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Ceremony offers opportunity for closure

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor With shouts of “Close that door!” piercing the air, a bulldozer ripped through the entryway of St. Michael’s Indian Residential School bringing a symbolic end to a dark period in Canadian history. The destruction, followed by the opportunity to release pain and anger by throwing stones and pieces of brick through the glass windows of the school, was part of an I’tustolagalis – Rising up, Together pre-demolition ceremony held at Alert Bay Wednesday, Feb. 18. St. Michael’s school, which opened in 1929, held aboriginal children from northern Vancouver Island, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, the Nisga’a territories and Haida Gwaii. It closed in 1975. “St. Michael’s is a symbol and stark reminder of a dark chapter in our history,” said John Rustad, B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, in a release. “More than 150,000 Aboriginal children in Canada were removed from their homes and placed in government-funded, church-run schools like St. Michael’s. We recognize the deep scars inflicted on children who attended these schools. And we acknowledge and honour the courage of survivors, their families and all those who suffered. As we look to the future, we share a great hope and optimism for healing and reconciliation,” said Rustad. The ceremony included drumming, prayers and the lighting of candles as well as a moment of silence for children who never returned from the school. The day was filled with pain and many tears, but also hope for the future. “We want to turn our own page. We are the only ones who can turn our own page,” said Alex Nelson. “It is my great honour to stand here today, to welcome you to the ancestral lands of the ‘Namgis people, to celebrate our resilience and to support one another on our healing journeys,” said ‘Namgis Chief Debra Hanuse. “It’s a real honour to be a survivor’s voice today,” to speak “for all the little children from across this land who had to come to schools like this,” said Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Reconciliation Canada ambassador.

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‘A blight on our consciousness’ Continued from Page 1 Joseph said children were taken from their homes and placed in 130 schools like St. Michael’s where they were stripped of their language and their culture. “It’s difficult to comprehend how people could treat other people the way they treated us,” he said. “This is such an historic moment for us. This building is a blight upon this land and a blight upon our consciousness,” he said. Graduation is typically a time of celebration, but Joseph, who was taken away from his family and placed in the school at the age of five, remembers when the time came for him to leave “I stood at those steps broken and in despair.” But, “it’s not all sadness,” he said. “People agree with us that we can build a new future together. You’re part of something great,” he told the crowd. “We can change the world. We are not alone any more,” he said. “We’re not going to be victims forever. We’re going to heal and one day we will be free.” “I am humbled to be here today. I present a part of my heart that is heavy, that is dark,” said Anglican Diocese of British Columbia Bishop Logan McMenamie. “These children suffered physical, sexual, cultural abuse. On behalf of myself, I reiterate our (the Anglican Church’s) apology to you, McMenamie said. “We were wrong and we failed you. “I am sorry that we failed you. That we failed ourselves and that we failed the Creator,” he said.

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An eagle eye on weekly issues Dear Editor, I am somewhat bemused by your edition of the Gazette dated Feb. 19. For a number of years now we have got used to getting last week’s news on the following Thursday c/w a Campbell River firelighter paper. It was explained at the time when we changed from a Wednesday to a Thursday that this was due to publishing problems. At the time this Campbell River was a readable little rag and I enjoyed it, however it has now declined to a shadow of its former self and a person now needs two of them to start a decent fire. And, so has the Gazette, so much so that one wonders why a person wastes money on purchasing it. I am teetering on the fence and tell myself I only purchase it to provide our local carrier with a few pennies of pocket money. But I digress a little. Returning from being “Down Island” last Wednesday the 18th I found that the Gazette could be purchased in Sayward a full day earlier than in the market it is aimed at! Could you offer an explanation to the readership as to why we get already stale news a little older. A prime example of this is the news about the closure of the Pulp Mill which was available probably at least a full two weeks before it was published in the Gazette this week. This

is news that is going to affect not only the people of Port Alice but the whole of the North Island in general. But I guess we will survive the blow as we have survived numerous blows in the past. There were once a network of correspondents to provide news from out of town. They work. Another missed opportunity this week was the “Wounded Warriors” run. What’s that a person says. I believe you were in attendance at the reception held for them at the Legion on Saturday evening or at least somebody from the Gazette was, but there was not a word in the paper as to who the “Wounded Warriors” are, why they were doing a run and who will benefit in the end. Just a picture of a bunch of people under the Port Hardy sign in the dark and a note that they were sent on their way rejoicing with a donation of $1,940 in their piggy bank. Really! Now to the subject of your Editorial. Eagles and your pet dog. Eagles are a wonderful bird and perhaps we are very complacent about them, but if you are going to get paranoid about an Eagle snatching your dog they will be packing you out of here in a straight-jacket. I will have lived here for 51 years in two months and have yet to have known anyone who has lost a dog to an Eagle. I

did see one snatch a Mink once off the beach and of course have seen them make a living catching Salmon and feeding on carrion. I would be more careful of some of the semi wild dogs that roam the streets of our town at times and eating my dog than I would of an Eagle. In closing, may I suggest that you peruse a selection of older copies of the Gazette when it was a real local paper. I am sure that if the Gazette does not have an archive then Jane at the museum has copies you could read. By older I mean 20 or 30 years not weeks. By the way my bark is worse than my bite. If you drop into the Legion sometime I will buy you a beer to welcome you to our home town. If you do not take a beer then drop round the house and have a cup of tea with my wife and myself. Regards, George Kearey (Editor’s note: The paper is available in one location in Sayward. We are addressing the issue of prior release. There were stories about the Wounded Warriors Run in our Jan. 29, and Feb. 12 issues. The eagle column appeared on our ‘Commentary’ page and was an attempt to have some fun. I look forward to tea or beer.)

