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VOL. 24, NO. 29 Danya Nieman, front, takes a dive to make the save as Mychaela Roelants moves in to keep the ball in play during a practice session at the Bowen Park volleyball courts Wednesday. Nieman, Roelants and their teammates took advantage of sunny weather to practise with coach Jordan Church, in the background, for U17 girls beach volleyball competition in this year’s B.C. Summer Games. After poor weather throughout June, the change to sun Wednesday is expected to last into the weekend. ACHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN
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If you feel like the month of June owes you something for the drearier-than-normal weather, you’re not alone. June 2012 – the month sarcastically referred to as Junuary – was cold, damp and dark, Environment Canada meteorologist David Jones says. This time it wasn’t just perception, as it was last year. Last month was 1.1 C lower than the mean temperature of 15.2 C for a typical June, it rained 20 millimetres beyond the normal 45mm, we saw 19 days of rain instead of the normal 12, and we had a week less sunshine than we’d enjoy in an average June.
“To have the temperature a degree lower than the average is significant,” said Jones. “It’s beyond the standard deviation. It was certainly cooler than normal.” Only eight days reached the 20 C mark, instead of the usual 14, and at no time during the month did we reach 25 C – the closest we came was 24.6 C on June 21. “It’s been worse in June and July long weekend didn’t help,” said Jones. “But June tends to be bipolar – either sunny and dry or wet and grim like we just saw.” Summer will arrive soon as temperatures are forecast to approach 30 C this weekend, leaving people with something entirely different to complain about. For campers at Living Forest Oceanside Campground in Nanaimo, they just deal with
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And of course we’re going to do this next year.” Nate Karod, one of the players, said the teams were wearing down by the 50-hour mark, but said they were still finding the energy to continue. “Easily we could have done it,” Karod said. “If we had a couple more players we would have hung in there and kept going and broken it for sure.” Even though the world record attempt fell short, Karod said he had a “hell of a time” playing, in a good way.
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“I’d do it in a heartbeat again,” he said. “Next week.” Forty players started the game early Friday morning and that is the maximum number of participants as stipulated by Guinness World Records. But Campbell said his group will be better prepared next time and will try to have athletic therapists and other medical personnel on site, for example. For now, the players are still limping, but they’re proud of what they were able to accomplish. At game’s end they gathered on the court for a playing of Queen’s “We Are the Champions”. “They’re sore,” Campbell said. “But these aches and pains are going to go away and these memories will never be forgotten.” GAME OVER … Players, volunteers and sponsors took part in a community barbecue outside the Nanaimo Curling Centre Sunday. The dinner by donation supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, Crimson Coast Dance Society and the Nanaimo Ball Hockey League.
The weather might not be stellar, but at least the Island isn’t sharing the fate of other B.C. communities plagued by flooding hazards. Overflowing rivers recently wreaked havoc across B.C., but the Island’s inland waters are calm and will likely stay that way for the rest of the summer. With an average snowpack in the mountains and mild temperatures, David Jones, Environment Canada meteorologist, said without hot spells or major rain events on the way, there is not much chance of sudden run-off that could cause rivers to overflow. “There’s nothing on the horizon here, weather-wise, that’s going to trigger anything,” Jones said. “Just crappy summer weather, that’s all.” Ritchie Fulla, general foreman of city waterworks, said the snowpack above the Nanaimo River south fork, which feeds water to the South Fork Dam and Jump Creek Dam reservoirs, is normal for this time of year and melting slowly. “We were about 20 to 25 per cent above average in April, May, but the weather patterns we’ve had have brought nice, slow melt,” Fulla said. “Right now I’ve just about got full storage for the summer and I don’t foresee anything from the South Fork that would impact anything downstream.” Fulla said mainland rivers, such as the Fraser, have a much larger watershed to gather from, which can make them more prone to flooding when weather conditions upstream combine to produce rapid snow melt. Even if there were a sudden melt of the snowpacks above the Nanaimo River north and south fork watersheds and Fulla had to release water from city’s dams, the resulting flow in the lower Nanaimo River would not amount to more than there would be from a normal winter storm. “Looking at it right now, I can’t foresee any issue,” he said.
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hey didn’t break a record, but they made it to a milestone. The Save-On-Foods Longest Street Hockey game ended at about 5 a.m. Sunday at the 50-hour mark, almost halfway to the world record of 105 hours. The final score was 855-804 with the University Village team coming back to defeat the CUPE B.C. squad. Event organizer Tali Campbell said the teams were still feeling confident about breaking the record as of Saturday night, but then three players were hurt in quick succession and roster numbers started to dwindle. “We had no subs. These players were getting injured. We had someone with a broken ankle, somebody got stitches [Saturday] night,” Campbell said. So his Youth Sticking Together board of directors held an impromptu meeting outside the Nanaimo Curling Centre lacrosse box and decided to call it quits at 50 hours. “There were tears, there were stressful moments but for the health and safety of everyone it was the right call to make,” Campbell said. The game ended up being the secondlongest street hockey game ever, and as Campbell pointed out, it’s the longest street hockey game ever played by youths. “Fifty hours is a long time. No NHL player getting paid millions could do this. But youth put their minds to it, put their hearts towards it, their dedication, and they’ve done it,” he said. “We may not have got the record, but we’ve got a milestone. “What brought a tear to my eye is when there was a meeting afterwards and the first question the players asked, is ‘can we do this next year?’
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TTeacher’s work boosts activity ◆ From /1 She is also one of several regional trainers in Nanaimo for Action Schools! B.C., a provincially funded organization that aims to help children make healthy choices. Her duties include holding workshops for elementary school teachers on how to get students moving using sports equipment the organization provides to districts. Brown also promotes healthy living by getting students involved in a leadership capacity. At Dover, she got
Grade 12 students to set up circuit exercises for younger students and when she taught at the elementary level several years ago, she had Grade 7 students running lunchtime activity programs for their peers. Having older students run the activities and thinking about what would make them fun for the younger students resulted in more engagement in the exercises, said Brown. She also brings physical activity and healthy eating
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class read a text on the subject, then created a powerpoint presentation and delivered it to students at Randerson Ridge Elementary School, after which they did some circuit exercises with the students. Brown said the students were able to recite key facts the Grade 9’s had taught at the beginning of the lesson. “For [the senior students] it was a really good feeling, that they listened to them and learned from them,” she said. And even if her students aren’t learning about healthy lifestyles, she incorporates action breaks into the day. “These kids need to be moving,” she said,
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adding that sitting still for 80 minutes can be hard for many students. Brown has presented the findings of her peer coaching trials at conferences all over the world, alongside her peer Mary-Lynn Epps, with whom she started her work at the elementary school level. Epps has continued the work at Randerson Ridge. Brown said schools could be doing more to promote physical activity. “Just opening up more opportunities for recreation and fun physical activities,” said Brown. “Another big thing we can do is get kids walking to school more.” reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Lush greenery and a serene fountain are comforting patients at the palliative care unit of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The garden was refurbished, with work completed in early June, thanks to a donation in the memory of Ron Opheim, who lost his battle with cancer June 15, 2011. Last year family, friends and co-workers participated in the Ron Opheim Memorial Golf Tour nament Sept. 24, raising $12,295 to help bring some life back to the g arden outside the palliative unit. Terry Ophe i m , Ro n ’ s widow, said he spent a lot of time in the garden area while he stayed in palliative care. “It’s a place that people can go that are at the end of their lifetime that feels like home,” said Opheim. “It’s a beautiful place to go.” New improvements include a 2.4-metre fountain. There is also a plaque recognizing the improvements in Ron’s memory. “He would just love that, that nice sound of water,” she said. “It’s honouring my husband and what he stood for and the love we had for him and that he’s not been forgotten.” Brenda Rositano, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation spokeswoman, said the garden previously comprised various walkways, but is now a patio area surrounded by a container garden. The patio makes the garden more accessible for wheelchairs and palliative beds. “It’s looking beautiful and calming and welcoming,” said Rositano. Ron Opheim had a 20-year career in the newspaper business with Black Press, including the Nanaimo News Bulletin, managed a drug store in Terminal Park shopping centre, and played and coached hockey in Nanaimo.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo is on the hunt for a new top administrator. Carol Mason, who held the position for more than six years, is leaving to work for Metro Vancouver. Mason said the RDN is “an incredible place to work and I absolutely love my job”, but she wants to broaden her scope and take on more challenges. She’ll continue to work on issues of wastewater management and drinking water protection in Vancouver, but will also work on air quality issues and with a housing authority to provide low-cost housing. Mason started working for
the City of Nanaimo in 1991 in-camera. The board was before moving to the RDN in scheduled to meet after press 1993. She worked briefly for time Wednesday. the City of Nanaimo again in “We need a key person. We 1995 and then returned to the need a top-notch person – a regional district. problem solver,” She has overseen s a i d S t a n h o p e. utilities manage“We’ve got to make ment, finance, sure that we have corporate adminthe best person istration, human available for the resources, project job.” management and Having the right strategic planning. person is important She starts workbecause the RDN is ing for Metro Vanon the leading edge couver Sept. 4. Her of many initiatives, MASON departure means such as waste manthe RDN board is agement and the searching for a new chief green bin program, and is administrator. becoming a leader in green Joe Stanhope, RDN chair- communities. man, said because it’s a Stanhope said Mason was personnel issue, the board a key player in ensuring the will discuss the job opening different parties that com-
prise the RDN communicated and worked effectively. The district has lost some of its top talent in the past few months, with the impending departure of Mason and the recent retirement of both Nancy Avery, general manager of finance and information services, and Maureen Pearse, senior manager of corporate administration. Stanhope said there was some reorganization in-house to cover those departures. Wendy Idema is the new director of finance, taking over Avery’s responsibilities, and Joan Harrison, who worked as the City of Nanaimo’s manager of legislative services, is now the director of corporate services. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com
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less capable they are in focusing,” he said. “The self-regulated learning is new and people need to see the science behind it before they buy in.” Several school districts in B.C. and Ontario are interested and each district will have a demonstration classroom, said Hutchinson. On top of everything, Hutchinson has also been connecting with key stakeholders in the city, touring schools and meeting with Education Ministry officials. “I’ve done more this year as a senior leader than I have done in the past 13,” said Hutchinson. “This is one of the best experiences I’ve had as a leader in public education yet because I’m challenged to do a lot of things.” Jamie Brennan, school board chairman, said Hutchinson’s changes focus on student achievement. “That is what the public system is all about,” he said. “The superintendent has presented his model for the district and it is one that sets high standards for all employees and we support that.”
A man hit with an axe while serving time at Nanaimo Correctional Centre 15 years ago lost his civil suit against the province. Anton Foulds, 36, was injured May 14, 1997, while working on the farm gang at the Biggs Road facility. The fact Foulds spent many years in prison was given as the reason for the delay in the action coming forward for trial. His lawsuit, heard in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo last month, argued that the province owed him a duty of care and breached that duty by failing to supervise him and another inmate working with him that day. Judge Kenneth Affleck dismissed the action June 26. On the day of the incident, Foulds was assigned to work with another inmate, Michael Cameron, to clear brush and stack wood in an area on the farm. During trial, Foulds testified that he and another inmate decided it would “be cool” to work with axes that day and that on their way to the work site, they decided to chop down a tree – not a task assigned to them – at which time Foulds was struck on his left knee with an axe. The judge was unable to determine which of the men caused the injury or how it was caused. Foulds testified that Cameron was using the axe, but that he did not know how he was struck, stating “we were talking and I woke up on the ground”. In his reasons for judgment, Affleck determined the men were not left without any oversight or simply given tools without instruction and that there is no basis to conclude the system of supervision at the farm on May 14, 1997 failed to meet the appropriate standard of care. “The standard of care imposed on the province in managing the NRCC farm inmates cannot be one of continuous supervision of every inmate at all times,” wrote Affleck. “In my opinion, the absence of direct supervision of [Foulds] and Cameron was not the cause of the injury. The injury was caused or at least occasioned by the decision of the plaintiff and Cameron to use the axe to chop a tree, a task to which they had not been assigned.” Foulds was the subject of a recent public warning from the Abbotsford Police Department when he was expected to move to that city after being released from an out-of-province prison in April. Police told the Abbotsford News in April that Foulds has more than 25 convictions, including sexual assault and multiple robberies.
