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Another quake shakes North Island Gazette staff The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Center reported no tsunami activity was expected after an earthquake

struck near Nootka Island, off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, at 6:22 a.m. Sunday. Originally reported as 5.0 magni-

tude, the quake was later upgraded to a 5.7, Vancouver Island Earthquake watch announced. The earthquake took place at a

depth of 16 kilometres, about 107 kilometres south of Port Hardy. It was reportedly felt by residents in Port Alice, Port Hardy,

Port McNeill, Sointula, Alert Bay and other North Island locations, as a shaking or rolling for about 10 seconds.

The incident follows a 5.0 quake registered eight days e a r l i e r, approximately 190 kilometres west of Port Hardy.

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Annual craft fair draws crowds to Telegraph Cove. Page 11

Members of Port McNeill’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue tow the partially sunken boat to the Port McNeill harbour boat launch after it exploded and sank at the fuel dock (in background) Monday afternoon. J.R. Rardon

Two injured in boat explosion

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Two people were taken to hospital following an explosion and rescue aboard a boat Monday afternoon at the Port McNeill Fuel Dock. The incident shut down the marina for more than

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an hour, the fuel dock for the day and the nearby public boat launch overnight while the partially sunken craft was prepared for dismantling and removal Tuesday morning. “It just sounded like a bomb went off,” said June Scown of Vancouver, who

was reading a book on the deck of her boat at the nearby small-boat harbour on a pleasant B.C. Day afternoon. “Then there was a lot of smoke, and you could see the boat sinking fast. I heard somebody screaming; they said somebody was in the water.

“It was chaos.” RCMP were joined at the scene by the Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service and volunteers from the local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 50. The marina was closed

to traffic for more than an hour while RCMP investigated. Boom was placed around the partially sunken vessel to contain any spilled fuel. Two victims from the boat were taken

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for new programming,” explained Kervin. “Council would like to improve and add to the recreational experiences of our citizens and wants to hear from the community on where the gaps are and what they would like to see,” said Mayor Bev Parnham. “Introducing enhanced services and new programs will move Port Hardy towards being a healthier and more accessible community.” The survey results will guide the District in future programming and budget allocations, in order to best meet the community’s needs.

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Village of Zeballos 2013 Annual Municipal Report

The Village of Zeballos 2013 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public for inspection on July 25th, 2013. The documents can be viewed at the municipal office during regular business hours Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. The report includes: 2012 Audited Municipal Financial Statements 2012 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials 2012 Schedule of Payment made for Goods & Services 2012 Annual Progress Report and Statement of Major Projects 2012 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions 2012 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations 2013 Statement of Objectives & Measures The Village of Zeballos Council will be adopting the 2013 Annual Municipal Report at the Regular Council meeting held on Tuesday August 20st at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents. Eileen Lovestrom, Administrator July 25, 2013

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to hospital with burns and cuts; a fuel dock employee who received minor injuries was treated at the site. “It was a well-coordinated effort with the RCM-SAR, the fire department and staff at the fuel dock,” said Cst. Chris Voller of Port McNeill’s RCMP detachment. “It was very well responded to by the civilian volunteers who initiated medical treatment and BC Ambulance onscene.” First on the scene was Steve Jackman, son of fuel dock and marina owner Bruce Jackman and an employee at the marina. “I was on C Dock and heard the explosion,” said Jackman. “I don’t know what happened on the boat, but my first thought was to shut off the fuel and kill the fire on the boat. Then I heard someone screaming, ‘Where’s my son?’ “I jumped into the water, and fortunately (the youth) came staggering back onto the deck. I’m glad I didn’t have to dive down into the boat to look for him. He had some cuts and bruises and he was pretty shook up, but otherwise he seemed OK.” The blast stunned other boaters and harbour visitors and left debris, including broken glass, strewn across the water, other nearby boats and on the dock. It also broke two office windows and tore some siding off the facade of the fuel dock. “I didn’t see a fire,” said Bill Fast of Anecortes, who was

Steve Jackman assists clean-up efforts at Port McNeill Fuel Dock and Marina after jumping into the water to help rescue a youth in Monday’s boat explosion. J.R. Rardon tied up at the marina. water to rescue the “Just a big, huge con- youth, said there was cussion and a lot of a small fire near the smoke. There was an boat’s propane tank easy chair floating in when he boarded the the water, a kayak; all sinking boat, but it went out when he shut kinds of plunder.” The cause of the blast off the tank. “Unless they open had not been determined by late Monday it up and we have a evening. Jackman said chance to look through the boat’s owner had it, we’re not going to finished fuelling at the know the cause,” depdock, then experienced uty fire chief Tasos difficulty trying to Baroutis said. Baroutis had been start his engine. As the owner left the wooden working at his nearby boat the son apparently restaurant when the returned to the vessel. explosion took place. “I heard the exploThe explosion occurred moments later, flipping sion. It shook my the boat’s roof over and building,” he said. “I spraying a shower of ran to the scene; when glass and debris. One I got here Steve was fuel dock employee just coming out of the suffered minor injuries. “It came from the bow, but we’re not sure if it was propane or (marine) fuel,” said Cst. Voller. “It doesn’t look like it was anything criminal in nature.” Jackman, who swallowed gasoline while splashing through the

