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TEENAGE PHENOM: Powell River Villa rookie striker James Timothy [right], 16, scored twice in Villa’s 4-0 win over Fraser Valley Red Devils. With the victory, Villa advanced to the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup semi-final against Vancouver Strikers. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO
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ger with Jarek Long coming back for the semi-final, according to McDonough. Fisher, one of Villa’s exciting youth players added to the lineup late in the season, has stepped up and done a fantastic job in Long’s absence, added the coach. “Chris is an excellent player and his distribution out of the back was fantastic,” said McDonough. “He has vision, great distribution and he’s a quality defender.” Also returning to the lineup is another of Villa’s teenagers, the nimble and agile striker Cullen Buholzer, who has been out for two weeks with an ankle injury. Up front, dropping Smith into the attack since Villa signed him two weeks ago often left the hometown crowd awestruck by his physical play, soccer sense and ability to control the
field at will whenever he had the ball, or just by his mere presence. “He’s so good,” said Kenmuir. “Not only is he a very good player, he’s a very good guy and that helps, too. He never said, ‘I should be starting; I should be doing this.’ He said he’ll do whatever we need and wherever needed.” Smith single-handedly elevated the team before he was sidelined with a minor injury in the second half. Without him, Villa adjusted and did not relent. “Having our top four attacking players, with Kye Taylor, Greg Smith, Jake Kenmuir and James Timothy, is pretty formidable right now,” said McDonough. “Those guys were doing some pretty amazing things yesterday and our passing and movement was impressive.” Timothy, one of Villa’s
teenage phenoms, had an outstanding game, showing off extraordinary pace. His two goals could have been 10 had he connected on all of his chances, said McDonough. “He’s a lethal finisher,” he added. “He always seems to find the right areas. For a guy who’s 16 years old, we’re getting a lot out of him right now.” Kenmuir, the reigning Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3A MVP, said Fisher and Timothy were the two best players on the field for Villa. “Watching those two just mature over the year has been nice,” said Kenmuir. “I remember being that age and it’s hard to make the jump from playing youth to playing with men. It’s a lot different and those two have done it flawlessly.” Villa had not played a game in five weeks and
were rusty in the roundof-16 match against Fraser Valley Blue Devils on April 22. Sunday’s game showed the best representation of Villa this season, according to Kenmuir. The semi-final takes place on the road in Vancouver against the toughest team Villa has faced this year: Vancouver Strikers, one of the top teams in Vancouver Metro Soccer League, also one of the toughest soccer leagues in the province. “It’s just another team, right?” said Kenmuir. “We play who’s put in front of us and we’ll show up and play.” McDonough said Villa is peaking at just the right time and that his team is looking forward to the weekend challenge, as are the many Villa fans who live in Vancouver. Game time is 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 6, at Vancouver Technical Secondary School.
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QUICK PEAK Council approves application City of Powell River council approved a grant application to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program at the April 19 regular council meeting for improving accessibility at Powell River Recreation Complex. A total of 22 accessibility grants worth upwards of $1 million are available for improving general accessibility.
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California, were constructed in the 1950s with butterfly roofs. “I’ve not constructed a butterfly roof before in one of my existing projects; I have proposed them in previous designs but they didn’t get realized,” said Whitten, an accomplished architect of signature projects in Vancouver who is
much about the design of the project but land use. “It really meets the idea that council wants to get higher density in the downtown area,” said Knight. “The design orients the building toward the front of the property rather than the back where you have parking. We want to get away from that and have
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A few minor items remain and Powell River Sunset Homes Society will soon have the go ahead to build a new 34-unit affordable rental housing facility for seniors age 55-plus on Joyce Avenue south of Duncan Street. “It could possibly be that council approves on May 3 and we might be in a position to issue the development permit on the fourth,” said City of Powell River director of planning Thomas Knight. At the April 17 committee of the whole meeting, council was shown the proposed design done by Roost Studio architect Jenny Whitten.
now living in Powell River. “It’s something I thought made sense for that site, especially when you see it from the north and the south coming along Joyce Avenue. It has a really nice definition, and also it opens up the building toward the ocean. That was the thought behind the profile.” From a planning perspective, Knight said it is not so
more pedestrian presence or streetscape.” Knight added that Sunset Homes might be planning two other phases for the property. He said the proposed facility currently before council is what the city’s planning department wants to see going forward with other projects on Joyce Avenue because the development will inform other buildings oriented toward the front and not the rear of properties. “A really good building design marks your town in terms of a presence that money is coming into the community,” said Knight. “This is a non-profit society and it’s showing a lot of leadership in terms of having really quality design.” Sunset Homes has been a leader in providing affordable housing for seniors since the mid-1950s, beginning with the donation of land and monies from Olive and Alphonse Devaud. The Devauds built the first seniors housing, a 12-unit boarding house now known as Centennial Homes on
Westview Avenue. It was followed by the Olive Devaud Residence. The Olive Devaud was sold in 2016 and proceeds helped fund the new residence. Sunset Homes currently operates three afford housing facilities for seniors: Centennial Homes, McGregor Place and Leishman Place, which is named after city councillor CaroleAnn Leishman’s mother, Myrna. Providing affordable rental units for seniors is definitely a need in Powell River, according to CaroleAnn, and Sunset Homes has been doing that for decades. “They pretty much have a waiting list of 30 to 40 people all of the time,” said CaroleAnn, a past director of the society that has been part of her life for 30 years. “They’ve had a rotating waiting list for years and years of people hoping to get into one of the existing units and now people are hoping to get into the new building. There’s definitely a lot of excitement on the possibilities of this new build.”
