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Spring 2016 A quarterly publication of the Nanaimo Port Authority
Expanding horizons The Port of Nanaimo’s $9.3 million upgrade of the Duke Point Terminal area includes a new deep sea barge berth and a 104 metric tonne mobile harbour crane which allows the Port to provide simultaneous operations for Short Sea Shipping links to Mainland terminals and direct connections to global markets.
Inside Chairman’s report.......2 CEO report....................3 Duke Point....................4 Cargo Report................5 Boat Show....................5 Marine Domain............6 Hazmat Training...........7 ABC Recycling..............8
Port of Nanaimo plays a leading role in supporting our growing community It’s a great pleasure to welcome readers to the return of the Nanaimo Port Authority’s renewed focus on communications with our community and client partners in the growing shipping world. Speaking for our board of directors, we are reinforcing our outreach to our community on Central Vancouver Island as well as the shipping world at large. The Nanaimo Port Authority has a proud and enviable record of supporting our community, in the past year alone investing in grants and services totaling more than $85,000. We look at it as our social license based on the return to the community. This has been an ongoing commitment with past boards of directors and my current fellow board members. You don’t have to look far to see the front-and-centre projects that have been created with the support of the Port over the years. Many are legacy projects. One of the greatest undertakings over they years has been the development of the Harbourfront Walkway. The Port Theatre and the Port of Nanaimo Centre conference centre in downtown Nanaimo are the icons of our commitment to the communiMOIRA JENKINS is the Federally-appointed Director representing the International Trade User Group. Moira has been a Director at the Port since November, 2014. She chairs the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, the Community Involvement Funding Sub-Committee, and sits on the Audit Committee. She recently retired from her position as Vice-President of Commercial Banking with RBC Financial Group after 43 of service, and has held multiple Board positions in the Community including the Nanaimo & District Museum, the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, and the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation. 2
Jeet Manhas Chairman of the Board ty. The list is impressive, with numerous projects that are more or less behind the scenes. Just in the past year, the Port has taken a lead role in projects that benefit our citizens. Our board of directors has been innovative in many aspects of that support. One that stands out is our support of the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank when it needed to expand its operations and move into larger premises. Their appeal for support led our board to devise a longer-term solution for them. Directors approved a $50,000
commitment to the Food Bank’s mortgage over a five-year term. It’s not only the big projects, sometimes organizations need smaller impetus to get them over a particular challenge. For instance, The Port is making a heavy commitment to education in the Central Vancouver Island area. I am proud that total contributions reached nearly $50,000 in the past year. The Port contributes to the Vancouver Island University Foundation’s Annual Scholarships with $5,000 to Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Motorcycle and Marine technician programs. The focus is on First Nations students. The Port Authority also supports other student interests, including funding $2,000 toward the music program in honour of Judy Fraser. Community events are major beneficiaries of Port grants, such as: • United Way $2000, • Nanaimo Museum Summer Bastion Program, $3,000, • Nanaimo Child Development Centre Silly Boat Regatta, $2,500. • Nanaimo Arts Council Festival of Banners, $2,000 • Vancouver Island Sympho-
Meet our directors
Moira Jenkins
Richard Ringma
ny Children’s Choirs, $2,500 • Nanaimo Hospital Foundation Dragonboat Festival, $2,500 • Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation Scholarship, $1,000 • Snuneymuxw First Nations Native Sons Basketball Tournament, $500 • Nanaimo Boathouse Society Paddlefun Fest, $500 • Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre Celebration of Success, $3,000 • Young Professionals of Nanaimo Sport Challenge to raise funds for SFN Library/Learning Centre via B.C. Write to Read Project, $750 • Gabriola Arts Council Capital Campaign – building renovations and improving accessibility to the Centre, $1,000. The Port also provides numerous in-kind services that benefit the community, to the tune of $37,200. That includes the Silly Boat Regatta, Dragonboat Festival, Marine Festival and bathtub races, Paddlefest, Yacht Club sailpast, Heritage Day and the Van Isle 360 yacht race. Those services involve use of