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Pacific NorthWest LNG submits new information BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

There has been more than 30,000 comments and new information provided by Pacific NorthWest LNG since the public consultation for the draft environmental report on the proposed Lelu Island project began 29 days ago. “We will be evaluating new information submitted by the proponent in an efficient way that meets our obligations to Canadians, as we do for every major project,” said the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna in the House of Commons on March 8. The proponent submitted its comments to the minister’s office on March 4 to address some of the environmental concerns that were raised by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) in the draft report. The deadline for comments on the environmental report ended March 11 and then the final decision whether or not to approve the LNG project will rest with McKenna. The first document from the proponent addresses the CEAA’s conclusion that the project will have significant adverse affects on the harbour porpoise. Pacific NorthWest’s letter to McKenna, sent via email, states that the information in the “Marine Mammal Program Interim Report” was delivered on an interim basis and it was not the final report. In the final report, the proponent found through data collection and habitat suitability modelling that there is an alternative habitat available for the harbour porpoise and “the project is not likely to result in a significant adverse effect to the harbour porpoise,” the letter states. Another letter sent to the minister addresses the CEAA’s analysis of how the LNG project would have

More than 30,000 comments received during CEAA public consultation significant greenhouse gas emissions causing adverse environmental effects. How the CEAA came to its conclusion was not satisfactory with the proponent. “Project environmental effects must be assessed in isolation from effects caused by existing and future activities, other than those associated with the project,” the letter from the proponent states. The CEAA’s draft environmental impact statement found that the nature of greenhouse gas emissions are cumulative with climate change happening globally. “These findings are incapable of supporting the conclusion that the project will likely cause significant adverse environmental effects as a result of it’s GHG emissions.”

Pacific NorthWest LNG suggests other amendments to the CEAA draft report, such as how storm water runoff from the LNG plant will be collected to avoid contamination. Other nitty gritty amendments to the draft include adding seasonal temperature averages in Prince Rupert and semantics, such as adding “calm” to describe the winds that occur on Holland Rock. The public process is transparent, and all new information from the proponent and the 30,000 p public comments are available to view online. “Once the report is finalized, all information will be provided to the Minister of Environment and Cl Climate Change to help inform her determination as to whether the project is likely to cause significant adv adverse environmental effects,” said Karen Fish, the com communications adviser to the CEAA in an email. F Fish also confirmed that a day before that public consultation process ended there were some in-person comments submitted to the agency. Jonathan Moore, Liber Ero Chair of Coastal Science and Management, at Simon Fraser University travelled to Ottawa, along with First Nations representatives and public interest groups, to voice their concerns about the project. Moore was one of the primary signatories of an open letter signed by more than 130 scientists and academics that was sent to the federal government urging the rejection of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) draft report. The group, along with Moore, met with the Parliamentary Secretary Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday, March 10 and will meet with McKenna later in the week via video-conference. “To ensure procedural fairness, a record of these meetings will be shared with the proponent,” Fish said.

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Metlakatla ink major LNG deal BY KEVIN CAMPELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Metlakatla First Nation has signed two pipeline benefits agreements with the provincial government that will provide direct benefits to the community as a result of B.C.’s developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. “It is important that we have a voice in developing industries in our territory. This kind of benefits agreements gives us that voice and offers us the opportunity to move forward in partnership with government and with business in a way that benefits everyone,” Harold Leighton, Chief Councillor, Metlakatla First Nation, said. The agreements relate to TransCanada’s proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline and Spectra’s proposed Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission pipeline. “Congratulations to Chief Councillor Leighton and all members of the Metlakatla First Nation for reaching this agreement. They are so often at the forefront of new projects and I applaud their vision and their drive to bring new opportunities to their community,” John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Metlakatla First Nation has received an initial payment of $430,000 related to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission line, and would receive two separate payments of just over $1 million as construction starts and when the natural gas line goes into service. As part of the agreement related to the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission project, the First Nation has received an initial payment of $390,000, and would receive $975,000 as construction starts and an equal amount as the line goes into service. First Nations along each natural gas pipeline route will also share $10 million a year in ongoing benefits.

Former CAO Smith passes away BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Former city administrator William (Billy) Smith passed away Saturday, March 12 at the age of 75. For 16 years, Smith worked with Bob Thompson, a former city engineer, remembered Smith as one of the best administrators in B.C. Although Smith could have worked for much larger communities he chose to stay where his heart was, Thompson said. Smith spent 10 years working for the private sector and he was also on the board of directors for the British Columbia Railway Corporation. Thompson remembers on Saturday when Smith drove him down to Fairview and he suggested the idea of building a bridge to Digby Island. That was 15 years ago. “He was always thinking about strategy and what we should do. He worked above his station,” he said.

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced $9 million in new funding on Tuesday, March 8 for Tsimshian First Nation skills training. .

$9 million for Tsimshian skills training, LNG or no LNG BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Whether the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry develops on the North Coast or not, the B.C. government has committed to spending $9 million dollars on Tsimshian people for skills training. The provincial funding is over three years and will be handed over to the Tsimshian Roundtable, a partnership between six First Nations communities in the Tsimshian Alliance, and LNG proponents. The organization came together two years ago to make sure Tsimshian people benefit from proposed LNG projects in the area by making sure a workforce is prepared for when the industry does decide to develop in the province. “It’s a coordinated approach by the Tsimshian communities, first of all, seeing how training can be provided through each of the communities without major duplication,” White said adding a hypothetical example where each community might train 12 millwrights, totalling 72 trained but there are only positions for 30 millwrights,” Gitxaala Chief Clifford White, who co-chairs the roundtable with Simon Nish, BG Group vice president, said. “We want to make sure that we’re not all training for the same trade, and making sure that our people have those opportunities,” he said. The Tsimshian Alliance is made up of the Metlakatla, Lax Kw’alaams, Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Kitselas and Kitsumkalum Nations. The group has been working with unions, the province and six LNG proponents to make sure 25 per cent of the work force is apprentice related and of that number 50 per cent of the apprenticeships or trades will be available for First Nations. Simon Nish, the vice-president of sustainability at BG Canada has been involved in the alliance since the beginning. “The background was that Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla said in 2014, ‘we’re having repeat conversations with multiple proponents about employment and training, is there a way we can all come together and talk about regional employment training?’” Nish said. The funding isn’t just for skilled trades. The workforce that

