy charged particles enter the earth’s upper atmosphere, they encounter atoms of oxygen and nitrogen at altitudes from 20 to 200 miles above the earth’s surface. These particles collide with the gases in our atmosphere and start to glow, producing a spectacular light show. The color of the aurora depends on which atom is struck and the altitude of the meeting. For example, oxygen up to 150 miles in altitude produces the colour green but above 150 miles in altitude, oxygen strikes produce the colour red. Nitrogen up to 60 miles produces a hue of blue but above 60 miles, we witness purple and violet colours. The ghostly flickering of the Northern Lights is caused by explosions of magnetic energy.All of the magnetic and electrical forces react with one another in constantly shifting combinations. These shifts and flows can be seen as the auroras “dance,” moving along with the atmospheric currents. If you are patient and willing to get away from the bright lights of the city, you will enjoy the best light show nature has to offer – and so close to home! For more information go to info@charlielakeconservationsociety.ca R001674531

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Ben Dawson finished the 2014 Blizzard Bike Club mountain bike championship race at cactus trails in a time of 1:09:18. He finished eight minutes ahead of the nearest competitor.

Ben Dawson wins club championship Byron Hackett Staff Writer

Ten riders from the Blizzard Bike Club took to the cactus trails on a sunny Sunday afternoon this weekend to determine the 2014 mountain bike club champion. In just over an hour it was newcomer to the club Ben Dawson who crossed the finish line first, coming in with a time of 1:09:18. The 28 year old, originally from Ontario and a one time under 23 provincial mountain bike champion there, said he didn’t feel the greatest coming into the race but was satisfied to be able to finish more than 8 minutes ahead of the nearest competitor.

“It was good. There are some pretty fast riders here with the club so it’s nice to come out here and do well. I’m happy that the speed was there even though I didn’t feel that great because if a couple months ago I didn’t feel that great I would have been very slow. I’ve been doing a bit of training so I guess it paid off today,” he said. The veteran mountain biker wasn’t a fan of the running start that takes place to get things underway, but the disadvantaged may have helped in the long run. “It was a running start so naturally I did poorly, being a cyclist,” Dawson said with a laugh. “So I had a little bit of catching up to do at the start but it was fine. It’s nice to start

a little bit hard, gets your blood going. The first lap I felt not too bad but I started feeling a little sluggish, but the speed was still there so that was fine. The race itself could’ve gone better I guess, I might not necessarily gone any faster but I didn’t feel that great while I was out racing.” Dawson caught early leader and eventual second place finisher Dawit Feyissa, who had a time of 1:17:12 midway through the first lap and didn’t look back. “There’s a lot of twisty stuff here,” he said of the cactus trail course. "I think I was losing a lot of time on that, but I made it up on the up hills and the down hills. Any part that was open and fast I can keep my

momentum so that’s probably where I got my time back.” Third place went to Gary Hilderman with a time of 1:25:11 followed by George Gamble in fourth at 1:26:32, Pat Ferris was fifth in a time of 1:40:02 and Darren Guilov was sixth in 1:49:20. Adam Currie finished a with a one lap time of 59:07 and Courtney Coston finished one lap in 1:03:30. Two riders did not finish the race. Coach of the Blizzard Bike Club Pat Ferris said he was happy to see the turnout and competition on Sunday. “It was a good competition day. We were missing a couple of our past champions, Matt Gilmore and Matt Davenport but it was a good

crowd, a good fast bunch,” he said. As for the race itself Ferris thought the weather and the track conditions were as good as can be expected. “It was fun actually,” Ferris said. “It was dry and it wasn’t as hot as it could be… today was quite good. The circuit was really good, we didn’t have any trees tipped over, sometimes you get that happening as well. The race was clear some of the guys did a good job cleaning the trails.” The club will continue to hold mountain bike races at the cactus trails until they run out of daylight and will continue with road races until the end of September. They will also Cylo-cross races this fall until November.

