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BC Hydro is warning residents who live near the John Hart Generating Station that they may hear blasting now that regular operations have resumed on the project. While blasting has been ongoing for the past several months, the noise had quieted because of an obstacle encountered while blasting into the ground to create the main access tunnel to what will be a new underground generating station. Stephen Watson, spokesperson for BC Hydro, said crews encountered a loose rock area of cobbles and sand about 155 metres into the tunnel. Watson said Hydro’s contractor, InPower BC – a special purchase project company of SNC-Lavalin – discovered a detour route that involved probe drilling upwards from the excavated surge chamber area. The detour is 80 metres in length and curves around the majority of the loose rock area before continuing along the original main access tunnel alignment. Watson said drilling and blasting of that detour route began in midDecember. “The process was drilling in the canopy tubes, which had holes in them to then put through lots of grout to bind the loose rock area together, and then excavating the area under a steel umbrella support system,” Watson said. “Now with the ability to go around this area, our contractor, InPower BC, has resumed blasting where they can go through about three to four metres Continued on Pg. 3
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While there were no reports of serious damage or injury as a result of the “moderate” earthquake that hit Vancouver Island last week, people have nonetheless been once again shaken into, “Am I prepared?” mode. The 4.7 magnitude quake just north of Victoria Dec. 29 is another reminder for many that we’re still expecting the so-called “Big One,” and early in a new year is a great time to check your preparedness levels. Information is the most important thing to be armed with in an emergency, according to PreparedBC, the provincial body that promotes emergency preparedness. Knowing the emergency risks and hazards in your area and how responders will act in such an event will make you better able to deal with the effects of an emergency if and when the time comes for you to do so. Planning your own actions ahead of time is important. Make a household emergency plan which includes identifying at least two out-of-area contacts, meeting spots for family members to find each other, learning how to tun off utilities, and creating an emergency kit for your home and “Grab & Go” kits for each member of your household. “When disaster hits, there won’t be time to collect emergency supplies,” PreparedBC warns. Each “Grab & Go” kit should contain a copy of your emergency plan, a complete change of clothing including sturdy shoes and a warm jacket, any medications your family needs, water, a small first aid kit, a flashlight and extra batteries, along with some nonperishable food items like granola bars and a small amount of cash in small denominations. Ideally, it would also contain a crank-style or batteryoperated handheld radio to receive updates on the situation and a whistle or other auditory signalling device. The kit should be made in a backpack or other bag that’s easy to transport – hence the name. Your home emergency supply kit should contain
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When you’re on Facebook and other social media you start following a plethora of organizations and groups that interest you. Before long they start to accumulate and your timeline is full of stuff to read, interact with and comment on. At times it can be too much but some of the groups are pretty benign. Nature Conservancy of Canada is one group I’ve “friended” and they place in my timeline nice stuff about the effort to save natural spaces in our country. On Dec. 31 they sent out a challenge to encourage their friends to think about nature and natural landscapes in a meaningful way. To help us out, they provided leading questions and they encourage you to sketch, write, paint, doodle or create a collage of your nature year in review. I don’t know if I’ll get around to that but I thought I’d take up some of their guiding questions and reflect on my year in nature. Not all of the questions apply to my year but I’ll take a shot at
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a few. And I’m answering them move through the water by in my order of preference. swimming and walking on The first question is what the bottom. It was fun watchspecies did you learn about ing that busy little bird. I also for the first time this year? In got a couple of decent photos answering this question, I point of it. All from right there at my out that I knew about dip- campsite. pers before but The natural area I learned more OUT ON that I explored for about them this the first time in summer during a 2015 was Yosemnature study my ite National Park. daughter did for This is a place I’ve her silver Duke of wanted to visit for Edinburgh Award years and finally that I accompagot a chance to nied her on. last May. It was We were campwell worth the ing at Buttle Lake wait. As usual, I and studying the would have liked birds of Strathto have spent cona Park. Sitmore time there ting on the side but it was as beauof Ralph River (my favourite tiful and iconic as I expected. campground) and observing It’s a popular American whatever we could observe, we national park in California. spent an hour or two watching It’s main feature is the Yoseman American dipper at work. ite Valley, a cleft in the granThose are the wren-like birds ite rocks of the eastern side of (although much larger) that the state. It’s a very busy park, hang out alongside streams. being relatively close to Los They dive under the water Angeles and the rest of southlooking for food and they ern California but the scenery
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There was nothing in the way of damage reported from last week’s 4.3-magnitude earthquake centred off Sidney Island, outside of maybe the odd piece of ill-placed glass or china knocked off a shelf. But for those surprised at how much it felt like a “real” earthquake, the 10-second shaker may well be the event that prompts them to finally take the initiative and assemble that grab-and-go container they’ve been meaning to put together for some time now. Emergency preparedness officials in our communities have long pounded the drum to be ready for the big one, when it inevitably comes and this latest seismic event will give them even more fodder with which to drive their message home. The Dec. 29 quake, centred just off Sidney Island We say: Having around 11:37 p.m. and estimated to have hapan emergency pened between 50 and plan provides 60 kilometres under the peace of mind Earth’s surface, certainly wasn’t the strongest in relatively recent memory to be felt close to home. A 6.8-magnitude event centred just off Olympia, Wash. in February 2001 caused significant structural damage in the Seattle area after lasting around 45 seconds, but also did minor damage in Victoria. About 400 people, mostly in and around densely populated Seattle, were said to be injured in that quake, including many who happened to be in buildings not upgraded to proper seismic standards. We appreciate the fact local school districts are being proactive in reinforcing their older buildings to be able to withstand a major shock and protect our children in the event a damaging earthquake occurs during the school day. For those of us who might find themselves at work – or at home, as most of us were when last week’s tremor was felt – being prepared with emergency supplies and a plan could be enough to provide some peace of mind. It would also put you in a small but slowly growing group of people who can say they know what they’ll do when “the big one” really does hit. -Black Press
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is spectacular and deserves its reputation as a special place. My most memorable close encounter with nature from 2015 would have to have been walking across the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge for the first time. What a great way to see Elk Falls, suspended over the canyon with a clear view of the water spilling over the edge. It was always great to see Elk Falls from any vantage point but the bridge really is a buzz. As for the fact about the natural world that must surprise me, I’d have to say, nothing surprised me but I was happy to see all the discussion about the value of nature to the development of children and the healing power of nature for individuals. The concept of the “green bath” was something I embraced in 2015. That involves simply going out to a green space and allowing the immersion in nature to calm you and make you feel better. Happy 2016 everybody and don’t forget to get out in nature more often this year.
