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Young girl escapes attempted abduction
News Teachers vote in favour of strike Page A3
BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
“Police ... ask that they remain vigilant when out and about.”
Community Pineridge second in national competition Page A11
WITH ARMS HELD HIGH Martina Perry / The Northern View
The Watoto Children’s Choir brought their uplifting stories and songs to Prince Rupert with two shows on Sunday afternoon.
Sports Big end for Mariner Bonspiel winner Page A13
Fight begins to save Exstew access CN to block private crossing April 1unless road ownership clarified BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
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Prince Rupert RCMP are asking parents to be vigilant after the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl on Thursday night. After playing at a friend’s house in the Drake Crescent area on the evening of March 6, the girl began walking up Drake Crescent toward Prince Rupert Blvd. When she reached - Const. Matt Ericson the intersection, a man grabbed her from behind and began to pull her into nearby bushes. Fortunately for the girl, the suspect tripped and fell, which allowed her to break free and run away. See ABDUCTION on Page A2
Access to the Exstew River Recreation Site is in jeopardy, with CN planning to put up a locked gate on the road leading to the area if an agreement isn’t reached before the end of the month. CN erected a sign beside its private crossing, which intersects with the dirt road leading to the popular recreation site, warning the public of CN’s plans to close the crossing as of April 1. Emily Hamer, CN’s regional manager of public and government affairs, said the company is “currently speaking with interested parties” to see if another group will take over responsibility
“[Coast Tsimshian Resources] has no economic reason to keep the road permit open. ” - Dave Jackson of the crossing. “The crossing at the Exstew road is a private crossing that intersects with a forest service road, which is under the jurisdiction of the province. At this time CN is clarifying who will take responsibility for the maintenance of the private railway crossing,” said Hamer. The dirt roadway leading to the site is
currently under the responsibility of Coast Tsimshian Resources (CTR), a forest company owned by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation band. Although CTR holds the road permit for the area, it doesn’t currently have any active cutting permits. A statement from CTR said the company has continued to maintain the road for the benefit of recreational users, with maintenance of the rail crossing in question being done “by others”. “CTR has no economic reason to keep the road permit open, but for goodwill we have maintained portions of the road for the past four years to allowed continued public access to the Forest Service camp ground,” said Dave Jackson of CTR. See EXSTEW on Page A2
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ABDUCTION from Page A1 Following the sound of her screams, the girl’s friend found her unharmed. The only description of the assailant is of a young man who was wearing dark clothes and sunglasses. “Given the concerning nature of what appears to be a random incident, police are informing the community of this event and ask that they remain vigilant when out and about,” said Const. Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert RCMP. “Currently the matter is under investigation, and we are asking the public to report any persons acting suspiciously around young people.” The attempted abduction prompted a phone call from the Prince Rupert School District to all parents, alerting them to the incident. Superintendent Sandy Jones said although not done on a regular basis, situations like this warrant a blanket call. “We were working closely with the RCMP on that. We received notice of a complaint from the RCMP and decided to send out a call to everyone to make sure people were aware,” she said, noting the district is not taking any further action unless advised of another similar case by the RCMP. “We thought better to be safe than sorry.” Anyone with information about this incident or any suspicious activity is asked to call the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
MLAs lobby for solution EXSTEW from Page A1 “Perhaps the Forest Service may wish to take over the crossing and establish the road tenure as a forest service road to ensure the public has continued access ... as recreational access may be impacted by such a closure, CTR is hopeful that CN will seek an arrangement that will continue to keep this crossing open,” read the statement. The Exstew River Recreation Site is under the jurisdiction of British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO). Ministry spokesperson Greig Bethel confirmed CN has spoken to the ministry about taking over responsibility over the last few months, however at this time it will not be doing so. “If for some reason in the future Coast Tsimshian decides they no longer want that road permit, the ministry would look at options at that time,” said Bethel. Hamer said if an agreement is not in place by April 1 CN will close the crossing with a locked gate, to the disappointment of many longtime users. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice
Access to the campground at Exstew River will be closed off unless an agreement can be reached on rail crossing maintenance and responsibility.
“At this stage we have to wait and see.” - Jennifer Rice said she has received many calls and emails about the potential closure and has been working with Skeena MLA Robin Austin on the issue. “We are clear in understanding that the site is very important to local Terrace and Prince Rupert residents who have enjoyed the area with their
family for many years,” said Rice, who believes it would be “hugely problematic” if the crossing was gated. “At this stage we have to wait and see what Coast Tsimshian Resources’ intentions are ... if this comes to the point where the road is gated, Skeena MP Robin Austin and I are definitely going to be proactive in lobbying the provincial government to keep the site open and take on the responsibility of the road,” she continued. “We’re hoping it doesn’t get to that because the government has been talking about times of austerity and budgets are all really squeezed.”
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Teachers Follow the cash: tracking city expenses vote to strike BY SHAUN THOMAS
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B.C. public school teachers have voted 89 per cent to give their union authority for strike action in three stages. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said there is no set schedule on when work-to-rule action would begin. “There will be no job action tomorrow, there will be no job action next week,” Iker said after the vote results were in on Thursday evening. “It will depend entirely on what is happening at the negotiating table and whether or not the government and the employers’ association are prepared to be fair and reasonable.” Details of the strike plan have emerged from several school districts, where BCTF members have voted to authorize the first two phases. Phase 1 is refusing meetings or communication with administrators, and working to rule on hours, except for prearranged voluntary activities. According to one summary released by the government, teachers are to arrive at school no more than one hour before class time and leave by one hour after classes, with no supervision of students outside of class time. Phase 2 is rotating oneday walkouts in districts around the province. Phase 3, a full-scale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize.
The 2014 budget for the City of Prince Rupert includes the collection of $15,473,092 in taxes from homeowners and businesses in the community. It’s an increase of $1.4 million from the year before and that has some questioning how the city is spending the money it collects in taxes and other fees and services. With the $7 million airport loan and loan payment cancelling each other out, tax revenue accounts for 50.8 per cent of the city’s total operating budget of $30.44 million Preliminary budget numbers released by chief financial officer Corinne Bomben shed some light on what the money you pay to the city in 2014 will be used for throughout the year. By far the biggest expenditure for the city is paying the price of policing. The city anticipates paying $4.9 million to pay for policing costs, equivalent to 16.1 per cent of the city’s total expenses. Another significant expense also goes to pay for the fire department. The city anticipates paying $2.48 million for fire protection services, an increase of $301,710 from the previous year due to contractually-obligated wage and benefit increases, and that equates to 8.1 per cent of the city’s budget. The money is used to pay for 30 full-time-equivalent RCMP officers, 18 firefighters and the fire chief and deputy chief.
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While some have called for a volunteer fire department similar to Terrace, Bomben notes that a change to a volunteer model would increase home and commercial insurance premiums, as well as those for city-owned properties. Operationally, the largest piece of the city budget is allocated to provisions for capital projects. The number for that expense increased by $2.89 million compared to last year to sit at $3.47 million dollars accounting for 11.4 per cent of the budget. Public works common costs, which doesn’t include the $1.8 million set aside for roads, come in at $3.24 million equal to 10.6 per cent of the budget. The airport ferry,
which connects the city to Digby Island, is anticipated to cost the city $2.13 million this year, up $216,868 from last year, which is seven per cent of the budget. Recreation services, when expenses related to the pool, the arena, the civic centre and community services are combined, will cost the city $3.25 million. That figure is up $248,192 from last year’s budget and accounts for 10.7 per cent of the budget. When combined, these six services account for 63.9 per cent of the city’s total budget Next week the Northern View will look at comparative mill rates.
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Don’t let Exstew set a precedent
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lot of people who live on the North Coast do so because of the amazing access to outdoor recreation. Aside from having the harbour at your doorstep, people living in Prince Rupert never have to drive far to access nature and all the opportunities that come with it — camping, ATVing, fishing, swimming, off-roading and so on and so on. A big part of that access is being able to drive along forest service roads and get away from life in the city to a more peaceful, natural setting. Growing up in Kitimat, I always enjoyed hitting the backroads in the valley to get away with friends. Over time, however, a lot of the roads less travelled Shaun Thomas became deactivated and in a lot of cases that meant holes deep enough and wide enough that attempting to cross in the truck seemed a fool’s errand. But those were the roads less travelled, the roads that didn’t really lead anywhere. I never once saw a forestry road that led to a campground or well-used hiking trail taken out of commission. Now, between CN Rail, Coast Tsimshian Resources and the provincial government, losing a popular recreation site for people from throughout the region seems a very real possibility. If nobody steps forward to claim responsibility for the road leading to the campground, including the rail crossing, CN will likely put up a gate to protect their company. The thing about it is that these companies have every right to restrict access to the road just as the Prince Rupert Port Authority has the right to restrict access to Ridley Island — another popular recreation site that was put out-ofbounds when industrial growth became a reality. In this case there is still time before April 1 to make your concerns known about this plan and put pressure on the companies and government to rethink their plan. If CN can close off access to Exstew, think of all the other areas they can shut down as well.