“We want to make sure that we’re not all training for the same trade ...” - Clifford White the Tsimshian Roundtable plans to build includes short-term occupations with little training, such as cleaners, to long-term positions that require more training, such as doctors, lawyers, financiers and supervisors. The provincial government invested $1.2 million in May 2015 for a similar purposes — to fund the Aboriginal skills trade program, Pathways to Success, in Prince Rupert and Terrace. Since that time, the provincial government announced in a press release that the program has resulted in setting up more than 180 Tsimshian women and men with jobs in customer service, construction and environmental monitoring with an average wage of $18.75 an hour. B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced the $9 million in new funding on Tuesday, March 8. “We have three things we’ve got to do. We’ve got to connect with the private sector, figure out what those jobs are, then we’ve got to work with First Nations and figure out what their aspirations as individuals are, and then we have to connect them through the appropriate training,” Clark said. Each First Nations community is evaluating its own members and how they should be trained and educated to meet the immediate needs within the community themselves, Clifford said. Some communities will continue on Pathways to Success program. Despite the waiting game for a final investment decision from at least one of the LNG proponents, Clark said the million dollar investment is needed to train First Nations on the North Coast. She cited that $20 billion had already been spent in the province pre-final investment decision in preparing the land for potential development. “It’s been slow, slower than anyone predicted because no one predicted $30 a barrel oil. In the meantime though, we’re training people for jobs that exist,” Clark said.

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Thank you for your comments! Paciﬁc NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) would like to thank the community for submitting comments to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) on the Agency’s draft report and conditions for our project. CEAA received thousands of comments and we appreciate everyone who took the time to send in their feedback. To review the draft CEAA report and conditions, please visit bit.ly/DraftCEAAReport.

What happens next?

Will I have another opportunity to provide comments?

After reviewing all of the feedback received during the public comment period, CEAA will ﬁnalize its report and conditions and provide it to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

While the formal public comment period has closed, hearing feedback from the local First Nations and communities is important to the long-term success of the project. If you would like more information, or would like to provide feedback, I encourage you to visit one of our community ofﬁces in Port Edward or Prince Rupert. Our local team would be happy to meet with you.

When will the federal government make a decision on PNW LNG’s environmental assessment application? Once the Minister of Environment and Climate Change has received CEAA’s ﬁnal report and conditions, the Minister will either make a ﬁnal decision or refer it to the federal cabinet. The timing of the decision is up to the Minister and/or the cabinet.

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Council In Brief Yacht club permit issued Design plans for a new building for the Prince Rupert Rowing and Yacht Club (PRRYC) were approved at the March 7 city council meeting when council issued a development permit for the club to begin constructing the new facility. “PRRYC has had a presence on the waterfront in the Cow Bay area since 1908. The existing premises are in dire need of replacement. The new facility will be aesthetically pleasing and make a positive contribution to the Cow Bay area. Parking capacity will be increased substantially, reducing the pressure on street parking in the area,” wrote yacht club director Jack Payne in the permit application. The intention of Payne is to demolish the existing clubhouse and replace the facility with new structures. Payne also attached concept plans in the permit application. The proposed building was found to be in accordance with the ‘Cow Bay Development Permit Area Design’ guidelines including design, character, form and scale, and materials. Construction for the structure is proposed to start in spring 2016 and the engineering department found that there is adequate water and sewer servicing for the building and storm servicing needs to be reviewed.

Museum offered support A letter of support was offered to the Museum of Northern BC, to apply for funds from the Prince Rupert Port Authority through the Port’s Community Investment Fund. Reasons for the funds application include upgrading the site’s existing security system and installing a new outdoor system at the Dance Performance and Longhouse Studio, which will greatly reduce vandalism, especially in the peak vandalism season in June, wrote museum director Susan Marsden in her request.

Trailers being dismantled In Port Edward, the dismantling of abandoned trailers at the contentious trailer park has begun. Stonecliff Properties has hired a crew for the complete cleanup. One of the challenges is disposing of the recyclable material and the costs associated with that. The district also made it clear that the official community plan hasn’t changed and the area is still zoned as a mobile park.

Port Edward wants upgrades Two weeks ago, the district sent out a letter to stakeholders who use the Canadian National railway line that goes through Port Edward. The district is looking for financial support to upgrade the crossings that run their area. The district is spending $700,000 on the upgrades, but it is asking Prince Rupert Coal Terminal, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Ridley Island, Pinnacle Renewable Energy, DP World and Alta Gas to fund $25,000. Only the port has indicated it will provide support, said the chief administrative officer, Bob Payette.

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A 41-year-old woman was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck on a crosswalk early Thursday morning at the intersection of Second Avenue West and Sixth Street. Following the accident Prince Rupert RCMP urged to stay off electronic devices that can lead to distracted driving. RCMP have not indicated whether charges will be laid.

