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Suzuki earns standing ovation

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Dr. David Suzuki received a standing ovation after his speech at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert June 5. The stop in Port Hardy was one of 12 Suzuki made along B.C.’s coast this month to hear from coastal residents about the challenges facing their community and B.C.’s coastal waters, along with their hopes for the future. There were a variety of ways for people to express their opinions which included jotting them down on a postcard, writing them on a board, or giving a video or oral message. The Foundation hopes to share the ideas raised at the meetings with a larger audience after the tour. The evening began with a film about climate change in B.C. by Ian Mauro, an award-winning community-based researcher and filmmaker. The David Suzuki Foundation has supported Mauro in documenting climate change’s impacts on the West Coast. Those in attendance were able to watch a 30-minute sneak preview of the film. After the film and the opportunity for people to voice their opinions, Suzuki took to the stage. “I’m here to speak to you as a Canadian citizen,” he said, explaining that three years ago he stepped down as chair of the David Suzuki Foundation “so I could speak freely, speak as a grandfather and as an elder.” Some scientists are predicting that by the year 2100 over 90 per cent of humanity will be gone. Suzuki is more optimistic. “I believe that what we do, or do not do, may very well determine if we as a species survive until the end of the century,” Suzuki said. “We don’t know enough to say it’s too late.” Suzuki referenced the sockeye

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Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo Dr. David Suzuki spoke to about 200 people at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert June 5.

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Suzuki delivers message of hope “Continued from Page 1 We began to move. We were an invasive species. We wiped out the flightless birds. We had no idea how to take what you need without destroying,” Suzuki said. “Everywhere we went we made a lot of mistakes.” You can follow humans’ path across the globe by the wave of extinction. Humans have had unprecedented power and impact on the earth. In a single generation the population on the planet has tripled to seven billion. “We have a big ecological footprint. We are the most numerous mammal on Earth.” Since World War II, the world’s economy is based on consumption and focused on wants rather than necessities. In order to meet this need “we are changing the biological, physical and chemical properties of the planet. We are underminHannah Griffin Photo ing the very thing that keeps us alive.” Dr. David Suzuki talks to Eagle View School students prior to the Celebrating Suzuki said partnership with First Coastal Connections event at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert June 5. Nations is critical because of the value don’t have water for four to six days, we’re to live in a healthy environment. system they place on the land. “We need seven provinces, representing dead. If we go three to six weeks without “We’ve got to work together,” he said. While humans are a very adaptive spe- food, we’re dead. That is why taking care 50 per cent of the population, supporting cies “we are still confined to the biosphere” of those things is vital. “As long as we are this notion” in order to amend the constituand have to live within the laws of nature. dealing in the realm of economics, we are tion, Suzuki said. To date 56 communities “There is a carrying capacity for the doomed. We are the major problem, our have come on board representing five million Canadians. Suzuki encouraged the biosphere for our species. We are using inventions are the major problem.” In order for change to occur there has crowd to speak to their political representawhat should be our children’s and grandto be political will. Towards this end, the tives about joining the movement. children’s legacy.” “The Blue Dot Movement will get us At the end of the day, Suzuki said David Suzuki Foundation has created the humans are animals. If we don’t have Blue Dot Movement aimed at enshrining talking about the issues as they should be air for three minutes, we are dead. If we in the Constitution every Canadian’s right discussed.”

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OrcaFest organizers request funds Hannah Griffin Reporter Orcafest 2015 has become a reality. Two of the festival organizers, Ashley Tapp and Jilly Laviolette were delegates at the Town of Port McNeill council meeting on June 1 requesting $5,000 for the Aug. 15 event and sharing their vision for the festival that, until recently, was in danger of not happening.

Mayor Shirley Ackland told Tapp and Laviolette that a decision to grant funding would not be made at the meeting, but that Council would decide by June 15. Tapp and Laviolette said that their group of volunteers plans to move away from allocating a large portion of festival funds towards a Bounce-A-Rama, an expense that together with other inflatables cost $3,500 in 2014, and instead want to include fun, active games that encourage

Couple asks for rezoning for kennel

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Local dogs may soon have a new place to stay when mom and dad are away. At its regular meeting May 26, District of Port Hardy Council gave first and second readings to a change to its Zoning Bylaw that would allow a kennel to be operated on Bronze Road (on the way to Storey’s Beach). Currently the property, located in the Tacan Industrial Park, is zoned Light Industrial. Dylan and Kristy Shaw, who

own and operate Island’s Edge Contracting Ltd., are in the process of finalizing the purchase of property in the industrial park and would like to be able to house their contracting business, a caretaker’s dwelling, and in the future, a dog kennel operation. The Shaws asked that the zoning be revised to allow a kennel as a permitted use. Rather than amend the existing applicable Light Industrial zone, administration recommended that the property be considered for a new

zoning category - Comprehensive Development 6, which would permit all of the existing uses of the Light Industrial zone as well as the additional use of an animal kennel. This approach would ensure that kennels are not permitted outright on other properties that are included in the Light Industrial zone which are scattered throughout the District, without first undergoing a review as to location and potential impact. A public hearing will be held on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers.

families to spend more time downtown. The pair said that there has been a lot of interest from other groups and a great deal of support and help from additional volunteers. They said that the next step will be seeking out sponsors. In May, the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce announced that it would be unable to organize OrcaFest 2015 due to funding cuts and resources being directed to business community restructuring. A group of community members banded together and spearheaded making the event happen. “I’d like to commend your energy and enthusiasm,” Councillor Jay Dixon told Tapp and Laviolette. The delegates also explained that they recognize the importance of organizing and delegating tasks. “If we try to take it all on, we’re going to sink our ship,” they said. In a May 25 email to council, Tapp and Laviolette also expressed their group’s interest in becoming a new community association to promote and host events and festivals. Mayor Ackland suggested the committee hold off on becoming an association at the moment, a move that requires significant paperwork, and function with an already-established association. “As Council we are here to support what you want to do in the community,” said Ackland.