Port facilities and safety support through our Harbour Safety Patrol vessels. We live in one of the best communities and we’re proud to help make it even better. RICHARD RINGMA is the Federally-appointed Director representing the Domestic Coastal User Group. He has been a Director at the Port since September 2011, and is currently the Vice Chair. Richard also serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee, the Conduct Review and Corporate Governance Committee, and sits on the Snuneymuxw First Nation Protocol Sub-Committee. Richard was employed in the Forest Industry for over 35 years for companies including McMillan Bloedel, Weyerhaeuser and Island Timberlands. In 2009 he left full time employment and semi-retired beginning his own consulting company. Nanaimo Port Authority, Spring 2016
Bernie Dumas President and Chief Operating Officer
Charting a course for the future
I am excited to welcome readers to our reinstated Port Newsletter which will inform our communities and stakeholders of current activities on a quarterly basis. As CEO I want to inform you of important challenges and projects that the Port will face in the years to come. With this first issue I want to focus on charting a course for the Port’s future. The shipping industry is evolutionary – we have changed from a resource-based economy in the past to a vastly different future. What will the Port look like in 25 years (2041) and what needs to be done to ensure a sustainable gateway for the future of Vancouver Island? Port sustainability is controlled by the economy around us, a series of environmental issues and social license. There is no question that Vancouver Island’s population will more than double in the next 25
years and the Nanaimo Port Authority will continue to play an important role as a key gateway in the success for Vancouver Island communities and businesses by 2041. The Port’s biggest challenge is to address our marine infrastructure and the need for continuous upgrades to sustain service and handle the increasing volume of goods into the future. Securing additional property will definitely be an important factor for the growth of the Port as increased volumes of business will require larger terminals and docks. The Port, back in 2012 joined the “Green Marine” program, a North-America-wide Association that enables the marine industry to voluntarily address the need to improve our environmental policies and footprint. The program involves a series of audits that enable us to enhance our position as a responsible member of
our community. The Port needs to be proactive within our surrounding communities to identify their interests and concerns. If the Port intends to be successful we must embrace our First Nations partners and develop mutual goals for the future. The Port is working hard on a new Marine Domain Awareness System that will enrich the Island’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities to restore our transportation system and continue to move vital goods needed by our Vancouver Island communities. Finally, the Port is celebrating its 55th year. As we sail into the next quarter century we are excited to be a major part of Vancouver Island’s transportation network. We will be working hard to be ready for what the future will demand from the NPA.
The Nanaimo Port Authority Box 131 - 100 Port Drive, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9R 5K4 Tel: 250-753-4146 - http://www.npa.ca
Bernie Dumas - President & CEO Ian Marr -Vice President - CGA, CPA Edward S. Dahlgren - Director of Operations & Harbour Master Mike Davidson - Director of Property & Environment
Jeet Manhas - Chairman Richard Ringma - Vice Chairman Chris Badger - Director Audrey Cope - Director Michelle Corfield - Director Donna Hais - Director Moira Jenkins - Director
The Nanaimo Port Authority is one of 18 Port Authorities across Canada, established under the Canada Marine Act, to promote and support the National, Regional and local economy and to ensure a safe and secure harbour for cargo operations. Newsletter produced by Merv Unger, Image Medianet, Nanaimo, B.C. - Also available at www.npa.ca
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Duke Point
Expansion provides positive outlook for Island commerce Cargo volume growth and Duke Point expansion are shining a positive spotlight on the Port of Nanaimo. “This is a very positive outlook for Vancouver island given the Port’s added capacity to handle growth,” says Bernie Dumas, President and CEO. “We are in the final stages of our expansion initiative at Duke Point with last summer’s arrival of the 104 metric tonne mobile harbour crane and the near completion of a new barge berth. This $9.3-million upgrade of the new barge berth and the deep sea berth allows us to provide simultaneous operations for Short Sea Shipping links to Mainland terminals and direct connections to global markets. We are able to service post-panamax ships handling almost any cargo type, reducing congestion and delays with improved berthing options.