Tax sharing one-sided: Brain BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

If you find you’re having trouble figuring out what’s what while submitting your taxes to the government this season, don’t fret. You’re not the only one. Members of both Prince Rupert city council and District of Port Edward council met last week to re-evaluate the Ridley Island tax-sharing agreement, which has 83 per cent of all taxes collected going to Prince Rupert from the island, and 17 per cent going to Port Edward. Prince Rupert Coun. Blair Mirau brought forth the agreement in late February, which dates back to 1980 when the City of Prince Rupert underwent a boundary extension to include Ridley Island. In a letters patent issued by the province, it was determined that both municipalities share the first $25,000 in annual taxation, with the remaining balance distributed 80 per cent to Prince Rupert and 20 per cent to Port Edward. In 1984, three per cent of Port Edward’s share was given to Prince Rupert as a contribution to maintain civic centre operations. The agreement is currently being reviewed every five years, but Prince Rupert council feels the agreement is out-of-date due to the area’s current economic climate, and the taxes going toward Port Edward from the 17 per cent allocated are too much to be contributed elsewhere ($703,200 in 2015). “It seems to be a very one-sided arrangement that we are transferring quite a lot of revenue over. In terms of the shared services back, that doesn’t necessarily seem to be the case, so I think that needs to be part of the discussion as well – that it’s time now

“We feel it’s a fair agreement ...” - Dave MacDonald

for us to look at the fact that when this agreement was negotiated, we had a mill that was supporting this community, we had Ridley Island that was just about to be developed and now we don’t have a mill ... and we don’t have these extra developments at the moment, yet one opportunity comes at Port Ed’s doorstep (Pacific NorthWest LNG’s proposed Lelu Island terminal) and that is not a reciprocal arrangement back in terms of us receiving some sort of benefit from those developments,” said Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain at the council meeting, referencing the landfill use (fees went up last year to account for the lost gas tax funding grants that were used to expand the site due to a ‘gold rush’ of developers renovating homes and taking up space at the landfill), fire rescue, airport ferry and other Prince Rupert amenities Port Ed residents may use. In 2014, Prince Rupert council asked Port Edward Mayor Dave MacDonald to re-evaluate the agreement, but MacDonald responded saying that since Port Ed residents are so close to the Ridley developments, any negative impacts such as coal dust, increased rail traffic and train whistling affecting the community without any taxation was deemed unfair. As well, the three per cent of taxes given over to Prince Rupert for civic centre upkeep represented Port Edward residents paying their fair share for

recreational facilities, as well as user fees. “These amounts are not insignificant,” wrote Mayor MacDonald in his response to former Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem’s invitation for discussion. Last Tuesday, March 8, Mayor MacDonald said he was open to discussing the agreement in the near future. “I’m meeting with the [Mayor Brain] tomorrow to talk about the issue ... We feel it’s as fair an agreement as it could get in the day (1980) and we don’t see any reason to change it. We’re going to go listen to what they may have to say of why it should be changed and we have had meetings before on this issue,” MacDonald said, adding that should a positive decision result from the federal government on the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal on Lelu Island, the district would look into the potential for sharing the benefits agreement. In Rupert’s chief financial officer Corinne Bomben’s report to council it was found that over the five-year period from 2010-2014, Port Edward’s taxation collection from Ridley Island represented on average 52 per cent of all taxes collected for the district. “I’m all for being a good neighbour but when we’re talking about this arrangement being over 50 per cent of their tax revenue, I definitely thinks it warrants further discussion ... I’d rather request that we invite the Port Ed council to meet with us ... The agreement seems to be outdated. It’s not serving the City of Prince Rupert’s interests,” said Mirau. “This will be an ongoing dialogue and will require some time for both communities to consider alternatives to the existing arrangement,” said Brain last Thursday after the reported meeting.

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In our opinion

LNG money is already coming

t is getting difficult for all the naysayers to prove that the liquefied natural gas industry (LNG) hasn’t spent a significant amount of dough in the province. Yes, everyone is still waiting for a final investment decision from at least one of the LNG proponents, but even during the wait-andsee period, deals are being made and money is being spent. This month alone, substantial cash is flowing to the North Coast. The first payments of $430,000 and $390,000 have already been made from the two pipeline benefit agreements made with the Metlakatla First Nation. That is just this month and just the tip of the iceberg once some of the projects jump the final hurdles. There have been millions already paid out. Last week, Christy Clark announced that $9 million will go to the Tsimshian Alliance from the provincial government to fund skills training for the Tsimshian people in preparation for industry. Despite still waiting for a final investment decision, Clark said that LNG is creating all kinds of employment. She stated that the LNG proponents have already spent $20 billion in the province. Much of that money started on the eastern side of the province with exploratory work, drilling, engineering and detailed consultation with First Nations. On the North Coast, some of the proponents have spent a lot on proposed or investigated terminal sites. The NDP opposition has said that the Petronas LNG project development agreement doesn’t promise jobs for British Columbians. That doesn’t seem to be true when considering that the Tsimshian Alliance is working with six LNG proponents to build a workforce to be ready to start once development begins. Nothing will be quite as significant as when the one of the proponents does make its final investment decision and begins to build. Regardless of the spin. LNG money is already trickling in to the benefit of every community in northern B.C. We hope the trickle becomes a torrent.

Guest View: Disability Assistance increase modest but one of many initiatives

ast month, the provincial budget just one of many initiatives your government was tabled — and in doing so, we has adopted to ensure greater support and wrapannounced an investment of $170 around services for those with a disability. million to increase disability assistance rates Through Budget 2016, we extended the seniors for about 100,000 clients. $1,000 home renovation tax credit to people with a Unfortunately, in recent weeks a great deal disability. We have increased Annualized Earnings of confusion has been created, resulting in Exemptions that help people on assistance anxiety and fear — so I wish to address the whose ability to work fluctuates throughout the facts. year. They can earn an additional $9,600 a year The level of rate increase depends on without it affecting their assistance. We have also whether a client wishes to continue to access a brought in changes so people on disability can subsidized annual bus pass - but regardless, it receive cash gifts with no impact to their assistance. Michelle Stilwell will be their choice to: Technology@work provides accessible technology Minister of Social 1) receive the full $77 per month rate to people with disabilities, making it easier for Development and increase; them to find and retain employment. Social Innovation 2) maintain an annual bus pass and receive And we have simplified the application process an extra $25 per month, or; to make it easier for some people applying for 3) if you receive the Special Transportation Subsidy, the disability assistance. rate increase includes this amount and an additional $11 per We will continue to invest in programs and services that month. ensure people with disabilities receive an increasing level of As a person with a disability — I fully understand and support — and I will continue to work with the disability appreciate that the level of increase, whatever it may result community to push forward and achieve the goals we are in for an individual recipient, is modest. However, this is collectively seeking.

