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The Surveyor
February 26, 2009 Holland College, Charlottetown, P.E.I. FREE
INSIDE
Special Feature:
UPEI’s Panther Post
Page 5
Just another
day in
paradise
A passionate art:
Meaghan Blanchard
Page 9
On campus:
Student awards
Pages 15 Hannah and Grace Rooney play outside with their dog Honey on a nice
February day. McGeoghegan photo
Page 2 NEWS Feb. 26, 2009
Canada Games needs volunteers
Montague man pushing By NICHOLAS OAKES
ful experience in a student’s area
of study, McInnis said.
“For university or college stu-
Hopkins seeks EI for those who are self-employed With the calendar rapidly mov-
ing closer to the opening of the
dents, it’s a great opportunity to
get some experience in their
By JACLYN CRAWFORD issue wasn’t fisheries-based and 2009 Canada Games, organizers field.”
“I stumble on. when the Island deals with E.I. are looking for anyone and every- Organizers will accept virtually
The self-employed need anything not fisheries is swept one who can volunteer to make anyone over the age of 14 who
employment insurance, says a
Montague resident who is doing
I’m a pitbull.” aside, he said.
“E.I. and the fisheries is the
the games happen.
The Canada Games are to be
fills out an application.
Volunteers will be placed based
what he can to make that reality. - Chris Hopkins Holy Grail down here.” held Aug. 15–29 and there is a on their interests, where they wish
Chris Hopkins, the leader of a Hopkins has many followers, need for over 4,000 more volun- to volunteer and what they would
group trying to get EI benefits the winter is too cold. but not everyone sees his idea teers to get the 6,000 needed for like to do.
for the self-employed, is trying That, and a lack of credit from as plausible. the games. Potential volunteers, 18 and old-
to make unemployment avail- the bank, left him with no line Kim Falls of Kim’s Tailoring Jacob McInnis, the volunteer er, are asked to obtain a clean
able during slow times. of credit and a cancelled Visa. It in Charlottetown is self- services coordinator for the police record check free of charge
He is disappointed with the basically ended his business. employed and originally thought games, said the commitment after completing an application,
new federal budget and its lack When times were beginning to the idea was great. being asked of a volunteer is a while volunteers 14 to 17 simply
of funding for the self- get bad, he remembered Prime However, after thinking about minimum of 16 hours, spread need a signed parental consent
employed, but he refuses to stop Minister Stephen Harper’s it, she realised it wasn’t really over the two weeks of competi- form.
fighting, he said. maternity for self-employed possible, she said. tion. No special skills are required David Hennessey is a coordina-
“I stumble on. I’m a pitbull.” women initiative. The idea “I don’t think they’ll ever be to volunteer. tor of the Canada Games. He said
Hopkins has been self- began to grow from there. able to do it.” “We’re just looking for people most of the volunteers he has
employed for the past 15 years Recently, Hopkins’ campaign It is something that would period.” spoke to are motivated by the
and he doesn’t plan to give that grew faster than he expected, need to be closely watched, said Positions requiring volunteers same basic principle.“Ultimately,
up any time soon. Even in the after a Canadian Press reporter Falls. With fishermen, it’s obvi- include security, minor officials what has come back to me from
economic downturn. did a story on him. It was all ous they aren’t fishing, but a lot for sporting events, VIP hospitali- the thousands of volunteers I’ve
In the summer, Hopkins runs over the Internet soon after. of businesses would be hard to ty, mascots, IT personnel, and talked to over the years is they
Atlantic Pro Blast out of Mon- Before the story, he received monitor. media centre staff. just want to be a part of it.”
tague, removing grafitti using little response from MPs across “I could tell you I’m slow and There is also a need in a host of There is also to be a large wrap-
baking soda. the Maritimes, and none from be making money under the other areas, including people to up party for volunteers once the
He was unable to work this P.E.I. table,” she said. sing the anthem, carry flags, and games are completed. Potential
summer with all the rain, and He expected that because his set-up events. volunteers can register on-line at
There is a possibility for meani- www.2009canadagames.ca.
Local taxi drivers take precautions to stay safe
By TAYLOR FLEMING to give the thief his wallet. drivers feel safe about driving with the police to deal with trou- don’t feel safe about it.
The youth fledand ran towards around strangers every night, Cor- blesome passengers. “If a person is loud or obnox-
A 13-year-old got in the back the backyards of Montgomery rigan said. “[Drivers] can contact the desk, ious, or intimidating, or you think
seat of a Yellow Cab on Monday, Drive. “All the cars have two-way and they can tell the police and they might have a weapon, then
Jan. 26th, at the back door of the Deputy Police Chief Richard radios, which can keep in contact we can meet them at a convenient don’t take them. Don’t do it.”
Charlottetown Mall at 1:20 in the Collins said although these situa- with the dispatcher and other cars location.” MacLean said drivers putting
afternoon. tions aren’t daily occurances, they at all times.” Murdoc MacLean, a driver for themselves into a position where
The cab left the mall and started are a very real possibility. Corrigan said they’re looking to Taxi Taxi, said sitting in the back they might be harmed, just to earn
to turn onto Mount Edward Road “In our jurisdiction, the threat is incorporate certain functions seat on the passenger’s side is the some more money is stupid.
when the situation took a turn for minimal. But the threat is there.” which cars in other cities, such as safest for the driver.
“You lose a few dollars, so
the worse. Joseph Corrigan, Charlotte- Toronto, are using. “When I was being trained I
The male passenger in the back town’s City Taxi manager, said “There’s some talk to getting a was told not to let someone sit what? You keep working.”
seat took out a knife. He told the his company is lucky because ‘man-down’ button which would behind us. If you’re a single driv- Collins said taxi drivers have
driver to go straight onto Mont- robberies of drivers doesn’t hap- alert the dispatcher if a driver was er, for safety precautions. That ways to protect themselves but
gomery Drive and told him to pen often. in trouble, and would call the way you can see them in the mir- they know the risk they are taking
hand over his wallet. “We also don’t carry a lot of police automatically.” ror.” every day.
The driver quickly pulled over cash on us, so maybe that has Collins said even though taxis Collins said the bylaws for the “Certain jobs inherently have a
on the side of the road, put his something to do with it.” don’t have the ‘man-down’ but- taxi drivers state they do not have greater risk. This is one of those
cab in park and ran away, refusing The radios in their cars make ton, they can still get into contact to take any passenger if they jobs.”
‘No God’ ads won’t change people’s beliefs: local minister
By LAURA YORKE Is this signalling a drastic trend [these days].” “They’re basically a non-issue.” about our stance on the war in
towards atheism in our genera- The ads say there probably is no The positive side is they have Afghanistan.”
To believe or not to believe, that tion? God rather than there is no God, prompted a lot of talk amongst But he was going to bring up
is the question. Joe Velaidum says no. He is a which is a common factor in athe- believers and non-believers alike, the ads in his sermons, where he
And more and more people are religious studies professor at the ism, he said. he said. “To those whose [faith is] will discuss the importance of
asking it after the Toronto Transit University of Prince Edward The ads aren’t necessarily a bad important, it’s still important, and faith. “Christianity is for people
Commission allowed new ads Island. thing either, he said. to those who it wasn’t, it still who aren’t afraid to talk about life
promoting atheism to be dis- There is no increase in non- “It’s an idea and it gets people isn’t.” and its meaning.”
played on its buses. believers, but rather a decrease in talking, so that’s great.” The ad is not as prominent as And the real question, said
The ads say, "There's probably organized religion, he said. Spring Park United Church Rev. other issues in the world right MacLeod, is what do you have to
no God. Now stop worrying and “We do things more individual- Bill MacLeod doesn’t see a prob- now, said MacLeod. live for? “Atheists don’t have an
enjoy your life." ly… we’re more self-centred lem with the ads either. “No one is calling us to ask answer for that question.”
Feb. 26, 2008 NEWS Page 3
Fundraiser could save lives: fire chief
Valentine’s day draw raises money for fire department in Kinkora
By KATELYN FARRIS bunker suits, to breathing compressors, to a Fire Chief Ron Farris said these fundrais-
tool box.” ers really help out with the buying of new
Allison Smith won the Kinkora & Area Dugay said he enjoyed setting up this equipment.
Fire Department garage draw, one of the event. “Every fire department has what’s called
biggest fundraisers for the fire department, “I like to see things successful and to a wishlist. It’s a list that has items and
held Feb.14. have my two cents put in.” equipment on it that the budget wouldn’t
Smith chose the $10,000 garage over normally be able to purchase.”
receiving $7,500 in cash. Antique tractor pull In the past the fire department has gotten
Second place prize was $250 plus five Another annual fundraiser for the fire new equipment such as an extra breathing
more prizes for the early bird draws that department is the antique tractor pull that is apparatus, Farris said.
took place in November, December, Janu- held during the annual Somerset Festival in “We’ve built a rescue sleigh for Ski-doos,
ary, and February. Kinkora. we’ve bought man down alarms, that go
The fire department will be going to his This fundraiser is exactly what it sounds with the breathing apparatus.
house in spring and building the garage for like. “If a fireman gets hurt inside a burning
Smith. People pay a small fee and they pull trac- building it helps the other firemen locate
Deputy Chief Johnny Dugay, chief organ- tors and see how far they can get with him faster.”
izer in this event, said the event raises from them. The budget for the fire department varies Chief Ron Farris of the Kinkora and Area
$7,000 to $8,000 a year. Other fundraisers are the always popular on how much new equipment needs to be Fire Department looks over a magazine
“The money goes towards new equip- pancake breakfast and the boot drive that bought. while waiting for the draw to be held.
ment for us, for example, it could be raises money for muscular dystrophy. The budget is $90,000 to $95,000. Farris photo
Students can change the world: Tauli-Corpuz
By LESLIE KEEPING much credit for being here to job losses whenever there is a expends feeding her family is far world and to participate in volun-
think about these issues.” factory that closes down or an greater than a man does. teer projects.
