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City pitching double-digit tax hike

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Heart of Our City: Making music Page A7

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“Needless to say the port and the city do not agree on the value of the assessment.”

News Cullen named NDP finance critic Page A8

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The cast of Les Misérables prepare for opening night tomorrow. The community musical will take to the stage of the Lester Centre from March 27-29 .

Sports Skating club ready for year-end gala Page A13

BC Ferries makes final decision on cuts Tourism chair says impact of cuts to be far reaching BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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The City of Prince Rupert’s finance department is recommending council approve a 10.2 per cent tax increase for the coming year as it struggles to cover a $1.55 million shortfall. In a report to council, which was to be discussed at the March 24 meeting, chief financial officer Corinne Bomben outlines four options to cover the shortfall in light of potential issues arising from the payment-inlieu of taxes (PILT) coming from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The first option - Corinne Bomben does not recognize the full PILT from the port, only $1 million over next five years, and no reduction in services. In this case, taxes would need to rise 10.2 per cent this year, 6.54 per cent next year and 8.16 per cent the following year. See TAX on Page A2

Despite BC Ferries’ attempt to lessen the repercussions of sailing cuts to the Inside Passage and Prince Rupert/Skidegate routes, opponents say impacts to the North Coast’s tourism sector will still be substantial. The new schedules for the Inside Passage, or Route 10, and the Prince Rupert/Skidegate run, Route 11, were posted on BC Ferries’ website last week following a number of meetings. The Inside Passage will see one less sailing per week during the off-season, which is October to May. The voyage leaving Prince Rupert on Tuesday and returning from Port Hardy on

“I don’t think urban British Columbians understand the impacts of this on small towns. ” - Scott Farwell Wednesday has been eliminated, with the Friday, Saturday and Sunday sailings still in place. While the number of summer sailings hasn’t changed, the length of the trip and its summer schedule has. Instead of starting in May and ending in September, the summer schedule will now be from June 11 to Sept. 8, with north and

southbound trips always stopping in either Bella Bella of Klemtu to pick up passengers. Before there were a number of direct sailings. Route 11 between Prince Rupert and Skidegate will see one less round trip per week in the fall-to-spring schedule. Prior to cuts there would be three round trips each week, with the Monday sailing being cut. After coming from Prince Rupert on Sunday, the ship will remain in Skidegate until Tuesday before it heads back. The Thursday sailing was not affected by changes. During its peak season from June 28 to Sept. 7, Route 11 will have five sailings instead of six, with the Wednesday trip being eliminated. See FERRIES on Page A2

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Port, city seeking PILT solution

Cuts take effect April 28 FERRIES from Page A1 Marshall said this will allow commercial traffic a night in Skidegate and will mean people living on Haida Gwaii who need to travel to Prince Rupert for appointments will stay for two nights instead of three. “The province determined the number of round trips that were cancelled. We worked with the Ferry Advisory Committee and other community leaders and looked at some options,” said Debra Marshall, BC Ferries spokesperson. Scott Farwell, chair of Tourism Prince Rupert, said the provincial government doesn’t understand the damage these reductions will have throughout the province. “The realization I’ve come to is the government and BC Ferries has decided to operate the ferry as simply a transportation vehicle and haven’t looked at it as the economic generator that it is through the entire north and province of B.C. ... I don’t think urban British Columbians understand the impacts of this on small towns in northern B.C.,” he said, adding he remains disappointed the cuts were made so quickly. “We had a long-standing understanding with BC Ferries that any changes would be more than a year out ... due to the fact that we have a contract signed with a lot of tour operators and international companies that have customers sailing in 2014.” BC Ferries announced new schedules to Route 10 and 11 to accommodate tourism operators, with the rest of the reduced schedules being released March 31. Schedule changes for all affected routes will begin on April 28.

TAXES from Page A1 The second option recognizes $1.675 million in PILT payment in 2014 and $1.7 million in PILT payments in 2015 through to 2018 and include the reduction of two full-time equivalent RCMP officers and the use of the accumulated surplus to offset any tax increase. The result would be a zero per cent increase in taxes this year, but a projected tax increase of 9.175 per cent in 2015 and 8.695 per cent the following year. The third and fourth options are similar in that they consider a full PILT payment from the port authority and the reduction of two full-time equivalent RCMP officers, but the third option envisions a 3.28 per cent tax increase this year and three per cent increases in each of the next four years while the fourth option proposes a five per cent tax increase in each of the next five years to begin building a surplus. While the third and fourth option provide certainty for tax payers, Bomben said they are not the preferred option. “Options two, three and four recognize the port authority paying 100 per cent of the projected PILT. This has not been the reality and therefore could be overly optimistic ... historically, the port has paid approximately 35 per cent of that value ... needless to say the port and the city do not agree on the value of the assessment and as such the city does not receive the amount it bills. The city has not budgeted the full amount from the port over the last recent years to prevent an even larger shortfall,” wrote Bomben. “For this reason, and to be financially responsible, finance still recommends option one.” The Prince Rupert Port Authority, which has paid more than $2.5 million in PILT payments in the past five years in addition to a $2 million “good faith” payment, said the question surrounding the PILT payment has been an ongoing conversation since the city disputed the assessed value of vacant port land leading into 2012. “As per the PILT Act, the Port Authority used a thirdparty assessor, and [the PILT Act] has a dispute resolution process included. The city submitted that the Prince Rupert

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While the Westview Terminal site is now on the tax roll, the value of the land while under development and sitting undeveloped is a point of debate as it relates to payment-in-lieu of taxes.

Port Authority assessments were lower than they should be. The dispute resolution panel agreed and, subsequently, the port authority agreed. The panel ruled that the methodology used by the assessor was incorrect,” explained Prince Rupert Port Authority director of public affairs Ken Veldman, noting the two sides are in discussions to reassess the property. “The third party assessment takes into account the restrictions on the land, that they can’t be used for non-port related activities ... the ‘100 per cent’ number the city refers to is BC Assessment values, which are not considered under the PILT Act for relevant properties.” Once the reassessment is done, the industrial mill rate would be applied to the vacant property. Existing terminals have a mill rate capped at either 27.50 per $1,000 of assessed value or $22.50 per $1,000 of assessed value depending on when the terminal came online before or after 2012. Along with concerns around the PILT payment, Bomben noted the Community Enhancement Grants cost the city $873,000 this year and the Digby Island Ferry is expected to be subsidized by approximately $900,000 of taxpayer money. Look for a recap of Monday’s meeting at thenorthernview. com and in Friday’s issue of the Northern Connector.

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WITHOUT A HITCH

March 26, 2014 • Northern View • A3

Whooping cough hits the north Confirmed cases in Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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Last Wednesday marked a signiﬁcant milestone in the construction of the Ridley Island Road-Rail-Utility Corridor Project, with installation of the ﬁrst rail switch. A&B Rail work crews took control of the track at 8 a.m. and all work was completed within a six-hour work block. This project continues to advance smoothly, with completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2014.

Northern Health is advising residents of the North Coast to ensure they’re vaccinated for pertussis, or whooping cough, after three cases have been confirmed in Prince Rupert and on Haida Gwaii. Pertussis is a serious, contagious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The infection starts like a cold, with symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, mild fever and a moderate cough. The cough becomes more severe over the next two weeks, leading to forceful, repeated coughing spells that often end with a whooping sound before the next breath. Northern Health spokesperson Jonathon Dyck was unable to clarify how many of the infections are in Prince Rupert or where in Haida Gwaii there have been one or more confirmed cases and, because of patient confidentiality, the ages of those infected individuals cannot be released. Dyck did say the first confirmed case in the area was in Haida Gwaii. “There’s confirmed cases of whooping cough yearly. It’s a good reminder for people to get immunized to prevent the spread, especially with the most vulnerable population,” said Dyck. People of any age can get whooping cough, but young children who haven’t been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Complications like pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and death can be caused by pertussis,

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City must be proactive

arlier this month, Prince Rupert city council heard about the Northwest Readiness Project, which the province is undertaking to prepare communities in the region for the boom in population expected to come with LNG development and port-related activity. While a great idea on paper, it is something that is likely way too late and even more too little. The reality is that communities in the Northwest are already behind the 8-ball and beginning to see the impact a lack of planning and preparation can have. While Prince Rupert isn’t experiencing the pinch to the same degree as Kitimat and Terrace, mayor Shaun Thomas and council would be extremely wise to watch what is happening to our neighbouring communities and take notes about what can be done to prevent the same from happening when the wave of workers and investors does come. Both Terrace and Kitimat are dealing with the phenomenon of “renoviction”, which is landlords (legally) evicting tenants to undertake renovations. When the renovations are done, the tenants are offered their old apartments/suites back at sometimes double or triple the monthly cost. Most can’t afford it and find themselves without a place to call home. While the landlords are well within their rights to do it, the result is a social issue that impacts the community as a whole. It is an issue that is only further complicated with the inflated housing prices that come with a gain in economic activity. Kitimat and Terrace are just now starting to plan for affordable housing and how they can assist those who are renovicted. It’s something that may not yet be a prevalent issue in Prince Rupert, but with the amount of money and investors turning their eyes to the community, it’s more so a matter of when it becomes a problem than if it becomes one. Council needs to be proactive. You don’t need to wait for a population projection to begin planning for a healthy community future.

