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By Alistair Taylor Campbell River Mirror The majority of voters in North Island-Powell River swam against the Liberal tide flooding the rest of the country and elected NDP candidate Rachel Blaney as their Member of Parliament Monday night. Blaney delivered a victory speech at the Campbell River Labour Centre to a room of supporters happy with a North Island-Powell River victory, ecstatic that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party has been shown the door, but subdued about the NDP collapse nationally. “So, what a hard night of mixed emotions,” Blaney said. “You know, I am so excited. I am so excited to work hard for North Island-Powell River. I am so excited that this riding chose positive change. I am so happy. “And I am so incredibly proud of Tom Mulcair who has lead us in tremendous ways and who has shown himself to be an amazing leader. And I am so sorry that there was a mistake in the change choice. That’s just how I’m going to see it.” Blaney was referring to the assessment that Canadian voters wanted change from the Harper Conservatives and decided that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party was the vehicle to provide that change. She would, obviously, have preferred that voters go with the NDP as the engine of change in Canadian politics. Nationally, the Liberals were elected in 184 seats, the Conservatives 99 seats, the NDP 44, the Bloc Quebecois 10 and the Green Party one. The results swept the Liberals into a majority government and the NDP out of the opposition, relegating the Conservatives to that role. The Liberal wave began in Atlantic Canada and swept across the nation with islands of Conservative, NDP and Bloc Quebecois victories here and there in central Canada, a ■ ■ ■ ■
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Revving up for a career in the trades
As summer comes to a rearing halt, it’s time to get your car geared up for winter driving. Lucky for you, October is car care month, when the industry works together to help car owners prepare for rough weather conditions. Much like the many other trade sectors across BC, the automotive industry is growing, fueled by increasing complexity and rapid changes in technology and products. It is important that we are able to fill career opportunities in this industry with individuals who have the training and experience to get the job done. BC’s automotive sector currently employs 45,000 people across the province, and has 2,800 active apprentices in automotive sector-related trades. This represents seven per cent of all apprentices in the British Columbia trades training system. More specifically, there are over 500 active apprentices in automotive sector-related trades on Vancouver Island, and approximately 16 percent of all occupations on Vancouver Island and up the coast are automotive sector-related. As an industry, we need to keep these numbers up by finding innovative ways to attract youth towards careers in this industry. This past spring, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced a new partnership with BC Canadian Tire dealers, which aims to increase knowledge and awareness among BC secondary students about skilled trades’ opportunities in this important sector. Building a skilled workforce for the future depends on the youth of today, and as a first step toward future apprenticeship, we absolutely need more employers to encourage students to see first-hand the career options in the skilled trades. In collaboration with Canadian Tire Service Managers and School Districts, ITA’s Youth programs team and Vancouver Island-based Apprenticeship Advisors will share the advantages of a career in automotive sectorrelated trades and connect youth with the support they need to get their start. Canadian Tire Service Managers will work with School Districts across Vancouver Island to provide tours of service centres, speak at career sessions and automotive courses, and participate in informational interviews for students to gain work experience and Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) placements, a dual credit program that provides students the chance to start an employer-based training component of apprenticeship while still in secondary school. Last year’s SSA program registration numbers were the highest they’ve been since the 2009 pre-recession years. In 2014-15, 1,048 students registered in SSA programs across BC. Of the total number of SSA students registered in automotive trades across BC, 10 per cent of these students are registered on Vancouver Island. To encourage registration, the provincial government and ITA recently invested $70,000 to support School Districts with their SSA programs on Vancouver Island. As such, it is crucial for industry partners to find new, innovative ways to encourage youth to consider the skilled trades as a viable career option. Through introducing them to the programs and initiatives that exist, specifically within automotive sector-related trades, we are preparing and setting our future workers up for success ahead of time. As you prepare your car for smooth cruising in winter, we are preparing youth for smooth cruising into the future workforce. Gary Herman is the Chief Executive Officer of BC’s Industry Training Authority, responsible for the governance, expansion and improvement of BC’s skilled trades training system.
