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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—With

a backdrop of the stun-ning scenery of Broughton Strait, the newest tanker in the Canadian Shipping Lines Fleet was welcomed

to the North Island with a blessing by First Nations chiefs and elders last week.

The Rt. Honourable Paul E. Martin, the first of the CSL’s new Trillium Class of Panamax tankers, had just completed its first load-

ing at the Orca Sand and Gravel quarry ship loader just west of Port McNeill.

The Orca quarry is oper-ated by Polaris Minerals Corp. of Vancouver in a unique partnership with the Kwakiutl and ‘Namgis

First Nations, negotiated by Polaris founder Marco Romero prior to the quar-ry’s opening in 2007.

“The blessing of the ship, being a new ship hauling our products, was something Marco (Romero) asked if

we would consider doing ,” ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer said. “We said that would be an appropriate blessing to hold onboard, believing that ceremony will protect the ship and its crew and be good for our partnership.”

Cranmer and fellow ‘Namgis elder Bruce Alfred were joined by five mem-bers of the Kwakiutl Band, including Chief Calvin

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The seven clambered aboard the Naiad Explorer water taxi for the short trip to the tanker. They were joined by a who’s who of dignitaries including executives from Polaris and from CSL, Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney and local artist Jeanne Alley, who has been commissioned to create a painting of the ship’s fi rst visit.

The Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin is a self-loading tanker dedicated to the transport of construction aggregates, including the sand and gravel produced at the Orca quarry.

Ken Palko, VP of Operations at Polaris, said 80 per cent of its load will come from Orca in the fi rst year and eventually more than 90 per cent of its trips will be between the Port McNeill quarry and off-loading facilities in California and Hawaii.

The partnership between Polaris and the two local bands, which included training and jobs for fi rst nations members, was a ground-breaking achievement at the time it was drafted.

“It was the fi rst instance of industry partnering with fi rst nations,” said Palko. “Since then I’ve been contacted by a couple of companies put to task with creating partnerships with fi rst nations. But they tell us ‘They want an Orca

deal; can you tell us what’s involved with that?’”

The partnership with Polaris also served to kick-start additional economic development projects by the ‘Namgis First Nation, including construction of a land-based, closed-

containment fi sh farm south of Port McNeill and a partnership in a run-of-river hydro project with Brookfi eld Power on the Kokish River.

“Things are going really well,” said Cranmer. “These are exciting times.”

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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—

Warning sirens, tsu-nami evacuation route signage and new evac-uation centre coordina-tors were among the top recommendations last week as Port Hardy’s emergency planning committee held its reg-ular monthly meeting for October.

But before any of those occur, the District’s emergency plan will undergo a thorough review.

Last Tuesday’s meet-ing was held three days after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Haida Gwaii and the resulting tsunami advisory that scrambled North Island emergency services providers to evacuate low-lying areas in and

around Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

“We’re looking at the emergency plan, and we’re going to be updating it,” said Bob Hawkins the District of Port Hardy coordina-tor for the Provincial Emergency Program.

Coming as it did on the heels of a major emergency event, last week’s meeting became essentially a de-briefing of procedures followed the night of the earth-quake and a recognition of shortcomings and communication failures during the evening.

Attendees included District staff and elected officials, First Nations, Port Hardy Fire Rescue, RCMP, Coast Guard and Transport Canada representatives as well as Mount Waddington

Regional PEP coordi-nator Cori Neilson of Port McNeill.

They were unani-mous in praise of the region’s first respond-ers for their quick call-out and efforts in evac-uating residents from potential danger areas. But there was criticism at the slow response of provincial emergency officials in getting the word out, and recogni-tion of communication shortcomings locally, primarily having to do with evacuation centres and jurisdictions.

On Tsulquate Reserve, fire rescue trucks cruised the streets instructing resi-dents to move up to the Civic Centre. But Bob Swain, the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw emer-gency planning com-

mittee chair, noted the band has had an emer-gency plan — and its own evacuation centre at Wakas Hall — since the flood of September 2010 threatened and exposed the risk to the Tsulquate bridge con-necting the reserve to Port Hardy.

“I’m busy evacuat-ing people to my area, and the fire department comes in and tells my people to evacuate to the Civic Centre,” Swain said.

“That was our error,” admitted John Tidbury, who served as acting mayor at the command centre and who is also a member of Port Hardy

Fire Rescue.At Storey’s Beach,

there was some con-fusion over an evacu-ation destination. The District’s current plan designates Avalon Adventist Academy on Byng Road as the cen-tre for Storey’s Beach and Fort Rupert, but it did not have a designat-ed coordinator the night of the earthquake.

Avalon principal Clifford Wood did arrive at the school, which was opened and did host some evacu-ees. But others drove out of the area, some going as far as Seven Hills Golf and Country Club and some sim-ply parking alongside the highway to check for info on their smart phones or car radios.

“It was pretty much

utter chaos on the beach,” said deputy fire chief Sean Mercer, whose own wife and young children were part of the evacuation.

The situation was exacerbated by an erroneous report on the radio indicating the evacuation notice had been lifted, resulting in a stream of traffic back into Storey’s Beach even as fire rescue crews were oversee-ing departures, Mercer said.

“One of the things I noticed was our bro-chure is not all correct,” said Tidbury, who reit-erated both Hawkins and the District would be reviewing their emergency plan.

Hawkins and Tidbury said the District would recruit and train a

coordinator for Avalon. Wood, who did not attend the meeting, spoke to the Gazette later in the week and said the school would be happy to serve the community as an evacuation centre, but recommended supplies like cots, food, water and other supplies.

Suggested amend-ments to the District’s Emergency Plan that received the most posi-tive response were those for signage indi-cating tsunami evacua-tion routes and those for warning sirens located in low-lying areas.

“All this talk about social media is great,” said Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge of Port Hardy RCMP. “But people hear a siren, and they’re gone.”

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VICTORIA – Two very different scenes unfolded at opposite ends of the prov-ince last week.

In the remote northwest corner of B.C., the first power line towers start-ed going up to connect Highway 37 communi-ties to the BC Hydro grid. The Nisga’a, Tahltan and other aboriginal communi-ties will soon have reliable power, as well as much-needed training and jobs during clearing and con-struction.

Meanwhile down on the Gulf Islands, the most hys-terical, dishonest campaign against smart meters I’ve heard of so far went into high gear.

I’ve obtained a mass e-mail from the head anti-smart meter organizer on Salt Spring Island that shows the mentality at work here. (Corix is the BC Hydro contractor that has installed more than a million meters.)

“Corix is attacking with

30 trucks on Mon the 22nd,” Chris Anderson wrote in October. “Poelpe [sic] are advised NOT to attend the Victoria pipe-line rally but instead help defend agianst [sic] spyme-ter installations in their neighbourhoods.”

Coincidentally, Anderson has been doing a brisk business selling $35 meter locks to gullible Salt Spring Islanders in recent months. They don’t work, and you’re not allowed to lock BC Hydro property

anyway. Others have been sold official-looking “no smart meter” signs that don’t identify the customer, so they don’t work either.

As for the term “spyme-ter,” I’ve reported on the weird theories spread by Bill Vander Zalm in a video interview, where he claims smart meters are part of a global surveillance sys-tem that can even tell what you’re cooking. Vander Zalm has been outdone by one Brian Thiesen, who styles himself as the “chair-man” of “Interior Smart Meter Awareness.”

In September, the Merritt Herald reported on Theisen’s presentation where he claimed wireless meters not only provide video surveillance of your house, they are also respon-sible for “dying bees” and “defective sperm and eggs” as well as disease and fires.

Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows residential fires

have decreased with the advent of smart meters. Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the crimi-nal element.

Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, install-ers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being illegal, they are a fire haz-ard that is removed when discovered.

Installers also find more sophisticated cases of hydro theft. Removing the mechanical meter reveals a hole cut in the back of the case, so the dials can be turned back to hide a grow op’s power consumption. No wonder some people want to lock them down.

Of course all of this is defeated by a smart grid system, so the growers and other crooks are angry.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

This weekend marks the annual honouring of North America’s veterans, with Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and Veteran’s Day in the U.S.

And while the methods used in fighting wars has changed a great deal since the original day of remembrance was scheduled following World War I nearly a century ago, the human cost of conflict remains the same.

So does the admonition, ‘Lest we forget’.Please consider taking part in this weekend’s

commemorations, which will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday in Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Perhaps you have not personally lost a fam-ily member to conflict, but few of us have to look very far back our family trees or among our circle of friends to find those who have lost loved ones in battle.

But even more important than looking back is to look forward, to the times our children or grandchildren may be called to serve.

It is imperative to guard our rights to hold accountable the leaders who would send our children to fight, and to ensure they can justify such an action when it is called.

To forget the sacrifices of the past is to make it far easier for others to give us cause to suffer those sacrifices in the future.

The North Island’s pets and their owners will benefi t from a purpose-built new hospital facility unveiled her last weekend.

Four local hockey teams took part in the annual Wild Women’s tournament in Port Hardy, but visitors carted off the trophy.

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Dear editor,“The word is out on

the street; you can buy a deer for only $60 in Port Hardy!” I was told.

“How,” I wondered aloud, “could these hunt-ers supply Port Hardy with so many deer, and so cheaply?”

“Pit lamping,” came the answer.

Of course, I wanted to know, what is pit lamping? Perhaps you would, too. Let’s go on a pit lamping hunting trip together, to see for ourselves ...

***

We won’t worry about hunting licenses, because the government will only allow us two blacktailed, male deer per year, each. Forget about conserva-tion!

First, even though it’s illegal to hunt at night in B.C., we’ll plan to meet after nightfall. Of course, we’ll stock the truck with high-intensity spot-lamps. How else can we trick the animals into coming out into the open, at night? And once they’ve been lured by our lights, they’ll be too blinded to know

what’s going on. That pregnant female deer will just innocently stare into the truck’s high beams, or the lamps we’ve mounted on the hood.

This is when one of us lazy hunters will pull the trigger. In fact, we’ll keep pulling the trigger, over and over again, on as many deer as our greedy eyes can see exiting the forest.

“Hey, what a rush! Let’s keep hunting every night the rest of the week, and maybe next week, too!” one of our enthused friends

will suggest.“Yeah, once we’ve hunt-

ed out an area we can move on to new territory. After all, the North Island is big enough. Just think of all the easy money we can make, super fast!” another friend will exclaim.

***So, I ask the reader, are

you in?“No!” you say. “My

ancestors were brave hunt-ers, who respected the wildlife our Creator gave us to manage. He wants the deer to take care of our people for generation upon

generation.”And so, I respect you.

You know deep in the con-science our Creator gave us, that pit lamping is not only illegal, but immoral and destructive. You are among many of the good and caring folks who are sad and angry at what you may have seen and heard lately.

Maybe you have bought a deer for $60 from some-one in Port Hardy. Or maybe you’ve seen some-thing that let you know the reports of these selfish, mass killings are true. If

so, then please phone the conservation officer.

The toll-free line is safe, for all who want to remain anonymous. Those who use our wildlife for a few quick bucks are robbing the whole community, as well as our children’s chil-dren. Don’t delay! Call today, to save our wildlife.

Please call: 1-877-952-RAPP (7277). Remember, your anonymity will be protected. With a heavy, but hopeful heart,

Marie MonetteCoal Harbour

Dear editor,My husband and I arrived

in Port McNeill a month ago, and we love living here.

Everyone is helpful and friendly. We like the stores and can find everything we need.

The best came on Halloween night, when we saw the fireworks!

What a wonderful dis-play, we didn’t expect this from a small town.

It was truly superb, thank you to everyone involved with this, you did an awe-some job!

Bert and Mejan ReijmPort McNeill

Dear editor, I would like to take this time to

thank the District of Port Hardy and the Port Hardy Fire Department in helping to evacuate the community members of Tsulquate Reserve.

Thank you to all the people, too numerous to mention here, who helped in the evacuation as well as at the Reception Center.

There was some confusion as to how our evacuation went, but in the

end it was meant to evacuate people living in low-lying areas. The confu-sion was that everyone had to evacu-ate which was not the case.

We also have our own Reception Centre (Wakas hall). Our commu-nity has had an active Emergency Planning committee which has been in operation since the incident with the powerline and downed tree at the bridge in the fall of 2010.

The live drill we had that evening

was an eye-opener to all of us. The weaknesses in our plans will be

changed as we work toward becom-ing more prepared for such disas-ters as this. T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)

Bob Swain Emergency Program

Coordinator Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw

Nations

Dear editor,Thank you to the North Island Gazette and all the people

who entered the Pet Photo Contest; we were thrilled to see so many great pet owners sharing their cute photos of the animals they love.

We were very touched when we were notified that the money collected from the entry fee was distributed back into our communities via the Animal Shelters and Cat’s Meow societies. We appreciate being acknowledged by the Gazette and by the businesses that showed their sup-port through their ads and messages.

We will put this money to good use in our North Island communities. Despite our limited resources, our society strives to help control the pet population through financial support, awareness, and education for pet owners. The best way to help is to be a responsible pet owner, especially by getting your pet spayed or neutered at six months of age and keeping and loving your pet for its lifetime.

Congratulations to the winners, all of the entrants, and each of the pets that have loving, responsible owners. They are the biggest winners of all. >^..^<

Muffy Jones and Jennifer Lok,Port Hardy and Port McNeill

Cat’s Meow Society

Dear editor,On behalf of Council and

staff I would like to thank you very much for donat-ing the entry fees from the Gazette photo contest to the District’s Animal Control Shelter. The contest was a great idea and judging by the photos in the news-paper there was excellent response. Those participat-ing in the voting must have had a difficult time choos-ing their number one choice from all those great photos.

The North Island Gazette is a huge part of our com-

munity and its ongoing sup-port of local events, organi-zations and services is very much appreciated.

The District also appre-ciates the donation of the $100 prize money awarded to Angela Heasman for the winning photo of Karmen and we will be sending her a thank you as well.

Again, thank you for sup-porting and donating to the District’s Animal Control Shelter.

Bev ParnhamMayor, District of Port

Hardy

Lazy lampers take cheap shots at wildlife

Pet pics praised

Contest thanks Teamwork aids tsunami dry run

McNeill Halloween fireworks a big hit

Fighting for veterans Dear editor,Last summer, in

Kelowna B.C., a 92 year old veteran walked into a Service Canada office to apply for war veteran allowance. Leaning on his walker, he waited for 40 minutes before he could talk to an agent.

The Service Canada agent told him that he could not help him and that it was impossible to speak directly to a Veterans Affairs employ-ee. The only way to file his request was online using a computer terminal.

The old soldier did not know how to use a com-puter. He drove all the way back home and got on the phone to have his application processed by the department.

We don’t know what happened after that. What we do know is why it

happened: the federal government decided to close down VAC’s dis-trict offices and replace them by Service Canada offices which distribute general information about the government, but can-not provide the special-ized information veterans need.

I am the National President of the Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees. Our union is supportive of Veterans Affairs Canada’s efforts to improve services to vet-

erans. Unfortunately these

efforts are rendered use-less by the recent federal budget cuts.