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Kidney walk hits home

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About 30 people gathered at Centennial Park in Fort St. John to take part in the sixth annual Fort St. John Kidney Walk.

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There may not be a cure to kidney disease, but on Sunday at Centennial Park in Fort St. John, more than 30 people came out to support family, friends, loved ones or others who are afflicted during the sixth annual Fort St. John Kidney Walk. The word of the day was awareness, and throughout the morning, tales of struggle and overcoming obstacles were shared between survivors and those who knew little about the disease. Robin Mallia, who has spent the last several years taking frequent trips to the hospital, said she struggled when she first learned of the disease, but was uplifted by her sister Sarah’s decision to donate her kidney. “It was amazing,” Robin Mallia said when she first found out about her sister’s choice to help. “There are so many decision that happen at that time. You are like, ‘OK, that’s another decision done. What’s next on the list?’ You are going through so much, it’s an emotional roller coaster every day.” For Sarah Mallia, there was never a doubt she was going to do whatever it took to help her sister. “To me, donating was easy. It was live with my sister or live without her. I wasn’t ready to live without her,” she said. Robin Mallia had been living with scarring on her kidney from a young age. When she was 21, she was told by a doctor that she had just 29 per cent kidney function and would need a transplant. Although she continues to travel to Edmonton for treatment, the trips have become less frequent, and she has turned her eyes on raising awareness for the disease. “I’m just walking for awareness. It’s a disease that nobody really knows about. Everyone knows somebody that has gone through something, but it is not a disease that you can see. It’s more of a hidden disease,” Robin Mallia said. “I was sick at one Christmas. My blood pressure was sky high, and that’s when the doctor said, ‘Let’s run a few more tests.’ And then he went, ‘Oh, you need to go to Edmonton right now.’ I got sick at Christmas and by Easter I was visiting a specialist – it was crazy. It was a whirlwind.” Walk coordinator Dana Lloyd explained that the support that she received on Sunday was very special. “It’s overwhelming ... we are still in our infant years of raising awareness in Fort St. John, so that is great to see. My nightmare was that nobody would show up, so at least we had some people show up,” she said. As of Monday afternoon, the group had raised just under half of their total goal of $10,000, bringing in about $3,945. On the day of the event, they raised $995. Lloyd has seen the event grow slightly over the last three years she has been involved, and letting the public know why their help is needed and where the money goes is vital to that mission. “We are in our sixth year of raising awareness and letting the public know that we are also a disease that needs a little help with our fundraising. They help with many things, including after transplant care, kidney camps for kids and adults. We would like to raise awareness for the Kidney Foundation [of Canada], so they do have funds to help out,” she said. “Next year I’m hoping to have a bigger and better event.”

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Ringworm is seen commonly here, and is a concern for owners as it is highly contagious and zoonotic (people can catch it too.) The name suggest that there is a worm that causes it, but the name is a misnomer. Ringworm is actually a fungus that grows on hair and skin cells. It can be quite itchy and will cause hairs to break. As a result we see balding, often around the eyes, ears or mouth. In cats, this quite often transfers to the paws as they clean themselves. In people we see small reddened areas on the skin. It is itchy and spreads outwardly in a circular pattern, thus the “ring” in “ringworm”. Transfer from one animal to another can be by direct contact or by objects like bedding and clothing. Wearing rubber gloves and isolating affected animals until the condition is cleared will help prevent transmission. Getting rid of the problem can take a few weeks. The environment can be cleaned with a 1:15 solution of bleach and

water. Treatment can take several forms and treating all the pets in the home may be advisable. Once Daily oral medications are costly and can have some undesirable side effects but are quite effective. Antifungal shampoos are used primarily to treat the unaffected pets to prevent infection. Lime sulfur solutions are cheap, and have been quite effective, although some sources have indicated variable results, and the solution will stain clothing, change the colour of some jewelry and smells strongly of rotten eggs. A particular flea prevention was accidentally found to prevent infection and has since been commonly used as a treatment. The effectiveness of vaccinations is questionable at best. With many cats ringworm is a nightmare to eliminate (SPCA), but for those that work with the condition frequently, it is not a serious issue in the sense that it is treatable and is only mildly uncomfortable. If you suspect ringworm, see your veterinarian for a diagnosis and treatment.

