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Opponents to a proposed 30-year lease of the Nanaimo Boat Basin to Pacific Northwest Marine Group are taking their protest to the water. The Nanaimo Port Authority reached a deal with the Sidney-based company which proposes $9 million in upgrades to the 72-year-old marina. But marina users are concerned about privatization and a lack of public access to moorage. “The waterfront belongs to everyone, you just can’t gate it,” said Brunie Brunie, who is organizing a blockade of the Boat Basin Sept. 1. “We’ll be out there at the crack of dawn in our boats, anchored fore and aft and maybe put a line across.” The Protection Island ferry, fishing boats and small dinghies will be allowed to pass through the blockade, but the marina is off limits to larger, private vessels. Brunie plans to inform boat owners in the marina Aug. 31 of the pending blockade and allow them to leave. “We might inconvenience some people for a short time, but selling our harbour is a bigger inconvenience,” said Brunie, who is also hoping for an Occupy-type protest on shore as well. ◆ See ‘PORT’ /4

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When a person can’t breathe on their own, they may not think about the cost of the hospital ventilator filling their lungs with air. Or someone having a heart attack might not know the defibrillator used to start a heart costs $16,000. Health-care professionals rely on these pieces of equipment during emergency situations, and for the past three years the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation has been working to ensure equipment is there when needed. Since September 2009, the foundation worked to raise $4 million to purchase equipment fo r t h e n ew e m e r g e n cy department being built at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The foundation’s selfimposed fundraising deadline ends next year in June, but staff hope to reach the goal sooner. The generosity of service clubs, charitable organizations, individuals and corporate partners have allowed the foundation to raise $2.8 million in three years. “It is a tribute to the community in that they realize the importance of supporting health care in our community,” said Maeve O’Byrne, foundation president. “The more we can help the better the tools for the professionals when they need it.” The foundation is on the final push to raise the remaining $1.2 million. However, the ER isn’t the only funding priority the foundation has worked on during the past three years. It has also raised more than $540,000 for the new renal unit and money for palliative care and breast cancer diagnostic equipment.

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Maeve O’Byrne, president of Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, stands in front of the new emergency ward nearing completion at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The foundation is looking for more donations to support construction costs.

E m e r g e n cy d e p a r t m e n t construction is on schedule for completion next month with the official opening date still being finalized. The new 65,000 square-foot ER is triple the size of the existing department. The current ER was created to serve 15,000 patients, but served more than 54,000 in 2011. “It’s the busiest emergency department on Vancouver Island,” said Feron Walker, foundation director of communications. Anya Nimmon, a Vancouver I s l a n d H e a l t h Au t h o r i t y spokeswoman, said VIHA is grateful for the foundation’s $4-million commitment to purchase equipment.

“VIHA is proud to partner with the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation for this incredibly significant project,” said Nimmon in an e-mail. “The foundation, with the help of their donors, has made equipment available throughout the hospital and very soon the latest equipment will be saving lives in the new emergency department.” The ER’s cost of $36.9 million is shared among the provincial government, Vancouver Island Health Authority, the RDN and hospital foundation. The foundation has several fundraising events in the works, with opportunities for people to donate.

The annual Golf For Life fundraiser is Sept. 7 at Fairwinds Golf Club. Registration is $200 per golfer and includes 18 holes, a power cart rental, lunch and dinner and a participation gift. People can register online at www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com. The foundation will also start a household mailout campaign this fall, asking for donations. Telus is donating $25 to the hospital foundation for every new Nanaimo customer signing up for Optik TV or activating a smart phone. For more information and how to donate please go to www. nanaimohospitalfoundation. com. reporter3@nanaimobulletin.com

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Long-time arts editor Melissa Fryer was named the new editor of the Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday. Fryer started her career in the Comox Valley, after earning a degree in journalism from the University College of the Cariboo (now Thompson Rivers University) in 2002. Two years later, she joined the News Bulletin as a junior reporter, taking on the role as arts editor in 2006. Behind the scenes, Fryer took on some editing and layout duties, contributed to the paper’s editorial board and spearheaded the annual Pennies for Presents fundraiser. Fryer replaces Mitch Wright, who left the Bulletin earlier this month for a new role in communications at the University of Victoria. Although it’s a challenging time for the newspaper industry, FRYER with lower advertising revenues and readers migrating to online publications, Fryer said the goals of fair and balanced coverage remain the same no matter what the platform. Arts, sports and community news will still find a home alongside the harder news items, she said. Readers will probably notice little difference as Fryer takes the lead of an editorial team that won provincial and national awards for its reporting. Fryer, who was born and raised in the West Kootenay smelter town of Trail, said she loves the outdoor recreation opportunities like camping, hiking and kayaking that Vancouver Island offers. She also started a new hobby of adventure racing, participating in Warrior Dash earlier this year. Fryer can be reached at the News Bulletin by e-mail at editor @nanaimobulletin.com or by phone at 250-734-4621.

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◆ From /1 She is also prepared for the port authority to take action against the blockade. “I went to jail to help save the Parksville estuary,” she said. “There are just some things you just have to do.” Ian Marr, port authority vice-president, said they want to hear what everyone has to say on the issue, but if people feel a blockade is necessary, they will have to deal with it accordingly. “As long as they’re within the realms of the law, there’s not much we want to do to curtail that,” he said. “But if they step outside the law and make things unsafe, then we’ll do whatever we have to do to make sure it’s safe for everybody using the passage.” Brunie said blockade organizers have nothing against peo-

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Boat blockade over-dramatic It’s natural to be concerned when an outside entity takes over a local treasure, and Nanaimo’s Boat Basin is no exception. Recently, the Nanaimo Port Authority announced that Pacific Northwest Marina Group will take on a long-term lease and rejuvenation of the Boat Basin, and PNMG has said it will pump $9 million into much needed upgrades. Those upgrades will CALLS FOR include enhanced security, high quality floats, better protest services and improved need to be access for people with based on solid mobility issues – all of information, which are welcome. But what Nanaimoites not rumours. really need is the assurance the Boat Basin will remain accessible to all boaters, not just ones with the deepest pockets. Fishing vessels, especially, need to be given a prominent and permanent berth in our basin. Nanaimo’s harbour has been and always should be a working harbour, and the people and industries who laid down those roots should never be cast aside. There is fear growing that just that may happen, so some locals have decided to establish a blockade and deny visiting pleasure boats entry or exit from the Boat Basin. This may not be the best approach. A blockade will not only harm Nanaimo businesses that rely on boater traffic, but the city’s tourist reputation as well. Word carries quickly in the boating community, and the proposed one-day blockade could have much longer lasting consequences. Before circling the wagons, more information needs to be extracted from the port authority and PNMG. As it stands now, it has been stated that all are welcome in the Boat Basin. The day that changes is the day the Jolly Roger should be flown.

