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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Charles Hays golf team competes in provincials for 1st time in 8 years
The Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) junior golf team placed 11th out of 15 teams at the AA Provincial Championships in Pemberton, held June 2 to 4. The team earned its spot after winning zones in Terrace on May 17, marking the school's first provincial appearance in eight years. 'We are proud of this group,' said CHSS team coach Scott Hjelt. Jared McMillan, Braiden Browne, Parker Danroth, Maxim Hjelt, and Matthew Weaver are standout players on the school's team. 'Players have been training since the course opening, playing rain or shine,' said coach Hjelt. The tournament in Pemberton took place at Big Sky Golf Club and brought together 71 players from across B.C. to compete. Rupert's team had a cumulative score of 118 over par for the two-round tournament. Individually, Hjelt finished tied for 30th place, McMillan was tied for 36th, Browne tied for 41st and Danroth tied for 62nd. The Prince Rupert Port Authority and the Lions Club donated to support the team's travel to the provincials. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
New bus shelters in Prince Rupert enhance local transit experience
Prince Rupert has upgraded its public transit system by installing three new bus shelters at key locations across the city. 'The shelters are located at the Prince Rupert Hospital, the intersection of Kootenay and Mckay Street, and Charles Hays Secondary School, which are all priority locations based on the number of active users and community need in those areas,' said the City of Prince Rupert in a recent press release. The City stated that the new enclosures offer improved protection from the elements, which is much needed in Prince Rupert's rainy climate. They were also designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring wheelchair users can comfortably use the covered space. The City and the BC Transit Shelter Program collaboratively funded the project. The program provides municipalities with access to provincial and federal funding that enables affordable bus stop upgrades for local governments. While the program funds the shelters themselves and the cost of installation, local governments cover the costs of the concrete pads and maintenance of the bus stops. 'The priority of more shelters at bus stops is something that we heard loud and clear from transit users when we did our work on our Transportation Plan, and we're happy to be delivering on that request from the community,' said Mayor Herb Pond. 'We're also grateful to BC Transit for providing grant funds to support this work, and look forward to making continued improvements in the years to come.' The City emphasized that providing supportive transit amenities in designated priority areas is a key objective of the City's Transportation Plan. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Prince Rupert youth buck B.C. trend in student vote
Students at six Prince Rupert Schools bucked the trend in B.C. and the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley by electing Taylor Bachrach of the NDP in a mock federal vote ahead of the actual election on April 28. Charles Hays Secondary School, Annunciation School, Prince Rupert Middle School, Conrad Street Elementary School, Lax Kxeen Elementary School and Roosevelt Park Community School participated in the 2025 federal student vote. Designed to introduce kids to politics and foster participation, Student Vote Canada offers students the opportunity to explore parties and platforms, debate the issues and cast ballots for the actual candidates. Between the six schools that held mock elections, the incumbent Taylor Bachrach of the New Democratic Party of Canada received a total of 212 out of 520 votes, or 40.77 per cent. Ellis Ross of the Conservative Party of Canada received 151 votes, or 29.04 per cent, while Liberal Party of Canada candidate Inderpal Dhillon finished third with 68 votes, or 13.08 per cent. Adeana Young of the Green Party of Canada received 60 votes, or 11.54 per cent. Christian Heritage Party of Canada leader Rod Taylor received 29 votes, or 5.58 per cent. The breakdown of voting in each school follows. Charles Hays Secondary School The secondary school voted to re-elect Bachrach as MP, giving him 48.6 per cent of the vote. Ross finished second with 25.5 per cent, while Dhillon finished with 13.3 per cent. Young got 7.8 per cent and Taylor got 4.7 per cent. Annunciation School Ross won in a landslide at the Annunciation School with 58.9 per cent of the votes. Bachrach and Dhillon each finished with 17.9 per cent, Young got 5.1 per cent and Taylor did not receive a vote. Conrad Street Elementary School The tightest election race in Rupert belonged to Conrad Street Elementary, with Dhillon eaking out a victory with 28.1 per cent of the votes. Ross finished second with 25 per cent, Young finished third with 21.9 per cent, and Bachrach and Taylor both finished with 12.5 per cent. Prince Rupert Middle School The middle school elected Bachrach with 38.54 per cent of the votes, followed by Ross with 27.08 per cent. Young of the Green Party came in third, securing 20.83 per cent of the student vote. Roosevelt Park Community School Roosevelt Park also re-elected Bachrach, who earned 46.9 per cent of the students' votes. Dhillon finished second with 21.9 per cent, Young finished third with 15.6 per cent and Ross finished fourth with 12.5 per cent. Taylor got 3.1 per cent. Lax Kxeen Elementary At Lax Kxeen Elementary School, the Conservative and NDP candidates tied, each receiving 37.88 per cent of the vote. They were followed by Taylor of the Christian Heritage Party with 10.61 per cent, and Young, who received 9.09 per cent. Student Vote The program is a partnership between CIVIX and Elections Canada. Schools receive learning materials and voting supplies including ballots, boxes, and voting screens to replicate the experience of an election. 'Student Vote is more than a simulation, it's a chance for students to see themselves as active citizens and future voters,' said Lindsay Mazzucco, CEO of CIVIX. 'Research shows that early experiences with voting can build the habits and confidence that lead to lifelong participation, and teachers across Canada continue to make that possible.' With files from Gary Barnes and Harvin Bhathal
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Charles Hays musicians steal the show at Pacific Northwest Music Festival
Charles Hays Secondary School's concert and jazz bands earned silver at the prestigious Pacific Northwest Music Festival in Terrace this April. The jazz band also received the top mark in the Senior Jazz division. 'Everyone did very well. And I got a lot of really good feedback from the adjudicators—the people who were evaluating the band,' said Daniel Sim, band teacher at the secondary school. About 18 students participated in both categories, rehearsing twice weekly before school to achieve the accolades. Charles Hays Secondary School's concert band showcased pieces such as 'Red Giant,' 'Chasing the Sunlight,' and 'Peacemaker March,' while the jazz band performed selections including 'In a Mellow Tone,' 'Night,' and 'Chili Today, Hot Tamale.' The Pacific Northwest Music Festival, a prominent annual event in Terrace for the past 54 years, is a highly competitive festival affiliated with Music Fest Canada. Participants range in age from toddlers to retirees. They come from across the region, a 400km radius, including Smithers, Houston, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, and the Nass Valley. Spanning 17 days, it is the region's largest event of its kind, as mentioned on its website . Last year, the festival saw over 1,400 entries across various performing arts disciplines, including dance, speech arts, piano, strings, guitar, band, and choral. Due to various entries featuring multiple participants, such as duets, trios, bands, choirs, and dance groups, the festival showcased approximately 4,000 performers on stage. Local individuals and businesses typically sponsor over 130 awards, scholarships, and trophies. The Festival Society is an entirely volunteer-run, non-profit, community-based organization. 'Although it is a competitive event, the main focus of the festival is as a learning and growth experience for the participants, rather than a formal competition,' said the society on its website .