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t was a turbulent first year for Dave Hutchinson, Nanaimo school district’s superintendent. Hutchinson arrived in the Harbour City last summer to a volatile labour situation and teacher job action beginning in September, which had senior staff scrambling to ensure administrators were aware of the numerous Labour Relations Board rulings and that children were adequately supervised. “We had to hit the ground running,” he said. “It was a challenging year. I wasn’t fully prepared for the extent to which the friction between the BCTF and the ministry affected the day-today operations of the district. We made some difficult decisions around field trips and they were controversial. But then we got down to working on what I would call system development.” Hutchinson’s system development started with strengthening the relationship between the board and senior managers. At his recommendation, trustees embarked on a board development process to help them transition from a management governance model to a strategic governance model, where the board sets broad policies and then hands them to staff to make a reality. Trustees were spending a lot of time dealing with management matters and they began to somewhat undermine the authority of senior managers, said Hutchinson, creating mistrust. In addition to a clearer division of roles, the board reduced its committee meeting workload and Hutchinson holds informal meetings once a month, open to all senior managers and trustees, as a way for both parties to check in with one another. “The purpose is to give trustees an opportunity to be informal with senior management,” he said. Another key change originating with Hutchinson was creation of a learning services department, which meant adding a deputy superintendent position and making two district principals into assistant superintendents. “The point there is to ensure the district office has the capacity to deliver the goals that trustees set through the strategic plan,” he said. As for the strategic plan, Hutchinson
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Dave Hutchinson, Nanaimo school district’s new superintendent of schools, had a challenging first year on the job, between ensuring things ran smoothly during teacher job action, department reorganizations and helping start work on a strategic plan. He has even bigger plans for next year.
said trustees and management made progress with the extensive consultations that took place this spring. He hopes to have a draft plan ready by November after going back to the public once more in September. “It’s a long-term plan for continuous improvement,” he said. “The idea is to create a model where no student falls through the cracks.” Once finalized, the superintendent and trustees will be reviewed semiannually or annually on how effectively they are following/implementing the plan to ensure that it doesn’t just sit on a shelf collecting dust. Hutchinson also hopes to get the district involved in a research project next fall. He said researchers will study the effectiveness of the self-regulated learning model, which teaches children how to solve their own learning challenges, introducing tools such as stationary bikes or swivel chairs that children can use to help calm themselves rather than forcing them to sit still. “The more you discipline a child, the
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Little peace in public schools Bill 22 was a hammer where a feather was needed, but, thanks to some fancy footwork by mediator Charles Jago, the worst elements of the law were rendered moot, an agreement was reached and B.C.’s public school teachers and their employers will live to fight another day. While B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert characterized the mediation process as a sham, labelled the pressure teachers were under as bullying and the agreement the best that could be achieved under duress, some modest improvements were gained, albeit not in wages. More importantly, the two-year contract ending in 2013 contains few if any of the concessions demanded by the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. True, there are no improvements in class size and composition language, and the government chose to tighten the screws on teachers by eliminating limits without giving teachers any of the control they sought in classroom organization. The government claims its $165-million Learning Improvement Fund will allay some of the concerns by putting more teachers and special education assistants in the classroom. It’s unlikely teachers will be satisfied, given their ongoing concerns about what they view as government attacks on their professionalism, autonomy, control over classroom organization and wages. For parents, the teachers’ agreement is a relief after months of uncertainty. But the relief will be short-lived unless the economy turns around, the government changes or it turns out that more money does make a difference to in the classroom – although there will never be enough cash to solve every issue. What’s really needed is a completely new way for teachers and the province to come to terms on a contract. The latest fiasco is yet another example of how the existing paradigm of labour negotiations simply doesn’t work for public education. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Rougher seas ahead for B.C. Ferries B.C. Ferries has begun its sumover weekends, when people are mer schedule, ramping up sailmore likely to travel. But instead ings for the vacation season that of generating additional trips, is crucial to the fleet’s bottom Corrigan said the main effect has line. been to shift traffic from midIt’s been rough sailing for B.C. week to weekends. Ferries so far this year. One of the primary reasons for The corporation released its this spring’s poor performance financial results in June, reportis the lousy weather that kept ing a net loss of $16.5 million, people at home. Gasoline at $1.40 compared to net earna litre is another big ings of $3.8 million the one. Hotels and other B.C. previous year. tourism services tell VIEWS Last year’s earnings the same story. were boosted by the Here’s another probTom Fletcher sale of the former corlem: student traffic on Black Press porate headquarters for the ferries was down $9.3 million, preventing by a third this spring, a loss there as well. because teachers canIn the fiscal year that celled field trips as part ended March 31, vehiof their lengthy workcle traffic was down to-rule campaign. 3.5 per cent and walkThe simplistic polition passengers were cal debate about ferry down 2.8 per cent. As service starts and ends a result, B.C. Ferries is forecastwith rising fares, with occasional ing a “small loss” for this year as fits of temper over executive well. salaries, and ignores the other The spring Coast Saver sale factors. just ended. That’s a 37-per-cent Just cut the fares and increase discount offered Fridays through the taxpayer subsidy, say the NDP Mondays, May 25 to June 25 on and their local echo chambers. the major runs from the mainOf course, taxpayers are already land to Victoria and Nanaimo. pitching in an extra $80 million The discounts allowed a foot pasthis year, bringing the subsidy to senger to cross for $9.95 and a car the ferries close to $200 million. and driver for $39.95. That’s how Transportation I asked B.C. Ferries CEO Mike Minister Blair Lekstrom sweetCorrigan last week how the sale ened the pot as he unveiled new went. He didn’t have final figures powers for B.C. Ferries comyet, but he allowed that the boost missioner Gord Macatee to set in traffic was “marginal.” service levels as well as regulate It’s the second year that the fares. spring sale has been offered Macatee’s task now is to travel
the coast and endure the demands of island dwellers who want the rest of us to subsidize their splendid isolation. The proposition for them will boil down to this: You can pay more or you can have fewer sailings. And where the boat is a third full, you will have fewer sailings. This consultation period is an opportunity to ask some hard questions. For instance, does Salt Spring Island really need three ferry terminals? And why is there no passenger-only service? Macatee’s term as commissioner started with a detailed review last year that pointed to some other ways to save serious money. But CEO Corrigan says there are no quick fixes. FortisB.C. has offered an $11 million incentive for conversion of marine vessels to natural gas, which would give the fleet significant relief from spiraling fuel costs. But a ferry conversion would take six months or more, and another vessel would be needed in the meantime. Another promising suggestion is overhauling the ferry reservation service, making reservations free and charging extra for those who just show up. Corrigan says a computer reservation overhaul is underway, but it will take three years. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Writer’s point indecipherable NEDC letter revelation To the Editor, Re: Thinkers should see downside of economy, Letters, June 28. In the past, I’ve had to get stoned in order to decipher David S. Dunaway’s letters, but this one seemed a bit easier, although I’m still disposed to misreading at times. I might agree with this slightly euphuistic discourse if I was a Marxist. How else could one consider capitalism as simply a means of redistributing wealth with no concern for equal rights and opportunities? To socialists, profit-making may be a disease. But when the production and distribution of goods is dependent on invested private capital, then profits will be made.
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Casting only industry and jobs in portraying the economy is a bit simplistic.
This is what leads to further growth, investment and more jobs, which most people have the equal rights and opportunities to pursue if they wish, except in places like North Korea. Casting only industry and
jobs in portraying the economy is a bit simplistic considering that wealth, resources and consumption of goods and services also have roles to play. The reference to the economy’s “undoing of nature” is a bit bizarre and seems like more of the usual overblown leftist environmental rhetoric. And in a humorous twist, how does the economy become “the ultimate despoiler” of the wealth that is actually a part of the economy? It might take more smoking of our most popular crop to figure that one out, which could contribute greatly to B.C.’s economy, but that’s another subject. Jim Corder Nanaimo
Gleaning great for community To the Editor, Re: Gleaners gear up for picking season, June 30. We had the gleaners out last summer, when we were lucky enough to have a bumper crop of peas – four acres that we’d planted for a green manure saw a wet cool spring produce more than we’d hoped for. The gleaners were keen, shared the pickings with us and we in turn passed a cut along to the Women’s Institute, which sold them at the Cedar farmer’s market. Everyone got a good amount at a cheap price or in-kind. And the gleaners have to be credited for making it happen and for being well-organized, enthusiastic and polite, and bubbling over with energy. It was great and we’ll be calling on their services again this year if the plums and apples come through like we’re expecting. Thank you Lee Sanmiya and Nanaimo Foodshare – great job for everyone’s benefit. Laurie Gourlay, Jackie Moad Yellow Point
City staff, councillors too well compensated To the Editor, Well taxpayers, now that you have paid your annual tax bill to the city, do you ever wonder if your money is being spent wisely and fairly? Is it fair that 33 senior employees receive $221,000 in car allowances,which averages out to $560 per month for each employee, even though many of their vehicles seldom move during the work day from their subsidized parking spots. And of course there is the six weeks annual paid vacation most of the senior bureaucrats receive, this to be added to 12 statutory holidays and the 18 so-called ‘sick days’, the sum of which works out to about 20 per cent of their annual compensation paid by the
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taxpayer with no services received in return. City employees also receive other benefits which the taxpayer is responsible for, such as compensated absences, termination benefits, postemployment benefits ($604,000 in 2011) non-vested sick leave, legal fees and more. And there is also the little matter of $492,000 in an expense called ‘debt forgiveness’. It would be nice to know the details on this, but the city doesn’t tell the taxpayers. And we need not feel sorry that our mayor and council will be left out, as they have also joined the money parade by increasing their personal salaries more than 20 per cent from 2012 to 2014. Wayne Schulstad Nanaimo
Ontario has solution to smart meter cost To the Editor, Great news for B.C. Hydro comes in from the Waterloo region in Ontario. The Liberal government in B.C., using the Clean Energy
Act, has forced B.C. Hydro to spend close to $1 billion on the smart meter program. How is this program going to be paid for? Here is a solution. Waterloo North Hydro, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro have all applied to the Ontario Energy Board for permission to institute a new user fee or surcharge. In these communities, a general service customer, with a monthly demand of less than 50 kilowatts would pay $8.47 each month for 30 months. Should B.C. Hydro apply to the B.C. Utilities Commission a 36-month $8.47 surcharge, it could recoup $304.92 from each customer. With 1.6 million customers, it would realize $487,872,000 or about half of the smart meter costs. Why not just ask for a $16.94 surcharge and get it over with? The big problem here is that the B.C. Utilities Commission was circumvented by the Liberal government Clean Energy Act, so it may be difficult to convince the BCUC that a meter surcharge is a good idea. Perhaps by asking for a $30 a month surcharge and then using the old trick of reducing it to the $16.94 really wanted, the utilities commission might acquiesce. After all is said and done, the B.C. resident will still pay less than the residents in the free markets found in the U.S., Europe and beyond. Ultimately, the end-user customer pays for everything, even the ‘mistakes’ of our B.C. Liberal government. Too bad we have to lose our once-profitable Crown corporation to so many poor decisions made by our misled, misinformed politicians. Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo
raises more questions BY JENNIFER O’ROURKE
