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‘Namgis nets hydro funding Gazette staff A first-of-its-kind loan agreement between the ‘Namgis First Nation and the Government of Canada will provide up to $12.94 million for development of the Kokish run-of-river hydroelectric project.

Minister of Finance Joe Oliver last week announced the Government of Canada’s support through a P3 Canada Fund preferential loan. This low-interest loan is the first P3 Canada Fund project with a First Nation, and will help the ‘Namgis First Nation

to build equity in the 45-megawatt hydroelectric development located within ‘Namgis core territory. The infrastructure is producing electricity for sale to BC Hydro under a 40-year Electricity Purchase Agreement. A portion of the revenue generated each year

will be directed into a ‘Namgis Community Benefit Fund. “The Kokish River project embodies ‘Namgis values of

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Lorraine Landry holds up a spawning salmon as Cub Scouts, Beavers and other youth look on during the annual Rivers Day celebration at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre Saturday. See more in North Island Life, back page. A O’Toole

Stolen mask returned in Alert Bay Gazette staff ALERT BAY—An Alert Bay man is happy to have a traditional carved mask back in his possession this week after a private collector surrendered the item that was stolen four days earlier. “What a nice guy,” Al West said of the buyer, A traditional carved Huxhukw mask is back in the Alert who called RCMP after Bay home of Al West after being stolen and recovered purchasing the mask. David Faren “This is the second time last week.

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this (suspect) did this to me.” The mask was stolen from a shed on West’s property Sept. 19 by a perpetrator West described as “a local youth”. The private collector voluntarily surrendered the mask to the Alert Bay detachment Wednesday, Sept. 24, said Cst. Andrew Curtis. Later that evening, the suspect was

identified and arrested before being released on a Promise to Appear at Port Hardy’s Provincial court Nov. 12. He faces charges of breaking and entering, theft and public mischief. As the charges have not yet been sworn, the man’s name cannot

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Vandal trashes Port Hardy nursery planters J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—A local small-business owner says she just wanted to do her part to beautify the town. But a mystery vandal left a dark cloud over her efforts last week when he dumped a pair of flower boxes into her parking lot and stomped the plants before driving off. “I’m heartbroken looking at this,” Laurie Gergely said as she cleaned up the mess in front of her small nursery, Get Growing. “I’m an avid gardener and this is personal to me. But I grew this for the benefit of Port Hardy, not just for me.” The incident occurred between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 26, before Gergely had arrived to open her shop. It was witnessed by a person just up Market

Left: Laurie Gergely, owner of Get Growing, holds a ready-to-bloom gladiola flower as she surveys the damage left by a vandal who trashed two of her outdoor planter boxes Friday morning in Port Hardy. Above, Gergely begins cleaning up. J.R. Rardon

Street from the shop, and Port Hardy RCMP was called. “(The witness) said it was a man between 25 and 35 (years old),” Gergely said. “She said it seemed like he

was just in a blind rage.” The witness told Gergely that, after throwing the boxes into the parking lot and kicking them, he jumped into a black pickup with a white camper top

and drove away. “I can’t think of who would want to do this,” Gergely said. “Other than the kids I get after for skateboarding, I have no idea who I might have

upset. I’ve been racking my brain.” Gergely opened the small business, in the mall adjacent to Smyth’s Tru Hardware in April. She admitted she got off to a

late start with her planting, and the gladiolas she had in the boxes were just beginning to bloom. “I just wanted to help make the downtown look a little bit nicer,” she said.

Hospitals project seeks local volunteers “We are looking for community residents who are committed to the health and wellbeing of their communities and who are interested in providing constructive feedback to the hospital project,” said Sparrow. “Engagement with communities through the committee will provide valuable input in providing quality, safe and patientfocused care in these new hospitals.” The committee will be involved in community engagement activities to gather community and patient perspectives on the new hospitals and to seek input on improvements that can be made to enhance accessibility to the hospitals. The Public-Patient Advisory Committee will meet monthly or bi-monthly, depending on the project schedule, and will serve for the duration of the project. Video and/or teleconferencing will be available for all meetings, so it is not necessary for North Island residents to travel to each of them. When travel to Campbell River or the Comox Valley is desired to view sites or facilities, Sparrow

said, reimbursement will be available. “Over the life of project there will be opportunities for (committee members) to travel down and see these hospitals,” he said. “We’re also constructing mock-ups in a Comox warehouse showing many of the rooms to be located in the facilities.” To find out more about the committee including selection

criteria, or to submit an Expression of Interest to be a part of the committee visit the North Island Hospitals Project website, at nihp.viha.ca/. Interested residents can also call 250-331-8625 (ext. 68625), or email Jennifer.Singer@viha. ca for more information. The $606.2 million North Island Hospitals Project includes a new $331.7 million, 153-

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Gazette staff ALERT BAY—Lillian Hunt of Alert Bay’s U’mista Cultural Centre was returned for a one-year term as Tourism Vancouver Island announced its incoming Board of Directors during its 51st Annual Conference and AGM in Parksville recently. Also returning to the Board

of JTO Hospitality Group. Carol Ann Terreberry returns for the second year of her two-year appointment as Chair of the Board. Terreberry is the Operations Manager of Quadra Island Golf Club on Quadra Island. “I would like to sincerely thank the Directors of Tourism Vancouver Island

for a one-year term is Ian MacPhee of Abbeymoore Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn. Returning to the Board for two-year terms are Lara Greasley of Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism, Raymond Chan of Pacific Carbon Trust Transition, Jenn Bogwald of MNP LLP, and Jim Owens