This department has been forced to reduce its workforce by 25%, almost one thousand jobs by the end of 2015.

The average case load for a Client Service Agent (CSA) is currently at 800 files. After the cuts, it will be more than 1,400 files. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Veterans Affairs minister Steven Blaney pretend that quality of services will improve. This is simply absurd.

Veterans are the heroes of the nation. They deserve our utmost respect, lest we forget.

Yvan Thauvette, National President Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees

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November 10Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Providence

Place in Port Hardy. Home-based business and home crafters, coffee bar. For info or to register as vendor contact Kari at [email protected].

November 10- December 1Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society Christmas

sale, 10a.m.- 4p.m. Mon- Sat in the Thunderbird Mall, Port Hardy. Come out and support your local hospital auxiliary.

November 14Ready, Set, Learn fall fun event, 6-7:30 p.m.,

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November 17Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre is open Saturdays

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November 18Christmas Creations Craft Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Port

Alice Community Centre gymnasium. All ages, free admission, crafts, food and entertainment, free balloons for kids. Table rental $11.20 large, $5.60 small; info, Tanya at 250-284-3912.

November 22Ministry of Forests hosts Healthy Forests, Healthy

Communities forum, 7 p.m., Port McNeill Canadian Legion Hall. Open to public; presentations, Q&A ses-sion.

November 24Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre is open Saturdays

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Earlier this fall Premier Christy Clark announced a comprehensive plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities to ensure British Columbians have the right skills, in the right places, at the right times.

“A skilled workforce is the foundation of a strong and resilient economy,” said Premier Clark. “I’ve always said that our province’s best asset is our people, and our government is committed to

ensuring British Columbians have the right skills for the job opportunities of today and tomorrow.”

Of the one million job openings ahead, 43% will need trades and technical training. The B.C. skills and training plan represents fun-damental change to how we prepare British Columbians for the jobs of tomorrow. It is the result of numerous conversations with industry, with employers and post-secondary institutions— through regional workforce

tables, through sector-based tables and through one-on-one conversations at which our government lis-tened to their needs. And it will help ensure British Columbians can take advan-tage of the incredible job opportunities today and in the years ahead, and help us address the rising shortage of workers.

The Skills and Training Plan is built on four key areas of action:

• Today’s training is tomorrow’s careers—pro-

mote dynamic opportuni-ties in trades and technical fields and improve policies that support these choices.

• Invest in and improve our training facilities and equipment, and ensure the availability of technical edu-cation teachers, particularly with trades certification.

• Get the right mix and quality of trades and techni-cal programs and accelerat-ing completion times and rates while maintaining the high standards required by industry.

• Align economic immi-gration selection to British Columbia’s labour market needs.

“Our plan ensures that B.C. can supply more skilled workers, more quickly, to meet industry needs. We are taking action to ensure that British Columbians have the skills and supports they need to get the jobs that come with economic growth,” said Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat

Bell.The estimated investment

for all major projects cur-rently under construction – projects ranging from shipbuilding to natural gas, mining to manufacturing and transportation to com-mercial/ residential devel-opment – is approximately $80 billion, an increase of $11.7 billion since June 2011. $48 billion is pro-jected to be invested in liq-uefied natural gas (LNG) alone between 2013 and 2022.

BC Jobs Plan offers skills for the future


North Island Life

Gazette staffThe Thunderbird Mall

in Port Hardy once again played host to the Rotary auction last weekend.

Over $80,000 of auction items were up for grabs as almost five hundred items went under the hammer at the 26th installment of the North Island tradition.

The two-day event, broadcast live on local radio and cable channels,

is a major fundraiser for both the Port McNeill and Port Hardy Rotary Clubs, having become a joint event in recent years.

Everything from gift cer-tificates to coffee to whale watching trips were on the block and many people had one eye on Christmas while searching for bar-gains.

Here’s some images from the weekend...

Going... gone to a good cause

Clockwise from left: Aaron Gabrysh passes up a phone bid as Joanne Lacasse and Rita Grier keep fielding callers during last weekend’s annual Rotary Auction at Thunderbird Mall; Dale Dorward quiz-zes Rotary exchange student Maximilian Pakulla as Frank MacLean looks on; some of the crowd assembled in the mall looking for deals; potential customers peruse the items up for grabs during the auction; Rotarians Sandy Grenier and Dorward check paperwork behind the scenes; Jason Dunlop and Chuck Lok keeps the bids straight at last weekend’s event; Dorward chats with Rotary exchange student Amanda Amarilho during last week’s auction.

A O’Toole, Sandy Grenier


Gazette staffCandy, bonfires, pumpkins, fire-

works, costumes, ghouls and mon-sters — last week saw the spooki-est night of the year pass by once again.

In Port Hardy, kids big and small got dressed up for the annual cos-tume crawl down Market Street before fireworks at Storey’s Beach and the Pumpkin Walk the follow-

ing night. In Port McNeill, Sunset Elementary

School hosted its annual pumpkin carving and school costume judging parade.

Later that evening crowds assem-bled as the volunteer fire department hosted its annual fireworks show and bonfire at the Community Centre.

Here’s some of the highlights from the events.

A spooky look back

Clockwise from left: Revelers stay warm and avoid raindrops while waiting for the Halloween fireworks show in Port McNeill last week; Princess Ella Fjeld waits in queue with classmates before last week’s Halloween costume parade and assembly at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill; Emmit Rienks of Port McNeill brought his game face to the annual lighting of the pumpkins in the Sunset Elementary School gymnasium on Halloween; Pumpkins lit up the seawall in Port Hardy for the annual Pumpkin Patch Walk; Two-year-old Princess Rilee Karpoff with Bryan Karpoff and Katie Seabrook as Woody and Jessie during the costume crawl in Port Hardy; The grand finale of the Halloween fireworks show commences in Port McNeill; Port Hardy firefighters keep an eye on the bonfire at Storey’s Beach as Robert Johnsen prepares the fireworks show; A packed house at the Gazette during the Market Street costume crawl in Port Hardy.

J.R. Rardon, A O’Toole, Sandy Grenier


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Gazette staffDr. Michael Paul let

visitors off the leash and gave a full behind-the-scenes tour at the grand opening for the new North Island Veterinary Hospital.

The well-attended event allowed pet own-ers on the North Island a rare peek at the inner workings of the veteri-nary office.

The new premises are adjacent to the former veterinary office, and staff have been mak-ing the transition to the new, purpose-built facil-ity for several months prior to last weekend’s grand opening.

Dr. Paul explained some of the advantag-es of the new build-ing, where every detail seems to have been taken into consider-ation.

From abundant natu-ral light for the four-legged patients, to positive and negative air pressure systems to control airflow, germs and smells, to mylar-coated, sound-reducing roof tiles, the purpose-built hospital has every conceivable conve-nience.

Dr. Paul, who was responsible for the design, explained that throughout the process of the design he would wake up at night with ideas for the hospital.

He explained that many of the tools they have at hand in the new building were available in the previous hospital, but the new building was much more spa-cious and enjoyable to work in.

There are several equipment improve-ments too, notably the

hospital’s digital x-ray machine, which reduces the time for a film from fifteen minutes to eight seconds, and allows the image to be manipu-lated or emailed to a consultant instantly.

Despite all the improvements, Dr. Paul still highlighted one thing as the most important: the staff.

“At the end of the day it’s the staff that make this place work. The building just makes it easier for them to do their job,” he said.

