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Drive by and be counted Comprehensive data being compiled on how people move around the city BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

There’s a good chance your movement through the city will be tracked over the next two months, as increasingly complex transportation issues have prompted Nanaimo to embark on its first transportation master plan. As the city’s population moves toward 100,000 people and roadways become more congested, the city’s transportation department wants to ensure that objectives of planNanaimo are met and that people who live here or visit are able to move as efficiently as possible. “It’s about sustainability, KIPP and that means livability – how easy it is to get to work, where you shop or where you want to play,” said Susan Clift, the city’s director of engineering and public works. “It also means what kind of impact people’s transportation choices are having on the environment, as well as what is the ability to pay, as

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Rush hour traffic grinds its way along Terminal Avenue and Nicol Street as it passes through the Esplanade intersection Tuesday. y The city is collecting data on traffic and people’s movement to start development of a transportation master plan.

a community, for changes [we] might want to seek in transportation infrastructure.” As the city follows its Official Community Plan to densify corridors, alternatives to the single occupancy automobile such as cycling, walking or taking transit could become increasingly popular choices. The car currently dominates as the preferred choice for moving around Nanaimo, according to city statistics, but Clift said one of the goals of the transportation plan is to encourage alternatives to cars over the next 20 years. By collecting data now, city staff will have the information needed to help

define how Nanaimo moves, looks and grows over the next five, 10 and 20 years, said Gordon Foy, transportation engineer for the city. “What we want to do this spring is collect a good set of information to create a base on which to build the plan,” said Foy. “All good plans are based on a good understanding of current conditions, so this year we’re out to provide a snapshot of current transportation conditions in Nanaimo.” The first data collection, expected to take place from mid-March to May, is the Household Travel Survey. About 1,400 randomly selected households from Nanaimo Airport to Lantzville will be phoned to help

determine existing travel patterns and how people choose to move about the city. The survey will be conducted by R.A. Malatest and Associates, a Victoria-based market research firm. Coun. Jim Kipp said he encourages residents to take part in the telephone survey. “I want people to understand that they will be getting robocalls, but they will be identified. But please participate, I know it’s tough sometimes, but give the information because it’s important for our community. If we can figure out where our logistics are, it’s going to be really important for our future,” he said. ◆ See ‘SEVERAL’ /4

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Laurie Rex, president of FEATHERS (Friends for Ethical Avian Treatment finding Homes, sharing Education, Resources and Support) tries to tempt Chief, a greening macaw, to eat a piece of strawberry during an information session held Saturday at Country Club Centre. The session was to educate people about the birds and discuss the organization’s upcoming pet expo, planned for May 12 at St. Phillip’s Hall in Cedar. For more information, please go to www.feathersinbc.com.

There might not be a better time for a cannabis convention. With calls for the legalization of marijuana from former B.C. attorneys general, former Vancouver mayors, current Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and B.C. health officials making headlines, it’s a good time to get the issues out to the public. The Cannabis Convention, organized by the International Hempology 101 Society and Vancouver Island University’s Hempology 101 Club, takes place Sunday (March 18) from 1-4 p.m. in Bldg. 200, Rm. 203 at VIU. Ted Smith, society president, said as each year passes, it seems more people are realizing the benefits that cannabis has to offer and the follies of prohibition. “Now more than ever with the push for the war on drugs by Stephen Harper, we really need to present our issues to the public in a way that we can stop the enforcement of cannabis prohibition,” he said. “At the same time, we need to get the message out that as a medicine, cannabis is

unparalleled and is saving people’s lives.” Amie Gravell, president of VIU’s Hempology 101 Club, said there is also a cultural prohibition that silences both recreational and medicinal marijuana users. “Marijuana use is something that is stigmatized and isolating in many ways – especially medical marijuana use,” she said. “The convention is about building community, giving people the opportunity to meet and discuss the issues in a safe, positive space. That’s something not usually provided by society.” Keynote speaker for the convention is John Anderson, chairman of VIU’s criminology department, and a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Other guest speakers include: Chris Bennett of Forbidden Fruit Publishing; Andrew Brown of Cannabis Digest; Spencer Daemoe of Green Harvest; and Rebecca Ambrose of the Victoria Seed Bank. For more information, please go to www.hempology.ca or call 1-250-381-4220. news@nanaimobulletin.com

Therapeutic community advocates create new organization Addiction experts involved with the therapeutic community model of substance abuse treatment banded together to form a national association during a conference in Nanaimo last week. The Canadian Association of Therapeutic Communities was born on the last day of Canada’s first National T herapeutic Community Symposium, organized by the Nanaimo Addiction Foundation at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

France Tellier, foundation president and executive director of the Nanaimo and Region John Howard Society, which runs two therapeutic community programs in the city, is also president of the new association. About two dozen different organizations and some individuals, primarily from B.C. but also as far away as Ontario, participated in the meeting to start the national organization. The group will now reach out to others providing the TC model of treatment across Canada. “Our job now is to

increase membership and develop the standards we want for TCs,” she said. “It creates awareness about this method of treatment. We’ll all be talking about the successes and what we do.” Therapeutic communities are generally drug-free, residential settings that use a hierarchical model with treatment stages that reflect increased levels of personal and social responsibility. The model focuses on peer influence, examines the underlying causes of addiction and builds prevention measures. Participants are

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Nanaimo RCMP have dropped the investigation into an alleged assault of an army reservist who claimed his neck was slashed last week. The incident allegedly happened late March 6 while the reservist was waiting for a bus on Fifth Street near the University Village Mall. The man was taken to hospital where he received several stitches to close a slash wound to his neck. The incident launched a major investigation by the RCMP. Police now say the investigation led them to believe the attack never happened. “Since my original statement on this case, it has come to light that the allegations made by the reservist were not true,” said Supt. Norm McPhail, officer in charge of Nanaimo detachment, in a press release issued Wednesday. “This incident did not happen, and there is no longer any need for community concern.” Investigators shared their findings with the Canadian Armed Forces, who confir med that the private admitted on Monday to fabricating the incident. A Forces spokeswoman said the Army, the man’s unit, is planning an internal investigation to determine whether further action is appropriate. The Ar my is also focused on the man’s health and well-being, and ensuring he has access to the medical care he requires, she said. McPhail said no charges are pending against the reservist since investigators determined there was no criminal intent when he made the false claims.

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Several city surveys underway ◆ From /1 O t h e r t r a n s p o rtation surveys are already underway, such as the automatic traffic counters set up on selected roadways around the city, as

well as manual traffic counts, which capture cyclist and pedestrian numbers, and transit and ferry ridership surveys. An external gateway survey will also be

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conducted. That survey will help city staff better understand what trips are passing through Nanaimo. “We don’t really know what the proportion of trips passing through the Nanaimo Parkway compared to internal trips are, so that survey will give us an idea,” said Foy. “But the main message is we’re going to be doing a fair bit of work in the next two to three months and it’s all preparatory to get ourselves organized for a plan later this year.” Foy said the data collected this year will have a shelf life of about five years, and future surveys will help achieve future transportation goals. The next phase of the Nanaimo Transportation Master Plan will be to shape transportation goals, identify issues and review strate gies through public consultation. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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Help sought finding man Nanaimo Mounties hope the public can help find a missing Nanaimo man. Harley Boxall, 46, was last seen Friday and his family and friends have not had contact with him since. Police said Boxall has significant medical issues and there is reason to be concerned for his well-being. Boxall is Caucasian, approximately 5’10” tall with a slim build and short brown hair. Anyone with information about Boxall, or know of his whereabouts, is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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Council backtracks on exploring Linley funding BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo council beat a hasty retreat on asking city staff to explore funding possibilities to purchase Linley Valley West. The original motion, put forward by Coun. Bill Bestwick, passed 8-1 on Feb. 27, with Coun. Ted Greves voting against. On Monday, Coun. Bill McKay asked for reconsideration of the motion, which subsequently failed after a 7-2 vote. The move left supporters of preserving Linley Valley West wondering what changed. “It was a very interesting about-face,” said Jennifer O’Rourke, spokeswoman for Team Linley Valley West, a group of citizens dedicated to keeping as much of the 162 hectares of marshland, coastal Douglas fir forest, beaver ponds and wildlife habitat preserved from development as possible.

“I found it interesting that when he introduced the motion, Coun. M c K ay m e n t i o n e d that new information had come to light, but n o b o dy m e n t i o n e d what that new information was. In other topics, council is so careful to make sure the viewing public knows what issues are about ... but not for this.” Linley Valley West is divided into four parcels of land, zoned for residential development, with three ownership groups holding the titles. The value of the land is estimated at more than $6 million. Norman Blattgerste of Mount Benson Developments, owner of 73 hectares of Linley Valley West, said Nanaimo has a number of green spaces for residents to enjoy, including Bowen and Beban parks, Westwood Lake Park, Morrell Nature Sanctuary, Neck Point Park, Linley Valley East, and Newcastle Island, among others.

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He added that Nanaimo is experiencing extensive growth in the real estate sector, and developing Linley Valley West would be an economic boon for the city while working within the Official Community Plan. “The section of the valley set aside for development contributes about $8 million in development cost charges, and the perpetual tax base will generate about $1.6 million annually,” said Blattgerste. “Labour-

related wages involved in the building out of the area is estimated at $42 million. The construction industry employs about 5,000 people in Nanaimo, and accounts for $250 million in wages every year.” That potential income and economic spinoff, compared to the extensive cost for the city to purchase the land, c h a n g e d c o u n c i l ’s approach. “We’re simply not able to spend millions and millions of dollars

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no matter how nice the property is,” said Mayor John Ruttan. “People keep saying cut the budget and reduce the taxes and all these good things but you know, you can’t suck and blow at the same time ... and the OCP has clearly identified the Linley Valley for development.” Coun. Diana Johnstone, chairwoman of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, said purchasing Linley Valley is not a priority for the city and

it was not budgeted. Coun. Jim Kipp, who voted to continue searching for ways to preserve the valley, said moving ahead with the original motion could serve as a learning tool for the future. O’Rourke said she’s disappointed council gave up on the issue, especially before exploring potential funders and other avenues, such as covenants, that could preserve the land’s ecosystem. “We’re not giving up yet,” she said.