Let’s get real about trade As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again. The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July. But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership table at that time. Then came five days of round-the-clock negotiations in Atlanta, with the U.S. pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy. And the TPP came together at the end of September. Canada and B.C. essentially got what our governments were demanding, which was broad access to Pacific Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regulated market for logs and U.S. lumber sales. The 200-kg gorilla of the TPP burst out in the heat of the election campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was demonstrated again. Much of the discussion revolved around alleged secrecy, as the legal text of the deal won’t be out for some time to come. Protected farmers downed their pitchforks, counting their blessings, and their guaranteed compensation. The NDP was forced to come out against the TPP, as it was against trade deals with the U.S., Mexico, Europe and others. But it’s getting lonely for them as the rest of the world moves on. Within days of the TPP deal, the World Bank issued one of its periodic reports on “extreme poverty,” which it defines as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a day. And 2015 is the first year when fewer than 10 per cent of the 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.
world’s people remain below this global poverty line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012. It’s easy for comfortable First World folks to protest conditions in running shoe and cell phone factories in India or China, but the graph of extreme poverty in those countries shows steep decline since 1990. Trade and technology are lifting up the poorest of the world. For B.C., withdrawing from Pacific Rim trade is unthinkable. We worry a lot about lumber and copper and natural gas, but the TPP also opens up huge markets for services, where much of our economic future awaits. The question for us is simple. Can we compete in health sciences, engineering, architecture, digital media, and information technology? Do we want to? The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency on the United States. As with NAFTA, our vital lumber trade remains under a separate agreement, which expired on Oct. 1. I’m told by federal and provincial officials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics. After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry, the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue. Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year. A member of
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Council considers colourful crosswalk By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy is looking into putting a Rainbow Pride crosswalk at the intersection of Granville and Rupert streets. The idea was raised at the Oct. 13 meeting of council. Rainbow crosswalks show support for the local LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning) community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning are sexual orientations. Trans is a gender identity. The City of Victoria has three crosswalks and they are also found in Vancouver and Kelowna. The Granville and Rupert
intersection was chosen because “it is a central location” and the rainbow “would show that we are friends to all,” said Mayor Hank Bood. “I would need to look at how some of the other communities have done theirs,” said Councillor Fred Robertson. Councillor Dennis Dugas said he is not opposed to the idea, but felt there are other groups that “should have something to support them, too.” Dugas thought council should look at a crosswalk that “encompasses everything” for example anti-bullying. Councillor Pat CorbettLabatt said perhaps the District could have all different types of crosswalks
around town. Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge said a rainbow crosswalk would cost more because of the different colours of paint required and it “would be a little more labour intensive.” The District typically budgets between $5,000 to $7,000 for line painting, but the amount fluctuates each year depending on how many are done and if the work is contracted out, said Director of Financial Services Allison McCarrick. Councillor Jessie Hemphill suggested that next summer the District have a design competition to spruce up crosswalks in the community.
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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Compared to other areas, a very low percentage of North Island residents are taking advantage of the provincial Rental Assistance Program. A person raised the issue to District of Port Hardy Councillor Pat Corbett-Labatt at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference held in Vancouver Sept. 21-25. Corbett-Labatt raised the fact at the District of Port Hardy council meeting Oct. 13. Corbett-Labatt said she brought back some bro-
October 17 – 31 Scissorhands Shred a Book for Teens and Adults. Scissorhands is loose at the Port Hardy Library our library! Guess the shredded book in a bottle and enter to win great prizes. (we’ll give you a keyword to search in our new catalogue if you want). Draw date: Halloween! October 20 – 31 Murder Mystery at Sointula Public Library. Solve a mystery at the library and be entered to win prizes to be drawn on Halloween. For young adults and adults. October 22 Storytime and Craft at Port Alice Public Library for preschool and school aged children, 3:15 – 4 p.m. 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 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. October 28 Halloween Storytime and Craft at Port McNeill Pubic Library, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wear a costume or come as you are! October 29 North Island Writers Society meets Oct. 29 at the Port Hardy Library 6:30 p.m. start. Everyone welcome. October 30 Gate House Theatre presents the Halloween Town Mystery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. An interactive family-friendly play. October 30 Port Alice Halloween Howl at the Community Hall. Cost
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Make your way through the patch amidst lighted Jack-olanterns and complete your haunting journey with hot dogs and hot chocolate around a roaring bonfire. November 3-11 Port Hardy Museum Remembrance Day exhibit from November 3-14. Note: the museum is closed on Nov. 11.
