April 28, 2011 by North Island Gazette

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Rocks right size J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — Bob O’Brien now knows how a North Island windshield feels. Still, O’Brien, operations manager for the Ministry of Transportation’s Vancouver Island District, never cracked despite being peppered with criticism by Regional District of Mount Waddington directors last week about the aggregate used on North Island roads in the winter. The issue of windshield replacement claims by North Island drivers has been a contentious one for the past several winters. Two years ago, the Regional District formally requested the province compensate drivers for damage from gravel spread on the highway. The Ministry’s response was that the Regional District needed to take up the matter with the contractor, Emcon. In response, Emcon officials said the company was following ministry guidelines regarding the size of material, creating a circular defense that locals haven’t been able to penetrate. Invited by the board to attend a meeting, O’Brien had no sooner settled into his seat when board chair

Al Huddlestan got the discussion started. “A lot of North Island drivers are hoping you could perhaps explain why they have to replace their windshields every year,” Huddlestan said. O’Brien was ready, and produced a screen used to sift the material, which allows gravel up to one-half inch in diameter. “It’s the provincial stan-

“I’d wager everyone around this table ... have had to replace their windshields.” Al Huddlestan

dard,” said O’Brien. “It’s the same material that’s used in the entire province.” But the directors were not convinced the gravel used here is the same as that applied in other areas. Area D Director Dave Rushton noted insurance rates or deductibles are higher for windshield replacements for North Islanders because they live in a “high-claim area.”

And Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said she never sees the rocks on the road when she travels south beyond Campbell River. O’Brien’s response was that the material is blown or washed off the road much more quickly on the highspeed, four-lane highway so that more salt or ice-melt may be used on that part of the highway. “We hear you, and we understand,” said O’Brien. “We take our own samples independently of Emcon’s testing. We use an engineering firm that runs the material through a sieve, and this material meets the standard.” Directors remained unconvinced. “I’d wager everyone around this table and the other people in this room have all had to replace their windshields,” said Huddlestan, drawing several nods and no dissent. “I hear what you’re saying, but I’ll disagree with you that the material is appropriate for the application it’s being used for.” O’Brien did get a much warmer response from his promise that one of 50 new highway webcams scheduled to be installed in B.C. was targeted for the North Island, most likely at the Woss turnoff.

Vote on Monday, May 2 Gazette staff May 2 is election day in Canada. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters should have received a voter information card in the mail indicating where they are to vote. If you have not received

a voter information card, you can still register to vote at the poll as long as it is where you normally reside. To register, voters must be 18 years of age, and present identification. Identification should be a driver’s license or two other pieces of iden-

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Three-year-old Cynthia Dickie claims a chocolate egg for her basket during an Easter Egg Hunt at Storey’s Beach Easter Sunday. Photos from other hunts on the North Island are on page 11 and at northislandgazette.com. J.R. Rardon photo

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Double-hulled tankers not the answer Ken Manning Gazette staff Opponents and proponents of crude oil tankers plying B.C.’s northern coastline continue to thrust and parry. The latest set of arguments against a plan by Enbridge Inc. to increase the frequency of visits and increase the size of tankers operating in coastal waters is offered by Katie Terhune on behalf of Living Oceans Society, LOS. Terhune’s report says numerous safety concerns associated with double-hull tankers, including corrosion and stress levels, make the vessels unsuitable to be painted as a panacea for oil spill prevention. The report, Tanker Technology: Limitations of Double Hulls, concludes that Enbridge’s pledge to use double-hulled tankers to service its controversial Northern Gateway Pipeline project will not ensure the B.C. Coast is protected from catastrophic oil spills. “Double hulls are one of the key safety measures of Enbridge’s Marine Plan for its pipeline project, but it’s an empty assurance that provides a false sense of security,” said Terhune. “In fact, dou-

ble-hull tankers may actually increase the risk of oil spills. “Although doublehulled tankers have the potential to reduce spill volume in minor groundings or low energy collisions, they are susceptible to a range of construction, maintenance and operation issues that make them more prone to leaks and failures including accelerated

ly plying the route to Kitimat increases the risk exponentially. The LOS sponsored report says, “If the Northern Gateway project is allowed to proceed, its twin-pipelines running between Alberta’s Tar Sands and Kitimat, B.C. would be serviced by 220 supertankers per year, each carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil through some of the

“Tankers are run by people and people make mistakes. No technology can change that fact.” Katie Terhune

corrosion in their cargo tanks and high operating stress levels,” says Terhune in an Apr. 7 press release. “Most importantly, doublehull tanker designs do not address human error, which is responsible for up to 80 percent of total oil spills worldwide. No safety measure can ever fully eliminate the risk of an oil spill. “Tankers are run by people and people make mistakes. No technology can change that fact.” The increase in size of the crude carriers proposed by Enbridge to service its Northern Gateway project compared to those current-

most dangerous waters in the world. “The few coastal tankers currently importing condensate to Kitimat are approximately 200 metres in length whereas the supertankers proposed by Enbridge are 350 metres long and can carry four times more cargo. When loaded they can take three kilometres and 15 minutes to come to a complete stop.” The report says a disabled tanker could drift on the B.C. Coast before help arrives. Terhune said, “... the tankers will not be accompanied by escort tugs or BC Coast Pilots in the open waters of

Hecate Straight, Dixon Entrance or Queen Charlotte Sound where wind speeds can reach 200 km/hr and waves higher than 25 metres can develop in less than eight hours. There will be no dedicated rescue tug on standby in the open waters if a tanker loses power or has a steering failure. Instead, Enbridge will send tugs from its Kitimat Marine Terminal with an estimated response time of 10-18 hours during which time a disabled tanker may drift ashore and ground.” The Enbridge website says super-tugs will accompany the tankers and first response units will be stationed in high risk areas and at sea. Enbridge was asked to comment on the findings in Terhune’s report, but a reply was not received. Terhune’s report cautions readers not to become complacent. “Despite improvements in oil tanker regulation and technology, and a general decline in oil spills in recent years, accidents continue to occur. They are an inevitable part of shipping. In 2010 alone there were two major spills from double-hulled tankers: the Eagle Otome, with a coast pilot onboard, at Port Arthur, Texas and

the Bunga Kelana 3 in the Strait of Singapore. Combined, the two tankers spilled 4.6 million liters of oil into the

ocean. “Double-hulled or not, accidents happen. It would only take one spill to disrupt coastal

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Grants aid tourism Teresa Bird Gazette staff North Island tourism projects are getting a boost from Regional District grants. This is the first year the Regional District of Mount Waddington

““All eligible electoral areas and municipalities has received support for at least one project.”” Tagging takes financial toll

Ted Olynyk of BC Hydro presented Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham with a cheque for $1,000 last week to show their gratitude and offset the cost of dealing with vandalism on BC Hydro equipment in town such as will be needed for Teresa Bird photo this box on Market Street.

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(RDMW) has offered Rural Tourism Action Grants for local projects to promote tourism.

The money for the grants comes from two per cent hotel tax collected from North Island accommodations. Six projects have been selected to receive grants ranging form $475 to $2,500. “RDMW and Vancouver Island North Tourism are delighted with the quality of diversity of applications received for this first round of a new program,” said Neil Smith, manager of economic development and parks for RDMW. “All eligible electoral areas and municipalities has received support for at least one project.” The Sointula Resource Centre will receive two grants totalling $1,250 for a Salmon Days Festival ($750) and a tour-

ist information brochure ($500). The Northern Vancouver Island Trails Society will use $2,500 for a Cape Scott Provincial Park Celebration. The Quatsino Archives Association will develop a tourist information brochure with

their $475. The Village of Port Alice will use $2,500 for website translation services and rebranding and the Woss Residents Association put their $2,500 toward the Locomotive 113 restoration project.