Christy needs to rethink this boondoggle
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coalition of business stakeholder groups representing several major sectors of the British Columbia economy announced Monday the launch of a massive province-wide advertising campaign in 130 provincial newspapers to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printed-paper and packaging (PPP). The campaign calls on British Columbians to contact Premier Christy Clark and ask her to rethink a plan, which turns over B.C.’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group governed by large multinational corporations. “For months British Columbia business owners have tried unsuccessfully to convince Minister of Environment Mary Polak to rethink the flawed plan her ministry put forth,” says Mike Klassen, B.C. director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Now business groups representing significant parts of B.C.’s economy have come together to ask the Premier to step in to prevent this new red tape that will kill jobs and cause many businesses to fail.” Newspapers Canada and a group of eight business associations representing tens of thousands of B.C. small businesses and their employees in the agriculture, newspaper publishing, landscaping, printing and custom manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food, and waste collection sectors are launching a first series of ads to inform the public about BC’s new recycling plan.
By running in every edition of 130 newspapers across the province and on social media – tagged #RethinkItBC – it will be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever mounted in B.C.’s history. “We are not disputing that the ultimate goal of the government to maximize recycling of paper and packaging to reduce materials going into the waste stream,” said Marilynn Knoch, Executive Director, British Columbia Printing and Imaging Association. “B.C. businesses are already working to make our province get even more clean and green, so let’s start talking to people from BC about how to achieve this. First we must delay the May 19th start of the legislation, and then get businesses back to the table to share their ideas with the government.” The program set out by Multi Materials BC (MMBC) will annex most municipal and regional district curbside/ discarded material collection and will cause great harm to the economy: in job losses, business failures and increased costs for BC households. The confusing Ministry of Environment-endorsed program creates a veritable monopoly to control much of BC’s currently thriving and competitive waste recycling industry. MMBC is governed by a Board made up of international business interests with Ontario/Quebec representatives from: Unilever Canada, Metro Inc., Walmart, Tim Hortons Inc., Loblaw Companies Limited, Coca Cola Refreshments Canada and Procter & Gamble.
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LNG dream a nightmare
Editor: Well, the provincial budget is out, and guess what – Christy Clark’s promises of B.C.’s debts paid off by LNG, a $100 billion legacy fund and jobs for everyone, have turned to ashes. What she and her cabinet are actually delivering is a nightmare of monumental proportions. The provincial budget proposes that 100 per cent of the capital costs of building any new LNG facilities will be deducted from the revenues due the owners of the resource, which is us. Every penny Petronas, Shell, Sinopec, et. al., spends on LNG infrastructure gets 100 per cent subsidized by the B.C. taxpayer. Instead of what she promised, a tax on revenues that would lift B.C. to wealth and prosperity, what she delivered is tax-free revenues to the wealthiest corporations on earth. It gets worse. Recent investigations show that the claim of 100,000 new jobs was the creation of consultants hurriedly hired pre-election to make up that particular fantasy, which B.C.’s electorate bought, hook, line and sinker. It gets worse. Now it seems there are not enough skilled workers in Canada to build these plants and pipelines, and her cabinet ministers are starting to ask the feds to “relax” restrictions on hiring even more foreign workers. Seems like everyone in Canada who has the skills to actually build pipelines, is already working. Do you think the pipes will be built with Canadian steel? Do you really think Chinese and Malaysian tycoons give a damn about the 14 per cent of Canadian youth without jobs? These corporations are now bitterly complaining that once they are reimbursed by B.C.’s taxpayers for building their own plants and pipes, the seven per cent tax on revenue makes us uncompetitive. So kiss the $100 billion legacy fund goodbye as well. And by the way, the promise that B.C. will eliminate all its debt in a few years? Seems real economists are calling BS on that too. It was a lie also. And Harper, Redford, Oliver and the rest of the oil soaked crew keep insisting that this is all good for Canada, that it is in our “national interest”. This is not some whack job conspiracy theory. A few weeks ago the Chinese Consul, in Alberta, speaking to the oil industry, demanded that Canada “loosen up” regulations so it’s easier for Chinese to take Canadian jobs if Canada wants continued Chinese investment.
“Our kids can’t afford to rent a basement suite and Harper is ramming oil tankers down our throats.” - Bruce Hill Our kids can’t afford to rent a basement suite and Harper is ramming oil tankers down our throats. The highest paying job in the tar sands is selling crack in Fort McMurray, and those jobs go to our highest paid foreign workers, Somali drug lords. Welcome to Harper and Christy Clark’s Canada circa 2014. Welcome to Fort McTerrace. I wonder how good the fishing will be with 50,000 in Fort McTerrace? Is this your vision for your hometown? And just in case you think this is some NDP attack on conservatives – the NDP supported all this madness unequivocally in the last election – and Robin Austin criticized the Liberals for being too aggressive with the LNG industry! The B.C. NDP fell all over themselves trying to out neo con the neo cons, because they were taking the largest corporate donations in their history from LNG corporations. And our local leaders don’t really want to know about the other promise – the “cleanest LNG in the world”. Coastal First Nations offered up a pathway to that, real and ethical investment in sustainable energy, and Shell told them to get lost. We need a rational, civil conversation on energy policy and development, however we are actually being steered in the opposite direction. We need to be smart about how we use natural gas to build real jobs, for Canadians. We need to start acting like owners, not victims, instead of trying to liquidate our most valuable and strategic energy resources for the lowest possible prices, as quickly as possible. And for who? To benefit mostly foreign companies? Even Barack Obama couldn’t get away with that crap, but it seems Harper and Christy Clark can. Oh Canada, who is standing on guard for thee? Bruce Hill Terrace, B.C.
Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority PELLET TROVE: At Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group’s wood pellet production facility in Houston, BC, piles of wood residue are reclaimed for transformation into clean-burning fuel. The biomass industry is experiencing significant expansion throughout Canada.