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Time for investment in B.C. forests

The B.C. government’s emerfight lies ahead. gency committee on timber supThe timber supply committee ply has produced its report, but it delivered a unanimous report, leaves many of the big questions despite the harsh divisions unanswered. between the B.C. Liberal and NDP Can the Burns Lake sawmill, members who serve on it. destroyed by fire last winter, be NDP forest critic Norm given enough timber to rebuild? Macdonald, vice chairman of the It’s likely, committee members committee, agreed it did good work concluded, if areas that are curduring the seven months it has rently considered “martoured affected areas of ginally economic” are the B.C. Interior. B.C. harvested. But, he said the roots VIEWS With nearly half the of the problem go back pine in that region dead a decade, to when the Tom Fletcher from beetle infestation, B.C. Liberals started Black Press and much of the better reducing support for timber already cut, that forest health just as the means harvesting areas beetle epidemic was that would produce only spreading. about two thirds of the Ten years ago the govvolume that is currently ernment removed the considered economical obligation for the provto log. ince to reforest areas Will eight more sawaffected by disease and mills have to close once the beetlefire. This was not only at the peak killed timber becomes too degradof the epidemic, it was one year ed to cut in the next few years? before devastating wildfires raced Committee members hold out through the Interior in the sumhope that extending the cut to less mer of 2003. economic timber stands can reduce “In 2002, the government this impact as well. But with the removed its obligation to replant current cut far above historical those areas, and cut the budget by levels to maximize beetle-kill har90 per cent,” Macdonald told me. vest, some industry contraction “The three-year budget that’s in seems inevitable. front of us is keeping on the downAll this depends on adequate forward slide, and it’s not what people est inventory and investment in in communities are saying is the replanting, fertilizing and provianswer. So that has to change.” sion of additional roads and power The opposition, the auditor genlines that would allow access to eral and various forest experts timber and potential bioenergy have blasted the government for development. the degraded state of the timber And that is where the political inventory, at a time when environ-

mental changes have been sweeping. Steve Thomson, minister of the newly amalgamated forests, lands and natural resource operations ministry, points to the urgent efforts to upgrade the government’s detailed picture of the state of the forests, so it can consider new cutting, planting and fertilizing efforts. But, there’s no denying that he came to the job in a crisis that will take more spending in the future, and he will have a hard time finding it as Finance Minister Kevin Falcon looks to balance the books for the 2013 election. If nothing else, the pine beetle epidemic has forced the B.C. government to consider some of the intensive forest management that we hear about in Scandinavia, one of those places that supplies B.C. with wood furniture. And it has prompted renewed interest in offering new forest tenures to aboriginal communities with unresolved resource claims. Under current law, the government can only award new forest tenures to aboriginal communities. So part of the committee’s proposed solution is to “expedite negotiations” with the Burns Lake First Nations to give them a chance to harvest some of the marginally economic forest areas that remain. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To the Editor, Re: A city’s vibe is its biggest attraction, Opinion, Aug. 18. Last February my family came out from Calgary to visit me. This was the first time they visited me since I moved to Nanaimo 16 years ago. My family stayed at a hotel downtown. They ate at almost all the downtown restaurants. They visited all places to see downtown, including the museum, the Boat Basin, Old City Quarter and the parks. They loved it. They especially enjoyed the food, but they also liked walking through the old streets finding interesting architecture, colourful shops and quirky little monuments.

I have to admit, my family’s wide-eyed enthusiasm reminded me of why I moved here. When I go downtown I see the colossal failure of the conference centre. I am still rankled by the loss of valuable historic buildings in Maffeo Sutton Park. I am bothered by the hideous residential towers. To my mind, downtown Nanaimo is an unfinished destination. A collection of foolish decisions, lost opportunity and unrealized potential. All of this my family, gleefully, overlooked. I feel frustrated because, since I got here, we have made downtown less attractive to ourselves. We visit downtown

less and less. Some people who have lived in this city all their lives visit downtown as often as my family. Some come downtown only when they have to. Some fear coming downtown. Some, like myself, just forgot to appreciate what is good about this place. The “vibe” of any city emanates from the heart of a city, and is created by its citizens. We are the “vibe,” and we are not in the heart of our city. Once we get our downtown to a point where we can all enjoy being here, you can be sure visitors are going to love this place even more. Dan Appell l Nanaimo

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To the Editor, Re: City gauges scientific interest, Aug. 21. Seems like we are spending money when cutbacks are being required across all governments. And yet we come up with ideas that are great but will require funding and continual maintenance into the future. To spawn the idea that our youngsters require additional scientific learning tools outside of the school system may not be a beneficial idea. By union contract, a science centre may be another unrecognized teaching or extra curricular venue. If we were to build a science centre in Nanaimo it should require the endorsement of usage by both the teachers’ union and the school board. We already have two government-funded scientific operations in the city that could work with the community in the same manner without dotting the landscape with another building. The biological station and the university both currently have studies that could be shared with the community in regards to biology. Our money may be better spent on something we already have. And if they do

not have the room, then look at the many vacant buildings in the downtown core. There are absolutely dozens of vacant public and private spaces available including our glorious convention center. Alternatively, I can see a salmon hatchery (similar to Nile Creek) being promoted in Bowen Park and the returns on the investments would be positive. But before we do something like that we need to address the polluted upstream and downstream runoff drainage from both residential and commercial properties and streets. Our continual ignorance of accidents could kill our investment similar to what happened in Goldstream Park. Safeguards on our Bowen Park investment will require more than what an insurance company can provide on paper. Runoff filter systems are available and cheap. If not, we can make our own – it is not rocket science. Matt James Nanaimo

Credit card issue requires explanation To the Editor, Re: New CEO a ‘superstar’, Letters, Aug. 21.

If A.J. Hustins’s assessment is right about Sasha Angus, the new CEO of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, it sounds as if Angus will not need a ferry to get to downtown Vancouver – he should be able to just walk across. There is one glaring discrepancy in regards to the credit card affair with Angus and the Alberta government. The auditor general and the head of the Treasury Board are both quoted as saying the $30,000 credit card bill was not paid until at least six months after Angus left government, and then it took some ‘warnings’. The report in the News Bulletin quotes Angus as saying the debt was paid before he left government. Which statement is accurate? The credit card issue may be several years old, but the claim it was paid before leaving government was made within the past few days. It matters if the statement is true or not. Jim Taylor Nanaimo What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 250753-0788, or by e-mail editor@ nanaimobulletin.com. Be sure to spell out your first and last names.