Members of Team Linley Valley West and Blattgerste have met informally to discuss their interests in the property. O’Rourke said the conversations have been “positive and productive.” Both parties walked Linley Valley West together, with Blattgerste identifying potential sites for development and others that would be preserved. “We hope to talk to the other land owners as well,” said O’Rourke. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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that is repealed earlier in the bill in response to last year’s B.C. Supreme Court decision on Bills 27 and 28, which found parts of the 2002 legislation unconstitutional. BY JENN McGARRIGLE Combined with the mediaTHE NEWS BULLETIN tor’s ter ms of reference, which allows for no salary Teachers believe the prov- or benefit increases unless ince’s proposed Education savings are found elsewhere Improvement Act will lead to in the collective agreement, larger classes and leave little the result is the union will be for teachers to bargain. unable to bargain improveBill 22, introduced two ments to working conditions weeks ago and expected to be or salary and benefits, Wood passed into law today (March said. “If both of those things are 15), suspends strike action by removed, then what teachers, appoints have you got left?” a mediator to faciliWood said. “Teachtate bargaining and ers are looking at introduces a new [Bill 22] and going, $165-million fund to ‘We don’t have the help teachers meet ability to bargain at complex needs in all.’” classrooms. The le gislation Kip Wood, second restores teachers’ vice-president of the ability to bargain Nanaimo District class size next year. Teachers’ AssociaWOOD The legislation, said part one tion removes the of the bill, which imposes a cooling-off period requirement to obtain teacher and sets out the terms for consent for Grades 4-7 classes a mediator, is problematic that exceed 30 students and because it removes the union’s consulting with teachers ability to put pressure on the for Grades 8-12 classes that government to reach a deal exceed the 30-student limit and it maintains the prov- and replaces it with compensation for teachers with overince’s ‘net-zero’ mandate. But teachers’ problems with sized classes. The requirement to consult the bill don’t stop there. The second part of the legis- with teachers over classes lation includes a list of things with more than three students that cannot be in a collective with individual education agreement, said Wood, includ- plans is also removed. Wood said that will mean ing class-size limits. He said the list reintroduces larger classes at the Grades 4-7 word-for-word the legislation level, as up until now, classes

at that level have remained at 30 students or fewer, while secondary classes are often over the limit. Last fall, there were 95 oversized classes at the secondary level in Nanaimo and only one at the elementary level. “Teachers are not interested in extra compensation for larger classes,” said Wood. “That just pits teachers against teachers and commodifies students.” Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, is worried about where the money will come from for this compensation. “The idea of offering them bonus money is problematic,” he said. “First of all, the question is where are we going to get the money if that happens?” Brennan is also concerned that the mediator’s mandate, to achieve an agreement that includes “effective feedback and evaluation of teachers to promote improvement, alignment of professional development with teaching needs, and scheduling and selection of teachers suited to student needs”, could mean forcing some items the employer was seeking, but are unpopular with teachers, into contracts. Education Minister George Abbott said there is room to compromise and seek agreement through mediation on the full range of issues. “The mediator’s mandate is a balanced one – seeking to address issues of importance to both sides in this dispute,” he said. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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Inbrief Bikers jump into public trail-building city scene

Sub’s presence raises queries Sightings of a submarine around Nanoose Bay and the Winchelsea Islands have triggered curiosity and speculation about where it is from and what it is up to. A few residents in Nanaimo and Lantzville who spotted the craft in recent weeks even posted photos and speculation about it on social media. Navy Public Affairs with Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters in Victoria confirmed the sub is the HMCS Victoria, one of the Victoria class dieselelectric powered hunterkiller type submarines purchased from the British Royal Navy in the 1990s. The vessel is conducting trials at the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Ranges’ Area Whiskey Gulf to determine its technical capability to fire the Mark 48 torpedo, which is the sub’s main offensive weapon.

Lunney unveils new website James Lunney, Conservative MP for Nanaimo-Alberni, unveiled a new website, www.jameslunneymp.ca. The website contains federal government links, resources, videos, pictures and even a blog penned by Lunney keeping constituents up to date. It includes new ways constituents can connect with Lunney using social media such as Facebook, Youtube and Twitter. “This new and improved website will allow me to communicate with my constituents in the 21st century,” said Lunney.

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◆ OPEN HOUSE at the new Doumont mountain bike trail March 25. The club hopes to get as many volunteers as possible for a work party from 1-5 p.m. to finish the course. Volunteers are asked to also bring shovels, hoes and rakes.

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anaimo Mountain Bike Club is taking the path less travelled, so far, when it comes to trail-building. The club is about to start building a trail that has the blessings of government and the land manager. The yet-to-be-named trail will be constructed on Crown land on a wood lot in the Doumont area near the Wastelands motocross track. “This is the very first trail in Nanaimo that is being built with permission of the landowner,” said Bill McMillan, club spokesman. Over the roughly 30 years of Nanaimo’s mountain biking history, cross country trails have been etched out on Crown and private woodlands with a sort of wink and nod agreement between mountain bikers, government and land managers and owners. The vast majority of the trails that crisscross the Doumont area were originally built by mountain bikers who carved out cross-country runs, which usually also make great hiking trails and are today shared with hundreds of hikers and bikers in what has evolved into one of Nanaimo’s most popular outdoor recreation sites. But times are changing. Forest companies, fearing liability issues arising from allowing public access to their private lands in recent

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Bill McLane, foreground, cuts up debris to make way for a new trail while Mike Foulds builds a riding feature with a mini excavator donated for the day by Knappett Industries. The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club members, along with trail maintenance director Mason McGarrigle, were prepping the new trail in the Doumont Road area on the weekend in advance of a trail maintenance day March 25 that is open to the public.

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years, have started limiting access to their lands, usually allowing in only those groups that carry their own liability insurance. “This is extremely significant because, moving forward, this is what we’re hoping to do with private landowners,” said McMillan. “In the past there’s been a lot of concern about liability and allowing access to their

property, but there’s legislation that’s in place and being modified to further protect landowners.” The club is insured through the International Mountain Biking Association Canada with a policy designed to help protect it and landowners from potential law suits by riders who might become injured on clubbuilt trails. Liability insurance also requires all sanctioned trails be built to minimum safety standards and have signs posted warning about the difficulty level. The new trail will be the first in Nanaimo to incorporate curves banked on berms, rollers, table tops and other features found on mountain bike tracks in Whistler. “The big thing about this trail is that it spans the gap between downhillers and cross-country riders,” said McMillan.

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“For the layman, it would probably be described as a sloped BMX track.” The track will be open to all riders, free of charge, and will be designed so novice riders can get on and enjoy a run, while experienced riders will be challenged by the track’s more advanced features. Signs will mark out difficulty levels for each section of the trail and warn the less experienced to ride around the most technically challenging parts. “Any rider will be able to do it,” said McMillan. “A beginner rider will be able to coast down there, gradually building up speed, going over little bumps and zooming through corners, but even the most experienced downhill riders will be able to ride this thing and have even more fun on it.” Knappett Industries has donated an excavator,

operator and fuel to shape the course, leaving volunteers to do the finishing work with hand tools. The initial section of the trail, scheduled to be completed by the end of March, is 1.2 kilometres long, with plans to ultimately double its length over the coming months. “We anticipate in the next few months putting an application in to lengthen that, but it’s a big process just building this,” said McMillan. The club is planning an open house at the trail March 25, and is hoping to get as many volunteers as possible for a work party from 1-5 p.m. to finish the course. Volunteers are asked to also bring shovels, hoes and rakes. The club is also looking for sponsors to supply or create signs to mark out the course. “We see it as something that’s going to bring all the mountain biking people together,” McMillan said. For more information about Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club and the trail, please visit the club website at www.nanaimomountainbikeclub.com.

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Make vehicles less convenient There’s only one surefire way to get people out of their cars – make it more inconvenient to drive than it is to use alternative modes of transportation. The city has to keep that in mind as a term of reference as it embarks on information gathering toward the creation of a transportation master plan. That plan aims to ensure people – both residents and visitors – are able to move around the city easily and efficiently. GETTING That’s a key aspect to DRIVERS improve Nanaimo’s sustainout of their ability and livability, and why cars can be it’s crucial residents give done through serious thought to their own inconvenience. transportation habits and then share them by participating in the various surveys. But both residents and the city must also recognize the reality of vehicle dependence. What this plan must not do is come up with a series of recommended road improvements, widenings and upgrades. Those expensive projects, despite the stated intent of easing congestion and pinch-points, simply worsen the situations they’re trying to address by making room for more vehicles. And they do so while costing taxpayers massive amounts of money. Traffic congestion, while no friend to the environment due to increased idling, is in fact a transportation planner’s best weapon in terms of encouraging bicycling, walking or riding a bus. As a city aiming to be more progressive, Nanaimo needs to wield that weapon more forcefully. Instead of widening and adding new roads, we should be doing the opposite – take a vehicle lane and dedicate it to bikes or a grassy median. Without question it will frustrate drivers, but it will also be a big step toward getting them out of their cars and onto a bike, bus or their own two feet.

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The stories began tumbling out policies and tactics of teacher as soon as last week’s column on union radicals, I have had my teacher union indoctrination of office windows smashed twice. I students was posted on our webhave seen a mob of self-absorbed sites. strikers push a senior off the sideMost parents, retired teachers walk into the snow. My daughter and administrators requested has been subjected to hard-left anonymity, because their kids environmental propaganda in and grandkids still have to go to elementary school. I’ve never seen school, or they have relatives or anything quite like this. fair-weather friends But hey, let’s be conin the B.C. Teachers’ structive here. First, B.C. Federation who mustn’t I should emphasize I VIEWS be enraged by any understand that these contradiction of their incidents do not repreTom Fletcher dogma. sent the vast majority Black Press There was the Grade of dedicated teachers, 3 art class in Langley who wouldn’t think of where students were intentionally abusing assigned to create antitheir position for perBill 22 protest signs. sonal or political gain. I There was the Grade mean that sincerely. 6 teacher in Greater And thanks to all the Victoria who started a teachers who sent me one-hour drill on BCTF lecturing letters, partalking points by telling students ticularly those who insist that they not to believe anything they see in don’t really want another 16-perthe media. There was the middle cent raise, because their first school in the Gulf Islands that priority is improving classroom dismissed students early to force resources. them all out in a show of solidarity Volume doesn’t permit individuagainst the latest of many legisal responses to everyone. Authors lated settlements. who begin along the lines of “Sir, And there were the BCTFyou are an idiot”, receive lower BCGEU pickets that blocked priority. If I don’t get back to you, entrances to government offices please convey your willingness to here in Victoria, harassing, threataccept a brief wage freeze to your ening and physically blocking union executive. They’ve scaled office workers in an effort to force back some of their more egregious them to join the thousands bused prep time and paid leave demands, in for the traditional howling show but apparently your admirably of strength for Big State Labour altruistic message has not yet been bosses on the legislature lawn. absorbed. In my 20 years of criticizing the And yes, I’m aware that the

Harvard study of class size and performance I mentioned last week examined charter schools in the United States. I understand that “charter school” is considered coarse language in B.C. As with health care, there must be no serious competitive dynamic or other dangerous experimentation permitted within the unionized state monopoly model. And thanks for suggesting I’m an agent of the B.C. Liberals, who invented poverty 11 years ago. East Van MLA Jenny Kwan touched on it in the debate on Bill 22. Children coming to inner city schools hungry, inadequately clothed, with lice. Abused children. I can assure Kwan that these tragic realities are not confined to the hellish B.C. Liberal era of spending increases. Indeed, I witnessed all these things in my three-room school in Tomslake, B.C., in the 1960s. Social Credit was to blame then. I remember the school more for its great teachers than its undrinkable water or alcoholic principal. And to all those who provide spelling-challenged advice on journalistic objectivity, here’s the thing. The first rule of opinion writing is to have one. I’m not looking for middle ground in the cold vacuum between Earth and Planet BCTF. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To the Editor, Re: Linley Valley worth saving for future, Letters, March 10. Joanne Jonas has responded to my questioning the value of the western portion of Linley Valley with several inaccurate statements. Regarding her assumption that all I’m only “interested in is the money”, she is correct in that I am concerned with how city council spends our taxes. Given the number of excellent parks in the area, this property does not warrant a large expenditure of money we do not have. I note that in the original letter from Sue Oakley, she wanted the city to place a moratorium on development before even beginning negotiation, which would be unfair and an abuse of power, rendering the property value far less than current zoning.