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ports are a critical part of every I’m committed to dedicating myself to getting community and, as such, should be to know, and understanding both the sporting a critical part of every community community, and the support networks that help sports thrive in Prince Rupert. newspaper. Coming from Waterloo, Ontario and Wilfrid It is in the sports section that the untold Laurier University, my days as the student stories of our young athletes are brought to newspaper’s sports editor covering the Golden life; it is in the sports section where family Hawks were some of the greatest of my and friends can track the progress of their undergraduate years. I spent more time in the counterparts in the community and it is in newsroom than I did in some of my classes, much sports where the community unites around to the chagrin of my professors. team success stories and shares in the I hope to meet and speak with as many of you heartache of a team’s loss. as I can, and to tell your stories faithfully and With that in mind, the Northern View has with conviction.” grown its editorial staff to include a dedicated Sports reporter Over the coming weeks, Kevin will be talking to sports reporter effective immediately. Kevin Campbell those in the sporting community to make sure our With a keen eye on the stories of North Coast coverage is the best it can be. But, as with any other type of athletes and a background covering a variety of events, story, the more input and feedback we can get the better. from amateur to professional, Kevin Campbell has joined If you are a coach, a league organizer, a team rep or Martina Perry and Shaun Thomas as we aim to expand our simply a fan, we want to hear from you. There is now coverage of sports in Prince Rupert and the surrounding a dedicated email address where people can send their area. scores and results for inclusion in the sports section. Below is an introduction to Kevin and his goals for the Simply email sports@thenorthernview.com and Kevin will sports section of the Northern View. be in touch for more information as needed. “Hello to the residents of Prince Rupert and the Today marks the start of a new era in sports reporting surrounding area. My name is Kevin Campbell, and I’m at the Northern View, and we look forward to sharing the your new sports reporter at the Northern View. stories of our athletes with everyone in the region. While I don’t claim to be raised in this lovely coastal city,

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On the street

Do you agree with fines for skateboarding without a helmet?

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“I don’t need a helmet.”

“I disagree fully because people have been skateboarding without helmets for 50 years.”

“I 100 per cent ride without a helmet and dedicate my summers to teaching people to skateboard.”

“No, that’s not cool. Although helmets could be good for safety.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority ON THE MOVE: CN locomotives and railcars move cargo directly from ships berthed at Fairview Container Terminal to destinations throughout North America. Close to a century of railroading has made CN one of the largest networks in the western hemisphere.

Colossal CN network Port CEO addresses PILT question spans continent Letters to the editor

Editor: The Port of Prince Rupert is a significant contributor to our community and region, generating thousands of jobs and supporting social and economic vitality. A tangible example of this contribution is the property tax paid to local municipalities by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and its partner terminals. In 2013, local municipalities received almost $6 million in revenue from the Port Authority and its terminal operators. In Prince Rupert, this revenue makes up a substantial portion of the City’s operating budget and has provided stability to the community through a period of declining industrial tax revenues. The Government of Canada owns the lands administered by the Port Authority. The Port Authority stewards those land, much like a property manager. We have a mandate to support Canadian trade by allowing development of these lands into the facilities and transportation services required by a modern and diversified gateway. When the Port Authority is successful, and the federal government lands are developed and occupied by a third party (such as a terminal operator), the relevant property is added to the municipal tax roll. Port terminals and tenants are subject to the BC Assessment Act, assessed by the BC Assessment Authority, and pay property tax. Some of our tenants include Ridley Terminals Inc., Prince Rupert Grain, Maher Terminals, Quickload CEF, Pinnacle Pellet, BC Ferries and Alaska Ferries. In 2013, Pinnacle’s Westview Terminal started paying property tax. Federal land that has not been leased— primarily vacant land not generating revenue or requiring municipal services or expenditure of municipal dollars—is not subject to the BC Assessment Act. Instead, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, like all Port Authorities in Canada,

“New and expanding terminals will add millions of dollars to municipal treasuries each year.” - Don Krusel is required to pay Payments In Lieu of Taxes, or “PILTs.” Every year, the Prince Rupert Port Authority ensures that unleased federal land is appraised by qualified, independent expert appraisers, and that the City receives a PILT payment to supplement the property taxes paid by terminals and other port-related operations based upon these appraised values. As an organization, our commitment to developing the Port of Prince Rupert will result in corresponding growth in municipal tax dollars from industry. New and expanding terminals will add millions of dollars to municipal treasuries each year. New and expanding terminals also allow the Port Authority to continue to grow our Community Investment Fund, which supports social, educational and recreational initiatives throughout the region. Since 2010, the fund has invested over $1.6 million into local projects. Sustainable economic development continues to be the single most important method of improving quality of life for residents, strengthening the social fabric of our community, and achieving financial stability in local governments. The Prince Rupert Port Authority is proud to have a part in helping us all reach that goal. Don Krusel President and CEO Prince Rupert Port Authority

Lessons can be learned from Alaska Editor: I contacted some people from Cordova, Alaska to ask them if there was permanent damage done by the Valdez oil spill. And I asked if I could share their comments with people in Rupert. Kelsey Rae Appleton, Cordova, Alaska, wrote back to me. “I’m an oil spill baby, born shortly after

the spill, and that nickname enough shows the lasting effects emotionally on the people impacted,” she wrote. “There are still oiled beaches today, 25 years later, our herring fishery hasn’t rebounded, and the people here are still wounded. The sound won’t ever heal, and the people won’t either.” Luanne Roth Prince Rupert

RE:PORT

he Canadian National Railway Corporation (CN) is Canada’s largest in both revenue and physical size, directly employing more than 22,000 people and with a market capitalization of $30 billion. The incorporation of Canada’s largest railway occurred in 1919, when the Government of Canada assumed majority ownership of the near-bankrupt Canadian Northern Railway and amalgamated it with the Canadian Government Railways system. Over the next several years, multiple Canadian railways went bankrupt and were absorbed into what would be organized as the Canadian National Railway (CNR). This included the Grand Trunk Railway, which was responsible for linking eastern and western Canada with a Class-1 rail line and formally establishing the city of Prince Rupert. The nationalization of these railways at that time was seen as critical to securing a long-distance land transportation system in Canada for the movement of both people and cargo. While the privately-held and commercially successful Canadian Pacific Railway (among others) took issue with taxes being used to fund CNR, the crown corporation was ultimately crucial to serving remote and underdeveloped regions of Canada and fostering the broader growth the country. History has also shown CNR to be a railway leader throughout its time of government ownership—in terms of research and development into safety systems, logistics management and its relationship with labour unions. Following decades of subsidization, in 1978 CN underwent recapitalization and began to operate more efficiently as a for-profit Crown corporation, assuming its own debt and accessing financial markets for capital. At the same time, CN offloaded its passenger rail service to Via Rail and removed itself from non-core freight transportation. In 1995, the Government of Canada privatized CN through the CN Commercialization Act, which stipulated that no shareholder may own more than 15% of CN and that the company must be maintained as a Canadian corporation headquartered in Montreal. Since that time, CN has expanded to become one of North America’s largest rail networks, owning over 30,000 kilometres of track and several dozen large yards and intermodal terminals across the continent. It’s the only rail connection between all three coasts, reaching from Prince Rupert to Halifax and south to New Orleans. This colossal network provides the Port of Prince Rupert with access to some of North America’s largest consumer markets, as well as its richest resource-producing regions. Today, almost 60% of CN traffic is dedicated to transborder and global trade, and its network moved approximately 270 million tonnes of cargo representing $250 billion in goods in 2012. Of the many investments CN has made throughout its network, several significant additions and expansions were made in western Canada. More than $100 million was spent upgrading the main line between Winnipeg and Edmonton, including double track and new sidings. Closer to home, CN recently completed its $14 million Kaien Siding project between Fairview Container Terminal and Ridley Island, adding rail capacity and improving the efficiency of train unloading and building operations. The Prince Rupert Port Authority is also working with CN to investigate a short-haul rail shuttle to carry containers between Fairview and Quickload Logistics’ Container Examination Facility, reducing the amount of container truck traffic through downtown Prince Rupert. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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Minister’s comment insulting

At Your Service

Editor: Re: Minister to MLA: Support LNG development to support ferry service, March 12, 2014 It’s a slap in the face to Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and central coast businesses who will be directly impacted by ferries cuts to suggest they should wait for LNG companies to save them from bad B.C. Liberal decisions. While many on the coast hold the hope that responsible LNG development can help diversify the northwest economy, it’s foolish for the B.C. Liberals to suggest it’s the only economic activity the region needs. While the B.C. Liberals sit waiting for LNG, people still need ferries to get to their medical appointments, visit

“It’s a slap in the face to Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and central coast businesses.”