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Around the province By Jeff Nagel Black Press

RCMP lawsuit in court Women who say they were harassed and discriminated against during their service with the RCMP are in B.C. Supreme Court this week attempting to certify a class action lawsuit against the force. The certification hearing began Monday and the proposed class action would include 362 current and former officers and civilian employees across the country. The case was launched in 2012 by Janet Merlo, a 19-year officer with the Nanaimo RCMP who was among the first officers to go public with allegations. Lawyer David Klein said the common thread among the complainants is harassment, bullying and discrimination over an extended period of time. More women would be able to join the case if a judge agrees there was a systemic problem and certifies the class action.

New election for doctors A new election has been ordered for the presidency of Doctors of B.C. after a recount determined the first vote ended in a tie. Dr. Brian Day, a leading proponent of more private health care, had been declared the winner last week by a single vote. Officials at Doctors of B.C. (formerly the B.C. Medical Association) said the initial tally failed to count one vote for Day’s challenger Dr. Alan Ruddiman. The run-off vote between the two takes place from June 5 to 18. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake said last week he was unsure whether he could meet with Day as president of the organization because the government is in a court battle with Day’s Cambie Surgical Centre over whether the federal ban on doctors privately billing patients violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Site aids youth ‘aging out’ The province has unveiled a new website designed to help teens in foster care prepare to prepare for life without government support when they turn 19 and “age out” of care. The site agedout.com was designed by former foster teens to connect with vulnerable youth and showcases services and supports to help make the transition. It includes videos of former youth in care discussing real world challenges and gaming “quests” where youth earn rewards by completing challenges like renting an apartment, getting a bank account, preparing for a job interview or dealing with an abusive relationship. “How do I get a job?” “Where am I going to live?” These are the types of questions we all faced when we became adults,” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said. “But for those in the care in the ministry, the transition can be much more challenging.” About 700 young people age out of government care each year.

Legislature Spring session ends This report marks the end of the spring session in the Legislature. The session left the perception it had been driven by a government bereft of ideas but desperate to stay in control. The last few days of debate in the Legislature are a microcosm of the manipulation of the parliamentary system by the BC Liberals. An example of the BC Liberal’s manipulation of the system for their own ends was the discussion around the Government Information Act. The first iteration it was so badly drafted that the government itself tabled pages of amendments to be debated at the committee stage. Even the title of the bill was amended to the Information Management Act. We were opposed to the Act – which allows for an increasingly oral approach in government business, in other words leaving no traceable records. The legislation does not mandate a duty for the government to keep written records, which means it is impossible to trace information. We had seven amendments of our own which were defeated. In the end, the committee stage, during which all these changes were introduced and debated and the bill supposedly analyzed, lasted a mere 50 minutes. We spent a couple of Question Periods asking about needed changes to the system for children in government care who “age out” at 19, leaving them on their own with no family or other supports. This came into shocking perspective when a young woman who had been in government care nearly her whole life, who had moved 50 times and who had been abused, killed herself after she left care. Neither the Premier nor the minister responsible would commit to making any changes to prevent such cases happening again. The debates on bills finished early and the final two days were given over to the budget estimates of the office of the Premier. This seems like a fruitless exercise as the Premier uses every opportunity either to spin or simply avoid answerThe North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at 7305 Market Street in 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.

ing. For example, when John Horgan, the leader of the opposition asked about why she did not confirm George Abbott as head of the Treaty Commission, she started to talk about her “aspirational goals” on LNG and job creation. He asked that direct question four times and never got an answer. I was able to recognize School District 84’s Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement in the MLA Update Legislature. It was an honour to with Claire Trevena attend the event in Zeballos and to share with other MLAs the District’s achievement. I have been appointed to the Special Committee to Appoint a Merit Commissioner which will entail some extra work back in Victoria. The Merit Commissioner’s job is to ensure that all public service appointments are based on ability; reading some of the reports from previous years it is clear this was not always the case. We are not sure when the Legislature will resume sitting. We are supposed to have a session in the fall for two months which might happen. The government has indicated it wants to move on some legislation to speed up the sell-off of LNG to foreign companies. With the summer recess I will be busy both in the constituency and through my critic portfolio, working on ways to try to improve our transportation infrastructure and make BC Ferries work for us. I can always be reached by email Claire. trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca, by phone in Campbell River on 250 287 5100, in Port Hardy on 250 949 9473 or 1 866 387 5100 toll free. Feel free to friend me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena. A member of

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Port Alice is a lovely community Dear Editor, The Village of Port Alice is indeed one of the most beautiful places on earth! It was nice to read Debra Lynn’s letter of appreciation about our lovely community in the May 28th edition of the Gazette. The North Island as a whole is a region blessed with natural beauty, rich in First Nations’ culture and is one of the best places on earth to explore and enjoy the wilderness, by land, lake, river or sea. Our region is also home to a busy forestry industry, which provides us with jobs and gives us access to a vast network of back country recreational sites. The Neucel Specialty Cellulose Pulp Mill in Port Alice