To the Editor, As a retired school counsellor, I am in the enviable position of no longer being subject to censure by the school board for speaking publicly. The spin coming from our teetering provincial government is being ramped up to quite staggering heights. Teachers are portrayed as being greedy and militaristic, where the opposite is true. I should know – I spent a dozen years on the Nanaimo teachers’ executive and getting our flock to actually take concrete action was like pulling teeth. Many teachers vote the conservative ballot and some would rather not even be in a union. Even one of our long-term executive members didn’t support union membership. Second, a large percentage of local teachers don’t, and won’t ever, make top of the wage scale. We have hundreds of lowpaid substitute teachers and many more on temporary, short-term contracts. My average teaching income for 15 years as a substitute was the equivalent of fulltime minimum wage. Having taught in New Brunswick in 1970 – where there was no union and the full-time wages were pitiful; where the province had to bribe us by paying the tuition for teachers’ college students – it was no wonder that even in such a poor province we had a huge teacher shortage. Yes, the children were far easier to teach, difficult students quit school early and staff got a lot more respect from parents. But that didn’t feed our own families, and a big percentage got out of the profession just as fast as possible. The modern classroom environment is far more challenging than in 1970. As a counsellor, I was involved in getting challenged students designated for extra support. I have seen more and more classrooms become unmanageable because supports are removed. The learning environment for all students suffers. And most bizarre of all, elementary counsellors have almost no time to work with individual children. No wonder we still lose one-third of new teachers in their first five years of certification. What a waste of six years of expensive training and talent. Now new legislation will remove all job security and most seniority. Wages and benefits are frozen. Teachers have become disposable cogs in a dysfunctional machine. And the children are being terribly short-changed. But there is hope for some. Those with the cash can buy a seat in private schools –the same ones where the politicians’ children attend. Dave Cutts Nanaimo

The ‘sawdust piles’ to which Jonas refers to are clean fill which will be used in landscaping of the property. Her claim that a paved road runs “directly through the pond” is also completely untrue. Neither the road nor the pedestrian pathway approaches close to the pond areas. In fact, the developer has installed a lovely cedar fence with ‘environmentally sensitive area’ signs posted along the length. As for beaver and songbirds, the beaver remain undisturbed and I awake most mornings to the sound of ducks and Canada geese. Like Jonas, I walk the trails of western Linley Valley nearly every day. Over privately owned land, I might add. But I don’t see myself as “giving it away”, because

it’s not mine, and I make no moral claim to that which others own. Randy O’Donnell Nanaimo

Momentum growing to preserve property To the Editor, Re: City Explores Linley purchase options, March 1. While it is positive that Nanaimo city council has had the foresight to consider purchase and rezoning options on Linley Valley West, it is crucial to act now. Rezoning the valley to protect it in the interim would make sure that it is conserved while funds are raised to purchase the land. There is no time to waste, and it is the perfect opportunity to seize, and do it now. While Nanaimo is considered to be such a green city with the beans to bones food

compost recycling program among many green programs in town, saving green areas is as important if not more important than just recycling. What is a city that focuses on recycling and then proceeds to pave over every green space? Nanaimo has a “jewel” waiting to be preserved, with more than 100 species of birds, many of which have prime nesting grounds in the valley. It would be a travesty to not proceed now and protect these lands. The momentum is growing in the city, the people of Nanaimo have spoken and want this area saved for future generations, and also for this generation. Most importantly, it is our duty to preserve these lands, as they are the last large wetland areas in Nanaimo. Joanne Jonas Nanaimo

Concern growing over federal election fraud I am writing to express my concern about the growing evidence of fraud by the Stephen Harper government in last year’s federal election. There are reports that illegal calls took place in dozens of key swing ridings all over the country. This looks like a systematic campaign to mislead nonConservative voters. It takes serious money and major phone number databases to target nonConservative voters in multiple close ridings. Who paid? Where did the lists come from? Who decided? We need full, immediate and publicly accountable investigations that include all affected ridings. We need a public inquiry to to learn the whole truth and restore the basic integrity of our democracy. Highly organized electoral fraud is a crime, and a direct attack on the foundation of our democracy. If someone gets caught stealing a car, they don’t get to keep the car.

If the party in government is found to be responsible for systematic electoral fraud, then there must be new elections. Penelope Griggs via e-mail

Legislation improves B.C. animal welfare To the Editor, Re: SPCA officials criticize changes to Animal Cruelty Act, March 10. Bill 24 provides an appeal process that will save animal lives and ensure fair treatment. It should be supported by everyone who cares about the welfare of animals. Twenty-two animal groups from across B.C. appealed to the government in a prepared brief to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The bill addresses many of the issues raised in the brief. The top priorities of Bill 24 are to ensure the welfare of animals and to provide British Columbians with an appeal process that is transparent and fair.

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Liberal insiders get more than ‘net-zero’ To the Editor, According to Premier Christy Clark and George Abbott, education minister, unions in this province are going to have to accept their net-zero mandate. Apparently this net-zero mandate does not apply to those who work for the Liberals. For example, Deputy Minister of Education James Gorman made $164,085 dollars in 2006. In 2011, Gorman’s salary was $228,942 while his expenses over this five-year period totalled $136,616. Even more humorous was Deputy Minster to the Premier John Dyble’s salary. In 2006 Dyble’s salary was $161,455. In 2011 he was making $239,121, but don’t fear, in March 2011 his salary was bumped up again to $310,000. The reason there is no money for education is because our government has simply spent all of our money on themselves. Bill McWhinnie Nanaimo

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To the Editor , I recently went down-Island to a meeting, and driving into Ladysmith, I noticed gas was a few cents less than Nanaimo’s. But driving through Duncan, I was shocked and surprised when I saw its gas was even cheaper. In Nanaimo, we are not just being gouged, it’s daylight robbery. When the price of gas goes up, it’s mostly by seven cents, but when it comes down, it’s only by two cents. Stop blaming the problems in the Middle East. We ship more oil to the U.S. at a lower price than we import. To save on the price of gas, the city (with our taxes) is buying electric vehicles. It’s time citizens of Nanaimo took action. We should boycott gas companies, on top of the tax we are forced to pay. We don’t need an organization to fight an injustice. Join the cause, tell your friends, tell the young drivers. Together we will all benefit. So let’s get out there and boycott. Peter Thomas Nanaimo

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Mounties have arrested three suspects who allegedly stole tools from a construction site for a new fire hall in Nanoose Bay. The arrests were made after a Footprints Security guard reported a theft in progress from a tool trailer at the Nanoose Bay Fire Hall early March 7. Oceanside RCMP said the security guard spotted a truck with two

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Tutu trek takes on bullying I SAANICH RESIDENT walks from Nanaimo to Victoria in pink. BY CHARLA HUBER BLACK PRESS

Ryan Thirlwall is not a ballet dancer, but he sported a pink tutu, pink spandex leggings and a pink hoodie this week to send a message about bullying. In his custom-made tutu, the 24-year-old planned to walk 126 kilometres from Nanaimo to the Boys and Girls Club in Victoria over Monday and Tuesday, for his Tutu Walk for Hope. “It’s such a serious subject,” Thirlwall said. “The whole walk is a symbol of what I know some youth are going through. No one wakes up wanting to walk from Nanaimo to Victoria, but no one wakes up wanting to be bullied.” Money raised from his highway stroll will go toward an anti-bullying program at the Boys and Girls Club. His goal is to raise $5,000. Red Barn Market, his employer and his former high school, Pacific Secondary School in Colwood, and other local businesses are supporting his cause. Monday’s windstorm didn’t call a halt to the walk. With friends following in a car, he

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struck out from Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo as planned. “I wish it was snowing, I wish it was thundering and lightning, because that would get the point across of how important this is,” Thirlwall said on his cellphone. “I am determined to finish this walk with sweat, blood and tears. “I want these kids to know that the community does care, local businesses do care and strangers

do care. Everyone has the right to be individuals and not to be bullied for their sexuality, their race, age, gender or weight.” While he lives in Saanich now, Thirlwall spent formative teen years in foster care and in the Boys and Girls Club Turnabout program house in Langford. The club helped him through tough years. His plan was to walk through the night over the Malahat and into Victoria early Tuesday. Walking along the TransCanada Highway is dangerous enough, but hiking over the Malahat Drive, likely in the dark with a narrow road shoulder, is downright deadly. Fortunately, a volunteer driver from Westshore Towing planned to follow him across that stretch of highway. While he admits he hasn’t been harshly bullied in his youth, “I have faced humility for how I dress and my appearance.” With a two-year-old daughter, Thirlwall wants her to grow up in a world without bullying. “This walk is for the underdog and to bring awareness,” Thirlwall said. “How many more kids need to take their own lives because they are bullied?” Donations can be given directly to the Boys and Girls Club by calling 250-384-9133 or online at bcgvic.org. Specify the donation is for the Tutu Walk for Hope. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Early-learning efforts earn funding SUCCESS BY 6 program given $3.4 million in provincial money to continue education initiatives.

on early learning initiatives and share resources. For example, a partnership with Nanaimo’s parks department enables the Parent-Child Mother Goose program to reach more families, because the city provides space and handles registration. Anderson said the group wants to get more businesses and organizations on board as sponsors. “We’ve developed a sustainability committee, recognizing that our funds are dwindling every year from the provincial government,” she said. This year the Greater Nanaimo Early Years

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An early learning initiative that supports a number of programs and services for young children and new parents in Nanaimo will continue its work this year. The province is giving $3.4 million to Success By 6, a partnership formed in 2003 between the government, the United Way and credit unions. Shelley Anderson, central Island Success by 6 coordinator, said the area’s portion of the money is slightly lower this year – the group will get a little more than $200,000, down from about $275,000 last year – but she’s pleased the province decided to continue funding the initiative. “We’re happy that the province is really starting to recognize the importance of investing in the early years,” she said. Two years ago, the government considered cutting funding drastically or altogether, she said. This year’s funding was announced about a month earlier than usual, which Anderson said will enable the group to put programs in place earlier.

