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THURS., JUNE 2, 2011 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 11 SPORTS Page 13 CLASSIFIEDS Page 16
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J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY — A
groundbreaking partner-
ship program involving
several North Island coun-
seling programs has been
recognized with selec-
tion as a finalist for the
2011 Premier’s Award for
Innovation and Excellence
in Partnership.
The North Island’s Child
and Youth Mental Health
Team was recognized for
partnering with the office
of Youth and Family
Addictions, with counsel-
ors at public, private and
Aboriginal band schools
and with Aboriginal elders
on behalf of the North
Island’s at-risk population.
Of more than 1,000
nominees for six Premier’s
Awards for public ser-
vice, the CYMH team was
among four finalists in the
partnership category.
“We’re just amazed any-
one noticed what we’re
doing,” said Wade Maybie,
outgoing team leader for
CYMH.
The award in partner-
ship went to the Ministry
of Environment, which
partnered with fisher-
ies, Aboriginal tribes and
stakeholders to restore the
Tsolum River watershed 10
years after the river was
declared essentially dead
following years of copper
mining.
The Premier’s Awards
were presented yesterday at
a gala in Victoria. Christine
“Wa’ta” Joseph, one of
three elders on the CYMH
team, and Constance Eagle
attended the ceremony.
The partnership was
started informally about
four years ago by Maybie’s
predecessor, Joan Biever,
shortly after the CYMH
office was established
on the North Island. He
took the reins and quickly
expanded it, emphasiz-
ing the inclusion of First
Nations participants.
“I think that was step
one when Wade came here,
finding a way to connect
with first nations on the
tip of Vancouver Island,”
said Wa’ta. “And it’s really
worked.”
The partnership team
meets each week on the
North Island, sharing refer-
als and determining which
agency or office is best
suited to the needs of each
client.
“Any information brought
forward can be shared,
with consent and under the
strictest confidentiality,”
said Maybie, who will be
succeeded as team leader
by Danielle Plummer effec-
tive June 13.
“What took (the part-
nership) to the cutting
edge was, Wade worked
really hard to incorporate
elders onto the team,” said
Plummer. “That is unique
to the entire province.”
N.I. health team is Premier’s Award finalist
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PAGE 12 PHSS drama club will present the dramatic play The Father starting tonight.
Elena RardonCorrespondentStudents at Port Hardy Secondary
School joined together in a rally Monday
afternoon to bring a Social Justice 12
class to their school.
Maeve Fogarty and Josh Junglas, both
grade 11 students, were upset when they
discovered Social Justice 12 was not
listed as an elective choice for their final
year of high school. So they decided to
do something about it.
“This is kind of like our last hurrah,”
Fogarty said.
Students gathered at the school
entrance, where free pizza was distrib-
uted, and wielded signs with slogans
like, “Do it for the students!”
“What do we want?” Junglas shouted
from a platform.
“Social justice!” the crowd replied.
“When do we want it?”
“Next semester!”
Social Justice 12 is an accredited,
Students rally for
new class
ScreamingEagles
North Island Eagles teammates Jacob Foldy, Alexa Pollock, Brandon Purdey, Alexander Stavrakov, Matt Lingl, Tyler Sexton and Thomas Symons joined forces to raise money in the fight against cancer during Saturday’s Relay for Life in Port McNeill. More coverage on Page 11 and online at www.northisland-gazette.com J.R. Rardon photo
“We’re just amazed anyone noticed what we’re doing.”
Wade Maybie
See page 3‘Schools set own schedules’
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Dear Readers of North Vancouver Island/indeed the
world,
Please read the book: Stupid to the Last Drop by
William Marsdon, 2007/8
I have just come back from downtown Port Hardy,
measuring off with my hip chain, 300 meter, (from
the junction Hwy 19 down to Rupert Street, the
Providence Hotel), two city blocks, the length of
one of the modern super oil tankers, able to carry
2,000,000 barrels (84,000,000 gallons) of oil from
one continent to another, eight times the amount
that was spilled by the Exxon Waldez that killed
400,000 birds, 1000 sea otters, and an immense
number of fish.
I recently had to make a trip to Prince George, distance 1200 km and at an average
speed of 80 it took me 15 hours of driving.
The pipeline proposed to be built is supposed to be 1100 km long. Can you imagine
the amount of forest and land that will have to be disturbed!
Oil is power! Oil is modern industry! Oil is to create industry in Canada and with it
employment in Canada. Let anyone who needs it come to Canada and build plants
here and employ our people!
Oil took millions of years to develop (wood grows back every 100 years or less.)
I challenge everyone who matters to take the ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
on a clear sunny day and witness the most stunning magnificent pristine geography
on God’s earth. No one in his right mind would want to see huge oil tankers in
those waters! It would be a sin against the Almighty and the greatest stupidity ever
committed, next to allowing the development of nuclear weapons!
Please help your prime minister, now a majority prime minister, to resist the
tremendous pressure on him that this line be built and that these oil tankers will be
allowed into our SACRED waters. And in the process destroy the most important fish
industry!
No pipeline carrying dirty Alberta oil and no super oil tankers in our pristine inland
West Coast Waters.
Wilhelm Waldstein
Village of Port Alice
Public Notice Regular Council Meeting
June 22, 2011
Change of LocationPlease be advised that there is a change of location for the June 22, 2011
Regular Council meeting from the Council Chambers to the Community
Centre Gymnasium located at 951 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC. The
meeting start time remains the same – 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions in regard to this change please call the
Municipal Office at (250) 284-3391.
Gail Lind
Chief Administrative Officer
Village of Port Alice
Woss cleans upJ.R. RardonGazette staffWhat was once an
unsightly roadside
dump on the outskirts
of Woss has become a
tidy drive to a bright
collection bin as work
on the hamlet’s solid
waste transfer station
nears completion.
Now, the trick will be
to keep it that way.
Area D Director
Dave Rushton present-
ed a series of before-
and-after photos of the
former dump site to the
Regional District of
Mount Waddington’s
Board of Directors dur-
ing its regular meeting
May 17.
Following nearly a
month of work by con-
tractors, piles of appli-
ances, tires and con-
struction debris were
removed and the first
of two, 40-yard refuse
bins was installed
behind a locked gate.
On May 14, the semi-
completed transfer sta-
tion opened to its first
customers.
“It’s cleaned up,”
Rushton said of the
site. “The difference is
night and day. The peo-
ple that used it Saturday
had nothing but posi-
tive comments.”
Erection of a struc-
ture over the bins will
be the final phase of the
project, and was await-
ing approval of a trans-
fer agreement by the
‘Namgis Band. District
planner Jeff Long, later
in the meeting, said that
the band had provided
verbal approval for
going ahead with site
construction and that a
signed agreement was
expected soon.
That pronouncement
prompted Director
Doug Aberle of Alert
Bay to ask whether
Long knew site devel-
opment was taking
place without a trans-
fer agreement already
in place.
Long admitted that
was the case, but other-
wise directors seemed
impressed with the
transformation of the
site.
Noting much of the
garbage cleared from
the area had been
dumped illegally by
contractors returning
down-Island on their
way home from con-
struction jobs in the
District, Area B Director
Phil Wainwright asked
where that material
would be going now.
Rushton admitted
residents would have
to keep an eye out, and
noted a locked gate
would block unauthor-
ized access to the new
transfer station.
Wainwright wryly
suggested the violators
wouldn’t be concerned
with getting inside the
transfer station itself,
but merely off the high-
way and out of view.
“There will be
a learning curve,”
District Administrator
Greg Fletcher agreed.
“When they realize
there’s no (tipping)
fees for a lot of what
they’re dumping,
hopefully they can be
convinced to go to the
landfill with it.”
7 Mile Landfill
accepts items like large
appliances and other
metals, car and light-
truck tires, organic
debris and some other
items at no charge.
