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February 24, 2016 edition of the Burns Lake Lakes District NewsTRANSCRIPT
Canadian Taxpayers Federation says govt. is masking a tax increase
FLAVIO NIENOW
The province has recently announced changes to its medical services plan (MSP), benefiting low-income families, seniors and single parents.
The MSP premiums are being charged only for adults starting in 2017, and the qualifying income for reduced premiums is going up from $30,000 to $42,000 for single people.
The new system also creates a break for single parents, who will pay a single adult rate of $78 a month instead of the current rate of $150 charged for a family of three. A single parent with one child and an income of $45,000 may also be eligible for reduced premiums.
In addition, the MSP changes will also benefit senior citizens.
Currently, a single senior can qualify for assis-tance with net income of $33,000 a year or less; for a single senior with income less than $25,000, the premium is waived. In 2017, a single senior could qualify for premium assistance with net income of up to $45,000 a year, and pay no premiums with net income less than $27,000.
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Burns Lake council discussed sever-al options to address a $41,243 budget deficit during last week’s budget meet-ing.
During a previous budget meeting - on Feb. 2 -, the village’s deficit grew while accounting for a proposed two per cent decrease to business tax rate and an increase in paving funds from $145,000 to $160,000; and then shrank with the removal items from the bud-get such as the spay/neuter clinics, and increasing fees for non-village resident users of the Lakeside Multiplex.
At the end of the Feb. 2 meeting, council asked village staff to compile possible scenarios to further reduce the deficit. These scenarios were presented during the Feb. 16 budget meeting.
One option included a 5.35 per cent tax rate increase to all property classes except business.
Councillor John Illes proposed alter-ing this option by removing the origi-nally prosed two per cent tax rate de-crease to businesses and lowering the 5.35 per cent increase to a two per cent increase (for all classes except busi-ness).
Councillor Kelly Holliday proposed upholding the two per cent decrease for businesses and increasing Lakeside Multiplex user rates for village resi-dents by 25 per cent.
Village staff presented council with several options to address budget deficit
Burns Lake council tries to balance the budget
Province announces changes to MSP
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Four members of the Burns Lake Fire Rescue received federal exemplary service medals during their annual banquet and awards night. The event took place at Mulvaney’s Pub on Feb. 20, 2016. (Top L-R) Jim McBride (40 years of service), Rob Krause (25 years of service), Brian Brinkhurst (20 years of service) and Reg Leith (20 years of service) Kris Garneau, D’Arcy Bell and Eric Williams were honoured for five years of service, and captain Brian Brinkhurst (Below center) was named ‘Paul Sandercott firefighter of the year.’.
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Councillor Chris Beach addressed Hol-liday’s proposal during the discussion.
“I thought we dis-cussed that it was an issue of fairness, that village residents were baring the greater bur-den with the multiplex; I think this would go against the decision we already made,” said Beach.
Holliday clarified that she felt that the village was already approach-ing the regional district for a number of funding options for projects.
“I was thinking it would be a little more fair [to increase Lake-side Multiplex user rates for village resi-dents] so it doesn’t feel like we’re charging the regional district; maybe it would be more com-fortable if we looked at raising the (multiplex user) fees for village us-ers as well.”
Councillors also dis-cussed removing ad-ditional smaller items from this year’s budget, including the installa-tion of cameras in Spirit Square and replacing Christmas lights with LED’s.
Another option for reducing the deficit in-cluded funding from the village’s reserves, bud-geted for the construc-tion of a new colum-barium, as using that funding would help free up to $25,000 to reduce the deficit.
The discussion came to a close with a sug-gestion from councillor Susan Schienbein that village staff prepare ad-ditional scenarios to re-duce the deficit before a decision is made.
The additional sce-narios will be presented at the next budget meet-ing, which is scheduled to take place on March 7, 2016.
Village of Burns Lake budget talks continue next week as council still deciding on budget
Collision near Decker LakeBurns Lake RCMP had a busy week responding to motor vehicle accidents
Flavio NieNow
On Feb. 19 at approximately 07:15 a.m., two ve-hicles collided on Hwy. 16 near Decker Lake.
According to corporal Terry Gillespie with the Burns Lake RCMP, there were three occupants in total and they were all injured.
Although the cause of the accident is still under investigation, Gillespie says it appears that one of the vehicles crossed the double solid centre line.
The Burns Lake RCMP also responded to three motor vehicle accidents over the weekend of Feb. 13-14, 2016.
The first collision was on Hwy. 16 at Decker Lake, where a vehicle rolled onto its side in the ditch. No injuries were reported.
The second collision was on Hwy. 16 at Priestly
Hill, where a vehicle went down an embankment. This accident resulted in minor injuries for the car occupants.
The third collision was on Hwy. 16 by the airport road, where a vehicle ended up in the ditch. No in-juries were reported.
According to Gillespie, the causes of these three accidents are currently under investigation. How-ever, he says it appears that “speed relative to poor highway conditions” was a contributing factor.
Steve Gailing, Operations Manager at Lakes District Maintenance (LDM), said LDM met response times when receiving informa-tion regarding slippery roads on the weekend of Feb. 13-14.
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The B.C. Liberal gov-ernment made a big show of selectively eas-ing Medical Services Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year.
In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the big-gest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children
saves as much as $1,200 a year.Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts
for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up an-other four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming
years. MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free.
This argument has failed. One seldom-discussed fact is that for half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid by their employers. In private sector terms it’s a hefty payroll tax, creating one more obstacle for businesses to hire full-time staff with benefits.
So most full-time employees don’t receive this supposedly vital signal, unless they get laid off because their employer is losing money. Also note that politicians and public sector employees have never paid MSP premiums. Their employers, taxpayers, pick up the tab for them. People who have to pay out of pocket are what the bureaucracy calls “pay direct ac-counts.” Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently revealed that near-ly 400,000 of these accounts are currently in arrears by more than 30 days, owing a grand total of $457 million. Of course this is Canada, so even if you haven’t paid or even registered for MSP, you still get treatment at the hospital. Another potential signal lost in the noise.
For people who lose their jobs, MSP is like being kicked when they are down. Their em-ployer stops paying, and the slow-moving bureaucracy charges them based on their income from the previous year.
There was a fuss in 2004 after the B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP administration to a Virginia-based back-office specialist, delightfully named Maximus Corporation.
Now Maximus goes after delinquent MSP accounts with collection agency tactics, and at-tempts to keep up with the comings and goings from other provinces and countries.
Opposition parties decry the continued inequity of the MSP premium system, which charges the same for a single person making $45,000 or $450,000 a year.
NDP leader John Horgan rails about inequality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums. One would expect the NDP to lead another “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Em-ployees’ Union. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its continuous “Jobs Plan” advertising.
Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy.
Don’t hold your breath.
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Time to take MSP off life support
tom flEtchEr
The provincial gov-ernment has recently an-nounced changes to its much-debated medical services plan (MSP).
While children will no longer be charged MSP premiums, most adults will now pay more as MSP rates increased by about four per cent ear-lier this year.
A few days before re-leasing the 2016/17 pro-
vincial budget, premier Christy Clark called the current MSP “antiquated,” signaling that perhaps bigger changes could be expected in the next few years.
“Here is the thing about the MSP system: is it is antiquated, it is old, and the way people pay for it generally doesn’t make a whole tonne of sense,” said Clark. However, the B.C. premier said it will take a while longer to make significant changes to the MSP. “I think in terms of wholesale change though, it’s going to take a little longer for us to work through some of that,” she said.