Visitors off the leash at new vet’s

Dr. Paul describes some of the features of the new veterinary hospital on a tour of the facility. The hospital held a grand opening this weekend. A O’Toole


This year due to a lack of able bodied Royal Canadian Legion Port Hardy members we have decided to hold an assembly at the Cenotaph instead of our usual march from the shopping centre to the Cenotaph.

Usual service and wreath laying will take place at the Cenotaph at 11am.

Residents wishing to commemorate Remembrance Day or to lay a wreath are asked to meet at the Cenotaph at 10:50am on November 11.

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The District of Port Hardy recognizes the important contributions made by our veterans and the troops currently serving in the Canadian Military. Please take part in this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies on Sunday, November 11, at 10am at Carrot Park.

District of Port Hardy

Cam Brady of the Hyde Creek Volunteer Fire Department lays a wreath during last year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies in Port McNeill.

J.R. Rardon file photo

Alert BayMeet at the Legion Hall at 10:30 a.m.

for service, address and laying of wreaths. Free lunch and desserts provided by the Legion Auxiliary.

Event includes appearance by the North Island 101 Squadron.

Port AliceMuster at the arena at 10:30 a.m. for

parade to the Legion Hall and ceremony including laying of wreaths.

Following ceremony, lunch will be on offer in the Hall, including free hot dogs and ice cream for kids.

Port HardyThere will be no march from the liquor

store parking lot. Instead, participants are asked to assemble at the Carrot Park ceno-taph for wreath-laying and commemora-tion ceremony. Lunch and fellowship at Legion Hall after ceremony.

Port McNeillThose wishing to march in the parade

must be at the Legion Hall by 10 a.m. Parade leaves at 10:38 for the cenotaph and wreath-laying ceremony. Free hot dogs and cocoa for kids at NISS and lunch for adults at the Legion Hall afterward.

Remembrance Day commemorations on North Vancouver Island

Memorial ribbon unveiledOTTAWA – The

Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada, announced today the creation of the Memorial Ribbon. The Memorial Ribbon will be offered to close family and friends of deceased Canadian Forces (CF) members as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice.

“Our Government has enormous respect for the men and women who have made sacri-fices in service of their country. The introduc-tion of the Memorial Ribbon reflects our Government’s desire to provide a small token of remembrance to those close to our military members who passed away while in service of Canada,” said Minister MacKay. “The Government of Canada is determined to do everything it can

to support Canada’s heroes and their fami-lies. With the new Memorial Ribbon, our Government’s ensur-ing that those who are not usually designated as potential recipients of the Memorial Cross will be able to hon-our their loved ones by wearing this Ribbon with pride.”

Memorial Ribbons may be issued in com-memoration of every CF member whose

death is attributed to injury or illness sus-tained on or after October 1, 1947, due to military service. This date coincides with the first date inscribed in Veterans Affairs Canada’s Seventh Book of Remembrance.

“The Memorial Ribbon is a profound demonstration of our care and concern for Canada’s military fam-ilies — not just the men and women who bravely serve our coun-try, but their families and other loved ones who have sacrificed so much for us,” said Minister Blaney. “This is a fitting complement to the Memorial Cross. It reflects how deeply loved and dearly missed our fallen heroes are.”

The Memorial Ribbon

will now be part of the Memorial Package, which currently includes the Memorial Cross, the Memorial Scroll, the Memorial Bar, the Sacrifice Medal, and inscription in the Seventh Book of Remembrance. For those eligible recipi-ents whose beneficia-ries have previously received the Memorial Package without the Memorial Ribbon, the ribbons will be sent separately to the execu-tor of the estate upon written request.

The Department of National Defence’s Directorate of Honours and Recognition is the office responsible for the administration of the Memorial Ribbon, which will be available in early 2013.

War (by Arthur Stringer, 1874-1950)

From hill to hill he harried me;He stalked me day and night;

He neither knew nor hated me;Nor his nor mine the fight.

He killed the man who stood by me;For such they made his law;Then foot by foot I fought to him,

Who neither knew nor saw.

I trained my rifle on his heart;He leapt up in the air.

The screaming ball tore through his breast,And lay embedded there.

Lay hot embedded there, and yetHissed home o’er hill and sea

Straight to the aching heart of oneWho‘d wronged not mine nor me?

Something to think about NOV. 11, Lest we forget. Why all the production of mass destruction weapons still? Where are the churches world-wide? Isaiah 2/4

Wilhelm Waldstein

The Town of Port McNeill would like to show our support and thank all

our veterans and troops everywhere..

Please stop and take time to honour

Remembrance Day.

“The Memorial Ribbon is a profound demon-

stration of our care and concern for Canada’s

military families. ... This is a fitting complement

to the Memorial Cross. It reflects how deeply loved

and dearly missed our fallen heroes are.”

Min. Steven Blaney

In Flanders FieldsBy: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fl y Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fi elds.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fi elds.


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Enbridge not B.C.’s only risky project Enbridge has had

800 oil leaks, releas-ing 170,000 barrels of oil since 1999. But this isn’t just an Enbridge issue, it is an industry issue.

In 2010 in Alberta, the oil industry had a average of nearly two pipeline failures/day, spilling 9,350 litres. This summer alone there have been three major leaks in Alberta:

•1. Enbridge — 230,000 litres spilled onto farmland from the Athabasca Pipeline;

•2. Pace Oil and Gas Ltd — 800,000 litres spilled onto muskeg (unknown how long it had been leaking, discovered by plane); and,

•3. Plains Mainstream — 475,000 litres spilled into the Red River.

And this same indus-try that wants to build the Northern Gateway Pipeline through some of B.C.’s most pristine wilderness and over 800 water-course cross-ings. Oh, and Enbridge states its ability to detect leaks along the route won’t be known until it’s built.

This is a disaster

waiting to happen and it shouldn’t be built.

From the political spectrum we have the Alberta Premier Alison Redford stating spills aren’t the norm. With all the spills, it appears it is the norm.

And then comes Darin Barter, spokes-person for the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board: “I know our pipelines at this point, we con-sider to be adequate,” he says, talking about the proverbial ostrich-with-its-head-in-the-sand syndrome.

And in B.C., beware the non committal offerings by both par-ties. It appears Christy’s focus is strictly finan-cial, even though she’s has it on the bottom of her list and the envi-ronment number one.

Give it a rest Christy, you’re as transparent as Gordo was about the HST.

Adrian Dix was ada-mant in opposition to the pipeline, but then he changed his tune to making the process go through another tax-funded environmen-tal assessment. Gee,

another panel of non-expert experts.

B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake at the Prince George hearings stated he was clearly concerned about incomplete responses from Enbridge experts and their non commit-ment to detection sys-tems.

This alone should give us pause.

And Mr. Lake’s con-cerns are further vali-dated by the Enbridge Kalamazoo River spill of millions of litres of oil in 2010. Last month, Enbridge told its investors that the Kalamazoo River was cleaner than before the spill, and within hours the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered cleanup in

three locations (5.5 miles)., Oil buildup was so bad that it was generating an oil sheen and oil globules that were in danger of spreading. Yet there is oil contamination in another 32 miles of the Kalamazoo, which officials say dredging is necessary to remove, though it would cause more damage to recov-er the oil. Could you imagine this scenario

on B.C. spawning grounds?

As environmental-ists and B.C. citizens (57% of whom oppose the Northern Gateway Pipeline according to a Angus Reid poll) battle against the proposed Enbridge pipeline, it may be a battle that is already lost. The pro-test in Victoria focusing on tanker traffic with the 230-metre banner representing a tanker

is small compared to the LNG super tank-ers that are 345 meters long that will be visit-ing Kitimat once the Pacific Trails Pipeline is built.