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Groups promote preparedness National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day takes place Saturday, May 5, with a community event at Timberlane Park from 11 am to 2 pm highlighting information and demonstrations about how to protect homes and property from wildfire. Representatives from Powell River Fire Rescue, Powell River Regional District Parks Department and BC Wildfire Service crews will be in attendance.
Council extends lease City of Powell River council granted a threeyear lease to Rodeeos Trucking for the concession stand at Willingdon Beach. At its regular meeting on April 19, council approved renewal of the lease for one additional threeyear term at a lease rate of $600 per month from May 1 to August 31 until 2020.
City approves public art An art installation outside Powell River Public Library received formal written permission from City of Powell River at the regular council meeting on April 19. The approval allows Rotary Club of Powell River to commission a metal sculpture of a tree frog by Powell River artist Heather Wall.
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Public Notice Powell River Energy plans to mechanically brush under its transmission line from March 19 to May 18, 2018. This work is required to mitigate the risk posed by tall vegetation reducing the clearance under the transmission line. The hours of work will be between 07:00 and 19:00. For your safety, if you require passage through the work areas, please signal the crew so that they may temporarily stop work prior to your entry. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debbi Stanyer at 604.483.1261.
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1. MONDAY, APRIL 30 Powell River RCMP wish to warn the public of fraudulent phone calls they may receive in regard to tax season. Some members of the public have received phone calls from persons identifying themselves as Canada Revenue Agency employees. These unknown individuals ask for personal information or threaten to arrest the person if payment is not forwarded. Most callers ask for iTunes or gaming cards as a form of payment. Other fraudulent calls involve an unknown recording which states something to the effect of, “this is the internet, your computer is being compromised by a virus.” The recording then follows up with specific instructions that should never be followed. Another fraudulent phone scam involves an unknown person calling and offering free money. Be aware that this is a fraud and once these individuals have someone’s personal information, they can commit further fraud activities in that name. Police, the criminal justice system and government agencies do not accept items such as steam cards and iTunes cards for payment. Never give out an address and date of birth over the phone to an unknown caller. If anyone encounters such a phone call, they should report the incident to RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1.888.495.8501 or antifraudcentre.ca.
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A candlelight tribute to honour local veterans will LIGHT HOMAGE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 take place on Saturday, May will be holding a candlelight tribute to honour all veterans 5, at Powell River Regional who have served. A ceremony will be held at Powell River Cemetery in Cranberry. The Regional Cranberry Cemetery on Saturday, May 5, starting annual event was started at 3 pm. Lit candles will continue burning for 24 hours. nine years ago by Royal SARA DONNELLY PHOTO Canadian Legion Branch and Victory in Europe Day cial weatherproof candles 164, according to the orga- (1945), which falls on May 8. will be placed beside the nization’s secretary Karen However, this year’s obser- graves of Powell River serCrashley. vance is not specific to any vice personnel at 3 pm on The tribute has grown by war, according to Crashley. May 5. Veterans and cadets word of mouth since that It recognizes anyone who will parade and march into time to include many more has served, she added. the cemetery and, following veterans. “It’s unfortunate because a short service and prayer, “We started this event in you see a lot of cars driving light the candles at the grave 2009 and at that time we around town with veterans’ sites, which will burn for 24 knew of 99 veterans,” said licence plates, but they’re hours. Veterans and their Crashley. “This year 322 not Legion members so they spouses will then return to graves will be marked at the feel they’re excluded, but the Legion for a dinner. Cranberry cemetery and that’s not the point of it at Crashley said members of another 19 at Holy Cross all,” said Crashley. “This is the public are welcome to atCemetery at Kelly Creek.” any veteran who has served: tend the ceremony or visit at In previous years, the RCMP, Canadian Forces, it’s any time to see the candle lit event has been held to com- not just wartime people. We display. These are cases reported to memorate specific days of have people up there from “It’s a spectacular view Powell River RCMP in the historical significance such the Polish army, the Italian when it gets dark,” she said. past two weeks. If you have information the crimes the Battle of Vimy Ridge,aboutarmy; they served a counFor more information, any other which occurred listed Aprilhere9orto try,”crimes, she said. call Royal Canadian Legion RCMP at 12 during World call WarPowell 1, River Canadian flags and spe- Legion at 604.485.4870.
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1. AUGUST 20 BREAK AND7300 ENTERS = 0 Street block Duncan THEFTS = 6 At approximately 4:15 am Powell River MISCHIEF =RCMP 2 attended a break and enter at a business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate and anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or
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City of Powell River public meeting The City of Powell River is beginning its public engagement regarding recreational cannabis, which will be legalized in Canada later this year. On Wednesday, May 9, at 7 pm in the Evergreen Theatre, Sara Dubinsky, a local government lawyer who provides legal opinions, with a particular emphasis on cannabis, will provide an overview on the legalization of recreational cannabis. Topics will include: • Timeline • Federal authority and rules • Provincial authority and rules • Local government authority and options for regulation • Private regulation (stratas and landlords) In addition to the presentation, there will be a question and answer period. The City will also be distributing a questionnaire to solicit public input into the regulation of recreational cannabis in Powell River. There will be additional neighbourhood meetings on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 pm at the Max Cameron Theatre and Tuesday, May 22, at 7 pm at the Italian Community Hall.