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is part of the forestry industry and has helped sustain families and community services for generations. It’s true that the mill is on a curtailment, but it is not shut down, as was stated in Debra’s letter. Most of the mill’s workforce is currently laid off and there’s no question that this is a tough time for Port Alice and for Neucel employees throughout our North Island communities. But we look forward to seeing the mill get back up and running in 2016. And yes, we are still the Gateway to the Wild West Coast - come and visit Port Alice anytime! Yours truly, Mayor Jan Allen Village of Port Alice

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Malcolm wins award Gazette staff Malcolm Island has won an award for Excellence in the Rural/Small Town Planning category from the Canadian Institute of Planners. The island, with a population of 613 permanent residents and 125 seasonal ones, collaborated with EcoPlan, a Vancouverbased urban planning firm on a project named Growing Malcolm Island. The project was born out of conversations among a group of residents more than three years ago about interest in community and economy devel-

opment, according to the project website. The motivation for these discussions was growing concern over both diminishing population and decreasing business on Malcolm Island. The first meeting on April 5, 2012 led to four more, all well attended. This project is unique in that it was initiated, led and implemented by the community, a community that exists without strong local governance. The Canadian Institute of Planners noticed the grassroots approach to bringing

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Truth and Reconciliation

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Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Dr. Marie Wilson receive an eagle feather following their moving speeches just prior to the official release of the report summary at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRA) closing event in Ottawa May 31 to June 3. The TRC is a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Its mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in Indian Residential Schools (IRS). The Commission will document the truth of survivors, families, communities and anyone personally affected by the IRS experience. This includes former Indian Residential School students, their families, communities, the churches, former school employees, government and other Canadians.

Seaway Ventures gets contract nod Port Hardy Harbour Authority’s labour management contract has been awarded to

Port Hardy company Seaway Ventures Ltd., who succeed Pacificus Biological

Services Ltd in the role. Staff appointed to the facilitation of

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Harbour Services have been in the marine industry on the North Island for over 15 years. Gail Bridger will be continuing in her role as accounts manager with the Port Hardy Harbour Authority under Seaway Ventures Ltd. as a result of her exemplary work over the past five years. Angela Smith of Seaway Ventures will aid the team with her skills in administration and Special Operations. Harbour Manager and primary of Seaway Ventures Ltd. Leah Robinson said “a positive service shift will be the focus of first term operations. “We are interested in supporting the existing users of the Harbour and meeting their needs, while looking for manners in which basic harbour services can be enhanced. Finding fiscally-responsible solutions for harbour development are additional goals of this term. There are no current plans to change any of the existing service rates, and we remind

all users that finance and rate changes are decisions made at the council and administrative level at the District of Port Hardy. “Compared to all other marinas on the North Island, we continue to offer the lowest commercial and pleasure vessel moorage rates available, with no seasonal increases. At the harbour office we look forward to engaging people in a constructive way, and are excited to further enhance the value that commercial, recreational and general citizens see in the District of Port Hardy marine operations,” said Robinson. Marine facilities have been identified as an area for economic growth on the North Island, and constructive input from harbour users is appreciated. Input and suggestions can be sent to Bridger, who can be reached by email at phfloats@ cablerocket.com or letters can be deposited in the suggestions box during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Volunteers Glen Northey, left, and Larry Bruner flip pancakes and bacon during the Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society’s annual pancake breakfast fund-raiser on June 7 to kick off BC Senior’s Week.

Port McNeill fiscal health By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Over the last year, the Town of Port McNeill has made great strides in getting its financial house in order. “Basically the town has come a long ways,” said Treasurer Dan Rodin at a recent council meeting. According to its audited financial statements, at the end of 2014 the town had $577,000 in the bank, compared to an overdraft of $295,000 at

the end of 2013, said Rodin. The town’s long-term debt has also been paid down by $101,000. In 2013, the town had an operating deficit of $96,163. In 2014, the Town had an operating surplus of $751,000. In 2014, the town received $200,000 from the North Island Community Forest which went into a reserve. “The Community Forest partnership has basically paid for itself,” said Rodin.

RDMW Knot plans continue

By Hannah Griffin Reporter The invasive plant species knotweed is growing out of control in the North Island. The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is in the process of developing a Knotweed Eradication Program. Pat English, RDMW manager of economic development, says that the district is applying for funding from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation’s Job Creation Partnership, and is also partnering with the District of Port Hardy, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Hydro, Western Forest Products, and the Town of Port McNeill. English explains that there is knotweed in many areas of the region, with the highest concentration likely in Coal Harbour, with Port Hardy also heavily affected. Knotweed spreads rapidly through root systems and can be detrimental to biodiversity and increase the risk of soil erosion. “The need for the program is to address the potential liability if knotweed gets into the water and sewage systems,” English says, adding that it can damage this infrastructure. English says that there are two methods for eradicating knotweed. One is to inject a pesticide directly into the roots which kills the root system, and the other is to cut it back over the course of a few years, eventually killing it off. He explains that discussion so far has proposed

Port McNeill as a training ground for crews as there are only four to five outcroppings there and the issue is not as serious as in other areas. At the June 1 Town of Port McNeill council meeting, a May 13 letter was discussed from English and Patrick Donaghy, RDMW’s manager of operations. They asked for a letter of support from Port McNeill to include in their funding application. Councillor Graham MacDonald was against the idea of training occurring in Port McNeill. “They’re going to come here and they’re going to use chemicals and I’m dead against it,” he said, adding that he feels focus should be on eradicating knotweed in Coal Harbour. English says that it is important to remember that the pesticides used in the eradication program are all licensed and permitted, and will be administered by crews qualified by the province. Crews would be targeting outbreaks on municipal property or rights of way where municipal infrastructure goes. There would only be work done on private land if permission had previously been obtained. Mayor Shirley Ackland suggested asking for more information on the program and how it would affect Port McNeill, including specific plans to deal with the knotweed, and if and what kinds of chemicals would be used in the process. The issue was tabled until the June 15 meeting.