The liquefied natural gas line route construc-tion began this summer, which basically has the same right of way as the proposed Enbridge line and is supported by both B.C.’s Liberals and the NDP (the same party that opposes an increases in tanker traf-fic). It appears the only opposition has come from the Wet’suwet’en nation, with very little media attention.

NDP energy critic John Horgan quipped, “it doesn’t stick,” com-paring LNG to oil. Well no, but it is lethal to fish and has an explo-

sive property which can cause forest fires. And a LNG spill on a spawning ground can be as lethal as oil.

Even if the Enbridge project is scrapped, could there be a merg-er with the LNG line, synergy for energy.

Both pipelines are not favorable to pristine wilderness, waterways and wild-life movement; the risk is too high. If the Pacific Trails Pipeline goes unchallenged, then tanker traffic will increase and oil will be transported.

It may not be Enbridge, it may be EOG, Apache, and Shell lines that trans-port oil and another part of B.C.’s wilder-ness will disappear for-ever.

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

More than half of the staff at the North Island Gazette are women.

Sandy Grenier, our Publisher/Office Manager, is a wife, mother of two, Rotary member and an active member of the community. Sandy has been working at the Gazette for over 17 years.

Marlene Parkin is our Production Manager. She designs and lays out the paper each week. Marlene is a wife, mother of two and a grandma of two as well. Marlene has worked at the Gazette for over 12 years.

Julie Meredith, who heads up the Circulation department, is also a mother of two, with a large extended family and has grown up on the North Island. Julie works hard to make sure all the North Island Gazette carriers deliver your newspaper to your door. Julie has been working for the Gazette for just over 1 year.

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No mere scraps raised by crafters

Participants in a youth scrapbooking class look on as Carmen and Karina Cann dem-onstrate the use of a die-stamping machine during Saturday’s 5th Annual Create for a Cause at Port McNeill Baptist Church. At right, nearly a dozen women take part in an ornament-making class. J.R. Rardon

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—Nearly 50 women

and youths turned out Saturday for the 5th annual Create for a Cause scrapbooking and papercrafting event, and brought in large donations of food, toys and cash.

“We did a silent auction and the money from that is still trickling in,” said event founder Lauren Martineau. “But it will definite-ly be over $1,000.”

Create for a Cause is jointly hosted by

the Port Hardy and Port McNeill Baptist churches, and was held this year in Port McNeill for the first time.

Martineau said some past participants from Port Hardy were not able to attend, but those absences were more than made up for by new crafters who attended.

Organizers also raised money selling soup and buns to participants in the day-long event.


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Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

The Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities Initiative will pick up later this month where it left off last fall where local residents are invited to take part in a community dia-

logue on the future of forestry on Northern Vancouver Island.

The forum will be held Thurs., Nov. 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 Hall in Port McNeill.

The input provided

in the 2011 dialogue, which explored the possible outlook for local forestry in the year 2050, has been incorporated into a draft report outlining strategic recommenda-tions that communities feel are important for

the ongoing sustain-ability of our forests and communities.

This month’s follow-up session will share the outcomes from all the community meet-ings and expert work-shops to date and pro-vide another opportu-

nity for discussion on local forestry issues.

Guest speaker Terry Basso, RPF, of Probyn Log Ltd., will also deliver a presentation on diversification.

Join B.C. forestry professionals, First Nations, community

leaders, conservation-ists, academics, and forest practitioners to discuss the long-term health of BC forests.

The forum gives an opportunity to voice your opinion on the future needs of B.C.’s forests.

Forest future forum

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November 8Indoor soccer

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda-’xw Friendship Tournament, grades 5-6, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Halftime entertainment, con-cession, prizes.

November 9Indoor soccer

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda-’xw Friendship Tournament, grade 7, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Halftime entertainment, con-cession, prizes.

Men’s hockeyA League: Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 9-11Minor hockey

Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association atom tournament. Concession, raffle prize table, 50/50 draws. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

November 11Men’s hockey

A League: Warriors at Mustangs, 5:30 p.m., Port McNeill. B League: Whalers vs. Oilers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 16-18Minor Hockey

Port McNeill Minor Hockey bantam tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Concession, raffle prize table, 50/50 draws.

VolleyballQuatsino Elders fundraiser tournament, Quatsino Hall. Game schedule to be announced.

November 17Rep hockey

North Island Eagles midgets host Saanich, 2:15 p.m., Port Alice; Eagles peewees host Oceanside, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy.

Men’s hockey2nd Annual Bob Bailey Memorial hockey game, 7 p.m., Port Alice Arena. All proceeds to Port Alice Minor Hockey.

Whalers win Wild tourney in a thrillerGazette staffPORT HARDY— The

Courtenay Whalers took the top spot in the Port Hardy Wild women’s hockey tour-nament this weekend by the closest of margins, after a thrilling final against the Port Hardy Juiceheads need-ed a shootout to divide the teams.

In all, six teams took to the ice over the weekend, with the Wild and the Juiceheads on home ice, Downpour and Ice Storm from Port McNeill, Black Ice from Nanaimo, and the Whalers, who trav-eled from Courtenay for the tournament.

The teams each played three games over Friday and Saturday to determine places for Sunday’s playoff games.

The early game on Sunday pitted the two Port McNeill teams against each other to determine fifth and sixth standings with Downpour coming out victorious, 7-2.

Hosts Wild had a rematch with Black Ice to decide third after beating the Nanaimo team during Saturday’s group matches. Black Ice got revenge in the rematch, convincingly beating the hosts to take third place.

The final was a much clos-er affair, with the Juiceheads and Whalers facing off after both teams went unbeaten in the group stage.

The first period ended scoreless with the Juiceheads having long periods of pres-sure in front of the Black

Ice goal. The Nanaimo team were able to soak it up how-ever, and looked dangerous on the counter.

By a minute into the second period it seemed clear that both coaches had instructed their teams to be more asser-tive on the ice, with each team picking up a penalty in the early stages.

The period continued in a similar vein to the first, Juiceheads setting up camp in Black Ice’s zone and the Nanaimo team quick on the break. Black Ice were able

to exert more of their own pressure as the period went on, but both keepers per-formed heroics to keep the game scoreless, stopping multiple one-on-one chances and soaking up periods of pressure.

The game got its first score with four minutes left on the clock in the second. The Juiceheads’ Shelby Schnurr was called for goalie inter-ference and took a seat in the penalty box with 4:20 on the clock.

The short-handed

Juiceheads pushed forward again on the restart and a shot from Emily Heavenor found the back of the net off of Terri McLaughlin’s pass to put the crowd on their feet and the home team ahead.

The home side continued to press as they returned to full strength, but Black Ice were able to level the score with a minute left on the clock. Lynn Slaby broke with the puck from her own blue line ahead of the chas-ing Juiceheads’ defence and slotted the puck past Sarah

Case to even the score.The third period was

unable to separate the teams, with both sides controlling the puck to create chances, but a combination of great goalkeeping and, on occa-sion, luck kept the scores the same.

Black Ice came closest to scoring when Slaby’s shot beat Case only to hit the post, cross the goal line behind Case’s skates, hit the other upright and come back into play.

With nothing separating the sides after normal play, a five-minute overtime was put on the scoreboard. If it had been a little longer the Juiceheads may well have won as the overtime was all one way, the puck barely leaving the Black Ice zone.

As it was, the Nanaimo side were able to hold out for a shootout, where again the goalies made their pres-ences felt.

Case saved the first attempt from the Black Ice’s Slaby, before her opposite num-ber, Nancy Shields stopped Heavenor’s effort.

The next round both teams scored, then both keepers saved on the third round.