This is perfect timing given the significant growth in our cargo volumes for 2015.” Imports to Nanaimo’s Port grew by 23% over 2014. Exports were up 12%, together totaling 4,850,327 metric tonnes. Containers leaped 39% in terms of TEUs – (Twenty Foot Equivalents). Ships visiting Nanaimo’s harbour remained the same at 241 (242 in 2014). “Adjustments made a short time ago to provide more diverse solutions for cargo type and movement and the growth in cargo volumes for 2015 demonstrate the results that we anticipated. I believe we can look forward to a new era of Island commerce and growth for Vancouver Island’s imports and exports.” Further information can be found at: deepsea.npa.ca/en/ terminal-facilities/publications
Honourable Marc Garneau
Hon. Marc Garneau has been named Minister of Transport in the new federal government. Garneau served his country his entire professional career, beginning with the Canadian Navy, then as an astronaut and President of the Canadian Space Agency, and now in political life. He began his service to Canada as a navy combat systems engineer in HMCS Algonquin from 1974 to 1976. He was promoted to commander in 1982 while at Staff College and was transferred to Ottawa in 1983. In January 1986, he was promoted to naval captain and retired from the navy in 1989. Marc was one of six Canadian astronauts selected out of more than 4,000 candidates in December 1983. He was seconded to the Canadian Astronaut Program
The new barge berth, north of the shipping berth, at Duke Point.
Garneau named new Minister of Transport
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from the Department of National Defense in February 1984 to begin astronaut training. Marc made history by becoming the first Canadian astronaut to fly in space as a payload specialist on Shuttle Mission 41-G, October 5-13, 1984. In 1989 Marc was named Deputy Director of the Canadian Astronaut Program, and provided technical and program support in the preparation of experiments for future Canadian missions. In February 2001, Marc Garneau was appointed Executive Vice President of the Canadian Space Agency and then President on November 22, 2001 before leaving in 2005 to pursue a career in politics. In October 2008 Marc Garneau was elected as the Member of Parliament for Westmount–
Ville-Marie and, in his first mandate, served as the Critic for Industry, Science and Technology as well as the Leader’s representative for Quebec. He was re-elected in Westmount-Ville-Marie in May 2011 and served as House Leader in the House of Commons. He also served as the Critic for Foreign Affairs and La Francophonie. In October 2015, he was re-elected, in Notre-Dame-deGrâce–Westmount. In August 2003, Marc was made a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest civilian honour. He has also had two high schools named after him, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute in Toronto and École Secondaire Marc Garneau in Trenton, Ontario.
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Cargo Report
Nanaimo Boat Show doubles in size for 2016
The 2016 Nanaimo Boat Show, March 31 to April 3 at Waterfront Suites and Marina on Stewart Avenue, will double in size from last year’s show. The show was hugely successful in its first year with an economic impact of approximately $6 million. “We are excited to be hosting a larger show this Spring,” said Odai Sirri, Director of Operations at the Waterfront Suites and Marina. “The first year was a great
success and the reception from participants and attendees was fantastic. We are proud to give back to the community with proceeds benefiting the Nanaimo Region John Howard Society,” Sirri added. New this year is an additional day – a four-day event – and includes many more amenities and services for boaters. There are boats for every budget and cutting edge marine-related products and services on display and a Kids Zone for families.
Member of Parliament goes after derelict vessels
The continuing challenge of derelict vessels has finally reached Parliament. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Member of Parliament Sheila Malcolmson has introduced a private member’s bill to deal with vessels abandoned by their owners.. “This is a desire to see a solution to a long-standing problem,” Malcolmson said. Bill C-219 is intended to simplify the process for dealing with derelict vessels by putting the issue under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Coast Guard. Currently the approach is scattered.
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“If it’s a hazard to navigation – you call the Coast Guard; if it’s an environmental site, you call Environment Canada; if it’s on Crown land, you phone the provincial government,” she said. “It’s so frustrating for people and it means everybody points a finger at someone else.” Derelict vessels are a problem in Nanalmo. Captain Edward Dahlgren, Nanaimo Port Authority Director of Operations and Harbour Master, said the Port deals with about 10 wrecks a year at a total annual cost of anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000.
