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A Nanaimo company has netted a federal grant to help establish a land-based model aquaculture farm for rainbow trout. Keith Ashfield, federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, was in town Tuesday to tour the construction site for a new freshwater far m being built by Taste of B.C. Aquafarms Inc., an East Wellington-area family-run company. Through the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program, the federal government is investing more than $1.25 million in 11 West Coast aquaculture companies to encourage sustainable and innovative aquaculture projects and Taste of B.C., the only Nanaimo company on the list, is receiving $450,000. Steve Atkinson, president of Taste of B.C., said once established,
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the farm his family is building can be replicated anywhere in the province. “By the end of this, we’ll have a turn-key farm that someone can come and buy a blueprint for,” he said. “It’s a good model for family farm operations. These can be built close to markets with very little water and very little impact to the surrounding area.” Atkinson, who has
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been working on this project for about four years, estimates the far m will produce about 100 tonnes of rainbow trout per year from 15 tanks ranging in size from one metre to eight metres. The first round should be harvest-ready next fall. The $1.2-million project includes a
dual-drain water recirculating system. The water is drawn from groundwater collected in ponds dug on site and 98 per cent of it continues recirculating through all of the tanks, cleaned by several filter systems, while the final two per cent is put back into the property’s groundwater system.
Atkinson said by the end of the process, he will know the start-up and operational costs as well as how to effectively grow fish in this type of system. “We chose this species because we know there’s a huge potential market,” he said. “There’s much greater demand than supply.” On top of the fed-
eral grant, Atkinson said the project has received an $82,500 provincial grant and Nanaimo-based PR Aqua is donating the engineering costs – close to $80,000 – in exchange for using the site as a research and development facility to test new technologies in a real-world situation.
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Prompted by MC Bruce Williams, the girls, along with friends Jaiden Gray and Brody Gray, told the audience how they raised $5,331.81, more than their goal of $5,000, to contribute to the tour. With many audience members and riders wiping away tears, the children reminded the riders how important their efforts are. Shortly after, all 18 riders waved
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ries to come up with more than $54 million in savings over four years, including $30 million through service cuts. B.C. Ferries will trim some sailings starting Tuesday (Oct. 9), particularly when vessels are running with light passenger loads on major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Regular odd-hour sailings won’ t be affected, but nearly 100 even-hour sailings are to be scrapped between those terminals this fall and winter to help save an estimated $1 million. Tsawwassen-Duke Point sailings that have been running less than 25-per cent full account for nearly half the planned cuts. Potential cuts to Gulf Islands routes
are to go to public hearings in advance of any decision. B.C. Ferries reported declining fare revenue in 2011, recording the lowest number of passengers in 21 years. Vehicle traffic is at a 13-year low. The province injected an extra $80 million into the ferry service this year to avert the threat of considerably higher fare increases as well as deeper service cuts. One option Macatee expects the corporation to explore is the possible conversion of some ferries to natural gas, reducing the impact of high fuel costs. The corporation is to file an alternate fuel use plan within 30 days, as well as a separate plan to cut fuel consumption. editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Commuters may notice more students and school staff heading to class by foot or bicycle this week. Bike and Walk to School Week runs until Saturday (Oct. 6) and at least six elementary schools, three high schools, the secondary distance learning program and Vancouver Island University are trying to get as many participants as possible. The event is a joint effort between the city, the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition, Sands Funeral Chapel and VIU. Deborah Beck, the city’s recreation coordinator, said the city and the GNCC already organize a Bike to Work Week in June, but VIU students were missing out because spring session
classes end in April. The event in June focuses on employee groups, while this event targets students and school staff. “Our plan is to instill some of these great habits while they’re young,” said Beck. “The weather is still good and kids are just getting back to school. I’m hoping it will become an annual thing that kids will look forward to.” Bike and Walk to School Week kicked off with a bike rodeo event at Nanaimo North Town Centre Sunday. It wraps up Saturday (Oct. 6) with a party at Georgia Avenue Elementary School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The party includes a free lunch hosted by Nanaimo Foodshare and Quality Foods, bike safety checks and a bike polo demonstration courtesy of Hub City Cycles, bike decorating, a parade and prizes. Grand prizes are a bike from Hub City Cycles and
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dinner for two at VIU’s Discovery Room restaurant. Beck said Nanaimo’s shape as a long, spread-out city presents some challenges to commuting, but most neighbourhoods have an elementary school and the city is working on connecting areas better for pedestrians and cyclists. For example, the Walley Creek Trail takes students to Frank Ney or Hammond Bay elementary schools, allowing them to take trails instead of roads for
some or all of their commute. The city is also offering bicycle riding and road safety courses for kids this fall through its Parks, Recreation and Culture department. Beck said the weeklong event is about trying to make a healthy, environmentally friendly commute a habit for students. “I remember growing up, our bike racks were full, but nowadays I see more and more parents dropping their kids off,” she said. David Grey, chairman of the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition and teacher sponsor for Woodlands Secondary School’s environmental club, said Woodlands has run a commuter challenge event on and off since 2000 and last year, the bike and walk to school challenge went district-wide, coinciding with Bike to Work Week. The elementary and secondary schools with the highest participation rates get a trophy, he added.
◆ From /1 Taste of B.C. is also partnering with Vancouver Island University – Atkinson gets advice from faculty and plans to open up the farm to students, who will use it as a learning centre. “It’s a really important addition to the learning environment for our students,” said Don Tillapaugh, director of VIU’s International Centre for Sturgeon Studies. “We have the latest technology, but not at the scale that [Atkinson’s farm] has.” Taste of B.C. has already been raising steelhead and sturgeon on a small scale for a number of years and Atkinson hopes to do a sturgeon aquaponics project next. Aquaponics combines growing fish with growing vegetables in water. reporter@nanaimobulletin.com
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Young riders sought by club Nanaimo’s mountain bike club wants to encourage young riders and is hosting an event Saturday (Oct. 6) to do just that. Take Your Kid Mountain Biking offers the chance to practise technical skills, coaching safety and guided tours of local trails. Participants must bring their own bike, helmet and other gear. The event starts at 11 a.m. at the motocross parking area, off Weigles Road. Please call 250758-1120 or e-mail lvenables@shaw.ca.
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Medical condition likely factor in crash Police are saying it’s little short of a miracle that more people weren’t hurt or even killed when an elderly driver lost control of his vehicle on Friday near Nanoose Bay. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said the incident took place at 5:30 p.m. when an 88-year-old Nanaimo man drove across the center median into oncoming traffic, left the highway and rolled his vehicle into the ditch. Foreman noted police fielded several calls prior
to the crash from motorists reporting an erratic driver driving north on the Island Highway approaching Nanoose Bay. The driver was in critical condition when found and was immediately rushed by B.C. Ambulance to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He was then airlifted to Victoria General Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Foreman said a police investigation determined that
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Blaze snuffed out on Gabriola Downed power lines caused a small grass fire on Gabriola Island around noon Tuesday, prompting fire officials to remind the public just how dry the environment is. Donna MacPherson, spokeswoman for the Coastal Fire Centre, said the 0.3-hectare fire was quickly put under control, but continues to be monitored to ensure it doesn’t restart. The Coastal Fire Centre sent three people and a helicopter to assist local fire personnel. No property was damaged and no injuries were reported. “It is stunningly dry,” said MacPherson. “The area of Gabriola and Nanaimo is actually in an extreme fire danger rating. We had a fair amount of wind overnight and that is very drying. The outflow winds that we had come from the Interior is dry so whatever moisture is in it has been sucked out.” Currently, fireworks and backyard burns are banned under a Category 2 prohibition and are expected to be so until some moisture arrives, which, according to MacPherson, won’t be for a while. “Our forecasters say the furthest on the horizon we’d be expecting precipitation would be the middle of the month, which will likely be a single day event. Behind that is even more dry until at least the end of the month,” she said.
Fines increased on shark ban Nanaimo city council put some more bite into its business bylaw Monday by increasing maximum fines from $2,000 to $10,000 for local businesses found trading, selling or distributing shark fins or shark fin products. The new maximum fine reflects “council’s desire to send a strong message to deter the use of shark fins.” Only one known business in Nanaimo has sold the product and, according to city officials, said it will come in compliance with the new law. Repeat offenders can still have their business licence revoked.
