PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 35
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Is it back to school for B.C. students? Feature
Uncertainty abounds as Sept. 2 draws near
Heart of our City: Paul Bozman Page A6
BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Community Rupertites ride to conquer cancer Page A11
“We continue to prepare for school to begin as scheduled.”
ICE BUCKET OFFICERS Shaun Thomas / The Northern View
Const. Matt Ericson, summer student Const. Reid Skelton-Morven and auxiliary Const. Erica Collison react to being doused in ice water as part of a fundraiser for ALS. The officers, along with other residents, took the challenge during the Fraser Street Block Party on Aug. 21. For more on the block party, see Page A18.
Sports PRFC set to host the region’s best Page A14
Haida Gwaii Leaders remember Mayor Wally Cheer Page B1
Whether or not North Coast students and others across the province will return to school on time remains unclear as negotiations have yet to provide certainty to parents and students in B.C. As of Aug. 25, a deal between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) had not - Sandra Jones been reached. Sandra Jones, superintendent of School District 52 (SD52), said the district remains hopeful that school will start on time, with preparation for openings taking place as usual.
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Port Edward seeking fair LNG tax regime Council hoping to avoid legislated mill rate BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The District of Port Edward and Pacific NorthWest LNG will begin discussions this week about property taxation on the Lelu Island terminal to determine what rate would be fair to both the company and the municipality. Chief administrative officer Ron Bedard said using the district’s current taxation rate for industry could present an unnecessary burden on the company. “The feeling is that the normal tax route is not the way to go. For example, if it is a $10 billion project it would mean our community would get $27 million per year in taxes. While I assured Pacific NorthWest LNG we could easily spend it, it seems a bit much ... it’s tough
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“It is tough to argue for $27 million per year.” - Ron Bedard to argue for $27 million per year when the whole budget is around $2 million,” he told council, noting a letter received from the province supporting the discussion was the last step to discussions beginning. “My hands have always been tied because it is the province that sets the regime of how we can tax properties ... the province is now willing to work with the proponent and ourselves to potentially would out a taxing regime that is more favourable.”
Pacific NorthWest LNG said the discussions scheduled to take place are among the many that are taking place as the company works toward a final investment decision later this year. “These discussions build upon the work being undertaken with local, regional and provincial governments to ensure that the tremendous benefits stemming from our project are realized,” said Pacific NorthWest LNG senior corporate affairs advisor Spencer Sproule. Although the province has given their approval, the legislative power of the government and its determination to see LNG developed is also one of the catalysts for the two parties to work out an agreement that benefits them both. See PORT EDWARD on Page A2
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Rupert not part of tax discussions
Teachers hopeful for resolution
Benefits talks to occur later
TEACHERS from Page A1 “At this point, we do not know for certain when school will commence, but we continue to prepare for school to begin as scheduled on Sept. 2,” reads a letter signed by Jones on the SD52 website. “In the event developments occur in which school resumes, be assured schools will be ready for students immediately.” A joint statement put out by the BCTF and BCPSEA on Aug. 14 stated that mediator Vince Ready was monitoring the dispute and would resume exploratory talks or launch full mediation when he believes it will be productive. During the BCTF’s Summer Leadership Conference in Kamloops over the weekend, president Jim Iker urged government to enter negotiations to end the strike. During a speech to the hundreds of teachers in attendance, Iker said negotiations are at a standstill because of the government’s “unwillingness to enter full-scale mediation and compromise”. “Teachers do want to be back at school on Sept. 2. We’re hoping that the government comes to the table and accepts the mediation so that we can do that,” said Kathy Murphy, president of
PORT EDWARD from Page A1 “If the council of the day digs in their heels and says, ‘no, we’re keeping what we have’, then the province would likely come in and legislate something we may not like ... they could say, ‘OK, the mill rate for - Ron Bedard LNG will be $5 per $1,000 of assessed value’,” Bedard explained. “This way we have a kick at the can of getting something more favourable to us than something legislated.” While the City of Prince Rupert will not be involved in the discussions as the terminal falls within Port Edward’s taxing jurisdiction, Bedard noted discussions will likely take place later to ensure both communities benefit should the company make a positive final investment decision.
“The province would likely come in and legislate.”
District prepared for school start
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Whether or not students will head back to school on Sept. 2 is unknown.
“Teachers do want to be back at school on Sept. 2.” - Kathy Murphy the Prince Rupert and District Teachers’ Union (PRDTU), who attended the conference. B.C. teachers started a full strike on June 17 after three weeks of rotating strikes, seeking improvements in class size and composition and higher wages.
The B.C. government has stated teachers’ wages have to be in line with other public-sector workers for a settlement to be reached. If schools aren’t open on time, B.C.’s Finance Minister announced the government will give parents or guardians $40 a day for child care for each kid under the age of 13. “Why would the government pay $12 million a day to keep kids out of school?” questioned Murphy. The Prince Rupert School District is asking parents and guardians to check the SD52 website for updates at www. sd52.bc.ca.
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Access to the Sixth Avenue bridge is expected to resume early next month.
Sixth Avenue bridge nearly finished BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Shaun Thomas / The Northern View
The gazebo outside of the Port Edward municipal office is nearing completion. The gazebo was created through a $20,000 grant from the BG Group, which was scheduled to host a barbecue on Tuesday to formally mark the completion of construction.
Regular users of the Sixth Avenue East bridge may soon be able to take their usual route, with repairs expected to wrap up in the beginning of September. “We are hoping to have the bridge open for the first week of September, however there may be issues with asphalt availability near the end of the month,� said Richard Pucci, engineering coordinator for the City of Prince Rupert. The City of Prince Rupert allocated $300,000 in its annual budget toward the repairs, which Pucci said were “necessary for the bridge to continue to perform at the same level of service
to the community�. The repair job is replacing the bridge deck support structure by upgrading all of the tensioning rods and adding replacement sleeves so maintenance will be easier in the future. The project will also involve a new asphalt driving structure and sidewalk timber repairs. So far, the former asphalt has been cut and the new tension rods and sleeves have been installed. The contractor is currently in the process of grouting in the sleeves and tensioning the rods. After this work has been complete, the engineering department crew will be able to grind off the old asphalt surface and replace it with fresh asphalt.
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It takes two to tango
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t is Monday morning, just over a week before school is scheduled to begin, and there is no word of any pending deal between the B.C. Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) and the provincial government. The last time there was word from the two parties, they seemed so far apart that a resolution seemed unlikely. Aside from class size and composition, the two sides seemed far apart on wages and a signing bonus. While I may be wrong, anyone holding their breath for a return to the classroom on Tuesday monring may want to exhale. This year’s seemingly bi-annual teacher job action has had a polarizing effect on the people of B.C. — some point the finger of Shaun Thomas blame squarely at the government while others point the finger of blame squarely at the BCTF. But the truth of the matter is that, in this case, it takes two parties to make negotiations work and it takes two parties to make negotiations fail. Aside from the last few weeks, both the government and the teachers have turned this round into a public-relations war, with each side having its own unique ammunition. For the government, they are using your tax dollars in the battle of popular opinion. The teachers, meanwhile, are using the students and youth of the province as fodder to win support. In both cases, the arguments are seemingly filled with half-truths and innuendo. The province says it doesn’t have the money to pay teachers more or put additional resources into the classroom. Maybe the government would if they pulled their heads out of the vote-rich Lower Mainland and looked at the province as a whole. Instead of putting money into new bridges and improved stadiums, put it into the classroom. For the teachers, to say what you are doing is all for the children is tough to believe when the BCTF is asking for a larger signing bonus for all of its members. A signing bonus in no way, shape or form helps students and it is money that could go back into the classroom. Even if a settlement is reached before month’s end, neither the province nor the BCTF should be given a free pass on this latest debacle.
A rough ride for rescheduled ferries
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here was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this early. spring when Transportation Minister Todd “That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part low-usage coastal ferry routes. they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the second highest of all the fleet routes.” Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The passengers. changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, Tom Fletcher Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing too late for most international travelers. reductions have been managed – with one glaring A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in midexception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the open-decked Nimpkish. Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down. issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog. which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola. Stone summed up his experience this way: This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern “At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour. midnight arrival time in Bella Coola. “The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow length of the island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure complete the circle tour. the Nimpkish provides.” The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault.
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On the street
Are you optimistic a labour agreement will be reached before the school year starts?
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“I hope so for the children’s sake.”
“Yeah, I think they will.”
“I sure hope so. I’ve got a lot of grandchildren that go to school.”
“I hope so. There’s no need to give these people money for their kids at home. Give it to the teachers.”
Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FEELING A LITTLE CRABBY: Students participating in Prince Rupert’s PAC 10 Tutoring summer camps take a close look at aquatic creatures living on underwater plates. The Prince Rupert Port Authority uses the plates as a warning system for invasive species.