Potential Biodiversity, Mining and Tourism Areas, and Proposed Land Use Objectives – Great Bear Rainforest

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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is considering establishing up to eight new Biodiversity, Mining and Tourism Areas (BMTAs) under the Environment and Land Use Act. For King Island, the ministry is looking at the possibility of establishing a conservancy under the Park Act instead of a BMTA. These areas would comprise approximately 295,000 hectares of Crown land.

The ministry is also proposing to cancel the 2007 South Central Coast Order and Central and North Coast Order, and all their amendments (2009 and 2013), and replace these with the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest land use objectives, established by legal order pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act and for the purposes of the Forest and Range Practices Act. The proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order sets forest management requirements within the 6.4 million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest (see schedule A in the proposed Order). The proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order addresses First Nations cultural heritage resources, freshwater ecosystems and habitats, landscape and stand level biodiversity, and bear habitat.

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Together the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order and potential BMTAs/conservancy will meet the goals of reserving 70% of historic old growth forests, with some minor exceptions, while maintaining a viable forest industry in the Great Bear Rainforest. In areas designated as BMTAs, commercial logging and hydro-electric power generation linked to the power grid would be prohibited; other resource activities and land uses would remain subject to existing legal requirements. The designations would only apply to provincial Crown land. Areas designated as conservancies explicitly recognize the importance of the area to First Nations for social, ceremonial and cultural uses. Conservancies provide for a wider range of low impact, compatible economic opportunities than Class A parks, however, commercial logging, mining and hydroelectric power generation, other than local run-of-the-river projects, are prohibited. The designation would only apply to provincial Crown land.

The public is invited to comment on the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest order and potential BMTAs/conservancy June 11, 2015 to August 10, 2015. Copies of the proposed order and associated maps, and maps of the potential BMTAs/conservancy are available online at: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/TASB/SLRP/GBR_BMTA_LUOR.html Copies of the order can also be acquired from the following ministry offices: • North Island Central Coast Natural Resource District, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 • FrontCounter BC, Suite 142, 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 • Campbell River Natural Resource District, 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6Y7 • Skeena Region, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 • Bella Coola field office, 1681 Airport Road, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0

Written comments may be sent to: Great Bear Rainforest Land Use Order/BMTAs Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, West Coast Region Suite 142, 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 or fax 250-751-7081, or email: Great.Bear.Rainforest@gov.bc.ca

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By Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ReillyTaylor Editor Port Alice has been dealt another blow. The Neucel Specialty Cellulose mill in Port Alice will be closed lon-

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ger than the six months previously announced. The closure, which began Feb. 21, put about 400 people out of work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been little or no upwards movement in the global dissolving pulp market and forecasts indicated that the weak market price for dissolving pulp will continue through 2015 and into 2016,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Executive Officer Wanli Zhao in a letter to employees dated May 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shareholders have evaluated this sit-

uation, as well as the currently reliability of the mill, and have come to the decision that, in the interest of securing the long-term viability of the Mill, the production curtailment will be extended into 2016,â&#x20AC;? Zhao said. During the curtailment, the shareholders have approved the development of a number of projects to address mechanical and operational issues that contribute to chronic poor reliability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad news for all

the people who were planning on going back to work in six months,â&#x20AC;? said Village of Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen, adding the announcement did not come as a complete surprise. In the interim, Village administration is â&#x20AC;&#x153;working hard at bringing courses here through North Island College,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. For instance, the community will be the host for a Building Service Worker Training course being offered July 14 to July 21.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the District of Port Hardy Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 6:30pm, for the purpose of hearing representations concerning District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1042-2015 ,I DGRSWHG WKLV %\ODZ ZRXOG KDYH WKH HÓ˝HFW RI DPHQGLQJ District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No.1010- 2013 to: 1) add a new zone, CD-6: Comprehensive Development 6, which includes all of the permitted uses of the I-1: Light Industrial Zone as well as the added principal permitted use of Animal Kennel; and,

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2) changing the applicable zone from I-1: Light Industrial to CD-6: Comprehensive Development 6 with respect to the property addressed as 6143 Bronze Road and legally described as Lot A, Section 21, Township 6, Rupert District, Plan 40592 (PID 000-206-652), and shown as SUBJECT PROPERTY on the map below:

TAKE NOTICE that proposed District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1042-2015 can be obtained at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, or by using the contact information below. Anyone who believes that proposed District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1042-2015 ZLOO DÓ˝HFW WKHLU LQWHUHVWV VKDOO EH DÓ˝RUGHG DQ opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the District of Port Hardy by 3:00pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Legally, the District cannot consider any representations or submissions made after the close of the Public Hearing. Inquiries and written comments should be directed / submitted to: -HÓ˝ /RQJ 'LUHFWRU RI &RUSRUDWH 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Telephone: 250-949-6665 Email: jlong@porthardy.ca Facsimile: 250-949-7433