Town of Port McNeill 2011 - 2015, 5 Year Financial Plan As per Sec. 166 of the Community Charter, an opportunity will be provided for public consultation on the proposed 5 Year Financial Plan for the Town of Port McNeill. This will take place at a Special meeting of Council on May 02, 2011 at the Town Office starting at 7:30 pm, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC. The 2010 Financial Statements and 2010 Council Remuneration and Expense Statement will be presented at the regular meeting immediately following the Special Meeting. Copies of the above documents are available for inspection at the Town Office during regular business hours. F.A. Sweet Treasurer

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Why you should vote for me A federal election will be held May 2, and six candidates are vying to represent Vancouver Island North in Ottawa. To help voters get to know the candidates better, the North Island Gazette has asked each candidate to answer three questions. The answers to one question have been published here each week leading up to the election. Candidates have weighed in on oil tankers and aquaculture. Those responses can be found at www.northislandgazette.com under the election tab.

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This week’s question: What qualifications make you the best candidate to represent the people of Vancouver Island North in Parliament?

Jason Draper, Independent

John Duncan, Conservative

My tenacity for seeking truth to organize a principlebased government has led me not only through Canadian and American history, but world history as well. This knowledge gives me a base on which to seek out the laws and policies which offer Canadians life, liberty, and property, or in other words freedom. I am extremely thorough in researching issues until the answer becomes clear. Once it is clear I will never give up. I will fight for your rights. I will not avoid the issues, waste time, waste your money, or make hollow promises. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. None of the other parties have any thing new to offer you. I come to you with a fresh face and working ideas. I will educate and use common sense in implementing proper government which offers equality to all Canadians. I have been a small business owner for 15 years and, with my wife, a home educator of our children. Both of these take patience, skill, and endurance, which I am prepared to put forth as a Member of Parliament. Not being aligned to any party will offer my constituents the best of all worlds - my strongest qualification is that I am Independent.

It has been my honor to serve the people of Vancouver Island North for almost 15 years. In that time I have had the opportunity to know the communities throughout the North Island, understand their challenges and advocate on their behalf. As the representative for Vancouver Island North I have gone from Opposition to Government to Cabinet. This has given me a very thorough understanding of how the system works, and how to get things done. I have worked in the coastal forest industry and lived in smaller coastal communities including Port Clements, Ucluelet, and Sayward. I understand the issues and priorities of our communities and share your values. I have always worked hard to represent our coastal communities, and will continue to do so.

Mike Holland, Liberal I grew up as an Air Force brat and my family moved to the North Island in 1959 when my father, a pilot, was posted to CFB Comox. I worked in the resource industry as a youth at Elk Falls and Western Mines, and returned to the riding after university to practice law in Comox. I’ve never thought of myself as a politician, but rather as someone who sees a problem or an injustice, and feels compelled to step up. I’m stepping up now because I see problems in the North Island – we need to build jobs, we need to help our seniors, and invest in health care and education. For too long our riding has bounced from the extreme left to the extreme right, and with rhetoric substituted for action our communities and needed progress has not been made. I’m encouraging the voters of Vancouver Island North to consider a prudent, pragmatic and moderate Liberal voice. All my career I’ve encouraged people to put partisanship aside and work together to do what’s right, and what needs to be done. I want to bring that same approach to Ottawa.

Sue Moen, Green I have 35 years experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. I’ve been a small business owner and consultant; I’ve volunteered and had paid work doing everything necessary to achieve the missions of a variety of agencies within limited resources. I have managed budgets where every nickel counted; recruited, trained, retained and recognized hundreds of paid and unpaid workers. I’ve negotiated with governments, with foundations and private investors and donors. I’ve developed and implemented client-centered programming and agencies and have the flexibility to change – ideas, processes, and short term objectives – as dictated by both internal and external pressures while keeping true to a vision. I have the passion (without which there is no compassion) to work to create a world where equality and social justice is the norm; where every child is born into a safe, clean and healthy community and has what is needed to live and eventually die with dignity. I know there are millions of Canadians who envision that world too and I have the ability to listen to and learn from them and facilitate cooperation and collaboration to achieve goals. I can also make decisions and take action if the need is urgent, as with global climate change. I am confident in my ability to recruit and recognize learned people for advice and in my habit of life-long learning to understand, weigh and parse all sides of a discussion; see the big picture and all the complexities contained therein. I am pragmatic, practical, and ever the optimist.

Ronna-Rae Leonard, NDP It is an honour to be running to be your Member of Parliament. I have a proven record of strong leadership, having been elected to two terms as a city councilor in Courtenay. I am the chair of the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board and the Comox Valley Regional District’s Housing and Homelessness Standing Committee. I have a passion for community building, having led grassroots neighbourhood organizations, both rural and urban. I am committed to environmental stewardship and have been a public educator, researcher and project coordinator for a variety of local environmental non-profit organizations since the early 1980s. What I’m hearing on the doorstep is that local concerns are being ignored. They were promised by the current MP that if he was elected that their concerns would be heard at the highest level. Well, they made him a cabinet minister and yet the Port Race was decommissioned, even though he committed to saving it, the halibut licensing was privatized at great expense to commercial and recreational fishermen alike and he became mired in a scandal with an illegal lobbyist with a very murky background. It is time that the people of this region had a representative who works for them to make their lives affordable, who will support our veterans and who will preserve our environment. On Vancouver Island North, only the NDP can defeat the Conservatives and fix what is wrong in Ottawa.

Frank Martin, Marxist-Leninist Frank Martin, the MLPC candidate for Vancouver Island North, is a member of the Heiltsuk nation. He is running in the election as part of his life’s work of ending the colonial legacy. Frank believes that the resolution of the historical wrongs demand a united fight of Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians for a new and modern constitution which recognizes the hereditary rights of First Nations and the rights of all Canadians to participate in making the decisions that affect our lives. He is opposed to the treaty process which is no more than a means to permit monopolies to seize the remaining resources in British Columbia: trees, water, oil, gas and minerals. They want to steal oil and gas from Hecate and Queen Charlotte Strait and to reduce Haida Gwai and other Indigenous territories to municipalities. They want Indigenous lands handed over fee simple so they can be sold to real estate speculators and corporations.

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Gazette staff BROUGHTON ARCHIPELAGO – Activist Alexandra Morton is issuing a mayday alert for wild salmon on May 1 in Victoria, the day before the federal election. Morton is travelling to B.C. communities

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prior to the election asking candidates if they would remove fish farms from B.C. waters if they are elected, said Morton in a press release last week. Morton’s campaign trail will culminate in a gathering in Victoria on May 1, but the mayday activities will continue through the month. Mayday for Wild Salmon will also feature a Mother’s Day blessing May 8, a Global Day of Action May 17, visits to the Cohen Inquiry, legal interventions, flotilla protests, swims around salmon farms, and celebrations to honour coastal communities on the front line and the guardians of the spawning grounds, said Morton. “Salmon Are Sacred is calling on the Wild Salmon People to join digitally and in person in protecting wild salmon,” said Morton. “Join us in an intervention. We will be issuing mayday alerts for wild salmon and serving legal notice that the salmon feedlots have to get out of B.C.’s waters.” Interventions including citizen’s arrests, private prosecutions, legal action and peaceful demonstrations will take place against the provincial and federal government, as well as the fish farm companies, said Morton. One such intervention took place in Campbell River and at a fish farm near Quadra Island earlier this week For more information see salmonaresacred.org

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Vote early and often Have you voted yet? Not for a federal candidate in the upcoming election, but for Port Hardy as Ultimate Fishing Town Canada. That title is up for grabs from the World Fishing Network through online voting and Port Hardy needs the support of all North Islanders in every community to regain its first-place position. Port Hardy was holding onto first place in the Western Canada division as recently as Monday this week, but at this writing had dropped into second, just a few votes behind Port Renfrew. Campbell River sits in third. If Port Hardy can garner the most votes by May 3 they will move onto the next round of voting for the nationwide title. With some of the best fishing opportunities on the coast, this is a title the North Island has every right to claim. And while Port Hardy is the town named on the ballot, a vote for Port Hardy is really a vote for the entire North Island region because when one community benefits, all communities benefit. This is an opportunity to introduce more people to the North Island and all it has to offer. So support the North Island and get out there and vote. Register online at wfnfishingtown.ca/ town/porthardy-bc and mark your ballot. Then spread the word to your friends near and far to add their votes to the effort. You can vote four times a day, every day until May 3.

