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Super Valu is closing its doors in Port McNeill Nov. 5. Page 7

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Furney Honoured with Street Port McNeill renamed the asphalt leading to the Town Office Furney Place, in recognition of former Mayor Gerry Furney (pictured in red, surrounded by his family), who served in local government for nearly 50 years - more than 12,000 working days or more than 72 000 hours, by the count of Mayor Shirley Ackland, who presented Furney with a copy of the street sign and the bylaw passing the name change. “Gerry has never been a photo op kind of guy and try as we might to host a celebration, a dinner, a party - to show our appreciation, it has been difficult to pin down what tribute might be fitting our beloved Mayor Gerry Furney. In the many years that Gerry served as our mayor, he could be found here at the Town Office burning the lights late into the evening, reading everything that crossed his desk. So it seems quite fitting that the street - Grenville Place - that our former mayor spent a good portion of his life tending to the needs of our community (on) should bear his name,” said Ackland. “I’d like to thank the council for the honour they’ve bestowed on me today,” Furney said. “It was a labour of love.”

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Chris Walker, the former Chief of the Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department, who was dismissed in June, has filed a lawsuit. According to Walker’s lawyer Chris Siver, a defamation suit has been filed against Mayor Shirley Ackland, Town Administrator Sue Harvey and the Town. As reported in the Gazette, on June 29 Walker received a termination letter. The

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to say that he was removed from his position because he “breached their trust.” It also says the town insists all firefighters act in a respectful and positive manner, and that the Fire Chief’s conduct must “be ethical and beyond reproach.” The claims against Mayor Ackland involve “her attempt to use her office to interfere in Walker’s employment,” said Siver.

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letter, signed by Mayor Ackland, cites the reason for dismissal as “a personal relationship with a female member of the volunteer fire department,” which was in violation of the Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department’s Code of Ethics, items #2, 3 and 4, which Siver maintains “was adopted post-dismissal”. There is a Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia Code of Ethics, said Siven, which states a chief must: #2 Maintain the highest stan-

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Continued from Page 1 “Walker remains in the dark as to why he was dismissed as he has never been provided with any specifics of any allegation nor was he afforded the opportunity to defend himself from these unknown allegations,” said Siver. “Walker is hopeful the court process will not only bring to light the process and reason for his dismissal and restore his reputation but also allow him and his family to move forward with their lives,” said Siver. Ackland and Harvey could not be reached for comment by press time.

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High speed on the way to Port Alice By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Access to the World Wide Web is set to become a lot quicker in the Village of Port Alice. At an economic development open house Sept. 29, Bill Feader, owner of Brooks Bay Cable Corp. and co-owner of FP Foods in Port Alice, announced a $139,941 grant has been received from the BC government which will be used to bring high speed internet to the community. The grant is part of a $10-million investment by the B.C. government that will speed up and expand Internet service and remove bottlenecks. Brooks Bay Cable Corp. applied for grants from both the provincial and federal governments, although there has been no official word from the federal government yet, Feader said. The investment will finance new transmission towers and a new connection to Telus’ fibre network. The two new towers will be located on Brooks Bay Cable Corp.’s property in Port Alice and on Mount Byng in the Regional District of Mount Waddington. Three radio links working together will connect Port Hardy to Port Alice. When complete, the new system will increase Internet speeds and provide capacity to deliver high-speed service to more new customers in the Port Alice and Jeune Landing area. High-speed Internet is considered to be at least 5Mbps download speed and 1Mbps upload speed. The work is expected to be completed this fall.

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Neucel looking at ways to reduce costs By Kathy O’ReillyTaylor Editor Warren Beatty, vice president of human resources at the Neucel Specialty Cellulose Pulp Mill, gave a short update at the economic development open house in the Village of Port Alice Sept. 29. Beatty said he has been with the com-

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pany for three years and owns a home in Port Alice. “I have a dog in the fight as well,” he said. Beatty explained the mill is currently in a production curtailment - not “closed”. That curtailment was caused by the exchange rate on the Canadian dollar, the price the company can sell its product for and the price of oil. Beatty said Neucel

has had engineers out at the mill looking at which things need to be repaired, replaced and upgraded in order to “reduce our fixed costs. We have to be cost competitive.” Beatty is confident the mill will reopen in the spring of 2016. “There’s a lot of work to be done so that we are a reliable, long-term asset to our shareholders and the village.”

Port Hardy Inn renovations underway Gazette staff The Port Hardy Inn is under renovation. The hotel was purchased by the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw First Nations in April of this year. The K’awat’si Economic Development General Partner Corporation (KEDC) is undertaking the renovation of the hotel, with the guidance of Mizare Hospitality. The goal is to transform the hotel into the region’s premier First Nations owned, operated and themed four-star destination hotel, offering high-end amenities and services for North Island visitors and residents. Plans were revealed Monday night after press deadline. See next week’s issue for details.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor For packing, kids crafts, storage, and Editor a variety of other uses! An economic developN O V. 7 T H & 8 T H VISC OU NT ment open house held in For sale at our P R E V I E W AT T H U N D E R M A L L B Port Alice Sept. 29 was T frontEcounter E I N4LP M - 6 P M I S L A N D L I N O V. 6 T H Z E standing room only. About 60 people attended the event held in the comh #1 munity centre boardroom. Bonwick #2 “I’m in shock by how #4 S o u n d many people are actualISLAND ly here,” said Mayor Jan Allen to the crowd, which Driftwood p Lake at the end of the meeting l a C L a k e P a c k voted to name the economic development plan “Port of Potential.” a c h a n B a S t r y The open house was chaired by William L a k e Q P a c k Map of: VISCO UNT Trousdale and Colleen U E Mereworth Heli Drop Zones E ISLAND Hamilton from EcoPlan (shown in bold black) N Scale: 1:100,000 International, which has Area: 21.7 Hectares been hired to develop an C H A economic development R Phyllis L Bonwick O Lake strategy for the community T T B E WEST CRACROFT ISLAND Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo in the wake of the Neucel S E L I #2A #2 TR Z E I N L E T A Specialty Cellulose Pulp William Trousdale, from EcoPlan International, talks to Vancouver I T ISLAND Mill’s curtailment. Island North Tourism Coordinator Joli White at an economic devel“I don’t know if any of opment open house at the Port Alice Community Centre Sept. 29. p l a you’ve heard, but the mill C less” of what happens at the mill, said Trousdale. closed,” said Trousdale, to Boydell Even if the pulp mill does reopen, the comlaughter from the room. Lake munity appears to still be facing change. The Trousdale said there is an opportunity “during this downtime” to formulate an economic devel- 100-year-old mill needs equipment upgrades and if those happen, there will be 320 to Q360 employopment strategy for Port Alice. Map of: #3 #BM Boydell Heli Drop Zones and #4 “This isn’t the only community that’s been ees - down from about 400; and it isU Elikely that Booming Ground E (shown in bold black) N likely 50 to 75 per cent of the mill workers would through a major closure,” he said. Scale: 1:100,000 There is no doubt, however, that the Neucel cur- live outside of Port Alice, and there would conArea: 13.7 Hectares C tinue to be market-driven curtailments. tailment has been a big blow to Port Alice. H If the mill is shuttered, the village would lose 75 A R L The mill provides 75 per cent of the Village’s Phyllis O Lake tax base and over 50 per cent of the direct local per cent of its tax base which would mean severe T T E WEST CRACROFT ISLAND S cuts to services and it is unclear if the RCMP, jobs. T R A I T health centre and post office would survive. One of the first things EcoPlan has done is to Trousdale and Hamilton had the group parcreate a snapshot of the local economy and the ticipate in the discussion by using a device which economic opportunities in the area, I Land Act: File #1414286 N The population of Port Alice has been shrink- recorded their responses to questions. K The majority of people in the room were ing since 1981. During the last census in 2011 Take notice that BC Timber Sales, Seaward-tlasta Business Area in Port McNeill, there were 805 full-time residents in Port Alice. between the ages of 35-64. B.C. advertises that the future Timber Sales License Holder of TSL A91475 Fifty-two per cent said the were very committed Estimates now place the population at about 500, may make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource to Port Alice and were staying no matter what. said Hamilton. Operations, North Island Central Coast District Office in Port McNeill, for a The idea of promoting tourism has been a very The average age of people living in the comLicense of Occupation for industrial helicopter drop zones and log handling, controversial issue during their initial conversamunity is also creeping up. dumping, booming, and storage. The site is situated on Provincial Crown land Port Alice has lost about 70 per cent of its stu- tions, said Trousdale, who was shocked when located in Mereworth Sound and Belize Inlet, and the file number is 1414286. dents, going from 250 in 1995; to 124 students in 69 per cent of the audience responded that they For more information or to submit written comments, contact: Kathleen would like to see their community “as open as 2004; to 35 for this school year. Crowhurst, Forest Technician, Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N Of the 591 residences in Port Alice, 217 are Telegraph Cove to tourists.” 2R0 Kathleen.Crowhurst@gov.bc.ca or Doug Grant, Woodlands Supervisor, People seemed also in favour of trying to attract not the owners’ primary residence and there are Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 Doug.Grant@gov.bc.ca. 10 single family homes currently for sale with an retirees - 51 per cent - and being open to second average price of $180,000. Average sale prices home owners - 58 per cent. The evening ended Comments may be made for 30 days from September 30, 2015. Comments with small group discussions. have declined steadily since about 2006. will be received until 4:30 p.m. October 30, 2015. The BC Timber Sales office Trousdale told the Gazette things are going EcoPlan has been in Port Alice for about six may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can weeks and through conversations with residents “great. Fantastic.” As of the open house “we’ve also be posted at: they have learned that people would like to see a talked to over 40 people in the community. We’ve www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending sports bar, restaurants, a call centre, kayak rental done surveys and this is just the initial step,” and guiding company, more B&Bs, IT Services, Trousdale said. Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed Next on the agenda is to gather more input and a coffee shop, hiking tours, a taxi service, auto activity and File Number # 1414286 for reference. repair shops, tailors, property management com- have a draft plan ready in about a month and a half panies, music and dance classes, and health- and “start working on implementation.” Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be EcoPlan, based in Vancouver, is a multi-discirelated businesses such as registered massage considered part of the public record. For more information, plinary firm of planners, urban designers, decitherapists and acupuncturists. contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the There is also a lot of interest in a medicinal sion analysts and economic development specialSeaward (tlasta) Business Office at (250) 956-5000. ists who have worked with governments, First marijuana facility. Those who attended the open house were asked Nations, the private sector, and non-profit organito consider two futures for Port Alice - one where zations to develop and implement smart solutions to the planning challenges they face. They have the mill reopens and one where it doesn’t. “This is about what the village should do regard- been in business for 15 years.

