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• RECONCILIATION

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph was a speaker in Ottawa. Page 7-9

• RESCUE...

HMCS Whitehorse called in to rescue drifting vessel. Page 17 Hannah Griffin Photo

Sunshine and Sailboats

The Night Runner, foreground, from Washington state, just seconds after the Port Hardy to Winter Harbour leg of the Van Isle 360 took off from Port Hardy on the morning of June 12. See story and photos Page 10 & 11.

Poaching and black market issues • RECORDS FALL...

Students rise to challenge at North Island track meet. Page 19 OPINION Page 4 LETTERS Page 5 SPORTS Page 19-21 CLASSIFIEDS Page 22-23

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant introduced himself to District of Port Hardy council June 9. Casavant has an interesting background. He told council he is a former military policeman who served in Afghanistan. He also dove commercially out of Port McNeill. Casavant, who is embedded with the Port McNeill RCMP detachment, has been in the area for a year and a half. Typically COs are posted for two years.

“My two years will be up in September, but I won’t be leaving in September. I’ll be here for a while yet,” he said. Since he has been in the North Island, Casavant has received 153 calls for service involving conflict animals such as cougars and bears “which is a lot”. These volumes compare to those in Victoria or Duncan which received just over 100 calls each, he said. Councillor Rick Marcotte asked Casavant if he knew what was bringing so many animals into town.

The CO explained that there is a lack of natural game right now, particularly black-tailed deer. “We do have a high wolf population and the highest density cougar population in North America,” he said. Since his arrival, Casavant has closed 91 enforcement files and currently has 44 open ones. He explained that in addition to dealing with conflict animals, his work involves loaded firearms, trafficking in bear parts, and poaching. “It’s a larger issue than you think. It’s (the North Island) a destina-

tion zone and it’s under-policed,” he said. “I deal with poaching complaints constantly,” said Casavant. For instance, earlier this year a man in Port McNeill was caught with 38 packages of deer meat in his vehicle. A joint Port McNeill RCMP and CO investigation resulted in criminal charges as well as wildlife charges. The court decision was made on May 26.

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RCMP supportive of conservation efforts

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Cultural Celebration On June 2 Fort Rupert Elementary School hosted an annual cultural celebration to showcase their learning this year along with Eagle View Elementary School. Kwak’wala Language and Cultural Tutor Harold Nelson hosted 600 students and guests at the Kwagu’l Big House in Fort Rupert from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eke-Me Xi learning centre staff and students also took part by cooking a lunch for all attendees, including fried bread, hot dogs and halibut soup.

Continued from Page 1 For wildlife offences the man received a five-year hunting prohibition. Councillor Dennis Dugas asked about the number of black bears being hunted each year. “Statistically there is no way to tell, because there is no reporting required. The North Island is a hunting destination. It also attracts illegal hunting as well,” said Casavant. “Is there any chance you’re going to get some help?” asked Councillor Fred Robertson. Casavant said the number of conservation officers in an area is based on call volumes, which had dropped before he arrived. As a result, at this point

Correction

In our June 11 issue two names were incorrect in a photo caption that appeared with the story ‘Grade 7 students learn tools of the trade’. The caption should have read Davis Henderson and Carson Cesaretti. The Gazette apologizes for the error.

“there is no intention to bring a second officer up here. Is it needed? Absolutely. However, until these statistics (call volumes) come up it’ll be hard to get a second body up here.” The result of this shortage in manpower is that “the RCMP have been very supportive in providing me back up for officer safety in remote areas and providing assistance with various wildlife investigations. For instance, just recently, a Mountie had to be called in on overtime to go with Casavant on a complaint about three hours into the backcountry. “I am very grateful for the help and look forward to furthering our working relationship.”

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Best wishes to our grads I had the opportunity to attend Port Hardy Secondary School’s graduation ceremony Saturday night. Port McNeill Grade 12 students were celebrating as well. I have to admit it was a bittersweet moment for me. It’s been quite some time now since my kids graduated from high school. It was also my last two all nighters. I chaperoned both my kid’s by safe grads, much to their Kathy delight I’m sure. O’Reilly-Taylor It was a nostalgic moment for me because I remembered how involvement in school kept me so connected to community. I miss that connection. I saw some tears after the ceremony and can relate. It’s a huge moment to know your child has stepped foot in high school for the last time and that really your family will likely never be the same again. Your child may move away to attend school. They may begin a new job. They will most likely leave the nest. For all the times we’d jokingly wished over they years that they would move out, when they actually do, it is a very rude awakening. One day you are holding this seven or eight pound bundle of joy that may have kept you up all night, or cried incessantly. The next you are watching this bright and shining creature dressed up like a fairy princess in a shiny gown, or a handsome prince in a tuxedo, and it hits you - where did the time go? As I watched the photo collage, I remembered taking those exact same photos over the years. The face covered in spaghetti, missing front teeth, in their soccer/football/hockey jerseys, sitting up on grandma and grandpa’s lap, etc. and then to see them in their cap and gown. Eighteen years gone in the blink of an eye. I felt Pam Johnson’s message to the graduates was especially profound and touching. She asked them to imagine that they were 65 years old and looking back on their life. She asked them as their 65 year old selves to think about all the things they wish they had done differently. Then she snapped them back to the present and told them they have the opportunity to live so they do not have regrets in life. Darryl Coon Sr. told a story about his grandfather who always used to sit in the back of the room at events. One day Darryl asked his grandpa why he chose to sit there. His grandfather replied that he sat there because that was the best place to look, listen, and learn. Darryl encouraged the students to make sure as they go forward in life that they take time to do those three things. To all the graduates of 2015 congratulations! You have made you parents, your family, your friends and your communities proud.