Take time to consider others Editor: I am 60 and my husband is 72 years old. This week, on the first day of spring, we had to put our 17 year old dog to sleep. As we were leaving the vet and placing the cardboard box containing our precious companion into the back seat I said to my husband, “We should just take the highway to Frederick to get home and enjoy some solitude for a few moments”. Immediately we began sharing a few of our most memorable stories of ‘Kiko’ and were enveloped in a special peace as we made the journey. But

- Jennifer Rice their relatives, and to power their businesses through the transportation of workers, goods and the promotion of tourism. It’s time for the B.C. Liberals to recognize that ferry service is vital to our coastal communities and our provincial economy. Jennifer Rice MLA - North Coast

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just as I moved into the turning lane to exit the highway the driver in the car behind leaned on their horn and jolted me so much it threw me into a frenzy. I would like to remind everyone out there not to be so hasty in their lives, take the time to show compassion, and try to understand that some people are going through tough times and not having as good a day as you may be enjoying. Janice Astawa Prince Rupert

No rush for oil and gas

Editor: It is unfortunate and logically incorrect for critics of Northern Gateway or LNG proposals to be labelled “hypocrites” if they drive a vehicle or heat their homes with natural gas (e.g., letter to the editor in the March 5, 2014 The Terrace Standard). It is precisely because we use those resources, and they are essentially non-renewable, that we should develop them prudently for our use (at reasonable prices) and for the sake of future generations. Conversely, if we export them

Jennifer Rice, MLA North Coast

offshore as quickly as possible to maximize profits in the short run, our fuel prices are certain to rise and our children and grandchildren will have fewer options in terms of resource development and industrial expansion. If we leave it in the ground, oil and gas is only going to be more valuable in the future, so what is the rush? Those who tout the so-called “need” to export (or bemoan a so-called “loss” of profits if we don’t) are truly the disingenuous ones. Phil Burton Terrace, B.C.

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March 26, 2014 • Northern View • A7

Heart of our City

Making music Jeff Saunders shares his passion with youth

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

For Jeff Saunders, instilling a love of music to Prince Rupert’s youth isn’t just a job – it’s a passion. “For me it’s just the best feeling in the world. I can think back to when I was in their shoes, learning how to play music, and how exciting it was to track your own progress and see yourself grow,” said Saunders, who took on the role of teaching band and social studies at Charles Hays Secondary School at the start of the 2013 school year. “To know that I am carrying on in that tradition of music education is very exciting ... you look at someone like Peter Witherly in town who has spent all those years in music education and I get a tremendous sense of pride knowing that I am carrying on in that great tradition.” Jeff is the oldest of three children, with a younger brother and a younger sister, but it was his parents that introduced him to the music that would play such a pivotal role in his adult life. “I grew up around music. My parents had always played music for me from a very young age and they made it very accessible for me. They were always willing to put me into music lessons and, luckily, I went to an elementary school that had a band program and a high school that had a reputable band program. From there it just really took off,” he said. “My parents have been nothing but supportive and inspiring.” While music is his passion, Saunders didn’t initially think it could be a career. Even as high school graduation approached, his career path wasn’t lending itself to music. “In my Grade 12 year I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I hadn’t made the connection that I could teach and carry on with my passion of music. I was looking at history, geography and social studies, which I also teach at Charles Hays, but I decided one day after talking with my dad that I just need to pursue music as the focus,” explained the Vancouver Island University graduate. “I played clarinet in high school, but took jazz guitar in university. In terms of how many instruments I play, it’s around 10 but they are at various levels. With the guitar and clarinet I am much more versed than with the trombone or the trumpet, but I can play them to a certain extent.” Although he was raised and graduated in B.C., Saunders’

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Whether at the Lester Centre or the band room, Jeff Saunders is helping guide young minds to ﬁnd their love of music.

“I get a tremendous sense of pride knowing that I am carrying on in that great tradition.” - Jeff Saunders first teaching job required he leave the province he called home. In fact, it took him pretty much to the other side of the world. “I was living in London, England when I found out that I had got the job in Prince Rupert. I was supply teaching, which is basically teaching on-call all over London ... a lot of the school that I taught at were in south and east London and the kids there certainly have a tough life. There are a lot of refugees and more socio-economic problems, but it was definitely rewarding and I learned a lot from it,” he said. “It forced me to really look at my teaching practice and what I was doing in class-management, in my pacing during the lesson and it really forced me to sharpen those skills.” Saunders arrived in Prince Rupert following a bus tour of Europe and a week back in Nanaimo. Fresh off the bus from both Europe and Digby Island, Saunders said he

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was immediately embraced by his new home on the North Coast. “I was instantly welcomed with open arms. I met the administration at Charles Hays, I met some other teachers and went over to another teacher’s house for dinner to meet some other members of the community ... everyone is just so hospitable. I felt really welcomed and I still feel really welcomed. It’s just a very friendly place and I feel very happy here,” he said, noting the sense of community was something he was naturally drawn to. “My parents instilled in me that it is important to get involved in your community and make a positive change for the place you live in. Since arriving in Prince Rupert, I’ve really noticed there is a strong sense of community here and it was quite easy to get swept up into that.” Between playing in the community band and helping foster the musical talents of Prince Rupert youth, Saunders is helping ensure a bright future for music on the North Coast. And he has some words of wisdom for anyone who wants to make music a career of their own. “To aspiring musicians, I would say be willing to keep an open mind about all types of music,” he said. “People get locked into one certain genre or style or instrument, but in order to become a master musician these days you really need to be able to do it all. Explore as many avenues as possible.”

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Man threatens youth near CHSS BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating an incident involving a man who threatened several young people. RCMP received a complaint at approximately 4:20 p.m. on March 21 of a suspicious man at the Charles Hays Secondary School field. Police met with the complainants who advised them they had been approached by an unknown man while they were playing baseball in the field earlier that afternoon. The man had talked to the complainants, began acting in a strange manner and was talking to himself. At one point the man told the group “I’m gonna hurt you sooner or later”. “Currently the Prince Rupert RCMP are looking to identify this man in an attempt to speak with him and determine why he made such a statement,” said Const. Matt Ericson, spokesperson for the Prince Rupert RCMP. The man is described as being in his 60s, has grey hair and a short beard, a slim build and had keys around his neck when the incident occurred. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment at (2500 6270700 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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When the House of Commons resumes sitting this week, Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen will be focusing his attention on the nation’s finances. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair announced a shadow cabinet shuffle on March 20 that will see Cullen move from the position of House Leader to the opposition finance critic, a role Cullen said he is excited to take on. “I’m thrilled that someone from a northern and rural riding is going to be a big part of the financial conversation at the national level ... I’m looking forward to the challenge. I think this discussion is going to be a huge part of the NDP forming government in a year-and-a-half,” he

said, noting the new position is a lot more high profile than his current one. “The House Leader is much more in the background with strategy. This position is much more of a public face.” Cullen takes over the position from Toronto MP Peggy Nash and will be criticizing the work of newlyappointed Finance Minisert Joe Oliver, who took over the role after Jim Flaherty resigned following eight years in the position. Cullen said he is looking forward to holding Oliver to account and bringing his background into the debate. “He comes from Bay Street as a former executive at Merrill Lynch ... I get my roots from Main Street and the small business sector, which I think is really the backbone of the economy,” he said, adding he will

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continue to work for the people of the riding. “[Finance] is a big conversation ... at the end of the day, one of my top priorities is making sure the Northwest gets noticed. My goal is to make sure the voice of this region is heard.”

RCMP seeking tips following injury BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking witnesses of an incident where a woman was injured and doesn’t recall how. RCMP responded to a complaint from Emergency Health Services regarding a hurt female near the intersection of Conrad Street and 11th Ave. East at approximately 8:45 p.m. on March 14. When police arrived to the scene they met the woman who had some abrasions and was unclear as to what happened. “At this stage of the investigation it is

unclear as to circumstances that led up to this woman becoming injured,” said Const. Matt Ericson, spokesperson for the Prince Rupert RCMP. “She wasn’t able to provide any real details as to what had transpired other than she had been injured. That’s the challenge that we’re facing,” said Ericson, who wasn’t able to indicate whether the female was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The woman was brought to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital for medical treatment and was released later that evening. RCMP are hoping to get leads for the investigation from members of the community.