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anada is home to a booming biomass production and export industry, particularly in the form of wood pellets. Today there are 37 active wood pellet production plants across the country, with over a dozen new plants either proposed or under construction. Nation-wide, annual production capacity has grown to in excess of three million tonnes, more than two million of which is exported through deep-water marine terminals on both coasts to destinations in Europe. The United Kingdom is one of the primary importers of North American wood pellets, accounting for 90% of Canadian wood pellet exports. There they are used to fuel electrical power plants. Many of those plants are transitioning from thermal coal as an energy source, helping countries like the United Kingdom reduce their industrial greenhouse gas emissions. This was the case with the first shipment exported through the Port of Prince Rupert’s Westview Wood Pellet Terminal. Its inaugural load was carried by the Star Manx bulk vessel to the Port of Tyne in England, where it was offloaded for use in a recently-converted power plant. Not surprisingly, the province producing the majority of Canadian wood pellets is British Columbia, where 16 plants account for roughly 65% of Canada’s total production capacity, equivalent to nearly two million tonnes. These pellet plants utilize byproducts and residues from the forestry industry, most of which was considered waste less than 20 years ago. This includes the “roadside” residue created from harvesting trees, but mostly the sawdust and other residue created by BC lumber mills. Wood pellet exports to Europe have experienced substantial growth over the last two years. The Wood Pellet Association of Canada projects European demand will increase to 15 million tonnes a year by 2015, and as much as 25 million tonnes by 2020. Asian countries are also starting to utilize biomass as a source of clean energy, and demand for wood pellets in South Korea alone is anticipated to reach 4 million tonnes by 2020. These new and expanding markets for Canadian biomass products present Canadian producers with new opportunities for growth, and bode well for the future of BC’s forestry sector. One of Canada’s largest producers of wood pellets is Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group, operating six pellet plants across BC with a production capacity of over one million tonnes. One of the major challenges facing Canadian pellet producers like Pinnacle over the last five years has been accessing overseas markets seeking their energy products. With the construction of the Westview Wood Pellet Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert, Pinnacle now has Canada’s first purpose-built export facility through which they can ship a significant portion of their annual pellet production. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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Reece: No projects approved BY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View
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Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece wants to make it clear that none of the multiple energy projects proposed for the North Coast have yet gained the band’s approval. Reece said the band has put together a team of science and business advisers to look at the projects, but the band is not ready to put their stamp of approval on any of them just yet. “Each project will be assessed on the benefits and risks that it may bring to Lax Kw’alaams. The Lax Kw’alaams membership is unified in the belief that any project must protect our marine resources and accord with our traditions and our respect for the environment,” he said. “Lax Kw’alaams is open for business on the right terms. Any partnerships we engage in must satisfy the social, economic, traditional and environmental requirements of the Band and membership ... our goal is to ensure that the projects we support are for the northwest, not just in the Northwest.” One project Reece addressed specifically is the oil refinery proposed for Grassy Point by Eagle Spirit Energy. The company held a meeting in Lax
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March 12, 2014 • Northern View • A7
Heart of our City
Giving back Parmar’s mission to eradicate polio, build temples and help victims BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
When it was announced that polio had been eradicated in India, Bill Parmar was ecstatic. As a longtime Prince Rupert Rotarian, an organization whose international project is to eradicate polio, Parmar knew India was ground zero for that fight. Parmar quickly volunteered for a Rotary Club project that took him back to his native India to assist in the immunizations. In 2007, Parmar went back once again to India and to Nadalon, the village where he grew up, to continue the mission. “I went to my village, and didn’t expect they would be [vaccinating] people there because it’s so small,” he said. The vaccinations were being done in a small school within the village, which Parmar said only had a dirt floor. “They were doing the polio immunization in there and it was pretty dusty, which people are used to there, but we aren’t,” he said. Parmar decided to remain in the village for two months to create a multipurpose building that community members could use as a place to be immunized and as a school. Parmar spent approximately $8,000 of his own money and fundraised the rest to construct the building, a road and a sewer system. To this day, Parmar returns each year to Nadalon to maintain the school/clinic. Parmar moved to Prince Rupert in 1970 and, in an arranged marriage in 1977, was set-up with his wife Anita. Anita immigrated to Canada and the couple started a family with son Bob and daughter Pamela. At the centre of Parmar’s life is family and volunteering. In the early ‘80s, before taking on the fight against polio, Parmar spearheaded the project to build the
Prince Rupert’s Bill Parmar administers a polio vaccine in his home village of Nadalon in 2007.
“At the end of the day, it feels good.” - Bill Parmar Prince Rupert Sikh Missionary Temple. Parmar and nine others began fundraising and by the middle of the decade had raised $500,000 for the project. The group enlisted support from temples across the country and the U.S. Parmar was the project manager of the temple’s creation, helping to oversee every aspect of the construction. The Prince Rupert Sikh Missionary Temple was eventually completed in 1987. In the end volunteering has been something Parmar has done throughout his life as a way to give back. “It feels great [to help people],” he said.
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Parmar worked a number of jobs in Prince Rupert over the years before becoming semi-retired five years ago. He worked as a Canada Post contractor, a taxi driver and operated his own printing business. About five years ago Parmar retired and wanted to use that time to again volunteer within Prince Rupert. He saw an ad in the newspaper for an auxiliary RCMP officer. The opportunity hit home to Parmar because his father was a policeman. Shortly after, Parmar joined the victim services unit of the RCMP. As part of victim services, Parmar helps inform and comfort victims of crimes, witnesses or grieving families. He provides what information he can on what is happening with their cases and makes available services to assist victims. Although being part of victim services can be emotional, Parmar said it has been rewarding. “I had never seen that side ... it’s pretty hard sometimes,” he said. “At the end of the day it feels good.”
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Port traffic down 12 per cent BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
All of the Port of Prince Rupert terminals saw a decline in the amount of product they handled this February compared to last, with the port seeing a decline of more than 16 per cent. Fairview Terminal saw decreases across the board in February. At the end of last month, 35,725.5 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of cargo were moved, which is nearly 25 per cent less than February of 2013 when 47,627.25 TEUs went through the site. So far this year there has been a 14.7 per cent decline in the total number of TEUs moving through Fairview, with 84,917.25 TEUs being moved through Fairview by the end of February and 99,550.75 in 2013. Imports were down by more than 15 per cent when comparing this February to last, with 22,727 TEUs coming through Fairview Terminal last month. So far in 2014, there has been a 6.5 per cent drop in imports. Exports saw an even steeper decline of 37.5 per cent, with 12,998.5 TEUs coming through the terminal last month in contrast to 20,806.5 TEUs in February of 2013. When comparing the total number of TEUs exported through Fairview year to date, it was a decline of slightly over 25 per cent from 2013. There was a 17 per cent decrease in the number of loaded TEUs going through Fairview Terminal, with 9,731 TEUs being moved last month compared to 11,745.75 in February of 2013. Despite the decrease, 2014’s year-todate total is up 11 per cent. The quantity of empty TEUs leaving Prince Rupert was down significantly at nearly 64 per cent last month and is down by 60 per cent to date. However it was Harbour Terminal that saw the largest decrease last month, with the operation seeing a 42 per cent decline in the tonnes handled month over month. Last month 19,092 tonnes
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Indian Oil buys stake in Lelu Island terminal By Shaun Tomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
A third major international energy company has come on board as a partner in and customer of the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal proposed for Lelu Island. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India’s largest company by sales which ranks 88th in Fortune Magazine’s Global 500 list, has signed an agreement to acquire a 10 per cent stake in the terminal and the gas reserves owned by Progress Energy in Northeastern B.C. As well as the ownership stake, Indian Oil Corporation has agreed to purchase 1.2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas from the terminal per year for 20 years, equivalent to 10 per cent of the facility’s production. The deal with Indian Oil, which is working on a five million tonne per annum regassification plant in Tamil Nadu, further expands on international interest in the project with Japex of Japan also acquiring a 10 per cent interest and Petroleum Brunei having a three per cent stake. “We are assembling an industry-leading project and our growing partner list adds momentum to building an exciting new energy export sector for Canada,” said Pacific NorthWest LNG president Greg Kist. Petronas of Malaysia retains a 77 per cent stake in the project, but is continuing to look for more partners and potential customers .
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Prentice to seek Gateway approval By Anna Killen PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press
Just over three months before the federal cabinet is to decide if it will approve of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project or not, a former federal Conservative cabinet minister has been named to the delicate job of looking for First Nations approval. “It’s never too late to have a respectful discussion with First Nations and this is an extremely important project and an important opportunity for First Nations,” said Jim Prentice of the project. “I’m convinced I can be helpful if I step in as an honest broker, in a sense, to work to try to build some of the relationships we’re going to need between the Gateway partners and First Nations.” Prentice, a lawyer who was federal minister of Indian affairs northern development, is taking on the role alongside his current position as senior executive vice president and vice chairman of CIBC to work with Northern Gateway. He is not being paid for the job and CIBC does not stand to gain financially if the pipeline project goes through, he said. “I’m doing it because I believe in the importance of it,” he said. Potential economic agreements will
Enbridge has tasked Jim Prentice with seeking First Nations approval for the Northern Gateway.
play a key role in discussions Prentice has with First Nations. “Primarily what needs to happen is the Gateway partners (Enbridge and oil companies) need to work out economic relationships with First Nations along the route and on the coast. These are commercial arrangements and it’s really up to the Enbridge and the Gateway partners to do that,” he said. Prentice has long been an advocate for economic partnerships with First Nations, and has worked on a number of negotiations including land claim settlements in northern Alberta, the negotiation of the residential school settlement agreement, and the negotiation of the Gwaii Haanas marine conservation agreement in
Haida Gwaii. “These are all analogous situations where we started from a position where there was a trust deficit and we had to work forward to build relationships,” Prentice said. But Art Sterritt, executive director of Coastal First Nations, said there’s nothing Prentice can do to change First Nations opposition to Northern Gateway. “This is not just about trust, this is about technology, this is about a project that is jeopardizing the natural capital that we have on the land in British Columbia and that we have in the ocean,” he said. “Unless he shows up at the table with some kind of new technology that this industry’s created to clean up oil, there isn’t a conversation to be had about pushing this project through.” Sterritt said First Nations aren’t going to be fooled into thinking oil pipelines to the coast are safe, even with Enbridge bringing in someone as “highprofile” as Prentice. The timing of the appointment is disappointing, he said. He also said it’s unfortunate Prentice has been brought in so late. “If he’d been brought in eight years ago when we began this exercise we might have been able to save Northern Gateway a lot of money in trying to jam a project through an area where Coastal First Nations are never going to agree with it,” said Sterritt.