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Garbage disposal in region a Catch-22 By Hannah Griffin Reporter On a Friday evening, several cars pull into the small parking lot of the O’Connor Lake Recreation Site south of Port McNeill. A group of young people light a crackling fire and listen to music sprawled on a blanket. They eat dinner and enjoy some drinks on the grassy lawn by the lake. The scene has all the ingredients for a rowdy night in the making, but by 9:30 p.m. the dying fire and a few bottles lying on the grass are all that linger at the site as the cars hastily pull out of the parking lot, perhaps taking the young people home in time for curfews. Just outside Port Hardy is Hannah Griffin Photo Beaver Lake Recreation Area. There is a calm lake with seven Garbage litters the grounds of the Beaver Lake Recreation Site stone-grey picnic tables, a fire outside of Port Hardy. says that they provide garbage pick-up at some fee pit, and a partially-submerged raft. White daisies dot the long grass, and a confetti- sites, but the majority are pack in, pack out. Fletcher like collection of wet tissues, earplugs and empty and Mactavish both note the extremely large time food wrappers dots the daisies. Garbage is clearly commitment it would take to have garbage pick-up at many sites, especially when driving time to and visible, but a single garbage can is not. Twenty-three kilometres south down the Port between sites is considered. Fletcher says that a major reason these sites do Alice Road is the Marble River Recreation Site. Mid-afternoon a family is finishing a picnic lunch not have garbage disposal is that in the past when on a table and taking the remnants in a plastic bag there were more garbage disposal units they would back to their car. Not everyone using public areas be filled to the brim with household waste, garbage is as respectful of packing out what they bring in, that bore little resemblance to the typical waste accuas a mound of garbage deposited in a nearby bush mulated from a few nights of camping or a picnic. suggests. Visitors to these sites should undisputedly Mercer echoes this, saying that historically when be practising responsible site usage and packing out there were more garbage receptacles at sites, they what they bring in. The reality is that not everyone ended up being full of waste that did not seem to does. It could be argued that more garbage recep- have any relation to site use. Mactavish says that this tacles at these sites would encourage some people was a major problem at Beaver Lake in particular. Another issue that involved parties have noted is to throw out their garbage and treat these sites with more respect. According to some individuals closely the need for bear-proof containers in these areas. involved in the care of these sites however, this is Fletcher says that “the issue is who will provide the a surprisingly complex issue as having garbage bear-proof containers,” and that if sites do not have receptacles can actually create different kinds of them then garbage needs to be picked up very frequently to minimize problems. problems. Leaving garbage receptacles full for extended Greg Fletcher, administrator for the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW), explains periods of time can be dangerous for both bears and that sites on the Alice Lake Loop Recreational people. The obvious solution may then appear to be Corridor are operated and maintained through a partnership between the RDMW, Recreation Trails bear-proof containers at every site, yet cost is a and Sites BC and Western Forest Products (WFP), huge impediment with a single bear bin costing including Marble River, Beaver Lake, Kathleen around $2,500, not including the cost of installation. Lake and Devil’s Bath. Representatives from each of Mactavish says that their budget is already quite the three involved groups have noted that the partner- tight, and that he would prefer to use funds for things that help improve sites-instead of counteracting user ship has been very successful. Duncan Mactavish, district recreation officer for littering - things like repairing and upgrading old Recreation Sites and Trails BC (Discovery Coast) infrastructure like rotting picnic tables. There is the additional issue of site usage outside explains that sites are divided into three groupings: fee sites that are managed and where users are pay- the June-Labour Day period that the RDMW’s coning for a service, like Clint Beek, non-fee sites that tract runs for. During warm spring days and even are also managed, and user-maintained sites that are during this unusually mild past winter, people still not actively managed apart from facility upgrades use these sites, and one party of people neglecting to treat a site with respect can quickly leave it riddled when needed. Fletcher explains that some of the Alice Lake Loop with trash. Fletcher acknowledges this and says that they may sites were an obligatory part of WFP’s tree farm licence back when they were created. The district be open to discussing contracts starting earlier in the enters into a contract to help care for the sites from spring, but that an extension like this would depend on provincial funding. This absence of garbage June until Labour Day. The district takes care of their own sites year- receptacles at some of these sites seems on its face round, but these specific Alice Lake Loop ones, to be counter intuitive to their care and maintenance. depend on provincial funding to offset the cost of Upon further investigation however, it seems like the care. Kindry Mercer, regional engagement officer for lack of waste disposal has been deemed necessary WFP, says that throughout the year WFP provides a to deal with other behaviours and wildlife managerange of maintenance on the sites including identify- ment. The message is clear - whether or not there is a ing dangerous trees and felling them, but that during the on-season it is maintained by Recreational place to deposit garbage, it should not be left by Trails and Sites BC and the RDMW. Mactavish users at the scenic sites that dot this region.

Car catches on fire

Hannah Griffin Reporter At 7:20 a.m. on June 2, Port Hardy Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at E J Klassen’s Motorcade. A 1994 Rolls Royce that was parked in front of the service department began emitting smoke from its engine. The Port Hardy Fire and Rescue Department responded with three trucks about eight minutes after a call was made to 911 about the incident. The firefighters used hoses to

put out the engine fire quickly. Norman Darling, assistant service manager at E J Klassen Motorcade, says that the owner of the vehicle in question was on his way to the dealership for a service appointment, and once he drove the car onto their lot, fire began to come out of the left hand side of the car. Darling reports that an E J Klassen employee ran out with a fire extinguisher, but was unable to open the hood of the car. The owner of the car was uninjured.