High school students have to Specialization and International institution.” “I know how much energy my “When you are in high school,
start thinking about how they can Education program students as Tauli-Corpuz said the gender wife expends on our children and you are still thinking about how
change the world now, said the well as University 100 students wage ratio has not really we’re in a privileged society. If your life can be meaningful to
chairperson of the United from UPEI were enlisted as facil- improved since the year 2001, she did that having nothing, less the world, how you can change
Nations Permanent Forum on itators to keep the discussions and not just in developing coun- than a dollar a day sort of thing, the world to a better one.
Indigenous Issues at the UPEI between the students moving. tries. I’m sure that would wear you “All together we can really
Feb. 5. Facilitator John Reed, a first- “Women earn 77 cents for down over time.” work and change the world to be
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz was year education student, said every dollar that a man makes.” Tauli-Corpuz encouraged stu- a better world, not only for our-
invited to be the keynote speaker being on the opposite end of the An increase in religious funda- dents to begin thinking about selves but for our children, and
for the student symposium on gender spectrum made it difficult mentalism, meaning the strict what they can do to change the our children’s children.”
women in development during to identify with the issue of adherence to the religious teach-
the UPEI’s international develop- women in development. ings in any religion, has also
ment week Feb. 1-7. “What comes to mind when I greatly affected women’s rights,
The symposium invited stu- think of (international develop- she added.
dents from several P.E.I. high ment) would be opportunities for “It doesn’t matter what religion
schools and the university taking females in emerging countries, it is, whether it’s Muslim or Hin-
classes dealing with global issues under-developed countries and du or Christian or Jewish, there
to listen to the presentation and the like.” has been an increase in funda-
discuss what they thought and Aided by a slideshow, Tauli- mentalism.
how to benefit the global com- Corpuz outlined the five chal- “The control over women, and
munity. lenges facing women in develop- the denial of women’s rights
Acting vice-president of aca- ment: the economic downturn or which are usually dictated by
demics Rosemary Herbert began recession, globalization, global religious leaders, is happening all
the presentation by telling the conflicts and militarization, rise over.”
students to mix it up. of religious extremism and cli- Students were asked to talk
“Please don’t sit with the peo- mate change. about what they found most
ple you came with. “These to me are the issues that interesting about the presenta-
“We would like the university we need to think about and see tion.
students and high school students how women are differentially Facilitator Jason MacDonald, a
to get together so that you have affected or impacted by these first-year education student, said
an oppourtunity to meet each issues.” he was surprised by how difficult
other and exchange ideas.” Though entire families are it was for women to earn enough
Attending events like the sym- affected by the economic reces- money to live on.
posium is how students can start sion, women have a higher vul- “They have to work like, twice
changing the world, Herbert said. nerability to an economic crisis, as hard in order to feed their own
“You start with something with she said. families.”
something small, like you’re “Because they have lower ... Jason Reed said he was sure
doing today, and you deserve so wages, they experience greater the amount of energy a woman
Page 4 NEWS Feb. 26, 2009
Browns Court causes problems
By SHELBY MACDONALD wanting to party. non-tenants, people coming from
“The way he looks at it is that if the university looking for an open
Browns Court, the housing we want to have the parties and door to go into.”
complexes across the road from put up with the cops, then it’s our In the early months, Gallant
the Island’s only university, had business. It’s our place of resi- found himself calling the police
been causing police and landlords dence and as long as we clean up every weekend. He doesn’t step in
major headaches at the beginning everything inside and outside of and try to solve the problem him-
of the school year. our place, it is OK,” Gallant said. self because he knows that’s not
Tenants created news after hold- The police have fined a few of
her friends after a night of rowdy the best idea.
ing wild parties that gave Charlot-
tetown police extra work. In one parties, but police have not been “I know better than to start run-
report on a single night, 22 under- around in three or four months, ning my mouth in a big group of
age liquor fines were given out as Gallant said. drunk people. I just sit in my car
were a few for noise complaints. “I really think that they have and observe and then call the
Such fines are not cheap, so noticed that we’re teenagers and police and let them handle it.”
usually a few party goers pooled that we do party a lot of the time Gallant is relieved he hasn’t had
their money and helped pay it off. and we might as well be doing it to evict many people this year.
“The first months of Browns here rather than on the streets “I only evicted two apartments
were always really crazy,” said somewhere.” from Browns this year so far, one
Felicia Gallant, a tenant of the The liquor fines were serious at because a couple hockey players
apartment complexes. the first of the year, Gallant said. left their spot to some friends and
“A lot of parties, pretty much “I know one guy that had been they trashed the place, then there
every Friday and Saturday until given two fines in one night.” was a birthday party, too many
the cops started showing up all The partying has calmed down a people and loud music,” Gallant
the time. Even some Wednesday lot in Browns since September,
said.
nights would be crazy.” Gallant says.
Gallant lives in one of the hous- “We barely have parties any- There are no second chances, he
es known for wild parties and more. I think people have learned said.
rowdy guests. that you need to have respect for “If they don’t turn their music
“A lot of the parties we had people’s apartments when they down after I tell them, they are
were enjoyable, but there was a are the ones having the party in evicted that morning.”
few times that we would have to the first place.” The rowdy parties have stopped
call over some of our guy friends Still, the police might have their for a couple of months, but Gal-
to get everyone out of the place. hands full again in the upcoming lant knows why.
But usually that was only because months, she said. “Because of the cold weather.
people were either stealing our “Once the snow is gone I think It’s going to start up again when
things or they started fighting.” it’s just going to be hardcore par- the snow melts, always does.”
Fights were not uncommon in tying because everyone would be He appreciates the support the
the “circle” at Browns Court. leaving and done of school.” Charlottetown police gives him
Gallant remembers a few scary Paul Gallant has been a landlord and the other landlords.
moments. at Browns Court for 10 years and
“We’re going to keep in contact
“There were a few involving last year was the worst for rowdy
some people trying to fight our parties and even rowdier partiers, with police in September 2009
and let the tenants know that,” he
friends. The fights usually got
pretty big and drew big crowds
and later everyone would just pile
he said.
The partying problem is not
because of his tenants, but
said.
Foolishness and open liquor in
Out in the snow
into our house.” because of people looking for a parking lots will not be tolerated Honey enjoys a nice winter day in Orwell. McGeoghegan
Her landlord understood they place to party, Gallant said. for the new school year, Gallant photo
were first-year university students “It’s in the parking lots with said.
Loss of school like losing a leg: Georgetown mayor
By NICHOLAS OAKES If the school were to close it standpoint.” He said Georgetown will have driver,’ you look at everything.”
would be a major blow to Sandy MacDonald, superintend- to make a strong case to keep the Through it all he still believes
The mayor of Georgetown is Georgetown, Llewellyn said. ent of the Eastern School District, school open. Georgetown Elementary can be
not going to let his school close “Health, education, and security stands by the report, saying “They would have to make a saved if residents continue to take
without a fight, but the superin- are the three legs of a community. Georgetown Elementary is too compelling argument to the board a stand.
tendent of the Eastern School Dis- If you take one of those legs out, small, having just shy of 100 stu- of trustees to keep the school “What we have is a fundamental
trict says any reason to keep the you see a decrease in economic dents. open.” shift in how rural P.E.I. is acting.
school open will have to be a activity and in the retention of “What’s happening here is to Llewellyn has a hard time Rural P.E.I. is saying we don’t
good one. population.” properly deliver our curriculum understanding why budget cuts want the five per cent of the
Georgetown Mayor Peter Llewellyn has asked for a judi- we need a certain number of stu- should be at the school level respect you’re giving us but an
Llewellyn is fighting tooth and cial review in the P.E.I. Supreme dents. We settled on around 250 – when so much money is being equal 50-50 split.”
nail to keep Georgetown Elemen- Court into why the closure is 275 students.” spent on administration in the The Eastern School District has
tary open, in spite of an Eastern being asked for. The report was released to deal Eastern School District. recently made changes to the
School District report recom- “Because the report was so with the one-third of Island stu- “When you do a review of a report reflecting the financial
mending its closure, along with poorly done, we don’t know if it dents who are struggling academi- company you don’t say ‘you’re hardship involved in keeping
10 other schools. is from an economic or education caly, MacDonald said. going to just look at the forklift schools operating.
Feb. 26, 2009 FEATURE Page 5
McInnis dedicated to UPEI Panther Post
By JACLYN CRAWFORD campus newspaper isn’t McInnis’
fault, the Panther Post’s or even
After graduating from Holland the Semantic’s, said Brun.
College, Lucas McInnis went to Most students just get their
UPEI to finish his degree in jour- news from other sources, he said.
nalism. “They probably think a student
There, he applied for the posi- paper is some rinky dink opera-
tion of managing editor at the tion.”