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This spring, I had the honour of being elected That’s why this Labour Day - my first as BCGEU president – as we celebrate the to lead BC’s most diverse union. hard-fought gains the union movement has The over 67,000 women and men of the BC made for BC and Canada, I’d like to also look Government and Service Employees’ Union forward and talk about what we still have left (BCGEU) work in all areas of the province, to do. in a wide variety of roles, making a real differOur province and country are faced with ence in their communities. growing income inequality - including a From childcare to child protection; gender wage gap of 26 per cent that is frankly, preventative health care to palliative care; social embarrassing. Our young people have the work to corrections; and so much more - what distinction of being the first generation that will our members share is a dedication to working be worse off economically than the one that together for the benefit of all British Colum- came before. bians. But the labour movement is in a unique As the union that represents these position to change all of that. Hundreds of remarkable workers, we owe it to them to British Columbians lift themselves out of not only protect the vital public services they poverty each year by joining the BCGEU or provide, but to continuously work for positive other unions to achieve collective bargaining social change. BCGEU members want to be- rights at their workplace. long to a movement that can make progressive new policies that BC needs, such as $10 a day The wage increases they gain by working together go right back into their local childcare, a reality.

economies invigorating communities across the province. The increased tax revenues provide funding for the public services that we all rely on. Just think of the exciting things we could do if we all worked together to ensure that everyone, in all regions of the provinces regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status - had access to a job where they were paid a living wage and treated with respect. This is what the labour movement has to offer British Columbians: strong, united and dynamic communities full of people who care for one another. When we all band together to demand that vital services be publicly available to everyone - not just those who can afford them - we’ll have a whole new set of victories to celebrate each year at the end of August. Stephanie Smith ~ BCGEU President

Stephanie Smith was elected president of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) by delegates at the union’s tri-annual convention in May 2014. Stemming from the Community Social Services sector, Stephanie had a long history of leadership and activism within the BCGEU before serving three years as the union’s Treasurer (2011-14). She is the first woman elected president of the BCGEU.

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beautiful young children who don’t have a family doctor.” “We are aware of the petition and we’re willing to talk to them, and engage in constructive, respectful dialogue with the residents of Fort St. John about healthcare resources and needs,” said Angela De Smit, Northern Health’s chief operating officer for the Northeast. She said they’re ready to welcome doctors with open arms. “Every time we have a potential applicant, the division has done a lot of work in terms of showcasing the North,” she said. They’ve also worked towards accommodating recent grads. “What we’re hearing from the new students is that they may not want to come to the typical, established medical clinic that has historically been there, and that’s one of the reasons why we created the unattached patient clinic.” They’ve also set aside office space and equipment, ready to go for any physician who can’t find space with the existing medical practices. They’ve also started a more homegrown approach, working with Northern Lights College to provide an additional health care aid course. This January that course will also be provided for seniors at North Peace Secondary School. De Smit said that in the same way high school students could try out electrical work or hairdressing, now they can also experience healthcare professions. Brain said that his only agenda in starting the group is to get answers, and claims that the health authority is whitewashing the issue. “Northern Health has been proud of the unattached patient clinic, and rightfully so. It’s creative thinking, I like it, it’s a good start,” he said. “What I’ve likened it to in the past is if you’ve got a house that’s burning down and you’re trying to put it out with a garden hose, and celebrating the impact of the garden hose. Meanwhile the house is burning down, and that’s the issue here. I don’t care about the garden hose; we’ve got to put this thing out.” Brain said this is an issue that should have been solved a long time ago. “It’s not brand new, it’s a problem that’s been long developing,” he said. “They’ve been ineffectual at solving it, and it’s their job to solve it.” This problem isn’t unique to the northeast, said De Smit. Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek are understaffed as well, and it doesn’t stop there. “We understand the situation and we’re moving forward and we’re implementing these initiatives in terms of trying to bridge that gap in medical and health care services,” said De Smit. “We will continue to work tirelessly until we get our community back up to full staffing.”