More questions than answers arise from the revelation that a letter from NEDC about council’s handling of Linley Valley West preceded the abrupt departure of Susan Cudahy as CEO of Nanaimo’s newest economic development organization. (Council scolded by NEDC prior to CEO’s quick exit, June 16.) The article states that the letter criticizes an open council discussion of “forced downzoning to reduce property values” in Linley Valley West, which NEDC assumed was to facilitate the city’s purchase of privately owned land. NEDC’s interpretation seems to refer to a Feb. 27, 2012 council motion asking staff to report on funding options for public acquisition of Linley Valley West lands and to invite a legal expert on downzoning to meet with council. This discussion was a follow up to a Feb. 13 presentation by Ben Arseneau and Calvin Sandborn of UVic’s Environmental Law Clinic that outlined legal options available to municipal governments for protecting environmentally sensitive land. Some questions: ◆ What information did NEDC use in developing the letter? Videos from both council meetings record discussions about protecting Linley West, but there was no proposal to downzone, as NEDC claims, to “intentionally devalue the land”. ELC presenters explained on Feb. 13 that zoning as nature park is one option for municipalities to protect environmentally sensitive land, and could require compensating landowners for any loss in value. Both presenters stated clearly that it is not acceptable for a municipality to downzone land with the sole intention of reducing its value prior to public acquisition. ◆ Why did NEDC focus on what it termed “development land” in Linley Valley West, when NEDC’s website indicates a much broader mandate, “marketing Nanaimo as the place to visit, invest and do business”? Most of the Feb. 27 council discussion of Linley West was about the environmental and recreational value of the area. ◆ How did NEDC conclude that this particular council discussion threatened developers’ confidence in the OCP as a “committed document that can be waived and redirected at whim”? Where is the evidence that OCP changes typically thwart rather than support development proposals? Nanaimo’s past and its current governance suggest areas for potential answers. A mindset that prioritizes development over other community endeavours could be linked to Nanaimo’s history of boom and bust cycles that made consis-
tent planning more difficult, in the face of developer pressures to take advantage of growth spurts. Most cities grow gradually and are able to create appropriate governance as needed. However, after its 1975 incorporation of six other communities, Nanaimo’s population increased from 15,000 to 40,000 in one day, and expanded the land area from 9.6 square kilometres to 88.2 square kilometres. Managing a much larger city while ensuring fairness to all areas was likely very challenging. Minutes from 1975 council meetings show numerous demands for rezoning and infrastructure were rapidly approved with little input from staff, council, or other agencies, such as provincial ministries of environment and agriculture. Parts of Linley Valley West, including property owned at that time by then-mayor Frank Ney (now the Lamont development), were zoned residential during this time. One cannot ignore the impact of land developer Frank Ney’s 21 years as Nanaimo’s mayor, between 1968 and 1990, in shaping the city with a specific concept of successful growth as land development. Nanaimo city’s website notes that Frank Ney’s company, Great National Land and Investment Corporation was, “by 1965 ... catering to every niche in the local market: residential, commercial, industrial, revenue, and waterfront.” Ney’s “Operation Blacktop” suggests pavement taking priority over forest, farmland, wetlands, and parks. Nanaimo’s present-day economy has diversified since Ney’s time: the city website reports that construction is the fourthlargest employment sector providing more than 3,200 jobs for eight per cent of the labour force with 1,374 construction firms. However, an industry with eight per cent of the labour force has significant representation on the NEDC 15-member board, with four people working in business directly related to construction and land development. Four other board members work in financial services, a sector typically involved in financing construction projects and land development. Recent studies show protecting natural green spaces and environmentally sensitive areas provides a wide range of health benefits for the entire community. As several Nanaimo councillors stated on Feb. 27, 2012, protecting Linley Valley West will ensure that a unique environment is an important community asset for generations to come. ◆ Jennifer O’Rourke is spokeswoman for the citizens’ group Team Linley Valley West.
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Dumping waste into the ground a shaky solution What can we do with wastes from our industrial pursuits – from fossil fuel extraction, agriculture, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing? We’ve been spewing lots of it into the air, but that isn’t a good plan. Carbon dioxide,
ozone, mercury, and other emissions harm human health and contribute to global warming and holes in the ozone layer. We’ve dumped it into the oceans. But that compromises marine life that billions of people rely on for food. We could bury it: Out
of sight, out of mind. But we’re learning that hiding it below our feet isn’t the best solution, either. Several scientific reports have called into question everything from injection wells to carbon capture and storage. The latter is a key
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component of the federal and Alberta governments’ climate change strategies and budgets. According to a recent study, little is known about leaks from the 680,000 waste and injection sites in the U.S., but structural failures are common. That’s not surprising when you consider that close to 130-trillion litres of toxic liquids have been pumped underground there over the past several decades. ProPublica, an investigative journalism website, reports that “the idea that injection is safe rests on science that has not kept pace with reality, and on oversight that doesn’t always work.” Researchers say wells often leak, contaminating groundwater and sending waste and toxic chemicals to the surface. According to ProPublica, “From late 2007 to late 2010, one well integrity violation was issued for every six deep injection wells examined – more than 17,000 violations nationally. More than 7,000 wells showed signs that their walls were leaking. Records also show wells are
would have taken carfrequently operated bon from a coal-fired in violation of safety power plant west of regulations and under conditions that greatly Edmonton and either stored it underground increase the risk of or injected it into wells fluid leakage and the to recover oil. threat of water conEven with generous tamination.” government support, Carbon capture and TransAlta storage is spokesanother SCIENCE people said plan to hide MATTERS the market our indusDavid Suzuki for carbon trial wastes with Faisal Moola sales and underthe price of ground – in emissions this case the reduccarbon dioxtions were ide from not good operations enough like coalto justify fired power going ahead plants and and that the plan tar sands that would didn’t make economic otherwise be sent sense without a fedinto the atmosphere, eral price on carbon contributing to global through a cap-andwarming. The federal and trade system or carbon Alberta governments tax. have pinned much of The economic diftheir climate change ficulties with carbon mitigation hopes on capture aren’t the only the strategy, ponying challenge. The U.S. up close to $3 billion to National Research test the technology. Council concluded that One early venture storing carbon underended in failure when ground can trigger the main company earthquakes. behind it pulled out. And researchers at The Alberta and California’s Stanford federal governments University say that had committed close could fracture surto $800 million for the rounding rocks, allow$1.4-billion joint projing carbon to escape. ect between TransAlta, A Greenpeace report Capital Power, and notes that the technolEnbridge, which ogy, which has yet to
be proven effective on a large scale, is energyintensive, expensive, unlikely to get emissions down quickly enough to avoid dangerous climate change, and undermines funding and research into cleaner energy solutions. In Alberta, taxpayers are on the hook for any problems that might arise once the carbon has been stored. By law, the Alberta government assumes liability for any maintenance, cleanup, or other costs. That the industry demanded this provision makes one question its confidence in the safety and reliability of the technology. On top of all that, we don’t really know what effect pumping millions of tonnes of CO2 into the ground will have on bacteria and other organisms below the surface. Our best bet is to reduce waste and emissions. And rather than dumping money into schemes like carbon capture and storage, we should invest in renewable energy. ◆ Written with contributions from Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org r
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Fire damages boardwalk A boardwalk in a south Nanaimo park was damaged by a firebug on Monday. Ennis Mond, fire investigator with Nanaimo Fire Rescue, said someone rolled a plastic green bin, used by residents to collect food waste for pickup by city workers, onto the boardwalk in Richard’s Marsh Park in Cinnabar Valley and lit it on fire sometime Sunday evening or early Monday. The fire department was called around 10:30 a.m. Monday when neighbours smelled smoke and crews found the decking and green bin smouldering, he said. Mond said the fire damaged the decking, a railing and a park sign. The fire department called police, who are following up with neighbours to determine who is missing a green bin, he added.
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Food is a fundamental building block for student learning. To ensure student success, North Oyster Elementary School created a meal program more than 27 years ago. About 70 of the more than 90 children at the
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school currently use the program. But declining funding means the program will change next year and food will be provided to students identified as having the most need. “There are many kids that literally this is the one meal they get – it’s the only healthy meal they eat in a 24-hour period,” said Stacey MacAdam, a mother of children who attend the school, and member of the North Oyster parent advisory council. “It is needed.” The school runs the lunch program through money received from Community Link grants and a small fee for lunches. Community Link is a Ministry of Education grant program that gives money to schools to provide services such as breakfast and lunch programs, inner city and community school programs,
school-based support workers and counselling for at-risk children and youth. Over the past few years, North Oyster’s g rant has dropped from $90,000 to $51,000 for 2012-13. The money is earmarked for academic support next year and will go toward additional teacher and education assistant time to enable the school to work with small groups of students in math and language arts. A portion will also be used to purchase equipment for the band and music program. D o n n a R e i m e r, Nanaimo school district spokeswoman, said because of the decline in grant money, the lunch program will be offered in a new format next year. The school is working with Nanaimo Foodshare to provide about 15 students – identified as in the most need through a survey that was sent home – with food next year. “No child will be hungry and the school will be able to enhance the
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academic needs of the students,” said Reimer in an e-mail. The North Oyster PAC wants the lunch program to remain unchang ed and is starting a fundraising campaign to top up the grant money. The committee needs to raise about $25,000 and is asking the public for donations. MacAdam said not every family is comfortable identifying itself as in need on a survey sent from the school, and some students who do need the service may go hungry
if it isn’t applied to the whole school. The lunches were prepared by a cook at the school who is being laid off from her position as the school meals program assistant; however, Reimer said the assistant has ample seniority for a job somewhere else in the district next year. The assistant is the mother-in law of MacAdam; but, MacAdam said it has no bearing on why she is fighting for the program. She said as long as the program continues for the kids she doesn’t care who is hired to prepare the meals. The PAC is asking people make any donations out to North Oyster Elementary School with a note that the money is to support the school lunch program. For more information on the fundraising campaign please contact MacAdam at 250667-2561. Reimer said any money received will be used to support the Nanaimo Foodshare program at the school. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com
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Port authority selling two hectares to First Nation BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
T h e N a n a i m o Po r t Authority is selling two hectares of brownfield land to the Snuneymuxw First Nation for an undis-
closed amount of money. Bernie Dumas, president and CEO of the port, said the land was purchased some time ago to obtain legal road rights over the CP Rail trestle, but there is no other immediate use
for the property. “We’re the neighbours, so we want to work with Snuneymuxw to see if there are opportunities,” said Dumas. The land was subdivided from a larger three-hect-
are parcel. The por tion of the banana-shaped property being transferred is adjacent to a Western Forest Product mill, Shoreline Drive on SFN’s No. 1 Reserve, and the Wellcox
Railyard. The deal requires ministerial approval in Ottawa, which could take months, said Dumas. Snuneymuxw Chief Doug White could not be reached for comment
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United Way announces new staffer The United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island is hiring Signy Madden as its new executive director. Madden will start work full-time at United Way in September. Madden has 25 years experience managing non-profit agencies and successful communications and fundraising campaigns. For the past 15 years, she was a consultant on the Island and was involved in campaigns such as saving the Kinsol Trestle and Bethlehem Retreat Centre, and building new facilities for St. John Ambulance and Nanaimo Community Hospice. Prior to consulting, Madden worked in Vancouver as executive director of the Option Youth Society and the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. She is a member of the executive of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation and the education committee of the Vancouver Island Association of Fundraising Professionals. Since 1958, United Way CNVI has invested in programs and services that help people to improve their lives and that strengthen our community. Last year, UWCNVI raised $986,000. T he g roup made grants in 2012 to 44 charities supporting 50 programs for children, youth and seniors in the region. UWCNVI also manages the Success by Six early childh o o d d eve l o p m e n t programs and is the Community Entity for Nanaimo’s Homelessness Partnership Initiative.
