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CCCU slams door on islands J.R. Rardon Gazette editor Coastal Community Credit Union branches in three small island communities closed their doors for the final time last week, rolling trucks

of money and ATM machines out of branches in Sointula, Alert Bay and Cortes Island. The July 5 closures came even as the Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM) reviews an

appeal brought by Sointula members, whose resolution for a vote of the full membership was rejected in early May by the CCCU Board of Directors. And residents of Alert Bay have

already begun seeking other solutions to the loss of their only

See page 4 ‘Alert Bay seeks reply’

• Tee for tour

Tour de Rock golf tourney raises more than $7,000. Page 10

• Happy Birthday

North Islanders mark Canada Day with mix of celebrations. Page 10

A Kwakiutl canoe approaches Fort Rupert on its journey from Alert Bay Monday afternoon as part of the Tribal Journey paddle from Washington State to Bella Bella and the Qatuwas Festival, set for July 13-19. See more on page 3. A O’Toole

Kwakiutl applaud Tsilhqot’in ruling •Blades of Glory

Loggers turn timber into sawdust, wood chips in annual show. Page 16

Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Kwakiutl First Nation Chief Coreen Child says the Tsilhqot’in court victory on Thursday, June 26, 2014, proves that Vancouver Island First Nations with Douglas Treaties

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already demonstrated Aboriginal Title over 160 years ago. “We are deeply moved by the resolve of the Tsilhqot’in people,” said Chief Child. “The ruling will have far reaching impacts on First Nations and the Crown govern-

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ments. For Kwakiutl, the Supreme Court of Canada’s declaration reaffirms that the 1851 Douglas Treaty proves Aboriginal title— and that the Government has not lived up to its promises.” Kwakiutl First Nation inter-

vened on the Tsilhqot’in case to address two fundamental issues— the proper test of Aboriginal title

See page 5 ‘Court decision’

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Councillors impressed by report presentation Council Meeting Port McNeill they might be adjusted in the current year. “The other thing I was impressed with is the fact that our ‘qualified’ audit from last year was removed because of the information Dan was able to provide, as well, for our tangible capital assets,” coun. Gaby Wickstrom added. UBCM nomination Coun. Wickstrom earned unanimous approval from council to put her name forward for nomination to a spot on the Union of BC Municipalities Executive Board, representing small communities of 2,500 or less. The request by Wickstrom came in the wake of a UBCM call for nominations dated June 10 and submitted to Port McNeill and other municipal and regional authorities. “I just think that, oftentimes there are small communities in

“...oftentimes there are small communities in the vicinity of larger communities, and they don’t have the same obstacles to overcome that we do when we’re rural and remote.” Coun. Gaby Wickstrom

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the vicinity of larg- eligible to stand for er communities, and the position. Coastal Community Credit Union staff, from left, Jen Smith, TW they don’t have the Darren JaneyOperations Henschke, are joined by young boardMinistry of Forests, Lands andArnett Naturaland Resource same obstacles to Client: Harbour rates ers Ocean Argyle andStrachan HannahBay Henschke a recent barCampaign: BCTS Seaward disposition of Crown land June 2014 during NIG 1414199 overcome that we do OK’d becue to benefit Hardy Bay Seniors Centre in Port Hardy. With Size: 4.3125” x 8.0100” when we’re rural and Council unanimousNorth Island Gazette the assistance of donations from Overwaitea Foods, the event remote. And some ly gave final pasraised approximately $1,800. small communities sage to its Harbour J.R. Rardon are very remote, and Fee-Setting Bylaw I don’t think that’s No. 558.10, 2014, really captured there, without discussion. so I’d like to put my Councillors on June LAND ACT: name forward.” 16 had approved the NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A Coun. Shirley first three readings Ackland asked wheth- of the bylaw, which DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND er Port McNeill fell establishes daily, FILE #1414199 within the 2,500 pop- weekly, monthly and Take notice that BC Timber Sales (Seaward Business Office in Port McNeill) ulation threshold for annual rates for moorintends to apply to the North Island-Central Coast District office of the small communities. age, boat launch and Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for a Licence of Wickstrom replied loading docks for Occupation for industrial log handling. The site is on provincial Crown land that the last census, pleasure craft, comat Strachan Bay and the file number is 1414199. completed in 2011, mercial fishing vesshowed the Town with sels and other comTo obtain more information or to submit written comments, contact land a population of 2,504, mercial vessels, along officer Sheldon Martell (2217 Mine Road, Box 7000, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N but that she had con- with vehicle park2R0 or Sheldon.Martell@gov.bc.ca) or forest technologist Shiloh McCulley tacted the UBCM’s ing, live-aboard and (2217 Mine Road, Box 7000, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 or Shiloh.Mcculley@ nomination chair and emergency pump-out gov.bc.ca). was assured she was charges. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from June 26, 2014. Comments will be received until 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2014. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Comments can also be posted online at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

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Gazette staff P O R T McNEILL—A statutory public consultation on the Town of Port McNeill’s 2014 Annual Report failed to draw a single member of the public, but councillors had plenty to say in favour of the document while voting to approve the report during their regular meeting Monday in council chambers. “I was pretty impressed with the fella that came and talked to us and walked us through it,” coun. Grant Anderson said of Port Alberni auditor Don Jones. “If there was ever a chance we were to do this again under our watch, I would certainly recommend him. We got a lot of information out of that sit-down.” The Annual Report, compiled by Port McNeill treasurer Dan Rodin following Jones’s meeting with himself and council, covers strategies, goals and objectives set by the Town, how much progress was made on those objectives in 2013, and how

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The journey Gazette staff Around 26 canoes — some from as far as Seattle — braved the choppy waters off North Vancouver Island earlier this week en route to Bella Bella for Qatuwas II. The armada stopped off at Alert Bay Sunday, paddling to Fort Rupert the next day, with several continuing to Tsulquate

Tuesday. The balance of the fleet was scheduled to join them Wednesday before continuing its journey north for the annual Tribal Journeys gathering, which this year returns to Bella Bella for the first time since its inception. The gathering is slated for July 13-19, with up to 5,000 expected to attend.

