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Elevated temperatures and stiff breezes won’t spike the record charts, but will increase the danger for wildfire outbreaks. Temperatures in Nanaimo are predicted to hit highs of 30 C today and Friday (Aug. 16-17), but won’t come close to breaking past records. Trevor Smith, Environment Canada meteorologist, said the Aug. 15, 2010 record temperature of 33.1 C eclipsed Wednesday’s predicted high of 29 C. Predicted highs of 30 C for today and Friday also fall far short of the record 34.5 C set for those days in 1977. “On Vancouver Island you can get pretty big ranges from the water to inland, so Port Alberni’s going to be more like 33, 34,” Smith said. Outflow winds from the B.C. Interior Wednesday and today raised temperatures in the Fraser Valley and some Lower Mainland areas in the mid 30s, but all that hot air will be cooled somewhat by the Strait of Georgia before it hits the Island. What those winds will do, though, is dry out the landscape, raising wildfire danger ratings for most areas on the south B.C. coast. “It tends to be hotter weather when we have outflow winds,” said Marg Drysdale, Coastal Fire Centre spokeswoman. “So rapid drying of fine fuels is going to be happening overnight, so it’s going to dry very quickly over the next couple of days.” The Nanaimo area was still under a “high” fire danger rating as of Wednesday morning. Temperatures will cool over the weekend when there will be a 30-per cent chance of showers Saturday night through Sunday morning. ◆ See ‘POTENTIAL’ /4

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Tricia Reynes, lifeguard at Westwood Lake, returns to shore after checking on swimmers jumping off the far side of a swim float. The safety check was also an opportunity to take a break from the heat Tuesday. Temperatures are predicted to reach close 30 C tomorrow and Saturday (Aug. 17-18), combining with winds that will create dry conditions raising the risk for wildfire outbreaks.

Nanaimo city council gave city staff permission Monday to release a public tender for renovations to be started at city hall. With the city’s new annex nearing completion at 411 Dunsmuir St., the main city hall building at 455 Wallace St. will undergo renovations beginning in January to accommodate staff from the city manager’s office, human resources and payroll, all of whom were formerly housed in the old annex. Those renovations are expected to cost $800,000 and are part of the $15.7-million price tag of the new annex. The new tender is to complete work from a previously planned and separate renovation project that will see a $150,000 fire suppression system, alarms and smoke detectors added to city hall, as well as $130,000 to replace the existing oil-fired boiler. “That work was going to happen anyway,” said Brian Clemens, the city’s director of finance. “So we’re basically rolling all of the renovations into one. All of the work needs to be done at the same time.” Clemens said no new money was being added to either the total cost of the annex or the work to be done through the tender. As part of the renovations, a two-stop accessibility lift will be installed at city hall to make it easier for people with mobility issues to access the second floor. That $50,000 improvement will be funded through the federal government’s Enabling Accessibility Fund, and is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2013 in order to meet deadline for the grant money. Money for the fire suppression safety work and new oil-fired boiler will be drawn from general revenue. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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RDN inventories industrial land, needs for future The Regional District of Nanaimo wants to know how much industrial land is available and what’s needed for future development. To help discover the information, the district began an industrial land supply and demand study. Pa u l T h o m p s o n , RDN manager of long range planning, said the survey, by consultants Urbanics Consultants Ltd. and HB Lanarc Golder, will help the RDN move toward its goal to enhance the region’s economic resiliency. He said people contacted the RDN over the years with concerns about industrial land. “There were some concerns that there might not be enough land or land in the right places or whether we have enough land to meet demand in the future,” said Thompson. The survey is underway and the district hopes to have it completed by early next year. Its goals are to evaluate the demand for different types of industrial land both from a regional and local perspective, to create a more resilient region that is less reliant on fossil fuels to reduce pollution and

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Council loses appetite for soup BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN

Nanaimo city council showed its distaste for the practices behind shark fin soup Monday, unanimously passing the first two readings of a bylaw that would ban the trade, sale or distribution of shark fins or their derivative within city limits. Shark fin soup is a traditional Chinese delicacy, often used at banquets or weddings to flaunt wealth. A bowl of soup can cost $100, while shark fins can fetch up to $800 per pound. Because shark meat is almost worthless, sharks are often caught in a net, de-finned and then tossed back into the ocean by fishermen. The practice is banned in Canadian waters, but countries like China, Spain, Costa Rica, Japan and others have no laws prohibiting finning. According to staff officials, only one retailer in Nanaimo is known to offer shark fin soup, and it has agreed to come into compliance should a bylaw pass third and final reading. The delicacy is prevalent in municipalities like Vancouver and Richmond. Anthony Marr, representing the Vancouver Animal Defence League, said the practice of finning sharks kills an estimated 70 million

to 100 million sharks annually, with many of those species considered endangered. “I realize Nanaimo does not have a lot of shark fins but Nanaimo is in a very strategic position to lead Vancouver Island in this charge,” said Marr. “Cities are rising one after another to ban this barbaric practice and I can say that because I’m of Chinese descent.” Already Port Moody and Coquitlam have shark fin bans in place, while Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, North Vancouver and other B.C. municipalities are considering it. Five U.S. states – Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington and Illinois – already have bans in effect, as do eight Ontario municipalities, including Toronto. Toronto city council has established a maximum fine of $100,000 for retailers caught selling shark fins. Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan called the practice of finning “an absolute travesty” and a “pathetic and disgraceful thing to do” while Coun. Diane Brennan referred to it as “absolutely inhumane”. The first two readings of the bylaw passed unanimously. Marr added that sharks are slow to reproduce, and harvesting their fins at such

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penalty being termination of the retailer’s business licence. “As far as compliance goes, the first step for staff would be, if we found out anything was happening, would be to talk to the business owner and if they didn’t comply we would have council involved,” said Ted Swabey, general manager of development services. “The method to enforce this would involve going to court so it’s not something you just want to jump into. In 90 per cent of the cases we gain compliance with businesses when there is something that doesn’t work.” There are several federal international and international laws that prohibit shark finning, including: Canada’s Wild Animals and Plants Protection International and Interprovincial Trade Act (1996); the Fisheries Act, which prohibits finning in Canadian waters; a United Nations declaration stating finning anywhere is illegal; and the Convention of the International Trade of Endangered Species, which states that no endangered or threatened species can be traded internationally. Council is expected to pass the bylaw later this summer. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com

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No one was hurt, but southand northbound traffic in both directions was backed up on the Nanaimo Parkway for about an hour Monday after a travel trailer flipped in the southbound lanes south of the Mostar Road intersection. Nanaimo RCMP attributed the crash to “wind wobble” – fishtailing caused by air turbulence between the trailer and a transport truck it was passing. No charges are pending against the driver who was driving at the posted speed as he was passing the truck.

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to maximize efficiencies and minimize waste generated by industries. Thompson said part of a sustainable economy is making it attractive for business to move here. Ensuring there is enough industrial land in the right places will make it more attractive for businesses to operate in the region. A survey of industrially zoned land was completed for the RDN’s Regional Growth Strate g y Review in October 2007. The majority of industrial land is in Nanaimo, representing 57.8 per cent of the RDN’s overall designated industrial land totalling 617.6 hectares. Electoral area A (Cedar, Cassidy, Yellow Point and South Wellington) makes up 11.4 per cent, totalling 121.7 hectares. Nanoose has no designated industrial land. Industry, businesses, gover nment stakeholders and community members are invited to contact the regional district to provide input for the study. To provide comments, please call 250-390-6510 or e-mail growthmanagement@ rdn.bc.ca. Study results and periodic updates will be posted on the RDN’s website, www.rdn. bc.ca. More information on the Regional Growth Strategy is available at www. shapingourfuture.ca.