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Back in same routine The Legislature is back in session for the fall, with two months of debate ahead of us. Sadly we have fallen quickly back into routine with us, the official Opposition, challenging the government while they play politics. The BC Liberals also brought in the “Red Tape Reduction Day Act”. Since the cabinet shuffle in the summer, BC now has a Minister responsible for cutting Mla update bureaucracy. This is strange as with Claire Trevena we have already seen a huge number of regulations and socalled “red tape” being slashed in the last 14 years of the BC Liberals at a huge cost to our society. Regulations are put in place for public protection – whether the protection of workers, of the environment or individuals – and the determined erosion of regulations leaves many areas and people vulnerable. From workplace accidents to degradation of our land base, we have seen very clearly what “red tape reduction” really means to the BC Liberals. The government also brought in legislation which will change the way the much derided Auditor General for Local Government operates. The creation of this office was a pledge by Christy Clark when she was running for leadership. The reality has been a dismal failure with almost no audits completed and millions of dollars spent. Under the government’s new proposal the allegedly independent office comes directly under ministerial control. We continue to argue, along with municipalities and regional districts, that an auditor general specific to local government is unnecessary. BC already has an auditor general who is more than able to investigate local authorities if needed. I have written to the Minister of Health and the CEO of Island Health urging that parking remain free when our new hospital opens in Campbell River. I am very concerned about the imposition of fees. It adds cost to accessing care, stress to families and is an anomaly in Campbell River where there is almost no paid parking. I also spoke in the Legislature about Port Hardy’s move to be a Bear Smart community. After the issue came under the spotlight this summer when a problem bear was killed leaving two cubs, the town is looking at ways to safeguard against any repetitions. In September, I was appointed to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, an allparty committee that hears from individuals and organizations on what they would like to see in the provincial budget. Usually the committee travels around the province through September, but with the Legislature back in session that has been limited. We did meet several times this week in Victoria with people participating by teleconference and Skype. Submissions to the committee can be made (in writing, in audio or video) until Oct. 15. Details of how to participate can be found at: http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance/budgetconsultations.asp This weekend sees me back in the constituency. I have the pleasure of addressing a class at Discovery Passage Elementary in Campbell River. Then I head back to Victoria for another week in the Legislature, but I can always be reached by email at claire. trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca or by phone in Campbell River on 250-287-5100, in Port Hardy on 250-949-9473 or toll free at 1-866-387-5100. You can also friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena or check out my web page www.clairetrevena.ca.

A brief history of health spending The federal budget document began with an ominous warning about deep cuts. Social programs, justice and corrections would be spared as much as possible, but no department would escape the knife. The stark truth was revealed in a table of figures. Health care spending, the core of the Canadian state, was cut by 3.8 per cent in just the first year of the fiscal plan, as population and need continued to grow. No, this is not from the Stephen Harper budget of April 2015, or any other in the last decade. It’s from the Jean Chretien budget of 1995, more than 20 years ago. That’s the last time anyone actually cut health care spending. But wait, you may say. Didn’t I hear that Harper has slashed health care spending by $30 billion? Yes, you probably did hear the biggest, most brazen lie of this election campaign, either from the government unions that advertised it or the politicians who parrot it. If health care really is everyone’s high-priority issue, as pollsters have long assured us, voters should at least know the facts. After cutting provincial health and social services transfers for years to end the string of operating deficits that began under Pierre Trudeau and continued under Brian Mulroney, Liberal finance minister Paul Martin rose briefly to the top job. In 2004, Martin staged meetings with premiers, emerging with what was billed as “a fix for a generation,” with federal health transfers to rise six per cent each year into the future. The future for Martin’s government lasted only two years, as his minority was replaced with one led by Harper. These galloping increases continued until the Conservative majority of 2011, after which then-finance minister Jim Flaherty came to Victoria to inform provincial finance ministers of the new plan. (I was there, and the joke was that this was as far from Ottawa as Flaherty could get without leavThe 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 Canada.) The six-per-cent increases, by that time triple inflation, would continue for another five years. Starting in 2017-18, increases would be tied to economic growth, with a minimum hike of three per cent, still well ahead of today’s inflation. That remains the Conservative plan today. All provinces east of Saskatchewan pitched a fit. Manitoba’s NDP finance minister termed it “un-Canadian.” Lefties immediately called it a cut, to which Flaherty replied that transfers to provinces would rise from $30 billion to $38 billion in 2018-19, and continue to grow after that. In B.C., then-finance minister Kevin Falcon praised the long-term approach, acknowledging that health spending was ballooning to half of the provincial budget and had to be brought under control as baby boomers start to retire. B.C. has largely accomplished that, with spending increases below three per cent and health care outcomes that continue to lead the country.As the current election campaign turns into the home stretch, Statistics Canada has announced a milestone. For the first time in history, the number of seniors exceeds number of children. This demographic shift is inexorable, predictable and must be addressed by whoever wins the Oct. 19 federal election. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is on record that he will scrap the Conservative formula for growth-based increases that he pretends are cuts, returning to six per cent every year while balancing the budget. Little detail has been provided on how this would be done. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau announced in Surrey last week that he will ante up an extra $3 billion over four years for health care, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate, a rerun of Paul Martin’s political theatre. (Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca) A member of

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science for Canadians of good will, but cannot get any legislation passed with only a few members of the particular party he or she may represent. Moreover, if the best candidate splits the vote, and allows a candidate of a party one would rather not see in power to win with far less than 50 per cent of the vote, then that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; candidate may have acted as a spoiler. As a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Canadianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who is not so new in the country (It is actually 64 years by Oct. 17 when our boat docked in Quebec