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No one was injured, but heat and flames from a fire at Noboco damaged both the building and stored products at the styrofoam manufacturing plant. On Jan. 4 at 7:42 a.m., Campbell River fire crews responded to a report of an industrial fire at 1921 Coulter Rd.
“When fire crews arrived, they confirmed heavy smoke was coming from the large industrial building,” says deputy fire chief Thomas Doherty. “The building was equipped with a sprinkler system, which limited the spread of fire and enabled crews to initiate a quick interior
attack to contain the fire to one area of the building.” At the time of the fire, an estimated 40,000 styrofoam containers and an additional 40,000 styrofoam lids were stored in preparation for shipment. “The fuel load in the building was extremely flammable and
posed considerable risk to fire crews,” Doherty adds. A damage estimate is yet to be finalized,but Doherty says there is a considerable amount of damage to the stored products as well as structural damage due to the high heat. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Zoning Bylaw Amendment to permit Craft Brewing at 594 11th Avenue
Zoning Bylaw Amendment to permit a duplex at 129 Westgate Road A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 to provide an opportunity for public input on Bylaw No. 3598, 2015.
A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 St. Ann’s Road in Campbell River, B.C. at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 to provide an opportunity for public input on Bylaw No. 3597, 2015 and Bylaw No. 3602, 2015. What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3597, 2015?
What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3598, 2015? The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3598, 2015 is to amend Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 to change the property zone from PA-1 to R-2 to allow the construction of a duplex at 129 Westgate Road
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The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3597, 2015 is to change Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 to define “craft brewing” and add “craft brewing” as a permitted use at 594-11th Avenue Legal Description: LOT D, DISTRICT LOT 69, SAYWARD DISTRICT, PLAN 7673 What is the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3602, 2015?
Legal Description: LOT 1, DISTRICT LOT 218, COMOX DISTRICT, PLAN 8401 Where can I view a copy of the bylaw?
Staff has provided Council with an option to change Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 to enable craft brewing on all C-1 zoned lots in the City instead of approving a site specific amendment for 594 - 11th Avenue only.
A copy of this proposed bylaw may be viewed at the City Hall, Community Planning & Development Services Department on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, from Thursday 31 December 2015 to Monday 11 January 2016.
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Copies of the proposed bylaws may be viewed at the City Hall, Community Planning & Development Services Department on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, from Thursday 31 December 2015 to Monday 11 January 2016.
Speak at the Public Hearing or share a written submission for Council consideration. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling 250-286-5700.
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Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing. Who can I contact for more information?
Speak at the Public Hearing or share a written submission for Council consideration. Register at the Public Hearing or in advance by calling 250-286-5700.
The City of Campbell River Community Planning & Development Services Department at 250-286-5726, or Matthew Fitzgerald at 250-286-5735.
Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations or submissions after the close of the Public Hearing. Who can I contact for more information? The City of Campbell River Community Planning & Development Services at 250286-5726, or Chris Osborne at 250286-5745. 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250-286-5700 info@campbellriver.ca www.campbellriver.ca
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It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Dennis Lyle Somerville. Dennis is predeceased by his father Ernie “Pooner� Somerville and his nephew Christopher “CJ� Mc Auliff. He is survived by his mother Joyce, two sisters Sherry and Ann (Brian), one nephew John, as well as many other relatives and friends. Dennis’ first career had him on the water, commercial fishing. From there he began a career driving logging trucks which he did for roughly 17 years. Dennis died following his passion, cougar hunting, with his beloved dogs Ali and Magic. A service will be announced at a later date.