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Program monitors Clarifying Westview dust for alien invasions “There was no corresponding
Editor: On behalf of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, I would like to clarify information contained in the Aug. 20 article regarding dust at Westview Terminal. The PRPA actively monitors noise and dust in several ways, including electronic air quality equipment, passive dustfall collection, audio recording devices, 24-hour visual surveillance, and resident feedback and observation about specific nuisances. The primary measurement for airborne dust is a real-time air quality monitor located between the terminal and the neighbourhood that measures the particles suspended in the air (i.e., the dust that can potentially impact people’s health). These measurements have consistently been, and continue to be, far below provincial air quality objectives. The dust samples referred to in the article were from a monthly collection program that measures the dust deposited onto the ground on the terminal property. The report correctly notes that some of the June dustfall samples at these locations were abnormally high and exceeded provincial objectives.
increase in the measurement of the airborne particles that could impact human health.” - Ken Veldman We understand that there is a nuisance associated with dust, regardless of the source. The samples are being tested to identify the contributing sources of dust (e.g., wood pieces, road dust, insect parts, pine pollen, other industrial activities). This will allow us to continue to encourage those sources to find ways of reducing dust output where possible. It is important for us to emphasize that there was no corresponding increase in measurement of the airborne particles that could impact human health. Ken Veldman Director, Public Affairs, Prince Rupert Port Authority
Keep health care public Editor: Beginning on Sept. 8, the biggest challenge to date to Canada’s Medicare will be heard in British Columbia’s Supreme Court. If successful, our public health-care system will crumble across the country. The constitutional challenge is being led by Dr. Brian Day who operates the private for-profit Cambie Street Clinic in Vancouver. Dr. Day believes that the defining principle of Medicare—access to health care should be based on need, not the patient’s ability to pay—is unconstitutional. If he succeeds in court, Dr. Day would further open the way to an American “user pay” style of health care in Canada. We must not let this happen. The impact would be felt in many ways: doctors would be able to set any price they wish on their services; expensive private insurance would become necessary. In the U.S., the average cost of insurance for a family of four is $23,215 per year.
“Is this the future that you envision for yourself?” - Nancy Czigany Families would be subjected to greater financial instability. In the U.S., three out of five personal bankruptcies are health care related and 69 per cent of those declaring bankruptcy were insured at the time. Wait times in the public system will increase as more and more doctors are siphoned off into the more lucrative for-profit system. Is this the future that you envision for yourself, your family and future generations? To learn more, visit www.savemedicare.ca and www.bchealthcoalition.ca. Act now—before it’s too late. Nancy Czigany Port Alberni
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n 2012, the Port Authority began a partnership with Northwest Community College (NWCC) and the Invasive Tunicate Network’s Plate Watch program to launch one of the only aquatic invasive species monitoring programs on the British Columbia coastline. With support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the local program reports its findings to the coast-wide collection of experts and contributes to an early detection system for invasive species not previously present in the Northwest Pacific. The Plate Watch program is a collective of researchers and volunteers from various marine science groups that stretch from California to Alaska, some of whom have been collecting data since 1994. Since its formal launch in 2007, Plate Watch has created an online network has been established to share information across the broad network of participating sites. The program utilizes the simple device of a clean, flat PVC plate tied to a brick, which is then deployed from a pier or floating dock. The plate is secured approximately one metre underwater where the largest percentage of target species can be found, and allowed to collect samples for up to four months before they are pulled up and investigated. Together with NWCC’s Applied Coastal Ecology program, PRPA monitors a total of 20 to 30 plates at three different waterfront sites. There are a number of species of specific interest to the waters surrounding Prince Rupert, including Didemnum vexillum (known as ‘rock vomit’) which spreads rapidly to overgrow many other species including shellfish. For other species, like the European green crab (a potentially harmful invasive only recently introduced to the west coast), traps—instead of plates—are used to detect their presence. Through this unique early-detection program, the Port Authority is working collaboratively with partners in Prince Rupert and across the west coast of North America to better understand how we can collectively keep our coastline healthy and free from potentially harmful organisms. This commitment to invasive species monitoring is a key component of the Port Authority’s 2020 Environmental Sustainability Plan, which also defines new initiatives and partnerships in the community that will carry even further beyond mandated requirements and regulations. Through its aquatic invasive species monitoring program, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is measuring and monitoring the state of our harbour in order to respond effectively to any changes—as they occur. Together with like-minded community organizations and port partners, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is introducing best practices to reduce the environmental impact of existing operations and future developments. Watch local students learn about the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Plate Watch program by visiting facebook.com/rupertport. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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Heart of our City
From student to master Paul Bozman takes on the world BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Obtaining a black belt in the martial art of Taekwondo is hard enough, but when Paul Bozman took his promotion test to attain his the circumstances were almost cruel. It was 1985 and Paul had just travelled to South Korea, partly through his master’s suggestion but more as part of a backpacking excursion that took him through the exotic east; featuring Nepal, China and Korea. Awaiting him was the toughest trial he’d ever face as a martial artist and it took the form of a Korean military soldier in his mid-to-late twenties and trained extensively in Taekwondo. “I was 33,” Paul said. “He was the Seoul City Champion and he was helping out at the school I was training at ... it was difficult in the sense that I could speak two words in Korean and the instructor could probably speak two words of English so I had to watch him and copy.” Eventually Paul sparred with the impressive soldier and earned his black belt (called the “first dan” or firstdegree black belt), but not without some repercussions. “I remember the bruises,” Paul recalled. “[I remember] licking my wounds in the hotel room afterwards, asking myself, is this worth it?” He must have found his answer there in his ice bath, because in the almost 30 years since Bozman has become one of the most respected and revered masters of Taekwondo on the West Coast. Born in England in the mid-1950s, Paul came to Canada in 1965. In 1973, he saw his first formal Taekwondo demonstration in Vancouver from the founder of the Korean art (known loosely as “the way of the foot and the hand”). It would be almost 10 years later that he would take up his first lesson in Kitimat in 1982. “I was never a sports kind of guy in school; it just didn’t appeal to me. But I always had an interest in the martial arts,” he said. Originally through Karate and Aikido (the Japanese martial art known as “the way of unifying with
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After moving to Prince Rupert in 1987, Paul Bozman has instructed his own Taekwondo sessions for close to 30 years.
life energy”), and later through Taekwondo, Paul said the martial arts have given him a sense of confidence and the mindset to achieve what he’s wanted with the proper gumption. “[I trained with] a Canadian guy, Darryl Douglas [in Kitimat], but I only trained with him for a year and a half, then I moved to Edmonton to train with Grandmaster Jay Park,” said Paul. It was through Park that Paul really found his footing with the art and it was Park that suggested he try his hand at obtaining his black belt in Korea, the homeland of Taekwondo. Paul arrived back in North America at the Los Angeles airport in the Fall of 1985. “I landed at the airport with two dollars in my pocket – just enough to call my brother in Edmonton to pick me up. I was flat broke,” he said. The master moved to Prince Rupert in 1987 for work. “I worked here in construction in the early ‘80s on Ridley Island and then after that I got married. My wife was in China and expecting a baby and I thought I may need to stop construction and get a steady job so I got a job at the grain elevator and then my wife came about a month later from China,” said Paul.
“I remember licking my wounds in the hotel room ... asking myself is this worth it?” - Paul Bozman He started teaching Taekwondo at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre as a public program, and did so for 21 years before he found he had outgrown some of its limitations. “There were some issues with the civic centre management back then and it was just getting harder to teach such a broad spectrum of kids in one class. I thought maybe I should start looking for a designated facility,” he said. In 2008, Paul opened his own facility. “Not having to share the place with basketball players and big events; it’s a lot better. You can teach more effectively,” he said. Paul’s son, Nigel, 26, helps with the training of the popular Prince Rupert Taekwondo and Martial Arts Centre on Second Ave. West and the instructor has found that there’s always been something about Taekwondo that resonates with the people of the city
that has made it so popular. “It seems to have more high kicking [elements] and the kids seem to like it. It’s a little more dynamic than other martial arts,” he said. Now, Paul has seen a multitude of his students go on to become extremely successful both in B.C. and internationally. Kendall-Leigh Beal, a Prince Rupert student until she moved to Osooyos, has started her own club, Outlast Taekwondo Ltd., and two of Bozman’s former students earned bronze medals in the 2008 Commonwealth Games. Another is a Rhodes scholar. “[One of the most fulfilling things as an instructor] is seeing the skill level [my students] attain. [The scholar] wrote a letter to me thanking me for teaching him Taekwondo when he was young,” Paul said. “[Taekwondo has helped] all of them purse their goals.”
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Strike website 24/7 recycling start pushed back set up for Service to begin parent updates late next month BY TOM FLETCHER
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The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day. The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.’s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 13 if the strike drags on. It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts. Negotiations have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said in a brief statement. Negotiations broke off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and a series of court actions scheduled this fall.
Soon there will be flexibility for North Coast residents who recycle, with the completion of a 24/7 recycling transfer station allowing them to drop off material whenever is convenient. “We’re expecting [the 24/7 recycling transfer station] to be open in the latter part of September,” said Tim Deschamp, Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District superintendent of waste management. While originally scheduled to open by August’s end, work is now in full-gear by contractor Eby and Son Construction. The round-the-clock facility will be located at the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional Recycling Depot site on Kaien Road and will include a number of large bins so residents can drop off fibre, plastic, metal and Styrofoam products whenever they please. The new transfer station will have enough space to accommodate multiple vehicles and provide protection from the elements. For safety reasons, the facility
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will be well lit and under video surveillance. The project’s price tag is $123,000, with gas tax funds covering $65,500 of the costs, Coast Sustainability Trust contributing $29,500 through a grant, the Prince Rupert Port Authority donating $18,000 through its Community Investment Fund, and the City of Prince Rupert making a $10,000 in-kind donation. The depot is currently open during
business hours Monday through Friday, along with a few hours on Saturdays. The limited hours have made it hard for many residents to return materials, with the Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District wanting to increase access so working professionals and families can utilize the facility at their convenience. The idea was brought about through a collaboration with the City of Prince Rupert’s engineering department.