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WASTE NOT: Powell River’s Westview Water Reclamation Facility will be decommissioned and its outfall into Malaspina Strait will be shut down when the new Townsite wastewater treatment plant opens. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO
The new plant, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history at a cost of approximately $30 million, will convey and consolidate flows from those three plants to the site of the new Townsite facility. The outfall pipe will run through the foreshore and intertidal zones before terminating in marine waters at a depth of approximately 50 metres below average water levels and terminate approximately 700 metres from shore, which is 100 metres beyond the current discharge. “The discharge into the marine environment at that location is really quite ideal in terms of the way the regulations want to see discharge reintroduced into the environment in a safe way,” said AE project consultant
Tom Robinson. “It's a wellflushed environment. It's an open environment and we have ideal conditions for doing that.” Quality guides are required for any water treatment and environment modelling shows that with the new plant, water quality standards have been met and exceeded in some cases, according to AE senior environmental scientist Rob Hoogendoorn. “What we're saying in the report is there's no impact of this wastewater facility that has a significant change to the historic conditions,” said Hoogendoorn. “When it comes to recreational activities the improvement would be related to improvements in overall water quality that we've addressed; with an improvement in water quality
comes an improvement in recreational use.” Robinson added that there are multiple layers to protecting the public, including effluent disinfectant and diffusing, and the modelling confirms the released flow mixes, stays at depth and does not contact the public. “The effluent will not rise to the surface,” said Robinson. “That's what the modelling effort confirms.” Meanwhile, two new options for the exterior design of the new facility will be released on May 1 and the city will be asking for public input over a two-week period. An online survey will be available, followed by a public open house on May 10. Details will be sent to residents by mail and posted on the city’s website and social media platforms.
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Access to Haywire Bay has been closed to replace an old, deteriorating wooden bridge structure due to an urgent risk that deleterious substances will be deposited into a fish-bearing stream. A metal deck bridge, such as those used by forestry companies, was placed over the wooden structure about 10 years ago but it was not installed properly, according to Powell River Regional District asset management and strategic initiatives manager Mike Wall. The goal was to start physical work on removing the wood parts by the end of April. “On April 30, we're hoping to have
materials on their way to the site,” said Wall. “Then the physical work would begin.” The upgrade work will close the bridge on the road to Haywire Bay Regional Park for approximately two weeks, weather permitting, according to Wall. He said there is a limited window to complete the removal of the failing infrastructure and properly install the metal-span bridge to mitigate any risk to fish. “On top of the old infrastructure, which was wood, there was a cover of gravel for that deck and geo-fabric to hold that gravel,” said Wall. “As that wooden structure fails there's a significant risk of gravel getting dumped into the creek, which could have negative effects on fish.”
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The project cost is approximately $80,000. Wall said the plan calls for the work to be completed before the opening of the regional park on the May long weekend. While closed to vehicular traffic, measures will be taken so hikers on the Sunshine Coast Trail will be able to cross the stream via an alternate path. “It will be well marked at the site and the site workers will also be able to provide directions,” said Wall. Hikers are advised to use caution around the project area. Updates on the progress of the work and details on when the park will reopen will be posted on the regional district website.
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A recently released environmental impact study on the outfall from Powell River’s new wastewater treatment plant into Malaspina Strait confirms the Townsite location is the best place for the new facility, according to an 80-page report submitted in April by City of Powell River project consultants Associated Engineering. Currently, the city discharges wastewater effluent into the strait from three separate outfalls: Wildwood, Townsite and Westview. The reason for the project, which has taken about 20 years for successive councils to arrive at decision on, is because the three plants are not all providing adequate treatment before discharging into Malaspina Strait. The Westview plant cannot treat all of the area’s flows, especially during wet weather, according to city director of infrastructure Tor Birtig. Birtig said there is no means to collect the biosolids from the Townsite area, so it ends up going out into the strait. With the Wildwood lagoon, although it is treated, standards for the lagoon are much lower than what is required for federal and provincial regulations, he added.