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Theft victim tag-teamed by suspects Nanaimo Mounties are warning the public about thieves who use a distraction ploy to steal credit cards. The heads-up follows an incident Aug. 6 at about 4 p.m. after a woman used her credit card at a grocery store in Port Place shopping centre. She loaded her groceries in her car, got in the vehicle and set her purse down beside her. A man came up and asked her for directions to Qualicum Beach. The woman recognized him from when he was standing in the checkout line next to her in the store. After a few minutes of conversation, a second man came up and spoke a few words in a foreign language to the first man, who put his map away and both men walked into the mall. The woman discovered her credit card was missing when she got home and cancelled the card, but was told the card had already been used seven times, totalling $3,000 in purchases, at different locations in Nanaimo by the time the cancellation went through. The card was used twice at Port Place and five times at Woodgrove Centre. The victim was not held responsible for the purchases. Police said they believe the suspects are of eastern European descent. Both men wore suit jackets and had dark complexions and might also have a female accomplice. She is described as approximately 5’6” tall with dark hair. The same men might also have committed a crime in Saanich on Wednesday when a woman had her wallet stolen under similar circumstances. The suspect in that incident was described as a stocky Caucasian male, 20-30 years old, wearing a navy jacket and ball cap with a red brim. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrime stoppers.com.

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Province after island road access BY RACHEL STERN THE NEWS BULLETIN

The province is ensuring public access to the roadway leading to Gabriola Island’s Green’s Landing Wharf by securing its legal status. The roadway crosses onto private property, and while residents have used it for decades, its legal status was never resolved. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has been negotiating with the landowner since early spring to ensure public access. Kirsten Pedersen, district manager of Vancouver Island for the ministry, said the negotiations with the landowner are ongoing but the ministry is in the process of finalizing them. “This has solved a

long-standing problem and we are grateful that we can fully use Wharf Road as a public roadway,” said Jack Schick, chairman of the Green Wharf Preservation Society, in an e-mail. He said members of the society are “quite happy” that both the federal and provincial government recognized the importance of having a good, wellmaintained roadway for the public. The road, commonly referred as Wharf Road, was not surveyed as a dedicated public road, but the ministry is committed to maintaining the road for safe and reliable access for residents to the wharf, said Pedersen. She said the province recognizes continued public access to the federallyowned Green Wharf

is important to residents, especially Mudge Island residents. The wharf is an important link between Gabriola and Mudge islands for daily commuting and emergency situations. Schick said residents have used the access road that connects Green’s Landing Wharf to South Road on Gabriola for years, and there is evidence of the road being used by the public starting in 1879. Last year the Regional District of Nanaimo contemplated taking over control of Green’s Landing Wharf when the federal government announced in 2010 that it sought to divest itself of the property. Before the federal government could transfer the water lot

it needed to resolve some requirements, which included consulting with First Nations and the landowner for road access. Howard Houle, RDN director for electoral area B (Gabriola, Decourcy and Mudge islands), said the RDN looked at taking over Green’s Landing Wharf in the past, but there are currently no plans to apply for control of the wharf. A report on the implications of taking over the wharf is needed before any decision is made, he said. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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An independent review of B.C. Transit has recommended more say for local governments on capital expenditures, budget changes and land use decisions.

some of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new buses out and replace them with older ones. The provincial government pays 47 per cent of costs for B.C. Transit service in partnership with 58 local gover nments. B.C. Transit has a target to double its ridership to 100 million passenger trips by 2018. When he ordered the review, Lekstrom ruled out any increase in the provincial share of funding. O n T u e s d ay h e declined to comment on specific recommendations until they have been reviewed by local communities and discussed at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this fall. Recommendations include: a local government advisory panel to consult on system-wide capital expenditures; local gover nments should share information on long-term tran-

sit budget changes, land use and zoning decisions; the province should amend the B.C. Transit Act to allow multi-year operating agreements; and B.C. Transit should report to municipalities twice a year ridership, cost per capita, passengers per capita and other perfor mance measures. Manuel Achadinha, B.C. Transit president and CEO, said the recommendations by the panel will help shape the future of B.C. Transit and make it better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have proven that we are operating efficiently and effectively under the existing governance model,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are confident that any changes to the governance model will ensure that we can continue to provide efficient and effective transit service to our customers and to taxpayers.â&#x20AC;? Aside from an

intent to improve communications and strengthen the partnership between local and provincial gover nments, neither Stanhope or Lekstrom could pinpoint specifics about how those levels of government will change the ways they conduct business over future B.C. Transit issues. Stanhope was positive, though, about eventual outcome of the review and future dealings through the partnership. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I h ave nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; t g o n e through with a finetooth comb all of the 18 recommendations, but the theme that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about â&#x20AC;&#x201C; government decision making and accountability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are all addressed in this report and those are the things local gover nment asked for,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can see it being a smooth ride from here on.â&#x20AC;? editor@nanaimobulletin.com - with files from Chris Bush

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Preventing illness is the best way to get health-care costs down. So why aren’t governments doing more to protect the environment? We know environmental factors contribute to disease, especially contamination of air, water and soil. Scientists are now learning the connection is stronger than we realized. New research shows that 60 per cent of emerging infectious diseases affecting humans – those that rapidly increase in incidence or geographic range – start with animals, two-thirds from wild animals. Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Ebola, SARS, AIDS … these are just a few of the hundreds of epidemics that have spread from animals to people. A study by the International Livestock Research Institute concludes that more than twomillion people a year are killed by diseases that originated with

wild and domestic which carry Lyme bacanimals. Many more teria. The mice are not become ill. good at removing ticks According to an and their larvae and article in the New York so the ticks pick up Times, “emerging disbacteria from the mice eases have quadrupled and spread it to other in the last half-centumammals, including ry.” The increase is humans. “When we mainly due do things to human in an ecoSCIENCE encroachsystem that MATTERS ment into erode biodiDavid Suzuki and destrucversity – we with Faisal Moola tion of wildchop forests life habitat. into bits For example, or replace one study habitat concluded with agrithat a four cultural per cent fields – we increase tend to in Amazon get rid of deforestation led to a species that serve a 50 per cent increase in protective role,” said malaria because mosLyme disease researchquitoes, which transer Richard Ostfeld. mit the disease, thrive Global warming is in the cleared areas. adding to the problem. Another example A study in the jourfrom the article shows nal Nature – Impact how interconnected of regional climate life is. Development change on human in North America health – notes heart has destroyed or fragattacks and respiramented forests and tory illness due to heat chased many predawaves, altered transtors away. This has mission of infectious led to a huge increase diseases, and malnutriin white-footed mice, tion from crop failures

can all be linked to a warming planet. And economic and political upheaval brought on by climate change can damage public health infrastructure, making it difficult for people to cope with the inevitable rise in sickness, according to a study in the Archives of Medical Research. Research also shows warming ocean waters are increasing the incidence of waterborne illnesses, including those caused by toxic bacteria in shellfish. This is costly to the economy as well as to human health and survival. The World Bank estimates that a severe influenza pandemic could cost the world economy $3 trillion. Environment Canada says air pollution alone costs the Canadian economy billions of dollars a year because of increased health-care costs. A key solution, according to the One Health Initiative, is to look at the links between human, ani-

Stewards clean up debris in Chase River

It’s well known that fish don’t need bicycles. They also don’t need shopping carts, litter, furniture, car wheels or any other form of human-made debris. That’s why the Harbour City River Stewards are teaming up with Nanaimo Recycling Exchange, South End Community Association and Vancouver Island University to clean up parts of the Chase River this weekend (Aug. 18-19). And they’re looking for volunteers to help. According to a recent student report from the resource management officer technology program at VIU, foreign material is creating a problem for fish and their habitat. Among the worst areas are bridges crossing the river at Howard,