water holding the kid. (Jackman) really went above and beyond.” The boat sunk nearly to its gunwales, an inflatable skiff and the upside-down roof still visible above the waterline. But it did not go to the bottom, and about two hours after the blast RCMSAR volunteers towed the stricken vessel, still ringed by several coils of boom, to the nearby public boat launch ramp, with the idea of lifting it out with the aid of an excavator. Machine operator Barry Foster was able to drag the big boat partially out of the water by its anchor chain, but the chain winch snapped before it reached the ramp. Another effort was made to pull a cable looped around the back of the boat, but it gave way. Trying to hook the front hatch opening with the excavator’s claw merely splintered the front of the boat. Facing a low tide, officials called off recovery efforts about 7 p.m. The plan was to float the boat as high as possible on the ramp at high tide, approximately 1 a.m. Tuesday, and secure it to await the next low tide later Tuesday morning. The boat, written off as a loss, was then to be broken apart and removed. With the hulk blocking traffic, the public

launch was closed late Monday and will remain closed until the boat is removed.

“I feel so sorry for the people, losing their boat and all their things,” said Scown.

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Fire bans come into effect Effective Aug. 1 all open fires, including campfires are now banned in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, except for the Fog Zone and Haida Gwaii the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Coastal Fire Centre has announced. A map of the area covered by the campfire ban is available online at http:// bcwildfire.ca. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The fire danger rating is currently “high” to “extreme” throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. With the current trend of warm and dry weather, wildfires in the region have displayed aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources. It is also

anticipated that the Coastal Fire Centre will experience lightning throughout the next week, which will likely produce more fires. Human-caused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires. Open burning is prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. This prohibition applies to open fires of any size, fires with a burn registration number, industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lanterns and burning barrels. The prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

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Record dry July

Tom Fletcher Black Press Not a drop of rain was recorded at Vancouver and Victoria airports during July, the first time that has happened since Environment Canada began keeping rainfall records in 1937. Much of the rest of B.C. also had an unusually dry month, with numerous local records falling. Williams Lake airport recorded 1.6 mm of rain during the entire month, while communities in the northwest had only occasional showers. Provincial bans on all open burning including campfires took effect Thursday in the Kamloops and Coastal fire districts, covering most of southern and central B.C. The ban covers coastal areas except Haida Gwaii and the designated “fog zone” along the west coast of Vancouver Island. Fire bans apply to open fires of any size, including those with permits, as well

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COMMENTARY

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Non-stop summer

As we crest the summer wave through July and into August, lets catch our breath for a second and acknowledge all the incredible festivities on offer this summer on the North Island. Between Filomi Days, SeaFest and MusicFest in recent weeks, last weekend’s craft fair and fishing derby at Telegraph Cove, the Alert Bay 360 and this week’s RCMP Musical Ride — to name just a sampling — there’s barely been time to rest. Looking forward to this weekend, we have the return of the annual James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby and, of course, the Tri-Port Music Festival at Cluxewe. Phew. All this and we still have OrcaFest and Salmon Days to come. These events don’t just happen by accident. For every day’s fun, there’s been months of hard work from a dedicated team of volunteers. They put in the time to organize all the little details that pass unnoticed, from scheduling vendors, seating, parking, the timetable, the clean-up and so on, and so on... All too often they pass unacknowledged as we go from one festival to the next, especially at this busy time of year. So, from all of us here at the Gazette, thank you. It would be a long and dreary summer without your hard work and commitment. As it is, we’re spoiled for choice with all the events on offer this season. So, if you’re out and about in the coming weeks and spot one of the crew that put the event together, how about giving them a nod and an attaboy. It’s thanks to them the only thing we have to worry about is fitting it all in.

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B.C. aboriginal progress fragile VICTORIA – The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof. This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements and was recently extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private developers. These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in northwestern B.C. To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases

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in the Klappan region. Those leases had become a target of international protest. Even after these concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the province. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session. The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource projects, until

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they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters. Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or combined, it requires extensive consultation with affected parties. That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections. Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near A member of

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Terrace, one of many communities struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process. That agreement included a joint land-use plan. Then the Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s LNG plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipelines. The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and questioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement. Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Premier conspicuous by her absence We have come to the end of a rare summer session of the Legislature, made more remarkable by the fact that the Premier did not even once take her seat during the five weeks we were in session. She made a brief appearance in the audience — before her byelection victory — during the Speech from the Throne and the Budget. And since then she has not been in the Legislature. The focus of the five weeks was the budget. We did not actually need to return to Victoria in July to pass the budget as we had passed an “interim supply” bill back in March that allowed the government to continue operating until September. However the BC Liberals rush to get it passed, when many people are not really paying much attention because it is holiday time, strongly suggests we won’t be having a fall session. While the BC Liberals campaigned on eliminating the debt, the public accounts released this week, shows there is in fact a massive

hidden debt - $100 billion in contractual agreements -- and a continued deficit. Despite election rhetoric, debt rose faster than before and climbed to $5.6 billion. The deficit came in at $178 million higher than expected, which puts the BC Liberals on track for a fifth consecutive deficit budget. We challenged the government on these and other issues through Question Period over the weeks. We spent some time unraveling the so-called Quick Wins strategy in which public money was used to gather information for the BC Liberal election campaign. The latest information shows various BC Liberals were involved in offering inducements to a woman who was involved in the scheme to ensure she did not tell anyone anything about the strategy, which might damage the Premier ahead of the election. We also raised questions about the BC Liberal government’s introduction of wheelchair charges for seniors in public care homes, about foreign work-

