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City’s future in your hands Consultation process launches to listen to residents and develop a community vision BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo’s strategic planning process is counting on citizens to provide diverse perspectives and ideas to shape the city’s future. Led by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee that includes Couns. Jim Kipp, Diana Johnstone and Ted Greves, and partnered with Rethink West, a Ladysmith firm that specializes in communication strategies, the process will include a number of workshops to pin down the direction residents think council should take Nanaimo. “We’ve never done a strategic plan and the point of this is to get us to focus on where we’re headed,” said Kipp, chairman of the committee. “We try to extrapolate from the community what it wants by going out and meeting with residents and stakeholders and hopefully come out of it with four or five strategic directions that we can move in.” Council approved hiring Rethink West in January at a

cost of about $100,000, plus an additional $21,400 for facility rentals to host workshops. “Suggestions might be water as an important issue – it’s important to me,” said Kipp. “Others may feel shelter is important. The idea is to create a shared community vision and follow that vision.” The strategy will employ both long-term visions and short-term priorities. “The process has been designed to listen carefully to the citizens of Nanaimo,” said Mayor John Ruttan. “We want to hear about their aspirations and what they think our priorities should be for moving Nanaimo forward, especially during this council’s term.” The title of the initiative is ‘Your Voice, Our Nanaimo’. Attempts from more specialized interests, including the chamber of commerce’s Sustainable Cities initiative as well as Vision Nanaimo’s recent Nanaimo Community Vision Rally, suggest a growing desire from the public to move Nanaimo in a unified and progressive direction, Kipp said. “There are lots of good ideas out there, lots of strong initiatives,” he said. “We want to try to have everybody moving in the same direction.” By establishing a common focus, Kipp added, council can set budget priorities reflecting community desires. ◆ See ‘CONSULTATION’ /6

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he massive fir beams in the entranceway are in place and painters are hard at work inside the new, state-of-the-art emergency department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. In about 18 months, the $36.9-million project went from a hole in the ground to a two-storey building that now resembles the artists’ renderings – on the outside. ◆ See ‘PROJECT’ /5

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Driver in crash was a woman The driver of a pickup truck which rolled over on the Nanaimo Parkway was a woman. Incorrect information received from the RCMP regarding the driver’s gender was published in the Thursday (March 1) News Bulletin, Sidetracked, page 12. The News Bulletin regrets the error and any inconvenience it might have caused.

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A letter writing campaign to the Prime Minister’s Office by people interested in saving passenger rail service on Vancouver Island could make a difference in saving the rail service, says Graham Bruce, chief operating officer for the Island Corridor Foundation. Bruce said that Ottawa is expected to make a decision later this month on whether or not it will invest $7.5 million in rail infrastructure improvements. “I am confident if Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Minister of Transport Denis Label got enough letters from us supporting the investment our tax dollars in our railroad it would be a done deal,” said Bruce in a press release. The province has committed $7.5 million but is contingent on matching funds from the feds. The railroad rebuilding plan calls for $15 million to improve the infrastructure enough to allow passenger service for 10 years. The ICF is an organization made up of five regional districts on Vancouver Island and 13 First Nations tracks run through.

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The water taxi Island Queen bobs like a cork in Nanaimo Harbour Tuesday when waves reflecting off the Visiting Vessel Pier combined with waves driven by high winds to form turbulent conditions that kept most small craft off the water. The Island Queen completed a safe crossing from Protection Island after making its turn into the Boat Basin.

Thieves take safe from pharmacy The Medicine Shop at 5800 Turner Rd. in north Nanaimo was the target of a break-in Thursday morning. The culprits smashed in the front door of the business at about 4 a.m. and made off with a safe. Police are not disclosing what was in the safe, which was the only item taken. Investigators also found a large, white plastic garbage can left inside the pharmacy that has a distinctive design of a spiderweb,

spade and flames stenciled in black on its side. Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, said police hope the public can tell them where the garbage can came from, which could lead to who committed the break-in. Anyone with infor mation about this incident is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-7542345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

As teachers prepare for a threeday walkout next week, some parents are scrambling to find alternative arrangements for their children. Teachers plan to withdraw services altogether from Monday to Wednesday, as permitted by a Labour Relations Board ruling, and return to work for Thursday and Friday. The move follows a provincewide vote earlier this week that found 87 per cent of teachers were in favour of strike action – almost 28,000 B.C. Teachers’ Federation members voted in support, 4,263 against and almost 9,000 teachers did not vote. Education Minister George Abbott introduced legislation Thursday that puts a hold on job action for six months while a mediator works with the BCTF and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, but it likely won’t be approved in time to prevent the strike. “We are encouraging parents to find alternate arrangements,” Abbott said. “Schools will be open. In those instances where parents have no choice … the schools will be there to offer not instruction, but at least a safe place.” Donna Reimer, Nanaimo school district spokeswoman, said parents are being asked not to bring their children to school, as there will not be enough staff to supervise them. Buses will not be running. Because the LRB ruling prohibits teachers from picketing, support staff will be expected to show up Monday to Wednesday, said Jamie Brennan, school board chairman. French immersion registration

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Lantzville rower critically injured I FALL OCCURRED at university frat house in California. BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN

A Lantzville man who is a member of a prestigious U.S. rowing team is in a California hospital after suffering serious head injuries last week. Police in Berkeley, Calif., said Andrew Crowley suffered severe head trauma when he fell from the side of a threestory building Feb. 25.