Worst work since Clayoquot Sound

Dear Editor, This is a brief history of my backyard. It is a shame that you do not do as you say. I’ve been working in forestry since 2015. Since then I have seen many foresters doing their job properly. I wonder why it is not done properly in my backyard. My dear island, that I love; my temperate rainforests; my precious ecosystem that is threatened by people like you. Why do you do unjust work? Recently I’ve seen the worst work since Clayoquot Sound peace camps in 1991. After I left in search of answers. I found a protest for the heart of my island. For the heart of all

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ecosystems. We fought bravely and I became a Forest Technician, also a GIS Technician. There is a lake north of Port McNeill that is known as Bottomless. Just north of the city they are laying out a block and the boundary is 10 metres from the edge of the lake. This lake is an eagle sanctuary, where eagles nest and stay warm during the winter months. So they may hunt in the ocean and feed well. I’ve seen this poor quality work all the way up my mid coast. They find a bear den and they wrap some ribbon to protect it. They do not protect the yearling dens that the bears stay in for years to come. They wash away with the blocks.

The bear have nowhere to go. Now they’re planning a 1,000-metre long line to get the remainder of my old growth. A long chain, to get across the valleys to haul the wood out of my rainforests. What will be left if we do not act now? In years to come what will be left for your children. There will be nothing left if you all continue to work like this and disobey the laws of nature and forestry. This is the worst work I have seen in my career. Right here in my backyard. I could not believe it, but it is true. The old vets say in five years there will not be any old growth left on my island. What do you do? How can you help? What have you

done for my planet Earth? It all started here. Where is your wood going. What is their purpose? To create a big bang theory? To take nuclear technology into space. To launch from earth or to launch from another planet. What are you in search of? My cures are in my rainforest, throughout Canada. I’ve never seen a good political leader except Mandela. It’s about time we find one. My government stands strong. We are a Native home. Peace to Creator. Love to My Father. Joel Grant Forest & GIS Technician Port Hardy

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Never been a stranger By Jeff Peters Reporter The eagle has landed, fortunately I don’t have much of an appetite for household pets. This time last week I was packing up my life in the frigid Midwest, in the heart of Oil country in a city known as Lloydminster, Alta. and looking forward to pleasant weather, albeit much damper, although much to my surprise, that has not been the case so far. The past year for me has been much of a roller coaster ride. I have had many jobs, jobs that could be described as “people person jobs”, bartending predominately, along with a brief stint as a halloween costume sales associate and an even briefer stint as a bouncer at gentlemen’s club. Ridiculous as that may sound given my physical stature, where I resided when the ‘Patch’ was booming ($100 barrels of black gold) these jobs were difficult to staff. However despite these “people-person” jobs, they were at the end of the day still just jobs, and though I liked the interactions, time and time again they lacked the depth that I longed for. Rather than true interest in conversation and discussion the axe hanging over every interaction, read plainly, “I’m doing this for a paycheque and the tips.” It was this fact that brought me back to my senses, and made me realize once and for all that my place in this world is to be a journalist, and one that is approachable and accountable to the communities I serve. A bit of background on my journalism career, I graduated in the spring of 2013 from the Loyalist College Photojournalism program in Belleville, Ontario, which is about 45 minutes away from my family’s home base of Kingston, Ont. However I was born in Ottawa, Ont., having been raised on military bases across eastern Ontario. Kingston will be the last posting for my parents after two 27-year army and airforce careers. After college I accepted a position as a reporter/photographer at the Lloydminster Meridian Booster, a thriceweekly newspaper, which is where I cut my teeth and to a certain degree lost my way. Throughout my life I have discovered that I love change, I thrive on it. To be the proverbial ‘stranger in a strange land’, which was the mystique I thought I was entering into when I began my journalism career a little over five years ago. To my surprise however this has been the exact opposite, everywhere I have travelled for work in our beautiful land I have rarely been made to feel like a stranger, big hearts across this country never ceases to amaze me, and the Tri-Port Area is certainly no exception. In my few short days in Port Hardy, I have felt more than welcomed. To be honest I find it funny talking about myself so much, as mentioned above what I enjoy the most about my line of work is engaging with the readership. Which in this day and age means a strong social media presence. I look forward to doing so on all fronts be it through The Gazette’s Facebook page, Twitter feed, and the soon-to-come Instagram account. I encourage anyone reading this to stop me on the street, or reach me through online means and let me know how I did and how I can improve. Your humble reporter Jeff Peters.

