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PRINCE RUPERT

Chamber names Excellence � nalists

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Sports

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Our town

Work continues on new hospital

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Haida Gwaii

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Despite extensive opposition from people throughout the North Coast, ferry cuts are coming to the region later this year.

B.C. Minister of Transportation Todd Stone announced on Feb. 5 the province was moving ahead with $14 million worth of service reductions on northern and minor routes, reductions that will take place effective April 28. But what exactly those reductions will look like remains unclear as the Ministry and BC Ferries will be working with community leaders and BC Ferries to finalize the schedule before publicly releasing them in March.

“The decision to go ahead with service

reductions was a tough one, one of the toughest I have had to make, but it is one piece of a strategy ... we need to align service levels with demand,” said Stone during a provincial media call, noting he is under no illusions there will be no impact to the coast.

“There will be impacts in every coastal community, no question about it, but fees cannot

continue to rise. Taxpayers ... have contributed $200 million to the coastal ferry service, so there is no more room there.”

The initial proposal for ferry cuts for the North Coast called for the Prince Rupert to Port Hardy Inside Passage to have 39 fewer sailings in 2014, a reduction of 32 per cent, while there would be one less sailing per week between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, a reduction of 27.2 per cent. Between the two routes, BC Ferries expected to save more than $2 million per year.

Following the release of the proposed schedules, the government undertook a major consultation process that included hearing from more than 3,700 people and receiving more than 2,700 feedback forms.


A spike in industrial interest in the region has resulted in an expansion of this year’s National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference.

“This is the fourth year we’ve held the conference in Prince Rupert and, because of the massive interest in the region, demand has gone up enormously. Normally by this time we are 60 per cent sold out, but this year we are already 90 per cent sold out,” explained organizer Geoff Greenwell of the 2G Group.

“This year we are going to expand to the civic centre to allow up to 400 delegates, whereas in years past we have had to cap it at 280 ... we have 275 registrations sold and the rest will easily be gone by the end of February.”

Delegates already registered come from around the world, with more nations expected to attend.

Global interest drives conference

expansion

Service cuts coming to BC Ferries in AprilFinal schedule for northern routes remains a mystery

Todd Hamilton / The Northern ViewPrince Rupert Friendship House’s Darnell Calder sets up the offence in front of Hesquiaht Bull Kenny David during opening round Intermediate Division ANBT action on Monday. For highlights and updates check our website at www.thenorthernview.com.

“I don’t know how much more poorly they could have

handled the situation.”- Scott Farwell

See FERRIES on Page A2

See NABOC on Page A3

“It’s the most diverse group of delegates,

globally, to ever come to Prince

Rupert.”

- Geoff Greenwell

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financial support for projects or initiatives in the Prince Rupert area that enhances quality of life or contributes to a lasting legacy to the community.

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While the cuts are going ahead, Stone said that information will be incorporated.

“There will be a number of dramatic changes made to the schedules released back in November as we work on finalizing the schedules in the coming month. Those changes will all be based on the feedback from the consultation process,” he said.

Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem said he was concerned about the cuts, but was going to take a wait-and-see approach before responding to the province.

“I am going to suggest to council that we wait and see what BC Ferries devises in terms of the schedule, look at it, look at the impacts and then talk to community groups to see what those impacts will be on them,” he said, listing hotels, restaurants, charter operators and several other businesses as those being affected.

“To be prudent, we should wait for all of the information and go from there.”

Mussallem said if the impacts are looking “disastrous”, he would be making calls to other mayors along the Northern Circle Route to bring a united voice to Victoria.

“It’s not just in Prince Rupert, this is impacting every community along the way in some way,” he said.

Tourism Prince Rupert chair Scott

Farwell said he wasn’t surprised by the announcement after having “attended too many BC Ferry consultations to believe we can have any meaningful say”, but said Wednesday’s announcement and further delaying a final scheduled for the northern routes will only further impact tourism in the region.

“I don’t know how much more poorly

they could have managed the situation. To say ‘we’re going to make cuts’ then go out and consult only to come back and proceed with the cuts and the last thing they say is ‘we’re not sure what we’re going to do and we won’t let you know what we’re doing until right before the change’ ... I thought we were better organized as a province to handle these major changes that are going to affect so many people,” he said, noting it may already be too late to salvage the BC Ferries tourism season.

“Really, the damage was done when they first made the announcement in November. As soon as you put that out there, it puts the scare into the international tourism industry and people start to make other plans.”

FERRIES from Page A1

The Northern View archivesThe Northern Adventure will be making fewer trips between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii once the new schedule takes effect on April 28.

“This is impacting every community along the way in some way.”

- Jack Mussallem

Ferry cuts to hurt the entire regionRCMP apologize to Campbell


The woman who alleged RCMP let a potentially dangerous man leave without so much as a slap on the wrist has now given a full statement to police about the incident.

As outlined in the Jan. 29 issue of the Northern View, Laryssa Campbell said she was followed into the bathroom at the gaming centre by a man who allegedly charged at her before she ran out. While she was told to give a statement the next day, she arrived at the detachment only to be told the case was closed as the man had left the country and RCMP didn’t have evidence a crime was committed.

But Campbell said she was contacted by Cpl. Larson of the Prince Rupert RCMP shortly after the story was published.

“She said there is no excuses for the way the police handled this case and she apologized ... she also offered me victim services, which I accepted. She said it should have been offered right away,” explained Campbell.

Const. Matt Ericson confirmed the detachment reached out to Campbell to further discuss the case and why it unfolded as it did.

“We did then obtain a full statement from Ms. Campbell and she seemed pleased with how the call proceeded,” he said.

Although RCMP now have the statement from Campbell, Const. Ericson said the man is back in Greece and no further action would be taken against him.

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CN, Teamsters reach tentative deal


A late deal on Feb. 5 put an end to a potential strike by more than 3,000 rail workers.

After serving strike notice earlier in the day for job action that would have begun at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 8, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and CN Rail announced a tentative deal to keep trains moving across the country. Details of the three-year tentative agreement are not being made public pending union ratification, but CN vice-president and chief operating officer Jim Vena said the timing of the deal could not have been better.

“This will ensure continued service to our customers in a very challenging environment where extreme winter conditions have hampered CN operations and affected service levels. CN has offered to work closely with the union leadership to explain the terms of the agreement to union members over the next 45 days to help ensure a successful ratification of the agreement,” he said.

For its part, the union acknowledged potential intervention from the federal government helped speed the process along.

“This was not easy. The Minister of Labour announcing the intention to introduce legislation that would prevent a strike from taking place certainly presented significant challenges,” read a statement from the bargaining committee.

Earlier this month the Teamsters announced that its membership had rejected a tentative agreement reached at the end of October, with 61 per cent of members voting in opposition due in part to concerns about the removal of the contractual rest provision. The new agreement is said to be essentially the same as the rejected deal with modifications made to areas of concern.

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Career fair added to conference“We have people from all over

the world registering because of the interest in Prince Rupert and port activity. We have delegates now from China, Russia, India and other Asian countries as well as major North American companies that are looking to Prince Rupert,” said Greenwell of the April 29-30 event.

“It is the most diverse group of delegates, globally, to ever come to Prince Rupert and that speaks to the level of interest in the region.”

In addition to the number of people attending, Greenwell said the conference will now take the extra step of trying to match

industry with workers. “Simultaneously with the

conference we will be running a career fair. It seems to make sense because a lot of the businesses attending will be looking to hire skilled labour and workers, whether aboriginal or not,” he said.

“We will have approximately 150

companies in attendance and they will be looking to hire for projects locally or regionally ... we’re hoping to see a lot of people come through the door because there will be no charge for the job fair.”