The incident happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. as Crowley tried to scale down a vertical drainpipe on the back of a fraternity house in Berkeley. Witnesses told police the drainpipe separated from the wall of the building when Crowley was partway down and he fell the remaining distance. Crowley was rushed to Highland Hospital in Oakland, considered the best Level 1 trauma centre in the area. Sgt. Mary Kusmiss, Berkeley Police Department spokeswoman, said police deter-

mined the incident was an accident and no foul play was involved. “We believe alcohol played a significant role in the accident,” Kusmiss said. “We don’t believe, based on conversations with some of his collegiate acquaintances, that he would be doing something like that – just based on his personality and who he was – unless he was intoxicated,” she said. “It’s a sad story.” Crowley remains in critical condition in a medically induced coma and family members have travelled to be

with him, she said. Crowley is in his freshman year as a member of the the University of California Berkeley Cal men’s crew rowing team, which ranks among the top teams in the U.S. Crowley’s older brother, Spencer, who won two silver medals with the Canadian national team at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Mexico, was also a member of the Cal men’s crew. Kusmiss said there are at least a dozen incidents like this involving students in the area annually.

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◆ From /1 Inside, walls are up, some of the doors are in place and rolls of gray flooring rest on the concrete in the middle of rooms. Construction is on track for an August or September opening, said Jim Morris, project manager with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “It’s going to be an exciting place,” he said. “It’s bright, it’s open, it’s got state-of-the-art equipment.” The project will triple the size of the department, which was designed to serve 15,000 patients per year but now serves about 54,000. The new facility boosts the number of treatment rooms from 24 to 39 and also includes a psychiatric emergency services unit, which replaces the current department’s single room reserved for mental health patients, and a six-bed psychiatric intensive care unit. The hospital does not currently have a psychiatric intensive care unit and these types of patients are currently sent to Courtenay or Victoria, said Morris. Six internal courtyards stretch the length of both top and bottom floors, including three daylight wells in the stretcher/bay area, flooding the building with plenty of natural light – a feature that Morris said is proven to reduce medication errors, staff sick time and stress. “It creates a more healing environment,” said Morris. “The big difference is that these daylight wells are right in the centre of the treatment spaces.” Having individual treatment rooms throughout instead of a curtain separating patients will allow for more privacy, he added, and each room will have a glass door that turns opaque at the push of a button and is easy to clean. Architects spent a great deal of time consulting with emergency staff when designing the facility. For example, builders have converted one treatment room into four for those patients who can receive treatment while sitting in a chair on the advice of nursing staff. Gloria Bouchard, project manager for the clinical transition, said from plans for

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said. “Every kid counts, but also every dollar counts.� The first step is the board development process. Trustees are working with a consultant in an effort to work better and be more effective as a board. Brennan said that work is almost complete. Trustees will then move on to develop a rough framework for the strategic plan with the help of senior staff, at which time trustees will collect feedback from staff, parents, students and the community, hopefully by late spring

Feedback will be incorporated into a draft strategic plan for public comment before it is finalized. “At the end of three years, we want to have not only developed a strategic plan, but also implemented much of it,� said Brennan. Once the district has deter mined how to deliver programs to better meet the needs of all students, he said trustees will have a good idea of what facilities are needed – and what can be sold to help finance needed renovations and replacements. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

Consultation process underway this month â—† From /1 The process will include six steps and the resulting plan is expected to go before council in July. In March, workshops in three neighbourhoods to engage citizens include: a central Nanaimo workshop at Vancouver Island Conference Centre March 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the Dodd Narrows Room; a South Nanaimo workshop March 14 at Moose Hall from 7-9 p.m.; and a north Nanaimo workshop March 15 at Oliver Woods Community Centre from 7-9 p.m. Community groups will be included in the discussion March 27 at Oliver Woods Community Centre from 7-9 p.m. Groups are encouraged to register using the e-mail your voiceour nanaimo@

nanaimo.ca with ‘community groups’ in the subject line. A business symposium is scheduled at the Dorchester Hotel on March 28 from 6:309:30 p.m.; teens and students will have an opportunity for input at Wellington Secondary School March 29 from 4-6:30 p.m.; seniors can take part March 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at Oliver Woods Community Centre and a final wrap-up community forum is scheduled at the Coast Bastion Inn June 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Your Voice Our Nanaimo, or workshop requirements, please visit www.nanaimo.ca. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Community effort grows gardens I SCHOOLS PLAY role in sustainable food movement. BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

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ccessing land can be a challenge for people in cities who want to grow their own food. But Nanaimo Foodshare and organizations like the Young Professionals of Nanaimo are trying to change that by providing access to land and growing opportunities in the community. Foodshare is partnering with four schools: John Barsby, Park Avenue, Fairview and Georgia Avenue, to teach students about horticulture, healthy eating, food security and more. It also has more schools looking to take part in the program. Anna Dodds, Nanaimo Foodshare school garden coordinator, said there is increasing awareness of farmers’ markets and urban agriculture as more people become interested in issues such as food security and sustainability. She sees schools as an untapped resource because they have the land and are usually located in accessible areas. The YPN also saw an untapped resource in idle gas station sites. The organization created two community gardens, one in the north and another in the south end of Nanaimo, by reclaiming the vacant properties. Members built raised beds, separating and protecting the growing soil from the contaminated soil on the properties. “We felt food security was an important issue,” said Chris Cathers, YPN spokesman.

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John Barsby Community School students Hailey Anderson, left, evens out soil being shovelled into the garden box by Amanda Ahlstrom. The students are part of Greenscapes which teaches them about horticulture, food security, healthy food choices and more.