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Earlier, I raised concerns about funding availability for North Island College , the reduction in conservation officer staff across the North Island and the BC Liberals’ commitment to ecotourism in resource communities. As the Official Opposition Transportation Critic I had some time to question the new Minister, who is from Kamloops, about BC Ferries. He is determined to reduce services as a way of reducing costs and he would not consider looking at the near tripling of management as a way of dealing with the issue. And the BC Liberals have said that they won’t guarantee that the three new ferries which will be built in the coming years will be constructed in BC. In fact, despite the continual spin about their Jobs Plan, when I asked the Minister of Jobs whether they have done any analysis on the economic benefits to our province of building the ferries here she admitted none had been done. That despite multiple studies commissioned by

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this same government on the still pipe dream of the economic nirvana which will be brought with liquefied natural gas. We highlighted how much the BC Liberals are ignoring our coastal communities and our economy in a question period about BC Ferries. We didn’t just highlight economic issues but also the fact that there’s massive secrecy around their safety protocol - a freedom of information request on the evacuation plans of the individual BC ferries has come back with page upon page of information blanked out. Being in the Legislature does allow me to highlight local events and I had two opportunities this session: one to talk about the annual Miners’ Memorial and the fight for union rights and a second to talk about the new second stage housing for women in Campbell River at Rose Harbour. As I mentioned, it is highly unlikely that the Legislature will be called back into session this fall, despite the BC Liberals introducing a fixed calendar for sessions.

If that’s the case we won’t return until February. So I will obviously be travelling the constituency as well as addressing issues in my critic portfolio. This coming week sees me back in Campbell River for a couple of days, and then I have critic meetings with truckers and road builders in Vancouver. Although my Campbell River office will remain closed the first week of August (the week of the August long weekend), I will be up-Island for various meetings and I’ll be at the Musical Ride at Storey's Beach. I will be taking a bit of time off during August and expect to see people at some of our wonderful campsites, lakes and trails around the North Island. I can always be reached at claire.trevena.mla@leg. bc.ca, by phone at 250-2875100 in Campbell River or 250-949-9473 in Port Hardy, or friend me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @ clairetrevena. Best regards, Claire Trevena MLA, North Island

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August 10 Third annual Tri-Port Music Fest, Cluxewe Resort, North of Port McNeill, noon-9 p.m. Co-headliners Chilliwack and Valdy, also Coco Jafro, Scotty Hills, the Sugar Beetles and The Impalas. Vendors, food, beer garden, playground. Info, 250-949-0378. August 10 Author Don Pepper, who grew up and began his fishing career in Alert Bay, appears at Port Hardy Museum for a reading and presentation of his book, Fishing the Coast; a Life on the Water, 1 p.m. Info, 250-949-8143. August 10-11 Second annual James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby, Quarterdeck Marina, Port Hardy. Final weigh-in Sunday at noon, prizes for largest and runner-up spring, largest halibut, two hidden weights. Awards following weigh-in at Fish and Game Club. Tickets $20, available at Captain Hardy’s Restaurant, The Cove Apparel and Quarterdeck Marina.

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• Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open daily 10am - 5pm. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00 -2:00. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-2301376. • Free weekly meeting on alternative healing methods to fix health issues like cancer and arthritis, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Providence place. FMI, 250-949-0484.

August 12-16 Stepping Stones Centre summer camp: Oceans. Preschool (ages 3-5) from 9:30-11:10 a.m.; school age (5-9) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost $50 for the week; registration forms available at Stepping Stones Centre in Robert Scott School. Space is limited; for more info call 250-949-3031. August 12-17 Wild Heart Music hosts summer vocal development music camp, culminating in a performance during OrcaFest. Featuring Victoria-based vocal coach Kimberly Denness-Thomas, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each day at St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church. No fee; donations to Wild Heart welcome. Camp features a visit from Wild Heart co-founder and sponsor Georgia Murray and Tuesday morning Skype chat with Tenors and Bulembu Choir of Africa. Entry limited; 10 spots remained earlier this week. To register or for more info, call Deborah Murray at 250-956-3297, email deborah@nimmobay.com, or call the A-Frame Bookstore during regular hours at 250-956-3533. August 17 OrcaFest summer festival, Port McNeill. Parade, vendors, food, ball tournament, show-and-shine, library book sale and lots more. Info, Chamber of Commerce, 250-956-3131. August 18 Hardy Bay Seniors will host a hamburger and hotdog sale at 9150 Granville Street for 11: 30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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August 22 A&W hosts its Cruisin’ for a Cause classic car show to benefit Multiple Sclerosis, 1 p.m. For every Teen Burger sold $1 is donated to the fight against MS; free root beer for entering a car, free balloons for the kids. August 23-25 Sointula Salmon Days. Parade, live music, traditional salmon barbecue, dunk tank and games, vendors, beer garden at the ballpark. Info, www.sointulasalmondays.com. August 24-25 Annual Kelsey Bay Fishing Derby to benefit the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Sayward. Tickets $20 through July 1, $25 weekend of the event. Advanced tickets may be picked up at the Sayward RCMP detachment. Info, Gary at 250-282-3853 or Bryanne, 250-282-3464. September 7-8 Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Enter or view locally produced arts & crafts; baking, preserves and beverages; flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruits; art and photography, and much more. Entertainment, concession, more. To volunteer or for more info, call Brenda at 250-949-7778 or email fleeton@telus.net.