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Vancouver Island University biology student Stephanie Thorpe is working toward her bachelor of science degree as she packs a spotting scope, binoculars and notebook on the 2.2-kilometre loop trail around Buttertubs Marsh. From shoreline vantage points, she focuses on basking logs and clearings where Western painted turtles share space with more common red-eared slider turtles and wood ducks. She recently spotted 12 red-eared sliders, three Western painted and one Reeves pond turtle. Under the supervision of VIU biology professor Jane Watson, Thorpe is earning senior-level credits and providing valuable information on an endangered species in B.C. “The work that Stephanie does will be a great asset to us,” said Bill Merilees, chairman of the Buttertubs Marsh Liaison Committee. The Western painted turtle is native to B.C. but its two populations – Pacific and Rocky Mountain – are both under pressure as natural habitat is lost to development. Pacific Western painted turtles are listed as ‘endangered’ (its provincial status is “red”) with their inland relatives designated as ‘special concern’. Painted turtles in Buttertubs began to attract increased attention in 2011 when a resident spotted a female nesting in the conservation area. The marsh, which was purchased by the Nature Trust of B.C. in 1975, is home to a variety of native species, but there is an ongoing campaign to reduce the impact of invasive species. On land, there are regular work parties to keep Scotch broom plants in check along with Himalayan blackberry, English Hawthorne and spurge laurel. In the marsh, red-eared slider turtles, the kind commonly found in pet shops, are thriving and competing for habitat. Community volunteers, Nature Trust special-
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Stephanie Thorpe, a Vancouver Island University biology student, casts a glance across Buttertubs Marsh in search of turtles sunning themselves on logs introduced into the environment.
ists, B.C. wildlife biologists, city environmental staff and VIU students and faculty have worked to improve habitat for turtles. Basking logs have been introduced so turtles can sun themselves. Thorpe’s observations will help determine how well the logs are being used. She has already found some are less attractive to turtles possibly because of exposure to wind, competition with other species and unfavourable underwater vegetation. Merilees sees Thorpe’s work as important to establish a baseline for improving conditions for native species. “Before you can do any management, you have to know what you are dealing with,” he said. Trudy Chatwin, species at risk biologist for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, West Coast Region, said working with VIU students continues to provide a real benefit to shared stewardship
and resource management. “Stephanie’s work on Western painted turtles at Buttertubs Marsh will provide important data to assist in planning for conservation of painted turtles as well as restoration and management of the marsh area,” she said. Thorpe is using the experience to prepare her for a career working as a field biologist. In addition to using the marsh research for her biology course, she is compiling data for a geographic information systems course with her findings used to produce a map of the area and its natural features.
Lantzville council wants to hear from district residents regarding a proposed soil deposit and removal bylaw. The bylaw, currently waiting approval from three provincial ministries, passed second reading in May. It was created following the abandonment of the urban agriculture bylaw which council decided covered too many aspects and was attempting to regulate items already covered by other jurisdictions. In the meantime, the public is invited to send written feedback on the bylaw before the end of September. Two public information sessions on the soil deposit and removal are also slated for September. Dates have not been determined. People can provide feedback by e-mailing district@lantzville.ca or writing P.O. Box 100 Lantzville B.C., V0R 2H0.
On Saturday, June 16th, Nanaimo Firefighters hosted Summer Heat, an evening of fine dining, dancing, and a Fashion Show featuring local models and merchants. We are proud to announce that over the past 3 years, Summer Heat has raised over $76,000 for the BC Burn Fund, which provides live saving, life supporting, and life enriching services to the people of BC. None of this would be possible without the amazing support of the community! We would like to thank those that made this event a success:
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Run for Life 2012 ~ Our 9th Annual The Run for Life 2012 Committee, together with the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, would like extend a warm thank you to all of our participants, volunteers, and sponsors. The 2012 Run welcomed more than 160 participants and 70 volunteers, a unified force of hard work and positivity helping to provide our Emergency Department at NRGH with lifesaving equipment. Special appreciation is given to our sponsors who make this event possible! With your help, more than $21,500 was raised for a worthy cause! Thank you for making 2012 such a fantastic success! Please visit www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/run for all race results. See you next year for our 10th Annual Run for Life!
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changes and infecting sockeye in rivers that later die at sea. Preliminary findings were preSockeye salmon along the west sented in 2011 to the Cohen Inquiry, coast are producing far fewer which reports in the fall with recomreturning offspring than in the past mendations on halting the decline and the SFU fishery scientists who in Fraser River sockeye. have documented the trend say it But Peterman said the newsuggests climate change may be a est analysis shows the pattern of factor. declining productivity has spread Randall Peterman said the study northward to more watersheds. he co-authored found 24 of 37 sock“That trend of spreading northeye stocks from Washingward is indicative of ton State to Alaska lost possibly climate-driven productivity since 1985, processes that become with the hardest hit runs more extreme in the south no longer even replacing first and work their way themselves. north,” he said. “The eviHe said the fact the dence is much stronger decline has been widethan it was.” spread across both prisThe theory of a fish tine and heavily disturbed food shortage is backed watersheds points to in part because sockeye non-local “shared mechahave tended to return sigPETERMAN nisms” as the more probnificantly underweight able cause, rather than in recent years. The food river-specific logging or pollution. supply is expected to decline as the “It’s much more likely that what’s ocean warms. causing these changes is occurring But Peterman noted increased over a large area,” said Peterman, competition for the same food supa professor in SFU’s School of ply is another possibility. Resource and Environmental ManThe number of pink salmon feedagement. ing in the same area of the north Warming oceans could be reduc- Pacific has more than doubled, ing the salmon food supply in the largely the result of “ranching” of north Pacific, sending more preda- pinks by Russians and Alaskans. tors towards the sockeye or increas“Because they feed on similar ing their vulnerability to patho- food to sockeye salmon there may gens, he said. The culprit could also be increased competition,” Peterbe affecting sockeye in freshwater, man said. Peterman added. The study was published in the A pathogen – either naturally Canadian Journal of Fisheries and occurring or spread by fish farms Aquatic Sciences. editor@nanaimobulletin.com – could be amplified by climate BLACK PRESS
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Solicitor General Shirley Bond’s TORONTO (Canadian pre-game plea to Press) celebrate responA tentative collective sibly went out the window along agreement ending by Air Canada front a strike with the Vancouve counter staff includes r Canucks’ increases, but it will wage hopes for the Stanley be up to an arbitrator Cup Wednescontentious dispute to settle a day night, leaving over pension plans the city and the for new hires. Canadian Auto Workers province to clean up and reassess union president Lewenza said the their crowd control tentative deal includes Ken strategy. wages and addresses higher At a tense news conference quality of life and with raised other fire offi issues by workers. But ficials yesterday, he said the agreemen Vancouver not settle the issue Police Chief Jim t does of defined Chu said there fi benefi fi t pensions – the major stumbling will be multiple reviews block in the negotiatio ns. Lewenza said the response to the Stanley of the union Rioters vandaliz Cup riot of sion issue to an arbitrator agreed to send the penBOAZ 2011, including the Vancouver after e an unmarked police car in JOSEPH/BLACK PRESS big question of in order to minimize strain on the 3,800 the Canucks’ loss downtown whether the city should the workers who were on Wednesday. abandon the on strike. “For us to prolong practice of encouragi Lessons learned the from the 1994 ng thousands hirees would absolutely strike as a result of future the tradition of the Stanley Cup riot of people to gather helped get the situ2010 Olympics. downtown. make no sense at this time but it will give us Huge crowds of drunken ation under control RCMP and Abbotsfor an opportunity in in half the time d Police spectafuture years to bargain on behalf tors with camera as the events of 17 reinforcements, sent of those phones delayed years ago, Chu in after police and fire crews The tentative agreemen new hires,” Lewenza said. said, and police were post-game crowds turned violent, from dealing with t means customer agents and other the looting and burning. stopping many more rioters took three hours service staff to stop extensive and hangers-on. who walked off the day will return to job TuesVancouver Mayor damage and looting Chu identifi fied the key work today. Gregor Robin downtown ertson identifi The main sticking tors as the same group perpetrastores. A strategy fied “a small group point in the dispute of “meet and of “anarof pension plans, with was over troublemakers” as chists and criminals” greet” by police crowd the primary cause. Air Canada wanting who disrupted control units new hires on a defi to put the 2010 Olympics. with people watching Premier Christy fined contribution Clark told CKNW They are opporon giant TV plan versus a defined radio yesterday that tunists, looking for screens had little fi benefi fit pension. Defi deterrent effect. the review has big crowds to fined benefi fit plans provide retirees to focus on social hide their activities, As the mayhem was with a predictab media, and use he said. covered on le income, but they expose employers new technology to live television, Bond Police did not anticipate identify people to additional costs urged thouthe full pension funds doesn’t caught in video and if their impact of wireless sands of picture-sn still images. have enough money social media apping spectapromised benefits. to pay on crowds, invited tors to go home. “We have to make fi With fined sure that the to gather at contribution plans, the company’s contributidefi hard-core group downtown “live sites” of troublemakers on is limited to a to watch in tiated amount and is punished,” Clark set, negopayouts to retirees said. depend on the performance of the underlying investmen ts.
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The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union launched strike action Tuesday with a one-day walkout at liquor distribution warehouses in Vancouver, Victoria and Kamloops. BCGEU chief negotiator David Vipond said the strike action is to protest the B.C. government’s plan to sell off the three warehouses as well as back the union’s demands. The union rejected an offer of a two per cent wage increase this year and another 1.5 per cent next year, and is seeking about six per cent over two years after three years without a raise. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon responded to the union’s strike vote by suggesting the wage offer could be withdrawn. The government describes its negotiating mandate as “co-operative gains,” where pay increases must be financed by cost reductions in work arrangement. Vi p o n d s a i d t h e BCGEU’s proposal to raise revenue by opening more government liquor stores on Sundays was rejected. When the plan to sell liquor distribution operations was revealed in February’s budget, the union was told its jobs would be protected in the transition to a private operator if the Sunday opening proposal was withdrawn, he said. The BCGEU also represents deputy sheriffs, provincial jail staff, child protection social workers, forestry and forest firefighting staff. The union has not indicated what the next strike action may be, but has vowed not to interfere with any public safety or emergency service duties. Another union proposal was to expand the duties of deputy sheriffs from court security to include traffic enforcement. “We can put three deputy sheriffs on the street for the price of two RCMP [officers],” he said. “They tried it in Alberta, and it was so successful they doubled the crew doing it in just a few months.” editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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The work of Snuneymuxw First Nation artist Noel Brown is on display at the Nanaimo Museum until Sept. 3. The exhibit features Brown’s art and jewelry.
