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Environment, Earthquake rattles beds but bill fails to omnibus startle nerves dominate debate By Marple By Stacey Quinn Bender Haida Haida Gwaii Gwaii Observer Observer

The of Fridayvying Aprilto24, Fourearly of themorning five candidates repreHaida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 sent the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding squared magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued off in two all-candidates debates on Haida after the earthquake. The epicentre of the Gwaii last week. In Skidegate and Masset, quake approximately 167stops km south Oct. 1 was and 2 respectively, the wereof the Village of Queen Charlotte. among 17 municipalities extending invitaSome residents of Haida Gwaii tions during a marathon tour of thereported region. objects shaking and windows rattling, but no On Haida Gwaii, it serious was thedamage first timeorainjuries were reported. As the islandswas of Haida Gwaii all have federal debate unique geological qualities, the effects of an held this side of the earthquake can vary from island to island. Hecate Strait. Every community reported feeling the quake in On Oct. 1 roughly different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which 35 people filed into has rockCentre, base didn’t the aKay as feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham Queen Charlotte island. Tlell and north is mostly- Jeannie a sand based Parnell Mayor Greg Martin area and feels almost every quake that happens. served as moderaShirley Wilson of Skidegate reported tor, pitching seven feeling the earthquake. question ranging in “I was sitting in my bed heard the house creak.” After topicwhen fromI global the initial creak she feltdevelopments her bed start rocking warming and pipeline to Bill and ornaments rocking. “The C-51noticed and theher Northern Living Allowance. ornaments rocked for while afterofthe Very little divided thearesponses thequake Green stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My Party’s Jeannie Parnell, the Liberal’s Brad son and brother who were also in the house Layton and the NDP’s incumbent Nathan didn’t the earthquake at all.” civil, if Cullen,feel helping foster a notably Barry Pages of Masset, director of the agreeable table discussion. With the absence Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District of Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt, said feltathe quake because it was therehewas dearth of but middle ground, as fairly short he wasn’t toothree concerned. However, he candidates for the liberally-minded added, a reminder every one to be parties “This mostlyis ignored the to ultra-conservative prepared.” responses of the Christian Heritage Party’s Earthquakes Donald Spratt.are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The comes weeks after On globalquake warming, thejust consensus was a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero clear, that much more must be done to reduce for the next major seismic event on the west Canada’s carbon foot print, whether through coast. waste reduction or renewable energy research This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as and development, and to reengage with the the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller international community whose respect of than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 Canada has soured under the Harper govmagnitude earthquake in 2012. ernment. Mr. Spratt was the only dissenting The same thatbelieve Haida in Gwaii got voice, sayingweekend he did not man-made hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated climate change. by a 7.8 magnitude event. Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are Seethe DEBATES on Page 4 considered a strong on Richter scale.

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Eagle Spirit support of Laxafter Kw’alaams Search andtouts rescue suspended Day 3 By Quinn Bender By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer Haida Gwaii Observer The Nine Allied Tribes of Lax The searchhave for Kumdis Ilsand resiKw’alaams signed an exclusivdent, Brent Hendren, was suspended ity and benefits agreement in support lastthe weekend one of Haida of Eagle following Spirit Energy project, Gwaii’s largest search and rescue saying Lax Kw’alaams mayor and operations in more than 25 to years. council have no authority dictate “I know for a fact that if he was project support. alive there have “Asout they havewe forwould the last ten found thouhim. There’s no chance we would sand years, our tribes hold aborigihavetitle missed him. The community nal to their traditional territory should know we did everything we directly — not through the colonial possibly could to find him,” said invention of the mayor elected under Chris Ashurst, SAR with the Indian Act,” readmanager a statement Archipelago Ground Search and signed by chiefs and matriarchs. The Rescue and deputy unit leader with

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Despite mainland support, Haida Gwaii opposition still high PIPELINE from Page 1 The project is heralded by supporters for giving First Nations partners along the pipeline route initial and ongoing input into the development. “Our greatest concern is for the environment. We know if we’re not involved the government will try to push heavy oil through our territories without our input into protecting the environment and we will not benefit,” said Lax Kw’alaams elder Jack White in a press release, adding he spoke for all signatories. Eagle Spirit has been pitching the project to First Nations as upholding the best environmental safeguards, Submitted photo and providing significant financial, Calvin Henlin, second from left, poses with Lax Kw’alaams signatories of a of an exclusivity and benefits agreement with Eagle Spirit Energy. employment, and educational training benefits consistent with the risk to oil and natural gas pipelines to cross against any and all pipeline develop- tion measures put in place in Alaska traditional territories. the province. ments terminating on the North Coast, following the Exxon Valdez disaster. “Everything is transparent and That letter — signed by 48 members as developers typically give weak “The model used to be on spill open, unlike now [with Enbridge], of the Lax Kw’alaams Band as well consideration to the oil shipments response, but now it’s on spill prevenwhere discussions are conducted as representatives from the Gitxsan once they leave the mainland shore. A tion. This will be the most robust enviin secrecy behind closed doors and Nation, Burns Lake Band, Prophet single spill has the potential to devas- ronmental plan in the world,” he said. where a few [white people] who have River First Nation, Nadleh Whyt’en tate the unique islands ecosystem for “Until now, the Enbridge approach no understanding of our tribes and First Nation and Kwadacha Nation — generations and cripple the economy is the standard operating procedure history are making all the decisions,” says the proposal from Eagle Spirit across all sectors. … they decide what they’re going matriarch Helen Johnson said. Energy is the best way forward when Calvin Helin, president of Eagle to do along the route; they’re going The announcement followed a joint it comes to developing energy exports Spirit Energy and member of the to push it through no matter what. press release a day prior with hered- in western Canada. Tsimshian First Nation, told the They don’t give a damn what your itary and elected chiefs from First As the project is promoted on the Observer he doesn’t expect oppo- concerns might be—Aboriginal or Nations across Northern B.C. calling mainland, it faces heavy opposition sition on Haida Gwaii to change non-Aboriginal. But this time, First on Prime Minister Stephen Harper across Haida Gwaii, from both the anytime soon, but says the project Nations have power and we should and Premier Christy Clark to put their Haida Nation and non-Haida. has given deep consideration to oil do this in the best way possible so we support behind an energy corridor for CHN has stated in the past it stands tanker traffic, emulating spill-preven- keep control of it.”

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Debate monitor, Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin, right, listens to the response of NDP incumbent Nathan Cullen at Haida Gwaii’s first-ever all-candidates debate at the Kay Centre Oct. 2. Seated next to Mr. Cullen is Liberal candidate Brad Layton, Green Party candidate Jeannie Parnell and Christian Heritage Party candidate Donald Spratt. Between Mr. Layton and Ms. Parnell was an empty chair (and a cardboard cutout visible on the table) of absent Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt.

All candidates attending wave red flags on Bill C51 DEBATES from Page 1 On matters close to home, candidates were asked about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Mr. Cullen added a spin to the issue, saying Enbridge was to thank for “bringing the region together in ways I didn’t think were possible, and clarifying the things we care about.” Both Liberal and Green candidates confirmed they are opposed to Enbridge and oil-tanker traffic, however they showed little familiarity with the resonance of the issue among islanders, moving the focus to LNG projects that currently occupy more public attention in many communities across the vast riding. “Enbridge: the Liberal Party is ‘no,’” said Mr. Layton. “Bitumen oil tankers on the North Coast: we’re ‘no.’ As for the LNG, there’s an issue. In the past 10 years our environmental process has deteriorated. We have less input. As a citizen you can’t have any input most of the time…. We need to re-engage with our citizens so we can trust our environmental process. Right now, everyone’s lost confidence except the Conservatives. “Everything’s done behind closed doors. And our scientists are muzzled.” As Mr. Martin moved the question to First Nations reconciliation, Ms. Parnell, a member of the Stellaten Nation, led the candidates, saying on the issue “near and dear to her heart.” She stressed the need of enacting all of 90-plus recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Only then, she said, can all facets of the community come together, Native and

non-Native. “I live in Prince Rupert. There’s 63 per cent First Nations population, but that’s not reflective of any government agency, or store, or anywhere you may go. First Nations are not the ones being employed. I’d like to level the playing field and give First Nations a seat at the table so we can all negotiate on an even playing field.” Mr. Layton agreed with the implementation of the Commission’s recommendations, adding relationships between the federal government and First Nations across Canada has deteriorated in the last decade. He highlighted the Liberal party’s pledge of $515-million into First Nations education and its commitment to enacting the Kelowna Accord with the aim of “embracing the spirit of reconciliation” and putting an end to federal lawsuits against First Nations. Mr. Cullen clarified those Supreme Court lawsuits, over rights and title, number 183, all of which the government has lost. “The way you solve this is through respect and reconciliation, not through conflict and the courts,” he said. NDP leader Tom Muclair has pledged a Cabinet-level committee chaired by the Prime Minister that “meets with equivalency on the First Nations side,” he added. Mr. Spratt veered from his counterparts’ opinions, suggesting the conversation is too mired in the past, comparing the situation to the aftermath of Pol Pot’s regime in Cambodia, and Apartheid in South Africa, but not directly referencing official actions in