Lax Kw’alaams power project funded BY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View
Lax Kw’alaams is one of three First Nations to share almost $70,000 to
develop clean energy projects in their community. The band will receive $19,972 to study two potential run-of-river hydro-power sites.
This funding is made possible through B.C.’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund, which promotes increased First Nations’ participation in the clean energy sector.
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North Coast whooping cough outbreak over BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Northern Health announced that the pertussis — or whooping cough — is over in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. Since the beginning of the year there have been 229 reported cases of pertussis in the Northern Health region including 166 in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii combined. “Even though the outbreak is officially over, it is important people take the necessary steps to protect themselves against pertussis. Getting immunized is the best protection against pertussis, and it also protects your loved ones that fit into the more vulnerable populations,� said Dr. Sandra Allison, chief medical health officer of Northern Health. A severe infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria, whooping cough starts like a
“Getting immunized is the best protection against pertussis.� - Dr. Sandra Allison cold with symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, mild fever and a moderate cough. However, the coughing will become more serious over the following weeks, leading to forceful, repeated coughing spells that will often end with a whooping sound before the next breath is taken. The pertussis vaccine is part of the regular childhood vaccinations, also being given to teens. Adults can protect themselves by getting the vaccination, with Northern B.C. residents being encouraged to contact their local health units or health care provider to ensure they and their families are immunized.
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This site, which has already been cleared, is being rezoned for temporary worker accommodation.
Port Ed examines hourly buses BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View
Below are notes from the Aug. 20 meeting of Port Edward council.
Bus boost As residents of the North Coast await word on the final investment decision of Pacific NorthWest LNG, the District of Port Edward has already begun investigating increased access to the community. As per a request from council, BC Transit provided details on service increases that would see hourly trips between Port Edward and Prince Rupert between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m on weekdays and Saturdays as well as expanded Sunday service. The total cost for the service would be approximately $214,000 per year, but chief administrative officer Ron Bedard noted some of the larger businesses looking to locate in Port Edward have committed to helping pay for the service. But given the required notice and approval
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Rezone complete The land has been cleared and on Aug. 20 the District of Port Edward took another step toward realizing a temporary worker accommodation facility within its borders. Following a public hearing earlier in the evening, council gave third reading to two bylaws that move the development forward. The first was to amend the Official Community Plan to reflect that “the District of Port Edward encourages the development of temporary construction camps in support of liquefied natural gas development on a site-specific basis withing the Canoxy land for industrial uses� while the second rezones a parcel of land just before the entrance to Watson Island to “Lodging, temporary�. Before the rezoning bylaw is given its final reading it must receive approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Rupertites ride to conquer cancer BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Prince Rupert residents are accustomed to living in rainy conditions, but it didn’t make a drenching, excruciating journey any less uncomfortable for this group. All but one member from Team Prince Rupert met up with the Northern View last week to talk about their 2014 Ride To Conquer Cancer experience. Starting in Vancouver on June 14, the 2014 Ride to Conquer Cancer had 2,104 participants cycle 200 kilometres to Seattle, with a heavy downpour layering the riders throughout the journey. But for Team Prince Rupert it acted as a reminder that things can always be worse. A sentiment echoed by all in attendance last week was that the horrendous weather was incomparable to what individuals battling cancer have to withstand. “The amount of effort we put into [the ride] is nothing compared to what families and people go through ... the roller coaster ride they’re on when cancer grabs them,” said Steve Weir, a first-time Ride To Conquer participant. “Two days on a bike is nothing.” “What a lot of them have gone through is a lot worse than a little rain,” said Team Prince Rupert captain Francis Wolfe, a cancer survivor who has taken part in the event each year since it started in 2009, alongside teammate Gordon Simonds, who also overcame the disease. “Riding a bike for 200 kilometres is a
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From left: Team Prince Rupert members Steve Weir, Sandy Giordano, Francis Wolfe, Chris Last and Gordon Simonds took part in the 2014 B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer. Also pictured is Christa Simonds, who has rode with the team in previous years.
still lent a hand in the team’s fundraising efforts. While Tina Cann was no newcomer to the cancer-fighting ride, this was the first year she fundraised and registered as part of Team Prince Rupert. Cann was a member of the Rupert Peddle Pushers in 2013, who rode alongside Team Prince Rupert, but as a separate team. Weir wasn’t the only Team Prince Rupert novice, with Chris Last also coming aboard for this year’s event. “I had a good experience throughout the whole ride, despite the weather,” he said, adding he was touched by all the people who came out to show their support of the cyclists, and also by the amount of riders bearing yellow flags, a marking that shows who the cancer survivors are. So after it was all done with, what did Team Prince Rupert do? The men shared a
laugh as they admitted they went for a beer before even showering, signing up for the 2015 event at the same time. But when it came to expressing their appreciation to all who supported them this year, and past years, the joking demeanour of Team Prince Rupert members switched to serious and sincere. The guys all reiterated how supportive and willing to help the community has been each year, expressing their appreciation to all the individuals, businesses and groups that have aided them in assisting with a cause so important to them. “There isn’t anybody whose life hasn’t been touched by cancer,” said Weir. Team Prince Rupert raised more than $2,100 through a number of fundraising events, and through financial assistance from more than a dozen Prince Rupert sponsors.
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CityWest to Port seeking community reps charge for bills BY MARTINA PERRY
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As of Oct. 1, anyone wishing to continue receiving CityWest bills in the mail will need to pay a little more. The company is implementing a $2 fee for all printed statements while also encouraging customers to switch to paperless billing. “With recent significant increases in postal charges from Canada Post for mailing these statements to customers, we have been forced to look for ways to reduce these costs to the company. Our choices on this matter were to either pass on the cost of printing and mailing a statement to just the customers who choose a paper statement or increasing the costs of services to all customers. The first option gives customers choice rather than a blanket increase to all customers,” explained Donovan Dias, director of sales and marketing for CityWest, noting a fee for paper bills is nothing new. “CityWest is one of the last few Telcos (telephone companies) to implement this charge. For example, Telus, Bell, Fido, Rogers, etc. have been doing this since 2010, with some others implementing such a charge even earlier. There are also several companies in other industries, such as banks, that have implemented a similar charge for paper statements. Some companies are charging up to $4/month for this service, while Citywest is charging $2.”
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is calling for Rupertites interested in or concerned with its various activities to join the Community Information Forum. The forum provides individuals and organizations in Prince Rupert with the opportunity to learn about port-related activities and provide their input. “The community information forum was formed to provide an interface between the community and the PRPA, and to increase the transparency of the port authority and its initiatives,” said Michael Gurney, the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s manager of corporate communications. The Community Information Forum isn’t a decision-making body, but helps the PRPA understand the public’s thoughts on various aspect of its activities. The Community Information Forum is member-driven, with agenda topics coming from the individuals it consists of. The group is given the ability to invite guests or presenters to the table for specific agenda topics. “It’s a forum for community members to ask questions of
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“It’s a forum for community members to ask questions.” - Michael Gurney anybody at the port authority and for the port authority to make periodic presentations to its members,” said Gurney. “As an example, they’ve had presentations and discussions focused on environmental assessments, as well port property tax and the Westview Terminal noise and air quality monitoring systems.” The Prince Rupert Port Authority
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The purpose of the session is to provide similar information for those that missed the first session in July, as well as incorporating input received from the July event. We would like to meet with community members prior to the zoning of Tuck Inlet, provide information about the project concept, gather additional feedback on proposed plans and hear directly from you regarding how you would like to be engaged on this project in the future. RSVP not required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact us at our new email: info@wcc-lng.ca or by calling our toll free line: 1-855-338-9931
is seeking half a dozen new memberships from individuals who are interested in port activities and are committed to attending the voluntary monthly meetings. “It could be a personal interest, or an interest motivated through the organizations with which they’re affiliated, either professionally or as a volunteer. The current membership includes people in all of the above categories,” said Gurney. To apply to become a member of the Community Information Forum, contact PRPA manager of community relations Maynard Angus at mangus@rupertport.com. For more information on the group, visit www.rupertport.com/ community/forum.