Three stencils declaring a tunnel on the Parkway Trail south of Mostar Road an authorized graffiti area are just a hoax by Nanaimo taggers. The city, which doesn’t condone graffiti in any areas, removed the signs. CHRIS HAMLYN THE NEWS BULLETIN
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A little creative work by graffiti taggers isn’t earning any fans at the City of Nanaimo. Along with the usual markings, characters, paintings and signature initials, the tunnel along the Parkway Trail south of Mostar Road has a new piece of work. Stenciled on the ground at each entrance and on the tunnel’s north wall is ‘Authorized Graffiti Area – City of Nanaimo’. But the only paint the city will be applying to the tunnel is to cover up the graffiti, especially the three stencils. “It’s the first time I’ve seen anything like that,” said Brian Denbigh, city manager of roads
and traffic services and chairman of the Nanaimo Graffiti Taskforce. “It’s not ours. The city doesn’t condone graffiti of any kind.” Graffiti in the tunnel destroyed a mural painted on the walls, a similar fate to murals painted in tunnels underneath the Island Highway at Brooks Landing and Waddington Road. Denbigh said highly-visible murals and paintings, such as the ones Nanaimo artist Jeff King created for city electrical boxes, are usually left alone, but areas like tunnels, that are hidden, are tagged on a regular basis. “There appears to be some respect for artwork between the taggers and artists,” he said. “But something like a tunnel, you’ll see one tag show up and then more pop up soon after that.” Programs for authorized graffiti sites have been tried in several cities around the province including Victoria and Vancouver, but Denbigh said
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there are no plans for a site in Nanaimo. “What they find is over a period of time, taggers start to hit the infrastructure when they’re coming into and leaving the graffiti zone,” he said. “It seems
to create more of a problem.” Along with the cost of removing the tags, Denbigh said graffiti hurts a community in a number of ways. “It gives the city an image that there is no control,” he said. “It brings down property values, businesses don’t want to operate in an area where there’s a lot of graffiti and people shy away from shopping in those areas because they might think it’s gang related. “Nanaimo doesn’t have any gang-related graffiti, but the image is there.” The Parkway trail falls under the responsibility of parks, recreation and culture, and staff will be removing the signs as soon as possible. “They might not be removing all the graffiti, but they’re definitely going to be covering up the stencils,” said Denbigh. “They’ll probably look after the rest during regular maintenance.” news@nanaimobulletin.com
High dollar helps Nanaimo save on fire truck purchase BY TOBY GORMAN THE NEWS BULLETIN
Nanaimo city council and Nanaimo Fire Rescue are taking advantage of a high Canadian dollar to maximize savings on the purchase of a new fire engine. City officials believe they will save an estimated $16,000 by placing an order in U.S. funds to Calgary-based WFR Wholesale Fire and Rescue Ltd., by pre-paying, and by utilizing a performance bond through a third-party insurance company.
The first of three engines included in the contract was delivered this summer. After initial trial and orientation, the engine has been put into service and, according to fire officials, has exceeded expectations. By using the same manufacturer, said Ron Lambert, Nanaimo fire chief, additional savings can be achieved. “This is part of our fleet replacement program,” said Lambert. “By using the same manufacturer we can also save money through prepayment options.”
He added that an additional $30,000 in savings can be realized by making the purchase prior to the elimination of the harmonized sales tax on April 1. “We can save the taxpayer roughly $60,000 to $70,000 in total,” said Lambert. The Type 1 engine costs $616,785 U.S., or about $606,900 based on a Canadian dollar at one cent above par. By making the purchase now, additional savings can be met through travel duplication, preconstruction analysis, staff time,
tax savings and other contractual savings. The engine is expected to be delivered in the spring of 2013. As part of the city’s five-year financial plan established in 2011, a third Type 1 fire engine is budgeted for, and will be ordered in 2013 for delivery in 2014. Additional equipment needed to maximize the engine’s potential will cost about $50,000 and will be funded through the city’s capital reserve when the engine is delivered. reporter2@nanaimobulletin.com
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Bike to school offers benefits Youngsters are on the streets, sidewalks and trails as part of bike and walk to school week, which concludes Saturday (Oct. 6). Thousands of Nanaimo school district students are forgoing the gas-guzzling SUV of their parents’ morning commute to get to school. The habits created during the week can only lead to good things down the road – exercise leads to better health and fewer cars on the road leads to less greenhouse gas emissions and congestion on city streets. But it’s a little sad that what used to be a daily occurrence for most children is now relegated to one week out of the year. Just a generation ago, a parent dropping a child off at school was out of the ordinary. Now the vehicles are lined up down the block. Parents argue that schools are further away from homes than in the past, which poses safety concerns around traffic and predators – both animal and human. Bike and walk to school weeks are supposed to provide the catalyst and connections so that those issues can be addressed. There’s safety in numbers – students learn who lives in their neighbourhood and who they can join on the morning walk to school. Parents can divide up the week’s schedule so that supervision is provided for groups of children walking to and from school. And drivers on their way to work can get used to seeing students walking and biking, adjusting their driving habits to accommodate them. Traffic and congestion in our city will not lessen in the coming years. Initiatives to teach children to get out of vehicles and walk or bike will only help in the long term, both for the health of the students as they grow and the state of the environment. 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
Leaders’ spin contest ends in a tie The convention for the Union of the last decade, meaning decisions B.C. Municipalities is the event of like rebuilding the Burns Lake the year for political party leadmill are being made “in the dark” ers, especially heading into a profor the first time in a century. That’s a damning charge, so I vincial election. checked it against forest ministry Up first was NDP leader Adrian budget records. As with all governDix, who drew a large crowd of ment programs, accounting changlocal politicians last week for the es can give a misleading appeartraditional early-morning spot ance of large cuts or increases that follows a long evening of from year to year. And, receptions. indeed, forest inventory In contrast to his B.C. spending has bounced debut last year, a typiVIEWS around during the B.C. cal litany of political Liberal term. attacks on the B.C. Tom Fletcher The budget for forest Liberals, Dix declared Black Press inventory staffing and he would take the high operation was about $8 road. And perhaps million in 2001-02, rismindful of Carole ing as high as $15 milJames’ downfall after lion and falling to a low her content-free speech of $5.1 million in recesto the 2010 UBCM consion-hit 2009-10. The vention, Dix set out estimate for the current policies. fiscal year is $9.7 milHe told delegates an lion, an increase to try to catch up NDP government would restore with the pine beetle disaster. local authority over Metro Crown forest inventory has Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and moun- indeed fallen behind due to rapid shifts caused by unprecedented tain resorts (no more Jumbo ski insect and fire damage. But has resort permits issued over local spending been slashed as Dix objections). claims? No. It has increased. Dix would also let communities Next up was Premier Christy decide if they want public-private Clark, in full campaign mode. In partnerships for large constructhe Gordon Campbell tradition, tion projects. (Federal Heritage Minister James Moore later noted she brought the goodies out in her that if communities or provinces speech to close the convention. wish to decline federal funds due More than $200 million has been to this ideology, they are free to scraped together to “accelerate” do so.) capital projects at schools, hospiThen Dix accused the B.C. tals and other facilities across the Liberals of cutting forest invenprovince. tory spending by 77 per cent over These projects were already on
the books, but they’ve been moved up for obvious political purposes. Or at least the announcements will be moved up. Four-laning of the last narrow stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops will continue over 10 years. This is a federal-provincial project that will eventually be finished regardless of who is governing in Victoria or Ottawa. It includes some of the most staggeringly expensive road building in Canada, in the Kicking Horse Pass, a short section that could require two tunnels and up to 12 more bridges. Clark also announced a longrange plan to replace the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River. It will likely be a bridge, because the tunnel is a bottleneck not only for Highway 99, but also for large ships going up-river. This is another project that will proceed eventually, and there is no specific financial commitment yet. I haven’t found any outright false claims in Clark’s presentation, just the kind of creative accounting and blacktop politics familiar to B.C. voters. As always, I’m pleased to hear from people with specific corrections. For now, call it a tie. Neither speech represents a proud moment for our provincial leadership. ◆ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Gabriola ferry proposals flawed To the Editor, Re: Opportunities for change begin with Island fferry system, Green Living, Sept. 29. Ian Gartshore’s idea for the Gabriola Island ferry has a serious flaw. Moving the car ferry to the Duke Point terminal would require most of the cars/trucks to travel more than 10 kilometre extra each way. Multiply this by 100 cars an hour during peak times and you’re burnng an awful lot of fuel, plus adding more to the already high cost of commuting. The added distance to electric scooters and bikes makes their use unfeasible. Also, normal bicycles may not be allowed on the passenger-only ferry. This was witnessed not too long ago when the ferry ramp was damaged.
