GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND
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46th Year No. 04 THURS., JANUARY 26, 2012
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Mike D’Amour allowance, 57°30‘N latiGazette staff tude, is more than 700-km PORT HARDY— north of the North Island, Mayor Bev Parnham is as the crow flies. asking Port Hardy to lead Parnham wants to see the charge in bringing that line lowered. back the Northern Living “Because we’re rural and Allowance to the Tri-port the distances we have to area in an effort to rebuild travel for even things such its dwindling population. as having a baby because At a recent council of the services they’re meeting, Parnham directslowly removing from us, ed staff to look into the we’re trying to make the feasibility of bringing case for a northern allowback the allowance which ance,” she said. Mayor Bev Parnham could result in a tax break Not to mention the extra ‘We’re asking for equity, we as a residency deduction costs North Islanders pay and/or a deduction for need some fairness here.’ for gas, for food or anytravel benefits. thing else that requires “I think it’s an incentive transport. for people to live in rural communities,” “Our costs of living is higher here said Parnham, outside council chambers. in communities in Mount Waddington “The federal government does have (Regional District) than it is in, say, those kinds of incentives for their employ- Comox, Nanaimo or Campbell River,” ees, such as the RCMP, who live in rural Parnham said. areas, which we are prescribed as.” The mayor even has District of Port Parnham said the the Tri-port areas did Hardy staff checking to see if North enjoy the Northern Living Allowance tax Island costs are higher than what some benefit years ago, but the demarcation of the northern residents receiving the of eligible towns and communities was allowance are paying. pushed north, effectively excluding the “We’re looking into that (but) we’re North Island from the tax benefit. asking for equity, we need some fairness “So whether it was because we had a here.” highway or what, we lost it I think in the Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen said she 90s when they moved the boundaries,” fully supports the push to bring back the she said. allowance. “I’m all for it,” she said. To receive the allowance, people must Allen said she believes a northern tax live in one of two northern zones: Zone A allowance would be a great lure to dangle — prescribed northern zones — or Zone for those considering a move. B, prescribed intermediate zones. “That would be a huge incentive for According to Canada Revenue Agency families to live on the North Island, I documents, Zone A residents are eligible think.” for a tax break of $8.25 per day, while Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney those in Zone B are eligible to receive added the allowance was a great benefit, $4.25 per day. one that was missed when it was taken There are additional amounts avail- from the North Island. able. “That really hurt us when it was gone,” “So, in order to encourage people to he said. live up here I think the northern residents “Anytime you live in a place like the deduction, or one similar to that, would North island and have to drive hundreds certainly help for us to maintain people of miles round trip for medical or even to and keep people in our communities,” get your kids to a hockey game, somesaid Parnham. thing like the northern allowance would Right now the boundary line for the definitely help.”
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January 28 The North Island Reel Film Festival continues with The Guard, a comedy for the dark days of winter, 7:30 p.m. at PHSS Small Theatre. Tickets available in advance for $8.50 at Cafe Guido. Tickets $10 at door, but seating is limited and advance tickets recommended to guarantee seating. Ages 16-over only, please. February 11 North Island Concert Society presents the vocal gospel/ blues/soul stylings of The Sojourners, backed by their band, in the society’s annual dinner show at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Doors open 5:30 p.m. for buffet dinner catered by Malones and backed by dinner music from the North Island Community Band. Concert follows at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets $45 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit www.niconcert.ca or call 250902-2228 for more information. February 20 TriPort Dragonboat Society’s Annual General Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Black Bear Lodge in Port McNeill. Please feel free to bring new paddlers as this is the best
MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop Closed December 24 to January 31 for renovations. Call 250-9498143 for more information. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • PH Lions Mtgs: 1st & 3rd Tues every month @ Lions Den - Civic Centre 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531.
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February 25 & 26 Community garage sale at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. To reserve a table call 250-949-8883.
February 21 Cat’s Meow Society’s Beer & Burger night. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Quarterdeck Pub. Jan — 250-902-0372 — or Lauren at 250-230-0083 for tickets.
March 10 North Island Concert Society presents legendary West Coast folk/rocker Barney Bentall with multi-instrumentalist Eric Reid, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. Single tickets $25 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit niconcert.ca or call 902-2228 for more information.
February 21 Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw School Annual Fun Fair, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome February 21 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Columba Church. February 22 Raising the Roof, a roots music fundraiser for St. John Gualbert Church, 7 p.m., Gate House Theatre. Featuring the folk guitar and vocals of Steven Palmer and silent auction. Tickets $15, available in advance from East of Java gift shop and A-Frame Bookstore. February 24-25 Port McNeill Figure Skating Club presents Under the Big Top, its 2012 Ice Carnival, at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Shows 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Raffle table, concession. Info, Elizabeth 250956-3995.
April 8 Alert Bay Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Info, Donna, 250-974-2909. April 8 Alert Bay Lion’s Club hosts its annual Easter egg hunt, 1-2 p.m. Info, Casey Chapman, 250-974-2235. April 14 North Island Concert Society presents Infinitus, a classical string trio with a fresh, modern and sometimes humorous approach to the genre. Single tickets $25 on sale in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido, PH Museum, Hobby Nook; in Port McNeill at The Flower Shoppe; in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927. Visit niconcert.ca or call 250-902-2228 for more information.
