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Paul Rudan Campbell River Mirror CAMPBELL RIVER—Second degree murder or manslaughter? That’s the decision left to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Miriam
Maisonville who’s expected to make her ruling May 6 in Campbell River. Justice Maisonville is presiding over the case against 20-year-old Dakota Johnny of Port Hardy. He’s
charged with second degree murder of Cindy Scow who also lived on the Tsulquate First Nations Reserve. The 28-year-old mother of seven died following a severe beating
she received on the night of Sept. 9, 2012. She was found partial-
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A O’Toole Gazette staff While they hope never to have to put their skills to use, emergency planners on the North Island have been busily shoring up plans should the worst happen. Last week a panel of experts visited Port Hardy and Port McNeill to discuss tsunami and associated hazards at a pair of community forums. A modest crowd in Port Hardy heard last Friday from National Resources Canada’s Alison Bird, Emergency Management BC’s Teron Moore and Environment Canada’s Anne McCarthy before hearing from local representatives. Councillors Bird, an earthquake seismologist, gave a me presentation on the science behind tsunamis, including an appeal to the public to help build data on the subject. She asked that anyone who feels he Nominations a quake report it on w w w.Poll earthquakese Advance canada.nrcan.gc.ca. comparing FinalBy Election Pollreports from different areas, she explained, scientist can gain a greater understanding of earthquake effects and more accurately predict results. Moore discussed the importance of preparedness and McCarthy described the variety of notification tools on offer. Not all earthquakes cause tsunami and not all tsunami are caused by earthquake, but the panelists did offer general advice: • Have an emergency kit and plan in place — families should be prepared to be selfsufficient for at least 72 hours following a disaster; • If you feel an earthquake, drop, cover and hold on — the majority of injuries in an earthquake are caused by falling objects; • Once shaking stops, survey the area for hazards; • If in a tsunami zone, leave immediately for high ground;
• In the event of a tsunami, expect several waves over many hours. While earthquakes are relatively rare, Bird said scientists predict within the next 50 years a 1-in-5 chance of a damaging quake on the North Island. “If it was a lottery, you’d buy a ticket,” she said. Following the presentations, Bob Swain, Emergency Planning Coordinator for the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw First Nations spoke about the progress he and his committee have made, including the installation of a tsunami warning system. Swain said that the committee planned to test the system on May 5, putting members in various positions in the community to sur-
vey its range. The audience also heard from Chrissy Johnny who shared a personal recollection of the tsunami of 1964, describing “a black vortex” which rose “almost to our door.” Port Hardy’s newly appointed Emergency Coordinator, Mike McCully, introduced himself to the audience and said that his top priority was a revamp of the emergency plan. McCully said his background experience was related to wildfire management but noted some parallels between the way wildfires and tsunami were handled. “We’re working hard to get a good plan in place,” he said, “but, ultimately, people need to get their head around the idea that
they need to be prepared to look after themselves.” He reaffirmed that Avalon School is the evacuation muster point for Storey’s Beach residents, the Civic Centre is the muster point for Port Hardy, and Wakas Hall is the reception centre for Tsulquate Reserve. His final piece of advice was to be extra cautious. “If you’re not sure if you should evacuate, evacuate. I’m standing here to ask you to err on the side of caution.” For more information on Port Hardy’s Tsunami Preparedness plan, including information sources and evacuation centres, see the District’s website at www.porthardy.ca and click the emergency info tab.
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Nimpkish River Bridge No. 02162-Deck Rehabilitation Highway 19 Just South of Port McNeill Project No. 16220-0002 Notice of Construction Please be advised that Neelco Builders Ltd. will be commencing work on April 1, 2014 and is schedule to be complete work on or before September 30, 2014 on the Nimpkish River Bridge No. 02162. Please be advised that for the course of the project it will be Single Lane Alternating Traffic controlled by a Portable Traffic Light. For the duration of the project the speed limit will be 50km/hr. Please be advised that each lane of traffic will be a width of 3.5 meters for the duration of the project. For WIDE LOADS over 3.5 meters travelling on the Nimpkish River Bridge No. 02162, the following procedure will need to be followed to allow access through the construction zone. Tires cannot cross over the centerline. The Centerline is 3.5m (11’ 6”) from the curb. The curb is 250mm (10”) high, overhang over the curb can be 150mm (6”), and overhang over the centerline is not an issue In advance of travelling through the construction zone on the Nimpkish River Bridge No. 02162 please call the Site Superintendent, Mike Neels at 604-798-9491 and let him know the wide load will be coming through. Once we have received the call we will ensure that the wide load will be able to pass through the construction zone. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Ministry Representative is Scott MacDonald and can be contacted at 250-248-7530 or via email at scott.g.macdonald@gov.bc.ca. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact Chantay Neels at 604845-6568 or via email at chantay@neelco.ca.