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Christy Clark apologizes By Jeff Nagel Black Press Premier Christy Clark has apologized for wrongly claiming an RCMP investigation was underway in relation to several former health ministry researchers who the government fired in 2012. Clark characterized the investigation claims as an error but said little more when reporters asked her why the claims weren’t recanted until RCMP documents were released to the Vancouver Sun under Access to Information. “It was a mistake that was made and that’s why we apologized for it,” Clark said. “When government makes mistakes government has an obligation to apologize.” The released documents show the RCMP closed their file in the summer of 2014 because the force never received information from the province justifying a criminal investigation. Health Minister Terry Lake told reporters he was never informed the Mounties weren’t investigating. The province previously admitted the firings were a mistake and settled out of court with most of the employees. One researcher committed suicide. NDP MLA Adrian Dix said the government intentionally misled the public for years on the RCMP probe and wrongly smeared the researchers despite legal advice against mentioning police involvement.

Drought warning for islanders The province is forecasting significant water supply shortages on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii unless there’s significant rainfall before the end of June. Those areas are already experiencing Level 3 drought conditions, which call for voluntary water use cuts of 20 per cent or more from municipal, agricultural and industrial users. Further water conservation measures may be ordered, including suspension of industrial water permits, if drought conditions worsen. The 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.

More records missing: NDP Opposition New Democrats claim they’ve found more examples of government staffers destroying records to stymie information requests. Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is already investigating the allegations of a transportation ministry staff member who said a supervisor deleted emails from his computer so they wouldn’t be considered for public release through a Freedom of Information request for records related to the Highway of Tears. NDP critic Doug Routley said he has asked Denham to look into three more cases where FOI requests yielded no documents even though the NDP knew they exist because they turned up in overlapping information requests. “It’s clear that these public records are being routinely and deliberately destroyed, and the people of British Columbia deserve to know why,” Routley said.

New rules for AGLG The office of the Auditor General for Local Government has new marching orders from the province to avoid a repeat of problems that led to the firing of first AGLG Basia Ruta. Legislation is planned to draw clearer lines of responsibility between the AGLG and its governing audit council, and seek to guard against excessive use of contracted consultants. Those were among the recommendations from a review carried out by Chris Trumpy after Ruta was removed earlier this year. She had resisted an attempt to review her slow performance in completing audits of municipalities. The office was created by the BC Liberal government to conduct performance audits on local government to help them find savings and efficiencies. Most civic leaders were skeptical of the initiative’s value from the outset. Ruta is challenging her dismissal in court. A member of

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Tourism is everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business

Dear Editor, I opened the Gazette this week, saw your cartoon on tourism and chuckled. Then I thought to myself, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really all that funny. My schooling for interdisciplinary studies has me currently enrolled in a course called Destination Marketing. I am enjoying it as the practical application has me analyzing tourism on the North Island. During my time as a Councillor, I was actively involved with the small Port McNeill tourism group as well as the Vancouver Island North Tourism steering committee. I have a few observations. First of all, I am still shocked how many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about Vancouver Island North Tourism and their marketing of the North Island as region. Their manager is Joli White and she is spectacular! If you have not yet had a chance to look at the website I encourage you to do so (http://www.vancouveris-

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landnorth.ca/). The steering committee is comprised of municipal representatives, First Nations and tourism operators. But I have to ask myself, why do I still hear people saying they do not know that such an organization exists? One of the things I am learning about is the need for a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) to include destination management as a component. As depicted in your cartoon, it is important for a region, especially a rural, remote area, to be more cohesive in their efforts. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for communities to realize there are specialists available for us to use, with expertise to assist us in working together. Think of what we could accomplish if we collaborated with one another! We also need to understand that by supporting tourism , we are not neglecting our heritage or the past. Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;bread and butterâ&#x20AC;? comes from the resource-based

industry. Tourism should be seen as another layer in our economic development efforts. One classmate stated in her community, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tourism is everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business.â&#x20AC;? I thought that statement to be profound. The culture and feel of a community comes from those of us who live there. If you are a business owner, it should not matter if yours is tourism based or not. If you are friendly and cross market each other, you can all benefit. If those who are elected to represent us work together to promote each other, we ALL become successful. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see my community, and especially the North Island as a region, become a ghost town. I want to see a vibrant area with many opportunities for both residents and visitors alike! Sincerely, Gaby Wickstrom Port McNeill

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Process streamlined

By Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly-Taylor Editor Event planning just became a lot easier in the District of Port Hardy. At their regular meeting June 9, council agreed to streamline the process for organizations applying for special event liquor licences. In the past, requests have gone before the Community Consultative Committee for approval.

Director of Corporate Service Jeff Long, however, asked council to amend its policy to allow the Director of Corporate Service to make the decision for repeat/annual requests for licences â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the interests of expediting the process.â&#x20AC;? Long said the Director of Corporate Service would consult with RCMP about each request prior to approval.

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TNR reveals residential school truth By David Faren For the Gazette The sun isn’t even up yet, and in spite of the brutally hot weather we had been experiencing for the past several days, this morning was incredibly cold. After a few false turns we finally found Turtle Island, also known as Victoria Island. We crossed the bridge, wandered down the trail, and then found the crowd of a few hundred other participants patiently waiting for the sun to rise and the ceremony to begin. One of the hosts speaks up in French and then in English, “Please turn off any cameras during this sacred ceremony.” A crowd had formed too close to the soon-to-be fire and blocked the path to the drummers. The host speaks up again and asks everyone to keep the path clear and then he says, with a slight smile, “and now you know where you stand.” We came here from Fort Rupert, Alert Bay, and Williams Lake and joined many others from many parts of Canada here in Anishinaabe territory to witness and participate in the coming days events. Some of us went through the residential school system, and others of us are just there as friends and witnesses. More suddenly than we expected, the daylight hit us and all the glorious colours of the blankets and bead-work were revealed. One small girl happily bounced around the area greeting people she knew and generally ignoring the sombre nature of the event. As the wind changed and drifted around I could, at times, hear a woman humming a tune, and then a whiff of smoke from the smudging. At times, too, I could see tiny drops of rain that when the early morning light caught them they looked and felt like little white balls of ice. In spite of the chilly wait, the experience for all of us was gratefully taken in and we were all glad we made the journey. Finally, a man in a headdress beautifully adorned with beads and eagle feathers began to speak in French, followed by an English translation. Fires had been lit, tended to, and reflected over across Canada: Ashes from