Cargo Volumes: (in metric tonnes) 2015 2014 % Change Export cargo 2,631,119 2,344,755 12% Import cargo 2,219,208 1,800,280 23% Total Volume 4,850,327 4,145,035 17% By Cargo type: (in metric tonnes) Forest products 1,456,101 1,298,382 12% Logs 2,368,982 2,015,572 18% Bulk cargoes 141,979 132,673 7% Project cargoes 33,229 876 3693% Containers 420,141 301,801 39% Chemicals 42,487 39,038 9% Petroleum products 387,408 356,693 9% Total Volume 4,850,327 4,145,035 17% Deep-Sea Ship Traffic within Nanaimo Harbour Total ships** 241 242 0% Total (grt)** 7,169,619 6,725,779 7% ** (Reflects deep sea vessel movement) Cruise, Air and Ferry Passengers Cruise Passengers 5,295 5,299 0% Air Passengers 159,264 148,831 7% Ferry Passengers 4,538,967 4,335,739 5% Total 4,703,526 4,489,869 5% Containers Total Export TEUs 17,474 12,550 39% Total Import TEUs 17,862 12,856 39% Total 35,336 25,406 39%
2016 Cruise schedule
Vessel Explorer of the Seas Celebrity Infinity Crystal Serenity Coral Princess Celebrity Infinity Star Princess
Date Day May 18 Wed May 20 Friday Aug 5 Friday Sept 18 Sunday Sept 19 Monday Oct 20 Thursday
Time 0800-1700 0700-1700 0900-1800 0700-1800 0700- 1700 0700-1800
From Seattle Seattle Sitka Vancouver Alaska Vancouver
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High-tech monitoring system for Nanaimo creates B.C. Marine Electronic Highway When Nanaimo Port Authority began investigating options for an oversight system to manage vessel traffic, little did they realize that their worldwide study of marine domain awareness systems would lead them back to a North Vancouver company with a reputation for providing one of the most advanced electronic surveillance systems available for domain awareness. Fast forward two years and NPA now has a powerful harbour management system in place that exceeds original expectations. Nanaimo Port Authority’s new Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) system from Xanatos Marine highlights a number of factors relevant to B.C.’s shipping industry: First, it demonstrates the degree to which the Port takes its mandate seriously in providing water-side security, safety and environmental stewardship; second, it highlights just how far technology has advanced in vessel traffic management systems; and third, it is a shining example of a B.C. company that is finding international success for its talent and ingenuity. BACKGROUND In 2011, NPA began working with Port Metro Vancouver to develop a framework that would allow overflow traffic from Vancouver to anchor off Nanaimo’s Protection Island. A memorandum of understanding was struck and, as a result, vessel traffic in the area increased — to the concern of the residents of Protection Island. Aside from views being obscured, noise and light pollution from the vessels were having an impact. NPA worked with the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia and Transport Canada to develop best practices for the vessels, and that went a long way in mitigating some of the problems. At the same time, NPA was chosen to assist Quicksilver LNG with the early stages of a TERMPOL submission and through that exercise, NPA identified additional requirements for pilotage and control and management of vessels. It was at this time that NPA began investigating systems in other ports around the world. And that’s when they discovered Xanatos Marine’s system in the Malacca Straits. THE PROCESS BEGINS With its head office in North Vancouver and regional offices in Thailand and the Philippines, Xanatos Marine is an award-winning company that provides customized surveillance and security solutions for the maritime industry. They have sold more than 20,000 6
Captain Edward S. Dahlgren is the Director of Operations and Harbour Master at one of the Marine Domain Awareness monitors. doesn’t just stop at identifying and monitorsystems and sensors worldwide over the past 10 years and are recognized leaders in marine ing vessels. Sensors are able to pick up spills (even very small ones), activities of small craft domain awareness. Their work in installing and deviations in traffic patterns. “We were a $10-million Marine Electronic Highway in actually able to identify some illegal activity the Malacca Straits, one of the busiest areas occurring in the harbour which we would in the world for vessel traffic and one of the never have found without this system,” said highest risk areas for piracy, proved the effecDahlgren. tiveness of their system. While undergoing beta testing, NPA staff found the system exceeded expectations. “As Condensed from B.C. Shipping Magazine. we were activating sensors and looking at Read the full report on our Website what we were getting, we were able to see Xanatos Marine’s system integrates a wide that what we had was much more than a marine domain awareness system,” said Dahlvariety of sensors to provide full maritime gren. “It has become more of a holistic harbour domain awareness. The combination of management process. The data mining radar, AIS (Automatic Identification System), component is far beyond what we originally high-speed cameras (including thermal and thought it would be. We can generate multiple infra-red), and weather stations allows for reports and we’re able to gather far more and real-time information about everything on, under, related to, adjacent to, or bordering the comments from staff. A second version of the software has already been installed and is a sea and B.C.’s coast. By layering the many complete update from the first version. “It’s surveillance, observation and navigation far more powerful than we originally undersystems into one common operating