The conference comes at the same time as Greenwell said the 2G Group is buying up commercial property for future office space and possible development in Prince Rupert.

“We’re investing heavily because we recognize that Prince Rupert is going to grow and people need to be ready for it,” he said.

“It’s good to see the region booming and I think it’s only going to get better.”

“Prince Rupert is going to grow and people

need to be ready for it.”

- Geoff Greenwell

NABOC from Page A1

The Vietnamese community of Prince Rupert recently presented a cheque in the amount of $2,021 to the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. The monies will be used to purchase much needed equipment for the emergency department. Pictured from left are Vietnamese community members: Hung La, Trina Vuu, Hanna Vuu, Vang Duong, clinical coordinators Myla Nequinto and Ellen Nequinto and community member Anna Vu.MEDICAL MONEY

Minister Todd Stone owes the North Coast an explanation for his downright cowardly handling of the BC Ferries

service cut announcement.Stone may claim this was “one of the

toughest” decisions he’s ever made, but it was one that must have been made a lot easier by the fact that he never left the comfort of his office to actually participate in the public process.

He never heard from tourism operators about how much revenue would be lost by making changes this late in the game and how it would affect their livelihoods. He never had to look seniors from Haida Gwaii in the eyes as they explained the need for a frequent ferry schedule to make it to medical appointments and back without

draining their bank account paying for hotels and food. He never heard the impassioned plea from people on the islands about the impact reduced sailing would have on the cost of groceries and the ability to send and receive mail.

While it’s fairly unforgivable to hide behind your desk while people pour their hearts out to provide feedback, you would think Minister Stone would at least have the decency to report this “tough” decision to the leaders of the impacted communities before going public with it. Seems like something any considerate person would do when essentially throwing a monkey wrench into the quality of life of so many.

But Minister Stone did not. Instead, mayors from impacted coastal towns

and villages either had to read about it online or, in the case of Queen Charlotte Mayor Carol Kulesha, listen to the same press conference media across the province were in on. There was no courtesy call, no explanation and once again no personal involvement in the “tough” decision he had to announce. Or, more likely, read from a statement prepared for him so he didn’t have to think about it.

If Minister Stone wanted us to believe this was a tough decision and not something green-lit with no consideration for the people being impacted, he failed in the most miserable way possible.

A4 February 12, 2014 www.thenorthernview.com

Where was Minister Stone?

On April 1, medical marijuana growing licences expire across the country and only licensed commercial growers will be able to

legally fill a prescription for pot.Ottawa is moving to clean up the mess it created

by issuing medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities have complained that small-scale medical licences have been greatly exceeded, with many used as fronts for a criminal drug trade that has made B.C. infamous around the world.

How big is the problem? There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed to carry marijuana for medical purposes, and half of them live in B.C. Their permission to grow their own or buy it from designated small-scale growers is withdrawn in a couple of months.

Here’s a look at the community level. Police in the Fraser Valley suburb of Maple Ridge estimate that it alone has 500 properties licensed to grow pot. No, Maple Ridge is not a world hotspot for glaucoma or arthritis. It is historically known for its secluded properties and as a base for B.C.’s prison system and the province’s Hells Angels.

Police have only an estimate because Ottawa’s bungled medical pot scheme conceals the location of licensed growers from provincial and local governments.

This mess was created by Ottawa in response to a court ruling that forced them to make medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a failed war-on-

drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense.

Then there is the circus in Vancouver, where self-styled princes of pot exploit the confusion of the medical marijuana law to run an Amsterdam-style retail trade.

Cannabis Culture, the pot and propaganda empire built by Marc Emery before he was jailed in the U.S., rants about the government’s “war on patients,” amid garish ads for “pot by post” and exotic weed varieties.

“By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns.

Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills.

Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the ill-conceived and failed decriminalization petition last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.” It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s west side.

Its official-looking forms have a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required. In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/withdrawal.”

Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day.

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Are you concerned about BC Ferries cuts?With Martina Perry

ARNOLD SANKEYBRADLEY HUNT COLIN RYAN-GAMBLE DAVID IVERSON

“It’s concerning. It should stay the same.”

“Yes. The ferry system is used by so many coastal

communities that need it.”

“Yes. I’m from Bella Bella.”“Yes, because of the tourism

factor; It’s cutting access to Haida Gwaii and remote

communities. Also, the effect it will have on transporting groceries to communities.”

Letters to the editor Crops in containers a new strength for portEach year since

Fairview Contain-er Terminal began

operations, the number of containers exported to Asia through the Port of Prince Rupert has grown significantly.

This achievement was made possible in large part by the recovery of the Canadian forest products market, as China increased demand for BC lumber to support urbanization and its growing middle class. Today, nearly 40% of all laden export containers through Fairview are stuffed with lumber and wood products from sawmills across northern BC, making it our primary container export.

While export volumes of forest products continue to grow, the com-modity experiencing the greatest growth through Fairview Container Terminal is now agricultural products.

In 2013, containerized agriculture and food products made up 24% of total exports, a significant increase from 2012 when they comprised 14%, and a big jump from 2011 when they were only 8% of total export volumes.

Unlike the big three bulk agri-food products (wheat, canola and bar-ley) moved through the Prince Rupert Grain Terminal, these agricul-tural products are known as “specialty crops.” Specialty crops export-ed through the Port of Prince Rupert consist largely of dried distiller grains, used as high protein livestock feed, as well as products like soy-beans, split peas, mustard seed, flax seed and hay.

Why do shippers choose to move agricultural products by container when export terminals like Prince Rupert Grain are able to efficiently load large bulk carrier vessels from rail cars? The short answer is that chartering big bulk ships is the economical way to move the huge vol-umes of agri-foods like wheat, canola and barley being grown in North America and shipped to markets across the world. Specialty crops are not grown in such quantities, and therefore don’t justify the use of an entire vessel, or even one of the holds on a typical bulk carrier.

The smaller production levels of these specialty crops by Canadian and American farmers make them a great fit for containerization. While the per-tonne cost of shipping is greater for containers than it is for dry bulk, given the limited supply of most specialty crops, the price they fetch in overseas markets warrants their containerized trade.

Shippers also have greater flexibility in the movement by container, both domestically from farm to port, and abroad from foreign port to the end user. Other benefits of shipping agri-food by container include improved food safety and quality assurance, and the creation of field-to-table supply chains being sought by global customers.

The containerized export of agri-food through Fairview Container Terminal presents great opportunities for North American farmers to capitalize on smaller volume, high-value specialty crops.

The share of these exports through the Port of Prince Rupert is poised for even greater growth with the creation of a new inland con-tainer terminal in Grande Prairie, Alberta, which will provide container loading and transloading services and a direct connection to Fairview Container Terminal via CN Rail.

Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port AuthorityCULTIVATING GROWTH: Specialty crops from North American farms fill an increasing number of export containers moved through Fairview Terminal. Agri-food products like soybeans, split peas, and hay are in demand by Asian markets.

RE:PORTRE:PORTRE:PORTPut legal fees in classroom

Editor:Re: End this bloody B.C. school war, Feb. 5

Northern View.It is disheartening to read Tom Fletcher’s

support of the B.C. Liberals’ decision to appeal Madam Justice Griffin’s court ruling of Jan. 27, 2014.

The government is choosing to spend more money in legal costs rather than improve their funding for education. Claims of the highest funding ever run counter to the following evidence:

- The B.C. Government has failed to address cost pressures on school districts, resulting in ongoing budget shortfalls and significant cuts to education programs and services.

- The B.C. per-student funding is $1,000 below the national average.

- B.C. has done considerably less than the rest of Canada to improve operating funding to school districts. Between 2006/2007 and 2010/2011, operating expenditures for elementary and secondary public schools in Canada as a whole increased by 19.6 per cent compared to only 9.6 per cent in British Columbia.

