Gold River Buzz

Many Looking for Rentals/Rooms

Over the past couple of weeks, the Buzz has received quite a few emails from people either moving to Gold River, or having upcoming work in the area and needing lodging.

I’m listing them here in hopes that someone can help them out.

Michelle Choquette (mac [at] conumacable [dot] com) – in need of a house to rent.
Fred Fedosenko (frfcl [at] telus [dot] net) – I am coming to do some work in Gold River and Tahsis and I am interested in finding a furnished suite to rent. I will be in residence Mondays to Fridays and I go home for the weekends. I have 2 weeks of confirmed work and possibly more. I would like to establish an ongoing rental arrangement for when I have to be in the area for work.
John Massop (goatman47 [at] shaw [dot] ca) – Recently found employment in Gold River and I’m looking for a basement suite or room to rent.
Tyler Phye (tylerphye [at] hotmail [dot] ca) – Hello I am moving to gold river next week for work, looking for a room to rent.

The only contact info I have are email addresses, so please copy and paste if you wish to contact any of the above.

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Insurance Centre Grand Re-Opening

Vancouver Island Insurance Centres, Gold River, will be having a Grand Re-Opening at our newly renovated office in the Nimpkish Plaza.

Come join us Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm. Drop in for coffee and cake and meet our Financial Services Broker and Commercial Broker.

Hope to see you there.

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Claire Trevena and the NDP win in North Island

Via Times Colunist:

Claire Trevena and the NDP win in North Island

In the race to decide the largest geographical district on Vancouver Island it was veteran experience versus upstart exuberance.

In the end, experience won out as Quadra Island resident Claire Trevena secured a third term as North Island MLA-elect in a battle over BC Liberal candidate Nick Facey.

Trevena, the New Democratic Party’s opposition critic of children and family development, was elected in 2005 and 2009 by relatively modest margins. She won again in 2013 by a comfortable margin of nearly 2,000 votes with 133 of a possible 153 polls reporting.

BC Conservative Bob Bray was well behind and out of the running early.

“The campaign we ran was based on policy and issues,” Trevena said from her election party, held at the Labour Hall in Campbell River. “Real concerns about ferry fare and concerns about poverty, things that are important to out constituents. I feel very honored.”

Facey, a doctoral candidate in the school of business at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University, campaigned for responsible development in the resource sector. Facey graduated from Campbell River’s Timberline Secondary, and has deep family roots in the forest industry.

Defeat notwithstanding, Facey felt a sense of pride over his inaugural political campaign. “Honestly, I am extremely thankful for my team. I’m really happy with the campaign we ran.”

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Cougar Warning

As many of you may have heard already, there has been a cougar in the Dogwood Drive area. This cougar is not scared of humans and has been reported watching people, perhaps stalking.

At just after 9:00pm last night, a resident was walking his dog at the top of Dogwood, and this cougar appeared 15 feet behind him. His dog lunged towards the cougar, coming out of her collar in the process. Tragically, the cougar then picked up the dog and ran back across the street and into the bush.

Conservation is aware of this situation, and as of late last night, the RCMP were attempting to locate the cat as well. The Buzz is not yet aware as of this morning whether the cat has been found or not.

Please be extremely cautious! Do not let your children walk back and forth to school on their own – even during the daylight. Bring your pets inside and keep them inside. It would be wise to avoid walking in the area as well due to the fearless nature of this particular cat.

Tips to remember:

If you meet a cougar:

Never approach a cougar. Although cougars will normally avoid a confrontation, all cougars are unpredictable. Cougars feeding on a kill may be dangerous.
Always give a cougar an avenue of escape.
Stay calm. Talk to the cougar in a confident voice.
Pick all children up off the ground immediately. Children frighten easily and their rapid movements may provoke an attack.
Do not run. Try to back away from the cougar slowly. Sudden movement or flight may trigger an instinctive attack.
Do not turn your back on the cougar. Face the cougar and remain upright.
Do all you can to enlarge your image. Don’t crouch down or try to hide. Pick up sticks or branches and wave them about.

If a cougar behaves aggressively:

Arm yourself with a large stick, throw rocks, speak loudly and firmly. Convince the cougar that you are a threat not prey.
If a cougar attacks, fight back! Many people have survived cougar attacks by fighting back with anything, including rocks, sticks, bare fists, and fishing poles.

Note: I will be away for most of today, so will be unable to update this situation in a timely manner. Please comment on this post and keep the community updated if you know of any change in the situation.

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Positions Available at Grieg Hatchery

Grieg Seafood is currently looking to fill four positions. Wage is $16/hour to start.

Specifics are as follows:

Preferred Qualifications

Previous fish vaccinating experience or fin clipping
First Aid – Level 1 and Oxygen Therapy
Valid Driver’s License
WHMIS

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team situation, be able to talk, laugh and count at the same time, and have pride in completing duties to exacting standards. Due to the nature of the business attendance is very important. Candidates are required to have reliable transportation to the hatchery sites. Please view website: fuerstevaccinations.com for more information. No phone calls please.

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Warm Fuzzy to Mick Mann

Kudos and thanks to my Uncle Mick (Mann) for volunteering his services on Mother’s day to help me move into my new home in Gold River.

I am looking forward to living here.

Glenys Mann

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Ray Watkins Elementary School Art Sale

On May 22nd the Grade 7 students of RWES will be hosting an art sale in the primary multi-purpose room.

They will be selling 2D and 3D art made by RWES students. All funds will go to Little Dino’s Daycare. The sale will be held from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For more information check out our posters in the plaza and around town.

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