Canada that have sought to address the issue. “We need to start with open, honest communication,” he said. “That’s what Nelson Mandela did. You can’t reverse what’s happened. There needs to be some communications to at least acknowledge what went wrong, try to find some answers as to why it went wrong, [but also] forgiveness … justice for others, but forgiveness for those that have done wrong—even though it was an atrocity. Even in Cambodia, I think they’ve forgiven people who were responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of people.” While Mr. Spratt disagreed with his opponents on the fundamentals of many issues, he took sides with the NDP and Green Parties over criticism of Bill C-51, the Conservative government’s so-called anti-terrorism bill. “Certainly there needs to be balance,” he said. “There are threats to our country and there needs to be some intelligence, but I am also extremely concerned about the overreach of our government being given too much power to look into our lives.” Ms. Parnell called the omnibus bill a deep infringement on people’s freedom of speech, which the Green Party opposes in its entirety. “It’s a red flag that—oh my God, these people have to go. Today. Where is this going to take us?” Mr. Layton was somewhat softer on the subject, as the Liberal Party has declared they will leave the bill in place if elected, but dilute its powers. “There’s lots of bad things in it, but there are some good things. There are

tools in it that allow some of our agencies to work together. Are there things that infringe on our civil liberties? Yes. The Liberal Party promises, if elected, to immediately get to work and remove those things.” Mr. Cullen expressed several concerns over the bill on the national and international front, but also reigned it in to a big regional concern over the bill’s ability to label environmental activists as terrorists. “The definition of terrorism has now been extended away from what you classically think of as a terrorist activity, to any activity that disrupts the economic interest of the country…. If you raise the question of opposing a pipeline, does that qualify? Does that affect the economic interest of the country? Many would argue that it does.” It seemed the only issue all candidates could unilaterally agree upon was the Northern Residents Allowance. All were adamant the cost of living in the north deserves the tax break, but only Mr. Cullen appeared familiar with the reduction in that amount for Haida Gwaiians. He vowed the NDP would redraw what he called arbitrary boundaries that dictate each community’s entitlement. “I want to change the way we calculate it. I want it on the backs of goods and services. How much does it cost to live there? What does it cost to seek medical and dental services? What does it cost to feed your family? We have these stats. It’s not a mystery.” Following the debates in Skidegate the four candidates attended debates at both islands’ high schools, followed by the public debates in Masset.

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Haida Gwaii students put tough questions to the candidates By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer The Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates all agree that youth are the ones who ask the tough questions, as the children of George M. Dawson High school and Queen Charlotte Secondary School did not disappoint in the islands-wide all candidates debates on Oct. 3. Students spent weeks leading up to the debate preparing their questions for Jeannie Parnell of the Green Party, Brad Layton of the Liberal Party, Donald Spratt of the Christian Heritage Party and incumbent Nathan Cullen of the NDP (who was a few minutes late and made a joke about his own tardy record in his high school days). The Conservative Candidate Tyler Nesbitt was not present. The candidates all agreed that the high school debates are the toughest and ask the hardest questions. At George M. Dawson the students started the debate on the issue of pipelines and what are the candidate’s positions were. Mr. Layton told the students that the Liberal Party simply says ‘no’ to Enbridge, while Ms. Parnell agreed went further, saying the she would like to move forward with caution with LNG and pipelines. After Mr. Spratt offered cautious support, saying, “it needs to be done properly,” Mr. Cullen appeared to come out with the most popular answer with a firm position. “Northern Gateway will never happen, I and others will make sure that this is the case,” he said as the gymnasium erupted

“Why are prisoners better fed than senior citizens?” - G.M. Dawson student

with approval. Syria and police brutality, murder and missing women and education were just some of the other topics that the students touched on, during their own debates, showing that the youth of Haida Gwaii know what is happening in the world around them, even going as far to ask, “Why are prisoners better fed than senior citizens?” “I have never eaten prison food and hope never to eat prison food”, Mr. Cullen said, adding, “the question should be flipped on its head and ask: why do we have so many poor seniors living in a country that has so much wealth?”

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A G.M.D. student takes his turn to ask the federal candidates the tough questions.

Layton, Cullen sound off on cutbacks to BC Ferries At last week’s all-candidates debate in Skidegate, the expected question over BC Ferries’ northern routes was raised by an audience member, directed only at NDP’s Nathan Cullen and the Liberals’ Brad Layton. Here is the unedited transcription: Question: “It’s very nice to be here tonight. Only because BC Ferries let me out. I live on Morseby Island, and we have a pass until 8 o’clock tonight. Normally 6 o’clock is our curfew. Either one of you are elected can you some how change the Northern BC Ferries so we have time go back from community to community a little bit more freely? It also cost me $20 to come here tonight, so I would like a little more support... I know the federal government does support BC Ferries and I would like to see that money go to the Northern Ferries and not to BC Ferries.” “It seems our provincial government—it doesn’t matter who they are—can’t get anything done. But I know the federal government supports BC Ferries, and I’d like to see that money go to the northern ferries, not to BC Ferries as a whole.” Nathan Cullen:There is a federal transfer of $20 or $22 million, depending who you ask, every year for the northern route. That’s committed. And as bad as you have it here, if you go down to Bella Bella and see what the ferry service has done to them—they cut it out entirely, saying so long, goodby. With the amount of wealth that’s come off this

island, and the north coast in general, our vital transportation is so underfunded. The money is rolling around in general revenue, but at least the minister is now acknowledging its existence. So we’re now past denial and acknowledging it. So what do we want to do with it? What we’re doing in this campaign—and I’ve actually moved bills through parliament to do just this— is to say that this money transferred to British Columbia is applied to the northern routes. That will allow us to not only repair the service to what it was, Nathan Cullen but actually go beyond what it was. It’s like you have a restaurant that’s having a hard time, so it closes its doors for three days a week and then tripples the price of its menu for when it is open. Then they wonder why nobody is coming in anymore. I thought BC Ferries was supposed to run more like a business? The money is there and the money is transferred into general operations. It’s nice that the CEOs get a plum pay package every year and make off like bandits while running the service into the ground. At the very least, what we could do as a federal government is make sure the money that’s intended

to go here actually arrives here. Brad Layton: Nathan covered a lot of it, It hurts you a lot more than being locked in your bedroom. [It also hurts] our economy. Tourism on the coast is a big part of it too. Bella Coola, since it has been cut out, has seen its tourist economy disappear. Justin Trudeau has promised $20 billion in public transportation. Before I became aware of the ferry issues, when I started looking into it at Bella Coola and Brad Layton here in the last two weeks, talking with Bella Coola and people here, if the Liberal party and I get in I need to be fighting as hard as I can to take some of that public transportation money that is going to be spent in our big cities. We need to re-direct it, add it to the money that Nathan has already said is being given. It is public transportation; there is no way we should be cutting back to the point that you are locked in your bedroom. The provincial government is aligned a lot with Mr. Harper, they are not worried about us being locked in our bedrooms and I think we need to scream loud about it.

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Sept. 30, 2010 Five passengers and a pilot were fine after their North Pacific Seaplane’s flight from Masset to Prince Rupert on September 25, 2010, was forced to land in McIntyre Bay just minutes after taking off. One of the passengers, Kris Leach of Tlell, said the forced emergency landing was so smooth she didn’t realize what was going on at first, and praised the pilot for his calm attitude.

Oct. 13, 2005 Island teachers should be safe, but teachers’ union executives could have faced jail time due to the province-wide teachers’ strike, said then-president, Duncan White,The Supreme Court ruled that teachers are in contempt of court for disobeying a ruling which deemed their strike illegal. “Our aim is not to defy the law. We are taking a stand against injustice to the education system and the working people.”