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Canada first for Canadians!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We received three per cent of the popular vote and because of course of the silly method of the First Past the Post received no members for the House of Commons. Canada needs radical and drastic changes. No Canadian or an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Indianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (no offence meant, my Brothers and Sisters - you know me, how pro-First Nations I am!) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reservationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should be poor or live in substandard living housing conditions, with those

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Since the spring of 2014, a review and update of the Regional Plan has been underway. As a result, a new Regional Plan has been prepared and at its meeting on September 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount has been prepared and at its meeting on September 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington(RDMW) (RDMW)gave gavefirst firstreading readingtotoRDMW RDMWRegional RegionalPlan PlanBylaw BylawNo. No. 890, 890, 2015. 2015. IfIf adopted, adopted, this this Bylaw Waddington Bylaw would would repeal repeal the 2003. thecurrent currentRegional RegionalPlan PlanBylaw BylawNo. No.674, 674, 2003. The use and and development, development, regional regional TheRegional RegionalPlan Planisisan anumbrella umbrellapolicy policydocument documentthat that contains contains the the RDMWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RDMWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies policies on on land land use and local services, the economy, climate change adaptation, transportation, parks and recreation, and communication. The and localPlan services, climate change adaptation, transportation, parks and recreation, andascommunication. Regional guidesthe theeconomy, Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review of development proposals on privately owned lands, well as Crown land. The Regional Plan also the rolesreview and relationships the proposals Regional District will continue to support The Regional Plan guides the describes Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of development on privately owned lands, as wellwith as unincorporated communities, municipalities, First Nations, provincial and federal agencies, other organizations, and the Crown land. The Regional Plan also describes the roles and relationships the Regional District will continue to support with public, related to the use and management of land and water resources and community development. It is important to note unincorporated communities, First Nations, provincial and federal other organizations, and the that the RDMW jurisdiction doesmunicipalities, not apply to municipalities and First Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reserveagencies, lands.

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The proposed new Regional Plan includes updates to the regional context information, improves its interpretive clarity and that the RDMW jurisdiction doesstrategies not applyand to municipalities and First reserve lands. integrates a number of policies, studies that have beenNationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adopted or commissioned by the Board of Directors since it adopted the current Regional Plan in 2003. In addition, there has been significant work undertaken by the Regional The proposed new Regional Plan to the project regionalincontext its interpretive clarity Planning Committee as part of theincludes Regionalupdates Plan review relationinformation, to policies improves with respect to First Nations, emergency planning, the provision of services, communication, energy, forestry, tourism and recreation. Theby following newer and integrates a number of policies, strategies and studies that have been adopted or commissioned the Board of policy related projects / documents have been integrated as part of the Regional Plan review process:

Directors since it adopted the current Regional Plan in 2003. In addition, there has been significant work undertaken by the

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Regional Planning Committee as part of the Regional Plan review project in relation to Policy policies with respect to First Nations, ď&#x201A;ˇ North Island Regional Emergency Plan (2004) ď&#x201A;ˇ RDMW Forestry (2012) ď&#x201A;ˇ North Vancouver Island Regionalof Tourism Plan (2007) ď&#x201A;ˇ RDMW Telecommunications Policy (2012) emergency planning, the provision services, communication, energy, forestry, tourism and recreation. The following newer ď&#x201A;ˇ BC Climate Action Charter (2009) ď&#x201A;ˇ Parks Acquisition Policy 19-13 (2013) policy related projects / documents have been integrated as part of ď&#x201A;ˇthe Regional Plan review process: ď&#x201A;ˇ North Island Regional Protocol Agreement (2010) Design Nine Report on Broadband Bottleneck (2014) ď&#x201A;ˇ North Island Vancouver Island Regional Tourism Plan Update (2011) ď&#x201A;ˇ RDMW Forestry Strategic Policy Sector(2012) Plan (2015) â&#x20AC;˘ North Regional Emergency Plan (2004) â&#x20AC;˘ RDMW ď&#x201A;ˇ RDMW Alternative Energy Policy (2012) â&#x20AC;˘ North Vancouver Island Regional Tourism Plan (2007)

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Itâ&#x20AC;˘ should be noted thatCharter not all of the existing policies included in the current Plan are proposed to be changed in the BC Climate Action (2009) â&#x20AC;˘ ParksRegional Acquisition Policy 19-13 (2013) new Regional Plan as some community planning policies have not changed over the last decade and these policies remain â&#x20AC;˘ North Island Regional Protocol Agreement (2010) â&#x20AC;˘ Design Nine Report on Broadband Bottleneck (2014) as relevant today as when they were adopted in 2003.

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The RDMW invites theEnergy public Policy to review and provide input regarding proposed Regional Plan Bylaw No. 890, 2015 which is â&#x20AC;˘ RDMW Alternative (2012) available on the RDMW website at www.rdmw.bc.ca. Alternatively, please contact the RDMW to receive a copy by email or to paper copy. provide your comments to the undersigned 4:30pm Plan on Thursday, December 31, 2015.in the It obtain shouldabe noted that Please not all of the existing policies included in the currentby Regional are proposed to be changed

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new Regional Plan as some community planning policies have not changed overServices the last decade and these policies remain Jeff Long, Manager of Planning & Development Regional District of Mount Waddington as relevant today as when they were adopted in 2003.

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Candidates comment on residential schools Black Press When a residential school survivor got his chance to question the election candidates at a First Nations forum last week, he wanted to know one thing - would any of them be willing to acknowledge residential schools as genocide? James Quatell, who was taken at the age of 10 from his family in Campbell River to a residential school in Alert Bay, said he hopes and prays the four federal candidates take the time to read through the entire, more than 360-page Truth and

Reconciliation Report which details stories from residential school survivors and describes the abuse and neglect the children suffered from. “All you’ve looked at is the cover, go inside the book and find out what it really says,” Quatell said. “Where does reconciliation start? Not with us, it starts on the other side, the other side of the table. There’s so much, really so much. I hope you’ll take more thought to really speaking about this Holocaust, this whole thing, this genocide that happened to those thou-

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Sayers said she could understand Quatell’s passion and frustration and said if elected, she will see to it that the 94 recommendations come to light. She said she believes the process of reconciliation is already starting to gain momentum across the country. “More and more people are becoming aware of our First Nations values, who we are, through movements like Idle No More, the exhibition of Walking With Our Sisters, those kind of things are bringing the truth to people and people need to know the truth in order for us to reconcile,” Sayers said. The NDP’s Rachel Blaney said it’s important to bring non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal people together in order to get that dialogue going. She said that during a workshop in Campbell River a few years ago that brought both of those groups together, a survey revealed how little knowledge people had of residential schools. “The reality is, we need to read that book, politicians need to understand that and all of Canada needs to understand that history,” Blaney said. “It’s time for us to move forward but we can only move forward if we’re all carrying the truth.” To that end, Blaney said the NDP is promising within 100 days of the Oct. 19 election to set up an inquiry into all the murdered and missing indigenous women - a process which is included in the 94 recommendations laid out in the Truth and Reconciliation report. Schwarzhoff said such an inquiry is also a high priority for the Liberal Party while Sayers said the Green Party is also asking for a full inquiry into the murdered and missing women. She added the party also wants “to implement the findings of the truth and reconciliation, anything that is federally related, we want to implement them.”