Bruce and Park avenues, as well as the trail behind John Barsby Secondary School and Harewood Centennial Park. According to Dan Fox of VIU, there were 14 shopping carts located in the river, and some of them are solidly entrenched in the sediment, making it difficult to remove them. “Summer low flows are a perfect time for this type of activity,” said Fox. “Removing debris now means that it will not be flushed downstream or out to sea during the fall freshet.” The Chase River is home to resident rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout and provides a significant amount of habitat for chum and coho salmon fry, according to Fox. In 2011, approximately 400

coho and 3,000 chum returned to the Chase River to spawn, providing one of the strongest returns in recent history. Cleanup crews meet at Robins Park at Park Avenue and Fifth Street at 9 a.m. Saturday and cleanup locations will include under the bridges at Park, Bruce and Howard avenues and on Seventh Street, as well as the culvert at the end of the alleyway across from the intersection of Sixth Street and Georgia Avenue, among others. Interested participants should bring bug spray, rubber boots and gloves, as well as a lunch. For more information, please e-mail Fox at Daniel.Fox@viu. ca.

mal, and ecological health and to manage our activities in a sustainable and holistic way. The U.S.-based initiative is bringing experts in human, animal, and environmental health together to study these links. Another promising area of research is natural capital evaluation. Although it’s difficult, if not impossible, to put a dollar value on the numerous services nature provides, leaving them out of economic calcula-

tions means they are often ignored. Forests and green spaces filter water and store carbon. Urban green spaces provide cooling and protection from storms. And, ecosystems in balance help to protect us from disease outbreaks. Destroying these systems and replacing them with human-built infrastructure or paying for the consequences often costs much more than profits gained from exploitation. With the world’s

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Shark fin laws a federal issue There is no doubt that the act of finning sharks for the purpose of creating culinary delicacies, or any other derivative, is unacceptable if not disgusting. Around the world, an estimated 70 million to 100 million sharks are caught annually, de-finned and returned to the ocean to suffer a horrible death. What’s more, the sheer volume of destroying these apex predators will result in the endangerment of many species as well as throw the ecology of the ocean off. Slowly, municipality by municipality, possession or retailing of shark fins is being banned. Nanaimo made steps to impose a bylaw Monday night to do just that. But is this really an issue for municipalities to tackle? Probably not. While dealing with the issue at the municipal level will likely create awareness, under B.C.’s Local Government Act the most severe punishment that can be imposed is the termination of a business licence. If there is a growing distaste for shark fin products in the public realm, this issue needs to be addressed through federal law. Our municipal laws simply have no teeth. Under Canada’s Fisheries Act, finning sharks is illegal in Canadian waters, so it doesn’t make sense to allow an import that is illegal here to arrive on our shores. One third of all shark species are considered endangered, so it’s safe to assume shark fins being sold are those of endangered shark species, as there is no way to track fins and from which species they came from. If there is to be any pressure on the leading producers of shark fins like China, Costa Rica, Spain and Japan, punishment must come through international channels, not municipalities. 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

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Here’s a summer scene being compliance rate. Only four governplayed out all over North America. ment stores were caught, a pass Family van pulls up to the corrate of 96 per cent. Five rural ner store to stock up on a few agency stores were tested, and one camping essentials: pop, chips, flunked. hotdogs, a case of beer and a botBut here is the telling statistic. tle of vodka. In 2010, the government allowed Not in B.C. you say? liquor inspectors to employ actual It happens every day at rural minors to test stores. Previously, agency liquor stores around the they hired people who looked province. As with many young but were old other issues, there is enough to buy alcohol, B.C. one reality for urban As late as 2009, two out VIEWS B.C. and another for the of three stores (governrest of us. ment or otherwise) Tom Fletcher Selling booze in grosold to them. Problem Black Press cery stores would preis, that’s not an actual sumably create anarchy offence. in B.C. cities and towns, Now liquor inspecbut villagers and their tors send in undercover visitors somehow manteens, and relieve them age it, just as everyone of the evidence when does across the line in they are allowed to buy Washington or Alaska. booze. The watchdog These rural agency now has teeth, and comstores are “flyspeck operators,” pliance has jumped. sniffs an acquaintance who spent The government glossed over his career as a union activist in the poorer performance of private government liquor stores. Picture stores. But in fairness, three times dusty old bottles on a rickety shelf, as many private stores as governgreedy owners and poorly trained ment ones were targeted in the clerks more likely to sell to undernew inspections, and the gap is age drinkers. narrow. Similar generalizations can be Government stores also have a heard about the hundreds of prihuge built-in financial advantage vate liquor stores that have popped in their wholesale rate, and are up around B.C. since they were generally overstaffed by private legalized. And in fact, there have sector standards. been more violations in private The B.C. Liberals also moved stores, revealed in sting operations this spring to make rural agenrun by liquor inspectors. cy stores easier to establish. In the year ended March 31, 54 Regulation changes brought the private stores were caught sellminimum population served from ing to a minor, for an 84 per cent 300 down to 200, and eliminated

a vague requirement for a “bona fide community” to exist around the store. Meanwhile, the big booze story this year is cabinet minister Rich Coleman’s plan to sell B.C.’s warehouse and distribution monopoly to a private contractor. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has protested, despite assurances that their jobs will continue. B.C.’s burgeoning craft beer industry has looked to Alberta’s all-private model and predicts higher costs. The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive from the start, with the NDP pointing to the paper trail of lobbyists with an apparent inside track. It’s great politics, but it matters little to consumers in an increasingly competitive, but heavily taxed business. Another new regulation took effect this summer, creating a $525 fine for adults serving minors, on the job, at home or as a bootlegger. Parents who provide booze for their own under-age children are exempted. Previously, penalties applied only to licensed establishments. If the issue really is public safety and teen binge drinking, the key job for government is to regulate sales effectively. Once that is done, no justification remains for government liquor sales. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Olympic opinion ill-informed To the Editor, Re: Olympics show a better world, Opinion, Aug. 9. I was surprised by the editorial of Aug. 9. At the very least, I would suggest you are ill-informed or, at best, Pollyanna-ish. You stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Olympic Games are a two-week celebration of youth, goodwill and ultimate effort â&#x20AC;Ś For two weeks, the world converges in one place, without politics, religion or greed.â&#x20AC;? Really? You are unaware that the International Olympic Committee refused to allow a moment of silence to commemorate the 11 Israeli athletes gunned down at the Munich Games 40 years ago by Arab terrorists, but were OK about observing a moment of silence for British people blown up by Arab terrorists July, 2005 in the London Underground? You are unaware that U.S. president Jimmy Carter, in 1980, imposed a boycott of the Moscow Summer Games over Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afghanistan policies. Sixty-five countries did not participate. Russia and 13 other communist nations then boycotted the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games from 1964 until 1992 because of politics. At these 2012 Games, one athlete was not permitted to compete as an athlete from South Sudan; he could compete only if he represented both Sudans. Do you need more examples? I suggest that the Olympic Games you describe exist only inside your own head. Theo Klewansky Nanaimo

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local stores? I doubt it, and have to wonder just who buys this stuff. Is this just a case of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new clothesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wherein the sellers and/or buyers convince themselves that there is a real difference between what the market sells and what can be bought in town? This was my first visit but it will be my only one. I saw nothing that I wanted, but if I had, I doubt I would have bought it anyway. There was nothing there that I could not buy in town for a lot less. Gordon Jackson Nanaimo