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have the opportunity to suggest a name for a Humpback whale. Funds generated will go to support the work the group is doing in the area. “An awful lot of what we’re doing is all volunteer. There’s a lot of valuable work being done and we have to find ways to get this work done.” Hildering is grateful for the overwhelming support the society has received from the local business community for the event. The ecotourism companies have made numerous offers available, she said. The Seahorse Café is donating the proceeds from their food sales that day to MERS. “It’s extremely moving ,” she said.

through their work in the marine environment. While based here, MERS directors have worked in many countries and oceans. To date, MERS research has been focused on projects investigating humpback and minke whales, but has also included work on other baleen whales, as well as on killer whales in other parts of the world. “We’re tying to have this event that’s dynamic,” Hildering said, adding she will be in her dive gear as The Marine Detective and there will be a whole lot of marine puppets as well as the opportunity for people to have their photo taken in whale costumes. People will also

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The North Island Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) is putting the fun in fund-raising. On Sunday, June 14 MERS will be converging at the Seahorse Café & Gallery in Telegraph Cove for the “Love Your Ocean” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Love Your Ocean is a fund-raiser for MERS’s whale research and a ‘fun’ raiser for families. The event will include games, crafts, music, food, a barbecue as well as a raffle and auction. Support from businesses for raffle and silent auction items has been overwhelming with whale watching trips, pottery, clothing, kayaking, and more up for grabs, says Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher and education director for MERS. The silent-auction

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By Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ReillyTaylor Editor People who entered Port Hardy Secondary School June 2 would be forgiven for thinking they had entered a construction zone. The halls rang with the sounds of sawing, hammering, and grinding as crowds of youngsters, with the help of teachers and volunteers, put together a personalized wooden bench. The process included students assembling the bench and customizing it with their initials cut from metal and a PHSS brand they got to burn into the wood. The event was part of a transitions program which introduced students from six area elementary schools to Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly-Taylor Photo PHSS, which they will Davis Hudson helps Carson Cesareth, left, and Miguel Catarata put be attending in the fall. together a bench. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bench was part learning process mak- cess. The Trades Day careers,â&#x20AC;? Prong said. of Trades Day which PHSS woodwork ing sure the newcom- also served as a funis an Industry Trades teacher Joel Dyck, ers followed the safe filled orientation durAuthority (ITA) sponand PHSS metal- practices the older ing which Grade 7 sored event under the work teacher Kevin students had learned students were familiarâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yes2Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program,â&#x20AC;? McGhee, designed and during their studies at ized with PHSS, the said school Counsellor prepared the bench- PHSS. industrial facilities, Levin Prong. School District 85 and given the opportues. The Woodwork 8 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trades Day is and Metalwork 10-12 and local trades pro- nity to meet with new designed to inform and classes prefabricated fessionals were also peers with whom they encourage youth to all the pieces. They invited to support will attend school next consider future trades also helped with the and inform students year. throughout the pro-

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Dancestreams audition Dancestreams, Vancouver Island’s longest-established youth dance company, will be holding auditions for the coming 2015-16 season on Sunday, June 14 at Qualicum Beach School of Dance. Formed in 1985 to provide enriched training opportunities for professionally minded teen dancers, Dancestreams brings together talented teens from communities throughout Vancouver Island. Every Sunday, September to May, these dedicated and hard-working young people come together in a central location for six hours of intensive classes and rehearsals, on top of their regular training in the home studios. Performance of the new works is a key to the success of the Company each spring the dancers tour throughout the Vancouver Island region and occasionally further afield. This past season, Dancestreams spent an incredible eight days in Los Angeles working with a choreographer as well as taking classes at a number of professional venues. The Company is renowned throughout the world, and has been honoured with

the award for “Top 40 Under 40: and a Creation Residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Many of the Dancestreams alumni have gone on to successful careers in professional dance. Dancestreams offers serious dance students the opportunity to work with dancers with similar focus and determination in a situation where they can learn as much from each other as from the guest teachers and artistic staff. Supported by a registered charity (Vancouver Island Youth Dance Theatre) with assistance from the Province of British Columbia and the BC Arts Council, Dancestreams gives back to the community by bringing outstanding contemporary dance to both school children and the public at large. The audition for dancers age 12 to 18 takes the form of a class. Even if your dancer is not yet ready to audition, they are welcome to come for class. They begin at 11:30- 2 p.m. Cost: $15 per class. Pre-registration is strongly recommended: email Dancestreams@shaw.ca or call 250723-9525.

June 12 Rachel McMillan reading from her second book Black Tide Rising. A-Frame Bookstore, Port McNeill 7. p.m.

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June 23 North Island Community Services Society 37th AGM, Old School Seniors’ room, 375 Shelley Crescent Port McNeill. 5:30 dinner, financial review, election of directors. June 27 6th annual Port McNeill Logger Sports Society Lumberjack Competition to be held on Saturday,

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Port McNeill-born contractor stars in new HGTV series

Hannah Griffin Reporter Port McNeillborn David Rannala is bringing relief to homeowners who have botched their houses. The Victoria-based contractor is featured on Home and Garden Television’s new show, “I Wrecked My House” alongside comedian Steve Patterson. Homeowners who have attempted to renovate or fix their own houses with disastrous results are given a lesson from experts, and then renovators and then put their skills to Submitted Photo use and beautify the Port McNeill-born contractor David Rannala, left, one of the stars of mistakes. Rannala, owner of HGTV’s I Wrecked My House, with show host Steve Patterson. Rannala Construction to move forward and airing, Rannala paus- align we would bring in Victoria and a cer- improve the situation. es for a second while the film crew to the tified journeyman The show includes a considering his long North Island!” carpenter, says that team of skilled off-air term goals. New episodes air he “literally just got carpenters who keep “If the sun and the Tuesday at 10 p.m. kind of a phone call work moving when stars and the moon Eastern and Pacific. out of the blue” from Rannala is involved in Ottawa-based televi- on-camera work. sion production comRannala lived in pany Mountain Road Port McNeill until he Productions. was around seven, and The company cast his father is still a resihim in the show which dent. recently wrapped its Growing up in Port THE NORTH ISLAND EAGLES first season, air- McNeill, his life was REP HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ing now. Rannala full of “what you do describes the experi- as a kid in McNeill, Is now accepting coaching applications ence on the show as fires and fishing.” He for the 2015/2016 great, but the schedule moved to Victoria duras hectic with 14 days ing his childhood, and Without coaches the divisions will not run. straight spent shoot- began an apprenticePlease express interest to ing each project, and ship right out of high Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or a week off in Victoria school. treetech8@hotmail.com in between. This Back in Victoria schedule has allowed now that the show is Application deadline: June 20th, 2015 Rannala to cultivate a new skill, “working for days on end with basically no sleep,” he jokes. The most challenging project Rannala recalls from shooting the first season of “I Wrecked My House” is the soon to be aired Hastings project, a huge amount of work that needed to be completed in a very short amount of time. “It was basically bulldozer bait,” he says. He usually works Alexis Dawson, 14, on custom, high-end right, and Danielle Wigard, 13, watch homes, and says that the stress surrounda game from the sidelines during the ing the projects on Aftershock Soccer Tournament in the show is different Port Hardy May 29 to May 31 because it is about figuring out quickly how