Surtax on rich removed

By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on highincome earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink, and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood from dismantling the harmonized sales tax and repaying Ottawa for that failed experiment. Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election most expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut budget in February 2013 also accelerated a small increase in corporate income tax, stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform. Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal income taxes. High wage earners and many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is why this year’s budget also extended tax breaks for high-tech and digital media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

low-income cutoff for personal income tax from $18,000 to $19,000. Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not only of income tax but also medical premiums, which continue to march up by another four per cent, and are mostly paid by employers. As with the federal election set for this fall, we will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely defined “middle class.” In B.C. they have to dig deeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry rides and post-secondary tuition, while those tophatted champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiday? Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” (Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca) A member of

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Film commission promotes North Island By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor What do the new reality series Last Survivor and the feature film Into the Forest have in common? They will both include footage from the North Island. Representatives from the North Vancouver Island Film Commission, which has been around about 20 years, gave a presentation on their organization to the Regional District of Mount Waddington board at their regular meeting Feb. 17. The Commission proKathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo vides liaison and location scouting services to the North Vancouver Island Film Commission film, television, com- Commissioner Joan Miller gives a presentamercial and new media tion on the organization at a Regional District industry representatives of Mount Waddington meeting Feb. 17. interested in filming Last year, the organization fielded on northern Vancouver Island, from Nanaimo to Cape Scott, about 80 real requests, said Miller. They are so busy “we’ve run out of including the Powell River Regional crew.” District. Their region covers 22,000 The commission is a not-for-profit square miles. The organization attends numer- society that receives core funding of ous trade shows, international cine- $30,000 each year from BC Creative. posiums and federal trade missions. However, last year their total working They develop and maintain an online budget was $127,500. “We are not allowed to charge anylocation library database accessible to production companies world-wide. one for our services,” she said, as a The database includes a huge collec- result they apply to numerous funders. “We’ve come to you for some fundtion of photographs of locations from ing,” said President Stephanie Tipple. all of northern Vancouver Island. The commission provides informa- “What I see is the economic develoption on local crew, equipment, and ment factor of these (productions) services and represents the interests of coming to the region,” said VicePresident Lillian Hunt. local communities. This not only occurs when filming “We’re the initial contact for the film industry,” said Film Commissioner is taking place; but after when the Joan Miller. “We are always get- shows are aired on television or in ting UK (United Kingdom) compa- theatres and people decide to come nies coming, she said, adding the see the location for themselves. Council did not address the funding film industry “has a huge economic request. impact” on the area.

Earthquake close to Hardy

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was detected 190 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy the evening of Feb. 18. According to the Vancouver Island earthquake Watch, the seismic event occurred at 9:19 p.m. and had an epicentre 190 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy. The depth of the tremor was a shallow 10 kilometres. Earthquakes with a magnitude between 2.5 and 5.4 are often felt, but only cause minor damage. The estimated number of earthquakes that size each year are 30,000.

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Impending parole brings wounds to surface