- B.C. ranks the lowest of all the provinces

in terms of improvements to education funding. Our province ranked the lowest in seven key indicators used by Statistics Canada to measure public school expenditures.

Who is most impacted? B.C. students. Our kids deserve the best. By appealing this

decision, the government is saying no to smaller classes, no to increased support for students with special need, no to extra help for all kids, no to just meeting the Canadian average for funding and no to building a relationship with the teachers of B.C.

Kathy MurphyPresident, Prince Rupert District

Teacher Union

“The government is choosing to spend more money in legal costs rather than improve their

funding for education.”

- Kathy Murphy

Hospital food unacceptableEditor’s note: The following was received as an

open letter to Minister of Health Terry Lake and Northern Health officials.

Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of Health:My name is Helen Leino and I am a long-

term care resident at Northern Health’s Masset Hospital.

I am writing you to convey my displeasure with the food being served to residents of the Northern Health Masset Hospital. I find myself not being able to eat the food due to the following:

1. Poor texture: I find the food to be quite soft in general.

2. Poor appearance and presentation: The food is homogenous and sloppy in appearance.

3. Poor flavour: I find the food to be consistently over or under-seasoned based on the dish.

4. Poor selection and variety: I have little control over the menu and would choose different meals if given the option.

5. Poor product freshness: The food provided

does not have a fresh taste, but rather, tastes stale.Due to the aforementioned reasons, I very

seldom, if ever, eat these commercially-prepared meals. I rely on fresh food brought in on my behalf or provided by others. This is a situation I find frustrating given that I am already paying for meals.

Ideally, I would like to see a return to the previous model of food preparation and delivery. However, I am open to discussing other possible resolutions with you.

Helen LeinoMasset

“I very seldom, if ever, eat these commercially-prepared meals.”

- Helen Leino

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Veterans, seniors being forgotten

Editor:Both levels of government have turned their backs on the

people who built and protected this province and country.On the federal level, Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian

Fantino announced the closure of more veterans affairs offices when they are most needed.

On the provincial level, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone has held firm and cut the BC Ferry discounts to seniors. Did he not put his listening ears on?

Most provincial discounts for seniors for transportation such as BC ferries and campground fees are in the off-peak times or seasons. No real savings, just a slap in the face to seniors.

It’s time for a complete reform of our system. No matter which party is in power it’s the same story. They pick at the most vulnerable of our society. Seniors and veterans have paid their dues, it’s time the government should pay attention to them.

To these ministers: The cuts may seem small, however if you are on a fixed income as most seniors and veterans are it is a big deal.

I urge everyone to flood the Ministers, MLA’s and MP’s with emails and letters.

Len LoveringPrince Rupert

Aquaculture expansion defendedEditor:Aquaculture is the fastest

growing food production sector worldwide, now supplying over 50 percent of the global demand for fish and seafood. In Canada, aquaculture is worth over $2 billion annually and employs more than 14,000 Canadians.

With the global demand for seafood expected to increase by 7 per cent every year, it’s clear that aquaculture has great economic potential. Our Government supports aquaculture development that is both economically sound and environmentally responsible. Canada has a transparent regulatory system – one of the most rigorous in the world – to ensure that the industry is ecologically sustainable and protects our marine resources.

In 2011, our Government made the decision not to allow expansion of aquaculture production until the Cohen Commission had reported its findings. What we are doing

now is absolutely consistent with Justice Cohen’s recommendations on aquaculture: We are maintaining the moratorium on new developments in the Discovery Islands area and are further investing in science.

Economic Action Plan 2013 included three major measures that directly respond to Justice Cohen’s recommendations. Our Government committed $54 million that will help bolster our environmental protection in the aquaculture sector through science, an enhanced regulatory regime, and improved reporting.

We also introduced a new program to support recreational fisheries conservation activities through partnerships with community groups. Twenty-eight projects related to Pacific salmon in B.C., totalling $1.8 million, were approved in the first round of the program.

In addition, we are dedicating all revenue collected from the Salmon Conservation Stamp to the Pacific Salmon Foundation, which will mean approximately $1 million

more every year to support the Foundation’s great work.

All of these initiatives are in addition to our Government’s annual investments related to Pacific salmon. Currently we invest more than $65 million per year, of which about $20 million is directly related to Fraser River sockeye.

Our Government has recently decided to resume the review of applications for new aquaculture sites and amendments to existing sites in British Columbia, outside of the Discovery Islands area. I want to stress, however, that all applications that are received will continue to be carefully evaluated through the lens of environmental sustainability.

Our Government is committed to protecting Pacific salmon We are confident that we can achieve that while allowing the aquaculture industry to thrive and create much needed jobs in rural areas and Aboriginal communities.

The Honourable Gail SheaMinister of Fisheries and Oceans

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Stefan Delloch of Northern Savings Credit Union, Mike Slubowski of Stuck On Designs, Sadiq Qazilbashm, back, Xander Lee and Kristina Horne of the Fresh Onion Cafe, Mike Pilon of CityWest accepted nominations for Excellence in Customer Service from Rosa Miller, who represented the chamber. The award sponsor was Macro Properties. Not pictured is a representative from Harris & Wick Goldsmith.

Award sponsors, Anne Rowse, left, of NWCC and John Farrell, right, of Community Futures presented Lee Brain, second on left, of Transition Prince Rupert, Richard Haley and Frances Riley of the Argosy, Shawn Carl of Green Island Lawn and Garden, Veronika Stewart, Sarah Nickerson and Jasper Nolos of Transition Prince Rupert with nominations for the Green Award. Macro Properties were also nominated.

Amber Sheasgreen, left, and Geoff Gould, bottom left, of the Prince Rupert Marine Rescue Society, Shawn Pettitt and Rob Farnum, back, of the Port Edward Volunteer Fire Department, Barb Gruber, Kristina Horne and Mike Pilon of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society, Rob Proskiw, front centre, and Mike O’Neil very back left, of the Prince Rupert Lions Club accept nominations for Volunteer Organization of the Year from Rosa Miller, right. Kaien Anti-Poverty Society was also nominated.

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The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce announced the finalist of the 2013 Business Excellence Awards on Feb. 5, with voting now underway.

Residents can vote for their favourite in each of 13 categories by

visiting awards.princerupertchamber.ca and requesting a ballot via email. Once the ballot is received, people can change their selection any time between now and the voting deadline on Feb. 23.

The winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, which is scheduled to take place on March 1.

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Mike Slubowski of Stuck on Designs and Melanie Frizzell of Hawkair accept nominations for Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufactoring and Transportation from chamber president Jason Scherr. Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. and Harris & Wick Goldsmith Ltd. were also nominated. Maher Terminals are sponsoring the award.


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Bruce Rempel of Shutter Shack, John Farrell, Jasper Nolos and Amber Sheasgreen of Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest and Ann Rowse of NWCC accept nominations on behalf of businesses for the Chamber Member of the Year award from award sponsor Matt LaFiandra RTI. A representative from Nancy Eidsvik Consulting was not present.

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The Council of the Gitga’at First Nation will be hosting a “Gitga’at Members” only meetings on the following dates:

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February 17th, 2014 - Hartley Bay

The purpose of the meetings is to review the recent decision of the Joint Review Panel on the Northern Gateway Enbridge Project (NGEP) and impacts of the project.

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Northern Savings Credit Union’s Stefan Delloch, Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest’s Amber Sheasgreen, John Farrell and Jasper Nolos, PAC 10’s Phat Tran, and Good Times Games and Electronic’s Rob Gruber accept their nominations for Child-Friendly Business of the Year from award sponsor Success by 6/Early Years’ Kate Toye.