British Columbia is the only province that charges premiums for health services. In most provinces, medical premiums are paid as part of one’s income tax. This means that the amount paid in other provinces for medical premiums rises along with a person’s income.
Critics say the current MSP is unfair, as residents who barely make ends meet have to pay the same flat rate for healthcare as someone who is wealthy.
“When we continue to rely on regressive taxes like this, it is easy to see why British Co-lumbia has one of the highest poverty rates in Canada,” said Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party.
And the truth is that a significant number of British Columbians are struggling to pay their MSP premiums. Documents recently obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through a freedom of information act request revealed that more than 850,000 MSP tax pay-ments are at least 31 days past due.
Keith Baldrey, Chief Political Reporter for Global News B.C., pointed out that according to Statistics Canada, the median income in B.C. in 2013 was $30,500, which means take-home pay for many hovers around $2000 a month.
“When you factor in other annual increases to the cost of living - B.C. Hydro rates, ICBC rates - you can see how onerous a load the MSP premiums have become for many British Columbians,” he said.
Baldrey adds that the past few years have seen annual increases of about four per cent in MSP premiums. When the B.C. Liberals came to power in 2001, MSP premiums generated less than $1 billion to the government’s budget; next fiscal year, they are forecast to contrib-ute more than $2.5 billion.
With a four per cent increase in personal rate and growing population, the government expects to collect more MSP each year of its three-year budget plan than with the current system. The B.C. Green Party recently presented an online petition at the B.C. legislature calling for an end to MSP premiums. As of Feb. 22, more than 68,000 British Columbians had signed the petition. The NDP opposition has also called for MSP premiums to be elimi-nated as a regressive tax.
“The premier could have made this budget about tax fairness, but she chose to just tinker around the edges of the MSP tax, which amounts to little more than a shell game,” said New Democrat Leader John Horgan.
With such strong opposition to the MSP, and the province’s premier herself calling it an-tiquated, it might just be a matter of time before we see the end of MSP premiums in B.C.
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These thresholds are higher for single couples - a senior couple earning up to $51,000 may qualify for reduced premiums.
However, rates overall continue to rise. With a four per cent increase in personal rate - announced earlier this year - and grow-ing population, the government expects to collect more MSP each year of its three-year budget plan than with the current system.
According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), the provincial government is simply masking a tax increase.
“Forget the nonsense about kids being exempt from MSP – this is a tax hike, plain and simple,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. Direc-tor of CTF.
British Columbia is the only province that charges premiums for health services, and the NDP opposition has called for them to be eliminated as a regressive tax.
Documents recently obtained by CTF through a freedom of
information act request revealed that more than 850,000 MSP tax payments are at least 31 days past due.
“It’s clear the MSP system is hopelessly flawed, but the gov-ernment keeps doubling down on it with higher and higher tax-es,” said Bateman.
In its 2016-17 pre-budget submission, the CTF called on the provincial government to freeze and review the MSP tax, with the goal of making it fairer and less costly for taxpayers.
Finance Minister Mike De Jong argued that MSP covers only 14 per cent of a growing health care budget, and eliminating it would amount to hiding the cost in the general tax system.
“The B.C. government had an opportunity to fix the MSP sys-tem and help make life more affordable and they blew it,” said Bateman. “Taxpayers, having seen so many of their expenses shoot through the roof in recent years, are begging for relief.”
- With files from Tom Fletcher
B.C. government blew it says Bateman
Pre-inquiry for missing women
Nearly 2000 individuals participated in the meetings held across Canada
Flavio NieNow
The pre-inquiry design meetings for the national inquiry into missing and mur-dered Aboriginal women have wrapped up.
According to the federal government, nearly 2000 individuals participated in the 18 meetings that were held from coast to coast.
During the meetings, government heard from survivors, family members and loved ones of victims, as well as national Ab-original, provincial, and territorial repre-sentatives to seek their views on the de-sign and scope of the inquiry.
One of these meetings was held in Prince George on Jan. 14-15, 2016. The meeting had approximately 80 participants, includ-ing three federal ministers - Carolyn Ben-nett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs; Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Cana-da; and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of
Women.Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam
said he was impressed that the meetings included the presence of three federal ministers, adding that the meetings were “meaningful” and a "good start" to the na-tional inquiry.
The three federal ministers issued a joint statement last week.
"Over the past three months, as part of the pre-inquiry design process, we have been privileged to travel across the coun-try to meet with and listen to survivors, families and loved ones,” says the state-ment. “We have been profoundly touched by the stories we have heard from family members, and loved ones who have been
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editor:Of course no one wants to see Burns Lake lose
our medevac from Baker Airport and I don't either. But I believe the cost that will be transferred to the property owners has been grossly misrepresented. Someone compared it to 12 cups of coffee. So of course most people say that is a no-brainer to keep our medevac.
The real cost for many homeowners will be hun-dreds over five years. And this tax will probably not go away. The directors of the regional district (and probably the village) will decide whether to continue it or not even after the debt is paid.
The airport society should have planned ahead for this repaving, which they had to know was coming. Many things could have been done to pre-vent this going to referendum. Fundraising, dona-tion events, user fees, not spending so much on infrastructure on site which so few people use, etc.
What is the provincial government doing with all of our PST money?
What are they doing with all our provincial tax-es? Building multi-million dollar bridges on the Lower Mainland, that's what. It would be a drop in the bucket for them to send a couple of million up here for our airport. Did we try hard enough? I didn't see any rallies in downtown Burns Lake with TV news reporters there.
Furthermore, I have a real problem with the rules of these referendums. Every eligible voter whether property owner or not gets a vote. That is preposterous. Why does Joe-renter get to decide that my taxes will go up?
And lastly, look at the rising cost of groceries, hydro, ICBC, PNG, you name it. No one is get-ting a raise, no one's pensions are going up, people are losing their jobs, mines are closing. This extra tax, along with everything else, might make some people walk away from their homes. There comes a time when you have to say, "enough." Find an-other way.
Paulette McKenzie
editor:I have listened carefully to the debate surrounding the "Runway Rehabilitation
Project" as proposed by the Lakes District Airport Society. I am in support of the project for the many reasons brought fourth in social media, in our local paper and on the street. I have heard the opposing side's story as well and it appears to me that their concern rests mainly on the personal cost to them. Which brings me to my simple formulae.
1) Look at what surrounds you and you will determine what has value to you.2) Determine the monetary cost of those items.3) Establish the actual cost of the proposed "Runway Rehabilitation Project"
improvements would be to you personally.4) Consider the possibility of you or a loved one requiring the "medevac" ser-
vices at some time in your life here.To coin a phrase… "it's a no brainer."
Doug Phair
editor:Open letter to MLA Simon Gibson and BC liberals.re: loss of a further 100 mooseGood afternoon Simon, I'm writing today to inform you that
I've lost another 100 moose authorizations this year. Not that I would get the 100, but the chance at one, two, or maybe three of the 100 of the limited entry hunting authorizations that were taken from resident hunters like my family, and given to another user group. What is this governments reason for doing this?
I lost many opportunities last years to get limited entry hunting draws, and the ministry sees fit to take even more away from me this year.
I went through your Hansard again yesterday, and did not once see where you've represented our concerns on wildlife manage-ment. I know you've stated in past emails that you would forward my concerns, and one time only have I received a response from Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
The recent deal is another slap in my face. What about the land deals your government is working sealing with First Nations in the caribou Chilcolten area as well as with the Kamloops area band? Not too much publicity on that is there. Nor was there any openness or consultation with other stakeholders on this latest reallocation of moose authorizations.