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Driver arrested for road rage Nanaimo RCMP hope the public can help with its investigation into a road rage incident on Brechin Road on the weekend. A 65-year-old man from Surrey, driving a 1998 blue Volvo, was trying to return to the Lower Mainland and allegedly got upset Sunday shortly after 4:30 p.m. when he learned there was a three-sailing wait to get on a ferry at the B.C. Ferries Departure Bay terminal. Police were called after B.C. Ferries traffic controllers asked the man to move his car and he refused. An officer explained to the driver he would have to leave and come back a few hours later as there was no more room for cars. The man then allegedly steered his car onto the sidewalk and drove off when the member asked him for his licence and registration. When the officer caught up with him on Stewart Avenue and tried to arrest him, he allegedly put the car in gear and tried to drive off again. Concerned for the public’s safety, the officer jumped into the car and put it in park as more officers arrived to help take the man into custody. Anyone who witnessed or happened to record the incident on video is ask to call Const. Tim Bedard at 250-7542345.

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Climate change deniers almost extinct Most North Americans know humancaused global warming is real, even if political leaders don’t always reflect or act on that knowledge. According to a recent poll, only two per cent of Canadians reject the overwhelming scientific evidence that Earth is warming at alarming rates – a figure that may seem surprising given the volume of nonsense deniers (many of them funded by the fossil fuel industry) spread through letters to the editor, blogs, radio call-ins and website comments. Polling indicates more deniers live in the U.S., but they still make up just 15 per

cent of the population. scientists, Richard It’s getting harder Muller, recently to ignore the evidence: reversed his thinking. record high worldwide Muller and colleagues temperatures; increasat the University of ing extreme California, weather Berkeley, SCIENCE events; studied cliMATTERS devastating mate data David Suzuki droughts, dating back with Faisal Moola floods and to 1753, then wildfires; looked at animal and possible plant specauses of cies turning the unusual up where warming they’ve observed never been since the found mid-1950s. before; record ice (Ironically, the study loss in the Arctic and was funded in part Greenland; melting by the Charles G. glaciers and more. The Koch Charitable trends are exactly as Foundation, founded climate scientists preby climate change dicted. skeptics.) But, one of the few The conclusion? It’s “skeptic” climate not the sun and it’s

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Faced with the evidence, many deniers have started to admit that global warming is real, but argue that humans have little or nothing to do with it. Muller’s study was just one of many to demolish that theory. Our climate has always changed, and natural variation is part of that. But scientists have long known carbon dioxide and other gases trap heat in the atmosphere. Recent warming is occurring at an unprecedented rate that corresponds to burning fossil fuels. According to NASA, global average temperatures have been rising significantly since the 1970s, “with the 20 warmest years having occurred since 1981 and with all 10 of the warmest years occurring in the past 12 years.” North America just experienced the hottest July on record, and the first seven months of 2012 were the warmest, on average, in more than 100 years.

This evidence has caused some deniers to change their tune again. Yes, the Earth is warming, they say, but whether it’s from natural or human causes, we can’t do anything about it, so we might as well continue with business as usual, maybe employing technological fixes to help us adapt. There’s also a subset of deniers who see some nefarious conspiracy in climate science and “Agenda 21” (a nonbinding UN agreement on sustainable development) to impose a world government or something, but their irrational arguments aren’t worth the time of day. The truth is, as most of us know, that global warming is real, and humans are major contributors mainly because we wastefully burn fossil fuels. We also know solutions lie in energy conservation, shifting to renewable sources, and changing our patterns of energy and fuel use, for example,

by improving public transit and moving away from personal vehicles. Scientists have been warning about global warming for decades. It’s too late to stop it now, but we can lessen its severity and impacts. The side benefits are numerous: less pollution and environmental destruction, better human health, stronger and more diversified economies, and a likely reduction in global conflicts fuelled by the rapacious drive to exploit finite resources. We can all work to reduce our individual impacts. But we must also convince our political and business leaders that it’s time to put people – especially our children, grandchildren and generations yet to come – before profits. ◆ Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation editorial and communications specialist Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org r

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City seeks feedback on park plan

Crane lifts bridge into place BOWEN ROAD project on time for Oct. 31 deadline.

bridge in one swing.” The project has been mostly dormant for a few days as crews waited for the newly formed concrete bridge abutments to dry and achieve their design strength, though crews have put in place the road support backfill in the meantime. Traffic at the site will be reduced to single lane alternating flow for much of the day as the bridge is constructed. The public can watch the work being done in real time at www.nanaimo.ca by clicking on the ‘I want to ...’ tab and then the ‘learn about’ tab. Mongard said the project remains on schedule to meet its Oct. 31 deadline. Along with the bridge, an 800-metre stretch of Bowen Road is being converted to four lanes to better handle the estimated 16,000 vehicles that travel through the corridor daily. Turn lanes will also be installed so drivers can access nearby businesses safely. The project, which began in March 2011, is one of the most expensive road work projects in the city’s history. It will provide improved access for motorists, cyclists and

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Work begins on the crux of the Bowen Road expansion project today (Aug. 23) as the Island’s largest construction crane moves into place to install the new Quarterway Bridge deck. The former 12-metre bridge, the trigger for the entire $11.1-million project, has been disassembled, paving the way for the new span, which will be 18 metres long and will have a profile 1.5 metres higher. Jan Mongard, project manager, said a 275-tonne crane will be lifting 12 bridge girders into place throughout the day to install the new deck. “It’s huge, but cranes this size are common in the industry now as opposed to 10 or 20 years ago,” he said. “Technology on bridges have developed and the efficiencies are the key. This crane can be positioned in such a way to pick up the girders from the road and place them on the

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The second phase of an improvement project at Maffeo Sutton Park is being considered and city officials want to hear from the public what further improvements may be desired. The next public open house is Sept. 11 from 4-8 p.m. under the

Spirit Tent in the park. Feedback can also be submitted through an online survey at http://svy.mk/N3wpQQ , by talking to a visitor surveyor in the park during the summer or by e-mailing opinions parks@ nanaimo.ca.

Community Service Grants Applications for Community Service Grants will be accepted by the Community Planning Section, 238 Franklyn Street, up to 4:30 pm, Friday, 2012-Sep-21 for consideration by the Social Planning Advisory Committee and subsequent recommendation to City Council.

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pedestrians travelling to and from the downtown core. Once the bridge is complete, sidewalks, landscaping and streetlights will be installed with final paving expected to be completed in October. Road work uses up the bulk of the budget at $6.3 million, while completed utility work cost $2.2 million. The bridge itself will cost $1.2 million. Bowen West sports field, used as a staging area for machinery and materials, is currently being restored with improved drainage at a cost of $200,000.

Applications will be reviewed against the following criteria: “Neighbourhood Association projects which address determinants contained within VIHA’s Local Health Area Profile Nanaimo (68).” The Local Health Area Profile can be found on the City’s website at http://www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/departments/Communityp p y Planning/PublicationsAndForms.html g A total of $12,500 is available to be allocated in this round of grants. Neighbourhood Associations located within the City of Nanaimo that wish to apply can access the application form and guidelines via the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca or by emailing john.horn@nanaimo.ca j or phoning the Community Planning Section at 250-755-4483.