each of those fires had been brought out in a basket to be added to this fire in a symbolic gesture of unity, shared pain, and common vision for the future. Tobacco too was brought out and added to the kindling and ashes. Quietly, prayers were said. The man with the tobacco, scarcely audibly, spoke prayers in one direction, and then in three other directions. Finally a match was lit and brought into contact with the fine shavings and kindling. Very quickly a bright blaze gave all of us a red and orange hue. Having seen the fire lit, we all weaved in and out of the crowd to make our way back to the car. We knew about the walk and at this point I still believed we would make it to the walk, but we were all too cold. None of us dressed for the weather and after nearly two hours in the cold, we needed some warmth and something to eat. We needed some warmth and food, but the food would have to wait a while. Other activities awaited, they would just be indoors at the National Gallery. By the time we arrived at the National Gallery the day had really warmed up and it seemed a shame to spend it indoors, but wonderful visual treasures awaited and the sunshine, I thought, would have to wait outside. Once inside it was a great pleasure to discover the designers of the building had allowed for the sunshine to follow us into many of the rooms while we viewed the works held there. Artifacts from an earlier era that we only had heard about were right there in front of us to view and discuss. Two hours earlier Charles Joseph had been describing a whale design for an upcoming project, and here was something so closely resembling the erstwhile described piece it was uncanny. The design ideas he uses seem to just permeate the bloodline. Here was some reconciliation taking place on a personal level. Pieces were taken, but little was known about them. Our guide was busily taking notes the entire time Joseph talked. Pieces that held deep spiritual and cultural

meaning were reduced to souvenirs of sufficient value to be placed in a museum for tourists to the Nation’s Capital to gaze in wonder upon. While we were taking in the great works in the gallery, somewhere nearby in the streets Ottawa a crowd of 7,000 people walked from Turtle Island to City Hall to bring to the Nation’s consciousness a truth about our collective history. As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission revealed, however, this was not the truth. The truth was, Justice Murray Sinclair would declare, “Canada clearly participated in cultural genocide” to facilitate the expansion of the colony. In the coming days, this message, and others would be delivered with increasing strength and depth. On Monday, the following day, the place to be was the Delta Hotel in downtown Ottawa. On the three floors up from the street and on the street too, there was a constant throng of people here to share their stories and bear witness to the Truth and Reconciliations Commission’s culminating event; the release of their report’s summary. We all rushed down there early to catch the opening speeches and to see what would be said. I knew Chief Dr. Robert Joseph would be there somewhere and wanted to hear what he had to say. For many years he and everyone else on the commission had dedicated their time to seeing this process through to this culminating event. I kept a look out all morning for any word about when and where he would be speaking. Finally at 3 p.m. I found him on the panel in a main ballroom. Addressing a room holding most of a thousand attendees he declared, “there is not a person in the room that can not effect reconciliation.” What was the reason to get together in Ottawa? Canadian commissions come and go, and sadly they end up becoming a landing place for dust on a shelf in some library. Attending this event speaks to the future though; not to forgotten words. As Chief Joseph said, our presence was

“deeply, deeply felt” and this moment is “calling on us for the way forward.” He was right of course; the dialogue that was built upon in such a meaningful way there, must be carried forward and kept alive. When day three came it was time for the official release. All the media outlets sent their reporters, photographers, and television crews. The announcement was going out live on the CBC and coverage even extended as far as

Al Jazeera and the BBC World Service. Justice Murray Sinclair, Dr. Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild sat at the table on stage with the podium imposing itself in front of them and banners draped behind them. “For the child taken, for the parent left behind” they read, some in English, some in French. And that was the core of it all. A linkage that let parent and community carry forward the culture. Cont. on Page 8

David Faren Photo Chief Dr. Robert Joseph spoke on a panel.

Together we raised $19,181.00 and counting!

THANK YOU PORT HARDY A special THANK YOU to all participants, teams, volunteers and the general public for making Relay such a great success. More than 250 people attended throughout the night - 197 registered participants and 21 local survivors. Over 192 luminaires were sold.

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Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for reconcili-action

From Page 7 A large projection screen brings voices from other communities and times to the present place and time. They all speak of the same things: solidarity, the tragedy of the crimes committed against children, the real and pressing need for recognition and reconciliation, and how reconcil-

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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:

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iation needs to become â&#x20AC;&#x153;reconcili-actionâ&#x20AC;? if we are going to move forward in a healthy way. Sinclair approached the podium first. The screen told more stories: his own voice from past talks and the voices of others who had something to say about their experiences in the residential school system. They had something to say about how they were abducted, abused, and had their heritage robbed from them. They had words and tears, and the many faces present, including Sinclairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, who without doubt had heard those words many times, had furrows between their eyes and downturned lips. When the stories are first heard, they are difficult to believe, but once they are heard, they are impossible to forget. The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work was to bear witness to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were invited to share what they had to share, no more, no less, and their stories were recorded into history,â&#x20AC;? Sinclair stated, and as a step toward reconciliation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they were acknowledged.â&#x20AC;? To put the scope of this assimilation program into perspective, Sinclair shared with the world that fact that â&#x20AC;&#x153;seven generations of aboriginal children were denied their identity; separated from their language, culture, their spiritual traditions, and their collective history.â&#x20AC;? Throughout this and the forthcoming speeches the crowd rose to their feet and gave waves of applause for the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and inspiring

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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.

