June 2, 2011 by North Island Gazette

GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275

45th Year No. 22 THURS., JUNE 2, 2011

EDITORIAL Page 6

LETTERS Page 7

www.northislandgazette.com NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 11

PAGE 12 PHSS drama club will present the dramatic play The Father starting tonight.

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SPORTS Page 13

Students rally for new class

Screaming Eagles

North Island Eagles teammates Jacob Foldy, Alexa Pollock, Brandon Purdey, Alexander Stavrakov, Matt Lingl, Tyler Sexton and Thomas Symons joined forces to raise money in the fight against cancer during Saturday’s Relay for Life in Port McNeill. More coverage on Page 11 and online at www.northislandJ.R. Rardon photo gazette.com

Elena Rardon Correspondent Students at Port Hardy Secondary School joined together in a rally Monday afternoon to bring a Social Justice 12 class to their school. Maeve Fogarty and Josh Junglas, both grade 11 students, were upset when they discovered Social Justice 12 was not listed as an elective choice for their final year of high school. So they decided to do something about it. “This is kind of like our last hurrah,” Fogarty said. Students gathered at the school entrance, where free pizza was distributed, and wielded signs with slogans like, “Do it for the students!” “What do we want?” Junglas shouted from a platform. “Social justice!” the crowd replied. “When do we want it?” “Next semester!” Social Justice 12 is an accredited,

See page 3 ‘Schools set own schedules’

N.I. health team is Premier’s Award finalist J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — A groundbreaking partnership program involving several North Island counseling programs has been recognized with selection as a finalist for the 2011 Premier’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Partnership. The North Island’s Child and Youth Mental Health Team was recognized for partnering with the office of Youth and Family Addictions, with counsel-

ors at public, private and Aboriginal band schools and with Aboriginal elders on behalf of the North Island’s at-risk population. Of more than 1,000 nominees for six Premier’s Awards for public service, the CYMH team was among four finalists in the partnership category. “We’re just amazed anyone noticed what we’re doing,” said Wade Maybie, outgoing team leader for CYMH. The award in partnership went to the Ministry

“We’re just amazed anyone noticed what we’re doing.” Wade Maybie

of Environment, which partnered with fisheries, Aboriginal tribes and stakeholders to restore the Tsolum River watershed 10 years after the river was declared essentially dead following years of copper mining. The Premier’s Awards

were presented yesterday at a gala in Victoria. Christine “Wa’ta” Joseph, one of three elders on the CYMH team, and Constance Eagle attended the ceremony. The partnership was started informally about four years ago by Maybie’s predecessor, Joan Biever,

shortly after the CYMH office was established on the North Island. He took the reins and quickly expanded it, emphasizing the inclusion of First Nations participants. “I think that was step one when Wade came here, finding a way to connect with first nations on the tip of Vancouver Island,” said Wa’ta. “And it’s really worked.” The partnership team meets each week on the North Island, sharing referals and determining which

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Woss cleans up

Change of Location Please be advised that there is a change of location for the June 22, 2011 Regular Council meeting from the Council Chambers to the Community Centre Gymnasium located at 951 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC. The meeting start time remains the same – 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions in regard to this change please call the Municipal Office at (250) 284-3391. Gail Lind Chief Administrative Officer Village of Port Alice

Before and after photos of the Woss Transfer Station. Above, appliances, construction debris and other garbage is piled alongside the road as crews begin work in late April. Below is the ramp to the lock block at the Woss Transfer Station following cleanup Photos submitted of the roadside dump.

No pipeline carrying dirty Alberta oil and no super oil tankers in our pristine inland West Coast Waters. Dear Readers of North Vancouver Island/indeed the world, Please read the book: Stupid to the Last Drop by William Marsdon, 2007/8 I have just come back from downtown Port Hardy, measuring off with my hip chain, 300 meter, (from the junction Hwy 19 down to Rupert Street, the Providence Hotel), two city blocks, the length of one of the modern super oil tankers, able to carry 2,000,000 barrels (84,000,000 gallons) of oil from one continent to another, eight times the amount that was spilled by the Exxon Waldez that killed 400,000 birds, 1000 sea otters, and an immense number of ﬁsh.

Doug Aberle of Alert Bay to ask whether Long knew site development was taking place without a transfer agreement already in place. Long admitted that was the case, but otherwise directors seemed impressed with the transformation of the site. Noting much of the garbage cleared from the area had been dumped illegally by contractors returning down-Island on their

way home from construction jobs in the District, Area B Director Phil Wainwright asked where that material would be going now. Rushton admitted residents would have to keep an eye out, and noted a locked gate would block unauthorized access to the new transfer station. Wainwright wryly suggested the violators wouldn’t be concerned with getting inside the transfer station itself, but merely off the high-

way and out of view. “There will be a learning curve,” District Administrator Greg Fletcher agreed. “When they realize there’s no (tipping) fees for a lot of what they’re dumping, hopefully they can be convinced to go to the landfill with it.” 7 Mile Landfill accepts items like large appliances and other metals, car and lighttruck tires, organic debris and some other items at no charge.

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I recently had to make a trip to Prince George, distance 1200 km and at an average speed of 80 it took me 15 hours of driving. The pipeline proposed to be built is supposed to be 1100 km long. Can you imagine the amount of forest and land that will have to be disturbed! Oil is power! Oil is modern industry! Oil is to create industry in Canada and with it employment in Canada. Let anyone who needs it come to Canada and build plants here and employ our people! Oil took millions of years to develop (wood grows back every 100 years or less.) I challenge everyone who matters to take the ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert on a clear sunny day and witness the most stunning magniﬁcent pristine geography on God’s earth. No one in his right mind would want to see huge oil tankers in those waters! It would be a sin against the Almighty and the greatest stupidity ever committed, next to allowing the development of nuclear weapons! Please help your prime minister, now a majority prime minister, to resist the tremendous pressure on him that this line be built and that these oil tankers will be allowed into our SACRED waters. And in the process destroy the most important ﬁsh industry!