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Letters to the editor

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority REBIRTH OF A TERMINAL: Early progress on the Fairview Container Terminal conversion project in 2005. Today’s fast-growing container-handling operation was built on the foundation of a breakbulk cargo facility that opened in the early 1970s.

They knew of lead 12 years ago Container conversion “It isn’t the lead in the water created opportunities that matters, it’s the lead

Editor: Twelve years ago, possibly more, the Conrad Elementary Parent Advisory Council (PAC) brought up the problem of lead in the school’s water at a regular meeting. A principal, or principal’s representative would have been there; also likely, a school trustee. An employee from the district office attended our meeting. We were told the lead problem was too expensive to fix. The years have passed and now lead in the drinking water is reported at Conrad School. How about that? Twelve years. It isn’t the lead in the water that matters, it’s the lead in the kids. Now its time to facilitate some blood tests. Maybe its not a problem, or maybe its

in the kids.” - Kathleen Palm worse than we thought, or perhaps the truth is in between somewhere. Let medical science give us real numbers instead of unscientific speculation. Kathleen Palm Former chair of the Conrad PAC

Scientists urge draft rejection Editor: An open letter to: Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Re: Scientific flaws in assessment of environmental risks from the proposed Pacific NorthWest Liquid Natural Gas facility at Lelu Island, Skeena River estuary. We, the undersigned scientists, conclude that the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) draft report of the environmental risks of the Pacific NorthWest Liquid Natural Gas (PNW LNG) project, proposed for the Skeena River estuary at Lelu Island, is scientifically flawed and represents an insufficient base for decision-making. We urge you to reject the CEAA draft report. Given that the PNW LNG project is proposed for the Flora Bank area of the Skeena River estuary, an area with economically- and culturallyimportant fishes, such as salmon, eulachon, and herring, we primarily focus our analyses on risks posed to these species. We have identified five primary scientific flaws in the CEAA draft report: 1. Misrepresentation of the importance of the project area to fish populations, especially salmon. The CEAA draft report has not accurately characterized the importance of the project area, the Flora Bank region, for fish. The draft CEAA report1 states that the “…marine habitats around Lelu Island are representative of marine ecosystems throughout the north coast of B.C.”. In contrast, five decades of science has repeatedly documented that this habitat is not representative of other areas along the north coast or in the greater Skeena River estuary, but rather that it is exceptional nursery habitat for salmon that support

commercial, recreational, and First Nation fisheries from throughout the Skeena River watershed and beyond. A worse location is unlikely to be found for PNW LNG with regards to potential risks to fish and fisheries. Proponents of previous industrial projects and decision makers have historically avoided development in the Flora Bank region because of its known enormous value to fish. Thus, the draft CEAA report has failed to adequately characterize the potential risks of the project to fish and fisheries. 2. Assuming lack of information equates to lack of risks. CEAA’s draft report concluded that the project is not likely to cause adverse effects on fish in the estuarine environment, even when their only evidence for some species was an absence of information. For example, eulachon, a fish of paramount importance to First Nations and a Species of Special Concern, likely use the Skeena River estuary and project area during their larval, juvenile, and adult life-stages. There has been no systematic study of eulachon in the project area. Yet CEAA concluded that the project posed minimal risks to this fish. It is scientifically indefensible to conclude that a species will not be negatively impacted when it is unknown how it relies on habitat that would be destroyed. Indeed, there are many aspects of this ecosystem and the proposed PNW LNG project for which there is little scientific understanding. Lack of knowledge does not mean lack of risks. 3. Disregard for science that was not funded by the proponent. CEAA’s draft report is not a balanced consideration of the best-available science. See OPEN LETTER on Page 8

RE:PORT

s a breakbulk handling facility, Fairview Terminal was well-utilized between its first vessel call in 1973 and the early 1990s, when terminal throughput began to decline across all lines of business. Despite the port’s best efforts to replace the steady loss of lumber volumes with pulp from across western Canada, by the year 2000 nearly all forest products for export were being loaded into containers in BC’s southern ports and exported to Asia. In 2002, volumes through Fairview were negligible. As early as 1996, Port Authority staff launched studies into the potential for converting the terminal to a container handling facility, as it was clear any future opportunities for Fairview lay in containerized trade. For any port to operate a successful container terminal, it requires both import traffic and loaded containers for export to attract major shipping companies. Unlike most other North American ports, Prince Rupert does not have a large population to support the large-scale import of consumer goods from Asia. Fortunately, the Port of Prince Rupert’s geographic proximity to Asia and rail corridor connection give it a significant advantage in time and cost for linking inbound cargoes to major markets all over the continent. In fact, the absence of a local market gave Prince Rupert the opportunity to create a unique, modern intermodal operation, without interference from road traffic or congestion on its underutilized rail link. Initial planning was for a modest conversion of Fairview Terminal pegged at $28 million, which would only handle container ships with a 3,000–4,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity. It quickly became apparent that to capitalize on the port’s natural deep water advantage, the new terminal would need to accommodate the newer, larger container ships being designed for trans-Pacific trade, which at the time were as large as 13,000 TEUs. Specific investments by senior levels of government helped the Port Authority confirm the ambitious vision. A number of terminal operators responded to the Port Authority’s call for submissions. Maher Terminals of New Jersey stood out. With 60 years of experience, including operating the largest container terminal in North America, Maher signed an agreement with the Port in 2004. It gave the project increased credibility in the international marine community. In September 2007, the conversion project was completed and Fairview Terminal was opened for business. Despite launching at the outset of a major collapse in world trade, when other West Coast facilities experienced dramatic reductions in traffic, the terminal experienced immediate success. This is likely due to the combined enthusiasm of its operator and the labour of local ILWU workers, who embraced the sophisticated techniques involved in working at the new state-of-the-art facility. It was also a result of Prince Rupert’s unique value proposition—and, of course, the decision by the COSCO container shipping line to serve the port. In just over six years, Fairview Container Terminal developed into one of the fastest-growing container terminals in the world, and today serves Canada as a premier gateway for diverse types of containerized cargo, both imported and exported. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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METLAKATLA BAND COUNCIL The Coastal Training Centre in partnership with NVIT is looking for participants to take the Bridging to Trades program at our training facility in Prince Rupert. The program will begin in September 2016. (A minimum of 12 participants are needed to deliver it). The Bridging to Trades program provides students with pre-foundational training in several high-demand industrial trades. Students will also develop necessary employment skills including resume writing, interviewing tactics, and other job-search related tools. Throughout the 12 week program, students will develop a sound understanding of workplace safety and gain significant hands-on experience in each of the following trades: • Electrical • Plumbing • Pipefitting • Machining / Millwright • Welding Upon successful completion of this program, students will have greater opportunity for acceptance into Trade schools pre-apprenticeship programs. For further information about the program please contact Brenda Leighton or Tara J. Leighton at: 250.627.8822. Application forms for the program are available at the Coastal Training Centre, 501 Dunsmuir Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R2. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be dropped off at the Coastal Training Centre, faxed to: 250.624.2813 or emailed to: brendlei@citytel.net