The fourth proved the decider as the Black Ice’s Tamara Berger scored before Shields stopped Kelly McLaughlin’s effort for the home side.

Both sides got a well-deserved ovation after a hard-fought finale.

Above; Rosie Dugas of the Port Hardy Wild sees her shot hit the pads of Nancy Shields in the Wild's game against the Courtenay Whalers. Top; Jamie Demoe of the Port Hardy Juiceheads clears the puck after a shot by the Whalers' Lynn Slaby (14) rattled both posts. A O'Toole

www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, November 8, 201220 Sports & Recreation

Flu Season is Here!Flu Clinic InformationThe best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu this season is to get immunized.

TOWN LOCATION DATE TIMEAlert Bay Cormorant Island Health Centre

Cormorant Island Health CentreThurs. Nov. 8

Fri. Nov. 99am - 4pm9am - 4pm

G&N Health Centre Thurs. Nov. 8 11am - 4pm

Holberg Health Centre Tues. Nov. 27 2pm - 6pm

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Hardy Bay Seniors’ CentreFamily Place

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Sat. Nov. 24Thurs. Nov. 29

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Port Alice Health CentreHealth Centre

Wed. Oct. 31Wed. Nov. 7

9am - 4pm1pm - 4pm

Port McNeill Health UnitHealth UnitHealth UnitHealth UnitHealth UnitHealth Unit

Tues. Oct. 30Wed. Nov. 7Wed. Nov. 14Sat. Nov. 17

Wed. Nov. 21Wed. Nov. 28

9am - 3pm1pm - 4pm1pm - 4pm9am - 3pm3pm - 7pm1pm - 4pm

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Sointula Health CentreHealth Centre

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Woss Village Office Tues. Nov. 6 2pm - 6pm

For more information or to find out if you are eligible for a FREE flu shot:

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If you are not eligible please contact your family physician or local pharmacy about vaccine availability and cost.

Tri club starts

upGazette staffThe Tri-Port Multi-

Sport Club has begun training for the 2012-13 triathlon season and is welcoming both adults and youth to workouts at various locations in Port Hardy.

Each Monday is devoted to a walk-jog-run, beginning with assembly at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Each Thursday is swim night at Port Hardy Pool from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person for 10 sessions, or pay $7 for individual drop-in ses-sions. The swim will be proceeded by a run from 5:15-6 p.m. (meet at the Civic Centre to start).

Each Sunday, bicy-cle spinning sessions are available begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. at Funtastic Gymnastics & Trampoline Centre in Storey’s Beach. A 10-session punch pass is $65, and also allows use of the weight room.

Those seeking addi-tional info or interested in providing workout ideas may contact Scott Harris at [email protected].

Port Hardy atom tournament

The Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association will host its annual atom hockey tournament Saturday and Sunday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

Games will be played Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring teams from Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Campbell River and Nanaimo. Each team will wrap up the round-robin portion of play beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, with playoffs to be contested beginning at 11:15 a.m.

Amenities include a raffle prize table, 50/50 draws and a puck toss Saturday at 4:15 p.m., and the concession will be open throughout.

McNeill puts on novice hockey showGazette staffPORT McNEILL—It

was a small tournament with big entertainment value.

The annual Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association novice tournament drew just five teams to Chilton Regional Arena last weekend. But the clubs from Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Port Alice and Campbell River put on a show for fans while generating much-needed assistance to the association through popular raffle table prizes, 50/50 draws and a puck toss.

Players were also treated to the classic family hockey movie, The Mighty Ducks, Saturday night at Gate House Theatre.

The novice-level tourney did not include a playoff round; each team played the other

four in a round-robin format. But the Port McNeill Snipers, one of two teams fielded by the local club, ran the table with four impres-sive wins to take home unofficial top honours.

Port Alice skater Tyler Roper had a nota-

ble tourney, scoring 27 goals in three games. He scored all nine of his team’s goals in a 13-9 loss to the Port McNeill Legends and a 16-9 loss to Campbell

River, and added anoth-er nine goals in a 10-5 win over Port Hardy. In his team’s other game he played goalie.

Tourney results at northislandgazette.com.

If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.

TYLER ROPERThe Port Alice novice skater scored

27 goals in three games during last weekend’s Port McNeill novice

tournament at Chilton Arena.

J.R. Rardon photo

ATHLETE of the Week

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GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Port Hardy novice Rory Sinden steels himself to block a shot headed toward goalie Dawson Lamothe Sunday during the Port McNeill Minor Hockey tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. J.R. Rardon

Ethan Hunt of the Port McNeill Snipers eludes the defence of Port Alice's Zach Spafford during their game in the Port McNeill novice tournament.

Thursday, November 8, 2012 www.northislandgazette.comSports & Recreation 21

B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement October 29 to December 21, 2012

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting the public and communities to participate in the B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement.

The province-wide consultation and engagement process will gather input on elements of the government’s vision of connecting coastal communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner, as well as considerations to address the immediate challenges facing the coastal ferry system.

How Input Will Be UsedInput received through the consultation and engagement process will be considered, along with technical, financial and policy considerations, as the Ministry determines how to achieve $26 million in savings to 2016 and plans for the long-term sustainability of the coastal transportation network.

Small Group Meeting ScheduleTo attend a small group meeting in your community, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free at 1 855 387-7882 with your name, contact information and which meeting you would like to attend.

Community Date Time Location

Port Hardy November 23 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Port Hardy Recreation Centre

Public Open House ScheduleThe first 90 minutes will be a public open house. The second 90 minutes will be a question and answer session with the project team. No RSVP is required for public open houses.

Schedule subject to change. Please check web site for the full schedule.

Community Date Time Location

Klemtu November 20 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kitasoo Community Hall

Bella Coola November 21 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lobelco Community Club

Alert Bay November 22 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Alert Bay Community Hall

Sointula November 23 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sointula Community Hall

Bella Bella November 24 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wawiskas Community Hall

To provide feedback, please contact us at:www.coastalferriesengagement.ca

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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT ALICE—A

strong start and strong goaltending by Kayden Jones slipped away in the final minutes Saturday as the North Island Eagles atom development hockey team settled for a 4-4 tie with Nanaimo in their final tiering-round game before beginning regular-sea-son play.

“It feels like a loss,” Eagles coach Marty Gage said after the atoms were unable to hold a 4-1 lead with 6:34 left to play.

The visiting Clippers outshot the Eagles (8-3-1) by a substantial mar-gin, but were stymied by Jones, who carried a shutout into the final 10 minutes and who was named player of the game.

Ryan Patterson’s

point-blank shot off a Rhys Dutcyvich rebound staked the atoms to a 1-0 lead at 5:44 of the opening period, and Mathew Saunders made it 2-0 with a similar rebound goal off Tynan Klein-

Beekman’s point shot at 3:13 of the second.

The North Islanders were able to hold play in the Nanaimo zone for long stretches, but the Clippers employed a solid backcheck to keep the hosts from

sending a volume of shots on net.

And when the visi-tors did escape their zone, they often caught the Eagles defenders out of position and left the forwards chasing the play from behind.

That resulted in several breakaways and odd-man rushes and, after Jones made solid saves on several of them, the Clippers finally broke through and crept within 2-1 on a breakaway goal by Nolan Ross with 9:32 remaining.

The Eagles took the ensuing face-off, car-ried it deep into the Nanaimo end and made it 3-1 eight seconds later when Patterson kept his own rebound alive with several shots before finally punching it home.

And the hosts seemed to have things well in hand when, less than two minutes later, Dutcyvich scored to make it 4-1 with 7:34 left.

But Nanaimo scored three straight goals over the final 6:34 to force the tie.