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Locals to take national stage Gazette staff A team of local Dragonboaters will compete in the Canadian Nationals later this month in Victoria after earning a spot with the Gorging Dragons. The Triport Dragonboat Society set out in the fall of 2012 to establish a team of Triport paddlers to take part in the Nationals. As the scope of the challenge and the amount of training required became evident, some of the original members decided that competing in this year’s event was not realistic for them and withdrew. A core group of Joy Zwicker, Sandra Logan, Shari Woodside, Irene Paterson, Marie

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a lack of appropriate equipment available in the Triport area meant the hopefuls had to schedule regular trips to Victoria in order to train. A successful fundraising campaign was put in motion, asking local businesses to contribute towards the push for the Nationals. Originally, the intention was to use the funds generated to offset the costs of jerseys, equipment and regatta fees. But, after receiving donations from GDF Suez, Lemare Lake Logging, Port Hardy Bulldozing, Parr’s Construction and AON Insurance, the paddlers come up with a different plan for the funds. After consultation

Cheetham and Adele deWit pressed ahead with training for the event. The remaining members had an uphill challenge to earn their berth. In order to qualify the remaining members of the original team had to compete for their seat by joining Vancouver Island Paddling and race in qualifying events as part of a VIP member team. To be considered for a Nationals-bound team, the paddlers had to make trips to Victoria to compete in time trials. The time trial events involved racing the clock over set distances in a single-person outrigger canoe, known as an OC1. Unfortunately,

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Cousins to combine for concert Gazette staff Singer/songwriter Joey Clarkson will bring all of her ten years experience in teaching musical theatre to a workshop in Port McNeill next week. And, at just 23, the songstress will couple that experience with youthful energy. Despite her age, Clarkson has made a name for herself teaching in such far-flung locations as the UAE, Ireland, the UK as well as in Canada. The award-winning artist released her second album, See You, Love You, Behave Yourself, this summer, following on last year’s success as a regional winner for Canadian Music Week and Astral Media’s 2012 national RadioStar competition with her single Get Out. The workshop will take place at the Gate House Theatre on August 13 from 12-5 p.m. and will introduce students to voice work, script work and basic choreography, ending in a short presentation for family and friends. Clarkson has been added to the pres-

“Joey has boundless energy, is musically gifted with a powerful voice, and is simply amazing with kids.” Monica Yorke

Singer/songwriter Joey Clarkson with her cousin, pianist Elizabeth Hornby. The pair will perform at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill on August 13. Photo submitted tigious ArtStarts Artist amazing with kids. She in the Classroom ros- ensures that everyone ter, a provincial cata- gets lines and is able logue of touring artists to engage even the shisupported by ArtStarts. est child. She is also “Joey has boundless gifted in dealing with energy, is musically kids who are a bit of gifted with a power- a handful. Over the ful voice, and is simply last five years I have

seen her turn ‘troublemakers’ into leaders by re-focussing their energies into things constructive. This is an opportunity not many children have available to them and we are so thankful this experience will be part of their life story,” said Monica Yorke of Delta B.C., who has had children in Clarkson’s workshops for the past five years. “It doesn’t matter how old you are, you have power to do great things. It is this ideal that I impress upon my students, building confidence and self worth through musical theatre.” To register for the musical theatre workshop contact Clarkson at trclarkson@telus.net or call 250-334-2208. Later that evening Clarkson will be joined by her cousin, touring pianist Elizabeth Hornby, for a by-dona-

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Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE—The popular resort of Telegraph Cove bustled last weekend as it played host to its annual craft fair. From jewelry to fantasy figures and

crockery to carving, the crafty Islanders showed their flair for the creative. Coupled with the Cove’s salmon barbecue, whale watching, kayaking, fishing and so on, it’s no wonder the boardwalk bustled.

Clockwise from above left: Visitors queue for a whale watching voyage aboard the M.V. Lukwa; Booths line the entrance to the boardwalk at Telegraph Cove’s annual craft fair; Gordie Graham keeps a watchful eye on the salmon barbecue; Shoppers browse the jewelry at the DragonTalz booth; Sisters Brie A O’Toole and Emma Watson display their hair feathers; Visitors line the boardwalk at the annual Telegraph Cove Craft Fair.