SPOTS is $5 per Goblin or $15 per Goblin family, spooky fun for all. October 31 Sointula Family Community Halloween dinner/dance party. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fire Hall. 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. October 31 Halloween Creeps ‘n Zombies Day at Port Hardy Public Library 1 – 5 pm. Lots of Halloween-themed activities and the draws for Scissorhands Shred a Book (Oct. 17-31) and Monster Mania Scavenger Hunt (Oct. 10-31). Wear a costume or come as you are! Halloween at the Sointula Pubic Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lots of Halloween themed activities suitable for all ages. October 31 to November 28 Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society Christmas Sale, Thunderbird Mall, Port Hardy, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 1 to November 30 Library Bingo for Kids, Port Hardy and Port McNeill libraries Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. November 1 6 to 8 p.m. Great Pumpkin Patch Walk, Carrot Park, hosted by the Port Hardy Visitor Centre. Enter the pumpkin patch at your own risk! Spooky sights and sounds abound along the sea walk Enter through the “graveyard” and be greeted by the Grim Reaper
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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor An attempt by the District of Port Hardy to support Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant received a thank you letter from BC Minister of Environment Mary Polak, said Mayor Hank Bood at the Oct. 13 regular meeting of council. Casavant was suspended on July 3 after refusing an order by his superior to kill two healthy, nursing baby bears in Port Hardy. Casavant was forced to destroy their mom because she had become habituated to human food. On Aug. 25 Casavant was transferred to the Port McNeill Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office. The union has filed a grievance and the matter will be going to an arbitration hearing some time next year. The district sent the letter of support for Casavant to Polak on July 10 and her response was received Sept. 17. “I cannot comment on a personnel matters publicly, due to privacy and confidentiality reasons,” said Polak in her response to the mayor and council. “I wholeheartedly agree that COs (Conservation Officers) play a vital role in protecting human health
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By Frank Green Reporter The Town of Port McNeill still does not have a formal tourism marketing strategy for the $8,000 it receives from locally-collected hotel tax revenue, six months after it started running the Visitor Information Centre. (The vast majority of the hotel tax revenues - $31,000 per year - go to the
Regional District of Mount Waddington, which promotes the North Island as a whole.) The issue was raised by Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce President and interim Manager Gaby Wickstrom who asked whether there was a plan during the town’s regular council meeting Oct. 5. Wickstrom also told council she was
concerned that Port McNeill doesn’t know where its tourists are coming from, and can’t effectively market to them as a result. The town took over management of the Centre from the Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce this past spring - Wickstrom was the manager at the time. After the meeting,
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the Gazette contacted both Wickstrom and Councillor Graham MacDonald, whose portfolio includes tourism for the community, for comment. “Either they don’t support tourism or they’re not doing the work,” said Wickstrom. Councillor Graham MacDonald disagreed with Wickstrom’s assessment. He pointed to plans to advertise through Ahoy BC, a non-profit
society with ties to Destination BC, to draw more boaters to Port McNeill, especially from the west coast of the United States. MacDonald has also met with several local hoteliers to look into running ads in Korea and China, he said, adding council has not met to discuss an approach to tourism. “Our strategy is to support tourism as strongly as possible,” MacDonald said.
The Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society acknowledges the generous support of B.C. Ferries Black Bear Resort Brookfield Renewable Energy Coastal Community Credit Union Harbour Signs Ltd. LeMare Lake Logging Ltd. Malcolm Island Lions Club North Island Petro Can Orca Sand and Gravel Ltd. Pioneer Bookkeeping Ltd. Port Hardy Lions Club Port Hardy Rotary Club Port McNeill Lions Club Port McNeill Rotary Club Progressive Diesel Ltd. School District #85 Windsor Plywood which enables our new Literacy Bus to be available on the north island.