Simon, we need immediate change in land and water protec-tion, as well as wildlife conservation. Politics has no place in these sectors. They are not pawns to be used to benefit this gov-ernments agenda.
They are pawns to be used to pit First Nations against non-First Nations or the other way. This is exactly what your leader is doing. In the day and age when she preaches acceptance and tolerance, she sends her workers out to drive a wedge of hate, and intolerance even deeper. United we stand, decided we fall. Isn't that the motto? Well, Simon, I can't allow that to happen. Can you? In your core, your moral core, can you allow it to hap-pen? Saying nothing when we know something's wrong makes us just as guilty does it not? Can we continue to pretend that it's not true? I know you can't, nor can I. Our faith in Christ doesn't allow for that.
So, I'm calling on you, as a fellow believer to stand up for prop-er governance, here in B.C. I'm calling on you as my elected of-ficial, to step up your representation of my requests. And it needs to start with denouncing unethical, immoral behind closed door deals by this Liberal government with regards to the privatization of this provinces natural resources as a whole, and to take proac-tive steps to enhance British Columbia's biodiversity.
I've not been just a complainer when we've talked. I've given you lots of suggestions and possible resolutions.
Will you finally work with us, and not just provide the "lip ser-vice" so many people are so good at these days? I look forward to that. Your constituent has brought a very real, and serious situ-ation before you.
Sincerely and in conservation,Ken Grant, resident hunter
Mission, B.C.
editor:Does Burns Lake need an airport?I truly can see why if one hasn't depended on the airport and medevac yourself
you may not realize how quickly a life or death situation could change that.When one needs to get to Vancouver quickly, there is no doubt in your mind we
need the airport and medevac.I know if this privilege hadn't been here for us, the outcome would have been
really grim. There is the old saying "until you need something you don't think about it." A
heart attack hits real fast and there isn't time for thinking.I beg you to vote yes on the 27, you could be next.
Rose Bergen
editor: Lack of Response from ministry. Why?I am writing about Colleymount Road; specifically about safe-
ty concerns that residents have communicated to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the lack of response.
It has been almost one year that the Colleymount Road Work-ing Group came together to collectively ask government to con-sider concerns and to take action. The group and its sub-com-mittee have met regularly, completed a 931 signature petition, conducted a road count, taken photos of critical areas, sent letters and emails, organized a letter writing campaign and in Novem-ber 2015, developed a document that identified and described the most critical areas of concern on Colleymount Road.
Over the winter there have been accidents on Colleymount Road and these have been described, photographed and commu-nicated to Minister Todd Stone. The Ministry has been told that some residents have been forced to drive into ditches to escape being hit by the rear section of logging trucks. They have been told about numerous close calls where residents and other travel-ers are at risk on narrow curving sections of the road where snow and ice have made matters worse.
Despite all these efforts over the past year there has been no response. Minister Stone has not acknowledged the concerns or the group's existence. Why?
Rita LavoieColleymount Road Working Group
Many things could have been done to raise money for Baker Airport
B.C. Liberals take some proactive steps
Minister Stone why won’t you answer us?
I think it is a no brainer don’t you think so too?
Please vote yes on Feb. 27Have an Opinion? Write to the Editor!Letters should be brief and to the point, with a maximum of 300 words. We reserve the right to withhold from print any letters which may be libelous, racist or sexist, and may edit for brevity and clarity. Letters MUST include the signature of the letter writer, a mailing address and a phone number. Only the name will be reproduced in the newspaper.Send letters to: The Editor, Lakes District News, Box 309, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Fax to 250-692-3685 or email to [email protected]
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directly affected by these tragic deaths and disappearances.”
Cheslatta Carrier Na-tion has been closely affected by the issue of violence, as an entire family has gone missing from the community.
“To this day we do not know where they are,” said Chief Cor-rina Leween. “It is hard when the family do not know where their loved ones are.”
Chief Leween said vi-olence does not only af-fect Aboriginal women.
“I continue to put across the concept of in-cluding all missing and murdered Aboriginal people, as men and chil-dren are also being ex-ploited and murdered.”
The views and ideas expressed by all par-ticipants during the pre-inquiry meetings will allow government to develop the inquiry - including the mandate, the terms of reference, the format of the inqui-ry and the timeline.
“We are determined to do this right for the survivors, families and loved ones, to honour the spirits and memo-ries of those we have lost, and to protect fu-ture generations,” says the ministers’ state-ment.
The federal govern-ment will be announc-ing details of the up-coming national inquiry in the coming months.
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Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold casts ballot during the advance polls of the Lakes District airport referendum on Feb. 17, 2016. The village office saw 55 voters casting ballots; Electoral Area B (Burns Lake rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako had 71 voters and Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake rural) had 48. Residents were asked to decide whether or not they approve raising the tax limit of the Village of Burns Lake and Electoral Areas B and E to resurface the runway at Burns Lake’s Baker Airport. The votes will not be opened and counted until the voting closes on Feb. 27.
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Check us out online...www.ldnews.netAction to help mines not significant,
says critic for energy and minesThe province had announced an action to help mines during current slowdown in the sectorFLAVIO NIENOW
In the story ‘Government announces action to keep mine workers on the job’ published in the Lakes District News’ Feb. 10 issue, the provin-cial government had announced an action to help mines in B.C. during the global commodity slow-down.
The program, delivered by B.C. Hydro, will al-low companies operating metal and coal mines to temporarily defer a portion of their B.C. Hydro’s electricity payments.
Minister of energy and mines Bill Bennett said this action would provide some temporary support to help B.C. mines during the current slowdown in the sector.
“We are in the midst of a challenging time for the sector and this will provide some temporary support to help the mines stay open as long as possible, hopefully until commodity prices bounce back,” said Bennett.
However, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm MacDonald, who’s also the province’s Energy and Mines Critic, said this action will not significantly assist mines in B.C.
He said decisions by government in relation to mining must employ more "long-term thinking," ensuring that B.C. has a mining industry that operates in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
“Ultimately, low commodity prices are the biggest factor, and that is not something that government can control,” said MacDonald. Low copper and coal prices have put operations at a number of British Columbia mines at risk and some have already been forced
to reduce production and employee levels.Steve Robertson, a Spokesperson at Huckleberry Mine, said it is still too soon to determine if this gov-
ernment action will have any sort of impact on Huckleberry.“Huckleberry is waiting for further details on the program announced by the government so that we can
properly assess the impact it would have on the mine,” said Robertson.Huckleberry laid off 100 workers in January and has recently announced its plans to shut down all
operations by Aug. 31, 2016. Approximately 160 workers will lose their jobs when the mine shuts down.Endako Mine, located near Fraser Lake, has also been struggling with low commodity prices. The mine
was placed on temporary suspension on Dec. 31, 2014, due to a continued weakness in the molybdenum market. Since then, over 300 employees have lost their jobs.
Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., company that holds a 75 per cent interest in the Endako Mine, was also asked if the recent government action will have an impact on Endako Mine. However, the com-pany did not provide a comment by press time.
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Huckleberry Mine, an open pit copper mine located 88 km from Houston, recently announced its plans to shut down all operations by Aug. 31, 2016. Low copper and coal prices have put operations at a number of B.C. mines at risk.