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www.northislandgazette.com Total votes received for this question: 40 Voting deadline is Monday at 3 p.m.

To all the volunteers who hosted Easter Egg Hunts for the children of North Island communities over the weekend.

North Islanders continue to be thwarted in finding resolution to the problem of windshields broken by road aggregate.

Now can we talk about the HST? VICTORIA – Even if movies based on video games aren’t your cup of tea, the recent Disney production Tron: Legacy is notable as a measure of the sophistication of the B.C. motion picture industry. A showcase of the latest computer-generated 3D effects, including a rendering of actor Jeff Bridges as he looked in the original version 30 years ago, Tron: Legacy was nominated for an Oscar and won several other awards for technical achievement. The sleek, lighted suits worn by characters were custom-made in the United States at a cost of $22 million, then brought to Vancouver for filming. Due to the vagaries of the old provincial sales tax, Disney had to pay about $1.5 million in PST because they were used here. A friend in the business tells me this was more of a deterrent to movie production in B.C. than the current weakness of the

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U.S. dollar. It’s the kind of expensive insult added to the injury of dealing with two different, complicated sales taxes, and it’s one of many unintended business problems fixed by harmonized sales tax. Despite B.C.’s reputation for movie wizardry, the next Tron might be made somewhere else if the HST is rejected. Regular readers will know I am an advocate of the HST, and the general trend towards consumption

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taxes. But most people I talk to aren’t interested in the economics, except as it relates to their own wallets. They don’t believe that taxes imposed on business will either be passed on to consumers, or avoided by changing locations. And they are bombarded with bogus arguments in this spring of election fever. Federal NDP leader Jack Layton is the worst offender. Like his B.C. counterparts, he has run to the front of the anti-HST parade. Unlike the B.C. NDP, Layton knows he will never have to implement his promises in government, so he offers to write off the $1.6 billion transition fund that B.C. has applied to its deficit. In effect, the rest of the provinces would subsidize B.C. for bringing back an archaic sales tax. Dix talks about HST falling on small business. There is an impact on service businesses, notably restaurants, but ask a self-

employed person or small business operator if they’d like to go back to administering two different sales taxes. Quarterly HST rebate cheques went out last week to more than a million B.C. residents at the lowest end of the income scale. Ask those people if they’d like to lose that benefit, a real example of the kind of income equalizing measure that Dix calls his top priority. • Further to last week’s column about Dix’s plan to raise corporate tax rates, I now regret referring to his program as “Marxism Lite.” I fell for his strident rhetoric about taxing big corporations. His proposal amounts to raising the tax on corporate net income in excess of $500,000 by a modest two per cent. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Country doctor deserves better Dear editor, As residents, and health care recipients of Port McNeill, we feel we must comment on the front page article in last weeks Gazette. How it made the front page begs belief, and does not give any information on what the discipline was about. This leaves your readers to come up with their own interpretations of what went on. We were interested to see on the same page, websites that sponsored links following this article advertising for drug treat-

ment places (which were in the United States by the way). The dastardly deed was apparently a prescription for Haitian refugees via Dominican Republic, nothing else. Against the rules, yes, but a criminal offence, no. Believe it or not disciplinary conditions are not uncommon, and rarely make the front page of the local rag. There was no personal gain in any of this, and the insurance company has survived. The article also makes us wonder what has happened to jour-

"Having known Dr. Clelland for many years, it is dismaying to see this front page news." nalism? Was Dr. Jane Clelland called for comments? Couldn’t see it in the article. It used to be that reporters would check everything instead of just copying the facts from source, which again leaves the reader to use their imagination. Having known Dr. Clelland for many years, it is dismaying to see

this front page news. She has gone out of her way for these Northern communities putting in many, many free hours of work, especially with the more under-privileged of our communities. She does not blow her own trumpet around this caring work, and does not appear in the Gazette

regularly shouting how good and caring she is. Jane has taken on, and continues to take on, people who have been given up on, whether it works or not does not matter, but it can make a difference in people’s lives. It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, and you have used the pen to do an injustice. So then, let this pen be used in defense of Dr. Jane Clelland. We hope others will do the same. Pat & Trevor Haselton Port McNeill

'Biased Caring doctor maligned Report lacks and balance unfair' Dear editor, Re: Doctor disciplined, April 21. Dr. Jane Clelland is a wonderful doctor and a well-respected member of the community, and this report, without her comments, is very biased and unfair. Perhaps knowing that the drugs in question were for Haitian refugees would put a different slant on this story. In my opinion, not contacting the doctor for her comments, was shoddy journalism and rude to a community physician. I suggest you leave your present position and become an editor of The National Enquirer. Judity Fuerst Campbell River

Dear editor, Re: Doctor disciplined, April 21. I imagine you thought the story about our wonderful, caring physician here on the North Island was too good to pass up. Interesting that you put the bold-typed headline “Doctor disciplined” over the less-emphasized story of the woman found not guilty in the death of her husband.

The copy makes Dr. Clelland sound like a common criminal. It would be interesting to see what sort of an article would come out of the experience of one of your reporters following this so-caring person around for a week or so. Her beat covers Kingcome Inlet, Rivers Inlet, Zeballos, Sointula and Campbell River, where she runs a methadone clinic, not to mention keeping office hours in Port McNeill.

How rare it is that we find a good, old-fashioned doctor who will return a phone call, even if it is 10 p.m. That’s Dr. Clelland. Much of her work is with drug-addicted patients and she is constantly studying to update her knowledge of addiction therapy. She is a loving, caring family doctor. What more is there to say? Alice and Charles Ray Sointula

Letter of law not whole story Dear editor, I was astounded as I read the article re: “Doctor Disciplined” that there appeared to be no interview with Dr. Clelland. “She issued prescriptions to an individual when she knew that the prescribed medications were not for that patient’s personal use, said a press release from the College of Physicians &

"... most of us prefer to be governed by the Spirit." Surgeons” It would have been interesting to hear from Dr. Clelland what extenuating circumstances might

have surrounded such a decision. The College might be governed by the letter of the law but most of us prefer to be governed by the Spirit. “For the letter kills but the spirit gives life” (II Corinthians 3:6) I felt like I was reading a tabloid scandal sheet! Joyce Cousins Campbell River

Dear editor, Re: Doctor disciplined, April 21. Did you call the doctor to get further information about the disciplinary action? The actual prescription was apparently for Haitian refugees living in the jungles of the Dominican Republic. There is no doubt that skirting the proper procedures has caused a very embarassing situation; but a more balanced presentation of the information by your paper would be much appreciated. The disciplinary action by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (BC) is the mildest possible, and a review of the College Quarterly will bear this out. Linda McKoryk, Rivers Inlet

David seizes sling against fish farms Dear editor, In the battle for our wild salmon beset by salmon farms, Mainstream Canada is suing Don Staniford for his unfavorable ads, citing “defamation”, and seeking “punitive damages”. It is splendid that Staniford returns, “Bring it on! Bring it

on!” A David against Goliath, may justice and common sense stand by him and our courageous Alexandra Morton seeking nothing but the truth and to act on it wisely before it is too late. Mary Ellen Walling (BC Salmon Farmers Association) toots how responsible her industry is.

Letters to the editor

Really? Responsible, when it alone is set above the laws of the Fisheries Act, and allowed to “deposit deleterious substances into the ocean”, and to “destroy fish habitat”? While millions of escapees doing fine at sea are now breeding in our rivers with success-

ful offspring having full potential to out-compete our native runs for food and habitat? Responsible? No industry and no government giving a hoot for our wild salmon would behave like our government and this corporate factory farming industry is behaving.