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Clockwise from above: Chief Calvin Hunt welcomes a canoe to Tsaxis as son Justin looks on; the crew of the Kwakiutl canoe Ugwamalis Gixdan paddles to shore; Chief Hunt looks out as canoes arrive at the shores of Tsaxis.

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Alert Bay seeks reply from other banks from page 1 banking outlet, sending the summary of a community-wide survey to at least four other institutions in hope of enticing at least one to Cormorant Island. “I’d say we’ve wasted too much time trying to convince Coastal Community of the error of their ways,” Alert Bay Mayor Michael Berry said. “CCCU may have lost their way as a credit union, but not having financial services on this island is not an acceptable alternative.” The closures have had an immediate impact on businesses that deal with cash transactions — who must now arrange transport of deposits — as well as residents who deal primarily in cash and those who do not bank online. CCCU announced the impending July closures of the three branches in March, following its board elec-

tions, saying they were no longer financially viable. The news was greeted with outrage in the local communities, which had already had hours reduced to three days a week and which claimed the institution had abandoned its mandate as a memberowned business. After local members were rebuffed in their attempts to gain an audience with the board at its Annual General Meeting in Nanaimo in April, Sointula lawyer Jeff Jones drafted a resolution meant to force the board to call an election of the credit union’s full membership to determine the fate of the branches. But CCCU rejected the resolution, admitting the minimum number of signatures required had been exceeded but claiming the petitions were invalid because the full draft of the resolution was not submitted with

each set of signatures. On May 20, Jones informed FICOM of his intention to file an appeal of the credit union’s rejection, but had to wait while the commissioners determined a procedure for the unprecedented step. The appeal was finally filed, on behalf of Sointula residents Bruce Burrows and John Malthouse, on June 2. “All of the documents have been filed and we’re awaiting a FICOM decision,” said Jo Mrozewski of Alert Bay, who filed an affidavit in the appeal and who serves as a liaison between the appellants and the Alert Bay community. If the appeal is upheld, CCCU would have 90 days to call a vote of its 80,000 members. What is not clear is whether the vote would be on the original, rejected, resolution calling for the branches

to be kept open. “The question is whether the resolution will be as we worded it, or will CCCU and FICOM go in and re-word it?” said Mrozewski. As the Sointula members formulated their appeal, the ‘Namgis Band on Cormorant Island enlisted the partnership of the Village of Alert Bay in securing a consultant to survey of local residents and businesses on their banking requirements, usage patterns and preferences. The summary of that survey was completed just over a week ago and forwarded to “at least four” potential partners in the banking industry. “We’ve asked them to get back to us by July 11, with both interim and long-term plans,” said Berry. “This is an immediate need, and hopefully it will generate longer-term solutions as well.”

Trails funding available Gazette staff North Island MP John Duncan announced last week that Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs has launched the federal government’s National Recreational Trails Program. Thanks to a partnership between the

Government of Canada and the National Trails Coalition, $10 million will be available between 2014 and 2016 to help expand and rehabilitate Canada’s snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle and non-motorized trail system. Now that the National Recreational Trails Program is “open for business”,

local trail organizations across Canada are invited to submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition over the next 45 days. The Coalition is responsible for selecting and approving projects. Organizations can access information, applications and guidelines for project pro-

posal submissions at: www.ntc-canada.ca Between 150 and 200 projects are expected to be supported across Canada. “The Government of Canada is encouraging job creation, linking communities and increasing recreational opportunities for Canadians,” said Duncan.

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A moving truck and Brinks armoured car load onto the ferry after loading equipment from the Coastal Community Credit Union Jo Mrozewski branch in Alert Bay last Thursday.

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Court decision supports Kwakiutl title claim from page 1 and the application of provincial legislation on Aboriginal title lands. The Tsilhqot’in win reinforces a BC Supreme Court decision, made on June 17, 2013, which found the Province of British Columbia had breached its legal duties by denying the existence of Kwakiutl’s inherent title & treaty rights. Further, the B.C. decision found that B.C. and Canada had failed to implement and respect the Crown’s 163 year-old Douglas Treaties, and “encouraged and challenged” the governments to begin fair negotiations “without any further

litigation, expense or delay.” “The Supreme Court of Canada rejected the ‘small spots’ strategy argued by Canada and recognized and affirmed that First Nation view of Territorial Title is the basis for engagement with First Nations,” said Councillor Davina Hunt. Since 2004, the band says, B.C. government has been granting the removal of private lands from Tree Farm licenses located within Kwakiutl territory without Kwakiutl consent. Consequently, businesses, companies and governments have exploited Kwakiutl lands with impunity.

“B.C. forestry decision making is one example of Treaty infringement,” said Councillor Jason Hunt. “In 163 years, the Crown, first as Colony, then as B.C. and Canada, built entire economies on North Vancouver Island without First Nations consent. They have exploited our lands and waters, and marginalized our people.” The Kwakiutl believe that Crown governments and industry will have to meaningfully engage on a deeper level with respect to Aboriginal title and Treaty when proposing to make decisions or conduct business on First Nations ter-

Hot spots July 10 Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society hosts its AGM, 7 p.m., Old School room 3 in Port McNeill. FMI, call Kathy Martin at 250-956-3456. July 11 Like to walk or hike but don’t want to be cougar bait?

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Join Hardy Ladies Strollers; first group walk Friday, 6:45 p.m. at Storey’s Beach. Info, meetup.com/HardyLadies-Strollers-Meetup/. July 12 North Island Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hyde Creek Petro Canada station. $5/table, must provide own table and canopy, if desired. For info or to sign up, call 250-956-2527 or email pmfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. July 19-20 Filomi Days summer festival in Port Hardy. Waterfront vendors, games and entertainment, food and beer garden, many associated athletic events. Watch the Gazette for more details. July 25-27 Alert Bay SeaFest, including ArtFest and MusicFest. Vendors, crafts, games, art, food and entertainment throughout the weekend; MusicFest on Sunday featuring numerous acts; for info visit alertbayseafest.com or call Brenda at 250-974-2404.

