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Into the Ocean

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Participants took part in a cleansing spirit bath in the chilly ocean Friday as part of a Community Winter Wellness Challenge hosted by the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre in partnership with Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Child and Family Services, Vancouver Island Health Authority Mental Health and Addictions, Quatsino Health, and School District #85. The bath included washing with a hemlock branch and saying a prayer and dipping in four directions. The Challenge then moved to the Tsakis Bighouse in Fort Rupert where events included a K’atla’lith’a - a purifying cedar smoke cleansing ceremony that symbolizes a new start in life.

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Hardy clinic open Saturdays Gazette staff The community of Port Hardy now has increased access to non-emergency medical care. Starting Feb. 13, the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. People in need of prescriptions, test results and treatment of non-emergency medical issues will be able to get same-day appointments with a family physician or nurse practitioner. It is anticipated that this pilot project will be of real benefit to people who have difficulty seeing their doctor on week days and may otherwise seek care at a local emergency department. The project will be assessed in the future to ■ ■ ■ ■

determine if it is well-used and warrants continuation. “We’re very happy to continue improving access to primary medical care for families in our community,” said Dr. Prean Armogan, medical director for the Mount Waddington/Strathcona region. “The people who work during the day are the same people you will see after hours in emergency,” he added. “It is easy for people to think that it doesn’t matter if they occasionally come in after-hours for non-emergency situations, but you want staff to be as fresh and rested as possible.” Between August, 2015 and January, 2016

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the staff of Port Hardy Hospital redirected 233 patients from the emergency department to community clinics for treatment of non-urgent conditions. The expanded hours will make it easier for patients to get the care they need in the appropriate setting. Patients can call 250-902-6008 to request an appointment with the next available doctor or nurse practitioner at the health centre. Anyone experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, or anyone who feels they need urgent medical attention, should not hesitate to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Questions or comments about the proposed new Council District of Port Hardy rocedure Bylaw may be directed to Bonnie Danyk, Acting CAOcouncil at would like to see he Village of Port Alice PO Box 130, Port Alice, BC 250 284-3391 Western Forest Products (WFP) open a sawmill, or a tree nursery, on the North Island. Those two suggestions were broached to three WFP representatives who appeared as a delegation at the regular meeting of council held Feb. 9. Councillor Dennis Dugas asked find us online at www@northislandgazette.com

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Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo Western Forest Products staff, from left to right, Jon Flintoft, senior operations manager; Kindry Mercer, regional engagement coordinator; and Roger Briscoe, operations manager; talk to District of Port Hardy council Feb. 9.

if WFP had given any thought to having a sawmill in this area. WFP Regional E n g a g e m e n t Coordinator Kindry Mercer responded that right now the company is focusing its efforts on upgrading down island, where they have seven manufacturing facilities and two remanufacturing facilities. Every year, WFP plants between 1.4 and 1.5 million seedlings across the North Island, a process that started at the end of January in Holberg, said Senior Operations Planner Jon Flintoft. WFP has a seed orchard and tree nursery down island which just celebrated its 50th anniversary and is “the longest-running nursery in Coastal BC,” said Mercer. Councillor Pat Corbett-Labatt asked about the possibility of WFP having a nursery

on the North Island. Flintoft responded that the climate down south is ideal for growing seedlings, because of the amount of sun and the warmer temperatures the area receives. Corbett Labatt responded that a person only has to look at the forests that grow on the North Island to see that seedlings “could flourish quite nicely up here.” “We certainly agree trees grow very well on the North Island once they are planted. However, when it comes to growing seedlings, cooler temperatures make it difficult to overcome the cost of energy consumption,” said Mercer in a subsequent email. On the North Island, WFP employs 700 employees and pays out $28 million in salaries and benefits. Operations Manager Roger Briscoe told

council WFP tries to hire locally. Safety is WFP’s top priority and they are always looking “to see what we can do better” and striving to have no injuries, Briscoe said. In addition to what they pay out in wages to employees, WFP also supports local businesses and contractors, with $400,000 in community and municipal benefits such as municipal taxes and donations. WFP’s annual harvest on the North Island, said Flintoft is 1,750 hectares, with daily production averaging 6,500 cubic metres per day equal to 160 highway logging truck loads. Sixty per cent of that annual cut is old growth forest and 40 per cent is new growth. Corbett-Labatt expressed a concern that “there’s not going to be enough old growth” to sustain that ratio.

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Hardy fire rescue has busy quarter 582 hours responding to calls; 925 hours of training; 164 hours of meetings; 1,369 general hours, 337 weekend hours; for a total of 3,377. Nickerson said the department currently has 31 members who took part in 11 practices from October to December. They made three trips to Comox Training Centre, putting eight members through two days of fire theory and practical. The Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary paid for the course fees for each member, Nickerson said, adding that Macandale

Rentals Ltd. also donated a new rescue chainsaw to the department. Councillor Dennis Dugas noted that 11 per cent of the department’s calls were to Creekside Apartments. “It seems to be a hot spot,” said Dugas, apologizing for the pun. Nickerson explained there is no manager on site, that there are a lot of nuisance calls such as pulled fire alarms, and sometimes people are trapped in the elevator. The department also assists BC Ambulance Service with lifts, etc. there.

Community Forest cash

Alice signs RCMP pact

By Tyson Whitney and Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Reporters Local municipalities have a few more dollars in their coffers. The board of directors for the North Island Community Forest Limited Partnership issued dividend payments for $35,740.81 to all three shareholders (Port Alice, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill). “It was nice to get a little bit of money,” said Town of Port McNeill Mayor, Shirley Ackland, at the Jan. 18 council meeting. At the regular meeting of District of Port Hardy council Jan. 26, Mayor Hank Bood explained there is a provision in place that “anything over $300,000 needs to be dispersed at the end of the year.” Through the Community Forest, the District of Port Hardy, Town of Port McNeill and Village of Port Alice hold a legal licence to manage and operate their own forest. The annual allowable cut for the North Island Community Forest is approximately 10,000 cubic meters. The tenure is located within the vicinity of Alice Lake, Marble River and Quatse Lake.