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Walkus wins Aboriginal business award Reconciliation “for his dedication to his community and its economic development opportunities.” He employs about 40 people today, and had as many as 100 people working for him back in the 1990s. Walkus’ life’s work started back in 1954, when he bought an old, leaky boat when he was 15 years old. “Twenty six foot gillnetter, wooden boat,” he remembered immediately. “It had to be pumped twice a day to keep it afloat.” In the ‘90s, at a peak of local fishing, Walkus had 19 seiners working, pulling in just shy of four million pounds of fish annually. Now that quotas are down, he still has eight boats on the water that brought in 1.2 million pounds last year. “I love what I’m doing. I will be 77 in
February, but I love fishing. I still operate the seiner with my grandkids when they’re not in school. If I can, I’d like to fish for another 10 years,” he said. Walkus had advice for
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By Frank Green Reporter Seven Country Grocer stores on Vancouver Island will carry Hardy Buoys smoked fish starting Oct. 30. It’s the latest expansion for Hardy Buoys smoked fish Inc., which is already in more than a dozen chains in British Columbia alone. The Port Hardy entrepreneurs, Bruce and Carol Dirom, started the company in 1994 as a cold storage facility for visiting sport fishers. Someone suggested a smoke house be installed to allow for tourists to take more fish home across the border (there was no limits on smoked and canned fish back then), so Bruce sourced one out and installed it. By September of 1994 Bruce decided to take his smoked salmon on the road and knocked on the doors of distributors, restaurants, and stores. By the second year in business, Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish was selling into major grocery store chains on Vancouver Island, and what had started out as a seasonal business was now year round, supplying product for wholesale. Hardy Buoys gradually expanded into producing fish themselves, using their legendary
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simple recipes. Their salmon chunks, for instance, have won over people’s stomachs and hearts with nothing more than fish, sugar, salt, and alder wood smoke. They now have 65 full time employees year round - and an extra 20 in the summertime. And they’re the rare employer in the North Island that is not a camp job, and instead offers year-round full-time employment. The company will be producing approximately 30,000 pounds of raw Atlantic Salmon per week between now and late December as they ramp up for the holiday season. “It’s really nice to be able to get our name out there,” Carol Dirom said of the expansion. Bruce and Carol will be heading out to the seven Country Grocer stores on Vancouver Island to hand out free samples from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, a job she said she was “near and dear” to her heart because of the people she meets. Dirom recalled doing a tasting in Nanaimo where she met an elderly gentleman from Port Hardy whose father helped build the airport. “It was really neat talking with this fellow and hearing his stories,” she said. “We always run into (interesting) people.”
people who want to be as successful as he continues to be. “I believe if you love what you’re doing and you continue to do it and work hard at it, yes - anyone can do it.”
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By Frank Green Reporter James Walkus received the 2015 BC Aboriginal Business Award for Individual Achievement. Naturally, he could not come to the awards ceremony because he will be busy working, tending to his real estate holdings in Hawaii. “It’s a real privilege,” the 76-year-old Walkus said in an interview. “It’s a real honour.” Walkus was at work on one of his seiners when the call came in that he had won the award - there was no reception out where he was in Bella Bella, so he had to call back the organizers. Walkus received the award from the BC Achievement Foundation and the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and
Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. was founded in 1994 by Bruce and Carol Dirom. What started as a hobby, a way for Bruce to supplement his young family’s income has evolved into one of the largest employers in Port Hardy. The Dirom’s have deep roots in their community and have lived on Vancouver Island their entire lives.
SMOKED SALMON CHEESE BALL RECIPE Get the party started with our crowd-pleasing easy to make, smoked salmon cheese ball recipe! Hardy Buoys sweet & smokey cheese ball is always a party favourite! INGREDIENTS: 7 ounces of Hardy Buoys smoked salmon 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
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DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, mix smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, green onions, horseradish, salt, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic. Chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm. On a large piece of wax paper, mix walnuts and fresh parsley. Roll the ball in the walnuts and parsley until thoroughly coated. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
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Chamber celebrates small business of Port Hardy’s business community and play a critical role in driving our local economy and creating jobs,” said Angela Smith, executive director of the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce.
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For close to 20 years, Lynn Skrlak ran the Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill. In September Tracy Williams purchased the shop from Lynn. “I wanted to get into this business because you get to be creative every day, and it’s a job where I get to make people smile,” says Tracy. One of the first things Tracy did was to change the name. “Flora Borealis just fits my personality better. And although there’s a new name and the store will be undergoing a facelift, Flora Borealis will still be the same inviting place where anyone can drop on by,” says Tracy. Tracy’s vision is to make Flora Borealis’ products accessible to people in more communities. “We’re able to do deliveries to Port Hardy, Port Alice, Alert Bay, Sointula, and even Winter Harbour. We’ve changed our hours and are now open 9:30AM - 5:30PM Tuesday through Saturday. The emphasis on the North Island doesn’t mean that Tracy has lost focus on the storefront in Port McNeill. “We’re hoping to have a little garden center attached to the business for the spring months,” says Tracy. “This wouldn’t have been possible without Community Futures. They helped me right from when I walked in and had a conversation with the staff, who were very positive and encouraging,” says Tracy.
“Small Business Month is a great opportunity for our community to celebrate these hard-working businesses that bring great ideas and entrepreneurial spirit to our town.” As a member of the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce is part of active advocacy to support small businesses, including: • The creation of and implementation of B.C.’s Small Business Accord; • Cutting red tape and working to implement mobile business licences in regions across the province; • Continued advocacy for lower municipal business taxes. *The Port Hardy Chamber is hosting a luncheon with focus on small business and entrepreneurs on Oct. 21, 2015 at noon at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. • Promoting and celebrating local small businesses this month by shopping, buying and eating local; the health and vibrancy of our community depends on it.