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A Nanaimo man and his collection of antiques will be featured on a Canadian television show about modern-day treasure hunting. Rodney Pohl and the items he accumulated as part of his antique store came under the gaze of the hosts of Canadian Pickers. While they found a bunch of stuff to buy, they found even more that they liked, said Pohl. “They maybe saw about five per cent of what I have,” Pohl said. “They’re talking about coming back again.” Pohl’s collection stems from his antique store, Cabin Fever, that he closed after health problems cost him his leg. He suffered a broken leg, which required a bone graft, and a superbug infection set in, requiring amputation of his leg. His health is better now, but he still has a two-car garage and more filled with items from the former store. “I had a private collection and I just opened an antique store,” Pohl said. Pohl’s house guests called the show after they saw how much stuff he accumulated and producers were soon in contact. “I said I’ve got thou-

sands of items,” Pohl said. “They were there eight days later.” Canadian Pickers is a show about two men looking for treasure among the country’s junk. They go into basements, attics and storage facilities to find the gems, buy them and resell, hopefully for a profit. Some of the items were simply too valuable for the show. Pohl owns a large collection of First Nations art work, including a blanket with thousands of abalone shells, original drawings from a famous fashion designer, plus a cabinet made as a wedding gift for Queen Elizabeth. The company commissioned to make the furniture made two, so that if catastrophe struck the first, they had a backup. One is in the Queen’s possession in Britain while the other belongs to Pohl. The collection is sitting in storage and Pohl would like to sell it to pay bills and make a donation to charity, but he finds the size somewhat unmanageable. “I’d really like to find a way to be free of it all,” he said. “I’d really like to sell it all and move on with life.” Pohl’s episode of Canadian Pickers airs Monday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m. on the History Channel. To contact Pohl about his collection, please call 250-754-8870 or e-mail rodneypohl1@gmail.com. arts@nanaimobulletin.com

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Nanaimo companies featured at fringe theatre festival ◆ From /15 The Cult of Brother XII Child of a Hoodlum Productions Based on Nanaimo’s favourite cult legend, the musical recounts the last days of Brother XII’s reign, using a fictional trio of reporters to help uncover the truth by going undercover. The Brother XII legend is nothing short of a storyteller’s dream, complete with religious fanaticism, fraud, infidelity and a mysterious woman with a whip. The original songs and dances were ably performed by the cast of local actors, who took their legendary characters over the top to make a memorable show. Major highlight: Bill Miner as Brother XII’s psychiatrist. It’s slightly gratuitous but most definitely hilarious. – Melissa Fryer Chaos and the Cosmos Dramarama Ross is awaiting the return of the inter-

dimensional Great Ones. His sister, Sharon, just thinks he’s crazy. The two share a typical sibling lovehate relationship. I couldn’t stop laughing at the brilliant quips between the two actors, with Sharon calling Ross an ‘idiot’ and Ross spouting off about the Great Ones’ love of elevator music and enchiladas. Yet, behind the joviality a deeper struggle lingers. Ross is content working at the gas station, after leaving his engineering job. He’s carefully planning for the return of the Great Ones while spreading word about them on his blog, when his life is impacted by his sister’s return home. Sharon harbours insecurities and is unhappy about how her life turned out. As Sharon continues to try and convince her brother the Great Ones are a delusion, she starts to realize more about her own inner turmoil.

The chemistry between the two actors was great and this is a play I’d see again just to leave the theatre high on laughs. – Rachel Stern Cardboard Robot Honestly Entertainment That was it? Cardboard Robot ended too early, but maybe that was the point. The play leaves it to the audience to form whatever conclusion their imaginations can create. Nick, a secluded scientist, builds a robot in his basement. His only other companion is a mail carrier, Bernadette, who delivers parts. The witty banter between Nick and his creation keeps the audience entertained. But between the light hearted laughs Bernadette bares her soul and shares the story of visiting her mother. Nick tackles the dilemma of deciding how much intelligence his robot will possess. He teaches his creation, Isaac

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As the Nanaimo Clippers start setting their goals for the coming season, they know improvement has to come in a few different areas. One of those areas is from within – the returning veterans will be counted on to be leaders at this week’s training camp, and beyond. “I don’t think anybody earned a lifetime contract with the Clippers based on our results of last year,” said Mike Vandekamp, the team’s coach and general manager. “All of our returning players left here [last season] with a clear understanding of what their challenges were going to be through the off-season to be ready for this year.” At Monday’s fitness testing, 37 players went through eight different physical challenges, and the top five performers were all returnees – Trevor Fitzgerald, Jared Chinn, Kyle Kramer, Mason Blacklock and Brenden Forbes. Fitzgerald said he tried to be a leader that day, and again the next morning at the first skate, when everyone was still a bit sore from the previous day’s rigours.

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“This practice [Tuesday] I was skating as hard as I could,” said the team captain. “That’s basically all you can do is just lead by example.”

He suggested that there are no “guaranteed spots” set aside for veterans. “So I’m trying to prove myself out there as much as anyone else, and show that I did put in my time over the summer and I worked hard and I’m ready to come back as a leader of this team,” Fitzgerald said. He said he liked the pace at the first practice, and said there

seems to be more size this year. “And we’ve got big guys that can skate, too, not just big slow guys,” he said. He said Vandekamp will demand high energy at the practices and at the series of evening scrimmages. “That’s what we’re looking for, is physical, fast-paced games and guys working hard,” Fitzgerald said.

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The V.I. Raiders were winners on the weekend, and they enjoyed it. But they don’t always want to be in the position where they have to merely hang on for a one-point victory. Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team was immediately trying to take lessons out of Saturday’s thrilling 30-29 win over the Okanagan Sun at Caledonia Park. Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, Raiders coach, said one of the reasons why his team was successful was because it stuck together. Players supported their teammates and coaches coached rather than yelled, making for a positive sideline. “Our spirits are high, and the fact of it is now we can see the difference between sticking together and falling apart,” he said. Mike Schaper, Raiders receiver, said the win over the Sun creates momentum, but said his team needs to pay attention to both the positive and negative plays in that game. “We got the win, we played hard, we played like brothers, we came together,” he said. “But at the same time we had a lot of mistakes, obvious mistakes … There’s always room to improve.” Ashton Galloway, Raiders running back, said his team was rewarded for keeping hope and sticking together. ◆ See ‘TEAM’ /B2

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TTeam on ‘right track’ ◆ From /B1 “It’s definitely going to put us on the right track and make us realize that we have a lot of work to do,” Ashton Galloway said. And the Raiders are willing to take the “long road,” said Rockenson Angrand, defensive back. “We’re going to let it come to us,” he said. “We’re just going to take it one game at a time, stay focused, stay consistent. It’s going to be a long journey but we accept that.” Matt Blokker said he expects his team to return to the practice field energized by last weekend’s thriller.

