North Island Gazette, September 06, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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Jordis Sinden wears a message for teachers and staff as she arrives for her first day in Grade 1 Tuesday at Eagle View Elementary School in Port Hardy. Children across the North Island returned to school Tuesday, and motorists are asked to take particular care to look out for diminutive pedestrians and cyclists in the mornings and afternoons.

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Fair warning

Man with knife frightens shoppers Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A man with a knife threatened passers-by in Port Hardy last week. According to witnesses, the man in his late twenties was seen intoxicated on Market Street and became belligerent, attempting to

intimidate others on the street. Witnesses also said the man was in possession of a knife, although it was unclear if the knife was ever used to threaten anyone, with reports seeming to suggest he was exposing the knife in order to intimi-

“I told my staff to call the cops and we locked the door for safety.” Michelle Payie

date, as opposed to pointing the blade at anyone. The man, who witnesses

believed to be a fisherman from Prince Rupert, then made his way towards the

liquor store, where staff subsequently denied service to the intoxicated man. Apparently, this did little to improve his humour, and he continued on his way, even more determined to find an argument. Word of the belligerent man, and the fact that he

had a knife, had traveled before him, and Michelle Payie, Manager at The Bargain Shop, did not want to take any chances. When the man approached, Payie

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North Island Life Li’l buccaneer Eli Cowan waves to the crowd from the deck of the Pale Pearl during the Salmon Days Parade in Sointula. J.R. Rardon Members of the Tsasala Cultural Group dance during the opening ceremonies of this year’s Seafest in Alert Bay. A O’Toole

Willie Mitchell’s visit to his childhood arena with the Stanley Cup was the highlight of the summer for many Port McNeill residents and visitors. J.R. Rardon

Summer livin’ Telegraph Cove celebrated its centennial and the 10-year reunion of the return of the orphaned J.R. Rardon killer whale Springer.

With the kids going back to school this week, the summer is coming to a close for most. In this week’s North Island Life we look back on a few of the events that drew out the crowds this summer. Filomi Days featured a Dragon Boat regatta for the first time this year. A O’Toole

Elenor Erickson, Diane Toth and Merriel Walsh made sure the cups never went dry at the Afternoon Tea, Melissa and Garth Shephard were well-acces- “Stubby” and Gaby Chaykowski of Black Creek part of the August series of Queen’s Jubilee celebra- sorized for Canada Day at Port McNeill Airport dance during Port McNeill’s OrcaFest celebration tions. J.R. Rardon J.R. Rardon in mid-August. A O’Toole July 1.

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Just say no Nearly 40 members of the Musgamagw Dzawadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;enuwx marched Monday in Kingcome Inlet to protest the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project. The protest was a way of showing solidarity with the Yinka Dene Alliance and any Julia McIntyre-Smith other Nations or persons opposing Enbridge.

Gazette staff PORT HARDYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new RCMP Staff Sergeant, Gord Brownridge, issued the local detachmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly report to Council last week. The report shows a considerable drop in the total files that the detachment opened in the April to June quarter compared to the same period last year. In 2011 the detachment opened 1,021 files, a figure that dropped to 748 this year. Despite the smaller number of files,

the number of detentions resulting from Judicial Justice of the Peace hearings remains almost unchanged from the same period in 2011. Having joined the Port Hardy detachment less than a month ago, S/Sgt Brownridge was not in a position to comment on local trends but did affirm the detachmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic direction remains unchanged. The local detachment continues to work on four priorities; substance abuse, traffic, crime reduction,

and maintaining a presence in First Nations communities. S/Sgt Brownridge comes to Port Hardy from his most recent posting at the Vancouver headquarters, although the 23-year veteran of the force has worked in every region in Canada except the far north during his RCMP tenure. The local detachment will be in the community in the coming weeks with a planned presence at the upcoming Fall Fair, and representatives attending the NIEFS job fair.

RDMW sets zoning hearing for Sointula J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Regional District of Mount Waddington Board of Directors approved first and second readings of a pair of bylaws that will allow temporary use permitting and temporary dwellings during construction on Malcolm Island. The board also set a date for a public hearing on the bylaws, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the F.O. Hall in Sointula, during its regular monthly meeting in August. The bylaws were developed by the RDMW planning committee, including Area A director Heidi Soltau of Sointula, after

the Malcolm Island Planning Committee was approached in July by two joint landowners looking to undertake a temporary use not permitted under the current bylaw. First and second readings were passed without comment by the board after Soltau made the initial motion to approve the two bylaws and three additional recommendations by the planning committee. The other recommendations include a variance at Link River Campsite at Alice Lake to accommodate a proposed development by Brookfield Properties Ltd. and an addition to the Kwakiutl First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kipasse Reserve, which was

referred to the District of Port Hardy as the property in question falls within that districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundaries. The RDMW planning committee reported its discussions on the Malcolm Island Zoning Bylaw determined the use of Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) were a â&#x20AC;&#x153;useful and flexible toolâ&#x20AC;? that should be authorized for issue by the local government. The proposed Bylaw 836 would allow for the issuing of temporary use permits in residentially related zoning categories, and establishes the parameters covered under the permits, which could not exceed three years. The proposed Bylaw 837 would expand the

Regional District Mount Waddington residential zoning categories in which temporary buildings are permitted, while establishing setback provisions for accessory buildings and structures in commercial, industrial and institutional zones. Audit OKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Auditor Cory Vanderhorst of MNP Accounting in Nanaimo enjoyed a very brief stay before the board after giving the RDMWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Financial Report for 2011 a passing grade. The RD at the end of last year held $14,338,892 in

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financial assets and $12,274,650 in liabilities for a net financial surplus of $2,064,242. Including non-financial assets made up of capital inventory, the District held an accumulated surplus of

$15,328,644. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Regional District ... in accordance with

Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards,â&#x20AC;? Vanderhorst wrote in his opinion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any questions for Cory?â&#x20AC;? deputy chair Dave Rushton asked the board. There were none.

General meetings resume

Chamber Update submitted by Cheryl Jorgenson P Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce Manager Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-956-3131 or email pmccc@island.net

P t McNeill Port M N ill & District Di Chamber of Commerce General Meetings resume! Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce resumes their General Meetings for all Chamber Members. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the Port McNeill business community, to stay current with the Chamber world and exchange ideas! Do not disregard this very useful operating tool and join us! Is your business interested in being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;spotlightâ&#x20AC;? feature for the general meetings? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan that! Next Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting: 11-September-12 @ 11:30am Next General Membership Meeting: 25-September-12 @ 12:00pm; Stay tuned for location! Welcome ~NEW~ Port McNeill & District Chamber Members! The Executive and Board of Directors extend a warm welcome to the following new members of the Chamber of Commerce. Galitzine Construction General Construction/Registered Onsite Waste Practitioner Peter Galitzine, Port McNeill 250-956-4140 Galitzine.construction@gmail.com Sassy Shears Salon Xenia Peterson, Port McNeill 250-956-4100 sassyshears@telus.net this message is sponsored by the