The funds support early education and awareness programs like Parent-Child Mother Goose, healthy start to learning fairs and the biannual family literacy magazine published through the Nanaimo News Bulletin and distributed in the March 10 edition. As coordinator, Anderson brings stakeholders in each central Island community – Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Oceanside, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet – together to work collaboratively

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find time to spend together. “Every moment you have to interact with your child is very meaningful,” said Anderson. “I recognize that everyone is busy. We have many impoverished families in our community, but we also have many families that are time impoverished.” Elizabeth Pennell, Nanaimo school district’s early years coordinator, said even though the Success by 6 funding is a relatively small amount of money, the group has been able to do a lot with it through community partnerships. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com

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ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ (CEDAR, CASSIDY, SOUTH WELLINGTON) Cedar Community Policing Office Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1653 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo intends to adopt “Cedar Community Policing Office Contribution Service Bylaw No. 1653, 2012”. Bylaw Summary If adopted, Bylaw No. 1653 will raise up to $2,000 annually to provide support for the Cedar Community Policing Office organization in Cedar, BC. Participating Area The sole participating area in the service is Electoral Area ‘A’ (Cedar, Cassidy, South Wellington). Alternative Approval Process Only qualified electors of Electoral Area ‘A’ may respond. Qualified electors are persons meeting all of the following Resident or Non-Resident Elector qualifications: Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are a Canadian Citizen, aged 18 years or older on the day of submission, have resided in BC for at least the past six months, have been a resident of Electoral Area ‘A’ for at least the last 30 days and are not disqualified by the Local Government Act, t or any other enactment from voting in an election or are not otherwise disqualified by law. Non-Resident Elector - You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a nonresident elector if you are not qualified as a resident elector, you are a Canadian Citizen, aged 18 years or older on the day of submission, have resided in BC for at least the past six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in Electoral Area ‘A’ for at least the last 30 days and are not disqualified by the Local Government Act, t or any other enactment from voting in an election or are not otherwise disqualified by law. NOTE: If there is more than one registered owner for the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an Elector Response Form. Deadline – the deadline for delivering the signed Elector Response Forms is 4:30 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Forms must be received by the deadline. As original signatures are required, only forms returned in person or by mail will be counted. d Elector Response Forms may not be returned by email or by fax. For the purpose of conducting this response opportunity, the number of eligible electors is determined to be 5,401. If less than 10% (540) of the electors in Electoral Area ‘A’ sign and submit an Elector Response Form to the Regional District, the bylaw will be deemed to have been approved and the Regional District may proceed to adopt the bylaw. If 540 or more electors return signed Elector Response Forms, the bylaw cannot be adopted without proceeding to referendum. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be provided to all electors in Electoral Area ‘A’ who request them. Only forms returned in person or by mail will be counted. A copy of the bylaw and the Elector Response Forms are available on the RDN web site at www.rdn.bc.ca or please contact the Regional District of Nanaimo directly at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, Phone 250-390-4111/1-877-607-4111, Fax 250-390-4163.

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Perfect harmony The Celtic Tenors hit all the right notes during a performance at the Port Theatre

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ut together three brilliant tenor voices with natural Irish brogue, singing spine-tingling classical, folk, Irish, Gaelic and pop favourites in stacked threepart harmonies, then mix them up with quick-witted banter and you have The Celtic Tenors. The charismatic, globe-trotting Celtic Tenors bring with them a bit of Ireland as they take to the Port Theatre stage March 22, in a benefit concert for the Vancouver Island Symphony. Three classically-trained Irish tenor voices, Matthew Gilsenan (the more pop style), James Nelson (the more operatic), and Daryl Simpson (the go-to-guy for the high notes), melding together not just in their music but in their relationship with each other and with the audience – all with rollicking good humour. They have recorded eight albums, performed around the world and sung for world leaders. “It has been said that The Celtic Tenors do to Irish tenor singing what River Dance has done to Irish dance – bringing it to the 21st century,” said Nelson. “We were the first cross-over tenor act from Ireland and the only one that’s still together. We put that down to the fact that we were created not by a TV program or for fame but because we love music – and harmony.” And The Celtic Tenors believe in harmony for humanity. “Years ago we wouldn’t have been on stage together,” Nelson said. “I’m Southern Irish Prot-

estant from Sligo, Daryl is from Omagh in Northern Ireland, and Matthew is an Irish Catholic from County Meath. “Daryl set up the Omagh Community Youth Choir after the biggest single bombing atrocity in Northern Ireland, bringing Catholics and Protestants to sing together, promoting peace through music.” Nelson has his own project, travelling to Kenya once or twice a year to help raise money for housing for children orphaned by AIDS. “Aside from being part of the building team, building schools and accommodation, I teach music and do solo performances with the children but at the end of a verse I always look to the side for Daryl and Matthew,” Nelson said. “I’ve also done a CD with the children, some of whom have been child prostitutes or victims of machete massacres and are now going to high school and university. It’s humbling in the extreme.” The songs the children sing, like Bare Necessities, from The Jungle Book, and Top of the World, by the Carpenters, caused Nelson to re-evaluate the message in the lyrics. “When asking the children why they are on top of the world, they reply, ‘I’m alive.’ Some of the children sing Amazing Grace with their eyes closed. I get very emotional and have to leave the room – and cry. Lyrics are very important to me – every song has hidden meaning.” Neltson learned to love to sing as a child as well, persisting

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Daryl Simpson, left, Matthew Gilsenan and James Nelson perform as The Celtic Tenors at the Port Theatre March 22. The concert benefits the Vancouver Island Symphony.

despite some negative events along the way. He began singing in church at age three, but after cracking on a high note he got cold feet and took up the piano instead. Later while singing in a school choir, a music teacher told him he sang too loud. By age 14, he was singing again, and while studying for a bachelor’s degree in music, he was asked to take a lead role in a rock opera. “I was told I had a good voice but needed lessons,” Nelson said.

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A summer singing school in London and private lessons from “incredible” music teachers and Nelson began an opera career. Eight years later, he was invited to perform in a one-time tribute concert to The Three Tenors, which led to a series of

130 shows in Dublin as the Three Irish Tenors. A record deal in 2000 led to the trio becoming The Celtic Tenors. Nelson, who also does most of the vocal arrangements for the group, said the trio will perform songs from its new album Feels Like Home, tenor standards and Celtic favourites like Going Home, Red-Haired Mary and Danny Boy. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, please call 250-7548550 or visit www.porttheatre. com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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After a rigorous judging process, 13 films were finally selected for the seventh annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival. The festival established a tradition for showing vibrant and captivating films created by local filmmakers. Like previous years, the festival was flooded with outstanding short films. The selected 13 films include Nature’s Snare by Jamie Ruddick and Jamie Richardson; What He Left You by Brady Cackler; One Last Thing g by Tash Baycroft and John Gardiner; The Way We Mend by Linley Subryan; To The Sea by Catherine Parker; Close Your Eyes by Todd Jones; The A B C’s by Michael Chen; Tartar Sauce by Michael Chen; The Daring Defibrillatorr by Corrie Peters; Split Decisions by Graham Stark; A Temp At Crime by Malcolm Johnstone; Rush by Blair Dykes; and Informational Presentation by Graham Stark. “The quality of storytelling, technical aptitude and artistry is improving every year,” said Johnny Blakeborough, festival director. “This made the task of narrowing the films submitted down to the 13 that will be shown on April 13-14 extremely challenging. This was the hardest year to choose a limited number of films for the festival. There are

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so many talented filmmakers in our community and we are very excited to give them an opportunity to showcase their work.” Last month, the three-person jury selected the 13 films to be shown at the festival April 13-14, 7 p.m., at Malaspina Theatre. The festival will include a screening of the selected films and an awards ceremony for best films in several categories with prizes for winning filmmakers. The panel is comprised of three judges, including returning judges Shirley Goldberg, a professor emeritus at VIU who hosts Friday Night Movie Series, and De Villiers Van Zyl, a local filmmaker and previous winner of the festival’s best film award. New to the selection committee is Emmy and Grammy Award winning producer, writer, director and VIU alumnus, Terence Fitzgerald. The festival accepts all genres of films for consideration. This year’s festival is comprised of comedy, drama, animation and more. The 2012 festival expanded the time limitation to 12 minutes, up from the previous limit of 10 minutes. Please visit www.visff.com or call 250-729-3947 for more information.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND Baseball Institute nears first pitch. BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN

In the big leagues, spring training baseball has warmsounding names like the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League. In Nanaimo, there were a few snowflakes blowing around on Tuesday afternoon as the VIBI Mariners held batting practice at a puddly Serauxmen Stadium. Winter weather, as usual, has been one of the early season challenges for the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute program. Amongst the cancellations, the M’s have gotten in four games against U.S. college teams this month, going 1-3. With the Canadian College Baseball Conference season starting March 24, VIBI’s bats are starting to come around. “Guys are starting to look better at the plate, more comfortable. They’re starting to get their timing,” said Tyler Moretti, assistant coach. “It’s hurt us not having as many games as we’ve had in the past, so guys are a little bit behind where they have been. But you can see guys coming along.” When at-bats are limited at this time of year, it’s important to approach hitting with the right frame of mind, said outfielder Cody Phipps.

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Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners player Chad Schultz makes contact during batting practice Tuesday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium. The college team starts its season March 24.

“A lot of it’s mental. Being prepared for what you’re going to see,” he said. “Just imagining the feel of hitting a ball well helps a lot. Take mental BP. That sort of thing does help.” VIBI catcher Jeremy Harasymchuk said it’s important to put the effort in and make the most of practices and games. “You can always work on putting better at-bats together, better swings, getting the job done on bunts and situational stuff,” he said. Moretti said by facing tough U.S. college pitchers, the M’s batters have had to face some of the best arms they’ll see all sea-

son. It might hurt confidence a little bit, but the positives still far outweigh the negatives. “The more you face better pitchers, the better you’re going to get,” Harasymchuk said. “You always try to raise to your level of competition.” Generally in baseball, the pitchers are thought to have the edge early in the season as hitters hone the timing of their swings. As the season progresses, said the M’s, the bats will catch up. The Mariners have potential to be a hard-hitting ball club this spring. “Stats haven’t said it so far, but it’s early,” said Phipps.

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There might be room at the rink for another hockey team in the city. The Nanaimo Buccaneers are making a bid to become an expansion franchise in the junior B Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. “We’re still hoping it’s going to go through,” said Phil Levesque, who would own the team along with his wife Brenda. Nothing has been finalized, as the Levesques have not yet submitted an application to B.C. Hockey. That organization must receive the necessary paperwork by April 1. “Anytime after that we should get an OK,” said Levesque. “The sooner the better for us, of course, because we can start getting our stuff lined up. It’s a big, big job.” He said his bid has already been approved by the City of Nanaimo’s parks and rec department, and he also has the support of the VIJHL board of governors. The Levesques were previously part owners of the Kerry Park Islanders junior B hockey club, and now the Nanaimoites think a junior B team in the Harbour City can fill a void. “The 17-, 18-, 19-, 20-yearolds, there’s not a lot for them,” Levesque said. “So they go to Oceanside, Comox, Victoria; some of them play in the [Interior].” ◆ See ‘NANAIMO’ /B3

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◆ From /B1 “It’s definitely a stepping stone for a lot of kids,” said Phil Levesque. “They can play at a higher level, they can go to school, they can work or go to university.” He’s been interested in bringing a junior B hockey team to Nanaimo for a year and a half, he said. Last year he decided against trying for a team because he was concerned about taking ice time away from minor hockey. “That’s our No. 1 thing. Youth sports, we weren’t going to take any of their ice,” said Levesque. “I’m not saying they didn’t relocate some things, but I’m told that’s true.” V I J H L p re s i d e n t Greg Batters told Black Press earlier this year he doesn’t think his league is at odds with minor hockey. “T hese junior B teams house players that have played minor hockey all their lives,” he said. Batters said on some VIJHL teams, half the

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Peninsula Panthers player Iver Oedegaard skates the puck past Andrew White of the Saanich Braves during Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff action in Victoria. Nanaimo is bidding for a VIJHL team for 2012-13.

roster is local kids. He used the Saanich Braves as an example. “I know they have at least seven kids on their team that are from Saanich minor hockey and another

three or four from [the surrounding area],” he said. “Junior B allows kids to keep playing the game they love at a higher level.” Some sports fans might have precon-

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to clean up the game, it was a gong show and they made it better hockey and we’re just trying to take it to the next level,” he said. “We have great young coaches, we have great ownership and anybody can beat anybody on any given night ... We’ve got more callups to junior A than ever before.” The Buccaneers would play home games Thursday nights at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “If you put 350 in there, wow, what a rocking place that would be,” Levesque said. Brad Knight, former coach of the North I s l a n d S i l ve r t i p s, would serve as the team’s coach and general manager. Levesque likes black and red as team colours, but those sorts of decisions will be made if the Bucs become a reality. “We’ve been pretty quiet because we don’t know if we’ve got the team or not…” said Levesque. “I think Nanaimo’s ready for it.” -with files from James Clarke

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Inbrief Extreme team goes for gold

Peewee Clips win Island final The Nanaimo InsuranceCentre Clippers peewees are Island champions. The Tier 2 rep hockey team won the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association’s Div. 5 title earlier this month after completing a two-game sweep of Cowichan Valley. After winning Game 1 by a 2-1 score on Feb. 26, the peewee Clips beat Cowichan 4-1 in Game 2 on March 3 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Drew Hnatyshyn, Jared Winkel, Cole Pridham and Ryan Polywkan scored for Nanaimo and Austin Dendl was the winning goalie. The Div. 5 playoffs were not a provincial qualifier, so the peewees will close out 2011-12 with an exhibition tournament this coming weekend in Maple Ridge.