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my grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words have become quite clear.â&#x20AC;? Recounting the meaning of what he had heard, he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;the importance of family has resonated in the stories we heard throughout our work.â&#x20AC;? The residential school system the commission examined was â&#x20AC;&#x153;designed to tear families apart.â&#x20AC;? Littlechild told of his belief that treaties are part of the solution: â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a basis for a special partnership.â&#x20AC;? He also stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a global consensus, is another solution that offers a true framework for reconciliation.â&#x20AC;? Tragically, Canada is the only UN member to reject the declaration citing objections to wording the document. Reconciliation is on the table and all Canadianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, including those working at 111 Wellington St in

Ottawa need to embrace it. We are all working for our community and need to do â&#x20AC;&#x153;everything we can to make it better.â&#x20AC;? The day following the announcement was a return to hot sunny weather and most of the attendees made their presence felt at Marion Dewar Plaza beside Ottawa City Hall. Some Anishinaabe drummers and singers warmed up the audience with song and round dancing. A large circle of happy people joined hands and danced around the chairs set out in front of the stage. Finally, the main attraction and one of the honourary witnesses, Buffy St Marie came on stage. An hour of her songs thrilled the audience as she spoke of things that mattered to her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard the truth, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for reconciliation.â&#x20AC;?

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words. Wilson followed Sinclairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech. Education in Canada gives its children a flawed perspective of our shared history. Wilson stood to say the commission was there â&#x20AC;&#x153;to ensure your voices were heard not just by us, but by all Canadians.â&#x20AC;? The shared stories of the survivors and inter-generational survivors arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant to be left with the commissioners, but to be distributed across Canada for all to hear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At least 3,200 children that entered residential schools did not return home,â&#x20AC;? Wilson went on to say. In demonstration of the lack of respect for these children as human beings she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in almost one third of the cases, the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was not even recorded.â&#x20AC;? The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender was, in one quarter of the cases, also not recorded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parental devastation of it, can you imagine?â&#x20AC;? Specially identified individuals with yellow smocks standing by in the audience with boxes of tissue were there for the inevitable tears. Littlechildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to the podium was followed by rhythmic applause and drumming. Speaking at first in Cree, and then in English he spoke the words of his grandfather, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you work for our community, you must do everything you can to make it better.â&#x20AC;? These were the words that guided him in his work as a commissioner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past six years of my work on the commission, the meaning of

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Corbett-Labatt recognized for NIC service NIC will recognize Pat Corbett-Labatt and four outstanding former employees who strengthened the quality of post-secondary education on Vancouver Island. Corbett-Labatt joins Lorna Crowshaw, Alan Burgess, Jocelyne Van Neste-Kenny, and Colleen Hanley were honoured as Emeritus designees by NIC President John Bowman at NIC’s annual year-end event on June 12 in Campbell River. The designation honours the retired employees’ outstanding service to NIC and the broader educational community. “Together these employees have contributed 138 years to NIC,” said NIC President John Bowman. “Their passion and commitment to education is instrumental to NIC’s success and we are honoured to celebrate their designation.” Corbett-Labatt worked as an adult upgradSubmitted Photo ing and mathematics instructor at NIC’s Mt. Waddington Regional campus for 37 years. She helped develop Indigenous education program- Former NIC instructor Pat Corbett-Labatt with ming at NIC, pioneered NIC’s distance teaching student Patricia Dawson Hunt. The designation allows recipients to officially methods, and inspired students around the world to continue their education. “We were utterly continue their involvement in NIC activities after amazed when Pat Corbett-Labatt told us we retirement. They maintain access to NIC facilicould apply for our Grade 12 graduation,” said ties, services and support, receive NIC business Patricia Dawson Hunt, one of nine Port Hardy cards, take part in mentorship and scholarship students who unexpectedly earned their high activities, as well as NIC’s strategic planning school diploma while earning their Bachelor of process. They are also able to submit research appliEducation degree last year. She credits Corbett-Labatt for fostering a new cations and participate annually in graduation ceremonies. To be eligible, faculty, support and generation of educators on the North Island. Corbett-Labatt retired in 2014 alongside her administrative staff must work at NIC for at least fellow emeriti Van Neste Kenny, the former 10 years and demonstrate teaching, service, or Dean of Health and Human Services, Fine Arts research excellence, make significant contribuInstructor Burgess, Hanley, NIC’s former asso- tions to students’ success, or the educational ciate director of International Education, and community. Recipients are nominated annually Crowshaw the assistant registrar at NICs Port by their peers and chosen by NIC’s senior leadership team. Alberni campus for 35 years.

District pays for portable toilets Gazette staff The District of Port Hardy will be footing the bill for Port-aPotties during Filomi Days. At their regular meeting June 9 council agreed to allocate $1,200 towards Porta-Potties. “Last year we did pay for them,” said Director of Financial Services Allison McCarrick. Filomi Days takes place July 17-19 and celebrates Port Hardy’s mining, fishing and logging industries and culture. The 38-year-old annual festival, held in Carrot Park, includes family events, art, vendors, food, boat building contests, soap box racing, a dance and more.

Airport Twinning display By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Visitors to the Port Hardy Airport will soon get a taste of Japanese culture. At their regular meting June 9, Councillor Jessie Hemphill, who is council’s representative on the Twinning Society board, explained

there is currently an empty display case at the airport and that the Twinning Society would like to place some items in it to represent Port Hardy’s sister city Numata, Japan which is located 100 kilometres north of Sapporo on Hokkaido Island.“It sounds like a no-brainer,” said Mayor Hank Bood.