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Facts about female entrepreneurs ownership. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey reports there were 950,000 selfemployed women in Canada in 2011, accounting for about one third of all self-employed persons. (Although not
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all of the self-employed would identify themselves as entrepreneurs, the number of self-employed women provides an upper limit for the number of female entrepreneurs.) Between 2001 and 2011, the number of self-employed women grew by 23 percent compared with 14 per cent growth in male self-employment. Industry Canada’s Credit Conditions Survey 2010 distinguishes three types of business ownership based on gender: majority female ownership, equal partnership between male and female owners and majority male ownership. Employer small businesses (up to 99 employees) with equal partnerships between male and female owners accounted for 9.3 per cent, while 17.1 percent were majority-owned by females. The degree of female ownership varied by industry, but it is clear that the percentage of female-owned businesses lags behind the percentage of majority male-owned businesses in every industry. Accommodation and food services industries have the highest share of
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businesses that are majority-owned by females, at 25 per cent, whereas small businesses in agriculture and primary industries have the lowest level, with only nine percent of businesses majorityowned by females. Professional services and wholesale and retail each accounted for 21 per cent of businesses that were majority-owned by females, while the manufacturing sector accounted for 13 per cent. In 2010, majority female-owned small businesses accounted for 19 per cent of all small businesses in Quebec and 18 per cent of all small businesses in Atlantic Canada. Majority female-owned small businesses in Ontario accounted for 17 percent, while those in the Prairies and British Columbia each accounted for 15 per cent of all small businesses in those regions. While British Columbia was among the regions with the lowest percentage of majority female-owned firms, the region had the highest percentage of firms that were half-owned by women (13 per cent).
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Michelle and Deedree of Carson Roofing Ltd would like to thank the communities on the north island for their support in welcoming our women owned and operated Roofing Company. We’ve been in business since 2007 and yes it has been a challenge at times to be a female leader in a more male dominated trade however, the support our community has given and the respect our main suppliers at Windsor show us really do help make our “women in business” company run a whole lot smoother. Thank you for the support – and please trust Carson Roofing Ltd because we truly do care.
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parking pass and one more swimming pass than last year, after people bid less than fiercely for the right to free parking in McNeill in the most recent auction. The Rotary Radio Auction will be the Club’s 29th, and will be held at the Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy. It is the Club’s largest fundraiser of the year. At their regular meeting Oct. 13, District of Port Hardy council agreed to donate two annual resident launch passes, one adult and one child recreation punch card and one hour adult ice rental to the auction. The value of the items is $348. The Rotary Clubs of Port McNeill and Port Hardy have helped fund many projects on the North Island, including the Rotary Trail in Port McNeill, the Town’s emergency generator, and the Born to Read program on the North Island. They added the Rotary Express train at the Rotary Centennial Playground, and the Rotary Pavilion at Storey’s Beach, the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, the Fort Rupert Library and Learning Centre, and the Seniors Housing Complex in Port Hardy, among many, many other projects.
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Teen’s film wins acclaim
By Frank Green Reporter Alex Heuman discovered a passion for filmmaking last fall. Heuman’s short, One of Granny Lil’s Amazing Stories, has won acclaim, including first place in the age 13-16 category at the Nelson Youth Film Festival, and it screened on Oct. 18 at the Toronto International Film Festival. “I just felt really excited and happy that it was getting out there,” Heuman said of his reaction to the film’s success. The film tells the story of his grandmother, Lillian Johnny, who escaped from wolves by climbing up a tree and then, on his grandfather’s advice, peeing to drive them away. “I guess because that’s my territory, not theirs,” Johnny explains in the film. It’s scary and funny and elegantly simple. Heuman’s
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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor While it is only October, work has already started to make Christmas a little brighter for children in other countries. At the Fall Fair in Port McNeill last month, boxes were already being handed out by the Port Hardy and Port McNeill Baptist churches to people interested in filling a shoebox for a child in need. Volunteer Sandy Holden explained that last year, the Port Hardy church sent away 200 shoeboxes. This year they are hoping to fill 250. Holden explained that Kathy Klatt plays a key role in raising funds for the cause all year long. “I just have such a love for children. I just felt that this was something I could do,” said Klatt.