North Island Photographic Adventures Guided Photography Tours Dan Hillert, Sointula 250-974-7172 DAN SOINTULA CA s WWW SOINTULA CA CAREER EXPO 2012 Welcome Reception & Keynote Speaker Port McNeill Community Hall Oct. 25, 2012; 6 pm Doors Open EXHIBITION Port Hardy Civic Centre Oct. 26, 2012 9 am - 5 pm For more information: https://sites.google. com/site/mountwaddington/ OrcaFest 2012 Parade Results! To all those that gave to the 13th Annual OrcaFest Paradeâ&#x20AC;ŚThank you! Each contribution is so very much appreciated! 1. Business-Peoples Drug Mart 2. Service Club-Braâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For The Cause 3. Horses-n/a (Honorable mention to RCMP OfďŹ cer Darby Klekta for joining our parade on horseback!) 4. Bicycles-Hats off to all those entries that had â&#x20AC;&#x153;ridersâ&#x20AC;? involved! 5. Strollers, Wagons, Baby Carriages-n/a 6. Pets on Parade-n/a 7. Non ProďŹ t Groups-Mount Waddington Regional Transit 8. Walking Floats-Kirsten and Jordan Strussi (So many on â&#x20AC;&#x153;footâ&#x20AC;? this year! Wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it great!) Honorable Mention to the following businesses for their holiday windows: Timberland Sports Centre, Gate House Theatre, Bo-Baneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ & Sassy Shears.

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Food drive nears Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive returns to the North Island next week for the second year, and organizers hope local residents are as generous as they were during the inaugural drive in 2011. Hundreds of individuals require assistance in the North Island Region from the Port Hardy Food bank on a weekly basis. Meeting this demand requires a continuing stream of contributions from the general public. The BCTFD is a provincewide initiative organized to stock local food banks with essential items for those using their resources. Drew Neilson, the North Island Chair, reported more than 1,500 pounds of food donations to the food

bank last September. “We had phenomenal success across the province last year, in total we were able to collect some 250,000 pounds of food,” said Andrew Rolfson, BCTFD Executive Director. “And we’ve set our sights even higher this year by expanding our collection routes and reaching out to additional community partners.” Local BCTFD volunteers will be delivering donation bags to residential addresses in Port Hardy during the second week of September. Those who receive a bag and wish to donate should simply fill it with non-perishable food items and leave it on their front step before 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The bags will be picked up that day and delivered

to Harvest Food Bank. “We anticipate having more than 6,000 volunteers throughout the province this year,” says Rolfson. “We know many people wish to help, whether by volunteering or donating food. We welcome all who wish to participate, and hope we’ll be able to surpass last year’s results.” Harvest Food Bank is heavily reliant on the support of local residents. All types of nonperishable food items are needed. For more information on the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive, please visit bctfooddrive.org. Established in 2009 in Burnaby as a local effort, the BCTFD has now expanded to include dozens of partner organizations and food banks serving some 50 communities.

Man held overnight from page 1 told those outside to come in and she locked the doors to keep him out. “I told my staff to call the cops and we locked the door for safety,” said Payie. She said that the man came up to the door and attempted to goad

those inside to come out and fight him. “It was scary,” she said. Local RCMP responded quickly to the call and picked up the intoxicated man, before taking statements from witnesses inside the store. Cpl. Ryan Netzer of the Port Hardy detach-

ment played down the incident, describing it as a “run-of-the-mill public intoxication.” Officers took the man back to the station, where he was held overnight to sober up and released the next day. Charges relating to the public intoxication may be pending.

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NORTH ISLAND NIGHT Saturday, September 15 7pm - 9pm Port McNeill Lions Hall, 2897 Mine Rd

An event you won’t want to miss!

Art Show & Sale presented in cooperation with the North Island Artists’ Society

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The perfect combination for a perfect evening! $15 per person ~ tickets sold at The Hobby Nook, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe & available at the door For more information call 250-956-4296

Rotary governor visits

Judy Byron, Governor of Rotary Club District 5020, speaks to North Island Rotarians during a combined dinner for the Port Hardy and Port McNeill clubs held at Seven Hills Golf and Country Sandy Grenier Club.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the board room of the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) administrative office building, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 3:00pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning “Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012”, which proposes to amend the regulations of Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw No. 21, 1972 as follows: 1) Adding Definitions for ‘forestry’, ‘lot line’, ‘front lot line’, ‘rear lot line’, ‘side lot line’ and ‘lot line setback’. 2) Adding ‘forestry’, ‘home occupation’ and ‘accessory buildings and structures’ as permitted uses in the Rural Zone (A-1). 3) For the Rural Zone (A-1), remove the references to the areas of Crown land leased for hydro electric and wind energy generation systems, clarify that there shall be no minimum lot area requirement for public uses and require a minimum lot area of 4 hectares for all other permitted uses in the Rural Zone (A-1). 4) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): Encourage subdivision for residential purposes to be undertaken by bare land strata plan where shared services, including but not limited to, access routes, driveways and moorage facilities are proposed. In such cases, the total area of the land in the bare land strata plan, exclusive of those portions intended to provide access routes and driveways, divided by the number of strata lots must equal a minimum of four (4) hectares. In such circumstances, any common property areas that have been included in the aforementioned calculation to maintain the minimum four (4) hectare requirement shall be subject to a restrictive covenant which does not permit further subdivision, and depending on the purpose of such common area, the RDMW may require a restrictive covenant be applied that prevents further disturbance and/ or development. 5) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): In the case of a fee simple subdivision for residential purposes, where a portion of the property in the subdivision plan is to be returned to Crown and/or dedicated as park where a park dedication would normally not be required as per the requirements of the Local Government Act, and the RDMW is in agreement with the proposed return to Crown or park dedication, the total area of the land in the subdivision, exclusive of those portions intended to be dedicated as road, divided by the number of lots, must equal a minimum of 4 hectares. 6) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): Where a lot is adjacent to a public road in a fee simple subdivision or common access route/road in a bare land strata plan subdivision, it shall have a front lot line that is equivalent to a minimum of 10% of the perimeter of the lot. With respect to a subdivision that requires relief from section 75(1) (a) of the Land Title Act (water access), each lot shall have a lot line adjacent to the natural boundary of the water body that provides access to the subdivision, equivalent to a minimum of 10% of the perimeter of the lot. A Development Application may be made to the RDMW to request that the minimum frontage requirement for a lot or lots be reduced: 1) In the case of a fee simple subdivision, as per section 944(2) of the Local Government Act; and, 2) In the case of a bare land strata plan subdivision or a subdivision that requires relief from section 75(1)(a) of the Land Title Act (water access), as per section 922(1)(b) of the Local Government Act. 7) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): The minimum setback for buildings and structures, except fences and retaining walls, shall be 7.5 metres from the front and rear lot lines and 5 metres from side lot lines. TAKE NOTICE that proposed Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012 and related information can be obtained at the RDMW administrative office located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday from August 30, 2012 until September 18, 2012, excluding Monday, September 3rd, as the office will be closed for the Labour Day holiday. This information can also be obtained on the RDMW website at www.rdmw.bc.ca. Anyone who believes proposed Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012 will affect their interests shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the Regional District of Mount Waddington by 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Legally, the RDMW cannot consider any representations made after the close of the Public Hearing. Enquiries and written comments/submissions should be directed to: Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 Telephone: 250-956-3301 Ext. 222 Facsimile: 250-956-3232

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NICS sets 2012-13 schedule Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The legendary Powder Blues band will headline what shapes up to be a swinging 2012-13 North Island Concert Society season. The five-concert lineup includes a pair of Juno Award-winning acts, an old-timey country crooner, an upand-coming “rock-androll string band” and a comedian known as a one-man variety show. NICS announced the lineup last week, in advance of this weekend’s Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair. Historically, the concert society has waited until the fair to roll out the new season, but is hoping to drum up interest in season tickets that will be on sale at the society’s fall fair booth. “We’re really excited about this season,” said Brian Hickes, NICS president. “We’ve got a real headliner in the Powder Blues, and think a lot of people are going to want tickets.” The society is holding the line on seasonticket prices at $120,

Fall Fair arrives Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Crafts, produce, art, food and entertainment are just part of the fun this weekend as the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair returns for its annual run on the North Island. Port Hardy takes its turn to host the fair, which rotates between Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill on alternating years. Exhibit entries may be dropped off tonight and tomorrow, and the fair opens to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday. Much more information is available in our four-page pullout beginning on page 11, and additional info can be found at www.mountwaddintonfallfair.ca.