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Village ofofPort Alice Village Port Alice PUBLIC NOTICE annual report 2014 Annual Municipal Report 3x5 The Village of Port Alice 2014 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public for inspection on June 10th, 2015. The document can be viewed at the municipal office at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC during regular business process hours Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or by visiting the Village’s web site at www.portalice.ca. The report includes: 2014 Audited Municipal Financial Statements 2014 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials & Employees 2014 Schedule of Payments made for Goods & Services 2014 Statement of Goals and Objectives / Outcomes 2014 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions 2014 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations 2014 North Island Community Forest Audited Financial Statements 2014 Strategic Community Investment Funds Plan and Progress Report 2015 Statement of Goals and Objectives The Village of Port Alice Council will be adopting the 2014 Annual Municipal Report at the Regular Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents. Bonnie Danyk Village of Port Alice, Finance Officer

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Yacht racers arrive By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Winds gusting to 40 knots and threemetre standing waves were just another day on the water for the 487 sailors who arrived in Port Hardy Thursday night. The sailors were on board 51 boats participating in the 10th Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race around Vancouver Island, said organizer Jeffrey Motley, a former participant who, along with his wife Sylvia, purchased the race in 2011. Of the 50 yachts, a third are from the United States, a third are from Vancouver and the lower Mainland, and a third are from Vancouver Island, said Motley. One multi-hull ship had to bow out after it hit a rock, Motley said, adding the winds and waves experienced are “not normal for the inside.” The conditions left participants “either elated or broken right now,” said Motley The biennial race starts and finishes in Nanaimo and runs from June 6 to June 20. Each night, the group sails into a different harbour, this year going from Nanaimo to Comox, to Campbell River, Hardwicke Island, and Telegraph Cove before arriving in Port Hardy on June 11. “We all snugged in there (Telegraph Cove)”, before heading to Hardwicke Island, located directly off the coast of the Village of Sayward. The group pulled up to the Marine Harvest floating fish farm where they were treated to a salmon barbecue, Motley said. In Port Hardy, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in ceremonial Red Serge welcomed each vessel to the docks. Port Hardy is a busy stop as it was the last chance for crews to stock up on provisions before Ucluelet. Crew members got changed out and any and all repairs that need to be addressed are taken on, said Motley. “We have two sailmakers along with us. They’ve been really busy.” Chris Walter and Drew Mitchell from North Sails out of Richmond are travelling with the group. “They had a couple of really windy days coming up the (Johnstone) Strait and they broke a lot of stuff,” said Walter, who is sitting on a cement floor hunched over a sewing machine. As he talks, he guides a large sail through the presser foot. Walter has already repaired four sails, had four more to work on, and one was damaged so badly it had to be flown to their office in Richmond for repairs and flown back out. “A lot of boats would be out right now if it wasn’t for this (service),” said Walter. Mitchell is a sail repairer by night and a sailor by day. He is part of the crew on Zulu, a Jespersen 42, owned by Findlay Gibbons, that was custom built using cold-molded red cedar in Sidney by the Sea located 15 minutes from Victoria. Cold-molded refers to a type of building one-off hulls using thin strips of wood applied to a series of forms at 45-degree angles to the centreline.

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Bent Jespersen trained as a boat builder in Aalborg, Denmark, before immigrating to Canada as a young man. In 1973, Jespersen started his own business which continues today. Eric Jespersen, Bent’s older son is now in charge of the business. Eric, a competitive sailor, was a crew member onboard Canada I and Canada II during Canada’s two forays into the America’s Cup arena. He followed this with a bronze medal at

the 1992 Olympic Games and a world championship win in 1994, both in the Star class. The Zulu crew sits around the gleaming cabin of the ship having just enjoyed a meal cooked in the galley. They are relaxing now, talking about who has been sailing the longest. Gibbons wins by four years having taken up the sport in 1964. The talk turns to recounting tales of sailing experiences, joking that like fishing sto-

enhanced over time. On Friday, the Van Isle 360 was quite a sight as it set sail from Port Hardy at about 10 a.m. heading next to Winter Harbour, which “is the first overnight leg of the journey,” said Motley. From there, the group will make their way to Ucluelet, them Victoria before starting the final leg of their journey back to Nanaimo where the adventure of circumnavigating the island will have provided plenty of fodder for new stories to be told.

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In the North Island

Van Isle 360 owners and organizers Sylvia and Jeffrey Motley set up before the awards ceremony which takes place after each leg.

The crew of Zulu, a Jespersen 42, owned by Findlay Gibbons, centre, relax aboard their vessel after arriving in Port Hardy.

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Chris Walter, left, and Drew Mitchell from North Sails travelled with the race repairing damaged sails. Mitchell was sailing as well.

Port Alice RCMP Const. Elijah Parish greeted sailors at the docks in Red Derge.

The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce hosted a barbecue, and offered some swag for sale, for residents and Van Isle 360 participants.

Fifty yachts spent the night at the docks in Port Hardy.

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Hannah Griffin photo Cindy Scow family members release balloons at a memorial birthday party on June 7.

firearms. Scow left behind seven children who range in age from toddler to teenager. The time leading up to the birthday of a dead child or family member would understandably be emotionally fraught, but the week became even more so for Blanche and her family when she was informed just days before Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June 7 birthday that Johnny has filed to appeal his sentence. Douglas J. Marion of Marion & Company,

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the law firm that represented Johnny during his trial, confirmed that an appeal has been filed. Marion declined to comment further as the appeal is ongoing. Gordon S. Comer, Legal Counsel to the Assistant Depurty Attorney General, said the appeal itself will take place in the Court of Appeal in Vancouver. Comer also explained that the process to appeal including filing paperwork could take several months, and a date for a hearing is set after that. Comer said that it could take six months to get a hearing, but that it depends, and he cannot estimate for this case specifically. Inside the Port Hardy Salvation Army a week after Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, Blanche sits at a table with a small cup of coffee in front of her. Small children play and a few teenagers sit at computers. She remembers the last time she saw Cindy was the Thursday before she died, when the two had lunch at A&W. When they parted ways they hugged and told each other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I love you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cindy texted her mother several times that weekend, including to apologize and let her mother know that she had started drinking, but Blanche

never saw her fifthborn child again. The news of the appeal has deeply shaken Blanche, with her biggest concern being the possibility of Johnny eventually returning to the reserve. For some time in between the Sept. 9, 2012 incident and the trial, Johnny was out on bail and lived on the reserve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandchildren were terrified of seeing him,â&#x20AC;? Blanche says, adding that Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teenage daughter would send her scared text messages when she would catch sight of Johnny during her school lunch breaks. The idea of him returning is anxiety-provoking for the family, and Blanche would ideally like some sanctions to keep him away. Back at the birthday party, Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family passes markers around the living room and everyone writes a message to her on green balloons. The family moves outside onto the quiet street, as two young men working on a car in the house across the street watch. Everyone gathers and they release the balloons into the early evening sky. Necks are craned as the balloons float up, and everyone laughs at one that strays away from the rest.