Boxes will be collected in Port Hardy between Nov. 2 and 5. In Port McNeill, about 150 boxes were collected including ones from Sointula, Alert Bay and Port Alice, said Susan Mitchell, coordinator for the North Island. “We’d certainly like to have 400 total from the North Island. That would be awesome,” said Mitchell, who is aided in her efforts by Nicole Harkonen who promotes the drive in Port McNeill. “It’s just such a privilege to be part of the program. I’ve really enjoyed getting more people involved,” said Mitchell. Shoeboxes will be collected in Port McNeill on Nov. 7. Operation Christmas Child is a program run by Samaritan’s Purse which sends shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies and personal hygiene
products to boys and girls in desperate situations around the world. (Effective this year, candy is no longer allowed in the boxes.) Operation Christmas Child was started in 1990. In 1993, it was adopted by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization run by Franklin Graham. To date, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed over 100 million shoebox gifts worldwide. In 2014, Canadians donated more than 700,474 shoeboxes which were distributed in Haiti, Africa, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Chile, Uruguay, Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nepal. The boxes are delivered by unique methods such as boat, motorcycle, camel, elephant and ox carts, a process that can sometimes take weeks. It costs approximately $40 for the contents of each box and $7 for shipping. “We are extremely appreciative this year that a person or business has anonymously donated all the shipping costs for 250 boxes,” Klatt said. Boxes can be picked up at Port Hardy Baptist in Port Hardy and at Providence Place. In Port McNeill, for more information people can call Susan Mitchell at 250-9021040. Call Pastor Kevin Martineau at the Port Hardy Baptist church office 250-949-6844 for more information or Kathy Klatt at 250949-8078.
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Tell us about items of interest The team took Submitted to the sports The VIPL’s Under-16 Purcell’s words seriouscommunity. Marine Harvest Riptide ly. Right from the openOngoing 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 250949-6686 for more information. Ongoing Floor hockey begins in Port Alice, Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Centre gym. Oct. 29 High school soccer action. Kick-off at 3:30 p.m. at Port Hardy Secondary School. Oct. 22 B r o u g h t o n 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. Nov. 6-8 Bantam Hockey tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Nov. 27-29 Midget Hockey To u r n a m e n t , Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Dec. 4-6 Peewee Hockey To u r n a m e n t , Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Jan. 8-10 Female Bantam/ Midget Hockey tournament, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.
Boys’ Soccer Team have endured a bumpy start to their 2015-2016 season. Coming off a second place finish at the BC Provincial Championships in the summer, the Riptide team taking the field since September has been battling a steady stream of injuries and sickness. Fortunately, these issues resolved themselves last week. The team taking the field on Sunday (Oct. 11) at Comox Valley Turf was very happy to finally play as a healthy squad. The timing couldn’t have been better. Playing Gorge/Lakehill always makes for a very tough match and Gorge/ Lakehill won soundly (4-1) when the teams met in Victoria on Sept. 13. Going into the game, head coach Mark Purcell, commented, “I’m going to ask the boys to put aside all the off-field distractions as of late and really focus on team work and positivity. These players are very supportive of one another and have a lot of heart so I know they’ll give 110 per cent today.”
ing whistle the Riptide played with intensity and grit. Both teams were very tactical and the action was end to end. At the five-minute mark, Riptide defender, Dylan Robertson made a rush down the sidelines before chipping the ball to teammate Eugene Park who, with perfect placement, headed the ball to the back of the net. Not surprisingly, following the goal Gorge/Lakehill picked up their intensity. The Riptide followed suit. Riptide goalie Gary Thiara made some wonderful saves to keep the team up 1-0 through the middle of the half. Then with five minutes left a Thiara goal kick was picked up nicely by Jack Crosby deep in the opponent’s end. Crosby made a quick pass to striker Cullen Buholzer who got off a great shot for another Riptide goal. It remained 2-0 for the Riptide at the half. The second half offered more high quality, entertaining soccer for the fans of both teams, as each player on the field gave their best effort on every
Submitted Photo Marine Harvest Riptide’s Eugene Park, right, jostles for the ball.
play. About midway through the half, on a corner kick by the Riptide’s Park, Tanner Kempe scored a beautiful header. The Riptide supporter’s celebration was cut short though when this goal was disallowed. Officials deemed the ball curved
out of bounds when it left Park’s foot. Adding to the drama of the game, minutes after this corner Gorge/Lakehill scored a goal making it 2-1 and putting the pressure on the Riptide to hold on to their lead. Staying cool under pressure and moving the ball
with precision allowed the Riptide to finish the game on top. Final score 2-1 Riptide. After the win, Purcell said, “I’m so proud of the teamwork displayed on the field today and the boys should be very proud of themselves too. This win was pretty
important to our team and it will most definitely give us a boost.” Riptide has a bye this coming weekend. Their next game is against the Upper Island Storm on Oct. 25. Game time TBD. Please check www.leaguelineup.com/ VIPL/ for details.