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of First Nations Regional Chief and portfolio holder for Treaties, supports this position. “The Crown has suspended its legal obligations to the Kwakiutl for nearly two centuries. Given that the historic Tsilhqot’in Supreme Court ruling confirms the principle of Aboriginal title, it is essential the Crown fulfills its covenant with the First Peoples of Canada. We strongly urge the federal and provincial governments to act definitively, and act now, in executing their duties to consult and accommodate with First Nations within the intended spirit and intent of Treaties.”

Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) in that a First Nation views and perspectives of Territorial Land Use must be dealt with in all government decisions consistent with free, prior and informed consent,” said Chief Bob Chamberlin, Union of BC Indian Chiefs Vice President. He further stated, “The Federal and Provincial Governments must engage with full recognition of the scope and intent of the Douglas Treaty as the basis of the relationship with the Kwakiutl First Nation.” Chief Perry Bellegarde, Assembly

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The good, the bad, the pitch Fair warning, valued reader: the editorial to follow will depart slightly from our traditional format. The remainder of this column will include elements of congratulation, criticism and self-serving plug. Yet these divergent elements are all, in the end, related. For better or worse. In any case, on with the show … First, congratulations to our three local winners of Coastal Community Credit Union scholarships. Port Hardy’s Alisha MacDonald, Port McNeill’s Andrew Mitchell and Sointula’s Jenna Cowan were among only eight students Island-wide to earn the $2,000 contributions toward their post-secondary education. If MacDonald and Mitchell seem familiar names to our readers, it is with good reason. Both served as our student columnists during the recently completed school year, Mitchell at North Island Secondary School and MacDonald at Port Hardy Secondary. MacDonald actually served as columnist for two school years, first in a joint effort with two other classmates and eventually as a solo writer. While recognizing their respective academic achievements, we’d also like to take this opportunity to give MacDonald and Mitchell a public thank-you for contributing to the Gazette’s coverage of local issues and people. Good work, and best of luck in your post-secondary efforts. Cowan is no stranger to scholarships, having received essentially a full ride to Vancouver Island University. Still, we are heartened to see her awarded a bit of CCCU largesse at the same moment the credit union has laid off its Sointula branch staff as part of permanent closures at branches there, in Alert Bay and on Cortes Island. For members in those three communities who claim the institution has lost sight of its mandate as a memberowned cooperative, these scholarship awards show CCCU still knows how to provide community service. Regrettably, the credit union seems rather inconsistent in applying that service. We’re just glad it awarded Cowan’s scholarship before noticing her community is no longer part of its portfolio. But, hey! Speaking of high-achieving students, did you notice both of our secondary school columnists have graduated? We’ll be looking for contributors from NISS and PHSS this fall, and would be glad to hear from you if you’re interested in a chance to get a start in journalism or simply enjoy writing. If you’re interested, contact us at editor@northislandgazette.com or speak to your administrators or teacher this September. Assuming, of course, there is a school year in the fall. The ongoing dispute between the BCTF and the BCPSEA is … oops, out of space. Perhaps we’ve covered enough ground for one week.

A brief history of treaty talks VICTORIA – A few weeks before the landmark decision declaring aboriginal title proven by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, I picked up a used university textbook that looked like a handy reference. Geography in British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, by Brett McGillivray (UBC Press, Second Edition) is a good reference, except where it strays from geography into politics. This 2005 edition came out not long before the B.C. Treaty Commission started producing agreements, notably with the Tsawwassen First Nation. It recounts the establishment of the Ministry of Native Affairs by the Bill Vander Zalm government in 1990, and the election the next year of Mike Harcourt’s NDP, who reversed the province’s historical legal position and tried to accept the exis-

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tence of aboriginal title. McGillivray writes: “When the Liberal Party won the 2001 election (with all but two seats), it launched a province-wide referendum on treaty negotiations, prompting commentators to suggest the government was ‘trying to impose 19th century ideas on a 21st century problem’.” “Commentators” in the above quote is of course only one commentator, veteran lefty Vancouver

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columnist Stephen Hume. This quote was indeed representative of the media consensus at the time. In fact, this referendum was one of a long series of efforts to untangle the legal knot left by Canada and B.C.’s failure to complete historical treaties after 1900. Seven of the eight questions in the 2002 referendum were simply to confirm the existing position of B.C. treaty negotiators. The purpose, then as now, was to settle treaties. The only new question asked if aboriginal selfgovernment “should have the characteristics of local government, with powers delegated from Canada and British Columbia.” Arguably, that’s what has emerged from the Tsilhqot’in case, which upholds provincial jurisdiction over public forest policy on environmental and fire protection on aboriginal title lands. A member of

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By 2009, frustrated with a lack of progress, due to Ottawa’s inaction as well as inconsistent leadership from aboriginal communities, the Campbell government tried to cut the knot. Its proposed Recognition Act would have accepted a form of aboriginal title across the province, based on 30 historical “indigenous nations.” That idea originated not with the province but with the First Nations Leadership Council. It was rejected by a broader group of aboriginal leaders later that year. The best way forward, also endorsed in the 2002 referendum, is sharing land use planning. B.C. has also begun sharing resource revenues. The most likely path, however, is back to court for years to come. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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'Disgust' at government's actions Dear editor, I am writing to all British Columbians to express the disgust I have with the Liberal government and the poor choices they are making on our behalf. I am a citizen of B.C., a mother of three elementary students, and a teacher, and as all three of these things I am disgusted by our government’s actions. As a citizen of this beautiful province I am outraged by the government’s attitude towards negotiating with teachers. In the past, the Liberals have chosen to legislate teachers rather than bargain in good faith. As a result, the BCTF has taken them to court, and won, not once but twice! Rather than being an upstanding government that one could be proud of, they have chosen to waste more taxpayers’ money by appealing this ruling for a third time. When is our government going to become accountable for its actions, stop wasting tax-