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Many people have seen Noel Brown’s art around Nanaimo and may not have realized it. From street banners, carvings at Departure Bay ferry terminal or the large print hanging at the recently opened cruise ship terminal, Brown is an accomplished Snuneymuxw First Nation artist in several media. His latest work is exhibited daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, in the Port of Nanaimo Centre until Sept. 3. Inspiration for Brown’s work comes from Snuneymuxw stories and traditions, his uncle James Christopher Lewis, his paternal grandmother, Ethel Brown, and band elders. While interested in art from an early age, Brown did not take it up as a profession until 1995. One of his first commissions was by the Nanaimo Museum to provide art for the Elders’ Elders exhibition. He also designed the ‘Circle of Life’ symbol at the museum. For Brown, art is an opportunity to explore and celebrate his Snuneymuxw heritage. While he in works in several mediums, he salvages wood from beaches or mountains to create carvings inspired by songs and stories as told to him by his grandmother and the elders. The sea is also an important part of Brown’s life. Working on his crab boat provides opportunities for reflection, a source of inspira-
QQuickfacts ◆ NOEL BROWN exhibit runs until Sept. 3 at the Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way in the Port of Nanaimo Centre. Admission is $2 for adults, $1.75 for seniors/students.
tion and a place to assemble his thoughts and ideas. Brown comes from a family of woodworkers as grandfathers on both sides of his family were accomplished carvers. His uncles and cousins are also artists. He lives in Nanaimo with his wife Tammy, sons Marvin, Paddy and Ritchie and their nephew James. Family is important for Brown, who said he couldn’t do anything without the support of his family, especially his wife. They have brought up their children following traditional Snuneymuxw beliefs and instilled in them the value of discipline, ethics, honesty, integrity and social justice. Brown attempts to be true to traditional patterns and techniques and produces art that is true to his beliefs. Nicknamed “Natural”, he takes care of everything and gives the impression that nothing is hard. He approaches all aspects of his life with energy, good spirit and humour. For more information, please go to www.nanaimomuseum.ca.
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Performers head to school I FIFTH ANNUAL event offers a variety of arts.
Young performers in Nanaimo have little in the way of a break from education with the return of Super Summer Workshops. Hosted by Headliners School for the Performing Arts and teacher and music director Doug Dodd, the fifth annual workshops cover acting, musical theatre, beatbox, improving musicianship, country music singing and live sound for young performers. The school received requests from students and parents to continue expanding the successful work-
shops, so this year includes new innovative and creative programs for youth. Headliners will be presenting seven different workshops in July and August, the perfect vehicle for young people who want to learn and develop new singing and performance skills while still having fun during the summer holidays. All courses are taught by industry professionals and each concludes with a concert performance at Headliners. Registration for each workshop is $285 for 20 hours of instruction per week. Students signing up for more than one course receive a $50 discount on each additional course. All
materials and daily snacks are provided. New to the faculty are Nashville performing artist’s Carli and Julie Kennedy, teaching a special workshop on contemporary country music singing. Also returning is teen sensation Alexandria Maillot, teaching a singing workshop along with Dodd. Vancouver Island Star Search winner Mikaila Tombe will be joining them as a guest instructor. Maillot’s song Revolution was charted in the top 10 in Europe and she will be soon releasing her first CD. Returning for his second year is multi instrumentalist, composer and
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After several successful Western Canadian tours following their 2010 album Kid Dream, The Jessica Stuart Few are heading west again. The indie-folk trio is touring B.C. and Alberta
in July and August to officially launch its new single Don’t Ya, in anticipation of this fall’s sophomore release Two Sides To Every Story. The band plays the Corner Lounge in Nanaimo July 26 as part of a four-stop Vancouver Island leg including the Islands Folk Festival July 21-22 in Duncan. Emerging as one of
the hottest bands in Toronto, the tour features never-before-performed material by the group. The upcoming album serves to both celebrate the group’s eclectic mix of instruments as well as their signature indie-folk/jazz style, while giving fans a taste of their ever-evolving, critically acclaimed sound.
B.C.-born, Stuart (vocals, guitar, koto) is a veteran musician who has toured worldwide in Japan, Turkey, U.S., Australia and England. She and bandmates, Dan Fortin (double bass) and Tony Nesbitt-Larking (drums, back-up vocals), bring their original sound to life by constantly pushing boundaries and creating material
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Grand slam helps premier Pirates keep pace in pennant race BY GREG SAKAKI THE NEWS BULLETIN
The Nanaimo Pirates think an extra-innings win on the weekend will lead to more good things over the final month of the baseball season. The Hub City Paving Pirates (29-8) won three out of four road games over the long weekend, splitting a doubleheader Sunday against the Victoria Eagles and then sweeping the North Shore Twins on Monday. The highlight was the early game Monday, when the Twins and Pirates required extra innings to settle a 1-1 tie. After loading the bases in the ninth, Nate Odgers hit an inside-thepark grand slam home run.
“It was hammered. He hit it over the centre fielder’s head and it’s a long ways to the centre field fence,” said Doug Rogers, Pirates manager. The throw was relayed to home plate, but Odgers slid in safely. “It was pretty cool to see,” said the manager. “He couldn’t wipe the smile off his face the rest of the day.” That win, in which the Pirates tied the game late and eventually got to a tough pitcher, could be a “turning point,” Rogers said. “It just seemed to turn our team around as far as their mannerisms and confidence level.” Colby Morgan threw a nineinning complete game in that one, and in the rematch the Pirates busted out with 14 hits
in a 13-1 mercy-rule win. Bryan Odgers led the offence in the second game with a single, double, triple and two RBIs, Brendan McCarthy had two hits and three RBIs and Ben Dunbar and Justin Clarkson both had two hits and two RBIs. Ryan Smith had a pair of hits. Alex Rogers got the win on the mound. The day before, the Pirates lost 9-3 to the Eagles but responded with an 11-8 win in which they amassed 13 hits. GAME ON … The Pirates played the Parksville Royals on Wednesday at Serauxmen Stadium after press time and play a tournament in Skagit Valley, Wash. starting Saturday (July 7). sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Club gymnasts capture Island championships Nanaimo g ymnasts demonstrated toughness and more, and won Island championships. The Nanaimo Gymnastics School sent a contingent to the Islands at Campbell River last month. Emma Gueldenster n won the all-around title in her Level 2 tyro category, a remarkable achievement considering that she broke her arm during the winter and her return to competition this season was questionable. She also won the Island crown on vault and was second on the uneven bars. In the same division, Ali Hunter won Island championships on the bars and the balance beam. In Level 1 argo, Summer Simpson won the allaround championship and was best on the balance beam and Alyssa Schan placed second all-around, on beam and on the floor.
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Nanaimo Impact MMA is always looking to pick a fight. The city’s mixed martial arts club athletes are busy training with some noteworthy fights on the horizon. The club’s top star Nick Hinchliffe is next to tangle. The Juggernaut (19-8) recently signed with Maximum Fighting Championship and will face Dhiego Lima (6-1) in a welterweight match Aug. 10 in Edmonton. “That’s a big fight for him, a really big fight,” said John Punt, Impact trainer. “If he wins that then that’s going to put him right up there.” He said Lima, a Brazilian, is talented, explosive and strong.
Punt said pretty well every Canadian in the Ultimate Fighting Championship fought in the MFC at some point. “If you make your mark in MFC, most of the higher-end guys in MFC have gone to UFC,” said Punt. Another of Impact’s top guys, Graham Spencer, signed with Aggression Fighting Championship and could fight as early as September. Spencer (8-1) holds t h e f e at h e r we i g h t championship belt in Battlefield Fight League. “We’re just going to surrender it because nothing’s happening for him…” said Punt. “We weren’t able to get any opponents for him in Battlefield.” Impact’s Eli Wyse, an amateur, will fight at Battlefield’s BFL 18 event Sept. 15 in Vancouver against Rico Brinson. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo teen picked for camp One Nanaimo player is in the running to make Team B.C.’s U16 entry to the Western Canada Challenge Cup. Patrick Bajkov was invited to B.C. Hockey’s U16 provincial highdevelopment camp in Salmon Arm from July 18-22.
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The Nanaimo Timbermen have the type of team that can come back and win lacrosse games. The Coastal Windows Timbermen proved that again Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena, erasing a 5-1 deficit to defeat the Coquitlam Adanacs 13-9. “This is probably the best feeling we’ve had since I’ve been here…” said Cayle Ratclif f, Timber men veteran. “That’s a full team effort, a full 60 minutes. To show no quit against a solid team that’s won five straight is huge.” A goalie change sparked the T-men, as
Matt King came into the game in relief and stopped 23 of the 27 shots he faced. It allowed his teammates to chip away at the lead. The coach reminded his players not to try to do everything all at once, and they listened. “We have enough talent in the dressing room where if we stick to that game plan, the ball’s going to drop and we’re going to get the stops and eventually the win,” said Bobby Debrone, T-men defender. Scott Ranger led the Timbermen with four goals, Joel Henry had three goals and two assists and Ratcliff also scored a hat trick. Cody Bremner, Myles Kenny and Kaleb Toth had one goal apiece. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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Nanaimo Timbermen defender Dustin Dunn, left, scoops up a loose ball during Saturday’s Western Lacrosse Association game against the Coquitlam Adanacs at Frank Crane Arena.
DBL team will double up THANK YOU! The Nanaimo DBL Timber men are in the upper echelon of B.C.’s senior B lacrosse teams, but it will take more winning results to stay there. T h e c i t y ’s We s t Coast Senior Lacrosse Association team (9-6) has a busy weekend coming up, hosting games at the Nanaimo Ice Centre against the Royal City Capitals on Saturday (June 7) and the Valley Rebels on Sunday. The Timber men have won both their meetings this season against the Caps (5-9)
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◆ From /B1 The Timbermen will also have to keep tabs on the Thunder’s top scorers. Last time the teams met, Lewis Ratclif f torched the T-men for four goals in a minute and a half to pace a 14-10 Langley win. “Other than that, we had control of that game,” said Art Webster, Timbermen coach. “[Athan] Iannucci is going to score. Lewis is going to score. We have to contain them. They’re going to get a couple of goals but we can’t allow them to get four.” GAME ON … The T-men host the Thunder on Saturday (June 7) at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. The Timbermen then visit the Maple Ridge Burrards on Sunday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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When it comes to an ongoing commitment to Vancouver Island University’s trades programs, Waste Management Nanaimo practises good corporate citizenship. Waste Management donated six trucks to VIU’s heavy duty/ commercial transport mechanics training program in the last four years, including two front-end load waste refuse trucks recently. The trucks, used in a regional collection program, are retired from active duty but serve as perfect training tools for students. “For Waste Management, this is about giving back in a way that strengthens our long-term partnership with the university and the community,” said Glen Tulloch, Waste Management district operations manager. “We have about 80 employees from Campbell River to Victoria. One day, some of these student mechanics currently being trained at VIU could end up working for us.” Tulloch forged the relationship between Waste Management and VIU several years ago.
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Friday ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM hosts Time Machine Mania, allowing kids to discover how families lived 100 years ago. Perform chores, play games and make butter from 1:30-3 p.m. $3 per child or $10 for four. Phone 250-7531821 for details. Until Aug. 31. ◆ NANAIMO DOWNTOWN Farmers’ Market features products, crafts and good food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Plaza, 90 Front St. Entertainer this week is Howie James. Visit www. nanaimofarmersmarket.com for more
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Saturday ◆ NANAIMO THEATRE Group hosts auditions for its Christmas pantomime from 2-5 p.m. at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd. E-mail angelahepples@ hotmail.com for details. ◆ BASTION CITY Wanderers Volkssport Club hosts a 10km Parksville (Englishman River fish Hatchery) walk. Registration at 8:30 a.m. at Top Bridge Park parking lot and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 250-756-9796.
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Sunday ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM hosts Sundaes on Sundays, allowing visitors to make their own ice cream the oldfashioned way. Family fun for $2 per person. Takes place right after the noon cannon firing at the Bastion. Phone 250-753-1821 for details. Until Aug. 26.