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Moving the Gabriola car ferry to Duke Point will add time to a traveller’s day, create more greenhouse gases and cause congestion on the roadways, says letter writer.
Besides, unless a second berth is added to Duke Point for the Gabriola ferry, congestion and schedule
disruption would occur. It’s good that people think about these things, but it’s also good that people have
experience to put ideas into perspective. Al Strano Gabriola
Public attitude hinders a litter-free Nanaimo To the Editor, Re: Litterbugs have no respect for community, Letters, Sept. 27. The fundamental problem the litterbugs have is none other than their attitude. A good system and facility are not enough for the people who have no guilty conscience for littering. On Departure Bay Beach, which is approximately 350 metres long, there are 11 big garbage bins and many passersby to witness the littering, yet the beach is still sometimes littered. What is critical to developing a good attitude is education – thus I consider school to be the most effective tool to combat the littering. I am not 100 per cent sure if the schools in our community provide proper education to the students about littering, because I sometimes see garbage scattered on the school grounds. How can students educated in such an environment be expected to stop or reduce littering? If the parents can set examples for respecting the community at home, and the teachers help their students to culture good attitude at school, we may see a litter-free Departure Bay Beach in the near future even without the help of 11 big garbage bins. Zeno Jeon Nanaimo
Taxpayers suffer with ticket rules To the Editor, Re: Adjudicator set up to deal with bylaws, Sept. 29. The idea of a new adjudicator may seem like a winwin for the city, but it is a
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lose-lose for the citizens of Nanaimo. If the current system is clogging the courts perhaps the city should reconsider how many bad tickets it issues. The new system will only free up the bylaw officers to issue more tickets they are not required to defend. Sounds like a huge cash grab to me. Larry Parson Nanaimo
Entire law system needs overhaul To the Editor, Re: Adjudicator set up to deal with bylaws, Sept. 29. Hiring an independant adjudicator for our law system needs further explaining by the government. Who’s going to pay for the golden parachutes? The government is selecting, hiring and training independent adjudicators, creating a ticket-disputing system that will cost taxpayers money. It won’t work unless we are hiring those independents at near minimum wage, non-union and with
nominal benefits. The government is already fat with pension cows that the rest of us private sector working class are going to be paying for the next 50 years. Ticket fighting is a nobrainer to fix. Everyone should be allowed to have one minor ticket waived per year. Any ticket after that is either required to go to a expensive court or pay the ticket. It is beyond me why the courts need to ponder the meaning of life on everything that comes across the desk. The choice of penalty should be changed to benefit the community for a number of reasons. It should be the offender’s choice as to how a ticket can be paid. A selection of penalties could include: a ‘fine,’ or work for a city cleanup crew or volunteer program. These different types of payments will fit everyone’s budget, both poor and rich. Matt James Nanaimo
Food bank clients treated ethically To the Editor, Re: Poor shouldn’t have to prove their worth, Letters, Sept. 29. The following points are in support of the letter written by Lee Masciarelli and based on my experience as a former welfare worker, coroner and food bank volunteer: ◆ Food banks exist today in Canada because social assistance (welfare) rates are inadequate to provide funding for the basic necessities of life. ◆ The food banks have
checks to ensure clients are only eligible to pick up once a week. Clients need to provide identification and proof of custody of their children. ◆ The survival bag is given out weekly is just that – a survival bag. ◆ Many of the food bank recipients give back, when able to, through donations and volunteering. ◆ Almost all donations to the food bank go directly to support the distribution of food to clients because the food banks have one of the lowest administration rates of any charitable organization. No system is without its problems but the food bank volunteers and staff attempt to be fair, ethical and respectful of their clientele and this is reciprocated. Norma Hinds Nanaimo
Purple paint task shows civic pride To the Editor, Re: Volunteers paint out the purple, Oct. 2. I think the Young Professionals of Nanaimo should be commended for an amazing paint job. The building was a complete eyesore and looks a million times better. The members should be proud of themselves for taking on such a large project even though the building may eventually be torn down. It’s heartwarming to see young people take so much pride in their city. Downtown Nanaimo is really interesting and a great place to go. Cindy Horne Nanaimo
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Writer can’t speak for city residents To the Editor, Re: Public needs a dog-free space, Letters,Sept. 27. I have lost count of the number of angles at which Tom McCartney has singlemindedly attacked dogs and dog owners. His latest contains several statements that are of doubtful accuracy. He states that “many dogs are aggressive, harassing and even vicious ....”. Where does he find all these teeth-baring dogs? I walk every day and have yet to meet a single one. He also wrote that “dog owners are selfish, narcissistic and self-absorbed ...” In a previous letter I questioned his inappropriate use of the word narcissistic, yet in his ignorance he continues to use the word wrongly. In contrast to his obviously biased opinion, I find dog owners in general tend to be outgoing and quite friendly, although there is nothing exceptional in that. Most people, if given a chance, are easy enough to get along with. Finally, he makes the
statement that the vast majority of people in Nanaimo feel as he does. On what does he base this opinion, or is he in fact himself the narcisist who believes that he is so obviously right and wonderful in all ways that others must see him as he himself does? I would not normally castigate any man for holding an opinion – even a skewed, perhaps unbalanced opinion – however, as a dog owner, he has referred to me and others like me in far from complimentary terms (“moronic”) and I see no harm in replying in kind using his own words. The city continues trying to accommodate both dog owners and non-dog owners. I hope this trend continues and that some natural areas may be shared as both off-leash and people parks. Linley Valley, with its trees, rocks and steep, narrow trails, truly lends itself to this purpose. Whether the city will ever be able to also accommodate obsessive caninephobics – to coin a word – is another thing entirely. Garry Bradford Nanaimo
Dog attacks rare in Linley Valley To the Editor, Re: Public needs a dog-free space, Letters,Sept. 27. I have been following, with some amusement, the constant letters back and forth, pro and con on the issue of dogs being off leash in Linley Valley. The most recent letter by Tom McCartney is easily the silliest one printed so far. He actually calls dog owners “selfish, narcissistic, and self-absorbed” not to mention “moronic” as if name calling has ever solved anything. He clearly does not like dogs or dog owners – which alienates him from a large portion of the general population. If you believe him, the vast majority feel as he does. I wonder if he has actually taken a poll?