Fire ban extinguished Gazette staff Thanks to the return of the North Island’s typically seasonal weather, the open fire ban in place throughout the summer was lifted effective at noon Wednesday, Sept. 24. All open fires are now permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, due to a decreased risk of wildfires, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations announced. Burn barrels, fireworks and tiki torches are also permitted, though certain restrictions on burning may remain. People who intend to conduct open burning must check with local government to ensure there are no additional local bylaws that might regulate open burning. Campfires must be no larger than a half-metre

wide by a half-metre tall. People who light campfires are reminded to have a hand tool, such as a shovel, or at least eight litres of water nearby to fully extinguish the campfire. Anyone lighting a Category 3 fire must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1 888-797-1717. A Category 3 fire is one that burns material piled more than two metres high or three metres wide; or stubble or grass over more than 2,000 square metres; or more than two piles of any size. A person who lights a fire must have sufficient personnel, water and tools on hand to stop the fire from escaping, and must comply with air quality control legislation. The rescinding of this prohibition applies to all BC Parks, Crown

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tors to the Board include Janet Clouston of Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce, Janet Docherty of Merridale Ciderworks Corp., Scott Littlejohn of Living Forest Oceanside Campground, Corene Inouye of Jamie’s Rainforest Inn, and Andrew Jones of Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures.

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Government rope-a-dope When it comes to making an elusive target, you’ve got to hand it to the B.C. provincial government. Last week’s annual Union of BC Municipalities conferences in Whistler provided local government representatives a chance to network and craft resolutions which may then be lobbied to provincial and federal authorities. But Premier Christy Clark and several of her ministers proved adept at dodging both punches and accountability while coming out swinging with their own time at the podium. When presented with a surprise UBCMcommissioned study that indicated the series of ferry rate increases had cost the province millions in lost revenue in the last decade, Transportation Minister Todd Stone casually dismissed it as unsubstantiated and “irresponsible”. And when faced with a call to roll back rate increases and service cuts — never mind funding coastal ferries as part of the highway system — he came back with a “solution” of coastal communities begging the federal government to release its gas tax refunds for use in paying for ferries. Of course, those funds are currently used to help municipalities restore or replace crumbling infrastructure, money unlikely to be replaced from the province’s apparently hollow coffers. Speaking of irresponsible reports, Clark then dropped her own haymaker on the municipal lawmakers, a provincial report showing unionized municipal employees have received pay raises far in excess of those given to their provincial counterparts. Regardless of the veracity of the report, leaking it at this time, in this venue, was a cynical political ploy. It was designed to put the audience on notice that the government, having quelled those pesky teachers for the next five years, will gleefully poke its union-bashing stick into the spokes of this fall’s municipal elections. At this stage, it seems a solution in search of a problem. What many UBCM attendees really wanted was action on funding coastal ferries as part of the highway system and more say in pipeline construction and tanker traffic through their yards. What we didn’t hear was delegates bemoaning the pay rates of their municipal employees.

It’s a little late to help the camping season, but the return of the rains lifted the fire ban and is welcome by both fish and plants.

Port Hardy’s latest crime spree wasn’t too expensive or harmful, but the trashing of plants is senseless, nonetheless.

Is CUPE running your city hall? WHISTLER – The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone

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from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing

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problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might A member of

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be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Tour de Rock delivers emotional ride

Dear editor, My name is Lisa Harrison and I am the North Island Tour de Rock Coordinator. I just got home from one of the most incredible, life-changing weeks of my life. It started off in Port Alice where I was met with hugs and a warm welcome into the Tour de Rock family by the 24 Tour de Rock riders and 22 support crew. Every night the riders and crew got together to talk about the day. As I sat back and listened each night I was amazed and moved by everyone's stories, their positive attitudes and their determination to do a great job. The professional and positive manner of the road boss and support crew was superb, encouraging the

riders every night. From early morning till late at night we were a team. We encouraged each other with high fives, hugs and reminders that we are doing all this for the kids. Each stop — little or big — was special. Touching moments that stuck in my head include: the small village of Port Alice that fed us an unbelievable seafood dinner and raised $12,000; Port Hardy and Port McNeill were sunny and beautiful with amazing smalltown hospitality; Woss was the first school stop, the riders got to meet the kids with their huge hearts and big hugs; in Sayward the whole community came out with warm dishes of food, filling the gym from one end

Tyson Richard fuels up alongside Cafe Guido staff. The Port Hardy coffee shop is offering signature Tour de Rock drinks in support of the fundraiser, with 50 cents per drink sold donated A O'Toole to the Canadian Cancer Society.

to the other and raising $14,000. I remember Campbell River, where the community opened its doors in the pouring rain and wind to keep our riders warm and their bellies full. They graciously raised around $90,000.

Then, off to Courtenay, Comox Valley and Cumberland — one of the longest days but also one of the most emotional and rewarding, with head shaves, junior riders, tons of schools, over $40,000 raised. We honoured a past

rider, Mike Lawless, who is battling cancer and remembered Dave Smart, lost 10 years ago to melanoma. Many schools had been unable to do their usual fundraising efforts due to the strike but the most important thing to

the Tour de Rock riders was being able to meet the kids. So many schools opened their doors and hearts to our riders. Some schools intend to fundraise now that they are back in session. It was touching and special for all the Tour riders to have the chance to meet all the kids. For me, what sticks out the most in my heart was meeting five-year-old Natalia Corrigall and her family in Campbell River. Natalia is battling leukemia. All 24 riders and several support crew surrounded the family and listened to her story — there wasn’t a dry eye. That was the moment for me when I realized why I am doing all this. When I had the chance to meet the fam-

ily it brought me to my knees and almost left me speechless. I had to stop the tears and look that little girl and her mother in their eyes and I could see their hearts were filled with joy and hope for the future. All because of the Tour riders and communities working so hard and fundraising to help kids like her fight and beat this illness. My experience with the Tour de Rock 2014 was full of love, laughter, tears and crazy emotions. But mostly it was filled with proud moments; pride that I got to help each community come together with the Tour riders, and help raise money for kids with cancer. Lisa Harrison North Island Tour de Rock Coordinator