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The Mid-North Island Extreme will take its extreme brand of hockey all the way to provincials. The midget A girls’ rep hockey team, which includes Nanaimo players, qualified for B.C. Hockey’s championships after defeating the South Island Royals two games straight in the Island final last month. The series started Feb. 18 in Sooke with the Extreme skating away with a 5-3 win. Maddy Meyer was solid in net, Danielle Poirier and Dayna Briggs scored two goals apiece and Ashlyn Mottershead added an empty netter. The next day in Courtenay the Extreme nailed down the Island title with a hardfought 2-1 final. Scotia Bellavance scored the goals for the Extreme, both assisted by Maddy Chamberlain. Meyer earned the win in goal. The team’s coach, Roger Chamberlain, praised the girls “for their team play and strong work ethic over the last course of the season to be ready to compete when it counted most.” Former team captain Marissa Jordan, a lateseason addition to the coaching staff, made an immediate contribution, said Chamberlain. Provincials start Monday (March 19) at Salmon Arm.

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Sheep sheared Nanaimo Hornets player Rocky Coussens, left, looks to pass off to a teammate as Port Alberni Black Sheep player Ryan Turner closes in during a match at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets won the B.C. Rugby Union Province League 1 game 36-5.

Seven-a-side soccer starting soon Nanaimo 7-a-Side soccer is expanding, but the game itself is staying compact. The popular adult co-ed soccer league expects to have more than 20 teams this spring in three divisions. But those teams will still play the same seven-aside soccer packed into a little pitch with full-sized nets. “There’s tons of goals scored… lots of action, so the game’s very quick and it gives everybody a chance to touch the ball,” said

Brandon Curr, a co-organizer of the league. In the past, the teams played in one tiered league, but Nanaimo 7-a-Side has grown to the point where it can field a co-ed recreational A division, a co-ed rec B division and a competitive division. “I think it’s caught on because it gives people of all abilities a

chance to come out and play soccer and meet lots of new people in a fun atmosphere,” said Curr. Games will be played Thursday nights at Harewood Centennial Park starting April 5 and running for eight weeks. For more information, please visit www. nanaimo7aside.com.

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The Nanaimo Clippers have a whole off-season to try to get better and they plan to take advantage. The city’s B.C. Hockey League team closed out 2011-12 on Sunday. Coach and general manager Mike Vandekamp said he understood why players would be upset to see the season end, and said he felt the same way. “It’s going to still sting when it finally does come to an end,” he said. “Even though we’ve been out [of playoff contention] for five games mathematically, you still have your purpose there and you’re still doing your thing and now you don’t have that anymore.” He said the Clippers never lost interest after getting eliminated, and continued practising hard and trying to prepare to win games

and become a better hockey team. Players eligible to return next year were “continuing to audition for spots on our team,” said the GM. “It was a big week for those players because you’ve got a long time to stew on this,” said Vandekamp. “I get a long time to sit here and stare at a lineup, and your last impact that you made on our team, whatever that might be, is going to stick in my head now.” The Clippers held a team meeting Monday, followed by individual meetings with the coach on Monday and Tuesday. Considering that the Clips are assured a host berth in the Canadian Junior A Hockey League’s 2013 Western Canadian Championship, the team has incentive to try to become championship-calibre. “We’ve been working towards that all year, really, but especially since January,” said Vandekamp. “The recruiting and the scouting has been very active.” ICE CHIPS … Please look for a Clippers season-in-review article in an upcoming issue. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo United had been red hot, but cooled off at the wrong time. The city’s Div. 1 Vancouver Island Soccer League team lost 2-1 to Bays United on Saturday in Victoria, and is eliminated from Jackson Cup playdowns.

“You could put a lot of blame on a lot of different things, but I think they just weren’t as sharp as they normally are and I don’t know why,” said Allan Jorgensen, club president. The game was 0-0 at halftime, Bays scored twice, then Nanaimo got a goal from Thomas Anderson to get close. “We pressured and pressured and pres-

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“It was a fantastic year,” Jorgensen said. “They played some very good soccer. We’re pretty happy with that, I think the guys are pretty happy and we’ll see the majority of them back.” SOCCER TALK … Nanaimo’s U21 men won their Georg e Smith Cup semifinal game Friday at Merle Logan Field, 2-1 against Gordon Head Gold.

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Reach New Heights!

Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

By Advertising in this space!

Island Enviro

409 Bruce Ave., Nanaimo

To advertise here call Kara:

250-753-3707

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LAIRD WHEATON Spring is Coming?

Don’t get caught with your Cooling System Freezing.

Complete Cooling System Service includes Flush for Most Vehicles

(Except Diesels)

Kara Rep has copy We now sell Leather by the Hide and by the Square Foot. Largest selection of Leather in Nanaimo, over 100 hides in stock.

$9995 (Plus Tax)

250-758-3336 2590 Bowen Rd.

We repair Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Purses, Tool Belts, Sports Equipment, Tents, Boat Tops and so much more. We also do medical adjustments such as raises and arch supports

The Shoe Must Go On 250-591-0404

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• Insurance Claims • Extended Warraanty • Hitches & Wiringg • Dry Rot/Structural • Parts & Accessory Store • All Makes & Models • Appliance Repair 1465 E. Island Hwy. Nanoose Bay

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FABRICATORS NSM METAL Nanaimo Sheet Metal Ltd. • Structural Steel Fabrication & Materials • All Types of Custom Fabrication • Stainless and Aluminum Welding • Sheet Metal Flashing & Materials • Computerized Waterjet Cu utting • Retail Metal Sales • Tank Fabrication Monday - Friday 8:00 to 4:30

754-4311 TOLL FREE 1-888-754-9711 FAX: 250 754-8913

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• Dentures over Implants Denture CLinic • BPS Brand Dentures

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Darren Hoffman, R.D

620 Wentworth St. Nanaimo www.hcdclinic.ca 250-716-3332

~Accepting New Patients~

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Here are some exciting things that we have to offer this year: Competitive Prices and Cash Discounts Monthly Draws for Free e Oil Special Discount Pricin ng for Regular Delivery Local, Friendly Staff Referral Program Still Family Owned and Operated

Pick up from February 9th page 16 Serving Vancouver Island for 20 Years!

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visit: www.assante.com

for important regulatory disclosures

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Trade show provides help going ‘green’

Residents have say in health-care issues

Patients, caregivers, and other interested citizens in the midIsland area have the opportunity to be part of health care transformation in the province. The Patient Voices Network is hosting a free, one-day orientation in Nanaimo, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion St. The network consists of individuals of all ages and backgrounds who wish to use their experiences toward positive change to the health care system. Through the network, they receive the opportunities, training and support to participate in the process of change. The first step in becoming a member of the network is to

attend the orientation. Transportation and accommodation costs are covered for eligible participants, in hopes of attracting a diverse group of individuals throughout the region. “Patients tell me the orientation is a really inspiring day for them, with a lot of information about how they can have a voice in health care,” said Kristine Reilkoff, Vancouver Island Health Authority liaison for the network. “Once a patient completes this session, we can help connect them to focus groups, patient advisory committees and other engagements that have a direct effect on health care throughout the province.” Registration is www. patientvoices.ca/registration-form.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Charity check

Karen Hovestad, of Auto Check Automotive, left, presents Rose Davidson, president of Kiwanis Sunrisers of Nanaimo, with $200 collected during Auto Check’s Seeing Clearly to Help Others headlight adjustment campaign. The campaign also raised $400 for Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank and $300 for Nanaimo Haven Society.

Nursing students on nutrition kick

With the world focusing on food supply, third-year nursing students at Vancouver Island University are trying to improve the health of the community. The students have partnered with Lifeline Harewood to host a nutrition workshop March 22 at John Barsby Community School from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Participants are provided with educational material, recipe booklets and food samples. Discussion focuses on nutritious, low cost foods, and how to incorporate those foods into a diet. “Our goal is to improve the health of the community through dietary changes by promoting good nutrition in homes,” said Serena Franz, event organizer. BEST BUY – Correction ction Notice Notice

Please be advised that we received incorrect stock of this product advertised on the March 9 flyer, page 1: Dell Laptop featuring 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2350M Processor (i15RN-2545BK) WebCode: 10192631. The correct laptop will now be available (approximately) by the week of March 19. Customers who would like an immediate alternative option can purchase the Dell i15RN-4118DBK Laptop (WebCode: 10186486) for the same price. However, please note that this substitute offer is only available in-store, with limited quantities, no rainchecks. Customers who prefer the originally advertised laptop can be issued a raincheck upon request only for the duration of the current flyer period (Mar 9-15). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

It may not be easy being green, but the Green Solutions trade show can point environmentally conscious people in the right direction. Sponsored by MidIsland Co-op and other Nanaimo-area businesses, the seventh annual trade show and speakers forum takes place at Beban Park Social Centre on Saturday and Sunday (March 17-18) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and visitors can explore the latest in green living with more than 60 exhibits on everything from energy-saving ideas and rain barrels to green building and eco-friendly products and services. New this year is an Eco-Kids zone taking place on both days. Seminars on Saturday include: ◆ Defining Energuide and build green – 11 a.m. ◆ How to save energy and have fun – noon. ◆ Recycling: Is it worth it? – 1 p.m. ◆ The real cost of renewable energy systems – 2 p.m. Sunday seminars include: ◆ Greening your water supply – 11 a.m. ◆ Build green on a project – noon. ◆ Green neighbourhoods – 1 p.m. ◆ Food security – or the lack of it – on Vancouver Island – 2 p.m.

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Quality Foods

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Extra Large

Hertel’s

Smoked Ham

99 per lb

Shank or Butt Portion, 4.39 per kg

Imported “Chiquita”

Super Sweet Pineapple

Great for Irish Stew Fresh

Stewing Beef

each

7.69 per kg

Cheese Centre

Irish Dubliner, Blarney & Reserve Cheddar Cheese Maple Leaf

Original Bacon

6 500 gr

2 $ for

WHEN YOU PURCHASE A PEPSI, 7-UP OR CRUSH 12 X 355 ML

a coupon will print on the back of your receipt

Bakery Fresh

Double Layer St. Paddy’s Chocolate Mint Cake

per lb

Weekend Specials

Offer in effect til April 1/12

21!

99 each

TRY SOME! In Store Sampling Fri. & Sat.