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Chamber Update submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Manager Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phcc@cablerocket.com W llB l WellBalance N Naturopathic t Clinic WellBalance Naturopathic Clinic is in Port Hardy to treat patients from January 27-30. If anyone is interested in booking an appointment with Dr. Michelle Dowker MSc, ND for these dates, you can email her at info@ wellbalance.ca, or call her at 250974-8418. You can also obtain more information about offered services at www.wellbalance.ca The latest trend - Social Media Make People Feel Part of Something Facebook has made its site a whole lot more appealing for small business owners. Small business owners have the ability to seek out the people talking about them and users can get their voices heard, knowing businesses can check to see who has tagged them. However, before either party can take advantage of Facebook’s new feature, you first have to get your customers to opt into the relationship. You have to give them a reason to friend your Facebook Fan page, and that’s not always easy. You have to create an incentive.
Jeneece Edroff and Abigail McCorquodale hang out in the kids’ playroom at Jeneece Place. The home away from home for families with sick kids at Victoria General Hospital opened over the weekend. Edward Hill photo Special to the Gazette A list of dignitaries, that included a seven-year-old Port Hardy girl, gathered in Victoria to celebrate the opening of Jeneece Place. The dream of Jeneece Edroff — who turned 18 on Saturday, the same day as the opening — will provide a home away from home for North Islanders and other families who need to travel to Victoria for medical treatment. Edroff, who is well known throughout the Island for her fundraising for Variety Club, had the dream of creating a home for the families of sick children after staying in a Vancouver Ronald McDonald House while undergoing treatment for her own medical condition. Port Hardy resident Abigail McCorquodale was at the opening and appreciates how important this type of facility is going to be for North Island families. Throughout her life Abigail frequently needed to travel to Victoria for medical treatment. She was born at Victoria General Hospital and spent her first 100 days in hospital. “There was no where for families to stay near the hospital,” Abigail said. “But this place is awesome!” Abigail and her family were invited to participate in the opening ceremonies. For Jeneece Place, and Abigail, along with Edroff, cut
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Abigail McCorquodale the ribbon that officially opened the home away from home. Lt. Governor Steven Point, provincial Minister of Health Mike de Jong, and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong and Chuck Chandler, chair of the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children, were among others also in attendence. The ceremony signified Jeneece Place is now passing on the completed house to families in need. Jeneece was diagnosed at age three with neurofibromitosis, a disease that has caused tumours to grow off every nerve ending in her spine. She has undergone thirteen surgeries and numerous chemotherapy sessions in Vancouver. From this experience, she knows how important it is for families to have a warm and supportive place to stay close to the hospital. Young Abigail was born without a fully formed esophagus, a condition known as esophageal atresia. She requires ongoing care and has endured 30 surgeries since she was born in 2005.
Each time the family travels to Victoria for Abigail’s care from their home in Port Hardy, it’s a 14-hour round-trip and accommodations are expensive. Abigail’s family would have benefited from Jeneece Place over the past six years and looks forward to using the facility in the future. “This facility is going to be an excellent resource for North Island families,” said Abigail’s mother, Brenda McCorquodale. “Many of our North Island neighbours are going to be able to use this facility, and it will bring them support and comfort in times of great need.” “The last thing people should have to worry about when their children are facing a medical crisis is where they will sleep or eat.” The 10,500 sq.-ft. home features 10 family living quarters — each with its own bathroom and television — a games room, a craft room, a movie room, a laundry and kitchen and eating facilities. The Rotary Clubs of Port Hardy and Port McNeill have both made contributions to the project, and in honour of all Vancouver Island Rotary Clubs contributing in excess of $100,000 to the project, one of the bedrooms in Jeneece Place has been named after Rotary. Jeneece Place will open for families the week of January 23, 2012 and is expected to serve 600 families every year.