Twinning Society to erect Torii gate Mark & Heather Jones Special to the Gazette PORT HARDY—There is a small white road sign as you enter Port Hardy that proclaims the name of our Twinned City, “Numata, Japan”… but most locals drive by it dozens of times each week and never give it a thought. Perhaps a few more people have noticed the nice little Japanese Garden down at Carrot Park…such a handy spot to perch for a rest during a

busy Filomi Days weekend. But soon a new symbol of Port Hardy’s Twinning relationship with Numata will catch everyone’s attention: a new torii gate will soon be installed at Carrot Park. A torii gate is a traditional Japanese archway that symbolically marks the transition to a special place. The gate will positioned at the entrance to our beloved waterfront Carrot Park the place we gather for our annual Filomi Days festival,

where we display our Jack o’Lanterns at the Pumpkin Walk, where we stroll along the seawall on a pleasant summer evening, where our visitors admire the totem poles and then pose for that must-have photo in front of the Port Hardy sign. In addition to welcoming people into the park, the viewer’s gaze through the archway will be drawn yet further out, to the Bay which gave Port Hardy it’s very name. The idea of raising a

torii gate was conceived by the Twinning Society as a way of celebrating the 20th Anniversary of friendship between our two towns. Since 1994 exchange trips have alternated on most years. Over the years dozens of adults and youth have had the opportunity to travel to Japan where our sister town has generously hosted and entertained the travelers. And when it's our turn to host Numata, many Port Hardy families have been

enriched by the memorable cultural exchange experience of having a Japanese student or adult stay in their home. This year will be extra-special: in honour of the 20th Anniversary there is a delegation travelling in each direction; in July locals went to Numata and this month their group will come to Port Hardy. It will be during the Numata visitors’ trip here that a ceremony will be held to mark the 20th

Anniversary of Twinning and to officially open the new Torii gate. Anyone who has ever been involved with Twinning, whether you have travelled to Japan or offered home-stays here, are especially welcomed to participate and share memories of your experience. Everyone is welcome to join in on Monday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. at Carrot Park to share a slice of cake, mark the occasion and meet our honoured Numata visitors.

National Seniors Day is opportunity to share Dear editor, Yesterday, Oct. 1, was National Seniors Day. The Mount Waddington Community Response Network is using the occasion to urge citizens to “Show a Senior You Care”. National Seniors Day was established to honour the seniors who have helped build our country

and continue to make valuable contributions in our communities. Sadly, many older adults in Mount Waddington are vulnerable to multiple forms of abuse and need the whole community to be vigilant and supportive. That’s the message from the Community Response Network.

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The BC Ministry of Health estimates that between four and 10 per cent of B.C. seniors have experienced some form of abuse (financial abuse is the most common form). “Legislation alone can’t keep seniors safe – we need an involved community to make a real difference,”

said Sherry Baker, Executive Director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks. Many seniors live in isolation and Mount Waddington residents can show a senior they care through gestures such as a smile and a good morning greeting. Simply taking the

time to talk to an older person can make a big difference, as can inviting them for a meal or bringing a meal over, offering to help with chores or driving them to appointments. The Mount W a d d i n g t o n Community Response Network is part of the BC Association of

Community Response Networks (BC CRN), whose mandate is to bring together community and government agencies and community volunteers to develop a coordinated response to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. A CRN provides information and support so the community

can both prevent and respond effectively to abuse and neglect. Visit: www.bccrns.ca. For more information please contact: Julie Foster, 250-956-4187; fosterdj@telus.net. Julie Foster Gail Neely Mount Waddington Community Response Network

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B.C.’s wilderness: use it or lose it We live in a world, or so it seems, filled with anger, pettiness, and a level of viciousness that seems to define humanity these days. And with a younger generation with their proverbial heads up their computers and iPods, what does the future hold for us as a species? More importantly, what does the future hold for nature, that which gives life and nurtures us until we are ready to give back to the earth? Especially when we talk about destroying the natural world by building pipelines and concrete jungles, and supporting such destruction with the term “progress”; a fascinating

concept. B.C., the Yukon, and the North West Territories are the last bastions of vast tracks of land and wildlife populations that haven’t been destroyed by humanity’s progress. Of course, that may change in B.C. if Christy “The Sacker of Nature” Clark gets her way by mining B.C.’s wilderness into oblivion. Our wilderness draws people from around the world to her vast beauty, the diversity of her regions and wildlife. Over many years I’ve met many interesting individuals who have been drawn back to B.C., like a babe to its mother. One such man was

Frank from Seattle, Washington, who had a cancerous tumour. The first place he wanted to return after his surgery was to share his earlier experience of the Bowron Lake circuit with his family. It had been almost thirty years since his last circuit paddle, when the portage trails were still muddy tracks and you could line Babcock Creek, and canoe carts and kayaks were nowhere to be seen on the lakes. Tagging along with him were his wife, daughter and son, both kids in their late teens. We ended up spending two evenings with them, the first on Unna Lake, an eventful evening sitting around

Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall the campfire at dusk swapping colourful fish tales. Our storytelling was interrupted as the eastern shoreline exploded in white spray as a young bull moose sprinted across a narrow gap closely followed by a grizzly. This is one of those moments when nothing else matters; Frank attempted to

lure his son from the tent who was on his computer to share the view, his basic reply was, “That’s great,” and he remained in the tent. This was the family’s first sighting of a grizzly, and what an introduction. Frank’s daughter was, to state it mildly, excited. Sleep came easily that night as the chorus of sorrowful bellows of loons and the hoo-h’hooo-hoo-hoo of great horned owls lulled us to sleep. With military precision, we were on the water the following morning before sunrise, and our silent and early departure was rewarded with several bears, and moose. Frank’s family

ended up at Pat’s Point with us, where Frank lamented his ongoing bad luck fishing. I explained to Frank about using pink lures; naturally, he wasn’t too sure if I was pulling his leg. After dinner they paddled out to fish. His daughter had raided her Tampax stock and wrapped her lure with the pink cellophane wrapper, and within 10 minutes she had herself a twopound rainbow, which was followed shortly afterwards by a smaller rainbow. Through this whole process the son remained in the tent on his computer. His whole life experience came down to what was on the screen in

front of him. What would be the highlight of his life, the high score in a computer game? Meanwhile, father and daughter shared an adventure that they could always treasure, a happy and peaceful time. We can only hope there will always be enough youngsters out there to take interest in nature, and the important role it plays in our health and psyche. Maybe Frank’s daughter, who enjoyed the whole experience, will be one of those to protect the wilderness, because once it’s gone, it’s gone. Lawrence Woodall is a longtime naturalist who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.

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October 2 Port Hardy Library hosts a TED talk screening and discussion, 6:15-7:30 p.m. First in a three-part series, this screening will be Amy Gibson’s Envisioning Community Development. October 4 Port Hardy Fire Department open house, 1-4 p.m. Live exercises and demos, burgers, hot dogs and drinks, kids activities. Come meet Sparky!

October 4 Port Hardy Library hosts Storytime and Crafts, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Later, author Garth Holden will present a short-story writing workshop. Bring your preferred writing medium (laptop, notepad, etc.) from 2-4 p.m. for guidance and feedback from an awardwinning writer.

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FIRE PREVENTION October 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 WEEK

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What if no one answered the call? Strengthen our community and ourselves Turn yourself into something beyond We are ordinary people who provide extraordinary service. Everyone has the will to win – not everyone has the will to train to win. Our proudest moment is to answer the call, come join Port Hardy Fire Rescue and make the difference. If you think you have to be one of those members that will kick down the front door to attack a working fire or attend a traumatic motor vehicle accident, then you have been confused by TV, movies, or full time departments. You would never be asked to do something that you weren’t comfortable with, but not all members join Port Hardy Fire Rescue for that purpose. We serve our community in many other ways, we help with Cops for Cancer, Relay for Life, Christmas Hamper Funds, educate the young and the elderly on fire safety and prevention to name a few. We help other community groups with their fund raising or projects, as we also have endless in-house social events for our families. Port Hardy Fire Rescue and the Port Hardy Volunteer Firefighters Association with the assistance of the Sparky Fund have made a commitment to ourselves to assist the community we live in, with the new task of providing Free Smoke Alarms for anyone in the community that can’t afford one. We have a simple application form to be picked up at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Office, we would set up a time and our members would come to your home and test your smoke alarms, replace dead batteries or install one free smoke alarm. It is estimated that 10 lives would be saved each year in BC if every home had a working smoke alarm-Recent research by the University of the Fraser Valley revealed almost 70% of smoke alarms in houses that caught fire in BC from 2006-2011 were not functioning. Please join and help your community stay safe. Fire Chief, Schell Nickerson

Take Action! Fire Hall #2 Needs You!

Port Hardy Fire Rescue is recruiting now. Tuesday nights 7–9pm Fire Hall #2 –4985 Beaver Harbour Road For more information, contact Fire Chief Schell Nickerson 250-230-0705 or Deputy Chief Brent Borg 250-230-0341

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Home fires In 2011, US fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage. On average, seven people died in home fires per day from 2007 to 2011. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment. Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2012, 8 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 44 deaths.

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Almost three of five (60%) of reported home fire deaths in 2007 to 2011 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 93% of the time, while battery powered alarms operated only 79% of the time.

Candle Safety Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. “CANDLE WITH CARE”

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The Town of Port McNeill thanks all the volunteer firefighters for their services. We also appreciate their efforts in educating the public during fire prevention week.

Thank you Alert Bay Volunteer Fire Department for serving Cormorant Island!

When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead. An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, or where extra time is needed, to awaken or assist others, both types of alarms, or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms are recommended.

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According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half never practiced it. One-third (32%) of respondents who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available is often less. Only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!

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KKK Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. KKK There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires. Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both types of alarms in the home. KKK A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove. KKK People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. KKK Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. Your Source for SAFETY Information

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FACTS Smoke alarms should be installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level. Smoke alarms should be connected so when one sounds, they all sound. Most homes do not have this level of protection. Roughly 2 out of 3 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms are not working.

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Fire Prevention for Kids! Hi Kids! Fire Prevention Week is my favorite time of year. This year, we are learning about smoke alarms. Having smoke alarms in your home is very important. Smoke alarms let you know when there is a fire. Working smoke alarms give you time to get outside and stay outside. We will be posting new activities all year so check back with us. – Sparky the Fire Dog Take a look around your home. You need a smoke alarm on every floor and inside every bedroom. Now you can help me! Grab a grown-up and have them press the test button on each and every one to make sure they work.

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Calling all secret safety agents! Crack the code and solve Sparky’s secret safety message. Attention Secret Safety Agents:

Crack Sparky’s secret message. Use your decoder ring, the key below, or now you can make your own decoder (see page 2). Families: Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure the smoke alarms in your home are working. Hang up this handy chart to remind you to test your smoke alarms every month.