Sept. 28, 1995 Council of the Haida Nation representative Diane Brown told a roomful of local tour operators and residents, that Gwaii Haanas will be preserved as a wilderness area even if it means cutting off the number of people who could visit it. “We have heard many stories from many other areas where human ruined it as fast as logging would have...the Haida mandate is to preserve the area...to stop it from being logged.”

Oct. 3, 1985 The Village of Masset was proposing an airstrip for Masset. An airstrip at sea level and near Masset would enable the Trans-Provincial Airlines to provide more reliable service to Masset. The proposal provided the ideal approach patterns and the most economical means of servicing the area, according to T.P. Airlines. The company supported the proposal and felt it would be of great benefit to the residents and the community.

Editorial Yes, even the ruling party must participate in a participatory democracy

In this space, we’re so accustomed to pointing out the lack of interest government and business extend to Haida Gwaii, it’s with unaccustomed pleasure the Observer thanks the candidates of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding for including us in the democratic process. For the first time, as far as anyone can recall, we played host to two all-candidates debates last week; one in Skidegate and the other in Masset, plus two youth debates at the high schools. Frankly, when the invitation was extended to the candidates, we had our doubts anything would come together. It’s’ a long, expensive trip to Haida Gwaii, and in the midst of back-to-back debates throughout the riding, there was plenty reason for the candidates to decline, and few would hold it against them in too heavy a manner. But attend they did—for the most part; four out of five. Attendance was low at both public debates and there were no surprises or revelations made by the candidates— in fact, there was no debating at all, but rather a polite

taking of turns answering questions. We suspect the timbre of the discussion would have been much different had the Conservative candidate, Tyler Nesbit, participated. After all, he represents the governing party that has divided and excited the electorate more than any other time in modern history. We deserve to hear his thoughts on Bill C51. We deserve a discussion on the Enbridge court hearings. And we would certainly like to ask a few questions of our own about the gutted Canadian Coast Guard. Mr. Nesbitt’s participation was of key importance to these debates, but, as his spokesperson said, he had a prior engagement. Sure, all the issues raised might seem combative to a Conservative candidate, but these are the issues the Conservative Party created with their policies. We’d like to point out Donald Spratt, candidate of the Christian Conservative Party, understood he wouldn’t find many friends at the Haida Gwaii debates. He is fiercely pro life; he doesn’t believe in human-caused global warming;

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and more than once he directed his train of thought to the United Nations, implying the big issues of the day are linked to a global conspiracy. At times there were jeers, and during closing arguments, all the candidates but he received the respect of applause. But he was there. And we do applaud him for attending and for defending his convictions, adding the only contrast to the largely shared principles of the NDP, Liberal and Green parties. To be fair, Mr. Nesbitt is participating in debates elsewhere. He was there for Terrace, and as far as Smithers can guess he’ll be in attendance there as well—he hasn’t said no, but neither has he said yes. We too have struggled to secure an interview with Mr. Nesbitt either by telephone or email. It’s that elusiveness, extending throughout the Conservative Party, that’s more unsavoury than a prior engagement preventing a debate attendance. We too have struggled to secure an interview with Mr. Nesbitt either by telephone or email.

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Question of the Week Do you think the Enbridge appeal will achieve the desired effect of ruling the Northern Gateway approval as invalid?

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“I’m not sure. I don’t think it will happen anyhow.”

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Letters to the Editor Principles of leadership being neglected Dear Editor, “I just want to live somewhere where I touch a button on the wall and it will become nice and warm.” These words of a four year old spoken over 20 years ago have stayed with me. So, today I want to look at Canada to see how we are doing in making this dream a reality. Every year the number of single mothers and children grows. These are our neighbours and citizens of our communities. They are locked out of the dream, and live in poverty most often. Our First Nations people are locked out too. The children seek drugs and suicide for relief from the hopelessness. The mothers seek a future where none exists, often forfeiting their lives. Children are taken away from their culture, and placed in unsafe environments. As our families within communities are torn apart through the need of migrant work, we leave mothers and children to adjust to the disruptive family life. Society loses its members as no one has the time to partic-

ipate or think about issues. A vacancy is created that leaders cannot fill. Security is an issue, as our future adults are burdened with debt, housing costs beyond their means, low paying jobs with no future. The children of today may well become the new homeless of tomorrow, this the real terror of our times. The children of the past generations are the homeless of today and this reminder strikes terror in our hearts, for this may be the future for our children’s children. So the war on terror and the laws for security can not and have not protected its people. The principles of leadership are neglected in this Canada. During the election listen carefully to the fear mongering and wonder if these are the real issues in the real lives of the people. I for one would like a Canada that cares for its people and the Earth. The health of a nation is not measured by its wealth but by the health and happiness of its citizens. Pauline Liste Parksville

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Northern routes like the Kwuna will see 50 per cent cuts to passenger fares.

BC Ferries rolls out temporary fare reduction By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer

If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote at your advance polling place between October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. For all voting locations, check your voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.

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As of Oct. 1 BC Ferries started a major pricing promotion of 50 per cent savings on passenger fares on the Northern Routes. There are no reduction in vehicle fares. Every passenger that travels in the north from October 131 will receive the discount off the regular passenger fare on all sailings. The promotion includes the Inside Passage, Haida Gwaii and Alliford BaySkidegate routes, as well as the Discovery Coast connector. “We are planning to start rolling out with our fare flexibility and Digital Experience Initiative in 2017, and this promotion will help us measure our customer’s reaction to discounted travel opportunities in off-peak periods,” said Mike Corrigan, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. “In the future we plan to move to a variable pricing model commonly used in the transportation

“We plan to move to a variable pricing model commonly used in the transportation and travel industries.” - Mike Courigan

and travel industries, so promotions like this one will introduce customers to a fare flexibility when they travel with BC Ferries.” Space on the Northern routes is on a first-come first-serve basis. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure a spot on sailing of choice. BC Ferries will be offering other pricing promotions in late fall and next spring.

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By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer Northern Development has launched a new funding program that will benefit festivals and events throughout Northern B.C. The Fabulous Festivals and Events program provides non-profit organizations with up to $2,500 in grant funding annually to help expand the region’s many unique music, arts and athletic events. It’s the first time the Trust has launched a program that directly supports arts and culture in the region. Events such as Ashcroft Rodeo, Coldsnap, ArtsWells, Quesnel SkyFest and Burns Lake’s Big Pig Mountain Bike Festival, G r i z f e s t i n Tu m b l e r Ridge and, of course, the Edge of the World Music Festival in Tlell would all be eligible for funding. EOTW director Janet Rigg was pleased to hear the news of the Fabulous

“We’ll use it to get a great act. We’re going for a First Nations mega show [next year]. We want Tribe Called Red and Buffy Saint Marie, but nothing is even close to being confirmed yet.” - Janet Rigg

Festival and Events program coming to life. “EOTW will access those funds. In fact, we provided NDIT with festival information so that they could lobby for the fund in the first place. We’ll use it to get a great act. We’re going for a First Nations mega show. We want Tribe called Red and Buffy Saint Marie, but nothing is even close to being confirmed yet.” NDIT expects that between $250,000 and $500,000 will be invested annually in festivals and events throughout Northern

B.C. in 2016. The program will provide a reliable source of funding for home-grown festivals and events that are often challenged to secure funding each year and is designed to support festivals and events that promote or strengthen the unique character of the community. The funding will support the growth of festivals and events throughout the region, which directly supports the local economy and showcases all that Northern B.C. has to offer.