“We’re not afraid to work hard and I think right now you’re going to see the tempo of this team go up,” said the coach. “That’s how you start to build a swagger and that’s how you start to feel good about coming to practice and practice starts to become fun.” GAME ON … The Raiders (2-0-1) face the Kamloops Broncos (1-2) on Saturday (Aug. 25) at 7 p.m … Dom Abassi will call the game live via free webcast at www. viraiders.ca … The Raiders then have a bye before their next home game Sept. 8 versus the Chilliwack Huskers. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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◆ Aug. 26 - Vancouver Mainland Football League exhibition. Nanaimo Redmen vs. Victoria Spartans, 1 p.m.

◆ Aug. 24 - Men’s college soccer exhibition. Vancouver Island University Mariners vs. Trinity Lutheran. Merle Logan Field, 5:30 p.m.

◆ Aug. 26 - B.C. Hockey League exhibition. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Alberni Valley. Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m.

◆ Aug. 24 - Junior A hockey exhibition. Nanaimo Clippers’ Rhodesie Cup charity intrasquad game. Frank Crane Arena, 7 p.m.

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David Osborne handles the puck during the last practice of Nanaimo Buccaneers junior B training camp Sunday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

The Nanaimo Buccaneers have a better idea, now, of how they might be able to navigate their inaugural junior B hockey season. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League expansion team held its training camp this past weekend at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. “I thought the kids came to camp in pretty good shape which is important,” said Brad Knight, coach of the Buccaneers. “It gives them the best

opportunity and I’m not trying to decide if they’re good and talented but lazy, or good and talented.” With an expansion team, he expected to have a young group, but after seeing how the young players carried themselves this past weekend he believes many of them will be able to step right into the lineup and be contributors. In fact, he was already suggesting the Buccaneers can take a run at the North Island Division title. It’s a possibility because the coach thinks he’ll have a wellconditioned group with a willingness to compete hard. That competitive spirit, Knight said, will serve the Bucs well in tight hockey games. “We’re not here just to hang

out and participate,” the coach said. “We want to win this year, we want to win next year, we want to win the year after.” That message, he thinks, got through to the players during training camp. “We worked on work ethic and commitment and we talked about do’s and don’ts and I think we’ve established lines of respect and communication … and what it is we’re expecting,” said Knight. ICE CHIPS … Many players from Buccaneers training camp are now attending junior A and major junior camps to see where they’ll end up this season … Nanaimo’s first preseason game is Aug. 31 when it hosts the Oceanside Generals at 7 p.m. at the NIC. sports@nanaimobulletin.com

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Two car washes this Saturday Nanaimo sports fans are sure to have sparkling clean vehicles by the end of the weekend. Two local groups are hosting car wash and bottle drive fundraisers this Saturday (Aug. 25). Youth Sticking Together, the group trying to break the record for the world’s longest street hockey game, is hosting its car wash/bottle drive at University Village mall in Harewood. Proceeds benefit the B.C. Children’s Hospital, Kids Help Phone and the Nanaimo Curling Centre. The V.I. Raider Girls dance team is hosting its car wash/bottle drive at the Mid-Island Co-op gas station on Bowen Road. Both fundraisers go from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Former Mariner wins beach gold A former Vancouver Island University Mariners volleyball player is a national champion on sand. Maverick Hatch and his teammate Sam Schachter won gold at Volleyball Canada’s Beach Nationals last weekend in Vancouver. Hatch and Schachter beat a Toronto team in the final 19-21, 21-16, 18-16. Another former VIU Mariner, Jamie Broder, teamed with Kristina Valjas to win bronze in the women’s competition.

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Nanaimo Redmen player Ethan Schulz, middle, tackles a Cowichan Bulldogs ball carrier during Sunday’s jamboree game at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park.

have been better showings by the offence, he thought, than at the jamboree. “We did, at times, move the ball quite well and then we would just shoot our-

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The Nanaimo Redmen might be a bit inconsistent these days, but it’s only the pre-season, after all. This is the time of year when the team can work to develop that consistency it seeks. The city’s midget football team went winless in its exhibition jamboree Sunday at May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, tying the Cowichan Bulldogs 6-6 and then falling 12-6 to the Coquitlam Falcons. “I’m not really happy that there wasn’t distinct improvement, which there should be,” said Sean Roden, Redmen coach. Nanaimo was better, he felt, in a pair of road exhibition games the previous weekend, a 33-26 win over the Chilliwack Giants and a 32-30 loss to the Meadow Ridge Knights. Those games might

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To the Editor, How do you begin to thank everyone who made the 2012 National Dog Agility Championships one of the best events of this sort ever hosted in Canada? Competitors and volunteers came from California, Michigan, Washington, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Our Facebook page is full of competitor and volunteers comments praising this event and how much they enjoyed the Beban Park facility, their stay in Nanaimo, our volunteers and event organization. Comments such as “your volunteers are amazing” never ceased for the four days of the event. You could always find a volunteer in those neon-yellow

APPLAUSE shirts. They sat in competition rings, sat at security stations, were moving about on various errands, all in 30 C degree temperatures in order to help everyone and be everywhere. Most of the 220-plus volunteers came from Vancouver Island. We tried to take care of them, but they took even better care of us. Thank you so much, you all were phenomenal. We also want to thank all of our sponsors. Without them, we couldn’t have made this event the huge success it was. Our organizing committee is all volunteer and the event was non-profit. They went that extra mile for this event and we express our gratitude for it. Ilona Linterman nationals committee member

Three-in-one fundraiser supports children, youth A local youth group is hosting a three-inone fundraiser at University Village Mall in Harewood Saturday (Aug. 25). Youth Sticking Together’s barbecue/car wash/ bottle drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot near Shoppers Drug Mart. Proceeds benefit three charities – B.C. Children’s Hospital, Kid’s Help Phone and Nanaimo Curling Centre’s youth program. This is the first fundraiser planned in advance of the 2013 Longest Street Hockey Game Aug. 9-13. In June, the group attempted to beat the Guiness World Record for longest street hockey game by playing for 105 hours and 17 minutes non-stop, but organizers ended the game at the 50-hour mark due to a rash of injuries. Soon after, the board decided on a second attempt next year. On top of the world record attempt, the group managed to raise $6,000 through various fundraisers over the past year, which was divided between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, Crimson Coast Dance Society and the Harewood Youth Ball Hockey League. The group hopes to exceed that total leading up to the 2013 world record attempt. For more information about upcoming fundraisers, please go to www.youthstickingtogether. com.