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By Frank green Sponsored by Reporter The Super Valu grocery store in Port McNeill is closing Nov. 5. That closure is going to put 15 people out of work and put the nearest President’s Choice products about 200 Jorden is 6 1/2, he and his sister kilometres away in have been delivering papers for 3 Campbell River. years this month. Jorden loves the “It’s unfortunate,” outdoors, he can most often be found said Port McNeill outside playing with his friends in his Mayor Shirley Ackland, neighbourhood. He is enjoying grade 1 and who only heard from loves to be at school. When he is not at home he enjoys swimming Loblaws about the lessons, riding his bike, camping, quading, hunting, fishing, and coming closure a coutubing at the lake in the summer. Jorden wants to be a builder and ple of weeks ago. a firefighter when he grows up. He is saving most of his money “They didn’t come for college and what he is allowed, he spends on Lego. to the community,” Ackland added. “I find that to be problematic.” Ackland added she Frank Green Photo has hopes that another grocery store might The Super Valu grocery store in Port McNeill is closing Nov. 5. take its place - the community has had two remains to be seen, but grocers going back clearly it is not a positive development.” decades. And some people’s Employees were given eight weeks palates and wallets will notice and severance be left hurting from the packages, according to loss of the President’s Choice brand, said Loblaws. “The store has been local insurance broker unprofitable for a num- Diane Forsberg, who ber of years and we has had two of her kids don’t expect it to turn work at the supermararound,” said spokes- ket. Leaving the store person Catherine last month, Forsberg Thomas. “It wasn’t an explained that Super easy decision,” Thomas Valu stocked bulk products she couldn’t get added. The closure will have elsewhere. And her taste consequences outside buds have grown fond of Port McNeill, also of President’s Choice If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote hitting the Port Hardy “It just tastes better than Harvest Food Bank. Kraft,” she said. at your advance polling place between “Besides the kids losDespite Super Valu’s small size, the grocer ing their jobs, it’s going October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m. was a major donor to to be a blow.” One consolation is the Food Bank, along Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across with its neighbour, the that Port McNeill’s IGA. The stores’ dona- IGA, which stands the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. tions are worth “in the just across the parking six figures annually,” lot from Super Valu, said Andy Cornell, the expects to start hiring For all voting locations, check your voter information as it takes over some food bank’s manager. card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 “With the impending of its old competitor’s closure of Super Valu, business. ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). “Once they actually we expect to experience a significant decrease in close down and we Elections Canada has all the information you need donated food,” Cornell start getting busier, we definitely will be,” said said in an email. to be ready to vote. “How much this will Jordan Wills, IGA’s affect our programs owner and manager.

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people who come from up island and the islands definitely need their cars to get to the hospital. This is a concern for patients and their families. To add insult to injury, the revenues from the parking won’t be going to the hospital.” Trevena worked with many stakeholders over the last number of years to ensure that Campbell River’s new hospital remained in the city and that there would be no loss of services provided there. Concerns still remain about the capacity at the new facility.

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October 30 Gate House Theatre presents the Halloween Town Mystery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. An interactive family-friendly play.

October 24 Create for a Cause, Saturday, Oct. 24, Port Hardy Baptist Church. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds to the Gazette Hamper Fund. Bring your scrapbooking projects for a day of fun. Classes and kits also available. Deadline is Oct. 14. Call Lauren at 250-949-8036. October 24 North Island Concert Society presents Christine Tassan and the Imposteures. 7:30 p.m. Port Hardy Civic Centre.

november 20 Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Award of Excellence Gala at the Community Hall.

October 30 Port Alice Halloween Howl at the Community Hall. Cost is $5 per Goblin or $15 per Goblin family, spooky fun for all ages! October 31 Port Hardy Halloween fireworks display. Storey’s Beach, 6:30 p.m. Bonfire, fireworks to follow at 8 p.m. Free hot chocolate. november 14 St. Columba Church Port Hardy Fall Tea & Bazaar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Plants, baking, classy ‘junque’.

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Battle of Britain remembered at ceremonies By Frank green Reporter Linda Turner was less than a year old when her father died in a plane crash in 1944, taking off from Port Hardy’s airfield. More than 70 years later, she finally got to see Bill Curtis get his due at a ceremony honouring those who served at the base during World War II. It was a small miracle that Turner found her way to the memorial at Port Hardy’s airport. Friends of hers were boating in the area over the summer, and happened to notice her father’s name on the stainless steel plaque. Turner, who now lives in San Francisco, was soon on her way up to the island for the event. “I didn’t know people did this,” said Turner, who had never before been to

an event commemorating World War II, let alone her father’s service. “I spent four days between laughing and crying when I found out.” Her father’s plane took off on a sunny Sunday afternoon and failed to clear the trees that surrounded the base, which were meant to shield the aircraft from the wind. No one knows what went wrong, she said. The 101st North Island Squadron organized the ceremony in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The weekend included a parade and dedicating plaques to remember the role RCAF Stations Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove played in World War II. There aren’t enough ceremonies like it, said Carl Munn, who worked on commu-

Frank Green Photo 101 Squadron Vice President Russ Hellberg speaks to the audience while Bill Velie, Bob Hemphill, Larry Hemphill and Lou Lepine of 101 (North Island) Squadron flew the colours at a ceremony in Telegraph Cove last month, honouring those who served in the short-lived air force base established in the area during World War II. The soldiers took over a local mill in Telegraph Cove, producing lumber that helped build out installations all over the North Island.

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e left Bremerhafen on the Fair Sea on the evening October 7, 1951. I had a one-year contract with Ontario Pulp and Paper in my pocket. The man who took over my job with the Bavarian Forest Service as a “Waldfacharbeiter” held that job all his working life for 39 years. From the village Kornbach (elevation 2000 feet) it took me twenty minutes walking to reach the district for which I worked. Little did I know what awaited me in a capitalistic system – it is not a system for the working man. An old forester had advised me, “Go East, young man!” he meant to East Germany, and of course the prejudice against communism was such that everyone thought he was out of his mind. Later I found out, education would have been free, with no student debt left for the graduate, and as long as one kept politically quiet, some of my colleagues I found out later did very well under their system. I am reminded of Acts 2/44 (look it up) and how many “Christians” would be Christians today if they had to share “all their common goods”. Communism was one hundred years ahead of its time, and why the leaders of the system did not allow acknowledging an Almighty Creator is something somebody has to yet explain to me. Since we have about 14 different Christian denominations on North Vancouver Island alone, I suggest to the intellectually minded/motivated young person to buy the book by British historian, Diarmaid MacCulloch, Christianity / The last 3000 years, published 2009; 1200 pp. He does not preach but simply establishes historical facts. He suggests, a book of similar caliber should be written on Islam. The purpose, if he has one that can be summarized in one sentence, is to promote “Tolerance”. Hans Kueng is my man, a late Thomas Aquinas. Read him! As long as I see First Nations young people walking around in Poverty I cannot be happy. A guaranteed income (decent amount) is the answer, “the production of essential goods and services”. (E.F. Schumacher) Money has so distorted us, it is very painful to an ethical person. There are no excuses for this. I find it embarrassing to find out that these young men/ women are supposed to live on something like $570 per month, and after $375 for rent, leaves them $6 (six) per day. I WISH TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THANK FORESTRY FOR THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY AT MY ADVANCED AGE. (But I had forgotten I needed a successor with my passion for forestry. Read more in my web pages: www.fichtelgebirgecanada.com and/or www.island.net/~heimat e mail: heimat@telus.net P.S. the successes or failures of my life I shall evaluate by the treatment of an old man by children and grandchildren. If you wish to visit my village: Vancouver/Frankfurt, ten hours. From the underground parking lot, leaving it, you are on the Autobahn. Follow the sign, Berlin for 300 km, past Bayreuth, 20 miles, take exit Gefrees, and then four km winding road through forest, first house, on the left, the Tavern Konrad and Hedwig Los, very reasonable and good accommodation. Wonderful area to visit and you will never regret it. Why go to Hawaii? (Convey my greetings, from “Willy” – my very Jewish name I changed when I started teaching.) 7210295

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The Truth About The Long Gun Registry The Long Gun Registry is gone, and I would be proud to be part of the Conservative Government that ended it in 2012. We have also made changes in 2015 to bring transportation of firearms and licensing in line with practical requests from responsible firearms owners including a grace period for license renewal.

Thomas Mulcair – 2014: “The NDP will bring in something that allows the police to track every gun in Canada.” Justin Trudeau – 2012: “I voted to keep the firearms registry a few months ago and if we had a vote tomorrow I would vote once again to keep the Long Gun Registry.” “My commitment to you is to fight any attempt to make responsible firearms owners criminals. I know the difference between legitimate gun owners and criminals.”