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Mike D’Amour Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL—Losing money to an apartment scammer may be the least of the worries for a young couple that was victimized, say police. Josh Altizer, 24, and his girlfriend, 17-year-old Sidney Parker, sold off most of their possessions from their Port McNeill residence in an effort to finance a trip to Courtenay, where they planned to study before leaving the country to teach English as a second language. The couple searched Craigslist — a popular buy/sell/trade Internet site — to find an apartment and believed they discovered the perfect place. “When I showed interest, (the scammer) forwarded an application and I filled out all my references and information and, later, it appeared he was contacting my references,” recalled Altizer. The next day the couple heard back from the “landlord” who told them they’d been approved for the rental. “He said the apartment had been trashed by the last tenants and he was just looking for someone who was trustworthy,” Altizer said. The young couple originally sent the con man $350 via email Interac transfer as a damage deposit. “That’s all we had at the time,” said Altizer. Over the course of the next several days, the couple managed to scrape together another $650 for the rent. “I tried to email it to him and he said no, and gave me all his bank information so I did a deposit that way.” A day later, the landlord contacted Altizer and said the key to the apartment and all the necessary documents would be mailed to the couple as soon as he received the rent. “Then he contacted me again to tell me he’d need another $350 to insure the package he was going to send,” said Altizer, who noted the scammer told him all the previous money had been used to pay a mortgage bill. “He did tell me the $350 would be refund-
J.R. Rardon photo Sidney Parker and Josh Altizer were all packed up for a move to the Comox Valley when they were taken by an apartment-hunting scam. have looked at the ad, became suspicious exists,” he said. ed once I got the key, of course.” “The key here is don’t be too quick to Altizer refused to send more and had to and passed. Yet scammers know it only part with your money and you want to admit he’d been bilked. takes one person to answer the make sure you’re going to get what you’re “The lady at the bank told me paying for.” ad. it’s a pretty common scam nowaSadly, Lue said most of the time it’s near “It’s like fishing, even if you days,” he said, “but what a horhave bad bait sooner or later impossible to catch the scammers. rible thing to do to somebody.” “The people who do this on a regular you’re going to catch someParker made a plea for donabasis, the guys who are good at this, create thing,” said Lue. tions through her Facebook page The seasoned officer said he’s false identities for themselves, or they’ve and while the couple tries to fignot unsympathetic to what hap- stolen someone else’s identity and they’re ure out a next move, police said pened to he couple, but it could using that,” he said. the pilfered cash may only be the RCMP Sgt. Phil Lue “And how much does it cost the scamhave been avoided. beginning of their troubles. ‘Sooner or later you’re “Josh was kind of remiss in mers to list an ad on Craigslist? Nothing.” “Other than the loss of money, going to catch something.’ A quick search on Google using “apartbeing vigilant before sending I think (Altizer) gave up a bunch ment rental scams” produced more than money,” he said. of information about himself that 16 million hits — most concerned with “It’s hard not to be trusting unless this can probably be used down the road if this (scammer) ever wanted to start impersonat- kind of thing has happened to you before, how to avoid being scammed. The problem is so prevalent Craigslist is ing him,” said Port McNeill RCMP Sgt. but from a police point of view we would now considering charging for the ads in an like to see people do their due diligence.” Phil Lue. In this case, Lue said at the very least attempt to ward off scammers. “I looked through the information (Altizer) Go to this story online at www.northisgave to my officer and he sent nearly all his the couple should have asked a friend or landgazette.com for tips on how to defeat acquaintance to drive by the property. personal identification to this guy.” “That way you’ll know if the address even the scammers. Lue said he reckons several people may
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Allowance overdue t’s disheartening to watch business after North Island business shut down. Just not enough people going through the doors that will probably be closed forever. We guess it makes some sense, given that many people seem to be leaving the North Island for better opportunities elsewhere. There’s been plenty of handwringing and halfhearted attempts to remedy the situation, but nothing seems to have worked. That’s why we’re applauding Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham’s push to bring the Northern Living Allowance back to the North Island. It’s not a new idea and had been broached at a Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual confab, but — surprise — it went nowhere. Parnham has said, “OK, let’s see what we can accomplish if we tackle the issue ourselves.” She plans on involving all the North Island mayors to join the quest, all of whom said they’re in favour of the idea. If the the push is successful, it won’t solve all our problems, to be sure. No one thing could bring back everyone who left or lure a substantial amount of newcomers to our neck of the woods. But the Northern Living Allowance could be the juggernaut that slams open the doors to other great ideas, other ways to swell our dwindling number. We won’t get everyone back at the same time, but heck, they didn’t leave all at once.
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Young Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy helped open Jeneece Place, a place that will benefit many on the North Island.
The conmen and conwomen are out there waiting to take your hard-earned cash. Look: If it seems too good to be true, it is.
Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver’s open letter blasted foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” This letter was seized upon and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. All opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up. They don’t need selfappointed urbanites to speak for them. What is the foreign-funded agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No min-
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ing. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become entrenched in the urban mind in recent years: Clear-cut logging is by definition bad. Alaska salmon is wild, and thus superior to farmed. Run-of-river hydro destroys rivers. All are promoted by certain environmental groups. And all are false. B.C. media have been spoon-fed by U.S.-backed environmental organiz-
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reports average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude at 104. If carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-fired power plants? And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, a Victoria outfit that admits to taking about 40 per cent of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
ers since Clayoquot Sound in the 1980s, when wealthy Americans first decided to save B.C. from itself. Greenpeace founderturned-critic Patrick Moore pointed out North American “green building” standards reward locally sourced concrete and steel, but not wood. Why? International organizations like Greenpeace are so invested in opposition to logging, they end up backing environmentally destructive policies. On oil, the debate has been dumbed down to the point where even movie stars can participate. Robert Redford parrots the claim oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the refined fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo, or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials. The Alberta government A member of
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Dear editor: I am writing to thank you very much for printing my letter to your newspaper regarding the late Mr. Bill Dignan and asking for any interested party to contact me. Much to my surprise, his sister telephoned me and we have had a great con
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Ergo, NDP = Big labour Dear editor: The NDP in B.C. has become synonymous with big labour. Examples abound all across the province in communities small and large, and NDP leader Adrian Dix is a case in point. But if ever there was a case proving the NDP is synonymous with big labour, it’s the NDP’s recently appointed candidate in New Westminster, Judy Darcy. Fresh off a plumb post as chief negotiator at the Hospital Employee’s Union, Darcy glided in effortlessly to fill the NDP candidate vacancy in the Royal City, as if she’d simply been transferred by her bosses to a cozy new position within the exact same organization. Then, right on cue, her shrewd negotiation and media skills were put to work crowing about healthcare and the “appalling” Royal Columbian Hospital situation, demanding taxpayers essentially get out their cheque books without “further delays” and take care of “staffing issues,” i.e., more money for her people. It’s a blatant conflict of interest that voters should not stand for. Why should voters anywhere in this province, simply hand over comfy seats in Victoria as baubles to labour leaders, as if they have a divine right to them? Don’t get me wrong. It’s perfectly legitimate in our free country to have a Labour Union Party like the NDP, whose aim is to make union members their top priority, with other stakeholders like taxpayers, employers, patients, customers, business owners and rank-and-file citizens taking a back seat.