fered. By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Her son who was seven at the time, blamed Editor Two women sit on a couch, the mother’s hand himself for not protecting his little sister and resting on her daughter’s leg, both fighting back wished that it had been him that had died tears, sometimes losing the battle, as they tell instead. their story. “He has never been the same boy,” said The pain is palpable. Time does not seem to Roxana. have eased their suffering. Another daughter could not bear to stay with Roxana Wilson’s six-year-old daughter her family any more and went to live with Adriane was brutally raped and murdered 26 Roxana’s parents in Alert Bay. years ago in Fort Rupert. The daughter sitting Roxana recalls “waking up in the night to beside her, Jacquita White, was just four years (Jacquita’s) bloodcurdling screams and unconold when the murder happened. Although her trollable crying.” family did not know it until several years later, When Jacquita was seven, the family moved Jacquita saw her sister’s death. to a new home and Roxana commented how The women are speaking to a reporter at the much Adriane would have loved it. Gazette, remembering details they would give Jacquita broke down at that point and disanything to forget, because the man who was closed to her parents the details of what had found guilty of the crime happened to her sister is up for parole in April. that night at the hands His potential release of her murderer. She has brought emotional had witnessed everyscars and wounds to the thing. surface for these two Now that he has women, their families served his quarter of and friends. a century sentence, “If he were to be Kennedy is up for Roxana Wilson released, I wouldn’t rest parole. for fear another famSince they were ily would be put at risk,” advised about said Roxana. Kennedy’s parole hearing, “I wake up in tears,” As a result of these fears, Roxana plans to says Jacquita. attend the parole board hearing in April and read “I don’t ever wish this upon anybody, not even a victim’s impact statement. She has also started my worst enemy,” Jacquita said. a petition locally to keep the man in prison. “I am really battling with my emotions,” said Adriane’s death made national news; not only Jacquita, adding she has her own two-year-old because of the shocking nature of the crime, but daughter and unborn child to consider right now. because the accused was 15 years old. Roxana admits she tries to be strong in front On June 3, 1989, Roxana’s daughter Adriane of her children and grandchild, but sometimes Wadhams, who had been visiting her paternal she goes in the shower, or turns up her gospel grandfather in Fort Rupert, went to the beach music, and cries. She screams. with her sister Jacquita to play. Despite how much it pains her to relive the Adriane never came back. events of 26 years ago again, Roxana plans on When Adriane failed to return, she was report- attending the hearing in Aggasiz and reading her ed missing. impact statement “to let the parole board know On June 4, Port Hardy RCMP, fire department how it has impacted my life and my family’s personnel and volunteers conducted a search. life.” The tide was way out, Roxana remembers This is the second time Roxana has written an and there were so many people searching, and impact statement. so many flashlights, “it looked like a city out She was notified that Kennedy was scheduled there.” for a parole hearing in 2009, but he waived the Roxana was looking for Adriane as well and right to appear at that time, she said. She prewas walking up a path in the dark when she pared a victim impact statement in preparation tripped. She was encouraged to leave and go for that hearing. find a flashlight. “I was really broken, when I did this one,” she After four hours Adriane’s body was found said, holding the neatly-handwritten document in a wooded area across from Beaver Harbour in her hands. Mobile Home Park just outside Fort Rupert. She Since then, “I’ve come a long way in the healwas a just short distance from the spot where ing process,” but the anniversary of the death, Roxana had tripped. the day Kennedy was sentenced, Christmas and Jason Kennedy, who was 15 at the time, was Adriane’s birthday “are still really, really hard.” arrested and charged with murder. The case was “My daughter’s death was so brutal,” said transferred to adult court, a decision that was Roxana. appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada and “I fear for our community, our children, wherthe Court of Appeal, where it was upheld. ever he resides if he were to get out of jail.” Kennedy was found guilty of First Degree Other individuals may submit impact statemurder on May 29, 1992 and sentenced to life ments to the parole board, said Roxana, and the in prison with no possibility of parole for eight Port Hardy RCMP Victim Services is available years. to help people write them. For six weeks, Roxana had to sit in the courtThe petition will be available to sign at the room hearing the details of how her daughter local band offices. died. There are plans to set up a table at the “To relive that over and over again throughout Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy to collect sigthe court process, it was very hard. natures as well. “I close my eyes and it’s just like yesterday. It (Editor’s Note: Roxana Wilson received a call was just death in our house for years,” Roxana from the parole board Tuesday morning saying said. that Kennedy had waived his rights again until Jacquita and her other children have all suf- March of 2017. “I am so relieved.”

“I close my eyes and it’s just like yesterday. It was just death in our house for years.”

Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo Roxana Wilson, right, and her daughter Jacquita White, hold up a T-shirt with a photograph of Adriane Wadhams, who was raped and murdered in Fort Rupert at the age of six. Her killer is up for parole in April.

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Hardy business users unhappy with service Gazette Staff Port Hardy - One hundred per cent of business owners who responded to an online survey are dissatisfied with their Internet service, with most of the feedback centred around Telus. The survey which asked 13 questions was conducted last week by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has received a spike in the number of complaints surrounding internet connectivity issues, says Executive Director Angela Smith. “In response to these complaints, we drafted a short business survey. We want to know how widespread is the problem,” she said. “The information from the survey was compiled to clarify and document the issues, determine commonalities, and the degree of impact Internet connectivity is having on local business.” These statistics will be used to interact with Internet providers, local MLA Claire Trevena, MP John Duncan, the District of Port Hardy and the Regional District of Mount Waddington on behalf of Chamber members.” Port Hardy-based Keta Cable has taken steps “to update Internet service on the North Island. “We are very proud of the upgrades accomplished in 2014 which made it possible for North Islanders to access the internet and not sit on a waitlist,” said Office Manager Tianna Reusch.

“Our service is currently very stable and usable, we receive hardly any complaints regarding speed compared to the beginning of 2014, but we are not finished or satisfied at that,” Reusch said. “Within the next few weeks we are completing the second major phase of upgrades to our systems. With this will come the higher speed packages which up until this point, we have never been able to offer. It is a very exciting time for Keta Cable. We are finally in a position to really give our customers what they have been asking for.” Smith, said she was happy with the level of engagement that the survey received and that of the 31 respondents a wide spectrum of industries and business were represented. “We had everything from small business proprietorships in the health industry to insurance tourism companies, churches, petroleum distributors, and schools. So definitely across all spectrums we had respondents,” said Smith. The next step, says Smith, is for a united front to tackle this common challenge together. “Basically be the voice for business and give people who otherwise felt like they were battling a giant internet or telecommunications company alone and let them know that they are not alone. This is an issue being faced by all of us and we need to embrace it as a community and just work towards solutions,” said Smith.