Before and after photos of the Woss Transfer Station. Above, appliances, construction debris and other garbage is piled along-side the road as crews begin work in late April. Below is the ramp to the lock block at the Woss Transfer Station following cleanup of the roadside dump. Photos submitted
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Celebrate Our Oceans!!Wednesday, June 8 is World Oceans Day – come and be a part of the celebration at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Visitor
Centre.Take a shore walk with a marine biologist, learn about the creatures that lurk below the ocean depths, meet Tundra the Wolf, make an ocean themed craft, sing songs and read stories about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. See the “Bones Project”. Learn about how whales “hear” thru interactive activities. The oceans are also important to the Coastal First Nations – come and find out why.Mary Borrowman will be here to do a book signing and will read her book: “The Rescue of Nanoose”.Mother Goose will make an appearance too! The Providence Place youth group will be raising funds for the youth centre with a BBQ hot dog sale.The celebration starts at 10 am and runs till 4 pm.
TELUS Van Isle 360 International Yacht RaceThe boats arrive in the afternoon of Thursday, June 9th. There will be a short ceremony at 6 pm in Carrot Park with the Port Hardy Mayor welcoming the racers. Wa’ta will be giving the group a First Nations greeting and blessing, followed by the ceremony of awards for the Telegraph Cove-Port Hardy leg of the race will be presented. This will be followed by a meal made available to the racers by the Port Hardy Kinsmen.Proudly Serving our CommunityFor more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 250-949-7622 or visit our website: www.ph-chamber.bc.ca
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Port Hardy Secondary School students rally Monday in favour of a Social Justice class for the next semester. Elena Rardon photo
Schools set own schedulesFrom page 1ministry-approved
course that aims to
raise students’ aware-
ness of injustice in the
world and enable them
to work towards social
change.
Thirty-nine students
in grade 10 and 11
have signed a petition
in favour of a Social
Justice course - more
than enough to make a
full class. PHSS even
has a teacher qualified
to teach the course.
“We took it to the
school board,” said
Fogarty. “But they
said it was the school’s
decision.
“It’s taught at NISS,”
she added. “Why can’t
it be taught here?”
PHSS Principal
Steve Gray said it was
a matter of schedul-
ing. “When we add a
course, we have to take
something out. Our
first priority is that stu-
dents have what they
need to graduate, and
that’s how we build the
timetables.
“We just added
Kwak’wala, and I’m
very pleased about
that. But our resources
are limited.”
Junglas presented
a collection of letters
from parents, teachers
and other students who
believe a Social Justice
12 course would be
beneficial to PHSS. He
stressed the importance
of a class that teach-
es people how to join
together for one cause.
Junglas motioned
towards the crowd of
sign-carrying students
at the entrance. “This
is what social justice is
all about.”
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tetanus vaccinations
now that warmer sea-
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“It’s taught at NISS. Why can’t it be taught here?”
Maeve Fogarty
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The North Island Youth Leadership Council would like to thank all the volunteers who donated their time to make this year’s Youth Conference and Much Dance an
overwhelming success.
The Youth Council would also like to acknowledge the financial support from the Port Hardy Rotary Club, MCFD and VIHA.
Thanks to the Port Hardy Lions Club for donating the use of the
Civic Centre and equipment
In addition, thanks to Port McNeill’s MarketPlace IGA for providing the dinner and thanks to all the other agencies and
individuals who donated door prizes and gift certificates for the event.
See you next year in Alert Bay.
Seniors’ Week
Hardy Bay Seniors Citizens Society9150 Granville St, Port Hardy
Sunday, June 5th
Pancake Breakfast: 9am-1pm(tickets available at the door)
Saturday, June 11th
Hamburger & Hot Dog Sale 11am-2:30pm (by donation)
Sunday, June 5th - Saturday, June 11th
Many events and happenings throughout the week. Please check the Gazette for times.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the seniors. We welcome anyone 55 & over & younger people 19-54 to join as an
associate member, as we all are aging one day at a time.
Congratulations to our 2 super triathletes
You both were so amazing!
We are so proud of you!
Love Mom & Dad & Family
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Council offers firefighters pool partyTeresa BirdGazette staffPORT HARDY – A
free pool party may be
a better way to show
firefighters apprecia-
tion than free family
passes.
That was the conclu-
sion of the District of
Port Hardy Legislative
Review Committee
after receiving a request
from Deputy Fire Chief
Shell Nickerson for
family swim passes.
“In January 2010 the
deputy chief request-
ed paid annual family
passes for all firefight-
ers,” said the minutes
of a committee meet-
ing April 18 and shared
with council at its May
10 meeting. “This was
given as a one-time
pass on January 12,
2010.”
Twenty-nine passes
were prepared by the
recreation staff but
none were claimed.
The potential revenue
loss to the District is
$44,957.25.
The committee rec-
ommended instead that
firefighters be offered
free use of the pool
and/or the arena for a
one-time family event,
with the cost for a bar-
becue covered by the
District.
Contracts settledAfter several months
of negotiations, con-
tracts have been signed
with two District
employee groups. The
International Union of
Operating Engineers
(I.U.O.E) and the
municipal hall employ-
ees have both agreed
to wage increases of
5.5 percent over three
years, reported Rick
Davidge, chief admin-
istrative officer for the
District. Minor chang-
es were also made in
standby and call out
charges.
Council Meeting
Port Hardy
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majority government. Duncan was appointed
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Town of Port McNeillPUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Port McNeill 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available
to the public on June 6, 2011. These documents can be viewed or purchased
at the Municipal Office, 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This report includes:
2010 Audited Municipal Financial Statements
2010 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials and Employees
2010 Schedule of Payments made for Goods and Services
2010 Annual Progress Report and Statement of Municipal Objectives
2010 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions
The Town of Port McNeill Council will be adopting the 2011 Annual
Municipal Report at a Regular Meeting of Council to be held on June 20,
2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer
any questions relating to these documents.
F. Albert Sweet
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Town of Port McNeill
K’omo’ks First Nation
2030 Woodlot License Plan
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for written comments on the proposed 2030 Woodlot License Plan. The
Woodlot is located in the vicinity of Sayward in the Campbell River
Forest District. The review and comment period for this Woodlot
License Plan commences from May 25, 2011 and ends June 24, 2011.
This Woodlot License Plan displays the locations of the operating areas
and entails a set of forest and resource management strategies and results
that must be met by the Woodlot License Holder and meets all the
objectives set by the Provincial government.
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Forest Management office in Campbell River (8:00am - 12:00pm and
1:00pm - 5:00pm).
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RPF at [email protected] or (250) 287-2120.
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2011 Annual Municipal ReportAs required under Section 98 of the
Community Charter, The Village of Port
Alice Council will be accepting the Annual
Municipal Report at the Regular Council
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The following documents will be included in
the Annual Report:
2010 Village of Port Alice Audited Financial Statements
Statement of Councillors Remuneration and Expenses for 2010
Consolidated Statement of Goods and Services Purchased in 2010
Statement of Declarations of Disqualification for 2010
Statement of Major Tax Payers in 2010
Statement of 2010 Permissive Exemptions and the Bylaws exempting these properties from taxation
2010 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations
2011 Statement of Objectives & Measures
Please be advised that the 2011 Annual
Municipal Report will be available for public
inspection starting on Wednesday, June 8th
at the Community Centre Gymnasium, Port
Alice, BC.
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Gazette staffAs a result of a phy-
sician shortage, Port Hardy Hospital will have limited health
services beginning 8 a.m. Friday, VIHA announced this week.
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Carolyn Prellwitz applauds Sea View teacher Heather Johnson Friday in Port Alice. J.R. Rardon photo
Sea View is Golden
J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT ALICE —
For inviting citizens
in their golden years
into their school, the
faculty and staff of
Sea View Elementary
School earned a little
gold of their own.
The B.C. Retired
Teachers Association
last week recognized
Sea View’s Seniors in
School program by
presenting their second
annual Gold Star Award
to program coordinator
Heather Johnson. The
award was one of just
five given each year
province-wide, and
was presented during a
special tea and dessert
reception that brought
together students and
seniors along with sev-
eral dignitaries.
“We’re very
impressed with the
work the seniors have
done in your class-
rooms and in the
school garden,” said
Carolyn Prellwitz of
the BCRTA, who trav-
eled from Duncan with
fellow retired educator
Valerie Dyer for the
presentation.
“That lets us know
we made a good selec-
tion.”
The school received
a small golden trophy
and a $1,000 cheque
which will be applied
to the program.