Honest people pay Cost of market food for criminal acts too dear for shopper To the Editor, To the Editor, I heard about the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market held in Cedar each Sunday in front of the Crow and Gate and decided to visit simply because I had not been out there for years. The market was reasonably well attended and there was a variety of edibles and other things on offer. The prices, however, took my breath away: $2.50 for a pound of new potatoes, or a garlic bulb for $2.50. Contrast these prices with any of the stores in town. Perhaps the stuff on offer is fresher, and perhaps it is organically grown, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I saw any signs claiming this to be the case but perhaps the sellers would have said so if I had asked. Can the taste or nutrition really be so much better that it justifies a price of at least 300 per cent more than the

I recently witnessed a shoplifting that left me angry, frustrated and bewildered as to what I can do about it. Pulling into the nearly empty parking lot of a Nanaimo grocery store, I noticed a car in a handicapped spot and the driver sitting, obviously waiting for someone. A woman came out of the store, grabbed two large plants and loaded them into the open trunk of the car. It was when she put not only the two plants she had grabbed previously into the car, but several others that I realized there was no way she could have paid for all those plants without taking them into the store to have them scanned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they were different plants, different prices. Having filled the trunk, she closed it, then proceeded to grab several smaller

plants. I got out of my car, made a mental note of the licence plate number, and walked toward the store entrance. The thief, realizing she was being watched, hopped in the car, arms full, and they sped off. Inside the store, the staff was oblivious to what had just taken place outside. The floor manager was courteous, and thanked me for the licence number, but when asked if they had cameras outdoors, said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think so. I was annoyed with the whole episode, on three levels. First, I was shocked at the blatant gall of the thief and her accomplice, who obviously had jointly planned the heist. Second, if a store is going to have merchandise for sale outside, why wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it have cameras or security watching it? Does the staff just trust everyone is honest enough to bring the item into the store to purchase it? Or is it that the store management doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care? The honest people will pay, and the price is marked up high enough that it will make up for those who choose to steal. And, I was annoyed with myself. Why didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I have the presence of mind to grab my cellphone and tape the heist? I just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mentally prepared for what I had observed. And why do I care, when it appears the store doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t? So the next time I complain about the price of groceries, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remind myself someone has to pay for what others choose to take for free. Tim Weger Nanaimo

Communication manager a waste of taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money To the Editor, Re: New manager communicates cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues to taxpayers, Aug. 14. With 23 years experience on Nanaimo council, 15 as mayor, it is safe to assume I am one of the two or three people most knowledgeable of the true need for a City of Nanaimo communications officer. There is absolutely zero need for such a disgusting waste of taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money.

As I stated, when this was first suggested by Coun. Diane Brennan in December, taxpayers are fed up with wasting money on useless bureaucratic positions. Public relations flacks are the worst. People want answers from the people in charge (elected or appointed), not some PR idiot. Any publicly-funded body that has a PR or communications officer is

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Harewood neighbours excited by projects There are a number of new projects happening in Harewood, and it is a great time for anyone who lives, works, volunteers or attends school in the area to get involved. The next meeting of the Harewood Neighbourhood Association is Tuesday (Aug. 21), 6:30 p.m. at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. On the agenda is planning for the annual general meeting in September. “Now is the time for new people to join their neighbourhood group,” said association president Heather Campbell. “We are looking for new energy, new ideas to help with new projects.” Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture is planning some significant improvements to Centennial Park at the corner of Seventh Street and Howard Avenue, and the city is undertaking the development of an Official Community Plan for the area.

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•Weight: 150 lbs. •Height: 5’6” •DOB: Jan. 7, 1991

•Weight: 160 lbs. •Height: 5’10” •DOB: Dec. 24, 1985

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Nanaimo Mounties are warning the public about thieves who use a distraction ploy to steal credit cards. The heads-up follows an incident Aug. 6 at about 4 p.m. after a woman used her credit card at a grocery store in Port Place shopping centre. She loaded her groceries in her car, got in the vehicle and set her purse down beside her. A man came up and asked her for directions to Qualicum Beach. The woman recognized him from when he was standing in the checkout line next to her in the store. After a few minute’s conversation, a second man came up and spoke a few words in a foreign language to the first man, who put his map away and both men walked into the mall together. The woman discovered her credit card was missing when she got home and cancelled the card, but was told the card had already been used seven times, totalling $3,000 in purchases, at different locations in Nanaimo by the time the cancellation went through. The card was used twice at the Port Place Mall and five times at the Woodgrove Center. The victim was not held responsible for the purchases. Police said they believe the suspects are of eastern European descent. Both men wore suit jackets and had dark complexions and might also have a female accomplice. She is described as approximately 5’6” tall with dark hair. The same men might also have committed a crime in Saanich on Wednesday when a woman had her wallet stolen under similar circumstances. The suspect in that incident was described as a stocky Caucasian male, 20-30 years old, wearing a navy jacket and ball cap with a red brim. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

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A BIG BOUQUET to whoever was responsible for the fair downtown during the Nanaimo Marine Festival. After an absence for so many years, it was wonderful to have the fun downtown again like I remember in the orginal days. Keep up the great work and let's have more activities that are free downtown so all can enjoy, not just the rich and tourists. AN EDIBLE BOUQUET for Mike at The Foundry Pub. You keep us coming back because the food is always fresh, well presented and good. We go there almost weekly because of your cooking skills. THANK YOU to the young man waiting in the Tim Hortons drivethru line. You jumped out of your car to run and open the door for us. You made a great-grandpa's day. Somewhere there is a proud mom. A BEEF F to the residents of an apartment building and townhome complex. Please stop standing in the street, yelling, screaming and swearing at each other. The neighbourhood doesn’t need or want to listen to your nonsense. A SECOND BEEF F to the managers for not doing anything about it. A BEEF F to neighbours who don’t mind their own business. We were spring cleaning – who cares if our yard is messy?

A BIG BEEF F to management at a Nanaimo store for finding ways to fire your long-term employees just to save money. This has impacted customer service and the remaining employees are shaking in their boots. A BEEF F to people who are still wearing their pyjama pants at 4 p.m. Ever consider trying to contribute to society? A BEEF F to people who park so their vehicle takes up two spaces. A PLANE LOAD OF BEEF F to an air carrier for changing its route to Nanaimo airport so that planes fly over residential areas instead of Harmac. I no longer get eight hours sleep with the first plane leaving at 7 a.m. and the last at 11 p.m. A BEEF F to people in this city who live in trees, in caves, in tunnels and under bridges. If you live in a tree you're an ape, if you live in a cave you're a caveman, if you live in a tunnel you're a grub and if you live under a bridge you're a troll.