Water process raises concerns By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor “I don’t think we should be asleep on this one,” said Regional District Of Mount Waddington Manager of Operations Patrick Donaghy. Donaghy was referring to the Ministry of Health initiating a consultation process relating to groundwater-based community systems. The process involves a series of three guidelines intended to provide direction as to when a system is at risk for pathogen contamination and what actions should be considered to mitigate that risk. “This could be an initiative to push through

treatment, such as chlorination, not only at the wellheads, but the distribution systems,” said Donaghy. “If we have to do that, we’re going to get a fair bit of opposition from our residents,” he said, adding treatment would also be costly. “We need to keep our eye on this consultation process.” Donaghy said the regional district should be proactive and deal immediately with any potential risks to protect its water systems. The Ministry of Health intends on having a public consultation meeting on this issue on Vancouver Island later this month or early in March. Donaghy plans to attend.

This year, also, marks the 30th anniversary of the PolioPlus program. Since the fight to end polio began, 2 billion children have been immunized, 10 million children have been saved from lifelong paralysis and 125 countries have been declared polio-free.

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Gazette staff Sporting placards that read “Go Wild or go Home” a contingent from Sointula chartered a boat so they could voice their concerns about two new fish farms at an open house hosted by Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. of Campbell River. The event was held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Black Bear Resort in Port McNeill, as part of the company’s application for two new salmon farms in Clio Channel. Grieg Seafood has applied to the provincial government to convert two existing shellfish tenures, south of the Town of Port McNeill, into finfish farms. The applications follow more than six years of meetings and discussions with the Tlowitsis Tribe who have provided their support for the farms in their traditional territory. The two sites are within an area zoned for aquaculture and owned by Grieg’s numbered company 0917228 BC Ltd. More than 120 persons attended the open house, including representatives of the proponent, Fisheries & Oceans Canada and the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations. Members of the public included area residents

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and business owners as well as Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland and representatives of the Mount Waddington Regional District and the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce were also in attendance. Angry over the lack of opportunity during the open house to have their concerns addressed, local resident and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich picked up a cowbell, got people’s attention, and asked how many people did not want more salmon farms. While a Grieg employee tried to stop Roscovich, the room broke out into an uproar. People raised their arms and cried out “No more fish farms”. Shrimp fishermen who believe their most productive shrimping grounds are threatened, local fishing lodges, whale watching companies, local First Nations and a First Nations woman, Tamara Campbell from Boston Bar up the Fraser River, gave heart-felt speeches against the farms. Campbell pointed out that while coastal First Nations might have decided to partner with the industry, Fraser Nations who rely on wild salmon also need to be consulted. There are currently 27 salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago near Sointula and Port McNeill and one woman said they should be on land, where the waste can be properly handled, not in the ocean. Wild salmon migrating between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland are swimming through

Submitted photo Residents from Sointula chartered a boat to attend Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. of Campbell River open house held at the Black Bear Resort in Port McNeill Feb. 10.

industrial fecal and farm waste, she maintained. The group from Sointula is concerned that the two sites are less than three kilometres apart, the minimum distance set by the Province of BC; and that the farms will impact one of the most productive shrimping grounds on the coast in an area already approved for shellfish aquaculture, and impact a very productive clam bed that is harvested regularly by local diggers. They are also concerned salmon farms produce sea lice. Sea lice are a parasitic crustacean that feed on the flesh of farmed salmon until the salmon die or the sea lice are removed. Lice can be lethal to juvenile wild salmon and chemicals used to treat them can be toxic to other crustaceans such as prawn, crab, shrimp and lobster and can become resistant to the chemicals in the treatment. The group called for regulations and monitoring of the industry to protect wild salmon

first and foremost. “Grieg Seafood has gone through an exhaustive technical process over the past year and a half to gather the technical data and ensure that these are quality sites for raising salmon as well as quantifying any potential environmental impacts,” said Grieg Seafood Managing Director Stewart Hawthorn in a press release. “We are confident in the data that has been submitted as part of our application and that these sites will meet with not only the strict regulations that exist in Canada, but with the third-party environmental certification programs that audit our activities,” said Hawthorn. “The full application package submitted is available on our website for all interested members of the public,” he said. Next steps are to assemble the feedback collected at the open house and forward the information to the regulators reviewing Grieg’s application. According to the company, if the application is successful, it will mean

an investment of $20 million to build new farm infrastructure; the creation of new jobs as well as economic impact on local contractors and service industries in the north and mid island areas. Grieg will require at least six more aquaculture technicians in addition to hiring more office and laboratory staff. If approved, the two farms are expected to generate sales in excess of $35 million beginning in 2017. Members of the public interested in the applications may find all information at Grieg’s website at www.griegseafood.no/ production/applications. Grieg Seafood is a salmon farming company established in 2000. In BC, they farm about 14,000 metric tones of salmon each year. They employ about 100 people, and have annual sales of about $110 million. At their regular meeting Feb. 16, Town of Port McNeill council voted against writing a letter supporting Grieg’s application.