By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Port Alice Village council received a draft Service Level Agreement from RCMP St. Sgt. Gord Brownridge at their regular meeting Jan. 27. The aim of the agreement is to identify and set service delivery goals which are important to both parties. The agreement states that the RCMP will continue to provide operational plans and increased resources for special events in the community. The RCMP will provide members posted to Port Alice with specific training and opportunities that will enhance their abilities to effectively engage in proactive, community-based crime prevention measures such as youth/school liaison, drug awareness, traffic safety, and marine safety. The RCMP will continue to work with the Village of Port Alice to identify their specific community’s policing priorities. Initiatives designed to help the RCMP and the Village meet those priorities will then be developed and reported on quarterly basis.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Hardy Fire Rescue calls in the last quarter of 2015 were up 85 per cent from the previous year. Fire Chief Schell Nickerson presented the quarterly report to District of Port Hardy council at their regular meeting Feb. 9. Nickerson said the department had a total of 44 calls with a big increase in fires, chimney fires and assisting BC Ambulance Service. Members logged

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Independent science lays groundwork

First Nations, environmentalists, industry and governments are all celebrating the recent announcement of the 2016 Great Bear Rainforest Agreement. This sweeping, globally-significant agreement marks more than 20 years of efforts to redefine land-use in the 3.6-million-hectare Great Bear Rainforest that encompasses the BC coast, from Campbell River to Stewart. The Nature Conservancy of Canada congratulates all those involved who worked for years to achieve this success. The Great Bear Rainforest Agreement was negotiated by such a diverse group of interests, at times consensus seemed all but impossible. But the fact that land-use decisions in the agreement were rooted in independent conservation science played a key role in bringing these seemingly incompatible interests to the same table. The science helped them find common ground when discussing how to manage and relate to this very special place. The road to consensus was a long one. In 2002, after years of fractious environmental campaigns, international boycotts and an inability to find a starting point for negotiation, an independent multidisciplinary advisory group was established. The Coast Information Team (CIT) was tasked with providing independent information on the central and north coasts of British Columbia and Haida Gwaii, including the Great Bear Rainforest. The Nature Conservancy of Canada, along with internationally-renowned conservation biologist Reed Noss, were entrusted by the Provincial Government of British Columbia, First Nations, environmental groups, the forest industry and communities to lead the project team. NCC was recognized as a neutral and honest broker of information that could produce credible science. NCC’s science staff, along with experts from other organizations, governments and First Nations, spent 18 months coordinating the massive undertaking. We had access to any government and industry data that we needed, allowing the team to incorporate the best available scientific, technical, traditional and local knowledge on the Great Bear Rainforest. The goal was to illuminate – objectively – the ecological, cultural and economic landscape of this coastal region. When the CIT published its reports, the team’s ecosystem modelling and analysis suggested that at least 70 percent of the Great Bear Rainforest would need to be protected in order to retain the integrity of the overall system. At the time, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature was calling for the protection of 12 percent of the world’s various ecosystems. Seventy percent was seen as an outrageous number, but the CIT stuck by its recommendation; today we are celebrating the protection of 85 per cent if the Great Bear Rainforest. The CIT also developed an approach to ecosystem-based management that incorporated both ecosystem information and human well-being. The group published a guidebook that continues to guide the implementation of ecosystem-based management on the BC coast. The CIT’s maps, analysis and recommendations were also spread across the negotiating tables as multi-stakeholder planning groups developed practical solutions for land use and natural resource management issues -- the crown jewel of solutions being the Great Bear Rainforest Agreements. The team’s analyses helped to define the boundaries of the Great Bear conservancies that were established in 2006, and underpinned the current agreement that is being celebrated by people on all sides of the land-use issue. The pioneering work done by the CIT laid the foundation for what has now been achieved in the Great Bear Rainforest – a world-class solution to land-use that brought together environmentalists, industry, First Nations and governments. Without the scientific and cultural research undertaken by the CIT, we could today be thinking that protecting only 30 per cent of the Great Bear would be sufficient. But looking clearly, closely, and independently at the realities on the ground opened everyone’s eyes to what was required to keep the Great Bear great. Linda Hannah is the British Columbia Regional Vice President for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The organization’s most recent conservation project in the Great Bear Rainforest was the protection of the culturally and ecologically significant Gullchucks Estuary on Denny Island, near Bella Bella.

Housing czar defends drug ghettos Housing Minister Rich Coleman was flabbergasted at the angry initial response to his solution to the Victoria courthouse “tent city,” the latest tarp-covered camp to spring up in southern B.C. Coleman announced two temporary shelters with three meals a day and medical supports. One is a former nursing home close to the courthouse squat, conveniently located near panhandling and drug dealing as well as taxpayer-funded services. The other offers indoor or outdoor tent space at a former youth custody centre, with a dedicated downtown shuttle bus so these “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s most generous transit bus system. We weren’t consulted, said the indignant spokespeople for those bringing new-looking tents to take advantage of existing food and handouts offered in B.C.’s warmest climate by its most naïve local government. But this was just a show for the media by our resident professional protesters, some of whom aren’t really “homeless.” After the reaction, which Coleman and many others found “bizarre,” the combined 88 housing opportunities are being snapped up. Those on welfare will have to fork over their $375 monthly housing allowance, as the province continues to convert more housing and offer more rent subsidies. It’s no wonder that southern B.C. is the destination of choice. Coleman said it’s always been a seasonal thing, but this winter has been the highest in a decade, largely due to an exodus of economic migrants from the downturn in Alberta, naturally heading for B.C.’s most desirable real estate. I asked Coleman about two other homeless hotspots. In Abbotsford, campers have ignored a city deadline to leave a street camp in its third year, after temporary shelter and costly provincial supports were brought on. A courtroom and street confrontation looms with self-styled “drug war survivors” and their Vancouver legal help. The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at 7305 Market Street in Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

In Maple Ridge, a tent city sprang up next to the local Salvation Army shelter, with people cycling through the shelter’s 15-day limit, camping and being fed until they could go back in. Mayor Nicole Read, who has worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, said the city took on its own outreach, shelter and housing effort because the province’s $1 milliona-year Salvation Army operation wasn’t working. Coleman is not amused. He said he’s had no complaints about Abbotsford’s Salvation Army shelter, and Read is the only one griping. And no mayor is going to tell him how to spend provincial dollars. Maple Ridge now has two shelters with accompanying street drugs, prostitution and crime. I asked Coleman about the 10-year-study led by Simon Fraser University researcher Julian Somers on the housing, outreach and services in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This is the heart of Coleman’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built another dozen and poured in every possible support, including a costly buyout of high-living executives at the Portland Hotel Society. Somers found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records, while the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years. “I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said. “I don’t know if they do every few weeks to a month, but I’ve been doing it for about nine or 10 years and I can tell you it’s a whole lot better down there.” Time will tell if problems are being solved, or just hidden from view. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc A member of