payers’ money, and correct their errors? As a tax payer I work very hard for the tax dollars I pay, as do my neighbors, friends and family, and do not appreciate the Liberals throwing it down the toilet to re-appeal something they have been told twice and will be told a third time: stripping contracts through legislation is unconstitutional. Rather than flushing more of my hard-earned money down the drain, I would like them to make amends and put class size and composition back in the teachers’ contract. One thing most people don’t realize is that teachers bargained class size and composition into their contract in lieu of a pay raise, as it is an important working condition for teachers. No employer would turn around and reverse a pay raise, so how can they reverse something given in place of a pay raise? How much of our taxpayers’ dollars have been wasted on these appeals already?

"When was the last time a secretary had to buy their own photocopier or a nurse their own blood pressure cuff so they can do their job? So why are teachers expected to buy their own resources to do their jobs adequately?" How much more do the Liberals intend to flush down the drain when B.C. could be spending it on much more important issues? Another question is why has this government not received any consequences for ignoring a Supreme Court ruling? Any other citizen in this province goes to jail (or gets charges or a fine) when they break the law, so why isn’t the Liberal government facing any real consequences for breaking the law? Being a government official does not make one above the law, as we have seen many times, with members of parlia-

ment being asked to leave and having charges or fines pressed. The message being sent to myself and all other citizens of B.C. is that the law does not need to be followed by all, a judge’s ruling means little to nothing, and that the government can make and break laws as it suits them and therefore, cannot be trusted. This breaks my heart! I have been a teacher for the last nine years, six of them in B.C., and I love it! Teaching is the most rewarding career out there and one I truly enjoy. However, I do not enjoy the way this government treats

No movement Dear editor, What is mediation? When I mediate between students, the process is that both sides are presented and then we look for a middle ground as a resolution. There are no conditions placed on the process forcing a predetermined outcome for either side. We simply try to solve the problem. When the government agrees to mediation, they come with a series of preconditions that attempt to force a resolution favourable to them. On July 2, the BCTF and the government concluded a series of exploratory talks in order to get mediation happening and end the dispute which disrupted the year end and threatens to cause further havoc come September. Those talks were unsuccessful due to the unwillingness of government to engage in an unfettered mediation process. B.C. teachers came

with no conditions. We were ready to find the middle ground. Government was not willing. Justice Stephen Kelleher remains seized of the situation and has days available in July and August to allow the mediation process to work. He has stepped back at this time because he recognizes that the process cannot work with preconditions. He has not “booked out” of the process. I remain hopeful that a deal can be reached. I sincerely hope that September will get under way as per usual. It will take movement from both sides to get this done. We have indicated that B.C. teachers are willing to move. Why isn’t government? Shawn Gough Port Hardy Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association Local President

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those in my profession. In order to adequately perform the duties of my job I must purchase my own resources (black line masters, classroom library, art supplies, manipulatives, games, etc.). I regularly bring marking and prep work home with me, as my 90 minutes a week prep time and an hour before/after school is inadequate for marking the work of 21 students and preparing lessons that will engage them, not to mention writing referrals for students to see specialists for their learning challenges, contacting parents, and other administrative aspects of my job. Are other professions expected to bring work home or go in on weekends, for which they are not paid extra? When was the last time a secretary had to buy their own photocopier or a nurse their own blood pressure cuff so they can do their job? So why are teachers expected to buy their own resources to do their jobs adequately?

Walk into any teacher’s classroom and ask which resources were provided by the school/government and which they bought themselves; I can guarantee more than 60 per cent of any resources in an elementary school classroom belongs to the teacher. I would love to be able to walk into my classroom in September and have all the tools needed to do my job well (enough photocopier paper, extra supplies for those who can’t afford them, up-to-date resources, enough books/ texts for all students) and extra support for those students who need it. As citizens of B.C. we need to stand up to this government and tell them that our children and our schools are worth investing in; I know my own children and every child I’ve ever taught are well worth the investment. We need to invest in B.C.’s future, and that future is our children. Jackie Poynter Port Hardy

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ing a slo-pitch tournament at Storey’s Beach, 7-a-side soccer at Port Hardy Secondary School and the Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey tournament on Hastings Street, across from the park. Filomi Days also features a pair of fishing derbies. The Filomi Days Derby begins at dawn Friday and wraps up with final weighin at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the derby are $20 and are available at The Bait Shack, Macandale’s and Jim’s Hardy Sports in Port Hardy. Weigh-ins will be held at The Bait Shack. On Sunday morning, the Masons will host the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Sea Gate dock from 8 a.m. ‘til noon, with free entry and lots of prizes.

A new entry on the schedule this year is Pacific Coastal Airlines, which is offering plane rides in its Grumman Goose Saturday afternoon, weather permitting. Off the schedule, due to shortage of volunteer manpower, is the

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Happy Birthday Canada! Clockwise from left: The Coal Harbour Ceilidh Band provides the entertainment at the annual Canada Day pig roast at the Coal Harbour Community Centre; Rhya Moore bounces down the inflatable slide at Carrot Park during the Canada Day festivities in Port Hardy; Emma Wall enjoys a hot dog during the Canada Day celebration at Port McNeill Airport July 1; Olivia Brussard holds onto the hand of her mother, Niki Lemmens, during the kids races at Port Alice’s Canada Day celebration in Lions Park.