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alifi
ed
reta
il cu
stom
ers
by G
M F
inan
cial
. Ann
ual k
ilom
etre
lim
it of
20,
000
km, $
0.16
per
exc
ess
kilo
met
re. $
0 do
wn
paym
ent a
nd a
$0
secu
rity
depo
sit i
s re
quire
d. P
aym
ent m
ay v
ary
depe
ndin
g on
dow
n pa
ymen
t or t
rade
. Tot
al o
blig
atio
n is
$2,
592
plus
app
licab
le ta
xes.
Opt
ion
to p
urch
ase
at le
ase
end
is $
10,1
32. P
rice
and
tota
l obl
igat
ion
excl
ude
licen
se, i
nsur
ance
, re
gist
ratio
n, ta
xes
and
optio
nal e
quip
men
t. Ot
her l
ease
opt
ions
are
ava
ilabl
e. D
eale
rs a
re fr
ee to
set
indi
vidu
al p
rices
. Lim
ited-
time
offe
r, w
hich
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith o
ther
offe
rs. S
ee y
our d
eale
r for
con
ditio
ns a
nd d
etai
ls. G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
Com
pany
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer,
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt, a
t any
tim
e w
ithou
t prio
r no
tice.
> P
urch
ase
pric
e in
clud
es $
750
Owne
r Cas
h (ta
x in
clus
ive)
and
a c
ash
cred
it of
$3,
000
and
appl
ies
to n
ew 2
016
Equi
nox
LS F
WD
mod
els
at p
artic
ipat
ing
deal
ers
in C
anad
a. P
urch
ase
pric
e of
$24
,995
exc
lude
s lic
ense
, ins
uran
ce, r
egis
tratio
n, d
eale
r fee
s an
d ta
xes.
Dea
ler m
ay s
ell f
or le
ss. O
ffer m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er c
onsu
mer
ince
ntiv
es.
GM C
anad
a m
ay m
odify
, ext
end
or te
rmin
ate
this
offe
r, in
who
le o
r in
part,
at a
ny ti
me
with
out n
otic
e. S
ee d
eale
r for
det
ails
. ^ O
ffer a
vaila
ble
to q
ualif
ied
reta
il cu
stom
ers
in C
anad
a fo
r veh
icle
s de
liver
ed b
etw
een
Febr
uary
2 a
nd F
ebru
ary
29, 2
016.
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pur
chas
e fin
anci
ng o
ffere
d on
app
rove
d cr
edit
by T
D Au
to F
inan
ce S
ervi
ces,
Sco
tiaba
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or R
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oyal
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k fo
r 84
mon
ths
on a
ll ne
w o
r dem
onst
rato
r 201
5 Si
lver
ado
1500
Dou
ble
Cab
2WD
WT
/ Cre
w C
ab 2
WD
WT
and
Silv
erad
o HD
’s W
T 2W
D w
ith g
as e
ngin
e. P
artic
ipat
ing
lend
ers
are
subj
ect t
o ch
ange
. Rat
es fr
om o
ther
lend
ers
will
var
y. Do
wn
paym
ent,
trade
and
/or s
ecur
ity d
epos
it m
ay b
e re
quire
d. M
onth
ly p
aym
ent a
nd c
ost o
f bor
row
ing
will
var
y de
pend
ing
on
amou
nt b
orro
wed
and
dow
n pa
ymen
t/tra
de. E
xam
ple:
$40
,000
at 0
% A
PR, t
he m
onth
ly p
aym
ent i
s $4
76.1
9 fo
r 84
mon
ths.
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t of b
orro
win
g is
$0,
tota
l obl
igat
ion
is $
40,0
00. O
ffer i
s un
cond
ition
ally
inte
rest
-fre
e. F
reig
ht a
nd a
ir ta
x ($
100,
if a
pplic
able
) inc
lude
d. L
icen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istra
tion,
PPS
A, a
pplic
able
taxe
s an
d de
aler
fees
not
incl
uded
. Dea
lers
are
fre
e to
set
indi
vidu
al p
rices
. Lim
ited
time
offe
r whi
ch m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er o
ffers
. GM
Can
ada
may
mod
ify, e
xten
d or
term
inat
e of
fers
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt at
any
tim
e w
ithou
t not
ice.
Con
ditio
ns a
nd li
mita
tions
app
ly. S
ee d
eale
r for
det
ails
. ®Re
gist
ered
trad
emar
k of
The
Ban
k of
Nov
a Sc
otia
. RBC
and
Roy
al B
ank
are
regi
ster
ed tr
adem
arks
of
Roya
l Ban
k of
Can
ada.
† $
10,3
80 is
a c
ombi
ned
tota
l cre
dit c
onsi
stin
g of
a $
3,00
0 m
anuf
actu
rer t
o de
aler
del
iver
y cr
edit
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excl
usiv
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r 201
5 Si
lver
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Ligh
t Dut
y Do
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, $1,
000
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r Cas
h (ta
x in
clus
ive)
, a $
1,20
0 m
anuf
actu
rer t
o de
aler
Opt
ion
Pack
age
Disc
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dit (
tax
excl
usiv
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r 201
5 Ch
evro
let S
ilver
ado
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500)
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a C
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d a
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n Si
lver
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500)
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ble
Cab
WT
4WD,
LS,
LT o
r LTZ
whi
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ava
ilabl
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r cas
h pu
rcha
ses
only
and
can
not b
e co
mbi
ned
with
spe
cial
leas
e an
d fin
ance
rate
s. B
y se
lect
ing
leas
e or
fina
nce
offe
rs, c
onsu
mer
s ar
e fo
rego
ing
this
$5,
180
cred
it w
hich
will
re
sult
in h
ighe
r effe
ctiv
e in
tere
st ra
tes.
Dis
coun
ts v
ary
by m
odel
. ††
Offe
r app
lies
to e
ligib
le c
urre
nt o
wne
rs o
r les
sees
of a
ny m
odel
yea
r 199
9 or
new
er c
ar th
at h
as b
een
regi
ster
ed a
nd in
sure
d in
Can
ada
in th
e cu
stom
er’s
nam
e fo
r the
pre
viou
s co
nsec
utiv
e si
x (6
) mon
ths.
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dit v
alid
tow
ards
the
reta
il pu
rcha
se o
r lea
se o
f one
elig
ible
201
5 Si
lver
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or 2
016
mod
el y
ear C
hevr
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car
, SUV
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ssov
er a
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icku
ps m
odel
s de
liver
ed in
Can
ada
betw
een
Febr
uary
2 a
nd F
ebru
ary
29, 2
016.
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dit i
s a
man
ufac
ture
r to
cons
umer
ince
ntiv
e (ta
x in
clus
ive)
and
cre
dit v
alue
dep
ends
on
mod
el p
urch
ased
: $50
0 cr
edit
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labl
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201
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let S
onic
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olt,
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aro;
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50 c
redi
t ava
ilabl
e on
oth
er 2
016
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role
ts (e
xcep
t Cor
vette
, Col
orad
o 2S
A, S
ilver
ado
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t Dut
y an
d He
avy
Duty
); $1
,000
cre
dit a
vaila
ble
on a
ll 20
15 a
nd 2
016
Chev
role
t Silv
erad
o’s.
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r is
trans
fera
ble
to a
fam
ily m
embe
r liv
ing
with
in th
e sa
me
hous
ehol
d (p
roof
of a
ddre
ss re
quire
d). A
s pa
rt of
the
trans
actio
n, d
eale
r may
requ
est d
ocum
enta
tion
and
cont
act
Gene
ral M
otor
s of
Can
ada
Com
pany
to v
erify
elig
ibili
ty. T
his
offe
r may
not
be
rede
emed
for c
ash
and
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith c
erta
in o
ther
con
sum
er in
cent
ives
. Cer
tain
lim
itatio
ns o
r con
ditio
ns a
pply.