Accused to appear in court March 9 Investigators from North Vancouver Island Traffic Services recently completed their investigation of a fatal collision that occurred on Nov. 10, 2014. This crash involved an alleged impaired driver crossing the centre line of Highway 19, while northbound near Sayward, and colliding with a southbound vehicle. The driver of the southbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene while the accused received minor injuries. Investigators gathered evidence to support charges of impaired driving causing death, causing an accident resulting in death, and dangerous driving causing death. North Vancouver Island Traffic Service members also worked with the Sayward detachment, RCMP Forensic Lab,

Integrated Collision and Re-constructionist, and Provincial Coroner. Other resources included Ministry of Highways, Environment Canada, and ICBC. The accused, 59 year old Elizabeth Sparks of Port McNeill, has been served a summons to appear at BC Provincial Court at Campbell River on March 9, 2015. Sparks also received an Administrative Driving Prohibition, issued shortly after the collision for a period of 90 days. In addition, investigators requested a review of Sparks’ driving record and status by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles resulting in a further two-year driving prohibition. These administrative sanctions are separate processes from the criminal charges.

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The Cat’s Meow Society held its annual burger and beer night fundraiser at Sporty’s Bar & Grill Feb. 19. From left to right society members Muffy Jones, Merrilee Tognela and Barb Dunbar pose with items that were being raffled off.

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The resurrected Ducks Unlimited North Island Chapter will be hosting its first annual banquet and fund-raising auction at the Port Hardy Civic Centre Feb. 28. According to Chair Nita Klatt, Ducks Unlimited used to have a chapter in the area, “but they shut down 15 years ago.” Klatt and her husband Jim Henschke travelled to Courtenay to attend the banquets there and were asked if they would like to start the program back up in the North Island, which they agreed to do. “I believe in the cause. They do a lot of work

in the North Island,” Klatt said. The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, viewing of auction items, raffle ticket sales and a silent auction. After dinner there will be door prizes, a live auction and raffle draws. Tickets for the event are $50 and limited seating is available. For more information please call Nita Klatt at 250-902-7145. Klatt said the banquet will be held in Port McNeill next year. Ducks Unlimited (DU) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people.

and provides support for people who can no longer keep their cat. People who missed the fund-raiser can still help. Bottles and cans can be donated at the Return It Centre; cat food, money, and

kitty litter can be donated to the society directly; or people may opt to foster a cat or kitten for a short period of time. For more information please contact Muffy Jones at 250949-7463.

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Fall Fair planning underway The 2015 Fall Fair is happening in Port McNeill on Sept. 12-13, and planning is already underway. A small group of experienced fair folk have already had one informal meeting and the next meeting is today, Thursday Feb. 26. The meeting is at 5:30 at the office of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations at 2217 Mine Road in Port McNeill (there will be snacks available for those who are missing supper). They are looking for more volunteers (no experience required) to come out and help lend their ideas and efforts to this year’s fair. The committee already consists of members from several communities, so you don’t have to live in Port McNeill to volunteer. Lots of great ideas are already coming together, and there are jobs of every

size to be done - you don’t have to commit for anything more than one day’s work if that’s what you have available. The Fall Fair committee, which is also

basically the same members as last year, would also like to say thank you to all the volunteers, booth renters, entertainers, and exhibitors who took part last year, and

remind them that we’d love to see them back again this year in Port McNeill. For more information, or to volunteer, please call 949-7778 or 956-4400.

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February 28 North Island Men’s Hockey League Memorial game Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in Port Alice with all proceeds going to the Rod Watson Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Feb. 28-March 1 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club hosts the annual Hugh Fraser Memorial men’s open bonspiel. March 7-8 Peewee Tournament, Port Hardy. March 15-18 Minor Hockey BC Championships Bantam Playoffs Begins Sunday, March 15 at 9 a.m. March 28-30 Curling Broughton Curling Club hosts the Dominion Curling Club Championships, a North Island Zone event featuring both men’s and women’s teams. Draws start 7 p.m. Friday and play continues through Sunday’s noon finals.

Peewees win first of three against Sooke By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The North Island Eagles Peewee hockey team’s winning streak continued Saturday. The Eagles beat the Sooke Thunderbirds 8-5 in the first of a three-game series to determine who goes to the provincial championships. “We haven’t beaten them all year. They’ve beat us three times,” said Coach Marty Gage of the Thunderbirds. Gage credits the win to his team playing a disciplined game and demonstrating a great attitude on the ice. A goalie who is on top of his game doesn’t hurt either. “Our goalie (Kayden Jones) just won the hard hat,” said Gage. “He’s hot, hot, hot.” In fact the team as whole is on a roll. “They’re getting better and better and better. Two more big practices then off to Sooke we go,” he said. The Eagles will play in Sooke this weekend and have a good chance to represent the North Island at provincials. “It’s a really exciting

opportunity. They’ve earned it though,” said Gage. The Eagles opened up the scoring early on an unassisted point shot by Liem Wadhams. The Thunderbirds came back to tie the game at the 10:33 mark, but the Eagles would answer back just 21 seconds later when Mathew Saunders put one in the net off a pass from Luke Gage. The Eagles would take a 3-1 lead when Joey Grant put one between the legs of the Thunderbirds goaltender. At the end of one, the score was 3-2. Just 10 seconds into the second period Ryan Patterson capitalized on a slapshot from the point with assists going to Rhys Dutcyvich and Saunders. In an unassisted play, Dutcyvich put a wrist shot in the net to put the Eagles up 5-2. The Thunderbirds made things interesting when they put two in a row over a prone Eagles goaltender. The Thunderbirds then went on the powerplay, managing to score with just