Cadre, the UPEI student newspa- Students should take the time to
per. read the paper and stay in touch
He didn’t get the job, but he with the university community,
was happy to help when he got a said Brun.
call from the appointed editor. Even with a small number of
She asked if he could help with students still reading the paper,
production because they were getting the news to students is the
falling behind. Panther Post’s top priority, but it
It was already October and they isn’t always as easy as it seems.
hadn’t sent a single issue out. Getting a newspaper out can be
McInnis went to the Cadre and very trying, said McInnis. The
helped the editor put the paper last issue of 2008 was delayed a
together. day or two because of a storm.
They didn’t finish until 6 a.m. It is printed off Island and the
He went home and straight to bridge was closed. Delays like
bed, missing his midterm that day, that are stressful, he said.
which he managed to rewrite lat- “It gets very hard on your
er. nerves sometimes.”
McInnis continued to show his Mother nature isn’t the only
dedication to the campus newspa- thing that has caused delays and
per, now named the Panther Post, frustration at the Panther Post. A
by checking up on it frequently. lack of staff and busy students
McInnis is editor this year. make it hard to meet deadlines
“I’m a journalist and I’m very and put the paper together.
dedicated to this.” Lucas McInnis, editor of the Panther Post, reads an edition of the UPEI paper. Crawford photo “If other people don’t do their
Stephen Brun, a journalist with job, it can really affect the
the weekly Eastern Graphic, said layout and content, he added. But the student community.” However, as the year pro- whole,” said McInnis.
he still reads the Panther Post any that hasn’t change the students’ Nonetheless, Panther Post won gressed, talks of a coalition sur- Even with all this frustration,
chance he gets. views of the paper. the vote by over 100 votes, said faced. Both papers being bi-week- Mcinnis is looking toward the
McInnis has made big improve- “The Cadre name had become McInnis. ly, they decided the papers could future.
ments since he worked there in so despised by the students,” said McInnis is committed to the print on opposite weeks. This He hopes to work at least anoth-
2003 and 2004. It’s better organ- McInnis. Panther Post and its success on would be best for the students, er year in this field and he is also
ized, Brun said. In an attempt to make the paper campus, but a newly emerging because it would give them access looking at graduate schools.
“The paper is at least 10 times more credible in the eyes of the newspaper is elbowing it for pop- to news as often as possible, said McInnis said in the future he
better than previous versions.” readers, they held a contest to ularity. McInnis. But many students don’t wouldn’t be opposed to working
Maybe it was the fact that no change the Cadre’s name. Only a The Semantic was started this read the campus papers, passing on the Island, but in journalism,
one knew how to put together a handful of people voted in the year in an attempt to raise morale by the bundles, not bothering to you have to always be on the
paper properly, said Brun. name change election, said Brun. on campus. It got a lot of press pick one up. lookout for a better job.
Now that McInnis is editor, “It’s indicative of how many and a rivalry quickly formed However, the fact that many “You have to constantly be
there have been improvements in people are actually involved in between the papers. UPEI students don’t read their moving.”
Forced back east after western dreams shattered
By LAURA YORKE back to Nova Scotia. ing of their projects, where the “We knew layoffs were coming,
The dream was over. “Losing your job has a layoffs occurred. but didn't expect it that quickly”
Not so long ago, Josh Reid was Thousands of people have lost major impact on a lot of Many of their projects had to be Getting laid off really changed
pretty much set for life. their jobs recently due to a sudden put on hold, said Bellows. things for him, said Reid.
A steady job in Alberta, a brand drop in oil prices and the faltering different aspects of your “We’re going into ‘safe mode.’” “Losing your job has a major
new car and a loving girlfriend. economy. Reid worked for one of those
Things seemed like they couldn’t Canadian oil giant Suncor put
life. You have to put a companies associated with Sun-
impact on a lot of different
aspects of your life. You have to
get any better. some of its projects on hold as a lot of things on hold.” cor. put alot of things on hold.”
Then news came that his com- result of a major cutback in its He was a surveyor for Flint
pany was going to be laying off predicted budget, said Brad Bel- - Josh Reid Energy Services at the Suncor But he hasn’t given up all hope
employees. lows, a spokeperson for the com- Firebag site. on going back to work out west.
Reid didn’t think he would be pany. He worked for the company for “I'm going on employment
laid off that quickly and figured “We had planned for $6 billion a year and a half. insurance right now and looking
off, he said. for another job. With so many
he would have enough time to this year. That number was When he heard about the situa-
find another job. recently revised to $3 billion.” It’s the companies associated tion with the economy and the sites closing down it won't be
But a week later he found him- Suncor employs about 6,500 with Suncor, such as construction price of oil, he knew something easy, but there are other jobs out
self unemployed and on a plane people, none of whom were laid companies who help in the build- was up. there.”
Page 6 EDITORIAL Feb. 26, 2009
The
Surveyor
Cut the jokes Duffy and get back to work
By AMY MCGEOGHEGAN it.
is a learning tool for students The sad thing is that we are
in the Journalism program at It was Senator Mike Duffy’s indeed dealing with adults here,
Holland College. recent comments about Premier not eight-year-old kids in a school
Opinions expressed in The Robert Ghiz that brought me playground.
Surveyor do not necessarily back to an elementary school It would behoove Duffy to keep
reflect those of the college playground when the ‘cool’ kids his premier jokes to himself and
administration. were trying their best to make get down to business and start
others look bad just to cover up doing his job properly.
Editorial Staff their own low self-esteem. According to
Saying one politician is in bed Mapleleafweb.com the Senate
MANAGING EDITORS with another is not only childish was established to exercise “sober
but condescending. second thought” in the legislative
AMY MCGEOGHEGAN If we’re really going to go down process. The Senate was to com-
NICHOLAS OAKES the road of people getting into prise economic and social elites
CONTACT US bed with other, perhaps we should that would act as a check on the
by mail at all remember that a senator’s interests and policies of the “com-
Journalism Program position is appointed, which kind moners” or “lower classes,” who
140 Weymouth Street of means you have to get into were believed to dominate the
Charlottetown, PE someone’s good graces to get democratically elected House of
C1A 4Z1 your name on the list. Commons.
I think Duffy is on a power trip Although the “elitist check” on
by e-mail at with his new claim to fame. the House no longer carries
wyoung@hollandc.pe.ca Duffy’s negative comments weight today the Senate continues
rmaclean@hollandc.pe.ca about Premier Robert Ghiz came to act as second legislative review
after Ghiz sided with Newfoud- on government legislation and
land and Labrador Premier Danny action. Duffy’s job is to be a sec-
or by telephone at I’m afraid Robert, well anyway, You would think Duffy would
Williams in a debate in the ongo- I’ll leave it at that,” Duffy said to take the Senate appointment as an ond opinion in dealing with legis-
(902) 566-9589, 566-9591,
ing feud between Williams and laughter. honour and try his very best to lature. It is not to try his hand at
629-4229, 566-9389
Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The appointment to Senate was work with the provincial govern- standup comedy.
or 566-9588
Weeks later Duffy attacked for him to be another voice for ment to see what can be done to My advice to Duffy would be to
Ghiz again by conjuring up the cut the jokes, get down to busi-
REPORTERS/ memory of Ghiz’s late father Joe
Islanders. I didn’t see “make better P.E.I. for the years to come.
ness and start showing Islanders
Robert Ghiz look like an ass” in Ghiz has taken the criticism
PHOTOGRAPHERS Ghiz. the job description. very well and I commend him for he is worthy of holding his
“Joe Ghiz was a smart guy but appointment to Senate.
Nicholas Oakes
Amy McGeohegan
Laura Yorke Why is it so hard for a guy
Leslie Keeping
Samantha Mackinnon
Cassandra Bernard
to get around this place?
Taylor Fleming By NICHOLAS OAKES than me. Something has got to
Shelby MacDonald give here.
Patricia Urena Nunez A province of 140,000 people Alas, you have to have insur-
Katelyn Farris stretching from North Cape to ance to drive, so you’re stuck
East Point. We call it Prince paying the rates or finding your
Peter Corbett
Edward Island, and I can think of own way around. So what are
Jillianne Hamilton very little bad to say about it. your options?
Jennifer Michels The land is beautiful and the In other provinces there are
Jaclyn Crawford people are friendly, but it’s not comprehensive inter-city bus
Ryan Conway easy for someone without a car to lines, not to mention railways
travel around. between centres, but on P.E.I.
Editorial illustrations: The public transit system in the there’s zilch, zero, none.
Natasha Kudashkina city of Charlottetown is sufficient Let’s say you wanted to go from
and mostly reliable. Once you get my community of York Point to
outside the boundaries of the cap- Montague. Well unless you pay a
ital city, however, it’s hit the cab, you’re out of luck.
The Surveyor asphalt with your feet, or nothing. What about to Tignish? Nope,
would like to thank The cost of insurance for a nothing. Kensington? No dice.
The Guardian young female is around $800 You can get to Summerside by
while for me, a 19-year-old male, bus, but you have to get into
for its continuing it costs $2,400 for insurance to be Charlottetown to catch it.
support in the a primary driver. Am I the only Great, another hurdle.
publication of this one who finds that ludicrous? So I can only think of one solu-
A young women can get a DUI tion to this problem for the near
newspaper. and be involved in a traffic acci- future. I’ll call it ‘move some-
dent and still pay less insurance where else.’