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Online voters helped the Pineridge Rail Blockers earn second place winners in Operations Lifesaver’s Off the Rails contest for the Englishspeaking portion. The team consisted of Simon Bellis, Kaedyn Bond, Kate Lindsay and Brandon Mah from Mrs. Flaten’s Grade 5 class. Both Mah and Bellis said they were surprised when they found out they had won second place. “I didn’t think we were going to win, or make it into the top five ... it was pretty crazy how many people voted for us everyday. It was cool,” said Bellis. “Everyone in the school was very supportive,” Lindsay said, with Bond adding the win was very exciting. “I thought our project was really good. I thought it should have won first place.” Sheryl Sadorski, a learning resource teacher and part-time principal of Pineridge who helped students with the project, said their excellent work shows with the second-place win. “We chose the students because they are energetic and are self-motivators. They spearheaded the project and did it all themselves,” said Sheryl Sadorski, a learning resource teacher and parttime principal of Pineridge.
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Grade 5 Pineridge students Kaedyn Bond, Kate Lindsay, Simon Bellis and Brandon Mah won second place in the English portion of the Canada-wide Off the Rails Contest.
“I just helped and guided them, but it was mostly hands off for me. I’m really proud of them.” The comic showed a teacher asking students a math equation about the distance it would take a moving train and a child walking in the opposite direction to intersect. A student points out it wouldn’t matter because the train would win no matter what. The comic finishes with an equation, train tracks and pedestrians equals death. “Miss Sadorski came up with the idea of a comic strip and we went from there,” said Bellis, who said his favourite part of working on the project was getting to pose in the photos students took.
Mah said he enjoyed using the school’s iPads to create the comic strip because of its camera and programs. Bond said her favourite aspect was brainstorming with her partners, with Lindsay liking the fact that the team got to work independently on the project during lunch. Operation Lifesaver’s Off the Rails contest has teams from both English and French-speaking schools create a project with a message of rail-safety to help kids understand the dangers of being around trains in an insightful and engaging way. With the $1,000 cash prize, the students plan to buy indoor and outdoor sporting equipment for the school.
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Sallenback strikes early to win Mariners Bonspiel Terrace rink hits and sticks for six
BY TODD HAMILTON PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Jim Blackstone had a choice in the third end of the 63rd Annual Prince Rupert Marine Bonspiel and it was a classic choice — risk versus reward. He took the risk but wasn’t rewarded. Prince Rupert’s Blackstone rink and Terrace’s Chad Sallenback exchanged singles in the first two - Chad Sallenback ends of the A Event Final on Sunday. When the smoke cleared in the third, Sallenback had all but locked up his fourth title. Sallenback, who had the hammer in the third and lying four, made a choice to cut off a runback attempt and instead played into Blackstone’s strength by forcing Blackstone to attempt a risky freeze draw to Sallenback’s shot stone at the back of the button. “We had two choices and we couldn’t block all of them” Sallenback said. “I guess we played right into his strength from what we heard ... I knew if he made it we were pretty much done and he’d steal on us.” Halfway down the sheet, Blackstone’s freeze attempt was just slightly too heavy and refused to curl up. His stone bumped off the shot stone and rolled to second shot.
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Travis Bernhardt of Prince Rupert lines up a peel shot during the 63rd Annual Marine Bonspiel on Sunday. Bernhardt’s rink edged Jun Yamamoto 6-3 in the D Event final.
But Blackstone’s stone was wide open and lonely with five other Sallenback rocks in the rings. “He had that freeze to the back button, but it just hung out there and stayed straight. We were able to double it back and get a little inside roll ... the rest was history. It was a pretty big end for us,” Sallenback said. Blackstone picked up a single in the fourth before taking off the gloves, shaking hands and handing Sallenback a 7-2 victory. This was Sallenback’s third title in four years and fourth overall dating back to 2005. He was the B Event champion in 2013. Sallenback’s rink consisted of Lead
Dave Reniero, Second Shane Dejong and Third Mike Dahms. In the B Event Final, Al Parker of Smithers picked up three in the first and stole two in the fourth on the way to a 8-6 win over Dan Fisher of Terrace. In the C Event Final, John Evans of Terrace fought back from an early 3-1 deficit with a steal of two in the fifth to defeat Al Bowles, also of Terrace, 7-4. In the D Event Final, Prince Rupert’s Travis Bernhardt picked up three in the first end and then added steals of one in the second and third ends to double up Jun Yamamoto of Prince Rupert 6-3.
Senior Girls Rainmakers compete at provincials Girls finish with a 1-3 tournament record
BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Charles Hays Rainmakers Senior Girls basketball team were in Langley last week for the provincial championships, finishing with a 1-3 record. The girls started the tournament against Windsor High School of North Vancouver on Wednesday after a long road trip to the Lower Mainland. The
Rainmakers would fall to the eventual provincial champions by a final score of 58-27. River CarrWoods led all scorers with seven points, followed by Celina Guadagni and Natalie Repole with six apiece. On Thursday, the team tipped off against Marl Isfeld High School of Courtenay in a hard-fought game that ended with a final score of 79-63 for the island team. Guadagni and Hannah McKay both had strong games on Thursday, finishing with 23 points and 20 points respectively.
On Friday, the Rainmakers played their third game of the tournament against Lambrick Park High School of Victoria in the last game of the day. When the final buzzer sounded, the Rainmakers were on the wrong side of a 71-51 final score. In the final game on Saturday, the Rainmaker faced off with JL Crowe of Trail and picked up the win with a final score of 64-36. The win put the Rainmakers in 15th place.
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The Prince Rupert Karate Club recently had otheir gradings to finish off our winter term with everyone successfully passing their gradings. Back Row: Izabela Eleuterio, Rebekah Larsen, Davin Bruce, Gavin Magnusson, Matthew Dan, Issac Hausner, (Sensei) Wade Wilkins, Andy Chugh, Gabriel Mayer, Hendrick Lehnert, Carter Brown Front Row: Tristan Field-Bolton, Xander Jaskiewicz, Gwen MacDonald, Natalie Miles, Lucas Mayer, Griffin Toye-Oesch, Ansh Chugh
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The Prince Rupert Midget Rep team travelled to Terrace late last month to compete for the Northwest Zone Championship, but were unable to defeat the home team Kermodes in double-header action. In the first game on Saturday, Feb. 22, the Kermodes pulled out all of the stops offensively to win 9-1. Later that afternoon, the Skeena Valley League Champions clinched a spot in provincials with a 10-2 victory over the Prince Rupert squad. - With files from Anna Killen
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Athlete support Shaun Thomas / The Northern View
Safeway kicked off a campaign to assist the Special Olympics last week, whereby customers can donate at the register with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to support the athletes. From left, Clifford Dumais of Safeway, Special Olympics basketball assistant coach Stephanie Coates and coach Heather Brown, player Chris Neftin, Rampi Gill and Navjot Chahal of Safeway, players Leighanne Brown and Daniel Pascual and Safeway manager Dale Segin
No delay in BG decision By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Reports of the BG Group delaying a decision on their Ridley Island terminal by one year are not accurate, the company says. Roger Ayton, BG Group director of investment appraisals for North America, was quoted in the Financial Post as stating the company would be pushing back a final investment decision to 2017 following the release of the government’s LNG framework. That delay would push operations back to 2022.
However, company spokesperson Tyra Henschel said that is simply not the case. “The comments in the Financial Post regarding a new target FID date do not represent the BG Group view. BG has not made any change to its expected timelines for Prince Rupert LNG,” she said. “The comments were made in the context of recent developments on tax policy in BC. The company representative was making the point that external factors such as the LNG tax are likely to put pressures on decision-making for all LNG proponents in B.C.”
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Would like to Congratulate Jeff King on his Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Award for
Newsmaker of the Year Special thanks to all the businesses that have bought murals and to Ridley Terminals, Prince Rupert Grain and the Credit Union who’s generous support helped to make the McBride Street Mural possible.