Naturegg

Break-Free Liquid Egg Product or Simply Egg Whites 2x250gr

2 $ for

Gold Rush

Hash Browns 750 gr

Lucky Shamrock Bouquet

2 $ for

Each

Prices in effect March 16 - 20, 2012

For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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Saskatoon Maple #12725

A Great Product for Sheds!

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A Woody Good Product! The core board is made up of 90% recycled wood fibres, mainly from by-products such as sawdust, shavings or recycled wood products.

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10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Beban Park Social Centre: 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

COME AND SEE US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON

EXTERIOR

MILGARD WINDOWS

STEEL FRENCH DOORS

Milgard offers so much variety in home windows - from vinyl to fiberglass to aluminum. All Milgard windows are custom made to order to exact specifications at no extra charge or extended lead time.

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Respect, equality and diversity are the three fundamental ideals that support the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society marks the celebration with a pair of events Wednesday (March 21). The day starts at The Vault Coffee House, 499 Wallace St., at 10 a.m. with a proclamation by Mayor John Ruttan, and a discussion on the importance of ending workplace discrimination and opening doors to employ immigrants. That’s followed by a screening of Meet Your Neighbours, a threeminute video on the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society by Nanaimo filmmaker Paul Manly. The film provides insight into the experience, education and determination immigrants bring to the workplace. The evening event takes place at the society’s office, 101-319 Selby St., at 6 p.m. and features two films on diversity. The Youth Diversity Project was filmed by a group of young people during last summer’s Vancouver Island Exhibition. The location was chosen as the videographers saw the exhibition

as the best spot to find differing perspectives on diversity. The goal was to use video as a means of conversation with the community to talk about diversity. The videographers will be in attendance to answer questions regarding the project. Defining Diversity, Creating Community weaves the stories of some of the diverse people who live in Powell River, revealing a rich and complex tapestry of cultures, experiences, beliefs and lifestyles. The concept of diversity is opened up and explored through both the positive and negative experiences of people as they have attempted to find their place in this community. At the core of these stories is a reflection of how prejudice can be transformed into tolerance, then into acceptance and eventually into a full appreciation and celebration of difference. A discussion with film producer, Michelle Hignell, follows the screening. For more information on the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, please go to www.cvims.org, e-mail admin@cvims.org or call 250-7536911.

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Burn prevention begins with a safe home environment A new resource is available to B.C. parents and caregivers of children to help educate and prevent serious burn injuries before they occur. B.C. Children’s Hospital’s Too Hot for Tots program provides information and resources to parents, daycare operators and teachers to help prevent a possible tragedy. Burns are one of the leading causes of injury for children under the age of five. Each year, B.C. Children’s Hospital may care for as many as 130 young children with burns. Scalds from hot liquids, hot tap water and hot surfaces are the most common causes of burns for young children – not fire, as most parents may believe. More than 90 percent of these injuries are considered preventable as the majority of burns take place in the home – in the kitchen, bathroom, or family room with a fireplace – where safeguarding measures can be taken. “A child’s skin is four times thinner than an adult’s,” said Dr. Cindy Verchere, director of B.C. Chil-

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Auxiliaries combine fundraising efforts The ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 in Lantzville joined forces with other branches and auxiliaries of the North Central Vancouver Island Zone and B.C. Yukon Command to raise $7,400 for the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports. The society, operating at

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The Board of Education is currently in the process of planning the budget for the 2012-13 school year. One proposed cost-saving measure is to schedule an extended Spring Break in 2013. The instructional time for those extra four days would be made up by extending each week in session by approximately 32 minutes in elementary schools and 35 minutes in secondary schools.

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Saturday ◆ AMALGAM EIGHTS square dancers host their St. Patrick’s Day dance at Costin Hall in Lantzville beginning at 7:30 p.m.Mainstream squares and rounds. ◆ BASTION CITY wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a six or 12-km Nanoose walk. Registration at 9:45 a.m. in the Schooner Cove Resort parking lot and the walk starts at 10

a.m. For more information call 250-7569796. ◆ MID ISLAND Vasculitis Group meets at 2 p.m. to provide support and information for those dealing with a vasculitis disease. Please call Germaine at 250-7165780 for location.

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◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Power Interviews workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085. ◆ NANAIMO BETTER Breathers meets 1:303:30 p.m., Rms. 2-3 Beban Park Social Centre. Topic is Bounce Back - a program to help adults learn to manage low mood and worry. 250-753-2529. ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM spring break Family Tree for Me children activity, 1-4 p.m., 100

Museum Way. www. nanaimomuseum.ca or 250-753-1821. ◆ HARBOUR CITY Newcomers Club meets at 7 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. Visit www.harbourcitynewcomers.ca for details.

Tuesday ◆ SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Transitions hosts a free Resume Renovator workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-7140085. ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM spring break Coal Miner children activity, 1-4 p.m., 100 Museum Way. Visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca or

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Wednesday ◆ WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS annual speech and evaluation contest, 7:15-8:30 a.m., 101-5070 Turner Rd. ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM spring break Birds, Birds, Birds children activity, 1-4 p.m., 100 Museum Way. www. nanaimomuseum.ca or 250-753-1821. ◆ STRAIGHT MATTERS: Sexual Minorities and the Heterosexual Majority, presented by Gloria Filax and Gerald Walton, and hosted by VIU Positive Space Alliance. 5 p.m. at VIU, Bldg. 305, Rm. 507. Free event, donations welcome.

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◆ MORRELL NATURE Sanctuary is looking for volunteers interested in nature and leading elementary school groups to explore the forest setting. Training provided. Phone 250-753-5811 or e-mail morrell@ shawbiz.ca for details. ◆ WALK-IN WEDNESDAY family issues drop-in program. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, open to everyone. Side door, Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. 250-716-1551 or e-mail info@nanaimomen.com. ◆ GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings are held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Rm. G-092. ◆ CRESCENT CHAPTER No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Morpeth Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave. ◆ WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 a.m. Improve communication and leadership skills at 5070 Uplands Dr. at Turner-Investors Group. Call 250-7414264. ◆ NANAIMO BUDDHIST Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-7562127 or e-mail susanjwilson@shaw.ca. ◆ SONS OF F Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen

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Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250-756-2406 or 250-756-9830. ◆ AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE Nanaimo meets on the third Saturday of each month at Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. at 9 a.m. Refreshments and guest speakers. 250754-6568 for details. ◆ MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression runs from 6-8 p.m. at Mens; Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. For further information please call 250-7161551. ◆ MID VANCOUVER Island Marine Modelers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-7544338 for details. ◆ HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. 250-756-9149. ◆ THURSDAY NIGHT cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. ◆ TROUBLE HEARING? Canadian Hard of Hearing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Community Church, corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206. ◆ NANAIMO WIDOWS Support Group meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cavalier Room of the Howard Johnson’s Hotel. All widows welcome. 250-716-2032 for details.

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A BIG BOUQUET AND HUGS to my family and friends who made my 80th birthday so special. I had a wonderful time and have some very happy memories to treasure. A BOUQUET OF AFRICAN GERBERA DAISIES for Jessie and Leanne at the Woodgrove Centre Chapters. They have been inspirational in the return of a wildlife artist. AN APPRECIATIVE BOUQUET to all the staff and management at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. I was a patient there twice recently and the care I received was friendly, professional and prompt. I felt safe and cared for. So many professionals have given me all the directives necessary to get strong and well again. Yes, it is busy, but I did not meet one grouchy person. A HEARTFUL BOUQUET to Toby Gorman at the Nanaimo News Bulletin for his excellent article: Canada gets more cozy with China. When people care more for the environment and less for greed, what a better world it will be for humans and animals alike. AN INTELLIGENT BOUQUET to the editorial staff of the Nanaimo News Bulletin for the editorial: Green space has value. In this world of greed and destruction of the environment, humans and animals alike need green space for their existence. Trees and wetlands are the lungs of the planet. A NEVER ENDING CUP OF COFFEE to Tony at the Nicol Street McDonald’s for his incredible service.

THE BIGGEST MOST BEAUTIFUL ANGEL BOUQUET to Sharol at the Labieux Road provincial government offices. You saved me and my kids from poverty and you did it in one day. You are the best. THANK YOU to Const. Gary O’Brian, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, for a presentation on Block Watch and helping us understand how to call the police when needed.

A TUB FULL OF YELLOW CARNATIONS to the two gentlemen who came to my assistance when I fell at the Terminal Park shopping centre. Your help and concern is much appreciated. TIGER LILIES to the Nanaimo Clippers for the Teacher Appreciation game. I enjoyed it. A HUGE BOUQUET to the young lady and the two young gentlemen who rushed out to assist this senior by pushing his stalled car off the road recently at the intersection of the Island Highway and Dickinson Road. Who says the younger generation does not care?

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A DRUM ROLL to Harbour City Music for giving us Day of Drum. It was a great event at which to learn, listen and be inspired.

HEARTFELT THANKS to the doctors, nurses and volunteer staff on the palliative care unit at NRGH. Your extraordinary care for my wife Sylvia over a period of three months will never be forgotten. You should all be proud of the way you exemplify the concept of palliative care not just for the patient but also for loved ones. You made a difficult situation far more bearable and for that, I will always be in your debt.

A WARM FURRY HUG to my friend Venus for being with Tigger at the end. Your love and care is appreciated. You have an amazing

BOUQUETS OF SPRING FLOWERS to the Eagle Point Villa community, especially Louella and Anna, who help me cope with my illness. It is a good place to live. A BIG BOUQUET OF WHITE CARNATIONS to the Geek Squad and other staff members at Best Buy. I am technologically challenged and will continue to purchase my electronics at Best Buy because whether I am in the store needing advice about what to buy or if I am calling with a technical support question, they are willing, helpful, knowledgeable, patient and kind. No question is a dumb question.

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A GREAT BIG BEEF to a clinic. Refusing to take back an unopened bag of dog food is ridiculous. You won’t get my business again. A BEEF F to the Nanaimo regional transit system for changing the times on the No. 6 Harewood bus. Now I won’t be able to get to work on time. I’m disabled and cannot walk very well. What will I do now? A BEEF F to the people in Nanoose Bay who feed the deer in their front yards. Not only are you interfering with Mother Nature and fattening up the already spoiled rotten deer, you are also driving my dogs crazy. Please stop. A BEEF. Another lovely walk at Pipers Lagoon spent dodging piles of poop. What more are people supposed to do for you dog owners? They provide bags to put it in and a trash can to put the bags in and yet you still don’t clean up the poop. And now dog owners have four more off-leash dog parks? This world does not revolve around your dogs.

A BOUQUET AND THANK YOU to my Grama. You have made my mom’s return to work a million times easier. We are so grateful for you. Love Dylan.

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A BEEF F to the man who parked in the last available disabled parking spot at Thrifty Foods with no placard in your car. We needed that spot. And when I confronted you in the store about it, you rolled your eyes at me and carried on with your shopping. That was very rude and inconsiderate of you. A BIG BEEF F to city council for contemplating hiring a communications officer. We pay them to communicate, but what support staff will be required? Does it ever enter their minds that we cannot afford any more “extras”? I suggest you all sharpen your pencils. A BEEF F to the smokers who ignore all the no smoking signage along the entrance to NRGH. The pile of butts and even empty cigarette packages is no way to adorn the pathway to a health facility. You should be fined. A BEEF F to parents who put helmets on their children when biking together, but don’t wear helmets themselves.