I am a dog owner and, yes, a dog lover. I have been walking in Linley Valley for years and have yet to encounter a vicious dog attacking anyone. I have also observed that there is no dog feces anywhere on the trail and that the trail is clean and free from garbage as well. I agree people should abide by the laws and leash their dogs. However, the section of land east of Cottle Lake is a block of Crown land and does not come under the jurisdiction of the City of Nanaimo. It allows a place in the valley for dog owners and their pets to enjoy an off-leash run and leaves the rest of the park animalfree for those who do not wish to encounter them. Daphne Catterson Nanaimo
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TTackling climate change offers economic benefits The failure of world let’s take a look at the leaders to act on the economic reality. critical issue of global A new scientific warming is often report concludes that blamed on economic climate change is considerations. already costing the Over and over, we world $1.2 trillion a hear politiyear and is cians say eating up SCIENCE they can’t 1.6 per cent MATTERS spend our of global tax dollars GDP, and David Suzuki on envirising. It’s with Ian Hanington ronmental also killprotection ing at least when the 400,000 economy is people so fragile. every year, Putting mainly in aside the developing absurdity countries. of prioritizThat’s not ing a human-created counting the 4.5 miland adaptable tool lion people a year who like the economy over die from air pollution caring for everything caused by burning fosthat allows us to sursil fuels. vive and be healthy, The report, Climate
Vulnerability Monitor: A Guide to the Cold Calculus of a Hot Planet, was compiled by 50 scientists, economists and experts for the Europe-based nongovernmental organization DARA and 20 countries that joined to form the Climate Vulnerable Forum. As stated in the preface, it “challenges a conventional view: that global action on climate change is a cost to society. Instead, it enlightens our understanding of how tackling climate change through coordinated efforts between nations would actually produce much-needed benefits for all.” The report’s authors
also conclude that the challenges of global poverty and climate change “can be tackled simultaneously with the same policy framework that would shift our development path to a low-carbon footing,” creating “jobs, investment opportunities, new possibilities for international cooperation and technological deployment to the benefit of all.” Although the researchers note that adaptation must be part of any climate change strategy, they caution that “treating only the symptoms but not the cause of the climate crisis would result in spectacular economic
losses for the world economy.” It shouldn’t be surprising to realize that using finite resources in a wasteful manner and at a pace much faster than the Earth’s ability to replenish them is economic folly. Nor should we be surprised to learn that polluting, damaging and destroying the natural systems that keep us alive and healthy will not be good for our long-term prosperity, economic or otherwise. Rapid population growth and technological innovation, combined with our lack of understanding about how the natural systems of which we are a part work, have created a mess. We have altered the physical, chemical and biological properties of the planet on a geological scale. We have left no part of
the globe untouched. French scientists who recently completed a two-and-half-year journey covering more than 112,000 kilometres through the Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic and Indian oceans found plastic debris in a remote ocean area that was thought to be pristine. Researchers on the boat Tara, who were studying the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and biodiversity, found plastic fragments in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica at levels comparable to the global average. “The fact that we found these plastics is a sign that the reach of human beings is truly planetary in scale,” said Chris Bowler, scientific co-ordinator of Tara Oceans, quoted in the Guardian. It also reminds us that we
live on a planet where everything is connected. We must learn to shift our ways of thinking. We have to stop using so many disposable plastic items and fossil fuels. We need to conserve resources and energy and stop being so destructive. The DARA report offers many recommendations for governments, policy-makers, civil society, the private sector and the international development and humanitarian communities. Its advice for communicators applies to all of us: question received wisdom, recognize awareness of risks as an opportunity and take a stand. Economies must function to serve people, not just short-sighted and often-destructive corporate interests. www.davidsuzuki.org r
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Football players help food bank B.C. Lions alumni are making their way from the gridiron to the grocery store, in support of the food bank. Lui Passaglia will be stopping by Nanaimo’s Quality Foods locations Friday (Oct. 5) as part of the chain’s Let’s All Kick In to Beat Hunger promotion. Anyone is welcome to stop by QF’s University Village location in Harewood between 2-6 p.m. to meet the fan-favourite kicker. People are encouraged to purchase a bag of non-perish◆ LET’S ALL KICK IN able food items for TO BEAT HUNGER $19 or $20, which campaign sees B.C. will then be donated Lions alumni Lui to the Loaves and Passaglia at Quality Fishes Community Foods at University Food Bank. Village Friday (Oct. 5) at Shoppers who buy 2 p.m. one of the bags and scan their Q-card will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto in November. V.I. Raiders players will also be at the supermarket that day to help customers carry their groceries to their vehicles. Glen Jackson will be at Quality Foods’ Northridge Village location on Oct. 12; Nick Hebeler will be at the Bowen Road store Oct. 19; and Lyall Woznesensky will be at Northridge on Oct. 26. Those three appearances are also slated for 2-6 p.m. For more detailed information, please visit www.qualityfoods.com.
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Former B.C. Lions kicker Lui Passaglia will make an appearance at Quality Foods at University Village on Friday (Oct. 5) to help promote the store’s food bank fundraising campaign. More former Lions players will be at Quality Foods stores throughout Nanaimo in October.
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more attention.” In an effort to garner that missing attention, Lunney has tabled a private member’s bill in the House of Commons, Bill C-388, which calls for a national Vitamin D Day, to be observed on Nov. 2. “It’s to draw attention to this simple measure people can take to reduce the risk of serious disease.” Lunney noted the B.C. Cancer Agency recommends taking 1,500 inter national units to reduce the risk of cancer. “The Fraser Health District, one of the largest in Canada, has taken their own initiative and is implementing a program right now with giving 20,000 units by injection weekly for all patients in their care and they anticipate the program will save them $200 million a year from the cost of falls among seniors.” Lunney said people living in northern latitudes tend to be deficient in vitamin D. “It’s not a cure-all but it does have a powerful immune boosting and muscle-strengthening function,” he said.
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YYoung artists celebrate nation’s forests Kids are invited to celebrate National Forest Week through artistic expression. Children ages four to 12 can enter a national art competition, which runs until Oct. 19, to celebrate Canada’s forests. Parents can submit their child’s artwork as well and teachers can enter the work of their entire classroom. The competition is hosted by the Association of B.C.
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Members of Nanaimo’s Jobs Daughters were in a baking mood last month, creating apple pies for a fundraiser. The group raised $700, donating close to $300 to Hearing Impaired Kids Equipment and using the rest for travel costs for camp.
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omedy and heartache collide onstage during Nanaimo Theatre Group’s presentation of The Melville Boys. The play opens the theatre group’s season on Oct. 11. The Melville Boys, written by Norm Foster, is a story about two brothers, Owen and Lee, who arrive at a lakeside cabin for a guys’ weekend. Their plans are thrown out of whack when two sisters, Mary and Loretta, arrive. Lee is married and Owen is engaged. However, soon Owen and Loretta, played by Cindy Peters, appear to be developing a relationship. The older siblings are left trying to rein in their younger, more immature, sister and brother. Lee and Mary, played by Heather McLeod, find themselves spending time together in the cabin while their siblings are off engaged in other escapades and start sharing personal stories. Director Dave Eaton has directed plays for other theatre societies, but it’s the first time directing for the Nanaimo Theatre Group. He said the play explores real people and their emotions and relationships. “Its real people talking about real situations… it’s not all funny, there’s life, there’s heartache in the story too. A comedy without a serious side isn’t as funny,” said Eaton. “This one only takes place over a day and a half, but there is still room there for characters to change and develop from the moment they walk on stage until their last scene.” The situations the characters are in are relatable for audience members and Eaton said people often recognize one of the characters as someone they know. The relationship between Lee, played by Chris Ostaffy, and Owen, played by William Anderson, is often a relationship people can understand and connect with if
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Lee, played by Chris Ostaffy, and Mary, played by Heather McLeod, spend time together in the cabin, which leads to personal conversations about their lives. The two actors perform in Nanaimo Theatre Group’s The Mellville Boys, which debuts Oct. 11.
they have siblings, said Eaton. Ostaffy, who plays the quiet responsible mar ried older brother of Owen, said he loves the dialogue, the humour and subject matter in The Mellville Boys. He drew from personal experiences and put himself in Lee’s situation to become the character. The actors created backstories to take on their roles. They added
details fabricated out of what the script told them to become the characters onstage. Ostaffy said it’s important to create that backstory to establish motivation and consistency. “I want the audience to engage themselves in the story. I want them to recognize themselves or people they know in the story,” he said. I really want them to enjoy it and have fun with it.”
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Eaton, who is a Norm Foster fan, said he loves the script and as a director he tries to keep true to the playwright’s intention. “I’m a traditionalist. I like to see the play done according to the playwright’s intent,” he said. “That’s my job, to honour the playwright. It’s set in the early 1980s so our job is to be true to that time as well.” The Melville Boys debuts Oct.
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he West Coast lifestyle has inspired more than 42 writers to share what living in the area means to them in an anthology of essays and art. The anthology, Living Artfully: Reflections from the Far West Coastt is a F collection of essays that explore the writer’s perspectives and insights into the relationship between creativity and geography. Three Nanaimo writers, Kim Goldberg, Mary Ann Moore and Margaret Murphy, are featured in the book and will read their essays during a book launch Oct. 14 at the Nanaimo Harbourfront library, starting at 1:30 p.m. They will be joined by Gabriolan writer Sharon McInnes, Victoria’s poet laureate Janet Rogers, Hornby Island writer Keith Harrison and Roland Rasmussen, from Victoria. “It’s really wide ranging artistically in terms of the art being created,” said Goldberg. Goldberg’s essay, A Week of Weathergrams, is an essay about the seven individual weathergrams she creates and places in a park near her home that is often used by homeless as a place to sleep at night. Goldberg said she created the essay because of her interest in homelessness. In her last book, RED ZONE, Goldberg documented homelessness and urban decay in downtown Nanaimo. A weathergram is a message, similar to a
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haiku but a simpler message, written on a piece of paper, sometimes a strip cut from a paper bag, which a person ties to a tree or shrub. The weathergram must be created out of biodegradable material. “It’s really creative, enriching and inspiring,” said Goldberg about creating weathergrams. “It’s about the act of letting go and manifesting creative energy.” She said the person who leaves the weathergram never knows how their message impacted people who encounter them. Weathergrams deteriorate and go back to the earth, said Goldberg.
“The cycles of weather and death connects my mind to the situation the homeless are in,” she said. Moore’s essay, Who I Am, Here, delves into several topics including the longing for Canadian places, sexual orientation and genealogies. Her essay begins with Moore talking about moving to Nanaimo from Ontario.