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Eagle View students share art with Suzuki By Hannah Griffin Reporter Eagle View Elementary School (EVES) students created a mural depicting the richness of coastal waters that was displayed at a wellattended David Suzuki event. EVES in Port Hardy was contacted in late April by the David Suzuki Foundation about creating a mural for a stop on the Coastal Connections tour at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert on June 5, part of a series of community visits by Suzuki to discuss climate change and environmental engagement. Jillian Brown, a teacher at EVES with a deep interest in both art and the environment, runs the EcoArt program that brings students outside to build a connection with nature, and incorporating art into the experience. Brown says that art and environmental issues have a lot in common as both are about solving problems, and nature is the best

artist there is, teaching children about colour, balance, shape, relationships and composition. She oversaw the project, the first the EcoArt children had produced on a deadline. Brown raves about the precision, commitment and detail that the young creators, who ranged between the ages five and 12, brought to the task. The older children focused on some of the more challenging details, while the younger ones painted. The mural was composed of four panels, a creative decision that celebrated the indigenous community in this area. The project took about Submitted Photo 60 hours and involved weekend work and children who are already very involved in extracurricular Eagle View Elementary School students from the EcoArt program pose with David Suzuki in front devoting significant amounts of of a mural they made celebrating ocean life during the Fort Rupert stop on the Coastal Connections Tour. their time. Brown shares that the kids were the event. Post-event, the young artists Tim Olesen, 8, while Gwendolyn More work done through EcoArt shared what the experience taught Burton, 7, said “We learned that thrilled to meet Dr. Suzuki, and them. “Solve little problems before working together, we could make one first grader even went to get can be viewed at www.onehana book about the naturalist after doneworld.edublogs.org they become big problems,” said something better.”

June 18 From 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Robert Scott Elementary School (closed), Bill 11 Awareness barbecue. 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 23 Adults are invited to attend a fast and fun working session at their local Vancouver Island Regional Library in their home community. Vancouver Island Regional Library is holding focused community consultation sessions to gather and refine community input. The input will be used in shaping the library’s direction over the next 5 years. The Consultation dates at your local public library are as follows: Port Alice Public Library June 23 6:30 – 8:30 pm Port McNeill Public Library June 24 6:30 – 8:30 pm Port Hardy Public Library June 25 6:30 – 8:30 pm Woss Public Library June 26 6:30 – 8:30 pm to be held at Woss Community Centre. Sointula Public Library July 8 6:30 – 8:30 pm location TBD. June 27

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Rescue on the high seas Gazette staff Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Whitehorse, responded to a request for assistance from the Amora Mai, a 75-foot pleasure vessel, which had reported an engine room fire at approximately 1 p.m. June 10. When HMCS Whitehorse arrived, the fire had been extinguished, but the vessel was adrift with no propulsion. The four crew members of the Amora Mia were brought on board HMCS Whitehorse for safety reasons. The HMCS Whitehorse was conducting coastal operations, including costal surveillance, along the coast of British Columbia when they responded to the stricken vessel. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria was also coordinating assistance. The rescue took place approximately six nautical miles east of Robson

Bight, which is located 10 kilometres southeast of Telegraph Cove and 40 kilometres from Port McNeill. The Amora Mia, from Oregon, was towed by the HMCS Whitehorse to Telegraph Cove where it was turned over to the Coast Guard, said Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Paul Pendergast. The HMCS Whitehorse is jointly crewed by Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This Search and Rescue (SAR) operation was handled through the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, the RCN and CCG. JRCC Victoria is operated by a team of SAR experts from both the Canadian Armed Forces and the CCG. They can task dedicated military SAR aircraft, CCG SAR vessels to respond to maritime and aeronautical incidents anywhere in British Columbia, the

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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 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. June 27 6th annual Port McNeill logger Sports Society Lumberjack Competition from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port McNeill waterfront. June 28 Aboriginal Day of Wellness Walk/Run. 5 km walk or 10 km run on Sunday, June 28, 2015 Registration starting at 9 a.m. Walk & Run Starts at Carrot Park in Port Hardy. 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 info.: Call Lisa Harrison at 250218-7158. August 2 Donny MacLeod M e m o r i a l Tournament Aug. 1 and/or Aug. 2 email m-mfarrell@hotmail. com to register.

Track competitors break records By Hannah Griffin Reporter Young track and field enthusiasts from the North Island filled the track June 3 for a track and field meet at Port Hardy Secondary School. The competition brought students from many different schools together for friendly competition. Schools included Avalon Adventist, AJ Elliott, Sunset, Sea View, Tlisalagilakw, Eagle View, Fort Rupert, Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw, Ray Watkins Gold River, and K’ak’ot’latsi. The categories were Tyke, Pee Wee, and Bantam. Malcom W. Fleeton, principal of Eagle View Elementary School and an organizer of the meet, said that the children put a lot of time into training. Fleeton also explained that they have documentation of records in these track and field events stretching back to the eighties, and that some were broken at this meet. Mallory Martineau (EVES) in Tyke Girls broke the tri-

Sandy Grenier photo Aggregate winners from left to right are: Freddie Williamson (Bantam Girls), Mallory Martineau (Tyke Girls), Kayley Clair (Peewee Girls), Joey Grant (Peewee Boys), Jake Rocchio (Tyke Boys), Rhys Dutcyvich (Bantam Boys).

ple jump record with a distance of 7.55 metres. Jake Rocchio (SS) in Tyke Boys broke the high jump record with a height of 1.20 metres. The top scorers in each category are as follows: Tyke Girl 1. Mallory Martineau, EVES-24 points 2. Brooklynn Watson, AJ-19 points 3. Abby McCorquodale, EVES-17 points