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Port Hardy Chamber NEWS Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Chamber Update June WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Canadian Cancer Society - We are pleased to welcome the Canadian Cancer Society to our organization! Former PHCC board member Lisa Harrison is doing a fantastic job as the North Island Coordinator, as evidenced by the great success of the 2015 Relay for Life. The next big event is Tour de Rock in September, and we look forward to supporting the fundraising efforts of the Canadian Cancer Society. Seaway Ventures Ltd. - Leah Robinson is the principal of Seaway Ventures Ltd., the organization currently running the Port Hardy Port Authority. New releases on the status of port operations are available online at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce website, www.porthardychamber.com

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A local student has made a national splash with a science project that turns the ocean tide into electricity. Clayton Harder’s remarkable journey began at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill with a project called “Tidal Power Pump”. Harder, a Grade 8 student, designed and made a pump that can generate electricity using tides. “While I was down at the docks in Port McNeill I noticed the rise and fall of the tides looked like a pump. So I thought I would design a pump that would run off the tides to generate electricity,” said Clayton, of the inspiration for his project. The young man is interested particularly in environmental sciences and finding ways to “stop stuff from harming the environment.” Harder created a

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Submitted photo North Island Secondary School Grade 8 student Clayton Harder won two awards at the Canada Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick.

small-scale prototype, which was actually able to run a light for a short period of time. This April, Clayton, 14, entered his project into the Northern Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair at NISS. His project won the Michael Crooks Physics award, The B.C. Hydro for Generations award, and Top Overall Project award which allowed him to attend the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Clayton had to fundraise over $2,000 for this trip, said his mom Kathy, and was supported by North Island Chipping, the Rotary Clubs of Port Hardy and Port McNeill, the Lions Clubs of Port Hardy and Port McNeill, Lemare Lake Logging Ltd., and Strategic Forest Management. NISS Foods Teacher Ricki McCrae purchased the ingredients and organized a bake sale, and vegetable bundles and firewood were also sold as a fund-raiser. “They, and many others, all helped make this trip possible,” said Kathy. “It made me happy that so many people cared about the science fair and helping people to go there,” Clayton said. From May 9 to May 17, Clayton attended this fair along with 500

other kids from across Canada whose projects placed in their regional science fairs. There were only 65 projects from BC that made it to the CWSF. That total was from the senior, intermediate, and junior levels combined. The week included a day of judging, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. where Clayton was interviewed thoroughly by over 20 different judges. There was also two and a half days of public viewing which over 4,000 people attended. The event wasn’t all work, a day was set aside for the kids to go to various sites in the Fredericton area. Clayton was able to spend a day at the Bay of Fundy. Friday, May 15 featured an awards day ceremony where Clayton was presented with a Silver Medal of Excellence and the Junior Energy Challenge Award. The silver medal awards come with a $2,000 scholarship to Western University. “This is a huge achievement as less than one per cent of the science fair projects make it to the Canada Wide Science Fair and out of those, less than one third receive any type of award,” said Kathy. “As parents we are very proud of his accomplishments, but we are most proud of who he is. He is grow-

ing up to be a fine, respectful young man. That is what is important,” she said. “We’ve seen increasing growth with all the projects,” said Rena Sweeney, chair of the Northern Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair Committee. Clayton specifically is “looking at ways to apply his projects to solve real world problems,” Sweeney said. “We’re looking forward to see the direction he’s going it,” she said. And his mind is already turning. Although he is just in the initial stages, Clayton hopes to build enough pumps to store energy on a Tesla battery to power a home. While he is thinking about the future, Clayton also has an illustrious past. His forays into science fairs began in Grade 6 when his project was top project overall, but he was too young to attend the CWSF. In 2014, Clayton’s project won top overall project once again and he attended the CWSF event which was held in Windsor, Ontario. There he won a Bronze Medal of Excellence. Science skills obviously run in the family. Clayton’s brother Trevor won top overall project awards in 2011 and 2012 and attended the CWSF in Toronto and then in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. June 18-21 Father’s Day Classic Slo Pitch tournament coming up June 18-21. June 20-21 Golf Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Loggers’ tournament. June 21 Tri-Port Speedway Association race June 21 at 1 p.m. June 27 Port Alice Golf Club, Men’s Open June 27-28.