Both are an absolute disgrace to our province and our country and must shape up or ship out! Please folks, vote onside with our wild salmon and what counts. Mary Russell Port Hardy

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Strata manager course Gazette staff Should condo owners manage their own buildings? It`s a frequent topic of discussion among the many condo owners on the North Island, and one the non-profit Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, VISOA, can help with. The association will host the seminar Nuts and Bolts

of Strata Management, on Sunday, May 1. Malcolm Read, president of Bickerton Court Strata Council, will present the pros and cons of self-management and Harvey Williams, past president of VISOA, will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of management. Nuts and Bolts of Strata Management runs May 1

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Changing gear The Port Alice Fire Department was presented with cheques from the Legion, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Port Alice Lions Club to buy bunker gear and a fire suppressor. Left to right are Patsy Baily, Wayne Beckett, Don Rethmeire and Jan Photo submitted Allen.

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April 28 and 29 Oliver Twist, a musical, presented by Eagle View Elementary School. Performance 1 p.m. (Seniors Tea, Apr. 28) followed by 7 p.m. performances Apr. 28 and 29. Tickets are free. Donations of cash and non-perishable food items accepted at the door. One half of the cash will go to support the school’s drama department. Food and the remainder of the cash go to support the Harvest Food Bank.

April 30 “Fashion in Diversity” hosted by the Rotary Club of Port McNeill Saturday at Pioneer Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Fashion show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 available at Coastal Community Credit Union and Port McNeill Flower Shoppe. Toonie auction, refreshments & entertainment. Proceeds to Rotary Polio Plus & local bus shelter.

April 28 In partnership with Small Business BC, Community Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “eCommerce and Understanding Online Payment Systems” #14 - 311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.

April 30 CPR for Japan. CPR/A classes: includes how to safely approach an emergency situation, how to call for help, CPR for adults/children, how to help someone who is choking, AED and a few extras too. $35 per person: $30 to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Fund, $5 to purchase your materials 3 year CPR/A certification. Chamber of Commerce board room – 7250 Market Street, Port Hardy. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 250-949-7622 to register earlier than the Wednesday before the course.

April 30 101 Squadron Silent Auction at the Thunderbird Mall 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previewing and bidding Thursdays 12:30 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds go to 101 cairn projects, scholarships and Air Cadets.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open 1:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00 -2:00. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door). • PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office (beside town office). • PHSS PAC mtg every 2nd Thurs of each month @ 7pm. • Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Free Women's Yoga at Family Place PH. Thursdays @ 2:30-4:30. Please bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. • May 11-13: Breast Screening Program PH Hospital. 1-800-663-9203 for appt.

May 1 Broom Bashing day in Port McNeill. Bring your pruning tools and meet at the forestry office to join the battle against the invasive Broom weed. May 2 to 7 Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Treasure Island in Port McNeill. For more information call Kathy Martin at 250-956-3456.

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May 7 Mother’s Day Showcase presented by Port McNeill Saleswomen (PMS). Saturday 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Broughton Curling Rink, Port McNeill. Home based businesses reps, concession, fundraising (variety of local charities), and a HUGE door prize. Come out and support the local women and charities from our community. For more information contact Lindy 956-2675 or Leanna 956-9812. May 13 The fourth annual North Island Youth Conference and Much Video Dance will be held at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open at 12 noon. The conference and dinner are free. The dance is free for attendees and $10 at the door for all others. Workshops include: self-defense, sex ed., hip hop, cedar weaving, jewelry making, stock car racing, and jam session and more. Prizes include a netbook and an iPod Touch. FMI call Peter Carter 250-230-3513 or email peter.carter@viha.ca or Marieke Knierim mlknierim@msn.com or see the North Island Youth Conference Facebook page.

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Make the North Island a great place to live The North Island is a great place to live, but despite that the population in the region has dropped in the last decade. Attracting people back to the area is a goal of all North Island communities as they develop their economic plans. Enticing people to live local is easier when quality businesses and services are available. Anyone considering a move to the North Island will look closely to see that there are good places to shop, fill a prescription, do their banking, without having to travel down Island. That means each North Islander plays a part in making the region more attractive to new residents. When North Islanders shop local, they are helping to ensure local businesses not only survive, they thrive.

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An eggs-cellent day Clockwise from above, Sierra Watson waves during Easter festivies Sunday in Sointula; Zephyron Wedel and his brother Rohan reach under branches in during the Easter-egg hunt at Cheslakees Elementary School in Port McNeill; Dain Bachmann finds an egg during the Port McNeill hunt. More photos online at www.northislandgazette.com Gretchen Arthur and Teresa Bird photos

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The paddle of the sexes Paddling both canoe and kayak has given me insight over the years in comparing the two arts. This year it galled me that the first paddle dipped was some sort of high density graphite kayak paddle. Always it has been the ironwood Grey Owl that has broken the surface, the smooth warm feel of wood against the hand, no other substitute for a canoe, I can only hope the great canoe spirits are forgiving. Thinking of the great Mohawk who used the canoe for hunting, trading, and war and the hardy French voyageurs, it became quite apparent that in the French vernacular, the canoe was masculine, while the lesser kayak is feminine. There is so much evidence supporting such a claim. Take for example the lower centre of gravity of a kayak like a woman, where the canoe has a higher centre of gravity like a man. So what if the kayaks, due to their low profile, are able to cut the wind smoother than a canoe. The avid canoeist enjoys a good wind, straining with every stroke against nature’s force. Canoe heads feel the force of Mother Earth, during paddling and sometimes for a while afterwards. Now it has puzzled me for many years while the kayakers are faster, and it is always the canoeist that reaches camp first, sets up and has a good cooking fire on the roar before you can scent those fibreglass hull kayaks. And it’s not just when they’re in the water. A most recent trip with Andrea, a local guide, gave me further insight. We had agreed to meet between 8 and 9 a.m. for a day paddle. I just don’t understand kayakers lack of ability to communicate, 0800 to 0900 means around 0700 to a canoe head, while Andrea doesn’t show up until 0900, typically late. Another key artifact pointing

towards kayaks being the feminine. Women in my experience are usually late, just like kayakers. A kayak is much like a purse with all its pretty little coloured bags inside various compartments, sort of like compacts, lipstick, eyeshadow, and various other creatures of convenience. And then there’s the manly canoe with it’s one bag, big,

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And let’s not forget the obvious, the skirts that all kayakers wear, hey it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this out. Of course a couple of kayakers tried to trip me up saying there are canoe spray skirts. Only a kayaker couldn’t see the obvious, they’re kilts, that manly Scots wear, not skirts. Of course the kayakers tried to sneak in a

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final word by stating women live longer than men. Well on that note I grabbed my kayak, and with the haughty masculine prowess of a canoeist heaved that feminine kayak onto the rooftop without the aid of girly kayak rollers, no canoe head would be caught using. Lawrence Woodall is a longtime naturalist who lives in Port Hardy.

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Fashion Show Hosted by the Rotary Club of Port McNeill

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Proceeds to Rotary Polio Plus and local bus shelter Toonie Auction Refreshments & Entertainment

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Today Drag race meeting North Island Timing Association volunteers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sportsman Steakhouse banquet room. Info, 250-956-4347. May 1 Baseball North Vancouver Island Baseball League season opener, Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 6-8 Soccer Port McNeill Mud Bowl Tournament. NISS track, Sunset Elem. and Cheslakees Elem. fields. Game times tba; finals Sunday. Slo-pitch Umpires Icebreaker Classic Tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Game times tba. Info, David Deans 250-9497221. May 7 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port McNeill, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 14 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. Golf Royal Canadian Legion tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Time tba. May 15 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port McNeill, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 21-22 Motocross Triport Motorbike and ATV Club hosts Vancouver Island Motocross point series racing at 7 Mile Track. Times tba. Info, Mark at 250-956-9873. May 21-23 Baseball Annual Sointula Recreation Wood-bat Baseball Tournament. Oyster feed, beer garden, concession. Game times tba.