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Nothing fishy about summer’s tall tales

A foursome of fisherfolk regale each other on the boardwalk at Telegraph Cove. Gordon Henschel

The Filomi Days Society would like to thank the following businesses, volunteers and individuals who made Filomi Days 2013 happen. District of Port Hardy WFP Holberg Pacificus GDF Suez Vestas AMEC/Black & McDonald Port Hardy Bulldozing Coastal Mountain Fuels Keltic Seafoods Rotary Club of Port Hardy Kinsmen Club of Port Hardy Paul Grier Sandra Masales-Hardy Realty Stryker Electronics The Hobby Nook Ana’s Hardy Clean Macandale’s Gary McMillan-The Gary Grill The Port 1240 North Island Gazette Port Hardy Lions Club

Each year as the summer does its disappearing act and the fishing season also begins to draw to a close, fishing buddies come together to recall adventures, real or imagined, of incredible variety in impeccable detail. In every lodge, resort, and campground they gather, pulling out stories that would curl your hair and certainly raise questions of credibility and integrity were it not for the box of 24 “cool ones” or the “26 pounder” that is ubiquitous among all the groups. This event is never planned but happens purely through the synchronicity that accompanies the smell of fresh fish, often near the cleaning plat-

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A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel forms; always near their rigs or cabins. Usually there is a barbecue of their labour of love nearby with their mates, if not taking part in the verbal celebration, standing and listening to all the summer’s experiences relived once again. Many of the fisherpeople (there are almost as many women

as men) have come to North Island a dozen summers or more, much like the “snowbirds” that go south every winter just for the camaraderie. Many of them are “summertime friends” that have one thing in common: their love for fishing in the cold waters of North Island. This sketch was of a foursome on the boardwalk at Telegraph Cove, but could have been anywhere on the West Coast. I was fascinated how the guy with the beer in his hand held everyone’s attention. Wouldn’t you just love to hear his story? Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca.

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August 10-11 Fishing Second annual James Denton Memorial Fishing Derby. Tickets $20, available at Captain Hardy’s Restaurant, The Cove Apparel and Quarterdeck Marina. Cash prizes for top spring salmon, halibut and hidden weights. Final weighin Sunday at noon, Quarterdeck Marina. Prize awards to follow at Fish and Game Club. August 16-18 Slo-pitch Annual OrcaFest tournament, Port McNeill. Centennial and Mantic Fields in Town, Hyde Creek Ballpark. Concession, beer garden. Finals Sunday at Centennial Park. August 24-25 Drag racing North Island Timing Association hosts the final two Rumble on the Runway races at Port McNeill Airport. Time-in heats 10 a.m., eliminations 1 p.m. August 24-25 Fishing Annual Kelsey Bay Fishing Derby to benefit the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Sayward. Tickets $20 through July 1, $25 weekend of the event. Advanced tickets may be picked up at the Sayward RCMP detachment. Info, Gary at 250-282-3853 or Bryanne, 250-2823464. September 21-22 Motocross Vancouver Island Motocross season points series races at Seven Mile Track. 10 a.m. start both days; concession. Tickets $10, $5 youth.

Counterclockwise from above: Paddlers set off for the start of the Alert Bay 360; Zoe Norcross-Nu, the first-place female kayaker crosses the finish line; First placed double pairing of Peter and Silke Gumplinger return to the Government Dock; Overall winner Ian A O'Toole McKenzie looking confident before the start of the race.

McKenzie retains 360 title Gazette staff ALERT BAY— Familiar faces topped the podium as kayakers descended on Cormorant Island for the annual Alert Bay 360 race. The event pits rowers in a clockwise circumnavigation of Cormorant Island and is open to any self-propelled craft. The bulk of this year's armada was made up of kayaks with various canoes, skiffs and even paddle boats filling the field. This year 92 paddlers registered for the race with a preliminary

count of 73 actually taking to the water. After a countdown, the fleet of paddlers set off from the Government Dock at 11 a.m. with several pleasure craft mingling with the safety boats in the bay to get a good view of the start. Ian McKenzie topped the field yet again in a little over 50 minutes. This year's title makes four in a row for the accomplished kayaker. Minutes later he was followed over the line by Zoe Nercross-Nu who retained the first place female award.

This year added a cash prize for the first double to cross the line and Peter and Silke Gumplinger took the inaugural title. Aside from the

cash prizes, sponsors supplied an array of masks, paddles, camping equipment, jewelry and excursion vouchers for the competitors.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013 Counterclockwise from left: The ball skips away after eluding a diving attempt by Woss Strikers shortstop Corey Miller Saturday during the Woss Slo-pitch Tournament; Allison Gurney tries to gather in a fly ball as teammate Taylor Galeazzi backs up the play; Ashlynne Moore of Port McNeill, sporting a duck-billed hat and skirt as the result of an earlier strikeout, races for first base on a hit.