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By Frank green Reporter Staffers at Port Hardy’s Service BC office were honoured by the Kidney Foundation for their work in a provincial campaign, as they helped sign up 42 people as organ donors. The employees have been having the delicate conversation with clients about ‘registering their decision’ since April, as part of a broad-

er project to bring up donor rates. More than one in four Port Hardy residents have registered to donate - 1,015 in all. That’s higher than the one in five Canadians nationwide who have signed up. The staffers at Port Hardy’s office only occasionally bring up organ donation with the people across their desks, reserving the discussion for people get-

ting birth or marriage certificates, or freshwater angling or hunting licences, and a couple other things. Those processes were selected because they happen infrequently, so people wouldn’t be asked about it repeatedly if they weren’t interested. “Most people feel really compelled to do it,” said Deb Sullivan, a government agent at the Port Hardy office. “It’s

the greatest gift.” Sullivan and her colleagues will gladly help you sign up to be an organ donor. It takes three minutes, and they’ll even drop the paperwork in the mail for you. The Kidney Foundation of Canada is working with healthcare, industry and government representatives to improve organ donation rates. See more at: http://www.kidney.ca.

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By david Faren For the Gazette Getting tossed in jail was never so much fun. Shoprite in Alert Bay recently hosted a multifund-raiser by erecting a jail and ‘imprisoning’ volunteers. The volunteers were held in the jail until they were ‘bailed out’ by donations to the various causes. These jail birds were all smiles as the crowds were generously donating and release was imminent. The goal was to raise money for the Island’s annual Musicfest. In addition, each of the volunteer prisoners were intent on raising money for each of their causes. Half the bail raised went to Musicfest while the other half went toward the individual causes. Two shifts of volunteers raised money for six causes. During the morning shift Kelly Speck was raising money to repair the roof on the Anglican Church. Veronica McClean was raising money for helping hands, a group of volun-

David Faren Photo Kelly Speck, Veronica McClean, and Verna Ambers did some hard time in a cell at Shoprite in Alert Bay.

teers that prepare food for funerals, and Verna Ambers was raising money for the annual Christmas hamper. The afternoon had Margie Popovich incarcerated to raise money for the Bev Mountain Cancer Fund, while

Anne Jackson sought funds for Run for the Cure. An additional jail bird will be locked up on Oct. 31 to raise more money for the Bev Mountain Cancer Fund. In total $6,622.90 was raised during the

two shifts. Musicfest netted $1,990 and the Food Hamper pulled in a similar amount at $1923.20. The Church Roof Repair Fund, Helping Hands, and Run for the Cure each raised $933.70, $175, and $600, respectively.

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September at Nimpkish All summer long the valley of the Nimpkish River has been doing its thing‚ and this summer, being exceptionally clear and mild, it really performed well for people who like wind. As an aside remark, one day in July my thermometer read 30 degrees Celsius in the shade and, yes, it is accurate! What happens each warm summer day is unique to just a few valleys in North America and needs certain conditions to make it happen. Air has a tendency to rush from a cool area to the warm vacuum that a nearby area has created. If you spend a day at Nimpkish Lake in July or August you will experience this phenomenon firsthand. In the cool of the morning the lake is a mirror, flat as a pancake with not a ripple disturbing its surface. Many a summer boater has been lured into striking out on a long, day-cruise by this morning calm. As the morning progresses and the land begins to warm up, the fog on the lower reaches of the Nimpkish River burns off and the interchange with the cold North Pacific waters of the ocean begins to happen; almost imperceptibly at first, just barely causing little ripples along the lake in a few select places. As the wind travels along the length of the 25-kilometre lake, it increases in velocity to create waves that at times reach two metres in height. This is windsurfer heaven! They come from everywhere on the globe to this spot at the end of Nimpkish Lake, converging as

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In September I decided to paint there, knowing full well that there would be few campers at this time of year. The day was a sun-filled jewel and as I drove down the steep hill that approached the site I wondered how many people I would see. After all, the previous day I had been to Telegraph Cove to find it bursting at the seams, four tour buses alongside the road and each parking lot filled with vehicles. Obviously they had not been windsurfers for here, at the far end of Nimpkish Lake, the entire area was deserted. I drove to the far end of the campsite because I really wanted a view from which I could see the end of the lake and the Pinder Peak Range of mountains. That was no problem since I had my pick of sites and picnic tables. It was a very warm day for September, but obviously not consistent enough to draw the crowds this time of year. As I was painting I heard a vehicle, which soon made its appearance: a SUV with windsurfing gear on its roof. ■ ■ ■ ■

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- parents can submit their own kids’ artwork or teachers can enter the work of the whole classroom. Kids from across the province are invited to draw a picture of what the forests in their communities mean to them. There will be three winners - one from each age group.

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NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair promises that he will not bring back the long-gun registry in a future NDP federal government. Is he telling the truth?

His own “policy backgrounder” says he would, “… develop a more effective, better managed system of firearms registration.” “Thomas Mulcair Policy Backgrounder,” page 3 Before the current election campaign started, Mulcair also said, “I think that it is possible to provide the police with the tools to better protect the public and themselves by making sure they’re able to follow every gun ... That’s our bottom line.” Toronto Sun, July 25th

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Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Chapters and will have their pictures published in the ABCFP magazine and posted on the websites of both organizations. “We love what the kids create each year,” says Jonathan Lok, RFT, ABCFP President. “Kids definitely see the whole forest and the pictures reflect that - homes for animals, places to play, pristine lakes. I’m really looking forward to seeing this year’s pictures.” “Forestry is the economic backbone of BC’s coastal communities,” said Don Banasky, TLA president. “It’s great to see what the kids draw each year - always lots of camping. But I love the ones showing their parents working in the forest. Last year, our youngest winner drew his mom wearing her hard hat and safety visor!” Pick up your pencil crayons and visit the ABCFP or the TLA websites to download the art competition entry form, www. abcfp.ca or www.tla. ca.

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Dancer travels to Calgary Gazette staff Local Team Charlton Highland Dancer Catherine Symons of Port McNeill was honoured to participate in a special scholarship weekend in Calgary hosted by the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Association (SDTA). Only the top dancers in the theory component of SDTA exams across North America are invited to attend the scholarship event. Three dancers from the North Island were nominated: Symons in the Senior Class, Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill and Emily Walker of Port Hardy in the Junior Theory section. Symons was the only North Island dancer participating in the Scholarship event. She is the first North Island dancer to participate in the SDTA scholarship. Team Charlton Highland Dancers complete SDTA exams every year, said teacher Teresa Charlton. “It’s a good way for them to get feedback on their knowledge and technique from a leading examiner. It is a very comprehensive process. The BC school system recognizes these exams

and dancers here can receive Grade 11 and 12 credits in recognition of all of the work that goes into them.” Elements of the scholarship competition included: performance of an original choreography, performance of the ‘Tribute to JL MacKenzie’ dance, a theory test and essay, and a Master Class. In addition, Symons was able to attend championship classes led by a number of leading instructors from Scotland. The weekend included a celebration banquet, where Symons received a certificate for her work. “It was a lot of fun,” said Symons. “I’ve taken highland exams for a number of years and next year I will be able to take my Associate Teacher’s exam.” The Mount Waddington Highland Dancing Association hosts its annual fall competition on Oct. 17 at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill. Title sponsors for the event include OK Tire in Port Hardy and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Submitted Photo Catherine Symons of Port McNeill particiated in a special scholarship weekend in Calgary hosted by the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Association.

Port Hardy Chamber Update Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce 7250 Market Street Port Hardy, BC www.PortHardyChamber.com 250-949-7622 manager@porthardychamber.com

Submitted Photo Quebecoise group Christine Tassan and les Imposteures will be performing at the Port hardy Civic Centre Oct. 24 - the first installment in the North Island Concert Society’s series.

Concert season to begin By Frank green Reporter The North Island Concert Society is gearing up for its 18th season, staged in recent years at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. The Society will host five concerts from October to early March, starting with the Quebecoise group Christine Tassan et les Imposteures on Oct. 24. The upbeat jazz

group has been touring for more than 10 years, singing in multiple languages. The shows each draw 200 to 300 attendees, said Kathleen Davidson, secretary, decorator, and green room operator. “It was just a bunch of people that got together around a kitchen table and said wouldn’t it be great to have live entertainment on Northern

Vancouver Island,” Davidson said, explaining the genesis of the volunteer-run concert society. She and the other organizers also buy their own tickets. The operation is supported by the BC Touring Council, as well as private donors. The District of Port Hardy council helped out with a grant to bring in the Powder Blues in 2012, for example,

but it is mostly funded through ticket sales, which are $25 apiece — $10 for kids up to 18 years old. Season tickets are $110 for people over 60, $75 for kids up to 18, and $130 for people in between. Tickets are available at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe and from Gail Neely in Port Alice at: (250) 284-3927.

UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE: Wednesday October 7th, 7:00pm FEDERAL ALL CANDIDATES MEETING, Port Hardy Civic Centre. Prepare your questions and submit them to the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce for inclusion in the question pool on this informative evening! Email questions to manager@porthardychamber.com and visit our site to view already submitted questions! Wednesday October 21th, 12:00pm GENERAL CHAMBER MEETING LUNCHEON at the Quatse Salmon Centre. OCTOBER is SMALL BUSINESS MONTH! David Mitchell from Community Futures Mount Waddington will speak on the contributions of CFMW to the North Island Economy, and manners in which CFMW supports small business. Catered Lunch Cost: $20 Wednesday November 18, 12:00pm GENERAL CHAMBER MEETING LUNCHEON at the Quatse Salmon Centre. Speaker TBD Cost: $20 Stay tuned for special business seminars and learning sessions throughout the fall! CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP: A BENEFIT TO BUSINESS & COMMUNITY Businesses, government, non-profit organizations, institutions, students and citizens make up our diverse membership from Port Hardy and the surrounding area - all working together to make our businesses and community better. We invite you to become a member and discover how you can make a difference, or visit the office to learn how to revitalize your existing membership. Your participation comes with numerous benefits to you, and enables us to continue to do important work in supporting a healthy business and community climate in Port Hardy.

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“Stuff has been happening up there (Mount Cain) willy nilly. Now there is a recreation plan in place and things are getting cleaned up properly,” said Long. Submitted “This is not uncommon, this is not a slight against Mount Waddington them,” Long said. In order to address Family the situation, Literacy the RDMW will re-survey the Society area thatis ispleased actually to occupied. announce that a new “We’re expanding the tenure toLiteracy make sure they will are Bus included,” he said. The RDMWsoon provides an annual be launched in grant of about $35,000 to the Mount Cain Alpine the North Island. Park Society to maintain and operate theAskigrant facility “which from the is a public service essentially. The society does that Coastal Community on our behalf,”Submitted said Long. Photo Credit Union for

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Submitted The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and BC Association of Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) are pleased to announce a shared $360,000 investment to fund doula services for First Nations and Aboriginal families in BC. The grant funding will support families to pay for prenatal, birth and post-partum doula services regardless of their location in the province. A doula provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support for women and families during pregnancy, labour and after birth. BCAAFC and FNHA recognize the sacred time of pregnancy, birth and early parenting, and together want to ensure First Nations and Aboriginal families have access to the appropriate supports they need to feel comfortable and confident throughout their journey. “This investment extends doula services to at-home on-reserve families for the first time - we are proud to partner with the BCAAFC in making this important service more accessible to our community members,” said Richard Jock, chief operating officer for the FNHA. Doula services are currently not covered through the public health system. This grant helps to address the cost of doula care, with a particular interest in supporting families who would not otherwise be able to afford these services. Doula care has been associated with better health outcomes for mother and baby, offers a holistic approach to birthing, and decreases the likelihood of physician intervention during labour. “Helping to cover the cost’s of doula care is important to ensure that Aboriginal families have the choice to work with a doula and are able to access these services without a cost barrier,” said Paul Lacerte, Executive director of the BCAAFC concludes. This initiative was created in response to the priority to improve maternity care in the Transformative Change Accord: First Nations Health Plan. The program offers up to $1,000 of coverage for each pregnancy in a family. This 2015-2016 investment is available for families living on or off-reserve in BC where the pregnant woman or her partner self-identifies as First Nations or Aboriginal. More information on the initiative and support finding a doula in your area can be found by emailing: doulasupport@bcaafc.com or by calling: 1-800-990-2432.

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Votes needed in attempt to fund Youth Leadership Centre Submitted Port Hardy’s Youth Wellness Committee, a working group of the Mount Waddington Child/ Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative, has submitted an idea to the Aviva Community Fund for a Youth Leadership Centre in Port Hardy that will serve the youth population throughout the region. In order to be successful with the Aviva Community Fund the Youth Wellness Committee needs your votes. Go to http://www.avivacom-

munityfund.org/ideas/acf32160 Voters are allowed 18 votes during the voting period from Oct. 6-23. According to statistics compiled by Island Health in 2013, Port Hardy’s children and youth are extremely vulnerable. Vancouver Island North had a higher rate of children in need of protection (34 per 1,000 children aged 0-18) than BC (6.4 per 1,000) or Island Health (12.1 per 1,000). Vancouver Island North had a higher rate of births to teen

Vancouver Island North had a higher rate of alcohol sales per capita (183.8 litres per person aged 19+) than BC (103.2 litres per person) or Island Health (124.3 litres per person). The Youth Wellness Committee believes changes must be made in order to improve the situation for Port Hardy youth and to offer them hope for a brighter future. The Youth Leadership Centre, will address the emotional, physical, psycho-social, and spiritual/ cultural needs of youth in the

mothers (114.9 per 1,000 live births) than BC (29.0 per 1,000) or Island Health (40.4 per 1,000). Vancouver Island North was ranked first for overall mortality, and first for several causes of death including drug-induced deaths, suicides, alcohol-related deaths, diabetes and chronic lung disease Vancouver Island North had a higher rate of illicit drug deaths (33.6 per 100,000 people age 19-64) than BC (7.7 per 100,000) or Island Health (8.5 per 100,000).

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Ongoing Aquafit at the Port Hardy pool Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 250-949-6686 for more information. Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays adapted landfit at the Port Hardy Recreation Centre. Call 250-9496686 for more information. September Floor hockey begins in Port Alice, Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Centre gym. October 9 Terry Fox Walk, 11 a.m. at Sea View School. Families and Community members all welcome. We will begin from the school at 11 a.m. and walk, run, or strollerride along the Sea Walk and back to the school. Bring a loonie or a toonie to support Terry’s dream of a cure for cancer. October 13-16 Broughton Curling Club is hosting free clinics beginning at 7 p.m. No equipment or experience required. October 14 Broughton Curling Club Juniors League from Grade 6 to 12 starting Oct. 14. Every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. October 22 Broughton Curling Kids League for youth in Grade 1 to Grade 5 starting Oct. 22. Every second Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Riptide U15 girls continue streak Momentum continues for the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls soccer team who won their fifth game in a row with a shut-out on Saturday. Riptide faced Gorge/ Lakehill in Campbell River on the weekend, hoping to improve on their previous match up in early September, when Riptide won 1-0. Riptide’s defensive play remained strong and the offensive line was able to find a sweet spot this time, ending this game with a 4-0 win. This game marked a special ‘first’ for some of Riptide’s players. Autumn Lewis made her mark with two assists, Assistant Captain, Aisha HunterBellavia, celebrated her first goal of the season, and with much excitement, Riptide Captain, Lauren Wigard, saw her efforts realized with an assist and her first two goals as a U15 player. Not her first, but equally exciting, Port Hardy’s Kristen Clair found the back of the net to score her third goal of the season. Riptide’s defensive players were on their mark, including

Jean-Marc Comeau Photo Riptide’s Kristen Clair quietly yet persistently finds her way through Gorge/Lakehill defenders to score her third goal of the VIPL season.

Georgia Walkus whose speed was critical in preventing one of Gorge’s most dangerous players to break through. In five games, Riptide has only allowed three goals against. Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls play their next game away

against Saanich on Saturday. On the following Saturday, Riptide has a ‘bye” so they are heading to Port Hardy for a team weekend and training session. For more information, please visit Riptide 2001 girls on Facebook.