The Argosy’s Richard Haley, very left, and France Riley, third on left, Cow Bay Coastal Fibres’ Christy Allen, second on left, Red Shadow Boxing and Fitness and Fitness’ Kirsten Dzavashvili, Wheelhouse Brewing Co.’s Craig Outhet, back, and Jason Hakki of Rapid Gantry CNC Manufacturing accept nominations for Rookie Business of the Year. Hecate Strait sponsored the award and nominees were presented by John Farrell of the chamber.

Christy Allen of the Pioneer Backpackers Inn, Jack Payne and Virginia Nicholson of Inn on the Harbour, Keith Lambourne of Royal LePage and Jerry Kurka of Saanich Plumbing and Heating accept nominations for Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service from Selena Wilson of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd, who are sponsoring the award. Not in the photo is a representative from Dolly’s Fish Market.

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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert mountain bikers and cyclo-cross riders are being encouraged to attend a meeting and become part of Prince Rupert’s first off-road cycling association.

The meeting is being organized by Prince Rupert’s Randy Cunningham, who would like to see the association achieve a number of goals; the first being building sustainable trails for riders to use in Prince Rupert.

Cunningham said he hopes the group will be able to acquire land it can convert into recreational space for bikers, whether its city owned or government forest land.

“A personal issue for me is that there isn’t an area where people can mountain bike in Prince Rupert, officially,” he said.

Cunningham has been working on what he refers to as a “pirate trail” within Prince Rupert for more than

a year. He worries the trail could be shut down at any time and hopes the formation of a club will give Prince Rupert mountain bikers a legal recreation space.

Aside from giving mountain bikers a recreation area, Cunningham believes if there were mountain biking trails within Prince Rupert it could draw in tourists, boosting the tourism industry.

“I think mountain biking is extremely viable in Prince Rupert ... as a mountain biker, I can ride through the snow, rain, through the dry season, 365-days per year in Prince Rupert,” Cunningham said.

“We have ridable terrain year round.”

Cunningham said he loves building trails and hopes others interested in the sport will attend the meeting to share their expertise, whether it be bookkeeping, event planning, trail building or just a passion for the sport.

At the first meeting, attendees will elect a board of directors and will begin working on the club’s mandates. Cunningham said all decisions the association makes will be made democratically by the group.

“A purpose of the association will be to bring people together as an organized group so we can obtain a non-profit status. By doing so we will have access to grants,” he said, explaining the money could be used to put on various events for mountain bikers, BMXers and cyclo-cross riders.

The off-road cycling association’s first meeting will take place at Cowpuccino’s on Feb. 23, starting at 7 p.m.

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Randy Cunningham hopes the biking community will come together to create more trails through the North Coast woods.

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Students swim for survival

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Students in Prince Rupert’s school district will learn important skills in a swimming program that could potentially save their lives if they fall in the water.

School District 52 (SD52) received funding from the Lifesaving Society of B.C., allowing all Grade 3 students in Prince Rupert to participate in the Swim to Survive program.

“It gives every student the opportunity to learn the skills required to survive if they fall into the water in the North Coast. That’s an opportunity that not every student [would necessarily get],” said Ken Minette, SD52’s director of instruction.

The Swim to Survive program includes three in-class learning sessions, with teachers being provided with educational material on life-saving methods. Then, Grade 3 students have three one-hour sessions in the pool at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre that go over skills such as roll entry into water, treading water for one minute and swimming for 50 metres.

The grant provided by the Lifesaving Society of B.C. covered three quarters of the cost to run the program in Prince Rupert, said Minette.

“We probably would not have been able to do it if we hadn’t received this grant. It works out to about $40 per student to run the program, and [the grant covered] about $25 of the cost for each student,” he said.

Minette said Prince Rupert’s school district will apply for the funding once again next year to ensure that Prince Rupert students are able to learn these valuable skills.

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If you don’t believe miracles can come from the least expected of places, simply talk to Joan Dudoward.

Joan had not been feeling well and had been experiencing shortness of breath when she received a worrying call at her office in the fall of 2010.

“It was my doctor who told me my white blood cell count was low, but it was nothing to worry about. I just thought, ‘why would you call me at the office if there was nothing to worry about?’,” she recalls.

It turns out Joan was waging an internal war with leukemia, a disease that claims the lives of so many across the country each and every year. Her family, fearing the worst, rushed to her side to see if they could provide the bone marrow Joan so desperately needed.

“My brothers were not a match and couldn’t help. My daughter told me she couldn’t give blood and I asked if it was because she was pregnant, and she told me she was. I was so happy it almost wiped out any of the bad feelings I had,” she said.

Joan found herself where so many others stricken with leukemia do: On the waiting list and holding out hope that a donor could be found. While many wait years on end to see if their lives can be saved, Joan was informed a donor had been found within months. on Feb. 11, 2011, Joan had the life-saving procedure.

With a new lease on life thanks to those she calls “the angels on the 15th floor” of Vancouver General Hospital, Joan wanted to thank the person who gave her a second chance to care for her aging mother and welcome another grandchild. But that information is classified unless both parties agree it can be released, so Joan filed the form and patiently waited to see if the donor would agree.

“I’ll never forget it. On National Aboriginal Day my phone rang. It was

Vancouver General Hospital saying they could tell me the name of my donor was Charles Wilson. I asked where he lived and when they told me it was Port Edward, I just thought ‘Oh my god’,” she said.

“So I picked up the phone, called Charles and said ‘Happy Aboriginal Day, this is the woman whose life you saved’.”

Charles, who was a member of the Port Edward Volunteer Fire Department, said he initially gave blood after his next door neighbour’s son was diagnosed with leukemia.

The call that he was a match with Joan was the second time he had received such

news — in the case of the first patient, the man had put off the transplant until it was too late and he passed away.

Although the two wouldn’t formally meet for quite some time, Charles said he recognized Joan from an earlier encounter.

“When I went up to have the bloodwork done, I realize now I had seen Joan sitting in the waiting room at the hospital here in Prince Rupert,” he said.

“You just never know who you are giving blood for when you choose to donate.”

Wilson said he is proof of the

difference a simple, painless procedure can make in the lives of complete strangers near and far.

“It could be a match for people overseas or anywhere else in the world and I encourage anyone to sign up to donate,” he said, noting there is a particular need among the First Nations population.

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A lot has changed since the two first met for dinner with their families, but Joan and Charles have maintained a strong bond and a unique link with one another.

“Feb. 11, when I received the stem cells, is my rebirth. It’s like I get two birthdays every year,” said a tearful Joan, who this year marks three years of healthy living since the transplant.

“How do you thank someone who literally saved your life? There is just no words, .... Earth Angel, I call him my Earth Angel.”

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PUBLIC NOTICEPursuant to Section 57 of the Canada Marine Act, the Prince Rupert Port Authority hereby provides notice that their Port Information Guide (Practices & Procedures) is available for review and comment by the public from February 17 to March 19, 2014 at the address set out below or online at www.rupertport.com.

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Alexander Phillip MacKenzie – “Xander”, born December 20th, 2013 passed away peacefully in his mother’s tender arms surrounded by his loving family on January 29th, 2014. He left behind his mother Janine, father Taylor, big brother Zachery; Great great grandmother Olga Newton; Great grandparents, James Kelner and May & Gordie MacKenzie; Grand parents Doug & Christine MacKenzie and Al & Kathy Leaman; Aunties Deva (Richard) and Kelsey (Garrett); Uncle Jason (Erica); Cousins Dylan and Danika ; Numerous great aunties, uncles and cousins. Xander’s spirit and memory will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. The family respectfully but graciously declines all flowers and in lien encourages and recommends donations be made to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice at: http://www.canuckplace.org/ in loving memory of Alexander.