Union members pay dues. Those dues help elect NDP politicians who then try to get their benefactors better pay, perks, pensions, benefits, time-off, etc. It’s that simple. But since the vast majority of voters in B.C. are not in unions, the NDP needs to use fuzzy terms like “families” and “working families” to woo the people who are not really their top priority. It’s a crafty PR spin, but getting pretty tiresome. The real solutions for our healthcare woes will likely be found in technological and organizational innovations that require less labour, not more. Innovation requires change and often huge investments of intellectual and financial capital. The entrenched “unions good/management bad” worldview of the NDP breeds cynicism and an entitlement culture that is toxic to the visionary innovation and change we need to save our precious healthcare system. Change is hard. For example, it will be hard for many B.C. communities to reject the NDP and its big labour agenda and send candidates to Victoria who will represent the average citizen. But we can do it, if we work together and remain wary of big labour’s self-serving healthcare solutions. And I believe we have no choice.. The mere idea of big labour signing healthcare cheques and targeting the cheque books of B.C. taxpayers without any regard for cost is enough to give anyone a heart attack. David Brett New Westminster
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Ivan Decker and Stefano Giulianetti show off the Lycopodium Blower — often referred to as the bad breath tester — at a Science World show on Vancouver Island last year.
Making science fun Science World British Columbia is bringing its zany brand of science to the North Island next week. Several schools will host Science World and the community for some science fun. Everyone is invited to the Night of Family Science, a free family event that features spectacular live science shows
from Science World’s professional demonstration team. Budding engineers will have the opportunity to test their paper airplane creation skills at the Iron Science competition. Jan. 31: • 9 a.m. It’s a Gas at Wagalus in Fort Rupert • 10:15 am Energy in Action at Wagalus • 1:30 p.m. Extra
Sensory Science at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School and Quatsino School Feb. 1: • 10:45 a.m. Under Pressure North Island Secondary in Port McNeill • 1 p.m. It’s a Gas at Sunset Elementary in Port McNeill • 2 p.m. Energy in Action Sunset Elementary Pho P Ph ho h oto to cre c ed cr dit di iitt: Ale llex exx M e MaacA ccAu A lay ayy
Aggie Pringle Special to the Gazette About 80 people attended the opening of the Sayward Primary Healthcare Clinic. Several years ago, a group was formed to get a medical clinic established. They came very close to their goal, but inexplicably, the plan was abandoned at the last minute. The closest hospital is 70-km away in Campbell Sayward Mayor John MacDonald and Debra Oakman of the River and while there is a doc- Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District cut the ribbon tor in Sayward who periodi- of the Sayward Primamry Healthcare Clinic. Paul Hibbert photo cally provides medical care iting doctors, nurses, dieticians, chiropractors, from a clinic set up in his podiatrists, elder care specialists, mental health home, there had been no dedicated space for a professionals and various educators lined up medical clinic. To remedy that, about a year ago Mayor John soon, just to name a few! All of the equipment MacDonald and the four-member council resur- and furnishings are donations from the commurected the idea. A meeting was held last summer nity. We are starting slowly with public health serto get us underway. The first thing we had to do was establish a non-profit society and so, vices and physio therapy. More services will be five of us stepped forward that first evening to added over time with the ultimate goal being form the first board of directors and the Sayward health care available 24/7 for the community of between 1,000 and 1,200 residents. Community Health Society was born. This is an exciting time for Sayward — in a The old village office was made available and approved as an appropriate space. It was reno- time when many North Island communities are withering and dying, we are adding new services. vated, furnished, and equipped by local people. The building was declared a medical facility by I think this speaks volumes for the spirit of the Health Minister Mike DeJong in November and a people of Sayward and of North Islanders in general. public health nurse began working out of it. Aggie Pringle is the executive director of the A Campbell River-based physio therapist will Sayward Community Health Society begin offering services and we plan to have vis-
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Poster perfect, that’s correct Sunset Grade 7 student Taryn Walker and Grade 4 student Cassiel Carlson stand with Bonnie West of the Canadian Legion after being presented their regional first-place awards in the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day Contest. Walker won in the poetry category, while Carlson won in the poster contest. They each received $50 and their work advances to provincial competition. submitted photo