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Renounce righteous causes for war Dear Editor, Listening to conventional news coverage of the Middle East is a bit like living in an alternate universe. If you’re a conspiracy nut, you might be forgiven for thinking that there’s a conscious effort going down to avoid naming the problem; the elephant in the room if you like, except in this case, it’s more like another room than an elephant. No, the experts seem to be saying, this situation can’t be explained by religion. That’s too simple. It’s more complicated than that. I say, check it out for yourself, beginning with the decision to invade Iraq. On what finally did Bush base his decision? There’s nothing secret about it - it’s right there in the public record, in his own words. Exactly. And where or what is the source for “theo-con” inspiration, even now? Exactly. And finally, where do all the “other tribes” get their inspiration from? QED. Only a populace deep in denial could miss the

real story, in the Middle East as it is in America, where Richard Dawkins describes conditions as an “intellectual emergency”. Yes, there’s oil, historical land claims, persecuted minorities and nuclear threats, but at the end of the day, wouldn’t you know it, there’s a grand design to it, a divine purpose, and an allpowerful sky God who’s really in control. Here, America’s raving, obscurantist, science-denying GOP share a common Stone Age sensibility with the most radical imam, even though they’d be the last people on Earth to recognize the similarities. If this isn’t a good time to renounce all supernatural beliefs, intercessionary sky Gods and “righteous” causes for going to war, I’d like to know when it might be. “Imagine” as John Lennon put the challenge. “No religion, nothing to kill or die for”. Hugh Nevin (amateur historian, musician, gardener) Fort Rupert, B.C.

Faith renewed in people Dear Editor, I am writing this small article about my renewed faith in good people. I came to Port Hardy with the hope of finding employment and to enjoy and view the untamed raw beauty of here and the surrounding areas. I want this to be a special shout out to Mary-Ann Smith for saving my life. The story starts with me driving to Cape Scott at 9:30 - 10 and just 20 metres from the halfway point bridge I saw a huge elk standing in the middle of the road. Me not being experienced dealing with an animal that size (I’m from Ontario), I tried to dodge it, lost control of my vehicle and flipped over the bank into the ditch 10-15 feet below. My memory isn’t the greatest after this, because I was knocked unconscious in the vehicle for

an undetermined period of time. When I woke up, it was so cold. I was damp, covered in glass and dirt and scared for my life. I wasn’t found till 9:30 that morning. Mary-Ann was on her regular mail run and noticed my tracks going directly into the ditch. She backed up her truck and shouted down to the wreck. I heard her, but I was so cold I could barely get out of the vehicle. Once in her care, she took me right to emergency, where I stayed for a bit. I will always be forever grateful to Mary-Ann for being aware, for caring, for saving my faith that decent people do exist and that this world isn’t such a dark, cold place. And I will always remember that day and her helping hand. Xavier Peralta, Ottawa Ontario

Love thy neighbour on $235 per month Dear Editor, It was the good year (for Canada) of 1952 and my one-year contract with Ontario Pulp and Paper would run out end of September the same year. We were 40 men (no women, not even one) in the camp and a few of them played musical instruments, myself included. I played the clarinet, and that little musical instrument was to determine my future. We had formed a band in the camp, accordion, trumpet, trombone, violin and clarinet, and one older man, a Czech/German, was our band leader. Quite a few of the men did not honour their one-year contract as the work, if you were not used to it, was very hard, and the Canadian summer was too hot and the Canadian winter too cold: after all, this was Canada at the northern tip of Lake Superior. (On Jan. 30, I remember the date exactly - the thermometer showed minus 40 Celsius (and Fahrenheit; at minus 40 the two different ways of measuring temperature converge. (F = 5/9(C + 32). We did not want to go out that day, but the foreman (strip boss) told us he worked in minus 60. Liar! No one can work in minus 60.) So many of the city boys who had not been toughened for the Canadian bush left before their contract was out, my older Czech/ German man, as I said, the band leader, included. Before my year was up, a letter arrived from my band leader friend. He was in Vancouver and they had formed a band and could I come and join them? They need a clarinet player and also had a full time job arranged for me - with Pan Abode (now owned by Mill & Timber). (An older German and former prisoner of war in Canada advised: “stay in the bush five years, and buy one square mile of farm land in Manitoba and you have it made.” But when you are 22 and a need to do something better than logging! My friend in Vancouver tried to impress

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me with the big city and led me up and down Granville Street, the few blocks with all the movies and pictures of blonds on large posters to impress a village boy who had never been in a large city. German cities still lay in ruins and I carried a certain guilt with me as I had been advised by the employment counsellors in Germany to learn to be a mason - Germany has to be rebuild - and then go to engineering school to become a building ‘engineer’. ‘Bending birches; the road not taken.’ A few months into my stay in Vancouver I wandered around by myself to get to know the city a little better, and Lord behold I ended up on skid road! What’s that!? I asked myself. Deep in my brain something told me there is something wrong. In the bush I had made more money than high school teachers in Vancouver and was sure every Canadian must be affluent. I should soon find out why people end up on skid road. The sawmill in Marpole, Universal Lumber and Box had shut down for a while and a ‘Canadian’ asked me to accompany him to Williams Lake. He was to cut up the timber which I was to fell in the bush, and the forest in Williams Lake proved to be more like in Germany, I mean the size of the trees, and the work proved to be fun. The two ladies, the wives of the two brothers running the little company made good pancakes in the morning, and sleeping in a little hut was no problem. A few months later, the boys had to shut down and told us we would get paid later. Later meant, maybe, and it turned out to be ‘never’. My first encounter with capitalism! Fast forward to February 2016: I went over to the welfare office to re-assure myself my information I get from my native friends here u.e. is correct. $610 per month, of which $375 goes to the landlord for housing, leaves $235 per month, less than $10 per day. Oh yes, there is a little bit of money

every three or four month, something like a carbon tax the rich pay and the poor are too poor to pollute and hence get rewarded for it. I felt so sorry for my Prime Minister when the CBC man allowed all these various Canadian into the PM’s office to ask him some tough questions. I wished I had been at the right hand of my prime minister to help him out. “Yes”, I would have said, “these are extraordinary times and need extraordinary measures. We will as of immediately introduce (and make sure it passes) a bill for a guaranteed income for every Canadian. We will dust off the books of men like Galbraith, Schumacher, and others: ‘the production of essential goods and services, first and foremost. Any item imported that makes a Canadian u.e. we will impose an import duty to fund the u.employed. We will create billions to industrialize Canada and protect Canadian industry from low wages countries. We will create the billions for a ‘Marshall Plan’ for the First Nations to educate and train them and use their talent to make Canada the ‘China of North America’. (These billions created are like a mortgage on the future productivity of young Canadians - it is not money that sends people on a holiday or produces war machines that destroy and kill, but money that will be earned by these fine young Canadians. If China could do it. We can. If billions can be found in case of war (Remember what ended the Depression in Canada - war did!) Right now, the Mill in Port Alice needs money to upgrade it. Instead of building highways, create industry. Alberta needs an oil refinery! John Kenneth Galbraith, in his last little book (after many books) writes: “if the poor only voted and knew how to vote,” and, “the poor will not be docile forever.” Radicalization is one result of poverty and neglect of the best resource we have, our young people.