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Masset now the 36th Blue Dot on provincial map By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer

Joining the Blue Dot Movement, the Village of Masset passed the Right to a Healthy Environment at their regular council meeting Sept. 28. Council declared that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment, including breathing clean air, drinking clean water, to consume safe food, the right to access nature and the right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We heard a lot about this while we were at UBCM [Union of BC Municipalities annual convention],â&#x20AC;? Mayor Andrew Merilees told council. While local governments were at the recent convention they had passed the motion to call on the provincial government to enact an Environmental Bill of Rights. With this new declaration the public also has the right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment. The Village of Masset has the responsibility, within jurisdiction, to respect, protect, fulfill and promote these rights. The village shall apply the precautionary principle; where threats of serious or irreversible damage to human health or environment exist, the Village shall take cost effective measures to prevent degradation of the environment and protect the health of its citizens. Lack of full scientific certainty will not be viewed as sufficient reason for the village to postpone such measures. When evaluating reasonably foreseeable costs of proposed action and alternatives, council will consider the cost to human health and the environment. The Blue Dot movement is a grassroots initiative that aims to see the right to a healthy

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Delegates at the UBCM convention in Vancouver last month vote on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;environmental bill of rights,â&#x20AC;? which received narrow approval.

environment, including the rights to fresh air, clean water and safe food, enshrined in the Canadian constitution. Over 110 nations have recognized their citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights to live in a healthy environment. Canada has yet to recognize this a a right of their citizens. Councillor Jason Thompson took the lead on the declaration and made a few small amendments to localize it to Massetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue with setting specific targets and timelines for this fits into a sustainability plan, which we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have,â&#x20AC;? he said. The amended document read that by the end of 2017 the Village of Masset shall develop a Community Sustainability Plan, with specific objectives, targets and timelines the village will take within its jurisdiction to fulfil

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had a bet that we would pass it before them.â&#x20AC;? Smithers held a meeting on Sept. 30 where the movement was presented to their council, two days after Masset had passed theirs. The campaign also invites individuals to join the movement by registering online. Approximately 52 people from Haida Gwaii have so far joined the 83,832 others across Canada. At this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UBCM convention, municipalities voted yes to a resolution calling on

the provincial government to enact an Environmental Bill of Rights. Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb dismissed it as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;David Suzuki propagandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; backed by urban people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand that mining and forestry provide lumber and copper and other products that build their homes and communities.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Cobb went on to say that it already takes years of environmental review before resource extraction can be passed, and if this passes, it will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;another nail in the coffin of rural B.C.â&#x20AC;? Â The number of municipalities joining the movement is raising by the day in B.C. More information about the Blue Dot Movement is available at www.bluedot.ca.

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Artist Lon Sharp and his crew install the second half of the copper humback whale outside the Queen Charlotte Visitor Information Center. The Village of Queen Charlotte held a soft launch of the whale in August. There will be an official unveiling at a later date.

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VIRL moving library out of beloved Masset cabin By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has declared the Masset Library as unfit for their needs and are now looking for land on which to build a new structure. Masset’s branch of the VIRL was identified during the five year plan as being in need of substantial renovation. In light of the cost to remediate the existing facility, due to the age of the building the VIRL Facility Manager has suggested the Village provide land at no cost, on which a new library could then construced. VIRIL also suggested the village may want to consider a multiuse municipal building in which the library could share space. The village has just thrown the idea of a multi-use facility and have no plans to start the project yet. During the facility manager’s visit to Masset, they had identified some potential sites for a new building. The ideal location would be a standalone facility, located at the old hospital site on Hodges Avenue. This is the ideal location because it is already cleared andserviced, has an existing parking lot and is close to downtown. The second possibility is the vacant lot next to the existing branch, which has much of the

“There is a lot of love for the library ... there are no plans [to tear it down.”

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same appeal to the VIRL. A portion of the old military building site was also identified as a potential but less desirable location. Potential issues with this area is the site’s unknown condition. VIRL was uncertain of the availability of municipal services. Mayor Merilees did point out that the Village of Masset is part owner with Old Massett of the old hospital site, to which Old Massett would have to be involved in order to make this site work for the project. The existing Jessie Simpson Memorial Library in Masset will be repurposed, not destroyed Mr. Merilees said. “There is a lot of love for the library… there are no plans to do anything with that building as of tearing it down. We will be finding other uses for it, the new library would also be called Jesse Simpson’s library, so we won’t be getting rid of any of that heritage, but the building is

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Village of Masset has been asked to supply land for a new library as the old log building has been deemed unfit y the Vancouver Island Regional Library. .

just not suitable for a library,” Mr. Merilees explained to council. The building was deemed unsuitable for use as a library by the standards of VIRL. During their assessment they found the exterior is showing significant signs of deterioration in the logs and the roof system. The interior logs are showing signs of checking and there is some deflection of log beam support in various areas. Based on the movement of the

floor structure and lack of vapour barrier it is likely that the floor does not meet VIRL’s load-bearing requirements of 150 pounds per square foot. The Vancouver Island Regional Library will move their facilities or switch over to books by mail if a suitable location can not be found. Village council has not made any decisions on where the new facility will go. They hope to have something to go back to VIRL with by Oct 26. The council and

mayor would like community involvement with the decisions around the future library. The village welcomes all comments into the process to identify a new location for the Jessie Simpson Memorial Library. Comments can be delivered to the Village office or emailed to vom@mhtv.ca

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Cari Manz, centre, presents Service BC agents Monica Jones, left, and Margaret Bonneau with a Community Leadership Award. Since promoting registration at the centre about 30 Haida Gwaiians have registered their wishes on organ donation.

Islands’ Service BC agents honoured for asking a tough question By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer

The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s B.C. chapter presented staff at the BC Service centre in Queen Charlotte with a Community Leadership Award Oct. 1 for their support of organ donation. Since April 1, a new partnership between BC Transplant and the 61 Service BC locations throughout the province has allowed the public to register their decision on organ donation. According to the province, more than 95 per cent of British Columbians support organ donations but only 20 per cent have registered their decision to be a donor. The program was designed to make that easier. Over the past two months in Queen Charlotte, since staff committed themselves to broach the subject with anyone renewing their drivers licence or Care Card, government agent Monica Jones says only two or three individuals of the approximately 32 to register locally have opted out of donating their organs. Service BC’s mandate isn’t to promote organ donation per se, but promote registration itself.

“At first it was really awkward to broach this subject ... but people are always thanking us for providing this information.” - Margaret Bonneau

“Whether yes or no, both are important, because if you’re at the end of life and you haven’t talked about this with your family, you’ve at least registered your wishes and that will be known to doctors.” Dr. Tamara Pacholuk, who happened to be at the centre during the small ceremony, said the program will prove more helpful than most people probably realize. “Having that information is really helpful. I really appreciate what you guys are doing here,” she said. Cari Manz, owner of Rubber Boots and Chickens

Guesthouse in Port Clements, and proponent of organ donation, was asked to present the award on behalf of the Kidney Foundation’s BC and Yukon branch. “This award is to recognize your leadership, dedication and support of organ donation,” she said. “You are helping to bring hope to patients and their families every time you ask someone to consider registering their wishes for organ donation.” The Kidney Foundation has set a goal to increase organ donor registration and kidney transplantation 50 per cent by 2020. Since the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizen’s Services partnered with BC Transplant for the program at Service BC centres, 5,000 people have registered. Ms. Manz presented customer service representative Margaret Bonneau with a letter from Minister of Technology Amrik Virk thanking her for the dedication to the cause. “At first it was really awkward to broach this subject with people,” she said. “But now we don’t have any problem with it, because they’re always thanking us for providing this information. It’s not awkward at all.” To register either visit Service BC in Queen Charlotte, or visit www.transplant.bc.ca.

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Close to 100 people participate in Old Massett’s annual Run and Walk for the Cure Oct. 4. Under brilliant sunshine everyone from babies to great-grandparents. They took part in the colourful procession, completing the five-kilometre path from the administration office, south down Eagle Avenue, then north along Raven Avenue back to the start.

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9. Kyle Yohanovich 10. Sarah Leslie

What a weekend! Awesome weather, big Coho and lots of participation and interest in the Derby and at Copper Bay. It appears the familiar names and residents are showing that determination, focus and the hook in the water really do matter. Good to see some of the locals using the beach at Copper Bay to launch their boats. (Alex, you didn’t need a new pickup to do that.) The boat people (our Sandspit locals) brought in some nice Coho – way to go. The rock and shore anglers were in the mix again last weekend, however the big ones reportedly got away. One weekend to go and it is apparent the competitive juices are flowing. Last year’s winner (Jonas) says it isn’t over until 8 p.m. Sunday – remember last year! Standings at end of the third weekend:

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Besides the weather, the other element that brought smiles to lots of participants was the road to Copper Bay, thanks to Dick, Peter and others for making it happen. The “Shack” was busy with Sunday Sourdough pancakes, hamburgers, etc. prepared by Ray K., Elaine and a list of volunteer helpers. We still need volunteers. The contributions and donations are doing well. All donations are awarded and the Derby Award night is Sat., Nov. 21 at Northern Shores L & C. There are prizes for all sorts of categories as well as door prizes for the attendees at the dinner. It is the final weekend of the 62nd Coho Derby and talk and thinking will not get you the ‘Bragging Rights’ that go with the big Coho. It is time to focus, concentrate, perform and get the hook in the water. Good luck all and see you at Copper Bay.