The Powder Blues band will headline the 2012-13 North Island Concert Society season. Season tickets go on sale this weekend at the Mount Waddington Fall Fair. Courtesy Powder Blues

or $100 for seniors and students. The season ticket includes the meal in the annual dinner show. Powder Blues vaulted to critical and commercial success beginning in 1980 and has remained among the nation’s preeminent blues, swing and R&B bands behind frontman Jack Lavin, a prolific singer, songwriter,

guitarist and producer. Featuring rhythm and horn sections, the Juno Award-winning Powder Blues will appear Nov. 17 in the second show of the season. The season kicks off Oct. 27 with another Juno winner, veteran singer-songwriter James Keelaghan and his trio. Keelaghan is a storyteller who works in the folk/roots genre.

The season resumes Jan. 19 with Vancouverbased Headwater, a self-described “rockand-roll string band” that parlays mandolin, banjo, steel guitar, bass and other guitars into a wide-ranging exploration of acoustic music. NICS kicks it old-school with its fourth show March 9, Winnipeg country crooner Woody

Holler. An operatrained singer, Holler has turned instead to the cowboy songs of his youth. Influenced by the singing styles of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, the country swing of Bob Wills and the yodelling of Jimmy Rodgers, he and his orchestra deliver a sound he describes as “jazz from the saddle.” The season wraps up with the one-man variety show of comedian Robert Post, who combines acting, mime, puppetry, juggling, ventriloquism, standup comedy and improvisation in a show that is hilarious and unpredictable. He has performed internationally and has been featured in an award-winning PBS Television special. To learn more, visit the North Island Concert Society booth at this weekend’s Fall Fair, or visit www. niconcert.ca.

Public Notice: Airborne Geophysical Survey in Northern Vancouver Island Area Starting August 15, 2012, Geoscience BC, in partnership with the Island Coastal Economic Trust, will be conducting an airborne geophysical survey over part of Northern Vancouver Island. The survey is expected to be completed by mid-September, barring significant weather delays. This survey will cover an area of approximately 3200 square km, covering northern Vancouver Island including Port Hardy and Port Alice. A map of the survey area can be viewed at http://www. geosciencebc.com/s/NorthernVancouverIsland.asp. The purpose of the survey is to provide new geoscience information about the geology and mineral potential of the area, and stimulate new mineral exploration in the region. The survey will be flown using a helicopter carrying sensing instruments flying a minimum of 80 metres above ground level. The survey will be conducted during daylight hours with no disruption to communities other than the occasional sound of low-flying aircraft. For more information about the airborne geophysical survey, please contact Geoscience BC at info@ geosciencebc.com or 604-662-4147. www.geosciencebc.com

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Terminal Upgrades, Closures and Open Houses Over the upcoming years, BC Ferries will be upgrading the berthing structures at Alert Bay, Port McNeill and Sointula. At some point, each terminal will require a temporary closure period, currently planned as follows:

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Port Hardy Minor Hockey Registration It’s that time of year again! Port Hardy Minor Hockey will be taking registrations for the 2012-2013 season. Registration forms available at Jim’s Hardy Sports, North Star Cycle and Sports and the arena. Any questions and concerns please feel free to contact me. Aaron Miller ~ PHMH Registrar Home. 250-230-2401 or Email mllrarn@gmail.com We are also looking for coaches and managers. Please contact Graham at 250-949-9588. www.triporthockey.ca Practices start Sept. 17, 2012 Look for us on Facebook.

x Alert Bay: April 2013 x Port McNeill: April 2014 x Sointula: April 2015 Closure lengths may vary, however BC Ferries will provide alternative service to the affected communities. In general, this includes:

x Water-taxi service for all foot passengers. x Tug and barge service for commercial customers. BC Ferries will host open house sessions in the affected community in the months leading up to each closure to outline specific service plans and seek feedback. The Alert Bay closure is planned for April 7-26, 2013. During that period, regular ferry service will continue between Sointula and Port McNeill. A public open house in Alert Bay has been set to provide information about terminal improvements and the alternative service plan, as well as to seek input from the public to ensure the alternative service suits the needs of the community.

x Open house: September 11, 2012, 6 pm to 8 pm, Lawrence Ambers Recreation Centre For information, contact: Darin Guenette, Manager, Public Affairs, BC Ferries at 1-877- 978-2385 (toll free) or darin.guenette@bcferries.com

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COMMENTARY Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at editor@northislandgazette.com

All’s fair in Port Hardy A time-honoured tradition in the early days of the elementary school year is the “What I did on summer vacation” essay. This weekend, North Islanders have a chance to catch the show-and-tell version of what their neighbours have been up to for the past several months. The Mount Waddington Fall Fair runs Saturday and Sunday at Port Hardy’s Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. It will be a one-stop showcase for creations grown, crafted, canned, preserved, sewn, painted and photographed by your friends and neighbours. There are also numerous vendor booths, both commercial and informational, to let you know about available services on the North Island or let you get a jump on holiday shopping. And don’t forget the food and entertainment offerings. The calendar says it’s still summer for a few weeks, but North Islanders know better. That last camping trip is in the books, the kids (and teachers, of course) are back in school, and even when the days are warm and sunny the evenings have the distinctive chill of fall. And they arrive earlier each day. The Fall Fair is a chance to re-live summer for a weekend. Do yourself a favour and visit. Better yet, grab an entry form and let folks know what you did over your summer.

We Asked You Question:

Are you planning to be a part of this year’s Regional Fall Fair?

Yes 60%

No 40%

www.northislandgazette.com Total votes received for this question:15 Voting deadline is Monday at 3 p.m.

Multiple North Island causes were helped when Vancouver Island’s motorcycle riders took part in the Toy and Rod Run.

Labour Day picnics completed, kids back in school, camping gear stowed ... yes, folks, summer is done for another year.