THE CREST HOTEL Is honoured to be chosen Business of the Year 2013
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Stewart LNG company files for export licence Now 10 LNG projects in the Northwest By Rod Link TERRACE / Black Press
A relatively new company that’s the latest entrant in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sweepstakes in northwestern B.C. says it already has off-take supply agreements signed with energy groups in two major Chinese cities. But the Canada Stewart Energy Group,
which would export LNG from Stewart, says it is still looking to secure supplies of natural gas and partners to build a pipeline and the LNG facility itself. The company filed a gas export application on March 6 with the federal National Energy Board, saying it would first use a floating LNG terminal and then move onshore. It says its floating LNG terminal would have an annual capacity
of five million tonnes per year of LNG, placing it on the smaller end of other proposed projects in the region. Kitimat LNG also has a forecast size of five million tonnes a year. But the Stewart group says its landbased terminals would increase its export capability by another 25 million tonnes per year, making it one of the largest of the proposed projects.
The company still has to receive environmental and regulatory approval for any project it might propose. It says it would power its facilities by electricity taken from BC Hydro’s line into Stewart or by running its own gas-powered turbines or by a combination. The company has not yet identified the Chinese energy groups with which it has off take supply agreements.
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Congratulations to all the winners & nominees of this year’s Chamber Excellence Awards. The Argosy is committed to being an environmentally conscious business and we are very proud to have won the Green Award for 2013
The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate the winners in the 2013 Business Excellence Awards.
2013 Business Excellence Awards
Rookie Business of the Year WHEELHOUSE BREWING COMPANY Sponsored by Hecate Strait Employment Development Society
Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation STUCK ON DESIGNS Sponsored by Maher Terminals
Child-Friendly Business of the Year GOOD TIMES GAMES & ELECTRONICS Sponsored by Success By 6/ Early Years
Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service DOLLY’S FISH MARKET Sponsored by McElhanney Consulting Services
Green Award THE ARGOSY Sponsored by Community Futures PNW and Northwest Community College Aboriginal Business of the Year PAC 10 TUTORING Sponsored by CFNR/Northern Native Broadcasting
Small Business of the Year: Retail GOOD TIMES GAMES & ELECTRONICS Sponsored by TD Canada Trust Excellence in Customer Service THE FRESH ONION CAFÉ & CATERING Sponsored by Macro Properties
Newsmaker of the Year JEFF KING Sponsored by The Northern View Community Involvement Award HAWKAIR Sponsored by CityWest
Chamber Member of the Year COMMUNITY FUTURES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Sponsored by Ridley Terminals Volunteer Organization of the Year PRINCE RUPERT MARINE RESCUE SOCIETY Sponsored by Prince Rupert Grain Business of the Year THE CREST HOTEL Sponsored by Northern Savings Credit Union
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Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen said CN Rail’s projected response time for the riding is inadequate. “We’ve heard from CN that response to any rail disasters is more than 12 hours away in the region. That’s obviously not sufficient,” Cullen said. “With the recent disasters, most notably in Quebec, having to wait 12 hours for a community that might be exposed to a toxic spill isn’t acceptable in this day and age.” Cullen said CN needs to come to the region and realize the risks associated with the increase in dangerous freight moving through the north. Cullen said CN should have to do business properly, and saying they hope for a 12 hours response time for sub-contractors is simply not good enough. “Anyone who’s running a business that has risks associated with it has to account for those risks. Car companies are not allowed to say, it’s just too expensive to put seatbelts in,” he said. Cullen believes the provincial government
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Liquor coming to grocery stores in 2015 By Tom Fletcher VICTORIA / The Northern View
B.C. residents will be able to buy B.C. wine from grocery stores by early next year, with some stores connected to liquor stores that offer full selection including hard liquor. The provincial government released its framework for a major overhaul of liquor policy Thursday. It proposes a small number of new licences for Vintners’ Quality Alliance (VQA) wine sales from grocery store shelves, with future expansion to include B.C.-made craft beer under the same licences. Richmond-Steveston MLA John
Yap said all alcohol sales will be rung through at separate cash registers, with staff trained in an expanded “Serving It Right” course to check identification and sobriety. Customers will be able to stock up on groceries and alcoholic beverages in the same shopping cart, whether from in-store B.C. wine or products from a connected liquor store. Changes to take effect by this summer include licensing B.C. wine and beer sale and tasting at farmers’ markets, permitting “happy hour” drink discounts at licensed businesses and removing the requirement for fenced beer gardens at approved outdoor
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An artist’s rendering of a liquor store inside a grocery store.
festivals. The government plans to maintain its cap on the number of liquor stores, with 670 private stores now in operation.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG
Open House and Invitation to Comment BG Group (Proponent) is proposing to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Ridley Island near Prince Rupert, British Columbia (proposed Project). The proposed Project would liquefy natural gas and transfer it to ships for transport to market. The proposed Project consists of two LNG processing units, two LNG storage tanks and an LNG shipping terminal with a total capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.
The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent.
The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements.
EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Kenneth Howes Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1
The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be two Open Houses, to be held as follows: at: Community Centre, 770 Pacific Ave, Port Edward on: 2 April 2014 from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. North Coast Convention Centre, 240 West 1st Ave, Prince Rupert on: 3 April 2014 from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:
There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on 24 March and end on 22 April 2014. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered. NOTE:
• By Fax: Fax: 250-387-0230
An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at these locations: BG Group Office Suite 710 Bentall One 505 Burrard Street Vancouver BC V7X 1M4 Prince Rupert City Hall 424 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
PRLNG Site office 610 Second Avenue West Prince Rupert BC V8J 1H2 Port Edward Community Centre 770 Pacific Ave, Port Edward Prince Rupert Library 101 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.
All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.
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IRENE G. Peters would like to thank all of her clients and counsel with whom she has associated with over the years for their patience and consideration during the illness and death of her husband, Darrell O’Byrne. Please be advised that the office of Irene Peters Law Corporation with be closed for a six month sabbatical from April 1, 2014 to October 1, 2014. If there are any inquiries regarding client files during this time, please contact Shawn at admin.igpeters@shaw.ca or leave a message at 250-964-7844. She will attempt to respond within 7 business days of any inquiries. Regular Office hours until March 31, 2014 are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
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DISCOVERY CHILDCARE is seeking a casual employee with a min. of an Assistant Licence to Practice. ECE or Infant/Toddler license to practice is a plus as is responsible adult certification. Wage is based on education lvl. Please email; ddcc@citytel.net fax reaume to 250-624-6345, or call Lisa at 250-624-6979
Cabinetry Employee Required in Armstrong. Min 10 years experience in cabinetry, painting & installation. Fax 250-546-9155
PR: On-Call Driver required immediately for Coroners Body Removal Services. Prince Rupert Area. Must have clean drivers license. Criminal check is required. Heavy lifting may be required. Serious enquiries only. Please call 250635-6403 for more info.
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Ministry of Justice BC Coroners Service
Herbert Neal Bryant
Community Coroner – Prince Rupert We are seeking an energetic, motivated and experienced individual who is interested in an opportunity to serve their community in this unique position. Under the direction of the Regional Coroner, you will work as an “as and when required” medico-legal investigator, to conduct and coordinate all aspects of investigations focusing on clarifying the facts surrounding sudden, unexplained and unnatural deaths.
March 16, 1943 March 9, 2013 They say memories are golden well maybe this is true. We never wanted memories, we only wanted you. A million time we’ve needed you, a million times we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. Inside our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as god calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date: March 17, 2014. For further information or to apply, please refer to our website:
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The Bryant family would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to all the family and friends who were there at the time of our loss. There are no words that seem adequate enough to say how much each and everyone of you has comforted us through such a difficult time and how much it has been appreciated. Again, Thank You.
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Would you Love selling RADIO & TELEVISION advertising? Bell Media, owners and operators of EZRock, CJFW FM and CFTK TV is currently accepting resumes to update our talent bank for Advertising Sales Representitive. You would be responsible for prospecting, selling and servicing local advertising clients.
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Chances Prince Rupert is currently accepting resumes for all departments.
Experienced Lounge Servers Experienced Bartenders Gaming Staff Competitive wages and bonuses for experience staff Please remit your resumes at Chances Prince Rupert or email it to hr@chancespr.com Attention: Donna Garvin
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We are in search for a manual machinist who is qualified in machining and welding. We do a variety of different jobs for the logging industry and mills in our area, such as machining, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds and repairs, fabricating, mechanical repairs, lineboring and welding. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and benefit package. Full time employment.