Seven Hills is in the Black J.R. Rardon Gazette staff SEVEN HILLS — Golf pro Kevin Black was born and raised in Alberta and has spent most of his life there when not touring as a player. But one look at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club convinced him to make the move to the North Island. “I love this course,” said Black, who was hired earlier this year as the new manager and resident pro at the 9-hole, par-70 course, located just off Highway 30 between Port Hardy and Port McNeill. “I think there are a lot of characteristics of this course that people may not realize put it on a par with a lot of big-name courses.” Black, 30, was taken by surprise when he saw Vancouver Island’s northernmost course, which is owned by its members. “I didn’t know there was anything up here on the North Island,” he said. “I’ve played in tournaments in Victoria, and have friends who play in Nanaimo. “I’ve been fortunate to have played all over North America and Europe. I’ve played some of the best courses in the world and, probably, some of the worst. I don’t know if

Kevin Black follows through on a swing at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, where he has taken on the position of club pro and manager. J.R. Rardon photos

people up here know just what they’ve got. And the views are incredible.” Black has already put his stamp on Seven Hills, painting the pro shop and adding several new product lines. He’s also introduced

Quad squad Maxtin Northey, 3, catches some air on his modified Yamaha mini bike while brother Mason, 5, zooms past on his quad during a sunny ride at 7 Mile Motocross Track. The Tri-Port Motorbike and ATV Club will host a Vancouver Island Motocross season points series event at the track May 21-22. J.R.Rardon photo

Harley, his beagle, who occupies a spot of honour behind the counter and who has already developed her own following of regular friends who bring her treats when they stop by. “He showed up about

10 days early, voluntarily, so he could paint the pro shop and get it all set up,” Seven Hills board member Al Petrie said. “Any time there’s something to be done, he’s right there, pitching in. “We’re really excited

about him, and about the future.” Black said his focus will be on helping the course reach its full potential, with the aid of volunteers who supplement his one-anda-half person maintenance crew. Petrie said Black has made a routine of playing evening rounds with Harley, giving him a first-hand look at the various features and problem areas on the course. “The course has a good mix of hard and easy, short and long,” said Black. “We’re going to start with some easy stuff to make the course look better and play more easily.” Black comes to the North Island after several years as assistant pro at Edmonton’s Millwoods Golf Course, some of them under recently re-retired Seven Hills manager Kerry Ketter. Born in Lethbridge, he moved to Edmonton as a youth and soon became immersed in the game,

playing junior golf and working at Millwoods starting at age 14. Also a standout hockey player, Black attended Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton on a hockey scholarship while studying golf course management. By the time he wrapped up studies, he turned full-time from hockey to golf and earned his Canadian Professional Golfers card. He has alternated work as assistant club pro at Millwoods in summers with tournament play in warmer climes each winter. Seven Hills Golf and Country Club is a full-service course, open seven days a week. The Seven Hills Restaurant, a licensed facility with seating for 125, is often used for meetings and conventions. It offers a Sunday brunch each week from noon-3 p.m. For information or to set up a tee time, call 250-949-9818.

Baseball begins Gazette staff The 2011 North Vancouver Island Baseball League season kicks off Sunday when the Port McNeill Rangers and Port Hardy Cubs square off at 5 p.m. at Hyde Creek ballfield. The season will run through the week of July 20-24, when the league holds its championship tournament.

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Port Hardy nears 'fish town' finals Gazette staff PORT HARDY – Port Hardy remains locked in a see-saw chase with Port Renfrew and is in the running for a spot in the finals as World Fishing Network’s Ultimate Fishing Town Canada contest enters its final week. As of late Tuesday morning, Port Hardy was the leader in the Western Region with 11,796 votes, nar-

rowly ahead of Port Renfrew’s 11,732-vote total. On Monday, Port Renfrew had jumped ahead of Port Hardy in the nip-and-tuck duel before giving back the lead. The two communities, which had led the nation’s overall voting a week earlier, slipped to third and fourth overall, respectively, as voters in Chapleau, ON and Port Colborne,

ON, put those towns into the top two spots with more than 15,000 votes each. The contest offers a $25,000 top prize to the winning community. Last year’s winner was Port Alberni, and Port Hardy is bidding to become the second straight winner on Vancouver Island. The first round of the voting is being held in four regions until May

3. The top three votegetters in each region will advance to the final voting along with eight wild-card towns selected by WFN. Final voting among the Top 20 will commence May 10. The contest winners are to be announced no later than June 6. Port Hardy’s cause has been aided by the efforts of the tourism class at Port Hardy

Secondary School, which is using social networking and faceto-face lobbying to get people to vote for the community. To add your vote to the tally, go to www. wfnfishingtown.ca/ town/porthardy-bc. First round voting for the Top 20 began April 12 and ends May 3, after which the top fishing towns in Western Canada will

Cheslakees pads checkers lead Gazette staff Cheslakees Elementary School of Port McNeill padded its lead to 10 points over all other challengers with three more victories in the annual Charlie Cup Checkers competition this month. Cheyanne Lloyd, a Grade

4 student, claimed one point with her five-game sweep of tournament founder and host David Lyon during the Sunset School Fun Fair Apr. 1. Jada Koskela-Laboucane and Charlotte Scragg, also Grade 4 classmates, both swept series to give the school

two more points during the Regional Science Fair at Sunset April 7. Lyon said he has received 354 entries in the competition, which will run through Father’s Day. He will announce the winning school and individual prize-winners during June

Sports in Alert Bay. Koskela-Laboucane also won a guessing game Lyon held during the science fair, featuring 10 rare and antique objects. She guessed all 10 correctly, and Sarah Brandson was second with eight correct guesses.

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Early camp registration looms Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — This Sunday is the deadline for the early registration discount for the Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills camp, to be held July 11-15 at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. The registration fee through Sunday is $370 for the week. The cost goes to $395 between May 2-June 1, and is $425 after June 1. Registration can be submitted online

and other camp info is available at www. loulemirehockeycamp. com. The camp will be the second held in July at Chilton Regional Arena. From July 4-8, former Port McNeill skater and current NHL player Clayton Stoner will bring the Vancouver Island Hockey Clinic to the arena. Registration is $395 and registration forms are online at www.progressivehockey.com.

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Sports Briefs For skaters who register with Port McNeill Minor Hockey before June 1, a $50 rebate is available off registration to either camp. Strategic Forest Management is sponsoring the first 20 players who register, and Port McNeill Minor Hockey will contribute the $50 to all others who take advantage of the early registration.

Mud Bowl moved The annual Port McNeill Mud Bowl soccer tournament has been shifted one week later on the calendar, to the weekend of May 6-8, organizers announced. The tourney had originally been slated for April 29-May 1 but scheduling conflicts forced its shift. The tourney will include round-robin play for U-6, U-8 and U-10 classifications and playoff rounds in

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The pace of medical research is astounding. We’ve heard much about stem cells over the past few years. Much controversy surrounded the subject initially because the stem cell sources was from fetuses. Now, stem cells taken from a 4 x3 cm patch of a patients skin can be used to make blood identical to the patient’s own blood. This will open up all sorts of treatment opportunities. Exciting! It’s a few months into the New Year and some of our sincerely-made plans to exercise may have not stuck. Since walking is an easy exercise and beneﬁcial to our health, buy a pedometer and wear it daily. Get an idea of how many steps you take in a normal day then increase that by 3000 steps. Pedometers can give us a visual viewpoint on how much walking we are actually doing. Diabetics are looking forward to the day that blood glucose can be measured without pricking the skin. For years, this idea has been in development but so far hasn’t made it to market. It looks promising during the next few years. If you are over 50, you can experience pain in your knees. There are many causes of knee pain but being overweight or obese can contribute to the problem. Dieting and doing exercises that can strengthen the quadricep muscles (those on the front of the thigh) will help reduce knee pain. Physiotherapists can help. As we age, there are many problems that can start to nag at us. You can certainly feel comfortable talking to our pharmacist staﬀ about health problems. We can listen and certainly help guide you in the right direction for help.

the U-12, U-15 and U-18 divisions. Slo-pitch tourney The annual Umpires Icebreaker Slo-pitch Tournament in Port Hardy will kick off the North Island season the weekend of May 6-8, David Deans of Port Hardy Slo-pitch confirmed this week. The tournament invites all local teams to take part in games throughout the weekend at Beaver Harbour Park ballfields.