The event was attend-
ed by School District 85
Superintendent Kathy
Bedard and Port Alice
Mayor Gail Neely.
“I was touched by the
relationships that have
formed,” Johnson said,
surveying the kids and
seniors chatting and
eating together. “These
children say when they
are seniors they want
to come back to their
old school and share.”
The program has
brought seniors and stu-
dents together for activ-
ities including curling,
watercolour painting,
reading, gardening and
a knitting circle.
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VICTORIA – Even if
all you care about is your
own wallet, the harmonized
sales tax just became an
offer you shouldn’t refuse.
Premier Christy Clark
promised a “bold” fix for
the HST, and she delivered.
For months I have been
arguing that the only way
to overcome the wave of
rejection caused by the pan-
icked introduction of the
HST is to offer a rate cut. I
expected one per cent.
Now if you vote to keep
it, a second one-per-cent
reduction will be largely
financed by reversing some
of the B.C. Liberals’ busi-
ness tax cuts of recent
years. It not only sweetens
the deal for consumers, it’s
great politics.
First, let’s look at it from
a selfish, short-term per-
spective, the way some
readers loudly remind me
they view the world. If you
vote next month to go back
to the provincial sales tax,
the 12-per-cent PST-GST
on goods that you probably
didn’t notice before will
continue. If you have kids
under 18 or are a senior liv-
ing on less than $40,000 a
year, you will be saying no
to a $175-per-person bonus
cheque.
If you only care about
yourself, you won’t care
about the loss of HST cred-
its to the poorest people
in B.C. You won’t care
about the province repaying
Ottawa’s transition fund, or
rebuilding a B.C. sales tax
department to force busi-
ness to convert their billing
systems again. You won’t
care about the competitive
advantage given to Ontario,
unless it costs you your job.
When the B.C. govern-
ment of the day has to cut
services to pay for this
disastrous reversal, you’ll
denounce them for doing
what you told them to do.
You will get the govern-
ment you deserve, which
may include a PST extended
to restaurant meals or hair-
cuts, because the money has
to come from somewhere.
When Clark’s HST “fix”
was unveiled, it was the
NDP’s turn to panic. They
have painted themselves
into a corner, and now face
the prospect of arguing for
a return to an archaic sales
tax with a higher rate.
And once again, Bill
Vander Zalm and Chris
Delaney tour B.C. in their
Fight HST conspiracy clown
car, refueled by $250,000
of public funds to campaign
in the referendum.
Their campaign of fear
and ignorance is encoun-
tering heavy resistance
at university and college
campuses, however, as tax
experts fact-check their
claims on the spot.
It would be nice if the
NDP-Fight HST crowd
were concerned about
the wave of retiring baby
boomers that is starting to
wash across the country.
But they’re not.
There are changes hap-
pening now in the B.C.
economy that 1960s social-
ism and 1980s populism
are not equipped to handle.
Robert Kleine, treasurer
for Michigan, explained it
this way:
“The basic thing is that
we need to update our
tax structure. We’ve got a
20th-century tax structure
based on a different sort
of economy. The tax base
doesn’t grow as the econo-
my grows.”
Tom Fletcher is legis-
lative reporter for Black
Press. tfletcher@black-
press.ca twitter.com/tom-
fletcherbc
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PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier
REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JR Rardon
SALES MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Stone
STUDENT REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elena Rardon
OFFICE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Grenier
PRODUCTION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . Marlene Parkin
CIRCULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Meredith
COMMENTARY
A pair of very different North Island organiza-tions were honoured this week for their accom-plishments.
But they took a very similar path to earn that recognition.
The North Island’s Child and Youth Mental Health Team was recognized as one of four finalists province-wide for the Premier’s Award for partnership in public service. And Port Alice’s Sea View Elementary School earned one of five Gold Star Awards from the B.C. Retired Teachers Association.
In each case, partnerships were at the heart of the successes and of the acclaim that followed.
The lessons are applicable to many walks of North Island life. In 21st-century North America, our politicians are fond of promoting the alleged benefits of “public-private partnerships”.
But at the local level, tangible benefits of part-nership are on clear display.
Whether a partnership between public health counsellors whose jurisdictions already overlap, or between young students and senior citizens who might otherwise never have met, teaming up for a shared goal actually works.
North Islanders have already shown they can band together when times get tough, or to raise funds to fight disease, as in last week’s Relay for Life.
We’ll continue to better our lives if we can find a way to apply these parnerships to daily life.
Sea View Elementary
in Port Alice was hon-
oured for its Seniors in
School program with
the BCRTA Gold Star
Award.
Port Hardy’s emer-
gency room faces yet
another closure due
to a lack of available
physicians on the
North Island.
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Once again the HST
took the central focus in
the Legislature this week
with an incredible govern-
ment announcement that
it has suddenly decided to
cut the tax rate over the
coming three years. The
government has been crass
and exploitative in the past,
but this is a blatant attempt
to buy votes ahead of the
coming referendum.
When the Premier was
running for leadership of
the BC Liberal Party, she
herself said that dropping
the rate by a point or two
ahead of the referendum
vote would be akin to buy-
ing votes. It used to be
that politicians wanting to
win votes would buy drinks
where the election was
being held (usually a pub-
lic place); the BC Liberals
offer cheques to people
with children and untrust-
worthy promises that in a
few years the HST will be
less than it is now.
I have to ask why anyone
would trust this govern-
ment. After all, it came to
office just two years ago
having said the HST was
not even on the horizon.
That was the same elec-
tion when we were told
the deficit would not be a
penny more than $496 mil-
lion. Well, neither of those
promises were kept. So
why would anyone expect
them to stick to these latest
attempts to cling to power.
And it is nothing more
than that. The government
over the last few weeks has
shown that it is completely
empty of ideas. We have
a bill which amends the
coastal ferry act - but it
is not likely to bring the
radical changes that people
who live in ferry depen-
dent communities hope
for: rolling back fares or
bringing the ferry system
back under the Ministry
of Transportation. In fact
while the commissioner’s
review is taking place, the
Minister himself is slough-
ing off all responsibility
about our ferry system.
And because the gov-
ernment is determined to
end the Legislative ses-
sion on June 2nd, despite
our not sitting through
the whole of the spring,
pending legislation will
be force-fed through with
little or no time allowed
for debate. They include a
First Nations’ treaty, bills
which change the family
and community services act
and the clean energy act.
Even the motion covering
the just-announced, cynical
changes to the HST will not
get full debate.
The usual process of
going through the budget
estimates, where the oppo-
sition can get a line by line
analysis of what is in the
budget, is also being trun-
cated. However I did have
the opportunity to under-
line the need for continued
government commitment to
our new hospitals. Because
of the truncated estimates
process, I was not able to
raise the ongoing concerns
about the lack of space for
seniors needing care in the
North Island. I hope to do
so next week.
I talked about the bill
which sets up an indepen-
dent investigations office to
examine police misconduct.
While we in the opposition
are largely supportive of it,
there are some questions
which have been raised -
including the scope of the
office, potential conflicts
with other investigative
offices and the fact that no
budget has been set for it.
This week saw a visit by
the T’lisalagi’lakw School
from Alert Bay, and it was
my pleasure to meet with
students, their teacher and
parents when they came to
the Legislature.
It is with some sad-
ness that I am announc-
ing that my Constituency
Assistant in Port Hardy,
Norm Prince, has decided
to resign and resume his
retirement. Norm has been
a central part of our team
over the last three years and
I thank him for his commit-
ment. His resignation coin-
cides with a decision not to
renew the lease for the Port
Hardy constituency office.
I will be using the summer
to examine alternatives for
ensuring everyone in the
North Island can get the
service they need. In the
meantime you can continue
to reach me through email
or at Campbell River office
1 866 387 5100 or 250 287
5100.
Dear Editor,
My name is Josh Junglas
and I’m a grade 11 student
at PHSS. I’m writing to you
representing the PHSS stu-
dent body.
Many of my friends and
c l a s s m a t e s ,
i n c l u d i n g
myself, will be
starting our final
year of high
school. For us,
having access to
the courses that
prepare us for
our lives outside
of high school is
crucial.