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Labourers LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefit package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com
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Archipelago Marine Research Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to work as a certified observer and/or electronic monitoring service technician in Prince Rupert. The hours of work and schedules are variable, based on season, and will involve evening and weekend work. Training will be provided to the successful candidate How to Apply Visit us at www.archipelago.ca for a full job description and how to apply.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible to assist in customer service, accounts payable and receivable, tenant liaison, lease negotiations, Shopping Centre promotions, etc. The Administrative Assistant must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Simply Accounting. Experience in finance and legal documents will be an asset. The successful applicant must have a criminal record check done. Please send your resume to steven@pollycogroup.com before March 15, 2014. We thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CASUAL EMPLOYMENT City of Prince Rupert
The City of Prince Rupert is now accepting Resumes for Casual employment at: Full Time EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at All-West Glass Prince Rupert
If you are a dynamic, multi-tasker that thrives in a fast-paced workplace. You will be responsible for a variety of administration duties including AP/AR, bank deposits and order entry. Basic computer skills plus bookkeeping or accounting knowledge is preferred along with previous customer service experience. This is a full-time position.
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Computer Technician School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is accepting applications for the position of computer technician. This is a full-time continuing position, 8 hours per day, effective immediately. The successful applicant will install, repair and maintain computer hardware and software in schools and other district facilities. This position includes the training and support of teachers, secretaries, administrators and support staff in the use of computer software related to the education system, as well as to provide troubleshooting, problem solving and repair of computer hardware. Requirements include Grade 12 plus CompTIA A+ Certification and MicroSoft Certified Professional. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a MicroSoft Windows Environment. Knowledge in VMWare would be an asset. The successful candidate is an effective communicator who has the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair computer systems and be committed to working collaboratively on a results-oriented, learner-focused team. A willingness and ability to research and maintain currency of knowledge; ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings and specifications as well as discretion and confidentially in dealing with all matters pertaining to students and staff also define the successful candidate. Must have a valid B.C. driver’s license and be physically able to perform the duties of the position. Interested applicants can drop off their resume outlining qualifications and references at the School Board Office, 634–6th Avenue East, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1X1; Fax (250) 624-6517 or Email: applications@sd52.bc.ca. Closing date for applications is Friday noon, March 14th, 2014
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Commercial Account Manager We are seeking a full time Commercial Account Manager for our Prince Rupert branch, the successful applicant will be a dedicated professional and understands the importance of building and nurturing relationships in the community and with the members. This exciting opportunity would appeal to an individual who is seeking a longterm career in commercial lending. The Commercial Account Manager supports business clients with business lending needs. This position is also responsible for the sale and promotion of deposit products and services and soliciting new members to join. Responsible for the maintenance of Northern Savings Credit Union’s positive public reputation and brand The successful applicant will manage a portfolio of business accounts, and build relationships with existing clients, networks with external business organizations and individuals to generate referrals. The successful applicant will have a Secondary School Diploma and a post-secondary education is an asset. Have previous sales and customer service experience and ¿nancial services experience is reTuired. The individual will have excellent written and verbal English communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft 2f¿ce Word, Excel, 2utlook and PowerPoint . Ability to communicate and liaise professionally with all members, potential customers and co-workers while maintaining con¿dentiality
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Garage Sales PR: Multi-Family garage sale, bake sale and bottle drive proceeds from this fundraising event will be assisting students who will be traveling to Europe in April. CHSS Multi-purpose Room Sat March 8 9am-1pm
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In accordance with the Nisga’a Final Agreement, Appendix H of the Nisga’a Final Agreement, the Nisga’a Forest Act, and the Land Use Plan for Nisga’a Lands; Lisims Forest Resources Limited Partnership invites public review and comment on the Nisga’a Public Lands Licence (NPLL) Proposed Forest Development Plan - No. 3. The public review and comment period will be from March 12, 2014, 9:00 AM to April 11, 2014, 5:00 PM PST. Information sessions regarding the proposed plan will be held in all Nisga’a Villages and Nisga’a Urban locals. Nisga’a Citizens are encouraged to contact their local village government or urban local offices for further information. The proposed plan can also be viewed in Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh) at either the Nisga’a Commercial Group Office located at 100C, Gitzyon Avenue or at the Nisga’a Lisims Government Office located at 2000 Lisims Drive.
Rentals Homes for Rent PR: House w/3 bdrms for rent. Looking for contractors. furn. all-incl. harbour-view. Mark @ 250-622-2203 Rupert Rentals rupertrentals@gmail.com
CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
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PR: Oasis Condo 2 bdrm. Sauna, gym, hot tub incl. Avail. Now for quiet responsible tenant. $850/mo. Call Randall North 250-627-1414. prince-rupert-real-estate.com
Commercial/ Industrial Rupert Rentals / Commercial rupertrentals@gmail.com * Package offices with receptionist, video conference board room, nicely renovated. From $300 per month and up. Centrally located. * Two 2500 sq ft. Offices available immediately. Central downtown location. * Workshop/Storage heated. * Two 2500 sq ft. Unfinished offices available. Will build to suit.
Duplex / 4 Plex Pt. Ed: FURNISHED 2 bdrm Lower Duplex. Laundry incl. Avail. Now. Elec heat not incl. N/S, Quiet working tenants. $900/mo. Please call Lynn Chivers 250-627-1414
Homes for Rent PR: 1 Bdrm basement suite 447B 7th Ave W. N/P, N/S, recently renovated. $600/mo. Ref Req. Call 250-627-9307 PR: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, one level home. Great downtown location. W/D/DW, elec. heat, suitable for working couple or single person. Ref Req’d, N/S, N/P. $850/mo. Avail. May 1st. Pls Call 250-624-5552.
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* Furnished Executive House. Tastefully renovated, 2 bedrooms with amazing city and water view. Master suite is the entire top floor with ensuite/jacuzzi & deck. N/P, N/S. One year lease min. $2,500 per month. * K&C Building - 1 bedroom apartments. Centrally located on 3rd Ave across from City Hall. N/S, N/P. $650 per month. * 1 Bedroom suite. Nicely renovated with new appliances. East side of town. $850/month. Must have references. N/S, N/P. Available March 1st. * Check other availabilities at rupertrentals@gmail.com References a must for all of the above.
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1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019
Rooms for Rent PR: Furnished room for rent. Shared living dinning room and kitchen, all utilities and internet included. Laundry facilities. Ocean View, fireplace. Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-6245854 (home) 778-884-5854 (cell) www.princerupertrooms.com
Rooms Starting At $59/Daily, $299/Weekly, $799/Monthly, Contractors Welcome All-Inclusive. 250-600-1680
Suites, Lower Luxury One Bedroom Suite Avail Mar. 1. In Port Ed. Newer house/bright suite. 5 new appliances incl. DW, ensuite laundry W/D, central vac, gas f/p, elec. heat. Lovely area/Beautiful 10 min. commute to Prince Rupert. $900/mo. plus utilities. 250-628-9433
Suites, Upper PR - 2 bdrm suite close to town, cable included, off street parking. Looking for quiet working people. N/P, N/S. Asking $650/mon. Call 250-624-2054
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MARCH 17 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support Group is having Dr. Fiest (Foot Care) as a guest speaker. Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. MARCH 18 - 7-9pm Documentary Connected: A film for Change will be screened in Room 155 @ NWCC. This evening is hosted by Transition Prince Rupert Presents... Docs and Dialogue.
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MAY 12 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.
Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3pm. Everyone 19 yrs and older welcome.
JUNE 9 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.
Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119
Visit the Military Museum at the Royal Canadian Legion 1pm- 4pm from Thurs -Sunday
Al-Anon Meetings: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8pm. All are welcome. Call 250-627-4899
P.R. Royal Canadian Legion meeting every 3rd Mon each month. Call Marie250-622-2869
Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mon 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door).
School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250627-6717 for pick up.
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MARCH 27 - 10am-3pm Prince Rupert Friendship House Association is hosting a FREE Culture and Wellness Day at the Nisga’a Hall. There will be cultural workshops and lunch provided. Call 250-6271717 today to register.
The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is dedicated to “The care and support of those experiencing the dying and grieving process” For more information, support or to become a volunteer please call 250-624-6204
APRIL 8 - 7-9pm Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Gardening Essentials. Its all about planting and what plants do well in Prince Rupert, microclimates, weeding and pest control. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation.
BC Metis Federation of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information call 250-627-4013
APRIL 21 - 1-2pm Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.
Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at (250) 624-3913 for more details.
MAY 6 - 7-9pm Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Beyond Gardening. This course covers an introduction to permaculture and wildcrafting versus gardening. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation.
Last Minute Market Saturdays 9am 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on!