N.I. Jobs wanted Kindergarten Aleister Gwynne Gazette staff North Island youth say they continue to be frustrated by lack of opportunity and are forced to look elsewhere for gainful employment. “I do want to get back into retail, but there aren’t that many openings, not at this time of year anyway,� said Stacy Robinson, aged 22, who was laid-off from her last job at a fish processing plant two months ago. A young man, who gave his name as Josh, said he suspected he had a “50 per cent� hope of finding a job locally. “Just too many people and not enough jobs,� said Josh. However, there are resources unemployed people on the North Island can turn to. Most are offered by the North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS), including the Skills for Success program. “It helps youth who are having difficulty getting occupational training, it prepares them for work and they actually get job placements where they go out and work for a local employer,� said NIEFS executive director Doug Preston. The program works this way: the applicant chooses a local job he or she is interested in and work at the business for three months, during which they gain valuable experience and are paid minimum wage by NIEFS. “I think the barriers that youth often face is getting that first chance to get the experience that they need,� said Preston. Yet Robinson said she certainly
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Hurry! Hurry! Haaarrrgggg! Connie Cote extended her J.R. Rardon recent run of successful finGazette staff ishes in the Broughton ladies PORT McNEILL—To paraspiel, topping Boni Sharpe phrase the Tom Hanks char7-5 in the B final. Cote has acter in the film A League of suffered from a hip ailment Their Own, “There’s no crying which led her to place Marcia in curling.” Soper in the skip’s role, and But Kathy Mitchell could admitted before the bonspiel be forgiven for getting a little that her team has been dragemotional after skipping longging the bottom of the league time partner Debbie Balcke’s standings this season. rink to the championship of But Cote, Soper and rink Broughton Curling Club’s mates Naomi Garrity and annual ladies open bonspiel Tanya Friman used a threeSaturday night. point pickup in the seventh Mitchell and Balcke shared end to erase a 5-3 lead that other victories in their homeSharpe had painstakingly town spiel. But this was the Swashbuckling Shirley Williams releases a shot for Maggie Loland's crafted with a series of onefirst one missed by Mitchell’s father, Bill Gurney, who died last rink during the C final of the Broughton Curling Club Ladies Open pointers. They then closed out with a one-point steal in the eighth end for year leaving a legacy that includes bonspiel Saturday in Port McNeill. J.R. Rardon photo the win in Cote’s third finals appearlaying the groundwork for the Stealing seemed appropriate for much party as curling competition. ance in the past four bonspiels. founding of the curling club in the Meagan Cadwallader of Port late 1960s. “This one’s for my dad,” the bonspiel, which carried a pirates Which was not entirely by accident. “It’s something we’re hoping will Hardy’s Fort Rupert Curling Club, said Mitchell, who shared a hug and theme that drew a wide array of few a tears with Balcke after they swashbuckling costumes and which help with turnout,” said event orga- fresh off an appearance in the A final came from behind to defeat Brenda featured a trivia treasure hunt during nizer Mike Balcke, noting only 10 of Fort Rupert’s mixed bonspiel one teams signed up for the bonspiel this week earlier, cruised to a 7-2 win Drummond 9-4 in the bonspiel’s A the dinner that preceded the finals. Maggie Loland’s rink of Shirley year. “We’ve already got next year’s over Loland in the C final. final. Cadwallader, curling with Trailing 4-2 through four ends, Williams, Denise Blid and Stephanie theme, which is disco. That gives Balcke, Mitchell and rink mates Manke sported matching outfits of everyone a year to get their outfits Naomi Stead, Babe Gray and Lisa Lonarduzzi, led just 2-1 through three Shelley Downey and Cindy Fiske black tri-corner hats, dreadlocks, red- together.” Instead of a traditional bonspiel ends, but picked up points in four of drew even with a two-point fifth, and-black striped pants tucked into then stole single points in the sixth the classic high boots and topped off bracket, competition was held in the final five ends, including steals in a round-robin format in two divi- the fifth and eighth ends. and seventh ends before pulling away with adhesive “beards”. There were more eye-patches, cut- sions. While Balcke was rolling to Loland said her pickup squad, with a three-point steal in the eighth lasses, flintlock pistols and shoulder- a perfect 4-0 record to top the Eye which was an obvious choice for and final end. “We just tried to stay with our mounted parrots than a Pirates of the Patch Division, Drummond and rink best-outfitted rink, was happy just to game plan, which was go for the Caribbean cast reunion, and local mates Jen Barolet, Melody Wilson be in the finals. “We’re not a seasoned team,” steal,” said Balcke, whose rink was club skip Jennie-Lynn Noël stood and Bonny Bramham claimed top the only quartet to enter Saturday out in her bright scarlet tavern wench honours in the Wooden Leg Division Loland said. “It was a gallant effort.” with a 3-1 mark to earn their spot in Or perhaps she said it was a galnight’s finals with an unbeaten record ensemble. Indeed, the bonspiel seemed as the A final. leon effort. in round-robin play.