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Ongoing ◆ DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays. ◆ NANAIMO RECREATIONAL Soccer is looking for players for their new women’s only
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No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. \Cash purchase price for 2012 Sorento LX MT (SR55AC)/2012 Forte Sedan LX “PLUS” AT (FO74PC) is $21,917/$14,922 and includes a cash savings of $3,850/$4,500 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers), a loyalty bonus of $0/$750, delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee up to $699 and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $25,767/$20,172. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. &Bi-weekly finance payment for 2012 Optima LX MT (OP541C) based on a selling price of $23,572 is $127 with an APR of 0% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,592 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Offer includes a competitive bonus of $500. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. ¥Loyalty Bonus offer available on 2012 Forte at a value of $750 for any current Kia owners towards the purchase, finance or lease of a new 2012MY Forte. Current Kia vehicle must be registered and licensed for the last 90 days. Loyalty Bonus offer applicable between July 3 and July 31, 2012. Offer is transferrable within same household only (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. >ECO-Credit for 2012 Optima Hybrid is $1,000 and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ††Competitive Bonus offer available on the purchase or lease of new 2012 Optima (excluding Hybrid) models at a value of $500 (deducted before tax) for owners of a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or Mazda6 with proof of ownership. Certain restrictions apply. Offer is transferrable within same household (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Offer not combinable with any other loyalty/conquest offers. Offer ends July 31, 2012. ^2012 Kia Sorento/2012 Kia Forte Sedan awarded the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. UModel shown cash purchase price for 2012 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XC)/2012 Optima SX Turbo (OP748C)/2012 Forte Sedan SX MT (FO542C) is $39,267/$34,972/$18,122 and includes a cash savings of $3,500/$0/$4,500 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers), a competitive bonus of $0/$500/$0, $0/$0/$750 loyalty bonus, delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,455, other fees of and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $42,745/$35,450/$23,372. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Available at participating dealers. ÈHighway/city fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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People suffering from dementia will have more support from volunteers at Nanaimo Travellers Lodge thanks to the generosity of the Mid Island Co-op. Travellers is a non-profit, charitable organization and the only dedicated dementia care facility in the mid Island. The co-op’s $2,000 donation goes toward the lodge’s volunteer program, including supplies, training and activities. There are more than 50 volunteers from teens to seniors taking part in the programs, and they are an integral part of keeping the lodge lively. They help in a variety
Susan Urban, of MidIsland Co-op, left, presents a $2,000 cheque to Carolina Ponsford of Nanaimo Travellers Lodge. The donation goes to the lodge’s volunteer program.
Josef Zurmuehle, left, and Ambrose Knobel show their Canadian pride atop Mount Benson July 1 with the Canada Day flags published in the News Bulletin.
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of programs that greatly enhance the lives of the residents. “Our volunteers are extremely valuable to enriching the lives of the elders at the lodge and we are so grateful to Mid Island Co-op and its members for helping people with dementia,” said Carolina Ponsford, programs manager. r “Volunteers work closely with staff to help elders regularly engage in meaningful programming that keeps them moving, thinking and feeling part of the community. ” To support Nanaimo Travellers Lodge, please go to www.nanaimotravellerslodge.com.
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Nanaimo students are off to jazz camps on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland thanks to $7,800 raised at the seventh annual Jazz Affair. Hosted by the Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society, the event enhances jazz education in the Harbour City.
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Innovation that’s Efficient Safety Second to None Snug Kids Well Connected
Class dismissed Teacher Lynn Macaulay, left, poses for a photo with this year’s graduating class at Nanaimo Parent Participation Preschool. The year-end event marks Macaulay’s 20th year at the school. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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Residents needed to help reduce neighbourhood crime Dogs’ day Staff at Studio Kitchens and Design and Pi Granite took part in the International Bring Your Dog to Work Day Friday. As part of the dedication to animals, the businesses donated cabinetry to the Nanaimo SPCA for its cat room. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more inforN mation, please call 250-7587121 or go online to www. volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. ◆ Citizens on Patrol – Take an active role helping to reduce crime in your community. The Nanaimo COPs program, under the guidance of the RCMP, monitors areas requesting more patrolling to reduce
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crime. Volunteers are welcome, and a commitment of one fourhour shift (usually Friday or Saturday night), and one Wednesday evening a month is requested. Options to cover special events are available too. Must be 19 years of age or older, be of good character and be able to pass an RCMP security screening. To learn more or to sign
Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society – If you are interested in helping seniors who feel lonely or isolated, or may require assistance on outings, etc., this may be for you. If you have experience in fundraising or program delivery and public relations, all the better. Volunteers must complete an application form and submit to a police
record check and then have an interview. Please e-mail info@ntvs.ca with ‘volunteering for NSVS’ in the subject line. Canadian Cancer Society – This society is looking for cancer prevention volunteers to play a key role in educating the public, advocating to government for healthy public policies, and to provide health and wellness tools to the community.
Flexible schedule allows volunteering from home or at the Nanaimo office. Training is provided. Please e-mail nfalconer@ bc.cancer.ca. Nanaimo Family Life – A volunteer is needed as a senior peer counsellor. The applicant must be retired, 60 years and older, compassionate and have good communication skills. Training is provided and a minimum commitment of 1.5 hours a week and
criminal record check is required. Please call 250753-0268 or e-mail r_matson@nflabc.org. Nanaimo Region John Howard Society – The society is looking for male volunteers to provide one-on-one support to people on parole in the Nanaimo area. You would be someone to talk with help people integrate into the community. Training is provided. Please call 50-754-1266.
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Cash lifts care program Patriotic pride
People suffering from dementia will have more support from volunteers at Nanaimo Travellers Lodge thanks to the generosity of the Mid Island Co-op. Travellers is a non-profit, charitable organization and the only dedicated dementia care facility in the mid Island. The co-op’s $2,000 donation goes toward the lodge’s volunteer program, including supplies, training and activities. There are more than 50 volunteers from teens to seniors taking part in the programs, and they are an integral part of keeping the lodge lively. They help in a variety
Susan Urban, of MidIsland Co-op, left, presents a $2,000 cheque to Carolina Ponsford of Nanaimo Travellers Lodge. The donation goes to the lodge’s volunteer program.
Josef Zurmuehle, left, and Ambrose Knobel show their Canadian pride atop Mount Benson July 1 with the Canada Day flags published in the News Bulletin.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
of programs that greatly enhance the lives of the residents. “Our volunteers are extremely valuable to enriching the lives of the elders at the lodge and we are so grateful to Mid Island Co-op and its members for helping people with dementia,” said Carolina Ponsford, programs manager. r “Volunteers work closely with staff to help elders regularly engage in meaningful programming that keeps them moving, thinking and feeling part of the community. ” To support Nanaimo Travellers Lodge, please go to www.nanaimotravellerslodge.com.
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2012 VERSA HATCHBACK
Carrying a tune
starting at
Nanaimo students are off to jazz camps on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland thanks to $7,800 raised at the seventh annual Jazz Affair. Hosted by the Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society, the event enhances jazz education in the Harbour City.
$
14,678 SHIFT_
• • • •
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Innovation that’s Efficient Safety Second to None Snug Kids Well Connected
Class dismissed Teacher Lynn Macaulay, left, poses for a photo with this year’s graduating class at Nanaimo Parent Participation Preschool. The year-end event marks Macaulay’s 20th year at the school. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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Residents needed to help reduce neighbourhood crime Dogs’ day Staff at Studio Kitchens and Design and Pi Granite took part in the International Bring Your Dog to Work Day Friday. As part of the dedication to animals, the businesses donated cabinetry to the Nanaimo SPCA for its cat room. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
The following are opportunities at Volunteer Nanaimo. For more inforN mation, please call 250-7587121 or go online to www. volunteernanaimo.ca. Volunteer Nanaimo is located at Unit 3-2350 Labieux Rd. ◆ Citizens on Patrol – Take an active role helping to reduce crime in your community. The Nanaimo COPs program, under the guidance of the RCMP, monitors areas requesting more patrolling to reduce
VOLUNTEERS
up, please contact Brian at bcornborough@shaw.ca.
crime. Volunteers are welcome, and a commitment of one fourhour shift (usually Friday or Saturday night), and one Wednesday evening a month is requested. Options to cover special events are available too. Must be 19 years of age or older, be of good character and be able to pass an RCMP security screening. To learn more or to sign
Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society – If you are interested in helping seniors who feel lonely or isolated, or may require assistance on outings, etc., this may be for you. If you have experience in fundraising or program delivery and public relations, all the better. Volunteers must complete an application form and submit to a police
record check and then have an interview. Please e-mail info@ntvs.ca with ‘volunteering for NSVS’ in the subject line. Canadian Cancer Society – This society is looking for cancer prevention volunteers to play a key role in educating the public, advocating to government for healthy public policies, and to provide health and wellness tools to the community.
Flexible schedule allows volunteering from home or at the Nanaimo office. Training is provided. Please e-mail nfalconer@ bc.cancer.ca. Nanaimo Family Life – A volunteer is needed as a senior peer counsellor. The applicant must be retired, 60 years and older, compassionate and have good communication skills. Training is provided and a minimum commitment of 1.5 hours a week and
criminal record check is required. Please call 250753-0268 or e-mail r_matson@nflabc.org. Nanaimo Region John Howard Society – The society is looking for male volunteers to provide one-on-one support to people on parole in the Nanaimo area. You would be someone to talk with help people integrate into the community. Training is provided. Please call 50-754-1266.
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Amateur radio operators hit emergency airwaves nications preparedness among amateur radio operators in Canada and the U.S. hit the airwaves June 23-24 as the Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association held its annual field day. The club’s celebrating its 64th anniversary this year, set up radios, antennas and other communications equipment at its temporary station at the parking lot at the end of Northfield Road and the Nanaimo Parkway. There is a competitive element to the field day, with points awarded to participating clubs for using a l t e r n at ive p owe r sources and innovative and experimental equipment. Po i n t s a r e a l s o awarded for the type and number of radio contacts made during the 24-hour event. Association members are licensed to operate on various r a d i o f re q u e n c i e s using Morse code or
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Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association members Katherine Banman and Jean Michel Hanssens are on the air during the association’s field day June 23-24.
voice to communicate with hundreds of other operators across North America while taking their turn operating the club’s radios. The 24-hour period did not have the best of conditions for the radio waves to travel, but the club still managed to contact 206 other radio stations in the U.S. and Canada by voice and 12 by Morse code. The association is
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BOUQUETS to the Saudi Social Club at Vancouver Island University. You put on a great presentation and a fabulous dinner. We had a lovely evening.
A SPOON FULL OF KINDNESS BOUQUET to Natasha in the Shopper’s Drug Mart pharmacy for helping me with my medication situation.
A GRATEFUL BOUQUET to Electrical Mark at the Rona store in Chase River. Thanks for working outside of your job description and making my project work. You not only did this, but you also continued to answer calls, pages and returned rented tools all while taking care of me. Your help is appreciated.
AN ELEVATOR FULL OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS to the two brothers who were with me when the elevator at the hospital got stuck on the sixth floor. Thank you for keeping me calm. You have my eternal gratitude. From a claustrophobic senior.