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WONOWONMonthly 4-HReport BEEF CLUB Hi everyone! My name is Marie and I will be taking over from Peter and writing the August and September reports. Last month, the North Peace 4-H district held their Achievement Days. For most 4-Her’s this is the highlight of their 4-H year. Many months of often-tedious work go into a 4-H project, and it’s great to celebrate all that has been accomplished with the other members from the entire district. For example, the project year for a market steer project begins in November. A market steer is a castrated bull that is fed, fattened, and eventually slaughtered for meat. Members feed their steers a combination of high-energy grains (e.g. oats, barley) for 8 months gradually increasing the amount of feed as the steer puts on muscle, fat, and grows in general. By June/ July most steers will be easily putting away over 20 lbs of grain daily. A 4-Her has the end goal of having a finished- meaning a market-ready- steer, and if they want to accomplish this they need to consistently go and feed their steer every day. If they don’t do this then the steer may not be finished. If the steer is not finished, for one, it will not make as much meat as it potentially could and, second, the steak it does produce won’t be as good. Just for curiosity’s sake: A 1200 lb live steer will yield about a 750 lb carcass. The yield of retail cuts from that carcass could range anywhere from 55-75% depending on the finish, breed type, and of course the type of cuts. If you were to get a 65% yield from the 750 lb carcass, you would be getting 490 lbs of meat. That’s a lot of beef! Besides feeding them, 4-Her’s also need to halter-break and quiet down their steers. The sooner they get started, the better. A 700 lb calf in November will be more cooperative when it comes to training than a 1200 lb finished steer in will be in June. By June/July, the steer should be leading like a puppy and the member will be busy washing and grooming him. The steers head, brisket, neck, topline, and tail are clipped so the steer will be more eye-appealing and “showy”. The hair on the body and the top line is all brushed or blown a certain way to accentuate desirable confirmation. Many hours are put into a market steer project, and it’s really nice to be able to show off one’s accomplishments with the project at the Achievement Days.

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The Origins of Labour Day Though millions of Canadians now see the first Monday in September as one last opportunity to enjoy some summer recreation with friends and family members, Labour Day is symbolic of much more than long weekends and backyard barbecues. Labour Day was inspired in large part by Canada's growing industrialization in the second half of the 19th century, when competition for work in the nation's rapidly growing cities was fierce and workers who complained of long workweeks or poor working conditions could easily be replaced. Such was the case in Toronto in 1872, when printers threatened to strike after years of lobbying for shorter workweeks. Those protests went ignored, and on March 25, 1872, the city's printers went on strike. Within weeks, other workers in the city began to support the printers, whose strike had interrupted Toronto's thriving publishing industry. Within three weeks of the printers going on strike, 2,000 workers marched through the streets of Toronto. The number of marchers gradually grew, and eventually 10 percent of the city's population, or 10,000 people, had joined in the march that culminated at Queen's Park. But the striking worker's efforts did not go unchallenged, as Toronto Globe founder George Brown replaced his printers with workers from nearby towns and even took legal action to put an end to the strike and have its organizers arrested for criminal con-