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By candlelight World War I ended in November of 1918, but Canadian soldiers are still losing their lives 100 years later while helping to restore order in several countries throughout the world. This Saturday, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 continues a tradition it started in 2009 in recognition of veterans laid to rest at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry and Holy Cross Cemetery in Kelly Creek. Over the past nine years, some of the previous candlelight tributes have commemorated important dates in Canadian military history, such as the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France during World War I, the invasion of Nazi-held France (D-Day) on June 6, 1944, Victory in Europe Day in May of 1945, and the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War 65 years ago. This year, the annual ceremony honours Canadian, American and armed forces personnel from other countries who served in any war or peacekeeping mission, and RCMP members. In total, 341 graves will be marked at the two cemeteries, a number that has increased each year Crosses, candles and since the inaugural Canadian flags placed candlelight tribute as local Legion beside the graves for the members identify ceremony are a sight to more veterans with behold, especially as the the help of family members and fellight fades in the evening… low veterans of the deceased. Crosses, candles and Canadian flags placed beside the graves for the ceremony are a sight to behold, especially as the light fades in the evening, and well worth the drive to Cranberry or Kelly Creek to bear witness, pay respects and remember. Veterans and army, air and sea cadets march into the cemetery and help light those candles, which instills the tradition into the young members of each corps, who may be called upon one day to represent citizens of their country, including those whose footsteps they would follow. Canada will deploy support troops to Mali this summer, continuing its commitment to United Nations peacekeeping missions, and even though some people are skeptical, 65 years after the Korean War ended, peace on that peninsula actually seems like a possibility. With the increasing rhetoric coming out of North Korea and the United States a few months ago, who would have predicted that? Honouring peacekeepers, past and present, on a more regular basis keeps the memory of their sacrifices top of mind. Remembering involves more than a moment of silence on November 11.
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COMMENTS » Time to diversify If United States hedge fund owners of Catalyst are not willing to invest in fighting this, then why dump it all on local Canadians to keep subsidizing their business profits [“Province calls meeting to discuss Catalyst,” April 25]? Every year fewer and fewer locals are employed at the mill and it looks like another round of layoffs are coming. Maybe it’s time to start moving these subsidies into getting new industries established in Powell River? If not now, then when? There used to be thousands of locals employed at the mill and now they’re down to a few hundred; automation and robotics will keep decreasing local employment numbers, it’s inevitable. Could we create a few hundred local jobs to replace shrinking corporate mill jobs?
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Have a look into what happened with the mill in Nanaimo, where locals bought out their big business owners and setup a local, worker-owned and profitable mill structure. Yes, it’s possible and it’s better to start this discussion sooner rather than later. BC government is small potatoes. This is federal government stuff and they already have their hands full with NAFTA negotiations. It’s all part of a larger bargaining strategy that will play out over the next year or so. Best thing to do would be to get the US hedge fund owners of Catalyst to lobby the US government themselves. Locals will not be able to do anything; it is time to start diversifying our local industries and creating other job sectors within our community. It is not worth spending more taxpayer money on this situation until NAFTA
talks wrap up to see how it plays out, but a nice start would be to stop exporting any raw logs from Powell River and getting into value-added forest products produced direct in our community (set up local woodworking/mill/ artistry co-op). Derek Hildenbrand Peak website user
Fibre factor The province has to take a lot of the blame for the fibre shortage [“Province calls meeting to discuss Catalyst,” April 25]. When MacMillan Bloedel was sold, they sold the mill only, and kept the tree farms, so that Weyerhaeuser could end up owning the trees and tree farm licences, thereby forcing the new mill owners to purchase fibre from outside sources. Brook Powell Peak website user
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Cannabis consultations City sets dates for public engagement on pot laws and sales
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Three public meetings hosted by City of Powell River for exchanging information and receiving input about the legalization of cannabis will take place in May. The first public meeting is Wednesday, May 9, at Evergreen Theatre. Additional meetings take place on Wednesday, May 16, at Max Cameron Theatre and at Italian Community Club Hall on Tuesday, May 22. All meetings will begin at 7 pm. “Council has decided it wants to go to the public because this is such a change,” said city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser. “The legalization of cannabis is not a subtle change or a small change in our society, and the intent is to go out and ask before legislating.” The meetings will provide residents with information on what the city’s municipal powers will be. They include veto power on all retail licence applications, and zoning where retail sales and stores will be allowed. Other local government responsibilities will include hours of operation, security and where people can smoke. Fraser said the city hopes to have its bylaws in place by late summer, which is when the federal Cannabis Act is expected to become law. “Council is hoping that through the consultation we're going to do and working hard on the available time, that we'll actually have some rules and
BUD BYLAWS: City of Powell River is working toward having cannabis bylaws in place by summer, when the federal Cannabis Act is expected to become law. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
regulations in place,” said Fraser. “It's not something that's a front-burner issue for everybody in the community but for those who it's important to, it's very important, so council said, ‘let's ask before we draft.’” Powell River RCMP has been directly involved, according to Fraser and RCMP staff sergeant Rod Wiebe. Certain city bylaws are worded in such a way that it gives the RCMP authority to enforce them, said Wiebe. “The noise bylaw is an example of this,” said Wiebe. “It is important for the police to have the capability to enforce the bylaw and it will add to an officer's ability to use discretion. Instead of being restricted to enforcing the provincial and federal laws, which are often considered more serious, we can consider proceeding under a municipal bylaw.” Wiebe added that it will make for a more efficient police service and will be more in line with what the community will expect from the RCMP once cannabis is legalized. On April 26, BC minister of pub-
lic safety and solicitor general Mike Farnworth announced legislation for highly regulated pot sales under the province’s Cannabis Distribution Act. The act will regulate distribution and retail of non-medical cannabis the way liquor distribution and sales are managed, through the recently announced brand name BC Cannabis Stores. The province has the final say on minimum age, public consumption, personal cultivation, possession limits and drugaffected driving. “The date set by the federal government for cannabis legalization will just be the beginning,” said Farnworth, when he introduced the provincial legislation. “BC will monitor implementation and make any necessary adjustments to provincial regulations to ensure our provincial goals are being met.” The province will also be launching a public awareness and education campaign related to health impacts of cannabis use and the risks of driving under the influence of drugs.