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A MASSIVE BOUQUET OF ROSES to two men in the city's public works department. We discovered a leak in our main water pipe, called the city and within an hour, Troy arrived to pinpoint the problem. We needed further explanation and later that day, Troy returned with Gord. Cora in the office was also helpful. A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF RED ROSES to our friends Connie and David, who supported us when we discovered a leak in our main water pipe and assisted in a partial repair until the plumber came the next day. A HUGE BOUQUET to Tim Wait, who went above and beyond to make a weekend so special. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. A HUGE BOUQUET OF ROSES to Carol from Nanoose, who assisted three ladies after the Charley Pride concert at the Port Theatre. We would love to connect with you. E-mail us at arbie075@gmail.com. A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the two kind gentlemen who assisted my mom when she fell at Brooks Landing. Also thank you to the lady from Nanaimo Insurance Brokers for offering your assistance. Mom is OK other than some scrapes and bruises. Your kindness and concern was appreciated.

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A LARGE BOUQUET to the many residents of Nanaimo and Lantzville who support the Friends of Pioneer Forest in its quest to save the land for everyone to enjoy in perpetuity. A BOUQUET OF THANKS to the Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers and Balloons and Bears Florist for all the smiley mug floral arrangements they sent to the residents of Dufferin Place. You brought smiles to a lot of faces. A GIANT BUNCH OF SUNFLOWERS to the many thoughtful drivers who stopped to offer assistance to the senior standing in the sun beside the car she locked herself out of, especially the young woman who contacted my daughter to bring a spare key.

A HUGE BOUQUET of thanks to Ross, Heather, Chris and especially Paula at Nanaimo Chrysler. I love my Beetle and the service is awesome. A HUGE BOUQUET OF ROSES to Econo Car Centre for getting us into a reliable van for less so my hubby can start work. We appreciate your kindness and will pay it forward.

A BIRTHDAY BOUQUET to Zikora for donating his birthday money to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Children helping children – it doesn’t get any better.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR to the new medical clinic in Woodgrove Centre. It was nice to be greeted by such welcoming front end staff and have my medical needs properly dealt with by amazing doctors. I will definitely be returning.

A HUGE BRIDAL BOUQUET OF THANKS to Marsh & Son Jewelry Service for doing a superb job of re-stringing my pearls. I can now give this family heirloom, with pride, to my son's fiancĂŠe to wear on her wedding day.

A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANKS to Dover Bay Secondary School's prom committee 2012, which recently presented proceeds from its fundraising to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

BOUQUETS OF SHAMROCKS to Fibber McGee's and bartender Mike for such great hospitality during a coworker's going-away party. Slainte.

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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. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone No _____________________________________________________

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A BEAUTIFUL POST OF NATIVE FLOWERS to Anneke and Peter Van Kerkoelre, Country Grocer, 49th Parallel, Superette Foods, the Running Room and Bill and Donna Konsorado for providing the place, food, shelter and atmosphere for the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust’s 12th annual picnic. More flowers to all the volunteers who worked through the heat of the day to make this event happen. BOUQUETS to the new owner and staff at Speedy Auto Service on Terminal Avenue. Your service and honesty is fantastic. I will be back again and again. A HUGE, HAND-BLOWN GLASS BOUQUET to Broco Auto Glass for the great work on our SUV window and the above and beyond clean-up job. You guys rock. A HUGE BOUQUET to A&B Alternators and Starters in Cassidy. Thanks for your honesty and integrity. My “unrepairable� starter works better than new.

A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER BOUQUET to Christine for helping me with my drapes. I am so grateful that you showed up when you did. A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANKS to Gerry for installing my new clothes line. Your kindness is appreciated. A GRATEFUL BOUQUET OF COLD WATER to all the Vanderleek Roofing employees who worked so hard under the hot sun to give my house a splendid new roof. A BOUQUET to those who beautify this world through art, music, poetry F to those who and literature. A BEEF contribute nothing but second-hand smoke and toots. A FURRY BEEF F to the wellmeaning but misguided lady who "saved" a baby seal. You are interfering with wildlife, which is a serious offence. It is sad, but that seal was abandoned because its mother could not feed it. A ROTTEN PEAR to the person who stole the pear tree, plum tree, wheelbarrow, shovel and soil from the community gardens at Beban Park. May you enjoy the fruits of someone else's labour. Please at least return the wheelbarrow and shovel.

A CAUTIONARY BEEF. Check out the Better Business Bureau rating of real estate companies before buying/selling a house or building. It just may save you a mountain of headaches. A BEEF F to the salesman who ordered the wrong vehicle for me and after it arrived – four weeks after the promised date – didn't even apologize for his mistake. A BEEF F to the bank teller who on numerous occasions has been rude to my elderly mother-in-law. You need to learn how to treat the elderly and you shouldn't be in the customer service field. A WANDERING BEEF F to the people who hold garage sales and don't take down their signs when they are done. You've frustrated the fun of my 10-year-old and are basically littering. A LEAFY BEEF F to the beefer ridiculing people who live in trees. There is nothing wrong with living in trees or bushes. They offer shade, shelter and food. Some people leave the comfort of their expensive houses to go and live in the trees. It's called camping. You should try it. A SWEATY BEEF F to the lady who left her dog in her car while she ate lunch with her daughters. She put a cone on the dog because he was barking out the window and trying to stay cool. Let's lock you in the car and throw away the keys. A BIG BEEF to the hospital that left the gauze in my friend. No wonder he was in pain. Shouldn't staff ensure that everything external is removed before stitching a patient up? A BEEF F to whoever is supposed to be taking care of the grass at Swya-lana Lagoon. People from all over the world come to enjoy the park and take pictures and all the grass is brown. A BEEF to having no beef or other food to eat. Welfare is making me choose between eating and my pain. There is no mechanism in place that exempts people from payment for medical marijuana.

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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 MOVING SALE: Dble bed, Sgl bed, couch & loveseat, table & 6-chairs, TV entertainment stand, stereo system. Open to offers. (250)390-5302

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

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ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK Fabricator, experienced in auto body/general construction desirable. Very interesting work. Fax resumes: 250-7545174 or george@gemgates.ca

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

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SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has increased our eet. We have openings for experienced drivers in our atbed division. Late model equipment, steady work, extended beneďŹ ts, satellite dispatch, e-logs and fully assigned tractors. We need drivers experienced with at-bed work, US capable an asset, some Canada Only runs available. Please fax resume and current abstract 1250-357-2009. Contact 1-888-3572612 Ext 230 or check us out www.sutco.ca