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It will be a banner year for Willow Point in 2016. That’s because the Willow Point Improvement Area Society plans to hang 35 large painted banners to help beautify the community. The 60 by 25 inch banners are intended to be suspended from the light standards that line the Island Highway as it passes through the city’s southern end. City Clerk Peter Wipper said the banners would be made from a durable all-weather
material so they can hang during the fall, winter and spring months, when the usual banners are taken down to protect them from inclement weather. “A number of banners could be left in place during the summer season when the Arts Council, Shoreline Arts and city banners are displayed,” Wipper said. The project is expected to cost $6,400, which includes printing of the banners, and fees to the artist who designs the banners. The money will come from a $10,000 grant that city council set
aside for each of four community groups – the Downtown Heart of the City Business Improvement Area Association, the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association, the Pier Street Association, and the Willow Point Improvement Area Society – in order to clean-up and beautify their respective areas. In addition to the banners, the Willow Point group is also planning to re-landscape two garden beds at Ken Forde Park, which marks the entrance to the Willow Point area. The bed with the Willow Point sign is
expected to cost $1,608 while the other is estimated to cost $1,987. Both garden beds are proposed to be planted with drought and deer resistant plantings that are low maintenance. Council, at its last council meeting, signed off on the Willow Point group’s work and approved a partnering agreement which enables the $10,000 transfer to the improvement association. That legal agreement allows city council to financially assist the community groups in their beautification efforts that are carried out on city property.
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Carihi is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. While that’s historic, and certainly something to be celebrated, it also means it’s expensive to continue to maintain. It came in at a .45 on the
school district’s recent Facility Condition Assessment, which puts it squarely in the middle of the “Poor” category. Timberline is relatively new – it’s the second-highest ranked facility in the district in terms of its physical condition – but it shares its space with the Campbell River campus of North Island College, which is expanding its programming every year, effecting Timberline’s operations. So, beginning in 2019, during Phase Three of the district’s newly-approved 10-year
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Facility Plan, a business case will be developed for building one brand new high school for all secondary students in the district to take to the Ministry of Education. The process of combining the schools into a new facility will take place in collaboration with the community and all stakeholders, and will take many years of planning, which is why it’s something the board and staff wanted to get into the new plan now. Details are obviously not available yet in terms of where such a facility might be located within the community or what such a facility might contain, as we are still many years off from having those types of discussions. Should the district not be able to convince the Ministry to build one new high school for the district to combine the two currently in use, they will, at the very least, be looking at a complete rebuild Carihi, as it will have run its course within the community by that point, and likely cost more to maintain than to rebuild. If that’s what ends up happening, it’s possible the district will move to a “one-school, twocampus approach” to secondary education, which the report says may offer greater programming options for students. See the entire 10-year Facility Plan for the school district at their website (sd72.bc.ca) under “District News.”
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Planning processes were highlight of 2015 By John Twigg, Secretary, Campbellton Neighbourhood Association
If you were asked to name the top story for Campbellton in 2015, would you have an answer ready? Probably most people in Campbell River might wonder if anything happened in the old neighbourhood last year because a quick drive through it would suggest little has changed, but for local activists there was a surprisingly long list of notable achievements. Certainly the construction and successful first season of the Campbellton neighbourhood garden on 15th near Petersen was a notable tangible change, and the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association's production of a documentary film about it deserves an honourable mention too, but it's hard to argue that either is a really big deal. The opening of the Elk Falls Suspension is a much more visible and tangible development that will pay dividends to the local tourism industry for many decades to come, but is Elk Falls Provincial Park really a part of Campbellton? Probably not, though its impacts do spill over into Campbellton.
Similarly the beginning of construction of B.C. Hydro's $1-billion John Hart Generating Station Renewal Project is a major project even on a national scale, and though it too is technically not in Campbellton the main works yard of construction contractor ASL-JV IS in Campbellton, occupying the former Campbellton school site. Also quite tangible were the road safety improvements on Petersen Hill and a new set of traffic lights and pedestrian crossing controls at 14th and Petersen, plus some new sidewalks and other pedestrian lights added elsewhere, but while they could be life-saving they're not exactly front page news. Clearly visible was the erection of some 40 artistic banners on Tamarac and Willow Streets, enabled by beautification funding from the City, and while they too did make some news they weren't exactly a major structural change.
Completion of an upgrading of Campbell River Bowling Centre on 16th Avenue, including a new dining area for Ryan's Pizzeria, was a notable story that generated some media coverage but from the exterior there was little sign of changes. The Quinnie came back Probably the major business story of the year in Campbellton was first the closing in May and then the revival in the Fall of the Quinsam Hotel, the historic and iconic bar and restaurant that has stood at the southern entrance of Campbellton for almost 100 years.
The reopening of "the Quinnie" and the return of live music to its bar was a major boost to the mood of the neighbourhood, especially when a Campbellton-based band, the Raincoast Rollers, recently had two full-house nights there. Similarly the annual three-day Logger Sports event at Nunns Creek Park was another success despite a heavy rain diminishing attendance on one of the three days, and that may have influenced Campbell River Council to begin a planning process for upgrading the park. And actually that seem-
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