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influenced her and to the cultural history of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Moore said she was glad to be included in the collection. “It’s going to be lots of fun and it’s very inspiring,” said Moore about the book launch. “It’s just fun hearing the different approaches to being creative here.” During the launch artwork included in the book will be shown on the library’s large screen. Living Artfully is co-edited by Anita Sinner and Christine Lowther and published by The Key Publishing House. It also includes work from awardwinning First Nations playwright and poet Janet Rogers, writer and arts advocates Robert Amos and Susan Musgrave. Copies of the book will be available at the launch for $33. For more information please go to http:// thekeypublish.com.
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Swap lets people nab Halloween duds and make a donation to food bank Goblins and ghouls on the hunt for new costumes this Halloween could score some new duds during National Costume Swap Day. Lantzville’s 4Cats Art Studio is hosting the swap Oct. 13, from 4-6 p.m., at its location at 1-7221 Lantzville Rd. Prior to the event the studio is asking people to bring their clean costumes to the store by Tuesday (Oct. 9), so staff can sort through them. “Everyone has a stash of costumes from Halloween gone by that they don’t use any more,” said Tara Gray, 4Cats curator, in a press release. “We’re put-
ting those old costumes to good use and making them new to you while helping families save money and live lightly.” People who bring costumes to exchange will receive a ticket for each one, which will allow them to choose another costume brought to the swap. People are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. For more information about the costume swap please go to www.costumeswapdaycanada. com.
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It may or may not be a classic, but it should be some good, old-fashioned, all-Nanaimo four-down football. The Kocher Classic AA varsity football matchup between the John Barsby Bulldogs and the Nanaimo District Islanders kicks off Friday (Oct. 5) at Nanaimo District Secondary School field. There will actually be two neighbourhood rivalry games between the programs this week, as Barsby and ND’s junior varsity football teams play today (Oct. 4) at NDSS. T h e a l m o s t - a n nu a l matchup is named for Ray Kocher, an administrator who helped launch the football program at both schools. There wasn’t a slot in the schedule for the Kocher Classic in 2011, so now that it’s back, Barsby and NDSS have it circled as a big game. “We love it…” said Brody Taylor, Bulldogs quarterback. “We follow their schedule and their wins so it’s fun since we know a lot of the kids on the teams and we’re pretty close.” Another layer of the friendly rivalry is brother versus brother – Rob Stevenson coaches the ’Dawgs; Nate Stevenson coaches the Isles.
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Barsby Bulldogs AA varsity football player Chance MacKay-Topley, left, goes to recover a fumble as teammates Ricky Orr and Kyle Vollet help out on the play during a road game against Carson Graham last month.
They’re both familiar with the other’s team, which makes game-planning easier and more difficult at the same time. “We know what we’re up against,” said Nate Stevenson. They’re the No. 1 team in the league right now and they deserve that, they’re a good football team… “We stand up, we fight in this game and we’ll use that as a measure. We measure ourselves against ourselves and
if we can show up after the Kocher Classic a better football team, we’ve won.” The Islanders have only just risen to the AA varsity division, while Barsby has played in the provincial final two straight years. The ’Dawgs will be heavy favourites this week, but they know the Isles will be gunning for them. “Every single team wants to beat us because
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Quickfacts ◆ JUNIOR VARSITY game between Barsby Bulldogs and Nanaimo District Islanders goes Thursday (Oct. 4) at 3:15 p.m. at NDSS field. ◆ KOCHER CLASSIC AA varsity football game between Barsby and ND is Friday at 1:45 p.m., also at NDSS.
Clippers will try to bear down The math didn’t add up for the Nanaimo Clippers in their two weekend losses. After starting with a 4-2 win Friday over the Victoria Grizzlies, the Clips lost by 5-2 scores to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Coquitlam Express. Each game had its own surges and setbacks, positives and negatives, but to oversimplify things, two goals didn’t get it done in the two losses. Mike Vandekamp, coach of Nanaimo’s B.C. Hockey League club, suggested his players can do more in the attacking zone. “We’ve got to bear down and make plays offensively and we’ve got to bear down on our chances,” he said. And that’s more about mindset than X’s and O’s. “Shoot the puck hard, hopefully it goes in,” Vandekamp said. “Make an offensive play, hit the net with our shots … The net’s six-by-four, make sure you hit it and go to the net for rebounds. Hopefully have a little bit of composure and confidence when you’re making plays around the net.” GAME ON … The Clippers play one game this coming weekend, hosting the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Sunday (Oct. 7) at 3 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena.
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Expanded football coverage available online There’s too much football to fit in the newspaper these days. To read expanded coverage on Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League team, the V.I. Raiders, please visit www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports. A photo gallery was posted online Sunday, and on
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This season has brought its fair share of frantic fourth quarters. And now there’s going to be some late-season drama, too. The V.I. Raiders (7-0-1) play the Langley Rams (6-1-1) this Saturday (Oct. 6) on the road, with a chance to clinch first place in the B.C. Football Conference. “This is what we want. This is great for our league,” said Matthew (Snoop) Blokker, Raiders coach. “The fact that we’re going into Game 9 and there’s this much on the table right now, I think is really exciting.” The Raiders and Rams have been jostling for position in the standings all season long. The teams tied 31-31 in Nanaimo in August, then V.I. defeated Langley 41-29 two weeks ago in the Fraser Valley. “The game was closer than the score says,” said Jaxxen Wylie, Raiders safety. “Obviously they’re a good team, they’ve got weapons on the outside so it’s exciting to play a good team like that.”
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The Rams like to try to force the ball into the hands of their playmaker receivers Nick Downey and Malcolm Williams, but they also have the ability to take chunks of rushing yardage straight up the middle of the field. “That presents problems for us, but if we can keep them in passing downs then we’re OK,” Blokker said. “If we can’t stop the run, then it’s going to be a long day.”
So the battle in the trenches will be important, and the Raiders look forward to that part of the game, too. “We have to earn everything, every inch,” said Jordan Kuziek, V.I. lineman. “At the end of the game if we get the most inches, we’ve won the game.” GAME ON … The Raiders and Rams are scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. at Langley’s McLeod Park. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
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The North Island Silvertips were able to keep up their fast pace, but weren’t able to keep up their winning ways. Nanaimo’s B.C. Major Midget League hockey team (2-2) dropped its home openers to the Okanagan Rockets on Saturday and Sunday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, losing 6-3, then 6-4. “Over the weekend we played well,” said Jason Dubyna, the team’s coach. “I was happy with the level of compete.” He said his team showed good character – when the opposition scored a goal, the ’Tips tended to
respond with a goal of their own, or an energetic shift. “Okanagan plays with good speed and they attack well,” Dubyna said. “For the most part we were good at handling it; at times we got outnumbered.” In the first game Joe Surgenor, Liam Shaw and Grady McInnes scored the goals. The next day Patrick Bajkov completed a hat trick by the first intermission and almost scored a fourth goal in the third period that would have tied the game, except that the net was ruled to be off its moorings. Nick Gomerich finished with a goal and two assists. GAME ON … The Silvertips travel to the Interior to face the Thompson Blazers on Saturday (Oct. 6) and Sunday. sports@nanaimobulletin.com
Bucs play for first The Nanaimo Buccaneers have a chance to reclaim first place in their division tonight (Oct. 4) on home ice. The city’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team (4-5) hosts the Comox Valley Glacier Kings (4-3-0-1) in a 7:15 p.m. faceoff at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. All Thursday home games for the junior B Bucs will now be 7:15 p.m. start times.
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Lawn bowler wins nationally Nanaimo lawn bowler Hirendra Bhartu capped his comeback with a national gold medal. The Beban Park Lawn Bowling Club member returned to the green in 2012 after a year and a half away from the sport and last week he and teammate Josephine Lee won Bowls Canada’s mixed pairs championship in Peterborough, Ont. Bhartu and Lee won eight of their nine games at nationals and their lone loss was by a single point. The championship final Sept. 24 saw the B.C. team defeat Saskatchewan 21-17.
Nanaimo hosts blind bowls The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club staged B.C. Blind Sports’ lawn bowling singles championships last month. Eight competitors from the Island and mainland played a round-robin Sept. 24-26, with Victoria’s Arlene Stapleton winning the gold medal with a 6-1 record. Nanaimo’s Randy Fred, assisted by Tom Williams, earned the bronze medal. Fred recently won a silver medal at nationals in Ontario.
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Burnie, 619 series, 255 game; Eileen Chater, 502 series, 189 game. Nanaimo mixed - Lily Radelja, 565 series; Gale Ranger, 211 game; Tony Soles, 644 series; Grant Thompson, 258 game. Harbour City seniors Aleda Spring, 500 series, 175 game; Jim Spring, 591 series, 226 game.