Voi
d w
here
pro
hibi
ted.
See
you
r GM
Can
ada
deal
er fo
r det
ails
. GM
Can
ada
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e of
fers
for a
ny re
ason
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt at
any
tim
e w
ithou
t prio
r not
ice.
‡ T
he C
hevr
olet
Equ
inox
rece
ived
the
low
est n
umbe
r of p
robl
ems
per 1
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tie
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ed o
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from
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367
U.S.
new
-veh
icle
ow
ners
, mea
surin
g 24
4 m
odel
s an
d m
easu
res
opin
ions
afte
r 90
days
of o
wne
rshi
p. P
ropr
ieta
ry
stud
y re
sults
are
bas
ed o
n ex
peri
ence
s an
d pe
rcep
tions
of
U.S.
ow
ners
sur
veye
d in
Feb
ruar
y-M
ay 2
015.
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r ex
peri
ence
s m
ay v
ary.
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it jd
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er.c
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sed
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ansp
ort
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da t
est
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r ac
tual
fue
l con
sum
ptio
n m
ay v
ary.
~ V
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ar.c
a fo
r co
vera
ge m
aps,
de
tails
and
sys
tem
lim
itatio
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ervi
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and
conn
ectiv
ity m
ay v
ary
by m
odel
and
con
ditio
ns. O
nSta
r w
ith 4
G LT
E co
nnec
tivity
is a
vaila
ble
on s
elec
t ve
hicl
e m
odel
s an
d in
sel
ect
mar
kets
. Cus
tom
ers
will
be
able
to
acce
ss O
nSta
r se
rvic
es o
nly
if th
ey a
ccep
t th
e O
nSta
r Us
er T
erm
s an
d Pr
ivac
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atem
ent
(incl
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g so
ftw
are
term
s). O
nSta
r ac
ts a
s a
link
to e
xist
ing
emer
genc
y se
rvic
e pr
ovid
ers.
Aft
er th
e tr
ial p
erio
d (if
app
licab
le),
an a
ctiv
e O
nSta
r se
rvic
e pl
an is
req
uire
d. ‡
‡ Go
vern
men
t 5-S
tar
Safe
ty R
atin
gs a
re p
art o
f the
Nat
iona
l Hig
hway
Tra
ffic
Saf
ety
Adm
inis
trat
ion’
s (N
HTSA
’s) N
ew C
ar A
sses
smen
t Pro
gram
(ww
w.S
afer
Car.
gov)
. **
The
2-Ye
ar S
ched
uled
Lub
e-O
il-Fi
lter
Mai
nten
ance
Pro
gram
pro
vide
s el
igib
le c
usto
mer
s in
Can
ada,
who
hav
e pu
rcha
sed
or le
ased
a n
ew e
ligib
le 2
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role
t (e
xclu
ding
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rk E
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ith a
n AC
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co®
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filte
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ange
, in
acco
rdan
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ith t
he o
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e m
onito
ring
sys
tem
and
the
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ual,
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er o
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st, w
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it of
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(4) L
ube-
Oil-
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r se
rvic
es in
tota
l, pe
rfor
med
at p
artic
ipat
ing
GM d
eale
rs. F
luid
top
offs
, ins
pect
ions
, tir
e ro
tatio
ns, w
heel
alig
nmen
ts a
nd b
alan
cing
, etc
. are
not
cov
ered
. Thi
s of
fer
may
not
be
rede
emed
for
cash
and
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith c
erta
in
othe
r co
nsum
er in
cent
ives
ava
ilabl
e on
GM
veh
icle
s. G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
Com
pany
res
erve
s th
e ri
ght
to a
men
d or
ter
min
ate
this
off
er, i
n w
hole
or
in p
art,
at a
ny t
ime
with
out
prio
r no
tice.
Add
ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply
. See
dea
ler
for
deta
ils. ^
^ W
hich
ever
com
es f
irst
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dea
ler
for
deta
ils.
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New standards for pet breeders
Black Press
The B.C. government was working on new standards for commercial animal breeders before 66 neglected dogs were seized from a puppy mill in Langley.
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said ministry staff began consulta-tions with the B.C. SPCA, veterinari-ans and commercial breeders in Janu-ary, and that will continue this month.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite has proposed leg-islation that would set a maximum
of three litters in three years for each mother animal, a lifetime maximum of six litters and a requirement to wean puppies or kittens onto solid food by seven weeks of age before they can be sold.
Letnick said he was shocked as were many others at the conditions of the Langley kennel, where 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies were seized on Feb. 4. Some had broken bones, miss-ing ears or eyes infections, dental dis-ease, severe matting, burns from urine exposure and overgrown nails.
Members of the public are being asked to submit bobcat and lynx photos
Flavio NieNow
A bobcat/lynx study, which is using photos of bobcats and lynx submitted by the public to map the current distribution of both species in B.C., needs the public’s help.
Researchers are seeking photos of bobcats and lynx captured by trail cameras, or conventional cameras, from all corners of the province and from all time periods to help determine the current provincial distribution of each species.
The study will attempt to determine if their distribution has changed in response to climate change.
“We think that bobcats are moving northwards and into higher elevations,” explained graduate student TJ Gooliaff.
Historically, bobcats and lynx have been typically separated by snow depth.
Lynx have extremely long legs and large snowshoe-like paws, making them well adapted for traveling across deep snow. They are found in the boreal forests across Canada and Alaska, as well as the mountain ranges extending south into Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.
In contrast, bobcats are heavier, have small feet, and sink into the snow. They are found throughout the deserts and grasslands of the contiguous United States, as well as Southern Canada.
However, climate change has led to earlier springs and lower snow levels in Western North America. As a result, suitable bob-cat habitat may now be present in new areas of B.C.
Gooliaff said people don’t need great photography skills to submit their photos.
“They just have to show a bobcat or a lynx, or even just a part of one,” he said. “Photos can be blurry or dark and don't even have to clearly show which cat species is present.”
When sending your photos, make sure to include both the date and location of each photo. The location should be as specific as possible - most preferred is universal transverse mercator or lati-tude/longitude coordinates. If that information is not available, researches ask that you provide the name of the nearest road or landmark (including distance and direction from road or land-mark), nearest town (including distance and direction from town) or watershed.
Photos will not be published or shared with anyone without permission, and photographers will retain ownership of their photos.
For more information, or to submit your photos, contact TJ Gooliaff at [email protected]
The study is currently under way at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia in partnership with the B.C. Min-istry of Environment. The results of this study will be shared with all those who are interest-ed.
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Researchers are seeking photos of bobcats and lynx captured by trail cameras, or conventional cameras, from all corners of the province.
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The biomass furnace will heat the school, village office and information centre
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Out of the 222 applicants of the federal gas tax fund, the Village of Granisle was one of the successful 57 to have an infra-structure project funded by the federal gov-ernment.
The village will receive $637,000 to ex-pand its biomass furnace.
“We are extremely excited about the grant funding,” said Granisle Mayor Lin-da McGuire. “A typical small community would not be able to afford this.”
The current biomass furnace, which was built three years ago, heats the village’s fire hall. After the expansion, it will also heat the village office, the tourist information centre and the recently-renovated school.