Eagles Atoms settle for 4-4 draw Midgets come up short on road

Gazette staffA shorthanded North Island Eagles midget

hockey team came up just short of a pair of wins in a South Island road trip to kick off the Vancouver Island Hockey League regu-lar season last week.

On Oct. 27, the Eagles suited 11 skaters and played to a 4-4 tie at Sooke, with Eric Kennelly scoring all four goals.

The following day in Victoria the Eagles skated against the host Hawks in what Bell termed the best-officiated game he had ever seen in Island play. Victoria was assessed just one penalty and the North Islanders two minors. Unfortunately, that second penalty resulted in a Victoria pow-er-play goal at 12:54 of the final period that snapped a 4-4 tie and secured a 5-4 win by the hosts.

Kennelly added another goal in loss, Chad Bell scored a pair and Thomas Coon added a tally. Malcolm Brown had a pair of assists.

North Island Eagles atom development goalie Kayden Jones makes the save on a breakaway shot by Nanaimo's Noah East Saturday in Port Alice. J.R. Rardon


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Gazette staffPORT HARDY—

Ever wondered if those strange old treasures in your basement, attic or garage would be worthy of a spot on the popu-lar PBS series, Antique Road Show?

Well, a very similar

opportunity is coming in Port Hardy Nov. 16 and 17 when Romanoff Estate Buyers of Victoria returns for its third trea-sure-hunting expedition at Thunderbird Mall. They have added an extra show Nov. 18 at the Old School in Port

McNeill.John Newman and

Susan Bracher will be assessing and buying gold jewelry, silver-ware and tea services, coins and coin collec-tions, old watches, film cameras, militaria and musical instruments.

Along with Paul Freeman of the Romanoff Antiques store, they will also provide evaluations of items local residents may be curious about.

“Our business is always interesting,” said Newman. “You never

know what sorts of things people will bring in for us to look at.”

The event will also serve as a benefit for the Gazette Hamper Fund, with $1 from each gram of gold purchased dur-ing the shows donated to the fund.

“We are always happy to do evaluations and folks should feel free to bring along anything they are curious about,” said Bracher. “It’s a great reason to take a peek through your jew-elry box, attic and even garage.”

Cash in the attic?

North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner of Trustee & HighlandMorning Service 11:00 am

Plus regular family activitiesOffice: 250-949-6844

www.porthardybaptistchurch.caPastor: Kevin Martineau

11/12ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN

UNITED9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

Phone 250-949-624711:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service

Wed., 1:00 pm Bible StudyEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

11/12FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)

Sunday10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

11/12

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-223411/12

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

250-949-824311/12

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice:

Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/12

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 contactPastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737

11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/12

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674

E-Mail:[email protected]/12

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Services - 4pm1-250-949-6247

Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to

share in our Services11/12

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

11/12

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

10:00 am-Sabbath School11:15 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

11/12

Dean Channel Forest Products Ltd.Forest Stewardship Plan

PUBLIC VIEWINGNotice is hereby given that Dean Channel Forest Product Ltd. will hold a public viewing and invites written comments on the proposed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Timber License T00614 and T0633.Geographic areas covered by the FSP include the following Forest Development Units: Labouchere (FDU 1) and Lower Kimsquit (FDU 2), located in the North Island-Central Coast Resource District.The FSP plan proposes result and/or strategies for objectives set by government as specifi ed in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation and enabled by the Forest and Range Practices Act. The plan also includes stocking standards related to the establishment of free growing stands of timber and measures to prevent the spread of invasive plants as they relate to forest practices.The plan is available for review and written comment for a period of 60 days starting on the date this advertisement is fi rst published. It is also available for review by resource agencies. Following the 60 day review and comment period the plan will be submitted to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for approval. All written comments received will be included in the fi nal submission.The FSP will be made available during normal business hours from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at the following location:

Dean Channel Forest Products Ltd.,Head Offi ce,1210-1111 Melville Street,Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3V6

To ensure a company representative is available to discuss the plan and receive comments or to arrange a meeting in an alternative location, interested parties should contact David Marquis, RPF at (604) 740-0603 or [email protected]. Written comments should be clearly labeled “Dean Channel Forest Stewardship Plan” and addressed to: David Marquis, R.P.F., Manager, Planning & Forestry.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BOOKING STILL avail for Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts. Sat. Dec 1st. 11am-4pm. Port McNeill Community Hall & Rec Centre. FMI call 250-956-3673 or email [email protected] or [email protected]


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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.


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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1-877-379-6652.

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a

Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Mill & Timber Products Ltd., of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry

of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR),

North Island – Central Coast Resource District for a Licence of Occupation - Log Handling File # 1414020 situated

on Provincial Crown land located at Macgowan Bay, at Drury

Inlet.

For more information or to make written comments, please

contact Ryszard Mycek of Mill & Timber Products at 250

949-6642 Ext. 30 or [email protected] or Kathryn

Howard, Ministry of FLNRO, North Island – Central Coast

Resource District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0

or email to [email protected] . The public review

period will extend for 30 days from November 1, 2012, ending on November 30, 2012. Ministry of Natural

Resource Operations may not be able to consider comments

received after this date. Comments can also be posted at:

http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.

jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending

Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location

of the proposed activity for reference.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be

considered part of the public record. For information, contact

the Freedom of Information Advisor at the FLNRO offi ce.

Temporary Wagalus Language/Cultural Teacher Short term

Location: Wagalus School and Kwigwis DaycareHours of Work: 20 hours per weekPlease contact Karen Aoki for complete posting.

Qualifications and Experience

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NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Heavy Duty MechanicsProduction Supervisor

MillwrightMillwright/Planerman Tech

Detailed job postings can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

NEW MANAGEMENTSporty Bar & Grill

Full-time and part-time positions available:

ChefCook

ServersBartenders

Please send resume: Attn Alfons BauerBox 1289, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

or email: [email protected]

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

CLEARWATER OILFIELD Services requires Class 1 or 3 Vacuum Truck Drivers for the Rocky Mountain House, Alber-ta area. Local work. No day rating. Full benefi ts after 6 months. Fax 403-844-9324.

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Per-son for a progressive auto/in-dustrial supplier. Hired appli-cant will receive top wages, full benefi ts and RRSP bonus-es plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is locat-ed 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmon-ton, Alberta. See our commu-nity at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Au-to, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]

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HOOKTENDER NEEDEDQuatsino Forestry Company Ltd. is looking for an experi-enced hooktender. Quatsino Forestry Company Ltd. is a contractor to WFP and in-cludes a crew of 5 people. Please apply to [email protected] or send your resume before November 9th to 322 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour BC V0N 1K0, ATT: Irene Paterson. Prefer-ences will be given to Quat-sino First Nations members.

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Piz-za Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced serv-ers. Please apply in person.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers-Camp Positions Avail.•Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buckers - Includes vehicle/ac-commodations•Road Grader Operator (Exca-vator experience an asset)•Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacifi c)•Grapple Yarder Operators •Hooktenders•Chasers•Line Machine Operator•Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

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MUSHROOM BUYING Station is OPEN now!! Port McNeil – Mushroom buying station is now open @ 2221 Camosun Crescent, Port McNeil. We take Chanterelle, Caulifl ower, Chicken of the Woods. 250-230-0937; 250-974-7272.

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OCEAN VIEW Home for Sale Port McNeill, BC $246,000 2135 Haddington 250-949-0545 Open concept, kitchen has an 8 foot island, 3 bed-rooms up, large family room or4th bedroom down with 3 piece bathroom. Huge Master bedroom with exterior door to deck and hot tub. Large pri-vate yard with covered deck and built in BBQ. Main fl oor laundry. Extra large gar-age/workshop 35 x 24, heated with two door openers. Call for more information or tour. [email protected] For interior photos: Usednorthisland.com search Port McNeill House for Sale.