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J.R. Rardon Gazette staff What was once an unsightly roadside dump on the outskirts of Woss has become a tidy drive to a bright collection bin as work on the hamlet’s solid waste transfer station nears completion. Now, the trick will be to keep it that way. Area D Director Dave Rushton presented a series of beforeand-after photos of the former dump site to the Regional District of Mount Waddington’s Board of Directors during its regular meeting May 17. Following nearly a month of work by contractors, piles of appliances, tires and construction debris were removed and the first of two, 40-yard refuse bins was installed behind a locked gate. On May 14, the semicompleted transfer station opened to its first customers. “It’s cleaned up,” Rushton said of the site. “The difference is night and day. The people that used it Saturday had nothing but positive comments.” Erection of a structure over the bins will be the final phase of the project, and was awaiting approval of a transfer agreement by the ‘Namgis Band. District planner Jeff Long, later in the meeting, said that the band had provided verbal approval for going ahead with site construction and that a signed agreement was expected soon. That pronouncement prompted Director

Village of Port Alice Public Notice Regular Council Meeting June 22, 2011

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Schools set own schedules From page 1 ministry-approved course that aims to raise students’ awareness of injustice in the world and enable them to work towards social change. Thirty-nine students in grade 10 and 11 have signed a petition in favour of a Social Justice course - more than enough to make a full class. PHSS even has a teacher qualified to teach the course. “We took it to the

“It’s taught at NISS. Why can’t it be taught here?” Maeve Fogarty

school board,” said Fogarty. “But they said it was the school’s decision. “It’s taught at NISS,” she added. “Why can’t it be taught here?” PHSS Principal Steve Gray said it was a matter of scheduling. “When we add a

course, we have to take something out. Our first priority is that students have what they need to graduate, and that’s how we build the timetables. “We just added Kwak’wala, and I’m very pleased about that. But our resources

are limited.” Junglas presented a collection of letters from parents, teachers and other students who believe a Social Justice 12 course would be beneficial to PHSS. He stressed the importance of a class that teaches people how to join together for one cause. Junglas motioned towards the crowd of sign-carrying students at the entrance. “This is what social justice is all about.”

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Port Hardy Secondary School students rally Monday in favour of a Social Justice class for the next semester. Elena Rardon photo

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Centre. Take a shore walk with a marine biologist, learn about the creatures that lurk below the ocean depths, meet Tundra the Wolf, make an ocean themed craft, sing songs and read stories about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. See the “Bones Project”. Learn about how whales “hear” thru interactive activities. The oceans are also important to the Coastal First Nations – come and find out why. Mary Borrowman will be here to do a book signing and will read her book: “The Rescue of Nanoose”. Mother Goose will make an appearance too! The Providence Place youth group will be raising funds for the youth centre with a BBQ hot dog sale. The celebration starts at 10 am and runs till 4 pm.

TELUS Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race The boats arrive in the afternoon of Thursday, June 9th. There will be a short ceremony at 6 pm in Carrot Park with the Port Hardy Mayor welcoming the racers. Wa’ta will be giving the group a First Nations greeting and blessing, followed by the ceremony of awards for the Telegraph Cove-Port Hardy leg of the race will be presented. This will be followed by a meal made available to the racers by the Port Hardy Kinsmen. Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 250-949-7622 or visit our website: www. ph-chamber.bc.ca

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Council offers firefighters pool party Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT HARDY – A free pool party may be a better way to show firefighters appreciation than free family passes. That was the conclusion of the District of Port Hardy Legislative

Review Committee after receiving a request from Deputy Fire Chief Shell Nickerson for family swim passes. “In January 2010 the deputy chief requested paid annual family passes for all firefighters,” said the minutes of a committee meet-

ing April 18 and shared with council at its May 10 meeting. “This was given as a one-time pass on January 12, 2010.” Twenty-nine passes were prepared by the recreation staff but none were claimed. The potential revenue

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2 LEADER POSITIONS June 27th – Aug 5th (6 weeks) Rate $10.00 x 30-hrs p/week. Application Deadline: Monday June 20th, 2011. The successful applicants will be required to help assist in the summer programs listed in the last two positions and their daily activities. Applicants must over 14yrs old. They should be creative, organized, energetic, mature individuals with good leadership capabilities who enjoy working with children, youth & adults. (Previous experience preferred, student’s working towards a related field will receive preference). For more detailed job descriptions please call 250956-2273 or email us at: pmfamilycentre@telus.net Please forward resumes to: Charlotte Johnson, Coordinator, Port McNeill Family Centre, PO Box 248, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or email: pmfamilycentre@telus.net

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Hamburger & Hot Dog Sale 11am-2:30pm (by donation) We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the seniors. We welcome anyone 55 & over & younger people 19-54 to join as an associate member, as we all are aging one day at a time.

Congratulations to Kelly Von Schilling The North Island Youth Leadership Council would like to thank all the volunteers who donated their time to make this year’s Youth Conference and Much Dance an overwhelming success.

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The Youth Council would also like to acknowledge the financial support from the Port Hardy Rotary Club, MCFD and VIHA. Thanks to the Port Hardy Lions Club for donating the use of the Civic Centre and equipment In addition, thanks to Port McNeill’s MarketPlace IGA for providing the dinner and thanks to all the other agencies and individuals who donated door prizes and gift certificates for the event. See you next year in Alert Bay.

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Hardy ER to close Gazette staff As a result of a physician shortage, Port Hardy Hospital will have limited health

services beginning 8 a.m. Friday, VIHA announced this week. The closure will run until 8 a.m. Saturday.

Those with an emergency should call 911 or proceed to the Port McNeill Emergency Department.

K’omo’ks First Nation 2030 Woodlot License Plan Carolyn Prellwitz applauds Sea View teacher Heather Johnson Friday in Port J.R. Rardon photo Alice.

Sea View is Golden J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT ALICE — For inviting citizens in their golden years into their school, the faculty and staff of Sea View Elementary School earned a little gold of their own. The B.C. Retired Teachers Association last week recognized Sea View’s Seniors in School program by presenting their second annual Gold Star Award to program coordinator Heather Johnson. The award was one of just five given each year province-wide, and was presented during a special tea and dessert reception that brought together students and seniors along with several dignitaries. “We’re very impressed with the work the seniors have done in your classrooms and in the school garden,” said Carolyn Prellwitz of

the BCRTA, who traveled from Duncan with fellow retired educator Valerie Dyer for the presentation. “That lets us know we made a good selection.” The school received a small golden trophy and a $1,000 cheque which will be applied to the program. The event was attended by School District 85 Superintendent Kathy Bedard and Port Alice Mayor Gail Neely. “I was touched by the relationships that have formed,” Johnson said, surveying the kids and seniors chatting and eating together. “These children say when they are seniors they want to come back to their old school and share.” The program has brought seniors and students together for activities including curling, watercolour painting, reading, gardening and a knitting circle.

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Shell game Len Bir twistle shucks oysters during last weekend’s annual Sointula Baseball Tournament on Malcolm Island. More coverage in Sports, page 15. J.R. Rardon photo

Duncan re-appointed as minister Gazette staff Newly re-elected Member of Parliament John Duncan has been re-appointed as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. “I am very honoured to be a part of Prime Minister Harper’s cabinet and to be re-appointed to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development portfolio,” said Duncan in a press release. “I have had the great opportunity to build important relationships with aboriginal leaders across Canada, sign important tripartite

agreements on issues such as education and child and family services, and engage in dialogue and cooperation with First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. I look forward to continuing to work with aboriginal leaders and communities throughout Canada.” Duncan won the Vancouver Island North seat May 2 after narrowly defeating the NDP’s Ronna-Rae Leonard by about 1,800 votes. The win was the sixth for Duncan, who has only been defeated once in the last

seven federal elections, but the first time he has been part of a majority government. Duncan was appointed Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development during his last term. “As the newly re-elected Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North I am also committed to remaining a strong voice for our coastal communities in this government,” said Duncan, who is a long-time resident of Vancouver Island who has worked in the logging industry.