Separating oil from manure VICTORIA – I was as surprised as anyone to hear about the plan by this newspaper’s owner, David Black, to begin regulatory work on an oil refinery for Kitimat. I’ll leave it to others to comment on the practicality of that plan, and whether it would make the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project more acceptable to B.C.’s government and population. Black Press news coverage, columns, letters to the editor and other reader comments are not affected by this project, and there has been a range of views expressed already. Whatever the merits of the refinery idea, it has advanced the debate over pipelines and the place of oil in our society. And that’s a good thing, because as someone with a basic knowledge of chemistry and some experience in oil refining, I have noticed a lot of ignorance about the

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subject. Today I’d like to address some of the main misconceptions, which have been exploited by some opponents. The first one is oil pollution in general and how it gets into the environment. A global study by the Smithsonian Institution in 1995 calculated the amount of oil making its way into oceans this way: Big tanker spills accounted for 37 million gallons a year, about five per cent of

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the total marine oil pollution identified. By far the largest source was oil runoff from land into drains, from oil changes, municipal and industrial wastes and other sources. So that’s the first thing to understand. It’s not tankers and pipelines doing most of the polluting. It’s you and me. Then there is the propaganda about greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands crude. The facts are clear. The most widely cited source is a graph prepared by Cambridge Energy Research Associates, which shows that 75 per cent of greenhouse gases from all types of crude occur when the gasoline, jet fuel and diesel are burned by the end user. Yes, there are variations in emissions on the remaining quarter. Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly A member of

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higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled. Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated. Two U.S. environmental groups have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades. And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Food drive gives thanks for local generosity Dear editor, I am sure we are all aware of the incredible support that our communities have shown to the many charities and service groups on the North Island. As we prepare for the second annual British Columbia Thanksgiving Food Drive (BCTFD) I wanted to start by letting you know of the incredible response we had last year. Last year being our first year, and with only a small

band of volunteers, we were hoping to gather donations of five or six boxes of food. One of our volunteers had participated in a similar food drive in Calgary and had suggested that there would be an average collection of one in five houses, and each house would contribute roughly three cans of food. We were all shocked when the collections came in last September. The collectors reported that over half the

doors had food items and that the typical donation was a full donation bag. Our prediction of a few boxes of food turned into over 1500 pounds of food. As was the case last year, the donated food will be delivered to the Harvest Food Bank in Port Hardy, which services the entire North Island. I would again encourage those who receive a donation bag to consider the needs of many of our needy families on the

North Island. More than half of all households relying on food banks are families with children. Almost 40% of food bank recipients are under the age of 18. Other vulnerable groups include low-wage earners, those with inadequate employment, and people on disability income assistance. If you would like to know more about the Food Drive and its many provincial partners please visit bctfoo-

drive.org. To those participating I would like to say that, while your donation may be small, it sends a huge message to others of your caring and concern. Please look for the white bags on your doorstep on Tuesday, Sept. 11, and then remember to place your donations in a visible place on Saturday, Sept 15. We will not be collecting perishable items or any money at the door, though I am sure these would be

accepted directly at the Harvest Food Bank. I would like to extend special thanks to the Harvest Food Bank and their amazing volunteers and to our wonderful North Island communities. We truly are small communities with huge hearts. Drew Neilson North Island Chair BC Thanksgiving Food Drive

This fish tale stinks Labourers recall roots Dear editor, Thank you to the genius who dumped a bunch of fish heads in the dumpster at the Port McNeill Lions Hall. You didn’t even have the decency to put them in a garbage bag. You have now created a maggot infestation plus a smell problem which we are now having to deal with. We

spend good money on a pest control program, but you are the worst pest off all. Why didn’t you take your garbage to the fish cleaning station and dump it there? You are truly a disservice to Port McNeill. Shame on you. Pierre Le Gal Port McNeill

Job growth strong Dear editor: It should be obvious to practically everyone that, statistically speaking, one month’s job stats taken in isolation do not make for a trend. In order to spot a trend, one has to look at year-over-year stats. And when I look at the year-over-year job stats for B.C. I see 36,500 full-time positions gained in

B.C. since September 2011. These full-time positions replaced 27,800 part-time positions over the same period. That, my friends, is a meaningful trend. If one goes back a bit further to February of last year, more than 78,800 full-time positions have been gained in B.C., replacing 32,000 part-time posi-

tions. The job trend in B.C. is therefore very obvious: full-time positions are replacing part-time positions in significant numbers. The trend also shows that Premier Christy Clark’s efforts to create jobs is working, and working very well indeed for B.C. Naveed Waraich Surrey

E-votes a good move Dear editor, I am pleased that the B.C. government has asked the province’s election officials to examine the potential for internet voting in provincial and municipal elections. I would also like to acknowledge Premier Christy Clark for leading this initiative. Modernizing B.C.’s electoral process was one of the key promises she made when she became

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Premier, and long overdue. Low voter turnout has become an increasingly apparent issue in provincial and municipal elections. Internet voting has the potential to increase the number of voters who take part in the process and that can only be good for democracy. June Chen Coquitlam

Dear editor, The origins of Labour Day in Canada trace back 140 years to 1872 and a parade held in support of a Toronto union’s strike for a 58-hour work week. Back then, union activity was illegal in Canada and 24 workers were jailed for their role in the strike. An outcry of support and rally on September 3 of 1873 led Prime Minister John A. MacDonald to commit to repealing the law banning union activity, helping to lay the groundwork for real progress for working people. Since 1894, when Prime Minister John Thompson declared Labour Day an official holiday, working people have celebrated our gains and honored those who fought for the rights and privileges we enjoy today. Unfortunately, the last 30 years has seen a troubling growth in inequality in our society. From World War II through 1980, working people shared equally in the gains of productivity with shareholders and owners through higher wages and improved purchasing power. But from 1980 forward, while productivity increased at an even greater rate, workers’ wages stagnated and all gains of productivity have gone to owners and senior executives. Today’s middle class family feels like they are having a harder time making ends meet, because they are. Meanwhile, the rich have never been so rich. On this Labour Day, however, I look forward with optimism that we are turning a corner towards greater equality. Front-line workers in B.C.’s public service are negotiating for fair and reasonable wage increases. And despite the intransigence of Christy Clark and Kevin Falcon, polling consistently shows that women and men across British Columbia support these workers in their simple demand to not fall further behind or lose rights they and their predecessors fought to secure. British Columbians want a fair and equitable society, and they recognize that the front-line workers in our schools, hospitals, and social and government services are an important part

of that society. In the private sector, workers are once again negotiating agreements that see them share in the gains of their productivity and the value of their work. Recent agreements between workers and companies like Rio Tinto and Teck Resources have put more income in the pockets of workers, and boosted the fortunes of local communities. Tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy are too often invested in overseas companies or simply held as cash, creating no local economic activity. But when working people earn more, they tend to spend it in their own communities. Just ask business owners in Trail, where employees of Teck Resources, represented by the United Steelworkers, negotiated a $10,000 signing bonus earlier this year. Trail businesses in every sector, from auto sales to restaurants to retail, immediately reported a significant increase in economic activity in their community. These agreements are setting a pattern for wage growth for all working people, whether in a union or not. This is good news for working and middle class families and it’s also good news for our economy. Livable communities are anchored in a strong middle class and it was unions who were responsible for the development of the middle class. This Labour Day, as investment bankers and CEOs fight to hold on to a greater and greater share of the wealth working people generate, unions remain as relevant as they were 140 years ago when our predecessors fought to reduce the work week to fewer than 60 hours. We continue to fight for better work and better lives for all Canadians, and I am hopeful that we are turning a corner towards better times for us all. Jim Sinclair President B.C. Federation Of Labour

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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS â&#x20AC;˘ Port Hardy Museum fall hours - now open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Float Camp Life exhibit held over to December. â&#x20AC;˘ Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. FMI quatsino. museum@recn.ca â&#x20AC;˘ The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-2301376. â&#x20AC;˘ Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. â&#x20AC;˘ Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St. â&#x20AC;˘ Overeating Anonymous (OA) meetings. FMI call Julia at 250-949-7069 or Ann at 250-9028244.