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Gazette staff The North Island Atom Eagles travelled down island for the Thanksgiving Classic. In their final game Vancouver opened the scoring with an unassisted goal by Samuel Tusa. At the end of the first period, the score was Vancouver 1, Eagles 0. In the second period, Vancouver continued scoring with a goal from Hunter Morgan, assisted by Waylon Hope and Jordan Young. The next goal at 1:23 was scored by Young, unassisted. With 23 seconds left on the clock, Hope score again with an assist from Morgan. At the end of the period, the score was Vancouver 4, Eagles 0. The Eagles began to fight back in the third period. The Eagles hit the scoreboard at 12:50 with an unassisted goal from William Grant. At 4:25 Eagle Kale Hunt scored with an assist from Grant. Vancouver retaliated at 3:43 with an unassisted goal by Markus Riley Jacobsen. The final goal of the game was scored at 3:08 by Eagles’ Grant, assisted by Hunt. The final score was Eagles 3, Vancouver 5. Penalty Summary: The Eagles had eight penalty minutes. Vancouver had six. William Grant makes his way up the ice during Atom tournament action.
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High school U15 Riptide girls soccer squad still undefeated soccer action Submitted PHSS, in their third meeting with NISS, came out strong. PHSS dominated possession with multiple chances to score, but could not hit the back of the net. NISS defenders got a strong performance from their keeper, who made some nice saves. PHSS continued to pressure NISS and in the 25th minute, Jaylon Grenier scored a beauty 35-yard shot into the bottom left hand corner of the net. The second half NISS put on a stronger more experienced side challenging the PHSS defence. NISS was able to generate some opportunities, but could not score. Late in the second half, PHSS saw a superb run from Tyrone Wallace who beat multiple players and finished with a nice chip into the opponents net to seal the victory. Special mention to Josh Walkus, the PHSS goalkeeper, for another shutout and strong performance. Isaac Williams and the PHSS defence also had a very good game. The next game will be at PHSS Thursday, Oct. 29 3:30 p.m. kick-off.
Submitted Six games into the VIPL season, the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls soccer team remains undefeated. The team played Saanich in Victoria Saturday in what felt like an “epic battle” atmosphere; intense competition topped off with pelting rain that forced drenched players to dig deep until the end. Riptide started strong, maintaining possession and leading the pace of the game. “Right from the kick off, the girls sent pass after pass through Fusion’s back line which had them scrambling,” said Coach Lisa Wigard. Momentum temporarily shifted in Saanich’s favour, but Riptide didn’t panic. They quickly re-adjusted and focused on their penetrating passes and set plays, scoring two successive goals about thirty minutes in. Coach Matt Laver explained, “We practised our attacking corner kicks this past week and the girls executed them perfectly. “One of our play-
ers was first to the ball on every attacking corner kick which resulted in one goal and several excellent chances.” Riptide’s Sofia Cecic, who was returning from injury, came back strong to score her first goal of the season off a corner kick from Assistant Captain, Aisha Hunter-Bellavia. Needless to say, the team was very happy to have Cecic back in the formation after having been out of commission for four of their previous games. Fans were excited when, on another corner kick, Riptide’s Sarah Bard almost scored by directing a header on net which, unfortunately, hit the goal post and deflected out. Riptide’s Kristen Clair set up Ciara Halvorson for the team’s second goal, which would end up being enough to earn the win. Despite the opportunity to slow the pace of the game near the end, Riptide kept up the intensity and control in the middle of the field amongst the downpour, making some of the
Jean-Marc Comeau Photo In white, Riptide’s Sofia Cecic (left) and Sarah Bard make their presence known in front of the Saanich net. Cecic ended up scoring her first goal of the season on this corner kick, contributing to another Riptide win.
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Carrie Jayne Stone
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A lifelong commercial fisherman, Gary passed away suddenly in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Hospital surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by parents Armando and Ethel, and wife May. He is survived by partner Susan, children Darlene, Grant (Shelley), and Penny. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Private family service to be held in Sointula and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nanaimo Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated.