4. Shayla Mardell, SS-9 points 5. Emma Harrison, EVES-9 points Tyke Boy 1. Jake Rocchio, SS-21 points 2. Chaz Hall, EVES-17 points 3. Kai Verbrugge, SS14 points 4. Jack Barrett, SS-8 points Pee Wee Girls 1. Kayla Clair, EVES-

points Sandy Grenier photo 2. Chelsea Noel, SS-20 points A standing record was broken for the triple 3. Cess Lee, SS-12 jump this year by Mallory Martineau. points Peewee Boys EVES-24 points 6. Avary Miller, AV-13 1. Joey Grant, SS-24 2. Isabella Schmidt, points points EVES-20 points Bantam Boys 2. Ethan Bono, SS-19 3. Emily Mjolsness, 1. Rhys Dutcyvich, points AJ-18 points SS-23 points 3. Logan Pridge, GR-18 4. Cassiel Carlson, 2. Michael Leduc, points SS-17 points GR-20 points Bantam Girls 5. Jordan Laughlin, 3. Luke Gage, AV-14 1. Freddie Williamson, AJ-14 points points

Alert Bay 96ers edged out in soccer tourney By JR Rardon Black Press Edson Castro scored one goal and set up a key second score Sunday as Cosmos FC topped the Kingcome Wolves 2-1 to claim the men’s championship in the 43rd annual Golden Wings soccer tournament at the Spit Field. The women’s title went to Do it for Dana, which rolled unbeaten through the tourney and blanked the Alert Bay 96ers 2-0 in Sunday’s final. Castro staked Cosmos FC to the early lead in the men’s final, heading in the ball from seven yards out on a set play off a free kick. In the 65th minute, Castro nearly got a second goal, but his 15-yard offering banged off the crossbar and out. However, with just six minutes to go in the 80-minute final, Castro started a bizarre series with another header. His redirect went to a teammate for another header, with the ball slicing across the goal mouth from right to left. As Wolves goalie Wylie Roberts lunged for the save, the ball hit the goalpost and bounced back toward the right side. A Cosmos attacker and a Kingcome defender both missed on kicks as they tried to change direction with JR Rardon photo the ball. Finally it settled on the foot of Taylor Arbour, who calmly tapped it into the open side of the net for Tianna Walkus of the Alert Bay 96ers, the 2-0 lead. left, and Krista Drake of Do it for Dana The Wolves weren’t finished. Pushing hard in the duel for a high-bouncing ball during the final minute, they earned a penalty kick with a hold women’s final.

inside the 18-yard box, and Mateo Kostering converted to make it 2-1. But the whistle blew just moments after the following kickoff, allowing Cosmos to claim the champion’s trophy and ball. Quwutzun took third in the 16-team men’s division after falling to Cosmos FC in the first round and running the table in the consolation bracket. Cosmos FC also cleaned up in the individual awards, with Justin Gusola earning the MVP, Matt Likness getting Most Valuable Goalie and Joel Harry claiming the Bill Dyck Memorial Most Valuable Defender Award. The Most Inspirational Player was given to Johnny Rice of the Songhees Falcons. Do it for Dana opened the tourney Saturday with a win over Alert Bay, and capped it with another after the 96ers rallied their way through the consolation bracket to earn the rematch. Maralyn Lloyd scored the lone first-half goal in the game, and Sarah Bartlett made it 2-0 in the 55th minute when she collected a long through pass just before onrushing Alert Bay goalkeeper Sandra Seaweed arrived. After tapping the ball past Seaweed, Bartlett sent it into the wide-open net from 20 yards for the insurance score. Melinda Martin got the shutout in goal. The Vancouver Island Suns claimed third place in the women’s division. Bartlett was named MVP and Seaweed earned Most Valuable Goalie honours. Morgan McDonald of Do it for Dana was tabbed Most Valuable Defender.

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Aug. 23 is the Dirt Bowl Weekend. The next race will be held on Father’s Day, Sunday June 21, and all fathers will be granted free admission. Results for the June 7 event are as follows: Fast Time: #7, Daniel Hovey Trophy Dash: #7, Daniel Hovey 1st Heat: 1st: #7, Daniel Hovey 2nd: #77, Glen Day 3rd: #24, Chris Hardy 2nd Heat: 1st: #77, Glen Day 2nd: #99, Mitchell Blackmore 3rd: #24, Chris Hardy Main 1st: #7, Daniel Hovey 2nd: #77, Glen Day 3rd: #48, Teresa Lee 4th: #99, Mitchell Blackmore 5th: #24, Chris Hardy 6th: #4, Paul Weeks Day Points: 1st: #7, Daniel Hovey-73, and #77, Glen Day73 2nd: #99, Mitchell Blackmore-54 3rd: #48, Teresa Lee-49 4th: #24, Chris Hardy-43 5th: #4, Paul Weeks-37

By Hannah Griffin Reporter At the June 10 Village of Port Alice Council Meeting, councillors and Mayor Jan Allen moved forward with a plan to apply for a grant that would go towards funding energy-saving improvements for the arena. Arena Manager Robert Cousins presented a report to the Recreation Committee recommending that the Village apply for a $100,000 Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant. This grant, if successfully obtained by the Village, would be used in combination with Village funds to replace the arena’s chiller with a new plate and frame model in order to be more energy efficient, and would also go towards a lighting upgrade. $100,000 of Village funds would also be used to fund the projected $200,000 cost of the project. If the grant application were approved, and the project went ahead, the payback period for the replacement of the upgraded plate and frame model of the chiller would be eight years. The payback period of the lighting upgrade would be four years. Council decided to move forward with the application. “Opportunities like this don’t come around every day,” said Councillor Dave Stewart, who also noted that the current lighting situation in the arena means that there are more shadows than is desirable. Applications for this grant are due June 17. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is a new initiative that has $150 million in funding available to support up to 50 per cent of project costs that are used to improve community infrastructure. If the Village is successful in their grant application, it would be awarded in October of this year.

