JAVADOTCUP in PR

Well done CBC! True it was the same cast of characters repeating the same lines as previous public meetings on topic. But it was balanced and emphasized a diversity of perspectives

“Mark made everyone feel at ease. As there was less stage fright people gave better presentations”

“Mark was able to keep it moving and not let it bog down”.

Here John Shepherd from NWCC gives the economic background for drilling in Hecate

Barb Shaw (NWCC) oceanographer gives the biology and science perspective

Above are local businessmen Shane D, (shipping) and Vic P. (realtor) are both positive oil & gas will be a boon. Right

2 perspectives from local tourism businesses: Hotelier sees O&G as having tourist potential while Doug D. is more cautious. ‘Some whales are returning over last decade and not before’ (and we don’t understand why).

Frank from Bella Bella Heiltsuk – remember Delgamuukw

Mathew Hill Kitkatla : we want to be part of the process fro the start (not consulted afterwards)

Gary Reece Lax Kw’alaams: the Dundas Island group is critical to our food supply

Local Talent & Humour

Two skits written by David and performed by him, Lucy and Alan added a lighter note to the show.

Some of these lines were hilarious and had ‘businessmen’ squirming in their seats.

While Jim Rushton has strong Union and fishing background he is upbeat about exploration

.On the other side was Leslie R, a former shore worker who now teaches.

Dave McG (oil & gas taskforce) gave a good account. Reasonable and not too outrageous in his expectations.

Joy T. held her ground that fishing jobs could be impacted. ‘Why risk a 135M$/ year PR income over possibillites

Frances Lew quietly behind the scenes

This program worked so well not only because Mark is a good ‘host’ interviewer but also because Frances had prepared the people using her five years at CBC in PR she knew who to ask and they came prepared and on topic. Here she is beside Lorraine who has come to say ‘need more consultation’ before start drilling.