Bill Yohanovich takes the lead in the Coho derby with his 16lb 8oz Coho.

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The Village People, one of several teams competing in Literacy Haida Gwaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second islands-wide Trivia Challenge celebrate their win at the Masset Airport. The team also walked away with the Best Team Costume prize.

B.C. Liberals roasted over red tape day Opposition politicians ridiculed the B.C. Liberal government last week for presenting legislation to declare the first Wednesday in March Red Tape Reduction Day. Some criticisms were comical, such as when Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver joined others in pointing out the irony of spending hours of legislature time to pass a law celebrating reduction of unnecessary procedures. Weaver quoted from outraged constituents posting protests on his Facebook page, comparing the situation to a Monty Python sketch. Others were more sombre. NDP MLA Adrian Dix read off a lengthy list of special days that have been declared in B.C., and compared the latest addition to Holocaust Memorial Day. His colleague George Heyman reminded the government about deregulation of farm and construction labour regulations that may have led to deaths and injuries. NDP MLA Carole James note d t hat t he day cou ld simply have been declared with a proclamation. Others

suggested the bill was put before the legislature to pad out a thin agenda for the fall legislative session, or to set a trap for the NDP opposition to make them appear to be anti-business. The B.C. Liberal government has touted the reduction of regulations since it was first elected in 2001. Targets were set and milestones marked, starting with the appointment of former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon as a Minister of State for Red Tape Reduction. B.C. L ib era l ML A John Martin joined other government members in defending the bill. Mr. Martin said the government has changed rules to make it easier for parents to take their kids fishing, streamlined the process of registering as an organ donor, and made it legal to buy local beer and wine in some grocery stores. B.C. Lib eral ML A Mike Morris said the day will raise public awareness of unnecessary regulations and encourage people to suggest ways to streamline government

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Incumbent MP gets nod for environmental record By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer GreenPAC, a non-partisan organization that defines itself as being committed to building environmental leadership in politics, has endorsed Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen as one of 18 candidates with strong environmental track records in Canada’s 2015 federal election. In addition to Mr. Cullen, GreenPAC has endorsed five other candidates running for office in British Columbia, including: Green Party leader Elizabeth May; NDP candidates Richard Cannings, Fin Donnelly; Liberal candidate Joyce Murray; and Conservative candidate Dianne Watts. All but Cannings and Watts are incumbent MPs. Candidates from six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia) were endorsed, - Aaron Freeman including representation from all major national parties: Conservatives (2), Liberals (6), NDP (7), and Greens (3). “Environmental leadership needs to come from all parts of the political spectrum,” says Aaron Freeman, GreenPAC’s Founder and President. “British Columbia is home to many of the most exciting environmental champions in Canadian politics.” Endorsed candidates were selected by an Expert Panel made up of non-partisan leaders in various environmental fields. The panel evaluated candidates based on their past environment-related accomplishments in the private, public, or NGO sectors. Political platforms and campaign promises were not assessed. Those interested in pledging support for an environmental champion in the election can use GreenPAC’s candidate matching tool. This tool was developed by GreenPAC to match Canadians with the candidate on the Green 18 list who is best aligned with their political values. They encourage pledges of financial and volunteer support to those candidates’ campaigns. “Traditionally, candidates who put the environment first have had fewer resources than their opponents,” continued Freeman. “GreenPAC aims to change that. By harnessing the broad support for environmental action in Canada and strategically focusing on select key campaigns, we believe we can make the environment a top political priority.” “Canada was formerly a world leader on environmental policy and action, and GreenPAC aims to help elect politicians who rebuild this leadership role,” concluded Freeman. “Each of the Green 18 has achieved exceptional environmental results in their careers, and we hope Canadians will join us in helping get these candidates elected.”

“B.C is home to many of the most exciting environmental champions.”

Minister cautious on local election changes Local politicians have called on the B.C. government to extend recall legislation to municipal halls and regional districts, after more than a decade of avoiding battles over voters trying to fire elected officials before their terms end. At their annual convention last week, mayors and councillors also passed resolutions to ban corporate and union donations to local election candidates, and asked for legislation to prevent people from running for office in multiple communities. Communities Minister Peter Fassbender, new to his job but a veteran of local politics, responded cautiously to the suggestions, particularly the idea of extending recall. “I think very often recall becomes something where it is seen as a weapon as opposed to something that actually makes a contribution,” Fassbender said in an interview. “And I think before we moved on anything we would want to have a fulsome discussion.” Delegates to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention rejected the idea of recall in 1998 and again in 2003, but a new generation elected to four-year terms supported the idea.

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Erik Prytula and Mrs. Universe Ashley Callingbull walk the runway at Fasion Speaks event for Murderd and Missing Aboriginal women.

Masset’s Erik Prytula escorts Mrs. Universe in the name of the missing By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer Missing and Murdered Aboriginal women have brought together Erik Prytula of Haida Gwaii and Mrs. Universe Ashley Callingbull in an effort to raise funds for the Families of Sister in Spirit, a non-profit organization that helps families of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls. Mr. Prytula, originally from Masset, walked Mrs. Universe down the runway at the Fashion Speaks fundraiser held at Thompson Rivers University, Sept. 16. Mr. Prytula was asked to be a part of the event by a family friend, who was organizing the fundraiser. “She thought I would do well, and I am tall,” said Mr.

“She contacted and asked me to be a part of this; I said sure because it’s a great cause.” - Erik Prytula

Prytula. Mrs. Universe is over sixfeet tall and was having issues finding an escort tall enough to walk her down the runway. “She contacted and asked me to be apart of this, I said sure because it’s a great cause,” Mr. Prytula said. Only after he agreed to do the show did

he find out that he would be escorting Ms. Callingbull down the runway. “She was super laid back and definitely outspoken.” There were two other walks down the runway by himself. “It wasn’t too bad it was really organized,” Mr. Prytula said. Mr. Prytula said that the venue of the fundraiser fashion show may change in the future and if the event does not conflict with school or work he would be involved again. The Mrs. Universe competition, which started in 2007, is an international beauty pageant that focuses on married contestants. Last April Mrs. Callingbull, 25, from Alberta’s Enoch Cree Nation, become the first First Nations woman and the first Canadian to win the pageant.