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James Alfred “Big Jim,” father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2012, at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, at the age of 90 years, with family at his side. Jim was born in Plumas, Manitoba, May 10, 1921 to Edward and Nellie Inman. His school years were all spent in Winnipeg. He played Jr. Hockey for St. James as well as baseball. In later years he loved to play golf with a passion, as well as curling. Jim was predeceased by the love of his life, Fran who passed on January 19 Fran, 19, 2012 2012. He missed her sorely and joined her once again in their 69th year of marriage. Those left behind are his children: Donna of Surrey, Dale (Ken) of Nanaimo, Ted (Helen) of Calgary. They had 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, all of whom meant the world to them, as well as 1 nephew and 3 nieces. A Memorial Tea will be held for both Dad & Mom on April 14, 2012, at Nanaimo Seniors Village, Dover Room, from 2-4pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Foundation.

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Elaine Jane Tellier (nee Bramley) July 23, 1921 - March 1, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elaine Tellier. Elaine was born in Extension in 1921, the eldest daughter of George and Agnes Bramley. Our coal miner’s daughter enjoyed happy but tough times through the depression and war years when the family lived off the farm and spent days hiking the hills picking wild berries to make ends meet. Mum attended school in Extension for the early grades and was able to attend high school by riding her bike each day over the ridge to South Wellington, and yes, it was a long uphill both ways. Elaine married Lou in 1943 and they remained in the Extension area that Mum loved so well to raise their family. Following years of saving, Elaine and Lou moved their family into the new home that they built and Elaine resided there until her passing. Mum was always active in the community whether it was campaigning to bring electricity to the village, PTA activities or representing Extension on the Nanaimo Water Board. Mum was proud of the role she played in organizing the Mobile library for the Extension school. She was a strong advocate for women’s right and ‘equal pay for equal work’. You always knew where Mum stood on politics and she loved a good debate. Family memories include trips to the BC interior, day long picnics spent swimming at the Nanaimo River and several excursions across Canada. She fulfifilled a life-long dream with a trip around the world in 1984 which included the trans-Siberian railway. Mum’s hobbies included sewing and gardening. Each year her sundeck was alive with hummingbirds enjoying her feeders and flflowers. Other wildlife tended to avoid her yard when Mum’s “Calamity Jane” came out in her. Mum had a very sweet tooth and always had an ample supply of treats to share with family and friends. Mum always had time for her grandchildren. Gram’s love of cooking made Sunday dinners a “never to be missed” affair and we are blessed to have had the time for her to pass along her culinary skills to the next generations. We all loved her mini-waffle fl cookies and homemade pies. Gram lovingly cared for many a grandchild after school and when they were ill or injured. She will be fondly remembered for her springtime fire fi clean-ups and for her not-so-secret stash of pop and Dilly-bars. Gram never forgot a birthday. This past summer family and friends gathered to join Elaine for her 90th birthday celebration and to reminisce on all the wonderful memories that were gathered over those 90 years. Elaine was predeceased by her husband Lucien in 1979 and her two sisters Shirley Delcourt (Ernie) and Beverly Longden (Cyril). She is survived by her children Gerry (Vikki), Cheryl, and Brenda (Jim) Shaw, her grandchildren Trevor (Erynn), Bradley (Melissa), Ryan, Cole (Alisha), Lauren, Genna, Nathan, her great-grandchildren Anysia, Samuel, Juliana, Emma, her friend/ cousin Marguerite and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr Andrew Baird for his compassionate care of Mum these many years. Thanks also to the many wonderful workers of Nanaimo Home Support, staff at Dufferin Cedar and Dr Uchman. A Memorial Tea will be held at the Extension Community Hall, Saturday April 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. In lieu of flflowers memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part No matter where life takes us We’ll keep you in our heart

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Attwell, Arthur Norman Norm embarked on a new journey to the far side in the early hours of the 8th of March. Waiting for him will be his buddy Vaughan and his parents Margaret and Reg Attwell. Missing him are his beloved Theresa, children Megan (Tyler), Derek (Morgan), and grandson Rhys, sister Peggy Jensen (Kris), brother Paul (Deborah), and many nieces and nephews. Born in Victoria in 1954, Norm grew up in Nanaimo, the place he loved best. Norm touched many lives through his work as a Registered Rehabilitation Professional, most recently as Regional Manager of Vancouver Island North for WCG International. He was loved and respected by his staff. His career, as his life, was focused on supporting people through his caring, skill and unique ability to recognise people’s special interests and qualities. His love of music, cars, motorsports, football, hockey and friends connected him to many people. Since the news of Norm’s untimely departure, there has been a heart-warming show of caring and love for this big guy. 33rd Rail was the final of many bands who appreciated Norm as their drummer, especially his trademark solo “Wipe Out”. A man of routine, he is known for Norm’s Cantina office parties, coffee with scratch tickets and the morning newspaper, Hawkins Cheezies and chocolate milk, Monday nights with friends, his daily washed car with the tires always done, muscle shirts and flip flops all year round. Although Norm is unable to attend, in honour of his true wishes, there will be a gathering this Saturday, March 17th. Theresa and family request that you join us heart and soul to celebrate the creative, humorous, musical soul of Stormin’ Norman. In his style, “He’s gone on early as usual to be set up first...”. He will be there in spirit; he never misses a good party. Join us at Bowen Park Auditorium on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 pm for a musical Celebration of Life, Love and Laughter. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made towards Norm’s commemorative bench to be placed on Departure Bay Beach, his favourite spot.

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Parks, Recreation & Culture GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok. Apply now

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Interested persons or groups should pick up an application package at Beban Park, Bowen Park, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre or Oliver Woods Community Centre. A separate application is required for each event. Application forms also available online at

www.nanaimo.ca Applications accepted until March 31, 2012 at 4:30 pm

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Parks, Recreation and Culture is looking for entertainers for Canada Day and the Summer Concert Series.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Driving School

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

DISHWASHERS REQUIRED. Must be able to work weekends. Apply within ABC Country Restaurant, 6671 Mary Ellen Drive. No phone calls please.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

STREETWISE 1 hr Evaluation ...$45 (reg. $50) 5x1 hr .....$215 (reg. $250) 6x1 hr .....$270 (reg. $300)

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

In-car lesson packages:

Little George’s requires Delivery Driver w/reliable car. Drop resume, 4-6404 Metral Dr.

RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Vancouver Island Community Connections Inc has an opening for a manager with previous management training & experience. Knowledge of the Community Living ﬁeld and CARF accreditation process an asset. Candidate will need strong leadership skills and experience working with people with learning difﬁculties and behaviours that challenge. Candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong computer skills. Duties include leading and supervising staff; this position also requires the manager to participate in an average of three residential shifts per week. Ability to plan, organize, control and evaluate the delivery of care and all aspects of daily household management. Requires valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle, driver’s abstract, clear TB test, criminal record check, OFA level 1 First Aid, Food Safe and non-violent crisis intervention training. Wage to be determined; full-time includes oncall and weekends. Fax: 250338-7134 or Email: vanislcc@yahoo.ca Attention: Carol Gjesdal

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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250-756-5200

Hospitals, Health Units, Laboratories, Mental Health Units, and the offices fi of: Doctors, Naturopaths, Opthamologists, Chiropractors, Dentists, Banks, Accounting Offices, fi Government Offifices and more. PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN NANAIMO

or email Cheryl.Krytor@nanaimo.ca (Canada Day) or Deborah.Beck@nanaimo.ca (Summer Concert Series)

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CLEANING SERVICES

A Central Island EXCAVATING COMPANY is now accepting applications for: * Site Foreman * Grademen * Pipelayers * Labourers * Excavator Operators * Dozer Operators * Bobcat Skidsteer Operators * Gravel Truck & Pup Drivers * Estimator (Full/Part Time) * Heavy Duty Mechanic EXPERIENCED ONLY NEED APPLY PLEASE Projects are “Local and out of Town” Fax Resume to (250)924-2251 EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796. EXPERIENCED RV Salesperson Wanted- Will consider a Top Performer from Auto or Marine. This is a huge opportunity for a driven individual. Email resume to rvsales191@gmail.com Or apply in person to Hub City RV.

WORK WANTED CDA- 30 + years experience. Available full/part time. Call Cathy at 250-754-0992. Email: cktoth62@gmail.com

MR. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES “Since 1992” Roof Demossing, Vinyl Siding, Gutter & Window Cleaning

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS 3rd generation watch maker. Antique & grandfather clock specialist. (250)618-2962.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PRO $30 service call for home or ofﬁce. Mobile Certiﬁed Technician. Senior’s Discounts. 250-802-1187. U-NEED-A-NERD Friendly onsite professional computer, website and design services. Jason is BACK! 250-585-8160 or visit: jasonseale.com

EAVESTROUGH BRAD’S HOME Detailing. Cleaning vinyl siding by brush. De-mossing roofs. Gutter cleaning/repairs. Windows. Power Washing. Insured. Free estimates. Brad 250-619-0999

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PROFESSIONAL cleaning services for home or business. We are reliable and trustworthy with attention to detail. Competitive rates. Why wait until spring to de-clutter and organize? Call 250-591-5504 or 250-591-7639

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GARDENING

LANDSCAPING

QUALITY YARD CARE Clean-up, lawn & garden maintenance, hedge trimming. Free Estimates. Licenced. (250)616-4286, (250)751-1517 ROB’S YARD Work. Reliable, honest. No job too small. Lawn maintenance, hedging, power washing, gutters, haul away. Insured. Free estimates. (250)729-5411

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646

HUBCITY MOVERS & Rubbish Disposal: 2 men w/cube van. $75p/hr. (250)753-0112

SUITES, UPPER

WE BUY HOUSES

C. NANAIMO, 2 bdrm suite, new bath and carpets, insuite lndry & storage room, N/S, N/P, close to bus, $850 + utils, 778-866-8251, 250-378-2151.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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FURNITURE

APARTMENT/CONDO

STOKES FURNITURE

Large quantity of Arrow Back Wooden Chairs available. $39.99 each (250)756-9444

GECKO PAINTING Interior/Exterior, WCB, Free Estimates, www.gecko-paint.com Call Ash 250-802-0977

PLUMBING RETIRED PLUMBER Journeyman. Repairs & renovations. (250)390-1982

RUBBISH REMOVAL DYNAMITE DEAN’S Rubbish Removal. Prompt, professional service. “No Messing Around!” 250-616-0625, 250-754-6664.

PETS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PET CARE SERVICES

FREE QUOTES, Large Truck: Rubbish Removal, yard waste etc. Same day service, starting $40 - $70/load + disposal fees. Moving, deliveries. Jason, 250-668-6851.

CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca

19” SAMSUNG, ﬂat screen TV. As new cond. has had little use. $99. (250)585-4053

AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.

2 INTERNAL hard drives, 60 & 20 Gigs, DVD burner and power supply, $99 obo. Email: prism1@telus.net

ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION FULLY FURNISHED, spacious 4 bedroom home near VIU, shopping and bus routes, washer & dryer and hydro included, $475 per person. Avail now. Call 250-754-2734.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451

ALL MANNER of Home Repairs, New Construction, Reno’s, Framing, Sheds, Decks, Fencing. Great rates & Refs. Call Derrick (250)816-8646

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DEPARTURE BAY area. 3bdrm duplex, covered carport, large yard, W/D. $1100. Avail Now. NP/NS. Call Karen at (250)619-1272.