High school action By Frank green Reporter In a gritty match on North Island Secondary School’s home turf in Port McNeill last Thursday, Port Hardy grabbed a 3 to 0 win. Hardy scored just minutes into the first half, as Isaac Williams’ shot squirted into McNeill’s goal, but McNeill hung tough on defence for the remainder of the period, even as they failed to make progress on offence. Lone strikers ventured upfield, but, without much passing, always lost the ball back to Hardy. “We’re playing a Frank Green Photo good game,” said Port Hardy Captain Lyam Port Hardy blanked Port McNeill 3-0 in high Donetz, who is in school soccer action last week. Grade 11. “Good passing their shoulders, ing and getting a little ing,” Donetz added. Tyrone Wallace and the game got hardheaded,” Mork slammed the ball chippy. The referee said. “We looked like home on a rebound took McNeill’s coach a bunch of children midway through the Casey Mork aside out there.” Isaac Williams second half, after the after the game to tell ball hopped out of the him to tell his players scored again with just goalie’s arms, making that, even if they had a couple minutes left, the ball, they couldn’t off a perfect pass up it 2 to 0. That’s around when just charge into their the field from Tyrone Wallace, to seal the a couple of McNeill defenders. “They were just los- game. players started lower-

Search continues for perfect bowling game By Frank green Reporter The art of knocking over five pins with one ball is alive and well at North Island Lanes. Not that anyone has perfected the art - no one has ever bowled a perfect game there since it opened back in the early 1970s. But it is not for lack of trying. Aron Esau has been bowling since 1986. And though he’d never admit it, several of his fellow athletes said he’s been North Island Lanes’ top bowler for decades, rolling to 250s - out of a perfect 300 - in his heyday. Esau, who lives in Holberg, is down to the 220s now, but he’s still a fixture at the Lanes. He taught this reporter about the history of the game, which was invented in the early 1900s in Toronto. It was easier on the body and quicker to play - people could get a game in

during their lunch hour, he explained. Esau also demonstrated what might be the most important part of the game: ribbing one’s fellow bowlers when they screw up. North Island Lanes erupted in song every few minutes last Sunday whenever someone was the only bowler to fail to knock over a single pin in a round. “Here’s to __, they’ve got class, they just bowled like a horse’s a**. That’s alright, that’s okay - we still love them anyway,” they sing whenever a woman misses all the pins. If a man does it, the lyrics change to “nobody loves them anyway.” But there’s friendship in the air at the Lanes, said longtime bowler Larry Bruner, 80. “I just look forward to getting together with everybody here and throwing a few balls.” There are several leagues in action

Frank Green Photo North Island Lanes in Port Hardy has been around since the 1970s, but no one has yet bowled a perfect game.

this fall - for seniors on Tuesdays from 1-3, mixed leagues on Wednesday and Sunday from 7-10, and a drop-in on Thursdays from 7-10.

There are 13 teams so far this year, including the Sandbaggers, the Dipsticks, the Nightshifters, and Spare Ballz.

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By Frank green Reporter The only suspense was whether they’d get a shutout. The midget Tri-Port Eagles roughed up the Port Alberni Bulldogs last Saturday, scoring early and often before coasting to a 9-1 victory on their home ice at the Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Thomas Symons led the way with three goals, and Cameron Grant scored two for the Eagles, who allowed one goal with four and a half minutes left in the final period, when they were already up seven to nothing. It was a rough night for the Bulldogs - the Eagles’ final score came with less than a minute left in the final period when the goalie misdirected the drifting puck back into their own goal. The Eagles outplayed and out-hustled the visitors dur-

ing the entire game, intercepting their passes and punishing even momentary lapses. One of those came when Alex Scott scored late in the first period to make it 2-0 after Symons beat a defender to the puck behind the goal when the play looked Frank Green Photo dead. Thomas Symons breaks through the defenders on a drive to the BullSymons also dogs’ net. had a number of solo sprints the performance. “Just their because he said the team down the ice that were less work ethic,” Hinton said, had stayed up too late the breakaways than break- describing what his team night before - he laughingly throughs, as the Bulldogs should have done differ- declined to elaborate. could not hold him back. ently. With Saturday’s victory, Still, Coach Aaron Hinton “They came out slow.” the Eagles have two wins was less than satisfied with Hinton excused some of that and two losses.

Miles per hour at 70 Submitted Ken Richardson, now 71, has been running competitively since he took up the hobby 10 years ago. The Courtenay resident - who works as a paramedic in Port McNeill - is ranked in the top 10 nationally. He recently completed his 20th marathon, the Skagit Flats Marathon, which was run out of Burlington Wash. on Sept.13. He recorded the best time in British Columbia for the 70-79 group, but he

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thought he could have done better than he did, timing out at 3:56:25.5 “The end was disappointing, because I ran for about 32 km at a pace to finish in 3:40. “If I had been able to keep that up, that would have given me third place ranking in Canada. “But then I ‘hit the wall’ and had a struggle to finish the last 10 km,” Richardson said in an email. “I was running with a viral illness that got its start the week

before, and I suspect that had some effect on my endurance,” Richardson added. He encourages others to take up his “hobby,” and reminded people that it was never too late. “I have liked to talk about my ‘running career’ over the last 10 years just to give the message that it is never too late to find a new passion and push oneself to new achievements, whether it be an athletic endeavour or some other passion or pastime,” he said.

Submitted Photo Ken Richardson, 71, works as a paramedic in Port McNeill.

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Submitted The North Island Eagles Bantam Rep team came out on top against its toughest competition this year. The Eagle’s started the season by going to Alberni for two exhibition games and were able to handle the Bulldogs fairly easy. Last weekend the Eagles hosted Nanaimo Tier 3 and Kerry Park Tier 3 to start our tiering round. They were victorious again in both games. The team went to Victoria this weekend knowing they were going to see some good competition. Saturday they played Juan de Fuca T3 and beat them 5 - 2. Sunday morning they played Victoria T2 and it was their closest game yet. They went up on the Hawks several times and they kept coming back. We eventually persevered and came up out on top; 5 - 3. This year’s edition of the Bantam Eagles are now 6 and 0. We are learning quickly and progressing

with some key factors of our game; work ethic, discipline and puck possession. The team is coming together fast and chemistry “is solidifying quickly. We knew going into this season this team has a lot of potential and there are high expectations surrounding us,” said Coach Marty Gage on behalf of the coaching the staff - Head Coach Greg Fox and fellow assistant Dylan Dirom. “We are proud of our own kids so far, they are responding well to the coaching and being push to elevate their game to the next level,” Gage said. “We believed going into the season we had the potential to play Tier 2 and that’s our goal as we progress through the tiering round. “ The team is off to Port Moody for its Thanksgiving tournament this coming weekend and they are in Port McNeill the following Saturday at 1 p.m. versus Parksville to finish off the tiering round.

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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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The kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;si Economic Development Limited Partner Corporation (KEDC) is a wholly owned entity of the Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations, located in Port Hardy, BC and we are looking for a Director to complete our five person Board of Directors to lead KEDC. Our mandate is to carry out economic development activities on behalf of the Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations in a manner that is consistent with social, environmental and cultural goals of the Nations. We are now in the process of reorganizing company activities and structure, and are looking for individuals to serve as Directors that can commit between one to three years in this capacity. The Primary Responsibilities of KEDC Directors are to: t Review and update strategic plans as required t Approve annual business plans consistent with the strategic plan for management to implement t Oversee management and provide support where necessary t Report to Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations Chief and Council as well as membership; and t Establish policies that reflect laws and requirements as established by the Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;salaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations The Skills, Experience and Personal Qualities of Directors we are looking for are: t Business experience in accounting, finance, human resources, and/or marketing t A strong ability to understand financial and non-financial performance reports t Knowledge of, and experience in one or more of the following sectors: Forestry, Tourism, Fisheries, Marine Development and others t Previous board experience and training in business, finance or government relations t An understanding of Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations culture and/or experience in working with First Nations t The willingness to devote time required to carry out Director duties and responsibilities t The ability to be impartial, trustworthy and respectful of confidentiality that the role requires t A positive attitude that promotes teamwork; and t Values similar to that of the Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations and its culture Directors are being sought through a competitive, fair and transparent process to help lead this exciting initiative. We thank all interested applicants in advance and look forward to sharing experiences with successful candidates. For a full list of the positions requirements and expectations please contact: conrad@kedc.ca Please submit a resume and cover letter, via email or delivered hard copy, in support of your application by 4:00 pm on November 2,2015 to: Angela Heasman, Chief and Council Executive assistant angela@gwanak.info ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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This challenging and rewarding career opportunity is a member of the team for kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;si Economic Development General Partner Corporation, and will appeal to a person that is teachable and looking for a challenge. Reporting to the Controller, the primary function of the position is to record, maintain and assist in the financial activities for the kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;si Economic Development General Partner Corporation. Applicants of Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nation heritage, will be given special consideration. kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;si Economic Development Corporation is favourable to providing professional development opportunities. Areas of responsibility: t Maintains and balances various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems t Posts journal entries and reconciles accounts, prepares trial balance of books and maintains the general ledgers t Calculates and prepares cheques for payroll, utilities, taxes and other bills t Completes and submits tax remittance forms, workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other related government documents. t Prepares information related to tax exemptions and income tax for non-aboriginal employees t Assist in the month end closing process, including the preparation of month end journal entries t Provide back up for Accounting Manager as required

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The history of Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on Oct. 8,

but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871. According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary - kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn on fire, and then the whole city. Chances are you’ve heard some version

of this story yourself; people have been blaming the Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O’Leary, for more than 130 years. But recent research by Chicago historian Robert Cromie has helped to debunk this version of events.