PORT HARDY Woodgrove Gardens; 2 bdrms, fully furnished with brand new furni-ture, laundry, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Laminate fl oor-ing, new paint, new kitchen & new blinds. Close to all amenities. Asking $46,000 fur-nished, $40,000 unfurnished. Call Jason @ 250-949-1125.

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PORT HARDY 2400 sq fthouse has been totally re-vamped, all new wiring, heat-ing, plumbing & all new appli-ances. Large private yard withgood sized deck & patio. Am-ple room for RV’s, boats - haslots of potential. $255,000.Call 250-230-7540.

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PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $240,000 obo (Reduced Now). Call (250)956-4547.

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MOBILE HOME for sale in Port McNeill. Roomy with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a large addition. Priced to sell at $14,500. email [email protected] for details

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PETS WELCOME - Quiet 2 bdrm apt near Airport. Private Parking. Small backyard. Ref. Req. Call 250-949-7189.

PORT HARDY Airport Rd 2 bdrms, clean, quiet. NS. Refs. $525.Avail now.250-949-6319.

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT HARDY: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appls, private entrance, NS/NP, W/D, centrally located, ref’s req’d, $850 plus utils. Avail immed. 250-230-0095.

PORT HARDY Lrg. 3 bdr ocean view apt. 11/2 bath. Fridge, stove, w/d/ New lami-nate fl ooring. Short walk to hospital and shopping. N/S, N/P. Includes heat and hot wa-ter. $850/mth. Avail now. Ref. required. Call 250-339-3418.

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

New Management1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments. Competetive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.

Oceanview 2 bdrm suite.Fridge/stove, balcony,

blinds, private parking stall, locker,

laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,

non smoking, no pets.References required.

Inquiries contact 250-230-1462.

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TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apt, all apartments include F/S, W/D, pots and pans, tow-els and linens. Clean, comfy, quiet, reno’d, repainted and upgraded. Rural setting over-looking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $750 inclds hy-dro or $550 + hydro with a 1 year lease. 1-250-949-8855 email: [email protected]

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PORT HARDY Highland Manor

•Bachelor •1 bdrms furnished

or unfurnishedOn the 4th fl oor

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COTTAGES

COAL HARBOUR One bed-room cottage, fully furnished. Available now. $500. Call 250-949-9982.

HOMES FOR RENT

NIMPKISH HEIGHTS 2 bdr, 2bth house(appx 950 sq ft) on 2 acres in a

quiet country setting. Washer/Dryer

New kitchen appliances. Small storage shed.

New roof and water tank. Hydro and Sat included.

Pets welcome. N/S preferred.

Security deposit $200 and $900/mth. To view call

250-956-4403 after 5pm on weekdays and 10am on

weekends.

PORT HARDY Storeys Beach executive home avail now. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, hot tube, fi re pit, fenced yard, w/d, credit re-port and references required. $1400/mo. Call 250-949-7079.

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOMMATE WANTED in Port Hardy. Oceanfront. $450/mth. Pets welcome. 250-230-6582.

STORAGE

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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CARS

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

1996 JIMMY 4x4 New battery & brakes.

Runs well.Located in Port Hardy.

$2500 obo. Call Bev 250-949-9458.

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In Loving MemoryDENNIS JAMES WESTRUMAugust 27, 1940-November 10, 2002

“Love Always”

We thought of you with love today

But that is nothing new

We thought of you yesterday

And the days before that too

Our hearts still ache with sadness

Our secret tears still flow

What it meant to lose you

No one will ever know

They say time heals all sorrows

And helps us to forget

But time has only shown us

How much we miss you yet

We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain

To walk with us throughout our lives

Until we meet again

Forever loved & Deeply missedCarol, Marv, Melody & family

Huckleberry House Children’s Centre would like to thank the following for making

our Fun Fair a huge success.

Sunset PacSD #85

Eagle View PacSuper Valu

IGACraig Dmetrichuk

Port McNeill families

Thank you!The District of Port Hardy Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Social Services would like to thank the following people for their help and support during the recent Tsunami Emergency.

…and everyone else who was there to help our community during the emergency.

Bob Hawkins - Emergency Management CoordinatorKarla Broadfoot - Emergency Social Services, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Dave & Andrae Ford - Port Hardy LionsRoy Chisholm - President Port Hardy LionsShawn Gough and Pastor Kevin Martineau - Port Hardy Baptist Church

Ron Prasad - EssoCraig Ferguson - OverwaiteaKen BrookAnita ShurbenN.I. Concert SocietyAvalon SchoolPort Hardy Volunteer Fire Department

Courtesy of Island Foodsyou receive a free pop

with every Just for You Placed in the Gazette!

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announcementsbirthday wishes

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For as little as $22…You can place a thank you, happy birthday wish, happy anniversary wish or a wedding announcement in the Just for You section of

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Call Lisa at 250-949-6225 or email

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Just for You

CarriersMonthof the

Jorden & Kirsten StrussiPort Hardy

Jorden & Kirsten, who share a route, successfully brought in the most new/renewal subscriptions for the month of October.

For their accomplishments they will receive a 2 CDs from ShopRite, 2 burgers and 2 drinks from A&W, 4 video rentals from Supreme Convenience and 2 gifts from the NI Gazette.

250-949-6225

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Karin Moeller

8730 Seaview Port Hardy

Shushartie Bay Port Hardy

8785 Seaview Port Hardy

235 Stephens Bay Pl.

$369,000

$339,000

$252,500

$79,000

An amazing family & entertainment home. Some water views. 3 beds, 3 baths, lovely yard!

52.9 acres at Shushartie Bay, surrounded by parkland. Ocean waterfront, water access only from Goletas Channel.

Corner lot. Fantastic family property. 2480 sq. ft, 4 beds, 3 baths, close to schools & shopping.

8530 sq. ft. lot with sun from morning ‘til night. Fantastic southern exposure to Holberg Inlet, road access from two

sides.

FOR SALE

In Midweek...Port Hardy Toastmasters are back in business thanks to new president Brian Scott, far left, and is welcoming new mem-bers. See story in this week’s Midweek. Photo submitted



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Gazette staffPORT HARDY—

Vancouver Island Regional Library has a new tool available to help those hung up with homework.

The VIRL eLibrary is up and running with a series of home-work help databases designed to assist young students, teens and parents navigat-ing a wide range of subjects. The sites are

available at virl.bc.ca.“We’ve added

three great new Kids Homework Help data-bases that are current, accessible and fun to use,” says Indira Wick, Community Support Technician.

Kids Search gives students from kin-dergarten to Grade 5 access to more than 76 popular children’s magazines. Kids InfoBits targets the

research needs of this same age group. The easy navigation and interactive tools on PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth and Space make learning fun for children in pre-school to Grade 3.

Teens can check out Canada in Context, a multimedia database. Emerging green tech-nologies, environmen-tal issues and sustain-ability are covered in

GREENR. If you’re working on an English essay try LitFinder.

While you’re in the neighbourhood, be sure to also visit some of VIRL’s other databas-es such as World Book and the Encyclopedia of British Columbia.

For more informa-tion, contact your local branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library or visit virl.bc.ca.

VIRL site offers new tools Pose for a shot

Public Health nurse Rebecca Olesen gives Jorden Strussi his flu shot while mom Karen provides support Monday at Family Place in Port Hardy. Times and locations of North Island flu clinics can be found on page 20.

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