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Port Clements, Lax Kw’alaams, Tlell

and Hartley Bay every week

The Prince Rupert Northern View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to set rates therefore and to determine page location.The Prince Rupert Northern View reminds advertisers that it is against the provincial Human Rights Act to discriminate on the basis of children marital status and employment when placing “For Rent:” ads. Landlords can state no smoking preference.The Prince Rupert Northern View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the News Box Reply Service, and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.Box replies on “Hold” instructions not picked up within 10 days of expiry of an advertisement will be destroyed unless mailing instructions are received. Those answering Box Numbers are requested not to send original documents to avoid loss.All claims of errors in advertisements must be received by the publisher within 30 days after the first publication.It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Prince Rupert Northern View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

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PRINCE RUPERT

Leniuk, AuthurDecember 6, 1939 - January 25, 2014

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Leniuk of Prince Rupert, BC.Born to a pioneer family, Bill & Mar-garet Leniuk in the Rama, SK district where he attended Oleksince school.Are took his first job as a Red Cap Porter for the C.N. Railways in Winnipeg Man., He later moved to Prince Rupert, BC and worked at the Oceanview Hotel for 14 years, and also worked as a fireman; Art then worked on seiner as a cook and deckhand.Arthur is survived by his daughter Kelly (Bill) Stenset, his grandchildren Tanya, Travis and Sidney, grea grandchildren Broklynn and Frank. His long time friend Jenny Fraser. All of Prince Rupert, BC. Brother Jerry (Debbie) Leniuk of Buchanan, SK. Sisters Mary (Roy) Opsal of Stoon, Sk. Stella Leniuk of Cancouver, BC, Angie Vallentgoed of Turtleford Sk. Dian (Ken) Stadnyk of Camrose, AB, Elda (Norman) Bosovich of Canora, SK. Gale Unick & (Ray) of Stoon Sk. Bernice Carlson of Vancouver, BC and numerour nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson’s Funeral Home. Internment will take place in Canora’s at a later date.

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We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. Th is role is best suited to an individual who possesses 1+ years of experience or post secondary schooling. Experience in the construction service industry is an asset. Th e main role of this position is to dispatch trucks, operate scale, answer switch board, input data and assist in daily offi ce activities. Th is position is full time, with benefi ts and competitive wage.

Requirements:

Administration or equivalent work experience.

Word and Excel

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Financial Services

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. West Fraser is currently seeking a high caliber candidate for a permanent Financial Accountant role at our Corporate Operations head of ce in Quesnel, BC.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT• As part of the Corporate Accounting group, this role will provide analytic

and accounting support on all issues impacting the Company • You will be, developing and maintaining nancial reporting, preparing

detailed nancial analysis, forecasting and benchmarking across our various segments

• Providing support with regards to standards and procedures, month end accounting, systems development, and best accounting practices for our Canadian Operations

• This role is ideal for someone with a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA), business experience, and who is looking for a long term career.

If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in con dence, by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by February 28, 2014

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We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment

Trades, Technical

ELECTRICIANHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candi-date needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, me-chanically inclined, able to work independently on pro-jects, and willing to travel for some jobs. Wage will be ne-gotiable on experience.

Email to: [email protected]

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS

Fort McMurray & Leduc AlbertaGladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certifi ed Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Le-duc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefi ts.

www.gladiatorequipment.comfax 1-780-986-7051.

[email protected]

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has an immediate

opening for aTJ Heavy Duty Mechanic

in Dease Lake, BC

You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a me-dium sized fl eet of trucks and equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifi cations to get one are preferred. This position offers excellent bene-fi ts and allowances.

We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake offi ce if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

Apply with resume andreferences in person at the

Dease Lake or Burns Lake offi ces, or to

[email protected] fax to 250-692-3930

For details on these positions and more, visit:

ldmltd.ca/careers

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Manager

in Dease Lake, BC

As part of our management team in our Stikine area, you are responsible for supervis-ing and directing a team of mechanics to maintain our fl eet of plow trucks & equip-ment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop & equip-ment priorities, and manage shop & inventory schedules to meet those priorities.

You have previous experience in a similar role, managing employees and budgets. You are able to manage and plan effectively with tight dead-lines and under pressure.

Available are excellent re-muneration and benefi ts, in-cluding housing and reloca-tion assistance for the right person.

We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake offi ce if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

Apply with resume andreferences in person at the

Dease Lake or Burns Lakeoffi ces, or to:

[email protected] fax to 250-692-3930

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MECHANICRequired F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based

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Summer Student poSitionS Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is currently seeking fifteen students interested in summer employment for four months commencing May 01, 2014 to August 31, 2014.

Students may have the opportunity to work in one of the following departments: Operations, Project Development, Maintenance, Trade Development & Public Affairs, or Finance & Administration.

Applicants must be attending school, college or university during the last school term and returning to their studies in the subsequent academic year.

More details regarding these exciting positions are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com

Applicants should submit a detailed resume with covering letter inconfidence specifying which department they wish to be considered for by monday, march 03, 2014, to:

Human ResourcesPrince Rupert Port Authority200-215 Cow Bay RoadPrince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1A2Fax: (250) 627-8980Email: [email protected] telephone inquiries please.

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WE ARE EXPANDING... NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE

*New* Sports Reporter wanted

The Prince Rupert Northern View and Northern Connector has an immediate opening for a full-time sports reporter. The position includes cover-ing a variety of sports, as well as some general duty assignments.

Candidates should have strong writing and pho-tography skills and be willing to work evenings and weekends. They should be self-starters who can work with minimal supervision. A driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are also required.

Experience is preferred, but training may be pro-vided to the right candidate. This candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal and communi-cation skills, work well with others and willing to pitch in to assist in day-to-day operations.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resumé with a cover letter along with three writing samples and three photos (jpg or tif format) to:

Todd [email protected]

* No phone calls please.

*New* Graphic Designer

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a talented graphic designer with an artistic flair to design ads, print flyers, brochures and online banners to join our dynamic team.Responsibilities include daily production of adver-tising pieces such as flyers, newspaper ads, web ads and magazine projects. Process requests for print material needed for the Northern View, North-ern Connector, Black Press, as well as its online platforms.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Ado-be CS6 and comfortable with a multitude of Mac platforms.

This candidate must also possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, work well with others and willing to pitch in to assist in day-to-day operations.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resumé with a cover letter and samples of your work to:Todd [email protected]

* No phone calls please.

Independent Swing Carriers required

Due to expanding delivery efforts, The Northern View and Northern Connector currently has one part-time position left available to join our team of relief carriers. Ideal for seniors or those wishing to augment their income.Salary is negotiable and sub-contractors are welcome. Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence are preferred but not absolute-ly necessary.The successful candidates will be courteous, punctual and reli-able. Must be available on Wednesday and Fridays.

Please submit your resumé to:Terry St. Pierre737 Fraser StreetPrince Rupert, B.C.Call: 250-624-8088

*Carriers needed in the East End

PRINCE RUPERT

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

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CARRIERS WANTED

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Job Opportunity: Accounts Receivable/Payroll ClerkLocation: Terrace, BC

Coast Industrial Construction is an established civil excavation and construction company located in Prince Rupert BC. Being situated in the Northwest of BC our company is well aligned to take advantage of 30 billion dollars of investments scheduled for the region.

Payroll Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:

from customers

Skills / Qualification Requirements:

-

Position:

Pay: $23.00 per hour (Based on experience).

DEADLINE:

* NO PHONE CALLS. *

Please submit your resume by email to [email protected]

only those under consideration will be contacted.