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OF of NOMINATION Village of Masset To 4:00 pmthat October 10, 2014 Public Notice is given to the electors ofNOTICE the Village Masset nominations for the offices 1686 Main Street Masset, BCis Excluding holidaysfor and weekend MAYOR – given ONE (1) TO electors BE ELECTED Public Notice to the ofVILLAGE the VillageOF of MASSET MassetStatutory that nominations the offices NOTICES V0T 1M0 Haida 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Friday, September 2014 Friday, October26, 9, 2015 Gwaii COUNCILLOR FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED MAYOR – ONE– (1) TO BE ELECTED From 9:00 amwww.haidagwaiiobserver.com September 30,2014 www.haidagwaiiobserver.com By fax to: 250-626-3968 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 NOTICE OF To NOMINATION for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, a COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO VILLAGE BE ELECTED OF MASSET By email to: vom@mhtv.ca2014 GENERAL LOCAL Originals of faxed or emailed nominati ELECTIONS Public Notice is given the ofby the Village of MassetOfficer that nominations for by the offices for a four (4) year termto will beelectors received the Chiefdocuments Election orbe a designated person, must received the Cha NOTICES By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by 4:00 pm on October 1 NOTICE OF To NOMINATION Village of Masset 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 2014 MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED 1686 Main Street By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00 am September 30,2014 Masset, BCMasset Excluding Statutory holidays and weekend Village of ToMASSET 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 Public Notice is given to the electors ofVILLAGE theELECTED VillageOF of Masset that nominations for the offices COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE V0T 1M0 1686 Main Street 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Masset, Excluding Statutory and person, weekend for a four (4)BC year term(1) willare beavailable received bythe theVillage Chief Election or1686 aholidays designated MAYOR – ONE TO BE ELECTED Nomination documents at of Masset Main Street froma From 9:00 Officer amOffice September 30,2014 V0T 1M0 2,By 2014 10, 2014 duringNOTICE regular office hours to 4:00 Monday to Frid fax to to:October 250-626-3968 4:00 9:00am pm October 10,pm 2014 OF To NOMINATION COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED From 9:00 9:00 am am September September 30,2014 30,2014 Byemail hand,to: mail or other delivery service: From By vom@mhtv.ca Originals of October faxed or10, emailed nominatio By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm 2014 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE Masset To 4:00 pm October 2014 Public Notice is given the ofby thethe Village of Masset that nominations for by the offices for aVillage four (4)ofyear termto will beelectors received Chiefdocuments Election Officer orbe a 10, designated person, a must received the Chi 1686 Main Street Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 By emailBC to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nominati Excluding holidays and weekend A Masset, person is qualified to be elected, and to hold Statutory office asbea member of local gov 2014 MAYOR – ONE (1) TOnominated, BE ELECTED Jeff King photo documents must received by the Ch V0T ment if1M0 theymail meet following criteria: By hand, orthe other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by 4:00 pm on October 1 Finished for the season, Sandspit style. • Village Canadian citizen; of Masset To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED 2014 From 9:00 am September 30,2014 • 1686 18 years age or older; MainofStreet By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm Octoberbefore 10, 2014 • Masset, of British Columbia for atbyleast 6 months immediately the day nomin Excluding Statutory and weekend for aresident four (4)BC year term will beavailable received theVillage Chief Election Officer or1686 aholidays designated person, Nomination documents are at the of Masset Office Main Street fromaS papers V0T 1M0 are filed; 2,• 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday Frida By to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed orfrom emailed not email disqualified by the Local Government Act orhours any other enactment votingnominati intoan ele Haida Gwaii documents must be received by the Ch Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. From 9:00 am September 30,2014 By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by4:00 4:00 pm on October 1 2014 October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to pm Monday to Frid •2,Village By fax to to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 QUALIFICATIONS FOR of Masset To 4:00OFFICE pm October 10, 2014 2014 1686 Main Street By emailBC to: vom@mhtv.ca QUALIFICATIONS Originals of faxed holidays or emailed nominatio Excluding Statutory and weekend FOR OFFICE ELECTOR REGISTRATION A Masset, person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office asbea received member of local documents must by the gov Chi V0T 1M0 ment if they meet the following criteria: Margo photo Election Officer by 4:00 pmHearne on October 1 • RESIDENT citizen; ACanadian person qualified to with be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov ELECTORS: 2014 Sandhill cranes, a very is tall wading birds aavailable wingspan ofatclose to 2 meters. The nearest species in size and shape is Jeff King photo Nomination documents are the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from From 9:00 am September 30,2014 18 years ofolder; agethey or older; if18 they meet the following criteria: •ment age or and the Finished Great •Blue Heron. Although are similar, two species canoffice be told apart by9:00am headOctober colouring and posture. Sandhill 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 the during regular to 4:00 Monday to Frid By fax to: 250-626-3968 Tohours 4:00 pm 10,pm 2014 for the season, Sandspit style. • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina Canadian citizen; • a citizen; and Cranes have a Canadian red patch of unfeathered skin on their forehead and a generally grey body. During the breeding season, papers are filed; 18 years ofof age or older; a resident British Columbia fora rusty at least immediately before the day of reg cranes dab•mud on their to: feathers and are often stained colour6onmonths their bodies as a faxed result. or email vom@mhtv.ca Originals of emailed nominatio • • By not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an elec QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomin tion; and Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. hall. $17 Street door/$15. 8, Multiplex. Noon to 4Village pm, demo by documents must be received by the ChiS Nomination documents are available at the of Masset Office 1686 Main from in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. papers are filed; • a the resident of the VillageAmanda of Masset for at least 30 days Advance. immediately before the day of reg Take Back Night March/Sisters Price, Thrive Foods. Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 toand Octoberby 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 from pm Monday toan Frida •2,• 2014 not disqualified the Local Government Act or any voting in ele tion; person is Centre. qualified to be nominated, elected, and toother hold enactment office as a member of local gov in Spirit A Vigil. Youth Wed. 2014 Haida Gwaii Jeff King photo in British Columbia or from nominated being elected to, or holding office. •pm. not disqualified by any otherbeing enactment from for, voting in Network an election or otherwise disqua they meet the following criteria: Oct. 1, 7 ment Rachel 626-6052 with employment seektlell Finished theiflaw. season, Sandspit style. •• for by the beginning. For the next two little thing and gives no ground, it QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTOR REGISTRATION Canadian citizen; Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am2 OFFICE ers. Wed. to Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? • 18 years of age or older; also knows that discretion is the days the Snows have been passing • Gaw Xaadee Cancer Awareness pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment Development Soc. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY overhead, totally intent their better partELECTORS: ofELECTOR valour; fly in and clear immediately by Margo resident of British Columbia for at elected, least 6REGISTRATION months before theon day nomina Walk, 5Nomination km walk. Walk, jog, run. (beside Dollar Store). 559-0049 ?terA••Hearne person is qualified to be nominated, and to hold office as a member of local govS RESIDENT ELECTORS: age 18 ordocuments older; and are at the Village of Masset OfficeAnd 1686 Street destination. nowMain we have a bitfrom out available quickly so you survive to come papers are filed; ment if they meet the following criteria: •2, age 18 or older; and Sun. Oct. 5, 2 pm, comm. hall. $10. FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. ri-lynne@hseds.ca • 2014 a Canadian citizen; and to October 10, 2014 during 9:00am to 4:00and pmfair Monday Frida of cooler weather wind from back for more.regular office not disqualified by the Government Act orhours any enactment from voting intoan ele Canadian citizen; ••RESIDENT Canadian citizen; andLocal 7With - 9,for Thurs. 11 am - noon. Info,other Haida Gwaii ELECTORS: •a resident of British Columbia at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration the northwest. They clearly know the the warblers in the trees in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. • 18 years of age or older; aaa resident of British Columbia for at in least 6 months the day2 pm. of regis Haida Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat.30 11 days amage 18 or older; andof registered owner real theand Village of immediately Masset atbefore least immedi winds of for change. were a property few Townsend’s Oranget was misty, smoky morn•• resident QUALIFICATIONS FORimmediately OFFICE • of British Columbia for at least 6 months before the day nomina tion; and Gwaii 6-8 pm, youth centre. • a Canadian citizen; and before the day of registration; and Out on the Sanctuary a low growling. Sounds echoed across the crowned Warblers. They nest here, papers are filed; • • anot resident ofof the Village ofthese for at least 30 days ing immediately before day of a resident British Columbia for atelector; least 6and months immediately before the day ofregis reg skidegate Table 4:30-6:30 Tues. entitled to register as aMasset resident but had come from further soundTennis, came acrossthe thepm silent water and birds called from • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an elec tion; and ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; and not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqua Alive youth program ages person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov Thurs, Sat, hall north and were on their way south; meadow. We had just heard a toad the Nights trees.A•Old Beautiful birds: Cedar Massett pm, comm. hall. $17 door/$15. 8, Multiplex. Noon to 4from pm, demo by 6:30 inby British Columbia orthey from being for, being elected to, or holding • • not by any other enactment voting an election or otherwise disqual a resident of the Village ofhad Masset for atThurs. least 30 days immediately before theoffice. day of reg law; and ment ifdisqualified they meet the following criteria: 13-18, 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc.nominated agm., Oct. 2, 7 in gone by morning. While croaking and thought perhaps it had Waxwings, those busyMarch/Sisters birds with Take Fri. Back the Night Advance. Amanda Price, Thrive Foods. •• •Canadian by law. tion; and if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals citizen; we watched the warblers a tiny bird changed its tune or was even learning crested heads, Pine Grosbeaks, pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. in Spirit•RESIDENT Vigil. Youth Centre. Wed. ELECTORS: not disqualified by any other from voting in an election or otherwise disqua Remembering Wally with written consent offrom theenactment majority of the owners, as p.m. awith non-resident property ele 18 years ofand age or older; flew a bush. What was that! register to sing. Never. with warble YellowMasset 7:00-9:00 ••sweet age 18the or older; and Oct.their 1, 7•NON-RESIDENT pm. Rachel 626-6052 Network employment seektlell Backhoe Services PROPERTY ELECTORS: by law. • •Warblers, resident ofconversation British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina An HGHES Anna’s Hummingbird. It was We climbed the viewing tower on rumped chirping and ELECTOR REGISTRATION Suicide prevention Speakers Series: What is • a Canadian citizen; and A Celebration Life22, for Port Clements Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am- 2 ers. Wed. to ofOct. 11 am – noon,? • • age 18 orare older; and so small Redi-Mix Concrete filed; that itat could have been Tow Hill looked across fly-catching from the of trees. It Columbia mayor Wally Cheer isand being organized • aapapers resident British for least 6 months before the day of regi with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 sustainable seafood? Thurs. Oct. a9, immediately Drop inRoad dodge ball, Wed. 8forp.m., Gaw Cancer Awareness pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment Development ••Xaadee Canadian citizen; and NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: Saturday, Oct. 4.appeared nottion; disqualified by the Local Government Act or anyitsother enactment fromtovoting inSoc. an elec bee but when it landed it pointed to see what be a group was definitely a ‘fall-out’. FallGravel and Sand Sales and pm, Wellness House. Info 626 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. $17 door/$15. Multiplex. Noon tomonths 4 pm, demo by Walk, 5•RESIDENT Walk, jog,and run. 8, (beside Dollar Store). 