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Lemire camp prepares Rampage for season BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
With the youth of Prince Rupert learning new hockey skills all week at the Lou Lemire Hockey Camp, the Prince Rupert Rampage senior men’s team thought they’d get in on some conditioning action. “It’s all about ... getting the legs back, getting the hands back,” said team captain Jared Meers. “Getting back on the ice, touching pucks, getting the plays down. It’s great. Lou does a lot of fast-paced drills. Everything’s always go-go-go. You don’t stop for too much.” A handful of Rampage players from last year and some new faces made their skating debuts on the fresh sheet of ice at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre last week. While formal practices don’t start until the first week of September, the focus was on being more comfortable at home, especially with a new paint and finish job at the old barn. “The home games are definitely going to be pretty key in the season,” said the captain. With two fewer games in the 2014-15 season compared to last year, with one being lost at home, the Rampage must try to claim one of two playoff spots between themselves, Kitimat, Terrace and Smithers in 16 regular season games. “Lots of people show up. There’s great fans, a great crowd. It’s always a
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Cole Lindsay and Jared Hildebrandt take a moment to stretch before taking part in the Lou Lemire conditioning camp.
good time here,” added Meers. The team will try and improve on their 7-10-1 record from last season and with recent powerhouse squads like Smithers in their division, the group can’t afford to take a night off. They went 5-3-1 at home during those games. “Usually when we play Smithers, it’s a lot of a grind game. They’re very skilled ... but we’re looking forward to the
challenge,” said Meers. As for players who have departed the team from last season, team manager Ron German said Brock Ward will be moving on. Some new faces at the LouLemire camp conditioning drills included Jared Hildebrandt (G), Tyler Bates (F), and Ian McFadden (F). “We’re going to be starting [practices] in the next couple weeks here and if
there’s anyone new to town [they’re welcome to come try out] ... I imagine there’s more guys out there with everyone moving around town,” said German. Those interested can contact the manager through the Rupert Rampage website at www.rupertrampage.com. The season opener for the team is on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. when the Kitimat Ice Demons come to town.
Civic centre to host gymnastics organization BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Prince Rupert Gymnastics (PRG) Association has found their two new board members, as well as their initial location. The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre has been chosen as the start-up spot for the organization and with their five-member board — consisting of Will Spat, Kate Toye, Jackie Touchet and new members Aurora Martin and Ralph Weick — the group is ready to apply for official provincial status as a not-for-profit association with the Canada Revenue Agency. With the designation, PRG can
start fundraising for operational costs in order to get the sessions underway. The next hurdle for the organization is finding paid coaches who can dedicate a good portion of their time to regularlyscheduled practice times. CANGYM is the national gymnastics agency which oversees the ranking system for badges earned by participating athletes, and PRG plans to use its systems. “Utilizing the CANGYM badge program allows participants, coaches and parents to monitor progress in addition to being a motivational tool for athletes,” reads the website description. A couple obstacles the association must address while hosting the club
at the recreation centre is the issue of equipment set-up and take-down. As outlined in the newsletter sent to interested gymnastics participants, Spat describes the procedures that need to be completed while sharing a floor that also gets used for basketball, badminton, floor hockey and other activities. “We are working with the rec centre to schedule in such a way that set up and tear down is minimized,” said Spat in the notice. A high ceiling, proper ventilation and knowledgeable staff contributed to the club’s decision to hold their inaugural sessions at the civic centre. Originally, the organization was
having difficulty finding a location that met the requirements of ceiling height, with proper bus route accessibility and building rental affordability. PRG also hopes to introduce KinderGym as a program for tots younger than five years-old looking to get involved with gymnastics at a young age. Gymnastics has been an area sorely lacking in the city’s recreational offerings and Spat and the board of directors hope to address the need as soon as they can. Those interested in getting involved with PRG can email portgym@gmail. com to volunteer or reserve a spot with the organization.
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Runners of all ages are invited to North Pacific Cannery on Sept. 13 for the Cannery Road Race.
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PRFC member Scott Allen will defend home turf when the United take on the Northwest this weekend.
The North Pacific Cannery Road Race is primed and ready to hold its annual marathon on Saturday, Sept. 13. Chief organizer Leslie Peloquin has received quite a few entries, but in typical Prince Rupert fashion, most of the participants have held off on registering for the marathon until they know the weather situation a little better. “In order for [the participants] to have a shirt, we would like registrations in by Sept. 1,” said Peloquin. The race includes a 10 kilometre walk and a half marathon, which begins at 11 a.m. from the cannery. A one kilometre fun run for kids has also been set up at 11:30 a.m. where the young ones can run 500 metres down the road and come back, accompanied by an adult if they wish. The fun run is free, but the kids must still be registered. The five kilometre and ten kilometre run commence at 12 p.m. along with a five kilometre walk. A barbecue is planned for 1 p.m. for runners and non-runners can pay $7 to attend. “Aero Trading donates all the fish for the barbecue and then we have burgers and more,” said Peloquin. Many sponsors have contributed draw prizes, including a gift certificate from Farwest Sport and Cycle “All of our sponsors are fabulous and we have all kinds of little goodies for people,” added Peloquin. The race typically attracts participants from Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat, said the organizer. “Last year we had 92 adults sign up and 46 kids,” Peloquin said. Parking attendants will be on hand to help facilitate traffic along the small road. “It’s still a bus route and so we have to allow the city transit to pass through there,” said Peloquin. “[For the route of the race] you run from the North Pacific Cannery, and the half marathon would go just before Highway 16 and then turn around and come back in. The 10 kilometres race; they go from the cannery to just around Aero Trading and they have a turnaround there,” she said. Registration forms and cheque submission information can be found at www.rupertrunners.com.
PRFC host Labour Day clash
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The Prince Rupert Football Club (PRFC) won’t have to load themselves into carpools like they have all summer to attend their last soccer meet in August. For the first time in three years, the PRFC United will host their own northwest soccer tournament from Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, and they have commitments from five teams so far while they wait to hear back from another group of willing participants. “We’re hoping for eight [teams],” said PRFC manager James Brown. Three Prince Rupert teams have already signed on, as well as Gitanyow and the United’s arch-nemesis, the Hazelton Strikers. “We’re hoping to draw in Kitwanga, Kispiox, the Nisga’a United team and Terrace,” added Brown. A second team, led by Kendall Wing has entered the competition along with Fabio Pomponio’s Prince Rupert masters’ division team. Pomponio’s squad played in their first tournament in Terrace for Riverboat Days. The Charles Hays Secondary School field will host the games for the first annual Labour Day Weekend Soccer Tournament and PRFC has won two championships and come in second-place twice in four tournaments. Brown and the squad wanted to attend fewer
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tournaments this summer after last season brought some wear and tear to their bodies. “Last year we learned our lesson [of attending] too many and we got burned out. By the time Labour Day came around, we just couldn’t swing it,” said Brown. The manager is currently looking for volunteers, judges, tents, tables, coolers and canopies to help with a barbecue and a 50/50 draw during the weekend. With eight or more teams, the prize money pot will reach $4,000 and the team may even contribute some of its winnings from this past season to top up the pot as an incentive to woo more teams to join. “For most teams, it’s quite expensive [to get here] so you have to have a real nice pot of prize money,” he added. The team coming in second-place would earn $2,000 with third-place taking home $1,000. Brown has lined up Frazer Dodd to help referee the event and Kaien Environmental and Cope Designs has helped sponsor the trophies to be handed out. And for the city’s first men’s open tourney in three years, Brown suspects his team can help make a push to re-popularize the game of soccer on the North Coast. “I think it’s coming around. The talent base is there. We’ve got a lot of soccer players out there and they see exposure like this and they see everyone’s having fun [so it will help],” said Brown.
Well it’s that time again fall is in the air and the puck is about to drop. Don’t miss out!
COME JOIN US FOR THE 2014-15 HOCKEY SEASON We are going to be at the registration fair on September 3 at the Prince Rupert Recreation Complex from 5 to 8 p.m. You can also register online at www.prmha.com or drop by Rupert Cleaners. Funding assistance is available and is confidential. For more information please see Christine at Rupert Cleaners or our website.
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August 27, 2014 • Northern View • A15 On the weekend of Aug. 15th the grads of 1984 descended on Prince Rupert to rekindle old friendships and memories and make new ones. Many laughs and hugs were shared over the three days with over 36 grads attending the festivities along with many spouses and children. The group met at Cowpuccinos on Friday night before moving to the golf course for a meal from No. 1 Catering on Saturday night. Plans are already in the works for a 35th reunion.
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Paws for a Cause nearing Some animals never know kindness. The good news is, you can fight animal cruelty in your community by registering and fundraising for the 2014 Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, held each September to raise funds for abused, injured, neglected and homeless animals throughout B.C. This year, participants in 31 communities throughout the province will walk to raise funds to help animals in need across British Columbia. The Paws for a Cause walk to fight animal cruelty in Prince Rupert will be held at Mariner’s Park on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. with the walk starting at noon. Proceeds from the Prince Rupert walk will benefit animals at the Prince Rupert SPCA. Participants can enjoy a variety of entertainment and fun activities, including games and prizes after the walk. To register or donate, and to get all the latest news and information, visit spca.bc.ca/walk. and look for more on Prince rupert’s Paws for a Cause in next week’s issue of the Northern View.
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Fairness Express rolls into Rupert Targeting income inequality
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BY MARTINA PERRY Friday Whist:Ladies’ 1st - M. Shrubsal, 2nd - Gerda K.;Men 1st - R. Basso, 2nd - D. Eby. Monday Crib: 1st - S. Paulson and L. Martinson, 2nd - G. Kowenhoven and E. Page, 3rd - P. Paulson and M. Stegavig. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is putting on a presentation/workshop at the Seniors Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. The aim is to encourage participants to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brain. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body, spirit. Pre-registration required: call-1-866-564-7533. Entry is by donation. Monday, Sept. 1 — Closed for Labour Day. Cards will only be at 12:30 p.m. Foot Care will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. with Jaspal.