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5327 LOST Lake Rd., Sat., Aug. 25th, 7am-5pm. Moving sale; Misc items. CINNABAR VALLEY, 1931 Stannard Dr., Sat, Aug. 25, 8am-2pm. Downsizing Sale. TV, furniture, toys, household items, baby stuff and more. C.NANAIMO Estate Sale, Sat, Aug 25th, 9am-3pm. Almost new & new clothing, shoes, handbags +more. 2176 Woodthrush Pl. No Early Birds! DEPARTURE BAY: Sat, Aug 25th, 8am-2pm. Furniture, household, toys, books, etc. 3598 Country Club Drive DEPARTURE BAY: Sat, Aug 25th, 9am-3pm. Household items, jewelry, books, clothing. 3715 Sandra Road. DOWNSIZING GARAGE Sale - no children’s stuff - Scottish wardrobe with shelving, Ikea TV table, old steamer trunk 643 Sixth Street Saturday 9am to 2pm GARAGE SALE: Sat. Aug. 25, 9:00 - 2:00. 146 Emery Way; corner of Wakesiah and Bowen Rd. Furniture, baby items, tools, and more. HAREWOOD AREA, 853 Stirling Ave., (corner of Deering and Stirling, off of Bruce), Sun, Aug, 26th, 8:30am-2:30pm. Downsizing Family Sale. Rain or shine!! HOSPITAL Multi-Family: Sat, Aug 25th, 9am-2pm. 1065 Woodlands St. Misc. items.

LADYSMITH, SAT/SUN Aug 25/26, 9am-6pm. Antique parlor sets, globe lamps, furniture, art, life jackets, Klipsh speakers, lift chair, pond liner, many free items. 11885 Elliott Way (Brenton Page to Shell Beach to Elliott) METRO DRIVE area. Sat. Aug. 25, 9am-2pm. Lots of books, household, nerf toys, misc. 6130 Pineridge Cres. NANAIMO- 4321 JINGLEPOT B&B (off Labieux). Sat. & Sun. Aug. 25 & 26, 8am-3pm. GREAT SALES: Furniture, appliances, tables of books, treasures, quality goods, lady’s clothing 16-18. Must see! NANAIMO, 5949 Breonna Dr. Sat. Aug 25th ( 8-3) B. Clotheswise Uniforms: Scrub & shoe sale! Ladies & Mens. Scrubs $15 - $30 All new-Up to 70% off! 1-800-966-5073 NANAIMO, 6134 Avery Lane, Sat. Aug. 25th. (8-12). Moving sale! Clothes, some furniture, sporting equip., Rain or shine! N. NANAIMO Gigantic Garage Sale, Sat/Sun, Aug 25/26, 8am-3pm. Must be seen! 5955 Metral Drive. N. NANAIMO Multi Family: 5420-5425 Westdale Rd. Sat. Aug. 25th, 8am-1pm. antiques, collectibles, dolls, dining table & chairs, tools, electronics, china, picture frames & matting, glassware, linen, cheval LPs, mirror, dehumidiďŹ er, games.

N. NANAIMO, Sat, Aug 25th, 8am-1pm. Household Knick Knacks, yard & garden. Something for everyone. 5810 Shadow Mt. Rd. NORTHEND Mega Garage Sale! Sat, Aug. 25th, 8am3pm. Tools & hsehld, costume jewelry. 613 Belle View Place. Early birds welcome! S. NANAIMO Community Saturday, Aug 25th, 9am-1pm. 15+ tables. Fresh Local Produce! Antiques to Zucchini. Kids, household, toys, crafting, sewing, quilting, jewelry and more. Follow signs from Chase River or off highway at Cassidy. Indoors: 2745 White Rapids Rd. (corner of Nanaimo River Rd & White Rapids) S.NANAIMO. Fri. Aug. 24, 125pm. Sat. Aug. 25, 9am-4pm. MOVING: kid’s stuff - Girl’s & Boy’s: Toys, books, clothes, XBox games, movies, bikes, Barbies, etc. 402 Alpen Way. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 8amnoon. 4814 Blackbear Ridge. Tools, furniture, household. UPLANDS DR Centennial HS Reunion Garage Sale on Aug 25th 9am-4:30pm at 3720 Uplands Dr. Lots of items! WILLOW PARK. MOVING sale. Sat. Aug. 25, 9am-3pm. Furniture, craft supplies, lots of household misc. 1062 Morrell Pl. (off of Nanaimo Lakes Rd).

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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

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.

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. 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

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

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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

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NANAIMO, 1275 Dufferin Cres Across Gen Hospital. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $675/mo. Call Carman 250-740-1002 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. 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. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bedrooms from $670. Close to ferry & harbour walk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, sauna. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark/Don at 250-753-8633. OLD CITY lrg 1-2bdrm, adult oriented, bus route, N/S, N/P. $695/$800. (250)714-6560

CEDAR: SMALL 2 bdrm rancher, 2 full baths, beautiful landscaped yard. Possible pet if house trained. Newly decorated. $900. Avail. immed. Call (250)722-2991. HAREWOOD AREA 3bdrm +den, 1.5baths, garage, F/S, washer. Near schools, shopping, bus. Oct. 1st. Long term wanted. 250-753-6273 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 now. $1200. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca NANOOSE BAY, new furn’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2.5 acres, nice deck w/ hot tub. Avail SeptMay, $1500 + hydro (incls wifi & basic cable). (778)321-4399 N. NANAIMO, modern 1 bdrm Duplex, 5 appls, shed, nice yard, W/D, $1000 mo utils incl, avail Sept. 1. (250)760-0357.

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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. $1650. 250-753-4749 or 250716-6811, 250-713-7419.

1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop. Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210

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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.

SPORTING GOODS FOR SALE 2 TRAK T 1600 KAYAKS New,1 green, 1 gold, Paddle & OGIO TRAKSTER PACK, 7 steps, 8 pieces to assemble, $2250.00 each. 250752-5261 bj-read@telus.net

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

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

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CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. Will also trade for Rancher in Nanaimo. (250)738-0248

WILLOW POINT. Newer 3bdrm, 2 bath + separate studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. (778)420-4256 or (250)202-8788. 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

#12-1600 MOREY Road- 3 bdrms, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #14-444 BRUCE3 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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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 #3 1695 Boundary Ave- 2 bdrms $695. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3185 BARONS Rd- 2 bdrms, 800. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 430 STEWART Ave- 1 bdrm, $650. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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 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

CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2-bdrm bsmnt suite $950. includes utils. Bright & clean. N/S, N/P, Sept. 1st. (250)716-1618.

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

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.

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$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

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

C. NANAIMO: Very spacious, clean 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Own W/D, private entr, incls utils, 2 minute walk to major bus route. NS/NP. $700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-667-1221.

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

#20-211 BUTTERTUBS- 3 bdrms, $825. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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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

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

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

TOOLS TABLE SAW: Heavy duty Rockwell/beaver $170.00, Craftsman 10” Compound Mitre-Saw c/w stand $125.00, Craftsmen 10” Band-Saw $85.00, Craftsman Router $75.00 or buy all for $400.00. 250-754-2292.