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Tour de Rock gets into the swing Gazette staff SEVEN HILLS— The North Island came out to Seven Hills Golf and Country Club last weekend in support of the Tour de Rock and local rider Cnst. Tyson Richard. The annual Cops for Cancer fundraising tournament brought in at least $7,000 according to preliminary figures, with that number expected to rise as donations continued to come in early this week. A field of 57 golfers took to the course Saturday for the 18-hole, best-ball scramble-format tournament, with the majority of prizes and

auction items donated by local businesses. Richard extended his thanks to all the event’s supporters. “A big thanks to the local businesses who donated,” he said, “we couldn’t do this without them.” Even the weather held out for the golfers after threatening rain early on, settling into perfect conditions by the late morning. “All in all it was a great day,” said Richard. Three teams tied for the top score to stake first claim from the prize table. The Men’s Long Drive went to Jason Holmes, with Diane Knight lofting up to

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take the Ladies Long Drive prize. Closest to the pin went to Bill

Jacques. Richard and his team posted a respectable 71

for the round but he admitted that he was more at home behind

handlebars than behind a club. And he’ll have plenty more time in the saddle in the coming weeks as he continues his training for the Tour de Rock. The Port Hardy RCMP officer was selected to join the 24-strong team of RCMP members and guests set to tackle the annual 1,000 km fundraising ride of Vancouver Island to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. He has been putting in the hours in preparation for the gruelling ride, with a 3-day-aweek regime of hills, speed and distance cycling.

The Tour will kick off September 21 with riders given the traditional send off from Port Alice. The team will make their way south over the following 14 days to arrive in Victoria Oct. 3. Since 1998, the annual ride has raised close to $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Society, with the money used for paediatric cancer research and family assistance programs. To lend your support or for more information search Tour de Rock Tyson on Facebook, check out tourderock. ca, or go to convio.cancer.ca/goto/tysonrichard to make a donation.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. July 13 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 2 p.m. Junior Hillbillys exhibition, 4 p.m., league game, Hyde Creek Ballpark. July 14-17 Hockey North Island Eagles Summer Hockey Camp, 6:45 p.m. each evening, Chilton Regional Arena. Open to all Tri-Port Minor Hockey players entering their atom, peewee, bantam or midget seasons. $20 per player; to sign up for info email Andrew at treetech8@hotmail. com. July 18-20 Soccer 4th Annual Tsakis FC 7-a-side Soccer Tournament. Contact David McDougall, 250-230-1772, Facebook: Tsakis FC. July 19-20 Drag racing Rumble on the Runway point series races 3 and 4, 10 a.m., Port McNeill Airport. Time trials followed by bracket challenge in Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman divisions. Concession available. Baseball NVIBL round-robin tournament featuring teams from Comox, Hyde Creek and Port McNeill. Concession fund-raiser, game times tba. July 26 Motor sports Stock car racing at TriPort Speedway, 6 p.m. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. August 2-3 Golf Annual Donny MacLeod Memorial tournament, 9:30 a.m., Port Alice Golf & Country Club. No scorecards and few rules. Barbecue, more. To register or for info, call the clubhouse at 250-284-3213.

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Gazette staff PORT ALICE—He may not have landed among the top scores of the Port Alice Men’s Open, but Gerry Johnson can take consolation from the fact that he played hole 16 perfectly during Sunday’s round. After posting a double bogey on the hole Saturday, the golfer saw his tee shot sail over the creek, fly the 100-odd yards and roll in for a hole-in-one during Sunday’s half of the tournament. A field of 26 took to the course over the weekend, with scratch player Rory Bondue taking the top spot.

Bondue’s consistent play throughout the event netted him rounds of 60 and 66 for the top Low Gross of 126. In the same flight as Bondue — along with Fletcher Crook and Trent Cunningham — Men’s Captain Neil Fraser, playing off a 16, posted rounds of 76 and 76 for the Low Net of 120 for the weekend. The other scratch player on the course, Darren Schmidt, posted scores of 64 and 69 to take the second Low Gross, while Jim Gordon’s 122 net for the weekend saw him just behind Fraser in

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The stock racing showcase event — the Dustbowl — is a month away, scheduled for the Aug. 16-17 weekend. But the drivers got a great practice session during last weekend's race day as the hot and dry weather left the track in dry-slick condition. Not everyone found the unforgiving corners to their liking however, with several spinouts as the drivers came to grips with the lack of grip. With the cars kicking up huge plumes of dust, the front was definitely the place to be, as Jared Breitkreitz proved in the Trophy Dash, the course rookie claiming his first checkered flag. After timing in on the hot laps, Breitkreitz started on the front row alongside Jim Swift, with Brock Shore and the fast car of Glen Day behind. Breitkreitz picked his line from the flag drop, raced

looking back. Defending track champion Day returned to the top spot in the main event, biding his time as the dust-laden track began racking up casualties and moving up to the shoulder of front-runner Swift with a half dozen laps remaining. Day took his chance off a restart, cutting inside out of turn two and forcing his way in front down the back stretch for a lead he never looked like giving up. Behind Swift, Hardy recovered from a spin on the last corner to claim third and Breitkreitz made a superb move to cut Jared Breitkreitz (white 44) ends up facing the wrong way after spinning out of the turn inside of Weeks out of turn two in the final in dry, dusty conditions during Sunday's stock racing at the Triport Speedway. A O'Toole laps to take fourth. Hovey got a push to The second heat saw the pits as the damage into the lead on the Breitkreitz once again followed by Day and Swift take his first from a collision comfirst corner and never took position at the Swift. The drivers were checkered flag of the pounded the problems gave it up, fighting off front of the pack and pressure from Shore on was looking on course joined for the second season. A collision from an oil leak, and the last lap to hold out for a repeat when his half of the day by Paul with the side wall had he was joined by Shore engine seemingly died Weeks and Daniel put Swift out early in after a collision with for the win. Hovey who worked the last meeting but he the side wall. Breitkreitz nearly mid-corner. The drivers return to Shore took full right up to — and got the reward his solid carried the momentum into the first heat advantage, roaring past slightly past — the last driving deserved this the track Saturday, July too. With Chris Hardy and holding the front minute to get their cars time, finding the front 26, at 6 p.m. for the off a restart and never next race day. joining the field, for the checkered flag, on the track.

the Low Net standings. The men step aside August 16 for the fun-filled, fancy-dress Ladies Open — this year with a Rock ‘n’ Roll theme. Before then, July 19 sees club members battle it out in an alternate drive/ alternate stroke-format married/ odd couple event. The weekend of August 2-3 sees the return of the fun, mixed-sex Donny McLeod Memorial tournament. For more information on these events, or Tom McCarthy lofts one out of the trap on the ninth during the club, contact Port Sunday's round of the Port Alice Men's Open golf tournament. Alice Golf Club, 250A O'Toole 284-3213.