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A grassroots campaign says a small percentage of the population holding a majority of the country’s wealth will be detrimental to Canadian communities. The All Together Now Fairness Express National Bus Tour, launched by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) in association with the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the Health Sciences Association of B.C. (HSA BC), was designed to initiate discussions on the growing income inequality in British Columbia and Canada. The provincial tour started on Aug. 15, with the Fairness Express bus making a stop at the Rupert Square Mall parking lot on Thursday, Aug. 21. Mike Nuyens, executive vicepresident of the BCGEU, said the purpose of the tour is to start dialogues in communities on the growing income inequality, raise awareness on the subject and provide literature and tools to individuals to help spread the word in their communities.
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“Most people, when we go through and have discussions with them, have been very warmly welcoming. They want to know what we’re going to do (to resolve the issue),” said Nuyens, noting it is up to all Canadians to reduce income inequality. In Prince Rupert, Nuyens said an issue that was repeated by those spoken to is the number of good paying jobs in the community. A core group of people are doing the tour, and local activists have jumped on in each community to help spread the word, such as Prince Rupert BCGEU member Lara Stroud. “I really believe in the movement,” she said. “Everybody stopping by says the
same thing. They agree that there are inequalities going on and they want to make changes.” The NUPGE states the key components in reducing income inequality is tax fairness, quality public services, a modern industry strategy and respect for labour rights. “If income inequality keeps growing we’ll see increases in poverty, unemployment and an increase in lack of public services,” said Jonny Sopotiuk, BCGEU staff representative. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to inspire British Columbians to carry the call for more progressive policies to their communities and workplaces. THE TERRY FOX RUN
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Fraser Street was transformed into a party for all ages on Aug. 22 as the Friendship House hosted its second Fraser Street Block Party. Along with information booths, activities included street painting and face painting while volunteers provided plenty of free food and entertainers were invited to take over the microphone. Clockwise from top: Lee Peterson has his face painted by Lucy Heffernon while Jonah Doolan and Shayleen Robinson show off the work on their face; Todd Barton was out distributing balloons early in the day; Richard Wilson played some some rock and roll classics for the crowd.
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SERVICES 41. Air transportation ___________________________ 42. Automobile Service ___________________________ 43. Financial Service ___________________________ 44. General Contractor ___________________________ 45. Carpenter (individual & location) ___________________________ 46. Electrical ___________________________ 47. Electrician (individual & location) ___________________________ 48. Plumbing ___________________________ 49. Plumber (individual & location) ___________________________ 50. Dentist ___________________________ 51. Doctor ___________________________ 52. Chiropractor ___________________________
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Labour Day’s rich history Though many Canadians now see Labour Day as little more than a summer holiday, its origins trace back to a significant time in Canadian history. By the second half of the 19th century, Canadian cities were experiencing an influx of immigrants that caused populations to grow considerably. This coincided with a changing workplace that was relying more and more on machines, putting workers in an unenviable position. Workers’ once-special skills were now being handled by machines, leaving the working class with little leverage and no recourse to protest low wages, long hours or poor working conditions. Workers who made such protestations were easily replaced, so many simply accepted what their employers had to offer, regardless of how poor that offer was. Such was the reality in Toronto in 1872, when the Toronto Printers Union began to lobby its employers for a shorter work week. When their demands were ignored, workers went on strike in late March. The strike proved a blow to Toronto’s publishing industry, which had to sit by and watch as a group of 2,000 workers marched through the streets of Toronto in mid-April. As the protesters marched, they garnered more and
more support, and eventually the crowd of marchers had expanded to 10,000, or 10 percent of the city’s population. Though the published industry might have been dealt a significant blow, the response from industry leaders, including Toronto Globe founder George Brown, was less than pleasant. Legal action was taken against the leaders of the strike, and replacement workers from neighbouring towns were brought in. But Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, a political adversary of Brown’s, supported the workers, eventually passing the Trade Union Act that decriminalized unions and led to the strike leaders’ release from jail. Despite support from the Prime Minister, many workers still lost their jobs, and the goal of a shorter work week was not immediately achieved. But the strike was a significant moment in Canadian history, showing workers they were not powerless. In addition, an annual parade was held in honor of the workers who went on strike, and this celebration soon spread to cities throughout Canada. By 1894, these parades were officially recognized when then-Prime Minister Sir John Thompson declared Labour Day a national holiday.
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Labour organizations never shy away from helping groups in the community. Above, Gunther Golinia of the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter, second from left, accepts a $400 cheque from CUPE Local 105 president Rick Gilker.
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Labour a critical part of North Coast life BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The labour movement in Prince Rupert has a long and storied history. If there were any question about how linked to labour Prince Rupert is, consider this: The City of Prince Rupert celebrated its 100th birthday in 2010, and later that same year the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) celebrated its 100th year in Prince Rupert. Indeed, since Prince Rupert has been here the labour movement has been here. And though 100 years may have come and gone, the role of labour in the lives or North Coast residents has remained strong. When ships come in to call on Prince Rupert, they are loaded and unloaded by members of the ILWU and the Grain Worker’s Union. Prince Rupert’s position and future as a reliable and accessible international gateway relies on the work of the ILWU and its union
members. Our future is further linked to labour through our children. While in school, members of the Prince Rupert and District Teacher’s Union (PRDTU) stand at the head of the classroom while members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) ensure smooth operations. When those we love fall ill and need to go to the hospital, chances are they will be cared for by members of the B.C. Nurses Union and attended to by members of the B.C. Government Employees Union (BCGEU). These are but a few of the services that depend on those on the labour movement. From fishermen and plant workers to postal carriers and carpenters; from electricians and carpenters to hotel workers and airline workers, the importance of the labour movement cannot be understated in Prince Rupert.
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When a vessel arrives at any one of Prince Rupert’s terminals, it is union members who unload the cargo and make sure it departs Prince Rupert en-route to its final destination.
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Labour movement tackling income inequality BY STEPHANIE SMITH VANCOUVER / BCGEU
This spring, I had the honour of being elected to lead BC’s most diverse union. The over 67,000 women and men of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) work in all areas of the province, in a wide variety of roles, making a real difference in their communities. From childcare to child protection; preventative health care to palliative care; social work to corrections; and so much more - what our members share is a dedication to working together for the benefit of all British Columbians. As the union that represents these remarkable workers, we owe it to them to not only protect the vital public services they provide, but to continuously work for positive social change. BCGEU members want to belong to a movement that can make progressive new policies that BC needs, such as $10 a day childcare, a reality. That’s why this Labour Day - my first as BCGEU president – as we celebrate the hard-fought gains the union movement
has made for BC and Canada, I’d like to also look forward and talk about what we still have left to do. Our province and country are faced with growing income inequality - including a gender wage gap of 26 per cent that is frankly, embarrassing. Our young people have the distinction of being the first generation that will be worse off economically than the one that came before. But the labour movement is in a unique position to change all of that. Hundreds of British Columbians lift themselves out of poverty each year by joining the BCGEU or other unions to achieve collective bargaining rights at their workplace. The wage increases they gain by working together go right back into their local economies invigorating communities across the province. The increased tax revenues provide funding for the public services that we all rely on. Just think of the exciting things we could do if we all worked together to ensure that everyone, in all regions of the provinces - regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status - had access to a job
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith is making a solution to income inequality a priority.
where they were paid a living wage and treated with respect. This is what the labour movement has to offer British Columbians: strong, united and dynamic communities full of people who care for one another. When we all band together to demand
that vital services be publicly available to everyone - not just those who can afford them - we’ll have a whole new set of victories to celebrate each year at the end of August. Stephanie Smith was elected president of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) in May 2014.
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Plan to be safe this Labour Day Despite the name, many Canadians don’t labour much on Labour Day. Rather, the federal holiday pays homage to working men and women, and has done so since 1894. Most people associate Labour Day with a chance to gather with family and friends for one last summer hurrah. This year Labour Day falls on Monday, the Sept. 2 and will mark the unofficial end to the summer season for Canadians in the 10 provinces and 3 territories, as well as their American neighbors to the south. The last big travel weekend of the summer, Labour Day weekend witnesses many Canadians taking to the roads in search of their final adventure before school begins anew or business returns to normal hours after the relaxed summer season. Rural destinations typically notice a spike in tourism come Labour Day weekend. Savvy travelers know to plan ahead before embarking on a Labour Day weekend getaway. Although many people like to get a jump-start on travel plans by leaving early, this practice has grown more commonplace, so leaving early no longer guarantees less traffic. One way to beat
traffic is to do the majority of your driving in the evening. And because the scores of vacationers will be rushing back for work and school in time for Tuesday morning, you may want to consider leaving very early Labour Day morning or the night prior to beat the traffic home. Doing so means planning the majority of your festivities for the weekend instead of Labour Day itself. If yours is a long trip, be sure to bring adequate refreshments with you. This will reduce the need to stop at rest stops and pay premium prices for food. Take-along-snacks are also more healthy because they allow drivers to choose healthy snacks as opposed to roadside fare, which is typically fast food. Be sure to also pack activities for children to keep them occupied. Labour Day is also a holiday when people take to the water. Seasides are often filled, backyard pools become oases and traffic on lakes and waterways is bustling with boats and water sports equipment. It is vital to brush up on water safety to avoid injury. Here are some tips to avoid water-related accidents or injuries. * Do not drink alcohol and operate a
Make sure you have a life jacket if you’re heading out on the water this Labour Day weekend.
boat. * By law, boats are required to have enough life jackets/personal flotation devices on board for everyone. They also should be properly sized for the passengers on board. Life jackets need to be approved by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, or Fisheries and
Oceans Canada. * An infant and small children may drown in less than two inches of water. Never leave a child alone around water. * Constant supervision is needed when children are around water. Adults need supervision, too. Always swim with a buddy.