Play it smart for Labour Day festivities Despite the name, many Canadians don't labor much on Labour Day. Rather, the federal holiday pays homage to working men and women, and has done so since 1894. Most people associate Labour Day with a chance to gather with family and friends for one last summer hurrah. This year Labour Day falls on Monday, the 3rd of September and will mark the unofficial end to the summer season for Canadians in the 10 provinces and 3 territories, as well as their American neighbors to the south. The last big travel weekend of the summer, Labour Day weekend witnesses many Canadians taking to the roads in search of their final adventure before school begins anew or business returns to normal hours after the relaxed summer season. Rural destinations typically notice a spike in tourism come Labour Day weekend. Savvy travelers know to plan ahead before embarking on a Labour Day weekend getaway. A major weekend for tourism, Labour Day weekend finds hundreds of cars on the roadways, all heading to similar destinations. Sitting in stop-and-go traffic is often the bane of anyone looking to relax on the last summer weekend of the year. It also can be taxing on a car. It is essential to have your car, van or truck inspected to be sure it's in proper working order. It pays to have an oil change and to have fluid levels topped off. Also, have tires checked and the pressure adjusted. Taking each of these routine maintenance precautions can help reduce the likelihood of being stranded on the side of the road as you watch happy Labour Day revelers drive by.

can help you plan accordingly. Despite Labour Day being a holiday in both Canada and the United States, border points between the countries will still be staffed. Therefore, if you're traveling between the two countries, be sure to have all proper documentation with you and at the ready. If yours is a long trip, be sure to bring adequate refreshments with you. This will reduce the need to stop at rest stops and pay premium prices for food. Take-along-snacks are also more healthy because they allow drivers to choose healthy snacks as opposed to roadside fare, which is typically fast food. Be sure to also pack activities for children to keep them occupied.

But Prime Minister John A. MacDonald, who worked on the opposite side of the political aisle as Brown, spoke out against the publisher's efforts during a public demonstration at City Hall. MacDonald eventually passed the Trade Union Act, decriminalizing trade unions, and set the leaders of the strike free. Though many printers who walked out never regained their jobs, and those that did still did not earn shorter workweeks, their efforts did mark an important step forward with regard to worker's rights in Canada. The movement that had started in Toronto soon spread to other Canadian cities, where workers also demanded shorter workweeks. Other cities also adopted parades in honor of the march that first caught the attention of MacDonald in 1872, and in 1894 thenPrime Minister Sir John Thompson officially declared Labour Day a national holiday.

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Although many people like to get a jump-start on travel plans by leaving early, this practice has grown more commonplace, so leaving early no longer guarantees less traffic. One way to beat traffic is to do the majority of your driving in the evening. And because the scores of vacationers will be rushing back for work and school in time for Tuesday morning, you may want to consider leaving very early Labour Day morning or the night prior to beat the traffic home. Doing so means planning the majority of your festivities for the weekend instead of Labour Day itself. Because Labour Day is a recognized holiday, bank and government offices will be closed. Some stores or restaurants may be working on holiday hours, as will public transportation. Knowing this in advance

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The 2015 Canada Winter Games is being held in Prince George this winter, but in case the weather won’t accommodate the speed skating events for the outdoor rink there, they have a plan C: come to Fort St. John. Plan A is to run them as scheduled, of course. Plan B is to shuffle the schedule and hope for the best. But failing both of those plans, the idea is to haul the show up to the northeast, hosting the athletes in the Pomeroy Sport Centre. They can’t do it on their own; organizers are looking for volunteers to help coordinate. They want people who know the area and the arena, ready to go at a moment’s notice. They won’t know if they’ll need to move everything to the Energetic City until one or two days before the games begin. “It’ll be a plan that we’ll have to implement in a day,” said Alyson Gourley-Cramer, the manager of communications and community relations. She said they’ve broken down

what they need into various functions, like transportation, security, media relations and marketing communications, athlete services, food, accommodations, and the sport itself. “We’re looking to work with little planning groups in the city under those functions and also to tap into your bilingual community to see if we can get French language volunteers here as well, because it’s a bilingual event,” said Gourley-Cramer. They would arrive on February 16, and competitions would run in the centre from the 17th to the 20th. She also said this would be an opportunity to showcase what the city has to offer. “Nothing like this will come back to the province of B.C. for another 26 years, and it’s the first time in Canada games history that the winter edition of the games has been hosted in the province,” she said. “For the region it’s a really big deal, we’re looking at 80 hours of national sports coverage.” As to how likely it is that this will occur, organizers said it was difficult to say, but called it a