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Road trip meets homecoming at Woss tourney J.R. Rardon Gazette editor WOSS—For some players, the annual Woss Slo-pitch Tournament was a homecoming. For others, it was a road trip. And for the Solutions of Union Bay, it was all of the above. The Solutions were conspicuous throughout the July 26-28 tourney, with their bright yellow uniforms and boombox blaring a stream of tunes from their dugout — including what appeared to be their theme song: the Beatles’ We All Live in a Yellow Submarine. “We formed a few years ago, and now we’re ready for some road trips,” captain Graeme McFayden said. It was the first appearance in the tourney for McFayden and the Solutions team, but several of the squad’s players had taken part in prior years. Tia (Heard) Russell grew up in Woss before moving to Tahsis. Current Union Bay team member Jen Balcke hails originally from Port McNeill and has played previously in Woss. And Willie Shear, the Solutions’ burly left fielder, played here several years ago for a different team from Tahsis. “Tia’s mom said the Woss tournament was coming up again, and I asked the team, ‘You want to go to Woss, or what?’” Heard said. “If they didn’t want

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didn’t stop baserunners from raising clouds of dust on their rounds of the bases. Proceeds from the tourney went to benefit both the Woss Volunteer Fire Department and the local recreation commission. A concession and a beer garden both did brisk business between the two fields of the Woss Recreation Centre. “A huge thank-you to all the sponsors, the volunteer fire department and the rec commission,” tourney organizer Maryanne Cheetham said. “As well as all the concession and bar staff. It was a very successful weekend.” For their antics and attitude, the Solutions earned the Most Sportsmanlike Team Award. The tourney was won by the

tances. As the Solutions warmed up for their Saturday afternoon game, brothers Al and Bill Rushton of the local Woss Strikers prepared by wolfing down burgers behind the backstop. “This is a team we put together for one weekend every year,” Al said between bites. “The kids are up on the other field.” While the Woss Brewers, including Bill’s son, Ryan Rushton, were falling to the Fog Duckers, the “old-timer” Strikers managed to rally from behind, then hold of a counter-charge from the Solutions to win their game on the lower field. The tourney was played under warm, dry conditions. Infields were hosed down between games, but that

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

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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 11/13

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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

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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

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HELP WANTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE position. 2+ years experience with Simply Accounting, bookkeeping and other duties. 30-40 hrs/wk. Start date: ASAP. Wage to be determined. Contact Mike C. 250-949-8313, fax: 250-949-6620 or email: thjorn@telus.net An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com

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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 Pastor Dave Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737 11/13

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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

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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 11/13

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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 11/13

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QUATSE RIVER Hatchery requires labourers for our fall salmon broodstock activities. Term is eight weeks, Monday to Friday. September & October. Candidates must be physically fit, able to work in an outdoor environment and are comfortable around water and rivers. Drivers licence, species identification are assets. Pay is $13.17/hr but could increase with qualifications. Please contact Ken Fuller, Manager at 250-949-9022 or email nvisea@island.net. QUATSE SALMON CENTRE is seeking an Interpretive Guide/Gift Shop Clerk Wednesday–Sunday 9:30-5:30pm Aug 14th-Sept 29th. $12/hour quatse@cablerocket.com 250-949-9022 SERVERS/COOKS Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill is looking for cooks & servers for our busy summer season. Please email resume to: chefphil@telus.net or apply in person.

LABOURERS FACTORY laborers for 130 foot fishing vessel (factory trawler). Must be physically fit, no experience required. 604-360-0169 sarahbuston@gmail.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL ENTREC provides crane services to major industry sectors. We are recruiting for our teams in Terrace, BC, Prince George, BC, Grande Prairie, AB, & Bonnyville, AB. JOURNEYMAN CRANE OPERATORS (PROJECT OR TAXI) The successful candidate must demonstrate good safety consciousness and will be responsible for crane setup, preoperation inspection, crane operation and rigging. The candidate will be experienced with project or taxi work. A Class 3 or better license with a clean abstract is preferred. Journeyman Crane Operator or equivalent is preferred. Preemployment drug and alcohol testing is required. Flight allowance offered. If you are interested, please forward your resume to careers@entrec.com or fax to 780.962.1722. Please note the position and location you are applying for on your email or fax. Please visit our website at www.entrec.com for additional information on this position and our company. ROOFERS. Cedar Shake Installers in Edmonton, AB. Excellent Rates! Call Daren 1-780-461-8995.

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Be a Transit Bus Dispatcher from your home! Hand-held radio supplied; work 12 hr per wk. In combination with: Providing Transit janitorial services clean buses for 4-6 hr per wk, ﬂexible work schedule Please forward resume to: North Island Community Services Society Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 nicsbc@telus.net Closing date August 23, 2013 HELP WANTED

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LEGALS

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Capacity Forest Management of Campbell River, BC on behalf of Kitasoo Forestry Limited Partnership intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island – Central Coast District for a Temporary Permit for the purpose of Log Handling, file #1414099, situated on unsurveyed provincial crown land covered by water located in Nowish Inlet and Jackson Passage. For more information or to make written comments, please contact: Wesley Cutting of CFM at (250) 287-2120, wescutting@capfor.ca, or Kathy Howard, MFLNRO, Lands Officer: (250) 956-5006, kathrynhoward@gov.bc.ca. The review and comment period will last 30 days from August 8th, 2013. Comments will be received until September 7th, 2013. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