Major university hearing study seeks participants. Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve lifechanging hearing healthcare across Canada.
Why participate in the hearing study?
Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the
need to better understand how hearing loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully.
If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).
It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.
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Hang gliding champion returns home Ross and Cathie Hunter set down roots in community SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com
Ross Hunter always wanted to fly. “When I was little I’d be jumping off the back of the couch and my dad would catch me,” he said. After graduating from Max Cameron Secondary School in Powell River and completing school at BCIT as an instrument technician, Hunter moved to Calgary, where he was finally able to pursue his dream of being airborne. “I saw an ad in the community newspaper,” he said. “There were courses for pottery, small engine repair, square dancing and hang gliding. I started hang gliding about 30 years ago and
I’ve gotten okay-ish at it.” “Okay-ish” is an understatement. Hunter is the current national hang gliding champion, holding the Canadian open-distance record with a 400-kilometre flight. During his winning flight he travelled across Saskatchewan, stopping about 60 kilometres short of the North Dakota border at speeds averaging 80 to 90 kilometres per hour. In such competitions, a course is determined that participants will attempt to fly that day. Typically only about one third of the pilots complete the course, said Hunter, and of those who do complete it, points are determined based on speed. “When we fly, getting up to 12,000 feet is quite common and 100-mile flights are not uncommon,” he said. Nowadays, GPS and other technology is readily available to track a hang glider’s speed, distance and whereabouts. When Ross started
in the sport in the mid1980s, it was very different scenario. “We used to land by a farmer’s house and hope somebody was home to use their phone,” he said. “We’d then phone a friend to come to the farm and pick us up. It was quite an ordeal.” While Hunter was competing in his 400-kilometre flight, his wife and friends followed in a vehicle. As his waypoints were published online about every 10 minutes, many others were able to follow along on the internet. “Word got out pretty quick,” he said. Despite being the reigning champion, Hunter said he intends to sit the contest out this time. “This year’s competition is out in Quebec and I’m not going to drive that far,” he added. Last year, Hunter and his wife Cathie moved to Powell River. Cathie grew up in
Belize and then Calgary, but was keen to make the move to Powell River with her husband. The couple purchased Ross’ parents’ home and converted it. His parents Ron and Dorothy live upstairs and he and Cathie are downstairs. “It’s worked out really well,” said Ross of the living situation. “We get along well and can spend some quality time together.” Since relocating to Powell River, the couple has focused much of their attention on home renovations, however, Ross returns to Alberta occasionally for work and flying. He said he has yet to find a good hang gliding site in the Powell River area. “There are sites in the Fraser Valley and Pemberton that I know of but I always keep my eyes open when I go up in the backcountry,” said Hunter. “We have more forestry than farming so it can be a little tricky finding a landing field.”
Author Reading – Marie Maccagno Marie Maccagno will share her memoir, The Chocolate Pilgrim, describing her healing walk of the Camino de Santiago. The event will open with singer-storyteller Colleen Kelba. Saturday, May 19, 2 pm • First Credit Union Community Room Author Reading – Peter Robinson Join award winning mystery writer Peter Robinson as he reads from his novels featuring detective chief inspector Alan Banks. Robinson will also attend the Young Writers’ Group at 4 pm for a special Q & A to inspire them to enter the “Teen Writing Contest” this summer. Friday, May 25, 7 pm • First Credit Union Community Room Electoral Reform – Citizen’s Information Session Get informed! Leading community experts will share about the electoral process and proposed changes. MLA Nicholas Simons, former MLA Gordon Wilson, Electoral Area C Director Colin Palmer POWELL R IVER and FairLIBR Vote PUBLIC ARYPowell River representative Bill Smith. Saturday, May 26, 2 pm • First Credit Union Community Room
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SKY HIGH: Canadian national hang gliding champion Ross Hunter grew up in Powell River. He and his wife Cathie recently moved to town after living in Calgary for several years. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Print A Baby – Printmaking class A unique printmaking class using non-toxic inks to replicate tiny hands and feet for posterity. Caregivers, babies and toddlers are welcome. Saturday, May 12, 1 pm • First Credit Union Community Room
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BC Book Prizes tour makes first visit Nominated author and illustrator to present at library and local schools SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com
The BC Book Prizes tour will be making a stop in Powell River on Wednesday, May 2, marking the first time it has visited the Upper Sunshine Coast. Including the community is long overdue, according to executive director Bryan Pike. “We’ve never made it up to Powell River, and it’s time,” he said. Nominees presenting in Powell River are Roxanna Bikadoroff, illustrator for the shortlisted children’s book The Alphabet Thief, and K. Jane Watt, award-winning author of Surrey: A City of Stories. The Alphabet Thief was written by CBC radio host Bill Richardson. “It’s about this thieving rogue who steals letters from words,” said Bikadoroff, who added that the process of visual storytelling for children’s books is a great deal of fun. “All my illustrations, I try to really bring the writing to life,” she said.