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◆ Oct. 4 - B.C. High School Football, junior varsity. Barsby Bulldogs vs. Nanaimo District Islanders. Nanaimo District Secondary School Field, 3:15 p.m. ◆ Oct. 4 - Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Nanaimo Buccaneers vs. Comox Valley. Nanaimo Ice Centre, 7:15 p.m. ◆ Oct. 5 - B.C. High School Football, AA varsity. Kocher Classic. Barsby Bulldogs vs. Nanaimo District Islanders. NDSS Field, 1:45 p.m.
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◆ Oct. 7 - PacWest soccer. VIU vs. Quest. Mariner Field. Women, noon; men, 2 p.m. ◆ Oct. 7 - Vancouver Mainland Football League. Nanaimo Redmen vs. Cowichan. May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park, 1 p.m. ◆ Oct. 7 - B.C. Hockey League. Nanaimo Clippers vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Frank Crane Arena, 3 p.m.
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YYouth gain political experience at B.C.’s legislature Youth parliament seeks B.C. residents aged 16-21 for projects to benefit the youth of the province. The British Columbia Youth Parliament is after 95 fine young men and women to visit Victoria this Christmas. Participants will debate important service projects to benefit the youth of the province and put those plans in place in 2013.
The organization is calling on community and youth leaders across the province to nominate exceptional young people to take part in this important opportunity. “BCYP is education and community service in action,” said Sarah O’Connor, premier for the upcoming year of BCYP. “We’re after young people who want to learn more about our system of govern-
Death with dignity discussed at forum B.C. resident Gloria Taylor believes a person’s life is their own and it should be their choice as to how and when they die. That’s why Taylor, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease, took her case for the right to die to the B.C. Supreme Court this year. And when Judge Lynn Smith ruled in June that the laws banning doctor-assisted suicide were unconstitutional, it looked like Taylor had won. But the federal government’s appeal of the decision leaves people wondering if anything has really changed since the Sue Rodriguez appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1993. Wanda Morris, executive director of Dying with Dignity, discusses these legal challenges in a presentation and workshop at the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo on Oct. 14. Morris, a Unitarian and former lay chap-
lain, will give a talk on Dying with Dignity as part of the 11 a.m. service held in the fellowship hall at 595 Townsite Rd. Following the service, she leads a workshop from 1-3 p.m. looking at the Canadian experience and what has happened in jurisdictions that have legalized the right to die. Morris said her work as a Unitarian lay chaplain was instrumental in guiding her to her current role. “I saw firsthand the healing that was possible from meaningful memorial services,” she said. “This led me to further conversations about death and dying and ultimately my becoming a voice for improved quality of dying and end of life choices in Canada.” Members of the public are welcome to attend the free event. Dying with Dignity began more than 30 years ago at the First Unitarian Church of Toronto.
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meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 777 Poplar St. Newly diagnosed, survivor, or looking for information. Husbands and partners welcome. 250-7563116. ◆ DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Club meets in Nanoose. New members welcome. For time and location call 250468-2364 or 250-7544363. Wednesdays. ◆ NANAIMO RECREATIONAL Soccer is looking for players for their new women’s only rec soccer. No commitment required. Contact nanaimosoccer@ yahoo.ca for information on both women’s and co-ed rec soccer. ◆ NANAIMO WOMEN’S Centre is offering a 16-step group for women healing from addiction and codependency. Meetings are held every Monday evening. 250-7530633. ◆ PARKINSON SUPPORT Group meets 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at Buttertubs Recreation Centre oat
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HOFF, Vernon
May 27, 1923 - September 27, 2012 With great sadness we announce the passing of Vernon Hoff, born in Newstead, Ontario May 27, 1923 passed away in Nanaimo, B.C. September 27, 2012. Vern was raised in Seaforth, Ontario until the age of 18, then joined the army and for the next four years served in Africa, Sicily, Italy and Europe. Upon his return home he went to work at Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta where he met and wed his beloved wife Laurie. They returned to Seaforth where Laurie had two sons, then came to Nanaimo. Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst work was in the woods, where they lived until he went to work for the City of Nanaimo where he remained for 30 years and retired as Service Centre Superintendent. Vern was a past president of the Nanaimo Fish and Game, past Exalted Ruler of the Nanaimo Elks, past District Deputy of The Vancouver Island Elks, past President of the British Columbia Elks and past Grand Exalted Ruler of The Elks of Canada. Vern organized, on behalf of the Elks, a Recreation Camp on Denman Island for under-privileged and handicapped children and managed this camp for 17 years, housing over two thousand children a year. Vern is predeceased by his beloved wife, Laurie and two sons, Dwain and James. Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interment will be beside his beloved wife, Laurie at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Vern will be greatly missed by his family and many friends across Canada. There will be no public service by his request.
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KLINE, Douglas George
Born in Toronto, Ontario, October 27, 1928, Douglas passed away September 25, 2012 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He will be remembered by his wife of 61 years Joan; daughter Kim (Dave); grandchildren Sarah (Sean) and Jason (Kirsten); great grandchild Grace; and his sister Shirley. Douglas was a proud member of IBEW for 56 years. He volunteered with Collishaw 205 Air Cadets where he was fondly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandpa.â&#x20AC;? Douglas was also a passionate helper with the Nanaimo Stroke Recovery Group.
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April 30, 1937-September 30, 2012 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Marla Lehtimaki (nee Wile) Sunday, September 30, 2012. Marla was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, and spent close to 30 years in New Liskeard, Ontario, raising her family of three beautiful daughters. She moved west to Nanaimo to be closer to her oldest daughter, Leslee (Larry) Rushton and her very ďŹ rst grandchildren, Crosby and Madison. She is also survived by daughter, Crystal Ann (Jack) and grandchildren, Kristofer-Aiden, and Katri-Ann, of Kingston; as well as daughter, Shauna (Shawn) and grandchildren, Bella and Piper of Sudbury. Other members of her immediate family are her sister Cheryl; Aubrey and Leah Ferguson of Oakville, sister Bonnie, Daniel (Trois Rivieres) and Sara Johnson (Acton), and Rick and Joy Wile (Kamloops) and their daughters, Jennifer, Jessica and Jamie, and families in Calgary. Marla was predeceased by her husband, Bert Lehtimaki, who died in 1973. Bertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death presented her with raising their three daughters as a single parent, hosting daycare, baking, especially cake decorating, and volunteering countless community hours. She was also predeceased by her parents, Mamie and Ford Wile who she cared for during the majority of their senior years; her brother, Don Wile of Fort McMurray; mother and father in-law, Sylvia and Tom Lehtimaki. She met several medical challenges with endless courage, strength and stamina. She looked forward to ďŹ&#x201A;ying from east to west and back, every year to see her children and grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends who she cared about, and stayed in touch with for years. Though the jaunts challenged her strength, they were nothing compared to surviving breast cancer twice, having a recent knee replacement and overcoming other health-related issues. Marla will forever be remembered for being a great daughter, sister, mom, nana, sister in law, and friend throughout her lifetime. Though we feel she left us too early, we are fortunate and blessed to have been so close to the love and kindness that Nana Marla exuded. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 5, 2012 at 10:30 am in Lantzville at St. Philips by-the-Sea. Interment will take place in New Liskeard, Ontario, where she will be at rest beside her beloved Bert and parents Mamie and Ford Wile, at her request. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations in Marlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the BC Breast Cancer Society, the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Philips by-the-Sea (Lantzville, BC), and St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church (New Liskeard, Ont.)
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Reporter
Ladysmith Chronicle The Ladysmith Chronicle, a paid weekly publication serving both the homes and businesses of Ladysmith and Chemainus, B.C. is looking for a reporter/photographer in its two person newsroom. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will be required to cover local news, sports and community events, including features on forestry, First Nations, and municipal government. InDesign and Photoshop experience needed. Candidates must have a diploma, degree or equivalent journalism experience, be skilled in digital photography, have a reliable vehicle and valid drivergs licence. Preference will be given to candidates with strong Canadian Press style and photography skills. Weekend AND EVENING work to be expected.