A guaranteed monthly income will enable every family and every man and woman to buy the essentials, which in turn creates the demand for products to be produced, which creates employment, good employment, and not more silly movies or robots that makes people u.e. “Canada with u.e. is like a young man on welfare. It does not make sense.” said Prime Minister Bennett, trying to get reelected in 1935. And one more reminder: no one wants to be negative and always disagree with the masses. In Germany they called them ‘Mitlaeufer’ people who go along with whatever the majority are doing, right or wrong. I was so happy to find something though I could agree with Mr. Fletcher, our right-wing leaning reporter for the Black Press publications: Not only marijuana, but all substances now peddled in a criminal way, should be legalized, and prescribed by physicians. But as he wrote, subject for another time. But I cannot resist to add: why should a teenager who took his first cigarette or his first drink of alcohol and ended up an alcoholic, become criminalized to get the stuff to which he became addicted in a criminal manner. And why should anyone who ever tried heroin or whatever in that category, not be able to go to a physician and tell him he needs help, whatever can be done for him. Why should the young person sucked in by misfortune to become a dope pusher because he was u.e. and his life had no meaning, why should he become a criminal, and in the same train of thought and subject here: why should senior citizens who when they had their hip replacement and got stuck on oxycontin, why should they suddenly become criminals to get their stuff to feed the addiction until such time he or she can get treatment? Wake up Canada! Wilhelm Waldstein Port Hardy

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Port Alice workshop provides entrepreneurial support By Trish Weatherall For the Gazette Volunteers hosted a free all-day Port Alice Business Development Workshop on Jan. 30 with about 35 participants overall including future entrepreneurs, current business owners, business development organization Community Futures, and Vancouver Island North Tourism. “Everyone was enthusiastic and supportive,” said organizer Susan Mohler. “I’m aware of about a half-dozen initiatives in the formative stages.” “I thought the workshop provided amazing support with fantastic ideas to re-invent oneself and our community,” said attendee and life-long resident Angela Murray.

Interactive discussion in the first hour covered the need for economic development to provide residents with more to do, to maintain existing population, services, and property values, and to attract visitors, new residents and families. The group also discussed the challenges Port Alice businesses face, such as isolation, low population, reduced cash flow, unknown home businesses, lack of advertising, lack of marketing skills, lack of local identity and brand, inconsistent hours of local businesses, and slow internet [note: Brooks Bay Cable is in the process of upgrades]. “There’s still an awful lot to do,” said attendee Jim Herculson, retired VP of Finance

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ning his own drywall business for 10 years in Wellend, Ont. He and his wife Laura moved from Ontario recently to enjoy the natural beauty, peaceful lifestyle, and affordability of Port Alice. Keys to Operating a Bed & Breakfast A segment on operating a Bed and Breakfast was presented by Marty Whitehead, owner of First Choice B&B in Port Hardy, with his wife Sharon, for the past 10 years. He emphasized the need to have a separate living space and separate entrance for guests, and to offer extra services like ferry pickup. Jim Overland, owner of Inlet Haven Bed and Breakfast in Port Alice provided handouts with a comprehensive list of things to consider, helpful hints, and lessons learned. After lunch (provided by the Port Alice Royal Canadian Legion for a $5 donation), Community Futures representatives presented the business start-up process and alternative business models. Community and Business Development Co-ordinator Riley Zimmerman discussed the keys to a successful business. “Start with why,” said Zimmerman. “Have a strong ‘why’ and people will believe in you.” Additional advice included creating a business concept,

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Joli White of Vancouver Island North Tourism discusses marketing on web sites such as Hellobc.com at the Port Alice Business Development Workshop.

hiring people who are better than you are, listening to your customers, using SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely), and not fearing failure. They also provided packages for attendees, which included 13 Steps to Starting a Business, an outline for a simple business plan, the elements of a business concept proposal, to determine viability of the business. Zimmerman said the three leading home business sectors today are in professional and business services, construction, and health and social services. For the past several months, Community Futures has provided free small business counselling at the Port

Alice Community Centre on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and will continue for as long as the need is there. Tourism marketing and demographics available The day ended with a presentation from Joli White of Vancouver Island North Tourism outlining how they are promoting the North Island with a focus on nature, wildlife, and culture. White outlined the demographics of the region’s tourists based on surveys completed over the past few years and visitor centre reporting. The primary demographic is couples and small groups over age 40, with those in post-secondary education defined as cultural explorers and authen-

tic experiencers. She also discussed online and print marketing opportunities available to tourism-related businesses. Next Steps for entrepreneurs Mohler says her next steps will be to coordinate training in marketing and grant writing, and discussions on possible co-operative initiatives. Neil Steffler and his wife Bev retired here from Alberta last August. “Bev is optimistic about the possibilities here, maybe some kind of co-op,‚“ said Steffler. “Sometimes it takes new people to see the opportunities, but the young folks here need to grab the bull by the horns and start some things. They’re the ones who will benefit.”

Thriftiness makes a difference by Tyson Whitney Reporter For over 22 years, the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop has made a difference on the North Island. “Everything in the store is donated, we’re all volunteers and nobody, not even the president, gets paid,” said Margaret Wilson, one of the volunteers on staff. “All the proceeds are donated.” For instance, from January 1991 to Feb. 28, 2013, the Thrift Shop purchased equipment and gave donations, totalling $845,843, to the Port Hardy Hospital, Eagleridge Manor, the Port Hardy Fire Department, and the Ambulance Service. They

also give out a $2,500 scholarship every year to a student going into the medical field. Last November they held their annual Christmas sale, which lasts for three weeks, and they donated proceeds to the Quatsino Fire Department to help with training and equipment. They also recently purchased brand new uniforms for Port Hardy’s Fire Department. Sylvia Frankforth, who has been president and treasurer of the thrift shop for 19 years now, likes to say that the volunteers who work at the thrift shop “are angels on Earth.” She also said she wanted to Tyson Whitney Photo say a big “thank you” to the From left to right, Karen (last name withheld), Suzanne citizens of Port Hardy for Hopkins and Savannah Hopkins spend some time shopping at the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. their donations.