Bikadoroff and Richardson are currently collaborating on a second children’s book to be released later this year. Langley-based historian Watt’s coffee table-styled book was shortlisted for the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize, which is awarded to an author who illustrates the enjoyment and understanding of BC through their writing contribution. Along with the public gathering at Powell River Public Library, the authors will be making stops at local schools during the tour. The opportunity for children and youth to meet and interact with writers and illustrators is valuable, said Pike. “It’s great for kids to see that books come from people and actually meet those people,” he said. “And to realize that everybody’s story is important. The BC Book Prizes were established in 1985 to celebrate achievements of BC writers and publishers. This is the tour’s 15th year. School visits are funded by the group. “We do all the fundraising for it so the schools don’t have to pay for us to come out,” said Pike. “This way they don’t have to choose between new hockey jerseys and an author.” The public presentations will be held in the First Credit Union Community Room at the library at 7 pm.
BOOK MAKERS: Illustrator Roxanna Bikadoroff will be presenting her shortlisted children’s story The Alphabet Thief along with fellow nominee K. Jane Watt, author of Surrey: A City of Stories, on Wednesday, May 2, at Powell River Public Library as part of the BC Book Prizes tour. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Car owner has passion for tinkering and the colour orange
PEAK PERFORMANCE: Rick Agius’ 1948 Ford
Rick Agius’ 1948 Ford two-door sedan is unmistakable among the many vintage cars that stand out on the roads of Powell River. It’s orange. Introduced in 1941, the last year of production for this Ford model was 1948. The car’s claim to fame is that the character Danny Zuko, portrayed by John Travolta, drove a 1948 custom convertible in the 1978 movie Grease. A 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible Club Coupe also appeared in 1984’s The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio. The film’s main character, Daniel Larusso, was given the car by his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, as a birthday present. After filming was complete, producers of the movie gave the vehicle to Macchio, who still owns it.
a cool car and would make a great cruiser.
How did the car come into your hands? I bought it about 25 years ago. It was parked at a garage on the corner of Alberni and Joyce. I happened to be in town, saw it and thought it would be a great family car so we picked it up and hauled it to Nanaimo, where we were living at the time, and started the process of rebuilding it. A friend used to drive this car in high school and I remembered the car when I saw it. I thought it was
What’s behind your passion for cars? I like tinkering with cars and I recently bought another one. It's a 1958 Chevy Yeoman Station Wagon. You don't see them very often. They only produced them for one year. I picked it up last summer in Victoria and drove it last year. I took it apart this winter and redid all of the windows, and put springs and shocks in the back. That's enough for this year. Then next year I'll tinker around and do some more stuff.
Was it orange back then? No. It was blue. I love orange. What is the model? It's a 1948 Ford two-door sedan. It has a 305 Chevy and a Chevy ten-bolt differential. It has a front clip on it, front disc brakes, and power steering, so it handles real nice on the highway. Is this model significant in the car world? It was more of an inexpensive family sedan at the time. Usually you get them in a four-door sedan. I was lucky this was a two-door, which is what I wanted.
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Energy wins Island championship DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com
Powell River Youth Soccer Association U14 boys Energy was the only hometown team to win at the 54th Annual Island Invitational Cup, held on April 28 and 29. Energy beat Victoria’s Bays United 2-1 to win their division cup in the single game, winnertake-all tournament between Lower Island Soccer Association and Upper Island Soccer Association champions. A total of 24 teams competed in the event, also known as the Tournament of Champions. Energy were the only Upper Island Soccer Association team to win a gold medal. Three other Powell River teams competed. U16 boys Panthers lost to Juan de Fuca 4-0, U14 girls Strikers lost to Cowichan and U15 girls Eagles also lost to Cowichan. The soccer season continues for the Energy. The team plays in BC Soccer Provincial B Cup Championships in Burnaby from July 5 to 8.
ENERGY BOOST: Island Invitational Cup U14 champion Powell River Energy team members [front row, from left] Adam Hopper, Austyn Leach, Makia Elliot, Devin Cleghorn, Griffin Leach, Sage Worthen, Brandon Marshman and [back row, from left] coach Tony Leach, Marcus Cramb, Andrew Krowitz, Evan Dendewicz, Raffi Reghelin, Malcolm Williams, Jacob Duyvestyn, Owen Bennie, Marik Agius, Ross Ciarniello, Jack Pagdett and manager Kim Leach. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Sports hall of fame recognizes teammates University of Victoria honours former cross-country team members Graham Cocksedge and Lucien Irvington HIGH HONOUR: Powell River’s Graham Cocksedge, seen here competing in the 2016 Marathon Shuffle, was recently inducted into University of Victoria’s sports hall of fame along with members of the school’s famous men’s cross-country team, including fellow Powell Riverite Lucien Ervington. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO
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Powell River’s Graham Cocksedge and Lucien Ervington now have their names permanently fixed
in University of Victoria’s Sports Hall of Fame. Along with their teammates, Cocksedge and Ervington were recently inducted into the university’s hall as members of one of the greatest dynasties in the history of Canadian university athletics. The Vikes men's crosscountry team of 1994 to 1997 received the honour at an annual Celebration of Champions on April 4. "Man, it was awesome seeing those guys,” said Cocksedge. "You give a quick hug and you're right back where you left off; per-
sonalities haven't changed and mannerisms haven't changed. It was a night of pure enjoyment. It was so much fun and so special to relive those days." Vikes’ cross-countr y runners won Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU) national championships four straight years. At the time, it was the most by a team in Canadian university athletics history. Cocksedge was the only one of the 14 runners who was on all four teams. During that time, he was named a CIAU All-Canadian All-Star each year.