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Canfor is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest producers of sustainable woodbuilding solutions, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built our reputation on top quality products and superior customer service. A global leader in dimension lumber, Canfor is not only meeting but driving demand for green building products and is serving markets in every corner of the world. We offer competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts, together with a safe, high quality work environment. Situated between the lofty Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges, southeastern BC's Columbia Valley is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Enjoy world-class skiing, golďŹ ng, rafting or wildlife viewing on the weekend or take a dip in soothing natural hot springs after a full day's work. For more details on what life on the "warmer side of the Canadian Rockies" is like, visit www.columbiavalley.com. To learn more about becoming a part of our thriving operation, please visit the Careers page on our website. To apply now, please submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ to: Ida Gibson HR Coordinator Fax: 250.962.3217 Email: ida.gibson@canfor.com
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PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME position available. Applicants must be willing to work in all aspects of the business including: light lifting, packaging & receiving; have a commitment to quality customer service, basic typing, and a thorough understanding of windows. Experience with produce, natural foods & vitamins is preferred. Please leave resume with handwritten cover letter at Charlie Brown’s Health Foods, Terminal Park, Nanaimo or Fax to: 250-753-5233.
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We are currently seeking a casual Cook to join our team at a senior care facility in Ladysmith, BC. Previous health care exp. is ideal. Candidates should have working knowledge of texture modified diets, food allergies & gluten free diets. Must be avail. weekends & stat. holidays, be Food Safe certified & have Cook cert. Candidates are required to complete a Criminal Record Check & TB test. Please forward resumes to: Email: 1160.marquise @hiredesk.net or Fax: 1-866-272-9632
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HANDYPERSONS
Real Canadian Superstore has openings for Bakeryy Department Managers at our Duncan, Nanaimo and Campbell River locations. If you have previous experience in management in a fa f st paced retail environment with a proven track record of excellent customer service and people skills, we want to hear from you. Previous experience within a bakery department and journeyman baker status is an asset. Applicants must be able to work a staggered schedule, including evenings and weekends (Sunday included). At Real Canadian Superstore, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.
OLD FASHIONED HANDYMAN Drywall, tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting. Quality work. No HST. Reasonable prices. 250-616-9095.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE FREE QUOTES; Same Day Rubbish, yard waste, clean up. $50 & up. Moving, deliveries, pruning. 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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS AGILE HOME REPAIR & Improvement. Fully insured, interior/exterior repairs and upgrades. Ian 250-714-8800.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PAINTING
FRIENDLY FRANK
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES WANTED
HOUSES FOR SALE
ALL TRADES- Home updates? Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen & Bath Renos. All exterior Roofing, Siding, Decks & Fencing. References available. 250-722-0131.
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
5GAL GLASS Carboys (2), $20; 6dzn Wine bottles & 12gal primary fermenter, $20. (250)758-0582 8’ MULTIPURPOSE Extension ladder, extendable to 13’, #2 professional grade, in mint condition, $75. (250)933-3855. DARK GREEN velvet rocking chair, $40 obo, one tub chair, $40 obo, both in good condition. Call (250)591-4731. LARGE METAL Desk, $40. (250)729-9649 LOGITECH PC gaming wheel - WingMan Formula Force GP. USB, paddle shifters. $25. Call (250)753-2036. MATTRESS/BOX queen-size, Sterns & Foster, $99. Moving Must Sell! (250)591-5934. OAK ENTERTAINMENT unit, 53.5”wx52”hx21”d, Sony TV, incld. $90 obo. (250)758-1051 PEONIES, $3 ea. Hydrangeas, $2 ea. Grape vines, $3 ea. Laurel hedges, $3 ea. (250)756-1251. SHOP MATE 6” bench grinder, $25. Extension pole for washing/painting, reaches 17’, $35. Call (250)758-3410. STUDIO DECOR Mahogany wall frames (4), 12”x12”, new, $10 each. (250)758-9447. WHIRLPOOL WASHER, 4 cycles, 5 yrs old, exc. working cond., $99. (250)753-9547.
DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70. Please call 250-334-9603
WE BUY HOUSES
NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & fireplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.
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Small Island Painting
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WINDOWS
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MOVING & STORAGE 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. HUBCITY MOVERS- 2 men w/cube van. $75/hr. or $325 1 bedroom. (250)753-0112.
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250-753-4208 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ESTATE SALES
FUEL/FIREWOOD
S&J’s ESTATE SALES: Every Th/Fri/Sat, 10am-4pm. Antiques, furniture, housewares and more. Constantly changing Inventory; Rock Bottom Prices! 610 Northfield Rd.
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.
FRIENDLY FRANK PAINTING A-ONE PAINTING and Wallpapering. Serving Nanaimo for 28 years . Senior Discount. Free estimates. 250-741-0451
HELP WANTED
3 DRAWER professional filing cabinet, $40 obo. Call (250)740-2783. CHILD’S BED- pine frame, 5” foam, 28.5”x53”, immaculate. $50 obo. 250-591-8350.
FURNITURE DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.
HELP WANTED
ESTATE SALE- top of the line appliances “Kenmore”, up right freezer. Antiques, garden furniture, art, rugs. Many interesting items. Dealers welcome! Call (250)748-2334.
JVC 48” projection colour TV (grey), floor model, 6 yrs old, great picture and colour, $200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. LIFT CHAIR- $300 obo. Entertainment centre for 27” TV, $50. Call (250)754-7905.
QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855
TOOLS
The award-winning Lake Cowichan Gazette has an opening for an editor in their one-person newsroom commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising. You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: • Search-engine optimization of all content; • Content curation; • Social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and traffic generators – listening and participating in the conversation; • Blogging; • Web management systems. The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press publication, covers the vibrant and growing communities of the Cowichan Lake area on Vancouver Island. Please forward your cover letter and resumé by October 10, 2012 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky 170E Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone: 250.749.4383 or Fax: 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com
Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272
HOUSES FOR SALE
QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248
REAL ESTATE
WELL BUILT older home for sale, 613 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, BC. 2 Bdrm up and 1 down with a 1-Pc ensuite. This home is clean and well built, with some new updates. $248,500. Call (250)591-1210,
HOUSES FOR SALE
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 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, office, storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
#304 - 4720 UPLANDS- 1 bdrm, $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 405 - 555 FRANKLYN- 1 bdrm, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 412 BRUCE Ave- 1 & 2 bdrms, $695 & $800. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 550 BRADLY- 1 & 2 bdrms, $595 & $700. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARACTER DOWNTOWN building. 1bdrm +den, 5 appli’s, free high speed wi-fi. N/P N/S. $850. 250-754-2207 DOWNTOWN NANAIMO. 1bdrm. On-site laundry, parking NS/NP. $550. 250-754-1547.
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DEPARTURE BAY: 2,600 sq.ft, Ocean View; 2 blocks to sandy beach. 3bdrm, 2 full baths + 2bdrm suite, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot, RV pad behind house. $419,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420
HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.
Find out what the home down the street sold for! www.free marketworth.com Realty Executives Mid Island
STONE MANOR
Brand new Rancher! No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appli., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Open house every Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm
Gord 250-710-1947
PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently reno’d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584
NANAIMO- 2 bdrm spacious, ground floor suite in senior’s oriented complex. $840 includes, heat, covered prkng, insuite W/D. On bus route, close to University Village Mall. To view call Peter at (250)616-2513. NANAIMO, 30 Cavan St., 4th floor, elevator, view, 5 new appls, granite tops, all hdwd floors, totally reno’d, 1 sec prkg, 1 locker, N/S, N/P. Avail Nov. 1. Call 1-604-720-0775. NANAIMO- CLEAN, quiet 1 bdrm suites. Available Oct & Nov. 1/12. Hot water included, on bus route. $530/mo. 1 year signed lease required, references & credit check required. Please call 250-754-8411. NANAIMO DOWNTOWN 3 bdrm,1.5 bath, on-site laundry. NS/NP. $900. 250-754-1547. NANAIMO- (near Hospital), 2 bdrms, parking, laundry on site, wheelchair accessible, in suite storage, new flooring & carpets. Avail immed. NS/NP, no drugs. Refs req’d. $725. Call (250)714-2326. NANAIMO. SPOTLESS, quiet 1 bedrooms $650 to $695. Now or Nov 1. Close to ferry & seawalk. Intercom, elevator. Free hot water, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. Call Mark 250-753-8633
Garage Sales
STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.
ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. CLARK SANDER - 7 inch, Electronic Caddy, Golf Pull Cart with seat, Pallet Jack, E Bike 400K. 250334-9959
APARTMENT/CONDO
Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road
✓★ HOMESELLERS ✓★ BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114
RENTALS
DUFFERIN/HOSPITAL 1 & 2 bdrm, FREE Heat & H/W. Adult building, wheelchair access, security cameras. Renovated units. Large balcony, near shopping. From $700 plus mo. Call 250-753-6656.