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VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 Annual Municipal Report

This Plan will be available for review by appointment at the Capacity Forest Management office in Campbell River (8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm).

As required under Section 98 of the Community Charter, The Village of Port Alice Council will be accepting the Annual Municipal Report at the Regular Council Meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Written comments and questions can be forwarded to Kelly McKinnon, RPF at kellymckinnon@capfor.ca or (250) 287-2120.

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2010 Village of Port Alice Audited Financial Statements

Town of Port McNeill PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Port McNeill 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public on June 6, 2011. These documents can be viewed or purchased at the Municipal Office, 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This report includes: 2010 Audited Municipal Financial Statements 2010 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials and Employees 2010 Schedule of Payments made for Goods and Services 2010 Annual Progress Report and Statement of Municipal Objectives 2010 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions

Statement of Councillors Remuneration and Expenses for 2010 Consolidated Statement of Goods and Services Purchased in 2010 Statement of Declarations of Disqualification for 2010 Statement of Major Tax Payers in 2010 Statement of 2010 Permissive Exemptions and the Bylaws exempting these properties from taxation 2010 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations 2011 Statement of Objectives & Measures

The Town of Port McNeill Council will be adopting the 2011 Annual Municipal Report at a Regular Meeting of Council to be held on June 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents.

Please be advised that the 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection starting on Wednesday, June 8th at the Community Centre Gymnasium, Port Alice, BC.

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Teamwork pays off A pair of very different North Island organizations were honoured this week for their accomplishments. But they took a very similar path to earn that recognition. The North Island’s Child and Youth Mental Health Team was recognized as one of four finalists province-wide for the Premier’s Award for partnership in public service. And Port Alice’s Sea View Elementary School earned one of five Gold Star Awards from the B.C. Retired Teachers Association. In each case, partnerships were at the heart of the successes and of the acclaim that followed. The lessons are applicable to many walks of North Island life. In 21st-century North America, our politicians are fond of promoting the alleged benefits of “public-private partnerships”. But at the local level, tangible benefits of partnership are on clear display. Whether a partnership between public health counsellors whose jurisdictions already overlap, or between young students and senior citizens who might otherwise never have met, teaming up for a shared goal actually works. North Islanders have already shown they can band together when times get tough, or to raise funds to fight disease, as in last week’s Relay for Life. We’ll continue to better our lives if we can find a way to apply these parnerships to daily life.

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Sea View Elementary in Port Alice was honoured for its Seniors in School program with the BCRTA Gold Star Award.

Port Hardy’s emergency room faces yet another closure due to a lack of available physicians on the North Island.

Selling HST to the ‘me’ generation VICTORIA – Even if all you care about is your own wallet, the harmonized sales tax just became an offer you shouldn’t refuse. Premier Christy Clark promised a “bold” fix for the HST, and she delivered. For months I have been arguing that the only way to overcome the wave of rejection caused by the panicked introduction of the HST is to offer a rate cut. I expected one per cent. Now if you vote to keep it, a second one-per-cent reduction will be largely financed by reversing some of the B.C. Liberals’ business tax cuts of recent years. It not only sweetens the deal for consumers, it’s great politics. First, let’s look at it from a selfish, short-term perspective, the way some readers loudly remind me they view the world. If you vote next month to go back to the provincial sales tax, the 12-per-cent PST-GST on goods that you probably

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didn’t notice before will continue. If you have kids under 18 or are a senior living on less than $40,000 a year, you will be saying no to a $175-per-person bonus cheque. If you only care about yourself, you won’t care about the loss of HST credits to the poorest people in B.C. You won’t care about the province repaying Ottawa’s transition fund, or rebuilding a B.C. sales tax department to force business to convert their billing

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systems again. You won’t care about the competitive advantage given to Ontario, unless it costs you your job. When the B.C. government of the day has to cut services to pay for this disastrous reversal, you’ll denounce them for doing what you told them to do. You will get the government you deserve, which may include a PST extended to restaurant meals or haircuts, because the money has to come from somewhere. When Clark’s HST “fix” was unveiled, it was the NDP’s turn to panic. They have painted themselves into a corner, and now face the prospect of arguing for a return to an archaic sales tax with a higher rate. And once again, Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney tour B.C. in their Fight HST conspiracy clown car, refueled by $250,000 of public funds to campaign in the referendum. Their campaign of fear and ignorance is encounA member of

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tering heavy resistance at university and college campuses, however, as tax experts fact-check their claims on the spot. It would be nice if the NDP-Fight HST crowd were concerned about the wave of retiring baby boomers that is starting to wash across the country. But they’re not. There are changes happening now in the B.C. economy that 1960s socialism and 1980s populism are not equipped to handle. Robert Kleine, treasurer for Michigan, explained it this way: “The basic thing is that we need to update our tax structure. We’ve got a 20th-century tax structure based on a different sort of economy. The tax base doesn’t grow as the economy grows.” Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Students ask Keep Hydro poles sign-free for 'justice' approved course, and one Dear Editor, My name is Josh Junglas that 39 students in grade 10 and I’m a grade 11 student and 11 have signed a petition at PHSS. I’m writing to you in favour of, committing to representing the PHSS stu- take the course should it run. We are here to ask the peodent body. Many of my friends and ple of Port Hardy to support this class so that classmates, we may take it including next semester. myself, will be "...if 'we the starting our final We have letters students' year of high of support from need school. For us, parents, teachsomething, having access to ers and graduthe courses that ating students we have prepare us for who feel PHSS to make our lives outside students would ourselves of high school is greatly benefit crucial. from a course heard..." The problem like Social is that lately so Justice 12. many courses have been cut, We have a teacher at the and there isn’t much left to school that is qualified to choose from. With all these teach this course. cuts, many of us have come Most importantly, at a time to realize that if “we the of losing electives and teachstudents” need something, ers to “cutbacks,” we need we have to make ourselves your help. heard; but how do we do this Please help make Social in a respectful and effective Justice a reality at Port Hardy manner? Secondary. Social Justice 12 is Josh Junglas an accredited, ministryPort Hardy

Dear Editor, I would like to draw your readers’ attention to the increased amount of signage posted on utility poles. Signs, posters, banners or other objects on utility poles create a safety hazard for BC Hydro line crews who need clear access to poles. A worker can be injured attempting to climb a pole with these obstructions or by the nails that are used to attach the sign. It is for those reasons that the posting of any-

"If you have posted something on a utility pole, please take the time to remove it."

thing on the poles under any circumstances is not permitted. This is a safety hazard not only to BC Hydro line crews, but those of TELUS and Shaw as well. Signs on utility poles violate WorkSafe BC’s Occupational Health and

Safety Regulations. We realize most people are not aware of the potential hazard this creates for our crews or of the regulation by WorkSafe; so we are asking individuals and businesses to refrain from using poles as public notice boards.