The locations, one at the corner of Turner Road and the Island Highway and another on Needham Street, enable people to grow food locally for a fee of $30 a plot. The organization is also encouraging local businesses to sponsor boxes so community members can grow food for Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. Last year, YPN donated 50 boxes of food to the organization thanks to the partnership with local businesses. Business partnerships are an essential part in helping create the Foodshare program in schools, said Dodds. Donations help pur-

chase supplies for student learning. John Barsby Community School students got their hands dirty Tuesday spreading compost delivered by Alpine Group, which has donated compost to the program and other schools for the past two years. Farren Ferguson, from Alpine Group, said the soil delivered was composted from refuse collected through the green bin program. He said the company is pleased to be part of a program teaching kids lifelong healthy eating habits and it’s also part of the solution

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of reducing waste in the region. John Barsby students participate in the Foodshare program through the school’s Greenscapes program, which teaches students in Grades 8-11 practical hands-on horticulture skills. Amanda Ahlstom, a Greenscapes student, said she had a lot of fun in the program and she learned a lot about gardening and the importance of food security. “That idea of local, sustainable food is definitely a guiding principle for our garden here,” said Janet Nelson, who teaches Greenscapes at John Barsby. Dodds said students might not know they’re learning about food security when they first start the program, but it is laying the foundation of knowledge about the issue. Students then spread that knowledge to the community by talking to their friends and family about the initiative. Last year, some students created raised garden beds or potted vegetable areas in their homes. And after hearing about the program, some students’ younger siblings attended the summer camps, operated in partnership with the City of Nanaimo. “That’s really exciting that they are taking this knowledge home with them and sharing it with their families,” said Dodds. “It’s been really fun to help them [students] open their eyes and try new things.” Nelson said students also learn how to cook the food they grow and it’s used in the school cafeteria to make healthy meals. Greenscapes began last year in the spring and is running all this year runs with students learning how to care for the garden over the winter months.

Advocates for urban agriculture in Lantzville want council to abandon its work to create a bylaw and instead address the issue in the official community plan. Jamie Wallace, coordinator for Friends of Urban Agriculture in Lantzville, said the group wants council to examine other options and take a page from communities such as Lake Cowichan, which has a similar population to Lantzville, and addressed urban agriculture in its OCP. Wallace said including OCP language governing and encouraging urban agriculture would make Lantzville a more resilient and sustainable community. “We’re trying to encourage council to look at alternative options because food security is a major issue for many people in our community, because we don’t grow enough of our own food,” he said. “Why not forget the bylaw and encourage people to grow food.” He said the current council inherited the proposed bylaw from the previous council and is trying to work with what it was given. But FUAL suggests issues or disputes arising between neighbours that can’t be resolved amongst themselves could be addressed by improving existing nuisance bylaws. If the bylaw is pursued, FUAL wants more community input and from professional staff and advisors. “We don’t believe that the community has been given an opportunity to give input into this bylaw,” said Wallace. Lantzville Mayor Jack de Jong said council revised the bylaw in January. Those revisions include dropping duplicated information already covered in existing bylaws governing noise or smoke and changing the proposal that urban farmers could only conduct wholesales at the gate, which wasn’t practical for small-scale farmers. The bylaw remains at second reading and is being examined by staff and legal professionals. The bylaw next goes to a second reading and will probably go back to a public hearing because of the revisions. There isn’t a timeline, but de Jong said he’d like to see it happen over the next few months. De Jong said council wants to make it so the bylaw is liberal on urban agriculture growers, but not make it so it can be the scale of a commercial operation.

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Strategic plan a crucial stepp City hall is planning on being all ears over the next four weeks, listening to residents, business groups, seniors, teenagers and community groups on issues and ideas that will shape Nanaimo’s future. It’s an opportunity to be involved and a chance for the public to help build a framework that will one day become Nanaimo’s mission statement. As it stands now, Nanaimo is at a crossroads, looking for a new direction from its mining, fishing and forestry past. But before our city can look outward for opportunities, it must first take a good, hard look at itself in the mirror. What are our priorities? That’s where the new Strategic Planning Steering Committee, along with a consultant that specializes in these kinds of strategies, comes in. The goal is to establish a few common priorities that council will be able refer to in its decision-making process. Right now, many special interest groups are emerging, pressuring council to consider its requests to preserve or develop land, provide shelter, fund organizations, increase economic development, and a million other interests that can be found within a municipal border. It’s not an efficient approach. By bringing the community together and identifying top issues, council can identify priorities, manage and allocate money accordingly, and provide certainty for people who live, work and play here, as well as for those who want to do business here. With a clear and precise direction, the community will know where it stands – an important first step before inviting outside interests to take part. Coincidentally, the Nanaimo school district is undertaking a similar process with similar goals and timelines. Nanaimo is on the verge of a new identity. How secure and prosperous that identity becomes depends on the participation of people who live here now. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

B.C. falling short on animal welfare

It took the massacre of 56 sled to improve animal welfare. dogs near Whistler to improve aniThe world watched in horror in mal welfare in British Columbia, the spring of 2011 as B.C. SPCA but now that another layer of crews dug through mass graves, protection was added for sled dogs extracting the remains of animals that continue to work, it should be that were once so eager to please. up to the province to ensure the As a reaction to that tragedy, the new rules are enforced. province amended the Prevention It’s also an excellent opportunity of Cruelty to Animals Act by to expand the new Sled Dog Code increasing maximum fines from of Practice to be applied $10,000 to $75,000, and to other industries increasing jail time SATURDAY where animals are used from six months to two to make money. years. BEAT I’m thinking rodeos, The problem is that Toby Gorman horse racing and anilegislation has no teeth Reporter p mals used for entertainwhen one considers that ment. Tethering sled only one per cent of dogs for long periods animal cruelty allegaof time was a concern tions see actual charges for the B.C. SPCA, and from the Crown. that concern should be Case in point: no addressed in all facets criminal charges were of animal ownership. ever laid against those While some argue responsible for the masrodeo and racing animals are sacre of the sled dogs. already well cared for – they’re The B.C. SPCA admits it is physian investment, after all – many cally impossible for the 26 condon’t realize that once an animal’s stables funded by SPCA donors to ability to make money ceases, so conduct onsite visits to all of the too does any investment to secure province’s sled dog outfits, and the their well-being. These discarded province has indicated it will not animals also need protection. provide additional funding. One has to wonder what efforts While the shocking revelations were made to save those sled dogs of what happened at Outdoor after they were determined to be Adventures caught the attention of surplus. the public, thousands of disturbing Outdoor Adventures, the outfit cases of animal cruelty continue that was discovered to have killed in B.C. every year. the dogs shortly after the 2010 In 2011, 32,098 injured, neglected Vancouver Olympics because it and abused animals were rescued was in financial distress, was by B.C. SPCA officials while 5,047 transformed into a not-for-profit lost animals were reunited with foundation that uses its proceeds their owners. Despite relying