Feb. 26, 2009 FEATURE Page 7
Holland College ‘Mac-Gician’ on YouTube show
By RYAN CONWAY prove his complaints about the
McDonald’s staff getting order
His Youtube show went from wrong were true.
having five views a week to hav- But his moment of glory was
ing 107 episodes and 169 sub- not what it was cracked up to be,
scribers, says Brian Langille, a he said.
computer technician at Holland “All I heard from anyone was
College. how I didn’t have my seat belt
Langille has been blogging on,” he said with a laugh.
since his days in college. He was Langille said it was in Novem-
the author of The Langille Letter, ber when he realized his fan base
an e-mail newsletter, which cen-
was continuing to grow.
tred around what was going on in
“I was beginning to receive ran-
his day-to-day life or any particu-
lar topic that was on his mind. dom messages on Twitter about
It was blogging before blogging when my next show was going to
was popular, Langille said. be and this was the day after the
“I would e-mail it out to people previous one.”
and it became viral. Two friends “Getting a lot of views is one
would pass it on to two more thing, but when people take the
friends until I had 250 subscribers time comment on the video, that
to an e-mail letter.” is when you know you have been
The letter fizzled after he fin- building an audience.”
ished college and it wasn’t until One such audience member is a
April of last year, 10 years after young woman named Toni from
the letter was abandoned, that he the UK.
had the idea of bringing the letter In an interview over Skype
back. about the Langille Show, she said
It was after he had the idea of she watches the show every time
bringing back the Langille Letter it’s on, whether it’s The Langille
that he also had the idea of creat- Show or the live show on
ing the Langille Show, or TLS as Blogtv.com on every Friday (Sat-
it is also called. urday because of the time differ-
“The video was going to be a ence).
tie-in with the letter containing
“The Langille Show is Brilliant.
what didn’t make the letter.”
“After a few episodes of the Brian puts so much effort into it
video, I realized I was getting and he is just so involved and is
YouTube personality Brian Langille with his trademark hat. Conway photo so nice. It’s fab.”
more views with the video and
the video was more fun, so I With the Langille Show being
Langille said coming up with a “It was nice to have but it was- afterward but he still had a lot of
dropped the letter.” topic to talk about, setting up and n’t necessary. The cost was high, fun with it. the success that it is, it only
When he started the show he talking to the camera and editing and I blew out a few fuses Another favourite moment came stands to reason that he also has
watched what others, like Michael the video are all part of the cre- because it was using so much in episode 25 when he was trying other Internet projects that he is
Buckley, were doing and he ative process. energy.” to film a cruise ship. He saw it, involved in.
noticed they were making a suc- Careful editing of each video is “Maritime Electric must have but the camera missed it and this He has his special live broadcast
cess out of it. required to keep the video at its loved me because it would add an caused him to utter the most on Blogtv.com every Friday night,
“I didn’t want a be a YouTube desired length as he explains. extra $40 a month to my bill.” famous line in Langille Show his- he uses the micro-blogging web-
success. I just didn’t want to copy “I try to keep my videos at With up to 107 episodes tory. site Twitter, and he has his own
someone or be the next version of about five, six, seven or eight released, Langille has a lot of “I said how the bleep do you website thelangilleshow.com.
someone. I wanted to be myself.” minutes long, and it takes about fond memories. He said his miss a cruise ship.” Langille also mentioned his new
He failed miserably at first two and a half to three hours of favourite episode of the entire Before this point he didn’t know Youtube collaboration channel,
because he was only getting up to editing for a five-minute video.” series would have to his spoof if anyone was watching the show, which he and 13 other Youtube
five views a week, but his first What would any show be like Islander Day in episode 106. but when his wife told him about users work together, with a new
big boost was coming. without at least one or two things “I said we were going to have her co-workers asking how Brian video by a different personality
“The first big jump came when to help it standout? Langille said mashed-potato eating contests and could have missed the cruise ship each day.
Michael Buckley mentioned me he uses his trademark appearance stuff like that, only to find out he knew people were watching. “The idea behind the collab
on one of his live shows.” and opening catchphrase to help that some people take Islander One other favourite episode he channel is to give the talent on the
It was the mid-summer of last him to do just that. Day seriously.” said was 83, the McDonald’s channel more exposure and more
year when people began to notice “I figured people would recog- “I saw that the video got a one order episode.
him and the number of people views.”
nized me with the “Heeeyyyy” out of five star rating and I He filmed the episode while
subscribing to his show began to catchphrase that I use to open haven’t had one of those in driving (he uses a tripod set up to Langille also plans on doing
increase. each show, as well as “visual gim- awhile and I just thought wow.” do this) and he decided to get something big that has never been
Hehad about 30 subscribers micks” like the glasses and the He also received an e-mail from lunch at McDonalds. done before, for his 150th episode
after Buckley’s endorsement of toque.” someone who said people watch Unable to stand the wait in the coming sometime in April.
the show. In the first 15 episodes Langille his show and how he represents drive-through any longer, he “It’s going to be my way of
“It was an amazing feeling to tried his hand at using green the Island and now people are uttered another classic line. celebrating 150 episodes.”
have 30 people watching what I screen technology to add images going to think that Islanders are “It’s been the same menu since People can visit the
do. This is when it just started to behind him, but he said it would- nothing but potato-eaters. 1985. Just pick something.” langilleshow.com for more
roll. Now I have 169 subscribers.” n’t become a full-time deal. He produced an apology video Langille was finally able to details.
Page 8 FEATURE Feb. 26, 2009
Get your designer Bengal cat here
absolutely gorgeous.”
By AMY MCGEOGHEGAN Bengals are also the only cats
with glittering fur.
There is no other cat like a leop- “The shaft of hair is hollow at
ard , says P.E.I.’s only Bengal cat the top and when the sun hits it, it
breeder. glitters,” Luscombe said.
Sylvia Luscombe has been Although Luscombe has been in
breeding the half Asian leopard, the business for about five years,
half domestic cat since 2004. she is still learning.
She said she first saw the cats “I will never know everything.”
on the Internet. New Bengal owner Tim
“The first day I wanted one as a McGeoghegan said as soon as he
pet, the second day I wanted to saw the cat he wanted one.
breed them.” “They’re something different
The unique blend of Bengal has and not everyone has one because
been around for about 15 years. they are so expensive.”
Luscombe said Bengal cats first Luscombe said she buys
got started when a cat breeder in breeder cats anywhere from
California acquired some leopards $3,000- $5,000.
from a zoo and bred them with a “The kittens usually run from
domestic cat. $1,200-$1,500.”
“Bengals have spread around “The more quality you want,
the world in 10 years with thou- you have to pay,” she said.
sands of breeders worldwide.” You can also buy adult cats any-
Luscombe ships cats all over the where from $300-$500.
world and has recently gone into The cats can climb trees, Lus-
business with a woman from combe said.
Ukraine. Bengal kitten, Sparkles, gets adjusted to her new home in Pinette. McGeoghegan Photo “They’re superfast and can
“There is something about a climb back down.”
Bengal that people just fall in two colours - one in the middle When the cats are being bred it “You have to try and be original McGeoghegan is learning his
love with.” and one on the outside, Luscombe is important to pay attention to all the time.” cat is fast.
“I call them the designer cats,” said. the features of the upcoming par- With the Bengals just starting to “She’s very energetic, but once
she said. “Clients want big rosettes.” ents. develop, she said there are some she settles down she likes to
The cats are bred and usually There are blue minks, snows, When the cats are bred, you things you don’t expect when snuggle.”
end up with spots like a leopard. marbles, sepias and seal minks always have to be thinking about you’re breeding. Luscombe is starting to place
The spots on the cats are called and many other types of Bengals, the colour of the eyes, the fur and One kitten that was born was her cats in cat shows and plans on
rosettes. Luscombe said. all the other features, Luscombe “ugly on top of ugly,”, Luscombe showing them in Dartmouth in
The rosettes usually come in “I’m going into marbled.” said. said. “But she turned out April.
Weather not problem on doomed climb: Ferguson
Twenty-one-year old mountain climbers fall to their deaths in the French Alps
By JILLIANNE HAMILTON “This, however, tells you youngest British climber to mized through the use of gash up the side of a mountain,
nothing about skill and real reach the summit of Mount sherpas.” usually filled with snow and or
The weather likely wasn’t a fac- experience when it comes to Everest. Between April 2007 and Octo- ice.”
tor in the recent death of a climbing. I've also spent proba- Randy Campbell, an outdoor ber 2008, Gauntlett and John This particular couloir was flat
young mountain climber, says a bly hundreds of days climbing leadership instructor in the Hooper, his climbing partner for enough to ski, Ferguson said.
climbing enthusiast. where getting to a summit was Sport and Leisure Management Everest, traveled from the North “Other climbers found them
Substitute teacher Chris never the point.” program at Holland College, Pole to the South Pole to help accidentally, so I do not think
Ferguson made the comment Mountain climbing features said Gauntlett’s climbing train- raise awareness of climate the weather was a factor.”
following the recent deaths of several different categories: ice, ing would have been extensive. change. They traveled using Ferguson said it’s hard to say
two young mountain climbers in rock, mixed, big-wall, “I don't believe that Mount skis, dog sled, yacht and bicy- what exactly went wrong during
the French Alps, including one alpine/mountaineering and boul- Everest is an incredibly techni- cle. the climb.
of the youngest person to reach dering. The range of ability in cal mountain, but being that it is In January, the bodies of “Fatigue and poor decisions
the top of Everest, Rob each of these is exceptionally the tallest in the world, it is a Gauntlett and a climbing com- are almost always involved.”