If you have posted something on a utility pole, please take the time to remove it. BC Hydro will be actively ensuring that material is removed from utility poles across Vancouver Island and reserve the right to remove any sign at any time. Our line crews work hard to keep your lights on, please consider their safety and refrain from posting obstructions on utility poles. Ted Olynyk BC Hydro

BC should cut back on coal Dear Editor, I was shocked to learn that the Australians are among the world’s worst per capita carbon polluters despite having numerous renewable energy resources they could be tapping into. In fact, over the past 50 years, as Australia’s overall energy use grew more than tenfold, coal power use increased by 1,200 percent. Over that same 50-year

period, Australia’s percentage of renewable energy as an electricity source dropped considerably in relation to overall energy use. In 1960, for example, 19 percent of Australia’s electricity came from renewable energy sources, but by 2008 only seven percent came from renewable sources. Could British Columbia be headed in that same direction? Could an

increasing reliance on coal power be in the cards for us? It’s a possibility considering the fact that British Columbia has become a frequent net importer of coal power in recent years despite our province’s untapped abundance of renewable energy. I don’t know at what point British Columbia ceased to be capable of producing enough renew-

ably sourced electricity for our own domestic consumption, but with electricity demand in this province projected to increase by as much as 40 percent over the next 20 years it’s clear that we need to start preparing for our future energy load instead of continuing to lean on imported coal power. Jesse McClinton Victoria

HST cut a crass attempt to buy votes Once again the HST took the central focus in the Legislature this week with an incredible government announcement that it has suddenly decided to cut the tax rate over the coming three years. The government has been crass and exploitative in the past, but this is a blatant attempt to buy votes ahead of the coming referendum. When the Premier was running for leadership of the BC Liberal Party, she herself said that dropping the rate by a point or two ahead of the referendum vote would be akin to buying votes. It used to be that politicians wanting to win votes would buy drinks where the election was being held (usually a public place); the BC Liberals offer cheques to people

with children and untrustworthy promises that in a few years the HST will be less than it is now. I have to ask why anyone would trust this government. After all, it came to office just two years ago having said the HST was not even on the horizon. That was the same election when we were told the deficit would not be a penny more than $496 million. Well, neither of those promises were kept. So why would anyone expect them to stick to these latest attempts to cling to power. And it is nothing more than that. The government over the last few weeks has shown that it is completely empty of ideas. We have a bill which amends the coastal ferry act - but it is not likely to bring the

Letters to the editor

MLA Update with Claire Trevena radical changes that people who live in ferry dependent communities hope for: rolling back fares or bringing the ferry system back under the Ministry of Transportation. In fact while the commissioner’s review is taking place, the Minister himself is sloughing off all responsibility about our ferry system.

And because the government is determined to end the Legislative session on June 2nd, despite our not sitting through the whole of the spring, pending legislation will be force-fed through with little or no time allowed for debate. They include a First Nations’ treaty, bills which change the family and community services act and the clean energy act. Even the motion covering the just-announced, cynical changes to the HST will not get full debate. The usual process of going through the budget estimates, where the opposition can get a line by line analysis of what is in the budget, is also being truncated. However I did have the opportunity to underline the need for continued

government commitment to our new hospitals. Because of the truncated estimates process, I was not able to raise the ongoing concerns about the lack of space for seniors needing care in the North Island. I hope to do so next week. I talked about the bill which sets up an independent investigations office to examine police misconduct. While we in the opposition are largely supportive of it, there are some questions which have been raised including the scope of the office, potential conflicts with other investigative offices and the fact that no budget has been set for it. This week saw a visit by the T’lisalagi’lakw School from Alert Bay, and it was my pleasure to meet with students, their teacher and

parents when they came to the Legislature. It is with some sadness that I am announcing that my Constituency Assistant in Port Hardy, Norm Prince, has decided to resign and resume his retirement. Norm has been a central part of our team over the last three years and I thank him for his commitment. His resignation coincides with a decision not to renew the lease for the Port Hardy constituency office. I will be using the summer to examine alternatives for ensuring everyone in the North Island can get the service they need. In the meantime you can continue to reach me through email at Claire.trevena@leg.bc.ca or at Campbell River office 1 866 387 5100 or 250 287 5100.

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June 2, 3 and 4 The Father, a riveting drama by the Port Hardy Secondary School drama department will leave you questioning the role of parents and the nature of relationships. Doors open at 6:30, performance starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Cafe Guido for $8. Tickets will be available at the doors for $10. June 5 Pancake breakfast at Hardy Bay Seniors Centre 9

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open 1:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.. â&#x20AC;˘ Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00 -2:00. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca â&#x20AC;˘ PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door). â&#x20AC;˘ PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office (beside town office). â&#x20AC;˘ Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575. â&#x20AC;˘ PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. â&#x20AC;˘ The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Women's Yoga at Family Place PH. Thursdays @ 2:30-4:30. Please bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. â&#x20AC;˘ Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors first & third Tuesday of every month 9-5pm. FMI 250-949-7252. â&#x20AC;˘ July 9: 116th Haviland Reunion. FMI David 519-879-6657 or haviland@ican.net.

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July 2 Tri-Port Music Festival, noon-7 p.m. at Cluxewe Resort. Featuring Todd Butler, Turnpike Bandits, Richelle Andre and other acts across a spectrum of music styles. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground, concession, beer garden and vendors. Tickets $10 at Bo-Baneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, CafĂŠ Guido, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce. Info, Dave 250-230-0776.

The Great Pyramid Eagle V i ew Elementary students created a pyramid during a recent physical activity session in Port Hardy. Bottom row: Tim Alfred, Hayden Robinson, Josh Borg, Jarred Jones and Taylor Ranger; middle row: Jamie Flanagan, Nicole Wigard, Bailey Dello and Sydney Martineau; top: McKayla Sampson.

July 15-17 Annual Filomi Days celebration in Port Hardy; theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glory Daysâ&#x20AC;? recalls the glory of its fishing, logging and mining heritage. Filomi sale, dragon boat regatta, street hockey tournament, much more. Volunteers still encouraged to take part. FMI, Debbie Huddlestan, 250-949-6888. August 20 Orcafest in Port McNeill. Start planning your float. Plan for the whole family to participate. September 10 and 11 Mt. Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Port Alice Arena. Theme of Tradition, Transition, and Tomorrow honours tradition of the fair while looking forward to its future on the North Island. Exhibit booklets available soon in local libraries. Volunteers are still welcome. To volunteer or for more information, call Corrine Tiberghien at 250-284-3594 or Carol Prescott at 250284-3518.