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Sometimes success is borne from failure. Abby Roberge couldn’t imagine anything worse than re-taking three courses he failed his Grade 10 year. He wasn’t interested in any of the subjects, so to keep himself busy, he started entertaining his classmates. Although his teachers were likely less than impressed that he used school as a comedy proving ground, his fellow students were suitably entertained. “That was the first time I thought I could do stand up,” he said. Roberge takes the stage at the Queen’s as part of the Wrecking Crew comedy tour with Alex Phillips, Matt Siegan and Nick Callas on Saturday (Aug. 18). The quartet met on the comedy circuit in Los Angeles, where Roberge said he performs about 15 times per week. He can’t get enough of the buzz from an entire crowd laughing at his social commentary. “It’s really addicting,” Roberge said. It’ll be Roberge’s second show in Nanaimo since leaving the city as a 20-year-old for New York to pursue stand-up comedy. He was last here as part of Bob Saget’s tour. Having the chance to meet comedians like Saget also offered the chance to learn from those who came before. What they told Roberge was what great comedians

Cameryn Moore’s new one-woman play answers the question often raised at the end of her last fringe theatre hit: how did you become a phone sex worker? Slut Revolution is the follow-up to Moore’s play Phone Whore, which she performed as a fundraiser for last year’s Fringetastic theatre festival. While both shows delve into all kinds of sexuality, Revolution is about Moore’s journey into self-acceptance by saying ‘yes’ to the good things that come along in life. “I call it the thinking person’s sex show,” Moore said. She performs Monday (Aug. 20), once again donating part of her proceeds to Nanaimo’s fringe festival. Revolution is autobiographical and is framed around a conversation Moore has with a man – a sexual partner – where she flashes back to previous experiences. Some of those experiences will be shared by others – an awkward first pickup line or getting caught getting off – and other experiences won’t. “The things I’ve done and talk about are not in everyone’s experience set,” Moore said. As such, Moore ends up ◆ SLUT REVOLUTION fundraising becoming a go-to play for Fringetastic at Vancouver person for those Island Conference Centre in the audience Monday (Aug. 20) at 8 p.m. who have quesTickets $14/advance; $19/door. tions about the Visit fringetastic.com. kinkier side of sex, particularly in cities she visited previously. In those cases, the conversations get deeper. “Word is getting out that I am a person you can talk about these things with,” she said. Moore is not a therapist, but often participates in discussions after the show. “People are just more comfortable talking to me,” she said. Fringe theatre is the natural arena for edgier content, where artists can experiment with topics and techniques and audiences are less intimidated by the spectacle of theatre, she said. However, discussions around Moore’s shows and the popularity of the erotic trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey doesn’t mean that people are more comfortable with sex or sexuality, said Moore. “Social change doesn’t happen that quickly,” she said. Slut Revolution is open to mature audiences only – 18 years or older. The show begins at 8 p.m. at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14/ advance; $19/door. Please visit www.fringetastic.com for tickets and information.

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Abby Roberge returns to Nanaimo with his comedian friends for a show at the Queen’s Saturday (Aug. 18).

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Endangered wildlife subject of art Wildlife artist Patricia Mansell puts some of her paintings on display during a new exhibition at Nanaimo Arts Council. Mansell’s original work will be featured in On the Brink: Endangered Species in Canada throughout the month of September. An opening reception is set for Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m., at the gallery,

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Orchestra performs classics Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra will put names to familiar notes of classical music during a free concert at Maffeo Sutton Park Saturday (Aug. 18). Classical tunes used in television, commercials and movies, such as Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Canon by Pachelbel, is on the set list for the orchestra. The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra is made up of amateur and professional musicians who rehearse

weekly from September to June. The Strings in the Sun concert is the first by the Ambassador Orchestra, part of the full ensemble created this year to perform outdoor concerts, special summer shows, charity concerts and host educational programs in schools. The concert at Lions Pavilion starts at 6 p.m. For more information, please v i s i t w w w. n a n a i m o ch a m b e r orchestra.com.

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The VIU Mariners left their American visitors with a good impression of Canadian basketball. Vancouver Island University’s men’s hoops team lost 89-71 to the Northwestern State University Demons on Tuesday at the VIU gym. The Nanaimo team had the game tied 19-19 and brought it as close as 43-39 late in the second quarter before the visitors from Natchitoches, La., pulled away in the third. “VIU was very good. They played very good, they had a good crowd, everyone came out and supported them,” said Shamir Davis, Demons guard. “They gave us a good test early. We needed to run like this.” The game at VIU was NSU’s second exhibition of its tour; the NCAA Div. 1 team defeated Squamish’s Quest Kermodes 105-40 on Sunday. “Regardless of the opponent or the level of play, we still want to win, that’s the main priority,” Davis said. “Any gym you go into, you want to win.” He said his team did a better job at hitting its open shots and finishing its inside looks in the second half. The Demons also had to adjust to a more physical style of play than they expected. “Canadian basketball, I love it. I really can’t complain …

this is great,” Davis said. “We really need this early because if we can play through this contact, we can play down the stretch.” The Mariners, too, took a lot out of Tuesday’s matchup. “Guys came out, they played hard, they played unselfishly,” said Matt Kuzminski, coach of the VIU men. “I thought we communicated well which is going to be a big focus for us.” He said his players kept the game simple and didn’t seem to be overly intimidated against a higher-calibre opponent. M’s forward Greg Gillies said he was happy with everyone’s effort. “We had a good focus going into the game. We didn’t take it as just an exhibition, we kind of wanted to prove something,” he said. “It’s always nice when the States come in because you’ve never really played the competition before, you always think they’re better than a lot of teams up here. We wanted to just compete and give the best effort we could.” It resulted in a good game that helped make the travellers’ B.C. tour even more special. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said James Hulbin, Demons forward. COURT SHORTS … Gillies was VIU’s top scorer with 20 points, Jon Bethell scored 14 and Clayton Billett added 13. For NSU, Hulbin and Jalan West had 21 points each and Davis scored 15 … The Mariners face another NCAA Div. 1 team, the Cal State Northridge Matadors, on Wednesday (Aug. 22) at 6 p.m. at the VIU gym. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Representative financing example based on 2012 Soul 1.6L AT (SO753C) with a selling price of $21,867 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650, $500 loan savings, $1,050 â&#x20AC;&#x153;3 payments on usâ&#x20AC;? savings, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable)] financed at 0% APR for 60 months. Bi-weekly payments equal $156 with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Cost of borrowing of $0, for a total obligation of $21,867. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. &Bi-weekly finance payment for 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5 LX V6 (SR75ED) based on a selling price of $28,667/$31,267 is $155/$173 with an APR of 0%/1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. 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Harrriett Harriett H tt Ric Richenda Richenda Sheepwash Sheepwa h sh h p paassed i into the prese pr presence sen e of her L he Lord and Sa Savior avior viorr on nA August ugust g 11, 20122 iin Nan N anaimo B.C. B.C B Harriett was born Ha Harrie born on April Apriil 14, 19 192 924 24 to Richard aan and nd d Hen Henrietta H en Caldwell. Sh She was always veery proud to be a native daughter of Nanaimo and resided here her entiree life. She passed away of age related causes at the age of 88 years. She was the the oldest of four children born to the late Richaard and Henrietta Caldwell and was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Earl Sheepwash. Harriett will be remembered always by her sister, Jooan Jacobson of Port Alberni, B.C., Christine (Douglas) Shipp of Cranbrook B.C., and her brother Ralph Caldwell of Nanaimo, B.C. Harrriett was the loving mother of four children: Karen (Ray) Patrick of Fairhope, Al b Alabama, Patricia Sheepwash of Nanaimo, B.C., Dale (Keelly) Sheepwash of Nanaimo, B.C., Harriett suffered the loss of her third child, Alan Earl Sheeepwash in January 1963. She loved and prayed faiithfully for her seven grandchildren and eleven greeat grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Harriett was an active member er ooff Firstt Baptist Bap B Church. Family and friends are in nvited nvite nvit d to attend a a celebration of Harriettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lif liife fe att First Baptist Bapttist Church, 1650 Waddington ton n Road Ro Road, R d, Nana Nanaimo Na ana moo B.C., B C., August 17, 2012 at 6:30 30pm 30pm. 0pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers,, donations d can caan b be mad made m ade to the Gideon Societ ciety ety, yy, or to the Tr T Traavellers a ellers Lo Lodge, odgge, Nelson Unit. The Th hee family thanks thanks thee stafff of th the he Nelson Unit for their their kind an and d loving loving care ca e ooff Harriett. We are dee deeeply eply ply grateful. gratef

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The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day but missing you is heartache that never goes away Remembering the things we did not get to say I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you No one can ever know I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.