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Avalon Adventist Junior Academy Is Accepting ECE children and Students For The 2013-2014 School Year. Free Tuition for Kindergarten and New Students Grades 1-4. Fifty Percent Discount for New Students Grades 5-6 Small classes, Family Atmosphere, Caring Teachers, French K-9, Spanish 8-9, Sports Program Provincially Accredited School, Teachers, and ECE Staff with a Safe, Caring Environment Where Learning Flourishes Holistic Approach Addressing the Intellectual, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Development of Students Come to a School that All Can Enjoy. Please call Clifford at 250-949-8243 or email wagonwoody2003@yahoo.ca CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Take notice Capacity Forest Management (CFM) of Campbell River, BC on behalf of Nanwakolas Forestry Limited Partnership intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), North Island-Central Coast District for a Temporary Permit for the purpose of Log Handling, File #1414100, situated on un-surveyed Provincial Crown land covering foreshore or land covered by water located in Smith Inlet. For more information or to make written comments, please contact: Ryan Arsenault of CFM at (250) 287-2120, ryanarsenault@capfor.ca, or Kathy Howard, MFLNRO, Lands Officer: (250) 956-5006, kathrynhoward@gov. bc.ca. The review and comment period will last 30 days from August 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013. MFLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www. arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

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Summary: The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Housing Administrator’s main function is to administer the housing office and report to the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band Manager. The Housing Administrator is responsible for the daily activities related to housing. DUTIES: • Take calls regarding maintenance, appliances, plumbing & electrical • Call for repairs & service • Filing as per housing documentations • Work with Public Works with regard to minor maintenance • Attend Housing meetings with Chief & Council and/ or the Housing Management Team to resolve housing issues. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: • Do cheque requisitions for invoice payments related to housing • File accordingly REPORTS: • Provide reports and information regarding accounts receivable and arrears for Chief & Council’s review • Prepare reports for Audit and do year end files and folders BANKING: • Bank Deposits • Bank Reconciliation • order deposit books and cheque’s when needed ACCPAC SYSTEM: • Enter invoices, rent payments as per rent calculations provided by Social Development or other sources of income • Print monthly reports • Print reports for yearend Audit • Close at yearend and open new year CMHC REQUIREMENTS: • Mortgage Renewals for CMHC housing units • Keep Tenant files up-to-date with appropriate documentation according to CMHC Operating Agreement. i.e., Annual rental extension agreements and rent calculations APPLICATIONS : • Take Housing Applications and File HOURS OF WORK: Seven (4) hours a day, five (5) days a week. EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS: As per Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Personnel Policy. If your interested in gaining valuable experience in the field of housing for the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations, please forward your resume to manager@gwanak.infoor by fax to 250-949-7402. We thank you for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CONTACT: Les Taylor, P.O. Box 998, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0

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1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

WINTER RENTAL available in Port Hardy - 2200 sq. ft. fully furnished house. Avail. Oct 1-Mar 31, 2014. Mature couple, non smoking, etc. $1200/mo. plus utilities. Call 250-949-7112.

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Filmmakers aim to draw tourists with DVD J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— Transplanted filmmaker Mark Job has lived here for less than a year. But that’s plenty long enough to spur the former Montreal resident to share the news about his adopted home town. “It’s one of the best-kept secrets on the West Coast, as far as I’m concerned. It’s a real paradise here,” said Job, 50, an independent screenwriter, videographer and film editor. “In terms of wildlife, it’s like its own National Geographic television show, 12 months a year. There needs to be something done here.” The “something” Job has in mind is a promotional DVD for tourists and visitors, providing a virtual tour guide to highlight North Vancouver Island’s attractions. He has enlisted the support of Andrew Derksen, a small business owner who has lived here four years since relocating

from Prince George, and Port 1240 radio announcer Brad Russell. “Between us, we came up with the idea,” said Derksen, who is assisting in sales and marketing. “Being in Port Hardy for a while, I noticed there’s a lack of infrastructure for tourism. What we really need is tour guides or something like that. So we thought, why don’t we do something like a video?” Job began shooting footage for the video during the recent Filomi Days celebration. He expects to have a “rough” cut within six weeks and a finished DVD by late September. It will not be a featurelength show, or even the equivalent of a half-hour television program, but rather a quick-hitting “highlight reel” designed to entice viewers to come to the North Island to live the experience in person. “We need to say everything we need to say in a 15- to 20-min-

Andrew Derksen, left, and filmmaker Mark Job are hoping to attract more interest in the North Island by creating and marketing a planned tourism-related film. J.R. Rardon ute envelope and keep to come out here and scenic areas as well as it as direct as possi- enjoy the experience,” both guided and indeble,” said Job. “Once Derksen added. “We pendent activities like you get longer than 15, want to give them just hiking, camping, wild20 minutes max, it’s a taste of it and get life viewing, fishing, too much — there’s them excited.” The team plans to only so much a person pack plenty into the can take in.” “The whole idea is to short video, with make (viewers) want scenes of wildlife and