solely on public donations, B.C. SPCA found homes for 16,936 animals (almost 5,000 dogs and more than 10,000 cats) and helped 1,996 injured or orphaned wild animals. A disturbing statistic, however, reveals that of 7,013 cruelty investigations conducted in 2011, 948 animals were removed from dangerous or neglectful situations and just 103 warrants were executed under the Criminal Code. It’s clear that animals, whether they’re farm animals, pets or investments, need more protection than an amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and animal welfare needs to be more than a passing reaction to a high-profile black eye. There is no government department overseeing the well-being of animals used for agriculture, entertainment or commercial purposes in B.C. despite a rise in cruelty investigations. One has to look only as far as the appalling deer culls in communities like Cranbrook and Kimberley to gain an understanding of why improved protections and standards need to be put in place. Killing for the sake of convenience cannot, and should not, be tolerated. We were horrified by the cull of the dogs, but is a cull of deer so different? B.C. has the toughest animal laws in the country, but if it is serious about animal welfare, it needs to do more to protect creatures that are at the mercy of the whims of humans. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

‘One has to wonder what efforts were made to save those sled dogs.’

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B.C. Liberal agenda amounts to bullying province’s teachers To the Editor, I was once again unimpressed by yet another superb performance given by the Liberal government to assure the public that it possesses integrity. Draped in pink standing on the lawn of the legislature, Premier Christy Clark gave a sermon to youth about the evils of bullying, while ironically inside, her bully buddies push through the first reading of Bill 22 (School (Impoverished) Improvement Act). The pretty smug-in-pink premier lectured, “If you guys stand up because you see someone being bullied and you say, ‘I’m not for that. That’s not OK with me and you have to stop it right now.’ And our responsibility, every single one of us is to stand up, for the underdog, for the person who can’t stand up for themselves, for the person who needs your help. That’s what makes a great citizen. That’s what makes a great society. Bullying stops here.” In her duplicitous manner, Clark neglected to warn the young audience that standing up for what is right is wrong and punishable – consequences of confronting a bully include harsher working conditions, job loss, hefty fines, loss of autonomy, reduced wages, stress, anxiety and a stripping of rights. Over the last eight years I have seen programs cut drastically, some to the point of non-existence. Programs designed for students with special needs have been amalgamated with support, online learner and at-risk student classes; they are an overcrowded mish-mash of needs – a catch-all, dumping ground “for the underdog, for the person who can’t stand up for themselves, for the person who needs [your] our help.” I have witnessed services drop to critically low levels, class sizes increase, student needs diversify, EA support be reduced or eliminated, supplies dwindle, buildings decay with Bandaid maintenance, staff morale plummet, wages decline as the cost of living skyrockets. I fear for the future of our children, for the lifespan of public education, and for equitable services for all. Mostly, I fear for democracy. On Feb. 29, people wore pink to bring awareness to bullying and to bring a stop to it. As a teacher, I wore pink as did most of the students. I also support the BCTF in the fight against the biggest bully in schools – the Liberal government. To the bullies of Bill 22, “I’m not for that. That’s not OK with me and you have to stop it right now. Bullying stops here.” We teachers will continue to stand up for what’s right and we won’t be bullied into complacency. That’s what makes a great citizen. Leila Rai Nanaimo

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Oversight required for online spying To the Editor, Despite being very outspoken on the question of crime, Prime Minister Stephen Harper seems far from eager to discuss the legislation he’s promised to pass within 100 days of taking office – legislation that will allow online spying without a warrant. The proposed legislation will force every phone and Internet provider to allow ‘authorities’ to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant. This will create legislation that is:

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These new powers must include comprehensive internal controls, clear oversight.

◆ Warrantless: A range of “authorities” will have the ability to invade the private lives of law-abiding

Canadians and our families using wired Internet and mobile devices, without justification. ◆ Invasive: The laws leave our personal and financial information less secure and more susceptible to cybercrime. ◆ Costly: Internet service providers may be forced to install millions of dollars worth of spying technology and the cost will be passed down to you. Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart has repeatedly voiced her concerns about online spying, and has called for strength-

To the Editor, Re: Green space has real value, Opinion, Feb. 18. Nanaimo and B.C. have a brand already that has been explained to me by visitors to this fair coast: B.C. Bring Cash, lots of it. You’ll need it because it’s vultureville. You wrote of subsidies to the Port Theatre (built half size to what was voted on) and Vancouver Island Conference Centre, both completely different than what was voted on. Both built on a vote less than 60 per cent approved by voters, and they’ll continue to suck us dry of tax dollars until properly managed. I’m not holding my breath. The is ocean full of water and we are talking of dams for drinking water? Dubai gets all its water by desalinating the sea water and getting seasalt as a byproduct. Highway gas stations/ restaurants across North America have recycled and purified their own sewage to retrieve the potable portions since the 1960s. Yes, reclaimed sewage made into coffee and soda-pop at your ‘in the middle of nowhere’ gas chain. Why not here? We use the Salish Sea as a cesspool, with Nanaimo and 80

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ened oversight and privacy safeguards in the bills. Any proposals to expand telecommunications surveillance must be based on a clear need for new powers, which must be demonstrated by verifiable evidence. And these new powers must include comprehensive internal controls, clear oversight, meaningful deterrents, and a system of enforcement. Harper is planning on sharing that information with the U.S. selling out Canadian sovereignty. Norman Williams Nanaimo