Join the YWCA for a 2 day FREE-Trainthe-Trainer course on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info. contact Project Co-ordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ywcavan.org or 604-8955790
ing, etc. Fridays 1- 4pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.
The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel.
Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30- 9pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30-9pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634
Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tues. 3- 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, bead-
Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11am- 12noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-6226375 for further info.
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The BG Canada team welcomes Irene Mills and Rosa Miller Firstly, may I offer congratulations to all players, coaches and volunteers who participated in the recent All Native Basketball Tournament. I was lucky enough to pay a brief visit to the event and was struck by the energy, noise levels and general intensity of the competition. Like other visitors, I was also tempted by the work of incredibly skilled artists at the craft fair though I might need more time to acquire a taste for soap berries! As some of you may know, the BG Canada team in Prince Rupert led by Herb Pond, will be opening a new office on Second Avenue very shortly. We hope members of the community will view the office as a place where they can come to chat to the team, learn more about our plans for developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Ridley Island and feed back to us your views and suggestions. Moving on to the team. We recently advertised for a community coordinator to support our new office and were overwhelmed by the fantastic response. I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the advertisement. The quality of the candidates was excellent, in fact so good that we have decided to recruit two people instead of one.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Irene Mills and Rosa Miller to the BG Canada team. Both Irene and Rosa have a huge amount to contribute to us, not only as talented professionals but critically as members of the community with a keen eye on what interests, concerns and motivates their friends, neighbours and colleagues. We hope the level of the response to this role signals a strong interest in the potential development of LNG projects in and around Prince Rupert, with community members eager to secure a position of influence on the project team. We are still in the early stages of design work for our Ridley Island project. We want to take the time to get the project right, in a way that offers maximum benefits to the community, while minimising impacts on the environment. This requires close engagement with you, to ensure that you have full knowledge of our plans and that we are hearing from all of you. Irene and Rosa will be central to this work.
One of the formal features of our engagement and part of the regulatory process with the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office is to hold open house meetings. We will be holding sessions in Port Edward and Prince Rupert in early April and hope as many of you as possible will have time to attend. You will see ads promoting these open houses in local newspapers very soon. Thank you again for your interest. The BG Canada team and I look forward to meeting you. In the meantime, you can contact us through our website www.princerupertlng.ca/contact-us – or on our community telephone line at 1-855-683-6710. In addition, feel free to call Herb Pond our Community Relations Manager at 250-624-9443. He ensures that your views are widely shared with our team. Madeline Whitaker Vice President BG Canada
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Dragonboaters wanted Paddlers of all ages and genders sought BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Royal Purple of Canada, Lodge #8 of Prince Rupert, donated $1,000 to the Annunciation Grade 8 class for their year end trip to Kispiox. From left is Violet Schaeffer, Magdalena Matthews Julie Stevens and the happy Grade 8 class.
The Prince Rupert Community Art Project Exhibit
OPENING RECEPTION The North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society presents a very special exhibit showcasing the art produced during the Prince Rupert Community Art Project workshops At the Lester Centre Friday, March 21 6:30 to 9:00 pm Please join us for food and refreshments Everyone is welcome!
With seating for 22 paddlers, the Rainbow Warriors Dragonboat Team are hoping to have some new faces on board when they take to the water this season. The team is holding a recruitment meeting tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at Cowpuccino’s and, along with recruiting, coaches Laurie McWilliams and Joan Patriquin are hoping to dispel some myths about the Rainbow Warriors. “We are looking for men or women and you don’t have to be a cancer survivor to join ... there is a misconception about that in town. Yes, we are a breast cancer survivor and support team, so raising awareness is one of the things we do together, but you don’t need to be a survivor to join,” said McWilliams. “Anyone that wants to join needs to know how to swim, but they don’t need to know how to paddle. We will teach people everything they need to know for dragonboating,” added Patriquin. The team gets together twice per week for 90-minute practices on the water and competes at gatherings around the region. While not a mainstream activity, both ladies say there are a lot of benefits to being a Rainbow Warrior.
The 22-members of the Rainbow Warriors Dragonboat Team take to the waters around Prince Rupert for fun and fitness.
“In the boat there are paddlers, a drummer and a steerer, so there is a real sense of team among everyone. It’s also great exercise. People may not think it is, but there is definitely a fitness component to it,” said McWilliams. “I think there is a real sense of belonging there,” added Patriquin. For some of the paddlers, like McWilliams, dragonboating is the only way to get out on the waters of the Prince Rupert Harbour. For others, like Patriquin, it’s a way to share the experience with others. “I’d encourage people to come down and give it a try. It’s a lot of fun and there is a lot of learning and bonding that takes place,” said McWilliams. Those unable to attend the recruitment meeting can call McWilliams at 250-627-8781.
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Visit us at the District of Port eDwarD office starting March 19, a Pacific Northwest LNG staff member will be available to speak with local residents at the District of Port edward office every wednesday between 1 pm and 4 pm, while our permanent office space in the community is built. You can always visit us at the Prince rupert community office, unit 105, 515 3rd ave. west or reach us by phone at 250 622 2727. we hope to see you there! Learn more at PacificNorthWestLNG.com
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Masset RCMP Edenshaw’s art now national show warn of National Gallery of Canada Internet fraud launches exhibit BY CPL. GLEN BRECKON BY SHAUN THOMAS
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Between Feb. 25 and March 3, Masset RCMP responded to 26 calls for service. These calls for service included four public intoxication / causing disturbance files, three assault files and two theft files. Fraud Awareness: Masset RCMP have received two complaints in the last month involving Internet related fraud. In both cases local residents were looking to purchase a dog over the Internet. The would-be buyers sent the money to the seller, however the dog was never sent to the buyer. One of the cases took place in Canada and the other the United States. The RCMP would like to remind people to thoroughly research sellers before sending their money to them. This is especially true in the case of online buying/selling. In these incidents it is rare that the buyers money is ever recovered as the seller is usually not who they claim to be, and identity theft is usually a factor. The Masset RCMP are continuing to investigate these two matters. On Feb. 26, Masset RCMP were called to a residence on Collison Avenue to respond to an assault where it was alleged a knife was involved. Members attended and arrested a female. The female was held in custody over the weekend for a bail hearing, in addition to the new charge of assault with a weapon she was also breaching several of her probation conditions. The female was ultimately granted bail by a Justice of the Peace on March 3 and is scheduled to attend court next week in Masset. Any suspicious activity can be reported to the Masset RCMP at 250-626-3991 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.bccrimestoppers.com.
One of the most renowned Haida artists of all time is taking his place in the national spotlight as the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) highlights the work of Charles Edenshaw. The exhibit, simply titled Charles Edenshaw, features 80 of his best pieces gathered from public and private collections throughout North America. Included in the exhibit are carvings in wood, agrillite and silver. “We are very proud to present this exhibition, which offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the great elegance of Haida artist Charles Edenshaw’s masterful works,” said NGC director and CEO Marc Mayer. Edenshaw’s work is moving to the National Art Gallery from the Vancouver Art Gallery and will be displayed between March 7 and May 25. Other Haida artists said moving the pieces onto the national stage is a significant step. “This exhibition is important in many ways. All the pieces that Charles created carry the respect of his people, ancestors and his family. To remain connected to both this line of important Haida cultural prerogatives and the changing ways of our future, we must carry on, in the Haida Way,” said Haida
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A headdress frontlet created by Charles Edenshaw dated between the late 1870s and early 1880s.
“This exhibition is important in many ways.” - James Hart Chief and master carver James Hart. “Edenshaw left a legacy through his work and we are blessed that he
committed his whole life to creating art for us to enjoy and study. The magic of Edenshaw’s work embodies millennia of development of Haida art. One can relearn the magic and integrity of the history of the art form by studying his work,” said Robert Davidson. Edenshaw was born in Skidegate in 1839. Edenshaw’s art, which also included bentwood boxes, masks and totems, continued to be much sought-after following his passing in 1920.