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Open House Saturday, Oct. 4 • 1pm – 4pm Fire Hall #1 in town – 8890 Central St.

Now Available Applications for a

FREE smoke alarm • Burgers through the Sparky Fund. Applications may be filled out at the • Hot dogs District of Port Hardy Municipal office. • Drinks Port Hardy Fire Rescue members will install free of charge. • Watch live exercises Sparky will be here this year’s open house! • Demonstrations atBring your kids down to meet Sparky, and to talk about Fire Safety!

Meet the volunteers who make our community a safer place to be.

Applications on hand for those who are interested in becoming part of the team. $3,000 Tax Credit for volunteer firefighters!

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Market to wrap up

Gazette staff HYDE CREEK— For its final event of the season, the North Island Farmer’s Market is putting out a call for more vendors. The sun turned out for the penultimate market at the Hyde Creek Petro-Canada

Sept. 20. Business was good, as a rush of customers in the first hour had one vendor closing down by noon. “It’s been good,” said Neva Perrot during an afternoon lull. “Now we’re just hanging out in the sun-

shine.” The final market of the season will take place on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., again in Hyde Creek. “We’re hoping for more vendors for the last,” said Perrot. “We’re excited for next year’s already.”

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is obvious in the grin on his face. His goal, first and foremost, is to remain self-sufficient and to live a good life. When asked what he loves most about working at the thrift store, Rob answers without hesitation, “I like pretty much everything, the background music, the vacuuming, the cleaning and helping others.” “People with disabilities are reliable, flexible, friendly, and above all, hardworking” says Tenney. Studies and employer experience show adults with disabilities work 98 per cent safer, stay on the job five times longer, have 86 per cent greater attendance records, create 20 per cent higher productivity, and 80 per cent of consumers prefer to support businesses with diverse work-

forces. In a nutshell, hiring people with disabilities makes good business sense. Businesses that employ people with disabilities are being recognized with a “Diversity @ Work” window sticker. The Second Look Thrift Store proudly displays its own sticker, presented for its dedication to and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. We offer individualized career exploration and job shadowing to ensure that our “protégés” meet their full potential in the workforce. We believe in real work for real pay! If you are an employer looking for employees, contact Michèle Papp, Employment Counsellor, Community Links Supported Employment Program 250-902-7220 or nicsse@hotmail.com.

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VOLK DIANNE MARY SOLANGE BORN IN OTTAWA ON MAY 1ST, 1953

It is with great sadness that on September 22nd, 2014 Dianne lost her courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was 61. Dianne was a wonderful wife and best friend to Ray Volk, a loving mother to Lisa VolkAnderson (Zach) and Arthur Volk ( Shannon) and a remarkable grandmother to Brody (Blair), Jolie, Jonah and Chloe. Dianne was a caring and supportive sister to Helen Neifer (Roy), Elizabeth Cyr (Louis), Rick Lascelle and Nancy Blasko. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Phyllis Volk-Chisholm (Percy), brother-in-law, Robin Volk (Judy) and sister-inlaw, Ronnie Price. Dianne was an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dianne is predeased by her father, Richard Lascelle, mother, Solonge Lascelle-Rousseau, step-father, George Rousseau and father-in-law, John Volk. Though she and Ray made their home in Port Hardy when they retired, Dianne called Port Alberni â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and had many dear friends there. She worked at Fir Park Village for 20 years. Dianne touched many people in her life and always had a smile and a hug to share with anyone who needed one.

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Though our hands may never touch again, we will hold your memory in our hearts forever. A celebration of life will be held and Dianneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes are that there be no flowers or gifts and that no one wears black; as she wants this to be a celebration of life, full of colour and joy. Saturday, October 4, 2014 @ 3:00pm. First Baptist Church, 6211 Cherry Creek Rd, Port Alberni.

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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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 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 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 1:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service Tues., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

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

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737 11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplain Services â&#x20AC;˘ Bible Studies â&#x20AC;˘ Spiritual Counselling â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/14

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail: pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/14

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

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY General Insurance Broker - Request For Proposal RFP 1220-20-487-2014

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

The District of Port Hardy (the “District”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to manage and place the general insurance for the District. The appointment will commence January 1, 2015 and will be renewed on an annual basis up to 5 years in total at the sole discretion of the District. Proposal documents may be obtained • by email request to general@porthardy.ca • on the District of Port Hardy website http://www.porthardy.ca/your-municipal-hall/tenders • at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, P.O. Box 68, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0 telephone 250 949-6665 fax 250-949-7433 Sealed proposals clearly marked General Insurance Broker RFP 1220-20-487-2014 will be accepted at the District office up to 4:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2014. Submissions by Facsimile or Email will not be accepted.

AUCTION SALE: Notice is hereby given by Port Hardy Bulldozing Ltd, 7890 Goodspeed Road, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0, that the following items will be sold at a public auction on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 2:00pm if the monies owed are not paid and the contents removed from premises Kurtis McGarvey – 6’ Fiber Glass Boat – 3160 CAT Engine Block (marine) – Detroit Diesel V6 Marine Engine – Totes of Miscellaneous Items.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the District. HELP WANTED

For further information please contact: Allison McCarrick, Director of Finance Phone (250) 949-6665 or alli@porthardy.ca LEGALS

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School District No. 85 requires the following REGULAR positions:

#17: Noon Hour Supervisor Sea View Elem. Jr. Sec. - $19.84 per hour, 4 hours per week, while school is in session.