Midgets struggle Gazette staff The local teams settled for a ninthplace tie in the Midget hockey tournament at the Port Hardy Civic Centre this weekend. The final feature the Campbell River Wolves who took a bite out of the Comox Pylons. Alberni Valley Hurricanes finished third beating the Oceanside 2 Blues. According to Brian Heller, one of the tournament organizers and parent, teams were happy with the tournament that featured clean hockey and good officiating. “Our teams struggled,” Heller said. “Our plan for the future will be to try to run a North Island team for tournaments,” said Heller, which would allow for more depth on the bench. The Vikings’ first game of the tournament was against Campbell River who won the game 10-2. Scoring the

Vikings’ first goal was Riley Nelson assisted by Patrick Traverse and Jake Heller. The Vikings’ second goal was scored by Clayton McDonald, with assists going to Reynold Henderson and Tim Alfred. The Vikings were defeated 16-0 in their next game against Powell River and 18-0 by Port Alberni. The Port McNeill Whalers opened their tournament with a game against the Comox Pylons. The game ended in a 7-2 loss. Scoring for the Whalers were Brendon Murray assisted by Jaydyn Staniforth and Kris Jolliffe. Stanford scored the second goal unassisted. Port McNeill next went up against the Oceanside Blues giving up a 6-2 loss. They finished the tournament with a 15-1 loss to Powell River. Joliffe scored with Evan Gordon-Valan receiving the assist.

Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo It was all hands on deck as the North Island Eagles peewees worked as a team to defeat the Sooke Thunderbirds in game one of a play-off series Saturday evening. From left to right, Joey Grant, Liem Wadhams, and Braden Walkus, help goalie Kayden Jones keep the puck out of the net.

one second left to tie things up 5-5. Dutcyvich would put two more in the net to give himself the

hat trick and his team a 7-5 lead. Saunders and Gage assisted on the first goal and Saunders

helped with the second. The Eagles sealed the Thunderbirds’ fate with an empty net goal

by Gage with just 36.6 seconds left on the clock for an 8-5 victory.

Islanders and Mustangs tie By Emma Twamley Port Alice Islanders and the Port McNeill Mustangs of the TriPort Men’s League faced off Friday night at the Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice. In the first period Malcom Browne of the Mustangs scored the first goal at 19:15. With 4:30 left on the clock the Islanders reined in the Mustangs with Dave Stewart scoring and tying the game. The first period would end 1-1. The second period was intense and fast paced to say the least. At 13:07 Jason Hodson of the Islanders scored their second goal against a short handed Mustang line. At 9:45 of the sec-

Emma Twamley photo The Port McNeill Mustangs celebrate their tying goal in the dying seconds of Men’s League action against the Port Alice Islanders Friday night.

ond period Chris Dutcyvich of the Mustangs tied the game 2-2. With 1:38 left on the clock Matt Senciw of

the Islanders scored making it 3-2. With a minute left the Mustangs pulled their goalie for a 6th attacker.

With 57.3 seconds left on the clock Aaron Hinton scored with a shot from the point, ending the game in a tie.

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Horsemen celebrate book release After almost five years and hundreds of hours of volunteer effort, the Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia’s North Vancouver Island Chapter (BCHBC-NVI) has two reasons to celebrate. Earlier this year, BCHBC-NVI received notice that the Government of British Columbia had ‘officially designated’ the Salmon Brewster Equine Campsites and Trail Corridor Project located in the Sayward Valley, north of Campbell River. This designation ensures that these facilities, built by BCHBC, can be enjoyed by equine enthusiasts and other outdoor recreational users in perpetuity. On Feb. 19, the volunteers gathered to celebrate that achievement and the release of a new book chronicling the project’s history. “Trail Blazers: The Creation of the Salmon Brewster Equine Campsites and Trail Corridor Project is the story of how members, who reside from Parksville to Port McNeill, engaged community and government to turn this project from a dream into reality,” said BCHBC-NVI’s chapter chair, Sharon Pickthorne. “In co-operation with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, and other community stakeholders, BCHBC has built two campsites with facilities to accommodate horses, connected by a 40-kilometre wilderness trail network. “The project is a significant historical achievement on Vancouver Island, as these are the first equine-friendly public recreation campsites on Crown-owned land,” adds Pickthorne. “Since their development, the campsites have been enjoyed not only by equestrians, but hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across Vancouver Island and beyond. These facilities exist as a testament to the spirit of cooperation and a commitment to environmental stewardship.” The book captures the history and personal anecdotes of the project visionaries, Rick Phye and Gerald Whalley, and the many dedicated volunteers who worked on the project. The 100-page paperback features more than 60 photographs and maps of the Sayward Valley and is a true “Made on Vancouver Island” project. It was written by Terri Perrin, a Comox Valleybased freelance writer and BCHBC member.