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VIOLENCE AND ABUSE SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CASE MANAGER

Prince RupertHours of Work: 32 hours per week

Job DescriptionIt is the Case Managers responsibility to support women who have barriers to accessing employ-ment because of the effects of abuse. Other re-sponsibilities include working with clients who have multiple barriers to employment. This position requires a highly energetic, helpful, confident and friendly person with a demonstrated understand-ing of the issues that people face in developing an attachment to the labour market in this economy.

Education/ExperienceApplicants must have a degree in the Social Ser-vice field or a related field. Alternatively, a Diploma in Social Services Program with a combination of education and experience will be accepted.

The Successful Applicant Must Have:-

vors of abuse

to learn new systems

placements/on the job training with employers in the community

-able in the community

family violence or abuse affects employment-

nication skills, including descriptive reporting

-als; quick assessment of needs

pamphlets etc.

marginalized populations-

tional Skills

Please send your resumes to:[email protected]

Attention: Human Resources

Only short listed people will be notified. Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB POSTING

Serving and Kitchen Staff WantedFor 2014 Resturant Opening

Candidates with resume showing consistent involvement & interest in the Food Service industry are appreciated. Candidate must submit position applied for, weekly hours & day or evening availability to have

their resume considered.Reliable full and part time servers and kitchen staff;

* Waiter/waitress positive friendliness with exceptional customer service and cash handling skills.* Kitchen Chef able to create daily specials & menu costing.* Prep cooks experienced in soups, sauces & line cooking.* Bus Staff / Dishwasher positions available for candidates with no or little proven restaurant skills.

Please submit your resume, position and work availability to:P/O Box 101 417 2nd ave west, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4

Thanks for your time regarding this opportunity

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

PRINCE RUPERT

WE NEED YOU!

Collators & Relief Drivers NEEDED

Bring resume to:Prince Rupert Northern View

737 Fraser StreetPrince Rupert, BC

FREE PALLETSMust be able to

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Stop by during work hours only

Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

PRINCE RUPERT

737 Fraser Street

Notice to Creditors and OthersNotice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ronald Kevin Stewart, also known as Kevin Stewart, deceased, formerly of 1205 11th Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 2X2, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Veronika Stewart, at 602 5th Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC, on or before March 31st, 2014, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice

We are seeking anAUTO SALES

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We are looking for a self motivated individual with excellent communication skills. MacCarthy GM will provide training to the successful candidate. We offer an above earnings potential and a great working environment. Please forward your resume to:

[email protected] to: 250-635-6915 or deliver in person Attention General Manager

to MacCarthy GM5004 Highway 16 West,

Terrace, B.C.V8G 5S5

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Dealer #31283

MacCarthyMacCarthy Motors (Prince Rupert) Ltd

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Garage SalesPR: 601 Fulton. Friday, Satur-day, Sunday 1pm-4pm. Hide-a-bed, dining room suite, an-tique high chair. Lots of Misc. items.

Misc. for SaleFOR SALE

Tread Mill in A1 condition $250

Small wood burning camp stove, c/w pipes $75Call 250-624-2702

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. WantedCoin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Duplex/4 PlexPR: Refi nished 3 bdrm with large family room, 2 bath, bright large above ground 1500 sq ft duplex. F/S, new W/D, wood fl oors, on 11th East near everything. Would be excellent as a shared space. Can provide furnish-ings and housekeeping if re-quested at an additional charge, N/S, N/P. $1,250 per month (1 year lease) Call Robin to view 604-724-7544

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Apt/Condo for RentPR: Oasis Condo 2 bdrm. Sauna, gym, hot tub incl. Avail Feb. 15 for quiet working couple. $850/mo. Call Randall North 250-627-1414. prince-rupert-real-estate.com

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Apt/Condo for Rent

CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS

1123-1137 Borden StreetAdult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to

downtown and hospital. References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert

250-624-9298

Commercial/Industrial

Rupert Rentals / Commercial

[email protected]

* Package offi ces with re-ceptionist, video conference board room, nicely renovat-ed. From $300 per month and up. Centrally located.

* Two 2500 sq ft. Offi ces available immediately. Cen-tral downtown location.

* Workshop/Storage heated.

* Two 2500 sq ft. Unfi nished offi ces available. Will build to suit.

Duplex / 4 PlexPt. Ed: FURNISHED 2 bdrm 1/2 Duplex Ocean-view. Avail. Now. Elec heat not incl. N/S, Quiet working tenants. $900/mo. Please call Lynn Chivers 250-627-1414

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Homes for Rent3 BDRM House, Central to downtown Prince Rupert, elec. heat, w/d, great view, lots of storage, $960/mo, call 250-624-4331 3 bdrm upper duplex. Working people preferred. Ref required $900. 2 bdrm house, ref re-quired. Available SAP $950. Sleeping room available March 1 $300. 250-624-4598PR: Bachelor suite. Mature tenants only! $525/mo. 3 bedroom home $950/mo.References required. Call 250-600-2334 or 250-624-5955PR: Furnished 2 bdrm, 1 bath house. New appliances. Reno-vated. Harbour views. $1,200/month + utilities. Contact [email protected] 1-604-781-9110

PR: House w/3 bdrms for rent. Looking for contractors. furn.all-incl. harbour-view.

Mark @ 250-622-2203

Skyline Manor1200 Summit Ave.

Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage,

laundry facilities, hot water & heat included.

Sorry no pets. Close to hospital,

bus stop & downtown. References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

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Homes for RentRupert Rentals

[email protected]

* Furnished Executive House. Tastefully renovated, 2 bedrooms with amazing city and water view. Master suite is the entire top fl oor with ensuite/jacuzzi & deck. N/P, N/S. One year lease min. $2,500 per month.

* K&C Building - 1 bedroom apartments. Centrally located on 3rd Ave across from City Hall. N/S, N/P. $650 per month.

* Available March 1st - 2 bedroom suite in a nice 5plex on McBride and 5th. Very cozy $800/month. N/S N/P.

* Available Feb 1st - 1 Bed-room suite in a house on 7th Ave. East. Very nicely up-graded with new appliances. $800/month. N/P N/S Adults only.

* Check other availabilities at [email protected]

References a must for all of the above.

Rooms for RentPR: Furnished room for rent.Shared living dinning room and kitchen, all utilities and in-ternet included. Laundry fa-cilities. Ocean View, fi replace. Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-624-5854 (home) 778-884-5854 (cell)

www.princerupertrooms.com

Rooms Starting At $59/Daily, $299/Weekly, $799/Monthly,

Contractors WelcomeAll-Inclusive. 250-600-1680

TownhousesPINE CREST

3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H1 ½ bath No pets

Call Jenn 622-4304

PR: 3 bdrm townhouse for rent in quiet complex.

Recently renovated, Located near Civic Centre/Pool. N/S,

N/P. $1200/mo. Hydro not incl. Avail. Now.

Call 250-628-9433

PRINCE RUPERTHarbourview Apts.2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath,

Start at $600 No pets627-6697 or 622-2699

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55TH Annual Basketball Tournament

OPENING CEREMONIES

Chief of the Nine Allied Tribes, Tsimshian Chief Buddy Helin, provides the traditional welcome to the territory.

Clockwise from upper left: The Haida legend of Gaagiit performed by the All Haida Dance Group; Ashley Crosby and son Marcus join the dance; Rollie Williams holds the Haida Nation fl ag during the entrance; lead drummer and singer Donny Edenshaw performs; players are drummed into the opening ceremonies; Vern Barker proudly carries the Prince Rupert Masters banner.


Rookie Business of the YearSponsored by: Hecate Strait Employment

Development SocietyHonours a business that has demonstrated excellence through

positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (In operation fewer than three years).