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Going the distance J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Terry and Vera Smith hardly fit the stereotype of endurance athletes. But after years of running marathons internationally, the Port Hardy couple will be at it again later this month when they pedal the two-day Boomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ride from Comox to Victoria beginning June 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been marathon runners for a number of years,â&#x20AC;? said Terry Smyth, who with Vera is proprietor of Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True Value store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like being active,â&#x20AC;? Vera added. Obviously. The couple ran the 50-kilometre Coast-toCoast Foot Roast from Holberg to Port Hardy multiple times, took on the Kusam Klimb mountain race near Sayward, and have run in marathons in Northern Ireland and in Belgium to raise funds for arthritis research. After the pounding of road running took its toll on Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knees, the couple switched to bikes. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still looking for endurance challenges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a good cause. The fourth annual Boomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ride commemorates the life of Corporal Andrew James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boomerâ&#x20AC;? Eykelenboom of Comox, who was killed

in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber in 2006, on what was to be his final mission. The ride, which drew 95 cyclists a year ago and which has added a Nova Scotia event this year, raises money for the Boomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Assistance to Afghanistan Fund. Riders pay a registration fee of $150 to take part, and are expected to raise a minimum of $300 each. No problem, Vera said when asked about the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund-raising efforts in late May.

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Kicking Cancer The North Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life drew residents from throughout the area to raise money to combat cancer with a 12-hour walk in Port McNeill, Saturday. Clockwise from top left, cancer survivors kick off the event with a ceremonial opening lap; buddies William Grant and Nathan Strang find cake and balloon swords a great match during a break from walking; Josh Crouse leaps into the netting of the Bounce-a-Rama set up for the event; walkers stroll past luminaries that ringed the track in the final hours of the relay; Jessica Hope pushes five-month-old Maria Downey in a stroller; Team Charlton Highland dancers were part of the entertainment on the stage throughout the day. J.R. Rardon photos

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Avellin St. Claire, Alex Howard and Cole Kinley rehearse a scene from The Father, which opens tonight and runs through Saturday at Port Hardy Secondary School.

Gazette Staff The Port Hardy Secondary School drama department will present The Father tonight through Saturday at the school’s drama room. The Father is a drama written by August Strindberg that explores the roles of different family members. Set in the late-nineteenth century, the story follows the Captain and his manipulative wife

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take Notice that the Regional District of Mount Waddington, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., intends to make application to the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation for Institutional purposes on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of the community of Woss.

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The Land File Number that has been established for this application is 1413567. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations at 142 – 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C., V9T 6J9, or emailed to AuthorizingAgency@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MNRO until July 7, 2011. Please visit http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Today Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch League games at Beaver Harbour Park. Bushcats v. Generals, Blue Sox v. Bandits, Alkes v. Mill Rats, all 7 p.m. June 4 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 5 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 8 Track & field Districtwide Elementary School track meet at NISS Track, Por t McNeill. Throughout school day; running, jumping and throwing events, concession, awards. June 9 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 6:45 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 10 Softball Elementary school tournament at Fort Rupert Elementary, grades 5-7. June 11-12 Mountain biking Rumblefest Mountain Bike race series at Rumble Mountain, Port Alice. Cross-country race Saturday, noon. Downhill race Sunday, 10 a.m. Info, www. rumblefest.com June 12 Stock car racing Season points racing at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m. Concession open. Info, 250-949-7273. June 18 Swimming Last day at Port Hardy Pool before annual summer maintenance closure on June 19. June 19 Stock cars Father’s Day races at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m.

Late pass lifts Lawrence to win J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — A year ago, Donnie Lawrence owed car owner Robbie Robbins a paint job after crashing Robbins’ stock car at Tri-Port Speedway. On Sunday, Robbins allowed Lawrence back behind the wheel, and was rewarded when Lawrence parlayed a key pass on the nextto-last lap into victory in the main event of the first race of the Tri-Port Motorsports Club’s 2011 season. “Donnie painted it, and now he’s racing it,” said Robbins, who has been sidelined from driving duties by a balky back. And Robbie was smiling. Ironically, Lawrence earned the victory with a late pass of the car he used to earn a share of at the track championship in 2007. Paul Weeks, the new owner of the red 44, seemed on his way to a wire-to-wire win in the main event before Lawrence slipped low in the first turn on lap 19 and snuck past. “I don’t like looking at (the car) from that side,” said Lawrence, who spent much of the race in a battle with Justin Reusch and Glen Day as all three drivers chased Weeks. “He just made one mistake, and I took advantage.” Weeks, who strug-

Pit denizens watch as Donnie Lawrence, Glen Day and Cody Robbins run three-wide down the backstretch on opening day at Tri-Port Speedway. Below, Amanda Davidson J.R. Rardon photo takes a photo of Alexis Norman in Terry Olfrey's Legends

gled to handle his new car in qualifying and who ran it into a berm in the first heat, made some adjustments to tire pressure and seemed in control in the main event. Starting on the pole, he quickly moved in front of the pack and, even after a competition yellow flag prompted a re-start after 12 laps, maintained his edge until Lawrence finally reeled him in and made the pass as the pair closed in on lapped traffic. “He was waiting for me to lose my groove, and when I did, he made his move,” Weeks said. “It was an awesome

Your turn Patrick Miller takes the baton from teammate Jamie Flanagan during Eagle View Elementary School's track practice last week at the PHSS track. The districtwide elementary school track and field meet takes place Wedesday at the North Island Secondary School track in Port McNeill. Sandy Grenier photo

pass.” Reusch finished third as Day fell off the pace with an overheating issue. “I wanted to finish without blowing the engine,” said Day,

who limped home in fourth. “You pick your battles.” Earlier, Reusch kicked things off by winning the trophy dash and Day cruised to victory in the second

heat race. In between, Lawrence rode to a comfortable win in the first heat, with the highlight provided by Reusch’s pass of Day on the final corner to claim second place.

Terry Olfrey of Port Alice provided the big highlight to the youngsters in the audience with his new Legends car, which he showed off in exhibition laps between races before opening up for the kids to take turns sitting in following the races. The pint-sized vehicle, a replica of a 1934 Ford, was purchased in Courtenay after running as the A&W car in the Saratoga track series in Campbell River in recent years. The season debut was supposed to showcase Robbins’ other car, the completely rebuilt No. 3 driven by his son, Cody Robbins. But after Cody posted the second-fastest qualifying time and ran in front for part of the trophy dash, the car experienced a sudden loss of power, and the team shut it down for the day. “You’re always gonna have glitches on opening race day, especially when you take a car completely apart and put it together with a new engine,” Robbie Robbins said. Which made Lawrence’s win in the No. 5 Landon Collision car that much more sweet. “This engine here is straight out of grandpa’s pickup and into the car,” Lawrence said with a laugh.

Gymnasts shine in Western Cup Gazette staff A trio of young Port Hardy gymnasts competed strongly against the best in Western Canada, posting several top-10 finishes in the Western Canada Cup competition in Port Coquitlam in May. Anika Nowlan of Funtastic Gymnastics placed sixth in DMT and

eighth on trampoline in the competition, which drew clubs from across B.C. and Alberta. Mina Seto added a seventh-place showing in DMT and a 10th on trampoline, and Monika Shaw was 12th and 13th in the same two events for the Funtastic club, which is based in Storey’s Beach.