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Thank you … to all our friends and donors!

very year, hundreds of North Island College students come closer to achieving their dreams thanks to

the generosity of our community donors. Your kindness allows students to trust in their dream of a challenging and exciting career; balance their studies with active participation in their children’s lives; and work towards a brighter future for themselves and their families.

The North Island College Foundation Board of Directors extends a heartfelt thanks to you – our donors. Your continued support is an investment in hope, in possibility, and in a healthy, vibrant future for our communities.

Thanks to you, last year we were able to assist 283 students, awarding in excess of $185,000. We look forward to continuing our relationships and working together to support our students in achieving their goals.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

CELEBRATIONS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

TIMESHARE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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FULL LENGTH CRINOLINE FOR RENT! Weddings, grad, etc. Only $35, deposit required. Call 250-949-8928

CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 21,22, 23 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

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BUSINESS AND administration trainees needed! Large & small ﬁrms seeking certiﬁed admin staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116.

SELL/RENT YOUR Timeshare for cash!!! Our guaranteed services will sell/rent your unused Timeshare for cash! Over $95 million dollars offered in 2010! 800-640-6886 www.sellatimeshare.com

FAMILIES EARNING more. Work from home part or fulltime. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com

Drivers Wanted: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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LEGALS NOTICE OF REPAIRERS LIEN ACT (RSBC 1996) CHAPTER 404

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May 8, 1969 - Nov. 24, 2010 Celebration of Life Sunday, May 8th at 1pm at Port Hardy Civic Centre

Frank Fritz April 23, 2011

Whereas Curtis Omeasoo of Zeballos, B.C., is indebted to Port McNeill Auto Body on a 1998 Ford F250 Lariat 2 dr. extension cab, short bed, 156,855 kms. #1FTPX27L4WKB01917. There is presently an amount of $3065.00, three thousand, sixty-ﬁve dollars outstanding on this unit. Notice is hereby given that on May 12, 2011 or thereafter the said vehicle will be sold in Port McNeill, BC, according to the law. For more info contact Larisa Hempler at Port McNeill Auto Body at (250)956-3434.

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port McNeill Meetings every Monday and Friday 8pm. Located at 737 Shelley Cres. (the old school room #3) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

FRITZ, Frank of Port McNeill passed away suddenly April 23, 2011 aged 80 years. He is survived by his loving wife Marie, 3 Sons: Frank of Port McNeill, Andre(Shanon) of Port McNeill and Hugo of Port McNeill, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Numerous nieces and nephews. For those who wish to pay their respects, the casket will be open from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Friday April 29, 2011 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Port McNeill, after which a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Fr. Roger Poblete Celebrant. Interment at the Port McNeill Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 401- 495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo, B.C. V6R 6B9 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Nanaimo District Branch, 255 – 2000 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 5W3. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of those people who have travelled thousands of miles to attend the ceremony and to those friends who have helped through this time of distress. Yates North Island Funeral Services 250-949-7400 in care of arrangements.

DATING SERVICE. Longterm/short-term relationships, Call now. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381. 18+. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

LOST AND FOUND LOST: RONNY our Boston Terrier purebred. Black with white face. His head leans to the side. Last seen Friday 5:30pm on the Cape Scott trail. If you have found him or know where he might be please call Judy at 250-9236783.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COKE AND Candy Vending Route. Local high trafﬁc locations. Earn $40K+ per year. Fast & safe investment return. Secure your future- Be the boss! Factory direct pricing 1-888-579-0892 Must Sell Franchise As Low As $7500. Join the growing Canadian family. 1-866-631-1567 www.tidbitscanada.com

Log Buyer, TimberWest Ofﬁce: 250-286-7310 Cell: 250-218-2794 pricek@TimberWest.com PUB FOR LEASE Dalewood Inn Pub in Port McNeill, BC. 40x40 furnished pub with new heating & air conditioning. Available now! Call Jacob 250-956-3304. www.dalewoodinn.com; stay@dalewoodinn.com. SIGHTSEEING LIMOUSINE Van tours, established 21 yrs, 6 PTB plates, $139,900. Call 250-361-6176.

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PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/11

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 12:00 noon Bible Study 11:00 am Midweek Eucharist Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available Rev. Rob Hutchison columbac@uniserve.com 11/11

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.portmcneillfullgospel.org 11/11

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234

APARTMENT CONDOMINIUM Managers (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certiﬁed. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-6815456.

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP “A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christians” - Monthly “large group” gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life? Everyone is welcome!

DLVRY/CRANE OP FOR TMBRMART YD IN BURNS LK CLN ABSTRACT PHYSICALLY FIT SERVICE ORIENT MECHAN INCLINED FAX 1-604-794-5893 ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiﬁcate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship for women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline April 29, 2011. More information: www.bccommunity news.com/ﬁles/scholarships

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North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am 3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909 11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE hiring. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-818-0783.

CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; John@RaidersConcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm Reverend Rob Hutchison 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sundays Worship & Sunday School 9:00am Thursdays 4 pm Bible Study Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek Eucharist Reverend Rob Hutchison All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/11

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:15 am-Sabbath School 11:30 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TENDERS

TENDER OFFER

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

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MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. REQUIRED: TJ HD Mechanics for Southern Interior Road Maintenance Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lillooet location. Fax resume to (250)374-4114 or email joannam@dawcon.com. For further information visit www.interiorroads.com.

SWICK MINING Services provides exceptional underground diamond drilling services to clients across Australia and North America. Swick Mining Services is a market leader in the development of innovative rig designs and drilling practices that deliver improved productivity, value, safety and versatility. With contracts in Alaska, Nevada, Nunavut and the Yukon, we are seeking experienced individuals for the following positions: o Underground Diamond Driller Supervisors o Underground Diamond Drillers Swick offers a competitive salary, bonus, beneďŹ ts package and the opportunity for career growth for the right individuals. Please express interest in the above mentioned positions by forwarding your resume to: Karen Whall Human Resource/Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator karen.whall@swickmining.ca Fax: 1-705-522-1878 www.swickmining.ca

FULL TIME COOK in Chinese Canadian Cuisine Quatsino Chalet Restaurant 111 Nigei St. Port Alice, BC. $14/hour Shift: 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM. Job Duties: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and goods in both Canadian and Chinese cuisine; Plan menus; Monitor and order food supplies; Work with specialized cooking equipment; Manage kitchen operations; Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food; Supervise kitchen staff and helper. Board and lodging provided. Job Nature: Permanent. Requirement: 1 or 2 years of cook experience Full Time Kitchen Helper Quatsino Chalet Restaurant 111 Nigei St. Port Alice, BC $9/hour. Shift 11-3PM, 5-9PM Job Duties: Wash and cut vegetables and foodstuff; Clean kitchen and store supplies; Prepare, cook and ďŹ nish simple food items; Perform other duties to assist the cook; Perform simple cooking Board and lodging provided. Job Nature: Permanent Requirement: 1 or 2 years of kitchen experience. Please send resume to ericashshum@gmail.com or contact Erica 250-284-3338 for more info.