MOVING & STORAGE

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOMES WANTED

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Ivan 250-758-0371

OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.

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HANDYPERSONS

REAL ESTATE

GARAGE SALES NANAIMO MOVING Sale- 118 Heritage Dr, Sat, Nov 15, 9am-3pm, kitchen table w/leaf+ 4 chairs, misc wooden chairs, Kenmore upright vacuum cleaner & more. NORTH NANAIMO: 5431 Alta Vista Dr., (off Lost Lake Rd.), Sat, Mar. 17th, 10am-2pm. Tools, puzzles, variety of household items, cedar planters, wishing well, bird feeders, privacy screens, large plant pots, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

REAL ESTATE

FRIENDLY FRANK

ANTIQUE, BROWN metal bed frame with springs and headboard, $50. (250)248-5662 BBQ GRILLRIGHT with side burner, cover, gas tank. Great shape, $44obo. 250-729-3881 CRAB CAGES (5) with rope. Only used once. $60. (250)591-4112 DRESSER W/MIRROR, 8-drawer. Excellent cond. $70. 1 (250)722-3680

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 RENTALS

1600 DUFFERIN- 1 bdrm $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1632 CRESCENT VIEW- 1 bdrm, $625. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1681 BOUNDARY Ave. Under New Management. 2 bdrm unit $650 & up. Avail Immed. Senior discount. Hot water included, balconies, elevator, controlled entrance, coin-op laundry, storage & parking, Call Mgr at 250-618-4510.

2 BDRM condo to rent. Nrth end Nanaimo. Quiet. Top ﬂr crnr unit. Facing forrest. F/S W/D N/S. Hot wtr incl. $995/month. Avail April 1st. (250)751-9188 4969 WILLS RD- 2 bdrms $1075. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLEY- 1 bdrm. $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

GORGEOUS OLD City condo. 1bdrm + den (bdrm). Upscale bldg. 5 appl’s, F/P, internet. N/P, N/S. $900. 250-754-2207

HOSPITAL AREA 1 & 2 Bedrooms FREE Heat, H/W & storage. New paint, carpet & lino. Secured bldg with security cameras, From $700 & $795

Call 250-753-6656

HEALTHOMETER, SEAT and leg massager, with different functions, $70. 250-753-0744.

HOSPITAL AREA

FENCING, SUNDECK lumber, siding, timbers. Sold wholesale to the public. Delivery also avail. Ph: (250)754-2276 Fax: (250)754-1754 www. mikegogocedarproducts.ca

MOEN BATHROOM faucet, (2) chrome, 4” centreset, 2 levers. $60. (250)751-7615

RENOVATE NOW!

OVER 100 motivational audio tapes, video, and DVD’s, $.50 ea or $50 for all. Call (250)714-1827.

Richard 250-729-7809

Sucasa Home Improvements Treating Your Home like Ours Over 25 years of Reliable Service

250 924 5436 sucasadev@shaw.ca

Mitra $95.

SMALL revolving pet grooming table with adjustable arm $40. Call (250)758-8719. STREAMLINED DARK brown leather arm chair (30wx30Lx42H), in exc cond, $60 obo. Call 250-756-1637. TYPEWRITER, PORTABLE, electric Smith-Corona. $30. 1 (250)741-1096 UTILITY TRAILER, spare wheel - lights. Good cond. $99 ﬁrm. 1 (250)753-0788

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

Rental Properties Available All sizes. All prices Visit our website www.islandrent.com

or call 753-8200 #100-319 Selby Street

HOMES FOR RENT

NANAIMO (Jinglepot)4 bdrm, 2 bath executive home, ocean view, 5 acres, 6 appls, two decks. NP/NS. Avail Now. $1700. Refs. 250-585-4776.

BRYAN GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION Home & Bath Reno’s, Doors & Windows, Vinyl Siding & Sofﬁts, and more. Insured. Free Estimates. 250-390-2601

RYOBI COMPOUND Saw, hardly used, (250)591-4949.

NORTH NANAIMO: Clean 3bdrm + den. 4 appls, carport, fenced yard. Close to Woodgrove Mall, Superstore, schools & bus. New paint. Quiet. Refs. Avail now. Pet neg. $1100. 250-751-5257.

COUNTRY GARDENS, Central: 2bdrm, 2nd ﬂoor in 55+ complex. $825 inclds heat, covered prkg, in suite W/D. Close to bus & shopping. To view, Peter 250-616-2513.

HOSPITAL AREA- 2 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $800. (250)716-3305.

Expanding or Renovating your home/bathroom/ kitchen/basement? Rooﬁng & ﬁnish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free estimates. Guaranteed/Insured

NORTH NANAIMO, 4 bdrm, 2 bath sxs. $1200. Now. 3/bdrm, 2/bath sxs. $1200. April 1. Fnced yards, pets ok. 4/appli. 1-250-598-6034.

1631 MEREDITH- 4 bdrms, $1450. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

GOLF BAG, $20, golf cart, $20, 60 assorted clubs all clean, $50. (250)758-3410.

NEW HOME Sense bench, rod iron and rustic, $55 obo. Call (250)714-0712.

NORTHFIELD RD- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls $1200+ utils. Refs. Available Apr 1. Call (250)756-2297.

99 CHAPEL ST- Studio $795. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

GE fridge, clean, good working order. $99. 250-751-5257.

LARGE CAPACITY GE dryer, excellent cond., $70. Manual treadmill, $29. (250)756-1490.

NEWER 2BDRM in 4/plex. Near beach, surrounded by park, $900/mo includes utils. N/S, N/P. (250)751-2918 or 741-8831 after 6pm.

1695 BOUNDARY- 2 bdrms $750 includes cable/internet. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOSPITAL AREA- 1 bdrm apartment, W/D. Manager on site. $700. (250)716-3305.

BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

NANAIMO 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Apr. 1). 250-729-8969.

5568 CLIPPER- 6 bdrms, $1600. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com C. NANAIMO, close to Terminal Park, 2bdrm, 1bath, cozy, bright, shop, wood stove, fenced yard, W/D. Clean, responsible tenants wanted. N/S, No Parties. Ref’s & DD. $1250 April 1st. 250-754-3350 COUNTRY CLUB area, 4bdrm, bsmnt, fenced backyard, garage, appli’s incl. April 1st, $1,350/mo (250)756-6702 DEPARTURE BAY area. 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, lrg carport & yard. Clean, new paint, laminate ﬂoor, ﬁreplace. Close to beach, park, school, bus, shops, Mall. Ref’s. Avail now. $1375./mo. 250-751-5257. GABRIOLA ISLAND: Close to schools, shops and ferry, 2 bdrm on 1/2 acre lot next to park. $700/mo short or long term. Call (250)247-9583.

Renovated 1 & 2 Bdrms. New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet bldg with security cameras. Now & April 1st From $675 + mo.

NANAIMO- (Rock City Rd) 3 bdrm upper, 1/4 acre, 1 block from school & transit, well kept home. $1250. Karen, 1(604)791-1941.

NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002

ROOM & BOARD

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NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available immediately and April. 1st. Hot water included, on bus route. $525/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. TERMINAL PARK area, ocean view, near all amenities, heat & hot water. Adult friendly. N/S, N/P. lrg 1bdrm $654 & 2bdrm $795 (250)741-4699

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CENTRAL: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, clean well maint. W/D, N/S, $1185 + utils. (250)751-5585.

ROCK CITY 4 bdrms, close to shopping, school, clean. Avail Mar 15. $1050. (250)797-2411

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

ROOMS FOR RENT PRIVATE BDRM & bath, priv entry, share kitchen, heat/hydro incl. Walk. to VIU, Aquatic Centre, Bus & Mall. Damage/cleaning deposit. Ref’s a must. $425. 1 (250)754-8150

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE BAY, lrg room; shared kitchen, bath, laundry. Cable, hydro, prkg incl. N/S Close to bus. $500/mo. (250)760-0842 Avail. immed.

RENTALS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WASHED WHITE oak entertainment centre/2-drawer end table. Holds 32” TV. Like new. $99. 1 (250)751-2769

RENTALS

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TOWNHOUSES

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER MTN- 1 bdrm, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BRECHIN HILL, new, legal 2 bdrm, priv, quiet, 5appls, N/S inside, Pet considered. $900 +40% hydro. 250-245-5035 HAREWOOD AREA, new 2 bdrm bsmt suite, no laundry, N/P, N/S, avail immed., $850 mo incls utils, 250-618-1401 LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature tenant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail immed. $750. (250)245-4025. MINS TO VIU & downtown this new, clean, daylight 1bdrm is suitable for 1 quiet person. Incld’s heat/lights. NS/No Parties. $650. (250)716-3264 NANAIMO- 1 BDRM suite, north end, newer home, all utils included, $650. Call (250)756-9264. N. NANAIMO 1bdrm, beautiful bsmnt suite. N/S, N/P. Private entry, prkng, utils incl. No lndry. $700/M + DD. Avail immed. Ref. req.250-758-4963 N. NANAIMO, 1 bdrm with priv ocean front patio, entry & prkg, incls all utils & W/D. N/S, N/P, $900, April 1, 250-729-9553. N. NANAIMO: Furn’d waterfront, lrg master bdrm w/ bath, NS/NP, quiet & clean, ref’s. $750 mo. Call 250-390-1805. NORTH NANAIMO- New 1 bdrm, close to Woodgrove Mall & bus routes. heat/hot water included. NP/NS. $600. Avail March 15th or April 1st. Call (250)756-9208. OCEAN VIEW, large, level entry suite avail immed in the North End on a quiet street. Completely self contained. Layout includes bedroom, living room, washroom, kitchen and laundry. All utilities included. N/S, N/P, Ref’s req. $850. Avail immed. 250-751-2557. PLEASANT VALLEY area 1 bdrm + den, deck, lrg yard. NS/NP. Shared laundry, cable, wiﬁ, utils included. Avail April 1. $750 mo. (250)758-2447. S. JINGLE Pot, 3 bdrm, 1500 sq ft, incls all utils, 2243 Ashlee Rd. Avail April. 1, $1250 mo. Call 250-713-3482.

SUITES, UPPER 1133 BEECHWOOD- 3 bdrms $1350. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 2057 BLUEBELL- 3 bdrms, $925. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CLOSE TO DEP. BAY FERRY: 3 B/R upper level house on cul-de-sac. Nat’l gas FP. W/D, level prking. Hydro incl. $1350/mo. N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req. April 1. (250)755-9329

1, 2 & 3B/R TOWNHOUSE. Newly Reno’d. Close to shopping in nice area. Incl heat & h/w. Half month free $725/M, $975/M & $1195/M.619-9244. 3379 MARIPOSA- luxury 3 bdrms, $1300. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com FOR RENT Two Bedroom Patio/Garden Home in clean 55 plus complex. Renovated, 7 appliances Storage, Tool Shed. Closed-in Patio. Close to amenities including Bowen Park Seniors Complex N/S, N/P. References. $ 975/month plus utilities. Diane at 250619-6134

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CARS 2004 CHRYSLER Sebring, perfect cond. 60,000k, garage kept $5,950. 250-245-4672. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191. 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,995 o.b.o. 250-466-4156 TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

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