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Pitchers swing big bats on ballfield J.R. Rardon Gazette staff HYDE CREEK — It wasn’t the usual pitcher’s duel when Chris Lamothe of the Port Hardy Cubs and Curtis Carmen of the Hyde Creek Hillbillys squared off in Sunday’s North Vancouver Island Baseball League game. This duel was held with bats. And while Lamothe was the big winner on the stat sheet by touching Carmen for a pair of home runs — including a grand slam — it was Carmen who came through with the game-winner when his sixth-inning single went off Lamothe’s glove and into center field to drive home Ivan Hall with the clinching run in the Hillbillys’ 7-6 victory at the local ballfield. Earlier, starters Jason West and Jeff Tarlier engaged in a more traditional pitcher’s duel. West threw three innings of no-hit ball for the Hillbillys (1-3) before the Cubs’ Lukas

Hyde Creek Hillbillys third baseman Tom Cessford hauls in a throw too late to catch a sliding Dave Stewart during Sunday's NVIBL game against the Port Hardy Cubs. J.R. Rardon photo Jones broke it up with out of trouble through- admitted. “It’s been a rookie Taylor Galeazzi and another on a fielda two-out, RBI single out his stint, and twice while.” Staked to a 1-0 er’s choice by Keith left the bases loaded, in the fourth. On the other side, but was mostly pleased lead, Cubs reliever Balcke, but the other Tarlier took the hill for after handing off a Rod Romas endured a three resulted directly the first time in nearly scoreless game to the nightmare bottom of from three throwing the fourth when the errors in the inning. 20 years and kept the bullpen. “I’ve got to get Hillbillys plated five One of those errors host club off the scoreboard through three my curve ball work- runs. One came on came on a routine innings. Tarlier pitched ing again,” Tarlier a two-out double by throw from the catcher

to the pitcher that went off Romas’ glove. “That inning was a nightmare,” said Romas. “Anything that could go wrong, did.” Lamothe got the Cubs (3-1) within 5-2 in the fifth with a moon shot solo homer off Carmen, but the Hillbillys got the run back off Lamothe in the sixth when Balcke reached on another fielder’s choice and eventually scored on another throwing error to make it 6-2. In the top of the sixth, Lamothe came up with two out and the bases loaded and turned a Carmen offering into a frozen rope that cleared the left-field fence and tied the game. But in the bottom of

the inning, Hall singled and moved to second on an errant pickoff throw from the catcher. Carmen followed with his clinching hit. Lamothe finished 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and five RBIs for the Cubs, who managed just five hits. Hall was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs and Balcke scored twice for the Hillbillys. Cubs 13, Rangers 2 Lamothe, Brayden Demoe and Dave Stewart all homered as the Cubs rolled to a big win over Port McNeill Saturday in Hyde Creek. Greg Johnson and Tarlier, playing on loan from the Cubs, scored for the Rangers (2-2).

Logger golf tourney seeks entrants Gazette staff Registration has opened for the 2001 North Island Loggers Golf Tournament and organizers expect to fill the 140 available slots. The tourney is scheduled for June 25-26 at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club, with the $65 registration covering greens fees, a steak dinner and prizes, coorganizer Bill Gray

said last week. The tournament is in stroke-play format, with low-gross and low-net scoring. Each golfer will play 18 holes, with separate rounds scheduled for 7:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. This is the second straight year for the long-running tournament after it took a

brief hiatus from 200709. Suppliers, contractors and other North Island businesses have stepped up with prize donations which should see each golfer go home with a prize. All other proceeds are

and women. To register, or to donate prizes, contact Bill Gray at 250-9497623, Lito Pineda at 250-956-5234, Mickey Walker at 250-9497203 or Roy Elderkin at 250-949-9083.

North Island Eagles Summer Camp

Port Hardy Minor Hockey Club is delighted to let parents and players know that they will receive $50.00 off their registration fee by attending either or both hockey schools being held in Port McNeill in July.

donated to a local charity. Registration is firstcome, first-served until the 140-golfer limit is reached. Fees are payable at time of registration, and the tournament is open to men

MADYSON HARRIS The Port Hardy youth won the girls 8-9 division title in the Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathon last weekend in Comox. Sandy Grenier photo

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VanIsle 360 to visit AROUND TOWN

Gazette staff The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race will be landing in Telegraph Cove, Port Hardy and Winter

Harbour. The landing will be at Telegraph Cove Resort on June 8, Hardy Bay on June 9, and Winter Harbour on June 10.

Spectators are encouraged to come out and watch in each community. For more information, see www. vanisle360.com.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) AMENDMENT An application to expand the patio has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Gusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub located at 1573 Beach Drive, Port McNeill. Current licensed hours are between 11:00am and 2:00am from Monday to Saturday and 11:00am to 12 midnight Sunday. The proposed expansion to the patio will impact a capacity increase from its current 11 to 40. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by

July 2nd, 2011 Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy 12:00pm - 7:00pm Music festival on the North Island featuring local bands & bands from Victoria & Courtenay. Featuring: Xanthic Blues Turnpike Bandits Richell Andre Todd Butler Joey Clarkson & more $10 - tickets available at CafĂŠ Guido, Port Hardy & Port McNeill Chambers of Commerce & Bobaneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ Thank you to our sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, EJ Klassen, NAPA Auto Parts, CAB Automotive Supply, Macandaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Coastal Community Credit Union, Providence Place, Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics West, The Port, Keta Cable, Setoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wok & Grill, K&K Electric, Neucel Specialty Celluse & Regional District of Mount Waddington. Produced by: Centerpiece Productions, & North Island Concert Society. For more info: 250-230-0776 or centerp1@telus.net

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Malcolm Mitchell France March 27, 1930-May 22, 2011

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250-949-6033 or 250-974-5326 Born March 27, 1930 in Beauly, Scotland and passed away May 22, 2011 at Delta Hospital, Ladner, B.C. Predeceased by his father William France, mother Ethel Woodward, sister Anne, and brother Ned. Malcolm will be deeply missed by his wife Christeen, daughter Anne, son Chris (Paula), and daughter Fiona, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Malcolmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held Saturday June 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner, B.C.

Margaret Marie Prosolowski "Mrs. P or Peggy" May 22, 2011

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PROSOLOWSKI, Margaret Marie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. P or Peggyâ&#x20AC;? passed away May 22, 2011 aged 71 years. She is survived by her loving husband Mike, 1 son â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael (Julie) of Nanaimo, 2 daughters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carol (John) Hammond of Victoria, Paula (Darin) Stothard of Victoria and 4 grandchildren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Erin, Brenna, Thomas and Kelsea. Peggy is also survived by 2 brothers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor of Ireland and Bob Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor of England, 6 sisters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May Reynolds of England, Jesse Faley of England, Pat Healey of England, Kate Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor of Ireland, Breeda Woulfe of Ireland and Etta Steele of Ireland. Numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held at Yates Funeral Chapel, 7170 Rupert St., Port Hardy on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 327, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0. Yates North Island Funeral Service 250-949-7400 in care of arrangements. Condolences can be made at www. yatesfuneral.ca (go to Obituaries)

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JEWELLERY SALES Opportunity! New line to Canada, trendy, very affordable! Work from home, pick your hours, earn great money & vacations. Contact Josanne for catalogue & information, 403-9704141. 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.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? 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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x153;A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christiansâ&#x20AC;? - Monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;large groupâ&#x20AC;? 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!

COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-TrafďŹ c Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!

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

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

1971 FORD Explorer 4W drive. Needs body work. Running gear still good. Engine runs well. Low mileage 138,701K. Parked June 08 $2200 obo. 250-949-2681, 250-902-1991, or email: davidp@cablerocket.com

Newcastle Timber Ltd operates a year-round union coastal logging operation offering a full beneﬁts package. We are accepting applications for the following positions: Grapple yarder Hooktender, Grapple yarder Chaser. Applicants must be experienced and in good physical condition. Please forward resumes to: Newcastle Timber Ltd, 1131720 14th Ave Campbell River, BC V9W 8B9 Fax 250-2879259

Stubbs Island Whale Watching is seeking customer service representatives. The ideal applicants will be self motivated, personable and have strong computer and customer service skills. We are looking for a team player who works well in a fast paced environment. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate! Must have your own transportation and accommodation. Resumes with cover letter and references will be accepted by mail, fax or e-mail. Submit to: Heike Wieske, Stubbs Island Whale Watching P.O. Box 2-2 Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0 stubbs@island.net Fax: 250-928-3102

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DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/ career/ 1-800-961-6616. GRADUATING? THE trades are a great career choice! Consider becoming an automotive service technician at Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta. APPRENTICE OR LICENSED candidates considered. Competitive wages, bonus potential, beneﬁts. Clean, modern shop. Fax resume to 403-854-3141 or email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. 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

BISTRO ESCAPE is looking for a full and/or part time server. A minimum of 2 years experience in a restaurant (NOT McDonalds or Subway) is required. Apply with resume in person or by email: bistroescape@me.com. CARETAKERS: LIVE-IN caretakers, couple preferred are required for the Hardy Bay Seniors’ Centre, Port Hardy. Starting date - June 11, 2011. For more information contact (250)-949-7107. EXPERIENCED CDA Required for full time position on Salt Spring Island. Experience in oral surgery, implants and major restorative work an asset. Please email resume to info@haydendentistry.com GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1) Log Truck Driver. 2)Driller Blaster 3)Grade Hoe Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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Deadline: June 15, 2011 PART TIME receptionist/billing clerk. Salary d.o.e. Mail resume to Port McNeill Medical Clinic Box 14, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Fax: 250-9563299 or in person, Attn: Julie or Sue. Closing date June 16, 2011. PORT MCNEILL Shake & Shingle requires experienced Shingle/Shake block cutters. (250)956-4083.

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The Lemare Group in Port McNeill requires a payroll clerk/accounts payable to join our dynamic, fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, computer literate and accounting knowledge. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email: jcornin@lemare.ca.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a grapple yarder operator, hook tender, and chaser for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

TFL 6 Management Plan #10 Western Forest Products Inc. #118-1334 Island Highway Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9 Fax: (250) 286-3375 Email: info@westernforest.com

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FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

GARDEN EQUIPMENT DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK ACCOUNTING TRAINEES Needed now! Large & Small ﬁrms seeking certiﬁed A & P Staff now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement available 1-888-424-9417

TRADES, TECHNICAL ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualiﬁed Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net WELDERS - SEEKING welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Beneﬁts, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306-634-8389”

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DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca.

CAN’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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A FREE Telephone service get your ﬁrst month free. bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. BUILDING SALE... “”Rock Bottom Prices!””. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1-800-668-5422. 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 1-866-9816591.

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Village of Port Alice Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

The draft management plan for TFL 6 is available for public review from June 1, 2011 until August 1, 2011 during normal business hours at the following locations (please call ahead to arrange an appointment to view):

Please write, fax or email comments to:

PETS ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS CKC reg puppies. Champ lines. Tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready June 12. $1200 peterandskye@gmail.com. 250-392-1440

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

LEGALS

TFL 6, held by Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP), covers roughly 170,000 hectares of land on northern Vancouver Island in the vicinity of Quatsino Sound. The Management Plan provides a general description of the TFL, a brief history of the TFL, a list of publicly available planning documents that guide WFP’s operations on the TFL and a timber supply analysis for the TFL. The timber supply analysis provides information to assist the Chief Forester of BC in determining the allowable annual cut (AAC) for TFL 6.

You can also ﬁnd the draft Management Plan and reference maps at: http://www.westernforest.com/company/stewardship/planning.php

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Tree Farm Licence 6 Draft Management Plan #10 Available for Review

• WFP Port McNeill office, 1921 South West Main, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5200 • WFP Holberg office, #1 Main Street, Holberg. Ph: (250) 288-3362 • WFP Timberlands office, #118-1334 Island Highway, Campbell River. Ph: (250) 286-3767 • Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5000

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

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PART TIME INTENSIVE SUPPORT & SUPERVISION PROGRAM WORKER Is required by The John Howard Society of North Island in Port Hardy. The program worker provides service to youth referred by a Youth Probation Ofﬁcer. Please refer to www.jhsni.bc.ca and see employment opportunities for details. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

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LS McLELLAN TRUCKING is looking for OWNER OPERATORS with min 5 years experience. SIGN UP BONUS must have clean abstract, FAST card or passport. Steady year round work. Fax resumes 250-4172982 or call Ken at 250-417-2988 Email ken@lsmclellantrucking.com

PART-TIME CLASS 1 or 3 driver for night work. Approx 20hrs/wk. Suitable for retired/semi-retired person. Clean abstract required. 250949-6405 or email resume to: port_hardy_agency@telus.net

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Take notice that the Village of Port Alice, in the Province of British Columbia, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a License – Commercial situated on Provincial Crown land located on South East Main, industrial logging road, near Port Alice British Columbia. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1403441. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received by MNRO until June 26th, 2011. MNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ AppplicationPosting?index. jsp 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.