Tales of a transit traveler Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A former resident of the town turned author returned last week to share her debut work. Bernadette Pizzey called Port Hardy home from 1987 to 2003 when she left to pursue studies in Ontario. Pizzey is currently enrolled in Sociology and Social Work studies at Algoma University. Her book, Traveling Truths: Highway Memoirs, is a recollection of some of the characters she encountered and the experiences she had riding the bus between Alberta and Ontario. P i z z ey read excerpts of her book to a group gathered in Retroz last week. The group heard about caffeinated Mormons, Canada’s

most opinionated woman and acidobsessed scientists. The author also gave the audience a sneak preview of her next work. Tentatively titled Bus People, Pizzey’s follow-up will look at the singular subsection of passengers who travel for periods of 48 hours or more in a single bus journey. This revelation led one audience member to quip that the only way to avoid mention in one of Pizzey’s books was to stay off the busses this summer. Pizzey said that she hoped to combine her love of social work and writing at some time in the future but was taking each day as it came. Traveling Truths: Highway Memoirs is available through www.lulu.com.

A u t h o r Bernadette Pizzey reads from her work at Retroz in Port Hardy.

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kayaking, surfing, diving, caving and more. They will also touch on local events, such as Filomi Days, and culture, particularly that of the region’s First Nations. “People coming from Europe, particularly, they want to see these native people and activities,” said Derksen. “That’s the golden egg for them; it’s something different.” Job said he envisions the final DVD as liveaction, set to music. An alternate version may have introductions and salutation cutaways with on-camera personnel. “That’s where Brad (Russell) comes in,” said Job. “In marketing and promotion, he brings a lot to the table. Brad is also excellent at voice-over. If we need that voice on camera, Brad is very good.” The group hopes to

spread distribution of the finished DVD over a wide range of outlets, including travel agencies and visitors’ centres across Vancouver Island, while also offering online sales. “We’d like to get these in airports, ferry terminals, anywhere people are traveling to come to the Island,” said Derksen. Job said he hopes the DVD will both increase the number of visitors to the area and spur local entrepreneurs to engage in services catering to those guests — including the possibility of the aforementioned tour guiding services. “Saying Port Hardy is a paradise isn’t enough,” he said. “Why is it a paradise? We need to qualify that, and the DVD qualifies why this area is such a paradise. That needs to be done, and I’m surprised it hasn’t been done.”

Shop local! Chamber Update

submitted by Carly Perkovich Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phcc@cablerocket.com

Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce to only $13 when you shop at a big box welcomes our newest Members! or chain store. We should all be about supporting local business owners. When North Island Community Services Society you shop at these businesses, you have a Creating Connections. Located in Port say in what’s in stock. Ask. When you build McNeill but active in every North Island a relationship with your local business, they community, this non-profit organization start to know what you want and expect; offers programs that assist all aspects they in turn can provide this for you. When of children, youth, adults & families, you shop local you are getting the services encouraging clients to be self-empowered. and products you need, without having to This organization believes in the drive 2.5 hours south. By shopping locally strength and wisdom of all people. They first, you’re allowing your local businesses provide diverse and innovative programs to interact with you and get an idea of what that recognize the challenges of rural your needs are. communities. Contact them at 250-9563134 or by email at: nicsbc@telus.net The social cost of not shopping locally is much higher than the dollar cost. Invest Support and show big love to your Local in the economic development of your community. When you show your face Businesses and support a local business, they are more The month of July was incredibly busy likely to sponsor your daughter or son’s for the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor hockey, baseball team or whatever other Centre. With an influx of people visiting endeavor they are campaigning for, or from near and far; with the success of when your kids need a job, they will likely Filomi Days, one thing is evident, people be the one hiring them. This is much more have big love for the North Island and what valuable than any multi-national corporate chain south of here. This conscious business we have to offer. investment and decision making builds on This community may be on the smaller itself. Business owners shop locally, and size, but that doesn’t mean that we are tiny. so the cycle of investment turns. We are Port Hardy is an exceptional example of a small community, but collectively our big thinking, big dreaming, community- actions matter, we are all linked and we are building; always looking forward to the all affected by one another’s actions. Take bigger picture. Our town is made up of local pride in your community, in the business businesses; people we all know and trust, that keep their doors open and support them who help keep this community thriving, the way they continue to support your lives. ignite community spirit and keep culture We are a small town on the Northern tip of alive. It’s what keeps people on the North Vancouver Island, we have big love, big Island and it’s what keeps people coming potential, spread it locally. back. Giving our local shops a chance to win our business first, before chain stores Sponsored by that aren’t in our community, is something we should all be striving to do. For every NORTH ISLAND $100 that you spend locally, up to $75 of that stays in our community, as compared

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This Weekend!

Saturday, August 10th, 2013 Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy, BC 12pm - 10pm

Featuring Chilliwack and Valdy Tickets: Cluxewe Resort & Café Guido Adults $30; Children (4-12) $15 For further info go to www.triportmusicfest.ca Happens this weekend! Last chance to get your tickets!

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