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that nominations for the offices of: Mayor – one to be elected Councillor – six to be elected School Trustee – three to be elected (School District No. 85 - Trustee Electoral Area 1) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, by hand, mail or other delivery service, during the nomination period which extends from 9:00a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until 4:00p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. Nomination documents may also be submitted by facsimile to 250-949-7433 or emailed to reception@porthardy.ca during the nomination period, except that the original nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. Nomination documents are available at the Municipal Hall during regular business hours from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

LIST OF REGISTERED RESIDENT ELECTORS

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION

A person is qualified to be nominated for, be elected to, and to hold office as Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee if that person is: • a Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older as of general voting day (November 15, 2014); • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day the nomination is filed; and, • not disqualified by the Local Government Act, School Act or any other enactment, from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or is otherwise disqualified by law.

Beginning September 30, 2014 at 8:30a.m. until the close of voting at 8:00p.m. on general voting day, being November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered resident electors will be available for public inspection at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, during regular business hours from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list of registered resident electors, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list, except for the purposes of Part 3 of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that personal information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list. Please note, registration for electors will be available at the time of voting.

An objection to the registration of a person as an elector whose name appears on the list of registered resident electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection may only be made by a person who is entitled to be registered as an elector of the District of Port Hardy and the objection must be made in writing. An objection may only be made on the basis that the person included on the list of registered resident electors has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of Port Hardy.

For further information, please contact: Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Officer District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax: 250-949-7433 Email: reception@porthardy.ca

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#16: First Nations In-School Support Worker Sea View Elem. Jr. Sec. - $23.36 per hour, 5 hours per week, while school is in session.

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Cats can’t add but they sure do multiply! Have your pets spayed or neutered!

A message from the BC SPCA and be BC Veterinary Medical Association

Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualiﬁcations can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”. Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.These are CUPE Local 401 positions. Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

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The North Island Gazette has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates will have min. 2 years of sales experience and have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast paced, deadline driven open office environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid drivers license is required. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. If you are a person who was born to sell, please forward your resume to: Dave Hamilton, Publisher publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER WORKER The extreme weather shelter is a seasonal low-barrier 12 bed emergency facility open to street involved individuals on nights of extreme cold and/or wet weather in Port Hardy. The successful candidate will: Be available for night shift work (6:30 p.m.- 7 a.m.). Monitor the activities of guests and be available for personal, practical and moral support, accurately record day-to-day happenings/incidents using established methods. Assisting guests to access clean/dry clothing and laundry services, coordinate guest care, carry out inspections, prepare and serve meals/snacks/beverages, perform janitorial duties of the facility as required. Due to the nature of a minimal-barrier shelter, applicants should be aware that they may be working with intoxicated individuals. QUALIFICATIONS -Applicants must have grade 12 education or equivalent, current WHMIS, Food Safe, and First-Aid certification, and Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training. Wage: $14.50 per hour. This is a temporary casual/on-call position for 5 months (November-March). Interested applicants can drop off a resume by October 10, 2013 to: Salvation Army Lighthouse Resource Centre, 8635 Granville Street, Port Hardy BC. Attention: Michael Winter or email Michael_Winter@can. salvtionarmy.org We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Port Hardy Dental Clinic 4 days per week. Team player needed. Please bring resume in person to dental clinic at: 7185 Market Street or Fax: 250-949-7775 or Email: porthardydental@yahoo.ca

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

PORT HARDY: Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. W/D, d/w, NS/NP. Avail. Oct. 15. Heat & hot water incl. $750/mo. 1/2 month rent free for signing yr lease. Ref. req. Call 250-9497085.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE GARAGE SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES WE ARE looking for enthusiastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to subscribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! If interested please call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Send email to: info@canscribe.com. Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT HARDY - 3.5 bdrm duplex 9498B McDougal, w/fenced yrd. W/D. 1-250-334-7507.

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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5-BDRM HOUSE on Founders. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Hans (250)2304090, 604-814-2327.

SUITES, LOWER PORT McNEILL- Hyde Creek Furnished 1 bdrm suite, selfcontained with kitchen & living room. Private entrance, country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy & warm. Laundry, hydro, TV incld. N/S. N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail now. $675./mo. Call 250956-2737.

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WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/porthduplex

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

HOUSES FOR SALE OCEAN view home, Storeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach, Port Hardy. 2850 sq. ft. Walk in Basement, 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath, den/office, extra room on ground floor used as 4th bdrm. Lrg family room, wood stove, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Roof 9 yrs old approx, new cedar fence, low maintenance yard. RV prkg. Serious inquiries only. 250-949-7974

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NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

Town of Port McNeill

Bylaw No. 654, 2014Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 11, 1969

The Town of Port McNeill gives notice that as per Sec. 890 (4) of the Local Government Act, a local government may waive the holding of a public meeting on a proposed bylaw if: D $Q RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO FRPPXQLW\ SODQ LV LQ HIIHFW IRU WKH area that is subject to a proposed zoning bylaw, and (b) The proposed bylaw is consistent with the plan. As such, copies of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 654, 2014 may be inspected until October QG DW WKH 7RZQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH DW *UHQYLOOH 3ODFH 3RUW 0F1HLOO % & GXULQJ UHJXODU EXVLQHVV KRXUV The Bylaw No. 654, 2014 is being proposed to change the zoning of Parcel D (being a FRQVROLGDWLRQ RI ORWV %ORFN 6HFWLRQ 7RZQVKLS DQG 3ODQ RWKHUZLVH NQRZQ DV %URXJKWRQ %RXOHYDUG IURP & WR & Sue Harvey Administrator

NEW HORIZON Apartments, Port Hardy- 1 bdrm, H/W incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $450-$475. Call Jim 250-949-6074. PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319. 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

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. October 4 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Nanaimo in tiering-round play, 1:45 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles bantams host Cowichan Valley, 4 p.m., Port McNeill.