B.C.’s brand reflects province full of vultures other communities dumping sewage constantly into our so-called pristine coastal waters. But then we have Harmac’s old glob of dioxins out there. That’s why the marine biological park with no fishing was created, so people would not see the lingcod and rock-fish with all the deformities and open ulcers that live in that area off Gabriola. And the millions of clear-cut logs rotting from one end of the B.C. coast to the other just shows how much we collectively care about anything past the end of our noses. Neil Saunders Nanaimo

Nanaimo spending gone out of control To the Editor, There is a common smell in Nanaimo. You can read it in almost every edition of the newspapers. You can see it being handed out at council. There is just nothing like taxpayer coin. The convention centre, Port Theatre, BIA, and economic development all take, but give little back to helping the city. Are downtown shop owners buying bill-counting

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machines to add up their bonanza of loot? No. Are there lineups out the door of the Port Theatre? No. Other than the waterfront, is there anywhere else we rush our friends to when they come to town? No. So we have a city staff controlling the agenda they want. Knowing how to bamboozle council at every turn. The only thing our taxes seem to be doing is creating

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City’s gas prices make little sense To the Editor, A couple of years ago I used to travel down to Victoria from Nanaimo every two weeks and the price of gas at the various Victoria service stations was consistently higher that what we were paying in Nanaimo. Frequently the price in Duncan was lower than in Nanaimo as much as four cents. I have been down to Victoria three or four times since the start of 2012 and to my surprise, gas prices were lower than Nanaimo – much lower. Why are we in Nanaimo getting charged so much? Now it looks as if we are up again? D. Stevenson Nanaimo

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Food issues fodder for students The Grand Hotel bartender Jeffrey Renville, left, chef Ian Van Teer and Susie Sirri, operations manager, sample a wee dram from one of 70 offerings in the new whisky bar. The hotel hosts the annual Wee Tipple scotch tasting fundraiser for Crimson Coast Dance Society Friday (March 9).

Increased awareness of food issues and a more sustainable food system on campus is the premise behind Vancouver Island University’s Campus Food Strategy Project. Trying to engage more student participation in food issues and related solutions, the project takes place Tuesday and Wednesday (March 6-7) and includes a dinner Tuesday from 5-8:30 p.m. in VIU’s Royal Arbutus Room. The keynote speaker is Nick Versteeg, producer of the documentaries Island on the Edge and Food Security – It’s in your hands. The objective of the evening is to engage the student body in the project and get feedback on what they want VIU’s future food sys-

If the whisky on your bottle is spelled with an ‘e’, you’ve most likely got a brand from Ireland or the U.S. That’s just one of the quirky facts Susie Sirri and her staff at the Grand Hotel learned since establishing its whisky bar, featuring an array of whiskies from around the world in the hotel lounge. If the amber liquor is labelled ‘scotch,’ it’s from Scotland. “We saw that our clients wanted a nicer selection of scotch and whisky,� said Sirri, operations manager for the hotel. “It started to take off from there.� The hotel puts its new-found whisk y knowledge to the test by hosting the annual Wee Tipple scotchtasting event on Friday (March 9), 7-10 p.m., which is a fundraiser for Crimson Coast Dance Society. Representatives from

distilleries, including Roberto Roberti from India’s Amrut distillery, offer samples and information on their products. More than whisky will be poured, including wines, spirits and craft brews. Master distiller Mike Nicholson leads the presenter’s table in identifying nose, taste and finish, as well as proper tasting technique. Sirri said staff at the Grand were taught to hold the glass in the palm of the hand, place the other hand over the mouth of the glass, and snuggle it into the body to warm the whisky. Drinking it the way it comes out of the cask – without water or ice, which changes the liquor’s profile – is best, she said. “At the end of the day, you drink it the way you want to drink it,� Sirri said. Whiskies come in all types of flavours and strengths, from delicate to those with

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Ian Van Teer is using some of the sponsoring whisky brands in his appetizers, snacks and dessert served at the Wee Tipple. Island seafood, cheese and prepared meats are on the menu. Tickets are $55 and available in advance only from the Grand or Crimson Coast Dance Society. For information or for tickets, please call 250-758-3000.

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Pizza sales heartwarming for charities Boston Pizza customers put their money where their hearts were Valentine’s Day, raising more than $614,000 in support of charity. On Feb. 14, $1 from the sale of each heart-shaped pizza sold at the restaurant’s 345 locations across Canada went to the Boston

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Maeve O’Byrne, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation president, second from right, and Jim Morris, Vancouver Island Health Authority project manager for the emergency department expansion at Nanaimo Regional General Hopsital, right, accept a $25,000 final payment on an RBC $50,000 pledge from company employees. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

RBC completes ER pledge When the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation asked for help in support of the new emergency department expansion at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, RBC was one of the first to step forward with a pledge of $50,000. Company representatives from across central Vancouver Island arrived at the construction site in January to deliver the final payment of $25,000 and see the progress of the $36.9 million project scheduled to open in September.

“The foundation, through the generous support of donors in our community, plays an important part in ensuring the provisions of health care are available to the central Island,” said Moira Jenkins of RBC. “The emergency department expansion is a tremendous addition to patient care and very beneficial to our local economy. RBC staff is excited to play a part in seeing this wonderful project come to life.” Maeve O’Byrne, hospital foundation president, said they

are grateful for RBC’s determination to help provide health care to Vancouver Islanders. “The foundation is raising $4 million for the purchase of essential equipment for the emergency expansion and RBC’s support is an enormous contribution towards that end,” she said. The new ER will nearly triple the size of the existing space and provide mental health and addiction services. To learn more, please visit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/er.