Gwaii Trust approves more than $400,000 in grants BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View
On March 5, the Gwaii Trust Society announced 13 funding recipients from its latest call for proposals, with a total of $420,288 being provided to organizations throughout the islands. The grants come in two different categories, the major contributions program and the community innovation program, with more than $399,000 going toward major programs. The Village of Port Clements and the Village of Masset were recipients
of the two largest grants, each receiving $100,000 from the trust. The money will go toward the creation of a barge facility in Port Clements, while the money for Masset will be used for the parking lot of the municipal airport. Old Massett Village Council will be receiving $54,500 for roof repairs at T’aalan Stl’ang Cultural Camp and the Haida Health Hun at the Skidegate Health Centre will be receiving $40,000 for a community wellness plan. Both the Village of Queen Charlotte and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation will be receiving $30,000, — the Secretariat will be using the money
for an Old Massett office and the Village of Queen Charlotte’s money will be used for a bypass trail in the community. In Sandspit, GwaiiTrust is providing $21,303 to the volunteer fire department for capital maintenance. The Queen Charlotte volunteer fire department will also receive funding from Gwaii Trust totalling $6,100 for four sets of bunker gear. The final funding under the major contributions program will go to the Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, which will receive $3,570 for Project Limestone Camp. Under the umbrella of the
community innovation program, three groups split $20,255 in funding. The largest grant in this category went to the Secretariat of the Haida Nation, which will be receiving $10,000 for a sound system. Receiving almost the same amount are the Hecate Strait Streamkeepers, which will receive $9,955 for relocation of a salmon hatchery. The final recipient of funding is Agnes L. Masters School, which will receive $300 for the purchase of 20 booster seats. Gwaii Trust has been providing funds to communities on Haida Gwaii since 1996
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Living abroad when violence strikes home Venezuelan student can only watch as conflict claims lives BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
“Canadians are so lucky.” Those are the words of Venezuelan exchange student Maria, who requested her last name be withheld due to fear for her safety upon return to her country, in reflecting the many freedoms people in Prince Rupert and across the country take for granted. Maria arrived in Prince Rupert from her hometown of Caracas in September for a 10-month exchange through the Shecana organization. Since she left Venezuela’s capital, 19 people have died in incidents related to protests taking place within the city. “When I started talking [about what’s happening in Venezuela] I never expected all the support and attention. I’m not use to that, or expected it. I’m so thankful and surprised at the same time,” she explained. Demonstrations began on Feb. 1 when Leopoldo Lopez called upon students to peacefully protest against the shortage of goods and the lack of security in the country, with students in the Táchira protest being accused of attacking a residence. On Feb. 11 students in Táchira, Zulia, Coro and Maria’s hometown of Caracas protested for the release of fellow students, with major opposition demonstrations starting on Feb. 12 in 38 cities across the country on Youth Day in Venezuela. “By the end of the day, three people were dead [due to conflicts on the streets
between demonstrators and government supporters],” Maria said. “That night was critical. Everyone was afraid and mad. The decision was to continue protesting on the streets.” Tensions have been boiling for years over what many see as a failure of the current government, led by President Nicolas Maduro, to address the high levels of criminal violence and recurrent scarcity of basic goods. When Maduro’s predecessor Hugo Chavez, who passed away in March, was elected as president in 1998, he promised to implement socialism in Venezuela. Opponents say the regimes’ economic policies are the cause of the shortages. “You go to the supermarkets and you can’t find anything. Like milk ... toilet paper or meat. It’s horrible ... the shelves at the supermarkets are empty,” said Maria. The shortages go beyond food. As an example, Maria said a diabetic friend in Venezuela has difficulties finding the regular insulin shots he needs. Another stated cause of demonstrations is the high level of serious crimes taking place within the country. The Venezuelan Violence Observatory, a non-profit organization that tracks crime, released statistics that show nearly 25,000 violent deaths took place in the country last year. This is up from less than 5,000 homicides that occurred in the country in 1998. “Last year in Syria, a country at war, approximately 900 people died. In Venezuela the official number is 25,000
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Maria holds one of her favourite hats from her homeland of Venezuela.
people, and we aren’t in war,” Maria said. According to The Economist, more than 90 per cent of murders in Venezuela are unresolved, with police making no arrests or investigating a “vast majority” of cases. Many Venezuelans feel the judicial system isn’t working and there is a lack of wellequipped police. It was a shock for Maria when she first arrived in Prince Rupert and her host family took their dog for a walk at 11 p.m. “Do that in Venezuela, you are crazy. People could hurt you or rob you,” she said. Since the protests started it has been extremely difficult for Maria to be away from home and her family and friends. She said she constantly worries for people in Venezuela, hoping no one else will get hurt. “These people are fighting for my future; It’s hard to be here when I know my future is in a critical moment right now,” she said, adding when she found out about the first protester was killed she felt like it could’ve been her. “The man who died could’ve been me,
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Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads. To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain. The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use. Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800. Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille
do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles. 12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.
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Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring. Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive. The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Harwood’s Top 10 trucks bet a majority of these engines are What are my favourite trucks? – It’s a finding their way into the 2014 question readers ask me all the time in the F150 pickup. It holds the record in supermarket and on the street. Canada for highest pickup sales, Though not in order of preference, here are and at 12.9/9.0 L/100 km (city/highmy ten choices. way) it keeps the money in your The 2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/Sierra wallet a little longer. ½ ton pickup has gone through some The 2014 Ford Raptor is still one of monumental changes this year. What an my favorite off-road vehicles. It has improvement with a very comfortable and Not only will the electronic locking rear differential, refined interior on all trim levels, and three Ram EcoDiesel give shift on the fly 4 wheel drive, engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3-litre V6, you 420-pound feet advance trac with roll stability 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8. control, and trailer sway control. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado: Very similar in of tourque ... it will Front and rear mounted cameras design to its big brother the Silverado, this also reduce CO2 to add a second pair of eyes to the Mid-size truck fills a void in Canada. Still emissions. terrain around you and a 6.2-litre expected to work as hard as a full-size V8 engine to help you get up and truck, the Colorado can tow more than Ian Harwood over that hill. 3,039 kilograms (6700 lbs) a 2.5L I-4 2015 Ford F150: All new design features and a comengine is standard with an optional 3.6L V6 with a six pletely aluminum body and high strength steel in its speed automatic transmission. frame make this truck up to 317 KG (700 lbs) lighter. It The 2015 GMC 3500HD Denali is a beast. This truck is has 11 new class-exclusive features, including 360-debuilt to pull and with 10,251 KG (22,600 lbs) of trailer gree camera view, integrated loading ramps stowed in towing capacity it does just that. The 6.6L V8 turbo the pickup bed, 400-watt power outlets inside the cab, engine delivers 397 hp and 765 lb ft of torque and is LED headlights and side-view mirror spotlights, and paired with a 1000 series Allison transmission. With remote tailgate release interior upgrades such as 12-way power adjustable 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: This is a much-anticipated bucket seats, heated leather wrapped steering wheel truck from Ram With a 3.0-litre V6 Diesel engine with and a Bose sound system you can operate it in a torqueflite eight-speed transmission. Not only will comfort. the Ram EcoDiesel give you 420-pound feet of torque 2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost: With more than 100,000 and plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce Eco Boost engines being produced monthly, you can
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Kung Hei Fat Choy Year of the Horse Chinese New Year
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The Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation held its sixth annual Celebrity Dinner on Sunday, which included emcee Gloria Macarenko and guest speaker Chris Hebb. After a dinner prepared by the Crest Hotel, Hebb spoke about his time growing up in Prince Rupert, and how it led him into a career as a sports broadcaster and eventually an executive sports broadcaster for big names like Orca Bay Sports and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The event is the largest fundraiser for the foundation, which distributes grants to various groups in Prince Rupert.
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Students and Prince Rupert musicians will finally be able to use the new band room at Charles Hays Secondary School before March is over, according to the Prince Rupert School District. The band room was originally set to be complete in the summer of 2013 by contractor Eby and Sons Construction. However due to unseen circumstances was pushed back until February, but the building was not quite ready yet. “It passed the final inspection this week, and there’s just one deficiency that has to get resolved before it can be used,” said Cam McIntyre, secretarytreasurer of the Prince Rupert School District, explaining there was a problem with the glue that was used to hold down the flooring. “I’m quite hopeful when students are back from spring break they’ll be
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“With all the ups and downs over the years, it’s been tough for Kitimat. We need some stability. We need to know that everything’s going to be good for a long time, not just a year or two. The Northern Gateway project will bring that stability. I’m glad it’s going to bring jobs, but also training. Wouldn’t it be great if our kids could get more education here, rather than heading off to Vancouver or Calgary? For me, the best thing about living in Kitimat is that you can go hiking or fishing on your way home from work. It’s a special place to live. But without jobs and stability, I worry that my kids and grandkids won’t be able to live here with me. And that’s what I want more than anything. So I’m voting yes.”
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