Like any good story, the ‘case of the cow’ has some truth to it. The great fire almost certainly started near the barn where Mrs. O’Leary kept her five milking cows. But there is no proof that O’Leary was in the barn when the fire broke out - or that a jumpy cow sparked the blaze. Mrs. O’Leary herself swore that she’d been in bed early that night, and that the cows were also tucked in for the evening. But if a cow wasn’t to blame for the huge fire, what was? Over the years, journalists and historians have offered plenty of theories. Some blamed the blaze on a couple of neighborhood boys who were near the barn sneaking cigarettes. Others believed that a neighbor of the O’Leary’s may have started the fire. Some people have speculated that a fiery meteorite may have fallen to earth on October 8, starting several fires that day - in Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as in Chicago. While the Great Chicago Fire was the best-known blaze to start during this fiery two-day stretch, it wasn’t the biggest. That distinction goes to the Peshtigo Fire, the most devastating forest fire in American history. The fire, which also occurred on Oct. 8, 1871, and roared through Northeast Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns, killing 1,152 people, and scorching 1.2 million acres before it ended. Historical accounts of the fire say that the blaze began when several railroad workers clearing land for tracks unintentionally started a brush fire. Before long, the fast-moving flames were whipping through the area ‘like a tornado,’ some survivors said. It was the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin that suffered the worst damage. Within an hour, the entire town had

been destroyed. Those who survived the Chicago and Peshtigo fires never forgot what they’d been through; both blazes produced countless tales of bravery and heroism. But the fires also changed the way that firefighters and public officials thought about fire safety. On the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (today known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should henceforth be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. The commemoration grew incrementally official over the years. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925. This year’s theme is ‘Hear The Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!’ Fire Prevention Canada (FIPRECAN), is the national voice of fire prevention education in Canada. Statistics show that, on average, fire kills eight people each week in Canada, with residential fires accounting for 73 per cent of these fatalities.

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Babysitters guide to fire safety As the babysitter, you are responsible for the children in your care. Here are some important points you need to know if there’s a fire emergency in the home where you babysit. BeFORe The PARenTS LeAve: Write down the complete address and phone number of the place where you are babysitting and phone numbers for: Fire, Police, Ambulance & Emergency Services - often one number - 9-1-1. Where the parents can be reached. Neighbour(s). Keep this information in your pocket so that it’s with you at all times and handy in case of an emergency. PLAn YOUR eSCAPe: If there is a fire while you are in charge, you must know what to do: Is there already a fire escape plan for the home that the family has established and is familiar with? If so, familiarize yourself with it. If not, develop one. Identify all escape routes. Find at least two ways out of each room. Plan how you and the children will escape safely. Decide on an outside meeting place. Ask for a demonstration of the smoke alarm. gUide TO FiRe SAFeTY: The best way to keep fire safe is to be watchful of the children in your charge: Never leave children unsupervised. Check on sleeping children regularly. Keep matches and lighters out of their reach. Do not light candles while babysitting. Don’t smoke on the job. Keep children away from the stove, hot liquids, electric lamps and space heaters. Keep space heaters at least one metre (40 inches) from drapes, furniture and bedding. Cook safely and only if you have permission. Turn pot handles in to avoid children knocking them over or pulling them down. Smother a pan fire with a lid. Never use water. Make sure you know what cooking materials can be used for the microwave. BURn PRevenTiOn: Always test hot foods and liquids before feeding. FIRE SAFETY: WHAT TO DO, BECAUSE FIRE SPREADS FAST DON’T DELAY! If your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP &

ROLL on the floor to smother the flames. Cool minor burns with cold water. If your skin is blistered, charred or dead white, get emergency help immediately. When you see flames, smell smoke or hear the smoke alarm, get everybody out of the house. Feel the door first. If it is hot and/or there is smoke, do not open; find and use another exit. Crawl low under smoke - the air near the floor is safer to breathe. If you cannot escape, close the door and seal around it with cloth to prevent smoke from entering the room. Always use the stairs and never the elevators. Designate a meeting place a safe distance from the house and make sure everyone is

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TO THE PORT HARDY FIRE DEPARTMENT:

THANK YOU

We thank all our local volunteer firefighters for all their hard work and time they put in.

ADDRESS: 8950 PHONE:

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there. Take the children to a neighbour. Phone the emergency number from the neighbour’s home. Give the complete address, describe the situation and inform the operator if anyone is still inside. Stay on the phone until you are told to hang up. Do not go back to the house for any reason. eMeRgenCY nUMBeRS: FIRE: _______________________ POLICE: ____________________ AMBULANCE: ______________ PARENTS: __________________ NEIGHBOUR: _______________ THIS ADDRESS: __________________ ________________

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Meet your North Island

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Important fire safety tips for Seniors

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The two leading causes of fire deaths and injuries among older adults are smoking materials and the misuse of space heaters. TiPS TO ReMeMBeR: • Smokers should have a designated area away from upholstered materials, such as the kitchen table. • Never smoke in bed while reading - it is too easy to fall asleep and print materials are highly flammable. • Sleep with the bedroom door closed in order to provide more time to escape if a fire occurs. • Keep space heaters well-ventilated and at least three feet away from flammable materials. Unplug space heaters when not in use. • Extension cords are for temporary use only and should not be used with a space heater or electric blanket. • Never run electrical cords under a carpet or rug. Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install. For information on the location and installation of smoke alarms check out a Smoke Alarms fact sheet. • Ensure there is a working smoke alarm on every floor of the home and outside every sleeping area. • Have a friend or relative test your smoke alarm while you are asleep to ensure you can hear it. • Once a month, test the battery by pressing the test button. • Once a year, change the battery. • To clean the smoke alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the unit with a soft

brush attachment. • Replace smoke alarms if they are more than 10 years old. Develop and practice a fire escape plan. Be sure to include all hallways and stairs. • Know: (1) two ways out of every room (2) how to escape from all levels of your home. • Ensure all doors and windows can be unlocked or opened. In case of a fire get out and stay out Never go back into a burning building. • Crawl low near the floor to the nearest exit, maintaining contact with the wall. • Test the door by feeling it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, do not open. Use an alternative route. • If the door and knob are cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly, turning your face away from the door as you open it. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in. • If trapped, put as many closed doors as possible between you and the fire, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding—wet towels or bedding if possible. • If your clothing catches fire, stop where you are, drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling backand-forth to put out the flames. • Cool minor burns with cold water.

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Where to install detectors for best results INSTALLING AN ALARM

For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area. Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it. Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF). Keep alarms away from doors and windows. Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents. Keep alarms at least 60 cm (two feet) from any corner. Do not recess smoke alarms in walls or ceilings! Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room. Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an A-frame type ceiling. Never paint a smoke alarm. Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.

WHEN HAVING AN ALARM CONNECTED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM OF A HOUSE YOU SHOULD:

Use a qualified electrical contractor. Never install the alarm in the electrical circuit except at the main panel. Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch. Check the alarm when installation is complete.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: TESTING AND CLEANING: Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every six months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget. Things to remember when testing your smoke alarm: Ensure that power is being transmitted to the alarm and that it will activate in the presence of smoke. Test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button. Even alarms with a pilot light that indicate power is being transmitted should be tested regularly. Battery-operated smoke alarms will warn you when batteries need replacing. Despite this, make it a habit to change the batteries yearly. When you’ve been away from home for a few days, check your alarm on your return to ensure it is working properly. Remember, your smoke alarm can’t protect you if the batteries have been removed or a plug has been disconnected. The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm

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