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Investment ethics questioned Pension funds deliver more than retirement income, they could be violating human rights and harming the environment. A series of free lectures open to the public and co-sponsored by the Vancouver Island University faculty association take place March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The series, What Are Your Pension Funds Up To? clarifies the issue of ethical investing and what to look for in a portfolio. Lectures include: human rights, the rule of law, and the Canadian gover nment’s support for Canadian mining companies in Honduras; and The Dirty Dozen: An overview of the 12 top companies in B.C. employees pension portfolio. Guest speakers Naomi Wolfe from North Island College will be speaking on the human face of Canadian mining in Central America and

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Environmental awareness is on the rise in the Harbour City, and Nanaimo Youth Services Association wants young people to explore their career options in the field. The association’s Youth Employment Centre is hosting a Careers in the Environment workshop Wednesday (March 7) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free seminar is open to all unemployed and out-of-school youth between the ages of 15 and 30. Recycling is an increasingly common practice, the door-to-door collection of compostable materials has been well received, and Nanaimo’s popular farmers’ markets reflect the demand for locally grown food. These points characterize the environmental sector, resulting in an increase in the overall work

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Born in 1923 in Vancouver, BC to Leland & Edith Mounce. Jean was pre-deceased by her husband Andy in 1974. Jean is survived by her children, Jim & Marlese, their spouses Megan & Brian, her grandchildren Anna (Kris) & Chris (Sarah) and great-grandson Jackson, as well sister Olive (George), brother Bill (Helen) and many nieces and nephews. Jean was a proud member of the CWAC during World War II and lived from BC to Quebec and up in the North West Territories while husband Andy served in the Armed Forces. Upon retirement in Nanaimo, she enjoyed many friendships anchored in her love of a good bridge game. Jean will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Bergen, Clifford Earl March 21, 1950 ~ February 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Bergen. Cliff was born in Smithers to Abraham and Melba (Bock). The family moved to Duncan in 1963 and Cliff graduated from Cowichan Senior Secondary in 1970. He met the love of his life, Jackie, and they were married in Ladysmith in 1973. Cliff started his working career at Duncan Texaco as a 16 year old. After his graduation from school, he worked at the Crofton Pulp Mill. Deciding that he wanted to become a heavy duty mechanic, he worked steady graveyards and took the pre-apprenticeship course at Malaspina College during the day. He accepted a job offer from Finning and spent a total of 33 years working with the company, first as a heavy duty mechanic and then later as a parts salesman. Cliff spent his life giving to others. He was a member of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 21 years, serving as a lieutenant and training officer. He spent a great deal of time volunteering with the Sandy Shores Figure Skating club as a parent chaperone and judge. He had the honour of donating bone marrow to a young boy in Switzerland through the Canadian Red Cross. His love for his motorcycle was first and foremost, as he and Jackie spent many vacations travelling on the bike with friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie; his daughter, Heidi and son, Kris. He is remembered by his brothers: Harvey (Shirley), Ed (Elaine), Charlie (Sandie) and Bill (Glenna); his sisters: Pat Burgess, Myrna Stokes and Sandy Fetchko (Andrew), as well as their extended families. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for their care and support through this difficult time. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, March 4th from 1pm-4pm at Cottonwood Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Roddy passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2012 at home in Nanaimo, B.C. He was the only child of Thomas and Naomi Boys. Roddy retired to Nanaimo after twelve years as a messenger with Gordon Capital, where he was known as “Hot Rod” the fastest messenger at the TSE. A man of many hobbies Roddy enjoyed model railroading, electronics, gardening, videography and travel. He will be dearly missed by friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to BC Children’s Hospital (www.bcchf. ca) a charity Roddy supported. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30pm on Friday March 9, 2012 at Beefeaters restaurant, 1840 Stewart Ave. Nanaimo, BC. Messages of condolence may be emailed to roderick.boys@ gmail.com to be read at the service.

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Alice (Marguerite) Smith Jan. 11,1950 -Feb.18,2012 Our Beloved Marguerite passed away suddenly at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. Marguerite was born in High Prairie, Alberta, the 3rd child in a family of six. When she was young the family moved to Sunnyside Road in South Surrey, where she lived until she grew up and left home. Recently she had lived in Nanaimo. Marguerite had many loved friends, through her Church, through Facebook, and through all walks of life, she made friends easily. She loved to cook and bake, her pies won prizes at Country Fairs. Every Christmas she baked hundreds of cookies, tinned them up and mailed them to her friends and relatives across Canada. She loved all of her nieces and nephews and took a special interest in their lives. Marguerite is survived by her Mom, Irene Allin, predeceased by her Dad, C. Ivan Smith (2010), her partner Michael Sevcov, brothers Michael (Carolynn), Brian (Lois), sisters Marion (Eric), Colleen (Steve), and Sharon (Don), her son Mark Rushton, and her many nieces and nephews. “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” Interment at Valley View Memorial Gardens. There will be a Celebration of Life for Marguerite at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 1-4 PM. Please bring your memories.

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Vancouver Island University Mariners volleyball player Tamara Rosenlund and her teammates will serve up the Canadian Colleges’ Athletic Association national championship tournament next week in the VIU gymnasium.

t’s not uncommon for a graduating player to be pensive about a five-year college career coming to a close. VIU Mariners volleyball captain Tamara Rosenlund thinks about it a lot. “The last couple weeks it’s been going through my mind more and more,” she said. “I’m excited to be finished, but at the same time I’m so excited for this time right now.” That’s because it’s the best time to be a Mariners women’s volleyball player, or a fan. The team won the provincial championship last weekend, and starting Thursday (March 8) it hosts nationals in the Vancouver Island University gym. A lot of the Mariners have been to nationals before. Only Rosenlund has won gold, back in 2008 when she was a role-playing rookie. “I was like, ‘great, this is what it’s going to be like all the time,’” she recalled.