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Gazette staff Seth Hanuse, Cody Walkus and Michael MacDonald scored two goals each as the Port Hardy Hawks notched an 8-4 win over the Port McNeill Icebreakers in the seventh-place game of the annual Port McNeill Minor Hockey atom tournament Sunday at Chilton Regional Arena. It was the first win for either North Island squad in the eight-team tournament. Both teams are in a learning season with younger players as many of the area’s top players joined the North Island Eagles atom development program. Sonja Walkus and Noah Jensen also scored for the Hawks, who got three assists from Dominik Nelson and two more from Owain Jewell. Avory Collins gave the host Icebreakers the early lead with his goal three minutes into the opening period, but Port Hardy responded with three straight goals to close out the first. William Johnson, Matthew Jones and Darien Johnson each found the net and Jones, Jacksen Bohn
and Koen Sharpe added assists to round out the scoring for the Icebreakers. The Oceanside Snipers dominated the tournament and claimed the championship with a 10-1 romp over the Comox Icemen. The Snipers outscored their four tourney opponents by a cumulative score of 37-5. The Campbell River Knights edged the Gold River Hawks 4-3 to claim third place. Nanaimo’s Team Canada earned fifth place with a 6-1 victory over the Victoria Ice Hawks. Port McNeill Minor Hockey Atom Tournament, Chilton Regional Arena Jan. 20-22 Championship: Oceanside 10, Comox 1 3rd-4th place: Campbell River 4, Gold River 3 5th-6th place: Nanaimo 6, Victoria 7th-8th place: Port Hardy 8, Port McNeill 4 Port Hardy goals: Seth Hanuse 2, Cody Walkus 2, Michael MacDonald 2, Sonja Walkus, Noah Jensen. Assists: Dominik Nelson 3, Owain Jewell 2. Port McNeill goals: Avory Collins, William
Fallen Port Hardy skater Dominik Nelson reaches for the puck as Port McNeill's Koen Sharpe skates in during the finals of the Port McNeill atom hockey tournament at Chilton Regional Arena Sunday. J.R. Rardon photo Johnson, Matthew Jones, Darien Victoria 4, Port McNeill 2 Johnson. Assists: Jones, Jacksen Bohn, Port McNeill goals: William Johnson Koen Sharpe. 2. assist: Bradley Hosken. Round-robin Comox 6, Gold River 6 Campbell River 11, Port Hardy 1 Campbell River 6, Nanaimo 5 Port Hardy goal: Cody Walkus. Comox 3, Victoria 1 Oceanside 9, Campbell River 0 Gold River 7, Port McNeill 0 Nanaimo 14, Port Hardy 0 Oceanside 12, Port Hardy 2 Gold River 5, Victoria 4 Port Hardy goals: Nelson, Jewell. Oceanside 6, Nanaimo 2 Comox 10, Port McNeill 0
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And two of the veterans of last season’s run to the Tier 3 J.R. Rardon provincial championships have been slowed by injury as the Gazette staff Any athletic team wants to go into its postseason playoffs team slipped to the bottom of the league standings. Instead of lifting the bantams to the level of the competition, with some momentum. The North Island Eagles bantams will have to look for theirs the placement in Division 2 has resulted in a series of beatings that seems to have sapped their confidence. during the upcoming bye week. Along the way, Wilson and his staff have juggled lineups and The Eagles came out sluggish Saturday in Port Alice en route to a 5-0 Vancouver Island Hockey League Division 2 loss to systems in an effort to find something to reverse the team’s Saanich, then responded with an even more brutal start in a 9-2 direction. Nearly every blueliner has taken a turn on a forward line, while early season mainstays at centre and wing have drubbing by the Comox Chiefs Sunday in Port Hardy. The Eagles surrendered five unanswered goals in the first found themselves playing defence at some point. After a weekend off while the VIHL sets its playoff schedule, period Sunday before Tyren Dustin snapped home the team’s the Eagles will “drop” back to Tier 3 for the playoffs, which first goal in three league games with 3:07 left in the period. Riley Heemels added a third-period goal as the bantams begin the following week. But Wilson points out that will played the visitors even over the final 20 minutes. But even not translate into easy opponents. One of those Tier 3 teams, when the Eagles matched their opponents’ intensity, goalie Powell River, posted a 1-0 win over the bantams in Port Alice Riley Mathieson spent much of the weekend as the lone duck the weekend before last and is leading the same Division II in which the Eagles have taken their lumps. in a shooting gallery. “There will be no big adjustment,” Wilson said. “It’s not like “It seems like they’re on a slow-burning fuse,” bantam coach Dan Wilson said Saturday after highlighting the team’s solid we’re dropping down to play lackluster teams. We’ve just got third-period effort after falling behind 5-0 in the first 33 min- to get into practice and see if we can get some kind of spark. “We’ll just try to keep them focused and then see if we get utes. “We keep trying to stress to them they need to have that Jekyll or Hyde.” aggressiveness 24/7.” Certainly, the bantams have shown flashes of competitiveness — they did so again Sunday North Island Community Forest Ltd Partnership against Comox over the final 35 minutes after the OPEN HOUSE visitors rolled to a 7-1 lead before the midgame February 4, 2012 ice-cleaning. 1pm – 4pm at the Port Hardy District Office But the final weekend of the regular season highlighted just how miscast the young team was this The Directors and Shareholders of the North Island Community Forest will be hosting an Open season. After breezing through their exhibition and House for all community members to come and learn what has been going on over the past year in your Community Forest! tiering schedule with a perfect 6-0 record, the Tier Please come out and discuss the North Island Community Forest with us. We will have displays 3 Eagles were bumped up a level to play the regular to view, information to review and food and beverages to snack on. season in a Division 2 made up mostly of larger, This is also a chance for all to review and comment on any proposed operations within the Tier 2 programs. North Island Community Forest. The Eagles roster is made up in large part of skat- The Open House will take place at the Port Hardy District Council Chambers located at 7360 ers who were playing either at the peewee level or Columbia, Port Hardy, next to the Civic Centre from 1pm to 4pm on February 4th, 2012. If you in house hockey a season ago. Dustin, who added are unable to attend this open house and wish to discuss the Community Forest with one of the an assist to his goal Sunday, only joined the team Directors, please email info@nicf.ca to make an appointment. full-time following Christmas break after serving Feel free to also write us a letter or send us information via: North Island Community Forest LP as an affiliated player through Port McNeill Minor Box 668 Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 Hockey earlier this season. Email: info@nicf.ca