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CLEANING SERVICES

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

VIRDIGRIS GARDENING: Gardener for Maintenance, Renovation, Consultation & Design. Call Guy 250-7402505. http://www.virdigrisgardening.com

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Richard 250-729-7809

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

GARDENING

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

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

(250) 667-1189

PLUMBING

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, demolition. 250-668-6851

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

GARY FORTIN’S HAULING. One call does it all. Clean-up and disposal. (250) 618-1413.

FREE QUOTES same day, rubbish removal, demolition. $50 & up. 250-668-6851

JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate any useable items to local charities. Call Sean, 250-741-1159.

WINDOWS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ACORN HOME SERVICES Home improvements. Repairs. Doors/windows. Custom made arbors, decks, sunrooms, awnings, fences & lots more! Garry, 250-591-7474. www.acornhomeservices.ca AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800. ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Rooﬁng, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131. BLUE OX Home Services. Expert Handyman & Renovation Services: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tiling, painting, lawn & garden. Refs avail. Insured. 250-713-4409.

LEGAL SERVICES

PROGRAM PR ROGRAM STARTS SOON IN NANAIMO

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

ELECTRICAL

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

COMPUTER SERVICES

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250-753-4208 PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIENDLY FRANK

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CHESTERFIELD, $50;. Exercise bike, $30 obo. (250)7534798.

DOWNSIZING. BIG computer desk, King size bed with Sleep Country mattress including bedroom suite and all accessories. Living room furniture, sofa, love seat, matching coffee and end tables, lamps, etc. Offers on everything. Call (250)951-9899.

CRAFTSMAN’S 10” Miter Saw, excellent condo, no blade, $75. (250)933-6230. CUSTOM MADE Barbie House. Built to last. 45” x 37” x 18”. Maple ﬂoors, shingle roof. $98 obo. (250)754-7637 GE washing machine, clean white, excellent condition, heavy duty, $99. Call (250)751-5257. GOLF BAG, blue/black, incld’s shoulder strap, club hood, golf cart. $25. Call 250-758-6577 JAZZY POWER wheelchair with Roho cushion, used cond. $99. (250)585-2004.

APPLIANCES MATCHING FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu ft Fridge and 30” self clean smooth top Stove, “stay clean” stainless steel and black. New in Oct/2011, asking $950 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

ART OBJECTS

OAK ENTERTAINMENT centre, glass side doors, storage bottom, exc. cond., paid $460, asking $50. (250)390-2910 TAYLOR MADE bag, full size, $44. Taylor Made putter, $44. Call (250)758-3410. TOSHIBA TV, older 20”, $25. Upright Wind tunnel Hoover Vac, $24. (250)667-6999

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD & Logging. Stock up now! *Clearing. *Downed trees. *Wood Spiting Services Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog ﬁsh, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

FURNITURE

ANTIQUE MEDICINE cabinet $59. 27” Sharp TV. $40. Please call (250)753-3588.

DINING SET: glass table top with six coordinating chairs. $349.99. (250)591-4383

LARGE DRESSER with mirror, dark wood, $300. (250)729-9486, Nanaimo. LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

PORT HARDY Trailer on its own lot. Excellent condition, private back yard. Boat/RV parking. $102,500. Contact Gary David 250-949-8684.

3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs. Everything brand new from roof to ﬂoor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities. Only $299,900 ﬁrm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814

PORTABLE OFFICES FOR RENT 10’ x 18’, 10’ x 32’ or 10’ x 40’ Multiple uses, w.room & A/C, on steel skids, built to code. Call Al at 250-951-9957 for details. Will deliver.

ACER 17” ﬂat screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all). JVC 48” projection colour TV, ﬂoor model, 4 yrs old, $300. Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

FOR SALE Kitchen Aid Food Mixer. Rarely used. $199 Phone 250-758-0656

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121. SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40”x27”x80”, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

REAL ESTATE Oak china cabinet, glass door $275. Oak table $125 Dresser, bevelled mirror $200 Wash stand $80. 1800’s Pine wash stand. 1885 Birdcage piano, birdseye maple, brass candle sticks $200. (250)334-4579

APARTMENT/CONDO #101 3270 Ross Rd- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

ALUMINUM SCREEN STORM DOOR $30. 33.5x80” (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.

APARTMENT/CONDOS ✓★FIXER UPPERS✓★ BARGAINS! These homes need work, lowest prices. For a FREE list with pics. Visit:

COMOX, BC. 730 Aspen Rd. 4.5 yr Patio Home, 1449 sq.ft. - 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, natural gas ﬁre place, 4 appls. end lot w/fenced yard. $330,000 250890-9345/250-702-0621

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, situated on own land in Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. Will also trade in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248

HOUSES FOR SALE

Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous upgrades. 2 gas ﬁreplaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, inground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: malcodon@shaw.ca

$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 DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft. 2bdrm, 2bath, den. Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900. (250)751-1680

MOVE IN READY $243,900. 1704 McPhee Ave., Courtenay BC. 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/all updates. Open concept, original hardwood ﬂoors, beautiful garden beds, fully fenced back yard, 2 out buildings for storage. A MUST SEE! C 250897-9934 or H 250334-3799

#ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖANDÖRECEIVEÖ &2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖANDÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES 10 Family Garage Sale at The Lazy T Ranch at 3576 Jinglepot Rd. Fri. Aug 17, 9am-3pm Sat. Aug 18, 9am-3pm Sun. Aug 19, 9am-3pm. 3 boat seats, unique coffee and 2 end tables, maple rocking chair, baby stroller and car seat, home knitting kids sweaters. CEDAR. MULTI-FAMILY MOVING Sale. Sat. & Sun., Aug 18 & 19, 9am-2pm. Furniture, appliances, tools, etc. 3000 Cedar Road. C. NANAIMO, 9 Machleary St., Sat, Aug. 18, 8am-1pm. 3 Family Garage Sale. Something for everyone. DEPARTURE BAY: 2035 Berkshire Plc, Sat., Aug. 18th, 9-12pm. Two family sale; tools, toys, bikes, household... DEPARTURE BAY: Sat, Aug 18th, 7am-1pm. Boys/Girls sz7 clothing, 2 twin beds (great shape), household goods, toys, TV, some adult clothing. 1306 Sherwood Drive. DEPARTURE BAY, Sat. Aug 18th, 8am-1pm. Household items. Something for everyone. 2005 Berkshire Place (off Bay St.) DIVERS LAKE Moving Sale, Sat, Aug 18th, 9am-3pm. 2539 Rosstown Rd. ESTATE SALE: Indoor/Outdoor Clearout. Sat, Aug. 18th, 9am-4pm. Antiques, furniture, housewares, electronics and then some. 1610 Northﬁeld Rd. Reasonable Prices!

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE (2 FAMILY) Saturday Aug. 25, 2012 5342 Georgiaview Cres. Nanaimo 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. LANTZVILLE: 7465 Andrea Cres., Sat., Aug. 18th, 8-1pm. No early birds, something for everyone. LANTZVILLE. Sat. Aug. 18, 9am- ? Downsizing Sale. 60 years of mad shopping. Furniture, painting, tools- Too many items to list. 7118 Caillet Rd. LANTZVILLE. SUNDAY Aug. 19th, 8am-3pm. Multi-family sale. 7106 Sebastian Road. METRAL: Super Garage sale @ give away prices! Sat. Aug 18., 9-3 6011 Pineridge Cres. (off Metral to Spartan). Port sew mach, old mangle, camp stove, movies galore, pics, hsehld, & tons of clothing/shoes. Lots of freebies! MOVING SALE. August 19th 8-3 pm. 2074 Honeysuckle Terrace Nanaimo. Going overseas. Quality household, kitchen, shelving, camping, golf and windsurﬁng gear, LPs and CDs, stereo, books, antique dresser, MORE. For details, rawbbiemc@yahoo.ca

GARAGE SALES NORTH NANAIMO- HUGE SALE! Saturday, Aug 18, 9am1pm. Household, senior boy’s clothing, snow gear, skates, student trumpets, books, board games, PST system, Play Station II games, Christmas stuff. 5777 Kerry Lane.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2bdrm Rancher centrally located, Jinglepot (Nanaimo) area. Open concept kitchen leading into beautiful sun room. Gas FP and new HW tank. Single car garage with additional storage area. $339,000. 1 (250)7582294 or 250-754-6214 Lv.Msg.