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Loggers stay sharp in North Island show Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— When the chips are down, the North Island’s loggers are clearly on the job. More than 100 spectators turned out at the local waterfront Saturday to take in the annual Port McNeill Logger Sports competition, in which men, women and novice competitors reduce logs to sawdust, wood chips and firewood in a fast, high-energy show. Dave MacLeod of Campbell River successfully defended his men’s title, thanks in part to a sweep of the three chainsaw events, and Anita Jezowski of Nanaimo won the women’s overall points while teaming with MacLeod for a runnerup finish in the Jackand-Jill double buck event. Brad Laviolette of Port Hardy earned the overall points crown in the Novice class with wins in three events. MacLeod totaled 28 points, with Nick Russell of Port McNeill second with

23. Russell was hurt by disqualifications in two events, the Grand Prairie Accuracy Cut and the Unlimited Hot Saw, in which his saw threw its chain after two of the required three cuts. MacLeod and Russell each won three individual events, with MacLeod sweeping the Open Stock Saw and the 100cc and Unlimited Hot Saw events, and MacLeod also teamed with Roger Briscoe to win the Double Buck hand sawing event. Briscoe had plenty of company in the competition, with teen daughters Allison and Dawn Briscoe also competing in multiple events. Allison, 13, finished second to Jezowski in the stock saw, just 22-hundredths of a second behind, and finished in a fourth-place tie among the ladies. Dawn, 15 was second in the Axe Throw and placed sixth overall. Jezowski edged runner-up Brenda Pouchnik of Idaho 14-13 in the ladies

points chase. Pouchnik was also part of a family affair, with husband Derek finishing third among men. The couple teamed up to win the Jack and Jill Double Buck, and Brenda claimed a surprise win, her first, in the handicap Underhand Chop against a mixed field of novice and men’s challengers. Russell was also joined by his wife, Sarah, who won the ladies Axe Throw and finished third in the points standings. Ben James of New Zealand regaled the crowd as the show’s announcer, and also found time to compete in several events, placing second in the unlimited Hot Saw with a highly modified chainsaw. He and MacLeod teamed up on a popular skit in which MacLeod’s bumbling attempts to carve a bunny from a log resulted in the creation of a pint-sized chair. MacLeod presented the chair to 18-month-old Bethany Noel.

Troy Lambert of Bowser, B.C., leaps to throw a chain during the choker race in the Logger Sports competition at the Port McNeill waterfront Saturday. At left, First-time competitor Lucas Rushton of Woss lets fly in the novice axe throw J.R. Rardon

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Sports Scoreboard LOGGER SPORTS Port McNeill Logger Sports July 5 Men Overall points—1. Dave MacLeod, 28; 2. Nick Russell, 23; 3. Derek Pouchnik, 14; 4. Roger Briscoe, 12; 5. Lindsey McGill, 11; 6. Ben James, 8; 7. Andrew Murray, 7; 8. Joe Whalen, 6; 9. Troy Lambert, 4; 10. Allan Knapp, 3; 11. Angus Brown, 2; 12. Brad Laviolette, 1. Single Buck 1. N. Russell, 23.935 seconds; 2. Whalen, 25.515; 3. D. Pouchnik, 27.905; 4. Lambert, 30.72. Axe Throw 1. N. Russell, 14; 2. McGill*, 12; 3. D. Pouchnik, 12; 4. James, 7. (*won throw-off tiebreaker) Grand Prairie Accuracy Cut

1. R. Briscoe, 17.905; 2. MacLeod, 32.120; 3. Murray, 42.595. Choker Race 1. N. Russell, 26.630; 2. A. Knapp, 26.830; 3. McGill, 27.245; 4. Murray, 27.340. Springboard Chop 1. Pouchnik, 1:15.750; 2. MacLeod, 1:16.575; 3. Russell, 1:26.970; 4. Lambert, 3:01.435. Hot Saw - Unlimited 1. MacLeod, 10.610; 2. James, 14.755; 3. Briscoe, 17.250; 4. Whalen, 21.325. Hot Saw - 100cc 1. MacLeod, 8.895; 2. Russell, 9.610; 3. Michelle Lefler, 11.780; 4. Anita Jezowski, 13.340. Handicap Underhand Chop 1. Brenda Pouchnik, 45.095; 2. McGill, 48.250; 3. Brown, 51.970; 4. Laviolette, 53.340. Double Buck 1. MacLeod-R. Briscoe, 9.790; 2. Murray-McGill, 10.765; 3. James-

Lambert, 11.420; 4. N. RussellWhalen, 11.905. Open Stock Saw 1. MacLeod, 8.250; 2. McGill, 8.435; 3. James, 8.500; 4. Murray, 8.955. Ladies Overall points—1. Anita Jezowski, 14; 2. Brenda Pouchnik, 13; 3. Sarah Russell, 7; 4 (tie). Allison Briscoe and Sarah Mooney, 5; 6. Dawn Briscoe, 4; 7. (tie) Michelle Lefler, Aleta Rushton and Kathy Walker, 2; 10. Chantal Ryan, 1. Axe Throw 1. S. Russell, 9; 2. D. Briscoe, 8; 3. Mooney, 7; 4. Ryan, 2. Stock Saw 1. Jezowski, 8.530; 2. A. Briscoe, 8.753. Single Buck 1. Jezowski, 25.735; 2. B. Pouchnik, 27.590; 3. Mooney,

Stray Katz strut to title Gazette staff CAMPBELL RIVER—The Marine Harvest Stray Katz of Port Hardy rolled to the A division title Sunday in the annual Aquaculture Slo-pitch tournament in Campbell River. The Katz outdueled the Cermaq Maniacs 16-11 in a wild, back-andforth final. Jake Colbourne made a key, diving catch to end the game and was

named male MVP. Another Port Hardy squad, Marine Harvest Something Fishy, reached the final in the B division but settled for second place with a loss in the final. The next local tournament will be the annual Filomi Days tournament in Port Hardy July 18-20, followed by the Woss Invitational Tournament July 25-27.