Gauntlett, 21. broad, Ferguson said. huge challenge.” panion were found in the Cha- Mount Everest was first sum-
Ferguson lives in British “Many of the world's elite Gauntlett’s age would have monix-Mont-Blanc area of the mitted by Edmund Hillary of
Columbia and has over 15 years climbers do things on par with been an asset while climbing French Alps. New Zealand and Tenzing Nor-
of mountain climbing experi- world record holder Olympians Everest, Ferguson said. The two climbers fell while gay, a Nepalese sherpa, in 1953.
ence. He has climbed in Alaska, and dedicate their lives as much “Young legs and heart would ice climbing. Gauntlett and his The record-holder for
the Yukon, the Rockies, or more. Some climbing types be an advantage. Too young and partner were 21. youngest person to climb Ever-
Wyoming, Nevada, California are very safe while others have you might have a harder time They were on a route called est is held by Temba Tsheri of
and British Columbia. very serious consequences.” carrying some of the weight the Gervasutti Couloir, Fergu- Nepal, who reached the summit
Ferguson said he’s likely sum- Rob Gauntlett set a record in required to move up the moun- son said. at age 16 and lost five fingers to
mitted about 200 mountains. 2007 when he became the tain, although that can be mini- “A couloir is a 45-50 degree frostbite.
Feb. 26, 2009 FEATURE Page 9
Meaghan Blanchard in for the long haul
By NICHOLAS OAKES missing someone from home. So I and making them into her album
wrote it on the dock." but it’s not where she feels best.
Songwriter of the year, female You Know is about a relation- "I like being in the studio, but
vocalist of the year, folk record- ship gone bad. there’s so much more for me out
ing of the year, and new artist "I wrote about kind of like a on the stage. Being onstage is
recording of the year would be a broken relationship and it not kinda a great high. If you’re hav-
list of awards anyone would like working and just kinda like being ing a bad day or have a headache,
to compile. Meaghan Blanchard ‘You know, I’ll get over it. I’ll it all kinda goes away when you
did it all in just one year at the live.’" get onstage. Just having every-
P.E.I. Music Awards. Smiling has a more humorous body giving you all there atten-
The 20-year-old is the daughter tale. While Blanchard was attend- tion and paying attention to what
of Patricia and David Blanchard, ing Mount Allison University she you’re doing."
and sister to Brian, Jenna, and spent a lot of time in a coffee She loves singing and connect-
Bridget. shop and it was there the song ing with people, making them feel
She’s from Hunter River, P.E.I. originated. better.
and that’s where her passion for "So I was just sitting there writ- "It’s kinda weird, but a good
music first developed. ing in my journal and having a kind of weird, to have something
When she was six-years-old her coffee. There was just this guy that’s so personal to you meaning
mother got her and her siblings to that came in. He was a little something to someone else. It
sing in a church choir, the start of rough around the edges, looked feels like I’m doing it for some-
something special for Blanchard. like he was having a bad day." one else. I don’t think I could
"I probably didn’t sound very The man sat down and started play music if it was just for me."
good then. We were all really reading a book. The P.E.I. Music Awards were a
young and used to read our choir "I just wrote it while I was sit- big surprise to Blanchard.
books upside down, it was all ting there. It goes ‘You’re beauti- "Going in I thought maybe I
fun," Blanchard said. ful, you are beautiful. You got might win one. One out of five
When she was 12-years-old she your nose in a book and all I need would be pretty good because I
started writing her own songs and is a look to know you.’ It’s just never won any awards before for
having her mother put music to it. kinda about him." music. To win four was amazing.
"So I said ‘oh I can do this.’ So The question would be, does he I was at a loss for words."
I learned guitar and starting play- even know the song is about him? Songwriter of The Year is the
ing my own music, my own "I hope not," Blanchard said award she’s most proud of.
songs, slowly and terribly," she with a laugh. "That’s what I want to be
said with a laugh. Mazie is about her great-aunt known for at this point of the
"I said, ‘Oh this is great.’ It was who has Alzheimer’s. game. To be recognized for my
really therapeutic to have some- Meaghan Blanchard performing. Submitted photooto Great Big City is a song Blan- song writing is something that’s
thing in writing and not have it chard says is close to her heart. very special to me."
circling around in my head." went to Mount Allison University she credits producer John Connel- While playing at Babas she was Like any mother, Patricia Blan-
It wasn’t until Grade 10 at Blue- in Sackville, N.B., but didn’t like ly with helping her. supposed to have a blind date, chard is thrilled to have her
field High School that perform- it. The six songs that made the cut and she was waiting for him when daughter succeeding, but she
ances came into the picture. Her "I felt like something was miss- were called Mothers, Bonnie, You something caught her eye. always believed she would make
first performance was at a Blue- ing from my life. There was a Know, Smiling, Great Big City, "This guy walked in and I was it.
field open mic called ‘Bluefield music scene, a great music scene, and Mazie. floored by him. I was just like "Meaghan is doing what she
Idol.’ over there, but I just didn’t feel Mothers is her favourite in the ‘Oh my god. Sing extra nice loves. She sings like she
"I just remember getting up on inspired over there." album. She wrote it about a rela- Meaghan.’ So I said ‘Oh well that breathes."
stage and I was petrified. There She came home and started to tionship she was in. must be that guy.’” Meaghan is in her third year at
were all these girls that looked make her first album Changing "I was seeing someone and it He sat down with her friends UPEI as an English major. She
like they wanted to eat me for Things in November, 2007. just wasn’t working. So I broke it and she started talking to him. plans to do a few tours this sum-
breakfast in the front row." "It was a huge breath of fresh off but I didn’t have a really good "It was amazing. I never felt so mer.
Blanchard played a song she air." reason like he broke my heart or connected with someone right off In the short-term she’s perform-
wrote herself called Porch Light Blanchard enjoyed making the kicked my dog or something.” the bat. It turns out the guy I was ing on the televised gala of the
and won the competition and a T- CD. She felt bad because he was a supposed to meet for the blind East Coast Music Awards March
shirt she has to this day. "I loved it, every bit of it. It was nice guy, Blanchard said. date was sitting between us the 1 in Corner Brook, N.L.
From that point it became so new for me. I felt a lot of pres- “So I wrote that song about kin- whole time so it was kinda fun- This may very well be the start
apparent Blanchard could leave a sure but it was good pressure. It da just feeling down on who you ny." of a long road for Meaghan and
lasting impression on people. was tough though, it took a lot of are, which I think everyone can At the end of the night she she’s looking forward to travel-
Recently while helping a friend hours. Three nights a week, kinda experience from time to asked to see this person she con- ling it.
with an open mic at The Wave whenever we could get together." time.” nected with again, but he said he "I want to take it to wherever
she tried to call it quits for the She sat down and sang 20 of her Bonnie was developed during a was leaving for four months so music will take me, but only if
night. songs and recorded them, then trip to Mahone Bay, N.S., where she wrote a song about it all. I’ll be happy. I don’t want to do
"I said, ‘Well we should stop decided which ones would make her aunt and uncle lived. "It was kinda my romantic call- music if it will make me unhappy.
now, it’s like two o’clock’ and the cut. "I had just started seeing some- ing, thinking if he heard it maybe I want to be a career artist. I defi-
some guy in the back yelled ‘play "We ended up with the five we one over home and I started he’d come back." nitely want to be in it for the long
Porch Light!’ and I was like wanted and halfway through the singing one day ‘My Bonnie lies He did come back and the pair haul."
‘What? That’s insane’ and he was recording process I added one I over the ocean, my Bonnie lies have been together for a year. Meaghan’s album, Changing
like ‘No, no please.’ I guess he really, really, really wanted called over the sea’ one morning while "It’s going good. I think it was Things, is available at CD Plus in
was a senior when I was in Grade Great Big City." having a coffee. because of the song," Blanchard the Confederation Court Mall and
10 so he remembered that." She didn’t have her own band “I figured I could turn that into laughed. at Back Alley Music in Charlotte-
After high school, Blanchard so she had to find musicians but kinda a funky tune because I was She enjoyed writing these songs town.
Page 10 FEATURE Feb. 26, 2009
Staying fashionable for less at Shop ’n’ Swap
By SAMANTHA six other trades, delivering to
MACKINNON apartments and meeting people in
public places.
Katharine MacDonald, a student She found many items she
at UPEI, was brainstorming with would not have found anywhere
friends about the possibility of else that were inexpensive.
moving out on their own. As well as a great way to make
At her parents’ home she was or spend your money, MacDonald
by herself on the third floor and said the group has a great com-
had tons of space. munal or grassroots aspect.
She knew moving out would Many have the group as a com-
require a lot of downsizing. mon interest and have made many
MacDonald sorted what she friends through it.
wanted to sell and what she want- Although MacDonald does not
ed to keep in her closet and found keep track of the regular users of
she had a lot to get rid of. the group, she estimates 30 to 40
She took pictures of each item people have uploaded photos.
and posted them to a Facebook Most of the members are buy-
album, complete with prices. ers, not sellers.
Her collection held clothing, But numbers are going up, she
accessories and more. said.
Two days later, MacDonald Joining the group is as simple as
found herself with upwards of 80 clicking ‘join group,’ she said.
comments on the album. Members can browse photos,
Her collection sold quickly. make bids and comments, and
About a week later, some of they will more than likely find
MacDonald’s friends also posted something they’ll want.
items that they wanted to get rid MacDonald said it is up to the
of on their profiles and received buyer and seller to make plans to
the same overwhelming response. meet and swap money for items.