The ArgosyWheelhouse Brewing

Cow Bay Coastal FibresRed Shadow Boxing and Fitness

Rapid Gantry Manufacturing

Child-Friendly Business of the YearSponsored by: Success By 6 / Early Years

Presented to any business that can demonstrate child-friendly practices designed to welcome families and children to the

workplace and/or employs workplace policies and/or practices that support the ability of its employees to maintain a healthy

work-family balance.Cowpuccinos

Community Futures of the Paci� c NorthWestGood Times Games and Electronics

Northern Savings Credit UnionPAC 10 Tutoring

Newsmaker of the YearSponsored by: Prince Rupert Northern View

Presented to local business, individual or organization that has made positive business news in, or for Prince Rupert, during the

year.Jeff King

Maher TerminalsPaci� c NorthWest LNG

Royal LePage Prince Rupert

Aboriginal Business of the YearSponsored by: CFNR Northern Native

BroadcastingThis award of excellence is presented to a business that is

majority Aboriginal owned and operated.Coast Industrial Construction

Metlakatla Development CorporationGat Leedm TransportationPrince Rupert Constructors

PAC 10 Tutoring

Excellence in Customer ServiceSponsored by: Macro Properties

Honours a business that provides exceptional and consistent Customer Service.

Northern Savings Credit UnionStuck On Designs

The Fresh Onion Café & CateringHarris & Wick Goldsmiths Ltd

CityWest

Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service

Sponsored by: McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.

Honours a business in hospitality or tourism sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior

customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees in operation for over 3 years. Includes not-

for-profit organizations operated by salaried staff).

Pioneer Backpacker’s InnDolly’s Fish MarketInn on the Harbour

Royal LePage Prince RupertSaanich Plumbing and Heating

Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation

Sponsored by: Maher TerminalsHonours a business in the industry, manufacturing, or

transportation sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding

commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years).

Bandstra Transportation Systems LtdHarris & Wick Goldsmiths Ltd

HawkairStuck On Designs

Small Business of the Year: RetailSponsored by: TD Canada Trust

Honours a business in the retail sector that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service

and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operations for over 3 years).

Harris & Wick Goldsmiths LtdGood Times Games and Electronics

Cow Bay Gift GalleyEddie’s News Stand & Novelties

SeaSport Outboard Marina & Clothing

Green AwardSponsored by: Community Futures PNW

and NorthWest Community CollegeHonours a business that appreciates that protecting the

environment is a shared responsibility, makes environmentally responsible decisions , encourages energy conservation, encourages others to strive for clean air, water, and land,

encourages sustainable use of renewable resources and the protection of special spaces.

The ArgosyGreen Island Lawn and Garden

Macro PropertiesTransition Prince Rupert Society

Community Involvement AwardSponsored by: CityWest

Honours a business that contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and businesses development or promotion in Prince Rupert.

Community Futures of the Paci� c NorthWestRidley Terminals Inc

HawkairNorthern Savings Credit Union

Good Times Games and Electronics

Chamber Member of the YearSponsored by: Ridley Terminals Inc.

Awarded to a chamber member that has made significant and consistent contribution to the chamber of commerce throughout

the year.Community Futures of the Paci� c NorthWest

The Crest HotelNancy Eidsvik Consulting

NorthWest Community CollegeShutter Shack

Volunteer Organization of the YearSponsored by: Prince Rupert Grain

Recognizes an outstanding community or charitable organization that operates primarily through the use of volunteers.

Prince Rupert Marine Rescue SocietyPort Edward Volunteer Fire Department

Prince Rupert Special EventsKaien Anti Poverty SocietyPrince Rupert Lions Club

Business of the YearSponsored by: Northern Savings Credit UnionHonours a business that has demonstrated excellence through

positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Over 25 employees; in operation for over

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Haida Gwaii leaders say they feel ignored after the B.C. Government announced it would be proceeding with a 52-sailing reduction to the islands, something that flies in the face of public outcry during community consultation meetings held late last year.

“I don’t understand why they spent the money on the public consultation process. It is obvious they had made a decision and were holding firm to it ... we should not have been led to believe we had the opportunity to create changes because that wasn’t there,” said Queen Charlotte Mayor Carol Kulesha, noting she felt the timing of the announcement was also suspicious.

“I felt we were getting a lot of momentum in opposition to these cuts, and I think making this announcement today was designed to stop that.”

Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees said he wasn’t surprised and lashed out at the government for carrying on with the cuts.

“The government has really shown a contempt and complete ignorance of the needs of coastal communities. I don’t think they really listened to the people of the communities during their meetings ... this is going to make things tighter and more difficult on the islands. It means we are going to be more isolated, things are going to be more expensive, we will have less access to health care and there will be fewer days of delivery,” he said, taking particular aim at the Minister of Transportation.

“We need to keep the pressure on, particularly on Minister Todd Stone who has been completely absent in this whole process. It is shameful, he has been absent and hasn’t responded to anything we have sent him.”

Kulesha said she was surprised by the fact the cuts were still scheduled for this spring and the final schedule won’t be released until the end of March, noting that time line will present a number of challenges.

“The impact is it is going to be very, very difficult for the islands, the coast itself and the province’s tourism industry, which is going to have to reinvent itself because the reliable schedules people have counted on are no longer in place,” she said.

“We know the cuts are still in place and are still being tweaked, but it is going to be more difficult until we know what those tweaks are.”

A result of the delay in getting the schedule finalized is people cannot make online reservations to travel to Haida Gwaii and Merilees said that will only hurt the island economy and the small businesses that rely on tourism.

“People are starting to make their summer plans ... if they can’t book passage and secure a travel time, there is a danger that they are not going to come,” he said.

“It shows nobody at BC Ferries understands basic economics. If you want to increase ridership you need to make it easier for people to access the service.”

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RCMP receive 25 callsBY CONST. CHRIS KIENZLE MASSET / The Northern View

Between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, Masset RCMP responded to 25 calls for service.

These calls included nine public intoxication files, one small drug seizure and a reported assault.

Masset RCMP would like to publicly thank Lesli Bellis and the Community Constultative Group for arranging

the public meeting on Jan. 29 and extending the invitation that allowed us to present the drug information session. We would also thank everyone that took the time to attend and listen to the message surrounding drugs in the community.

We remain dedicated to the Village of Masset in our efforts to stem the flow of drugs and curtailing criminal activity in general.

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The Vietnamese community came out to the Fisherman’s Hall on Jan. 25 to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year, more commonly known as TET.

“TET is the occasion for Vietnamese to express their respect and remembrance for their ancestors as well as welcoming the New Year with their beloved family members. Every family will get together to have big meals, decorate TET trees and eat

TET food and to welcome the New Year instead of a religious cause,” explained Hung La.

“People consider what they do on the dawn of TET will determine their fate for the whole year, hence people always smile and behave as nice as they can in the hope for a better year. As well, gifts are exchanged between family members and friends and relatives, while children receive lucky money kept in red envelope.”

Along with a Lion Dance and Lucky Money from TD Bank, the evening included a large spread of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and activities like a tug of war for different age groups, karaoke and a dance at the end.

The evening ended with a surplus of $2,221. $2,021 of that was donated to the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital while the remaining $200 was donated to the Che Linh Sao Do leprosy Hospital in Vietnam.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANPest Management Plan No.: BC Hydro Wood Structure Maintenance 2014-2019 Applicant: BC Hydro 1401 Kalamalka Lake Rd., Vernon BC, V1T 8S4 Attention: Rhonda Kariz, Vegetation Management Specialist Tel: (250) 549 8582 Email: [email protected]

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to treat wood structures with pesticides (“wood preservatives”) to protect and increase their service life and ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical system. The wood structures include, poles and associated equipment and any wood structures eg. helipads, fences, sign posts, walkways and bridges.