A BOUQUET for Kevin at the Brooks Landing Staples. Great service – fast and knowledgeable. BOUQUETS to Home Depot for the great service I received buying my dishwasher – no pressure. I’ll be back to buy more appliances. AN ALLERGY-FREE BOUQUET to the residents backing onto the Seabold Trail for donating their time to clear out the Scotch broom. Thanks also to the city for mowing the grass. The trailway has never looked better. A BOUQUET to One Hour Optical in Nanaimo North Town Centre. I tried four other places -– no luck. You were able to help and at no charge. Keep up the good work. You can fix anything. A HUGE BOUQUET OF ROSES to Donna at the Nanaimo News Bulletin. She was helpful and patient with me at a stressful time. A BUNCH OF ROSES to my neighbour for quietly mowing our lawn recently. What a kind deed.
A GREAT BIG BOUQUET OF RED ROSES to the honest person who turned in my cellphone to customer service at the Real Canadian Superstore. It’s so nice to see there are still honest people in this world.
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A BOUQUET to Patty at Thrifty Foods at Brooks Landing for making a great black forest cake and to all the staff for the smiles. TWO DOZEN PINK ROSE BOUQUETS each to Emma H. and Rachel M. for their generous volunteer efforts at our family’s Celebration of Life service recently. Their hard work in managing every detail of the food and coffee service is much appreciated and relieved us of much stress during a difficult time. Thank you, ladies.
struggling to get my 18-month-old daughter in the car seat, so I ended up putting my keys on the back of the truck. My husband was driving and forgot about them. You saved me a ton of time and money. This is a reminder that there are great people in this world who will take time out of their day to help a stranger.
A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANK YOUS to whoever returned my lost keys to the Nanaimo Athletic Club. I cannot thank you enough. I was
A BIG BOUQUET to the kind gentleman who rapped on my car window as I was stopped at the lights at the Terminal and Comox roads intersection and handed me my sandals, which were sitting on the trunk of my car. I had driven from the north end of the city with them on my trunk – how funny is that. The look on my face must have been priceless. You made my day.
Submit your Beef or Bouquet Beefs & Bouquets is a free forum to give thanks or express views on issues and events. The News Bulletin reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Length is limited to 40 words and two submissions per person per week. A winner will be selected at random to receive a floral bouquet from Turley’s Florist and Potting Shed. Mail or deliver to the News Bulletin, 777B Poplar St., Nanaimo, V9S 2H7 or e-mail to bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. Fax to 250-753-0788.
DEEP GRATITUDE to Tillicum Lelum Friendship Centre and the Children’s Wellness Program for their support of Bayview Elementary School. You have made a difference in the lives of our students.
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A BOUQUET OF HAPPY HEARTS to Dirk Heydemann, who won a Vancouver Canucks jersey at the U-Lock chamber event and donated it to Nanaimo Community Hospice to help us raise funds for their Expand the Heart of Hospice campaign.
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A HUGE BOUQUET to the players and all others involved with Youth
AN UPSET BEEF F to the person who beefed about unfriendly staff in south-end businesses. I work in the south end and I am quite friendly. Maybe you should complain to the business owner. A BEEF F to whomever parks on the sidewalk along the Island Highway behind Literacy Nanaimo. You are creating a dangerous situation, not just for pedestrians, but also for other vehicles. Your vehicle blocks the view of oncoming traffic for drivers trying to exit parking lots. I’ve almost been hit a couple of times coming out of the yoga studio and others have, too. Sidewalks are not parking spaces. A BEEF. What a joke that Nanaimo celebrates an important day like Canada Day for only four hours and yet they have a big event for the bathtub races. How strange is that?
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Sticking Together’s attempt to beat the Guinness World Book of Records for the longest ever street hockey game. They will have to wait until next year to beat the record (105 hours and 17 minutes), but 50 hours makes them number two for players of all ages and number one for youth teams. A SPECIAL TRIBUTE to SaveOn-Foods and to the Nanaimo Curling Club for their help with Youth Sticking Together’s world record attempt. Their support was essential to this project and they came through big time. A BIG BOUQUET to Erin C. and her instructor at the VIU Hairdressing School for the best haircut I’ve ever had. Way to go Erin. You’ve got real talent and a great instructor. A GRAND SLAM BOUQUET to the Ron’s Landscaping Service team for putting on a great end-of-season coffee league tournament and dinner. Great job, girls. THANK YOU to Cheryl and Steve at the Liquor Depot for the donations for our coffee league softball dinner and dance. Your generosity was appreciated.
A BIG BEEF to the person who dumped two mattresses on Aulds Road this week. We all have junk to get rid of – why do you think you should not have to take yours to the dump and pay to dispose of it like the rest of us? Our neighbourhood is not your dumping ground. A BEEF to people – mostly young men – who use the Harewood Mid Island Co-op parking lot as a race track. If you wouldn’t race up and down your parents’ street and screech your tires in front of your own house, there’s a good chance the rest of us don’t want to listen to it, either. It is a residential area. Find yourself a race track away from houses with kids playing in their backyards. ONE BEEF F to the committee that chose the banners that go along Bowen Road. The artist is talented, but why pick banners that represent fall? For example, a tree with no leaves and dark colours. The banners downtown are beautiful with bright colours representing summer. Maybe next year we could have a few to choose from and let residents decide on their favourites.
This Week’s Winner JANET ZACHER wins a bouquet from Turley’s Florist.
A BEEF F to people who park in bike lanes, forcing cyclists to veer out into traffic to get around them.
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McALP PINE, P I JAMES ST TE EWART T Jan January nnuary uary 13, 1953 ~ June 29, 29 20 2012 01 012 Jim passed away, peacefully, on June 29, 2012 at the Kamloops Hospice, after a long and brave ďŹ ght with Oral Cancer. With his wife and family by his side, he quietly slipped away.
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Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically fit, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Company’s standard employment selection process. Further information on this program can be found at: www. westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resume in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training
Instructors Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with finalizing the Program’s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a “hooktender” during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidates’ skill, knowledge and experience. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resumes in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training
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ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certificates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).
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1 REBOUNDER trampoline, $200, 1 single bed and bedding (pine solid head board) $400, 1 Omega juicer (Model #8003) $250, 1 CPAP breathing machine, as new, $500, Royal Dalton china (Japora), 30 pieces, $500, 12 qt stainless steel copper bottom pot, $30. Call (250)933-3900. 2 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASSES (July 6, 7 & 8). Best offer over $160 each. Phone 250-218-1451 4.5 YR hot water tank, $35. 2 white thermal windows, 32x32 w/ screen, $20/ea. 1-2’x2’ w/ screen, $20. Aluminum screen storm door, $40. 5.5’ Fiddle leaf plant in soil, $25. (250)756-0137 DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off white seats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new, feet up, heads up and massage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550. DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 hot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 old, new heater, pump 3 old. In good condition. (250)715-6491
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MINI GREENHOUSE, plastic cover with 4 shelves, $15. Call (250)390-3126
HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.
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CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC planer, new condition. 15,000 RPM. $95. 250-758-3410.
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PORTABLE OFFICES FOR SALE 10’ x 18’, 10’ x 32’ or 10’ x 40’ Multiple uses, w.room & A/C, on steel skids Call Al at 250-951-9957 for details. Will deliver.
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SPORTING GOODS LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
BED CHESTERFIELD, (Aqua and Pink), in great condition, very clean, $400 obo. Call (250)752-3125.
REDUCED: Jaynes Rd., Duncan, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, w/in-law suite, new custom kitchen & baths, windows & deck. 8 Appl’s incl. $369,900. Open to offers. (250)748-3007
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Our little buddy, “Ben,” was lost from Outlook Chalet Kennel at 1935 Morello Road on Thursday, May 17, 2012. He is shy and suffers from fear-aggression which may make him appear unfriendly, which he is NOT. He also has arthritis so may be in pain. Any information would be very appreciated. Call DAVID – 250-741-4268. Thanks!
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NORTH NANAIMO
Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed
$469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159 COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is absolutely charming. 3 bdrm, updated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.
CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. 250-586-8444. http://propertyguys.com/ property/index/id/65990 LOVELY 2 Bdrm. North Nanaimo Patio Home. $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, renovated. (250) 933-5566.
1 & 2 Bdrm. Updated kitchen, New flooring & appls. Bright, near Mall. Secure adult oriented. Free H/W.
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LADYSMITH. NEW 4 bdrm/2 bath with legal 1 bdrm suite. Many upgrades. Includes 11 appliances. Fully landscaped, New Home Warranty. $369,900. 1120 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746
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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main flr, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.
RV SITES YOUBOU: Sunny side of Lake Cowichan, 25’x50’ RV Lot with 25’ Mallard Sport Trailer. Lot is done with 2 stone slab patios, high end plastic grass for low maintenance. Must see to appreciate. Strata fee $125 monthy + hydro. Asking $130,000. Call (250)748-8776.
LOTS OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW Nanoose Bay $349,000. 2348 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sunroom, walk in pantry. AC/DC chair lift. New ductless A/C & heat pumps & 2 gas f/p. Lrg lot. Close to shopping, school & golf. 250-468-7082 or 250-757-8712.
HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older home, lots of updates since 2008. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. 2288sq.ft., 10,000 sq.ft. lot. Has rented for $2000/mth. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: (250)7406803 or (250)619-7650.
TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184
Garage Sales #ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖÖ INVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖANDÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES ANNUAL WOODGROVE Park Sale. Sat. July 7, 9am-3pm. 5854 Turner Rd. 14+ homes. Scooter, 2 electric bikes, exercise machines, crafts, etc. Hot Dog sale for Loaves & Fishes at #102. Watch for balloons around park. No early birds. CILAIRE- 125 Black Powder Trail. Sat, July 7th, 9-2. Household items, furniture, dropleaf table, bar stools, clothing new and used, collectables, records, spoons, magazines, antiques, oil lamps, tools. Multi-family sale. C. NANAIMO, 1667 Chick-aDee Crescent, Sat, July 7, 10am-3pm. Garage Sale. Hot dogs, coffee and face painting also. Rain of shine. DEPARTURE BAY area: Sat. July 7th, 9am-3pm. 3159 Smuggler Hill Drive. DEPARTURE BAY TOOL SALE Saturday July 7, 10am-3pm. Sunday July 8, 11am-2pm. Power tools; heavy duty mechanic and shop tools; nail guns, new in box; brand new socket sets; automotive equipment; arc welder; sand blaster, including chipper & rototiller and much more. 2450 Holyrood Drive.
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Every Sunday starting May 6th, 9am-2pm. 1356 Cranberry Ave., off Trans Canada Hwy, behind new Coop Gas Bar. Table rentals $15. Call Frank to INQUIRE. (250)816-1233
HAREWOOD MOVING Sale: Sat & Sun, July 7th & 8th, 9am-2pm. Shelves, pictures, tables, lamps, crystal, dolls and much, much more. 111 Harewood Rd. HOSPITAL AREA: Sat, July 7th, 8am-12 noon. Household items, toys, tools and new wedding & party favors. 1113 Thunderbird Drive.
GARAGE SALES NANOOSE BAY, 1228 Marina Way, Sat, July 7, 8am-2pm. Huge Sale. Antique wardrobe, leather and wicker furniture, fishing gear, jewelry, knick knacks and much, much more. You want it - we got it! N. NANAIMO, 5943 Waldbank Rd. (off Hammond Bay and Brickyard), Sat, July 7, 8:30am-11:30am. Coffee tables, swivel rocker, cushions and much more. N. NANAIMO Yard Sale: Sat, July 7th, 8am-noon. Misc. household, books, plants. 5867 Sunset Rd. OAK TREE Manor multi-resident garage sale in parkade at 325 Hecate Street. Saturday, July 7th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
MEGA GARAGE SALE Sat, July 7th, 8am-12 noon. 4303 Ashbury Place (off Uplands). Huge variety of collectibles: collector plates, dishes, DVDs books, greeting cards, Christmas stuff, household and lots of misc. No junk! Some fishing gear & clothing. Bring a friend. You won’t be disappointed! Rain or Shine.