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toward growing new markets for B.C.’s abundant natural gas supplies,” said Doug Bloom, president of Spectra’s Canadian LNG business, noting the application reflects Aboriginal and community engagement as well as research and field work. The envisioned natural gas transportation corridor would allow for up to two pipelines with a total design capacity of 8.4 billion cubic feet per day. The project is now in the 30-day application screening stage. If accepted by the B.C. EAO, the project will enter the application review stage. The 8,000-page document will be made public during this stage and further opportunities for input would begin.

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More than 400 attending national business conference BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) has grown every year since its inaugural year in Prince Rupert and 2014 is no different. The NABOC draws delegates from international private sector organizations aiming to develop business relationships with First Nations communities and businesses. To meet the demand of its growing popularity, the 2014 conference will be held at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre from April 29 to May 1. “The conference gets more powerful every year and brings more people together. It’s positive to see the response to the region,” said organizer Geoff Greenwell of the 2G Group. The conference is being hosted by Metlakatla First Nation Chief Harold Leighton and Lax Kw’alaams First Nation Mayor Garry Reece, and will include more than 400 Aboriginal and private sector business leaders for two days of dialogue. So far 150 different organizations are registered, some coming from China, the U.S., Europe, Russia and elsewhere in the world. Throughout the days of April 29 and 30 there will be a number of sessions on topics like marketing and advertising, as well as employment, training and procurement initiatives, as well as updates on port of Prince Rupert operations and project updates on the proposed liquefied natural gas terminals and pipelines. In addition, there will be more than 60 companies included in the North Coast Job Fair taking place both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium. “There will be companies looking for employees. People looking for work or a change

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of work can find out what some of these companies have to offer,” Greenwell said. In the evenings there will be hospitality events, during the first night at The Crest Hotel and the following evening at the civic centre. On the final day, participants will have the chance to play a charity golf game, take a tour of the harbour and Ridley Terminals, and potentially go on a helicopter tour if everything works out. The conference will conclude with a banquet dinner at the North Coast Convention Centre that night. This is the fourth consecutive year the conference will be held in Prince Rupert, with Greenwell estimating the event generates more than $500,000 for the Prince Rupert economy.

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Sinopec wants offtake from Prince Rupert LNG facility By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Pacific NorthWest LNG may be welcoming its fourth international off-take partner in the near future, if recent reports are true. Reuters, an international news agency headquarter in the U.K., recently reported that Chinese petroleum and petrochemical enterprise group Sinopec is looking to buy a 15 per cent stake in the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project on Lelu Island in Port Edward. The March 18 article said the information came from “three sources with knowledge of the matter”. Pacific NorthWest LNG isn’t confirming or denying information in the story. “We are not in a position to comment as any discussions with potential off-take partners are subject to confidentiality agreements,” Spencer Sproule, Pacific NorthWest LNG senior advisor of corporate affairs, said. If correct, Sinopec would become the fourth international energy company to become a partner of the project, after Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. signed a deal to acquire a 10 per cent stake in the terminal earlier this month, as well as gas reserves owned by Progress Energy in Northeastern B.C. Under the current partnering agreements, Petronas has a 77 per cent stake in the project, with Indian Oil and Japan Petroleum Exploration both holding 10 per cent and state-run PetroleumBRUNEI having the remaining three per cent stake.

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dollars it costs to build natural gas pipelines and liquefaction plants. Financial troubles have stopped, at least for now, development of the BCLNG facility near Kitimat. Small in nature (its gas would come from the existing Pacific Northern Gas pipeline), the project was the first to receive environmental and regulatory approval. Initial plans called for it to be under construction by this year. And Apache, an equal partner with Chevron in the Kitimat LNG project, has announced plans to sell some of its ownership stake because of increasing costs. “You have to remember that any one of these projects dwarfs what is now the largest industrial project in B.C., and that is Rio Tinto Alcan at $3.3 billion,” said Rustad. “The [LNG] plants themselves are $10-15 billion.” That’s why Rustad said it isn’t unusual for companies to sell off portions of their projects to other companies. “It’s tough for a company to raise that kind of capital,” said Rustad. If anything, Rustad added, it should be comforting to know that the largest energy companies in the world are interested in northwestern B.C.’s LNG potential. “And we’ve got the gas supply to

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support a number of these projects,” he said. “We’ll try now to pick those early winners and keep trying to support them as they come through.” Rustad did say it was important for the province to keep moving forward because the same companies interested in projects here are also looking at projects elsewhere. “We’re in a race and time is important,” he said. Rustad, who is also the MLA for Nechako Lakes, spoke to business and other groups on his stops in Prince Rupert and Terrace.

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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.” - Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project

Chris Anderson is a Master Mariner and port planning and operations specialist. He has substantial experience in the assessment and development of many terminal facilities on the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Coasts of Canada.

Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation. These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse effects on the marine mammal environment. ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots. Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a confined channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”

initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway. As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.” GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times. According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”

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North Coast competes at B.C. Junior All Native BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

While the Skidegate Saints took home their third B.C. Junior All Native Basketball Tournament banner (see Page B1 for the full story), they were not the only team from the North Coast to compete in Kamloops last week. In addition to the Saints, there were four boys teams and three girls teams from the regions taking to the court and each met with varying levels of success. On the boys side of things, the Kaien Island Thunder secured a Top Five finish after ending the tournament with a record of 4-2 and only losing to Van City, who would place second. The Thunder defeated Nunant and Syilx before being bumped to the loser’s bracket by Van City, where they would defeat the Gitanmaax Torchmen and Syilx again before being eliminated by Van City. The other Prince Rupert squad, the Friendship House Beavers, fell to Van City in their first game and beat Gitanyow before being bumped from the tournament by Syilx. The Lax Kw’alaams Hoyas defeated the Ahousaht Chiefs and Gingolx Sons before falling to the Skidegate Saints and Syilx to be eliminated. Old Massett beat Lax Galts’ap in their opening game, but were pushed to the loser’s bracket by the TLKemchEEn Warriors, where they beat the Heiltsuk Nation before being eliminated by the Haisla of Kitimat. Lax Kw’alaams had the strongest showing in the girls’ side of the tournament, defeating the TFN First Ladies and NCN Lady Warriors before being bumped to the Loser’s Bracket by the second-place Haisla. In the Loser’s Bracket, the girls beat Lilwat and Gitmidiik before being eliminated by the Haisla in a rematch. The Friendship House girls lost to At’Maakw to open the tournament, but came back to defeat the TFN First Ladies, Ahousaht and the Gitxsan before being eliminated in a rematch against the At’Maakw. Old Massett’s girls team beat Van City in their opener, were bumped to the Loser’s Bracket by the Hesquiaht squad and were eliminated in their next game by At’Maakw. In the girls’ final, the Haisla were unable to defend their title and lost to Syilx by a final score of 51-39.

Skaters from Prince Rupert were split into four teams for the Northwest Skating Jamboree earlier this month, capturing several medals during the competition.

Gala to cap-off figure skating season Evening to include 75 skaters BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

After hosting the Northwest Jamboree earlier this month, the Prince Rupert Skating Club is preparing for its year-end gala to wrap up the 2013/2014 season. The Northwest Jamboree took place from March 14-16, with 69 skaters from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Hazelton, Kitimat and Smithers participating. The yearly event mixes up members from each community to make four teams, with the skaters of all ages and disciplines being evaluated on their events, solos and elements to earn points for their jamboree group. Sheri Pringle, head coach of the Prince Rupert Skating Club, said the event encourages team building and helps northern skaters get to

“The older skaters get to go to competition, but for our younger kids this is their time to shine.” - Sheri Pringle know each other. The Northwest Jamboree was the club’s final competition of the season, with the club shifting its focus to the year-end performance next weekend. The coaching staff and skaters are currently preparing for the annual gala, which will include 75 of the club’s skaters ranging in ages from three to 16. “It’s an opportunity for skaters to show what they’ve done throughout the season. The older skaters get to go to competition, but for our younger kids this is their time to

shine,” said Pringle. This year the gala’s theme is based on popular television show ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and will consist of routines to different genres of music throughout time. The year-end performance will have a number of group routines being put together by Pringle and fellow coaches Tamara Ward and Taryn Parnell, as well as solos. The gala will take place in the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena on Saturday, April 5 and start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Oceanside Sports and at the door.