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Black Press, owner of the Northern View, announced on Thursday an agreement to purchase the Haida Gwaii Observer from Jeff King. Jeff and his wife Dianne have produced the Observer for the past 29 years and when they made the hard decision that it was time to retire their first call was to Black k - Todd Hamilton Press. “When Jeff called us, he said he obviously wanted to make sure the paper he had guided for nearly three decades was left in good hands. And to his mind, Black Press was the perfect fit,” said Black Press B.C. North president Lorie Williston. “And we did too.” Todd Hamilton, publisher of the Prince Rupert-based Northern View and N2K, is adding the Observer to the list of his responsibilities. “Jeff and Dianne have done such a wonderful job with the Observer for all these years. We’re excited and grateful to have Jeff and Dianne’s staff join us in Black Press to continue their legacy and service to Haida Gwaii.” Hamilton said. The Haida Gwaii Observer is a once-a-week paid publication covering the beautiful and culturally-rich Haida Gwaii region. They are also well-known for their production of the high-quality Haida Gwaii Tourism Guide. The deal to purchase the Haida Gwaii Observer will close on Sept. 1, 2014.
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Haida Gwaii lost one of its champions last week as Port Clements Mayor Wally Cheer passed away on Aug. 20. Cheer was first elected to Port Clements council in 2006, serving two terms as councillor before being elected mayor in the 2011 election. After being medevac-ed to Vancouver following a heart attack on Aug. 11, Cheer passed away on-island in the community he loved and called home. Never one to shy away from service, Cheer was a committed volunteer and served on Port Clements’ tourism, centennial, barge and parks committee and also represented the village on the Misty Isles Economic Development Society, on the Vancouver Island Regional Library board and as an alternate director at the Skeena – Queen Charlotte Regional District. Cheer was also one of the driving forces behind plans for a barge and terminal facility in Port Clements. “Wally was very community-oriented and really loved Port Clements. He was very dedicated to this community,” said Coun. Urs Thomas, who served with Cheer for two terms and will fill the role of acting mayor until the November election. “We did a lot of work together, attended a lot of meetings and I really liked working with him ... we just have to find a way to carry on as a council.” Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said news of Cheer’s passing hit him with “a great deal of sadness”. “I really personally always liked him
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One man was medevac-ed to Vancouver and one woman was taken into custody following a stabbing in Masset earlier this month. Masset RCMP were called to a residence in the 300 block of Eagle Ave. at approximately 1 a.m. on Aug. 9. Upon arrival, members located a man who was suffering from a knife wound to the chest, a wound that was severe enough to require being airlifted to Vancouver for surgery. As well as the injured man, RCMP located and arrested a woman inside the home. Fiftyfour year-old Valerie Brown of Masset was held in custody for Aggravated Assault and Assault with a Weapon pending her next appearance in Masset Provincial Court. “At this time the investigation is ongoing and the Masset RCMP continues to work closely with the victim of this incident,” stated Const. Matt Ericson, spokesman for the Masset RCMP, while encouraging residents to end the spread of rumours on-island. “Police have determined the true facts of the case despite rumours that have been circulating through the community and social media. The Masset RCMP are reminding the community that false information or speculation can hinder an investigation and therefore concrete evidence and fact based information are essential for police to conduct a thorough investigation.” The man made a recovery and was released in the following days. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Masset RCMP Detachment at 250-626-3991 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Amanda Bedard has caught the swimming bug — not that she ever really lost it. After the Old Massett resident achieved a Canadian Top 10 finish in the 50m and 100m breaststroke at the World Masters Championships (FINA) in Montréal earlier in August, Bedard is getting a head start on the Masters’ Canadian Nationals in 2015 and even the World Masters Games in April of 2017 to compete in the 35-39 age division in Auckland, New Zealand. However, training to compete in these meets isn’t without its challenges. “When I was a youth, I would practice seven to nine times a week in the pool plus dry land training. For a big meet like worlds, I would prepare with that [schedule] in mind for the entire training season,” she said. Old Massett has no public
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Haida Seafood Products graduates divers Haida Seafood Products is pleased to for some dive work on a geoduck farm opportunity” said Rabu. announce that seven Old Massett dive owned by one of Haida Seafood Products “We are starting to see some students have successfully completed partners. encouraging results stemming from the “Restricted Surface Supply” diver “Shaun will be getting valuable three years of planning and hard work certification course delivered in Old experience working with some of the and we look forward to announcing the Massett by DiveSafe International. best aquaculture divers in the industry. building start of our shellfish hatchery in The divers celebrated their graduation This is an exciting opportunity for him Sandspit,” he said. with family and friends on Aug. 24 at ... However, it is unfortunate that they ”Once we get the tenure in Haida the Old Massett Senior’s Hall. DiveSafe have to go all the way down to Vancouver Gwaii, all of our divers, and more, will International’s owner Kelly Korol said that Island for work instead of working close start seeding the farm site and Haida he was very impressed with the student’s to their family and community on Haida Seafood Products will be on its way to commitment and enthusiasm during the Gwaii. Nevertheless, we are grateful sustainably producing some of the highest Haida Seafood Products course and that they showed a natural to our partner and their divers for the value seafood there is; geoduck clams!” Shaun Edgars prepares to fly to Courtenay. ability and eagerness to learn and acquire this particular commercial APPENDIX B to Letter L-43-14 dive certification that is required for geoduck aquaculture. Haida Seafood INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION & Products CEO Daniel REVIEW WORKING SESSION Rabu stated that this was the first tangible BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION milestone for the company planning to develop sustainable geoduck aquaculture INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA on Haida Gwaii. AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS “Now that we have FOR UNIVERSAL COMPULSORY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE trained our first team of divers, the next step for FOR THE POLICY YEAR COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2014 us is to get the Province of British Columbia Special Direction IC2 to the BC Utilities Commission, BC Regulation 307/2004, as amended (Special Direction IC2) in 2014, requires the Insurance Corporation of British to grant us a tenure Columbia (ICBC) to file a revenue requirements application annually. On August 29, 2014, ICBC will file a Revenue Requirements Application for Universal (farm site) and for the Compulsory Automobile (Basic) Insurance. Federal Government On May 14, 2014, the Commission issued Order G-63-14 with its Decision that approved a 5.2 percent Basic Insurance permanent rate for Policy Year 2013 effective to issue us a geoduck November 1, 2013. The Commission also established a new Basic Insurance Capital Management Plan. As per Special Direction IC2 and as part of the rate smoothing aquaculture license, framework, the Commission is required to set rates by no more than ±1.5 percent of the previous year’s rate change, and must not decrease rates. Accordingly, the which unfortunately ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements Application requested rate change will be 5.2 percent. has been held up by The Commission by Letter L-43-14 established a Preliminary Regulatory Timetable which includes an Informational Presentation and Review Working Session as DFO as they continue part of its review of the upcoming ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements Application. to delay a new policy To view the timetable for this hearing go to www.bcuc.com, select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements”. that would allow geoduck aquaculture in the North Coast,” he Review Working Session Informational Presentation ICBC will explain the Application and ICBC will introduce the said. address matters of interest. Application. “We have been Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Friday, September 26, 2014 working with local, Time: 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. provincial and federal Participants: Open to the public Interveners and Commission Staff governments to facilitate this process Location: Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street but politics and Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 bureaucracy keep slowing the process If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or as an Interested Party with the Commission in writing by Monday, down ... I am hopeful September 8, 2014 with the Commission Secretary, using the contact information at the end of this notice. Interveners should identify the issues they intend that we will be breaking to pursue as well as the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process indicating whether they plan to submit matters of interest and/or attend the Review Working Session. Interveners will receive email notice of all correspondence and filed documents. An email address should be through the red tape provided if available. soon and that we will be successful in putting Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties with the Commission in writing, by Monday, September 8, 2014, identifying their interest in the Application. Interested Parties will receive a copy of the Commission’s Decision when issued. our divers to work here on Haida Gwaii, All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to close to home while the Commission’s website. creating some much If you wish to attend the public Informational Presentation or the Review Working Session please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact needed employment. information provided at the end of this notice. I believe that this HOW TO REGISTER will have a beneficial impact on the Island’s You may apply to register to the Commission Secretary by email, electronic submission on the Commission’s website, by fax, or by mail using the Commission economy and that one contact information provided below. day, ‘geoduck farming’ For more information, please visit www.bcuc.com or contact the Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com. will set a new standard VIEW THE DOCUMENTS for sustainable aquaculture on Haida The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications” and at the locations below: Gwaii”. This past week, British Columbia Utilities Commission Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Head Office – 151 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC Haida Seafood Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Kelowna – 1720 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC Products sent one Phone: 604-660-4700 Prince George – 4001 - 15th Avenue, Prince George, BC of its newly certified Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385 www.icbc.com divers, Shaun Edgars, www.bcuc.com down to Courtenay on Vancouver Island