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Cindy Fiske, Kathy Mitchell, Deb Balcke and Shelley Downey teamed up to win the Broughton Curling Club Ladies Open bonspiel Saturday, sweeping to an unbeaten record for the weekend. J.R. Rardon photo
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A little puck luck goes a long way in loss Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The North Island Eagles peewee hockey team took a loss in its lone game last weekend. But chalk this one up to a simple case of “puck luck." The visiting Sooke Thunderbirds claimed a 2-0 Vancouver Island Hockey League victory over the Eagles Saturday on the final weekend of the regular season. But it was an evenly played, entertaining contest that might well have turned out the other way. The T-birds picked up one goal on a power-play shot from the point that was inadvertently redirected by an Eagles defender.
They got their second on a defensive breakdown that allowed Jordan Schutt to skate in alone on peewee goalie Nyck Ruel. Even then, Schutt’s shot found the net only after deflecting off both Ruel’s glove and his mask. Most notable is how uncommon such breakdowns have become for the peewees, who struggled with position defence early in the season but have played solidly in the second half while becoming a competitive force in the league. On their offensive end, the Eagles had numerous opportunities Saturday, which were stymied alternately by solid North Island Eagles peewee Josh Walkus reaches to knock down the puck in front of play from opposing goalie Sooke's Isaac Johnson-Grant during their teams' game Saturday in Port Alice. Shawn Parkinson, a succession J.R. Rardon photo of post and crossbar deflections, and open shots that simply went continued growth as a cohesive team after weekend in Campbell River in preparation wide. starting the year as a loose collection of for the Tier 3 Island playoffs, which begin But coach Brian Heller and his staff had mostly first-year rep players.The peeweees the following week. Game locations and no complaints about effort, or the club’s will travel for a single exhibition game this times will be determined this weekend.
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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/12
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
BST Licensed Security Guards Applicants will be confident working independently and as part of a team. Must be competent driving manual transmission vehicle. Mail resume with current driver abstract, references and handwritten cover letter to: PO Box 1574 Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0. Closing date: Feb. 3, 2012. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS
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GREAT CAREER Opportunity in Oil and Gas Industry! Looking for young energetic individual with Class 1 license interested in learning to operate a Pile Installation truck/equipment in the Fort St. John, BC area. Opportunity to achieve full time steady work making great wages and benefits. Fax or email resumes to: 1888-731-8027 or rachel@hitimeservices.com Check us out! www.hitimeservices.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Town of Port McNeill, 1775 Grenville Place, of Port McNeill, British Columbia V0N 2R0 intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Statutory Right of Way for Cemetery Access situated on Provincial Crown land located at the Town Cemetery. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File 1413693. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9, or emailed to: Authorizing Agency. Nanaimo @gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until February 5, 2012. MFNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date: Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of information Advisor.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Iron River Forest Products Ltd of North Vancouver, BC, intends to make application to Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island-Central Coast District Office for a Licence of Occupation - Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413664 situated on Provincial Crown land located at Seymour Inlet and McKinnon Lagoon. For a copy of the application or to make written comments please contact: Cyndy Grant, FLNR Land Officer, 2217 Mine Road, Box 7000, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0. Cyndy.Grant@ gov.bc.ca OR Brenda Drummond, BC Timber Sales, 2217 Mine Road, Box 7000, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0. Brenda.Drummond@gov.bc.ca The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from January 26, 2012. Comments will be received until February 25, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at http://www.arfd.gov. b c . c a / A p p l i c a t i o n P o s t i n g / i n d ex . jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number 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 FLNR office.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ACCOUNTING AND Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms depend on certified A&P professionals. No experience needed! Local career training and job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. 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. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
COASTAL LOG SCALING COURSE Nanaimo Based Log Scaling Co. is seeking motivated students. Course to Start in March (5 days/week.) Government Exam in June. E-mail for further info. scalingjobs@gmail.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals and Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training and job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888-748-4126.
HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com
HELP WANTED PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.