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Farmer’s Market Customers gather around the many booths at the first Farmers’ Market of the season held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Lions Hall in Port McNeill. The event was well attended, with all kinds of different foods, Valentine’s Day items, and clothing for sale.

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Workshops target urban agriculture Labatt. Once the funding is received, Dyck said, she would like to put on an urban hen workshop she jokingly said could be called ‘Don’t be Chicken’. The workshop would involve a panel discussion on the pros and cons of having hens, lunch could be “omelettes for everyone”, followed by chicken coop building. The workshop on mason bees would be another hands-on opportunity and the third would be on how to sell produce from your backyard. Dyck said she envisions this including an opportunity for growers to plot themselves on a map so consumers know where to go to buy fresh produce. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Councillor Fred Robertson. Councillor Jessie Hemphill, who attended the meeting via telephone, was one of the councillors who worked hard to allow hens to be kept in residential areas in Port Hardy. “It felt like such a triumph when we got these things in the bylaw,” Hemphill said, quickly offering her help for the workshops. The Mount Waddington Health Network is an assemblage of organizations, municipalities, First Nations and citizens interested in a wide range of local health concerns and factors impacting health, including poverty, income inequality, underemployment, inadequate education, poor housing, lack of transportation, discriminatory practices, food supply issues and health care inequality.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Developing more urban agricultural opportunities will be the focus of three upcoming workshops. Leslie Dyck, from the Mount Waddington Community Foods Initiative, appeared before District of Port Hardy council Feb. 9 to ask for their help submitting a grant application through PlanH to host the workshops - one on urban hens, one on mason bees (a nonsocial native bee that pollinates spring fruit trees, flowers and vegetables), and the third on selling produce from your back yard. The PlanH program supports local government engagement and partnerships across sectors for creating healthier communities. PlanH is a partnership between BC Healthy Communities Society and Healthy Families BC, and provides learning opportunities, resources, and leading-edge practices for collaborative local action as well as funding to local governments to support learning. In order to receive funding, the request has to come from a municipality, said Dyck, adding that her working group, which includes Councillor Pat Corbett-Labatt, would do all the work, but would need municipal staff to look it over and then submit it. The deadline is Feb. 28, 2016, and the group is asking for under $5,000. “There doesn’t have to be any financial implications (to the district) at all,” said Corbett-

By John McKinley Black Press A new provincial policy for dealing with problem bears is expected to be in place this spring. But officials say it is not the by product of a high-profile incident in Port Hardy last summer where a conservation officer disobeyed orders and refused to shoot two bear cubs along with their garbage-conditioned, human-habituated mother. Bryce Casavant was suspended and later reassigned to a role outside the conservation service for defying orders, when he determined the cubs could be rehabilitated and sent them to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre near Parksville. “Prior to this incident, a review of the provincial procedure was already underway,” the ministry told Black Press in an email forwarded from its communications department. The email states the policy -

Preventing and Responding to Conflicts with Large Carnivores - is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Forests and the Conservation Officer Service. “Committee members will update and define roles pertaining to agency mandates, define operational procedures and put forward recommendations for improvements,” the email states. The ministry said the policy - a draft of which is not yet ready for the public - will continue to take into account public safety and the animal’s ability to survive in the wild. “Any decision involving bear cubs is made on a case-by-case basis with professionals, including senior conservation officers, regional ministry biologists and the provincial wildlife veterinarian,” the email states. The ministry also confirmed that it will be releasing the Port Hardy cubs, Jordan and Athena, back into the wild within the next few months.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Some bureaucratic housekeeping has been done to tidy up zoning for Nimmo Bay Resort. The change in zoning was completed after a public hearing held Jan. 19 at the Regional District of Mount Waddington office. According to RDMW Manager of Planning & Development Services, Jeff Long, the subject of the public hearing was to amend the zoning bylaw for the resort from ‘Rural’ to ‘Recreational and Tourist Commercial’. The board of the RDMW originally heard the matter in March of 2015. At that time, the proposed bylaw called for the change in zoning designation and additional foreshore tenure to accommodate dock improvements and two areas of expansion. The board gave the proposed

bylaw first and second reading. A submission from the legal firm Donovan & Company from Vancouver representing the Gwawaenuk Tribe, spoke against the changes and the two proposed developments on the property, because they lie within the tribe’s traditional territory. In December, the board rescinded second reading of the proposed bylaw and gave second reading to a revised bylaw with the proposed future expansion areas removed, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing with respect to the bylaw. “Staff received no inquiries or submissions as a result of advertising for the public hearing” said Long. No one other than the applicant was present at the Jan. 19 hearing to speak to the matter, and the rezoning was approved at the board meeting later that day.

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NIC exploring BC’s kelp-growing potential Submitted North Island College (NIC) and the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) are installing kelp lines at more than 30 different farm sites off Vancouver Island, as part of the single largest study ever to explore BC’s kelp growing potential. NIC’s internationally-acclaimed researcher and Industrial Research Chair for Sustainable Aquaculture, Dr. Stephen Cross, recently featured in the Maclean’s Magazine 2016 Colleges Guide, will conduct the study. It is funded by a five-year, $1 million Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada grant and operated in partnership with BC Salmon Farmers Association members Cermaq Canada, Grieg Seafood and Creative Salmon. “Last year, NIC started preliminary trials at a test site near Tofino which showed good growing potential for a commer-

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NISS students perform Bedford play By Susan Beatty Drama students from North Island Secondary School performed “Back to the Summer” by Wade Bradford at the end of January. This dedicated and hard-working team of actors was determined to perform despite their teacher (me, Susan Beatty) suddenly leaving in October due to illness. I was very proud to watch their final performance, and to witness the audience enjoying their creative

and fun spirit. The costumes and props turned out amazing; the best was probably the cryogenic chamber. Principal Jay Dixon made a surprise appearance in the play, too. Thank you to Terry Whitney and especially Kaitlyn Stone for taking over rehearsals and making it possible for our students to accomplish their goals. It was great to see so many community members coming out to show their support.

