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site updated
September 6, 2010 4:29 PM
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School wants sign back ASAP!
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The Port Clements school is looking for one of its "Tsunami Evacuation Site" signs, which was taken from the school's Tingley Street entrance the night of Aug. 28.
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Masset woman faces charges
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A Masset woman has been charged with impaired driving, driving while suspended and breach of undertaking after RCMP responded to a call of a possible drunk driver Wednesday morning (Aug. 29). Sgt.
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North end paving project nearing end
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The Masset paving project should be finished by next weekend, says project supervisor Bob Petho. "Things are going exceptionally well," Mr. Petho said. "They're way ahead of schedule.
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Striking union to rally on-island next week
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The United Steelworkers are planning a rally and barbecue in Port Clements next week to build solidarity as the forest workers' strike continues into its second month.
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Fisherman found dead
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The RCMP patrol vessel Inkster responded to a call from Langara Island Friday (Aug. 31) after a 75-year-old man was found dead at the West Coast Fishing Club. Sgt.
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Logging company files for protection
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Edwards and Associates, a Surrey-based logging company which employs almost 100 islanders, has filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Losses continue at Greater Massett Development Corporation
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By Alex Rinfret--The Greater Massett Development Corp. continues slowly but steadily to lose money, directors said at the organization's annual general meeting last week (Aug.
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Focus on health as school returns
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Back-to-school has many thinking about school supplies and homework, but parents should also focus on their child's health. The moment kids are meant to be back in the classroom, they are instead spending time at home due to illness.
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Taoist Tai Chi can benefit those with Hepatitis C
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Submitted by Wendy Mackay-How does one maintain an exercise routine when living with Hepatitis C? For some, this is not an issue, as many don't experience symptoms that prohibit a reasonably active lifestyle.
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Organizers ready for annual Terry Fox run
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The annual Terry Fox Run, continuing his dream to find a cure for cancer, will be happening all over the islands next weekend with runs in Queen Charlotte, Masset and Sandspit.
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Better boat launch needed, Charlotte resident says
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By Heather Ramsay-Queen Charlotte council would like to know whether people are interested in improvements at the boat launch.
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The Gwaii Singers are tuning up!
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Submitted by Sara Eaton-Hear ye all island wannabe singers!
We gave a sterling performance at the music festival, doing our own gig with folk songs, gospel and some jazzy fun.
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Charlotte TV scroller service queried
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Queen Charlotte councillor Eric Ross says he would like to see the TV scroller service back up and running.
At the Sept.
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Single bidder gets Port property
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Port Clements council has accepted the only bid it received for a piece of property at 130 Adams Avenue. Ron Tinsley bid $20,500 for the lot. Council members voted to accept the offer when they met last Tuesday (Sept.
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Local triathletes have successful season
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Submitted by Chris Chanin-The Chanin family were at it again. Cameron and Courtney Chanin started their season by participating in the 2007 Harbour Days Triathlon. Both kids finished the 150 metre swim, 10 km bike and 1.
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Masset to build memorial wall
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The village of Masset will be building a memorial wall at the cemetery where residents can put plaques honouring loved ones who have passed away.
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Tourism businesses report good season
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By Judy McKinley-The general consensus is: the summer of 2007 was a good season for tourists.
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Land use agreement could shut down Sandspit, says Teal Jones report
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By Heather Ramsay-Sandspit will cease to be the operational headquarters for one of the islands' major licencees if the Strategic Land Use Agreement is signed, says a new report.
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Caves reveal thousands of years of history
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By Charlotte Tarver-While scrambling around on Huxley Island doing an archeological survey in August, grad student Jenny Storey made an exciting discovery - a new cave under the roots of a blown down tree.
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