PACKERS PLUS Energy Services. We are unlike any other completions company. Ingenuity in product design, combined with service, quality, and knowledge. We are currently hiring reliable, hardworking and motivated ďŹ eld hands in Grande Prairie, Estevan and Red Deer. A minimum of 3 years experience is required. Relocation is not required as this role works on a rotational basis. Packers Plus offers competitive pay, excellent bonuses and comprehensive beneďŹ t plans. Apply online at: careers@packersplus.com quoting this job position in the subject line

START TODAY from home, Company needs both men & women, p/t & f/t, No experience needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com

Contract: 2011-1 Brushing of 10km of Power Line R/W Location: Alongside Fisher Channel near Ocean Falls. Tender Submission Deadline: May 16, 2011 Commencement Date: June 6, 2011 Completion Date: October 3, 2011 Details and Bid Submission documents available at http://www.oceanfalls.org/tender2011-1/ For further Information contact. Brent Case 250-289-3868 or 250-818-7725

LEGALS

THE LEMARE Group is currently seeking a full time highway low bed driver. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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WINTER HARBOUR, BC. Master Mechanic logging. Full time. 10 years experience minimum. Welding, excellent diagnostics, physically ďŹ t, all logging equipment. References required. Fax or email your resume to 250-969-4222 or employment@wdmoore.ca.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, North Island-Central Coast Resource District for a Log Handling License of Occupation (File 1413867, Site 15) on Provincial Crown land located in the Roberts Arm of Draney Inlet. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Cyndy Grant, Ministry of Forests, North Island-Central Coast Forest District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 or emailed to Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca. The public review peeriod will extend for 30 days from ďŹ rst advertisement, ending on May 31, 2011. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations ofďŹ ce may not be able to consider comments receved after this date. For more information, please contact Cyndy Grant or visit the following website: http://www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/land_prog_ services/programs.html under the link: Applications & Reasons for Decision. Please be sure to cite the Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, ďŹ le number and the location of the proposed activity for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Integrated Land Management Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional ofďŹ ce.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON 6ANCOUVER )SLAND .ORTH REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CAMPSITE CARETAKERS AT THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL DISTRICT CAMPSITES: Link River (Alice Lake) near Port Alice June 18, 2011 to September 10, 2011 Bere Point on Malcolm Island June 18, 2011 to September 10, 2011 Expression of interest are welcomed for the above campsites. Ideally, the successful candidate will stay at a designated site at the Link River and Bere Point Campground for the season. The candidates should state their previous related experience; demonstrate their ability to provide service for the season; state any requirements they may have from the Regional District; and provide references. Duties include: s COLLECTING CAMPSITE FEES s ENFORCING CAMPGROUND RULES s MINOR MAINTENANCE WORK s AND COORDINATION OF RESERVATIONS WITH THE 2EGIONAL $ISTRICT /FlCE A complete list of work and services to be performed is available at the Regional $ISTRICT /FlCE OR FROM THE 2$-7 WEBSITE www.rdmw.bc.ca UNDER h7HAT S .EWv Closing date for receiving application is Friday, May 6, 2011 4:00 p.m. Please send in your Expression of Interest application in writing to: .EIL 3MITH -ANAGER OF 0ARKS 2EGIONAL $ISTRICT OF -OUNT 7ADDINGTON 0 / "OX -C.EILL 2OAD 0ORT -C.EILL "# 6 . 2 0HONE &AX Email: info@rdmw.bc.ca

The Sporty Bar & Grill is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Servers (19 years +) Bartenders (19 years +) Bussers (19 years +) Dishwasher Line Cook Please apply within with your resume. Experience not required.

HELP WANTED MASTER MECHANIC LOGGING WD Moore Logging has a job opening for a master mechanic. This is a small shop, full time working position in sunny Winter Harbour. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years repair and maintenance experience in all aspects of coastal logging, road building, and trucking equipment. Must be in good physical condition for heavy duty work and supply references. Basic welding and some gas experience required. Preference given to those with ďŹ rst aid tickets and other applicable skills. Must be highly organized with a superb level of diagnostic skills. The job will include a redesign of our repair and maintenance systems, and a reorganization of our shop. Fax 250 969-4222 employment@wdmoore.ca

Electrician Wanted Electrical contractor, located in Port Hardy on N. Van Island. Range of service includes residential, commercial and light industrial installations and maintenance. Journeyman Electrician - Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrical trade certiďŹ cate, BCTQ. Group beneďŹ t package provided. Please email resume to kkelec@ cablerocket.com or fax to 250-949-9230.

HOUSE PARENTS Crisis Stabilization Program The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre is looking for caring, responsible individuals interested in working with adults in a residential setting. The main responsibilities include providing a supportive home environment for people experiencing mental health and addiction concerns. Wanting to add to a wonderful staff team, already in place. Excellent beneďŹ ts package. Deadline for applications is May 6th, 2011. Applications may be sent to: Administrative Manager, NICCCS Box 2446, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: reception@nicccs.org Fax: 250-949-8344 Phone: 250-949-8333

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DIABETES CHOLESTEROL Weight loss natural product for cholesterol, blood sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by human clinical studies with amazing results. Call to ďŹ nd out how to get a free bottle of Bergamonte! 888-470-5390

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FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

$500 LOAN, no credit refused. Fast, easy and secure. 1-877776-1660 moneyprovider.com.

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Call 310.3535 DRYLAND LAND SORT SUPERVI SUPERVISOR NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION THE COMPANY Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment. We are currently seeking a fully experienced Dryland Sort Supervisor for our Nootka Forest Operation, located in Gold River, B.C. THE POSITION Reporting to the Nootka Forest Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efďŹ cient ďŹ&#x201A;ow of logs. This includes leading an effective safety program; coordinating and directing log towing; managing the log sorting and quality process at the Dryland Sort in accordance with company speciďŹ cations and barge schedules; and maintaining optimum unsorted inventory levels. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of background in the forest industry and a minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory position. A strong commitment to safety is essential. The candidate will have experience in log sorting; a good understanding of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality expectations - a scaling license will be an asset. The candidate should have a sound understanding of contract management, budgeting, basic ďŹ nancial concepts and computer use. The successful individual will have solid, demonstrated analytical capabilities and leadership skills. Strong consideration will be given to individuals with applied skills & knowledge of Mediation & Negotiation as well as Coaching & Mentoring. We offer a competitive salary with a If comprehensive beneďŹ t package. you believe you possess the skills and qualiďŹ cations we require, please reply in conďŹ dence with a resume and covering letter by Friday, April 29th, 2011 to: Western Forest Products Inc. Human Resource Department 435 Trunk Road, 3rd Floor Duncan, B.C. V9L 2P9 Fax: (250) 748-3177 E-mail: resumes@westernforest.com As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest. Please visit www.westernforest.com to learn more about our Company. 4905463

HELP WANTED

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

BUILDING SALE Canadian manufacturer direct. 25x40 $6320. 30x40 $7370. 35x50 $9980. 40x80 $18,900. 47x100 $31,600. Ends optional. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980, 1-800-668-5422. CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991 CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. 1-866-981-6591. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about free delivery to most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - Spring Sale - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

GARAGE SALES

BUSINESS SERVICES

GARAGE SALE Sat., April 30th. 11-2pm. 6425 Chatham Ave., Storeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach area.

FACTORY DIRECT Canadian. Need a vending machine for your business? Trouble free electronic machine. Space saving design $$$$ for your business. Why pay more? 604-560-6060

MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale Sat April 30 9:30-2:00 St Columba Church 9050 Granville Port Hardy (by hospital) Furniture, Kitchen, Toys & lots more great deals no early birds FMI 250 949-2360

PETS CUTE PURE bred Shih Tzu (male), 4 months old, all shots, $525. Call 250-949-7922.

HELP WANTED

Permanent Part-time Bus Driver North Island Community Services Society is looking for a permanent part-time bus driver to operate the Mount Waddington Transit bus from Port McNeill.

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FOR SALE: â&#x20AC;˘Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200. â&#x20AC;˘Grade 80, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tow chain with hooks (new) $80. Call 250-949-8928

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com WALKER POPLAR, plugs: $1.69/ea. for a box of 210 $354.90. Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping, treetime.ca or 1-866-873-3846

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A FREE telephone service Get your ďŹ rst month free. Bad credit, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat It. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

North Island Community Services Society is looking for casual bus drivers to operate the Mount Waddington Transit bus.