picture, stood. We can see dwell times, types of ships, Port staff have access to enhanced real-time where they’ve come from and where they’re maritime domain awareness and are able to going; we can sort the data in a number of make informed decisions. ways as well — by tonnage, by destination, Within Nanaimo’s scope of operations, the by owner, — and we can generate reports and MDA system includes three cameras, two even invoices.” radars, two weather stations, and two AIS The system can also provide benefits for receivers, one of which also has a transmit function. Additional sensor packages installed NPA partners such as the Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA) and the Canadian Food outside of Nanaimo allow for a full view of Inspection Agency (CFIA) to name just two. B.C.’s Inside Passage, showing everything “For the CFIA we can determine busy from Campbell River to North Saanich and times and are able to create efficiencies for into Vancouver Harbour. “We can see coninspections,” notes Dahlgren. “We’re also able servation areas, ferry routes, anything that’s to provide real-time information about pilot charted and in the public domain.” launches so we reduce wasted time for pilots. The capabilities of the MDA system Nanaimo Port Authority, Spring 2016
Behind the Scenes
Paul Walters
Paul Walters, a long-time employee with a likable durable spirit, is celebrating his 38th year with the Nanaimo Port Authority. Landing here from Gibsons, Paul lives in Nanaimo with wife Janet. His two children, Josh and Kaleena, live in Northern B.C. Prior to the Port Authority Paul worked as a commercial fisherman. He has seen firsthand the evolution of the Port Authority since his arrival from Paul Walters Nanaimo District High School in 1977 when “the Port” was known as the Nanaimo Harbour Commission. He started out as a Wharfinger for six years, transferred to the Harbour Patrol as a deck hand and worked up to Boat Master as Captain for 26 years. During a hockey game in 2009, Paul’s life took an unexpected turn from a cardiac incident. “Thank God for the newly-installed defibrillators in our local arenas. I was the first patient; no doubt about their value from where I am today.” he says. In 2012, Paul returned to an office job as Property Supervisor & Safety Officer. What he enjoys about his work is the daily diversity. “I’ve worked in several departments and although they all have the same ‘Port goal’, the service and clientele provided from each area are totally different, so each day ends up being diverse and interesting. I often hear colleagues claim ‘No two days are the same and I couldn’t agree more’ ” Paul expresses his pride in working for the Port: “We’ve had to make major changes over the years going from forest commodities to a container & project cargo port. We also give back to the community in many ways. It’s easy to be associated with the positive change and how we impact the community and the Island.” After many years working through the adventures of raising a family and personal growth from various responsibilities within Port departments, plus a brush with a very serious health incident, Paul has to choose between his buddies at the arena (there’s still a chance with the Canucks Paul!), his new love for golf (a Hole-in-One milestone last year) or going back to his stamp collection, a passion from his youth. Without a doubt, Paul placed his stamp on the Port and enjoys it, inside and out. Nanaimo Port Authority, Spring 2016
Hazmat awareness training a huge success
Condensed from B.C. Shipping Port of Nanaimo joined staff from the City of Nanaimo’s Emergency Program, TRANSCAER®, and numerous other stakeholders and held a Hazmat Awareness Training event in October 2015. “The success of this event is a direct result of the partnerships and community commitment from all the agencies involved,” said Nanaimo’s Emergency Program Manager Karen Lindsay. “From the donation of the lands by the Port to planning and financial contributions from the City and the private sector, the RCMP co-ordinating and managing a BBQ for more than 200.” The City engaged TRANSCAER® — the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative that was started in Canada in 1985 by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). Today, led by CIAC and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), TRANSCAER® exist to make sure communities are informed about the products being moved through their area, and what measures are in place to ensure their safe transportation. TRANSCAER® hosts dozens of outreach
events across Canada each year to help train fire fighters, police, and emergency medical personnel so they are prepared to handle incidents involving dangerous goods. The Nanaimo Emergency Program established its Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment in 2006 and updated it in 2014. In both assessments, hazardous materials was the number one threat for the community. As a result, in 2009, the Nanaimo Hazmat Consortium was formed with the City, industry, B.C. Ministry of Environment, first responders, and the Port Authority. While the event focused on ground transportation, NPA’s role was critical given that hazardous products move through the Port on a daily basis. Port representative Rod Grounds confirmed the value of the exercise. “We’re fortunate to have a tight-knit emergency response group in Nanaimo,” Grounds said, “To bring everyone together was a huge benefit.” He added the Port, as the lead agency for water-based spills, was grateful to learn more about the assets available in the community that could be used while waiting for additional resources.”