Babine Elementary-Secondary School, which has approximately 33 stu-dents enrolled, received $5,275,494 mil-lion from the Ministry of Education and $2,452,418 million from School District No. 91 for its revitalization project.
Just as when the biomass furnace was built three years ago, taxpayers will not need to cover the cost of the expansion project.
“Because it’s 100 per cent funded, our municipal taxpayers don’t have to pay for a penny of this,” said McGuire.
She added that the expansion project will be a win-win situation for everyone in Granisle – while it will be cost-saving for the school, it will also generate revenue for the village.
“It will allow us to continue to maintain the services that our citizens are used to having,” she said. “In small communities we don’t have any industry, so we are con-
tinuously challenged with providing ser-vices that our citizens expect; so any sort of revenue saves us from going to the taxpay-ers on a regular basis.”
The expansion project will start in the coming months and is expected to take one to three years to be completed.
The Government of Canada provides over $253 million in annual funding for municipal infrastructure in British Colum-
bia through the federal gas tax fund. The majority of this funding is allocated to mu-nicipalities, who decide which projects will address their local priorities.
“Through the federal gas tax fund, the Government of Canada is allowing com-munities in B.C., and all across Canada, to make informed decisions about their infra-structure investments and how best to spend federal dollars,” said Amarjeet Sohi, Minis-
ter of Infrastructure and Communities.The Union of British Columbia Munici-
palities administers the gas tax fund in B.C. in partnership with the provincial and fed-eral governments.
The Village of Burns Lake also applied for a grant under the federal gas tax fund to undertake phase one of the Eighth Avenue repaving project. However, the application was not successful.
Granisle receives $637,000 grant for heating
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Village of Granisle, overlooking the Granisle Marina and Babine Lake. The expansion project of Granisle’s biomass furnace will start in the coming months and is expected to take one to three years to be completed.
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Members of the public are once again being asked to help doc-ument moose winter tick infestations by completing and submit-ting an online moose winter tick survey before April 30, 2016.
The extent of hair loss on a moose is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present and can be observed easily from a dis-tance. Tick infestations can sometimes result in severe behav-ioural and physiological changes and directly impact the survival rates of moose - especially young animals.
The survey will help B.C.'s wildlife health staff monitor the number of moose affected with these ticks and the extent to which they affect moose around the province.
Survey participants are asked to observe the amount of hair loss, if any, occurring on moose and check the survey box which most describes the animal - ranging from "no loss" to "ghost" which means hair loss over most of the body or 80 per cent of winter hair.
Winter tick infestations are generally observed on moose from February through April.
In 2015, the province received 361 reports between Jan. 10 and April 30. Most of the reports were from the Skeena, Omineca and Peace regions.
According to Greig Bethel, a Spokesperson with the Ministry of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, in 2015 infestations ap-peared to be most severe in the Om-ineca region, where 63 per cent of moose observed exhibited some de-gree of hair loss. In the Skeena re-gion, 49 per cent of moose observed had some degree of hair loss. Bethel said these numbers are consistent with historic data.
Anyone interested in contributing to the surveillance program can ob-tain a copy of the survey by contact-ing Dustin Walsh at [email protected], 250 617-0725, or by linking to http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/public-consultation/moose-winter-tick/
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The extent of hair loss on a moose is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present and can be observed easily from a distance. The survey will help B.C.’s wildlife health staff monitor the extent to which these ticks affect moose around the province.
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Results from the tournament: 1st: Ron Pettigrew: Dawson Creek2nd: LDSS : Burns Lake3rd: Fraser Lake4th: Northside Christian (Vanderhoof)5th: Tumbler Ridge
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Vancouver locations are recognizable in Deadpool, the latest installment of the X-Men movie franchise. This movie is showing at the Beacon Theatre starting Feb. 26 in Burns Lake.
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B.C.'s tax credits to the movie industry are ris-ing rapidly as the low Canadian dollar attracts more productions to the province, and Finance Minister Mike de Jong has ordered a review.
The review is to take place within the next two months, including consultation with B.C. produc-tion companies. B.C. offers a refundable tax credit for one third of labour costs for movies, TV and digital media production.
The current box-office hit Deadpool is the latest of 20th Century Fox's X-Men series to be filmed in B.C. An earlier movie in the series was lured to Montreal by generous tax incentives, and Ontario
extended its tax credits to cover 25 per cent of all spending on a project.
Most of B.C.'s industry is foreign productions, taking advantage of experienced crews, scenic lo-cations and easy access from Hollywood. De Jong said in 2013 that Canadian provinces are "being played" by producers looking to increase tax breaks by threatening to go elsewhere.
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A group of Russian scientists toured Northwest B.C. communities last week
Flavio NieNow
A group of Russians scientists toured Northwest B.C. communi-ties last week to discuss the po-tential impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants on salmon and the environment.
Funded by Oregon’s Wild Salmon Center, geomorpholo-gist Viktor Afanasev, oceanolo-gist Alexander Vedenev, salmon ecologist Aleksandr Shubin and conservationist Dmitry Lisitsyn delivered presentations in Ter-race, Smithers, Hazelton and Prince Rupert.
The group shared their experiences at Sakhalin Island, a large island north of Japan off the Russian coast. About 10 years ago, a Shell LNG facility was built in a bay called Aniva Bay, which once had the third largest runs of pink salmon in the world. Since the LNG facility was built, the salmon runs in this area have collapsed.
Lisitsyn, who has been working on salmon conservation in the Sakhalin region since the 1990s, said that when salmon numbers there took a sharp dive after 2009, a direct cause was difficult to pinpoint. However, he believes the LNG plant and overfishing could both have contributed.
According to Lisitsyn, the Pacific Northwest LNG facility - proposed by Petronas for Lelu Island - would have similar concerns.
On Feb. 10, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) released its draft report into the possible environmental impacts of the Pacific Northwest LNG facility. The assessment identified green-house gas emissions and potential impacts on harbour porpoise as the main areas of concern.
In regards to the impact on juvenile salmon habitat, the agency determined the project would not have significant negative impacts as long as mitigation occurred.
However, Lisitsyn says two potential risks were not sufficiently explored in the report. He said LNG plants could create "light and noise pollution" that could affect salmon migration routes.
According to Lisitsyn, the purpose of last week’s presentations was to share his experiences so resi-dents of the northwest could make informed decisions about LNG projects.
“The real impact and real consequences and effects, negative effects of the LNG development is much wider and higher and larger than any estimations, any assessments, any promises of the project,” he said. “This is the major, general lesson we learned.”
“We learned also that the public participation with the involvement of proper science is extremely im-portant, is crucial, for projects like this,” he added.
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust executive director Greg Knox said Lisitsyn and the scientists had unique insights that could not be found in B.C.
“It’s really important because right now we have 18 project proposals and we don’t have any LNG facilities that have been built; we don’t have any experience with actual LNG facilities,” said Knox.
He hopes the presentation will encourage people to engage in the environmental approval process for LNG proposals, including the 30-day public comment period for the CEAA draft that ends on March 11, 2016.
- With files from Alicia Bridges
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Russian conservationist Dmitry Lisitsyn talks in Smithers about the potential impact of LNG plants on salmon and the environment. Lisitsyn and three Russian scientists also delivered presentations in Terrace, Hazelton and Prince Rupert.
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to help cover repair costsIf you need your bottles
picked up or would like to deliver, please callLana at 692-4320.