"It was a really special night,” said Cocksedge. "Three of those guys I hadn't seen for 21 years and you don't see the others often, maybe once or twice through the years." Cocksedge teaches at Brooks Secondary School, coaches the school’s crosscountry and track teams, and still runs. Ervington, who was on the team in 1996 and 1997, is a teacher at Kelly Creek Community School. Cocksedge was asked to accept the award and give an acceptance speech on the team’s behalf.
Kings announce new head coach and general manager Tyler Kuntz shares Kings’ vision of developing players on and off the ice DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com
Powell River Kings have hired Tyler Kuntz as the BC Hockey League team’s new head coach and general manager. Kuntz has been here and there in
the hockey world, with more than a decade of experience, most recently with a one-season stint as a coach in professional hockey overseas. He also gained experience running sessions during Vancouver Canucks pre-season training camps in the past. Last season, the 39-year old Kuntz was an assistant coach with Daemyung Killer Whales of the Asia Ice Hockey League, a professional league with teams from Russia, Japan and South Korea. Most of his coaching experience came in junior and university
hockey. From 2015 to 2017, Kuntz was assistant coach for the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants when that team finished fifth in their division and out of the playoffs in those seasons. He was head coach for University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the 2014/2015 after serving as assistant coach in the UBC program for the four years prior. As a player, Kuntz was a defender for the BCHL’s Burnaby (now Alberni Valley) Bulldogs for one season in 1998/1999 before join-
ing UBC for a five-year university hockey career. In a media release, Kings president Rob Villani said Kuntz and the team have a common vision. “We felt Tyler has a vision for the players and the program that was in line with our vision,” he stated. “Tyler’s philosophy of developing players on and off the ice and developing them within the community is of utmost importance to him.” Kuntz replaces former Kings head coach and general manager Kent Lewis, who was fired in January.
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Carson, Harold Earl December 9, 1937 - April 29, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Carson, who died peacefully in the Powell River General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his wife Alice (nee Hammond), three children, Auleen (Paul), Roy (Shelly) and Tom (Stephanie), and grandchildren Jonah, Noah, Emma, Tommy, Eli, Steve, Sammy and Izzy, as well as the extended Carson family and many friends. Harold was born in Fort William, Ontario (Thunder Bay), and came to Powell River at the age of 6 with his parents, Herb and Ethel Carson, and sisters June (Miller/Taylor), Doreen "Dodie" (Coe), and Frances "Frankie" (Cochlan). Harold attended Brooks High School, and was very active as a musician, singing, playing oboe and saxophone, and graduated class of ’56. He met and married Alice in Powell River, and then studied music and English literature at Western Washington University, returning to work at MacMillan Bloedel in the summers. Harold’s early career was as a music and English high school teacher in the Seattle, Washington area, where he raised his young children, and received two Master degrees from the University of Washington, in Education, and in Library Science. He also worked as a research librarian at Boeing in Seattle. While studying for his PhD in Education, Harold returned to Powell River in 1973, where he taught briefly at Max Cameron High School, and then became the Director of Special Services for School District 47, a position he held for 25 years. During his tenure, he was dedicated to serving students with special needs and their families. For two years he was seconded by the British Columbia Ministry of Education to perform accreditation of special needs programs throughout the province. Harold was also very active in the community as a musician, co-founding the Powell River Boys’ Choir with Ken Peterson and Don James, acting as choir director at the Lutheran and Anglican churches, and hosting a weekly madrigal group in his home. Recently, Harold has been active leading, arranging, and playing saxophone in his dance band, Retro. The group has played throughout the community, including regular appearances at seniors’ residences. Harold was, and remains, an inspiration to his children and grandchildren, as well as his many nieces and nephews (as Uncle Haddie): he was an eloquent, educated man with a quick wit and sense of humour. Harold will be remembered as a well -rounded man of diverse interests: a passionate audiophile, a lover of art and literature, a consummate host of family dinners, wine tastes, scotch tastes, gourmet meals, house parties, pesto festos, bridge games, with a fierce dedication to good espresso, not to mention swimming and pumping iron with his gym crew at the Recreation Complex. The family would like to extend their thanks to all the doctors and nurses who provided excellent care at the Powell River General Hospital. As per Harold’s request, there will be no funeral service.
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1215 General Emoployment POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT JOB POSTING SUMMER STUDENTS The Powell River Regional District is seeking three students for summer positions at Haywire Bay Regional Park & Campground, Shelter Point Regional Park & Campground and the Powell River Regional Cemetery. To view the required qualifications for the position, rate of pay information, and application requirements, go to http://www. powellriverrd.bc.ca/inside-the-prrd/employment-and-bid-opportunities/ on our website. Deadline for applications is 4 pm, Wednesday May 9, 2017.