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blue singer Deborah Emery and Friends. Enjoy homemade desserts and meet the new minister, Rev. Wade Allen. September 18 Port McNeill Figure Skating Club registration, 3-5 p.m., upstairs in Chilton Regional Arena figure skating office. Info, Elizabeth at 250-956-3995. September 22 Tour de Rock seafood dinner and auction, 5:30 p.m., Port Alice Legion. Tickets $20, available at the Legion. Meet the riders in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cops for Cancer ride and help out a good cause. September 22 101 Power Squadron will dedicate a memorial to the victims of the 1944 crash of the Dakota 966, 1:30 p.m., Port Hardy Airport. Info, Russ Hellberg, 250-902-1234.

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www.northislandgazette.com REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NOTICE 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-03-2012 at its meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 to be conducted in the boardroom of the RDMW administrative ofďŹ ce located at 2044 McNeill Road in the Town of Port McNeill, commencing at 4:00 p.m. If approved, Temporary Use Permit TUP-03-2012 would allow, subject to conditions, a temporary dwelling to be located on that property which is described as follows: Civic Address: Legal Description: Parcel IdentiďŹ er: Assessment Roll Number:

End of a chapter Left: Nickka Price presents a young reader her Summer Reading Club medal during the wrap-up party for the popular Vancouver Island Regional Library program in Port Hardy. Parties were held in late August at library branches in Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Sointula and Woss. Top: A themed cake greeted youngsters at the Sointula Summer Reading Club wrap-up party in Sointula, which drew 37 participants. Indira Wickremasinghe

Parks a top draw Gazette staff Camping reservations at British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-renowned provincial parks have set a new all-time record in 2012, climbing above 100,000 for the first time. As of Aug. 26, reservations at BC Parks totalled 104,878 for the year, an impressive 11 per cent increase over the same period during the strong 2011 season. All BC Parks campgrounds were open over the Labour Day weekend. Many also remain open throughout September, allowing visitors to enjoy a spectacular end to the summer season. Another highlight of the season is British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-stay camping program. It is available after Labour Day at four B.C. provincial parks. More information on all these opportunities is available at the BC Parks website: www. bcparks.ca

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The temporary dwelling would be in the form of a travel trailer that would allow the two property owners to reside within it for three consecutive months per calendar year for three years, while they undertake construction of a primary dwelling on the property. A copy of proposed Temporary Use Permit TUP-03-2012 and related information can be inspected at the RDMW administrative ofďŹ ce located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the ofďŹ ce hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, from September 6, 2012 until September 18, 2012. This information can also be inspected on the RDMW website at www.rdmw.bc.ca. Anyone who believes that approval of Temporary Use Permit TUP-03-2012 will affect their interests is invited to provide comments to the RDMW. Written submissions can be sent by email, facsimile, mail or hand delivered using the contact information below. All submissions must be received no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 4ELEPHONE %XT s &ACSIMILE Email: jlong@rdmw.bc.ca

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the Finnish Organization (FO) Hall, 110 13th Avenue, Sointula, B.C. on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7:30pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning: 1) Malcolm Island OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 836, 2012 The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend Malcolm Island OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 708, 2005 to designate all of Malcolm Island as a Temporary Use Permit Area in which the Board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington may issue Temporary Use Permits, and to include provisions related to matters that may be addressed and included as part of the issuance of Temporary Use Permits. 2) Malcolm Island Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 2012 The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend Malcolm Island Zoning Bylaw No. 725, 2006 to: a) Expand the use of temporary dwellings in the residential zoning categories; b) Clarify the terminology with respect to permitted uses in the R4 Multi Family Residential Zone such that it is consistent with the deďŹ nitions of the Bylaw; c) Include setback provisions for accessory buildings and structures in the commercial, industrial and institutional zoning categories; and, d) Correct an inaccurate section number reference in four instances in the parking and loading regulations. TAKE NOTICE that these bylaws and related information can be inspected at the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) administrative ofďŹ ce located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the ofďŹ ce hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, from September 6, 2012 until September 17, 2012. This information can also be inspected on the RDMW website at www.rdmw. bc.ca. Anyone who believes these bylaws will affect their interests shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the RDMW by 3:00pm, Monday, September 17, 2012. Legally, the RDMW cannot consider any representations made after the close of the Public Hearing. Enquiries and written comments/submissions should be directed to: Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 4ELEPHONE %XT s &ACSIMILE Email: jlong@rdmw.bc.ca

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Daytripping Der strand A O’Toole Gazette staff For a lot of North Islanders the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to squeeze out the last drops of summer before the school year starts. Many people travel downIsland to camp or pick up the last of the school supplies; others head out to one of the great campsites

on the North Island. I was sick. Well, not really— I was a little under the weather, but my better half was definitely battling a virus. That put me on throat lozenge, hot tea and bathrunning duty. Evidently, I run a mean bath, since by Monday she was feeling a lot perkier, and just in time too.

We had friends, the Trillmichs from Germany, in Port Hardy on a whistle-stop visit. They had just came in on the ferry the night before and had just half the day before they had to hit the road. We decided to take Anne, Angelika and Andreas out to Thomas Point beach. For those who haven’t been there, the beach is accessible from the Airport Inn parking lot via a trail. If I remember correctly there are a few options but just pick one and keep going downhill— that’s where they keep the water. There is also a graded road on your left as you approach the airport. There is a sign that says ‘authorized personnel only’, but airport staff tell me that the public are free to use it to access the beach. The beach itself is rocky, with driftwood strewn along it, and comes with

a pretty fantastic view. Of course, you are right beside the airport so the occasional plane taking off does remind you where you are. In fairness though, it’s hardly Heathrow, and seeing a plane appear over the treeline is actually a pretty neat sight. With Storey’s Beach being so close, and with easier access and sand underfoot, it tends to get a lot more visitors. Which meant that we had the whole beach to ourselves. We took a leisurely stroll down the beach, sun shining, catching up with our German friends and snapping a few pics. I’m not sure how long we walked, but, if I had to guess, I would say that it was about as long as it would take for a German man to realize that the cold beer he was carrying was starting to get warm. After a while, reminisc-

ing and making future plans on our own private slice of coastline, we headed back to Hardy and to the Quarterdeck for a delicious spot of lunch, with the swaying masts as a backdrop. “I didn’t realize Port Hardy was so beautiful,” said Anne. “Last time we were here we just drove through and thought ‘meh’, but it’s really pretty

here.” She’s right. North Islanders are spoiled. I can’t imagine anywhere else where, on a holiday weekend with the sun shining, you could drive for ten minutes and get to such a beautiful stretch of coastline and have it all to yourself. “Glücklich,” as my German friends would say. Lucky indeed.

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Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair

A Royal Affair Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 am – 6 pm Tea Party 7 – 10 pm Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 am – 3 pm

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

A Royal Affair Thank You

A&W Bev Parnham Booth Renters Brent Borg and Busy Bee’s Canadian Junior Rangers Canadian Rangers CFNI Radio Chief George Hunt Chris Walker Cliff Slack Committee Members Conveners D.H. Timber Towing District of Port Hardy Dunlop’s Home Hardware EJ Klassen Motorcade A Royal Treat That Must Be Sweet Bring a sample of your Favourite Recipe that has a Royal Theme to it on Saturday, September 8th to the stage in the Arena at 2:00 p.m. where a panel of esteemed judges will sample the treats and award some nifty prizes. Examples are scones, biscuits, cookies, Battenburg cake, triﬂe, etc.