October 5 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Campbell River in tiering-round play, 10:45 a.m., Port McNeill. October 10-12 Motocross Vancouver Island Club Series racing at Tri-Port Motocross Track. Practice round Friday followed by series Round 5 Saturday and Round 6 Sunday, beginning 10 a.m. each day. Concession open. October 18 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Nanaimo in tiering-round play, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice. October 24-26 Women’s hockey 8th annual Wild Women’s hockey tournament at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, Port Hardy. Women’s, men’s and old-timers divisions. Entry fee $650 per team; limited spaces available. To sign up or for more info, contact Janey Henschke at 250-230-0707 or Marnie Ordano at 250949-0437. October 25 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Juan de Fuca in tiering-round play, 4 p.m., Port McNeill. November 1 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Comox Valley, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice.

Above: Joey Grant pulls up and lets fly as the Eagles peewees faced the Campbell River Tyees in Port Hardy last weekend. Right: Luke Gage shrugs off a challenge as he drives at the Tyees A O'Toole goal Sunday.

Peewees bounce back on home ice Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Comox and Campbell River fell to the hightempo attack of the North Island Eagles peewees as the Tri-Port side racked up back-toback home wins in tiering play last weekend. After running away with a 9-3 win over

Comox Saturday, a confident peewees side ran out to a 4-0 opening period lead over the Tyees Sunday morning. A second period comeback from the Campbell River side cut the gap to 5-3 but the Eagles rallied with a five-goal final period

to finish deserved 10-4 winners. “We needed that boost after we lost our first two on the road,” said coach Marty Gage. “It was an outstanding weekend. Everyone played well, it was a good team performance; they passed the puck well. I gave

them a pat on the back because they didn’t get too many penalties today.” The coach also praised the selfless play of the team, working the puck to find openings. Ryan Patterson bagged a hat trick in the win, including a rifled

slap shot from the blue line that bulged the Tyees’ net. Luke Gage and Mathew Saunders each showed composure under pressure and clinical finishing as they notched two apiece to add to goals from Payton Laming, Braden Walkus and Rhys Dutcyvich.

Assists came from Saunders and Keenan Jack with Gage providing three helpers. Kayden Jones picked up the win in goal both days. The peewees host Nanaimo in Port McNeill this weekend in the final of the tiering games.

Athlete of the Week Iced tee

Above: David Pratt chips over the bunker as teammates Adam Ireton, Myra Connaty and Jen Russell look on during the golf scramble portion of this year's Fall Funkin'. Below: Kylie Anderson releases the rock at Fort Rupert Curling Club in the on-ice half of the annual event. See more online at www.northislandgazette.com. A O'Toole

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The Eagles peewee celebrated a hat trick on the way to a 10-4 win over the Campbell River Tyees Sunday. A O’Toole

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Just for you Courtesy of Island Foods you receive a free pop with every Just for You placed in the Gazette! Whale researchers launch a marine “hexacopter” to garner a bird’s-eye view of killer whales. The lightweight drone captures high-quality video allowing researchers to infer the fitness of the mammals without disturbing them. Jackie Hildering

Tech aids research

Whale researchers generally have some pretty lofty goals, but the methodology being used to study the health of at-risk killer whales might have the highest standard of all — literally. With Johnstone Strait being one of the most predictable and sheltered places to see killer whales, many of us seafarers on Northern Vancouver Island had a front-row seat in seeing what was “up” with this research. A marine “hexacopter” was used, a drone with a camera mounted to it that soars 30 metres or more above the whales to obtain high-quality video and photos that provide very valuable information about the whales’ fitness. Researchers Dr. Lance Barrett-Leonard, head of the Cetacean Research Program at the Vancouver Aquarium, and Dr. John Durban and Dr. Holly Fearnbach of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were very generous in sharing information about their high-flying research with our community and gave a presentation on their work at Telegraph Cove’s Whale Interpretive Centre on Aug. 25. All killer whales in B.C. are at risk (either

Marine Detective with Jackie Hildering threatened or endangered) and by getting the images from on high, it is possible to better determine if the whales are thin and even if they are pregnant. This provides vital data, such as being able to know if pregnancies did not go to term and how much the fitness of “resident” killer whales depreciates in years of low Chinook salmon abundance. Resident killer whales are inshore, fish-eating populations culturally programmed to be “Chinookaholics” and their survival has been proven to be directly correlated to the abundance of Chinook salmon. The bad news first ... When killer whales are in dire condition and lose too much fat, this manifests as “peanut head”, sunken areas near the eye patches. I see this as the equivalent as sunken cheeks in the gaunt faces of underweight humans.

I was gut-punched upon seeing what the hexacopter revealed about the condition of Northern Resident killer whales Plumper (A37) and I63. Their condition was so dire that their eye patches were concave and their body shape was tadpole-like. The researchers shared the information that Plumper, a mature male, appeared to have to keep his pectoral fins extended to remain buoyant because he had lost so much body fat. Both Plumper and I63 disappeared from their matrilines (families) shortly after the images were taken. Resident killer whales stay with their families their entire lives, so absence from the matriline most often means death. The cause of their deaths cannot be determined, but know that when fat stores are get used up, man-made fat-soluble persistent organic pollutants (such as brominated fire retardants, PCBs, dioxins, etc.) are released and affect the whale’s immune system. The mammaleating killer whales of B.C. are known to be the most contaminated animals on earth. The good news . . . Data collected also revealed fat calves, robust nursing mothers,

and pregnant females. Dr. John Durban shared an image of 34-yearold “I4” of the I15 matriline of Northern Residents revealing that she is pregnant again. I am in no way advocating for the unregulated use of drones for viewing whales. The researchers reported that the regulatory paperwork needed to get approval for this research weighed more than the hexacopter did and that they were glad that this was the case. This research methodology, when applied correctly, is a wonderful example of how advances in technology can lead to advances in knowledge in a way that is benign to wildlife. The sky’s the limit in how we let this knowledge impact our day-to-day actions to improve the health of the marine environment for which killer whales serve as powerful sentinels. How high will you go for the sake of killer whales and what they are revealing about the health of our life-sustaining oceans? Jackie Hildering is a marine educator, avid scuba diver, and humpback whale researcher who lives in Port McNeil. See www. themarinedetective.ca and www.mersociety. org for more detail.