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“We want them to be wild bears so that they run away like normal bears. They’re not showing any behaviour different from the other cubs,” Mackay said. Lack of comfort around humans has been central to the cubs’ survival. They received worldwide attention when Casavant disobeyed an order from his superiors within B.C.’s Ministry of Environment to put them down after their mother was caught ravaging a freezer July 3 in Port Hardy. He shot the mom he deemed to be too habituated to humans for rehabilitation, but determined the cubs did not meet the same standard and could be saved. Casavant was originally suspended for his actions, then transferred out of the Conservation Officer Service into another department

at the same wage. His union grieved that move, asking an arbitrator to reinstate him to his original position. B.C. Government Employees Union spokesperson Chris Bradshaw said Casavant’s hearing is being heard in two parts, the first which happened in January, the second which was scheduled for Feb. 6 and 8. Bradshaw said he couldn’t say when the arbitrator would announce his ruling. In the meantime, Casavant remains employed by the ministry in Port McNeill. Boosted by the support of British comedian Ricky Gervais, an online petition for Casavant’s reinstatement started by Port Hardy’s Vi-Anne Roberts has now passed a total of 309,000 signatures. Roberts is hopeful the attention will make the

ministry adjust the way it does business. “The only lesson that needs to be learned here is by the government. Policies need to change, and change fast,” she said. “Our Conservation Officers are out there to ‘conserve’ whenever they can, however, they can. Let them do their job morally, accordingly and properly.” Representatives for the ministry had not responded to questions about the case by the time of this posting, but Roberts has no doubt in her mind about how this situation should conclude. “I consider what Bryce did for those cubs heroic, yes. He put his job on the line to save those cubs, and paid the ultimate price for doing so. “It’s a terrible shame,” she said. “I’m hoping that once

released back into the wild they will adjust well and live long, uninterrupted lives,” Roberts said.

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Celebration Song The opening ceremonies for New Beginnings House in Port Hardy Jan. 21 included a celebration song by Kwakiutl community members, from left to right, Kaleb Child, Tom Child, Chief Calvin Hunt - Nasnamus, and Chief George Hunt – Namugwis.

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Articles highlight early pioneers Chapter 3: Jan. 30, 1980 “There were always people you could go to for help” The history of the Hole family - Part II. Chapter 4: Feb. 13, 1980 “$5,000 in silver stuffed behind a chair and forgotten” Tex Lyon’s reminisces, part I. Chapter 5: Feb. 20, 1980 “I don’t want to get that civilized: it’s still possible to live off of the land” Tex Lyon’s reminisces, part II. Chapter 6: April 2, 1980 “Setting up housekeeping in a tent in the days before company houses” Stories of early settlers to Port Alice. Chapter 7: April 16, 1980 “A mere 68 years later the great Hardy Bay land fraud becomes a con come true” An overview of the Hardy Bay Land Co. and the land sales fraud which lured many unsuspecting families to the North Island. Chapter 8: April 30, 1980 “Mother-in-law float house: when we moved we just towed her along” The story of the Halliday family. Chapter 9: May 14, 1980 “You went to meet every boat - it didn’t matter if it was 2 o’clock in the morning” Memories from Jessie Roland, daughter of pioneer Nils Gunderson. Chapter 10: May 28, 1980 “The pilot was digging clams, but the tide came in and the plane floated

down the inlet” Stories from Don Thompson, president and co-founder of Alert Bay air services. Chapter 11: June 11, 1980 “There’s many a wonderful thing we haven’t found yet” The story of pioneer Jim Cordy, one of the last residents who homesteaded along the Holberg - Cape Scott trail. Chapter 12:June 25, 1980 “When dad ran out he rowed to Port Hardy for more tobacco” Stories about the founding of Fort Rupert and recollections of Vivian Hunt. Chapter 13: July 16, 1980 “Nearly 70 years ago Claus Botel fled German inflation” The story of Claus and Martha Botel as told by their daughter Anna Botel Hole. The Botels first homesteaded on the West Coast at Topknot Point, and later moved to Quatsino Sound. Chapter 14: Aug. 13, 1980 “He would have turned right around and gone back” Carl Johnson talks about his memories of growing up in San Josef and Quatsino. Chapter 15: Aug. 27, 1980 “Sitting Bull’s bullet ridden cabin led Chris Nordstrom to Chicago and then Quatsino” The story of how a group of Danish settlers founded the utopian colony of Quatsino. Chapter 16: Sept. 10, 1980 “It was mostly the men who liked living here then” Ida Pugh talks about

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In the late 1970s and early 1980s Judy MacCallum did the North Island a great service by writing a history column in the North Island Gazette that included interviews from many early pioneers in the area. The columns are a gift to those interested in doing further research or just wanting to find out more about the unique characters who helped to make the North Island what it is today. The columns are available through the Google News newspaper search function. Dates of the columns are provided below, and if you are interested in reading them the links are available on my blog at undiscoveredcoast. blogspot.ca. I have not been able to contact Ms. MacCallum myself, but I would love to be able to thank her for this wonderful collection. It has taken a bit of searching, but I think that I have found most of the columns. If you know of others please let me know! Adventures in Memory through the old North Island Chapter 1: December 12, 1979 “The day the cougar chased the dog through the house” Chris Sondrup’s memories of life at Cape Scott. Chapter 2: Jan. 16, 1980 “How one founding family spent the early days here” The history of the Hole family from Coal Harbour. as told by Ken Hole. In 1912 Albert Hole took up a homestead at Nahwitti, and the family later moved to Coal Harbour. Part I.

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A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale the early pioneer days in Port Hardy. Chapter 17: Sept. 24, 1980 “The house sank when the winds broke up the float” Pioneer Timber and the early history of Port McNeill. Chapter 18: Oct. 16, 1980 “Dreams of a socialist utopia on a rainforest island” The history of Sointula. Chapter 19: Oct. 29, 1980 “Wire was strung on trees right to Telegraph Cove” Fred Wastell talks about his memories in the early days of Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove. Chapter 20: Nov. 30, 1980 “Dong Chong delivered groceries by wheelbarrow” The story of pioneer grocer in Alert Bay. Chapter 21: Dec. 10, 1980 “English funnies and shuffleboard when Norah arrived” Phil Watson talks about life in early Port Alice. Chapter 22: Jan. 7, 1981 “There used to be 10,000 salmon a day from the Keogh” The story of the Anderson family of Sointula.

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Group continues hunt for Cenotaph project funds

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Cenotaph in Port Hardy will be revamped, just on a smaller scale. “We are in the process of applying for a federal grant of $25,000 from the Cenotaph Memorial Restoration Program,” said 101 Squadron member Russ Hellberg. The vision is to keep the cross from the existing cenotaph and add it to a new monument that will be flanked by a monument to the forgotten soldier and a memorial totem. Stones from the existing monument will be used in the bases of the new monuments. The memorial totem, currently located by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce office, was carved by local artist Calvin Hunt and commemorates members of

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Mar. 3-6 Annual Oscar Hickes hockey tournament, Port Alice. Mar. 4-6 Fort Rupert Curling Club Men’s Bonspiel. Mar. 5 Initiation Jamboree, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Mar. 19 Fort Rupert Curling Club Daffodily.