“foreseeable risk.” “I’ve lived in Prince George for over 10 years and honestly it’s unpredictable,” said Christina Verticchio, a marketing and communications coordinator for the event. “We feel sad, it’s kind of like we don’t want to come here, but look how amazing this is, it’s so great,” said Verticchio, motioning to the Pomeroy Sport Centre. They said so far the response from the city has been positive. “Probably our biggest fear is that if we have to plan to stay in Prince George that we’ll let the community here down a little bit. People are going to plan as if the event is going to take place here,” said Gourley-Cramer. “We expect that volunteers will put in the time and hours and energy to make sure that if it is here it’s going to be great. Unfortunately, someone is going to be disappointed either way, so we can’t plan for that, but our most important stakeholder group is the athletes, so we want it to be good whether it’s here or in Prince George.”

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Hunter Mahan shot a final Tournament Results round 6-under par to win 1. Hunter Mahan Score: -14 The Barclays by two shots Earnings: $1,440,000 on Sunday, for his sixth Player Score Earnings Stuart Appleby -12 $597,333 PGA Tour title. A stroke off the T-2. T-2. Jason Day -12 $597,333 pace heading into the final round, T-2. Cameron Tringale -12 $597,333 Mahan sparked his run by knocking in a five-footer at the par-four 11th and effectively sealed the win at the par-five 17th, where he sank a 22ft putt from above the hole. Stuart Appleby also shot a final round 65, finishing tied for second at 12-under with Jason Day and Cameron Tringale. Mahan now leads the FedExCup Playoff standings.

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Tiger Woods has split with swing coach Sean Foley after four years, the 14-time major winner said in a statement Monday. “I’d like to thank Sean for his help as my coach and for his friendship,” Woods told his official website (www.tigerwoods.com). “Sean is one of the outstanding coaches in golf today and I know he will continue to be successful with Golf Trivia the players working with him.” Woods, 38, previously worked with Hank Haney and Butch With which swing coach did Tiger Harmon before joining forces with Foley in Woods win the most majors? August 2010. Woods is sidelined with a back a) Hank Haney c) Sean Foley injury and does not plan to play again until his b) Butch Harmon World Challenge tournament in Florida in the Answer: b) Tiger Woods won 8 majors while Butch first week of December. Harmon was his swing coach. PGA Event: Deutsche Bank Championship Day Time Network Fri, 8/29 2:30pm-6:30pm GOLF Sat, 8/30 3:00pm-6:30pm GOLF Sun, 8/31 1:00pm-3:00pm GOLF Sun, 8/31 3:00pm-6:00pm NBC Mon, 9/1 11:30am-1:30pm GOLF Mon, 9/1 1:30pm-6:00pm NBC

Lessons from the Golf Pro We are used to practicing shots from the fairway, sand or rough to try things on different surfaces, but one of the areas that most golfers have little to no practice on is some hard pan. Hard pan refers to a path of rock-hard ground where there is no grass for the ball to prop up on. This shot is very difficult because we try to be too cute and the predominant shot is skulled and runs forever. To play the shot correctly, a sand or pitching wedge is the club of choice according to the trajectory you desire. The trajectory is solely determined by the position of the ball in your stance. For a high soft shot, place the ball forward. A standard pitch requires the ball in the center of the stance. If you are looking to hit a low, running shot, place the ball back in your stance.

Player Profile

Hunter Mahan

Turned Professional: 2003 World Ranking: 19th 2014 PGA Earnings: $2,920,503 PGA Tour Wins: 6

2014 FedEx Cup Standings Through Aug. 24, 2014

1) Hunter Mahan 3,276 pts. / 5 top tens

2) Rory McIlroy 2,810 pts. / 9 top tens

3) Jimmy Walker 2,493 pts. / 9 top tens

4) Matt Kuchar

2,421 pts. / 10 top tens

5) Bubba Watson 2,360 pts. / 7 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Jim Furyk 2,276 7) Jason Day 2,111 8) Patrick Reed 2,028 9) Jordan Spieth 1,919 10) Cameron Tringale 1,865