The problem
is that lately so
many courses have been cut,
and there isn’t much left to
choose from. With all these
cuts, many of us have come
to realize that if “we the
students” need something,
we have to make ourselves
heard; but how do we do this
in a respectful and effective
manner?
Social Justice 12 is
an accredited, ministry-
approved course, and one
that 39 students in grade 10
and 11 have signed a petition
in favour of, committing to
take the course should it run.
We are here to ask the peo-
ple of Port Hardy to support
this class so that
we may take it
next semester.
We have letters
of support from
parents, teach-
ers and gradu-
ating students
who feel PHSS
students would
greatly benefit
from a course
like Social
Justice 12.
We have a teacher at the
school that is qualified to
teach this course.
Most importantly, at a time
of losing electives and teach-
ers to “cutbacks,” we need
your help.
Please help make Social
Justice a reality at Port Hardy
Secondary.
Josh JunglasPort Hardy
Dear Editor, I would like to draw
your readers’ attention to the increased amount of signage posted on utility poles.
Signs, posters, banners or other objects on util-ity poles create a safety hazard for BC Hydro line crews who need clear access to poles. A worker can be injured attempting to climb a pole with these obstructions or by the nails that are used to attach the sign. It is for those reasons that the posting of any-
thing on the poles under any circumstances is not permitted.
This is a safety hazard not only to BC Hydro line crews, but those of TELUS and Shaw as well. Signs on utility poles violate WorkSafe BC’s Occupational Health and
Safety Regulations. We realize most people are not aware of the potential hazard this creates for our crews or of the regula-tion by WorkSafe; so we are asking individuals and businesses to refrain from using poles as public notice boards.
If you have posted something on a utility pole, please take the time to remove it. BC Hydro will be actively ensuring that material is removed from utility poles across Vancouver Island and reserve the right to remove any sign at any time.
Our line crews work hard to keep your lights on, please consider their safety and refrain from posting obstructions on utility poles.
Ted OlynykBC Hydro
"...if 'we the students'
need something,
we have to make
ourselves heard..."
Students ask for 'justice'
Dear Editor,
I was shocked to learn
that the Australians are
among the world’s worst
per capita carbon polluters
despite having numerous
renewable energy resourc-
es they could be tapping
into. In fact, over the past
50 years, as Australia’s
overall energy use grew
more than tenfold, coal
power use increased by
1,200 percent.
Over that same 50-year
period, Australia’s per-
centage of renewable ener-
gy as an electricity source
dropped considerably in
relation to overall energy
use. In 1960, for example,
19 percent of Australia’s
electricity came from
renewable energy sources,
but by 2008 only seven
percent came from renew-
able sources.
Could British Columbia
be headed in that same
direction? Could an
increasing reliance on
coal power be in the cards
for us? It’s a possibility
considering the fact that
British Columbia has
become a frequent net
importer of coal power
in recent years despite
our province’s untapped
abundance of renewable
energy.
I don’t know at what
point British Columbia
ceased to be capable of
producing enough renew-
ably sourced electric-
ity for our own domestic
consumption, but with
electricity demand in this
province projected to
increase by as much as
40 percent over the next
20 years it’s clear that
we need to start prepar-
ing for our future energy
load instead of continuing
to lean on imported coal
power.
Jesse McClintonVictoria
Keep Hydro poles sign-free
BC should cut back on coal
HST cut a crass attempt to buy votes
"If you have posted something on a utility pole,
please take the time to remove it."
MLA Updatewith Claire Trevena
8 www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 2, 3 and 4The Father, a riveting drama by the Port Hardy
Secondary School drama department will leave you
questioning the role of parents and the nature of relation-
ships.
Doors open at 6:30, performance starts at 7 p.m.
Advance tickets are available at Cafe Guido for $8.
Tickets will be available at the doors for $10.
June 5Pancake breakfast at Hardy Bay Seniors Centre 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. to kick off Seniors Week. Small order $3,
medium $5, large $7.
June 6Representatives from home care, occupational therapy
and a diabetic nurse will be on hand at the Hardy Bay
Seniors Centre 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Foot care clinic.
June 7Dr. John Englehart speaks on auriculo medicine for
chronic pain at the Hardy Bay Seniors Centre 1:30 p.m.
to 3 p.m. Foot care clinic 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 8Barry Tuck will give a presentation on behalf of Yates
Funeral Services at the Hardy Bay Seniors Centre 1:30
p.m. to 3 p.m.
June 8Oceans Day celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port
Hardy Visitor Centre. Shore walks, Tundra the Wolf,
ocean displays, Mother Goose bus, book reading and
signing by Mary Borrowman, touch tank and more. For
more information please call 250-949-7622.
June 8VanIsle 360 will make its stop in Telegraph Cove.
June 9VanIsle 360 will make its stop in Port Hardy.
June 9Fire safety presentation at Hardy Bay Seniors Centre
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
June 10RCMP Staff Sgt. Anna Marie Mallard will speak at
Hardy Bay Seniors Centre on personal safety.
June 10VanIsle 360 will make its stop in Winter Harbour.
June 11Hamburger and Hot Dog Day at the Hardy Bay
Seniors’ Centre, 9250 Granville Street. 11 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. by donation.
June 11 and 12Annual Rumblefest Mountain Bike races in Port
Alice. Cross-country race beginning at noon, Rumble
Tumble downhill race on Rumble Mountain Sunday at
10 a.m. Info, Port Alice Community Centre, 250-284-
3912.
June 20National Aboriginal Day Celebration at Fort Rupert
Bighouse and U’Gwamalis Community Hall. Events will
include traditional dancing, cedar weaving, canoes, Lahal,
salmon BBQ, story telling, Elder’s circle, Kwak’wala
scavenger hunt, fried bread contest, traditional foods
Fear Factor and more.
For more information, or if you are interested in facili-
tating an activity or workshop, contact Kaleb by email
[email protected] or phone 250-949-6618 ext. 2233, or
Teresa by email [email protected] or phone 250-
949-6618 ext. 2232.
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Richelle Andre and other acts across a spectrum of
music styles. Children’s playground, concession, beer
garden and vendors.
Tickets $10 at Bo-Banee’s Cafe, Café Guido, Port
Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Port McNeill
Chamber of Commerce. Info, Dave 250-230-0776.
July 15-17Annual Filomi Days celebration in Port Hardy; theme
“Glory Days” recalls the glory of its fishing, logging
and mining heritage. Filomi sale, dragon boat regatta,
street hockey tournament, much more. Volunteers still
encouraged to take part.
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September 10 and 11Mt. Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Port Alice
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honours tradition of the fair while looking forward to
its future on the North Island. Exhibit booklets available
soon in local libraries. Volunteers are still welcome.
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J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY —
Terry and Vera Smith
hardly fit the stereo-
type of endurance ath-
letes. But after years
of running marathons
internationally, the Port
Hardy couple will be
at it again later this
month when they pedal
the two-day Boomer’s
Ride from Comox to
Victoria beginning
June 17.
“We’ve been mara-
thon runners for a
number of years,” said
Terry Smyth, who
with Vera is proprietor
of Port Hardy’s True
Value store.
“We like being
active,” Vera added.
Obviously.
The couple ran the
50-kilometre Coast-to-
Coast Foot Roast from
Holberg to Port Hardy
multiple times, took
on the Kusam Klimb
mountain race near
Sayward, and have
run in marathons in
Northern Ireland and in
Belgium to raise funds
for arthritis research.
After the pounding of
road running took its
toll on Terry’s knees,
the couple switched to
bikes. But they’re still
looking for endurance
challenges — and a
good cause.
The fourth annual
Boomer’s Ride com-
memorates the life
of Corporal Andrew
James “Boomer”
Eykelenboom of
Comox, who was killed
in Afghanistan by a sui-
cide bomber in 2006,
on what was to be his
final mission.
The ride, which drew
95 cyclists a year ago
and which has added
a Nova Scotia event
this year, raises money
for the Boomer’s
Legacy Assistance to
Afghanistan Fund.
Riders pay a registra-
tion fee of $150 to take
part, and are expected
to raise a minimum of
$300 each.
No problem, Vera
said when asked about
the couple’s fund-rais-
ing efforts in late May.