Wild finish for girls hockey squad By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Tri-Port Wild women’s Bantam/ Midget team picked up three big wins that propelled them into a tie with the Juan De Fuca Grizzlies for 1st place in league standings. “The girls played great from start to finish. They have steadily improved all year long and it shows,” said Coach Andrew Laming. In their first game on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Wild travelled down island to the Juan De Fuca Arena to face off against the Grizzlies, and they came out firing the puck at the Grizzlies’ net early in the 1st period. BreeAnna Henderson scored twice for the Wild, once at 6:43 and again at 3:10, to put them up 2-0 going into the 2nd. The Grizzlies battled hard in the 2nd period, scoring three goals of their own to take the lead 3-2, but the Wild came out focused and fought back in the 3rd period with three straight goals from Taylor Ranger, Kerrigan Sharpe, and

Henderson again, who completed the hat trick, to go up 5-3 and steal the win from the Grizzlies’ clutches. “They came out and dominated right from the drop of the puck. It was a great game at both ends of the ice,” said Laming. Lisa Brown, the Wild’s team manager, said that “in the two games we’ve played each other, they’ve won one and we’ve won one,” and the two teams are “definitely neck and neck,” for 1st place in the division. The Wild’s second game was against the Victoria Ice Hawks on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy, and it turned out to be a real nail biter. The Ice Hawks got on the scoreboard first at 7:32 of the 1st period, and it remained that way until 16:39 of the 3rd period, when Sharpe scored in front of the net to tie the game up 1-1. The Ice Hawks answered back a couple minutes later to take the lead 2-1, but the Wild

refused to break. Crystal Tapp made a nice pass to Henderson, who deked around two players and buried the puck past the Ice Hawks’ goalie Tracy Qian. The game, now tied 2-2, was up for grabs to whomever wanted it the most. With 10:27 left, Sharpe got the pass from Ranger and netted the go-ahead goal. The hometown crowd cheered loudly as Sharpe celebrated with her teammates. The Ice Hawks battled for the tying goal the rest of the 3rd period, but the Wild’s goalie Avary Miller stood her ground, making the big saves to keep her team’s lead intact. The time clock ran out and the Wild pulled off the comeback win 3-2. The Wild’s third game was a rematch against the Ice Hawks on Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy. This time the Wild got off to an early lead, with Henderson scoring two goals in the 1st period, one from behind the net at

Tyson Whitney Photo The Tri-Port Bantam/Midget Wild’s Mercedes Trevor gets the puck at the side of the net against the Victoria Ice Hawks in an important league game on Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

12:42, and the other a hard wrist shot at 10:32. The Ice Hawks scored at 5:50 to end the 1st period down 2-1. The Wild started the 2nd period out with a goal in front of the net by Mercedes Trevor at 8:36, and then Sharpe banged in a big rebound goal at 3:33 to make it 4-1 as the 2nd period ended. Henderson then scored her second hat trick in three games with a rebound goal at 12:01

in the 3rd period to put the Wild up 5-1. The Ice Hawks battled back, scoring two straight goals to make it 5-3, but the Wild’s Trevor scored her second goal of the game with 8:33 left to put them back up 6-3. The Ice Hawks added two more goals to come within one of tying it up, but weren’t able to get the puck past Miller before time ran out. The Wild held on to win 6-5, bringing home their third win in three

games. After the Wild’s second win over the Ice Hawks, Laming said it was “a great weekend of hockey all around. Everyone is a team player. Everyone has been working their butts off, whether it be on dry land, practice, or during games. One of the mottos I have is the harder you play, the more fun you have. And they have bought in to that and realized how true that is.”

U16 Riptide boys break before A-Cup finals Submitted The U16 Upper Island Riptide Boys soccer team played one of their main rivals on Feb. 7, the Saanich Fusion/ Prospect Lake team. This away-game was the last match of the regular season for the Riptide. From the previous matches these teams played against each other this season the record stood at two wins for Saanich and a tie. All of these games were close, and the VIPL standings going into the game illustrated this fact, too. Saanich sat in second place and the Riptide in third. Factoring in the drive from the North Island Sunday’s 12 noon kickoff at Tyndall Field meant many of the

Riptide players had a very early start to their day. Though not an excuse, this may have had something to do with the squad’s flat start. The team seemed to lack energy and were unusually quiet. These deficiencies led to delays in attacking Saanich on the first touch. With about five minutes left in the firsthalf Saanich scored a goal leading to a half time with that team up by one. The Riptide started communicating more actively to start the second half and moved the ball much better in both ends of the field. These adjustments made a big difference. About 10 minutes into the half Darren Hall worked hard to get the ball to

an open Dawson Kipp who made a nice pass to Charlie Purcell in front of the net. Purcell fought to get his foot on the ball and was able to trickle it by the Saanich goalie. With this marker, the overall vitality of the Riptide team was significantly increased. The Riptide players pushed the pace of the game through the middle of the second half creating a number of scoring chances. Saanich had a couple of corner kicks that could have led to a goal(s) but the Riptide’s alwayson-point defence and goalie, Gary Thiara, were able to prevent any scoring. At about the 25-minute mark, Port Hardy’s Jaylon Grenier notched a second goal for the

Riptide. A feisty Jack Crosby and a perfectlypositioned Ethan Wong assisted on this key goal. The remainder of this game saw the Riptide players maintain their cool as Saanich pushed hard for an equalizer. But the Riptide stayed true to their game plan, maintained a strong focus, and communicated well to ultimately win the match. Head coach, Mark Purcell, had only compliments for his players after the game. “I want the team to take the time to appreciate this win today. We have finished the season very well and now focus our attention on playoffs. This was our first comeback of the year and showed the true grit of this Riptide team. I’m very proud.”

Sandy Grenier Photo The U16 Upper Island Riptide Boys soccer team warms up before playing one of their main rivals, the Saanich Fusion/Prospect Lake team, on Sunday, Feb. 7. This game was the last match of the regular season for the Riptide.

With no make-up games needed for the Riptide they now have a two-week break to prepare for the VIPL A-Cup play downs. The opponent for their first

round will be Saanich, so it’s bound to be an exciting, well-played match. Game time and field TBD. Please check www.leaguelineup.com/ VIPL/ for details.