RUTHERFORD: 5352 Kenwell Dr., Sat, Aug. 18th, 9am-1pm. Girl’s clothing (summer/winter sz 6+), household items, etc..

Two Day Fundraiser Yard Sale

Call: 1-250-616-9053 LOTS 2-BDRM North Nanaimo Patio Home $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, no age restrictions. Completely renovated end-unit. For more details contact (250) 933-5566 or patiohome333@shaw.ca

Old Orchard Character Home. 2,200 sq.ft. 3-4 bdrms, 2 ba., wood heat/gas burning furnace. Original hardwood & tile. $529,000 call 250-338-5051 judithannetal@yahoo.com

Wide range of items available

No Early Birds Please

NANAIMO- #3 1663 Dufferin Cres, Sat, Aug 18, 8am-2pm. Downsizing- furniture, house wares, electronics, books, toys, CD’s, DVD’s and more. NANAIMO- 6173 Raphael Dr, Sat, Aug 18, 9am-2pm. All proceeds to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

UPLANDS AREA: Sat, Aug 18th, 8-4. Household, china, furn., dolls, brand name clothing, shoes. 5119 Ian Place.

NORTH NANAIMO6449 Groveland Dr, Sat & Sun Aug 18 & 19, 9am-3pm.

WESTWOOD: 2 Family Garage Sale: Sat/Sun, Aug 18 & 19, 9am-3pm. 229 Holland Rd.

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

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

August 18th and 19th 8am-2pm 1585 Bowen Rd Nanaimo UPLANDS AREA: 3936 Uplands Dr, Sat. & Sun August 18th & 19th, 8am-4pm. Toys, books, small appliances, electronics, clothing, misc. Rain/Shine

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

TOWNSITE 890 Hunter st on Aug 18-19 from 8-12noon. Shop-hand & electric tools & supplies & hsehld items

Transitional Housing Program

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

WE BUY HOUSES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on Corﬁeld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

30 CAVAN St. Senior friendly 1bdrm +den. Completely reno’d, granite counters, hdw ﬂoors, paint, tub enclosure, top ﬂoor, lrg deck, secure parking. N/S, N/P. $800/mo. 1yr lease. 1-604-720-0775 #3 1691 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms, $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

3185 BARONS Rd- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & 800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOMES WANTED

STORAGE FACILITY 20 x 14 in strata complex, Parksville Industrial Park. $37,500. Will consider long term rent. $180/mo. & hydro. 250-2407672. abbie7060@yahoo.com

#14-444 BRUCE3 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

#3 1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

#12-1600 MOREY Road- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

25 PRYDE Ave. 1-bdrm grnd level townhouse, $650. Avail Sept. 1st. (250)756-4728.

Realty Executives Mid Island

ESTABLISHED SECOND hand business, Coombs Junction. $18,000. Call for details 250-954-5331, 250-240-1417

#116 - 550 Bradly- 2 bdrms, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

#20-211 BUTTERTUBS- 3 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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Garage Sales

RENTALS

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

BACH & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area) New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Avail now & Sept 1st. From $600 - $760.

250-754-2936 DELUXE 1-BDRM, top floor. Hospital area, balcony, N/S, N/P, laundry. $750/mo inclds hydro. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed. Call (250)616-7461. DOWNTOWN: Large 1bdrm. Available Immed. N/P Ref’s. $650/m. Also avail. Bachelor apt. $550/m (250)729-1997 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO: Lge 2bdrm, 1 bath, private balcony/ocean view, $750. 1bdrm also avail. N/P (250)729-1997 GORGEOUS 2BDRM downtown area condo. Top floor, corner. N/P, N/S. $900. 1 (250)754-2207 HOSPITAL AREAlrg 1 bdrm- $700. Free heat/hot water, close to amenities & transit,walking distance to the new Country Grocer, W/C access, laundry onsite, non smoking suites, no pets. Call onsite Manager at 250-716-3305. 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. LONG LAKE 2 br, 2bath, 5 appl, f/place. Top floor, cathedral ceiling. Stunning lake views. $1050/mth Avail Sept 1-250-729-8835

40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-ﬁ. Call 250-951-4902 WILLOW POINT. Newer 3bdrm, 2 bath + separate studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. (778)420-4256 or (250)202-8788.

430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

BUYING OR SELLING?

NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO OCEAN view Downtown. 1 bdrm + den. Senior friendly, secure parking. 6 appls, laundry rm. Refs & lease req’d. NS/NP. $890. Avail Sept. 1st. 250-591-8886.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bdrm $650. Bachelor $575. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Mark/Don 250-753-8633 NORTH END- Spacious 1 bdrm, $900 inclds all utils+ cable. NS/NP. Avail Sept 1. Call (250)756-3096 after 6pm.

4735 LOST Lake Rd4 bdrms, 3 bath, $1525. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

733 FITZWILLIAM St- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

872 PARK Avenue- 3 bdrms, $1095. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

HOSPITAL AREA. Lrg 2-bdrm 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sundeck, F/S, W/D insuite. N/S, small dog neg. $650 mo. 1-778-866-8251 or 1-250-378-2151.

NORTH NANAIMO 1 & 2 Bdrm. Updated kitchen, New ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & appls. Bright, near Mall. Secure adult oriented. Free H/W.

250-758-1246

Artists/Horticulturists 5min walk to VIU/aquatic cntr, 2bdrm up and 1+ down, lndry, $1,500+utils. N/S 754-9774 NANAIMO- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1350/mo. Available now. 250-753-5917. N. NANAIMO, modern 1 bdrm Duplex, 5 appls, shed, nice yard, W/D, $1000 mo utils incl, avail Sept. 1. (250)760-0357. S. NANAIMO- Large 3 bdrm split level house comes with separate 1 bdrm suite. 2 car garage. Country setting. Close to town. No pets, No smoking. $1500. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P, N/S. 12 minute ferry ride to Nanaimo. $650. Available Sept. 1, 2012 - April 30, 3013 (250)753-4123 or 758-4454

2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012. 1998 LINCOLN Town car, Signature series, pearl white colour, 165 km, fully loaded, very good condition. out of province vehicle inspection completed. Asking $8,000.(250)758-3831.

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

CENTRAL NANAIMO: furn. $475. Chris 250-740-5332 contact_me@chrislesley.com

1996 BMW Motorcycle 2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 door, auto/pwr/a/c, 123,000km Snow tires & all weather incl. Very good condition. $3900. Call 250-586-5202

2007 DODGE Ram 2500, 4x 4, quad cab, loaded, 242 km, trailer tow package, good cond., new rear brakes, out of province vehicle inspection completed. asking $11,500. (250)758-3831.

MOTORCYCLES

#6 272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $850. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

153,000kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, R-1100. Top of the line cruising bike. $4,495 obo. 1 (250)618-6800

29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good. Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower. Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058.