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All-wheel drive Subaru has been on a tear over the last few years, selling more and more vehicles to Canadians who the idea of owning a Japanese engineered all wheel drive (AWD) car. AWD is the secret sauce. We live in a country with If a car is offered inclement weather and the trend is to AWD as people with front-wheel drive experience it and want it in or AWD, most people their next vehicle. If a car will go for the latter. is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD, most Zack Spencer people will go for the latter. Subaru provides this as standard equipment on all its cars, except the sporty BRZ that was co-developed with Toyota. Subaru then layers on more power and sporty features into their compact car, the Impreza, to develop the WRX and WRX STI rally-inspired cars. These have been incredibly popular, once again, because they come with AWD and the closest competitors do not. Looks Back in 2011, Subaru introduced the WRX to look like the bolder and more powerful STI version, complete with bulging fender flares, hood scoops and aggressive attitude. This really helped to propel the WRX into another gear in terms of sales. To follow up on this idea, the latest 2015 model too has an edgy design similar to the more powerful STI version. It is the same overall length as the last model but the wheelbase is longer, making bigger doors and the designers were able to slope the front and rear windows and crop the roof a tad, to provide a sleeker profile. The front grille now has a more polished look but the wheel size is only 17-inches, making the car look too big for the size and track of the wheels. The STI only comes with 18-inch wheels that are too small as well. One big advantage is the side mirrors have been moved from the windshield pillar to the door, making the side class much bigger for improved outward visibility. Inside As wonderful as the last WRX was in terms of handling and power, the interior let it down. It was too bland, especially
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and powerful traction battery. It boasts 10 additional horsepower (280 net horsepower) over the gas-only model, yet uses almost 30 per cent less fuel. Although Toyota has done an admirable job of masking it, Highlander Hybrid is a weighty (2,200 kg) vehicle, and has the usual characteristics of a heavy vehicle. It’s more than fine in a straight line and while handling is laudably predictable, it didn’t seem to like being tossed around on the twisty sections of the highway. Then again, that’s the norm in this class of vehicle. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
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step. This is not your average automatic, it is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has one gear but the ratio of the gear is changed. This, along with the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with 268hp, produces a surprising snap at all speeds. Yes, a 6-speed automatic is still available but this new CVT makes the WRX easy to drive in town and it can fly when it is placed in the sportiest setting. Other than the new automatic, the most notable change is the much stiffer suspension and tighter steering feel. The front springs are 39% stiffer than the last WRX and the rears are 62 percent stiffer. This, along with a more rigid platform and tighter steering makes a very sharp feeling car. It might be too sharp for buyers who live with very bumpy roads. Verdict Subaru has done a good job with the WRX, the STI and the BRZ. Sporty design, powerful engines and AWD help but so too does price. The starting price is $29,995 and the most expensive WRX is $36,795. Compared with the closest competitors, the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, this car is right on the money but comes with AWD, whereas the others don’t. As much fun as this car is, even with the new automatic, the small details need to be improved. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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August 30, 1947 - August 20, - 2014
Port Ed 1 - Charles Hays High School 7:59 AM AR Evergreen, Port Edward 8:02 AM AR Hill Crest, Port Edward 8:18 AM AR CHSS
Ken loved and lived life - and he laughed! Survived by his wife Beth; children Richard (Stacey); Tracy (Mario) and five grandchildren; brothers Brian (Lynn); Bill (Amber); sisters Sandra (Paul); and Debbie (Walter); nieces, nephews and extended family; Uncle Vic and Aunt Dorothy Simon; brothers in law Bob ( Loretta) and their family; Bill ( Susan); parents in law Reg and Irene Ungar. Thanks to Drs Croft, Tse and Pieck. Many thanks also to the entire staff of PRRH who have shown care, compassion and professionalism. It has been a long journey. Cremation. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Coast Health Improvement Society, Attn: Cancer Unit. A celebration of Ken's life will take place at the Crest Hotel, BC Room from 4 - 6 pm on September 3rd,
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School Times School School Conrad Conrad Street Street Elementary Elementary School School 825 825 Conrad Conrad Street Street 250-624-4935 250-624-4935 Lax Lax Kxeen Kxeen Elementary Elementary School School 601 601 William William Booth Booth Way Way 250-624-6218 250-624-6218 Pineridge Pineridge Elementary Elementary School School 1700 1700 Sloan Sloan Avenue Avenue 250-627-7054 250-627-7054 Port Port Edward Edward Community Community School School 633 633 Sunset Sunset Drive, Drive, Port Port Edward Edward 250-628-3551 250-628-3551 École École Roosevelt Roosevelt Park Park Community Community School School 800 800 Summit Summit Avenue Avenue 250-624-6126 250-624-6126 Hartley Hartley Bay Bay Elementary Elementary Hartley Hartley Bay Bay Secondary Secondary 250-841-2511 250-841-2511 Prince Prince Rupert Rupert Middle Middle School School 417 417 9th 9th Avenue Avenue West West 250-624-6757 250-624-6757 Charles Charles Hays Hays Secondary Secondary School School 201 201 Prince Prince Rupert Rupert Blvd Blvd 250-624-5031 250-624-5031 Pacifi Pacificc Coast Coast School School #285 #285 –– 309 309 2nd 2nd Avenue Avenue West West 250-624-3228 250-624-3228
Principal Principal Kerri Kerri Levelton Levelton
School School Hours Hours 9:00 9:00 –– 12:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 -- 2:45 2:45
Kathy Kathy Dann Dann
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Christine Christine Franes Franes
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Deb Deb Taylor Taylor
8:45 8:45 to to 11:45 11:45 12:30 12:30 to to 2:30 2:30
Sheila Sheila Wells Wells
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Cam Cam Hill Hill
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Ken Ken Minette Minette
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Sandy Sandy Pond Pond
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Susan Susan Kobza Kobza
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CHARLES HAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, PRINCE RUPERT MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PACIFIC COAST SCHOOL: New students will register from August 25 to August 29 at Charles Hays Secondary School.
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Schools open on Tuesday, September 2 and on that day will be in session as follows: All Elementary Schools Kindergarten Families of kindergarten students will be notified of start dates and times by their school Grade 1 to 5 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Prince Rupert Middle School students will report as follows: Grade 7-8 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grade 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Charles Hays Secondary School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 10 9:45 a.m. Grades 11 - 12 1:00 p.m. It is important that CHSS students be present on the first day of school in order to ensure they have a seat in classes they need. Because of rapid progress through coursework, students not in attendance will fall behind very quickly.
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The The Coastal Coastal Training Training Centre Centre in in partnership partnership with with ER ER PLUS PLUS Risk Risk Management Management Group Group is is looking looking for for parƟ parƟcipants cipants to to take take the the ConstrucƟ ConstrucƟon on Safety Safety Oĸ Oĸcer cer (CSO) (CSO) Program Program at at our our training training facility facility in in Prince Prince Rupert. Rupert. The The program program will will begin begin in in early early September, September, 2014 2014 and and is is two two weeks weeks in in length. length.
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ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICES will be open on August 25 through August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to register students who are new to the district or have moved to a new school area during the summer.
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AA few few of of the the duƟ duƟes es of of aa ConstrucƟ ConstrucƟon on Safety Safety Oĸ Oĸcer cer (CSO) (CSO) include: include: •• CommunicaƟ CommunicaƟng ng mandatory mandatory safety safety standards standards to to all all contractors contractors during during the the pre-bid pre-bid walkthrough walkthrough stage stage and and at at pre-construcƟ pre-construcƟon on meeƟ meeƟngs, ngs, so so there there are are no no quesƟons ons about about the the rules rules before before the the job job begins. begins. quesƟ Reviewing contractor’s contractor’s safety safety plans plans and and monitoring monitoring them them for for compliance. compliance. •• Reviewing ConducƟng ng regular regular site site inspecƟ inspecƟons, ons, recording recording all all violaƟ violaƟons, ons, noƟ noƟng ng what what •• ConducƟ acƟon(s) on(s) need need to to occur occur to to keep keep the the project project moving moving forward forward safely. safely. acƟ Entrance Requirements Requirements for for the the program program are are as as follows: follows: Entrance Minimum age age is is 19 19 years years old old •• Minimum Physician’s note note verifying verifying that that the the parƟ parƟcipant cipant is is in in good good health health and and •• AA Physician’s physically ĮĮtt physically Knowledge of of the the English English language language to to the the level level of of successfully successfully compleƟ compleƟng ng the the •• Knowledge course readings readings and and assignments assignments course OFA Level Level IIII or or OFA OFA Level Level III III is is recommended recommended but but is is not not mandatory mandatory •• OFA Customer Service Service experiences experiences is is an an asset asset but but is is not not mandatory mandatory •• Customer Must be be aa good good communicator; communicator; both both verbally verbally and and wriƩ wriƩen en •• Must Due to to the the length length of of this this program, program, 100% 100% aƩ aƩendance endance is is mandatory. mandatory. ParƟ ParƟcipants cipants Due will need need to to have have steel-toed steel-toed boots. boots. will For further further informaƟ informaƟon on about about the the program program please please contact contact Brenda Brenda Leighton Leighton at: at: For 250.627.8822 or or 250.600.2565. 250.600.2565. ApplicaƟ ApplicaƟon on forms forms for for the the program program are are available available 250.627.8822 at the the Coastal Coastal Training Training Centre, Centre, 501 501 Dunsmuir Dunsmuir Street, Street, Prince Prince Rupert, Rupert, BC BC V8J V8J 3R2. 3R2. at
Pacific Coast School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FERRIES & BUSES: Ferries and buses will be transporting students between Metlakatla and Prince Rupert. Students taking the ferry to Prince Rupert will be dropped off at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock. Buses will be waiting by the Northland Dock. Buses will drop students off at the same spot.