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PeeWee Eagles semi-finals action By Tyson Whitney Reporter The North Island Peewee Eagles battled through four tough playoff games and came away with three important wins, sending them into the semi-finals against the Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice (results to follow in the next issue of the Gazette). “They’re a very easy team to coach, they know what to do on the ice,” said Coach Ray Bono when asked to comment on the team’s success. The Eagles first playoff game was down island against the Port Alberni Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Weyerhauser Arena in Port Alberni, which they ended up losing 9-4. The Eagles’ Tyler Roper (x2), Joey Grant, and Evan Manke all scored goals for the team. “They definitely showed up with travelling legs,” said Bono. “They tried their best, but they gave up too much of a lead early on to pull off a comeback.” The Eagles regrouped after the loss and travelled to play against the Nanaimo Clippers on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the NIC Arena in Nanaimo, where they scored seven goals in the 1st period, courtesy of Grant (x3),

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ATHLETE the season came in the final game to UI Storm who showed up at the final matchup to make a statement heading into playdowns. After another tight matchup, this time Storm claimed victory with a 2-1 win over Riptide. Despite the bitter-

sweet ending to the regular season, Riptide has much to celebrate. Proud coaches, Matt Laver and Lisa Wigard, put it this way, “Our players have worked extremely hard all year. They followed our game plans and showed up for each other week after

week. Each one of these athletes deserves to hold her head high.” Earning a bye in the first round, now Riptide has a two week break from games to prepare for the VIPL A-Cup Playdowns in which the team will have home turf advantage. After a

series of single knock out games, the winner will represent the Island berth in the Provincial Championships in Burnaby in July. For more information about Riptide’s elite soccer program, visit them online at riptidesoccer. ca.

Clayton Bono of the North Island Bantam Eagles (white jerseys), scores a goal at the side of the net against the Port Alberni Bulldogs early in the 1st period on Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy.

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both ends of the ice, and a whole bunch of penalties. The Eagles racked up 12 penalty minutes, and the Bulldogs had 10 of their own. Even with

Midgets rebound By Tyson Whitney Reporter The North Island Midget Eagles rebounded from a tough 7-0 loss to the Port Alberni Bulldogs by taking home a decisive 4-2 playoff win over league rivals the Kerry Park Islanders on Feb. 6, at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre in the Cowichan Valley. The Eagles’ Thomas Symons, Alex Scott (x2), and Sean Pineda all scored clutch goals to help cement the victory. The Eagles next playoff game was Feb. 13 against the Sooke Thunderbirds at the Seaparc arena after presstime.

all the man advantages, neither team was able to get the puck in the net, until with just 4:18 left in the 1st period, the Bulldogs managed to score and tie it up 1-1. The 2nd period was a stalemate, as neither team was able capitalize on their chances with the puck and notch the go-ahead goal. “We came up against a very hot goalie, we needed to get people in front to cause screens, but we just didn’t,” said Fox. With just 8:27 left in the 3rd period, the Eagles were finally able to get the puck

past the Bulldogs’ goalie John Pley. The Eagles’ captain Evan Fox, assisted by Devin White, snapped a wrist shot through traffic and into the back of the net, putting the team ahead 2-1. The Bulldogs called a time out with a little over two minutes left in the game, and then pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, but time ran out and the Eagles pulled off the razor close 2-1 win. Fox added afterwards that the Eagles “will try to work on the little errors and move forward.”

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Bantam Eagles’ effort earns victory By Tyson Whitney Reporter The North Island Bantam Eagles played a rough and scrappy game against the Port Alberni Bulldogs on Feb. 7, at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy, and came away with a 2-1 playoff win for their efforts. “The team played well, we got lots of shots on net,” said Coach Greg Fox after the game, adding the coaches were “pleased with the effort.” The Eagles got off to a quick start in the 1st period, with a goal from the side of the net by Clayton Bono at 14:16. The rest of the 1st period was filled with lots of chances at

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By Marla Hunter-Bellavia Team Manager For the second year in a row, the 2001 Riptide Girls team has earned top spot in VIPL A-Cup soccer. Wrapping up the final game of regular season play in Courtenay, the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls officially became league champs amongst the five Vancouver Island teams in their age group. Riptide made their mark in this year’s 16-game season with an exceptional record of 13 wins, two ties, nine clean sheets, and a goal differential of 25. The second-place team was five wins and 13 points behind. But that doesn’t mean Riptide had it easy. In fact, many games throughout the season could have gone either way. Almost undefeated, Riptide’s first and only loss of

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John passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 8, 2016. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda; daughters, Cheryl (Richard) Gunderson-Kishi, Jennifer Gunderson; grandson, Trey Gunderson-Kishi; sisters, Joyce, Jessie, Queenie, and Vera; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Nils Gunderson. John spent his career in the logging industry working in the Port Hardy area for over 40 years. He was an avid golfer and could often be found at the Qualicum Memorial Golf Course. John enjoyed his many friends both on and off the course. A loving husband and father, his family always came first. His girls and his grandson were the light of his life. He will be greatly missed. Those wishing to honour Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may do so by making a donation in his name to Heart & Stroke Foundation Donations Department, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, Attention: Donor Services, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Alex Morris (April 1st 1952 - Feb. 7th 2016) It is with heavy hearts we announce that Alex Morris passed away at the Campbell River General Hospital. Alex was born and raisedÂ in Prince George, but for most of his adult life he lived in the Wuikinuxv Nation (Oweekeno Nation.) He was predecessed by his mother Iris and father Andy N. Morris and the love of his life Louisa (Hanuse). Â He will be deeply missed by his step-daughters Shirley (Donovan) LeBlond, Jennifer Walkus and Cherlyn Walkus, sisters Carol Degans (Rick), Christina Johnson (Glenn), and brother Andrew. Alex was probably happiest after a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work running his businessÂ sitting outside with his late wife Louisa absorbing the beauty of the river and mountains surroundingÂ Oweekeno. Alex and Louisa pursued a life of love for their community and family. They always made an effort to do what was good and right, not just for themselves, but for everyone in their community and family. Alex was loved by many and will be remembered by friends from around the province. A service for Alex was held in Campbell River on Weds., Feb. 10th. A ceremony will be held in Oweekeno at a later date.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Chief Administrative Officer The Village of Port Alice is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for a one year term with the possibility of extension. Responsible to the Mayor and Council for the effective management of the Village, the CAO position incorporates the statutory duties of both the Corporate Officer and Approving Officer. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, degree or certificate in public administration or a related discipline, and at least five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in local government administration in a senior management capacity. A working knowledge of the Community Charter and the Local Government Act is required. Practical knowledge of land use planning, public works, infrastructure project management, and economic development fields as they apply to municipalities would be an asset. For a full copy of this posting go to www.portalice.ca To apply for the CAO position, please submit your cover letter stating salary expectations and a resume before 4:00 pm on February 26, 2016 to: Bonnie Danyk, Acting CAO PO Box 130 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email: treasurer@portalice.ca

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received on time.

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