McNeill calms Campbell River Hurricanes Shelby Robertson’s goal in the third round of the shootout gave the Campbell River Peewee Hurricanes the championship with a 3-2 win over Oceanside on Sunday, Feb. 15 in the Powell River Female Recreational Hockey Tournament. The Hurricanes had earned a berth in Sunday’s final with a 2-0-1 record in three games on Saturday, starting with a 3-3 tie with the same Oceanside team they’d end up meeting the following day in the final. The second game of the weekend saw the Hurricanes explode in the second and third periods for a 16-0 win over Fuller Lake. Playing their third game on Saturday, the Hurricanes scored once in each period in a 3-1 win over Port McNeill. Port McNeill got a goal late in the third to get within two and spoil what would have been a second consecutive shutout, but could draw no closer.

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

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Cliffe Point Property Owners Society has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for an Application for a License of Occupation for the Purpose of a Residential Group Moorage in the Rupert District situated on Provincial Crown land located at Cliffe Point, Quatsino Sound. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1414257. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgenc y.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until April 23, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office in Nanaimo.

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The Band Administrator, under the general direction of the Band Council and subject to its policies and procedures, administers the affairs and programs of the Quatsino First Nation. The Quatsino First Nation is located near Coal Harbour on the north end of Vancouver Island. Job Description: The Quatsino First Nation Band Administrator will be responsible for the administering and overseeing of all band programs and will ensure programs are administered within budget. The Band Administrator will ensure that band policies and procedures are adhered to; and, supervise all band program managers, coordinators, employees and contractors. Job Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Human Resource skills and an ability to manage, supervise and provide support to staff in meeting program requirements/mandates. â&#x20AC;˘ Insuring proper maintenance, use, occupancy and control of buildings, equipment, and works controlled by the Band. â&#x20AC;˘ Advisor to Chief and Council on all areas of band management. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge working with provincial and federal funding agencies including: programs, regulations, procedures of AANDC; and, other funding agencies. â&#x20AC;˘ Acts as a liaison and public relations ofďż˝icer for the Council in matters of administration. â&#x20AC;˘ ďż˝ood knowledge of ďż˝inancial accounting principles for budget planning and monitoring of expenditures. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to write funding proposals, preparation of reports and correspondence. â&#x20AC;˘ Attend Council Meetings and Committee meetings when required. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide the council with monthly reports on band programs and operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong administrative and computer skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate effectively â&#x20AC;&#x201C; verbally and written. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in First Nations communities and culturally sensitive. Job QualiĎ?ications: â&#x20AC;˘ A degree & solid educational background in Business Administration or Management â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated proposal writing skills â&#x20AC;˘ Financial experience & education (accounting skills) â&#x20AC;˘ Successful management in a First Nations operation (4-5 years) â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills

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February 26 At the Port Hardy Public Library: Blue Pencil Writers, 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: Adults, working on that 2nd, 3rd, or 10th draft? Bring your works-in-progress to read, critique and for a dollop of friendly peer support. Only two sessions left, Feb. 26 and Mar. 28th . Drop-in! February 26 At the Port Alice Public Library: Children’s Author Reading and Craft, 3:15 - 4pm: Debra Lynn reads Marshmallow and follows her reading with a special after school craft for kids. February 27 At 7 p.m. The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 at the Gate House Theatre (Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.)

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February 28 North Island Ducks Unlimited Chapter Banquet dinner and auction. 5:30 p.m. at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. 250-902-7145 for more information.

March 8 Family Fun Day Sunday, March 8 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting, crafts, snacks. Performance at 2 p.m. by Charlotte Diamond.

March 1 Sunday, March 1, Flea Market U’Gwamalis Hall, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. $1 admission, or donation of a food item to donate to the Port Hardy Food Bank, $10 table rental. Proceeds to the T’sakis Football Club to participate in the 2015 soccer season.

March 5 Lost Families Found. Everyone welcome to attend. Genealogy Meeting March 5 from 7-9 Maritime Heritage Centre. Casey Forsyth presents a search using our library holdings of Victoria newspaper microfilms. Join us for this informative talk titled “And that led me to...” This is quite the paper adventure with a terrific foray and surprising finds. Library open 6-7 before meeting. For info Janice 250-203-0585. March 10 After school Storytime and Craft at the Woss Public Library from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

March 1 Popcorn and Humpback Whales. Come to the Gate Theatre on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. and it can! Jackie Hildering, in her capacity with the Marine Education & Research Society, wishes to share their research with those who are also witnessing the return of Humpbacks and discuss how we can work together to better under

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March 18 Your local public libraries are hosting fun for kids at selected times during Spring Break for kids: ‚ÄúLego Land‚Äù at the Port Hardy, Port Alice and Woss at the Libraries. “Movie Afternoon” at the Sointula Public Library, and a “Family Drop-in Afternoon” at the Port McNeill public library. April 1 The Port Hardy Chamber will be holding its annual AGM on April 1 at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. The AGM will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Chamber will be hosting Port Hardy the Business Excellence Awards after the AGM.

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