“Every team is different and we definitely went through some slips in the middle of my career but … being in the finals year after year after year, whether or not it was a gold or a silver, really gives us experience in those types of situations.” Indeed, Rosenlund, who plays the defensive position of libero, has pretty much seen it all on the court. Even the unfathomable, like last year’s national final when the M’s celebrated match point for 30 seconds, only to have it all taken away on an official’s reversed call. “People have had that in the back of their minds,” she said. “Maybe not so much hung up on it, but [there’s] that hunger to prove that that was ours last year, or that will be ours this year.” So it’s inspiration. “People know how that win feels,” said Rosenlund. “I know it was only for 30 seconds, but they want that for a lifetime now, not just that 30 seconds.” ◆ See ‘MATCH’ /23

Basketball Mariners laying it all on the line Playoff basketball is high-stakes basketball. The Vancouver Island University Mariners men’s hoops team (15-1) was all but unbeatable over the course of the regular season, but those games were all just a precursor to the real season – playoffs. The Pacific Western Athletic Association championships this weekend (March 1-3) in North Vancouver are of the utmost importance to the M’s. If they have success, they accomplish their goal of a return trip to nationals. If they don’t have success, then the season is over. And not just the season – this is the last playoff run in college basketball for graduating players Jacob

Thom and Patrick McCarthy. It’s also the last playoff run for coach Tony Bryce, who announced last month he’ll be stepping down at season’s end. Even still, it doesn’t make this post-season any different from past years, said the coach. “Not at all. We go in and prepare and we deal with the day and the task at hand,” said Bryce. “I fully expect our guys to leave it all on the floor and what will be will be. You’ve got to live for the moment and that’s what we’ll do. We’ll deal with after when after takes place and we’re hoping after is in a few more weeks.” Thom said he isn’t really treating this tournament any differently, either.

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“I don’t really think of it, to be honest. I’m just playing every game like it’s my last,” said the point guard. “I don’t want to lose, regardless. If it’s my first year I’m not trying to lose and if it’s my fifth year I’m still not trying to lose.” COURT SHORTS … VIU Mariners women’s players Brittany Knievel and Richelle Rafnkjelson are also playing in their final post-season in college hoops … Thom, Richard Townsend Gant, Kayla Gromme and Shayna Worthington were named PacWest first-team all-stars and Jocelyn Jones was selected as a secondteam all-star. Bryce was chosen as PacWest Coach of the Year. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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United men moving on in cup draw BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

The Vancouver Island Soccer League’s hottest team played like a favourite and easily advanced to the next round of cup playdowns. Nanaimo United’s Div. 1 men defeated Bays United Div. 2 on Saturday night at Merle Logan Field by a 5-0 score in Jackson Cup play. United coach Scott Davison said his team played well against an unfamiliar opponent. “We ended up trying a defensive formation initially, just to measure them up,” he said. That style of play was still enough to help Nanaimo to a 2-0 lead at halftime. “We could tell we had a bit more so we changed the formation and in the second half, proceeded to steamroll them,” said Davison. Thomas Anderson led the offence with two goals and Chris Merriman, Andrew Adams and Dan Cato were the other goal scorers. Keeper Mack Zirkl registered the shutout. Nanaimo’s victory sets up a quarter-final matchup against Bays United’s Div. 1 men. Nanaimo hasn’t beaten Bays’ top side yet in 2011-12. “Which could conceivably allow them to take us lightly,” Davison said. He said Nanaimo never faced Bays with a full squad. These days, Nanaimo’s squad is full to overflowing. “I’ve got 17 guys vying for 11 positions on the field, so that keeps them hungry,” said the coach. “Practices are ramped up … They’re excited, they’re primed.” GAME ON … Nanaimo will face Bays United Div. 1 on March 10 in Victoria … Nanaimo’s U21 side advanced in George Smith Cup playdowns with an 11-0 win over the Saanich Braves Sunday. The team faces Gordon Head Gold on Friday (March 9) at 7 p.m. at Merle Logan Field … United’s Div. 2 men were eliminated from playdowns with a 2-0 home loss Saturday to Gorge FC Div. 1. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Dover’s Dolphins down but not out

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Dover Bay Dolphins player Jon Bethell, middle, scores a lay-up against the Claremont Spartans on Thursday at the Vancouver Island championships at Cowichan Secondary School in Duncan. Claremont defeated Dover 58-51.

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The Dover Bay Dolphins were one or two baskets away all game, and just couldn’t seem to close the gap. Dover’s senior AAA boys’ basketball team lost 58-51 on Thursday to the Claremont Spartans to start the Vancouver Island championships at Cowichan Secondary School. “We played really h a r d , ” s a i d Re i d Fralick, Dover coach. “It’s two teams that match up really well against each other so I expected a defensive battle and that’s what it was.” Dover guard Jon Bethell said the Dolphins and Spartans play a similar style, but said Claremont was better on the boards. “It was an equal game throughout the whole game. They got more

offensive rebounds, more chances at the hoop; that’s how they took it.” Bethell led the Dolphins with 24 points and Brandon Kumar4.14kg scored 13. F ralick said his players might have had some big-game jitters, but thinks they’ll respond well. “I expect tight games and I expect our guys to battle for the rest of the weekend,” he said. Bethell said the Grade 12 players want to go out with a bang. “We want to end the season on a good note,” he said. “Even if we don’t make provincials, we want to win the games.” Dover must win out to make provincials. It hopes to reach the third-place game today (March 3) at 6 p.m.