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CEAA draft report should be rejected On the contrary, CEAA relied upon conclusions presented in proponent-funded studies which have not been subjected to independent peer-review and disregarded a large and growing body of relevant independent scientific research, much of it peerreviewed and published. For example, CEAA marginalized a published peer-reviewed study that revealed risks of widespread erosion of Flora Bank, a unique marine coastal landform and eelgrass habitat, due to disruption of water currents by the proposed trestle and suspension bridge. Instead, CEAA adopted the conclusions of a proponentfunded model that claimed “no harmful effects” of the PNW LNG project, even though external and professional analyses identified several critical errors in their methods. Similarly, CEAA did not adequately consider decades of scientific research on salmon in the Skeena River estuary, and instead relied on proponent-funded studies that were substantially more limited in scope and duration and that reached different conclusions compared to the larger body of available science. In these and similar cases, the CEAA draft assessment of the PNW LNG project presents an unbalanced assessment of the project’s environmental risks through the disregard of the larger body of independent science. 4. Inadequate consideration of multiple project impacts and their cumulative effects. The CEAA draft report did not adequately consider the multiple potential impacts of the project and their cumulative effects and thereby provided an unbalanced assessment of risks. 5. Unsubstantiated reliance on mitigation. CEAA’s draft report concluded that the project posed moderate risks to marine fish but that these risks could be mitigated. However, the proponent has not fully developed their mitigation plans and the plans that they have outlined are scientifically dubious. For example, the draft assessment states that destroyed salmon habitat will be mitigated; the “proponent identified 90 000 m2 of lower productivity habitats within five potential offsetting sites that could be modified to increase the productivity of fisheries”,

when in fact, the proponent did not present data on productivity of Skeena Estuary habitats for fish at any point in the CEAA process. Without understanding relationships between fish and habitat, the proposed mitigation could actually cause additional damage to fishes of the Skeena River estuary. Independent scientific analyses indicate that mitigation frequently fails to recover original levels of ecosystem function. For these stated reasons the CEAA draft report represents a flawed assessment of the environmental risks of the PNW LNG proposal. While we are not decision-makers, we can assess when decisions would be made based on false premises. This is one of those instances. We urge you to reject this draft report. The CEAA draft report for the Pacific Northwest LNG project is a symbol of what is wrong with environmental decision-making in Canada. An obvious risk of a flawed assessment is that it will arrive at an incorrect conclusion. Indeed, scientific research from other estuaries has found industrial development, such as that proposed by the PNW LNG project, is associated with lasting damage to salmon populations. While our assessment finds that the CEAA draft report is scientifically flawed, the greater body of science also demonstrates that protection of the Lelu Island/Flora Bank area would benefit the secondlargest salmon-producing watershed in Canada. Protection of the Flora Bank area would demonstrate the Liberal Government’s commitment to protection of marine ecosystems, rights of indigenous people, and scientific integrity. Jonathan W. Moore, Ph.D., Liber Ero Chair of Coastal Science and Management, Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University. Marvin Rosenau, Ph.D., Professor, British Columbia Institute of Technology. Charmaine Carr-Harris, M.Sc., Biologist, Skeena Fisheries Commission. Matthew R. Sloat, Ph.D., Director of Science, Wild Salmon Center, and Adjunct Professor, Oregon State University.

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Fries and music BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

In less than a year after meeting, Ted Paul asked Nancy if she would marry him and if she would try commercial fishing. “I said yes to both,” she said. She quit her job as a woman’s advocate for the transition house, and immersed herself in an industry she had no idea about with a man she had just fallen in love with. The couple now operate the food truck business, Fries and Pies, on Third Avenue West, and play live shows as the band “Just Showed Up” — but that story comes a little later. Nancy was born and raised in a small town in Saskatchewan. She moved to Prince Rupert in 1989. Ted is originally from Ontario and a moved to the North Coast C in 1976. Both played music when w they came to the city. Ted T used to play drums and a guitar, but when he got carpal c tunnel from fishing and a couldn’t play anymore, he h picked up the harmonica instead. i For work, Nancy was in advertising a sales and then worked w at the transition house, h while Ted ran Prince P Rupert Water Taxis -Nancy Paul for f years until he sold the business and bought a commercial fishing boat. They both raised children and when they were on their own again they met. “When it’s right it just kind of happens,” Nancy said. They were at a mutual friend’s 50th birthday party in November. They talked and danced all night together and the next day he left to go fishing for two months. Nancy and Ted made plans to go downhill skiing at Shames Mountain when he came back, and they did. But they were separated once again when he went out fishing that summer. In the fall, they decided to get married and Nancy would join him on the boat the following summer. Nancy was game, she only hoped that she wouldn’t be prone to sea sickness and that she would at least like it. “If somebody would have told me twelve years ago that I was going to be a commercial fisherman I would have laughed them out of the room. But I loved it,” she said. They got married in the Museum of Northern B.C. in the room with windows that face the ocean, and where the sun bounces off three carved totem poles. One hundred friends and family came and brought food instead of gifts. It was an