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carrie Jayne Stone on Oct. 2, 2015. Carrie was born in Saskatchewan in 1965 and came to live in Port Hardy in 1975. After graduating from PHSS in 1982, Carrie was employed locally at several businesses including the North Island Gazette. She is survived by husband, Keith, daughter, Cortney, son Gaige, granddaughter Londyn, her parents Ross & Sharon, brothers, Lanney & Jason - and a multitude of friends. She is forever in our hearts. As per Carrie’s wishes, there will be a family gathering rather than a service. Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. 7240921
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Wednesday, October Wed, 21, 2015 North Island Gazette Oct 21, 2015
HELP WANTED
Wichito Marine Services (pronounced Wikitow) is a tug and barge company operating in Clayoquot Sound. We are currently looking for a Skipper, 60t minimum. Previous towing experience and related marine experience required. Please e-mail resume and covering letter to Steve Bernard at sbernard@methodmarine.ca or fax to 250-725-2103 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
THE Comox Golf Club is seeking the services of an experienced food & beverage operator. This picturesque, 88 seat capacity restaurant is situated in downtown Comox. The successful contract operator will be required to work closely with the membership to provide services for golfers and the general public. An information package is available to interested parties by emailing cgc@shawcable.com subject line “KITCHEN� before November 15, 2015
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SUITES, UPPER PORT HARDY- Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School. Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. Good carpets, NS, NP, $650/mo. 250230-1236.
TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY-3 bdrm townhouse. prefer family, ref reqd, $850/m, Avail now. To view call 250-956-3106
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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School District No. 85 requires the following CUPE 401 REGULAR and TEMPORARY positions: Posting #15: Posting #16: Posting #17: Posting #18: Posting #19: Posting #20: Posting #21: Posting #22: Posting #23: Posting #24: Posting #25: Posting #26: Posting #27: Posting #28: Posting #29:
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FOOD PRODUCTS
The Shipper/Receiver is part of the warehouse team and will be in charge of incoming shipments, organizing and controlling inventory, packaging job materials, and ensuring timely deliveries.
Preference will be given to applicants Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation heritage as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
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Food safety and food quality are critical to the success of k’awat’si Cold Storage. The incumbent is responsible to adopt and carry out the food safety practices of the company and to report any food safety issues to his/her immediate supervisor.
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k’awat’si Cold Storage 0997211 B.C. LTD
Qualifications: t Valid Driver’s license t Experience operating forklift t First Aid certification would be an asset t Excellent verbal and written communication skills t Organized and able to multi-task t Excellent time management skills t Strong work ethic and willingness to learn t Excellent interpersonal and communication skills t Able to work effectively both individually and in a team environment t Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department t Must be able to work unsupervised t Be punctual and at work daily t Work safely and comply with all Company Policies and Procedures
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Further information regarding job scope, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, please go to our website at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=132. Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at this link: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/?p=31 and quote the appropriate posting number (s). Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85 PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
k’awat’si Cold Storage 0997211 B.C. LTD
Cold Storage Manager (Full Time) The Cold Storage Manager is part of the warehouse team and will be in charge of the management of all aspects of Cold Storage Operations. Task oriented activities include but not limited to: t Confer with operations manager daily t Ongoing daily monitoring of performance and operations t Review labour costing to assure production goals and budgets are being achieved t Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping of products or materials t Participate in interview, selection, and training warehouse and supervisory personnel t Participate in discipline, policy development and implementation t Ensure the plant QMP is current and effectively implemented t Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals t Confer with production and engineering staff to coordinate warehouse and freezer activities, such as production, blasting, sales, records control, or purchasing. t Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand seasonal forecasts to estimate peak operational periods and to issue work assignments accordingly. t Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleet, forklifts, or other equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements and necessary. t Schedule or monitor production coordination in shipping, delivery, or distribution of products or materials t Respond to customers’ or shippers’ questions/concerns regarding storage and distribution/shipping services. t Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials in case of equipment failure. Qualifications: t Valid Driver’s license t Experience operating forklift t First Aid certification would be an asset t Excellent verbal and written communication skills t Excellent time management skills, organized and able to multi-task t Strong work ethic and willingness to learn t Able to work effectively both individually and in a team environment t Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department t Self-starter who is able to work unsupervised t Work safely and comply with all Company Policies and Procedures Preference will be given to applicants Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation heritage as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Competitive salary based on experience. If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter, and resume in the strictest confidence by Oct 30, 2015 to: Michael Schnurr, Controller, Box 5120, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 Or by email to: accounting@kedc.ca or by fax 250 949 8301
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