BOOTH DISPLAYS A variety of local and down island booth renters will have displays, food, information, entertainment and products for sale. Come on out to see what is happening.

Entertainers Exhibitors First Choice Fitness For Scrap Sake Ginganamlatsi Hardy Builders’ Supply Joli White Judges K & K Electric Little Critters Pet Shop Marine Harvest Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations MLA Claire Trevena MP John Duncan North Island Gazette North Island Timing Association

Port Alice Library Port Hardy and District Chamber of Commerce Port Hardy Library Port Hardy Lions Club Port Hardy Recreation Department Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce Port McNeill Library Port McNeill Volunteer Fireﬁghters Providence Place Robert and Judy Fyles Robert Gagnon Sharon Whitehead The Hobby Nook Town of Port McNeill

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Come on out to see local crafts, canning, baking, vegetables, ﬂowers, photos, children’s displays, etc. and how they did with ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honourable Mention as well as the Rosette winners in the various categories. Check out the awards ceremony on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for all the big winners.

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Registration forms are available through the schools or at the Alex’s Little Critters Pet Store and First Choice Fitness. Bring your dog to the Zamboni end of the arena by 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 9 for a chance to win prizes in a wide variety of categories.

See some dragsters, bikes, and oldie cars on display over by the tennis court throughout the weekend. Vehicles provided courtesy of the North Island Timing Association.

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SPORTS

RECREATION

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. September 7-9 Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slopitch men’s orthodox tournament and women’s slo-pitch tournament, Beaver Harbour Park. Concession, game times tba, finals Sunday. September 8-9 Golf Annual Men’s Open at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Registration $135 for 36 holes. Info, 250949-9818. September 9 Stock cars Tri-Port Motor Sports continues its points series racing at Tri-Port Speedway. Time-ins at 1 p.m., heats to follow. $5 adult, $3 youth, $2 seniors and children. September 15 Highland dance 4th annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association competition, PHSS gymnasium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. September 18 Figure skating Port McNeill Figure Skating Club holds registration for its 2012-13 season, 3-5 p.m. at the skating office, upstairs in Chilton Regional Arena. Info, Elizabeth, 250-956-3995. September 29 Golf/curling Annual Fall Funkin’ golf and curling tournspiel, 9 a.m. Rinks compete in nine holes of golf in a scramble format at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club, followed by four-end curling matches at Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy. Combined low-gross and curling results determine winning teams. To register or for info, contact Brenda at 250949-7379 or visit Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook.

Load 'em Up nabs tourney title J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT ALICE—A year ago, Port Hardy’s Load ‘em Up came one win short of the championship in the annual Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament. This time, they were one player short, but fill-in Kelly McDonald launched a three-run homer and tourney MVP Mitch Nelson added three RBIs as Load ‘em Up downed the Team Miller 10-5 in the A Final of the traditional local Labour Day Weekend tourney. “We did it for Fred,” said Erin Klatt of Load ‘em Up, with a nod to the tournament namesake. Donaldson was a longtime umpire and supporter of local slopitch before his death in 2009, and the tourney was named for him the following year. Load ‘em Up jumped to the early lead with two runs each in the first, second and third innings. Team Miller bounced back in the bottom of the third, getting most of its offence for the game in a four-batter span to close within 6-4. After Cody Diotte reached on an error, Len Miller followed with a two-run homer. Janey Henschke then reached on another error, and it was Ryan Handley’s turn to deposit the ball over the fence for a two-run shot. But that was all the offence Team Miller could muster until Team Miller pushed across an unearned run in the sixth and Handley ended scoring with a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Load ‘em Up countered the long-ball with steady, station-to-station offence and solid defence to keep their opponents at bay in a matchup of Port Hardy clubs. Nelson had three sin-

At left: A pop-up eludes the grasp of Load 'em Up infielder Arlene Clair while teammate Jim Johnson rushes to back up the play Sunday during the A Final of the annual Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch tournament in Port Alice. Above: outfielder Patrick Knighton has better luck snaring J.R. Rardon a line drive.

gles and an RBI groundout, Tony Knighton had three singles with an RBI, Raylene Clair reached three times and scored a run, and Albert Brotchie and McDonald each scored twice. “We worked hard for that,” infielder Arlene Clair said. “We just played together.” The team was without Curtis Carmen, who suffered a separated shoulder, but got a capable fill-in in McDonald, who also competed for the Ballerz and claimed C Division MVP honours in that role. The Ballerz won the C title and the Pecker Heads won the B, giving Port Hardy clubs a sweep of the titles. Angus Dawson Memorial won the Most Sportsmanlike Team trophy, which comes with free entry into next year’s tourney. Tournament organizer Jason Roper started the awards ceremony

by leading the players in a toast to the memory of Donaldson, then thanked various helpers and sponsors, including Jason and Andrea Holmes, Doug Bondue and the Lions Club, which ran the concession and beer garden. “I just want to let you know I won’t be running this next year,” said Roper. “Someone else will have to do it.” “That’s what you said last year!” somebody barked from the crowd. “Yeah, I know,” Roper replied. “See you next year,” the man shot back. “Yeah, I know,” Roper repeated. Fred Donaldson Memorial Tournament At Port Alice Final results A Division 1. Load ‘em Up; 2. Blue Sox; 3. Fireballers; 4. Woodchuckers. Female MVP: Sterrin Lazarowich, Blue Sox; Male MVP: Mitch Nelson, Load ‘em Up; Female Most Sportsmanlike: Leigh Deans, Blue Sox; Male Most Sportsmanlike: Cody Diotte, Blue Sox.

Shortstop Ryan Handley of Team Miller throws to complete a double play as Tony Knighton of Load 'em Up runs toward second base Sunday in Port Alice. B Division 1. Pecker Heads; 2. Generals; 3. Rekkers; 4. The Rez. Female MVP: Jen Nelson, The Rez; Male MVP: Jason Breitkreitz, Pecker Heads; Female MSP: Jen Swift, Pecker Heads; Male MSP: Richard Nelson, The Rez. C Division 1. Ballerz; 2. Canadian Eh’s; 3. Angus Dawson Memorial. Female MVP: Mandy Walkus, Ballerz; Male MVP: Kelly McDonald,

Ballerz; Female MSP: Lucille Keever, Angus Dawson Memorial; Male MSP: George Brussard, Angus Dawson Memorial. Round-robin Rekkers d. Canadian Eh’s Woodchuckers 13, Angus Dawson Memorial 0 The Rez 15, Generals 13 Woodchuckers 21, Ballerz 12 Blue Sox 16, Angus Dawson Memorial 0 Pecker Heads 11, Canadian Eh’s 3

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Team Abernethy tears up Campbell River

Stu Abernethy of Port McNeill powers through a turn in vet-class action at Campbell Ed Masters River Motocross Park Aug. 26.