“We hope to raise
$2,000,” she said.
“We’re three-quarters
of the way there, and
we’ve got a few more
weeks of fund-raising.”
Boomer’s Ride will
cover 240 kilometres,
from its start at CFB
Comox to the finish the
following day at the
Legislature in Victoria.
Terry and Vera Smyth of Port Hardy have turned from marathoning to long-distance cycling in preparation for this month’s 240-kilometre Boomer’s Ride. J.R. Rardon photo
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Kicking CancerThe North Island’s Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life drew residents from through-out the area to raise money to combat cancer with a 12-hour walk in Port McNeill, Saturday. Clockwise from top left, cancer survivors kick off the event with a ceremo-nial opening lap; buddies William Grant and Nathan Strang find cake and balloon swords a great match during a break from walking; Josh Crouse leaps into the netting of the Bounce-a-Rama set up for the event; walk-ers stroll past luminaries that ringed the track in the final hours of the relay; Jessica Hope pushes five-month-old Maria Downey in a stroller; Team Charlton Highland danc-ers were part of the entertainment on the stage throughout the day.
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Avellin St. Claire, Alex Howard and Cole Kinley rehearse a scene from The Father, which opens tonight and runs through Saturday at Port Hardy Secondary School.
J.R. Rardon photo
Gazette StaffThe Port Hardy Secondary School
drama department will present The
Father tonight through Saturday at
the school’s drama room.
The Father is a drama written by
August Strindberg that explores
the roles of different family mem-
bers. Set in the late-nineteenth
century, the story follows the
Captain and his manipulative wife
as they struggle for control over
the future of their daughter — a
struggle that ends in tragic conse-
quences.
Shows will be held tonight,
tomorrow and Saturday. Doors
open at 6:30 and the performance
starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are
available at Cafe Guido for $8, and
tickets will be available at the door
for $10.
Play opens tonight
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SPORTS & RECREATIONSubmit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected] • Deadline 10 am Monday
on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.
TodaySlo-pitch
Port Hardy Slo-pitch League games at Beaver Harbour Park. Bushcats v. Generals, Blue Sox v. Bandits, Alkes v. Mill Rats, all 7 p.m.
June 4Baseball
Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
June 5Baseball
Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
June 8Track & field
Districtwide Elem-entary School track meet at NISS Track, Port McNeill. Throughout school day; running, jumping and throwing events, concession, awards.
June 9Baseball
Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 6:45 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
June 10Softball
Elementary school tournament at Fort Rupert Elementary, grades 5-7.
June 11-12Mountain biking
Rumblefest Mountain Bike race series at Rumble Mountain, Port Alice. Cross-country race Saturday, noon. Downhill race Sunday, 10 a.m. Info, www.rumblefest.com
June 12Stock car racing
Season points racing at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m. Concession open. Info, 250-949-7273.
June 18Swimming
Last day at Port Hardy Pool before annual summer maintenance closure on June 19.
June 19Stock cars
Father’s Day races at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m.
Late pass lifts Lawrence to winJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY —
A year ago, Donnie
Lawrence owed car
owner Robbie Robbins
a paint job after crash-
ing Robbins’ stock car
at Tri-Port Speedway.
On Sunday, Robbins
allowed Lawrence back
behind the wheel, and
was rewarded when
Lawrence parlayed a
key pass on the next-
to-last lap into victory
in the main event of
the first race of the
Tri-Port Motorsports
Club’s 2011 season.
“Donnie painted it,
and now he’s racing
it,” said Robbins, who
has been sidelined
from driving duties by
a balky back.
And Robbie was
smiling.
Ironically, Lawrence
earned the victory
with a late pass of the
car he used to earn a
share of at the track
championship in 2007.
Paul Weeks, the new
owner of the red 44,
seemed on his way to
a wire-to-wire win in
the main event before
Lawrence slipped low
in the first turn on lap
19 and snuck past.
“I don’t like looking
at (the car) from that
side,” said Lawrence,
who spent much of the
race in a battle with
Justin Reusch and Glen
Day as all three drivers
chased Weeks. “He just
made one mistake, and
I took advantage.”
Weeks, who strug-
gled to handle his new
car in qualifying and
who ran it into a berm
in the first heat, made
some adjustments
to tire pressure and
seemed in control in
the main event.
Starting on the pole,
he quickly moved in
front of the pack and,
even after a competition
yellow flag prompted a
re-start after 12 laps,
maintained his edge
until Lawrence finally
reeled him in and made
the pass as the pair
closed in on lapped
traffic.
“He was waiting for
me to lose my groove,
and when I did, he made
his move,” Weeks said.
“It was an awesome
pass.”
Reusch finished third
as Day fell off the pace
with an overheating
issue.
“I wanted to fin-
ish without blowing
the engine,” said Day,
who limped home in
fourth. “You pick your
battles.”
Earlier, Reusch
kicked things off by
winning the trophy
dash and Day cruised
to victory in the second
heat race. In between,
Lawrence rode to a
comfortable win in
the first heat, with the
highlight provided by
Reusch’s pass of Day
on the final corner to
claim second place.
Terry Olfrey of Port
Alice provided the big
highlight to the young-
sters in the audience
with his new Legends
car, which he showed
off in exhibition laps
between races before
opening up for the
kids to take turns sit-
ting in following the
races.
The pint-sized vehi-
cle, a replica of a 1934
Ford, was purchased in
Courtenay after run-
ning as the A&W car
in the Saratoga track
series in Campbell
River in recent years.
The season debut was
supposed to showcase
Robbins’ other car, the
completely rebuilt No.
3 driven by his son,
Cody Robbins. But
after Cody posted the
second-fastest quali-
fying time and ran in
front for part of the
trophy dash, the car
experienced a sudden
loss of power, and the
team shut it down for
the day.
“You’re always
gonna have glitches on
opening race day, espe-
cially when you take
a car completely apart
and put it together with
a new engine,” Robbie
Robbins said.
Which made
Lawrence’s win in the
No. 5 Landon Collision
car that much more
sweet.
“This engine here is
straight out of grand-
pa’s pickup and into
the car,” Lawrence said
with a laugh.
Pit denizens watch as Donnie Lawrence, Glen Day and Cody Robbins run three-wide down the backstretch on opening day at Tri-Port Speedway. Below, Amanda Davidson takes a photo of Alexis Norman in Terry Olfrey's Legends J.R. Rardon photo
Gymnasts shine in Western Cup
Gazette staffA trio of young Port
Hardy gymnasts compet-
ed strongly against the
best in Western Canada,
posting several top-10
finishes in the Western
Canada Cup competi-
tion in Port Coquitlam
in May.
Anika Nowlan of
Funtastic Gymnastics
placed sixth in DMT and
eighth on trampoline in
the competition, which
drew clubs from across
B.C. and Alberta.
Mina Seto added a
seventh-place showing
in DMT and a 10th on
trampoline, and Monika
Shaw was 12th and
13th in the same two
events for the Funtastic
club, which is based in
Storey’s Beach.
Your turnPatrick Miller takes the baton from teammate Jamie Flanagan during Eagle View Elementary School's track practice last week at the PHSS track. The districtwide elementary school track and field meet takes place Wedesday at the North Island Secondary School track in Port McNeill.
Sandy Grenier photo
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Gazette staffRegistration has
opened for the 2001
North Island Loggers
Golf Tournament and
organizers expect to fill
the 140 available slots.
The tourney is sched-
uled for June 25-26 at
Seven Hills Golf &
Country Club, with the
$65 registration cover-
ing greens fees, a steak
dinner and prizes, co-
organizer Bill Gray
said last week.
The tournament
is in stroke-play for-
mat, with low-gross
and low-net scoring.
Each golfer will play
18 holes, with separate
rounds scheduled for
7:30 a.m. both Saturday
and Sunday and at 2:30
p.m. Saturday.
This is the second
straight year for the
long-running tourna-
ment after it took a
brief hiatus from 2007-
09. Suppliers, contrac-
tors and other North
Island businesses
have stepped up with
prize donations which
should see each golfer
go home with a prize.
All other proceeds are
donated to a local char-
ity.
Registration is first-
come, first-served until
the 140-golfer limit is
reached. Fees are pay-
able at time of registra-
tion, and the tourna-
ment is open to men
and women.