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Nancy and Ted Paul spent the first eight years of their relationship fishing commercially and now they run the Fries and Pies food truck and play in the band, “Just Showed Up”.

epic potluck with dancing until 2 a.m. Then, it was just the two of them in a 37-foot freezer trawler, one of the smaller boats on the west coast of Haida Gwaii. In the first few years, Nancy learned how to navigate the boat and dress fish. She wasn’t a fan of the freezer work, so Ted did all the glazing. “On bad weather days when we couldn’t fish I would pull out the guitar, and Ted would pull out the harmonica and we’d play music and make french fries,” Nancy said. Once they were playing music, the couple noticed that the rigging on their boat was covered with starlings. When they stopped playing, one by one each little bird flitted away. “We think the music drew them there,” she said. “It was the most amazing thing.” Over the next eight years, the couple saw their fair share of whales, storms and rugged sights along the island. They would be out on the water for 14 days at a time before they would need to deliver their fish, fuel up and get groceries. When the commercial fishing industry started to fizzle, Ted and Nancy realized that with age, in a few years they wouldn’t be able to keep and needed a change.

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Three years ago they sold the boat, the licence and retired from fishing. They took employment counselling through Hecate Straight and that was when Ted came up with the idea to start a food truck. He took his brand new hunting trailer and rejigged it to be a the Fries and Pies trailer. In October 2014, they opened for business and began selling fries, poutine, fish and chips and other fast food. It’s busy work but it’s not stressful or hard on the body. They’re enjoying the social aspect of serving new and regular customers each day and working together, once again, in close quarters. They also started playing music in public together as “Just Showed Up”. They have performed at the Relay For Life event, Kispiox Valley Music Festival and Bad Poetry night at the Harbour Theatre. This year, when the weather warms up as spring and summer approach, Nancy and Ted are taking their food and music gig on the road. They plan to hook the Fries and Pies trailer up to their new motorhome and travel to farmer’s markets and music festivals. “We’re a good team,” she said.

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In Brief No subsidy for Jr. All Native A further letter of support was drafted for coach Brett Ross and his Lax Kw’alaams junior boys All Native basketball team to host the annual tournament at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert in 2017. “Our village is not capable of having that many teams and fans,” wrote Ross. Although the city offered the letter, council also specified that no special rental rates or deal would be offered during the tournament for playing time at the civic centre. This year’s Junior All Native Basketball Tournament kicks off in Williams Lake from March 13 – 18, hosted by the Nuxalk Nation.

Port Ed’s home field advantage Port Edward Mayor Dave MacDonald could barely contain his excitement when speaking of using the field at McKeown Park to support the revival of a minor baseball league. The North Coast Minor Baseball Association spoke with district councillors on March 8 about using the park as the league’s home field. All councillors welcomed the plan that would see parents and children between the ages of four to nine coming out to Port Edward to play ball. The director of the baseball association, Ken Veldman, and the president, Emily Kawaguchi, pitched their ideas to the council. They also ensured councillors that the sport would be affordable for all families. “All you really need is a glove, and as a league we’re going to take care of the rest,” Veldman said. McKeown Park is considered an ideal location for the league because it will be able to offer flexible programming and the field is level and drained. The association wants to have grass infield this year, and next year they would like to work with the district to do base cutouts around first, second, third and the pitching mound. “I know we’re all happy,” Mayor MacDonald said with a wide grin. But his concern was transportation. “All the way to Port Ed? The parents aren’t having a problem with that?” Veldman said he doesn’t think it’ll be an issue. There is a bus stop outside the park, and parents might carpool to make sure all the players on the team are there for a game. The league has plans to begin the season in May.

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Rainmakers play tough but ousted BY WILLIAM GYE PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Charles Hays Senior Boys Rainmakers hopes to win the British Columbia AAA High School Basketball Championship came to end over the weekend — but not by much. The Rainmakers went 0-4 in the

tournament, but the record was far from indicative of the play. Despite playing top-level competition, the Rainmakers were just a bucket here or there from taking a real run at the title. The Rainmakers dropped their opener late Wednesday 65-63 to Abbotsford before hitting the court early

Thursday only to fall 55-45 to Nanaimo. Again, they were back on the court early Friday but fell flat losing 81-74. Even at 0-3, the Rainmakers came back taking Richmond’s McNair Secondary to the final buzzer losing 77-76. Prince Rupert’s Justin McChesney was one of only five players at the tournament to receive a Telus Scholarship.

Rapids capture Smithers swim meet BY WILLIAM GYE PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Rapids captured the Bulkley Vally Otters Spring Sprint Swim Meet in Smithers recently by nearly 200 points, edging out Terrace, Smithers and Kitimat respectively. Outstanding preformances from

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Prince Rupert swimmers highlighted a great weekend and an even better result for the team. Prince Rupert Results (alphabetical): Araya Bartlett (14) finished second in the 100 freestyle, third in 100 breaststroke and third in the 200 freestyle. Finn de la Nuez (10) had personal best times in all six individual events he took part in. Finn

won the 50 metre backstroke. He also finished third in 100 freestyle and 100 metre backstroke. Natalie DeMille (11) won the Silver aggregate in 10-11 girls age category. She won the 50, 100 and 200 metre freestyle events, and finished second in 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke and the 200 metre IM. See SWIM MEET on Page 12