Day is main man Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Glen Day won only one race in the most recent stock car show at Tri-Port Speedway, but maintained his mastery of the feature main and his overall points lead on the season. He’ll be back this weekend as drivers take to the track again at 1 p.m. Sunday for the final push for season points. After Daniel Hovey posted the fast time-in and claimed the trophy dash, Brock Shore and Justin Reusch ran to victories in the first two heat races in the Aug. 25 session while Day finished second each time. But Day prevailed in the 20-lap feature main for his fourth mainevent victory in the last five races. Reusch placed second, Hovey third and Shore fourth in a tightly contested race. The win gave Day top points for the evening with 90. Hovey followed with 84 and Reusch netted 81. Day now has 362 season points, with Reusch staying within shooting distance with 337. Sunday’s racing begins with time-ins at 1 p.m., followed by heat races. It is the next-tolast event on the 2012 season schedule.

Gazette staff C A M P B E L L RIVER—The fatherson tandem of Stu and Jason Abernethy of Port McNeill posted solid showings during the Vancouver Island Motocross fall series event at Campbell River Motocross Park Aug. 26. Jason reached the awards podium with a third-place overall showing in the MX2 Intermediate class for the weekend, and added a fifth-place effort in

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Gazette staff SAYWARD—The first time was a charm for Dyson Parker, who claimed the top prize last weekend in Sayward’s annual Tour de Rock Fishing Derby. Parker, a first-time fisherman, hauled in a 23.6-pound Chinook salmon. Runner-up Bert Cronk caught a 14-pound Chinook and third-prize winner Kevin Despins weighed in a 12-pounder. Bottom fish were also part of the catch as 105 registrants took part in the fund-raiser for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Terry Tobacco took fourth prize with a 53.2-pound halibut, and Gordon Firth caught a 21.2pound ling cod to earn fifth. Prizes went to all 13 entrants in the kids’ fishing derby, which netted species ranging from sun stars, rock cod and greenlings to bullheads and sculpins.

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Hamburgers for hampers Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Salmon burgers and traditional hamburgers will share the menu when Community Futures of Mount Waddington hosts its third annual open house and fund-raiser barbecue to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund. The Gazette Hamper Fund distributes food and toys to needy North Island families for the Christmas holiday season each year. This year will be the thirty-third year that the Hamper Fund is in operation. The barbecue is the first of many events planned by local businesses and organizations throughout the fall to collect funds and donations to help those less fortunate.

On a roll Hayden Robinson and Sam Nunn work as part of a volunteer crew painting the building housing the Greyhound bus depot and North Star Cycle and Sports shop. It is part of a town beautification project initiated by James Emerson and sponsored by Hardy Builders Supply and Overwaitea, and has included painting the Visitors’ Centre and the old diving shop on the same corner of Market Street. To volunteer for additional painting, sign up at Retroz Coffee Shop and Tea House.

Visitors contributed to the donation jar at the Community Futures Mount Waddington’s Hamper Fund barbecue in Port McNeill during last year’s event. J.R. Rardon file photo

The barbecue is set for Friday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the office at 14-311 Hemlock St. Community Futures staff will take turns at the grill, and board and

staff members will be available to meet and lead tour the offices, including the recently completed new classroom. The barbecue will also include chips and

drinks, and the cost is by donation. For those on a tight lunch break, pre-orders are available. For more info, or to call in an order, contact 250-956-2220.

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Dance registration opens Gazette staff PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Portside Academy of Performing Arts is taking registration for its 2012-13 performance season. The dance studio will be open weekdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10

a.m. to noon at 107325 Cedar St. The school offers instruction in ballet, jazz/hip-hop, tap, musical theatre and contemporary dance, from pre-school through secondary school ages. Registration fees vary according to class level

and number of classes taken. Portside Academy puts on two public performances each year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Nutcracker Ballet in the weeks before Christmas, and a spring recital covering all forms of dance. Students may also have the option of

performing in festivals and dance competitions down-Island through the Dance Troop program. For information, call Alana at 250956-4646, or visit Portside Academy of Performing Arts on Facebook.

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Slice of history Museum curator Jane Hutton and Heritage Society President Harriet Cadwallader of the Port Hardy Heritage Society celebrated its 30th Anniversary this weekend.

Derek Aldersey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aldersey, graduated with a Batchelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Victoria. He has accepted a position at GE Capital in Edmonton as a Lead Account Manager. Your family is very proud of you Derek!

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The Telegraph Cove Resort Annual Salmon Enhancement Weekend, August 4th & August 5th, was a huge success. On Saturday many people came to the Cove and strolled around enjoying the crafters and their wares. Sunday was a picture perfect day for the Fishing Derby with lots of ďŹ sh weighed in at Telegraph Cove. A potluck was enjoyed Sunday evening at our campground where awards were given for the largest salmon and the largest bottom ďŹ sh which was followed by an Auction. Our derby winners were: Largest Salmon: Jari Hyvarinen - 26lb Spring Salmon Largest Bottom Fish: Carol Zayac - 16lb Halibut Youth Prize: Bri Watson - 18lb Spring Salmon We will be presenting a cheque in the amount of $5,000, funds raised over the two days, to the Kokish River Project for Salmon Enhancement. Our thanks go to these businesses and individuals, listed below, for their donation of prizes and support of this endeavor:

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Live to ride, ride so others may live J.R. Rardon Gazette editor HYDE CREEK— Bikers from across Vancouver Island converged on its northernmost communities last weekend to kick off an annual series of rides and activities to benefit local causes. Nearly 80 bikers, most of them from outside the North Island, assembled Saturday morning at the Community Hall in Port McNeill for the 28th annual Toy and Rod Run, a ride to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund by providing toys to needy children through the local Lions Clubs. With stuffed animals and other toys strapped to seats, handlebars and cowlings, the riders rolled north to Port Hardy and gathered in a lineup along Market Street in front of Carrot Park in Port

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties will be sold by public auction at a tax sale to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC.

Stuffed toys hitch a ride on one of the more than 75 bikes that took part in last weekend’s annual Toy and Rod Run on the J.R. Rardon North Island. Hardy. dance for many years,” Mostly Harley- said Annie Leblanc, Davidsons, with the coordinator of the Pig occasional BMW, Roast and co-host of Yamaha and Honda the Toy and Rod Run spotted in attendance, with local rider Dawn then returned to Port Harilstad. “Participation McNeill with several was starting to go down, classic cars in tow. and we were looking to Next on the schedule do something different. was the seventh annual I like doing pig roasts; Pig Roast and Stomp, we raise our own pigs which has featured din- here.” ner and live music in Tickets to the meal this rural neighbour- and stomp, featuring hood since 2006. live music by Chevy “They had done a Metal, raised addi-

Request for Proposal Alert Bay The Village of Alert Bay is seeking interested contractors to submit proposals for Visitor Centre/Library-Museum roof repair and building upgrades. The works include, but aren’t limited to the following: · Replacement of approximately 2000 ft2 of existing roofing. · Small works around building including new face boards, gutters and downspouts and new railings around the turret at the top of the tower and exterior stairwell. · Additional roof installation over approximately 700ft2 of existing decking or rebuild deck with appropriate slope as per the BC Building Code. Proposals are available on the Web at www.alertbay.ca and must be submitted to the Village office no later than 4:00pm September 21, 2012. All details are contained in the proposal package. A mandatory Site meeting will be held at 10:00am on September 10, 2012 at 116 Fir Street in Alert Bay. If you have any questions regarding this advertisement, please call the Village Office at 250-974-5213.