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Rupert Rapids take top spot at Smithers meet By Chris StrEET PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Earlier this month, 31 members of the Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club braved some rough winter roads to travel to Smithers for a pivotal meet in the race for the Northwest Regional Championship. Heading into the meet PRASC was tied with the Kitimat Marlins at 10 points apiece, with each holding one more home meet. Whoever came out ahead in Smithers would have a huge leg up on securing the title. PRASC delivered with a convincing win, not just over the bad-road-depleted Marlins, but also over the hometown Otters. Prince Rupert won the meet with 997 points, followed by Smithers with 787, Kitimat with 392 and Terrace with 280. Leading the way for Prince Rupert were six swimmers who all went undefeated on the weekend. Amy Leighton (12), Zach Dolan (12), Liam McChesney (12), Isaac Mastroianni (10), Emma Movold (10) and Avery Movold (13) all cruised through the meet without losing a race and captured the gold aggregate medal in their age groups. Amy won the 50, 100 and 200 butterflies and the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles. Zach won the 100 and 200 butterfly, the 50 and 200 breaststroke, the 200 IM and 200 freestyle. Liam won the 50, 100 and 200 backstroke, the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 100 IM. Isaac won the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles, the 50 butterfly, 100 breaststroke and 100 backstroke. His time of 35.67 in the 50 freestyle was good for a new “AA” time. Emma won the 100 breaststroke, 50 butterfly, 50, 100 and 200 freestyles and the 100 backstroke. Avery won the 50 and 100 butterfly, 50 and 100 freestyle and the 50 and 100 backstroke. Quinn Basso (16) also won a gold aggregate. He won the 15-and-over boys 100 and 200 backstrokes,

the 100 and 200 IM and the 200 breaststroke. He came second in the 50 backstroke. Isaac Dolan (10) won the silver aggregate in the 10-and-under boys age group. He won the 50 backstroke while coming second in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles, the 100 breaststroke and 100 backstroke. Rya Kish (11) won the silver medal in the 11-12 girls age group. She won the 50, 100 and 200 breaststrokes, the 100 backstroke and the 200 IM. She came second in the 200 backstroke. Trey Kish (14) won the silver aggregate in the 13-14 boys age group. He won the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles while coming second in the 50, 100 and 200 backstrokes. Brandan Hagen (16) won the bronze aggregate in the 15-and-over boys age group. He won the 50 and 100 breaststrokes and the 100 butterfly, while coming second in the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 50 butterfly. Robert Warren (14) won his first aggregate medal, a bronze, in the 13-14 boys age group. He won the 50 and 100 butterfly and the 200 IM. He came second in the 100 IM and third in the 50 and 100 breaststrokes. Timmy Wei (17) also won her first medal by capturing the bronze in the 15-and-over girls age group. She won the 50 butterfly, came second in the 50 and 100 backstrokes, the 50 free and the 50 breast, as well as third in the 100 freestyle. Warren Barton (11) swam his first ever “AA” time by going 3:12.94 in the 200 backstroke. He came second in that 200 backstroke as well as in the 100 butterfly. He came third in the 50 backstroke. Araya Bartlett (12) came second in the 100 breaststroke and third in the 200 breaststroke. Shayne Brierley (16) came third in the 200 backstroke. Scotia Caputo (8), in her first meet, won the 10 and under 25 breaststroke. Malcolm Dolan (8), also in his first meet, won the 10 and under 25 butterfly. Kobi Franes (12) came third in the 50 and 100 breaststrokes. Landen Franes (10) came second in

Isaac Mastroianni and Isaac Dolan celebrate their gold and silver at the Smithers swim meet.

the 50 fly and 50 back, as well as third in the 100 back and 200 free. Kai Leighton (11) came second in the 50 and 100 backstrokes and the 50 freestyle. He came third in the 100 and 200 freestyles. Jarred McMeekin (12) came second in the 50 and 100 breaststrokes and 200 IM. He also came third in the 50 and 100 butterflies. Jake Morse (10) came second in the 100 IM and third in the 100 breast and 50 free. Kate Morse (12) came third in the 100 IM and 100 backstroke. Liam Pikola (10), in his first meet, won the 10 and under 50 breaststroke. Hannah Toye (11) came second in the 100 butterfly. Kenzie Tweedhope (11) made a pair of new “A” times in the 200 backstroke and 200 IM. She came second in the 200 IM, 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle. The Rapids are now ramping back up for the Prince George meet in early April.

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Cribbage Winners Mon: 1st - S. Paulson and J. Strand, 2nd - L. Mak and L. Martinson, 3rd - E. Page and Gerda K, J. Letts and D. Currie, M. Gardiner and D. Eby. Thurs: 1st - W. Davies and J. Christison, 2ndM. and P. Laporte, M. Gardiner and D. Eby. Thank you Patrick and everyone at AFFNO for the wonderful luncheon on Tuesday. Simply delicious! There is a need in the community for more volunteers enrolled in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. These volunteers donate their time and energy to assist eligible (in our case) seniors by preparing their tax returns. There is telephone support for these volunteers to successfully file returns online for their clients. Low income seniors cannot receive their benefits if they have not filed their income tax returns. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call Donna at 250-627-1900 for more info. Coming Up: Sunday, April 6 is a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon. The general meeting is Tuesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. and foot care will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9.

Residents of Prince Rupert will have to wait a little while longer to take advantage of the 24-hour recycling drop-off at the recycling depot. Plans for the drop station were announced last August following an $18,000 grant from the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund. However, Skeena - Queen Charlotte Regional District chief administrative officer Joan Merrick said the service is still more than a month away. “We are currently gearing up for the project and hoping to have it ready in mid-May or June,” she said during the March 21 regional district meeting. The depot currently operates at limited hours throughout the week and weekends, which has meant individuals and families have had a narrow time frame to process their household recyclables.

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Recyclers will need to adhere to the posted hours at the depot until at least mid-May.

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Steelhead LNG looking to the North Coast New company examining multiple project sites By Cameron Orr PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press

A potential liquefied natural gas company is looking towards future development on the west coast. But where is a question that is yet to be answered. Steelhead LNG on March 18 announced that a former B.C. Attorney General Geoff Plant had been appointed to the company’s board of directors as the company builds up an experience-base on their corporate

level that includes natural gas development from the supply-to-delivery side. CEO Nigel Kuzemko said the company isn’t setting sites on anywhere specific at the moment. “We’re not a one-site company,” he said. “What we do is, we’re looking at more than one site up and down the west coast.” He also couldn’t confirm the size of any potential LNG projects they’d build as it would be about “making the numbers work”. “We looked to identify sites, form

partnerships with either the land owners or the local community or First Nations and develop the site and pull everything together so there’s an opportunity for an LNG plant to be constructed. That takes quite awhile to do,” he said. Getting pipeline developed to service the plant is also another aspect that will need time. It could take up to five years just to complete the permitting phase of any development. The company said in an earlier news

release they’d be attending Gastech in South Korea, a natural gas conference. Meanwhile Kuzemko, while not himself Canadian, does take note that the company is based in Canada — the head office is in Vancouver — and the company has a staff that is mostly Canadian. He said if they’re successful, they’ll possibly take their expertise into overseas markets. The company is funded in Canada as well, including by a private equity firm in Calgary.

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PubLiC CommENt PEriod ANd iNformAtioN SESSioNS Pacific NorthWest LNG Ltd. proposes to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and marine terminal near Prince Rupert, within the District of Port Edward. The Pacific NorthWest LNG facility would be located on Lelu Island. The proposed project would convert natural gas to LNG for export to Pacific Rim markets in Asia. The Pacific NorthWest LNG Project is subject to review under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a coordinated environmental assessment process. Public Comment Period The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) are inviting the public to comment on the ongoing environmental assessment of the Pacific NorthWest LNG Project. The Proponent has recently submitted its Application / Environmental Impact Statement (Application / EIS) which describes the project and the potential environmental, heritage, health, social, and economic effects of all phases of the project. The Application / EIS, as well as a summary of the document and additional information regarding the environmental assessment process are available online at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca and at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. The 30-day public comment period is from April 2, 2014 to May 1, 2014. The Agency and the EAO accept public comments submitted by any of the following means: Mail: Ken Howes, Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1

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Bryan Nelson, Project Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6 The Agency accepts comments in English or in French. Any comments filed need only be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO, to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments. Copies of the summary of the Application / EIS and the complete Application / EIS are available for viewing at these locations: CAnAdiAn EnvirOnMEntAl AssEssMEnt AgEnCy

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Next Steps After taking public comments into account, the Agency and the EAO will consider these comments along with the information in the Application / EIS in preparing the environmental assessment reports. The environmental assessment process for the Pacific NorthWest LNG Project will also include one last federal public comment period on the draft federal environmental assessment report, which will be advertised at a later date. All submissions received by the Agency and the EAO during the comment period in relation to the Pacific northwest lng Project are considered public. they will be posted to the EAO website and will become part of the Agency project file.

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Mark Gregory Boyle July 13, 1958-March 16, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark G. Boyle. Mark was born to Perry and Josephine in a PWA Norseman airplane at 1000 feet between Brown's Mill and Prince Rupert. During his Rupert career, Mark has worked in the fishing, logging, backhoe and tugboat industries. Mark is survived by his children Dionne, Drew, and Camille and he will be fondly remembered by his sisters Carrie, Dale, Brenda (Vero), Allison (Alan) and brother Chad (Bev). He will be deeply missed by many family and friends. As per Mark's request there will be no service and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Mark will be laid to rest beside his grandparents, Alvina and Arthur Boyle, in Mt. Lehman, B.C.