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Slight delay for early ice request By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Ice at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy will not be going in quite as early as one local hockey organization had hoped. At their regular meeting June 9, council dealt with a written request from the North Island Eagles association to have the ice ready to use by Aug. 31. The Eagles will be holding their tryouts from Aug. 31 to Sept. 17. Director of Financial Services Allison McCarrick explained that Port Hardy and Port McNeill alternate putting in early ice. It is Port Hardy’s turn this year, McCarrick said, but they cannot manage Aug. 31. “There’s just no way with our manpower and aging infrastructure that we can accommodate (this request),” she said. Adequate staffing will not be available to start the process until

Aug. 31 and the arena is not insulated for early ice. The compressors run between 22 and 24 hours a day to maintain a cool temperature inside the arena when it is warm outside. Each week the ice is open early costs about $6,000. To recover the cost of the Eagles’ request, the District would have to charge $300 per hour. McCarrick said with some staff adjustments the district could have the ice in by Sept. 5 and 6 and there will still be a cost associated with it. “Early ice should come at a bit of a premium, because it does cost more in electricity and seasonal labour costs,” said McCarrick. To cover the additional expense, McCarrick suggested charging a 25 per cent premium for ice rental on Sept. 5 and 6 only. The rate would go from $67 to $83.75 an hour. Council approved the request.

Aboriginal Day run

Gazette staff This year’s Aboriginal Day of Wellness Walk/Run event will see active locals breaking a sweat, coming together as a community and celebrating wellness. The event offers participants the choice of a five-kilometre walk or a 10-kilometre run on a recently changed date - Sunday, June 28. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Carrot Park followed by a 9:45 a.m. blessing by an Elder and words of encouragement, before the 10 a.m. start time. Cash prizes also offer the incentive to lace up the running shoes, with a prize for 1st place in the

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THE NORTH ISLAND EAGLES REP HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Is now accepting coaching applications for the 2015/2016 Without coaches the divisions will not run. Please express interest to Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or treetech8@hotmail.com Submitted Photo

Application deadline: June 20th, 2015

Amazing Race

Jaylon Grenier placed third in the Victoria Youth Triathlon held on Sunday, June 7 in 30 degree weather. His total time was 39:48.

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10-kilometre run of $100 and 1st place in the five-kilometre walk of $75. Prizes will also be given out for the best costume revolving around this years eighties theme, a perfect chance to dig out colourful spandex and sequins. Event sponsors include the Kwakiutl Band, the Quatsino Band, the Gwa’sala-’Nakwax’da’xw Band, the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre, and the First Nation Health Authority with a Wellness Day Grant. For more information please contact Sherry or Robin at the Kwakiutl Health Centre at 250949-6625.

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

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St., Port McNeill: 9:00am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11:00am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10:00am 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:30am Sunday School and Service Tuesday 1:00pm Bible Study Healing service, last Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

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

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10:00am 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 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 @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St. Sunday Worship 10:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30pm 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 ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4:00pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00am - Worship Service 7:00pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00pm 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

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

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor

.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

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

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

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

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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

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SEAWIND ESTATES; 2 bdrms, 1 bath in great cond. W/D, Deck. Ref. req. Available now. $700/mth. Call 250949-7079 before 7pm.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR 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

AERO AUCTIONS 1 Day Industrial Auction. Tuesday, June 23. 9 a.m. Hwy 16 & Hwy 60 Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Timed Auction. Mobile ofďŹ ces, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks misc attachments & much more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca or call 1-888600-9005.

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.

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

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WELL priced oceanfront acreages in Quatsino Sound. Beautiful Acreages. www.quatsinosoundland.com or email sitkaforests@shaw.ca

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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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Veronica Barnes

Brenna Clarke

Talisha Cook

Jean Bell

Darryl Coon

Congratulations to our Grads of 2015! Congratulations to the Class of 2015

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Port Hardy Secondary School

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Thomas Coon

Matthew Borg

Karley Bullock

Danielle Dawson

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Rachael George

Adam Gough

Kurrah Hill

Michael Hill

Jared Inglis

Ricky Janke

Veronica Johnny

Katie Johnson

Allison Johnston

Nitisha Johnstone

Skye Kervin

Robyn Kufaas

Raileigh Louis

Sasha Marcinkiw

Hannah Miner

Bobbi-Jean Nelson

Dominick Nelson

Kathleen Nelson

Congratulations to the Grads of 2015! We know how hard you worked to reach graduation day, and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to celebrate your accomplishments. Please, celebrate safely!

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Sara Poirier

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Congratulations to the Port Hardy Secondary School class of 2015

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NIC’s Class of 2015

North Island College congratulates all of our Mount Waddington graduates We recognize their hard work and achievements in becoming the North Island’s newest aquaculture technicians, early childhood care workers, forestry resource workers, health care assistants, oﬃce assistants, and university transfer students.

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We wish you every success in your new careers.

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COMMENDS YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!

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2015 Graduates from North Island Secondary School Well Done & Good Luck with your future endeavors

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Tyresa Bramham

Sydney Brown

Rain Draeger

Tyren Dustin

Natasha Estlin

Jay Fiddler

Jacob Foldy

Keenyn Halsey

Gloria Hunt

Mason Jackson

Emily Johnson

Marley Joseph

Nicholas Klein-Beekman

Kaitlyn Lasota

Madison Munroe

Whitney Murgatroyd

Kevin Nurmi

Kate Pineda

Veronica Porter

Arnett Prevost

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Brandon Saunders

Devon Saysell

Kyarra Tait

Jeanine Walkus

Michael Walton

Mikayla Walton

Nathan Watt

Michael Wickstrom

Skyler Williams

Denzel Wilson

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Congratulations to this year’s graduating class, we wish you all the best in your future careers.”

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2015

I hope that you have a fulfilling future, where you reach for your dreams and keep roots in your community. 1-866-387-5100 Email: claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca www.clairetrevena.ca

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Classes of 2015 Congratulations to the Grads of 2015! We know how hard you worked to reach graduation day, and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to celebrate your accomplishments. Please, celebrate safely!

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NIC’s Class of 2015

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We wish you every success in your new careers.