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Annual Seafood Dinner & Auction ~ Saturday, Sept. 22nd Tour de Rock team meets the community in Port Alice before the set off on their 1000km journey. Community Lunch with the Tour ~ Sunday, Sept, 23rd 11:15 to 1:15 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. Fundraising salmon BBQ with Marine Harvest by donation (minimum $5). Head shaves, presentations and fun with the team before they begin their journey. Contact: North Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Patti Mertz. Cell: 250.218.7158 ~ Email pmertz@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on facebook: facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND Pair of eye glasses in case at Port Hardy Govt. Dock. Also 2 rings. 250-9496827 to identify. LOST in Port McNeill. Pair of prescription eye glasses. Black frame with native motif on side. 250-230-2059.

The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

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PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/12

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/12

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/12

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/12

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PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/12

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MATE REQUIRED for 94 passenger ferry based in Sointula. Monday to Friday. QualiďŹ cations: 150 tonne mate or mate above 60 tonne or better. Pay $27.10/hr. Phone Doug at 604-328-8984 or email dmerc@telus.net. N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis. NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced servers. Please apply in person. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/12

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NOOTKA SOUND TIMBER Requires the following:

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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiďŹ ed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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Posting #15, Child & Youth Care Worker I North Island Sec, $23.93 per hour, 28 hours per week, while school is in session. Further information regarding Position Duties and QualiďŹ cations can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Career Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?

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QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company. Competitive wages & beneďŹ ts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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FULL TIME LABOURER POSITION Must have Level 3 First Aid. WHIMIS preferred but not an asset. Must have Class 5 Drivers License. Please apply in person with resume to 9250 Trustee Rd. Unit #10, Port Hardy. Business name is Cape Scott Wind Farm Project.

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is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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Grant Bay awash with rich and varied history Grant Bay is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, just North of Quatsino Sound. Today the area is within the territory of the Quatsino First Nation. In early contact times ethnographers report shifting tribal boundaries in the area. Around the year 1750, Grant Bay was reportedly within the territory of the Giopino tribe, but by 1880 it was the territory of the Quatsino. Oral history reports great fighting within the area during this period, with entire tribes being killed as a result of inter-tribal warfare. Few Giopino survived, which may be one of the reasons there is not more information available about this area in pre-contact times. In the 1850s, charts and maps of Vancouver Island had not yet identified Quatsino Sound, although it is included on maps after the 1870s. It’s not clear where Grant Bay got its name. John Marshall Grant, a Royal Engineer, and Gordon Fraser Grant, Chief engineer on the CGS Quadra, were both in B.C. in the mid-1850s and are two

Visitors stroll the boardwalk from the trail to the beach at Grant Bay under a mix of cloud and sun. Brenda McCorquodale a small beach southern edge of the beach west of Grant Bay at Grant Bay, and this called Tsegwas, or shack is also no longer in existence. “place of the trail.” It has been reported In the 1800s, shelter shacks were construct- there are some unique ed at various points rock formations to along the West Coast the west of the bay, of Vancouver Island, to including a large rock provide food supplies arch and pillar of rock named and shelter for ship- reportedly A Look Back wrecked sailors. One Nomas — “Old man in of these shacks was a dangerous place.” with Brenda McCorquodale located at Lippy Point There have been no on the Southwest tip of attempts to settle perpossibilities. Grant Bay. The shack manently in Grant Bay. From pre-contact is referenced on navi- In the 1930s residents times, the peninsula gational charts of the of Winter Harbour between Browning area produced in 1865 would come overland Inlet and Grant Bay at and again in 1919, but to picnic on the beach. contact was passable there is no longer any via trails used first by trace of it in that locathe First Nations and tion. In the early thirties later by settlers. The another shelter shack trail originally went to was moved to the east-

It was also reported that in the early 1930s a dead whale washed up on the beach and rotted there over the summer. In the 1950s locals reported going to Grant Bay and lining up glass balls on beach logs to shoot them for some entertainment. The freshwater river runs out on the North side of the bay. It is filled with logs, which may have been deposited there during either a severe storm or tsunami many years ago. Until recently there were still some remains of a small cabin by the creek on the northwest corner of the bay. The cabin was constructed in 1968 by Frank Richardson, an ornithologist from the University of Washington on sabbatical. He and his wife stayed at Grant Bay over the winter. After the Richardsons left, another young man squatted in the cabin for two summers. Until about ten years ago Grant Bay was only accessible via a three-hour hike. Now,

well-marked forestry roads make it accessible via a 15-minute hike and it is enjoyed by campers, picnickers, and surfers. There are a number of culturally modified trees on the left hand side of the road on the way in which are easily acces-

sible. B r e n d a McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island history enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at storeysbeach@gmail. com.

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A group of young artists get their chance to create a masterpiece at the Art in the Park event in Port Hardy, part of the August Jubilee celebrations. Check inside this week’s Midweek for more on the North Island’s Jubilee celebrations. A O’Toole

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

FOR THE LOVE OF

CYCLING

Nanaimo Mountie finds a new passion as he trains for this year’s Tour de Rock Chris Bush Black Press

onst. Chris Fernandes has a new love in his life – cycling. Fernandes is representing the Nanaimo RCMP on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2012 team. At 59, he is also one of the oldest riders to tackle the Tour, but he’s motivated by his quest for a new athletic challenge and the fact that his two-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia in September. Raising money to fight childhood cancer seemed like something he could do to fight back. “You get this feeling of helplessness, where you’d like to help, but there’s nothing you can do. In my case, there is something I can do,” Fernandes said. Fernandes retired from the RCMP after 36 “I like to years of service – 30 of them in Nanaimo – challenge myself. serving as a general duty officer and in several I’m not afraid to other positions. When he retired in 2009, he immediately breathe hard.” signed up as a reserve constable and still shows – Chris Fernandes up for work each day. Fernandes has always been athletic and taken on sports that were sure to test his ability and endurance. He is a member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue and was one of the original members of the B.C. RCMP dive team, now known as the RCMP Dive Recovery Team. For Fernandes it’s no big deal to hike to the top of Mount Benson in Nanaimo or hop on a bike and put 50 kilometres under his tires. “I like challenging myself,” Fernandes said. “I’m not afraid to breathe hard. The way I see it is if I stay in shape well enough and I see something and I want to try it, I can still do it.” His newfound love for cycling came as a surprise to him, but it was evident at the end of the first 20-kilometre training ride in March when the trainees returned to the Parksville RCMP detachment and Fernandes opted to cycle back to his home in Nanaimo instead of catching a lift back to town. “Other than riding to work, I hadn’t done a lot of biking,”

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Chris Fernandes sets sights on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock trek, which begins in Port Alice on Sept. 23. Fernandes said. “This has been kind of a bonus because I’ve actually found another sport that I really enjoy doing.” But even someone in Fernandes’s physical condition is tested by Tour de Rock training, especially on “speed nights” when riders train to produce high bursts of speed over a 36-kilometer course, much of it uphill, to build stamina and lung capacity. Fernandes previously fundraised before for Vision Quest and for Nanaimo Search and Rescue and hopes to raise at least $10,000 during this year’s Tour de Rock for pediatric cancer research. “As much as I can,” he said.

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