In Memoriam Passed away in hospice care at the age of 76 on February 26, 2014 following a difficult battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony Toth in 1977 and Rose Toth in 1991. Also predeceased by his beloved wife, Marie Eva Toth in 2002. Tony will be deeply missed by his children. Daughter, Coreen Toth Davies; grand-daughter Nicole (father Dale Davies ). Also daughter Donna Toth; grandson Scott. He will also be deeply missed by his son Paul, wife Lisa; grand-daughter Rachel and grandson Devon. As well as his son Darren, wife Teresa; grandson Collin and grand-daughter Katrina.

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Tony was born into a family of four, one brother and two sisters in Prince George. Ruby Thompson and Steven Toth predeceased Tony in 2009 and 1985. Tony will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret Colantonio, her husband Val and their children. (Edith, Zena and Victor) The family would like to extend their gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Ceu, Luciette and Florbela Cunha. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such an important part of his life these last few years. A special appreciation to the many nurses and doctors from Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, Abbotsford Cancer Centre and McKenney Creek Hospice Care who took such wonderful care of our dad. A celebration of Tony's life will be held on Friday, April 4th at Annunciation Church at 11:30am. The inurnment ceremony will follow. A reception will be held back in the churches gathering center.

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CROSSWORD 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 250-627-1717 today to register.

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MARCH 29 - 9 am - 2pm Fishermen’s Hall Garage Sale. Raising funds to redo the roof and a reﬁt. Table are available to rent. Call 250-6246048

JUNE 9 - 1-2 pm Diabetes Support group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

APRIL 5 - 6 pm First Presbyterian Church is hosting their annual Ham and Salad dinner. Enjoy delicious salads, ham and desserts. Silent auction to follow. Call 250-624-3683. APRIL 8 - 7-9 pm 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.

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APRIL 17 - 6 pm Maundy Thursday- Seder Meal and Potluck at the First United Church. Service at 7pm APRIL 18 - 7 pm Good Friday Service at the First United Church. APRIL 20 - 7 am Easter Sunrise Service provided by the First United Church at the Waterfront, APRIL 20 - 10:30 am Easter Family Service at the First United Church APRIL 21 - 1-2 pm Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. MAY 6 - 7-9 pm Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Beyond Gardening. This course covers an introduction to permaculture and wildcrafting versus gardening. Room 155

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ONGOING GROW YOUR OWN FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE! Kaien Anti-Poverty Society Community Garden has raised garden plots available for rent. Open to anyone interested in planting and tending to a garden. Call the KAPS ofﬁce at 627-5277 for further information. The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is once again sponsoring their 9 week support group “Journey though Grief”, Wednesday evenings from April 2nd-June 4th. This group is for adults 19+, who are grieving the death of a loved one. Learn what to expect and gain skills to manage your grief while connecting with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration is required. For more information, to register, or for 1:1 support, please call the Hospice ofﬁce @ 250-622-6204. Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned. The Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2014 Granting Process and the deadline for submissions is Midnight on March 31st. The grant criteria and grant applications can be downloaded at www.prfoundations.ca and then the applications can be mailed to Box 66, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J3P4 or dropped off to the attention of Karen Basso at Quadra Travel in the Rupert Square Mall. Applications can also be emailed to prfoundation@citytel.net.

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Art show connects new and long-time residents BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Following a series of art workshops, pieces created during the Prince Rupert Community Art Project were displayed at an exhibit at the Lester Centre on March 21. “Everybody did such a good job with their art I’m so impressed. The artists who led the workshops were fabulous. They were all great at leading people toward what they wanted to do with their projects,” Lynn Cociani, the project coordinator, said. The Prince Rupert Community Art Project, funded by the North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society and Embrace B.C., aimed to foster new relationships between people who are new to Prince Rupert and long-time residents. Five separate workshops helped participants create art revolving around a theme of diversity. Adrienne Johnston facilitated the first, with people creating a house on fabric squares that were then pieced together by Debra Strand to form a quilt. Next was Joan Mostad’s

“Everyone did such a good job with their art. I’m so impressed.” - Lynn Cociani workshop on collaging and painting, with participants showcasing their history through a mixed-medium piece. A personal journey was the theme of artwork Nicole Best Rudderham facilitated, being conveyed through drawing and painting, with Mike Ambach and Arianne LorangerSaindon leading a collaging workshop that had people tell their story through images. Tyler Meers went into the Northwest Community College’s “English as a Second Language” course for the final workshop, teaching students a lesson on photography before helping them make a self-portrait. Approximately 60 people participated in the series, some taking part in more than one workshop.

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Clockwise from top: Patricia Ulmer and Janice Astawa look at pieces created during the Prince Rupert Community Art Project at the exhibit on March 21; Adrienne Johnston, facilitator of the quilting workshop, stands in the middle of some of its participants. From left: Yuan Ling Jiang, Amy Xu, Mary Luk and Weiping Li; Prince Rupert photographer Tyler Meers helped students in NWCC’s “English as a Second Language” course create self-portraits.

Campbell relaunching music career on Vancouver Island BY RACHEL STERN NANAIMO / Black Press

It was a gift that sparked Laryssa Campbell’s musical interests and eventual endeavours. “I didn’t really have much growing up and somebody gave me a guitar when I was about 13 and I just picked it up and started playing,” Campbell said. “I started singing along to it and I wrote my first song within a week. I just kind of took off from there.” Three years later Campbell found herself performing at various festivals and events in around the Maple Ridge area. “I first really started performing when I was about 16 doing some festivals and weddings and things like that,” she said.

“Once I turned 19 and I was of age that’s when I got into the bar scene and started really picking it up.” Campbell eventually released a threetrack demo CD a year later. However, when she was 22-years-old she decided to take a break from her musical journey and moved to Alberta to focus more on her family life. After a couple of years of dedicating her life to raising her son, the Prince Rupert, B.C., native decided to relocate to Vancouver Island and restart her career. Campbell, who moved to Comox in 2012, said that she initially had trouble getting back into a songwriter mentality. “I was definitely in a writer’s block once I tried to get back into it. I couldn’t write the songs that I used to write,” Campbell

said. “Usually my originals tend to be very personal and emotional and in touch. I was able to relate my situations into the songs very easily. It did come naturally for a long time but definitely with that break, it took me awhile to get back into it ... it just takes a lot of practice. It is not like riding a bike when you write music. You cannot just jump right back on the wagon. You gotta work at it,” she added. Campbell has also made adjustments to her sound and style since her decision. “I was definitely playing blues, country, rock and kind of classic rock,” she said. “But once I moved here to the Island almost two years ago now ... I’ve been focusing on kind of an indie rock sound.” Campbell said if she was to release a

demo CD now, it would be much different than the one recorded when she was 20. “The style was definitely blues and country because that’s what I was into at the moment. That’s what I was surrounded by,” Campbell said. “If I were to do a demo CD now, which I am hoping to do with the available funds, it won’t be anything like that CD. There is no way. You grow and you change.” Campbell said she’s holding off on releasing more music at the moment because she wants to better establish herself on Vancouver Island. “I am still working on originals. I think if I were to do another demo CD, I’d want to do more than three songs,” she said. “Right now I just want to focus on getting out there and playing live,” she said.

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Two arrested Saints defend Jr. All Native crown for shoplifting BY MARTINA PERRY

SKIDEGATE / The Northern View

BY CPL. GLEN BRECKON MASSET / The Northern View

Between March 11 and March 17, Masset RCMP responded to 21 calls for service. It was a relatively quiet week for the Masset RCMP in Northern Haida Gwaii. On the evening of March 12, Masset RCMP were called to the Trumpeter Apartments after it was reported an intoxicated male had damaged a security camera and the enclosure case for a fire extinguisher. The male was located and arrested for mischief to property. The male was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in Masset Provincial Court in the near future. On March 15, Masset RCMP received a complaint that two males were involved in shoplifting from the Fields Store. The males stole a backpack inside the store which they stuffed with items taken from the shelves. The males then departed the store, refusing to stop for employees. These same two males were involved in another shoplifting complaint at Delmas Co-Op the same day. One of the males was caught on video surveillance inside the Co-op stuffing his jacket with a meat tray and walking out of the store where he met up with the second male and departed the area. Police have identified who the males are and will be recommending charges of theft under $5,000 to Crown Counsel. Please remember, it takes a community to police a community. Any suspicious activity can be reported to the Masset RCMP at 250-626-3991 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or online at.bccrimestoppers.com.