The PMP applies to those portions of the province-wide distribution, transmission and generation system that utilizes wood poles and structures and is owned or managed by BC Hydro. The BC Hydro service area encompasses all of British Columbia.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019.

The trade names and active ingredients of the wood preservatives proposed for use under this plan include: copper naphthenate combined with sodium fluoride, Cop R Plastic or equivalent; copper naphthenate combined with borax, CuRap 20 or equivalent; copper napthenate, Cobra Wrap, CuNap-8 or equivalent; copper hydroxide, CuBor or equivalent; sodium fluoride, Pole Wrap or equivalent; metam sodium, Guardsman Post and Pole Fumigant 42% or equivalent; disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, Tim-Bor Professional, Impel rods, GenBor RTU, Boracol or equivalent; copper hydroxide, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and boric acid in combination, CobraRods, Genics CuB or equivalent; copper hydroxide, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, zinc and boric acid, no product name; permethrin, Dragnet or equivalent; propetamphos, Catalyst or equivalent; chorpyrifos, Dursban or equivalent.

The proposed manners of applying the wood preservatives include: external bandage treatments, internal liquid, powder, foam and gel treatments, external liquid treatments (brush on), internal solid treatments (rods). Other management methods include stubbing and replacing wood poles and when installing new poles using pre treated poles and using plastic liners.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP may be examined in detail at: http://www.bchydro.com/safety-outages/trees-power-lines/managing-weeds-insects/wood-pole-treatment.html or in person at 1401 Kalamalka Lk Rd, Vernon BC; 18475 128th St, Surrey BC; 3333 22nd Ave, Prince George BC; or 1155 McGill Rd, Kamloops BC.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinaryTampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 mod-el. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

LooksThe styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sporti-er look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both

the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.

InsideOne of the reasons that the Civic is the best selling car in Canada is the practical, yet sporty interior in both the sedan and coupe. Many people, including me, didn’t initially like the split dash with the speedometer on the top and the ta-chometer on the bottom, but over time this design has proven to be a winner. I was wrong. The split design now incorporates more information to see without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other functions like radio station information are just below the front window. In

addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduc-tion of Display Audio system that is available on the EX and Touring models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen design that lets the driver access many functions from the radio to apps that piggyback off your iPhone. (No Android apps yet but they are working on this.) This taps into the power of your phone, in the big screen, with full

integration. I liked the speed and func-tion of the design but really missed a rotary dial to adjust the volume over a touch screen volume design. Yes, there is a volume control on the steering wheel but one next to the radio would complete the package.

DriveHonda has made one small change and one big change to help with fuel economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an in-house continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes

in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design. In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car. The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great comple-ment. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.

VerdictHonda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice. The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary. They know how to make a good, solid, reliable car and for 2014 things just a little bit more interesting.

The LowdownPower: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 143hp or 2.4L with 205hpFill-up: 6.7L/5.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $15,690-$26,655

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Channeling your inner teenager in the snow

The new generation Mazda3 launched in 2010 was an immediate hit with Canadian compact car buyers.The car, available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback, is a nicely proportioned car with curvy styling lines, more defined front fenders and a distinctive (happy face) front air take.The zoom-zoom mind-set may not be used in the advertising today, but it is still very much alive at Mazda and my enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.This generation Mazda3 initially came in three trim levels: GX, GS and GT. There’s also a high-performance edition called Mazdaspeed3. A hood scoop, which directs air flow to a turbocharged engine intercooler, gives the Madaspeed3 a more distinctive frontal appearance.Regardless of price, trim or potency, core elements of this ‘3’ are its light yet rock-solid body platform, combined with a sport-minded engineering theme. Its lighter and stiffer chas-sis has more high-strength steel and other enhancements to reduce body flex and combined with suspension changes the result is a tighter and better handling car.The GX and GS trim levels come with a 148-horsepower 2.0-litre engine that provides a nice balance of power and fuel economy, which is 8.1/5.9 L/100 km (city/highway). The GT comes with a 2.5-litre that can deliver 167 horsepower and it gets 9.2/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway).Mazda3, which was first launched in 2003, has been consistently one of the best selling cars in Canada and the Mazdaspeed3 variant typically accounts for less than two per cent of sales. That certainly makes it a harder car to find on the used car market and while prices generally tend to be premium they also vary considerably depending on condition and history. This generation Mazdaspeed3 is a more refined high-per-

former. It offers a more controlled unleashing of power from its turbocharged engine, yet it is still an extremely fast car. Changes to its drive shafts were designed to reduce torque steer (which still exists) and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential was added to the drivetrain.Mazda claims a top speed of 250 km/h and zero to100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Engine output (263-horsepow-er) is the same as the 2009, however it provides a more progressive release of torque that peeks at 3,000 rpm and 280 lb-ft is available. Its fuel consumption rate is also faster at 11.5/8.0 L/100 km (city/highway).Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe five, adults pro-vided those up front are willing to share leg room. There’s more cargo room in the hatchback, however, the added security offered by the sedan’s trunk might be preferred and used prices tend to be lower. The only significant change in 2011 was the inclusion of electronic stability and traction control as standard on all models. The 2012 model year brought the introduction of Mazda’s “Skyactiv” performance and fuel-saving technologies, of-fered initially on the mid-range GS trim line. A direct-inject-

ed 2.0L engine is mated to either a special 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also got a mild exterior and interior restyling job that included as updated (subdued happy-face) front grille. Mazda3 is highly rated by Consumer Reports for depend-ability, offers great value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market.

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Picture this: You’re a teenager with a driver’s licence, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall. Turns out, they decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sitting all by its lone-some in the garage. All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how?The key to this stellar coupe, which gener-ally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces. Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired.You look down at the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble”.Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen. Your smile is uncontrollable.Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heat-ed sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car. Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage

dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.It’s a reality. For those wanting to learn car control on a desig-nated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school. The track’s location is less than a couple of hours outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility. Whether you are learn-ing how to control over and understeer on the oval or learning how to appropriately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at the slalom, chances are you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time.And if you spin out, you just keep going. The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors. Proper seating position is explained and then it’s time to hit the track. Exercises are done with two people to each car and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on.Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get con-structive criticism. It’s just part of the process. Two major points that were stressed in any of the exercises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time.The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can

upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the manouevre you were trying to do. Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world. It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time. And how much your face will hurt afterwards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures.The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus applicable taxes.)

That includes three nights accommodation at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel in a nearby area,) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track.As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going. And no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun. It’s part of the learning experience.Visit http://www.porsche.com/canada-pde/en/winter-driving/ for more information.

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Driving a Porsche in the snow can be a lot of fun. Alexandra Straub

Nearly new: Second gen Mazda3 was a zoom-zoom hit Drives-U-Crazy

Keith MorganThe 2010-2013 Mazda3 is a great secondhand purchase BOB MCHUGH

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‘‘My enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was the most refined compact car I’ve every driven.’’Bob McHugh

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When the CEV program started, according to Qualey, the inventory of EVs available for sale at local auto dealer-ships was very limited. A few years later the supply situ-ation is much better, competition has certainly increased and prices are even starting to drop with increased production volume. Yet, there’s still a significant price gap between an EV and a comparable gas engine vehicle.The large spike in the number of buyers who claimed the EV incentive in this past year is a reflection of those changes in the market. The Chevrolet Volt, followed by the Nissan Leaf were (by far) the two most popular vehicle recipients. Interestingly, third most popular EV was the Tesla Model S, since Tesla doesn’t currently even have a walk-in-the-door dealership in BC. Most working people commute within the driving range (100km to 150km) of a fully charged EV, which makes them viable and the cleanest commuter vehicle choice. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) can also currently qualify for a $2,500 instant rebate and are another excellent clean vehicle choice. A PHEV typically has an

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