18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HIGH QUALITY FURNISHINGS 4 sale. Sofa & love seat, green & gold, end tables wood inlay, lamps, cream recliner, hutch. 8 pc bdrm suite & many other items. 250-586-8922 LEATHER RECLINER, $200; Scandinavian swivel chair & ottoman, $100; comp. workcenter, $100; LeeValley Worktable (new $1,000) $300; Ultramatic bed, dbl long, $250; Bdrm suite $200; bath lift (new $1,300) $600. (250)758-0829 QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.
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FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133.
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Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162
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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 LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289
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C. NANAIMO, 11 Prideaux St. Sat, Oct. 6, 10am - 2pm. Please use double gates only. Household supplies, bedding, kids wagon, craft supplies, collectibles, new kitchen appliances, new jigsaw puzzles and plastic gardening pots.
COUNTRY CLUB area, 206 Wedge Place, Sat, Oct. 6, 9am-1pm. Large Garage Sale. Furniture, books, jewelry, household items & more.
NORTH NANAIMO5623 Muggies Way, Sat, Oct 6, 9am-3pm. Large collection of Mason jars, antique lamps, loads of insulators and other collectibles.
N. NANAIMO, 194 Heritage Dr., Sat, Oct. 6, 10am-2pm. 2 families, now were 1. All duplicate items must go.
OCT. 6, 8am to 4pm. 6066 Christopher Rd. N. Nan. Misc patio, tools, garden & household furniture, etc.
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TRANSPORTATION
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SUITES, UPPER
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SPORTS & IMPORTS
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DEPARTURE BAY area, avail Oct. 15, half Duplex, clean, well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, $1050 mo. Call (250)586-7501.
2057 BLUEBELL Terrace- 3 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
QUARTERWAY AREA, quiet, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fresh paint, 4 appls, near golf course & schools, sundeck, fenced yard, storage, NS, NP. Ref’s req’d, $1100 mo. Avail Oct. 15 or sooner. Call 250-758-9548.
HOMES FOR RENT 675 GEORGIA Ave- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1350. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.
DEPARTURE BAY, large, bright 3 bdrm, close to shopping & bus, 2 appls, laundry, prkg, $995 mo incls utils. 250729-9278 or 250-668-3274. NANAIMO LAKES. Large Bach loft NS/NP. VIU - 15min drive $720. incl. 250-753-9365 N. NANAIMO, beautiful 2 bdrm/2 bath + den/dining area, W/D, $1175 mo, N/P, avail immed. (250)729-8081.
1125 BEAUFORT Crescent- 2 bdrms, $825. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
HOSPITAL 5 B/R, 2 bath, lrg fenced yard, fresh paint in/out. $1600/mth + util. Ref’s req. Avail Oct 1st. 250-740-6803
#54 - 507 9TH Street- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $850. Call Ardent Properties, (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com
N. NANAIMO, 4 bdrm mobile, W/D, F/S, avail Nov. 1, pets ok, N/S, No drinking, $1100 mo. (250)390-3045 after 6 PM.
2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725
2007 PONTIAC G6 GT Hardtop Convertible. Senior owned, 55,000k’s, extended warranty to Mar. 2014, $14,000 OBO 250-334-2971 / 250-339-0215
HAWTHORNE CORNER- upscale boutique style townhouse living, new, 6 appls, walk to VIU, on bus route, $950 + utils. 250-713-1025.
TRANSPORTATION
S. NANAIMO4 bdrms, 2 bath, family room. $1350 Avail now. N/P. 250-753-5917
2007 VW Golf City, blue, 5spd, 33,000 original km, platinum shield protection & deflectors. Like new condition. $12,500. (250)933-5182
AUTO FINANCING
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.
ROOMS FOR RENT
2011 FORD Focus SE $14,900. A/C, heated seats, Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, 32 000 km, full warranties, & more! Call (250) 756-0502.
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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
NORTH NANAIMO furnished, 1 bdrm Duplex, W/D, $400 mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250)701-3605. ROOM FOR rent. Use of kitchen. Near buses & malls, full cable, wi-fi. Perfect for single working person or student, very quiet. Absolutely NO SMOKING.......$675/M. 250-751-6722
CARS
1073 BRAMBLEWOOD Lane2 bdrms, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977
1133 BEECHWOOD2 bdrms, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BRIGHT 2 bed, 1bath basement suite. Uplands area. Newly renovated. In-suite laundry. $900/month + 40% hydro. Includes basic cable, internet, and phone. Call Keith or Sierra at 250-585-6518. No smokers, pets, or partiers. References and credit check required. N. NANAIMO lrg 2bdrm bsmnt suite. Near Dover Bay school. $900 inclusive. NP/NS, No partiers. Oct. 1st. 250-756-4974
1993 NISSAN Ultima GLE. 4 cylinder, fully loaded, auto, black w/gray leather interior, 269,000 km. $700. Call (250)594-5958.
WESTWOOD LAKE- Brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, own laundry & hydro. NS/NP. $860/mo. 250-591-8414.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2004 GMC SIERRA, silver grey, ext cab. 4x4, fully loaded, trailer tow pkg. Canopy, box liner, 92,000 km. Ex cond, very clean, no accidents. $16,900. 250-287-2607. 2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037 89 FORD F350, 4 dr, long box 1 ton, 460 auto, well maintained, good for hauling & towing. $1000. obo. 250-951-0855
MARINE
1988 DODGE 3/4 ton and Camper, 2WD with 8 ft 9’ Slumber Queen. Both in excellent condition. 250-287-8261
2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile floors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710
2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380
2002 MERCEDES E320 Loaded, immaculate, all leather. Silver on Gray. $129,000 km’s. Original owner. $12,500. Call 250-594-0012.
26’ Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, fiberglass. Dbl berth forward, dinette converts to a dbl, encl. new head w/9 gal holding tank & macerator. Buss heater, fresh water pump, 3-burner propane stove w/oven, dbl SS sinks and ice box. 260A Volvo gas engine w/2030 hrs, Volvo outdrive 290/2 station hydraulic steering. 12/110 V, 2 batteries. Lots of upgrades - Great Value at $14,500.00 OBO. Please Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.
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Classifieds 2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725
2008 LEXINGTON GTS 283 18,500 miles. Full body paint, three slides. Like new, $69,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681
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2004 NISSAN Quest, 57,000 km, immaculate condition. Dark grey colour. $10,000 firm. Call (250)752-4442. 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
NORTH NANAIMO- 1 bdrm, separate entrance, close to Woodgrove Mall. $700 inclds utils. NS/NP. 250-713-0861. OCEAN VIEW- lrg 1 bdrm suite in Hammond Bay/Oakridge area. Close to lifestyle gym. Nice & clean. W/D, F/S. NS/NP. $750 incl utils/cable. Call (250)758-5034.
2012 MAZDA 2. Moving. Must sell. Approx. 700km. Tinted back windows. Excellent condition. Asking 14,000 O.B.O. 250-923-0805. Campbell River
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
SUITES, LOWER
1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
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
SPORTS & IMPORTS
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
1091 SILVER Mountain Drive1 bdrm, $750. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
2001 FORD Ranger XLT - Extended cab - 4.0 L Automatic, 4 doors, canopy. New brakes, shocks, tires, battery. 186,000 km $5500. 250-752-5203
BOATS
SMALL BDRM cable/wifi, share kitchen, lndy, bath. 1 blck to VIU. Bus route, prkng. Suite student, young working person. Semi furn or not. Ref’s. Damage, cleaning dep. $375. 250-754-8150.
1 FURN’D bdrm. Spacious, quiet house w/ ocean views. Utils incl’d, wireless, internet, cable, W/D, N/P, N/S, mature female. $500. 250-751-2454.
2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG, 97,000 km, 5 spd. 10 Mo’s left on lease. Take over @ 325/mo. First month free and all transfer fees. 250-210-1788
TOWNHOUSES
HAREWOOD, NICE 3bdrm upper. Close to VIU. W/D. N/P, N/S, No Parties. Avail Nov 1. $1,050. (250)591-0151
LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D DW, lrg fenced yrd, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,175. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377
1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.
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2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141. 2006 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8 auto, 69,000 km, all options, clean. Asking $18,000 obo.
2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, clean inside & out. $2,995. 1 (250)751-0645 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
2007 SUBARU FORESTER Auto, premium package, 95,000 km, silver & gray, $16,500. (250)758-5986
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SURVEYOR SPORT 2011 20’ SP186 Travel Trailer. High quality, little used, perfect cond. Dry weight 3,413 lbs. Loaded. MANY extras. $17,000. Ph. (250)743-6686
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