559-0049 ELECTORS: resident of British Columbia for atupwards least 6and immediately before the day of registration; The ceremony will behall. held at 2 pm attothe?ter•km age 18 or older; FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing by contacting: inwalk. British Columbia from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. bill wemay caught aobtained of tall, upright sticks similar theof regi outs occasionally occur the orneedle a resident ofwhen theand Village of Masset for at least 30be days immediately before the day TRUCKING EXCAVATING community hall, the village office said in immedia Take Back the Night March/Sisters age 18 or older; Advance. Amanda Price, Thrive Foods. Sun. Oct. 2 pm, comm. hall. $10. •• ••5, a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. ri-lynne@hseds.ca a tion; Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer glimpse of green. Anna’s can winter dead alder stems out there. Then the weather is on the turn or during and an emailed invitation. (Raja Yoga) meditation, Ngystle Tues. FLK before Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, • •Vigil. aresident Canadian citizen; and before the day of registration; and Dave Ellis in Sahaj SpiritMarg Youth Wed. 7 Meditation, - 9,but Thurs. 11 am - bldg. noon. Info, ofCentre. British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately the day of registration Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer over, is feeder-dependent. If call came again, a10 louder bugle, and especially foggy weather when Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqua Thurs. 5:30, Sun. 7:30, 626-5400 aaresident of British Columbia for least 6 months immediately before the day of regis 7:30-9:30 pm.at 559-4414 Wed. 7 pm, Sat. am. 559-8458 •singing/dancing, not entitled to register as a resident elector; and 250-559-4747 Oct. 1, 7 pm. Rachel 626-6052 Network with employment tlell Haida Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 am2seekpm. • registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedi 250-626-3995 ing almost three years as mayor. He was it’s coming to a feeder now you’ll four large birds circled down from visibility• isnot poor. Why land here? bydisqualified law. ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; and by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqual drellis@qcislands.net first elected as a councillor in 2005 and Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am2 ers. Wed. to Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? 6-8 pm, youth centre. before the day of registration; and have to keep feeding all winter or the sky and landed. Sandhill Cranes! Perhaps •the lights from the town • a by resident ofAwareness the Village ofwww.davesbackhoeservices.ca for at least 30 days immediately before thepm day of regis again in 2008, before running successfully law; and FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Wed. itas Queen CharlOtte sandsPit Gaw Xaadee Cancer pm, soccer field. Three more left! HSTable Employment Development Soc. skidegate Tennis, 4:30-6:30 Tues. • not entitled to register aMasset resident elector; and Chief Election Officer will die. If you don’t want it to Migratory ones. Definitely differattracted them, or the rising scent NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: for the mayor’s seat in 2011. tion; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals noon-1 pm; Sat. 10:30 - noon. Info Assassinating Thomson, Fri. Sept. ent Memorial for Kurt Carey, Sat. Sept not disqualified any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disquam 5and walk. Walk, jog,by run. (beside Dollar Store). 559-0049 ?terNights Alive youth program ages Thurs, Sat, hall RESIDENT ELECTORS: stay around, better bring the feeder from our nesting, darkproperty brown ofWalk, trees shrubs accentuated byany ••km age 18 or older; and • not disqualified by other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqual with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident ele 557-4336 Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 Oct. pm,Tues. per27, 1 pm, 507 We Beach by law; and • •weather age 18 or older; Sun. Oct. 5, 2Canadian pm, comm. hall.and $10.and FLK Taoist Tai ChiThurs. classes, ri-lynne@hseds.ca 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., 2, 7 summer in26, now. birds. got Rd. a little closer the misty told them they citizen; by law. •• •aa Life-saving transport ifCanadian there isofmore than one owner of the property, only one of day those individuals 7:30 pm sharp citizen; and 7formance 9, Thurs. 11 am - noon. Info, pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, So- registered those were the birds. as another small group flew in, then had found••land. resident British Columbia for at least 6 smaller months immediately before the ofMon./Fri. registration with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property ele •singing/dancing, a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of regis POrt CleMents Rod and Gun Coho Derby to2they Oct. The Kwuna crew is still available for Haida Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 ampm. Masset 7:00-9:00 p.m. What about the big ones? When we they all took wing. Up and up Now there’s a fall-out of Golden• a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedi NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: emergency transport after 1 a.m. circling in • prevention tion; and Thomson, Sun. Sept 12. Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra stopped at Lawn Hill to check out 6-8Assassinating pm, FURTHER youth centre. rose over the Sanctuary, crowned Sparrows. They’ve joined Suicide conversation HGHES Speakers Series: What is before the dayand of registration; age 18 or INFORMATION older; on the and foregoing may be obtained bybetween contacting: However, the hours the of 7 p.m. •••ata resident of the Village ofHarlequin for atOct. least 30Oct. days immediately before day of regis 28, Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm, perDjwa , Legion, Sat. 4,along 7:30 p.m. the Ducks lined the9, the air,BC catching the thermals the juncos the feeder and spar with skidegate Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 entitled to register as aMasset resident elector; and sustainable seafood? Thurs. Drop in dodge ball, Wed. 8 Tues. p.m., and Table 1high a.m., the Ferries crew is not • anot Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer tion; and shore we heard the high laughing call to formance 7:30 pm sharp FLK Taoist Chi, Mon. 10had am, help them onTai their way. We the local Sparrow. A626 White•Song notHouse. disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an before election or otherwise disqua available for emergency call-outs, the Nights Alive youth program ages Thurs, Sat, hall pm, Wellness Info 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. resident of British Columbia for at least 6+ months immediately the ofbut registration; Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: •• FURTHER not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in anGuard election ortoday otherwise disquali Yoga Art Coast has agreed transport emerof migrating geese overhead. heard that migrating cranes do just crowned Sparrow joins the mix. Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463. Puppet show, Sat. Oct. 4, 2-3 pm, by law; and 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., Thurs. Oct. 2, 7 • a by registered owner of real Election propertyOfficer in the250-626-3995 Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedia Jarvis, Chief gency and patients. law. AMeditation, flock ofand over 200 Snow Geese, that, it’s one true. They do. It’s Reading fun toMarg a Trevor Chestnut-backed •watch ifbefore there is more one registered owner of the property, only of those individuals by Sandra Djwa, Sun.than Oct. Sun Studio, $5 per family pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. Sahaj (Raja Yoga) meditation, Ngystle bldg. Tues. FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, the day of registration; If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer • Seniors’ in a perfect ‘vee’ formation. They Chickadee zip in, grab a seed and with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property 5, 3 p.m. rm E-mail your coming events for ele call is considered a “life and death situaMasset 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thurs. 5:30, 7:30, 626-5400 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414 Wed. 7 pm, Sat. 10 am. 559-8458 •NON-RESIDENT notSun. entitled toOfficer register as a resident elector; and Chief Election 250-626-3995 PROPERTY ELECTORS: kept on going and we watched them Email Margo Hearne at zip Suicide away•again. All the other birds • not tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs 250-637-1571 Haida non-profit events to: observer@haidBanff Mountain Film Festival Tues. disqualified by other enactment from What voting prevention conversation HGHES Speakers Series: is in an election or otherwise disqual Univer • and, age 18 or older; andanydisappear Darin Guenette hecatebird@gmail.com said the Kwuna crew will into the It 5:30 was just are bigger although it’s a feisty Gwaii Emergency preparedness, Wed. Oct Oct. 7,Queen Wed. Oct. 8.mist. Doors films by law; and with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6,Wed. 7-9 seafood? Thurs. Oct. 9, beagwaii.ca Drop into transport, dodge ball, Wed. 8 p.m., oldest FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, CharlOtte sandsPit sunstudiohaidagwaii.com Election Officer available although it may • Chief a Canadian citizen; andsustainable if there isof more registered owner of Fri. the property, only one of day those individuals m pm, Wellness House. Info 626than 3911 7-8Assassinating pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2.the noon-1 Sat. 10:30 - noon. Infoone effect sailings following day.of registration; Thomson, Sept. Memorial for Kurt Carey, Sat. Sept ••pm; resident British Columbia forthe at least 6 months immediately before the FURTHER INFORMATION on foregoing may be obtained byacontacting: with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as non-resident property ele 557-4336 26, Election Comm. hall. 6:45 pm, of per-Masset 27, 1 pm, Beach 30 Rd.days immedia • a registered real property inDoors the Village for 507 at least Trevor owner Jarvis,of Chief Officer • before Sahaj Marg (RajaJo-Ann Yoga) Meditation, Ngystle bldg. Tues. FLK Taoist Tai Chi, formance 7:30 pm sharp the meditation, day of registration; and Moresby gets theMon. votenoon, Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer Thurs. 5:30, 7:30, 626-5400 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414 Wed. pm,Gun Sat. Coho 10 am.Derby 559-8458 POrt CleMents Rod7and to Oct. • notSun. entitled to register as a resident elector;250-626-3995 and People living on Moresby Island will be Re • not disqualified bySept any other enactment from voting an election or otherwise disquali Assassinating Thomson, Sun. 12. Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra inable Backhoe Services to vote for members of their manageFURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: byTai law; AC Taoist Chiand classes, Queen CharlOtte sandsPit 28,FLK Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm,Wed. perDjwa , Legion, Sat. Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. ment committee this November, although Chief Election Officer Redi-Mix Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer mayo •pm; if there is more than one Assassinating registered owner of Fri. the Sept. property, only one ofConcrete those individuals m the Memorial event won’t be called anCarey, election. noon-1 Sat. 10:30 noon. Info Thomson, for Kurt Sat. Sept formance 7:30 pm sharp FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. 10 am, Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer Satu Under the terms of the new Moresby Gravel and Sand Sales with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elec 557-4336 26,Puppet Comm.show, hall. Sat. Doors 6:45 27, 1Management pm, 507 637-5463. Beach Rd. Thurs., 7 pm, Oct. 4, pm, 2-3 perpm, Island Th 250-626-3995 Standing Committee • by Sandra Djwa, Sun. Oct. formance TRUCKING EXCAVATING comm 7:30 Reading Sun Studio, $5 pm per sharp family bylaw adopted by the -regional district Univ an em Sept. 19, the will five to Oct. POrt CleMents Rod andcommittee Gun Coho Derby Dave Ellishave 5, 3 p.m. Seniors’ rm E-mail your coming events for ers Chief Election Officer m Mr members, selected by a voting process 250-559-4747 Assassinating Thomson, Sun. Sept Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra non-profit events to: observer@haidBanff Mountain Film Festival Tues. on12. Canad ing a the same day as the local government FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained bydrellis@qcislands.net contacting: sites 28,Emergency Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm, perDjwa , Legion, Sat. Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. preparedness, Wed. Oct first o Oct. 7, Wed. Oct. 8. Doors 5:30 films agwaii.ca elections, Nov. 15. Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer www.davesbackhoeservices.ca again Those who acquire most Mon. votes will www.inlandair.bc.ca formance 7:30 pm sharp Brown, Deputy FLK Taoist TaitheChi, 10 am, auton cle Jo-Ann Chief Election Officer for(A th be appointed to the committee by the Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463. Puppet show, Sat. Oct. 4, 2-3 pm, appea 250-626-3995 regional district chair. underw Reading by Sandra Djwa, Sun. Oct. Sun Studio, $5 per family