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The North Island Silvertips will need to come up with the two biggest wins of the season this weekend, and cross their fingers. Nanaimo’s B.C. Major Midget League hockey team kept its playoff hopes alive last weekend, but probably needs upset wins today (March 3) and tomorrow against the Okanagan Rockets, plus some help on the out-of-town scoreboard. The Silvertips and Fraser Valley Bruins met for a pair of games last weekend at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

The visitors won Saturday 5-1, with Jordan Levesque scoring the only goal for the home team. That set up a critical rematch, which the ’Tips pulled out 2-1 thanks to Garrett Dunlop’s winner with seven minutes left in the third period. Levesque had a goal and an assist and Riley Medves was the winning goalie. The split between North Island (17-17-4) and Fraser Valley (16-15-7) allowed the Valley West Hawks (18-17-3) to sneak by both teams into the sixth and final playoff spot. GAME ON ‌ The Silvertips play the Rockets (19-11-8) today at 5:15 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Tomorrow’s rematch is a 10:30 a.m. faceoff at the NIC.

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Tier 2 bantams capture Island crown The Nanaimo Clippers bantam T2 hockey team won the Div. 5 Island championship on the weekend, sweeping a best-of-three final against Comox. Nanaimo used home ice to its advantage on Saturday, shutting out Comox 6-0. The next day up Island, the Clippers closed out the series with a 5-3 victory over Comox. The Nanaimo Insur-

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The Nanaimo Clippers get a crack at the team they’ve chased the last few weeks. The Clips face the Coquitlam Express in B.C. Hockey League regular-season action Sunday (March 4) on the Lower Mainland. The last time the teams played at Coquitlam’s Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre the Express doubled up the visitors 6-3. Nanaimo hosted the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday night after press time. The Clips visit the Bulldogs on Tuesday (March 6) then host the Express the next night at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.

Former Habs play for charity Former Montreal Canadiens are happy to take to the ice at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena, so long as local fans fill the stands. The second Hockey For Life charity hockey game is slated for March 18 at Frank Crane Arena. This year Nurses 4 Kids Nanaimo will take on a Canadiens alumni team coached by Guy Lafleur. Habs players include Stephane Richer, Sergio Momesso, Patrice Brisebois, Gaston Gingras, Mathieu Dandenault, Karl Dykhuis, Gilbert Delorme and Georges Laraque. Tickets cost $15-$25 and are available at ReAction Source for Sports. For more information, please visit www.nurses4kidsnanaimo.com.

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The past week has been a full one for curling fans, with both a national championship on television and a pair of local bonspiels to enjoy‌ Last Sunday afternoon featured the conclusion of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts held in Red Deer. This year’s Canadian ladies’ curling championships came down to the B.C. team skipped by Kelly Scott of Kelowna against the Alberta rink led by Heather Nedohin. The Albertans were the better team on the day, coming away with a 7-6 victory and the right to represent Canada at the world women’s championships beginning March 17 in Lethbridge. Meanwhile, the Nanaimo Curling Centre hosted a pair of competitions during the week. First came the annual

Senior Ladies’ Bonspiel, with 24 teams involved. Agnes Geiger was the chairperson, assisted by Sharon Brown, Sandy Askin and Madeline Riley and by all accounts the bonspiel was a very wellorganized event that saw all participants enjoy themselves. Final standings were based on points accumulated by teams during each end of their six games. The result was an A event title for Nanaimo skip Shirley Sloan and her team of third Karen Hungar, second Moira Ryan and lead Patty McRory. Runner-up in A event was the Ethel Vincent foursome from Esquimalt. A visiting team took top prize in B event, as the Connie Henderson entry from Qualicum came first. Nanaimo’s Sally Noonan and her teammates Jill

McGlenen, Sharon Luttrell als, was a tightly-played and Shirley Cookman fincontest between the ished as C event winners. Nanaimo team skipped The D event winner was by Craig MacRae and a the Nanaimo foursome of Nanaimo/Vernon fourCarol Tromans, Jan Papp, some led by Rob Brockley. Susan Lobregt A pair of points and Monique in the seventh THORPE Mackenzie. end eventually On the heels gave Brockley REPORT of the senior and teammates Ian Thorpe ladies’ competiBrad Miller, Jim Columnist tion at the local Corrigan and club came the Jerry Roddy a Men’s Open 4-0 victory. With Bonspiel, held MacRae on the last weekend. runner-up team A total of 24 were Louis teams took part Cavezza, Tom and congratulaWeinreich and tions must first Mike Gallo. of all go to bonspiel orgaTaking third place in A nizers Ian Cook and Mike event was the local fourLeduc for their efforts in some of Bob Chlan, Harold getting the men’s bonspiel Levesque, Bob Franklin successfully re-established and Matthew Van Osch. following several years in Kal-Tire was the sponwhich it wasn’t held. sor for the bonspiel’s B The final in A event, event. A very close final sponsored by United Rentsaw the Nanaimo/Langley

Match point will come no matter what ◆ From /20 So all season long, Tamara Rosenlund and her VIU Mariners have known what they wanted. There have been times when they’ve wondered if a national championship will come, but after winning provincial gold last weekend, the team is not doubting itself in the least. “We have everything on our team to achieve that ultimate goal,� Rosenlund said. Including one of the best liberos in the country, according to M’s coach Shane Hyde. “She’s not one of those liberos that’s diving all over the court and making these spectacular digs, she’s the player that’s reading the play before it happens and standing up and making the perfect dig,� said Hyde.

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Nanaimo’s Ron Kulai and his team of Rod Brown, Kyle Clifford and Keith Donnan. Four Nanaimo teams finished in the prizes for D event, which was sponsored by U-Lock Mini Storage. Mike Kenefick’s team stole points in the sixth and seventh ends of the final to post an 8-4 decision over Bob Hungar’s squad. On the ice with Kenefick were Mike Pepin, Bob Palynchuk and Joel Lypkie, while Hungar was backed by Bob Davies, Craig Turnbull and Roy Richmond. In third place was the team of Jeff Near, Keith Rodway, Karmen Yee and Tyson Krall. Whatever your sport, a reminder in closing to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship. ◆ Ian Thorpe writes about sports Saturdays.

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