Nanaimo Port Authority has donated $5,000 to create a permanent home at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Nanaimo campus for a six-by-six foot sculpture called Tsawalk (The Gathering Place) promoting unity, diversity and connection. Built by VIU Graphic Design alumna Laura Timmermans, the piece is mounted on a wall next to the VIU Bookstore alongside a plaque explaining the artist’s intentions. From left, NPA directors Richard Ringma, Moira Jenkins, Audrey Cope and chairman Jeet Manhas, Timmermans, Hereditary Chief Dr. Richard Atleo, NPA CEO Bernie Dumas and VIU President and Vice-Chancellor Ralph Nilsen. 7
Behind the Scenes
Ro-ro ramp ideal for steel shipment
Captain Edward Dahlgren Captain Edward S. Dahlgren is the Director of Operations and Harbour Master for Nanaimo Port Authority, one of 18 Federal Port Authorities in Canada. Prior to joining the Port in 2010, he served more than 30 years with the Canadian Coast Guard and BC Ferries in a variety of seagoing positions, including command. He has also held shore positions as Marine Superintendent with BC Ferries and Seaspan Coastal Intermodal. In Nanaimo, he oversees the safety, security and operation of the federally-designated harbour, its associated anchorages and berths. Duties include development of plans for Transport Canada approval and covering Marine Safety and Marine Transportation Security Regulations requirements. Over the last five years, Captain Dahlgren’s operational emphasis has been on upgrading the Patrol Division of the Marine Operations Group and focusing on new construction and training, with the goal of developing partnerships and multi-jurisdictional Marine Domain Awareness. To further that goal he has partnered with the first responders to co-crew and equip the NPA patrol vessels as a joint platform for firefighting, policing and shore rescue operations as a key component of Maritime Commerce Resiliency and Marine Domain Awareness.
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ABC Recycling at Duke Point one of most successful startups “The largest family-owned recycling company in Western Canada sees growth in Nanaimo that exceeded expectations and is one of the most successful start-ups in the family of nine companies.” says ABC Recycling Owner David Yochlowitz. “The Duke Point location in Central Vancouver Island, with its deep sea port and barge access, has proved to be David an excellent locaYochlowitz tion, says general manager Dave Miller. The Nanaimo Port Authority has been an exceptional partner, he adds. “We are ahead of schedule and exceeding metric tonne volume projections on a monthly basis.” ABC’s development schedule is moving along at an excellent pace, in two phases. “We are really close to the completion of phase one including an office, a 100-foot scale, lunch room, washroom and utilities including hiring eight employees who live in Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Chemainus area. Phase two will see a car depolluting station to prepare old vehicles for safe recycling. The entire project represents a substantial investment which meets environmental standards, laws and regulations. ABC Recycling Nanaimo is accepting clean, ready-for-export
material from commercial suppliers. The history of ABC Recycling is intertwined with the legacy of the Yochlowitz family. Joseph Yochlowitz and his wife Sarah immigrated to Canada from Poland at the turn of the last century, settling in Vancouver. In 1912, Joseph began a scrap business, working the streets with horse and wagon. He was soon joined in 1935 by his son Daniel who opened his own scrap
metal business and, 14 years later, bought a building and established ABC Salvage and Metal Company. Over the years, subsequent generations of family members have joined the business, and leadership has been handed from Daniel to his son Harold, and from Harold to his eldest son, David. The company has flourished so that third and fourth-generation family members are involved in growing ABC Recycling for future generations.
Harbour Air Business of the Year
Harbour Air Group was named Business of the Year at the 16th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. From Left,Victoria Everitt, Buffy Rothwell and Janine Winter, Customer Service Agents at the Nanaimo base. Harbour Air Group, with offices in Victoria and Nanaimo, is the largest all-seaplane company in the world with more than 50 aircraft and subsidiaries – Whistler Air, Westcoast Air and SaltSpring Air. Congratulations Harbour Air. Nanaimo Port Authority, Spring 2016