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An island treat: wild chanterelle mushroom soup Cooking on the Rising Tide by Kris Leach

ild chanterelle soup for one. Fall is like spring for me in a way, in the spring I am bustling with the full force of energy that is unleashed after a long winter’s hibernation, planting and digging in the earth, walking the beaches and forests. And in the fall I am frantically squirrelling away food for the winter, harvesting and digging in the earth, walking the beaches and forests... it’s like I’m related to the bushy tailed things that plague the spruce trees and some of the attics around here. The Islands’ wide wild mushroom harvest has been going on for some time now, and the Sandspit Extravaganza was an event let ME tell you! Eddys’ dinner and Emmys’ wine pairings were over the top, I learned a lot about lichens, how seaweed makes a killer pickle, a bit more about mushrooms, and because I travelled with Ruthie, I now know how to gut and skin a deer...in my sleep with my eyes closed! It’s easy to find enough mushrooms, golden chanterelles in this case, on a short walk through your favorite mushroom haunt, and you only need a few to make yourself a party in your mouth! Wild Chanterelle Soup for one: 2 cups or half a pound of cleaned golden chanterelle mushrooms- chopped almost to a mince 1 shallot or ¼ or an onion – minced 1 T. Butter – I prefer unsalted 1 T. flour 3 c. stock – chicken, turkey, or vegetable – heated through Brandy – a small dribble or about a Tbsp. or 1 Tbsp of lemon juice ¼ c. cream or milk 1 egg yolk Salt to taste Heat the butter until it is hot and frothy, try not to let it brown, it will still be good, but the flavour will be dif-

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when it is ready. Beat together the egg yolk and cream or milk, then whisk in about a half a cup of the mushroom mixture to the eggs and cream, stirring well, add a bit more and whisk it in, then combine everything and keep it at just barely a simmer to finish cooking for a few minutes. Stir in a touch more butter and salt to taste. Your hair should be dry by now as you sit down to eat this mornings’ gleanings and watch the misty rain from the warmth of your kitchen table.... Garcon!

Playing it safe by voting early well as two pieces of identification. It is not enough to just take your voter’s card. I do find it very interesting that the Elections Canada email press by Evelyn von Almassy release does not mention the specific date of the voting. You need to be a Canadian citizen, It is official. It came in the mail, be at least 18 years old on election and even though the day before, day, and you must prove your identity. the lovely volunteer young women There was some talk that vouching at the All Candidates Debate and I for others’ identification would be could not find me registered to vote accepted, by Evelyn von Almassybut apparently not anymore. on-line, the very next day my voting card was in my mail box. So, I (and For a full list of ID that is acceptable, you) can vote early on Oct. 9, (that’s look online at www.elections.ca At least we are luckier than the today) 10th, 11th, and 12th from noon people on Cortes Island (two ferry to 8 p.m., or on Oct. 19, the Federal rides east from Campbell River) who Election voting day, from 7 a.m. to received voting cards, telling them 7 p.m. in the E.A. Ross room beside to vote at Refuge Cove, on West the Community Hall. You can get into Rendonda Island, one island east of that room by the entrance on the left/ Cortes. You would have to have a boat east, facing the water. to get there. I can’t imagine how a misI am sure that there will be a sign; take like that would happen; perhaps it is the door closest to the kids play the budget for maps was decreased? area, adjacent to the ball field. Be sure to take your voter’s card with you, as Cortes Island, by the way is one of my favourite places on the planet,

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and I was lucky enough to have been there, dancing with Banafshe Sayyad at Hollyhock last week. The first craft fair of the season is next month, can you believe it? Reine Pineault wants us to know that this fair is the big annual fund-raiser for the Queen Charlotte Community Club. For booking a table, call Ms. Pineault at 559-4792; the lunch concession is still up for grabs, so if your group wants to cook lunch treats, and raise some money, let her know. There will be all sorts of early Christmas presents to buy at this fair, so bring your shopping bags. Someone in the community told me that the issue of dog droppings is becoming a real mess beside the lovely sea-walk by the Charlotte ball park. Even though there are very convenient green, plastic tear-away poop collection bags at the beginning and at the end of the walk, many people are not picking up their dogs’ messes. It is really simple; when your

dog does their business, you put your hand into the bag, then you collect the item in the bag, and pull the bag over your hand and knot it up. Your hand remains clean, with no muss, and (I think) no fuss. But if you don’t do this, the mounds of feces piles up. There is not really a delicate way to say this, except: please clean up after your dog. Why wouldn’t you? The walk is much lovelier without the piles of poop, and the Community Club and the Village of Queen Charlotte would thank you for your consideration. Even though my little dog Ewok has (usually) small poops, I always clean up after her. It is, I believe, the right thing to do. As I heard last week: “We’re trying to build a civilization here.” To do otherwise is “uncivilized.” What do you think? Hallowe’en dance is on October 31st! Please send your news to evelyn. vonalmassy@haidagwaiiobserver. com by 2 p.m. on Thursdays.

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