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Rupert Rapids results Natalie set a new Swim BC “A” time in the 100 backstroke. Isaac Dolan (12) won the Silver aggregate in 11-12 boys division. He won the 50, 100 and 200 metre freestyle. Isaac finished second in 50 and 100 backstroke, and the 200 IM. Malcom Dolan (10) finished second in 200 freestyle. Zach Dolan (14) won the Gold aggregate in the 13-14 boys age category. Zach won the 50 metre butterfly and 100 metre butterfly, as well as the 100 metre backstroke, 200 metre freestyle and won the 200 IM. He also had a second in 100 metre breaststroke, with a new “AA” time in 200 IM. Kobi Franes (14) finished third in 50 metre breaststroke, 100 backstroke and 100 metre freestyle. Landen Franes (12) won the Bronze aggregate in the 11-12 boys age group, and was his first aggregate medal ever. He won the 50 metre butterfly, came second in 200 freestyle, finished third in 50 and 100 metre backstroke events. Jakob Hall (10) won the Gold aggregate in the 10 and under boys division. He won all six individual events: the 50 and 100 metre breaststroke, 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events and the 200 IM. Josh Joubert (11) came third in the 100 metre IM. Amy Leighton (14) won the Bronze aggregate in the 14 and over girl’s bracket. She finished second in 100 metre backstroke, 50 and 100 metre butterfly, 200 freestyle and 200 IM, and a third in the 50 metre backstroke. Isaac Mastroianni (12) won the Gold aggregate for the 11-12 boys age group. He won all six individual events

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he participated in. Including, the 50 metre backstroke and 100 backstroke, the 50 and 100 metre breaststroke, 100 metre butterfly and the 200 IM. Lucas Mayer (9) won the Bronze aggregate in the 10 and under boys division. He won the 50 metre butterfly, came second in the 50 and 100 metre breaststroke and the 100 metre backstroke, and two third place finishes in the 50 metre freestyle and 200 metre IM. Sarah McChesney (19) won the 50 metre freestyle. Jarred McMeekin (14) won the Bronze aggregate in 13-14 boys age group. He won the 50 and 100 metre breaststroke, came second in the 200 IM, 50 freestyle and the 100 metre butterfly, and third in the 50 metre butterfly. Hyla McQuaid (11) came second in 50 metre backstroke, third in the 50 metre butterfly and 50 metre and 100 metre backstroke. Liam Pikola (12) finished second in the 50 and 100 metre breaststroke and 100 freestyle. He also finished third in the 200 IM. Ethan Toye (13) won the 50 backstroke. Hannah Toye (13) won the gold aggregate in 12-13 girls age group. She won the 50 and 100 metre butterfly, as well as the 50 and 100 metre backstroke and 200 metre freestyle. She also came second in the 200 IM. Robert Warren (16) won the Bronze aggregate in 15 and over boys division. Robert won the 50 metre freestyle, and came second in 100 and 200 metre freestyle and the 100 metre butterfly event.

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The Marine Bonspiel took place at the Prince Rupert Curling Club this past weekend, with the theme “Come throw some rocks at our houses.” The weekend included a fantastic seafood dinner, Wheelhouse Gillnetter on tap, lots of prizes — and some curling as well. After three days and four divisions curling for the distinguished honour of being named Marine Bonspiel Champion; winners were Greg Morgan, Ryan Pigeon, Pete Dziuba and Chad Stevenson. The winners of the other divisions can be found at the Prince Rupert Curling Club’s Facebook page, as well a list of upcoming events.

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$20,000 raised for young fisherman battling cancer BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2016 had a little more importance for the North Coast Transition Society. Hosting their open house at their new facility, built three years ago, as they have done every year on March 8 since opening, the North Coast Transition Society once again held a comprehensive tour of the facility, barbecue and lunch and to top it all off, the grand opening of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a new trailer with space dedicated to counselling services and a multipurpose room that sits adjacent to the Transition House on Park Avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We applied to the Port of Prince Rupert for some funding and we had some other donations. We ended up able to purchase a second-hand trailer that we converted into program offices and a multipurpose room, said Christine White, executive director at North Coast Transition Society, who added that the transition house was running out of room for further operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on it for well over a year,â&#x20AC;? added Carol Bulford, president at the society. Continual tours were led by society staff starting at 12 p.m. and running until 3 p.m., where visitors could get an inside look at the inner workings of the society, including different areas of the building dedicated to Eagles Landing Apartments and for private rooms for women fleeing abuse, as well as children who have experienced sexual assault. See TRANSITION HOUSE on Page 14

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say hi to at a coffee shop in town. Kasdorf is grateful for the support from the community and from her sister who started the fundraiser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel really blessed in a sense and grateful that she took the initiative to do this for us because if she asked us we would have said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad she did it because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge relief financially for the next year, and going forth with future medical bills, the house and so on,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Glennis Margaret Glencross (nee Baillie) announces her passing on Sunday March 6, 2016, at the age of 88 years. Glennis is survived by a son John (Angeline), and a daughter Mavis, of Prince Rupert BC. She was predeceased by both or her parents, her husband Don, and her brother William Baillie. Glennis was born in Howick, Quebec, the daughter of Leonard and Ellen Baillie. She graduated from nursing school in Montreal, Quebec, and then nursed in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, and Kirkland Lake, Ontario, before moving to Prince Rupert in 1953 to continue her nursing career. She met Donald Edward Glencross and they were married on June 4, 1954. Glennis took great pride in her nursing career and family, she cared for all of her patients just as if they were part of her family. She devoted her life to helping others in any way that she could. She expected the best of herself, and occasionally others as well. She will be extremely missed by all who knew her and, in some way, she touched every life she came in contact with.