MacDonald had an idea. She simply regulates the site to
She figured bringing everyone’s keep everything running smooth-
used items together would not ly.
only help people clear out their Comments regarding the group
stuff, but give people looking for have been mostly positive,
unique items a chance to get them MacDonald seek more items in her closet to put up for bid on Shop ‘n’ Swap. MacDonald photo although some people find mem-
for relatively cheap prices. bers may say they want some-
MacDonald started the group sarily need and groups like Shop Once you find someone your opted to ask for half the original thing and forget about their bid.
Swap ‘n’ Shop a few days later ‘n’ Swap help to clear the clutter. size, you are set to buy multiple price. When this happens, however
and within two days the group When Elizabeth O’Hanley first things from them, her cousin told A girl the same size as O’Han- there is usually someone else
had 60 members. joined the group, she thought it her. ley commented on multiple items waiting in line for the item.
Today the group has roughly would be an easy way to get rid O’Hanley posted pictures of and wanted to meet to trade. MacDonald said she would love
210 members and is still growing. of some unwanted stuff. items she wanted to sell and with- The two girls discussed how to to take the group to the next level
Just like MacDonald, many young Her cousin had told her about in a few days had many com- go about the trade and decided some day - opening a full-time
people on P.E.I. are interested in the group, and had only good ments from interested buyers. Shoppers Drug Mart was most swap shop.
fashion and are trying to keep things to say. In contemplating prices, convenient. O’Hanley said if this were to
within a budget, especially uni- “It’s easy and worth it,” she told O’Hanley decided to sell shirts, The girls met and exchanged ever happen, she would be just as
versity students. O’Hanley. scarves and belts for $5 and pants money for clothing and have involved in the full-time swap
Young people are swamped with “Quality of the clothing is higher for $7. When she stumbled upon since done more trades. shop as she is in Shop ‘n’ Swap.
a lot of things they don’t neces- than thrift stores too.” items that were never worn, she O’Hanley has since done about
Valentine’s Day, more than just another date on calendar
By KATELYN FARRIS giving flowers or candy to that “I like it mainly because I get to easier for people to remember. holiday.
special someone, or just spending see so many people happy.” And I always get an extra little “ It all depends on how the peo-
Valentine’s Day is the busiest the day with them. To others, like Maggie O’Brien, something from my valentine, ple you love treat you on your
day of the year for florists, says a Over the past years, it has usu- Valentine’s Day is not only just a which is nice.” birthday no matter what day it is.”
worker from Kelly’s Flower ally been the women who have day for love, but the day of her She wouldn’t change her birth A person whose birthday is on a
Shop. received flowers, however, more birth. date, O’Brien said. holiday shouldn’t be treated com-
Joyce Phillips works at the and more men are receiving them O’Brien turned 21 this Valen- “I like it when I say when my pletely differently, O’Brien said.
flower shop in Summerside and as well, Phillips said. tine’s Day. birthday is, because people “But I think it should be recog-
enjoys doing so particularly on The most popular flower is the She said she never liked having always say ‘Oh wow, Valentine’s nized that its their birthday, just
Valentine’s Day.A common tradi- rose, not surprisingly. her birthday on Valentine’s Day, that’s so cool.’ And it’s real- like if they were on any other day.
tion on Valentine’s Day is to give “ Tulips and orchids coming in because everyone else got pres- ly grown on me.” I think especially when you’re
a gift to someone you love. at a close second and third.” ents on her birthday. O’Brien said she believes no younger that your birthday
Most often the first thought that Phillips said she loves Valen- “ But as I got older it kind of birthday is better than another, shouldn’t be overshadowed by a
enters many minds on this day is tine’s Day. grew on me, my birthday was regardless of whether or it is on a holiday.”
Feb. 26, 2009 ENTERTANMENT Page 11
LAURA YORKE ASKS: What bands would you like
He’s Just Not
to see perform in Charlottetown this summer? That Into You
sheds new light
on relationships
By SAMANTHA
MACKINNON
He’s Just Not That Into You may
just be the movie our dating gen-
eration needs, says local youth
Kayla Dunsford.
The new romantic comedy has
Lee Hughes, Fredericton Rebecca Bryanton, Kensington Lindsay Blaquiere, North Rustico been very popular in its first two
“Collective Soul. Haven’t seen them “Nickelback. I’ve never seen them. I “Buckcherry. They had a really good weeks especially among young
yet and I want to.” think they would be good.” concert [two years ago].” women.
It’s a reality check and not so
much of a sappy chick flick, said
Dunsford.
“You still get your happy end-
ings, but it’s in a real way.”
The situations in the movie are
situations anyone could find
themselves in, she said.
“It’s so relatable.”
The movie is loosely based on
the book by Greg Berhendt of the
same name.
The book explores the reality
that women get caught up in rela-
Tim Martel, Stratford Andrew McCarville, Kinkora Kelsey Champion, Kensington tionships that may not be working
“Red Hot Chili Peppers… you never “Tom Petty.” and they make up reasons why
“AC/DC. I know it’s not possible. this is.
Anyone I want to see is far too big know. Or any country singer.”
The harsh reality is that some-
to be here.” times the guy is, well, just not
that into you, Berhendt says in the
Shattered Glass: a review book.
The movie follows various indi-
viduals who are linked, including
a man cheating on his wife, a
women who can’t get her
By NICHOLAS OAKES In one instance Disney World, and as much pornography as he
Glass writes a piece can get his hands on. boyfriend of seven years to marry
A subtle, thrilling plot littered with daring, shortly after the Great stuff. her and a woman who cannot get
intensity, and humour, the movie Shattered infamous Mike The only problem, not a word of it is true. past a first date with men she’s
Glass is a clever look into the world of Ameri- Tyson biting inci- The editor , Michael Kelly (played by Hank interested in.
can magazine journalism and it is definitely dent where he leads Azaria of The Simpsons fame) is duped by Each character makes you laugh
worth a look. everyone to believe and relate their situation to either
Glass time and time again and is eventually
Young, gifted and wildly charismatic are he convinced a Ken- yourself or someone in your life,
fired for unrelated reasons. said Allason MacDonald.
adjectives anyone would like to have applied tucky radio station Perhaps it’s just as well Azaria isn’t in the
to them, but in the case of the New Republic he was a human-on- “I took a lot away from the
whole movie, as I find it hard to deal with the movie about relationships to be
magazine in 1998 they belonged to Stephen human biting expert
and that he took fact his voice is exactly the same as in his honest.”
Glass.
calls for 45 minutes famous role as Moe the bartender. The star-studded cast helps real
Glass, brilliantly played by Hayden Chris-
telling people of his NICHOLAS OAKES Kinda hard to take seriously. people into the movie too, from
tensen, is only 23 years old, makes six figures
a year, and has landed gigs writing for Harp- theory that humans Kelly’s replacement is Chuck Lane (Peter Ben Affleck to Jennifer Aniston,
er’s magazine, George magazine, Rolling chomp flesh under Sarsgaard), who begins to unravel the mystery said Chevon Sheppard.
Stone magazine, along with The New extreme stress. but doesn’t realize the depth of what he’s get- “I didn’t even know about the
Republic, a staple of American political com- The title Hack Heaven will forever be ting into. book before I saw the trailer. It
mentary said to be the in-flight magazine of remembered by the New Republic magazine - To this day, the real Chuck Lane says he was the actors in it that caught my
Air Force One, the president’s plane. There’s that was the story Stephen Glass was hung wouldn’t believe Stephen Glass if he told him eye.”
only one problem, most of what Stephen Glass with. it was a nice day outside when they were both The humour in the movie is
writes is simply made up. The story was about a 14-year-old hacker standing out in the sunshine. what makes it even more appeal-
Many of Glass’s stories are unusual, but he who signed a deal with the computer company Shattered Glass is a deeply layered look into ing, said Dunsford.
always presents them in such a way you can’t he was sabotaging. a dark day of American journalism that might “You’re laughing, but you’re
help but believe them. In the deal the hacker asks for a car, a trip to just be what you’re looking for. laughing because it’s the truth!”
Page 12 SPORTS Feb. 26, 2009
Rocket lose 2-1 to Montreal
By CASSANDRA BERNARD right over the net into the stands Gouchie with Montreal got a two-
to the right of the rink at 1:43. minute penalty for hooking at
The P.E.I. Rocket lost 2-1 to Eastlink and Telus promoters 19:23. In the future Brenton said
Montreal Junior on Friday, Feb cheered on the crowds and passed he would like the team to play
20, in Quebec Major Junior out noisemakers while the game more consistently.
Hockey League action at the entered the second period. “And to have a strong start in
Charlottetown Civic Centre. Chris Thorne with Montreal got the playoffs. This definitely
Montreal Junior had 31 shots the second goal of the game at makes a positive note for the
while the Rocket had 28 shots. 3:19 from the side of the net with weekend.”
Montreal’s Matthew Brenton assists from Frank Grzeszczak P.E.I Rocket goalie Bobby
scored the winning goal of the and T.J Brennan. Nadeau said they could work on
game in the second period at Brandon Street with P.E.I got a their preparation before the game.
19:16. It was a short handed goal, hooking penalty at 9:38 with three “We have to be consistent. We
an opportunity off of a long shot. other penalties for each team in are in a position where we have to
Brenton said he had a great set the second period ,including goal win.”
up offensivly for the third goal. interference and delaying the Nadeau said the Rocket played
“It created some momentum for game. a pretty good game.
my team.” After Brenton scored the win- “It was a good game for me.