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Expect delays in bridge work Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A season-long construction project will limit traffic on the Nimpkish River bridge to a single lane this spring and summer, the contractor announced last week. Neelco Builders Ltd. embarked Apr. 1 on Phase 1 of a deck replacement on the bridge, located just south of Port McNeill. Work is scheduled to be completed on or
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from page 1 ly clothed, covered in blood and dying in an abandoned house on the reserve. An autopsy revealed Scow had died of blunt force trauma – perhaps six blows to the head – and was heavily impaired by alcohol at the time of her death. Johnny was arrested shortly after Scow was found. During trial, witnesses described seeing Johnny and Scow drinking and laughing together earlier in evening, across the road from the abandoned house. Johnny was arrested just after midnight at his father’s home. He had blood on his shirt as well as his shoes and he would ask the arresting officer about how many years he
tered on the wall and ceiling. “(Johnny) caused her bodily harm he knew was likely to cause her death,” said Fitzsimmons. However, defence lawyer Doug Marion believes this, “has always been a manslaughter case.” Johnny did not testify on his own behalf. However, a defence witness said that Johnny reacted violently after Scow had bitten his penis while they were engaged in consensual sex. “If she did assault him, his reaction was excessive,” Marion told the court. The decision now rests with the judge and Fitzsimmons acknowledged it’s not a straightforward matter.
“Dakota Johnny is the person responsible for the death of Cindy Scow.” David Fitzsimmons
might get in jail. “What do you think the years are going to be if you guys find out it was me? Probably like 28?” Johnny asked the officer. In his summation, Crown prosecutor David Fitzsimmons said it’s unknown why the violent assault with a wooden dowel occurred, but the scene was “horrific” with Scow’s blood splat-
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“The Crown says it’s a simple case, but not an easy case,” he said. “Dakota Johnny is the person responsible for
the death of Cindy Scow. That’s the easy part. The hard part is if it’s second degree murder or manslaughter?”
District of Port Hardy Changes to Council Meeting Schedule Notice is hereby given with respect rescheduling of most of the regular meetings of District of Port Hardy Council for the months of April, May and June of 2014 as follows: Old Council Meeting Date April 8 May 13 May 27 June 10 June 24
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Changes coming to North Island recycling Many residents of the North Island have likely been hearing bits and pieces about upcoming changes to recycling. Unlike many rumours that we encounter every day, these are based on fact. Starting May 19, 2014, Provincial legislation mandates that manufacturers and retailers must be responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products’ packaging and printed paper components. Prior to this change
in responsibility, local governments — and hence, their taxpayers — covered all these costs. To meet these responsibilities, the retailers and manufacturers have formed a non-profit entity called Multi Material BC (MMBC) to deliver these services through local governments and contractors. Getting past the background, what does this mean to North Islanders? The biggest change will be in Port Hardy, Port
“...a curbside collection service for certain types of recyclables will start May 19.” McNeill and Coal Harbour, where a curbside collection service for certain types of recyclables will start May 19. In the new collection system, garbage will be collected every other week and on alternative weeks, recyclables will be collected. It
is a significant change but experience from Malcolm Island, where garbage collection is every two weeks, shows households can make it work. Another benefit beyond the convenience of getting your recyclables collected
infancy stage, just like the new recycling services. If you have any questions, please email me at info@rdmw.bc.ca and I will attempt to reply back as soon as possible. Next week I will attempt to explain “Upcoming Plastic Packaging Recycling Opportunities”. Have a great weekend. Patrick Donaghy Operations Manager Regional District of Mount Waddington
at your curbside will be less sorting as materials that previously had to be separated can now be collected in one stream. This is just the first of a series of articles that will guide North Islanders through the coming changes in the next couple of months. The Regional District is also in the process of setting up a new recycling web page to provide easily accessible information. You will need to be patient as it is in its
More to tipping issue than meets the eye Dear editor, RE: Tip or tax?, North Island Gazette, March 27. Last week a reader took issue with the growing practice of automatically adding tips to your bill at res-
taurants, and invited feedback. To begin with I want to state that I agree to the distasteful nature of this practice which takes away the voluntary aspect of tipping. Not everyone is