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WEEKLY PRO RACING UPDATE Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2014 Standings

Aug. 31st, 7:45 pm ET Atlanta Motor Speedway

2014 Sprint Cup Series 1) Jeff Gordon Points: 845 Wins: 3 Top 5: 8

Top 10: 16

2) Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Points: 818 Wins: 3 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 16

3) Brad Keselowski

Points: 776 Wins: 3 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 12

4) Joey Logano

Points: 761 Wins: 3 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 14

5) Matt Kenseth

Track Details

Location: Hampton, Ga. Shape: Quad-Oval Distance: 1.54 miles Turns / Straights: 24º / 5º Last Year’s Pole Winner: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 189.688 Last Year’s Winner: Kyle Busch

Oral-B USA 500 Preview

The biggest names in racing will battle on Sunday, Aug. 31st, for 500 miles in the Oral-B USA 500 Sprint Cup race. The Atlanta Motor Speedway is a superspeedway located 20 miles south of Atlanta with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 and was almost completely rebuilt in 1997. In the process it has become one of NASCAR’s fastest tracks. Bobby Labonte has achieved more wins than any other full-time driver at this speedway. Current points leader, Jeff Gordon, finished 6th in last year’s race. Last week’s winner, Joey Logano, finished 2nd in this race last year.

Points: 751 Wins: 0 Top 5: 9

Top 10: 15

6) Jimmie Johnson Points: 726 Wins: 3 Top 5: 7

Top 10: 14

7) Kevin Harvick Points: 721 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7

Top 10: 12

8) Carl Edwards Points: 716 Wins: 2 Top 5: 5

Top 10: 10

9) Ryan Newman Points: 710 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2

Top 10: 8

10) Clint Bowyer Points: 699 Wins: 0 Top 5: 3

Top 10: 10

11) Greg Biffle Points: 694 Wins: 0 Top 5: 3

Top 10: 9

12) Kyle Larson Points: 668 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5

Top 10: 10

2014 Nationwide Series Driver 1) Chase Elliott 2) Regan Smith 3) Ty Dillon 4) Elliott Sadler 5) Brian Scott 6) Trevor Bayne 7) Chris Buescher 8) Brendan Gaughan 9) Ryan Reed 10) James Buescher

Points 834 821 804 792 783 771 682 664 632 621

Racing News

Denny Hamlin threw his HANS (or Head and Neck Support) device at Kevin Harvick’s car as it passed under caution at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Hamlin was leading the race and got spun out and wrecked by Harvick on the 161st lap. Hamlin appeared to adhere to NASCAR’s new rule of staying in your damaged car until safety crews arrive, and photos showed he was clearly on the apron when he banked the seat restraint off Harvick’s car. It is unclear whether Hamlin would face a penalty.

Racing Trivia

Which driver did Joey Logano replace when he moved to the Cup Series in 2009? a) Tony Stewart c) Jamie McMurray b) Kurt Busch d) Greg Biffle Answer : a) Joey Logano replaced Tony Stewart who left JGR to drive for his own team, Stewart-Haas Racing.

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Last Weekend’s Race: Joey Logan gets 3rd win of season in the Irwin Tools Night Race Joey Logano regained the lead with 44 laps to go and held off Penske teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. The top five finishers also included Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch. Pole sitter Kevin Harvick led 75 laps, including the first 37, but placed 11th. Logano became the fifth driver to win three times this season, joining Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Keselowski and Johnson. Gordon finished 16th while Earnhardt Jr. completed just 176 of the 500 laps and settled for 39th. The Sprint Cup Series regular season has just two more races, including the Oral-B USA 500 atAtlanta Motor Speedway next Sunday (Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN).

Driver of the Week Joey Logano #22 Born: May 24, 1990 Crew Chief: Todd Gordon Car: Ford

Year 2014 Career

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Top 10s 14 74

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