In the first period Stuart Lene- ning goal the game slipped into Overall, I think we played a good
han with P.E.I scored at 2:37, his third period. game.”
TOP: Montreal goalie Jake Allen stops a shot in third goal of the year. Jason Brandon MacLean with P.E.I The next night, Saturday, Feb.
Charlottetown. RIGHT: P.E.I.’s Ben Casavant races for the puck Legault with the Rocket received got a two-minute penalty for 21, P.E.I. defeated the Quebec
at the Civic Centre. Urena photos a penalty when he shot the puck crosschecking at 6:10 and Jeremy Remparts 5-3.
Sports, social life can prove tough to balance
medalist Michael Phelps. “We’re not on surveillance here, the athletics associations before When you’re hungover, your
By LAURA YORKE Pictures of the swimmer drink- but we’re trying to protect an any championship as well, he brain doesn’t function as quick as
ing heavily and smoking marijua- image of our varsity sports.” said. is needed in a fast-paced game
It’s up to the individual athlete na at a university party were And with hundreds of students “It makes sure athletes are at like basketball, she said.
to exercise restraint when it leaked to the Internet and have set applying to Holland College to peak performance.” “The transition from offence to
comes to drugs and alcohol, says off a debate of whether too high play sports every year, the best And if one person is off, the defense, you wouldn’t get that as
the manager of student services of a standard is placed upon ath- image to put out there is a posi- whole team is off, he said. quickly.”
and athletics at Holland College letes to maintain a squeaky-clean tive one, he said. “Every team is only as good as But it can’t be all work and no
in Charlottetown, P.E.I. image. “We’re trying to project our ath- the weakest member of that team play, so together the players and
Albert Roche said too much Roche said he knows college letes as role models.” that decides not to model that their coach found a solution. They
partying and too little training in students like to socialize. All Holland College athletes behaviour.” designated certains nights that are
the off-season can have a negative “We’re not naïve enough to sug- sign a code of conduct and take Jane Murnaghan agrees with free for the athletes to go out to a
effect on the athlete. gest that our student athletes don’t an online drug awareness test Roche. She plays basketball for bar and socialize, she said.
“The day you show up and start have time to have a social life.” through the Canadian College Holland College and is a second- “[My coach] respects that we
training, and you’re not prepared, And what they do in their spare Athletics Association and the year student in sport and leisure are college students.”
there’s more injuries.” time is out of their coach’s hands, Atlantic College Athletics Associ- management. “My team has a rule Once the rule is set, it’s expect-
Staying fit is crucial for an ath- he said. “You can only control so ation, said Roche. that you can’t go out 48 hours ed of everyone on the team to
lete’s success, he said. much.” The online test helps them before a game,” she said. respect it, said Murnaghan.
“They have to take care of their But with social networking become more aware of what cer- A hard night of partying before “I feel like if someone did go
bodies and their minds.” sites, such as Facebook, some- tain drugs do the body, whether a big game has a negative effect out and break that rule, it’s disre-
Roche made the comments fol- times pictures of athletes partying it’s steroids, asthma medication or for obvious reasons, she said. spectful to the team and the
lowing the recent controversy sur- can be seen by the wrong people, something as simple as Tylenol. “You’re using energy that you coach, because we’re supposed to
rounding U.S. Olympic gold- and that worries Roche. Drug testing is always done by could conserve.” work together as a team.”
Page 13 BUSINESS Feb. 26, 2009
Housing sector
to remain stable here
By NICHOLAS OAKES
The effects of the worldwide
“The world is in
recession will be felt by P.E.I.’s
housing industry, but only mar-
a recession.
ginally, a local contractor says.
Larry Chappell, owner of Chap-
P.E.I. is still on
pell Construction, said his compa-
ny has yet to feel much impact on the planet.”
its business.
“We’re pricing as much as we - Gary Evans,
have in years past.” UPEI business
P.E.I. will see a decrease in new
houses being built, but the value professor
of houses will likely not signifi- High price homes will most cer-
cantly decline, Chappell said. tainly suffer, the middle of the
“We’re so behind the rest of the road homes will see some drop,
country in the housing market. but not likely as substantial as
The same house here, in the Hali-
Auto industry faces tough times fax area is pricing at $50,000 -
$75,000 more.”
large centres such as Toronto,
Montreal.”
As for the recession, P.E.I. is
By NICHOLAS OAKES Most companies selling vehi- now in an very unenviable posi- Gary Evans, a UPEI business being affected already, Evans
cles on P.E.I. have seen margin- tion,” Wagner said. professor, said the worst part of said. “The world is in a recession.
The Canadian auto industry is al increased in sales in January, “The ones that sell brands that the recession will hit the Island P.E.I. is still on the planet.”
reeling, but P.E.I. is holding its he said. are likely to survive just have to six to eight months from now. In the meantime, the housing
own, a Charlottetown car dealer The rest of the country can’t ride it out through the economic “The advantage of being on the sector will just have to wait it out,
says. say the same. Vehicle sales in downturn.” bottom of the market already is he said.
Tom Clark, owner of Clark Canada are down 25 per cent in Clark said the whole problem that you will not see a substantial “Not much they can do, except
Nissan, said sales are staying January compared to the same is compounded by the huge fall in housing prices within P.E.I. watch and see how it goes.”
consistent on P.E.I., but he is month in 2008, said a report by amount of debt the auto compa-
seeing signs within his own Desrosiers Autmotive Consul- nies are carrying.
business that a recession is
here.
tants.
The hardest hit is General
“There’s a very large school
of though that the current mon-
P.E.I. will not feel
“We’ve noticed a large Motors which has lost 47 per ey for bailouts – in the United
decrease in what we call traffic,
show room traffic, since mid-
cent of its market sales. Honda
is down 39 per cent. North
States – is just an orderly line
of bankruptcy.”
brunt of storm: Wagner
December.” American giants Ford and The money being paid to auto By NICHOLAS OAKES government will have to do to
P.E.I. has yet to experience Chrysler are down 14 per cent companies will just be used to deal with the current financial
large-scale job losses, which is and 34 per cent respectively. pay off their creditors before When it comes to the Canadian uncertainty, Buchanan said.
key to the auto industry staying Don Wagner, a business pro- they file for bankruptcy, Clark recession, P.E.I. is a small player, “The province will have to
viable, Clark said. fessor at UPEI, agrees the auto said. an economic expert says. abandon notions of a balanced
“As long as that remains at a industry is in some trouble. “They’ve got so much debt Alan Buchanan, a strategic budget.”
reasonable level, perhaps things “The car dealers that sell on they can’t get out of it. It’s just enrolment management consultant Wagner said governments tend
won’t be as bad as B.C. and behalf of the most troubled auto like a snowball rolling down- with Holland College, said to deal with economic trouble in
Ontario.” companies - like Chrysler - are hill, it’s getting bigger.” because P.E.I. is heavily depen- the same way.
dant on government expenditure, “Conventional wisdom says that
the recession’s effects have been when the economy falters, the
Little hope for fishermen in budget: Murphy lessened and delayed on P.E.I.
Don Wagner, a business profes-
government should increase
spending to kickstart the economy
fication. and economically disadvantaged sor at UPEI, agrees. and to create a willingness to
By AMY MCGEOGHEGAN Mike McGeoghegan, president harvesters to leave the industry P.E.I. is not feeling the impact invest for the future.”
of the Central Northumberland with security and dignity while of the financial crisis as much as Ottawa has already made an
The most recent federal budget Strait’s Association, said right providing more economic security the hard hit provinces of Ontario honest attempt to kickstart the
had very little to say about the now none of the $14 million is for the fishermen who remain. or Alberta, he said. economy, he said.
fishing industry, said Charlotte- specifically designated for fish- McGeoghegan said there should “We seem to be somewhat insu- “The federal government is cer-
town Liberal MP Shawn Murphy. ing, but he is disappointed there be real infrastructure funding put lated from the brunt of the crisis.” tainly taking those steps and
The budget outlined $ 14 mil- are no guarantees fishermen get to into the fishing industry. The definition of a recession is much of its spending is subject to
lion for fishermen out of a $1 bil- use any of it. “They are dumping money into two consecutive quarters, three- the condition that provincial gov-
lion community adjustment fund. “We thought because of Fish- the banks and auto industry. Sure- month periods, of falling gross ernments contribute a share of the
The federal government website eries Miniser Gail Shea we would ly they could spend some money domestic product, which meas- costs.”
described the adjustment fund finally have the political represen- in Atlantic Canada for the fishing ures the value of economic output Some would argue P.E.I. should
being set in place to support tation that we needed.” industry which has given so much in a country or province, Wagner dip into the federal pot at this
activities such as community tran- Recent budget recommendations to this country.” said. time, but Wagner said it doesn’t
sition plans that foster economic proposed by the Prince Edward Murphy said there is some sug- Information for P.E.I. is not yet have to do that.
development, science and tech- Island Fishermen’s Association gestion the $1 billion communi- available to determine whether or “P.E.I.'s economic downturn, if
nology initiatives and other meas- suggested a fleet rationalization ties fund can be used for fisheries not we’re in a recession, he said. any, is not as severe as that of the
ure to promote economic diversi- program that would buy out older effort reduction. However, there are steps the rest of the country.”