QUALICUM: SATURDAY July 7th, 9am-3pm. RETRO and VINTAGE FASHIONS for Sale. Inside, Rain or Shine. 330 First Ave. West, V9K 1H6
NANOOSE BAY. Huge, MultiFamily Moving Sale. Sat & Sun, July 7th/8th, 8am-3pm. 2500 Noble Rd.
RUTHERFORD, 4309 Glencraig Dr., Sat, July 7, 8am3pm. Multi Family Moving Sale. Rain or shine.
PLEASANT VALLEY: Daycare Close Down. Books, puzzles, lots of toys. Strollers, playpen, play house, some household items. 5131 Carol Pl., Sat/Sun July 7/8, 9-3.
PORT HARDY Trailer on its own lot. Excellent condition, private back yard. Boat/RV parking. $102,500. Contact Gary David 250-949-8684.
NORTH NANAIMO: 1 B/R & bath, N/S, small pet neg. Quiet, secure building, hydro & hot water incl. Lge deck. D.D. $800/M 250-951-9621
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APARTMENT/CONDO 150 PROMENADE- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1400. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 150 PROMENADE Drive- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1425. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 1634 CRESCENT VIEW DR. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 4 appl’s. 1/2 blk from Hospital. Avail now or Aug. 1st. NP/NS. $750./mo. Call (250)741-4699. 1695 BOUNDARY Ave- 2 bdrms, $695. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Road1 bdrm, 1+den, 2 bdrms, $695, $725, $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3270 ROSS Road 2 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 38 FRONT Street- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1500. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Avenue2 bdrms, $800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 4700 UPLANDS 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, FP, Deck, 5 Appl, Courtyard, Mature Bldg. NP, NS. Aug 1st. $800. (250) 756-3137 4728 UPLANDS Drive- 2 bdrms, $700. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLEY- 1 bdrm, $595. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 99 CHAPEL Street- “Studio NA” 1 bdrm, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL NANAIMO 1 & 2 Bdrm apts near waterfront, ocean/mtn views, new laminate/appls. Adult oriented, free heat $695-$875 250-753-7457
DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $690 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656. FABULOUS HERITAGE style downtown condo. 1bdrm +den (bdrm). Five appli’s. FP, N/S, N/P. $900. 250-754-2207 HOSPITAL AREA- 1 & 2 bedroom, free heat/hot water. Starting at $700. Laundry facilities, wheelchair access, non smoking units, no pets. Call onsite Manager at 250-7163305. LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342. LADYSMITH: RARELY for rent, 55+ building, 2 bdrm, ocean views, $1295 mo. 385 Davis Rd. Call 250-246-5688. NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO: 1 brdm newly reno’d. $650 + hydro. Available immed. Call (250)701-3605. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $675. Grd floor 2 bdrm $750. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Refs req’d. Call 250-753-8633
New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet bldg w/ security cameras. Avail now & Aug 1st. From $760 mo.
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LONG LAKE area, beautiful lake view, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, very quiet, private prkg, gym, balcony, A/C, avail immed, $1200 mo incls utils. 250-618-6800. NANAIMO- Downtown character bright 1 bdrm, ocean view, fenced yard & prking. NS/NP. $720. + utils. 250-753-9365.
NORTH NANAIMO 2 bdrms, quiet, very spacious, walk out, private entrance, patio, parking, bus route, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $900 utils included. Avail June 1.
OFFICE/RETAIL AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR LEASE: Fully furnished/equipped restaurant/bistro located in beautiful Port Hardy, BC. This well-known location is tastefully decorated with a warm and inviting atmosphere and has an existing client base, located close to commercial and educational office facilities offering great potential for professional clientele. For more information contact Ron: 250-949-0556.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DOWNTOWN QUIET, cool, furn’d large clean 2 bdrm, grd floor, sharing rest of the suite w/ cable, W/D & internet incl. No pets. $500. (250)619-3336. FULLY FURNISHED, spacious 2 bedroom home near VIU, shopping and bus routes, washer & dryer and heat & hydro included, $550 per person. Avail now. Call 250-802-1847. N. NANAIMO, 1 bdrm Duplex, W/D, $400 mo (share utils), avail immed. (250)701-3605.
25 PRYDE Avenue- 2 bdrms, $750. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $875. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3379 MARIPOSA Drive- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1200. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
LRG ROOM, walk-in closet, dble bed, 4pc bath, shared Kitchen & laundry. Near VIU & hospital. Part of rent could be earned by helping senior owner. 1 (250)740-0002
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
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HOMES FOR RENT BEBAN 2134 Lang Cres. 3 b/r up + 2 b/r self-contained suite down. Avail now $1500 + utils. Details (250)758-0703 CASSIDY, LOVELY 1.5 private acres, 2 bdrm w/ bathroom upstairs, kitchen, huge patio, bbq, walk to river, just off TCH $800. 250-245-0014. DOWNTOWN, Older 2bdrm house, W/D, wood stove. $900/mo. 1(250)754-2207 LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available July 1. $1200. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca
SUITES, UPPER 2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $900. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 556 WAKESIAH Ave3 bdrms, $995. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 733 FITZWILLIAM Street- 2 bdrms, $975. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com NANAIMO. $850./mo. 1-bdrm, 5 appl’s. Discount for seniors, pets OK. 250-753-1200.
ROOMS FOR RENT
HOSPITAL AREA- reno’d 3 bdrm sxs, carport, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, N/S. $1250+ utils. Min 1 year lease. 1-604-807-5376. NANAIMO: 3BDRM Rancher duplex. Lrg kitchen & patio, Parking, fenced, near school/ bus. N/S. sm dog considered. $1000. July 1. (250)758-9745. 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.
250-756-3256.
NORTH NANAIMO: Bright 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, on bus route, gas F/P, W/D, NS/NP. Mature quiet tenant. $800. Avail. immed. (250)756-2931. WOODGROVE- 1 bdrm, $595 inclds hydro, bus route, non partier. Refs. (250)758-4569.
1-BDRM + den. Private level entry/patio. Newer home. N/S, quiet. $800./mo inclds utils & internet. Aug. 1. 250-585-5270 2- BDRM across from Aquatic Centre. Fenced yard, W/D. inclds heat, hydro & A/C. $800 mo, N/S. Aug 1. 250-753-8797 2BDRM BSMNT. Newly reno’d. Near VIU. N/P-N/S. Rent neg. 250-591-4141 / 667-2139 359 APPLEWOOD- 2 bdrms, $795. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 556 WAKESIAH Ave2 bdrms, $695. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 870 KENTWOOD Way- 1 bdrm, $600. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com C. NANAIMO, quiet area, new bsmt suite, 10 min walk to amenities, incls utils, N/S, N/P, No Parties, $700./ mo. Avail July 15. Call (250)751-8630. C. NANAIMO: Very spacious, clean 1 B/R bsmt suite. Own W/D, private entr, incls utils, 2 minute walk to major bus route. NS/NP. $700 mo. July 1st or 15th. Call 250-667-1221 DEPARTURE BAY: 1b/r suite, private entry, priv. patio $750 utilities incl. 250-751-2405 DIVER LAKE. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground level, priv entry, W/D, patio, solarium, $1050. inclusive. August 1. 250-714-8039 LONG LAKE Waterfront. 1Bdrm Executive suite - private entr. New carpet & paint - very clean, bright, quiet - Inclds W/D, F/S & utils - N/P, N/S. Aug 1st. $895. 250-758-4871. N. NANAIMO, brand new 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $600 mo incls hydro, avail immed. Call 250-619-7097, 250-729-9906. N. NANAIMO, (Lost Lake Rd.), spacious 1 bdrm suite, situated in a lovely home w/ lots of yard space, large 2 car garage, W/D, F/S, gas F/P. N/P, N/S. $795 + 40% utils. July 1st. (250)754-8560. SOUTH NANAIMO (Lake front), not on bus route, lower level 1 bdrm suite. Priv. ent. All util’s incld’d, in suite W/D. NS/NP. Avail immed. $750. Call (250)754-8728.
TOWNHOUSES
Modern 2 BDRM
Townhome near VIU from $795 mo. Family friendly with lots of greenspace. Near Aquatic Centre, schools, nature walk. Avail now or July 1st. Free heat Ask about our hydro promotion. Cat OK. For a visit, please call
Teresa (250)754-4605 or (250)616-4551.
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).
1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles. Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
MERCEDES 1993, grey, 300E, auto, under 200,000 K, leather, needs news tires. $3,400. (250)597-3456 Maple Bay area.
2006 Jazz by Thor 25’10” Deluxe travel trailer with front and rear slideout, walk around queen bed, A/C, fully loaded. Very little use. Stored under cover & never off the pavement. $19,000. Duncan. (250)746-5455
1990 MAZDA Miata. 182,000 kms. Black soft top & white hard top. $5500 obo. 250-2488550 evenings or weekends.
1993 SPIRIT
4 doors, gray, 4 cylinder, good condition. Family owned car for 20 years. $1800 obo.
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22’ MOTOR home Class B, 2001, Vanguard, Ford, V10. 6 new Michelin tires. Excellent condition, $22,000. Call (250)758-4542
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2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Very clean, runs great. 17” rims 4/Dr. 2nd owner valued at $5000 for will sell for $3400. 250-618-3147
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
1998 Land Rover Discovery. Special edition, Very good condition, excellent tires and brakes, heated leather seats, Alpine sound system, two power sky lights has 220,000 kms asking $4,500.00 OBO. 250-334-7794 or 250-7031954.
2004 VW TOUAREG. Beautiful vehicle, well maintained. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $15,900, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
BOATS 16FT. HEIRLOOM CANOE Clear Fiberglass over cedar strips. Cherry wood woven seats, C.W. & Decks Yoke. Never Been Used. Comes with accessories. Paid $4,000. Will accept best offer. Ladysmith. 250-741-7782
KCC THERMOGLASS 19’ boat, i/o (hull only). Great project boat. $150 obo. (250)7090710
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
Sunstar 28’ 1980. Surveyed 2011-Good rating. Propane stove/heater. GPS, dinghy, auto steer, depth sounder, VHF, 2 main, 2 genoa spinnaker. $16000. 339-6852
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD 80,000 km, Silver, 4 doors, fully loaded, automatic, tow package. $15,000. Call Ryan, 250-702-6250.
1982 18 1/2’ Travelaire in perfect working condition. Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122
MOTORCYCLES
2007 HD Ultra Classic, with all the bells & whistles. 96 cu in motor, 6 spd trans, full 4 speaker Harmon Kardon AMFM stereo with rider/passenger intercom, MP3 CD player, CB radio, cruise control, heated grips, too much to list! 18,500 kms, $18,900 obo. Call (250)748-9251 Duncan.
1987 DODGE Islander Goldstream wide body RV. 138K, factory propane engine. Queen and dbl beds. 3 way fridge, stove, toilet, 2 sinks. $4500. Phone 250-586-6790.
SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 30FT. 5th wheel. A/C. New laminate floor. Full bath. Great cond. $2,800. 250-871-2223
1999 MAZDA Miata Conv. SE, 122,000k, 2tops, black w/tan leather, BOSE audio, all power, cruise, alarm, 5spd manual. Xclnt cond. $10,500. (250)729-4948.
2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades. Low mileage. Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664. Email: dhay@telus.net
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1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $14,250. (250) 748-3539
1993 VW Westfalia, standard. 280,000 km, garage-kept. Well-maintained. A/C. Ready to travel. Asking $19,500. (250)923-4769.
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