Tri-Port Speedway off to great start By Hannah Griffin Reporter The Tri-Port Speedway Association kicked off the 2015 season with a race event on June 7. Stock car racing enthusiasts flocked to the wooden stands above the track and lined the top of the hill on picnic blankets and in lawn chairs. Shortly after 1 p.m., drivers of the six entered cars gathered in the centre of the clay track to hear association President Dan Stewart outline what each flag means, event rules and regulations, as well as to offer his hopes for the day. “The best thing you

guys can do is expect to lose every event this year,” he said to the gathered drivers, explaining that safety was a major priority. “We all want to go home in one piece.” Engines began to roar as racers began the trophy dash, four laps around the track. Announcer Ken Fraser explained that their stock car events typically run about two to three hours, and are composed of three distinct events. Following the trophy dash there are two heat races; one is a time trial, and the second is based on points from that time trial. The last event is

based on points standings from throughout the day. President Dan Stewart and Announcer Ken Fraser explained that the hot, dry weather, it was 18 degrees on race day, contributed to some issues with dust. They mitigate the problem by spraying down throughout the event, but it just evaporates. The Tri-Port Speedway Association has another event on June 21 at 1 p.m., and the Dust Bowl Weekend is set for Aug 22 and 23. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact organizer Teresa Lee at (250) 949-7273.

Hannah Griffin photo The Tri-Port Speedway’s first event of the 2015 season on June 7.

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July 11 Tri-Port Speedway Association race July 11 at 6 p.m. July 12 5th Annual North Island Cops for Cancer Open Golf Tournament Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. To register: Call the Seven Hills Golf Course (250) 9499818. For information: Call Lisa Harrison at 250-2187158. August 2 Donny MacLeod M e m o r i a l Tournament Aug. 1 and/or Aug. 2 email m - m fa r r e l l @ h o t mail.com to register. September 12-13 Golf Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Men’s Open.

Submitted photo The first Rumble on the Runway drag racing event will be held in Port McNeill June 20-21.

Revving up for Rumble race By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Get ready to rumble! Drag racing enthusiasts won’t want to miss the North Island Timing Association’s summer series that promises to provide a million thrills a minute. On June 20-21 the annual Rumble on the Runway will be taking place at the Port McNeill Airport. The race is one of three scheduled for this summer. The others will be held July 18-19 and Aug. 22-23. “Each race day we typically see 50 to 75 cars,” said Acting President Chris Sharpe, with about 15 from the North island

and the remaining vehicles from Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan, Shawnigan Lake, Victoria, Port Alberni, Tofino and Powell River. There are typically three classes of car at the event: Sportsman (street cars/mini vans): Pro which is a faster car, some street cars, but mostly dedicated race cars; and Super Pro, which is basically the same as Pro class, but uses “electronics” in engine/ transmission control. The Rumble on the Runway began in 2008, Sharpe said, when “a couple guys were looking to promote the sport and

bring a new influx of people to the North Island.” North Island Timing Association is the only drag racing association on Vancouver Island that runs three large 1/8 mile bracket races every race season. Port Alberni also has a 1/4 mile track also at a airport, but it is only raced on one weekend per year. “We’re excited to have a actual 1/8 mile track that is recognized by the National Hot Rod Association,” said Sharpe. Spectator admission is $5 per person at the gate and there is a concession on site for breakfast and lunch.

By Hannah Griffin Reporter The North Island Loggers Golf Tournament, an event that has run for nearly three decades, will have golfers swinging their clubs in the friendly weekend event June 20 and 21. The tournament, hosted by Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, has three flights taking place Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday. There are prizes for everyone given out Sunday evening and dinner will be provided. There is generally an allotment of 144 golfers, and all prizes are donated by community businesses. Apart from being a sporting event, the tournament is notable in that all profits go towards providing scholarships for local students through Port Hardy Secondary School and North Island Secondary School. In previous years the tournament proceeds went towards supporting local people in need and charities, and for the previous three years has been supporting scholarships. In 2014 six students were recipients of these scholarships. Critical to the success of this event is contributions by sponsors, and any local organizations or businesses interested in doing so may contact Bill Gray at 250-949-7623 or Lito Pineda at 250-956-5234. Donations may be dropped off at the WFP Port McNeill office or can be picked up by committee members (found on the event Facebook page.)

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.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 1-855-310-3535

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

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000. Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/5019806389.html

APARTMENT/CONDO 3 BDRM APTS for rent in Harbourview. $750-$800/mth. No pets/ smoking/ partying. Credit check/refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free grocery card/half month rent free with lease. Call Mike 250-230-3375 HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free satellite. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

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

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7175 HIGHLAND Dr., Port Hardy. 2,520 sq ft 4bdr home. 2 landscaped lots joined. 2 door garage. Walkout basement/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~ďŹ shnet. Asking $336,000.

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S.

MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 2 & 3 bdrm. Small dogs allowed. Taking applications. Call 250-949-0192.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

PORT HARDY- Airport Rd. 2 bdrm. $550. Quiet, NS/NP. Ref req. Call 250-949-6319

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

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CAMCOR DIVING SERVICES is hiring WCB/DCBC Diver on the East & West Coast of Vancouver Island. Please email resumes to: camcordiving@telus.net or call Kimberlee at: 250-217-8443 Staff Housing Available.

Editor

Victoria News The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by June 15, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

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Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT HARDY 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Excellent neighbourhood, fenced yard. NP, Ref Reqd. Avail. Aug 1, $800/mo. Call 250-949-7053

PORT MCNEILL- 3 bdrm in 1/2 duplex, 2 bath, all app. included. Great view. Showing by appt only. Leave msg at 250-230-2111. NS/NP. Ref required. Available now.

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

SUITES, UPPER

PORT HARDY- Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School. Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. Good carpets, NS, NP, Avail June lst. $700/mob. 250-230-1236.

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY-For Rent $850/mo. 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath. Avail July 1st. 250-956-3106

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $700. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca

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