Annual Mother’s DayPancake Breakfast
on May 8th
Annual Fishing Derbyfor Fathers Day
Pinkut LakeJune 18 & 19.
We will have more information as the date gets closer.
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Do not be surprised if big changes lie in store for you this week, Pisces. You may end up with a new job or begin thinking about relocation.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Excitement surrounds any get-together you are involved in this week, Ar-ies. This puts you in a good mood for some time, and the positive energy can bring about change.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, this week you may find yourself in the right mood to organize your home or office. If high-tech equipment will be part of the project, enlist a friend to help out.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, if you’re feel-ing particularly amorous this week, schedule a few date nights or even cuddle time with that special someone. A new person may come into your life as well.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Plenty of projects around the house need your attention this week, Cancer. Take advantage of some slower days to devote time to repairs and other tasks on your to-do list.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, important new infor-mation may come your way this week. This could be the catalyst for new professional ventures or even provide new ways to network.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, a job you have put a lot of effort and time into is completed success-fully this week. You now can enjoy the fruits of your labor and the praise coming your way.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Communication improve-ments with your romantic partner have you feeling optimistic about the future, Libra. Don’t make any definitive plans, but start thinking ahead.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, an unexpected raise has you spreading the wealth to others. You tend to be good about sharing your good fortune, and that is why so many people look up to you.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: A sense of adven-ture may find you booking a vacation, Sagittarius. Otherwise, you may be looking to dive into an ex-citing new relationship. Be impulsive because you deserve it.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you may be drawn to flashy colors and high energy this week. Plan a fun and energetic date or take in a movie with a lot of special effects.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, you’ve adopted the attitude that life is an adventure and you’re ready to face any challenge that comes your way with an open mind. This may prove to be a busy week.
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Bill Konkin Citizen of the Year nominations. Nomination forms are available at local schools, banks and businesses. Please take the time to � ll out a nomination form for a de-serving individual or couple and send it to: Citizen of the Year Committee, Box 961, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0. Nominations deadline is March 1st, 2016.
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Gerald “Jake” Lyle Helsdon
March 28, 1956 - January 30, 2016
It is with ineffable sadness we announce the passing of Gerald “Jake” Lyle Helsdon, on January 30th, 2016 at the age of 59 years, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.Jake was born on March 28th, 1956 in Brantford, Ontario to Lyle and Rosie Helsdon. At the age of one, Jake moved with his parents and siblings from Ontario to B.C. Once there, they lived in Camp A and later at Woss Lake, logging camps on Vancouver Island, where he spent most of his childhood and adolescence. At the age of 19, Jake travelled to Prince George, BC where he met Merle Collier. After a short tenure back in Ontario, he returned to Prince George and reconnected with Merle, they were married on May 26th, 1977. They had two children: Tyler in 1978 and Dylan in 1981. They lived for many years in Topley, where the boys were raised. Jake worked at Decker Lake Forest Products, Bell Pole and Houston Forest Products. He enjoyed hunting and fi shing, especial-ly with his best friend Gordie Smith.Jake later moved on to Sechelt, Cherryville, Surrey, Kitimat, Medeira Park, Lumby and Vernon. Shortly after his diagnosis with MS, he met his second wife, Mary Ellen “Sue” Hareuther, and they settled down in Lumby, BC.Inevitably, his fi ght became overwhelming and he was moved to assisted living, fi rst at Heritage Square and fi nally at Heron Grove, both in Vernon, BC where he lost his battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jake is survived by his loving mother Rosie Stolk. Children: Tyler (Marci) and Dylan, their mother Merle (Darrell) Dyck, Siblings: Bonnie (Gary) Zylstra, Howard “Butch” Helsdon, Cindy (Erwin) Evans and Charlie “Chuck” (Candy) Helsdon. His girlfriend Dayna Lynn Holland. Grandchildren: Julian Helsdon, Damien Helsdon, Lexi De-schutter, and Anayah Helsdon. Nephews: Brandon (Sandra) Smythe, Jordan (Crystal) Smythe, Brent Helsdon, Lyle (Kelly) Helsdon. Nieces: Kayla (Brian) Soles, Kristi (Mark) Weibe, and Carli Evans. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and cousins who loved him dearly.Jake was predeceased by his father Lyle, his second wife Sue and his nephew Christopher.A service will be held at a later date in Ontario.
“The ties of blood that bond us form an unconditional love. One of which cannot be corrupted through actions,
nor can it be severed through time, distance or death.”The family would like to thank Mr. Andretta and staff at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Vernon, BC for their unwavering assistance and compas-sion. Also the Care Aids at Heron Grove for their emotional sacrifi ces and empathy they bequeath to give our loved ones a dignifi ed crossing over.
In lieu of fl owers please donate to your local MS society.
BAND MANAGERSALARY: Negotiable Dependent Upon Experience On behalf of, and under the general direction of the Kispiox Band Council, the Band Man-ager, manages, directs, organizes, implements and controls the provision of a wide variety of programs and services to the Band membership. As the Band’s chief administrative of-ficer, is directly responsible to Council for the effective and efficient operation of the band administration and for ensuring the implementation of Council policies and directives. Education/Professional Requirements:Must have a post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources;Must have three (3) years of Senior Management working experience;Must have working/education experience in managing finances and budgets Consideration will be given to individuals possessing a combination of an undergraduate degree, within similar disciplines and relevant working experience. Qualifications/Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of First Nations as to their political roles and structure;• Ability to communicate with personnel from various levels of government, First
Nation Organizations and Funding Agencies• Ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects
of the First Nations Band Administration• Must be able to plan and manage the First Nation finances; strong skills in Financial
Management – analyze, advise and recommend on allocation of budgets, funds and organization
• Must possess management and leadership skills and supervision of staff• Must be proficient in strategic planning and program development• Must possess skills in the administration, management/planning of human resources• Ability to establish good working relationships with funding agencies/other
organizations• Ability to research funding sources and provide funding proposals• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong
computer skills• Must possess excellent skills in problem solving and decision making• Experience in management of band housing is an asset: working with rental arrears,
construction, building contractors, etc. Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and Chief and Council in establishing goals,
preparation of budgets, and funding proposals• Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, and give attention to details• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal
culture Working Conditions:
• Must provide a recent Criminal Record Check Forward Resume, Recent Criminal Record Check And 3 References To:
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DEADLINE: Friday February 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm We thank all applicants for their interest however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide fi nancial support, equipment plus comfort and care for pa-tients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a do-nation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0A tax deductible receipt will be issued
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If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meet-ings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Im-maculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 692-9104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325
Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSSouthside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gos-pel Church. For more informa-tion: (250) 694-3682
ANYONE NEEDING informa-tion on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533
BURNS LAKE RCMP Vic-tim/Witness Assistance Pro-gram. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010
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Canadian Cancer SocietyMake a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one im-pacted by cancer. Please in-clude the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notifi ed. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203.
CRISIS PREVENTIONCall 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confi den-tial, toll-free service that is available to anyone, any-where, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. 4-10pm. daily or www.you-thinbc.ca.
FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the fi rst and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go fi rst to the thea-tre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to oper-ate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a do-nation and receive a tax de-ductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes Dis-trict Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0
HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222,www.dcac.ca [email protected]
HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic conditions or COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For As-sistance: 1-844-453-5372.