aware that people working in the food service industry are not bound by the minimum wage laws. The theory being that tips will more than make up for the lower pay scale. Real time does
not always mimic theory though. Also taking care of a table with four clients involves more effort than four tables with one client. It might give cold comfort to know that tips are considered
taxable income. A long time ago when I worked in the field, we would put all the tips aside and at the end of our shift it was split among the staff and with a nudge and a wink it was forgot-
upfront if they carry out this practice, and that this policy will have a bitter aftertaste for a lot of people. Sincerely,
ten about. Now the government wants their cut and so by having automatic tips, this makes it easier for Ottawa to find this income. I think establishments should be more
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New exhibit in the works for museum Island, with council representatives invited to attend an opening event at 1 p.m. that day. Progress has also been made on permanent curations, with the extensive photo collection in the process of being collated and a cabinet maker commissioned to craft a case to match an existing fossil case. Council heard that staff received between 20 and 30 requests
Museum update Curator Jane Hutton appeared as a delegate at the meeting, informing council of updates at the museum. Councillors heard that, on April 26, the doors will open on a new temporary exhibit, Prospecting and Mining on the North
annually for information from the archives. The gift shop continues to improve, with “a heavy emphasis on First Nations art and local interest books.” The shop also carries the acclaimed How a People Live on DVD. Hutton also put out a call for artifacts to accompany a planned healthcare exhibit. “It’s wonderful to see the turn-around in the gift shop,” said the mayor. “You do a wonderful job for us.” “You’re a real asset to Port Hardy,” agreed Coun. Janet Dorward.
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6 www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, April 3, 2014 Left: Poet and storyteller Duncan Mercredi reads from his work at Cafe Guido during last week’s post-workshop reading event. Right: Jennifer Weyman, right, is applauded after reading a piece. The crowd heard around a dozen graduates of a two-and-a-half day creative writing and storytelling workshop with Mercredi.
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Duncan Mercredi. Mercredi is an accomplished Cree/ Metis poet and storyteller, originally from Grand Rapids and now resident in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has four published books of poetry to his name as well as several contributions in anthologies and periodicals. As Mercredi explained to the crowd assembled for the reading, “The hardest part was getting them to read out loud; the talent was already
there.” From Chrissy Johnny’s personal recount of her family’s forced move in 1964, to Joy Walkus’ missive on time, to Rory Korhonen’s tale of joy and regret, the crowd was treated to a diverse range of styles and subjects before Mercredi himself took the floor. The masterful storyteller drew the crowd in with his poetry and tales of solitaire with the devil, at times dropping to a whisper
before suddenly raising the volume and causing many to start. He congratulated all who participated and encouraged them to form a local writers’ collective and publish a chapbook of their work. “It was such an amazing experience to have gone through,” said participant Mantlidas Wallas in a Facebook post. “As nervous as I was, I couldn’t help but feel proud of all that we accomplished.”
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Above: From left, Emily Morozoff, Emma Harrison and Emma Walkus decorate rocks on a Carrot Park picnic table during the Eco-art day camp held during spring break. Left: Students decorate rocks at Carrot Park. J.R. Rardon
The A,B,Cs of responsible photography With spring upon us, many of us will be spending more time in the outdoors reacquainting ourselves with the magic of the forest and mountains. Some will extend that journey by painting or photographing scenery or wildlife. Many of you may have seen the film footage of the grizzly sow charging Leon Lorenz four years ago in the Robson Valley in B.C. The only positive to be taken from the interaction was Mr. Lorenz’s calmness in discharging his firearm into the air to scare off the sow. Other than that, there were a number of errors that placed both grizzly and photographer in danger, being in too close proximity being the biggest issue. Yet in all the issues discussed following the incident — the right to carry a firearm, the right to enter the bush to film wildlife, the right to pursue that lifestyle — never once was it mentioned about the sow and cub having the right to feed in peace without being placed in a stressful situation. Wildlife photography should be about responsibility, respect, and above all, applied knowledge. Supposedly Mr. Lorenz has 19 years experience; it’s obvious by his own film evidence he applied no respect, responsibility or knowledge while endangering both sow and cub.
Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall Wildlife photography is much like first aid. Start with scene survey, know your terrain, and recognize any other issues in the vicinity that could lead to a stressful environment before selecting a location to film your intended target. The A,B,C,Ds of wildlife photography in a nutshell are: A: Air. Which direction is the wind blowing from? A strong, steady wind is preferred in an attempt to locate down wind, where a luffing wind that is constantly changing could place your target in undue stress. B: Behaviour. Both yours and the target’s is important. Don’t push your personal space onto the animal in question, as in Mr. Lorenz’s case, and this is where the issue of the handgun comes into play. Does the gun make individuals bolder than they would be without? I’ve been photographing wildlife more than 40 years without a firearm, and I still have all my fingers and toes. By all means carry a
The author was able to capture a compelling close-up of a mountain goat last summer by establishing his location and allowing Lawrence Woodall the animals to approach at their leisure. firearm, but ask your- years gained from the- edge of a specific aniself, would you move ory, practical experi- mal’s personality. This in such close proxim- ences, and acting men- only comes after years ity to a grizzly sow tors. You consider the of observing the same with cub without a food supply, regional animal in a variety of firearm? This isn’t population dynamics, scenarios. D: Distance. Always an issue of rights but environment, mating one of respect towards season and a host of maintain a far distance. other factors that play With a grizzly sow your target. C: Consideration. into the behaviour of and cubs, a hundred This is applying the animal and your metres or more, and knowledge over many own personal knowl- even then, unless you
know the disposition of the sow in question, it is only a perceived safe distance. With the technology of telephoto lenses there is no reason to push the envelope as Mr. Lorenz did. This past summer I ran into several grizzlies and mountain goats that I’ve observed over the years. I kept my distance and the animals carried on foraging, playing, and fighting, and in some of the cases the animals wandered up to and around my position carrying
on their daily routine without undue stress. Respect, responsibility, and knowledge are the foundation of professional wildlife photography — not rights or entitlement. And if I’m perceived as being arrogant sometimes, it’s not arrogance but frustration that wildlife is destroyed because of our ignorance and indifference towards them, such as with the wolf and grizzly. Lawrence Woodall is a longtime naturalist who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.
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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. April 3 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey AGM and awards night, 7 p.m., Sunset Elementary School gym.
April 5 Soccer Referee clinic for new and returning youth soccer officials, Sunset Elementary School, Port McNeill. Free clinic headed by Stu Power; sessions for mini level (10-under) 9 a.m.-noon; divisional competition (11-18) 1-4 p.m. To register or for more info, contact Scott at 250-949-7959. April 6 Dragon boating Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society hosts a helms clinic, 9 a.m., Port Hardy Seaplane Dock. To register or for more info, call Cora at 250230-4227. April 15 Minor hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey AGM and awards night, 6:30 p.m., Civic Centre. Desserts and drinks, election of officers, medals and awards. Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch registration deadline. League fees $500 per team; league play begins Apr. 28. To sign up or for info, call David, 250-949-7221 or Leigh, 250-2308409. April 25-27 Soccer Annual Mud Bowl tournament in Port McNeill. Slo-pitch Port McNeill Slopitch hosts the inaugural Groundbreaker Ballbreaker tournament, Mantic and Centennial fields. Floor hockey Annual Harvey Walkus Memorial Floor Hockey tournament in Port Hardy.
Left: Port McNeill skip Keith Balcke prepares to release a shot during Sunday's North Island Zone club championship final against Campbell River at Broughton Curling Club. Above: Naomi Stead, left, and Lori Walker of Port Hardy's Fort Rupert Curling Club sweep while shooter Myra Connaty follows the play during the women's semifinals. J.R. Rardon
McNeill rink falls in epic final J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— The men of Broughton Curling Club earned rave reviews as hosts and as competitors in the North Island Zone club championships. But they did not earn a berth in the Dominion provincial finals and the Pacific International Cup, to be held jointly later this month in Richmond. Port McNeill skip Keith Balcke and rink mates Nick Russell, Don Riehl and Matt Tjepkema pushed Campbell River skip Ron Schmidt to the final end of what became an epic, best-of-three series before succumbing in Sunday’s title game. “These guys, they played us real tough for all three games,” said Schmidt. “Plus, they worked all weekend.” And, Balcke noted afterward, the local squad played in all six draws of the doubleelimination format tournament — including three straight extraend matches — before settling for second place. The Dominion-