To register, or to
donate prizes, contact
Bill Gray at 250-949-
7623, Lito Pineda at
250-956-5234, Mickey
Walker at 250-949-
7203 or Roy Elderkin
at 250-949-9083.
Port Hardy Minor Hockey Club
is delighted to let parents and players know that they will receive $50.00 off their registration fee by attending either or both hockey
schools being held in Port McNeill in July.
If you have any questions please contact Graham Richards
250.230.2156
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June 27th-30th
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For more information or to register call Tanya at 250-956-4836
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Pitchers swing big bats on ballfieldJ.R. RardonGazette staffHYDE CREEK —
It wasn’t the usual
pitcher’s duel when
Chris Lamothe of the
Port Hardy Cubs and
Curtis Carmen of the
Hyde Creek Hillbillys
squared off in Sunday’s
North Vancouver Island
Baseball League game.
This duel was held
with bats.
And while Lamothe
was the big winner
on the stat sheet by
touching Carmen for a
pair of home runs —
including a grand slam
— it was Carmen who
came through with the
game-winner when
his sixth-inning single
went off Lamothe’s
glove and into center
field to drive home Ivan
Hall with the clinching
run in the Hillbillys’
7-6 victory at the local
ballfield.
Earlier, starters Jason
West and Jeff Tarlier
engaged in a more
traditional pitcher’s
duel. West threw three
innings of no-hit ball
for the Hillbillys (1-3)
before the Cubs’ Lukas
Jones broke it up with
a two-out, RBI single
in the fourth.
On the other side,
Tarlier took the hill for
the first time in nearly
20 years and kept the
host club off the score-
board through three
innings. Tarlier pitched
out of trouble through-
out his stint, and twice
left the bases loaded,
but was mostly pleased
after handing off a
scoreless game to the
bullpen.
“I’ve got to get
my curve ball work-
ing again,” Tarlier
admitted. “It’s been a
while.”
Staked to a 1-0
lead, Cubs reliever
Rod Romas endured a
nightmare bottom of
the fourth when the
Hillbillys plated five
runs. One came on
a two-out double by
rookie Taylor Galeazzi
and another on a field-
er’s choice by Keith
Balcke, but the other
three resulted directly
from three throwing
errors in the inning.
One of those errors
came on a routine
throw from the catcher
to the pitcher that went
off Romas’ glove.
“That inning was
a nightmare,” said
Romas. “Anything that
could go wrong, did.”
Lamothe got the
Cubs (3-1) within
5-2 in the fifth with a
moon shot solo homer
off Carmen, but the
Hillbillys got the run
back off Lamothe in
the sixth when Balcke
reached on another
fielder’s choice and
eventually scored on
another throwing error
to make it 6-2.
In the top of the sixth,
Lamothe came up with
two out and the bases
loaded and turned a
Carmen offering into a
frozen rope that cleared
the left-field fence and
tied the game.
But in the bottom of
the inning, Hall singled
and moved to second
on an errant pickoff
throw from the catcher.
Carmen followed with
his clinching hit.
Lamothe finished
2-for-2 with a pair of
walks and five RBIs
for the Cubs, who man-
aged just five hits.
Hall was 2-for-3
with a pair of runs and
Balcke scored twice
for the Hillbillys.
Cubs 13, Rangers 2Lamothe, Brayden
Demoe and Dave
Stewart all homered
as the Cubs rolled to
a big win over Port
McNeill Saturday in
Hyde Creek.
Greg Johnson and
Tarlier, playing on loan
from the Cubs, scored
for the Rangers (2-2).
If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.
MADYSON HARRISThe Port Hardy youth won the girls 8-9 division title in the Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathon last weekend in Comox.
Sandy Grenier photo
ATHLETE of the Week
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Hyde Creek Hillbillys third baseman Tom Cessford hauls in a throw too late to catch a sliding Dave Stewart during Sunday's NVIBL game against the Port Hardy Cubs.
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AROUND TOWN
6555 Hardy Bay Rd. Port Hardy
HoursBreakfast
6am-9:45am Mon-Sun7 days a week11am-midnight 250.949.6922
Effective June 10, 2011
Every FridayFresh Seafood Buffet
from 5pm - 9pm
Catch the
Playoff action
Sunday Buffet every Sunday11am-2pm
$19.95Only
Tea and Coffee
250-949-6552
Rexall Cosmetic Gala
June 4th
10am-5pm
Come see us for your cosmetic needs.
Draws for gift basketsGift with purchases instore sales
July 2nd, 2011Cluxewe Resort, Port Hardy
12:00pm - 7:00pmMusic festival on the North Island featuring local bands & bands from Victoria & Courtenay.Featuring:
$10 - tickets available at Café Guido, Port Hardy & Port McNeill Chambers of Commerce & Bobanee’s Café
Thank you to our sponsors: Dave Landon Motors, EJ Klassen, NAPA Auto Parts, CAB Automotive Supply, Macandale’s, Coastal Community Credit Union, Providence Place, Quarterdeck Inn, North Island Gazette, Graphics West, The Port, Keta Cable, Seto’s Wok & Grill, K&K Electric, Neucel Specialty Celluse & Regional District of Mount Waddington.
Richell AndreTodd Butler
Xanthic BluesJoey Clarkson
Turnpike Bandits& more
Produced by: Centerpiece Productions, & North Island Concert Society. For more info: 250-230-0776 or [email protected]
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is excited to announce a limited time offer on the purchase of a Green Cone.
What is a Green Cone?
www.cswm.ca/greencones
NOTICE OF INTENTRE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) AMENDMENT
An application to expand the patio has been received by the Liquor Control and
Licensing Branch from Gus’s Pub located at 1573 Beach Drive, Port McNeill.
Current licensed hours are between 11:00am and 2:00am from Monday to
Saturday and 11:00am to 12 midnight Sunday. The proposed expansion to the
patio will impact a capacity increase from its current 11 to 40.
Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of
the proposed site may comment on this proposal by
1) Writing to:
The General Manager
c/o Licensing Analyst
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
PO Box 9292
Victoria, BC V8W 9J8
or
2) By email: [email protected]
PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDTo ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address
must be received on or before July 2, 2011. Please note that your comments may
be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure
is necessary to administer the licensing process.
Gazette staffThe Van Isle 360
International Yacht
Race will be landing
in Telegraph Cove,
Port Hardy and Winter
Harbour.
The landing will be at
Telegraph Cove Resort
on June 8, Hardy Bay
on June 9, and Winter
Harbour on June 10.
Spectators are
encouraged to come
out and watch in each
community. For more
information, see www.
vanisle360.com.
VanIsle 360 to visit
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PROSOLOWSKI, Margaret Marie “Mrs. P or Peggy” passed away May 22, 2011 aged 71 years. She is survived
by her loving husband Mike, 1 son – Michael (Julie) of Nanaimo, 2 daughters – Carol (John) Hammond of Victoria, Paula (Darin) Stothard of Victoria and 4 grandchildren – Erin, Brenna, Thomas and Kelsea.
Peggy is also survived by 2 brothers – Tim O’Connor of Ireland and Bob O’Connor of England, 6 sisters – May
Reynolds of England, Jesse Faley of England, Pat Healey of England, Kate O’Connor of Ireland, Breeda Woulfe of
Ireland and Etta Steele of Ireland. Numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Peggy’s life was held at Yates Funeral Chapel, 7170 Rupert St., Port Hardy on Saturday,
May 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Port
Hardy Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 327, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0.
Yates North Island Funeral Service 250-949-7400 in care of arrangements. Condolences can be made at www.
yatesfuneral.ca (go to Obituaries)
Margaret Marie Prosolowski "Mrs. P or Peggy"
May 22, 2011
Born March 27, 1930 in Beauly, Scotland and passed away May 22, 2011 at Delta Hospital,
Ladner, B.C. Predeceased by his father William France, mother Ethel Woodward,
sister Anne, and brother Ned. Malcolm will be deeply missed by his wife Christeen, daughter Anne, son Chris (Paula), and daughter Fiona,
9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Malcolm’s life will be
held Saturday June 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner, B.C.