Brenda Winsor March 22, 1951 - March 1, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Winsor (Croscup), on March 1st, 2016 in Prince Rupert, B.C. Brenda was born to a Scottish War Bride and Army Veteran in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on March 22nd, 1951. Brenda had a wonderful childhood along with her 3 sisters, which she often spoke fondly of. Labrador was the place she met and married Boyce, her husband of 44 years. In 1977 Brenda and Boyce left the east coast and ventured west to Alberta, then to Kitsault and made Prince Rupert their home in 1983. Brenda will be forever missed for her generous spirit, passion for helping others and her profound love for her family and friends. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Boyce, as well as her sisters Faye (Willard) Lawrence, Hildred (Dwight) Feltham, Helen (Carl) Kennedy and many nieces, nephews and friends. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Amor Kloppers and Dr. Kevin Browne for their wonderful care. Sincere thanks also goes to the third floor and the emergency room nursing staff for the support and compassion shown to Brenda. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016, on what would have been Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 65th birthday, at 6 p.m. at the Prince Rupert Curling Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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STEEL BUILDING sale. “Big blow out sale-clear out pricing in effect now!” 20x20 $5,444 25x26 $6,275 28x28 $7,454 30x30 $8,489 32x34 $10,328 42x50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

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Tenders The BC Liquor Distribution Branch is seeking janitorial companies with commercial cleaning experience to bid on one or more of the 24 Stores in the Prince George, Cariboo Terrace area. If you qualify go to:

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SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Proposed Municipal Name Change to the North Coast Regional District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Part 2 Division 6 of the Local Government Act, the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District proposes to request that the Minister responsible recommend to the Lieutenant Governor in Council a municipal name change from the SkeenaQueen Charlotte Regional District to the “North Coast Regional District”. The purpose of the proposed municipal name change is to better align the Regional District’s name to its geography. Further information on this matter can be viewed at the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at 14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC, or on the website at www.sqcrd.ca. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, the Board of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District may request the Minister responsible to recommend a name change if, after the deadline, elector response forms are certified by the Corporate Officer as having been signed by less than 10% of the eligible electors in the boundary of the regional district which is the whole of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District. If, after the deadline, elector response forms are certified by the Corporate Officer as having been signed by at least 10% of the eligible electors in the Regional District (calculated to be 1,226), the Board may not proceed with the request for a municipal name change and may not proceed with the process unless the matter receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding. Elector Response Forms The response of the electors must be in the form established by the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District. Forms are available at the Regional District office (14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert). Blank forms can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed, upon request. An accurate copy of the elector response form may be utilized, provided that it is made of the form prior to any electors signing such form, so that only elector response forms with original signatures are submitted. For an elector response to be accepted it must meet the following conditions: • only eligible electors of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District are entitled to sign an elector response form; • the full name of the elector must be stated; • the residential address of the elector must be stated; • the elector must sign the elector response form; • if applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; and, • the elector response form must be submitted to the Corporate Officer before the deadline. Forms may be submitted in person or by mail to be received by the Corporate Officer at the SkeenaQueen Charlotte Regional District office located at 14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5 NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON Friday, April 29, 2016. Elector response forms must be in the possession of the Corporate Officer by this time, as postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission. FORMS MAY NOT BE RETURNED BY FAX. Eligible Elector An eligible elector for the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process is a resident who meets the following criteria: • is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a resident of the Regional District for at least thirty days; and, • is not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act. A non-resident property elector who meets the following criteria is also an eligible elector: • is not entitled to register as a resident elector for the Regional District; • is age eighteen or older; • is a Canadian citizen; • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months; • has been a registered owner of the real property within the Regional District for at least thirty days; and, • is not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act. Note: Corporations or land held in a corporate name are not entitled to vote. In the case of multiple owners of a parcel, only one person (with the consent of the majority of owners) may vote as a nonresident property elector. What is an Alternative Approval Process? On January 1st, 2004 the Community Charter came into force and prescribes two methods by which a local government may seek approval of the electors. These are Assent of the Electors (which is approval by voting) or Alternative Approval Process which allows a Board to proceed with an action unless at least 10% of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period. In this case, the Board has opted for the latter process. If at least 10% of the electors state their opposition to the proposed action, the matter requires the Assent of the Electors if the Board wishes to proceed. The Alternative Approval Process under the Community Charter replaces the Counter Petition Opportunity under the Local Government Act that some may have been familiar with. More information may be obtained by contacting Daniel Fish, Deputy Corporate Officer at the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District office at 14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC or by telephone at 250-624-2002. Daniel Fish, Deputy Corporate Officer

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Kanata School rezoning process back on the table BY KEVIN CAMPELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Kanata School rezoning process continued to be a topic of hot conversation for city council when, after outlining to developer and land purchaser Bryton Group that rezoning the property from Public Facilities Zone (P1) to Multiple Family Residential Zone (RM3) would be unacceptable due to the high rate of density that RM3 brings to the area, city planner Zeno Krekic brought council two possible directions the rezoning could take; one as a mixture of RM1/RM2 (Single and Two Family Residential Zones) on one portion of the proposed residential development and RM1 (Multifamily Residential) on the other, and a second possible avenue of a Bryton Group-

directed mixture of RM3 and RM1 densities, which was amended from strictly RM3 in the original proposal. The Bryton Group also agreed to build a through-road through the new potential subdivision that will provide entrances and exits to the area as it expands with residential development, again a modified aspect of the proposal, which only had a private road through the area. The new public road will allow access and connectivity to the area and is proposed to be built to the furthest southwest point of the property. Councillors had differing opinions on the exact density of the area, but agreed that a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tot lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or a park would be needed in the area, something the Bryton Group is open to constructing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to be smart about to

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ensure that the community interests are met ... The good news is we fixed the road problem and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy that the developer has moved in that direction. It takes some time, we needed to figure what those two options were. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping by the next meeting we can figure out one,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Lee Brain. Prince Rupert School District 52 secretary treasurer Cam McIntyre was pleased to see some sort of progress on the rezoning, as once the rezoning is passed, the Kanata property comes off the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and the sale is concluded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council had to pass a motion, effectively, to take it back onto the table and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in fact what they have now done ... They will bring it back and now debate it again at their next meeting, so that was the hoped-for outcome from our perspective,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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