6583 JENKINS Rd- 2 bdrms, $725. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BACHELOR SUITE available immediately, hydro, wireless internet and cable included. $500 per month. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-9547 CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2-bdrm bsmnt suite $1050. includes utils. Bright & clean. N/S, N/P, Sept. 1st. (250)716-1618.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES C. NANAIMO- Newly painted lrg/clean 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 4 appls, lrg yard, near school/ bus stop & shopping. $995 + utils. (604)318-9322. NANAIMO: 3BDRM Rancher duplex. Lrg kitchen with pantry, lots of storage, screens, fenced private yard, lrg patio, parking. Close to school, bus, recreation & shopping. N/S. Small dog considered. $1000. /mo. Avail now. (250)758-9745 NANAIMO- NEWER 2 bdrm in 4 plex. Near beach, surrounded by park, $900/mo includes utils. NS/NP. (250)751-2918 or 741-8831 after 6pm. NANAIMO (UNIVERSITY Heights) 3bdrm SxS, 2bath, laundry & utility rooms, W/D if required, fenced yard, F/S, new paint/carpet, carport. Walking distance to mall & bus. N/S, cat ok. $1045/mo. (250)741-1383 (250)727-5687 N NANAIMO- Clean, 3-bdrm+ den, 1.5 bath, 4 appls, carport, fenced yrd, close Woodgrove, Superstore, lake, schools/bus. New paint. Quiet. Refs. Avail now. $1075. 250-751-5257.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

C. NANAIMO- quiet area, new bsmt suite, 10 min walk to amenities, inclds utils, NS/NP, No Parties, $700./mo. Now or Sept 1. (250)618-0995. HAMMOND BAY area, new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail Sept. 1, $700 mo. 250-729-0313. HOSPITAL AREA. 2-bdrm garden suite. Priv. yard. F/S. New ďŹ&#x201A;oors, bathrm, W/D. N/S, small pet OK. $700. 1-778866-8251 or 1-250-378-2151. LADYSMITH: BRIGHT 1bdrm, 1000 sq ft, level entry, insuite W/D, full kitchen, small patio, priv ent, off street prkg, immac cond, NS/NP, utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com LONG LAKE Waterfront. 1Bdrm Executive suite - private entr. Newly painted - new carpets & ďŹ&#x201A;oors - very clean, bright, quiet - Inclds W/D, F/S & utils - N/P, N/S. Sept. 1st. $895. 250-758-4871. NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0869. NORTH NANAIMO- 1, 2 or 3 bdrm option, grd level, modern new home w/separate entry, priv backyard, quiet beautiful location, inclds heat, hydro, shared W/D. NS/NP. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail immed. $750 mo. Call (250)667-1551. 2nd bdrm $150 or 3rd bdrm option for $150 more. OCEAN VIEW, 1brm large suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. 1 person only. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. $750 incl utils/cable. (250)758-5034.

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HOMES FOR RENT 40 ROBARTS St- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $975. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com MODERN, SPACIOUS, 3bdrm upper home in North Nanaimo. $1,300. (250)713-1025

OCEAN VIEW 2bdrm, near VIU, lrg patio, private. N/S, N/P. $950. 1 (250)716-9340

UTILITY TRAILERS

2012 MIRAGE 7 x 14 Tandem trailer, rear barn doors, single front door, one trip only - Edmonton to Nanaimo. like new. asking $5,400. (250)758-3831

SUITES, LOWER 1091 SILVER Mountain Dr- 1 bdrm, $650. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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MARINE 1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop. Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665

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2009 Honda Accord, Asking $19,000 - Luxury 4 dr, black with cream leather interior. PW, PDL, Cruise, front & rear heater/AC, electronic everything. Low mileage 29,179 km. 2.4 L, 4 cyl. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this one. (250)748-1626

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

CARS

1980 RARE Pontiac Phoenix, only 80,000k, 2 previous owners. Top Shape. P/S,P/B/P/W, tilt. News brakes, rotors, alternator, battery, trans serviced. $1,700 OBO (250)732-8811 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 5 spd, 2 dr, black, black leather intertior, gas miser. Brakes just done. $1250 obo. (250)7097917

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

1998 HONDA CIVIC $3,999 5 speed manual trans., power windows, steering & locks. Front brakes & timing chain done in 2011. 250-754-5777 or 250-951-3156

WOODGROVE: 2BDRM suite. Priv. entry/driveway, F/S, W/D, utils incl. N/S, N/P. Working couple Sept 1st. $975/mo. 1 (250)390-3556

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $10,900. 250-7324866

2010 SUBARU Outback AWD, PZEV, Moonroof, 35,000 miles, ext. Warranty. $25,000. Call 250-248-6344.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1999 MAZDA Miata Convert & hard top. SE model, black ext. tan leather, 122,000k, power windows/doors/steering/antenna, 5spd manual. Bose sound system, cruise control, alarm, ABS brakes. Tires good, new brakes last 5,000k. Regular service; excellent condition. $9,990. (250)729-4948

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, white opal ebony leather, heated & cooled front seats. 19â&#x20AC;? x 7.5â&#x20AC;? chrome, 7 passenger, navigation & entertainment panorama roof. 51,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $41,000 Call 250-594-0012

Time for a NEW car?

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

2008 NISSAN Xterra. Excellent condition. 93,000KM. No accidents, loaded & new tires. $16,900 (250) 713-8424 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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 $13,000. (250) 748-3539

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vortec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140 1970 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rare Coronado Sailboat with optional Deep Bay moorage. Good condition, repowered with Volvo Penta (2003) $25,000 O.B.O 250-941-5001

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

1993 VW Westfalia, standard. 280,000 km, garage-kept. Well-maintained. A/C. Ready to travel. Asking $19,500. (250)923-4769. 1994 RUSTLER 24.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel Trailer. 4 burner stove, new awning, all in good condition, everything works well. Asking $7000 obo. Please call (250)723-8855. 2003 MAJESTIC Class C Motorhome. New awning and mattress, large carry-all box on extended bumper. Some water damage on front overhang. Price reduced accordingly. Asking $13,000 ďŹ rm. Call (250)210-1494 Nanaimo.

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

HUNTER SAILBOAT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zig Zagâ&#x20AC;?. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121. KCC THERMOGLASS 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat, i/o (hull only). Great project boat. $150 obo. (250)7090710

2009 ACADIA SLT, AWD, seats 7, loaded. 60,500km. $30,000. 250-923-7203

TRUCKS & VANS

UNIVERSITY AREA- 1 bdrm semi-furnished,$800/mo. Utils, cable, wireless, W/D incld. own entry, parking. NS/NP. refs. Avail now (250)753-7730. UNIVERSITY AREA: 2bdrm ground level, private entry, insuite laundry, DW, 7x11 storage area, garage, fenced yard. Near schools/bus. $900, util & heat incl. N/S, N/P, Avail immed. Call Bob for appointment to view. 250-618-4775

BOATS 93 MOTOR HOME. New tires, brakes, no rust. Diesel, 85K, 32ft. $18,500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-2893.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles. Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca

AUTO FINANCING

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.

32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TRAVEL Trailer in pet friendly park in Yuma, Arizona. Furnished, A/C, Arizona room and 10x10 shed. Park has pool and hot tub. $3,500obo. (250)756-1228 READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

1995 CHEV SILVERADO TURBO DIESEL 4x4 Extended cab, long box, new batteries, good rubber, no rust. 271,000 km, runs like a clock. $4500. Serious calls only Call (250)756-2388.

4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 2002 F150 XLT, 4x4 auto, 240,000 km, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, power group, red w/matching canopy. $7800 obo (250) 743-3076

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