Page 14 HEALTH Feb. 26, 2009
Woman sells her virginity on-line
Co-ed’s business plan may have emotional consequences
Koritansky said Dylan’s actions
By JILLIANNE HAMILTON may cause problems in any inti-
mate sexual relationship, includ-
A 22-year-old California universi- ing marriage, she has in the
ty student who is selling her vir- future.
ginity to the highest bidder in an “She will come face to face
online auction - to pay for her with the fact that she's severely
tuition - may have relationship damaged her ability to use sex as
problems in the future, says a a means of expressing love.”
UPEI professor. More people are reporting that
The young woman, who goes engaging in meaningless, recre-
by the pseudonym Natalie Dylan, ational sex early in life seriously
recently graduated from Sacra- hinders one's ability to have a
mento State University with a meaningful sexual relationship in
degree in Women’s Studies. the future, said Koritansky.
She wants to continue her edu- “That she's become a prostitute
cation and earn a master’s in psy- only makes matters worse.”
chology. Rose Michels, the financial sec-
But instead of getting a summer retary of the Women of Steel
job and a student loan like the chapter at IMP Aerospace Com-
average college student, Dylan is ponents in Amherst, N.S, said
accepting bids for her virginity. Dylan was wrong to offer her vir-
Dylan agreed to spend a night ginity to the highest bidder.
with the highest bidder at the “But we don’t know about her
situation. I know that is no way to
Moonlite BunnyRanch in Nevada,
show respect for your body or
a licensed brothel.
anyone else,” she said.
So far, Dylan said she’s First-year Holland College Culi-
received over 10,000 bids with a nary Arts student Caitlin Hueser
current highest bid of $3.7 mil- said she understands the need for
lion. money, but found Dylan’s story
Half of the profits of the win- very disappointing.
ning bid will go to BunnyRanch First-year Culinary student Caitlin Hueser looks at the auction website of college student Natalie “Selling your body, I don’t
owner Dennis Hof. Dylan on her lap top. It’s “ew,” she said. Hamilton Photo know. It’s… ew.”
Peter Koritansky, a religious Something as important as your
studies professor at UPEI, said “There was a time when sex we are as human beings and her sexuality into a commodity is body shouldn’t be sold, said
what Dylan is doing doesn't come was understood to be something therefore not something to be tak- disturbing, Koritansky said. Hueser.
from a failure to see the value of sacred, not necessarily in the reli- en lightly or treated as merely “I believe she will find out it “That’s something that’s price-
virginity, but from a failure to see gious sense. That is, something recreational.” has the effect of an extreme self- less.”
the value of sexuality. belonging to the very core of who The fact that Dylan has made degradation.”
Ability of organic cleaners to do the job
sets off debate among users: experts
By JENNIFER MICHELS hydroxide. It’s found in Drano. “Bottom line, I would not be can be used on practically every Etkin said.
Etkin said it would have to con- rushing to buy this stuff.” surface you would use traditional As for the evironmental bene-
Consumers should be just as tain a much lower concentration NSCC General Arts and Science cleaners on, including sick chil- fits, Neptune’s Balance has sodi-
cautious when using organic to be considered a naturally instructor Tanya Tuttle-Comeau dren’s rooms, hospital, nursing um chloride in its list of ingredi-
cleaning products as they are with sourced product. said she used to use Neptune’s homes, children’s toys, baby ents.
traditional cleaners, a UPEI pro- At a low concentration, sodium Balance to clean her classroom, cribs, bathrooms and more. It’s salt, Etkin said.
fessor says. hydroxide is fairly safe to use, but but now uses traditional cleaners. Etkin’s said anyone washing This is naturally sourced by col-
Organic chemist Nola Etkin it could cause burns if it comes in Neptune’s Balance doesn’t clean with sodium hydroxide should lecting sea water and letting it
sees a side to organic cleaners contact with skin and be harmful as well as the other cleaners do, exercise caution. evaporate.
most people don’t realize. if it makes contact with eyes. even though the other cleaners Everything washed with it “I think calling a salt solution
Neptune’s Balance is one of the It can be worse than dilute acid, have more chemicals, Tuttle- should be well rinsed. organic is just silly. Pardon me,
organic cleaners being purchased Etkin said. Comeau said. If left to dry, on a toy for but salt is salt. It doesn’t matter
in stores these days. This is because it is harder to “It was odourless, which I liked, instance, the sodium hydroxide where you get it from.”
Etkin said there is only one rinse out. By the time you start to but it was not as efficient as the can become concentrated and Neptune’s Balance was contact-
component that would have any feel it burning, the damage is others.” could seriously harm a child who ed for a response, but no one
cleaning potential, sodium done. Neptune’s Balance advertises it put a toy in his or her mouth, could be reached for comment.
Feb. 26, 2009 ON CAMPUS Page 15
Holland College salutes members of alumni
Services shortly after, providing
By AMY MCGEOGHEGAN engineering and fabrication serv-
ices to Western Canada’s energy
The success of Holland College industry.
alumni today is an inspiration for Collicutt recently sold his busi-
the students of tomorrow, Innova- ness of 30 years and is still active
tion Minister Allan Campbell said in his community contributing to
recently at Holland College’s first several charities.
Distinguished Alumni awards cer- Collicutt was unable to attend
emony. the awards ceremonies.
John Avery, Inspector Brent Alanna Jankov graduated from
Blackmore, Steven Collicutt, the Photography program in 1988.
Alanna Jankov and Kevin In 1992 she started her own busi-
O’Brien were all recipients of the ness, Alanna’s Photography and
Image Factory, building a wide
awards.
variety of clientele.
Campbell said he was impressed
Jankov has had several exhibits
with the college’s diversity.
displayed in several galleries
“Holland College is not only including the Confederation Cen-
recognized here or nationally, but tre of the Arts. She donated her
internationally.” exhibits as collections to the City
President Brian McMillan said of Charlottetown, UPEI, Holland
the college is a leader in world lit- College foundation and others.
eracy. “We want to round you out “I’m proud of my college,” she
so you will be ready for life.” said .
The alumni awards recognize The final recipient was 1992
graduates who have demonstrated Business Information Technology
professional excellence and lead- graduate Kevin O’Brien.
ership in the arts, public service, He established Island Services
business, the environment, com- Network in 1994 and served as
munity service, professional president for 15 years. ISN has
achievement, leadership and serv- provided 10 per cent of its gross
ice to Holland College. The recipients at Holland College’s first Distinguished Alumni awards night. Left to right: Alanna revenue to several organizations.
Avery graduated from the Elec- Jankov, Kevin O’Brien, John Aver and, Brent Blackmore. Corbett Photo After Eastlink purchased ISN,
tronics Engineering Technology O’Brien established a new busi-
program in 1977. career. having distinguished himself as a Blackmore said he was thankful ness, Oredco Organics.
In 1989 he joined the Banff “My education and personal leader and mentor, committing to Holland College for honouring O’Brien is dedicated to helping
Centre’s Theatre Art production experience have paved the way.” himself to the force and the com- all of the recipients. Islanders improve their communi-
team as the technical director. He Inspector Brent Blackmore munity he serves, becoming a role “I’m proud to be a Holland Col- ties especially those who may
he now works there as director of enrolled in the Police Science model for future generations as lege alumni.” otherwise have no voice.
production. (Cadet) program and graduated in leaders in the police force. P.E.I. native Steven Collicutt He said the award is important.
Avery is also in demand as a 1985. He now works as inspector at graduated from the Motor Vehicle “I will treasure this award as
technical consultant and work- He has commanded various the Fredericton Police Force. Repair program in 1979 and long as I have the wits to do so.”
shop leader for production train- police divisions, eventually reach- “My years in policing have pro- moved to Calgary to search for a All award recipients received a
ing and management. ing the role of incident command- vided me with a great experi- job. sandstone blue heron with their
He said he has had a wonderful er. Blackmore was described as ence,” he said. He founded Collicutt Energy name engraved on it.
Student awards night held
at the Culinary Centre
By PETER CORBETT bursaries totalling around $62,000 Gallant said the awards were nec-
were presented to students. essary to aid students who may be
The Holland College Founda- The chair of the Holland Col- sacrificing short-term financial
tion is proud to supply needed lege board of directors, Ray Mur- gain in the pursuit of long-term
support in these tough times, said phy, said the awards are important success.
the vice-chair of the foundation at as the college continues to fill “It is tremendously appreciat-
the college’s student awards night voids in the market place.
ed.”
Jan. 27. “This certainly is a hopping
The statement was made by spot.” Charlie Seaman of the Pepsi
Nelson Snow, who opened the This was the first time a student Bottling Group, the sponsor for
event attended by about 200 peo- representative was given an event, said his organization is
ple at the college’s Tourism and opportunity to speak at an awards happy to be part of the event.
Mayor Clifford Lee presents Sonia Doiron with the City of Culinary Centre. night. “Everyone is proud to be associ-
Charlottetown Bursary. Corbett Photo Nearly 100 scholarships and Student union president Mathew ated with Holland College.”
Page 16 JACK FROST Feb. 26, 2009
Jack Frost Festival
chisels its way
into Charlottetown
TOP: David Ducharme ice sculpting at the
festival.
ABOVE:Kegan and Tailon Blachette enjoy
one of the sculptures.
RIGHT: Manuel Quesnel climbing on the
snow sculpture he worked on.
FAR RIGHT: Mathew Wang poses with one
of the many characters at the event.
Photos by Patricia Urena Nunez