LOCAL HOSPICEThe Hospice offi ce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available. Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448
PLANNING a wedding or an-niversary party? Looking for plastic fl owers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845
THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and ser-vices about arthritis. 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.ar-thritis.ca/bc
THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic ill-nesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors re-ferral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440
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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERSSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from April 28, 2016, until September 2, 2016, (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $15.10 per hour. Preferred Qualifications:• Enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September• Previous experience relevant to the position would be an asset• Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position• Valid Class 5, BC Driver’s License, unrestricted is desirable• An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract• The ability to perform physically demanding job duties• A current WHMIS certificate Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualified to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at: http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 2, 2016 to: Human ResourcesSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639Email: [email protected]
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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTINGREGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO
BYLAW NO. 1751A bylaw to amend the tax limit of the Lakes District Airport Local Service
from $93,750 per annum to $190,000 per annumWHEREAS:A. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established by Bylaw No. 1084, a service for contribution to the costs of the Lakes
District Airport operated by the Lakes District Airport Society;B. The Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako wishes to increase the tax limit for the service from NINETY-
THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($93,750) per annum to ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000) per annum;
C. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act.D. The approval of the electors in Electoral Areas “B” and “E” and the Village of Burns Lake has been obtained under Section 801 of
the Local Government Act.NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Section 6 of Bylaw No. 1084 is hereby repealed and the following substituted therefore: 6. The maximum amount of taxation that may be requisitioned for the cost of this service shall be
ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000). 2. This bylaw may be cited as the “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment
Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.”READ A FIRST TIME this 19th day of November 2015READ A SECOND TIME this 19th day of November 2015READ A THIRD TIME this 19th day of November 2015I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1751.
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APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MUNICIPALITIES this 9th day of December, 2015ASSENT OF ELECTORS OBTAINED this day of , 2016 ADOPTED this day of , 2016
Chairperson Corporate Administrator
TAKE NOTICE that the above is a true copy of “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015” on which the vote of the electors within Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be taken.The question that is to be voted on is: “Are you in favour of Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751,
2015 which would have the effect of increasing the annual taxation limit from $93,750 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.20 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments) to $190,000 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.41 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments)?”
The tax rate referred to above does not include the 5.25% fee charged by the Province to collect taxes for Regional Districts.GENERAL VOTING DAY General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
February 27, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural)
• Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. • Rose Lake Hall, 27239 Highway 16 West, Rose Lake, B.C.
Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) • Grassy Plains Elementary-Junior Secondary School, 34310 Keefes Landing Road, Grassy Plains, B.C. • Trout Creek Hall, 39630 Colleymount Road, Francois Lake, B.C. • Francois Lake Elementary School, 860 Francois Lake Road East, Francois Lake, B.C. • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C.
ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 17, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural)
• Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural)
• Southside Economic Development Association, 1246 Uncha Lake Rd. Southbank, B.C. • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C.
Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• you are a Canadian citizen; and• you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and• you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and• you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding
voting day; and• you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law.Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of Identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there Is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those Individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search).It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED.
Companies/CorporationsProperties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote.
Accepted I.D.Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.Given under my hand this 28th day of January, 2016.
Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer
The Corporation of The Village of Burns Lake
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Burns Lake that a referendum by voting is necessary to obtain voter assent for the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.
REFERENDUM QUESTIONTHE FOLLOWING QUESTION will be submitted to the electorate: “Are you in favour of Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015 which would have the effect of increasing the annual taxation limit from $93,750 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.20 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments) to $190,000 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.41 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments)?”
SCRUTINEER APPLICATIONScrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, three scrutineers for and three scrutineers against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.
Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Village of Burns Lake, 15 3rd Avenue, from 8:00am February 1st, to 4:00pm February 10th. Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours.
Application forms are available at the same location. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the Village of Burns Lake Office: Sheryl Worthing, Chief Election Officer, or Cameron Hart, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-692-7587.
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONSGENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on:
Saturday, February 27, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Lakeside Multiplex at 103 Flogum Dr.
ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Burns Lake Office at 15 3rd Ave.
A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED to residents of local senior’s housing on February 24th, 2016 at the following dates and times: Carol Cottage, 17 4th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 9:30am - 11:00am Heritage Manor, 23 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweedsmuir House, 53 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGA public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed increase in the tax limit on
February 15th at 7:00 pm at the Burns Lake Chamber of CommerceResident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. At least one piece of identification must prove the resident’s address, and at least one piece of identification must include the resident’s signature.
Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
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PROPOSED FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT
Fraser Lake Sawmills will hold a public viewing of the proposed Amendment 11 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts. This amendment is required to include the Cheslatta Carrier Nation’s Forest License A93806 into the existing plan.
The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16 from January 20, 2016. Persons may review the plan at this location during business hours. Written comments may be submitted in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to:
Fraser Lake SawmillsAttention: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.FP.O. Box 100, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0
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Sealed tenders marked “Installation of Twain FSR Sites 4 and 5” will be received by Babine Forest Products Limited, up to 2:00 PM local time, on the 7TH of March 2016. Mailing address: Babine Forest Products Limited, Box 4000, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0. There is no mandatory site viewing but bidders are cautioned that a site review is advised.
The scope of work defined in Schedule A, is summarized below for the installation of the two permanent 2400mm x 16m long embedded corrugated steel pipes (CSP’s) for Twain sites 4 and 5
Twain FSR site 4:• Installation of a permanent 2400mm diameter embedded CSP for a new S4
crossing at Twain site 4. 2400mm diameter CSP will be supplied by the Owner, FOB to site.
• There is currently a 25’ long x 16’ wide steel portable bride in place at this site. Upon the successful installation of the permanent crossing, it will be the re-sponsibility of the Contractor to remove and deactivate the temporary bridge.
Twain FSR site 5:• Installation of a permanent 2400mm diameter embedded CSP for a new S4
crossing at Twain site 5. 2400mm diameter CSP will be supplied by the Owner, FOB to site.
• There is currently a 20’ long x 16’ wide steel portable bride in place at this site. Upon the successful installation of the permanent crossing, it will be the re-sponsibility of the Contractor to remove and deactivate the temporary bridge.
Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan will be the responsibility of the Babine Forest Products Limited representative. The Contractor must follow this Plan and is responsible for all works associated with the Plan
Certification of completed works will be the responsibility of the Babine Forest Products Limited representative.
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to award either, (1) the installation of either site 4 or 5, OR, (2) the installation of both site 4 and 5.
All inquiries may be directed to Paul Mysak, P.Eng, of Onsite Engineering Ltd. (Office:250-562-2252, Cell: 250-203-2798)(technical questions) or
Eric Hannula, RPF, Babine Forest Products Limited (Office: 250-692-7177, Cell: 250-692-4556)(tender questions).
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At Rio Tinto we take social responsibility seriously.
Rio Tinto partnered with the District of Vanderhoof, the Governments of British Columbia and Canada to build and operate the Nechako White Sturgeon Hatchery. The annual Nechako White Sturgeon Release Day is a demonstration of Rio Tinto’s commitment to protecting this endangered species.
“Last year throughout the areas we operate in British Columbia, Rio Tinto donated just under $900,000 to help support worthy causes including the ones listed above. Money well spent we think, because the well being of our communities is also a good thing for us.” .... Gaby Poirier, general manager, Rio Tinto BC Operations.
We encourage your group to visit our website to learn more about our Donations & Sponsorship program, and to apply online using our new simplified application form at: www.riotintobcoperations.com/our-commitment/community-investment/
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Investing in communities: in 2015, Rio Tinto donated just under $900,000 to non profit organizations that support health, education, youth and the environment throughout BC.
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