Mail resume to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Attention: Mary Mavis

Minimum QualiďŹ cations: - Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, Class 4 unrestricted - No more than 5 points in past or 2 violations - No suspensions/probations for 5 years - Must have good customer service skills - Must have Criminal Record check

Closing Date: May 12, 2011 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Casual Bus Drivers

Mail resume to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Attention: Mary Mavis Closing Date: May 12, 2011

Do You Have A Good Business Idea? If you would like to start your own home based or storefront business or you wish to purchase an existing business, you may be eligible to receive help from NORTH ISLAND SELF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (NISEP)

How NISEP can help you: s 2ECEIVE A LIVING SUPPORTS SUPPLEMENT FOR UP TO WEEKS s 2ECEIVE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS s 2ECEIVE BOOKKEEPING INSTRUCTION s 2ECEIVE BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION NISEP is targeted to people who ďŹ t the following criteria: s 9OU ARE unemployed, or you are working less than 20 hours per week s 9OU HAVE BEEN ON AN % ) CLAIM IN THE PAST three YEARS OR ďŹ ve YEARS FOR MATERNITY PARENTAL or YOU ARE ON A CLAIM now s 9OU HAVE A VIABLE SMALL BUSINESS IDEA s 9OU MUST RESIDE IN THE -T 7ADDINGTON 2EGIONAL $ISTRICT OR THE -ID #OAST 2EGION For more information please call: 250-956-2220 ext: 223 Toll free: 1-877-956-2220 Email: nisep@cfmw.ca Web site: www.cfmw.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER PORT MCNEILL A unique beautifully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1530 sq. ft. rancher. Open living dining with custom kitchen. New metal roof, etc. Shop and other outbuildings; all on a semi-beach waterfront large corner lot. $299,500. Call 250-956-3986.

HOUSES FOR SALE OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-9563546 for viewing.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reďŹ nances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lisalagiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakw School Alert Bay, B.C. Our Focus ~ Student Success Employment Opportunities Fax: 250-974-2475 There are three positions being offered at Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lisalagiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakw School. It is currently looking for a Special Education Coordinator (1.0 FTE) , Nursery School Teacher (0.5 FTE) and a Custodian (1.0 FTE). This is a band operated independent (Group 2) school. It enrolls 82 students from Nursery to Grade 7. These are one year positions with possibilities of continuity for the Nursery Teacher and Custodian; the Special Education position if for one year only as the current teacher will be on maternity leave. Closing date for these positions is May 13, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. Please fax, mail, or e-mail resumes complete with cover letter, supporting documents, and references to: Wayne Peterson Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lisalagiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lakw School Box 50, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 Tel: 250-974 5591 Fax: 250-974-2475 E-mail: waynep@namgis.bc.ca or sveas@namgis.bc.ca

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

STORAGE

AUTO FINANCING

20 ACRES $0 Down, $99/mo. only $12,900 near growing El Paso, Texas 2nd safest U.S. City Owner ﬁnancing, no credit checks! Money back guarantee, free color brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

PORT HARDY Furnished elegantly or unfurnished executive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698

BIG BEAUTIFUL Arizona land $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. one hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed ﬁnancing, no credit checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 sunsiteslandrush.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365 KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Please call for availability & inclusions. Includes free cable. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT HARDY: 2 bdrm apt, Byng Rd. n/p, n/s, ref. req. $525. 250-949-6319. PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm renovated townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmc neilltownhouses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must. SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 2 bedroom unit available. Fridge, stove, balcony, blinds, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Fax 250-902-0690 seahavenapartments@ gmail.com WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished •2 bdrms. References Call Jason 250-949-0192

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY Bright, 1 bdrm furnished ground ﬂoor suite. Newly renovated, shared laundry. Nice house & neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. $550/mo. with utilities. Call 250-902-0773.

PORT ALICE SHOPPING CENTRE Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease. 300 sq. ft. & up. Contact Steve Edwards at Colyvan Paciﬁc 604-683-8399

PORT HARDY Fully furnished 1 bdrm basement suite. Call 250-902-2226 / 250-504-0067 or 250-230-4157.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

TRANSPORTATION

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town. Pads for rent. Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

AUTO FINANCING

HOMES FOR RENT 4 BDRM, 3 bath, large fenced yard, F/S, W/D incld’d. $1200/mo. Avail. May 1st. Call (250)974-5769.

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! Call 310.3535

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars & Trucks & Heavy Equip. $8.00 ea. & Up. Free pick-up Island Wide. 604.866.9004 Brad

MARINE BOATS SHARED OWNERSHIP late model 40’ - 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

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PORT MCNEILL oceanview home for rent. Upper level, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fenced yard, covered parking, new deck, pet-friendly and ideal for family - $800/month. Available immed. Call Joanna: 250-9996011.

Call 310.3535

1993 ACURA Legend. Good condition, needs rubber. $1500 ﬁrm. Ph. 250-902-0966.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

$0 DOWN and we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

LAKE COWICHAN /Caycuse Gilgan Rd. Well maintained 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. located a stone throw from the pristine lake priced to sell at $435k 250-478-2648, 250-745-3387. By appt ONLY

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CARS

To ﬁnd out how I can help you increase sales, give me a call at Carrie Stone Sales Rep

GAZETTE

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007 or email me at: sales@northislandgazette.com

NORTH ISLAND

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of the week. Ava Stirzaker had lots to smile about after being presented with this special Easter Bunny prize at the Lioness Easter Egg Hunt in Port McNeill. Teresa Bird photo

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 310-3535

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/¥/‡/∞/~/# Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Sierra SL EXT CAB 2WD (R7E) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices.Offers valid to May 2, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2011MY only) or trade may be required. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Sierra SL Crew CAB 2WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ¥Offer applies to new or demonstrator 2011 MY Sierra Light Duty Extended and Crew Cab C/K Models, 1SF, 1SB, 1SD (excludes hybrids) delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers only and consists of a pre-installed Chrome Accessories package (grille, 6” tubular assist steps, door handles and mirror caps) (“PDJ Truck”) valued up to $1500 (tax exclusive). This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details.‡ Based on a 48 month lease. Rates of 6.99% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 2011 Sierra EXT CAB 2WD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $3,200 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $19,399. Option to purchase at lease end is $11,060 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details.∞Offer applies to most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles, excluding PDJ Trucks and Camaro Convertible, delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Retail customers will receive up to $1,000 (tax exclusive) (Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for $1,000 all other Cruze models and Aveo will receive $500), to be used towards the purchase of genuine GM Accessories and Options. Installation not included. Alternatively, the $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Customize Your Ride Event credit (tax exclusive) ($500 for Chevrolet Cruze and Aveo) may be applied to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. With purchase or lease of most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles delivered from dealer stock between March 3, 2011 and May 2, 2011, and with payment of an additional $0.01, customers receive a Preferred Price™ fuel savings card at participating dealers, redeemable for $0.20 per litre on 5,000 L of fuel. Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for 5,000L; all other Cruze models and Chevrolet Aveo will receive 2,500 L of fuel. The $0.20/L savings includes applicable taxes. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash. Offer excludes 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence.#Offer applies to all eligible current owners or lessees of any model year GM vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2010, 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicles delivered between February 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Ineligible vehicles include Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB and all Medium Duty trucks. Credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available for Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt and Cruze (excluding Cruze LS-1SB); $750 credit available for Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain; $1,000 credit available for all other eligible GM vehicles. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Void where prohibited by law. See your GM dealer for details. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.◊U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ^2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L engine and 6 speed transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models.

The carnival was in town last week and many families took a break from Easter festivities to join the fun. Top, Matthew Moult won a prize after popping a balloon. Right, Gates and Saphron Purdy enjoy a ride. For more carnival photos see northislandgazette.com

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