30.925; 4. A. Briscoe, 31.505. Mixed Jack and Jill Buck Saw 1. D. Pouchnik-B. Pouchnik, 8.235; 2. MacLeod-Jezowski, 8.920; 3. N. Russell-Sarah Russell, 9.510; 4. Whalen-Mooney, 12.530. Novice Overall points—1. Brad Laviolette, 17; 2. Leo Coudrou, 9; 3. Andrew Murray, 8; 4. Angus Brown, 7; 5. Ryan Simmonds, 4; 6. Lucas Rushton, 2; 7. (tie) Troy Lambert and Thomas Symons, 1. Axe Throw

1. Laviolette, 10; 2. Leo Coudrou, 9; 3. Lucas Rushton, 8 (10); 4. Thomas Symons, 8 (7). Underhand Chop 1. Murray, 36.750; 2. Coudrou, 40.280; 3. Laviolette, 46.765; 4. Lambert, 56.250. Obstacle Pole Bucking 1. Laviolette, 14.395; 2. Murray, 17.545; 3. Brown, 18.795; 4. Simmonds, 19.310. Double Buck 1. Brown-Laviolette, 30.550; 2. Simmonds-Coudrou, 36.735; 3. Walker-A. Rushton, 39.955; 4. A. Briscoe-D. Briscoe, 41.035.

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/14

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/14

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/14

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

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PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis Health Centre â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NAMGIS HEALTH CENTRE (Alert Bay, British Columbia) is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor Responsibilities: Provide assessment, ongoing counselling, and follow-up services to children, youth, adults, and Elders. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of health and social service providers. Experience: Five years counselling experience preferred including services to children and youth, and working in different modalities (individual, family, and groups, etc.). Experience in the following areas: crisis intervention, trauma, suicide, family violence, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Experience working on-reserve and/or with off-reserve First Nations clients is an asset. Qualifications: Masters Degree in related field with a strong clinical counseling component. Trained to counsel children, youth and adults; membership in a Professional Counselling Association. Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 plus a generous benefits package Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2014 The community of Alert Bay has a population of approximately 1500 people (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the worlds best fishing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions. For more information on the position, please contact: Georgia Cook, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis Health Centre Administrator P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: (250) 974-5522, fax: (250) 974-2736

PURCHASER Orca Sand & Gravel, is located in Port McNeill and is one of the North Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading industrial employers. We produce and ship high grade construction materials to west coast US markets. Qualifications: r Recognized technical training and certification or 3-5 years experience in a warehousing environment r Experience in sourcing and purchasing heavy industry materials and equipment, and inventory management r Experience working with an inventory control system (GuideTI or similar software) r Demonstrated strong communication and computer skills r Good understanding and experience working within budget constraints r Demonstrated familiarity and compliance with all relevant safety policies and regulations r Ability to work with minimal supervision r Grade 12 education or equivalent r Overhead crane and forklift experience is an asset r Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and to climb on and off mobile and stationary equipment The regular hours of work for this position will be Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, or as determined by production and shipping requirements. This position offers a full benefits package with a competitive wage based on experience and qualifications. If you meet these qualifications and want to work with a leading North Island employer, we invite you to deliver or forward your resume to: Orca Sand & Gravel 6505 Island Highway P.O. Box 699 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Fax: 604 628 3354 emailto: resumes@orcasand.ca

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North Island Gazette Thu, July 10, 2014 REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

KINGCOME MANOR

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

PORT MCNEILL

PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

TOWNHOUSE- Price reduced to $137,500. #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet strata complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main floor. Kitchen with built-in dishwasher, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric baseboard heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, greenhouse and tool shed. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-9569875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

HOUSES FOR SALE

7175 HIGHLAND Dr. Port Hardy. 2520 sq ft 4bdr home. 2 landscaped lots joined. 2dr garage. Walkout basement/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~fishnet. Asking $336,000. BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH Bungalow, four years old, Sunshine Coast. Low yard maintenance, low running costs, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocean & mountain views. Information and pictures, 604.485.8321. Ocean view home, Storeys Beach, Port Hardy. 2856 sq. ft. Walk in Basement, 3 BR, 3Bath, den/office plus extra room on ground floor could be used as 4th bedroom. Lg family room, wood stove, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Roof 9 yrs old apx. Fenced back yard. Serious inquiries only. 250-949-7974

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 3 bdrms & 2 bdrms available, small dogs allowed. Call 250-949-0192. Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites! Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

MODULAR HOMES NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm Oceanfront modular in Coal Harbour. $550./mo. Call (250) 286-0880.

HOMES FOR RENT STOREYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEACH Oceanfront property for rent. Original â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storeyâ&#x20AC;? family home. House located directly on Storeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care included, 1.5 baths. Rent plus utilities. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Available furnished. Sept 1st. For more info contact: 250-230-2520 patolczak@rogers.com

PORT HARDY SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact 250-230-1462 or 250-949-8501

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TRANSPORTATION

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345

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PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Ocean view. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmc neilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

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2005 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MONTANA 5th, designed for full-time live-in. Well cared for. Polarpack, large bright living space. W/D, lots of storage, generator. Asking $22,500. obo. Amazing, must see! (250)202-5820.