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POWELL RIVER LAWN BOWLING 2018 SEASON Opening Day: Sunday, May 6 We welcome everyone who wishes to try this sport to come join us at 2 pm. Club members will give a quick run down of the principal of the game and you can throw a few bowls to get the feel of the green. Flat shoes to be worn. Members, if playing please call in between 1 - 1:30 pm
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Permanent Family Enhancement Counsellor Family Preservation and Reunification Duties: Provide family preservation and reunification counselling, support, information and group-parent training programs to families who are experiencing intense conflict or stress and where children may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Service is delivered primarily in community settings and client homes, and will require flexible hours. Qualifications: Minimum education requirement of BA in related field (eg. social work, child and youth care) and strong training and experience in the following areas: family preservation and reunification programs, family dynamics, parent training and parenting techniques, counselling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, early child development, teaching and communication. Experience demonstrating excellent intervention skills, satisfactory criminal record check and a vehicle is required. Terms: 35 hours per week. Please email akurtz@prcyfss. com for a complete position description. Resumes to: akurtz@prcyfss.com or to Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services, 7105 Nootka Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 5E3 Deadline: 12 pm, May 7, 2018
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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 23 GOLF Course Lots Cranbrook, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreser ved Auction, June 13 in Edmonton. 23 parcels of recreational/ residential real estate in the River’s Crossing Golf Course Community. Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.
2060 For Sale Miscellaneous BIO-DIESEL processing equipment. Manually operated, turns used veggy oil into Bio-Diesel. Batch size 40 US gallons. Good condition, $650 or OBO, arrange to view. Call 604.486.6979. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE $.99 each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee. 1.866.873.3846 or TreeTime. ca. HIGH PRESSURE compressed air four-stage regulating panel. 10,000 psi down to 200 psi, double set up, classco guages. Asking $350 to view call 604.486.6979. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: w w w. N o r w o o d S a w m i l l s . com/400ot 1.800.567.0404 ext: 400ot.
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HALF DUPLEX level entry, 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, den, deck with partial view. Asking $339,900. Call 604.223.3739.
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The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, May 17, 2018, at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaw 2498, 2018. The intent of proposed Bylaw 2498, 2018 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the subject property located at 4313 Alberta Avenue as shown outlined in bold on the map below from “General Commercial (C1)” to “Multiple Family Residential Four (RM4)”.
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6965 Suites for Rent FURNISHED AND utilities included bachelor suite available at Oceanside Resort. Security deposit and references required. $700/mth phone 604.485.2435.
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THE CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION
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In accordance with Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Powell River (the “City”) gives notice of a lease (the “Lease”) to be granted to RODEES TRUCKING LTD. (the “Tenant”) of a concession building located at 4835 Marine Avenue (the “Premises”) which is located on a part of the lands and premises legally described as Lot A, District Lot 450, Block 43, New Westminster, Group 1, Plan 8096, as shown in the sketch plan below.
The intent of proposed Bylaw 2499, 2018 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the subject properties located at 4251 Westview Avenue and the lot adjacent to the east as shown outlined in bold on the map below from “Single and Two Family Residential (R2)” to “Compact Residential (RM1)”. The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to rezone the properties to facilitate the construction of a multifamily residential development.
The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to rezone the property to facilitate the construction of a residential apartment building.
All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from April 26, 2018 up to and including May 17, 2018, prior to the Public Hearing.
WESTVIEW, LARGE 1-bdrm, five appliances, suits single, N/S, N/P $850/mth plus 1/3rd utilities, available mid-May. Call or text 778.549.9449.
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The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, May 17, 2018, at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaw 2499, 2018. Notice of Public Hearing
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All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from April 26, 2018 up to and including May 17, 2018, prior to the Public Hearing. Chris Jackson Corporate Officer
Under the terms of the Lease, the Premises will be leased to the Tenant for a term of three (3) years (the “Term”) commencing January 1, 2018 (the “Commencement Date”) and ending December 31, 2020. The Lease will be renewed for one additional three-year term if all of the conditions set out in the Lease have been fulfilled, such renewal effective on the date the Term would otherwise end. The Rent payable by the Tenant during the Term of the Lease shall be in accordance with the rates established by the City’s Lease Rates Bylaw 2416, 2015 as amended or re-enacted from time to time or as otherwise established by City bylaw from time to time. As of the Commencement Date of the Lease, the lease rate for the Premises for the period from May 1st until August 31st in each year of the Term (“Period of Operations”) is $600.00 per month plus GST. In each month of the Term that is outside of the Period of Operations, the Tenant must pay to the City a pro-rated amount of the monthly rent of $600.00 plus GST that is proportional to the number of days the Tenant occupies or uses the Premises in that month. The Tenant is also required to pay all taxes associated with the Premises as well as all charges for services and utilities to the Premises. To review the aforementioned agreement or for enquiries, please contact the City Clerk, Chris Jackson, City of Powell River, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 (Phone: 604.485.8603; Email: cjackson@powellriver.ca)
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9185 Boats 15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat sailboat, fiberglass over marine ply. Comes with trailer, ready to row or sail. Will take 6-9 horsepower outboard motor in trade, located in Powell River. Call 1.204.901.0224. 16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 6 0 - h o rs e p owe r Ya m a h a t wo stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400. 604.485.5297. 24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ FG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins diesel. Special for prawn and crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. Call 604.487.0890.
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