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

Sporty’s is having a beach party! Come dressed up in your best beach wear! Prizes for best outfits! Drink specials! DJ and Dance Floor $5.00 cover at the door ~ 19 years and older, must have ID.

October 4th from 9:30 pm – 1:30 am

8700 Hastings Street, Port Hardy

THANK YOU Tri-Port Area for your continued support: Big Barks to all the volunteers, community members and dogs who participated in our spay/neuter program. Rambo, Bella, Murphy, Prince, Tank, Sadie, Nova, Keiko, Butch, Suzie, Diesel, Cinnamon, Scarlet, Chilli, Pepper, Gizmo, Keta, Luna, Loki, Cuddles, Tas & JZ, Blondie, Licorce, Chester, Sitka, Smokey, Jasper, Abby, Brew, Kessler, Uno and a special RIP to "Puppy".

Winner "Tails & Trails" Dog Basket "Maggie" (Dog) Ronin, Sequoia & Conner PO Box 1288, Port Hardy • 250-949-9462

Visit our website to follow upcoming events and how you can help. www.4pawsrescuesociety.ca

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Kids take walk on wild side Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— B.C.’s Forest Week drew a big turnout of little people last week. Staff of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations hosted a presentation on Vancouver Island predators at Gate House Community Theatre last Wednesday. With pelts, skulls and claws of cougar, bears and wolves, the presentation was quickly taiAbove, Adele Blid is fitted for a grizzly lored to a young audiskull bite by her mother, Denise, during ence as the First Port the Forest Week predator demonstration McNeill Cub Scouts at Gate House Community Theatre in Port and Beavers used their J.R. Rardon meeting night to attend. McNeill last Wednesday. Saturday, dozens of Below, Jessa Tomasi races in the choker prospective loggersrelay during the Kids Logger Sports at to-be filled Centennial Centennial ballfield Saturday. Elena Rardon Ball Field for a Kids Logger Sports Day. Events included the nail drive, a hand pump accuracy test, cookie toss, choker relay and a wheelbarrow relay, as well as an arts and crafts station and face painting. The event also offered assorted prizes and free hot dogs.

Thank You!

A big thank you to our local North Island business, without whom this competition would not be possible. The North Island always comes through with amazing support and you can see the evidence in the prize money we are able to oﬀer to attract dancers to this competition, raﬄe draws, and the dancer welcome bags.

PLATINUM SPONSORS: OK Tire - Port Hardy

TITLE SPONSORS: Paciﬁc Coastal Airlines Coastal Mountain Fuels Walkus Fishing Co.

GOLD SPONSORS: Lemare Lake Logging, Marine Harvest Canada, Sporty Bar and Grill, Paciﬁcus Biological Services

SILVER SPONSORS: Peoples Drug Mart, Paul Grier, Vancouver Island Insurance Centres, Strategic Natural Resource Consultants, Keltic Seafoods Ltd.

OTHER SPONSORS: Stepping Stones Daycare, Captain Hardy’s, Mo’s Restaurant, Napa Auto Parts, The Hobby Nook, North Island Gazette, Hardy Building Supply, Keta Cable, Creative Edge Salon and Spa, Macandale’s, Redden Net, Flashpoint Custom Goldsmith, Tru Value Hardware, Julia & Brittany’s Salon, Supreme Convenience, Rexall Drug Store, The Source, Dunlop’s Home Hardware, The Clothes Inn, Shop Rite Furniture and Appliances, Monk’s Oﬃce Supply, Amanda Humphrey Scentsy, Lil Amigos Daycare, Liz Kufass, Strokes of Jade, Cove Apparel, The District of Port Hardy, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce.

Above, Nathan Strang, centre, and Jack Barrett shoot cans off a board in the hand pump accuracy competition during the Forest Week Kids Logger Sports. Elena Rardon At left, Bryce Cote gets hands-on with a grizzly bear skull while Stephen Bennett looks on at the predator demonstration. J.R. Rardon

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Splash, dash, Rivers bash Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Rivers Day spawned celebrations at the Quatse Hatchery and Salmon Stewardship Centre last weekend as the venue hosted its annual end-ofsummer event. With a cookout, fun run, interactive displays and demonstrations, painting, booths and more, there was plenty on offer for the crowds in attendance. And that was just out-

Clockwise from above: Aiden Pratt gets an assist from dad David as he prepares a salmon print at the Quatse Hatchery’s Rivers Day celebration Sunday; Steve Holm leads the field as the fun run sets off along the Quatse Loop; Linkin Roach helps Lorraine Landry and Danielle Lacasse wrangle a salmon from its pen; Sid White helps mark the route ahead of the fun run Sunday; Cub Scouts get hands-on as Landry demonstrates some of the work done at the Quatse Hatchery and Salmon Stewardship Centre. A O’Toole

side. In addition to the games, habitat wall, aquarium and interpretive gallery always on show inside, visitors also had the chance to inspect the hides and skulls of bears, cougars and wolves at a predators display. For more information on the centre head to www.thesalmoncentre. org. Here’s a selection of images from the day...