Tell the North Island about your business! Includes colour photo and what you have to offer or contribute to the North Island. $125/wk + gst (includes photo) Multiple weeks get 15% off Runs June 9, 16, 23 & 30 Call Carrie now to set up an appointment to promote your business Cell: 250-230-2007 sales@northislandgazette.com

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Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School Strong Together in All We Do

Employment Opportunities There are four positions being offered at Gwa’sala‘Nakwaxda’xw School. It is currently looking for one Kindergarten Teacher (1.0 FTE), one Grade 3/4 Teacher (1.0FTE), one Special Education Worker (1.0 FTE) and one Custodian. This is a band operated Independent Group 2 school. It enrolls 140 students from Nursery to Grade 7. The two teaching jobs require BCCT teacher certiﬁcation. Also experience working in a First Nation’s setting is valuable. The Special Education Worker requires a high school diploma. In addition, experience in early childhood education is an asset. The Custodian position is 20 hours per week and training in WHMIS is important. These are all one year positions. There is the possibility that the Kindergarten Teacher, Special Education Worker and Custodian positions will be continuing appointments. The Grade 3/4 Teacher position is for one year maternity leave. Closing date for all positions is June 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm. Please fax, mail or email resumes complete with cover letter, supporting documents and references to: Reed Allen, Principal Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School Box 1799, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: 250-949-7743 Fax: 250-949-7422 Email: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca HELP WANTED

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INSULATOR collection wanted. Telephone & Railway types. Prefer a large amount. 250-539-2031

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FOR SALE BY OWNER COMOX LAKE House for sale or trade for acreage in the Comox Valley. 5 bedrooms right on the lake. $600.000. 250897-9678 NEW heat pump, new roof, new windows, and new laminated wood ﬂoors. Close to schools, airport, golf courses, college, ski hill Please call (250) 334-6768

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Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation in Holberg, BC located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg Forest Operation’s Planning Department. The role is strongly focused on operational forestry; however, duties will also extend to engineering related functions. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011 Reference Code: Sr. Area Planner, HFO

HELP WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ﬁreplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

MORTGAGES

Casual Bus Drivers North Island Community Services Society is looking for casual bus drivers to operate the Mount Waddington Transit bus. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: - Valid driver’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 Mail resume to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Attention: Mary Mavis

Permanent Part-time Bus Driver

Nature and Scope of Work Under the direction of the supervisor, this position is responsible for: s THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON A VARIETY OF gasoline and diesel powered equipment s MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO SMALL MOTORS ON PUMPS compressors, compactor, mowers etc. s MAINTENANCE AND DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THE District repair shop s ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO /PERATIONAL 3ERVICES equipment and machinery s OTHER DUTIES SUCH AS POSSIBLE WORKS AT WATER or wastewater facilities and some employee SUPERVISION ON ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS

Minimum Qualiﬁcations: - Valid driver’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

A full job description is available at www.porthardy. ca – Municipal Hall – Employment Please submit your hand written cover letter and RESUME BY PM ON -ONDAY *UNE TO 2ICK $AVIDGE #!/ District of Port Hardy #OLUMBIA 3TREET 0/ "OX 0ORT (ARDY "# 6 . 0

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Operations Planner to join our Mainland Coast Operation The ofﬁce for this operation is currently located approximately 15 minutes north of Campbell River, BC but ﬁeld work is completed in various inlets and islands up and down the Mainland Coast.

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

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this full time position will be a critical part of developing the Planning Department and a successful Mainland Operation. The role is strongly focused on engineering related functions, some operational forestry, and duties will also extend to harvest related contract supervision.

Closing Date: June 6, 2011

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011 Reference Code: Operations Planner, MC A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HELP WANTED

North Island Community Services Society is looking for a permanent part-time bus driver to operate the Mount Waddington Transit bus from Port McNeill. This position includes a beneﬁts package.

Qualiﬁcations s ! VALID "# $RIVERS ,ICENSE #LASS WITH AIR s #OMPLETION OF GRADE EDUCATION s %XPERIENCE AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IS DESIRABLE s 0OSSESS VALID PERTINENT TRADESMAN CERTIlCATION IN both gasoline and diesel engines s 0OSSESS VALID PERTINENT INSPECTION CERTIlCATION FOR vehicles or equipment

LOTS COAL HARBOUR, near Port Hardy. Large ocean view lot for sale. Cleared & serviced. $130,000 Call 250-949-1223.

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The District of Port Hardy requires a mechanic for a temporary position starting June 2011. This is a union position with wages as per the current I.U.O.E. contract.

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WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

Closing Date: June 6, 2011 A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/ current_openings.php

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!

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. – ENGLEWOOD FOREST OPERATION 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 fully experienced: • Certiﬁed Hand Fallers Please forward resumes to: General Foreman 5000 Railway Avenue, Woss, BC, V0N 3P0 Fax: 250-281-2488 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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

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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

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 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 SEAWIND ESTATES Port Hardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $800/mo. Also 2 bedrooms $700/mo. Completely renovated townhouse in gated community. N/P, Ref. required. Call 250-949-9723.

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SEA WIND Estates Port Hardy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom ﬂoor walk-in access. $700/m Avail June 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: calderjeff75@yahoo.ca

WANT A Vehicle But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888-593-6095

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks & Heavy Equip. Up to $15/ea. Free pick-up Island Wide. 604.866.9004 Brad

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

LIKE NEW 2005 30ft. Challenger, ﬁfth wheel, with double slides, king size bed, washer/dryer hook up. Asking 24,900. Call 250-478-9989.

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

1885 Chelan Cres - $98,900 762 Patterson Way - $149,000 - SOLD! 905 Lanqvist Road - $199,000 - NEW LISTING! 2141 Camosun Cres - $229,000 - NEW LISTING! 2634 Cardena Cres - $255,000 2525 Cardena Cres - $325,000 2848 Woodland Dr - $399,000 - NEW LISTING! 2850 Woodland Dr - $450,000 - NEW LISTING!

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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

SOINTULA 205-4th Street - $189,000 - SOLD! Lot 1, 1st Street - 10 Acres - $260,000 Lot 2, 1st Street - 25 Acres - $450,000

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Come celebrate Oceans Week with us! June 4th Sointula Oceans Day Beach Cleanup Come join us in a shoreline cleanup along the south side of Malcolm Island. Dress warmly and bring gloves. Adults must accompany their children. 9am-11am Meet at Graveyard Point viewing platform For more info call 250-973-6580

Family-friendly Ocean Celebration Take part in hands-on science demonstrations, create oceans artwork, play games, win prizes and enjoy free seafood chowder. Special presentation on oceans wonders by Jackie Hildering - The Marine Detective. Bring your ocean mysteries for her to identify. 11am-1:30pm Sointula FO Hall For more info call 250-973-6580

June 8th world Oceans Day in Port Hardy Take a shore walk with a biologist, create ocean themed crafts, learn about the creatures that lurk below the ocean depths and enjoy a hot dog lunch organized by the Providence Place Youth Group. Mary Borrowman will be reading and signing her book “The Rescue of Nanoose” and talking about humback entanglement. Gary Allen will be on hand with Tundra the Wolf! There will also be touch tank on site with live sea creatures and Mother Goose will be here too. 10am-4pm Port Hardy Visitor Centre For more info call 250-949-7622

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Organized by: Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, Living Oceans Society, Pacificus Biological Services Supported by: Archipelago Marine Research Ltd., Coastal Community Credit Union Sointula, Garth Jickling, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Malcolm Island Lions Club, Mary Borrowman, Mother Goose Bus, Port Hardy Lion’s Club, Port Hardy Rotary Club, Providence Place Youth Group, Straitwatch, Sund’s Lodge, Sun Fun Divers, Tundra the Wolf, Whale Interpretive Centre, Adam Ireton & Phyllis Olney

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