The deadline deadline for for applicaƟ applicaƟons ons is is September September 8, 8, 2014 2014 at at 4:30 4:30 p.m. p.m. ApplicaƟ ApplicaƟons ons can can The be dropped dropped oī oī at at the the Coastal Coastal Training Training Centre, Centre, faxed faxed to: to: 250.624.2813 250.624.2813 or or emailed emailed be to: brendlei@citytel.net brendlei@citytel.net to:
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For September 2 only: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 9:00 a.m. Bus leaves Northland Dock at 9:30 a.m. Return Buses will pick up elementary/PRMS/CHSS students at 12 noon - ferry will depart Metlakatla Dock at 12:15 p.m. PRMS / CHSS students will be picked up at 3:00 p.m. - ferry will depart Metlakatla Dock at 3:30 p.m. Port Edward students will be picked up at 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 in Port Ed and 12:30 and 3:15 p.m. in Prince Rupert Lax Kxeen students (Gr. 1 to 5) Pick Up 9:40 a.m. Seal Cove Circle and 7th Avenue 9:43 a.m. 6th Avenue and Immanuel Street 9:46 a.m. 6th Avenue and Herman Street
Lax Kxeen Return 12:11 12:10 12:08
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Pineridge students (Gr. 1 to 5) 9:40 a.m. Second Avenue and 11th Street 9:42 a.m. Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner 9:44 a.m. Graham Avenue and 17th Street 9:46 a.m. Van Arsdol Street 9:48 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 17th Street 9:50 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 14th Street
Pineridge Return 12:05 12:07 12:08 12:09 12:11 12:12
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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT Community Enhancement Grants The City of Prince Rupert provides financial assistance (cash and ‘in kind’) to various Community Groups through the Community Enhancement Grant process. If your group would like to be considered for funding through the 2015 Community Enhancement Grants Program, you must submit a completed Community Enhancement Grant Application form. The application form can be obtained from Corporate Services at City Hall, 424-3rd Avenue West between the hours of 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or alternatively downloaded from www.princerupert.ca.
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R E G U L A R C L A S S S C H E D U L E S: Regular classroom instruction begins on Wednesday, September 3. Ferry transportation will be as follows: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 7:50 a.m. Ferry arrives at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 8:15 a.m. Bus departs at 8:24 a.m.
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All Community Enhancement Grant requests must be applied for through this process. These include cash grants, special grants, services-in-kind, and inventory (such as sand and gravel). Please note that all applications must be completed in full with all required supporting documentation attached. Requests that are incomplete may be rejected or returned. It is anticipated that successful applicants will be notified of the status of their request by December, 31st, 2014. Completed Community Enhancement Grant applications are to be returned to Corporate Services, Attention: Candice Campbell. Your application must be submitted by 4:00pm on September 12th, 2014. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Candice Campbell Executive Assistant Telephone: 250-627-0939 Email: candice.campbell@princerupert.ca
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Polling Clerks - 2014 Local Government ElecƟon The Skeena-Queen CharloƩe Regional District (SQCRD) is seeking polling clerks to work in various locaƟons for the 2014 ElecƟon. The Advance Poll will be held November 5, 2014 and General VoƟng Day is November 15, 2014.
If you are interested, please go to our website, located at www.sqcrd.bc.ca and complete the Polling Clerk Form located on the leŌ hand side of the homepage. Office Administrator At Community Futures we work with entrepreneurs and business owners, the non-profit sector and its amazing volunteers, local government and educators to grow community and economy on the North Coast of BC. We require a highly motivated individual with excellent financial, administrative, communications and interpersonal skills to work with our team. This position is well suited for an individual who is very detail-oriented but can see around corners to the next quarter and beyond, is a people leader who offers creative solutions to everyday challenges and can crack a decent joke or two. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting tasks such as: maintaining general ledger accounts, financial statements, audit preparation, disbursements and collection of funds, payroll, human resources, and assist in the preparation of budgets. In addition, the Office Administrator will be in charge of meeting preparation and minutes, records management and administrative support to staff. Preferable skills include: • Experience in an accounting/administrative role in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility • Proven ability to work successfully with a great team yet able to work independently without supervision • Ability to handle multiple tasks within a changing environment • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills • Extraordinary client service, organizational and time management skills • Excellent decision-making and problem resolution skills • Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Sage Accounting • Experience in web-based and social media platforms an asset. If you feel that you would like to join the Community Futures team and make a positive contribution to your community, please forward your resume with at least three (3) related references, cover letter to General Manager John Farrell, john@cfdc-pnw.com Closing date for this competition is Friday, August 29th, 2014.
Completed forms may be faxed to (250) 627-8493 or mailed to SQCRD at 100 – 1st Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6. If you have any quesƟons, please contact: Daniel Fish, Chief ElecƟon Oĸcer at (250) 624-2002, ext. 32 Job Opportunity Payroll Clerk/Staff Dispatcher
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BC Ferry Authority Call For NominaĆ&#x;ons of Directors The Coastal Ferry Act mandates a role for the Regional District in the nominaĆ&#x;on process for the Board of Directors for the BC Ferry Authority Board of Directors. The Regional District is seeking expressions of interest from qualiÄŽed individuals who wish to be considered for a posiĆ&#x;on as a member of the BC Ferry Authority Board. The Skeena-Queen CharloĆŠe Regional District, in collaboraĆ&#x;on with the Regional Districts of Central Coast, KiĆ&#x;mat- SĆ&#x;kine, and Mount Waddington, will be jointly ÄŽll one posiĆ&#x;on on the Board of Directors for the BC submiĆŤng 3 to 5 nominaĆ&#x;ons to ÄŽ Ferry Authority commencing April 1, 2015. The term of the appointment is 3 years to March 31, 2018.
Detailed informaĆ&#x;on about the Ferry Authority, its Board, requirements for Directors and the nominaĆ&#x;on form will be available aĹŒer August 29th on the BC Ferry Authority website at www.bcferryauthority.com. Individuals interested in being considered for nominaĆ&#x;on are asked to complete a nominaĆ&#x;on form on the Authority’s website and submit it to: Joan Merrick Chief AdministraĆ&#x;ve Oĸcer Skeena-Queen CharloĆŠe Regional District 100 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 Phone: 250-624-2002 Fax: 250-627-8493 Completed nominaĆ&#x;on forms will be accepted unĆ&#x;l 4:00 PM Friday, October 3rd, 2014.
We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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CROSSWORD The Prince Rupert Hospital Auxiliary Society is looking for new members. Meetings are held once a month,for further information please call Lila @250-627-1886. Genealogy Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd Phone Josie at 250-624-3279 P.R. Royal Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-622-2917 for more information.
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School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up. Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11 am - 12 noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for further info. Girl Guide Leaders needed immediately! Did you have a great experience with Girl Guides Canada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult females of any age are welcome, no experience needed, training provided, meet new friends, being a leader looks good on your resume. Contact Dawn 250-624-6450 or dquast@ citywest.ca North Coast Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779 From Tears to Hope Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times each year. Pre-registration is required. Contact 250-6277779 Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Monday - Friday, 9 am- 5 pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776.
Become a member of the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society to get exciting hands on experience with Salmon at the Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery and in their natural habitat. You will play a vital role in everything from community education to spawning, raising, and releasing Salmon to local streams. We welcome any level of experience and will provide the necessary training to turn you into a Salmon expert! Call 250-624-6733 or email oldfieldhatchery@gmail.com for more information Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - noon All are welcome! 250-627-1033 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel. Cornerstone MB Church: Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30 am, everyone welcome. Call 250627-1033 for details. Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesday 3 - 5 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18 yrs. +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-6271717, ext. 64 for more info. Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30 pm - 9 pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30 9 pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 Rupert & District Hospice Society is dedicated to “The care and support of those experiencing the dying and grieving process” For more information, support or to become a volunteer please call 250-622-6204 If you have knowledge or skills that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors. We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail fslprces@citytel.net.
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