sponsored club championship, the first held at Broughton Curling Club since 2002, drew six men’s and five women’s rinks from as far as Powell River and Qualicum Beach. Val Schultz and her Comox women’s rink swept unbeaten through the weekend, clinching the club’s sixth straight title with an 8-6 win over Campbell River’s Nicole McCurrie. But Schmidt faced a stiffer test from Balcke and his mates on the men’s side. After needing an extra end to edge Port McNeill in Saturday’s play, Schmidt went on to finish unbeaten atop the winner’s bracket. Balcke worked his way back through the loser-out bracket, including a win over the Fort Rupert Curling Club team of Mark Hutchinson, John Maday, Norm Campbell and Joe Godmaire, to earn a rematch in Sunday morning’s final. In that game, Balcke parlayed the hammer in the final end into a two-point pickup and a come-from-behind, 5-4 win over Schmidt, Norm Cote, Greg
Burnes and Trevor McClung. The win left both rinks with one loss and forced an “if necessary” third meeting Sunday afternoon. Port McNeill took the early lead at 2-1 through four ends before Campbell River rode a big, three-point pickup in the fifth to take control at 4-2. After blanking the sixth to keep his hammer, Balcke was forced to accept a single point in the seventh end and needed a steal to stay alive in the eighth and final frame. With his final stone, he managed to take out Campbell River’s shot rock. But in trying to roll behind Schmidt’s second counting stone
in the 12-foot, he went too far and allowed Schmidt to pocket his hammer and a ticket to Richmond. “We just missed some shots early, then couldn’t get anything going in (ends) seven or eight,” Balcke said. “I missed draws in one and four that could have changed the way the rest of the game went.” Port McNeill was bidding to become the first winner from the area since the Port Hardy rink of Doug McCorquodale, Brad Zealand, Hank Bood and Karl Wilson won the 2009 title. Schultz steamrolled through the women’s field with team-
mates Mare Michell, LeeAnne Alberti and Melanie Rait, including an elimination win over the Port Hardy rink of skip Laina Hunko, Myra Connaty, Naomi Stead and Lori
Walker. Port McNeill’s women’s rink of Brenda Drummond, Kristen Kerr, Tammy Symons and Serena Foldy also competed, but failed to advance.
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Keith Balcke, Nick Russell, Don Riehl and Matt Tjepkema reached the final of the club curling zone championships. J.R. Rardon
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October 28, 1929 ~ February 28, 2014 Our dear Mom passed away at the age of 84 on Friday February 28, 2014 at Dufferin Place in Nanaimo, BC. She waited for us, as she always did, to send her on her journey, with love. Mom was born October 28, 1929 in Peterborough, Ontario. At the age of 16, she married our Dad, Sanford Garrah, (June 1946) and followed him “out west� to B.C. where their three children, Sharon, Judy and Chris were born. Telegraph Cove, Beaver Cove and Nimpkish were home to Mom and Dad until they moved to Nanaimo in 1976. Dufferin Place was Mom’s “Home� for the past seven years. To the care staff doctors and nurses at Dufferin Place, who compassionately cared for our Mom during her struggle with Parkinson’s, we send love, appreciation, gratitude and so many thank-you’s. Mom is predeceased by her parents, Hilda and Lawrence Laviolette; sister, Ruth; infant son, Lawrence; brotherin-law, Fred Hammond; sons-in-law, Paul McNulty and Brian Richards; and infant granddaughter, Kelly Richards. Left behind to always remember our Mom are her husband, Sanford (94 in Dufferin Place); brother, Wayne (Carol); “kids� Sharon (Ed), Judy (Wayne), Chris (Marcie); also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mom, we miss you and our visits with you at Dufferin filled with smiles and laughter. Rest without pain, ‘Till we meet again, our Mom, We’ll love you always. No service at Mom’s request. Celebration of life at a later date. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032
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By Ke lv in McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial
[more-online northislandgazette.com statements on its web site. I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. All of the directors represent large corporate interests; • MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act; • MMBC is not governed by the province’s Financial Administration Act; • None of the monies collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the Public Accounts of the Province; • MMBC is not subject to oversight by the Auditor General of B.C.; • MMBC has the authority to charge companies like
Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are; • MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; • The municipal governments of the province don’t yet realize the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other companies amounts to double taxation; • The municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to ‘producers’ paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for ‘consumers’ i.e. property tax payers to pay for these services through the municipalities; • The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public; • Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether
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they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services into the hands of a corporation outside the jurisdiction of the provincial Auditor General; • Fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300-500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia. I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: • The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice; • The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control; • Monies collected from the Recycling Regulation are included in the Public Accounts of the Province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act; • Creation of a Legislative Bill so that the proper public debate can occur; • There is an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.
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