The undefeated Skidegate Saints walked away with their third consecutive Junior All Native title last week, after conquering their adversaries from Van City 86-49 in the final on Friday. Skidegate had forced Van City into the loser’s bracket on Wednesday, but Van City won their next three games, including the bracket final against Lytton’s TlkemchEEn Warriors. Skidegate led early in the final game, but Van City was able to keep the game within reach throughout the first half. When the buzzer sounded at halftime, the Saint held a narrow 34-32 lead. Skidegate came out firing on all cylinders in the third, going on a 19-2 run in the quarter that ended 53-34. “We finally got going and started hitting shots in the third quarter. We turned it up defensively and got our game going,” said Nate Vogstad, who was named the Junior All Native’s Most Valuable Player. “They were picking apart our zone, they were using wild and three-point shots and backdoor cuts and easy layups from the baseline. In the third quarter we went man-to-man, and they didn’t get nearly as many shots. We shut down their best scorer, picked up the rebound and got easy buckets in transition,” said Jesse Barnes, who was named a tournament all-star.

The Skidegate Saints celebrate their third consecutive Junior All Native title.

Skidegate kept pushing in the forth, leading by more than 25 points with five minutes to play. The final score was 86-49, with Barnes leading the Saints’ scoring with 30 points, followed by Vogstad with 27. “It’s a relief that we defended it for the third time. It feels good to bring it back to everyone at home. It’s been a championship year for Haida Gwaii,” said Vogstad, who is 17 and won’t be eligible to compete in next year’s tournament. “I would have been pretty disappointed if I didn’t win my last year, so I had to give it my all.” The Saints were unconquerable throughout the tournament, beating the equally undefeated TlkemchEEn

Warriors of Lytton in the semifinal after taking out the Gitanmaax Torchmen, Lax Kw’alaams and Van City earlier in the week. The win followed an inspirational run by the Queen Charlotte Secondary Saints at the B.C. AAAA provincials, with most of the same players making up the Junior All Native team. The Saints only got one day of rest between the two tournaments. “After coming off of a pretty good performance at the AAAA provincials we came in determined to win this tournament,” said Barnes. “We exceeded expectations this season. I’m proud of how much heart everyone put into our games,” said Vogstad.

Vigneault named BC Achievement Award recipient Port Clements volunteer honoured by province BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT CLEMENTS / The Northern View

One of Haida Gwaii’s most dedicated volunteers will be recognized with a B.C. Achievement Award at the end of April. Germain Vigneault of Port Clements was one of 33 award recipients named by the BC Achievement Foundation on March 20.

“Germain Vigneault represents the finest in community volunteer spirit. He is dedicated to helping others and to making Haida Gwaii a better place to live,” wrote the foundation in explaining why he was selected. “Germain is involved in any endeavor that needs volunteers, from committee work, organizing a children’s fishing derby, to creating a website, volunteering for the

Edge of the World Music Festival and serving on the board of the Haida Gwaii Arts Council.” Vigneault will join the other recipients at a formal awards ceremony on April 29 at Government House in Victoria. The work of the volunteers was acknowledged by Premier Christy Clark who participated in the announcement. “Thank you to the 2014 recipients for

their contributions; you make our Province stronger with your commitment and generosity,” she said. The recipients were chosen by an independent panel that included Mayor Stephanie Killam of Mackenzie, Mayor Mary Sjostrom of Quesnel, and past recipients, Maggie Ip of Vancouver, Alan Markwart of Victoria and Don Shumka of Vancouver.

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Ferry advisory chair reacts to Haida Gwaii cuts

No injuries in Masset house fire

BY MARTINA PERRY

BY SHAUN THOMAS

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MASSET / The Northern View

The chair of the North and Central Coast Ferry Advisory Committee said the cuts to the Prince Rupert/Skidegate route aren’t as bad as they could have been. “Considering the cuts the province has mandated, BC Ferries has done a good job of trying to make the schedules make sense and make sure the connections work. It could have been worse, but it could have been a heck of a lot better,” - Evan Putterill said Evan Putterill. Putterill said cuts to the Inside Passage will be felt throughout the province’s tourism sector, and adding stops in smaller communities to the summer sailings could reduce the amount of tourists on the ships “It’s great for the smaller communities, but it does increase the amount of time. It’s hard to say what impact that will have on visitor experience,” he said, adding reductions to the Prince Rupert/Skidegate sailing will also impact tourism in Haida Gwaii. “A lot of the travellers that are taking the ferries are in their vehicles doing long trips. Coming to Haida Gwaii is something they want to do, but if they have to stay longer at the sacrifice of other places they want to visit, [we might] see a decrease.”

Smoke filled the sky in Masset last Tuesday as a home in the Delkatla subdivision was engulfed in flames. While the evening fire completely destroyed the home, Masset fire chief Sylvan Daughert said it was only the structure that was harmed in the blaze. “I am happy to report that there were no serious injuries, although one of our personnel had to be looked at by the BC - Sylvan Daughert Ambulance Service,” he said. “The cause of the fire remains under investigation and I can’t say for certain what caused it ... the homeowner did indicate, however, that it was a chimney or stove fire.” Members of the Masset Volunteer Fire Department spent four and a half hours on scene fighting the fire but, in true Haida Gwaii fashion, others on the island were quick to offer help. “The Masset Volunteer Fire Department is very grateful to the assistance of the Old Massett Fire Department. Their assistance was invaluable in this situation,” said Daughert, noting the damage could have been much worse if not for a quick response. “We were very scared that the fire would extend beyond the one building because we are very limited about what we can do with the power on. BC Hydro were very quick to arrive at the scene and turn the power

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The Council of Gitga’at First Nation will be hosting a “Gitga’at Members” meeting the first Sunday of every month effective April, 2014. Meetings will center on Education, Training and Resource Development which impacts Gitga’at Title and Right. All meetings will be held at the Highliner Hotel, 815 1st Ave, Prince Rupert. Topics and presenters will vary each week.

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Flames engulf a home in the Delkatla subdivision.

off ... we were very fortunate to contain the fire to one structure.” Despite being new on the job, Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees took to Twitter to thank Daughert and emergency personnel for their efforts. “[Sylvan] has the job for less than a week and has already handled the largest fires in years,” he wrote.

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Ford forges ahead Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year. There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will They went to make a big impact on town, developing its sales and image, and you will get a peek an entirely new at some of them at the manufacturing Vancouver Internation- process that will al Auto Show. The first is the biggest revolutionize the fullintroduction of any size truck space. automaker this year, the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck. The F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate. Period. Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the full-size truck space. The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy material that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model. In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger high-tensile steel that combined with the body,

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produces the weight savings. This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks. In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to compliment the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally aspirated V8 engine. The first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine. With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work. A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy. Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates into the tailgate. Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights. The second vehicle that will have a big impact of Ford, but more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang. Interestingly, about 25 percent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us. The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market. This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for countries like the

The 2015 F150 is just one of many strong Ford products this year. UK, Australia and Japan. The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular, with the wheels pushed out to provide better stability. The fastback has a steeper rake and a bigger trapezoidal grille has enhanced the shark nose design. Initially the Mustang will be sold as a coupe and convertible with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later. Inside is another clean-sheet design, featuring real aluminum switches and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before. Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp. The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the intro-

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duction of a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. For years, the criticism has been the lack of independent rear suspension in the Mustang but this is no longer the case. A fully independent rear suspension will help get all the power down to the ground from all three engines plus provide improved handling. Ford is hoping with this new platform and available engines, this new model will provide as many thrills as any German sports model and for less money. Pricing has not been finalized but expect it to be in line with existing 2014 Mustang pricing. Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products; it will have a good chance of staying number one. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Confessions of a Curber Chevrolet ready to shine at the show My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

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The model year 2014 is already in full swing for Chevrolet as it rolls its products into the Vancouver International Auto Show. Many of the new and revamped products are already in dealerships, so let’s take a look at what’s especially notable for this year. Cruze Diesel The popular selling compact What really stands out from Chevrolet, the Cruz, now about this compact car comes in an even more effiis just how much people cient setup: the Cruze Diesel. room there is inside. While the diesel model was launched last summer, it bears Alexandra Straub a 2014 designation. Under its hood is a 2.0L turbo-diesel that packs in 151 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft torque. Yes, it has that much torque and is most impressive. According to the Chevrolet, it has a 0-96 km/h (60 mph) performance of 8.6 seconds, “which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the North American market.” In addition to that, it receives an estimated fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km on the highway and 7.5L/100km in the city. While the Cruze diesel had already been available in Europe, the proven engine needed to be adapted to North American emissions ratings. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and 376.6L trunk space. It has an MSRP of $24,945 plus $1,550 destination freight charge. Impala Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year. Released in 2013, this five-passenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger. Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design. I think it looks great. Having had the opportunity to take it for a test drive, Chevrolet has certainly listened to their customers and in the Impala; it has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency. Its cabin/interior also received a major overhaul and the result is pleasing to the eyes and to the touch. The 2014 Impala is offered with three engine choices, including two four-cylinder powertrains and a 3.6L V6. Output for the 3.6L V6 is rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-