Malcolm Mitchell FranceMarch 27, 1930-May 22, 2011
North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland
Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities
Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist
Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available
Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]
11/11
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill
(across from Firehall)Sunday
10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor
Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs
Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org
11/11
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay
Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen
1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook
250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone
250-974-223411/11
ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point
for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings
- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies
now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens
at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life?
Everyone is welcome!11/11
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton
250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”
Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups
10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting
Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education
250-949-824311/11
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am
St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am
3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
11/11
PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2501 Mine RoadSunday
9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service
7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm
Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.
For information contact
11/11
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/11
PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St
Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pmTuesday Prayer 7:30 pm
Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place
250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald
(home) 250-949-9674E-Mail:[email protected]
11/11
PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Services - 4pm
Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247
Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to
share in our Services11/11
ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH
250-956-3533
Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School
9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study
Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison
All Welcome
175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)
Saturday/Sabbath
10:15 am-Sabbath School
11:30 am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott
250-230-1885 cell11/11
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PUB FOR LEASEDalewood Inn Pub in
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Tree Farm Licence 6 Draft Management Plan #10Available for Review
TFL 6, held by Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP), covers roughly 170,000 hectares of land on northern Vancouver Island in the vicinity of Quatsino Sound. The Management Plan provides a general description of the TFL, a brief history of the TFL, a list of publicly available planning documents that guide WFP’s operations on the TFL and a timber supply analysis for the TFL. The timber supply analysis provides information to assist the Chief Forester of BC in determining the allowable annual cut (AAC) for TFL 6.
The draft management plan for TFL 6 is available for public review from June 1, 2011 until August 1, 2011 during normal business hours at the following locations (please call ahead to arrange an appointment to view):
• WFP Port McNeill offi ce, 1921 South West Main, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5200• WFP Holberg offi ce, #1 Main Street, Holberg. Ph: (250) 288-3362• WFP Timberlands offi ce, #118-1334 Island Highway, Campbell River. Ph: (250) 286-3767• Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations offi ce, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Ph: (250) 956-5000
You can also fi nd the draft Management Plan and reference maps at:http://www.westernforest.com/company/stewardship/planning.php
Please write, fax or email comments to:
TFL 6 Management Plan #10Western Forest Products Inc.#118-1334 Island Highway Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9
Fax: (250) 286-3375Email: [email protected]
Village of Port AliceNotice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that the Village of Port Alice, in the Province of British Columbia,
intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO),
West Coast Service Centre for a License – Commercial situated on Provincial
Crown land located on South East Main, industrial logging road, near Port Alice
British Columbia.
The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1403441. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to
the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux
Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected]. Comments will be received
by MNRO until June 26th, 2011. MNRO may not be able
to consider comments received
after this date. Please visit our
website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/AppplicationPosting?index.jsp for more information. Be
advised that any response to this
advertisement will be considered
part of the public record. For
information, contact the Freedom
of Information Advisor.
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MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical offi ce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
HELP WANTED
1971 FORD Explorer 4W drive. Needs body work. Run-ning gear still good. Engine runs well. Low mileage 138,701K. Parked June 08 $2200 obo. 250-949-2681, 250-902-1991, or email: [email protected]
BISTRO ESCAPE is looking for a full and/or part time server. A minimum of 2 years experience in a restau-
rant (NOT McDonalds or Subway) is required.
Apply with resume in person or by email:
CARETAKERS: LIVE-IN care-takers, couple preferred are required for the Hardy Bay Seniors’ Centre, Port Hardy. Starting date - June 11, 2011. For more information contact (250)-949-7107.
EXPERIENCED CDA Re-quired for full time position on Salt Spring Island. Experience in oral surgery, implants and major restorative work an as-set. Please email resume to [email protected]
GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for a full time cook. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1) Log Truck Driver. 2)Driller Blaster 3)Grade Hoe Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
LS McLELLAN TRUCKING is look-ing for OWNER OPERATORS with min 5 years experience. SIGN UP BONUS must have clean abstract, FAST card or passport. Steady year round work. Fax resumes 250-417-2982 or call Ken at 250-417-2988 Email [email protected]
LEGALS
HELP WANTED
Newcastle Timber Ltd oper-ates a year-round union coast-al logging operation offering a full benefi ts package. We are accepting applications for the following positions: Grapple yarder Hooktender, Grapple yarder Chaser. Applicants must be experienced and in good physical condition. Please forward resumes to: Newcastle Timber Ltd, 113-1720 14th Ave Campbell Riv-er, BC V9W 8B9 Fax 250-287-9259
PART-TIME CLASS 1 or 3 driver for night work. Approx 20hrs/wk. Suitable for re-tired/semi-retired person. Clean abstract required. 250-949-6405 or email resume to: [email protected]
PART TIME INTENSIVE SUPPORT &
SUPERVISION PROGRAM WORKER
Is required by The John Howard Society of North Island in Port Hardy. The program worker provides
service to youth referred by a Youth Probation Offi cer.
Please refer to www.jhsni.bc.ca and see employment opportunities
for details. Only those selected will be contacted for
an interview. No phone calls please.
Deadline: June 15, 2011
PART TIME receptionist/billing clerk. Salary d.o.e. Mail re-sume to Port McNeill Medical Clinic Box 14, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Fax: 250-956-3299 or in person, Attn: Julie or Sue. Closing date June 16, 2011.
PORT MCNEILL Shake & Shingle requires experienced Shingle/Shake block cutters. (250)956-4083.
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The Lemare Group in Port McNeill requires a payroll clerk/accounts payable to join our dynamic, fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong or-ganization, effective time man-agement, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, computer literate and account-ing knowledge. Please fax re-sumes to 250-956-4888 or email: [email protected].
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a grapple yarder op-erator, hook tender, and chaser for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume to: offi [email protected] or fax 250-956-4888.
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www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, June 2, 201118
MECHANICTEMPORARY POSITION
The District of Port Hardy requires a mechanic for
a temporary position starting June 2011. This is a
union position with wages as per the current I.U.O.E.
contract.
Nature and Scope of Work Under the direction of the supervisor, this position is
responsible for:
gasoline and diesel powered equipment
compressors, compactor, mowers etc.
District repair shop
equipment and machinery
or wastewater facilities and some employee
Qualifications
both gasoline and diesel engines
vehicles or equipment
A full job description is available at www.porthardy.
ca – Municipal Hall – Employment
Please submit your hand written cover letter and
District of Port Hardy
District of Port Hardy
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School
Strong Together in All We Do
Employment Opportunities
There are four positions being offered at Gwa’sala-
‘Nakwaxda’xw School. It is currently looking for one Kindergarten Teacher (1.0 FTE), one Grade 3/4 Teacher (1.0FTE), one Special Education Worker (1.0 FTE) and one Custodian.
This is a band operated Independent Group 2 school.
It enrolls 140 students from Nursery to Grade 7.
The two teaching jobs require BCCT teacher
certification. Also experience working in a First
Nation’s setting is valuable. The Special Education
Worker requires a high school diploma. In addition,
experience in early childhood education is an asset.
The Custodian position is 20 hours per week and
training in WHMIS is important.
These are all one year positions. There is the possibility
that the Kindergarten Teacher, Special Education
Worker and Custodian positions will be continuing
appointments. The Grade 3/4 Teacher position is for
one year maternity leave.
Closing date for all positions is June 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
Please fax, mail or email resumes complete with
cover letter, supporting documents and references to:
Reed Allen, Principal
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School
Box 1799, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Tel: 250-949-7743
Fax: 250-949-7422
Email: [email protected]
Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Operations Planner to join our Mainland Coast Operation The offi ce for this operation is currently located approximately 15 minutes north of Campbell River, BC but fi eld work is completed in various inlets and islands up and down the Mainland Coast.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this full time position will be a critical part of developing the Planning Department and a successful Mainland Operation. The role is strongly focused on engineering related functions, some operational forestry, and duties will also extend to harvest related contract supervision.
WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011Reference Code: Operations Planner, MC
A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php
Operations Manager
Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation in Holberg, BC located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy.
Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg Forest Operation’s Planning Department. The role is strongly focused on operational forestry; however, duties will also extend to engineering related functions.
WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011Reference Code: Sr. Area Planner, HFO
A detailed job posting can be viewed at
http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php
Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment.
We are currently seeking fully experienced:
• Certifi ed Hand Fallers
Please forward resumes to: General Foreman
5000 Railway Avenue, Woss, BC, V0N 3P0Fax: 250-281-2488
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. – ENGLEWOOD FOREST OPERATION
North Island Community Services Society is looking for
a permanent part-time bus driver to operate the Mount
Waddington Transit bus from Port McNeill. This position
includes a benefits package.
Minimum Qualifications:- Valid driver’s licence, Class 4 unrestricted
- No more than 5 points in past or 2 violations
- No suspensions/probations for 5 years
- Must have good customer service skills
- Must have Criminal Record check
Mail resume to:North Island Community
Services Society
PO Box 1028
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Attention: Mary Mavis
Closing Date: June 6, 2011
Permanent Part-time Bus Driver
North Island Community Services Society is looking
for casual bus drivers to operate the Mount Waddington
Transit bus.
Minimum Qualifications:- Valid driver’s licence, Class 4 unrestricted
- No more than 5 points in past or 2 violations
- No suspensions/probations for 5 years
- Must have good customer service skills
- Must have Criminal Record check
Mail resume to:North Island Community
Services Society
PO Box 1028
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Attention: Mary Mavis
Closing Date: June 6, 2011
Casual Bus Drivers
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NEW heat pump, new roof, new windows, and new laminated wood fl oors. Close to schools, airport, golf courses, college, ski hill Please call (250) 334-6768
HELP WANTED
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HOUSES FOR SALE
EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom cus-tom built 1995 home. Out-standing 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Fea-tures hardwood, tile through-out, custom cabinetry. Gas fi replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!
Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this
“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000
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LOTS
COAL HARBOUR, near Port Hardy. Large ocean view lotfor sale. Cleared & serviced.$130,000 Call 250-949-1223.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
WHOLESALE FACTORYDIRECT. Manufactured,Modular & Park models.Tremendous savings. Luxuri-ous 1512 sq. ft home includingdelivery and installationonly US $109,950. Many otherplans available. The HomeBoys 877-976-3737 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.comWe will beat ANYONE’Sprice!!
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
HADDINGTON COURTAPARTMENTS
PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated
apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building.
Free cable.Furnished suites available.
Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365
KINGCOME MANORPORT MCNEILL
NEWLY RENOVATEDBach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Newly furnished available.Please call for availability
& inclusions.Includes free cable.
Phone Ron and Linda250-956-3365
PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS
Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.
Phone Rick250-956-4555
PORT HARDY: 2 bdrm apt, Byng Rd. n/p, n/s, ref. req.$525. 250-949-6319.
PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments, furnished or non-fur-nished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.
Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079.
References a must.
SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.
P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC
2 bedroom unit available.Fridge, stove, balcony,
blinds, laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,
non smoking, no pets.References required.
Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501Fax 250-902-0690
SEAWIND ESTATES PortHardy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths$800/mo. Also 2 bedrooms$700/mo. Completely renovat-ed townhouse in gated com-munity. N/P, Ref. required.Call 250-949-9723.
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Lincoln Smith of Port Hardy,
10 weeks, toured in a stroller
during Saturday’s Relay for
Life in Port McNeill.
J.R. Rardon photo
smile...of the week.
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Carrie StoneSales Rep
Did you know…My business is to help
you grow your business.
To fi nd out how I can help you
increase sales, give me a call at
250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007or email me at:
View these properties for sale at www.jjones-lawoffice.com or by contacting us a Jeffrey Jones & Company, (250) 956-3358. If you are interested in listing your property for sale with us, our fee is 4% on the first $100,000 and 2% on any amount above that sale price. This includes all filing fees, legal fees and appraisal fees.
Call our office today for an appointment to list your house.
PORT MCNEILL1885 Chelan Cres - $98,900
762 Patterson Way - $149,000 - SOLD!905 Lanqvist Road - $199,000 - NEW LISTING!
2141 Camosun Cres - $229,000 - NEW LISTING!2634 Cardena Cres - $255,0002525 Cardena Cres - $325,000
2848 Woodland Dr - $399,000 - NEW LISTING!2850 Woodland Dr - $450,000 - NEW LISTING!
SOINTULA205-4th Street - $189,000 - SOLD!
Lot 1, 1st Street - 10 Acres - $260,000Lot 2, 1st Street - 25 Acres - $450,000
ALERT BAY110 Skana Place - $199,000114 Skana Place - $55,000
PROPERTIES FOR SALEJEFFREY JONES & COMPANY
SOLICITOR PROPERTY SALES
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
SEA WIND Estates Port Har-dy: 2 b/r, 1 bath, newly reno’d condo, F/S, W/D. Bottom fl oor walk-in access. $700/m Avail June 1. Very safe and secure. Call Jeff (250)591-1641 email: [email protected]
WEST PARK MANOR &
LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy
Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great
view, all clean and in excellent condition.
Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &
quiet buildings. Close to shopping.
2 year rental history and credit check required.
Friendly onsite residentmanagers.
Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email
for info & pictures: [email protected]
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
PORT HARDY Furnished ele-gantly or unfurnished execu-tive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PORT ALICESHOPPING CENTRE
Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease.
300 sq. ft. & up.Contact Steve Edwards at
Colyvan Pacifi c 604-683-8399
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
PORT MCNEILLMobile Home ParkShort walk to town.
Pads for rent. Water, sewer andgarbage included.$258.00/ month
Call 250-956-2355
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
GREATER PORT Hardy area. Available immed, 1 extra lrg bdrm in a newer, spacious shared home, awesome view, furnished, very quiet, across the street from beach. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. 250-949-9970 Marie (phone anytime).
STORAGE
SUITES, LOWER
PORT MCNEILL 1-bdrm bsmnt suite with view, $625. Laundry access. Call (250)956-3664.
TOWNHOUSES
PORT HARDY: Central, like new, 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 or email: [email protected]
PORT HARDY: Central, like new, in gated comm., 3 bdrm, $800. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 email [email protected]
PORT HARDY Newly renovat-ed 2 bedrooms in Seawind Est. 2 front units available im-mediately. $675/mo. Ref. Req. N/S, N/P. Call 604-603-9076.
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Carrie StoneSales Rep
Did you know…My business is to help
you grow your business.
To fi nd out how I can help you
increase sales, give me a call at
250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007or email me at:
Happy Birthday Marc
Fisheries and OceansCanada
Péches et OcéansCanada
Come celebrate Oceans Week with us!
June 4th
Sointula Oceans DayBeach CleanupCome join us in a shoreline cleanup along the south side of Malcolm Island. Dress warmly and bring gloves. Adults must accompany their children.9am-11amMeet at Graveyard Point viewing platformFor more info call 250-973-6580
Family-friendly Ocean CelebrationTake part in hands-on science demonstrations, create oceans artwork, play games, win prizes and enjoy free seafood chowder.Special presentation on oceans wonders by Jackie Hildering - The Marine Detective. Bring your ocean mysteries for her to identify.11am-1:30pmSointula FO HallFor more info call 250-973-6580
June 8th
world Oceans Day
in Port HardyTake a shore walk with a biologist, create ocean themed crafts, learn about the creatures that lurk below the ocean depths and enjoy a hot dog lunch organized by the Providence Place Youth Group.Mary Borrowman will be reading and signing her book “The Rescue of Nanoose” and talking about humback entanglement.Gary Allen will be on hand with Tundra the Wolf!There will also be touch tank on site with live sea creatures and Mother Goose will be here too.10am-4pmPort Hardy Visitor CentreFor more info call 250-949-7622
Organized by: Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, Living Oceans Society, Pacificus Biological Services
Supported by: Archipelago Marine Research Ltd., Coastal Community Credit Union Sointula, Garth Jickling, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Malcolm Island Lions Club, Mary Borrowman, Mother Goose Bus, Port Hardy Lion’s Club, Port Hardy Rotary Club, Providence Place Youth Group, Straitwatch, Sund’s Lodge, Sun Fun Divers, Tundra the Wolf, Whale Interpretive Centre, Adam Ireton & Phyllis Olney
Straitwatch
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