New Management 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

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40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LONG/RANGE Cruising Boat. The Silver Fox is Transport Canada Compliant for Chartering. Recent Survey $98,000. 250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

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REDUCED! 1980 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMMANDER: twin Volvo engines(512 hrs.) Dou. prop legs, stainless propellers, Walker Bay dinghy, 2.5 H.P. Yamaha 4 stroke kicker. Recent survey(April 2014.) Heavy duty 3 axle trailer included Was $40,000. Now $37,500. Call 250-923-8959. C.R.

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Support is available for N. Island seniors British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and newly appointed Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, is coming to the North Island and will be a keynote speaker at the Health Network Forum Nov. The Forumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic will be access to health services. If you have some ideas on issues you would like her to be aware of, the Health Network is planning to send her some preparatory information and would be happy to receive your thoughts. Meanwhile, the following below are some overviews of assistance available for seniors. Please contact the programs for details. Further to the recent column (available North Island Gazette online) on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, financial abuse of B.C. seniors is common enough that provincial resources are being dedicated to deal with it. If you or someone you know has someone pressuring them for money, property, control of a Will or misuse of Power of Attorney, the Seniors Abuse and Information Line may be of assistance: 1 866-437-1940 or VictimLink BC, 1-800-563-0808. Travel Assistance Program (TAP)will cover travel expenses to a specialist your doctor refers you to. Essentially the steps are to fill out a TAP form obtained through your doctor, obtain a confirmation number using the phone number on the form, and present the completed form when you make reservations. If traveling by ferry be sure to turn in the form at least an hour before planned departure. BC Services Card The B.C. government is now combining Care Cards and drivers licenses. People over 75 can carry on using their Care Card. Others can obtain the combined card when they

To Your Health with

Barb Park

renew their driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license (once every five years) Thanks to Gail Neely, Chair of the Seniors Elders Better Living Advisory Committee, here are the steps: 1. Wait for your notification to renew driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license or BCID card or BC Medical Services Premium; 2. Check your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and care card to be sure your name exactly matches on both. If not, call Health Insurance BC at 1-800-663-7100; 3. Visit ICBC office with two pieces of ID, Care card and one other (Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, BC ID, passport, SIN) 4. Confirm you are a B.C. resident (you can use a phone or hydro bill). Have your photo taken; 5. Your new BC Services Card will arrive by mail. For more details, visit info@mountwaddingtonhealthnetwork. com. For local leaders and planners, some resources to assist your efforts include a web site â&#x20AC;&#x201D; agefriendlymanitoba.ca. Launched in March 2011, the Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative Web site is an online, one-stop resource centre that will provide Age-friendly communities with information, discussions, resources, and identify key persons to assist communities in becoming moreÂ age-friendly.â&#x20AC;? Also, Alert Bay was one of the ten communities in Canada where

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financial abuse of B.C. seniors is common enough that provincial resources are being dedicated to deal with it.â&#x20AC;? a focus group was held to inform â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Guide. This document is available on-line. The focus group discussions highlight a number of housingrelated issues and potential opportunities for consideration in rural and remote communities across Canada. They highlight agefriendly features, barriers to and suggestions for improving agefriendliness. Finally, be aware of a call for proposals for the Community Accessibility Stream of the Enabling Accessibility Fund deadline August 1. Funds can be used to improve accessibility in communities renovating, retrofitting, and constructing community facilities where programs are offered to people with disabilities. This can include retrofitting motor vehicles used as community-based transportation, and providing information and communications technologies to make them more accessible for the community www.esdc. gc.ca/eng/disability/ eaf/index.shtml to get information on eligibility and application information. Barb Park is coordinator of the Mount Waddington Health Network, which advocates for North Islanders across a spectrum of health and social services issues. barb_p55@yahoo.com.

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Gazette staff Three local students are among eight on Vancouver Island who have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through Coastal Community Credit Union’s Scholarship Program.

Andrew Mitchell of Port McNeill and Jenna Cowan of Sointula, both graduates of North Island Secondary School, and Alisha MacDonald of Port Hardy Secondary School were each selected to receive the

You can make a Difference in Your Community

scholarships to assist in their post-secondary education. Mitchell is one of two students also eligible for an additional $500 scholarship upon completion of a community project plan by the end of the summer.

Mitchell’s plan features beautification work on the recently completed Rotary Club Trail from Port McNeill to Hwy. 19. Mitchell has proposed to enhance the already popular local walking and cycling trail

by adding paintings by local artists on posts to be installed alongside the trail. He will receive a budget of $1,000 from CCCU for the project, and has already secured an agreement from local artist Lynda Biggs

to provide one of what could be four paintings along the trail. “The idea is to create a few more interesting features to lure more people out there, or at least to beautify it,” said Scott Mitchell, Andrew’s father.

BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) invites you to an Open House in Gold River:

When: Where:

Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 1pm - 4pm 503 Muchalat Drive, Gold River, BC

While enjoying light refreshments, you will have the opportunity to meet the paramedic team, recruiters and have a one-to-one career information session. BCAS is currently recruiting community members for part time Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or you are a seasoned professional seeking a role in the community, we look forward to meeting you! For more information about BCAS’ EMR training and hiring intakes across Vancouver Island communities, or for both current and future opportunities contact Kuldish Chatha, Recruitment Advisor at 604-875-7291 or email kuldish.chatha@phsa.ca.

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Visit http://www.bcas.ca to learn more about the BC Ambulance Service or to apply online.

The British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) is the lead Emergency Medical Services agency in British Columbia, the largest EMS provider in Canada, and one of the largest in North America responding to over 500,000 ground calls and 7800 air calls every year. BCAS operates under the authority of the BC Emergency Health Services which is supported by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

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460 Athletes and 84 Coaches from Vancouver Island - Central Coast (Zone 6) will be at the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games July 17- 20.

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