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The Cruze Diesel is new for 2014. ft. of torque (358 Nm). That is the highest horsepower output in the segment from a naturally-aspirated V6 engine. The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is rated at 196 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque The Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine with eAssist provides electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is rated at 182 horsepower. Malibu The 2013 model year brought forth an all-new Malibu. That said, not much has changed for 2014, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get a few enhancements. For example, there’s now a fuel-saving start-stop technology added to the standard model, rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) and chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience. That’s on top off the overhauled Malibu, on the inside and out. Camaro Z/28 For those diehard track day fans who have been waiting for an even more performance inspired Camaro, the wait is over. Almost. For 2014, the Z/28 makes its debut. All 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. However, the new Camaro Z/28 adds features like a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history. Alongside its aerodynamic prowess, under its hood is a mechanical wonder. Its 7.0L, LS7 V8 hand-assembled engine was co-developed with Corvette Racing to make it as potent as possible. Its monster engine produces an estimated 500 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Chrysler’s new models These days, there’s always something new and interesting to see at a Chrysler auto show product display. Big and small it’s got’em all. – There’s a super-cute little Fiat that can run forever on litre of fuel over here and a big, brawny heavy-duty Chrysler Canada Ram 2500 Laramie recently recorded 50 Longhorn Diesel that consecutive months can pull a mountain of year-over-year over there. growth. Then there’s valBob McHugh ue-packed Dodge, go-anywhere Jeep and those top-line Chrysler brand products, including the sleek new (2015) 200 sedan. Gear-heads will, of course, be gathered around the SRT Viper, which reportedly can transport occupants to 100 km/h in less than four seconds. On the business side, Chrysler Canada recently recorded fifty consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth, which is the longest period of continuous market improvement in the company’s history. Globally, 2013 was another great year for parent company Chrysler Group LLC, which reported a yearend net income of $2.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion the previous year. So far, in 2014, the sales growth story continues with award winning new vehicles and there are more new products in the pipeline. The radically redesigned Jeep Cherokee was recently

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voted 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and has already achieved best ever mid-size SUV sales results for Jeep. Cherokee is the first Jeep built on a body platform co-developed with corporate partner Fiat S.p.A. The base engine is a fuel-efficient 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engine and there’s an optional new 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. Other engineering highlights include a nine-speed automatic transmission and a new Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system with up to five customized drive modes. This year the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered with a new 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine option, which is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy, a driving range in excess of 1,100 km and The Dodge Ram is just one example of Chrysler’s excellent lineup. Bob Mchugh towing capability up to 3357 kg (7,400 lb). A new eight-speed automatic transmission comes with all and offering 42 per cent more interior space plus treatments plus black polished aluminum wheels, powertrains. Grand Cherokee also offers three 4x4 seating for five, the new 500L is a contemporary and giving it a more sinister appearance. systems and a Quadra-Lift air suspension. uniquely Italian styling package. The already mentioned 2015 Chrysler 200 is a redeLed by the Ram 1500, Motor Trend magazine’s Truck If big, bold, and powerful is more your style, the signed mid-size sedan for those who have earned of Year for the second year in a row and the only Dodge Charger is a rear-drive, full size sedan with the right to enjoy some luxury and those extra frills, half-ton with a diesel engine option, Ram is now power to match its muscular styling. A new Redline yet still demand value for money. The 200’s exterior the second-best selling vehicle in Canada. Chrysler Package comes with 20-inch black chrome wheels, front-end design is apparently the new “face” of the separated its Dodge brand and created the distinct Beats Audio and an upgraded 300 horsepower, Chrysler brand and it’s now based on an Alfa Romeo standalone Ram brand to concentrate on core 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine. If that’s not enough, chassis. truck customers and offers a range of vehicles that there’s a new R/T edition comes with a 370 hp HEMI At the L.A. auto show about six years ago, the lights includes pickup trucks, vans, cab/chassis platforms V8 engine. were turned out at an abandoned Chrysler display and commercial products. The best selling minivan of all time, Dodge Grand during the press preview days. It was both ominous The Fiat brand is a relative newcomer to the Chrysler Caravan is the definitive family transporter. It now and sad to see, as behind closed doors a once great family and is sold through selected Chrysler dealers. only comes with a Pentastar 3.5 litre V6 engine company was struggling to survive. The dark days A recent surge in sales was led primarily by the no gutless base engine here - linked to a 6-speed are over. introduction of a new Fiat 500L. Expanding the size automatic transmission. A new “Blacktop” package bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca and appeal of the diminutive Cinquecento (Fiat 500) includes a black gloss front grille and headlamp

One for all Years ago, we would see a pickup truck at an Auto Show (a rare find) and think this would be perfect on the farm; Stepping into a it has a pickup today is like bench seat that would stepping into a luxury fit all three home with even more of us! technology. My how things have Ian Harwood changed, stepping into a pickup today is like stepping into a luxury home with even more technology. Trucks are now outselling cars, so manufacturers must keep looking for innovative designs to entice the consumer into selecting their vehicle over the competition. There are many trucks on the road today but let’s look at the three domestic brands, all of which will be represented at the Vancouver International Auto Show. Ram introduced the EcoDiesel V6 engine

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in its 2014 1500 model and the consumer frenzy was on. A ½ ton pickup with 420 lb ft of torque and 4182kg (9200lbs) max towing capabilities, great! Better fuel economy, where do I sign. Ford announces the 2015 F150 with an aluminum body and a completely new design, this had Ford customers holding off on their new purchase until this comes out, which I do not think was Ford’s intention. GM changes not only the design of their truck but much of their drivetrain. So much so, that it was named North American Truck of the year. Consumers are demanding these changes, they want better fuel economy but still are able to tow just as much. They want more comfort but still have a practical interior. They want comfortable suspension but still perform off-road if necessary. Manufacturers have to consider all this when designing a new truck. They set up focus groups all around the country asking how they can improve and what features consumers want in a truck. So what’s driving sales, what do pickups have over cars and why are they so popular? Versatility, you can transport large items, haul your favorite ‘toy’, take your family in comfort to the cabin, get out and

The Chevy Silverado is one of the many strong trucks on the market. play in the mud. I am not saying you can’t do this in a car but with a truck there are no limitations and that’s what intrigues people into this type of vehicle. You can do so much more with a truck, the possibilities are endless. The truck is just the beginning, the customization then begins. Research shows that on average a truck owner spends between $5,000 and $7,000 in aftermarket accessories within the first six months of ownership. Truck owners want to personalize their vehicles

for practical reasons and some artistic reasons, but rest assured, if you can dream it there is somebody out there building it. Ten years ago, I would have said things are slowing down and there might be a change coming, but it didn’t happen and things picked up and it keeps picking up. I now think it will continue and in another 10 years, we will see even more choices, enabling us to take the time to enjoy life on and off road. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Lincoln getting set to challenge once more By Zack Spencer When you think about a premium brand, Lincoln probably doesn’t come to mind. The once mighty domestic luxury brand has been left too long without any unique offerings to distinguish itself from the parent brand Ford. For decades Ford would take existing models, make a few changes and call them a Lincoln. This drove the brand to almost irrelevance in a highly competitive marketplace. Well, there are big plans afoot at Lincoln to

change all of that. With a lot of hard work, unique designs, engines and marketing, Ford is hoping to make Lincoln relevant again, not just taking on rival Cadillac but also the best of the import luxury brands. There is a four-vehicle on slot of new products that Lincoln hopes will bring them back. The first was the MKZ sedan that came out in 2013. It has been selling well, and the hybrid version has been a surprise, with buyers choosing it in volumes Lincoln had not expected. The second vehicle will

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be the all-new MKC compact luxury SUV, based on the Ford Escape that will arrive this summer. The design of the new MKC has a very European silhouette but with a stylized Lincoln grille. The back of the MKC was a major engineering an design challenge due to the wrap around tailgate that brings to mind the Audi Q7. What Lincoln is hoping to do is offer more for less than the German competition. $39,940 is a great starting point for any

small luxury crossover. With 300hp and a great starting price the MKC should find an audience. The biggest problem Lincoln has is getting people to consider the brand. The executives at Ford and Lincoln are realistic and know it will take years for buyers to be aware of the brand and to accept its new products. By moving Lincoln away from Ford with separate designers, engineers and management will hopefully make Lincoln a strong brand yet again.

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Rural rides questioned

Are rural readers mathematically challenged? Fellow reader Dave Rush wonders, he writes: “I have never been able to understand why people living outside urban areas usually drive less fuel-efficient vehicles. When forced to travel greater distances, why do North Americans choose vehicles that guzzle more fuel?” I am convinced that our math skills or transportation logic is impaired. Do you have an explanation for him? And what drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

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