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

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

BACH & 2 BDRM (Hospital Area)

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 1BDRM + den, 1150sq ft unit in 4-plex at 2506 Labieux Rd. for quiet tenant only, $850 + utils. N/P, nr bus stop. (Sept. 1). 250-729-8969. 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. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Nanaimo 3bdrm SxS, 2bath, laundry & utility rooms, W/D if required, carport, fenced yard, F/S, new paint/carpet. Walking distance to mall & bus. N/S, cat ok. $1045/mo. (250)741-1383 (250)727-5687

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT 46’ MARINA slip available for rent in Nanaimo. Rent negotiable for long term tenant. calmh2o.genesis@gmail.com Call 1-604-649-2888.

New balcony & paint. Free storage & parking. Quiet building with security cameras. Avail now & Sept 1st. From $600 - $760.

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547. HAWTHORNE CORNER, walk to VIU, now renting suites, start at $950 mo. Phone Roger 250-713-1025.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS: 2 B/R, N/S, N/P. Bird Sanctuary Dr. Close to VIU. Avail Sept. 1 $750/M + 1/3 util. 755-1399

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. $1,500 OBO (250)732-8811

HAMMOND BAY area, new, level entry large 1 bdrm suite, sep ent, N/P, N/S, laundry & hydro incl’d. Avail Sept. 1, $700 mo. 250-729-0313.

1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 5 spd, 2 dr, black, black leather intertior, gas miser. Brakes just done. $1250 obo. (250)7097917

HOSPITAL AREA 2bdrm bsmt suite. N/S, N/P. $825/m utilities incl. 250-754-7502 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 incl’d, $750. Avail immed. 250-245-0205. ccurrie23@hotmail.com NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0869.

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HOMES FOR RENT 4735 LOST Lake Rd4 bdrms, 3 bath, $1495. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com MODERN, SPACIOUS, 3bdrm upper home in North Nanaimo. $1,300. (250)713-1025

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

OCEAN VIEW 2bdrm, near VIU, lrg patio, private. N/S, N/P. $950. 1 (250)716-9340 S.NANAIMO 2-BDRM newly reno’d grnd level. Large yard. $1000.+ util. Inclds internet, cable. NS/NP. 250-591-0811. WATERFRONT. EXECUTIVE 1-bdrm suite, Long Lake. New paint, carpets & floors - very clean, bright & quiet. W/D. N/P, N/S. Sept. 1st. $895. inclds utils. 250-758-4871. 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

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CENTRAL NANAIMO, 2 BR suite in new home. Hardwood floor, dark kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, private entrance / laundry, all inclusive, F/S, DW, W/D, and microwave, all utilities incl., electricity, water, basic phone, cable, internet. NS and NP, $1050 per month, ready for September 1st. For inquiries call 250-585-7119 or email to: alpinesprings@shaw.ca. No phone calls after 9:00 p.m.

CARS

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

SUITES, UPPER PROTECTION ISLAND: quiet, quality, furnished 2bdrm bsmnt, ground level, 4 appli’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

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

TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM 1200 sf newer unit. View, lrg deck, fireplace. $1200+utils. Near Willowbrook. 250-739-2224. #6 272 HARWELL Road- 3 bdrms, $825. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1988 VOLVO 240DL, body in good shape, no rust at all. Good driving condition. Includes 4 new all season tires and 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo. Call (250)240-2014 or email to: joepanic@sd69.bc.ca

1996 MERCEDES C-280, V-6, 4-door, sport sedan, color: desert sand. 162,000k, leather interior, heated seats, fully loaded, $6,500.(250)390-2424

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

2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 km’s. Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012.

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE, white opal ebony leather, heated & cooled front seats. 19� x 7.5� chrome, 7 passenger, navigation & entertainment panorama roof. 51,000 km’s. $41,000 Call 250-594-0012

MOTORCYCLES

2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile oors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710

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

TRUCKS & VANS 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.

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 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.

MARINE 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

32’ 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 17’6� DBL Eagle, 90 Evinrude, 10HP Johnston, dual batteries, VHF plus AM, full canvass, sleeper seats, Calkins trailer. Boat cover. Survey August 2011. (poor health) Doug (250)933-6451

1996 BMW Motorcycle

153,000k’s, R-1100. Top of the line cruising bike. $4,495 obo. 1 (250)618-6800

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.

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

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1970 34’ Rare Coronado Sailboat with optional Deep Bay moorage. Good condition, repowered with Volvo Penta (2003) $25,000 O.B.O 250-941-5001

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

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 $11,500. (250) 748-3539

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

1994 RUSTLER 24.5’ 5th wheel Trailer. 4 burner stove, new awning, all in good condition, everything works well. Asking $7000 obo. Please call (250)723-8855. 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.

HUNTER SAILBOAT “Zig Zag�. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121.

MOORAGE 46’ MARINA slip available for rent in Nanaimo. Rent negotiable for long term tenant. calmh2o.genesis@gmail.com Call 1-604-649-2888.

4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

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Friday ◆ NANAIMO POTTERY Co-op hosts a show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Country Club Centre. Free admission and all pottery is tax free. For details e-mail VivThePotter@gmail.com. ◆ NANAIMO FARMER’S Market is going to the dogs. Along with regular vendors, Nanaimo Kennel Club will be on hand to provide tips on pet ownership. Musical entertainment will be Flashback Freddie. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Plaza. www. nanaimofarmersmarket.com.

Saturday â—† NANAIMO POTTERY Co-op hosts a show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Country Club Centre. Free admission and all pottery is tax free. For details e-mail VivTheP-

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otter@gmail.com. â—† GABRIOLA DRUM Day takes place at The Commons from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Drumming, dancing and yoga workshops for all ages and skill levels followed by evening drum performances. Visit www. luluperformingarts.ca for details. â—† GENESIS CHRISTIAN Centre hosts a community block party from 12-4 p.m. Family fun for everyone. Food and drinks available for a small fee. 4355 Jingle Pot Rd. (Old Mount Benson School). For details visit www.genesiscentre.com or call 250-740-0555. â—† BASTION CITY Wanderers Volksport Club

hosts a six- and 10-km Nanoose walk. Registration at 9:30 am in the dirt lot across from the Fairwinds Clubhouse and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information call 250-756-9796.

Sunday â—† 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.

Tuesday â—† NANAIMO MUSEUM

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hosts Old Fashion School, which lets children take a step back in time and experience a classroom from 100 years ago. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon until Aug. 28. For details phone 250753-1821.

Wednesday ◆ NANAIMO MUSEUM hosts Miner’s Cottage Tours for adults and seniors (self-directed or guided) at Piper Park. Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. until Aug. 29. For details phone 250-753-1821.

Ongoing â—† COUNCIL OF F Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Organizations or individuals wishing to affiliate can contact 604-576-9734 or e-mail ecbayer@ shaw.ca.

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