HOUSES FOR SALE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
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 M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
LEGAL SERVICES THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking a Machinist. Fulltime union wages. Please send resumes by fax to (250)956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: joefornari@t-mar.com TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master & 60GT Certificate required. Apply alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or fax to (250) 9745216
INCOME OPPORTUNITY HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted - Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Fax: 1 (867) 874-2843 Email resume: employment@kindlandford.com MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN- BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com
PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS
THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cutback design. For those that display the qualities we desire we will provide remuneration that is above industry standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email vstavrakor@lemare.ca.
PERSONAL SERVICES
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure, 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
EDUCATION/TUTORING THEATRE AWARD WINNING RUTH NICHOL COACHES; Speech Arts, Acting/Songs, Public Speaking. (250) 9230792 / ruthnichl@gmail.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. Your skill set should include strong organization skills, effective time management, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate and accounting knowledge. Fax resume to 250956-4888 or email jcornin@lemare.ca
COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, finished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All Major appliances incl. Auto/boat shed/ Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $44,500. Call 250-949-6643.
HOUSES FOR SALE COUNTRY STYLE 2 level home on 2 acres, 10 min from Port McNeil on Nimpkish Heights, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, double garage, woodstove, separate cabin. $266.9K, Vendor will finance with 5% down or rent. 1-604922-0518
HOMES WANTED LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-9564888 or by email to office@lemare.ca. N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis.
WE BUY HOUSES DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500, www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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STOP into our office to pick up your detailed catalogue of all listed properties on the North Island. We can show you any listed property regardless of the listing agent!! Let’s make it at your convenience! 250-949-7231 www.hardyrealty.ca www.realtor.ca hardyltd@telus.net
OTHER AREAS NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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 - 7077 Highland Dr. $695 /month includes cable and internet. Beautiful 2 bedroom condo, fully renovated. New laminate floor in LR, DR, and Kit. New carpet in BR’s, ceramic in Bath. Full size fridge, stove, DW and insuite laundry. Plenty of storage and parking. Ref req. Info and photos, toll free 1.877.470.1700.
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GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca
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 Newly renovated 2 bdrms in Seawind Est. Avail. immed. $650/mo. Ref. Req. N/S, N/P. Call & leave message for Darlene at 250949-8928.
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
PORT MCNEILL oceanview home for rent. Upper level, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fenced yard, covered parking, new deck, pet-friendly and ideal for family - $700/month Available Now. call Andre: 250-2300852 or Joanna 250-999-6011 PT. MCNEILL: Ocean view home, 3 bdrm, 2 bathlrg yard, ample parking, 5 appl’s, hardwood floors, N/S, $850/mo + util’s. Now. 250-230-0852. SOINTULA 315 KLAVAR RDOcean side 1 bath, 1 bdr + loft bdr. New bath, propane gas stove and heat. View of ocean, Very private. W/D, fridge and stove.$650/mth. Call(360)4246974.
PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
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PORT MCNEILL
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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
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.
AUTO FINANCING
HOMES FOR RENT
HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free cable. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365
PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Avail now. 250-9563440 www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com
CARS
PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town. Pads for rent. Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355
STORAGE
PORT HARDY- three 2 bdrm units, updated interiors, starting $700/mo. Studio apts, starting at $440/mo. 4 bdrm house, available Feb 1, $1000/mo. Call 250-286-0110 ask for Roy.
TRANSPORTATION
My business is to help you grow your business. To find out how I can help you increase sales, give me a call at Carrie Stone Sales Rep
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Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must. SEA WIND Estates Port Hardy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D, N/P. Avail immed. $650/m. Very safe and secure. Jeff 250-591-1641 email: calderjeff75@yahoo.ca
Anja, Layla and Kaiya Cahill of Port Hardy traveled to Port Alice for their brother’s hockey game Saturday. J.R. Rardon photo
APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm •1 bdrm furnished Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192
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Oustanding British Columbians wanted VICTORIA— Nominations for the province’s highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement — the Order of British Columbia for 2012 — are now being accepted. “The Order of British Columbia is the prov-
ince’s most prestigious accolade and is an official part of the Canadian Honours system,� said Lt.-Gov. and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, Steven Point. “It avails us the opportunity to pub-
licly recognize the good works of those in our communities who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make all our lives better. “Please take the time, as grateful citizens, to identify and nominate those spe-
cial people worthy of being honoured in this significant way.� The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989. Since its inception, 317 British Columbians have been honoured. To submit a candidate’s name and bio-
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form from any government agent office, or from the Honours and Awards Secretariat office at 250-3871616. Nominations for the Order of British Columbia will be accepted at the Secretariat’s office —
1st floor, 548 Michigan St., Victoria V8V-1S2 — until 5 p.m., March 10. A dinner and special ceremony of recognition will be hosted later this year by Lt.-Gov. Point at Government House for recipients and invited guests.
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Expand Trade. Renew infrastructure. Create jobs, right here at home.
We’re improving roads, ports, bridges and air connections for greater trade with growing Asian economies. And that’s creating jobs here at home. To learn more about the BC Jobs Plan, or to share your ideas, visit BCJobsPlan.ca